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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-03-14
Preparing Him for the Worst.

tAshe Aog tUC " Ouoes
had a cheerful experience the other
day." remarked a gentleman who had
spent several days Mt one Of the springs
for rheumatism.
what was II 2" asked the observer
81 was carried into a depot near thu
springs and deposited on a seat nea,
an old lady, who looked at me with Il
complacent smile and inquired: 'Bean
hurtY"
NO I replied
'Rumatixr
"'Yes.'
"'Water do you any good?
"'Not much
"'Well, lots Of people come here for
the water. The patient returns home,
and SO the papers announce that Mr..
So-and- so has returned from the springs
much improved by the use Of the
water; but II you read the papers In .
few days you will see that Mr.. So-and-
so has died and been buried The con-
versation was too cheerful to be cen
tinuod."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-03-14

To know yourself and others too. 10
the rlRht o. human knowledge.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-03-14
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I've u &e
G@WlS&]AxMs,!et'
BY CHARLOTTE n. ssAeMe.

and tell him that am wait,ng--v.,,.nr
you understand
Who can this be?' observed Martin
with a wondering look at his daughters
The little maid solved the mystery by an.
pearing with card.
He says he's waiting" she half whis.
pered. with 4 nod of her head toward the
I door.
Martin Ray took up the card and read Z:
General Sir Arthur Hatton, X. G. b.
Sir Arthur HattonT he murmured. II
know no such name. Hatton?' Then
memory suddenly awakened. Was not
Doris Hatton the name Of the onlv wom-
an he had ever loved. and who had died
because he was not what she believed
him to be? Sir Arthur Hatton3 1t must
be some relative Of hers and of the proud
father who had died without forgiving
bis only daughter for marrying him. Then
he remembered that his wife had spoken
more than once Of q soldier brother away
n India Ask the gentleman to walk
m he said to the servant, and the next
minute Gen. Sir Arthur Hatton was usb-
cred in.
At the sight Of the two beautiful faces
he uncovered his head and bowed low.
Are you Martin Ray, demagogue ano
agitatorr he asked.
Il am Martin Ray" replied the master
IF the house.
Il am Gen. Hatton. the brother Of the
unfortunate lady whom you stole from
her home"
What Is yoSr business with me7 ask
I'd Martin Ray.
Il want the satisfaction, first of all, Of
speaking my mind to you; and, secondly,
| wish to know what has become of my
sisters children"
Hatred famed In both faces as the two
men looked at each other: hatred flashed
from their eyes.
Il have not asked you to my house."
said Martin Ray, nor do I wish to see
you here. State your business quickly,
and beRone"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Troubles of the ColOred Folks.

The frailties of the colored popula-
ton has resulted in the enrichment Of
the town treasury this week Tues
day morning two colored youths were
adjudged guilty Of improper conduct
in that they had injured the feelings
and caused bodily pain to one Of their
comrades, and one was fined $40
and one $40, The complainant
against them had previously been fined
$3.50 for throwing a stone at his tor
mentors. In the evening Mayor Mil
Ter had another session Of court, when
three colored ladies and three choco-
late-hued gentlemen were placed on
trial for smashing the peace into little
fragments the previous night. The
evidence showed that they had used
language Of the most supplementary
sort and had not been careful to mod
ulate their voices. Uncle Bob Tray
ers, who was sick, was made worse
than ever by their carryings-on, and
there was nothing left except to de-
mand the law. For once it was proven
that the women had said less than the
men, and two of them escaped convic-
ton, the third being fined $50. Of
the gents, one was fined $40 and
each of the others $40. The bank
being closed, and the prisoners not
having superfuOus cash in-their peck
cts, they suffered the embarrassment
of being placed in Jail. They have
been getting out one by one as their
relatives and friends succeed in rails
ing the dust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Bound for the Far North.

