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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Aimed Too High.

While striving to follow in the foot
steps of the Father of his Country, L.
Grant Litch6eld narrowly escaped
losing his life at the Natural Bridge,
Va, Monday. A story is told at the
bridge of how George Washington,
when a young man, climbed up the al
most perpendicular side of the cliff
and carved his name near the summit
Since then many have endeavored to
perform a similar feat, but have failed.
Litchfeld determined that he would
succeed, and in the presence of many
spectators started up the cliff. Stead
lily he climbed until he was so feet or
more from the ground, and then his
nerve failed him.
He hesitated moment and began
to descend. He had taken only few
steps on his downward journey when
small protuberance upon which he
set his foot gave way, and the rest Of
the journey was quickly made.
He came down the precipice end
over end, finally landing at the bot
tom on his head. The spectators
thought he was dead, but he arose
and limped away, few bruises the
worse for his experience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Remarkably Large Sale.

The recent auction sale at HOOD
Farm. Lowell, Mass, dispersed l54
beautiful Jerseys to breeders and far
mers all over the country from Maine
to Oregon, it being the largest and
most successful sale OF American-bred
JERSEYS that has been held in this
country for years. There was an at,
tendance of over 500, there being 5S
different buyers, comprising the best
known Jersey breeders in the country.
The 4S COWS sold brought $9,l65, an
average of $3.50, 81 heifers and calves
sold for S. $50, and SO bulls and bull
calves brought $685.. Thirty head
sold for $3.50, 10 for $2.907, 8 for
81 ,296, an average of $287; s more
for 81 ,2OO, and others for 1924. Three
young heifers brought $685., an aver
age Of $21S. None of these heifers
are in milk, their average age being
about IA months. One of them
brought $3.50, this being the highest
price paid for any female not in milk.
The famous imported Berkshire
boar, "Sambo," which Mr.. Hood him
self bought in England Two years ago.
was purchased by Charles F. Mills OF
Springfield, ILL.,, for $3.50, and about
80 other choice Berkshires were sold
at average prices, which showed that
the demand for this breed of hogs is
good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Boys "Water Cure" Killed.

AT coroner's inquest in Shawnee,
Oklahoma, Monday, it was developed
that boy named Arthur Pence, IA
years old, died as the result of an ex-
perimental philippine water cure"
having been administered to him by
companions.
1t is alleged that the boys did not
intend to harm Pence, but that they
had been reading newspaper accounts
Of the water cure" and decided to
try it on him, he consenting. 1t is
said that one of the boys confessed to
his part in the torture.
According to the story Of this boy,
as told to Coroner w. A. Willis, Pen
co was taken by his companions to the
bank of the North Canadian river
and laid on his back. He was bound
and then water was forced into his
mouth with syringe. This was kept
up for about two hours. Then it was
found necessary to assist Pence to his
homo, where he died two hours later
One of the boys, it is said, assert;
that two buckets of water were forced
into the lad, and that the other boy;
danced on his stomach so that he
would expel the water. tits said that
he died from the injuries he thus re-
ceived rather than from strangulation
Report has it that the boys who took
part in the affair will be held for muir.
der.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Read II In His Newspaper.

George Schaub, well-known German
citizen of New Lebanon. Ohio, is con-
slant reader Of the Dayton Volkszeitung.
He knows that this paper aims to adver-
tise only the best In its columns, and
when he saw Chamberlain Pain Balm
advertised therein for lame back. he did
not hesitate in buying bottle of it for
his wife, who for eight weeks mad suf-
fered with the most terrible pains in her
back and could get no relief. He says:
"After using the Pain Balm for few
days my wife said to me, 4 feel as
though born anew and before using
the entire contents of the bottle the un-
bearable pains had entirely vanished
and she could again take up her house
hold duties" He is very thankful and
hopes that all sufferers likewise will hear
of her wonderful recovery. This valu-
able liniment is for sale by Remnants
Pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
First Discovery of Gold.

