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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The Henry Kyd Douglas Camp of
Sons of Confederate Veterans held It's
regular meeting last Saturday even
ing in its new quarters in the REGIS
TER Building. An invitation was re-
ceived from the Antietam Battlefield
Commission to participate in the ex-
ercises at Antietam on May 30th,
when the Maryland monument will be
unveiled, and the camp accepted.
The members are urged to turn out
in full force on that occasion, and
Commander Kearfott hopes to have
nearly hundred men in line. The
camp will also participate in the eX-
ercises at Shepherdstown on decora-
ton day. A committee composed
of Rev. DR.. Ghiselin, H. L. Snyder
and Walter Mcdonald was appointed
to arrange for lecture in the near
future. By unanimous vote the
camp extended the use Of its hall to
the Camp of Confederate Veterans and
to the Daughters of the Confederacy.
As may be seen by notice elsewhere
in this paper, the members are called
upon to meet each Saturday Of this
month to drill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Another Reverse.

We are panied to report another
unfortunate reverse from Hard Scrab-
bic. Some days ago Johann Snyder
arranged for an advance on Hagers-
town, where he proposed to open up
a new base of supplies. He trekked
from Scrabblefontein to Shepherd s
Mex, where he crossed Potomac spruit
with little opposition and established
himself on kopie overlooking Nance
bowerstown. The country ahead of
him seeming clear of the enemy, he
advanced by quick stages to Hagers-
town lager. He found temporary
accommodations in barber shop on
Jonathandam street, and during a lull
in hostilities he commandeered the
barber and ordered a haircut and
shave. "How much?" he asked,
when the work was finished. Forty
cents, said the barber. "It's too -
much" said Johann, "and l won't
pay it" He thought prices in Ha-
gerstown should be no more than in
Shepherdstown, where a quarter
would have paid the bill, and then
and there determined to resist this
greed Of gold. The barber seems to
have ignored the rules Of war, for
while he displayed flag of truce he
at the same time photographed for re-
Inducements from Bowery Kop. A
platoon Of policeman came up in dou-
ble-quick and by well-executed
movement rushed the lager and cap
tured the entire force from Scrab-
blefontein. In spite Of harassing tao
tics, the superior force succeeded in
bringing its prisoner before the court
martial at Hofmansquire's headquar-
tiers. Here an indemnity fund Of two
dollars and eighty cents was assessed
against Snyder. He periodically re-
fused to submit to the extortion and
declared that before he would yield
he would make such a resistance as
would Stagger humanity. Before an
overwhelming force, however, he was
gradually pushed toward Gentleman
smiths prison. His earnest appeals
to the powers were coldly received
and he began to lose heart. When
he heard a cold iron key CRATE in a
large, rasping lock, and when he saw
a yawning aperture before him, resist
ance changed to diplomacy and diplo-
macy ended in submission. He went
through his supplies and shelled out
three dollars and twenty cents-the
fine and the cost of the tonsorial OPP
acknowledgment he was paroled.
Having secured sufficient liquid sup
plies from the lager saloons to last
him until he reached the Transvaal,
he hurriedly unbosomed himself of
his opinion of Hagerstown and began
a retreat, blowing up the bridges be-
hind him. After brief halt at Sharps-
burgstad to replenish supplies he re-
crossed the Potomac atShepherdstown,
where a preliminary line Of defense
has been established. The main in
trenchments are at Hardscrabblefon-
tein, where from an impregnaole posi-
ton, with Damnumberfour guarding
the left and the strongly fortified Hol-
Ida Kopjes on the right, Herr Snyder
is prepared to resist any invaders.
Colonel Williamblue is guarding the
rear and keeping open communications
with Charliethumelsbar at Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Sale POSTPONED.

The sale of the Becker Bros. fruit
farms, located near HarPer's Ferry,
along the Shenandoah river, which
was advertised to take place yesterday,
as far as the land was concerned, did
not take place. The personal prop
erty, which included an extensive
variety of farm implements and ma
chinery, was sold, and brought very
low prices, though there was large
attendance of buyers. The land, l, 476
acres, which, with several farms COM
bined, all with lands adjoining, was
first put up as whole tract. 1t was
then withdrawn and offered in seven
tracts, resulting also in each tract being
withdrawn. The prices refused were
considered greatly below their actual
value, in some instances even less than
the value of the fruit trees thereon.
The special commissioners considered
it too great sacrifice to sell at the
bids offered. The commissioners de-
cided to postpone the sale until Thurs
day of next week, at Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
telephone.