Mrs. Peary, wife of Lieutenant Rob-
ert E. Peary, the Arctic explorer and
her little daughter Ahnighito, who
are well-known in Shepherdstown,
start this week on the ship Windward
from Sydney, Cape Breton, for Etah,
North Greenland, where Mrs. Peary
hopes to meet her husband. Lieu
tenant Peary has not been heard from
for long time. 1t was his intention
to leave Etah the first of last Feb
ruary and make dash for the North
Pole. He was to be accompanied by
his two assistants Dederick and Hen
son, with ten natives and dozen
sledges, and fifty days was to be de-
voted to the attempt to find the Pole.
Whether the attempt was successful
or not, or whether anything was &C
complished, is yet unknown.
Mrs. Peary and her little daughter
will remain at Etah until such time
as it is decided that the Windward
shall return. This will be Mrs.
Peary's fourth trip to the Arctic re-
gions, she having been a member Of
the expeditions of 1891, 1892, 1897.
Little Marie Ahnighito Peary was
born at Anniversary Lodge, Lieuten-
ant Peary's former winter quarters,
September u, 1898. She is therefore
returning to her native land. The
first six months of her life was spent
in continuous darkness, except for
lamplight, as she was born just as the
long Arctic night set in. She is
bright and hearty child and will
doubtless be again a source Of much
wonder to the natives.
Mrs. Pearys home at Etah will be
in railroad caboose, which was given
to Lieutenant Peary by the president
of the Erie railroad. 1t was sent
north in 1898. 1t is painted bril-
1;ort roJ orJ - oovaraJ ;nc;Ja with
heavy felt paper SO as to exclude the
cold. It's interior is snugly fitted up,
and its dimensions are nine by eight
feet and seven feet in height. The
friends Of the Pearys in this place
wish them a safe journey and speedy
return, and we hope the Lieutenant
may go down into history as the dis
coverer Of the North Pole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Wedding Bells.

Mr.. E. Wilmer Benjamin and Miss
Irene Dashiell McFaden, both Of Har-
per's Ferry, were married in that
place last night, the ceremony being
performed in the NJ. E. Church by the
three brothers of the bride, assisted
by Rev. G. F. Earring, pastor of the
church. The attendants were Mr..
George Martin, with Miss Ethel Ben
iamin, and Mr.. Roy Miskimmon, with
Miss Nellie Nichols.
Miss Lucy Stafford of HagerstOwn,
and Mr.. J. W. Rice, of Kearneysville,
were quietly married at the residence
of and by Rev. Strother near Leetown
last week. The wedding was sur
prise to the friends of the couple. They
will reside in Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. George 0. Slime, of Keedysville,
Nd, and Miss Mary E. Kretzer, OF
Martinsburg, were married at the par
sonage Of st. Johns Lutheran Church
last thursday, by Rev. c. S. Trump.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Music Class Organized.

Prof. W. ]. Harrington and Miss
Harriet Randolph organized music
class in the town hall Monday night.
They got class of twenty scholars to
start with, and the prospect is that
this number will be considerably in
creased. The next meeting will be
held Saturday evening and regularly
thereafter on Tuesday and Friday
evenings of each week. We are glad
to note the formation of this class, for
it gives to our people an opportunity
to increase their musical advantages
that they do not often have. Prot.
Harrington's rates are so reasonable
that no one need be deprived of the
privilege, and we hope his class may
become a very large one. We are
sure it will be both pleasant and prof
liable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
About Wheat.

The farmers of Jefferson county have
been very busy this week harvesting
their wheat crop, and most of them
will be through by tomorrow or next
day. The crop is an excellent one.
The long drought in May and June
seems to have done the wheat no harm
at all, but on the contrary the heads
have filled out unusually well, while
the quality Of the grain will be first
class. Several farmers have informed
us that their yield this year will be as
good as any they have ever had. The
weather has been fine for harvest
ing. The wheat has stood up beauti
fully, making the work Of binding it
comparatively easy. There is very
large acreage in Jefferson county this
year.
The price OF wheat continues to adj
vance. There has been net gain of
two cents bushel since last Thurs
day, and Shepherdstown dealers are
offering II cents today. There was
an advance in price until Monday,
when there was a tumble of nearly
two cents. Tuesday it dropped five
cents a bushel, and the farmers hopes
took tumble also. Yesterday, how
ever, there was an advance Of a cent
and a-half, and a better outlook for
further rise. 1t is believed in some
quarters that wheat will get pretty
nearly to the dollar mark. There
will unquestionably be very short
crop in the Northwest, while the
foreign demand is expected to be
greater than usual. The recent ad-
vance in price is said to be due to
natural causes, and is little influenced
by spectators.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Exciting Episode at Middleway.

