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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

An Irishman arriving in Cincinnati
one night found it impossible to get
bed for himself, but was permitted to
share one which had been engaged by
a barber. Pat noted that his bediel-
low was very bald and proceeded to
chaff him. This the barber endured
in silence, but when Pat had fallen
into heavy slumber the other man
got up and shaved his tormentor s
head. The Irishman having long
tramp before him on the morrow, had
left instructions that he be called very
early and, it being still dark when he
rose, he did not notice the loss Of his
hair. Wien some distance on his
way, however, he felt thirsty, and
coming to spring, took off his hat
and bent down to drink. Seeing the
reflection of his bald head in the water
he sprang back aghaat. "Be jabers =
he exclaimed, wrathfully, "they've
called the wrong man"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
Oldest of Living Things.

1t is shown by report just issued
by the Department of Agriculture
that the big trees Of California are un-
eoualed in dimensions and that their
age makes them the oldest of living
things. Besides they are the scarcest
of known tree species, with the ex-
treme scientific value OF being the
best living representatives of former
geological age" Since the glacial
epoch they seem not to have increased
their range, being confined to little
strip of country where the climate is
locally favorable. Most Of the groves
except the Mariposa, which is about
the least interesting, are in danger Of
being destroyed. The very finest of
all, the Calaveras grove, was sold to a
lumberman in April last.
The most recent investigations, ac-
cording to the report, confirm the es-
Inmates that these giant trees proba-
bly, live 5000 years or more, though
few of even the larger trees are more
than half as old. The average rate
of growth is estimated at one inch Of
diameter for every 2years. The re-
port also corroborates the statements
of one authority who says that one
tree, on which he counted 1000 rings,
was undoubtedly in its prime, "sway-
ing in the Sierra winds when Christ
walked the earth" The report states
among other things as the result of
the official investigations "The only
place in the world where the big
tree exists is in 10 isolated groves on
the west slope Of the Sierra Nevada
Mountains. The species, however
represent a surviving prehistoric gen
us of trees once growing widely over
the globe. The southern groves show
some reproduction, through which
there is hope of perpetuating these
groves. In the northern groves the
species hardly hold its own.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

An exchange thus gives its home
undertaken a boost Zone Of the
pleasantest sights we have had in this
town for long time was the artistic
manner in which John Griffin buried
Bill Kruger, who died since our last
issue. Mr.. Griffin has his trade at
his fingers end, and he handled our
dead citizen with an ability that was
startling in its originality. He was
everywhere at once, weeping with the
bereaved widow, discussing crop pros
poets with the farmers and soliciting
business from the other attendants at
the funeral. He will doubtless be
able to get all the business in these
parts. Before leaving for home he
subscribed for this great weekly, pay
ing one year in advance"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 1900

making.
The spiders, so far as I can learn,
store away no food supply in winter
quarters. Quantities of eggs are laid
and carefully sheltered in velvety cob
web sacks impervious to the weather.
These sacks may be found swinging
by silken ropes from the golded rod
and milkweed and hidden away in
crevices and corners of board fences
and stone walls. The little spiders
creep from the luxurious sleeping bags
provided by the solicitous care of their
wise mother, and if they escape the
cannibalistic propensities Of their
brothers and sisters enter at once on a
career of trapping and hunting.
The old saying, "Go to the ant, thou
sluggard," and the quaint fable of the
foolish, shivering grasshOpper and the
wise and thrifty ant would lead us to
believe that wisdom dwelt in the halls
of the ant hill along with the fore
thought so common to the beehive.
The bees and wasps do lay up stores
for winter. The wasps do not provi-
sion quite so wisely as the bees, but in
the center of the cone-shaped nest of
the paper making wasps may be found
a goodly store of honey. All bees do
not store so literally as does the hive
bee, and the mortality among bees Is
widespread. While thousands die, a
few survive, and of these few 1t Is
generally the females that show the
greatest tenacity to life and serve as
mothers of the race for the next sum
mer. Hive bees receive such fostering
care from man that they can hardly
be counted among our wild friends
who must shift for themselves.
The thrifty ant deserves much SYM
pathy in that it is the favorite prey Of
spiders, crickets, beetles and other IN
sect hunters. In spite of vicissltudes
it is devoted to its community life.
The care of its young, the manage
ment of its slaves and captured anhides
from which the honeydew is milked,
furnish incident for tale as interest
ing as the customs of any wandering
tribe of the desert or any lost nation
of Central Africa. A few ants may
survive and feed on accumulated
stores during the winter, but it IS
chiefly the eggs and cocOOns hidden
away in the security Of the under
ground chambers of the ant hill that
furnish the ant population of sue
'ceeding summer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
Discovery in Surgery.

