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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-17

Apparently the pugilists can & pp The Kentucky 81
Guilty by dividing the gate money hall and hall
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-17

Mary Cholmondeley has written q new book called
love IN Extremis" No one who read Red P0ttage-
"a miss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-17

Imagine BRYAN. of all men eriticzing RooseTelt e
making speaking tours over the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-17

Mr.. Peary 'elegraphs that be is on the way home
hluffed hu1 not busted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-17
ALONG THE KANSAS NILE.

The Coburn cabinet rumor has Just
sprung up in time for the early frosts &c
nip it.
In Oswega the Republicans OF Labette
county have nominated Walter Won Treoa
for the legislature.
Senator Wulfekuhler insists that sena-
tor Lucien Baker viii be the legisla-
tive nominee in Leavenworth.
George Nartindale. the son Of William
Martindale. died Sunday after long i'll
ness. lie was twenty-six years old.
Christian Crossman. a member Of the
Twentieth Kansas. from Ottawa. has been
made chief inspector Of police in Manila
The walnut crop IN Kansas this year Is
fine and there is really 10 excuse for any
small boy having hands Of natural color
In Cloud county the fusion conventions
agreed that a majority % the nominees
should decide under which name the
ticket should run.
In many respects the Republicans are
considerable with Mr.. CraddocS. They
have spared him the shock Of polling any
trains on governor. as yet
WI! Norman. of Newton. while work
ing on top ~ freight car. was blown
OF by a gust of wind A gust Of Kansas
wind is rot 70 be sneezed at.
T. w. Moselcy. Of s. John. was noui-
mated by the PoDuligts ard Democrats Tor
district Judge Noseiey. in fling his noni-
nation papers. wrote that r. wanted 10
run as a Democrat not as Popuhst
The Remington Paper company. which
sred c. Leland AZ a stock-hol1er in Inc
old Topeka Capital company for paper
ban. lost ont Judge Hazen. y topeka.
holdins, that the company had 40 legal
standing in Kansas
This IS the way they figure the new
Seventh congressional district ir Topeka
Chase Greenwood. tlk. Conley. Sumner.
sedcwtck. Butler and Marion The pres-
ort Seventh would become the kiEhtn
with Sumner and sedgwick cat olt-
Harold Heury q Lawrence who BE- i1
Berlin studyiur Music. says his greatest
trouble Is caused hy the frau with whom
n boards she insists on hiacking bis
SHOES and ulth the old-fashloned black
INK which she pas;es on an inch tn.cE-
The Topeza ministers Euglt1t arree -
urion services Roosevelt sunday. lrftcas
each minister VIII prepare q program flr
nis our1 church thai Sulday. 4I pro-
Grams xili le reet 20 the Fr~-c ~. al4
he president asked % make as cnotce.
The strnisou Globe tells THIS st7ry
aFtfteer years ego yoaas man cal'Fa ~
an srrsiser glri. zee wanted g. fasf rfT
- : cancsrt ard lust as r. had ssia
Tfu rcs- H. u1t1er came i
efri. uha = ssl.l unmarried. has tenl
- far lfteen resrs ttt- BOZ f
---s-ss -A- rrs- chance she hel FL a-e
* t~-eel-E tn % rrce7si trfsa af-
~ asalrs cannot - --4ndled roe caa-
siossiy - s1gihers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
The Old Schoolmaster.

The middle aged man, who was
taking a quiet stroll in the outskirts
of the village, was sccosted by ayoung
fellow of frank, engaging countenance.
isn't this Mr.. Rankin" asked the
latter.
eyes"
"You used to teach in the Kirk
bride schoolhouse ten or twelve years
ago?"
"I did,"
"Do you remember boy named
Tip Beaver that went to schoo! to you
about that timer"
"Very we'll"
81 suppose I have changed a good
deal since then, but was that boy.
II am glad to see you again, Tip.
"And l am glad to see you. Do
you remember that l was rather bad
boy and you had to trOunce me oc-
casionally?"
"Oh, yes, I remember that"
"Well, l generally deserved it.
Do you recollect the time | stuck a
bent pin on the seat when John Mat
thewson was standing up to recite and
you saw me do it and gave me the
best whipping boy ever got p
"Yes, think I recall that circum-
stance"
"Well, it cured me.
II think it did. 1t is pleasant to
recall these old
"But 1 thought you whipped me a
good deal harder than l deserved, and
I made up my mind that when l got
to be man I'd hunt you up and give
you blamed good licking. l guess
the times come now, and you're going
to get it. Shed your coat, and we'll
even up old scores in about four min
utes.
But here the unexpected happened.
Without stopping to shed his coat
Mr.. Rankin sailed into that young
man. he smote him in the eye,
landed a strsight left on his nose and
doubled him up and then with stiff
uppercut on the chin scored clean
kpockdown.
Then as he helped him TO his feet
ard handed him his hat be merely
said:
"Wait till you've grown some more,
Tip, and if you still feel like evening
up old scores hunt me up again. Good
day"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
2-Story Brick Dwelling

with wing. STABLE, CARRIAGE-H HOUSE.
and other out buildings; also a fine well OF
water, known as the residence OF said deced-
ent.
No. 2.-Lot OF land adjoining the above,
situated on the northeast corner, at the in
tersection OF Washington and Princess
streets, fronting on the former about 6S ? 3
feet. and on latter about 80 feet, with a small
FRAME DWELLING thereon.
No. slot OF land situated on the north
east corner of Princess and washington
Streets, fronting on the former about 81 feet
and on the latter about los feet, the i'm
provements whereon consist OF a BLACK
SMITH SHOP, 2DWELLINGS 2 and other out
buildings.
No. "a triangular lot OF land situated on
the northeast corner at the intersection OF
New and Mill streets, about 80 feet front on
New. by about 10 feet on Mill street, extend
ing TO the railroad line, with SMALL HOUSE
thereon.
The above property is all accessioly To-
Gated and to be sold for the settlement oil the
estate. Nos l and 2 will be offered botn sep
arateiy and together.
Terms of Sale:-One- third cash on day OF
sale. the residue in two equal payments al
six and twelve months. with interest, 10 oe
evidenced by bonds OF the purchaser. and Sc
cured by liens upon the premises sold
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOVEh,
Admr. Q. Z. q.
Nov. q, l9O2-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
sHEpHFRDsTOWN w. VA THURSDAY DECEMBER H. 1902