After careful investigation it has been
determined that the date of the discov-
cry of gold in California was January
2Sth, 1913. About the same time there
was another important discovery, which
to thousands of people has been worth
more than all the gold, because it re-
stored them to health, and that is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. This wonder
full medicine continues to cure stomach
and bowel complaints, the same today
as in the past, and although many med
icines have come and gone, the Bitters
still remain the peoples favorite. To
those who suffer from dyspepsia, indl-
gestion, headache, heartburn, constipa-
ton or billiousness, and have tried 9TH
er medicines without obtaining relief,
this remedy will prove blessing, be-
cause it will surely cure them. Try a
bottle and satisfy yourself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
The Latest Walk.

Women who are keen on following
the vagaries of fashion, says the Boston
Traveller, have got new style of walk
ing. It's called the "Du Barr" walk.
They declare it to be not only interest
ing but quite fascinating. 1t is COM
posed of three movements, those Of
the hips, shoulders and head. Com
mence by taking very short, tripping
steps, allowing one side at time full
ease of motion. The weights thrown
well on each foot before being trans
ferrsd to the other, and this motion
gives the desired effect of luxurious
ease and a fascination of movement.
But this does not make the new walk
complete, for the second part is
the most difficult of all to acquire, and
that is a graceful, uneasy, Frenchy
movement of the shoulders that cor
responds with that of the hips, the
weight of the shoulders being shifted
from one to the other. The society
women who have acquired this walk
are quite delighted with themselves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
HoW's This .?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
liCve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions, and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0. WALDING, KINNAN IL MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tes-
tmonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

IT is inevitable that the dismay at
King Edwards danger should be in
tensifed by the disappointment over
the breaking down of the coronation
festivities. For months every one had
been preparing for the greatest spec
tacle London had seen in sixty years !;
an immense amount of trouble had
been taken and an immense amount Of
money expended to make it successful,
and at the last moment when all is
ready, the one person on whom all
centres is stricken down. 1t is only
human to think ofpersonal disappoint-
ments even in moments of national
affection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Notes From Nearby.
Hagerstown is overrun by tramps.

Hagerstown is overrun oy tramps.
Buckskin Bills wild west show in
Hagerstown on the Fourth.
William F. Spangler, Williamsport,
Md, missing over week, has not yet
been located.
w. ]. Grim, who has been in the
United States army in the Philippines
for couple of years, has returned to
his home in Charles Town.
A Hagerstown exchange says the
B. & o. Railroad will run an excursion
to Antietam on Sunday next from Bal
timore, Washington, and Frederick.
In Berkeley county George New
kirk received $4,000 and Sarah E.
Dodd and others $500 for damages
to their lands by the construction Of
the new B. & o. cutoff
The boys department of the Y. NJ.
G. A. OF Maryland, Delaware, West
Virginia and District of Columbia
will go into camp near Burnside
Bridge, Antietam Battlefield, from
June 80 to July IA. Several hundred
young men are expected to be in
camp.
Winchester fremen are disappointed
because the railroads will not issue
excursion rates for the demonstration
in that place on the Fourth of July.
The railroad companies give as their
reason that they cannot furnish cars
to carry big crowd in that direction
on the Fourth.
The board of directors of The Bank
of Martinsburg last Saturday afternoon
elected officers for the new Bank. The
bank officers are asfollows: President,
John M. Hetzel; vice. president, DR..
G. B. Hedges; cashier, A. D. Darby ;
bookkeeper, Guy V. Hetzel; bank at
torney, Ward B. Lindsay.
Robert Peircey Sanders, aged 26
years and single, was found dead in an
empty stall of the stable at the Hagers-
town Ice Factory, South Prospect
street, Sunday evening about TAO
o'clock. From what could be learned
relative to his movements during the
day, his death was due to alcoholic
poisoning.
There was an important lawsuit at
Bunker Hill on Tuesday last between
Jacob Johnson and his tenant, Mr..
Bitner. The suit was brought by
Johnson for one hundred and thirty
dollars damages for not withdrawing
and other alleged failures of duties.
The case was tried before Squire
Swimley by jury, and the jury was
until nine o'clock at night in deciding
the case, when they found for the de-
PENDENT. MmtlnSburg Statesman.
A few weeks ago it was told in this
paper how little Mary Ellwood, a
bright little girl living at Vancleves-
vile, prevented an eastbound Baltimore
and Ohio freight train from being
wrecked by broken rail. The child
had accidentally noticed the broken
rail, and with presence of mind had
stopped the approaching train. For
Der bravery and thoughtfulness the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny has rewarded her with a check for
$50. The check arrived yesterday
and was Immediately handed over to
the girl by the MISUNDERSTANDING
World.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

