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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
The Pride of Heroes,

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts,
Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and Stiff
Joints, Bucklen's AFRICA Salve is the
best in the world. Same for Burns,
Scalds, Boils. Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. 1t cures or no pay. Only
25c at Remnants drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

To the Creditors OF Joseph Entler. deceased !:
In pursuance OF decree OF the Cir uit
Court OF the cJuuty OF Jefferson. made In a
cause therein pending. 10 subject the real
estate o. the said Joseph Entler 10 the pay
ment Of his debts, you are required 10 pre-
sent your claims against the estate OF said
Joseph Entler for adjudication 10 J. >. Bra
gonier, Commissioner, at his Office In Shep-
herdstown I'm the said county, on or before
the 18th day OF Janua ~, 1903
Witness Jno ". Daniel, Clerk OF the said
court, this End day Of December. 1872.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL. Clerk.
Der 4 IQfr-6W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

In the hearing before the..anthracite
coal strike commission yesterday the
wife of miner testified that she had
not had a new dress for eight years. The
money earned by her husband, she
said, was not sufficient to feed and
clothe the family of seven children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

DR.. Ware has introduced bill in
the Virginia Legislature to prevent
any person from kissing who cannot
show a certificate from physician
that he or she has no contagious or in-
fictitious disease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

CONGRESS had no sooner convened
than Taylor, of Ohio, introduced a
resolution to investigate the election
of Congressman in Virginia. The
methods of electing candidates in
the Southern States, where GER
tain requirements of intelligence
are demanded, are very obnoxious to
certain politicians in the Northern
States, who prefer to carry the cleo
tions by the business-like plan of buy
ing one class of voters and brutally
coercing another class.
We don't know Congressman Taylor,
but we'll bet he is rotten to the core
politically.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

ALREADY bills have been introduced
in Congress placing upon the free list
certain articles controlled by the trusts.
OF course they will not pass, for this
Congress represents the trusts more
faithfully than it does the people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

THE anthracite coal barons are
treating the people just about as they
please, and there is a great deal Of
kicking in Washington and Baltimore
because of the continued scarcity of
GOAL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

To run the United States Govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1904, 1t is estimated by the va
rious departments that $3.50, 1884,
112 80 will be required. This is $685.
O5O,O14.SS less than the actual appro-
priation made by Congress for the cur
rent year. The principal reductions
are in the estimates for the military
establishments and public works.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
A7ly7S.

The walking sick, what
a crowd of them there are
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
"Chronic cases that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life to the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
Malaria, Malaria, Malaria

Makes your head ache, your back break,
your bones shake, your nerves quake.
Better get rid of all this with Ayers
Malaria and Ague Cure. It's pleasant
to take.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

THE approaching session ofthe West
Virginia Legislature will be one Of
the most important ever held in this
State, and as it will be practically
impossible to transact all the business
that will claim attention within the
specified forty. five days, an extra ses-
sion will probably be necessity. The
revision Of the tax laws will require
much time and attention, and it il
said that the appropriations asked fol
will be much larger than usual.
The two most prominent candidates
for president of the State Senate are
Hon. Harvey W. Harmer, of Clarks,
burg, and Hon. Clarke W. May, Of
Lincoln county. Both are able men
and either would fill the place very
acceptably. The candidates for speak
er of the House are NJ. P. Shawkey, Of
Charleston Edwin Maxwell, of Clarks-
burg; and Judge F. NJ. Reynolds, Of
Keyser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

THE South is solid on the negro
question in one way and President
Cleveland is equally solid in another.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

CONGRESS is in session again. Just
watch and see what it will not do to
the trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

THE President is really not as fierce
as he seems to be. He has bagged no
bears or trust robbers yet this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

CONGRESS will not tinker with the
tariff nor with the trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
Now for the Boys!
(of course we mean Good Boys.)


ot course we mean uood boyS')
Hobby Horses,
Shoe Flies,
Automobiles,
WAGONS
SIeds
Soldier srits
Horns
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
PUBLIC SALE.
Il COWS AND CATTLE |

