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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

IT is also six more years of Senator
Elkins.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

President Mckinley has had the
grip the past week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

If Governor Atkinson should go on the
bench, we hope that he will sheathe his
poetic hen. -4MarfiHS6Hrg Herald
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

IT is likely that Br'er Evans is
thinking of the lay of the last minstrel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
Business for Sale.

On account Of bad health and by med.
ical advice 10 lead an outdoor life. ]
have decided to sell my Grocery and
Bakery Business. Ny stock Is clean and
new. The store IS doing fine business,
which can be verified by reference 10
my books. The stand is one OF the best
in Shepherdstown. A privileged lease
until April l, 1902, will be transferred
to purchaser il desired. This Is rare
opportunity FOR anyone wishing TO en-
gage in business
c. T. BUTLER. JR.
Nov. q, loot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

90 Rooms, all Papered, and Cellar under the
whole house, Stablng, Wagon SAed, Granary,
Corn CRIB Carriage house and other out
buildings also Apple and Peach Orchards In
good be- ring condition; also Well Of good
Wafer, new Cistern and fine Pond.
This prCperty-Laud and Buildingg-ls IN
good condition, near pike and easily acoessi-
bic by public road. convenient TO churches,
school, stores, pOstOilice, railroad station,
good market with facilities for shipping pro.
duce. atiOrdlng a desirable Farm and Com
Portable Home,
TERMS.-One-third cash on day ofsale, and
the residue in two equal payments al one
and two years. with interest from day Of sale
payable annually the deferred payments 10
be evidenced by the bonds OF the purchaser
and the title 10 be retained until 81! the pur-
chase money is paid,
gro. 81. BELTbUOONE
". s. THOMPSON
\. POOLE,
Special Coum issloneTs.
! hereby certify that Geo. NJ. peltZhooyer,
Esq. special Commissioner in the above
named case, has given bond with good secur-
ity, as required by decree IN said case.
JNO. VI. DANIEL.
Clerk Circuit Court.
Jan. g. IpO!-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money lift fails to cnre.
E.W, Groves signature is on each box. sc,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 70, 1901,

at l 'clCck p. m. all that valuable parcel OF
Real Estate, known as the Farm OF which
said Mary + Tho mpsOn died seized and pos
sessed, situated about one mile south of
KearneysyiI4e, and quarter OF a mile east
OF the pike, on the public rO0d leading from
the pike to Shenandoah Junction, contain
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
126 ACRES, 2 ROODS AND 26 PERCHES
OF GOOD LIMESTONE LAND,
2=Story Frame Dwelling

in high state Of cultivation, under compare
lively new wire aud plank fencing the i'm
proVements wherein consist Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
B. .Pend|etOn
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Desirable Farm !

BY virtue ola Decree OF the Circuit Court
OF jefferson County, West Virginia. rendered
on the 9th day Of November, 1900, in the
Chancery Cause therein pending, in which
Mary T. IhumpsOns Admir-. is Plaintiff and
Emma l.. Thompson and others are Defend
ants the undersigned Special Commissioners
will offer at pubic sale, in 'front.' or the post
Office. ~ kenrneNhNllIe. In said county,.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
The Twentieth Century.

Wetzel's majority...........
The age-herald., 1901-12-15

the meeting adjourned drummers were laughing over the speech of J. A. Daugh- erty who is said to be the funniest knight of the grip extant He was unexpectedly called on to deliver an address. and after exhibiting well-feined embarrassment, he stood in the center of the room and re- cited one of the most ludicrous "recita- tions' that fifty of his partners in crime ever listened to. MT. Daugherty began by saying he was kinder rattled,'' but would do the best he could. He then re- peated a debate between two Georgia ne- groes on the question, (Which Am De Mos Powerful, de Pen or de Powder" In negro dialect MT. Daugherty gave both the affirmative and negative speeches and the crowd of drummers fairly shouted with laughter.
 The business of Port B was important but quickly disposed of to prepare for the entertainment following Secretary Hig- don addressed the meeting telling of the progress of the association and showing that the Birmingham division had more members than all other cities in the
 
