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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
A Curious Tradition.

The subjoined extract of a tradition
of the Seminole Indians may be inter-
esting Among the Seminole Indians
there is a singular tradition regarding
the white mans origin and superiority.
They say that when the Great Spirit
made the earth He also made three
men, all of whom were fair-complex-
ioned, and that after making them He
led them to the margin of small lake
and bade them leap in and wash. One
obeyed, and came out Of the water
purer and fairer than before; the
second hesitated moment, during
which time the water, agitated by the
first, had become muddied, and when
he bathed he came up copper-colored /;
the third did not leap till the water
became black with mud, and he came
out with its own color. Then the
Great Spirit laid before them three
packages, and out of pity for his mis-
fortune in color gave the black man
the first choice. He took hold Of each
of the packages, and having felt the
weight chose the heaviest (; the copper
colored then chose the next heaviest,
leaving the white man the lightest.
When the packages were opened the
first was found to contain spades, hoes
and all the implements of labor; the
second enwlapped hunting, fishing and
war-like apparatus the third gave
the white man pens, ink and paper
the engine of the mind, the means Of
mutual mental improvement, the go
cial link of humanity, the foundation
of the white mans superiority"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
sI.00 A YEAR.
NEW VOL. 36.---NO. 27.
An Age Of Hurry.

An old gentleman, evidently phil
osopher, had been spending week in
Chicago. He had been jostled on the
sidewalks, crowded against walls,
prodded in the side, and showed hither
and thither in the midst of turmoil
such as he was quite unused to. His
visit was at an end. He was going to
a quieter place. He had just bought
his ticket when station official said,
bri.kly, but not unkindly:
Hurry up, sir, or you will miss your
train.
No doubt the old gentleman seemed
a little "slow."
Hustle, there; hustle" shouted a
gate tender.
Il don't have to, do II" ,aid the old
man.
"You do ifyou want to catch that
train"
But + don't have to catch it un-
less want to, do II"
81 suppose not but Chicagos fast
place, sir, and you can't keep up with
the procession if you don't hustle"
People don't get honest here any
faster than they do elsewhere, do they2'
asked the old gentleman, seriously.
mo, l can't say they do"
Nor they don't become respectable
citizens any faster, dc they"
al suppose not, said the official,
whose face was beginning to look pnz.
zled.
Nor develop the Christian graces
any faster, do they p
mo, l guess not.
"Nor reach the highest type of man
hood and womanhood any faster, do
they ?"
This was getting almost beyond the
official but he shook his head negative
ly.
"Nor learn any faster their duty to
their fellow-men ?"
Again the official shook his head.
Nor 90 to heaven any faster ?
mot much !" said the railroad man,
with emphasis.
The stranger took out hi, watch.
"Well, | have two minutes in which
to walk hundred feet. / guess can
make it without blowing out cyin-
der head, cant II"
He spoke in gentle tone, almost as
ifhe were speaking to himself, and the
railway official picked up his satchel
and carried it for him out through the
gate and across the platform.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
The Confederate Reunion at Memphis.

Perhaps Memphis never has had
and may never have again such a large
number of ofbrilliant and beautiful girls,
who will represent the most promi-
nent and refined hom es of every State
in the South. These young ladies will
be appointed Sponsors and Maids of
Honor by the various camps, and BY
the department, division and brigade
commanders. Each camp can elect
Sponsor and Maid of honor to the re-
union.
On the bluff overlooking the mighty
Mississippi is now being erected gi-
gantic reunion building, at a cost of
$4,000, which will be the most COM
plete building Of its kind in this coun-
try. In this great building will be
the reunion post-ofice, sleeping quar-
ters for 1900 veterans, and hall for
each Of the sixteen veteran division
headquarters. 1t will also be used on
the first night for the review Of the
flower parade, when prizes will be
awarded; and on the second night for
the Southern Cross Drill by the Sons
of Veterans; and on the third night
for the entertainment of the Sponsors
and Ladies of Honor. The great flow
er parade will take place on the wide
handsome Main street, on Wednesday
night the Sons of Veterans will give
and elaborate ball to all Of their Spon-
sors and Maids of Honor, and to the
Sponsors and Maids of Honor to the
Veterans, and it is expected that this
ball will be one of the most brilliant
social functions in the history Of the
Sons of Veterans. On Thursday af
ternoon the impressive and imposing
parade of the gray-clad Veterans will
be witnessed, with Forests Cavalry
on horseback, and this celebrated cav
airy will alone be over mile in length.
On Thursday night the great Veteran S
ball will be given in honor Of the Spon-
sors and Maids of Honor. Besides
these functions there will be elaborate
fireworks, musical entertainments, and
a number of other delightful affairs
The reunion will undoubtedly be one
long to be remembered. But in addi-
tion to social pleasures, the coming
sixth reunion OF the Sons promises to
be the largest and most important in
the history of the organization, and
you ought not to miss it, for it will
be instructive as well as enjoyable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