% SHEEP! ONE BUCK
"a HOGS. 2 SOWS AND PIGS
ONE BOAR!
Three Wheat Binders. 2 Drills. Fans. 2
Corn Shelters. Corn Planter, Corn Cutter.
/ Mower, Cradles nd Scythes, CuttingBox,
Roller, Horse Rake. 3 Farm Wagons, Bed.
Shelv iDgs, Spring Wagon, Birthstone. Jack
Screws. Sleighs, Wheelbarrows. Flows Of
different kinds, Gears for horses, Piow
Gears, 2 sets Double Harness, Saddle. Treble
Trees, SpTeaders, Fifth Chain, Buggy Har-
rows, other kindP OF Harrows. Hay knife,
Cider Mill, Ladder. X-Cut Saw Digging Iron.
Forks, lot OF Posts, Shingles, Old Machinery
3 Barrels Of Vinegar, and Other articles too
numerous 70 mention.
TERMS--slV and less, cash. over $40 D
months credit. the purchaser giving negoti-
able note with approved security, BEARING
interest. No property 10 be removed until
terms Of sale are COMPLIED with. Sale 10 be-
gin at 10 a. N.
8. W. WASHINGTON
GERARD ID. MOORE,
DAVID HOWELL.
Nov. 6, I9I2-st
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

THE coal barons are not beaten yet
NOT by a long way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
Saved at Graves Brink.

Il know I would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. S. Ii. New
som, of Decatur. Ala. IF it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of Indigestion, Waterbrash,
Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia. But
this excellent medicine did me a world
Of good. Since using it can eat heart
ily and have gained 80 pounds. For
Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles Electric Bit
tiers are a positive, guaranteed cure
Only SOC at Remnants drug store.
Congress convened in Washington
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
For Everybody.

We have the Largest Line Of
FINE TOWELS you will find.
FOR HANDKERCHIEFS you
can get them from sc, Ioc, I5c, 25c
and up.
A Nice Line of All Kinds of No
tons that will be suitable for Xmas
Presents.
We have a full line of XMAS
TREE ORNAMENTS.
Come before they are all picked
over.
Business at Pendleton's has been
on rush this week. People are
buying early-taking advantage of
a full line before it is broken.
Come early and get your share of
the Bargains we offer.
respectfully Yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
Postponement.

The above sale is postponed until
Tuesday, December 9, 1902,
at same hour and place.
5. ". WASHINGTON,
GERARD ID. MOORE,
DAVID HOWELL.
Trustees.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
FOR RENT.
10 W. Washington st.

Ny house at Belle Vue and grove sur
rounding same. All modern conven-
fences. Possession given January LIST,
1903. For terms apply TO
Mrs. MARY GROVE SHEPHERD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT sticks TO
his opinion that color does not neces-
sarily make any difference between
men. When he was first installed in
the White House he gave Booker
Washington seat at his dinner table,
and he has never wavered since in his
implied belief that negro is as good
as white man. His latest utterance
on this subject was made few days
ago, when he wrote letter in reply
to a communication requesting him
not to appoint negro named Crum as
collector of the port at Charleston, S.
c. He again reiterates his position
that the color line means nothing to
him, and he says he is determined to
appoint colored men to Office when
ever he finds them worthy, no matter
what protests may be made by white
citizens based upon the prejudice
against color.
There is, of course, good deal of
sharp comment upon the Presidents
attitude. We do not see that it will
do any good, however. He is noted
for very strong opinions, especially
upon unimportant matters, and he
will undoubtedly continue in discourse.
We think that if he desires to eat with
colored people it is personal privi-
lege that should be accorded him.
Every man to his taste, and it's no.
body's business what that taste is. As
TO appointing colored men as officials
over white men, that's privilege of
another sort--but what can the Charles.
ton people do about it?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04


A CAREFUL reading of the Presi-
dent s message indicates that he is not
likely to push legislation that will Sc
riously affect the tariff or the trusts.
He says that the tariff must not be
disturbed and he doesn't believe that
taking the duty from trust-made arti-
cles will relieve the people. Nothing
radical or decisive must be done. He
would like to see tariff commission
appointed, carefully consider the tariff
laws, and then some time in the sweet
bye-and-bye recommend the necessary
measure to correct inequalities.
The President doesn't deny that
there are trusts in the land, but he
would not have them hurt. He ad-
vocates his old idea of curbing them
by publicity. He thinks that the
present laws can be used to regulate
them, but advises constitutional amend
ments if these laws will not serve
this, also, in the sweet bye-and-bye.
Take it all in all, the message doesn't
promise much relief to the people from
the exactions of the trusts. 1t also
shows that the President, like most of
his predecessors, is under the influence
Of the great financial and industrial
organizations of the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

YOU WILL FIND
Bureaus,
China Closets,
Safes,
Folding Tables,
Red Tables,
Sets of Furniture,
Blocks,
Games of all kinds,
Noah's Arks,
More Pretty Dolls than we
ever had,
Nice line of Rocking Chairs,
Baby Carriages,
Shoe Flies,
Xmas Tree Ornaments,
Sad Irons,
Trunks,
Pianos,
Surprise Boxes,
Dogs,
Cats,
Birds,
Black Boards,
NI,e;o povac
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04
Notice TO Creditors.