 into four Posts located respectively at Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Selma. Post B. Birmingham, has 341 members; Post A, Montgomery, has Ill members; Post c, Mobile, has 73 mem- bers and Post D, Selma, has 69 members. Colonel Higdon urged upon those pres ent the necessity of increasing the mem- bership and proposed a plan which is unique. Two captains were appointed and each of these is to select fifty men and the two teams are to work for members The team having the lesser number of new members must give their opponents banquet.
 There was considerable discussion as to who should be appointed, Colonel Higdon nominating H. B. Kennedy and R. D. Collins as opponents. Both of these candidates ''renigged" on account of pressing business and dozen more were
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
COFFMAN TRIAL TO
 BE HELD TOMORROW
WARRANT SWORN OUT BEFORE
 BRooKSIDE JUSTICE DISMISSED z AND CASE WILL COME UP BE-
 FORE JUSTICE BENNERs HERE.

The warrant against Justice of the Peace R. D. Coffman, which was issued on the day following the killing of the Rev. J. w. Bradford, was dismissed yes- terday morning by Justice of the Peace licitor Hefiin did not wish the prelimin- mary trial before Justices of the Peace Stewart and Abernathy.
 The second warrant sworn out before Justice of the Peace Benners, because So- licitor Hefiin di not wish the prelimin- ary hearing to be at Brookside before Justice Stewart, is now in effect, and the real preliminary trial will be Monday morning at 10 o'clock before Justice Ben ners.
 This matter was settled yesterday aft ernoon about 1 o'clock in the Criminal Court room and it settles question which has arisen as to which justice should try the case Justice Stewart, after hearing the arguments of the defendants lawyers that the preliminary be before himself. decided that as the solicitor wanted the trial elsewhere, there was no necessity of his getting mixed up in the case any further.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
ULLMAN MAY AGAIN ! BE ON SCHOOL BOARD
HIS FRIENDS WILL ASK THAT \ CITY COUNCIL NAME HIM TO
 3 FILL VAcANCY-CUNNINGHAM 3 MAY HAVE OPPOSITION.

{ Friends of Dr. Samuel Ullman say he will be elected on the board of education to fill the vacancy created by the expira- tion of the term of either Frank P OBrien or A. O. Lane. Captain OBrien has openly said he did not desire re-elec- tion. and MT. Lane says he thinks 1t an office which should seek the man, and he is not a candidate. The only announced candidate is w c. Cunningham, repre- senting the Trades Council, but it is said he may be opposed by J. D. Moore and Ben M. Jacobs, both of whom have for years taken an active interest in educa- tional affairs of this city.
 s Dr.. Ullman was member of the board of education for number of years and the failure of the City Council to re-elect him last year created considerable com inent. In fact, there was so mu2h talk that the Mayor contemplated calling the board together for reconsideration. The matter was finally dropped, however and John L. Parker served as Dr. Ullman's successor. The friends of Dr. Ullman now insist that he should be elected, and in appreciation of his long service it is said he will again be placed on the board. One of the new school buildings being erected in this city has been named for Dr. Ullnan.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
NEGRO ALMOST DEAD
 FROM COLD AND DRINK
James Colb Brought Into Station In Almost Frozen Condition.
 Finally Recovers.

Seemingly almost dead from drink and chilled by the cold, James Cobb. negro man, was found last night about o'clock lying in front of the house at 621 Twenty third street and taken to the police sta- tion where he was revived after several hours work by the physicians.
 The negro had been drinking according to the belief of the police and while trying to make his way homeward had become so weak after his liquor died out, he fell, where he must have lain some time before being discovered by passers-by who telephoned the police and the patrol wagon was sent for him.
 When found the negro was so nearly dead that he seemingly had but a few minutes on this earth. The warm atmos- phere of the jail helped him to recover and with the stimulants given he was finally brought around.
 He was the first victim of the cold wave reported to the police.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
FAKIRS CANNOT
 FAKE CHIEF AUSTIN
Party of Seven Called on Him to Argue Case, But With
 out Avail.