Bass shooting is a novel form Of
sport INDUCED IN at Cherry Run.
Men armed with rifles 60 out on the
railroad trestle across the Potion C
and watch the bass swimming beneath
and shoot them. Some large fish have
been taken in this manner, one man
recently killing two that weighed four
pounds each. 1t is seldom that the
bullets strike the fish, the conclusion
killing them. In one instance four
FOUNDER was hit in the back by bull
LET
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Leads Them All.

zone Minute Cough Cure beats all
other medicines | ever tried for coughs,
colds, Group and throat and lung trou-
bles, says d. Scott Currin, of Logan
ton, Pa. One Minute Cough Cure is
the only absolutely safe cough remedy
which acts i'm medietely. Mothers every
where testify to the good it has done
their little ones. Group is so sudden in
its attacks .nat the doctor often arrives
too late. 1t yields at once to One Min
ute Cough Cure Pleasant to take.
Children like it. Sure cure for grip,
bronchitis, coughs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
West Virginia Items.

In the western section of the State
there was heavy frost Saturday, es-
pecially severe at Elk Garden, Cor
mania and other points in that Sec
ton.
Charles Conrad, aged % years, of
Valley Head. near Elkins, is dead. as
the result of drinking essence OF pep
permint and cinnamon containing
wood alcohol.
A gambling joint in one of the cells
at the State Penitentiary at Mounds
vile has just been raided by the Of
fcials of that institution. The game
was scrap" One of the negroes who
occupied the cell had carved set OF
dice out of soup bone. Another set
had been made of pieces of cement dug
from the floor. More than 81, which
was staked on the game, was captured
along with the dice and the players.
At the commencement of Bethany
College last Thursday President
Cramblett announced that through
the generosity of lady who refused
to allow her name to be known, the
long-striven-for 100000 endowment
had at last been secured. She con-
tributed $4,000, which makes a
$4,000 endowment. For the first
time in decade Old Bethany, found
ed by Alexander Campbell, who also
founded the Disciples of Christ de-
nomination, is on a substantial footing,
with splendid prospects ahead.
DR.. R. L. Telford, president of the
Lewisburg Seminary, at Lewisburg,
this State, has received letter from
Andrew Carnegie in Scotland, con-
senting to give $4,000 to the institu-
ton on condition that the administra-
ton raise $4,000 more. A move
ment will be set on foot Immediately
among the friends Of the institution to
raise the necessary amount to secure
the gift. The institution needs this
assistance, as it was burnt out last
year, and it is believed there are
friends enough of the school in West
Virginia to raise the additional
amount.
Here's pretty good snake story
from the Romney Review: The dsugh-
tiers of John Taylor, living near
Sohbe's Mill, observed through spy
glass an immense rattlesnake on the
high and rugged cliffs near their home.
They could make out that it was
swallowing something, and went to ut
for further investigation. This proved
that it had swallowed large squirrel
all but the tail, which protruded from
the snakesbip's mouth. With true
country girl courage they immeditely
dispatched the venomous reptile, which
measured little more than five feet,
an extraordinary length for one of It's
species.
A quarantine has been established
at Great Cacapon, Morgan county, to
prevent the spread of smallpox from
Washington county, Nd, across the
river into West Virginia. There is
great excitement in that section over
the prevalence of the disease. Dr. S.
N. Myers, of Martinsburg, the presi-
dent of the West Virginia Board OF
Health, received telegram from the
health officer at Great Cacapon asking
for assistance in handling the situa-
ton. Guards are stationed continu-
ously along the river front to prevent
anyone going into West Virginia from
Maryland. Up until the present time
there have been two deaths there from
the disease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
The Miners Side of 1t.