There was an exciting time at Mid
dleway, this county, last Wednesday
evening, if certain reports are to be
believed. John Patterson, colored
man, had contracted the smallpox at
Charlestown, and when that fact was
discovered he was quickly put in
quarantine at his home in Middleway
and the house guarded. This course
enraged his wife, Mary, and in some
way she escaped from the house and
ran amuck through the village, swear
ing that she would give everybody the
smallpox. She said she would throw
the virus from her husband into the
wells of the village and about the
premises of the residents. The town
was in CONSERVATION, and before the
woman could be arrested some I'M
known person shot her with shotgun.
This frightened her and she ran home.
She was only slightly injured.
A denial of this story was printed
on Tuesday, but we have been in
formed that it is substantially true.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
The Death Record

Mrs. Elizabeth Harp, one Of Shep-
herdstown's lifelong residents, died
at her home in this place last Sunday
night. Her death was the result of a
stroke of paralysis received a couple
of weeks previous. Mrs. Harp, who
was so years old the 18th of last
September, was born and raised here
and all of her long life was spent IN
this place. She was Of retiring dis
position, and her life was one of which
no evil could be said. She was loving
and kind-hearted, and had firm
faith in her Saviour, whose servant
she was. For many years she was a
member of the Lutheran church in
this place. Mrs. Harp was daugh-
ter of the late Elijah Richard. Her
two brothers, Messrs. John L. and
James R. Richard, and her sister, Miss
Maria Richard, survive her, together
with three children, Mr.. John Harp,
Mrs. NJ. E. Spohn and Mrs. c. D..
Keplinger The funeral was held at
her late home Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The service was read by Rev.
A. A. P. Neel, and the body was laid
to rest in EImwood Cemetery.
Mr.. John F. Lancaster, we'll
known resident of Shenandoah June
ton, died very suddenly at his home
in that place last Sunday morning of
heart disease, aged As years. He
had been in precarious health for a
good while. Mr.. Lancaster was a ma
tive Of this county, but lived in Ber-
ryville for some time. He was form
erly baggage agent for the B. & O..
Railroad at the Junction, but had re-
Gently been in the merchandise bus
mess there. His wife, who was Miss
Kate Sprint, survives him, with one
daughter. His body was taken to
Berryville for interment on Monday.
Mr.. Norval E. Wilson,a well-known
resident of Bolivar, this county, died
on Tuesday, aged Ga years. He was
a brother Of Governor E. Willis Will
son, and was his Secretary Of State
1884-1885. Mr.. Wilson was bach
elor.
DR.. Webster Richardson, a we'll
known druggist Of BerryvilIe, died at
his home in that place Monday morn
ing, aged Sc years. He leaves
widow and four children.
Mrs. Sarah Woodward, widow of
George L. Woodward, died Tuesday
morning at the home Of her son-in-law,
Charles NJ. Conard, near Ripon, this
county, after an illness Of a few weeks.
Mr.. John G. Jack, a well-known
Berkeley county farmer, died last
Thursday night, aged GO years.
Miss Clara Virginia Richard died
in Martinsburg last Wednesday, aged
l6 years.
Mrs. Belle Burns died last Satur-
day in Martinsburg, aged As years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Among the Churches.

The sacrament of the Lords supper
will be celebrated at the Presbyterian
church at Dufields on next Sabbath
at II a. m. There will be preparatory
services on Saturday at II a. m. The
sacrament of the Lords supper will
also be celebrated at the Presbyterian
church at Harper's Ferry next Sab
bath at 3 p. m. PASTOR.
Children's day services at the NJ. E.
Church, at Mt. Wesley, on Sunday at
1890 a. m. Preaching at Shepherds
town at s p. m. Epworth League at
7.I5 p. m. Prayer meeting at Mt.
Wesley at $50 P. m.
There will be preaching Sunday in
the NJ. f. Church South at Bethesda
at 9 a. m, at Uvilla at II a. IN, and
in Shepberdstown at 8p. m. Epworth
League 7 P. m.
The communion collection in Trini-
ty Episcopal church on the morning
of Sunday next, July lst, will be de-
voted to the sufferers from the famine
in India.
There will be service in the Re-
formed church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at 10.30a, m, and at Kear-
neysville at 3 P. m.
The ladies aid society Of the Twill
la Lutheran Church will meet at the
church Saturday of this week at half
past two o'clock.
There will be service Sunday in the
Lutheran Church in Shepherdstown
at 1890 a. IN. and at Uvilla at 3 p.
N.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Saves Two From Death.

Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whOoping cough and bron-
chitis, writes Mrs W X. Haviland. Of
Armonk, n. Y, but when all other
remedies failed. we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly well. Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield TO
DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. lnfallible for Coughs
and colds soc. and Sl.0O bottles guar
anteed by all druggists. Trial bottles
free
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
lawn Eete.

Lawn Fete.
On Saturday evening, July l4th
the Daughters of the Confederaey will
hold lawn fete at the residence of
Mrs. McClain, "Sudley Place" We
hope the S. c. V. will note this fact
and that they will attend as a body.
We also ask the patronage Of all
friends and visitors in our town and
vicinity. COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Special
Crockery
Bulletin!

Dinner Sets S., Sl2 and $50.
Tea Sets s., "A, s. and $50.
Chamber Sets $l.75, s., 81, So and
$40.
Lamps l5c, zoe, 25c, S5c, SOC, 81,
81 % and So.
Beautiful Bouquet Holders Sc, Toe,
20c and 25c.
Decorated Salad Dishes SOC, 75c
and 81.
Tumblers zoe, 25c, Acc and SOC set.
Goblets 4Oc, SOC, Coo and $l.25 set.
Jardiniers 2Oc, pc, 95c, SOC, 75c
AMI 81.
White and Brown Baking Dishes
l0c TO 25c.
Bowls, White, Yellow and Deco.
rated Sc to SOC.
Vegetable Dishes Sc, l0c, l2c, l5c,
zoe and soc.
Pitchers Sc to 81 25; Glass Pitch
ers Sc to zoe.
Plates SOC, Soc, 4Oc, SOC, 6Oc and
75c set.
Cups and Saucers 25c, SOC, 4Oc, SOC
and 75c set.
Stone Jars, Fruits Jars, &c.
We invite you to call and see our
New Goods. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease - Inquire
the friends OF Mrs. 5. Pease, Of Lawrence,
Kan. They knew she had been unable
to leave her bed in seven years on ac-
count Of kidney and liver trouble, ner-
vous prostration and general debility,
but, Three bottles Of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes, land
in three months l felt like new person. %
Women suffering from Headache, Back
ache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Mel
ancholy, Painting and Dizzy Spells will
find it a priceless blessing. Try it. Sat
isfaction is guaranteed. Only SOC, al
any drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

rooPIc nat on NnoWs
The teachers of Shepherd College
have separated for the simmer. Prof.
Kimler will remain here most of the
time, but will later go to Braxton and
Gilmer counties to do institute work.
Mr.. Arnett expects to take a summer
course at the Chicago University, and
Mr.. Muldoon will do some special work
at the summer quarter of the West
Virginia University. Mr.. Miller will
spend part of the summer in an ex-
tended trip either to Canada or the
Northwest Miss Johnson will enjoy
her vacation at her home at Marietta,
Miss McConn will rest in the peaceful
village of West Liberty, and Miss Cum
mings will listen to the music of the
waters of the Kanawha at East Bank.
We hope that each Of the teachers may
have pleasant vacation and that they
will return again in September re-
freshed in body and mind.
The family of Mr.. Henry W. Potts,
who spent the past winter in Phila-
delphia, have returned to their home
in Shepherdstown. Their friends here
are glad to have them at their old
home again.
Miss Lalla Reynolds, who has been
studying music in New York the past
year, has returned to her home in
Shepherdstown. Ii is a pleasure to
her friends here to have her with them
again.
Mr.. Edmund Jennings Lee, of Shep-
herdstown, graduated last Thursday
from the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary at Alexandra, Va. He received
the degree of Bachelor Of Divinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Licklider went
to Baltimore Tuesday, where they will
attend the marriage today of Miss Fan
ME Osborne, Mrs. Licklider's sister.
We regret to note that Capt, Jacob
H. Engle, one of Jefferson county's
most respected citizens, is very i'll at
his home near Bakerton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Hutton and
their two children, Of Lost City, W.
Va, are here visiting the family Of
Mr.. L. G. Brotherton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Cook, of
Washington, D. c., visited the family
of Mr.. H. S. Baker in this place the
past week.
Messrs. Gregory Marten and David
Lemen, who graduated last week from
the WestVirginia University, are home
again.
Mr.. Frank Bowles, of New York,
spent couple Of days here this week
with his sister, Mrs. A. S. Reynolds.
Miss Kate Reinhart has gone to
Sharpsburg,where she will spend some
time visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. H. c. Getzendanner is attend
ing the Republican convention at Ter
ra Alta, which meets today.
Miss Bessie Knode, Of Point of
Rocks, Nd, is here wishing her faith
err, Mr.. Geo. W. Knode.
Mr.. Page Andrews is home from
Washington and Lee University for
the summer vacation.
Fannie and Dick Hodges are visit
ing their relatives in Montgomery
county, Nd.
Mrs. j. Taylor Link, Of Dufields,
visited the Misses Sheet in this place
last week.
Mrs. Frank Greenwood, Of Roanoke,
Va, is here visiting her relatives and
friends.
Miss Katie Sheetz is visiting Mrs.
Charles Lemen in Berkeley county.
Miss Mamie Schley is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Hunter, in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
School of ElOcuti0n.