An old man in Georgia named
John Baldwin, having lost his hat in
an old dry well one day, hitched a
rope TO a stump and let himself down.
A wicked man named Neal came along
Just then, and, detaching bell from
Baldwin's 8 old blind horse, approached
the well, bell in hand, and began to
ting-a-ling. John thought the old
horse was coming and said; Hang
the old blind horse he's coming this
way, sure, and he amt got any more
sense than to fall in on me-whoa,
Ball-whos, Ball !"
The sound came closer.
"Gyeat Scott the old blind hoss will
be right on top Of me in a minute
whoa, Ball-whoa, Ball"
Neal kicked little dirt on Johns
head and John began to pray:
40, Lord, if you ever intend to do
anything for me-back, Ball whoa
thy kingdom come-gee, Ball|
Neal could hold in no longer, and
shouted laugh which might have
been heard two miles, which was
about as far as John chased him when
be got out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
Sridget's Grievance.

The wife of a clever detective is said
to have powers nearly equal to those
possessed by her husband. Not long
ago she began to notice that dimes and
quarters were daily disappearing as if
by magic from the "change purse" in
which she kept silver for small pur-
chases. She was inclined to suspect
one of her two maids, a sullen Irish
girl, but wa, unwilling to accuse her.
After some thought she wrote on
slip of paper: Neither Bridget nor
Celia must take any money from th :
purse. This slip she put into the
purse with some silver and awaited
developments.
Two days later Bridget came to her
and gave warning"
"What is the matter?" asked her
mistress, innocently.
"I'll be going to another place, said
Bridget vindictively, "and it'syourself
that knows the rayson. I'll not stay
in house where I'm accused Of steal
ing money Of a little ould purse that's
nivver had more than two dollars in
it since l took service here !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

A Plea for the Old Maids.

The silly rabble ridicule
And foolishly upbraid
The sweetest creature in the world
The much-abused Old Maid.
Most everybody jibes and jeers-
Has something hard to say,
As If these ladies elderly
Had done crime some way.
What have they done-the dear old things
That men should hate them so1
Nothing-except they dare to live
And wave-without beau
When noodles ask that they shall take
The toilsome place Of wife
And give their independence up
In slavery for life
They have the common sense and pluck
To bold ly answer no.
And that is all the reason why
Old Maids are hated so.
And still they are the primmest.
The incest and the neatest,
And everything about them
Is the eutest and the sweetest
Then honor to the dear Old Maids
Though lonely be their lives.
Perhaps to God they're just as dear
As many welded wives.
And girls. unless your sweethearts be
Industrious, honest. staid.
hope that each of you will be
The oldest sort of Maid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
NO MAN Is STRONGER
Than His STOMACH.