Seven fakirs Cs there any luck in the number?) called on Chief Austin yester- day to tell him why they should. not be forced to leave town. Their luck is the common luck of all, and they, like many another one who has been there before them, were told in a soft and soothing voice that the time limit had been set and it was up to them to obey it or to interview Judge Feagin and see if Tit tie talk with him would make It all right"
 The seven were mostly composed of new bunch who blew in yesterday morn ing. One of them had a newspaper clip ping in his hand. It was from The Age Herald, and presenting it to Chief Aus tin asked if 1t were so. Chief Austin told him it was certainly true or it would not have been in The Age-Herald. and then quietly. without any anger or malice aforethought set the time for them to be on their lonely pilgrimage to other lands where the street fakir can ply his trade without interruption.
 Two of the new devices just arrived to set the Christmas shoppers head wild with delight are crawling mouse and bug which will flap it's wings but which on which it Is placed. It needs the inventive genius of a French man to give 1t the necessary power.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
REMAINS OF SERGEANT
 PERKINS ARRIVE
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted This Afternoon-Jefferson Vol.
 teers to Participate.

The funeral of Sergeant William c. Perkins will be held this afternoon at 2:sO o'clock from the family residence, 23Oy Seventh avenue. The service will be con- ducted. by the Jefferson Volunteers and the fnterment will be at Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 MT. Perkins was a sergeant of Com pany D, Forty-fourth infantry, U. s. A., and died of fever at Cebu, Philippine Islands, last March.
 He was the only son of Capt and Mrs. c. Perkins of this city and was "A years of age. Besides his parents. two sisters survive him.
 MT. Perkins was Q corporal in Company G, Jefferson Volunteers, First Alabama regiment U. s. ", and was with the command during the Florida campaign. In September, 1899, he enlisted in the regular army and was Immediately sent to Cebu.
 The pall-bearers will be J. Cary Thomp- son, John c. Kimball, R. S. w. Brown, George Brown, Fred w. Bowron James G. Johns, l.. F. Luckie and C. T. Thomas son.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
THERMOMETER ON THE TOBOG CAM GOES DOWN ID f Blizzard Got Here at the Hour Predicted by Weather
 Bureau
FEW FLAKES OF SNOW FELL
No Relief Is Promised for Today, the Prediction Being "Falr and
 CoIder"-Is Suffering
LITERATURE.

The weather man guessed right and the West got it's icy fingers around Birm- ingham yesterday and this morning ev- erything exposed to the air is frozen hard and tight. No relief is promised for todays The prediction is Fair and colder"
 The people 'smeled mouse early yesterday morning after the city had been drenched with a two hours rain and men began rummaging about for their laid aside ulsters and heavy overcoats. The little spring fellows which sometimes are used to keep of rather cool breeze were left severely alone and nothing but Sibe- rian outfits looked warm enough.
 Weathermakers gave the tip in the morning newspapers and by noon there was nothing doing" Loafers left the streets and all the old Tom and Jerry bowls in Birmingham were put in com mission. People talked about eggnog. Christmas and icycles and shivering re- sponses followed
 Towards dark the blizzard hit Birm- ingham broadside and the air was as keen as an icy blade. A few flakes of snow scurried through the air, but the thermometer had beat the showing stage two laps, and at last accounts was still gaining. A stiff breeze from the north west swept pedestrians off the street and all stoves in public places were surround ed with persons who had seen some thing like it'' several years ago. q re- member - were in order. but for one time the oldest inhabitant'' failed to get in his usual story.
 At o'clock yesterday morning MT. Ja- cobs announced just A degrees of moder- ate weather, but amended his report by adding Hook out" At P o'clock the mer- cury had tumbled to g, with a clear to- began slide before it., By 4 o'clock the ground began to freeze, and 2 degrees was the result of MT. Jacobs r. o'clock reading He retired from the field at thai hour, and the citizens depended on drug store thermometers to ascertain ex- actly now cold they were. At 12 o'clock last night the instrument in front of down-town drug store registered 20 de- grees. Two hours later it had dropped to r, and by that time the streets were de- serted
 Persons who read the weather forecasts took the precaution to turn off water from residence pipes last night, and many plumbers bills were saved.
 Some suffering among the poor was re- ported to the police ard charity organiza- tion societies last night. Suffering will be more intense among the destitute should the cold spell continue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
CONDITION OF BANKS.
Financial Situation In City Pictured
 By Excellent Report.