President John Mitchell, of the
United Mineworkers, of America, has
issued statement of the position OF
the miners in the anthracite coal strike,
together with recital of their griev-
ances and statement of the earnings
of the coal companies, showing, he
states, that their increased earnings
would easily enable them to grant the
increase in wages demanded.
1--WE have done all that honorable
men could do both to avert and to end
this STRIKE" he states. at is now ap-
parent that the real purpose of the
coal operators is 10 destroy organiza-
tion among their workmen."
Mr.. Mitchell makes the following
statement:
Average earnings of miners year,
less than $500 each.
Work more hazardous and cost OF
living greater than in any other I'M
pOIlduI luuuStlJ.
Since 10 per cent increase in wages,
cost of living has increased 80 to 40
per cent.
Railro presidents claimed selling
price would have to be increased 10
cents ton to grant miners demand,
but have since the strike raised the
price 81 ton.
Coal-mining railroads charge very
high rates for hauling coal in order
that the books of the coal department
will show no profits, crediting all prof
its to the freight department.
Miners are required to produce
2,74O to $3.50 pounds to get pay for a
ton.
In an average year 437 miners are
killed, 4S4 fatally wounded and ,256
others injured-eight times the casu-
alties recorded in the Cuban cam
paign in the war with Spain.
President H. NJ. Olyphant, Of the
Delaware and Hudson Company, has
made the following comment on the
statement of President Mitchell, of
the United Mine Workers Of America,
issued in reply to that of the operators,
in which the, correspondence leading
No to the strike was made public
"Mitchell's statement is misleading
and unreliable as to facts and figures.
If Mitchell proposes to call out the BIZ
luminous miners and paralyze the en-
tire industries Of the country, he will
find that he has taken upon his shout
ders job bigger than he is able to
cope with.
There will be no arbitration, that
is certain. We will operate our mines
again with the men that are on the
strike now. They will only be too
glad to come back and no strike lead
er will be able to keep them out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
How 10 Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with bottle of Cham bcr-
lains Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and il
procured now may save you trip to
town in the night or in your busiest
season. 1t is everywhere admitted tc
be the most successful medicine in use
for bowel complaints, both for children
and adults. No family can afford to be
without it. For sale by Reinharts
pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
virulent Cancer Cured.

Startling proof of wonderful ad
vance in medicine is given by druggist
G. w. Roberts, of Elizabeth, w. Va. An
old man there had long suffered with
what good doctors pronounced incur
able cancer. They believed his case
hopeless till he used Electric Bitters
and applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which treatment completely cured him.
When Electric Bitters are used TO eXpel
bilious, kidney and microbe poisons at
the same time this salve eXerts its
matchless healing power, blood diseases,
skin eruptions, ulcers and sores Yanish.
Bitters SOC, Salve 25c, at Remnants
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

At a regular communication of
Trilumihar Lodge No. III, A, F. & A.
NJ, of Middleway, held Saturday
night, June IA, the following officers
were elected and installed N. r.
Roberts, Master; D. P. Fry, Senior
Warden; D. W. Clendenning, Junior
Warden; c. R. Mccain, Secretary
NJ. E. Trussell, Treasurer ]. W. Glen
denning, Senior Deacon R. c. Ander-
son; Junior Deacon: R. W. Kearns,
Chaplain ; George W. Smith, Tyler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