DR.. j. B. Murphy, who has just re-
turned to Chicago, from the triennial
meeting Of the International Medical
A Association in Paris, brings back
report Of the discovery and demon
stration by DR.. Tuiiler, Of France, Of
local anaesthesia in major surgical
operations. "Dr. TuHler operated on
four cases, said DR.. Murphy. "Co-
caine was injected into the region oc.
cupied by the cerebrospinal fluid in
the spine, and ansesthetizing perfect
ly the entire body below the point Of
injection. This enabled him TO per.
form the most painful operations with
out the patient expert encing the least
sensbility. The discovery is won
derful one in surgery, inasmuch az
out Of l30 cases operated upon by him
be had no fatalities. The possibility
of anaesthetizing the spinal cord by
hypodermic injections Of cocaine and
producing insensibility below the point
Of injection was discovered by DR..
Tuhler in March last. The discovery
removes ether and chloroform from
their places as the great anesthetizing
agents in cases Of major surgery
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

DR.. Gill, the commentator, wore a
gown, and one of the women of his
church complained about the great
length of the bands.
"Well," said the doctor, "clip them
to suit yourself"
This the lady did.
Now" said the doctor, "you have
something about you which is a deal
too long, also. 1t causes me no end
of trouble"
"Well," said she, "here are the scis-
sors; use them as you please.
"Come, then" said he, put out
your tongue"
The result is not known, but an ab-
breviation of this sort would save
many church squabble, and the sur
gical operation wouldn't be confined
altogether to the sisters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
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 a refreshing taste in the mouth.
Free from acid. Large bottle 20 cents.
Call for sample.
FISHING TACKLE-Just received
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.
TRUSSES-We sell the American Sill
YER Truss, positively the best. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed
KNIVES-Just received a nice line Of
Pocket Knives.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pre-
ScyibHOnS filled With accnracy-n0
Su5Stitution-bure, honest AIedicineS
and BY a Registered Druggist only.
Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
T SNYDER PUBLISHER.
Of Course
You Are Thinking
OF Your
Spring Suit!
EVERYBODY is.

X1OU are little bit doubtful as to
Y the fabric and style, whether you
Il prefer Fancy Cashmere, a
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 pocketbook best. Our
range Of prices runs like this:
$50, $500, IS. 80 $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
sty-e, 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, 1900-09-13

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 stlic-
lures.
No crushing, cutting or bnrning.
No blood poisoning or Pyaemia.
No incOntineuce of teces.
No destruction OF the parts.
No lifelong invalidlsm.
No starvation for weeks.
No discomfort.
No failure, no deaths.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
Origin OF the silver Wedding.

The first silver wedding dates back
to the time of Hugh Capet of France.
Two servants had grown gray IN his
service, man and woman, and
what could he give them as reward?
Calling the woman, he said Your
service is great, greater than tins
mans, whose service is great enough,
for the woman always finds work hard
er than a man, and, therefore, | will
give you reward. At your age,
I know of none better than dowry
and husband. The dowry is here
this farm from this time forth belongs
to you. If this man, who has worked
with you five and twenty years, Is
willing to marry you, then the hus-
band is ready" "Your majesty
said the old servant, chow is it posi-
that we should marry, having already
silver hairs ?" "Then it shall be a
silver wedding" and the king gave
the couple silver enough to keep them
in plenty. This soon became known
all over France, and it became a FASH
ion after twenty-five years Of married
life to celebrate silver wedding.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

Huskinby-I tell ye. l don't be-
lieve Hiram Graball wuz ever in New
York in his hull life.
Hayrake-But he wuz-he showed
me the brick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
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 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,
a. S. REYNOLDS.
July 2G, l900-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
A Little Space.

A little space to sing and say;
A little love-sweet holiday:
And then TO sleep-to dream away!
\ little space: The gold is gray.
And life sad, sweet yesterday.
No eyes to weep-no prayers TO pray.
Gather the violets while you may;
They will be sweet for love to lay
On the grave Of yesterday
FRANK L. STANTON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
SuMbOIS Of success

A vacant chir and a portrait on the
wall--strange symbols Of successI Yet,
in many home theoe are the symbols
OF the success Of the msa who did not
find time TO care for his heath, or neg
lected the increasing warnings d disease
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
A. 5. cambridge & Co.
Brown Wagons,

with Steel Skeins, all sizes and
fully warranted.
Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows
and Repairs,
Igerand Farmers Friend Check-Ro
Corn Planters,
Sgrng-Tooth Lever and Float Har-
rows,
New York Champion Hay Rakes, Ii
ger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Mccormick Binders and Mowers,
Brown Cultiyators,
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
jon" Ca.I and see us. Respectfully,
A. 5. cambridge & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

An Irishman on weighing his rig
exclaimed: at did not weigh as mdch
as expected, and never thought il
would"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13
The Rectum, Its importance.