The condition of Birmingham banks as shown in their reports recently issued is being favorably commented upon by many financial papers and authorities. The statements show much to occasion praise for excellent and careful manage ment.
 The First National Banks report shows loans and discounts to the amount of s2. 4O9, ,6s6O3. with individual deposits of D. 3S9, ,4S422 The surplus Is s100,0O0, and the undivided profits are S6S.3s4.5o. The condi- tion of the Alabama National Bank. as shown in it's report, gives loans and dls- counts to the amount of $s67. .607.27. The individual deposits are s7s6.ss3.69, while the surplus is s5OoO and undivided profits amount to $25,379.13
 The report of the Birmingham Trust and Savings Company gives it's loans and discounts at $i, 352. .527 individual deposits $l, ,sOO 6oO.77. its surplus s75,ooO, and the un- divided profits at ss6.04560.
 The stable condition of each of these banks is the occasion of congratulations to their managers and is pleasant re- fection on the citizens of Birmingham
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
FELL AND FoRGoTIT.
Man With Cold Weather Jag Has. Face
 Skinned.

Fisher, white man whose first name is not known, was brought into the city jail last night with a large scar over his eye and the entire side of his face skinned up as if he had taken a long slide on his face over the rough ice which coated the streets after o'clock last night.
 He was under the influence of some thing and after careful examination the doctor pronounced it a plain whiskey jag, which the. man had taken on board to protect him against the wintry wealth CT which came down yesterday after noon from the North.
 The man was conscious when brought in and was able to tell something of him. self. He was found on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham track and it was at first thought that he had been hit by train but he dispelled that thought He had evidently fallen and injured himself. although he did not remember it.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
MACNATES LEAVE ,. FOR LEAGUE MEETING
Jackson Will Represent Birmingham. E Accompanied By Manager
 Reed of Shreveport.

George Reed, manager of the Shreveport baseball team, was in Birmingham yes- terday, and accompanied by c. E. Jack son, went to Nashville last night to be present at the meeting of the Southern League held in that city today.
 Coffee E. Jackson, who represents the Birmingham team, and is one of the di- rectors of the league, is opposed to the ten-club league, and so expressed him. self to a party of Shreveport representa- lives two days ago Shreveport and Little Rock are so anxious to be retained that friends of those cities have suggested that Montgomery and Knoxville be taken in, and a ten-club circuit formed as a compromise
 A stormy meeting is expected today, and all men in the south directly interested in baseball matters have gone to Nash vile to help decide the future of the league.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
Represented Himself as Son of Carnegie Steel Compa-
 ny President
CAUGHT BY CAPTAIN WEIR
Claimed to Know Son of Mrs. Dewitt Ing and Told Story of Draft He Could Not Get
 Casher

Night Police Captain Weir last night captured one of the smc othest confidence men who has operated in Birmingham in many long day. Frank Howard, alias Frank Preston is tho name of this smooth gentleman. and he says he is from the North. 'lust any old place." and his age is given by him as 27.
 Howard called at the house of George De Whiting, 1877 Avenue B. and intro- duced himself to Mrs. De Whiting as the son of Veryl Preston, president Of the Carnegie Steel and Iron Company of New York, for whom George De Whiting, Jr., Is chaffeur, and told her that George had made him promise to call on her. This was his second trip to the house. the woman having been away from home the first time
 He borrowed S25 from Mrs. DeWhiting by telling her the above tale. He stated that he had draft for $500 in his pocket, but that it was too late to get it cashed, and requested a loan of $40 until the fol- lowing day. She let him have s25 and then he asked her to let him have a piece of English money in her possession that he might show it to a friend of his at the Hillman hotel. While he was gone she comm unicated with the hotel and found out that he was not stopping there.
 Then it was that the strange part of the affair happened and the part that led to the capture of the man. He returned to the house with the piece of English money and gave 1t to Mrs. De Whiting She tried to detain him but he suspected her and ran, jumping the back fence and going in the direction of Eighteenth street down alley B. Captain Weir was in the neighborhood and Mrs. De Whiting sum- moned him. He went down to Eighteenth street and came towards First avenue He found the man in a saloon where he had gone to warm his hands.
 While coming to the city jail with Cap- tain Weir he said he was up against it and would take what was given. He also gave the first name, which he said was his right name, and under it he was entered on the docket
 He obtained a picture of Captain and Mrs. De Whiting to carry to New York to show to his father, as he claimed, promising to return them to her by mail. Captain Weir recovered the pictures and also the money which the man had bor- rowed.
 George De Whiting, Sr., is we'll known, having kept a restaurant in Birmingham for many years and now having one at Ensley. He is a Confederate veteran, hay ing been on the Alabama when she was sunk in Mobile harbor during the civil war.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15