Dec. /. l9O2-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

Nov. q, 1872.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-04

who will be glad to show you all,
so that you can write to old Santa
Claus for what you want. For the
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
Axes and Cutlery

See our line of axes, cutlery, scissors
etc. We handle the celebrated Sim
mons mesquite axes. The Simmons
Keen Kutter and Hlbbard Spencer Bart
fett Pocket an'H TatSe CW{arY.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
WHO BUY or US.

Dynamite, Fuse. Caps, and Miners
supplies
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

Made In SHlky Three ana FOur-GanR, The only
osssful Disc Flow.
The patented feature incorporated in the Re.
uicia-llancock Disc Plow prevent other at
tempting imitstors from building success disc
plow.
Will do better work With one.third to one.
half less draft than any other disc or mould
board plow on earth
The Benicia Hancock Disc Sulky and Gang
is truly the wonder of tie twentieth century.
Ii is rs far ahead Of the mOuldhoard pillow ~
that was ahead of the crooked stick, and it is
only fitting ut the beginning OLA new century
that we should take anoth r step forward, and
present to you plOw both entirely new and
novel, and on entirely new terms. Our com
msnd Of the English language is not capable Of
conveying to your mind the value Of this in
venton. 1t is absolutely necessary that you
should see this plow at work in the field and
TO that end manufacturers are holding cxhib.
tiUns as rapidly as possible and have Il large
force of men at work to expedite the introduc.
tiOn Of this plow.
The following are part of the claims which
we make, and to even realize what the claims
mean YOU must see the plOw at work in the
field; but We think YOU will admit that if we can
do what wo claim, that we have just what you
want, and we are ready 10 let you prove it to
your entire satisfaction or refund your money.
Every ono of these Disc Sulkies or Gangs are
sold under the following guarantee:
I've guarantee to cut Il turrow twenty-fOur
inches wide and usual depth (sx to eight inches)
with onc.third to onc.half less draft, and do
better work, than any other disc or mouldboard
plow on earth.
2;-We guarantee it to pow hard dry ground
where all others fail.
3-We guarantee it to cut up and turn under
without choking, cornstalks or any other vegeta-
bic matter.
4-We guarantee it to scour in any land.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-25
dInner-party had bee. arranged for, ..

d!nner-party had bees arranged for, ct
Mrs. Goldwaite's, for three solid reasons.
First, to air their new toilettes; second,
to soothe one another in their common
grievance, and third, the Goldwaite cot
tage was so situated that they could cas-
lily see the coarse tide of the seconds
and possibly the thirds to the
farms.
Punctually at the appointed time the
outraged upper current gathered at the
appointed place to see the outrageous I'M
der current set toward the philanthropic
president.
By three o'clock all the INDECENT but re-
spectacle people of the neighborhood had
gone by in their Sunday best.
Onions and sauerkraut." drawled Mr..
Wilton, as German family passed on
foot.
"Our white necktie brigade" comment.
ed another first" as the pastor of a poor
church, mile away, and the superinten-
dent OF its Sunday school, together with
dozen scholars, went by in a double
sleigh. And the ''frsts" rustled their
silks and smiled in aristocratic contempt.
Before the Goldwaite party broke up,
however, messenger from the Farms
bowed himself into their midst and out
again, leaving the hostess looking sus-
piciously at a message in her hand, with
the army coat blazed onto the corner"
as Mrs. Meigs would have said She
glanced timidly around the expectant
circle and finally drew forth a daintily
perfumed note and read:
"A very happy New Year to ALL 1t
has occurred ito us, dear people, that you
may not have comprehended our motive
IN bidding our guests for the day. As
We all are interested in philanthropic
work, We will be understood when we
say, the new leaf We turned is very time
ly and beautiful, and has made many
hearts happy. Husband and turned the
leaf suggested by Luke, the beloved physi-
clan. We knew you were all we'll able to
return the compliment, and so we babe
those who could not recompense u.s.
eve extend greetings and desire that
you all rejoice with us. Mr.. and Mrs
John Berrie, Shelly Farms"
The "frsts" looked soberly at each
other; the spirit of the note touched the
good in them and the new dinner dresses
were, for the time, forgotten.
eyes," they said, "the whole neighbor-
hood has enjoyed Happy New Year to-
day. Surely it is a pleasant new leaf!"
But the philanthropic society has never
been organized, although the prospective
president is ready and waiting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-25