The Rectum is one Of the mostimpOrtant
organs of the body.
Through 1t large portion Of the waste.
efete, and poisonous matter generated in
the system is expelled.
When the functions Of this organ are inter-
feTed with, these poisonous elements are re-
tanned in the system, poisoning the blood
ClOggiug the glands, impairing putrition and
assimilation and engendering diseases that
not only cause great suffering but destroy
life.
Disturbed digestion, arrangement of the
nervous system, rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Catarrh, diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys,
bladders, uterus all these arise from retained
fecal matter in the rectum, caused by inter-
nal piles, ulcers, structures and other causes
that obstruct the canal.
The majority OF these diseases are readily
cured, without cutting, tying or brnising.
Thousands OF people are daily dying from
operations, but with my system, invariably
the treatment is decided success.
have cured men 50 years old, children two
years old.
My 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, 1900-09-13

Eyes" she sighed, "fOr many years
/ have suffered from dyspepsia.
"And you don't take anything for
it ?" asked her friend. "You look
healthy enough.
"ob," she replied, "it's nay husband
that has it. )"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

Mistress-Bridget. do you know
what my husband will say when ne
finds you have broken his finest meer-
schaum pipe?
Maid Crossing herseli)-I do, meml
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

Madge-He stole kiss from me.
Mabsl-WelI, TIA; was only petit
larceny.
Madge-It wasn't; it was grand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

which Nature gave
him. When rse
stomach Is rweakv
and food Is imper-
fectly digested and
assimilated, II Is
only a question OF
time until the
breakdowncones.
The stomach Is the
very center Of vi
tai power and rnst
be kept in health
II sickness is to be
avoided. Doctor
Piefce's Golden
Medical Discovery
cures diseases Of
the stomach and
other organs Of d.
gestion and nutn-
ton. II increases
the supply Of pure.
rich Blood, and
gives the body
strength TO with
stand the strain
put upon II by the
struggle for sue
cess
Fl was . suSsrer
from what the doctors
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

Oliver Herfori repeats with great
delight a story James Whitcomb Ri
ley tells about twins. These partic-
ular twins live near Mr.. Riley, out in
Indianapolis. Once not very long
ago one of them was naughty, and to
punish her the mother made her stay
indoors all day. To add a keener
edge to her disgrace, favors were
showered upon her sister. Sister was
dressed up in her very best. Sister
was given new parasol and went
prancing up and down the front walk
in the greatest glee. Presently one
Of the neighbors came by and paused
at the gate to speak to the child.
you're one of the Brown twins"
aren't you?" asked the neighbor.
Eyes m, answered the little girl.
(Which twin are your" the neigh
Dor inquired.
The child gave her skirts proud
toss.
ooh, said she, complacently, I'm
the good little twin that's out walk
ing"
Boss don't know whether 10 dis
charge that new boy or raise his sal
airy.
Manager-What has he been doiDg2
Boss-He rushed into my private Of
fee this morning and told me there
was a man downstairs who would like
to see me.
Manager-WhO was it?
Boss-A blind man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-13

called indigestion. bst sfter tryinz several ern-
ner,f pi,ysicians fsi,ed 10 get cure vfIfes NJ
Frank Merice. Of Independsnce: ystxson y,s 20. 10.
soseuess IN pit of stomach, fsiiness tired iesi,
iaz. constipation sonetimes sorenes won,n
ezferd 10 bowels. Some one recommsnaea nc
10 take Dr.. Pierce's Golden hedicsi ~. trS,,S. y.
~ f,..eo~erv' and your Pleasant Feilsfs' can
sav derived more Benefit from she,n tn.s ~
osher medicine ever tried. ! eexan 70 an -
fezh frcm the start Have recon-
others and win confinue to 90 %
The sluggish liver made active py "
Pierce's Pleasant PellefA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-22
ALONG THE RIPARIAN MOCK.