The stomach n the vital center Of the
body. Il Is the organ from which all
other organs are fed. A weak stomach
strong man with a weak stomach. What
Ia called rweak stomach " 10 In general q
diseased condition Of the stomach and
other organs Of digestion and nutrition,
which prevents the proper digestion OF
the food which is taken into the stofn-
ach. and 20 reduces the nutrition Of the
body. When all food Ia taken away the
body starves. When the food eaten is
only digested and as<niilstsd In part II
only nourishes the body In part, and 20
the body Is partly starved. And this
starvation is felt Ia every organ OF the
body dependent on the blood which Is
made from food.
The great variety Of the cures per-
formed by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is due 10 its remarkable
power TO heal diseases OF the stomach
and allied organs. IL cures through the
stomach diseases seemingly remote. but
which have their origin Ia diseased
condition Of the stomach and the other
organs Of digestion and nutrition.
Weak heart, lungs. kidneys and weak
ness Of other organs is cured with the
cure Of the weak stomach
MI Thomas A svsrts. Box Ios. Sub Station
c, Columbus. Ohio. writes: II was taken vsfy
sick with ssyeTe headache. then cramps In the
stomach, and food would not digest, then Kidney
and liver trouble, aad my back got weak % !
couid scarcely get around The more coctofsd
the worse got until SIX years passed. had BE-
come 30 poorly could only walk IN the hcnss
by the aid Of ehaif, and got 20 tsin ! nsa "a
sfp<a Hb 10 dsS. thinking that could not Dc
Cured Thee ore Of my neifhbors said. Take
DR. Piefce's Golden Medical Discovery and MAKE
a new rian osst Of yeurSsif' The tfs botfls
hsfped me 90 thought would get another. snd
aftsr had taken eight bottles I was re1gin,ea gi,s
and found had gained tvsnty-sevsn C1l ips;
in shout sir weeks. 7 have done more hard
work In the past eleven months than did in
two years before, and am a. stout and heaifny
to-day, think, ~ ever vas'
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

Noah was standing in the rain, su-
perintsnding the loading Of the ark.
At last ali the animals were in save
the camel, who hung back. Then
Noah lost patience, for his umbrella
had blown inside out, his macintosh
leaked and his gum boots had holes
in them.
Here" he roared to the camel,
"Get hump on yOurselfl" The camel
got his back up about it, and that's
how it happened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

The following is going the rounds:
"a little girl at Palmyra drank a pint
of coal oil, and the doctors thought
she would die, until one Of them hit
upon happy expedient. He slipped
a yard Of candle wick down into the
oil, lit the upper end, and during the
evening she lighted the room nicely,
and then went to bed all right, The
affair has created much comment, al.
though some people have doubted the
truth of the story"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16
A Talk on
Clothing!

Every man who has a regard for his
pocketbook and wants to practice prac-
tical economy should see our line of
Clothing for Spring.
Those who patronize so-called swell"
tailors we particularly invite, because
we know it is the easiest thing in the
world for us to convince them that we
can clothe them equally as good and for
a great deal less money.
Let us show you our newest ideas in
Mems Clothing:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

Brooklyn Workingman's Wife lin
l9O4)-What's happened, Danny
Her Husband (desperately)-Well.
I've been fred by ]. P. Morgan and
there's nobody else in the world to
work for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

Hubbs-Why are you moving from
your suburban homer Subbubs-I
am all run down. Hubbs-Malaria3 ?
Subbubs-No, gossipy neighbors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

Tell papa what?" asked jennie.
"Why, you told Mr.. Buster last
night if be did it again you'd tell pa.
pa-snd he did it again. saw him"
And then papa looked at Jennie
over his glasses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

Jennie" said little Mabel to her
big sister at breakfast, "did you tell
papa 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-16

THE Register one year for
a dollar; six months for 80
cents; three months for Is
cents. Want to try II?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
Dastardly Conduct.

In this civilized and Christian land
it would naturally be supposed that
people would respect the resting place
of the dead, but fact is, and we blush
to acknowledge it. some parties in this
city, forgetful of the common lew of
humanity, are in the habit of taking
from the graves in Rose Hill Cemetery
the flowers placed on the graves OF the
departed one by loving hands; and last
week some valdal removed the ribbon
from the boquets left at the grave of
q departed friend, leaving the flowers
to be scattered by the wind. Such an
act, 80 revolving to the sensibility of
all decent people, can hardly be be-
lieved to find an actor in this commu-
nifty. To rob grave requires the in
stinct of hyena and the daring of a
savage, and if the guilty parties are
detected in their guilt they will be
punished to the fullest extent of the
law and the contempt of all good peo-
pie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
Bargains in shoes at vick's
during the clearing sale.
Ladles's shoes $l.OO per pair.
Detective Detected.