IelepnOnlC.
The Winchester Telephone Company
having completed its line from Shep-
herdstown to Martinsburg, Manager
Hoover is now giving his attention to
the construction of a direct line be-
tween Shepherdstown and Charles
town. The line will go from this place
along the county road by way of Duff
fields, with loop to Shenandoah
Junction from a point just beyond
Dufields. Mr.. Hoover expects to get
this line through in about ten days.
More than half the holes have been
dug and many of the poles distributed.
When it is completed, attention will
be given to the construction of an ex-
change in Shepherdstown.
A traction engine has supplied the
power for distributing the telephone
poles from this place southwark:
Hooked to heavily loaded truck and
wagon, the engine has yanked its load
out the road in most satisfactory style.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
NOTICE.

The Henry Kyd Douglas Camp Sons
of Confederate Veterans, are kindly re-
quested to assemble at their headquar
ters promptly at seven o'clock on the
evenings of May 18th 10th and 26th, for
the purpose of company drill, which IS
absolutely necessary if we hope to turn
out with credit and avoid confusion and
blunder at Antetam May Both and
Shepherdstown June I'd. Therefore a
full attendance is most earnestly de-
sired. Let us make an extra effort,
comrades, to do honor and credit to the
camp of old veterans on the above named
occasions.
BY order of
w. II. KEARFoTT, Commander.
f. II. MCKEE, Orderly Sergeant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
To the Democratic Voters.

The County Executive Committee at
its recent meeting fixed the 18th of May
as the day for holdingprecinct meetings
for the election Of Delegates to the State,
Congressional, and the District Conven-
ton to name delegates to the National
Convention. Inasmuch as the Commit
tee failed to name the hour for said
meetings, suggest that 3 o'clock p. m.
be the hour.
.INo. NJ. DANIEL, Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Committee Meeting.

4 meeting Of the Democratic Congress
sional Committee for this congressional
district is hereby called for May 10Th,
at 4 o'clock p. m, at Charlestown, JEFF
fcrson county, for the purpose of fixing
the time and naming the place for hold
ing a convention TO nominate a candi-
date for Congress in said district, and 10
transact any other business that may
properly come before the committee.
w. b. CORNwELL, Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
In Menoriam.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
father, Mr. David W. Clipp, who died
Nay Is, 1899. aged % years 6 months
and - days Gone but not forgotten.
Our father IS sleeping. SD free from all pain
oh, wake him not sweet >pirL go suffer aeain.
He siumbcrs SO ,ourty. oh let him sleep on
His sickness Is ended and >oU0W al. gone
Oh think how De suffered and bore all his pain.
An though the dark hours we sootaed him ru VAIN.
Till God .n His mercy sent down from above
An angel thar bore h.u o. heaven above.
Past his suffering past h,, pain.
Cease 90 weep. for tears are vain
Calm the umult ot thy breast
For he who suffered is 40 rest
EY HIS DlgcrlD uAyGIuEE. BEErrE {.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
aCarry sunshine wlth You. .

\ bright. fresh, sunny face Is always IN
spring, and II ALWAYS denotes good health aS
W rll az happy heart. Many faces that were
once overcast with gloom have been made
bright and sunny 10y Hoods SarsapsrlR
which cures a!ldN Speptic-ym ptums.slrength-
ems the nerves and tones up and lnNigordtes
tup whole system.
Constipation i- cured by Hoods Pills. the
uou-irTitatlu- catuartlc. SOLD by all drug
Lls'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
NOTICE

All the members of the Shepherds
town Southern Memorial Association
are requested to meet at the shop of H..
NJ. Loyns on Saturday, May 18th, at3.3O
o'clock. Business of importance. By
order of President.
CHAs. TERRELL, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
In Mennorian.

In loving remembrance of little Mary
only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Potts, of Keller W. Va, who departe,
this life March is, 1900.
How hard 70 vas .yc cannot tell.
To part from one We loved 50 well.
Eut God who duath 40 thing, well.
Called Mary 90 b., home above.
Thy hands are folded peaceful. now
Upon that .3lu and gentle breast.
N thought ot >1rCV here below.
Can mag tHa, >ael. and perfect rest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Obituary..
In remembrance of William J. Hof,
who departed this life April !, 1900.