| frequently in a free for all fight in which
! fists only were used and after which no
arrests were made. In those New Year
days the "rumshops," as they were called,
did land Office business. Whisky was
| plentiful and cheap, and the prejudice
| against drunkenness was by no means SO
general then as now.
The focal point of interest, however,
was the hiring out of negroes for the en-
| suing year. Now and then negroes were
offered for public sale, but that practice
was not so common then as in the earlier
part of the century.
Planters neither hired out their slaves,
nor did they employ those of other peo-
pie. But those belonging to minor chill
| oren and widows, as well as many who
were 'chattels" of residents of the towns
and villages were commonly "hired out, y
| especially if they had been taught trades.
or were good cooks or house servants
Many town residents possessed slaves be-
yond their home needs, and these were
| hired out" to others who might require
| their services.
The contract lasted for the calendar
year only. 1t must be renewed annually.
if desired by the contracting parties.
Much misconception obtains as to the
Idisagreeableness and shame of this prac-
tlce. Masters had direct pecuriary in
terest in their slaves, and it was to their
interest to see to it that these secured
humane employers. As far as it was DOS
sible, each slave was permitted to choose
the person for whom he would work.
Some there were who remained with the
same employers year by year for many
years,
Those that were good servants had no
difficulty in choosing desirable employers.
Very frequently the master left this mat
ter entirely in the hands of the slave.
After all, though, there were those who
were unknown and many more who were
practically worthless, and these were
''hired out" at auction to the highest bid
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-25

she boosted to Mrs. Wilton on the next
Monday morning, as she ran her broad
hand through the steaming suds.
"Some one going to send you nice
basket?" quiered Mrs, Wilton, thinking
at once of the benevolent president to be.
NAV! yer away off" laughed the
woman of labor. We've an invitation to
the New Years dinner at Shelly Farms (;
got it in fine cover with the Berrie army
coat blazed onto the corner of it"
"Why Mrs Malinda Meigs!" exclaimed
the astonished Mrs. Wilton, you are not
joking me!"
mo, ma am, I'm not" giving the handle
of the wringer an emphatic yank; its
the Bible truth. And l was so tickled at
what she writ onto the gold-aiged card,
she sent me-"
what was that" asked Mrs. Wilton,
desperately, the awfulness of a philan-
thropic movement" gripping her heart
strings.
"Why, she writ that she and her hus-
band would turn the new leaf themselves
this time and invite the worthy poor to
dine with them on New Years day.
And now" dropping her voice to one Of
pleasant interrogative, where be you
agoin' to dine, New Years, ma amp
Il hardly know yet answered Mrs.
Wilton, truthfully; then she fled to the
closet and studied the fine, new dinner
dress, with conflicting thoughts.
For a young chit from college to come
lording it into their midst and make such
unheard of snubbing plans in her en-
deavor to appear peculiar, was simply
outrageous! The Shelly Farms new leaf
uaS narfaot1p obom;pob1 Co,na4h IN ~
would have to be done to offset this dis
gushing philanthropy.
By four o'clock that afternoon Mrs.
Wilton had made the rounds of the insult
ed elite of the countryside; and a swell
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der. This, also, was commonly the prac-
tice as to ''cornfeld niggers" and I'm.
skilled laborers generally, of both sexes.
There were pathetic scenes, now and
then when negroes were sold at public auc-
ton on New Years day. Very rarely it
CHANGED that at such times members OF
the same family were sold to masters
widely separated.
1t should appeal to the common sense
of any man that slaves being valuable
holdings, their owners would neither treat
them cruelty nor permit them to be abused
by others. Owners of valuable horses uni
formly are kind to them, and horses are
not human.
In this Southern New Years day, too,
notes and to rent farm lands Taken al
together, it was busy, busy day, full
of its comedies as well as its dramas, and,
sometimes, tragedies.
At such times the slaves of the planta-
tons enjoyed their annual two weeks
vacation and these crowded the villages
to buy all manner of gimcracks-cheap
jewelry, ribbons and laces, and, having
. sweet tooth, cheap candies as well. Any
well-ordered slave could make overtime
money, and 1t was very sorry one, In
deed, who had not few dollars at the
New Year, to throw away in folly upon a
wife or sweetheart.
The white trash" gathered then solely
with view to looking on and to picking
up what they could. As they were de-
spised by both the well-to-do whites and
the negroes of all degrees, they usually
kept to themselves. They neither hired
nor were hired, but in some manner con-
trived to secure their full share of
whisky.
Like the old general muster" day of
the ante-bellum days, the 'afo' de wah'
New Year has passed away with all its
scenes and shiftings, yet the memory of
it remains with the older residents as re-
minder that one day at least, and that the
initial one, of the Southland, was one of
potential energy and signally Characters
tic in its incidents of the age and times.