Hoboes in the habit Of placing their
entire patronage with the L r. Il M.
v. and S. q. & p. roads are today hold
ing general jollilication meeting in
expressing their unbounded pleasure
at the final down fall of Fred NJ. Hans
who has occupied the responsible posi-
ton of General Hobo Booster and
Trainmen spotter with the f., %. u
NJ. V. and S. G. q l.. Companies for
several years past. And from the
general tone OF the expressions heard
in local railroad circles the Willles are
not the only people who are glad Fred
erick has bright prospects of being
has been. Hans trouble had its orig
nation few days ago when Sheriff
SHELTON of Harrison county, success
fully worked out faint clue and
eventually arrested a young man by
the name of Daniels on charge of
being an accomplice in the robbery of
q f., Z. g. NJ. V. freight car few
weeks ago. The facts relative to the
case are too we'll known to bear q
repetition but the subsequent develop
ments are where Hans commences to
lind trouble. Latta the man WHO was
arrested by Hans at the time OF the
robbery has recently made a confess
sion in which he states he Travelled on
transportation given him by Daniels
who was furnished the passes by Hans.
Latta offers nothing in defense OF
himself on the robbery charge but
testilies he was melted to commit the
deed by Daniels who is q brother-in,
law of Hans. 1t appears Hans has
been casting longing eyes at the posi-
ltion of Chief Detective of the North
Western line for many years and has
lately resorted to rather unique
methods to elevate himself IN the es
timation of the Company thinking his
promotion to the coveted position
would follow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
Accused of Working Check
Fake.

Acting upon the positive identified
tion of several residents of this city
who yesterday went to Council Bluffs
for that purpose, the police of that
city arrested Dave Mooney of that
place ON the charge of passing forged
checks in this city last Saturday night.
Mooney was brought to Missouri VAL
ley this morning by Deputy Sheriff III.
b. Ennis and will have his preliminary
hearing before Justice Dance tomor-
row morning at 8 o'clock. Mooney
disclaims any knowledge OF the affair
and claims he can prove q positive
alibi at the proper time. The Council
Bluffs Nonpareil this morning has the
following to say regarding the matter:
Dave Mooney of this city was ar
rested last evening by Detective
Weir, charged with passing live forged
checks at Missouri Valley last Satur
day evening. Mooney was booked at
the police station for forgery and will
be held until an officer arrives from
Missouri Valley to take. him back to
that city for preliminary hearing.
The crimes for which Mooney is under
arrest we're committed between the
hours of 6 aud $3.50 o'clock Saturday
evening. Each check was drawn for
$i2 and was offered in payment for
small purchases at various stores i'll
Missouri Valley. When presented at
the Missouri Valley bank on Monday
the paper was found to be worthless.
The last place visited by the man who
passed the checks was butcher shop
conducted by man named Lee,.
Leet made trip to Council Bluffs
Tuesday and felt almost positive that
he saw the guilty man on the streets.
He was not satisfied, however, that his
identification was correct. lie re-
turned to the Valley and two custom
ers who were in the meat shop at the
time the check was passed said that
they could identify the man TO GER
tainty if they saw him again.
The two customers arrived in Coun-
Gil Bluffs yesterday afternoon and in
company with an officer from the GEN.
trail police station made trip down
Broadway. Dave Mooney was seen
holding horse. He was approached
and after some conversation and q
drink in nearby saloon, the Missouri
Valley men told the officer that Moo
ney was the man who passed the
spurious paper.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
Exceedingly Low Rate Ex
cursions to Minnesota.

Dates Sale: August ! to 10, in
elusive.
Rates: To st. Paul-Minne-
apolis from Omaha, 1886; from
Council Bluffs, 1895; from Lin
coin, 10; from Superior,
$3.50; from Hastings, $l3.O5;
from Long Pine, $l2.45; with pro-
portionate rates from intermediate
points.
to st. Paul Minneapolis.
Transit Limits: Continuous
passage in each direction.
Final Limit: October 31st.
This is the lowest rate ever of.
fered with long limit ticket to the
famous fishing and hunting re.
sorts to Minnesota.
Ask any agent of the North
Western Line for further particu
lars, time card, etc.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
The People are Victorious.