In remembrance of William J. Hoff
who departed this life April /, 1900.
Sleep, friend dear. and take your rest;
God called YOU home, He thought i best:
Il vas hard, indeed. 20 part from thee.
But Chrsts strong arms suppoTieth ne
Gone iu the best OF his days
Blghted in manhDOd's bloom.
Tora from the hearts thar loved him
To sleep in the silent tomb.
Have you a friend. Love him well
While he Is spared on earth
Wait not all death shall call him hence
To know his precious worth.
Oh soo,he him in his hours OF pain.
BE gentle and be mild.
How sweet twill be for YOU % think
You've been a faithful friend.
Dear friend. We miss thee sadly
But Gods viii be done in all things,
For We are resting and give thee up gladly.
For Won we're taken. on the angels wings
No more his gentle. winning voice
Will sweetest counsel lend,
I sadly know that have lost
4 dear and loving friend.
By FSIBNp. b. l. ".
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

A new hotel is to be erected in
Parkersburg which is to be the largest
and finest in West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
BRIEFS

.,.... ore busy.
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>. ~. ,snnenceme"' june -''I'
VS. ,,.5.on . new advertisement
~ .ss,cs at ". P. Licklider's'
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
West Virginia
University!
THE SUMMER QUARTER
Begins June Dist and
Ends September Ist.

Courses viii be given in almost all sub
iects. In addition 10 the regular courses
there will be large nun Der Of free en-
tertainments and special lectures and
courses BY eminent specialists from 9th
er institutions, such as President Gun
saulus of Armour Institute, President
Draper Of the University Of Illinois,
President Meudalhall Of Worcester Poly
technic Institute, President living OF
Western Reserve University, Professor
Scripture Of Yale University. and Presi-
dent Bushford Of Ohio Wesleyan Uni
versity.
Teachers will find courses that viii ex-
actly meet their wants. Summer quar-
ter work counts toward a degree the
same as work in any other quarter. Ex-
penses are low.
The circular OF announcements viii
be sent free upon application to
JEROME 4. RAYMOND, President,
MOFeaHiOEn, ". Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

SOTO. I...c .pr Jli1y Gents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit euro. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc. ~. All druggS'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Gard of Thanks.

Mr.. 4. d. Kemp and family desire to
return many thanks to all the people Of
the community who so kindly came to
their assistance at the fire on last Satur-
day
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10
Letters That Linger.

Eugene L. Payton, Esq.
Mr.. Edgar Williams.
Mr.. Sol. Carver.
w. A. CHAPLINE, ?. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-10

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
OCEAN FREIGHTs.

Cotton Savannah to Boston, per
bale S.25; TO New York. per bale,
800; TO Philadelphia per bale, S1.OO to
Baltimore, per bale $l.OO; via New York
Bremen, soc; Genoa. Coo; Liverpool 45c;
Reval zoe; direct; Bremen doc; BARGE
Iona. SOC; Genoa SOC; Liverpool, 40c;
Havre, 45c; Reval via Bremen, 5Sc;
Trieste, soc; Venice, Coo Naples, SIC.
Lumber-By Sail-Freight strong. Sa-
vaunah to Baltimore, per NJ $780, to Phil
adelphia, 1928; o New York, $3.50; to Bos-
ton and Portland, $500; crossues, A feet
base, to Baltimore PC; TO Philadelphia,
24c; to New York 25c.
BY -Lumber-Savanuah to Baltl-
more, $3.50; to Philadelphia, $500; 10 New
York, $500; to dock, $50; lightered-to
Boston, to dock $500
Naval Stores-The market is firm; me-
dium size vessels. Rosin-Cork for orders,
IS per barrel Of 80 pounds and per cent.
prlmase. Spirits, As Sd per 40 gallons
gross and per cent primage Larger
vessels, rosin. 2s Sd spirits As. Steam. 10c
per 100 pounds on rosin; soc on spirits.
Savannah to Boston, and Slac on rosin,
and SOC on spirits to New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