"ante up their dues and in a few min utes nobody was shy.
 Windows were lifted to clear away the smoke and the young laales gave their musical entertainment. This was follow ed by MT. Daugherty's speech. When he had concluded Colonel Higdon an- nounced all ready for the swimming match and ten drummers were asked to pass down the hall and see the contest which was taking place in the bath room. Twenty-Five cents was lifted from all corners at the door and they all said it was well worth the money. The tub was nearly full of water and on the surface six Blue lien matches ware si- lently swimming to and fro. The sign You're the sucker gave the tip for adjournment and the travellers passed out into the street murmuring "the drinks are on me-
 The next meeting will be held Jan uary 2.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
Post B Travellers Go to
 See Swimming Match

Not only one but a half-dozen swim ming matches entertained the jolly trav- elers at the meeting of Post B, Trav- elers' Protective Association, last night. and Secretary Higdon's' best friends say they will believe anything they hear of him hereafter.
 The participants in these races across the water had heads and bodies, but life had long been extinct and their speed was determined entirely by the swish of the waves. These matches were of the Blue Hen" variety, and their swimming pool was a hotel bath room. Ten drum mers were allowed to enter the limited space at one time, and each of them read with chagrin a sign which declared You're the Sucker"
 The swimming match was not the only class of entertainment for the travelling salesmen- At the invitation of Secretary Higdon, Miss Annie Glenn Thompson and her two little sisters, Miss Cora and Miss Bessie, furnished a musical programme that brought forth numerous, encores. The little girls sang coon songs danced -- S.Fe 1 edhe"uk WHle MISS Ihomp- son rendered several difficult selections. They were accompanied by Mrs Herring, an older sister, and before the party left the parlors rising vote of thanks was given them by the members of Post B.
 The next number on the accidental pro- eramme threw the assembly into convul- sions; one of laughter and long after
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
CHOOSE SUCCESSOR
 TO DR FITZSIMONS
St. Mary's-on-the-HighI Calls the Rev. J. w. Conty Johnson
 as Rector.

The Rev. J. w. Conty Johnson has on-the-Highland as rector of the church. He will succeed the late Rev. Owen P. Fitzsimons.
 MT. Johnson is now rector of the Church of the Redeemer at Rock Hill s. c. He Is about 35 years of age, and an earnest worker. He is a son of the distinguished pr. Johnson of Charleston, s. C., and a graduate of the University of the South at Sewanee. He has wife and one child.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15
WATER LEAKS THROUGH ROOF.
Part of Stock of Loveman, Joseph &
 Loeb Damaged.

The damage done by the rain and wind storm Friday night was much heavier than was supposed by any enc until Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's store was opened Saturday morning, when it was found that at least 5000 worth of goods had been damaged by the water leaking through the roof.
 The rain was so heavy that the drain age pipes would not carry it off, and by weight alone 1t forced it's way through the roof and damaged a large amount of mating on the fourth floor and some furniture, on the third floor. Telephone wires, poles and roofs also suffered from the wind and rain.
The age-herald., 1901-12-15

gestion was adopted. Mir. Collins offered some objection to the scheme but he was finally brought over and appointed by Colonel Higdon as his first lieutenant. At this juncture Captain Kennedy sug- gested that the men should rank as Colonels as Secretary Higdon already bore that title. MT. Collins amended by making them both Generals and the amendment was unanimously carried. Cries of hurry up the business and lets get through for the swimming match" were heard and MT. Alexander proceeded to dispatch business with Cbar Reed hand.
 It was quickly decided to raise Sec retary Higdons salary from $1O to SEQ per month and to refund to Colonel Robert Cunningham $45 expended by him in a trip to the convention at Old Point last year.
 Several members were then invited to