The agony is over, the child is
born and its name is Cummins.
For the first time in many years
the rank and file of the republican
party in Iowa, in their majesty,
have dared to rise up, and by a
vote so decided have said to the
old ring OF republican bossism in
Iowa: "Stand back and let the.peo-
pie be heard" Were we q repub-
|lican we would shout with JOY for
this popular victory. 1t is the
commencement OF a new political
era, and as the state is decidedly
republican,, the nomination of
Cummins and Herriott indicates
that the party has become tired of
boss rule, and we are glad they
have nominated able, clean men,
and whether elected or defeated,
the nomination is all honor to the
party and a victory for LATE Young
the defender Of Cummins and
honest politics.
This nomination shows that it is
no longer necessary forthe repub-
lican party to 60 to Cedar Rapids
or Burlington for inspiration, nor
to ask: "Who does Hubbard ia
vor, or will Blythe support" but
we, the people, will it so let it be
done.
Honest John Herriott for Lieut..
Governor is an earnest of what
the convention intended and while
we would be glad to see demo-
crat elected, but should the ticket
Just nominated be successful our
sorrow will be less poignant than
if the old ring methods had sue
ceeded.
Looking at the work of the con-
ventlon as we do, we think bet
ter or stronger republican ticket
has not been nominated in Iowa
for many years, and during their
administration of state affairs no
fear of corruption in official State
business need be feared. 1t is the
beginning of clean politics in
Iowa, the peoples rule and the
end of bossism and corruption.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

Bargain hunters should remem-
Der that Vick's grand clearing
sale will continue but short time
longer. The sale commenced sew
eral days ago to reduce stock be-
fore the removal to the new loca-
ton at the corner of 4th and Erie
streets has been great success
from the very start, the unequaled
bargains attracting crowds of shop
pers every day. Remember, the
old location, Cor. 5th and Erie,
is bargain hunters headquarters
and will continue to be 80 for the
next few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
All the latest styles and
shapes IN walking shoes at
Vick's. Must be disposed Of
before moving time.
..The Commercial Club .

In the manufacture of his latest
brand, "The Commercial Club" Mr..
Schulmeister has made radical
change from other five cent cigars in
asmuch as the tobacco which is used
in the manufacture of the new brand
is worked damp and shaped by hand
and allowed to dry in the cigar, thus
imparting to the cigar those essential
qualities sought after by all smokers;
firmness and free smoking.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08
Gold Mining and Prospects
in the Black Hills

is the title Of a most interesting PAM
phlet setting forth the opportunities
for gold mining in this very wonder
full section on the North Western
Line. This publication will be mailed
free on receipt of two cents in postage
by w. b. kniskern, G. p. Il. T. A., %
Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

Front room, Burbank block. En-
quire Reed Studio. tt
The Democratic caucus will be
held in Missouri Valley on Mon
day evening, Aug. 10, 1901, at
7:30 p. ~, for the purpose of
electing delegates to attend the
county convention at Logan on
August 14th. The wards will be
entitled to the following delegates:
First ward, 6 delegates.
Second ward, S.
Third ward, 8.
The caucuses will be held as
follows:
First ward, Oxford Hotel.
Second ward, TIMES office.
Third ward, Council Room.
j. X. MCGAvREN,
City Chairman.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

The annual picnic of the Harrison
County Changers will be held at Orr
ton station on the Illinois Central
railroad, between Rode and Logan, on
Thursday, August 18th. Excursion
tickets will be on sale at all stations,
Dow City to Cradle inclusive, and ar
rangements have been made for all
trains to stop at Orrton on this date.
For rates and time of trains ask your
nearest Illinois Central Agent.
a15
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

Mrs. Carrie Ste;nkopf nee Carrie
Ennis of this city, now of Council
Bluffs. returned to her home yesterday
afternoon after visit of a few days
in this city with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Ii. Ennis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of Miss Mabel Blanche l,oden to
John X. Goodrich, Monday evening,
August 18th. at the home of the brides
parents on East Erie street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-08

The regular meeting of the Library
trustees will be held on Wednesday
evening, August 7th,'at library room.
Business of Importance. Full attend
ance required. Secretary.