against the station lunch counter for in
those days the railroad lunch counters
We're the kind that they made jokes about.
Billy set firsL-ciass table and his place
was known all along the line He ALWAYS
treated the railroad boys well. and they
feciprocated by turning considerable pat
ronage his way. When there was a ston
Tor lunch and the crowd went across TO
BHy.s one OF the boys would watch and
act the people know when it was train
time. Billy was making a good thing at
the business in legitimate way when the
ude OF emigration TO the West set in.
billy was able to speak several Ian
suages and the foreigners early learned
this and would seek him out. He kent a
NUMBER OF foreign newspapers on file and
on occasion would act as banker. one
thing Billy noticed soon after his pace
began TO draw the bulk of the enigrant
trade was that no matter whether the emf
grants could speak single word of Eng
iish they knew that the ringing of the To-
comotive bell meant that the train was
90 start and al the first tap they would
make a break for the station, and any
body in the way would be spilled over
good many times they would leave
thines behind and il was after one Ger
man had left the change from a good-szed
bill in his anxiety to reach The train be-
fore ii started that Billy thought that a
bell In the hotel would be a good thing
1t wasn't very difficult matter for him 10
obtain an old locomotive bell. and he had
this rugged up in the front part of the
dining room, where IL could be heard
plainly but was out of sight
Then he waited for "A chance to test if
It was about three days after the bell was
IN place that it was used for the first
time. There was a bigger crowd than us
ual that day. and Billy figured that his
Vhance of detection was less than when
there were fewer people, About three min
utes before train time the porter was sent
out to pull the bell while Billy got ready
to make change. IL the people cared to
wait. Billy told us of that first grand
rush. until we were tired of hearing It. 1
don't remember just how much he made.
but there had never been such a days
business since che hotel was started
after that II was a poor day that Billy
didn't clean up from $40 to s25 in the shape
Of change. that people couldn't wait for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

and it got so after a time that he imagined
he was being treated unfairly if a man
should happen to lay down just the right
change OF course, he didn't Try the game
on people who were familiar with rail-
roads, but just lay for the foreigners.
For a time Billy was content to work
the game Iegitimalely. That is, ne wouldn t
ring the bel until it was almost train time.
Then he got to giving the bel a few yanks
almost as soon as people had set down to
table. In that way he got the money
without giving change, and in a good
many instances saved the meals too al
though once in a while the emgrant would
grab everything in reach and scoOt for
the train with both hands fun. But that
was so seldom that Billy didn't lose much
that way and you may be sure the Gus
toner never got more than his moneys
worth. After a while Billy devised a
scheme to get back part Of the, stuff that
customers tried to carry off with them.
One of the walters would josie the man
with the handout and make him drop it.,
and everything that was dropped went
back to the kitchen to do duty second
time.
BILLY got to making such a good thing
out of his ben game that he was inclined
to think that all money that came in with
emigrants belonged TO him. That led him
, to work the game pretty strong and once
or twice ne narrowly escaped serious trou-
Bile. There was once an emigrant came
in, and as he looked like a German, Billy
opened a conversation with him in that
language When it came TO paying for
his meal, which he did before he started
to eat, the man showed a roll and Billy's
hands reached for IL. The stranger was
too quick, and tucking his money in his
pocket, proceeded to call Billy and called
him hard Aud he did 81 in English.
Billy afterward learned that the man had
been one of his victims on his first tcip
to this country, and had come into the
place to see if the game would be re-
peated. 1t was just when he was doing
the best business that the smashup came.
He had got to running with the safety
valve fastened down aud the throttle wide
open all the time, so that he might nave
figured how things would end.
"A party Of Swedes came in the place
one day ana Billy gave them the grand
hold-up Even he acknowledged that they
got the worst of it. 1t might have been
three months after this little episode that
a second party Of Swedes struck Billy $
place. One of them apparently the leader
of the crowd. was one OF the biggest men
I ever saw, and he could speak English
after a fashion. Billy didn't learn that
until Il was too late, however. The party
ordered dinner and as they were served
the walters called for the money. This
big fellow pulled out q ron of bills you
could hardly get your hands around and
started to strip of enough to pay for the
dinner Billy made grab, and the Swede
grabbed him First he pitched him across
the room and when Billy got to his feet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

Boston. Jan. 29.-The buoy established
over the wreck of steamer Ardandhu is
painted red and SHOWS a flashing white
light every 30 seconds, the duration of
flashes being 10 seconds and dark inter
walls 20 seconds buoy has been moOred
in 9Ia fathoms of water 100 feet south of
the wreck and on the following magnetic
bearings: South tangent NaushOn Island,
ENE Gay Head lighthouse, SSWilW;
northwest tangent Naushon Island, " by
E1sE.
Notice was received this morning by the
lighthouse board that a bell buoy had
dragged ashore off Beach Bluffs, Swamp
scott 1 is supposed the buoy is from
Pigs Rocks. Lighthouse tender Mayhow-
er has been dispatched to replace it,
Capt Hailett of steamer b. NJ. Whitney
reports the whisiling buoy at Point Judith
has not been working for several months.
Passed very close on Thursday night and
found it not sounding. Also reports sun
ken steamer Ardandhu at Pasque Island is
out Of the channel and does moi interfere
with shipping bound through the sound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
Shipping Memoranda.