Spottsylvnnia Democrats Called to
Elect Helc.ntcs-Icine New Bridge.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. March IL
Epecial-A meeting of the Democrats of
Spotsylvania county has been called for
April I'd tcourt-day) at Spotsylvania
courthouse to elect delegates to the State
Convention at Norfolk.
mfr. W. G. Squires has purchased the
Conway tract of timber land in Stafford
county. and viii soon start saw-mill on.
the property.
The fine new bridge over Aqua Run,
in STAFFORD county. on the Telegraph
Road, vii! be open for travel in about
two weeks.
Mr. William Walker has resigned a
good position in Baltimore and returned
TO Westmoreland, where he will. direct
the farming operations on his plantation,
s.Smarts.s on the Potomac River.
Commercia7 men travelling through the
Northern Neck report business TO be good.
The following Sunday-school superin-
fendents have been elected in Stafford
county: REGISTER Chapel. w. T. Dent:
EbeneZer. W. S. Gill: Antioch, Gi!mer.
Beale: Andrews. NJ. X. Lowry; New
Hope. W. T.. Deacon.
Spring lambs are selling in some of
the surrounding counties at IS per head.
81 MIR. r.. l.. Todd. who was injured in a
railroad wreck in Alabama Monday night.
was formerly resident of this city. He
ts nephew OF Messrs. Richard and Ro-
bert Todd. Of this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-22
First WORLDS sIi<~pnary t:or,ser.ree

First w Worlds Nj visionary f:orsncerce
The first worlds conference on foreign
missions to he held in the United States
will be in session in New York from April
21st to May 1st. Ex-Prcsident of tie
United States Benjamin Harrison, LIZ
d.. will! Be honorary president. Presi-
dent William Mckinley Is expected to be-
present at one session, and present his
greetings. More than 1000 formal dele
gates have been appointed. and large
voluntary contingent is expected from
various parts of the United States. Great
Britain and Canada. Some OF the most
famous OF living missionaries are now
en- route from Africa. India, Japan and
various countries, representing civilized
and uncivilized pasanism- The pro-
gramme provides for three sessions per
day, and FOR platform addresses by mary
OF the leading clergymen, translators.
orators, educators, strategists. physicians
and organizers of the world. All retig-
tous views OF Protestant evangelfcalfsm
as they relate to foreign missions and
methods will find expression. The one
purpose will be to hasten the evangelizl-
ton OF the globe. and. as a means to that
end. to increase contributions and inter-
est in all the foreign missionary orguni-
cations of North America and of Europe.
Ftfty-e!ght leading British missionary asp
sociations and societies and seventy-nln6
smaller missionary bodies will be repre-
sented. The history Of the nineteenth
century as a missionary century will be-
reviewed, and plans will be formulated
for making the twentieth century great
or Missionary century.-Leslies Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-22
HANOVER. PEOPLE. ALARMED.

10 .
A White Man Said TO be: Trying to
Bring about i. Race War.
a certain white man is said to be going
around among the negroes in Hanover
county and addressing them in an effort
to cause an uprising against the white
people, not only in that county, put 'lll
throughout the country generally, and
create Il race war. RE is accused of tell
ing the negroes that they are denied the
rights of true citizenship and that unless
they take "a firm step for themselves they
will, in his opinion. always be under the
hands and power of the white people.
The lactions of this PECULIAR parsonage
have been reported to the county authors
ties, and an effort will be made to arrest
any of those who may be interested in
an uprising against the White people.
Much larm has been created throughout
the county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-22
AGNEW FACTION WON.
Nils Delegates Seated by the Convention
and He Endorsed.

and He Endorsed.
WARRENTON. VA, March Especial
THE Eighth District Republican Con-
rention held here to-day seated the
Alexandria delegation, headed by Joseph
Il. Crupper and known as the Agnew.
faction.
This was the only contest before the
convention.
Resolutions We're passed endorsing the
administration and reafiirming .ti1e prin-
ciples of the Republican party on all
national issues. The course of Hon.
Park Agnew as State chairman was en-
dorsed and a hope eXpressed that he
may be again selected as State chairman
favoring free trade with Porto Rico was
defeated: the opposition to this clause
being led by r. r. Campbell, supervisor
of census.
The convention was called to order by
u. p. Dodge. of Prince William. r. R.
Campbell, of Fauquier. was made tenn
rorary chairman. and A. i. B. Dizcrega,
4 of Ioudoun. temporary secretary. w.
M. Silcott. of Loudoun, was made per-
11anent secretary, and o. c. Hine, Of
Fairfax. secretary.
II. w. Eamich. of Loudoun, and r. r.
s1Iorncr, of Fauquier, were elected dele
ngtes to the National Convention, and
IT Y. johnson and b. L. Ellinger were
chosen as alternates.
M X. Lowrey, of Stafford. was made
elcctor-at-large, defeating NJ. e. Church,
of Fairfax.