We call attention to the advertise
ment in another column of the School
of Elocution which Prof. Arlington G.
Hines has established in Shepherds
town. The course is very complete
one, and the opportunity now pre-
scented ought to be taken advantage
of by many of our young people.
The art of reading agreeably, of ex-
preston and Interpretation, the ease
and grace that may be acquired by
studies in this line, should not be I'M
derestimated, for they are very i'm
portant matters. Prof. Hines is a
thorough teacher and we hope he may
be encouraged in his work here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Institute for Jefferson
county will be held al CharleStown COM
mencing July 23d, at 10 o'clock. Mr..
L. s. Fleming. of Parkersburg, and Mrs,
|. F. Menefee, of Keyser, will be the in
StructorS.
J. ALLNUT ENGLE,
County Superintendent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28

Reports show that over fifteen hun
dred lives have been saved through the
use Of One Minute Cough Cure. Most
of these were cases Of grippe, Group,
asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis
and pneumonia. It's early use prevents
consumption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
The Smallpox.

There have been various statements
the past week concerning the prsva-
lence of smallpox at Charlestown. 1t
was reported last Saturday that there
had been a number of new cases at
that place, and some fear was expressed
that the disease might spread to other
parts of the county. The Charlestown
papers, however, strenuously deny this
statement. The Spirit of Tuesday says
that there has been no new case, and
no white person has been sick with the
disease. All persons affected have
been removed from the town to camp
under charge of DR.. W. c. Billings,
United States marine surgeon, where
they are under the most improved
treatment and where they are rapidly
convalescing. Some have already been
discharged. The following statement
has been issued by DR.. Richardson,
secretary of the board of health
In view of the wild and exaggerated
rumors as to the prevalence OF smallpox
in Charlestown which have found their
way to the press, | have been requested
to give a brief statement of the facts
involved in the situation. About two
week ago it was discovered that there
were several cases of the disease in
town Mayor Washington was prompt
" informed and he and the council
took immediate steps TO arrest the pro-
gress of the invasion The town was
divided into districts and 10 each dis
trict was assigned a physician, whose
duty it was to make house-to-house
visitation for inspection. vaccination
and isolation. | think this work was
thoroughly done. At great expense to
the town and county of Jefferson a COM
modious hospital and campof detention
were constructed in a suburb of the
town and all the cases of the disease re-
moved TO the hospital and all suspects
Chose living in infected houSes) to the
camp of detention.
This hospital and camp are under the
efficient control of Surgeon W. c. Bill
lingS, of the Marine Hospital Service.
Subsequent to these removals the
town has been again inspected, this
time by the Board of Health. and all
infected houses fumigated and disin-
fected And today there is not a case
of smallpox in the town, and not death
has occurred in the town or in the hos
pital.
In reply to inquiries concerning the
situation have given the above facts,
and already the summer resorts ada
cent to the town and the various board
ing houses in town itself are receiving
guests as usual
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28
A CARD.
CHARLEsrowN, W. VA.

OHARLEsIOWN, ". A.,
June 20. 1900.
Mr.. EDIroR-It is reported in Charles
town that my sister. Miss Lavalette
Wilson, "a pupil of Stephenson Seminary,
has had the smallpox since her return to
her home in Waterford, Va. This re-
port is entirely without foundation, and
in the interest of the town, and especi-
ally the Seminary, wish emphatically
TO deny it. There is absolutely no
ground for this story, and in giving
space to this denial in your paper. you
will greatly oblige,
Z. GRAHAM WILSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-28

Rev. John Philip Conrad, one Of
the pioneers of Lutheranism in Amer
lea, died in Baltimore last week, aged
IS years.