Jacksonville. Fla, Jan 3l-Entered
schooner Susan ". Pickering, Haskell
Boston.
Cleared, schooner d. J. Sawyer, Kelley
New York.
steamers Neva CNo2, Davidson, Charies-
ton: Hatusu, Name, Philadelphia.
cleared. barkentne Bruce Hawkins
Gney, Boston.
sailed. schooner Keewayden CBr, Nc
Lane, ST. Thomas.
Key West, Fla, Jan. 91.-Arrived, steam
ers Concho, Risk New York. and sailed
for Calves ton; Mascotte, Miner, Havana,
and sailed for Port TAMPA.
Charleston, s c., Jan. 3l.-Salled'
schooner George r. Congdon, Bayles, New
York.
Amphitrite, Brunswick.
Barry Jan 30-Sailed steamer Rauma,
Pensacola.
Brunswick. Ca, Jan. 2S.-ATived
schooners Dora Matthews, Brown, Perth
Amboy; Nimbus. Patterson, New York
John Fl Buttrick. Sprague, New York
Harry Prescott, Gray New Haven
Arrived. 18th, steamer Colorado, Risk
New York.
Cleared. 10Th. banks Truro (Sw), Box
berg. Bristol; Areola (NOr, Nelson, Rot
terdam; schooner William Nicely, Thomp-
son, New York.
Sailed. 18th, steamer Navahoe, Staples
Boston; schooners Cassie F. Bronson, Ben
nett, Perth Amboy; Maria o. Teel, John
ston. New York.
Darien. Ga. Jan. 29-Arrlved, schooner
Wesley NJ. Oler. Hardiman New York.
Sailed. 18th. bark Avio (Rus), Davidson,
Harnngen.
Liverpool, Jan Sl.-Arrved, steamer St
Quentin, Savannah.
Queensborough, Jan. SO.-sailed, steamer
St Giles. Savannah.
Philadelphia Jan 30-Arrived, schooners
Thomas r Pollard, Savannah; William
H. Shubert, Fernandina Blanche Hop
kns Savannah.
Baltimore, Jan. 3l.-Sailed, schooner
Mary Lee Patton, Charleston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
GOOD EFFECTS OF SINGING.
4 Valuable Form of Exercise for
Persons with Weak Lungs.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Many medical men are now recommend
ing their patients to study singing, which
is a most salutary exercise, both by virtue
of it's influence on the emotions, on the
respiratory movements, and on the devei-
opment of the lungs. Nothing better shows
the beneficial influence OF singing in de
velopug the chest and wardng off lung
diseases than the freedom from pulmonary
affections among professional singers
Moreover, their general health Is eXcep-
tionaliy good, and this is probably in a
large measure is attributable, not only 10
their necessarily careful plan of living, but
a.so to the exercise of their calling. Some
physicians maintain that for defective
chest Development and IN chronic heart
trouble, singing is an uuequaled exercise.
The singer should be clad so as to allow
absolute freedom Of the chest movements;
there should be no construction of che neck
or waist he collar should be low and am
pie and If corsets are worn, they should
be roomy and loose. one error into which
singers, and especially amateurs, fail, is
to be given TO the exercise depends much
upon the character and condition of the
voice. Specific rules cannot be given.
Meiha when asked how many hours Of
practice a day she would advise for a
pupil, said: NO hours for a beginner but
minutes. l. myself, neyer practice more
than one hour a day. and usually much
less" DIT. II. Holbrook Curtis considers
forty minutes of an hour OF actual voice
practice daily is quite Sufficient 20 develop
most voices This time should be divided
into periods of ten or fifteen minutes each.
Regularity and not long practice hours
which only fatigue the voice and wear it
out. is the greatest aid to Advancement.
The voice develops very gradually. and
any attempt to force It's growth is fatal
mistake.