IN an interviews few days ago Hon.
W, NJ. o. Dawson, Secretary Of State
aud chairman of the Republican State
Committee, announced himself as ia
voring Governor A. B. White as the
next United States Senator from West
Virginia. Governor White has here
tofore announced that he was not a
candidate for the Senate, but the
fierce fight between Scott and Cald-
well makes an opening for third man
that he will not be likely to pass by.
The announcement of Mr.. Dawson is
probably official notice that the Gov
ernor is now in it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

Mr.. Frank Elkins Oyster, of Wash
ington, D. c., and Mrs. Annelle Gill
pin Siler, daughter of Doctor and Mrs.
G. E. Gilpin, were married in ST.
Marks Episcopal Church. Berkeley
Springs, W. Va, Tuesday, by Rev. G.
c. Pearson. Mr.. Guy Oyster, of Wash
ington, was best man and Miss Bessie
Gilpin maid of honor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

The members of Malta Lodge No.
80, A., F. and A. NJ, will meet in the
Masonic Temple Sunday morning,
June 90, at 10 o'clock. The lodge
will go in a body to Zion Church where
a memorial sermon will be preached
by Bishop W. L. Gravatt, All visit
ing masons are invited to attend
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

Governor Montague, of Virginia, de-
clines to discuss the idea put forth by
the Brooklyn Eagle that he wishes
the Democratic nomination for the
Vice Presidency. He is believed to
be directing his energies more toward
the United States Senatorship from his
State than to the Vice Presidency.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

The Martinsburg school board has
unanimously decided to erect mod
ern new high school building in that
city provided the people will uphold
them in the project. 1t has been de-
cided to submit to the vote of the peo-
pie at the election in November.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

CONGRESS is winding up the bust
ness of the session as rapidly as posi-
bic in order to be sure to get away
quickly. Some Senators and Repre-
sentatives who have finished their own
special tasks have already gone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

Considerable indignation prevails at
Boonsboro, Nd, and a meeting OF
citizens may be held to protest against
the action of the newly appointed
trustees in dismissing several of the
teachers in the Boonsboro school.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

THAT meeting Of Democrats in New
York last week is hopeful party sign.
The Bryan faction had its way for two
successive campaigns, and failed. It's
the proper thing now to let the CleVe-
land wing have try.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

THE critical illness of King Edward
on the eve of his coronation, which
necessitates the indefinite postpone
ment of the regal ceremonies, besides
annuling many months ofpreparation'
is calamity that cannot be grasped
in this country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

We regret to learn from the Hamp-
shire Review that ex-senator John
son N. Camden, has been very i'll at
his home in Parkersburg and has been
removed to Virginia Hot Springs. He
is suffering from uric acid poison and
is in a critical condition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Happy lime in Old Town.

eve felt very harry" writes r. n.
BeviIl, Old Town, Va, "when Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter Of bad case of scald head. "
1t delights all who use it fol-, Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Bruises, Boils, Ulcers,
Eruptions. Infallible for Piles. Only
25c at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

WHEN it comes to choice between
doing justice to Cuba and taking care
of the Sugar Trust, it may be noticed
that Congress doesn't go back on the
Sugar Trust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

James Fletcher Ringer, of Middle
way vicinity. while unlocking a bin
der last Friday, got his arm caught
and broke it below the elbow.-Free
Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

THE Senate on Thursday last passed
the bill authorizing our government
to construct the ship canal across the
Isthmus Of Panama. The estimated
cost of the canal is $230,OO0,OOO, and
2 per cent bonds are to be issued to
pay for it. The length of the canal
is about fifty miles. The bill author
ICES. the purchase of the French COM
pany's rights for 100000. The
bill now goes to a conference of the
House and Senate committees, and its
Ultimate fate IS uncertain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

We doubt very much if the bitter
fight between Senator Scott and would
be Senator Caldwell will benefit either
of these gentlemen. The bitterness
already created has become so intense
that it is practically impossible that
either shall be nominated. And right
here is where Governor Whites usual
good luck comes in.