OF happy childhood.
Three years ago tonight l received
the Wandering Jew" for present.
Pretty fluffy Rose POmpOne got tired
of living and killed herself. Killed
herselfl what ghastly idea. Killed
herself the words ring in my ears.
Why not-why not do as she did? l
shall be hungry until 1 die-till l die.
1t has been such a long agony will
end it. l will lay out my last quar-
ter in charcoal; that will bring rest
that's it, rest-rest, eternal. OIL
Everything is quiet. l waited un-
til the lights were out throughout the
house. spent the intervening hours
burning up my letters and destroying
my sorap-book and album. At twelve
1 crept down stairs into the kitchen
and stole the frying pan. / expert
enced sort of dreary excitement In
the theft.
I've put the charcoal in it; the
match is lying on the desk before me :;
all the cracks are stopped with rage
grandmother's rags. She had them
for her quilt.
Everything is ready. Behind me
lie days and nights-days and nights
of miserable life. Ahead of me the
terrors of coming dissolution. &.
In half an hour at most will have
cast my life away like a wOrnout gar
ment-just cast it away.
Why2 Because in this wide, wide
world there isn't room enough for me.
l don't count. =. I've tried to
think Of all the evil I've worked out
in my life-to ask pardon for my sins
but 1 can't; my heart is thing Of
stone, hard. unfeeling. Oh, it is ter
rible terrible terrible. .
This strain is intolerabls
I have lit the shsvings beneath the
charcoal they are smOuldering slowly
the fumes are stealing over my senses
with the persistency of tide. =.
Goodbye, dear old journal. I'm 60
ing to sleep at last. . At last.
Apiece. Ofturkey. . and heaps
of cranberrie, a whole
plateful. Mullen's baby
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
A Cold Wave.

The forecast OF sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarse
voice and a heavy cough may invade
the sanetity of health in yourown home.
Cautious people have bottle Of One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand. z.
II. Wise. Madison. Ga, writes II am
indebted to One Minute Cough Cure for
nv present good health, and probably
my life." u cures Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe, Bronchitis. Pneumonia and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. One Min
ute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm. draws
out the Inflammation. heals and sOothes
the mucous membranes and strengthens
the lungs. Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
Thing, Which viii Keep You Young.

Never neglect your daily exercise.
A brisk walk for couple Of miles in
the fresh morning air or four or FIVE
mile bicycle ride is one of the essen
tials.
Plain, nourjshing food and abun-
dance Of good, ripe fruit is another.
Bananas are easy to digest to some,
and very nutritious; grapes are nour-
isbing and fattening; apples are es-
pecially good for brain workers, and
oranges are of great benefit to people
afflicted with rheumatism.
Personal cleanliness i, the next es-
sential to keeping young. A daily
bath and good rub will clear the
complexion faster than medicine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
A New Discovery in the Holy Land.

A remarkable testimonial to the
truth of Bible history has recently
been discovered in the Holy Land.
According to a most reliable authority
the house in which John the Baptist
was born has been located and a tab
let found in it on which was written
the name of John and his father,
Zacharias.
The method by which this interest
ing and valuable discovery was made
was a most unusual one, and perhaps
the most extraordinary in the whole
history of Palestinian exploration.
About eight years ago mosaic map
was discovered at Madaba, in the billy
country east of the Dead Sea. This
map, which dates from the fourth or
fifth century, gives the names and To-
cations of number of places men
toned in the New Testament.
A native Christian, seeing this map
noticed that one of the sites was named
Beth Zahar, which means "the house
of Zacharias. The common tradition
before this time had been that the
house of Zacharias was somewhere
near Ain Karen, west of the city of
Jerusalem.
A party of psychologists at once
recognized the importance Of the dis
covery and set to work making e1ca-
vations on the site indicated by the
Madaba map. A few days work
brought to view the mosaic pavement
and foundation stones of a church,
which was shown from the situation
of the stones to have been domed
structure, as it was represented in the
pictorial map.
More than this, an inscription was
discovered on the pavement which,
when interpreted, was found to be the
names John and Zacharias. This in
scription removes all doubt in the
matter and shows conclusively that
the Madabs map was correct. The
domed church, the ruins of which have
been discovered, was very evidently a
memorial church built on the site Of
John the Baptist's birthplace.
The place where the excavations
have been made is 20 kilometers from
Jerusalem and l6 kilometers from
Hebron, lying to the right Of the road
that connects the two places.
The domed church was situated near
the point where the road crosses the
river Ain Harrub, whose waters Pom
thus Pilot brought to Jerusalem. 1t
appears to have been fair.,ized build
ing, II meters in length. The domed
roof i. significant in view Of the fact
that every other ancient building that
ha. been excayated in the vicinity has
a gable roof.
The name given by the natives to
the site where it was found is Herbat
Belt Shakar, which means "the ruins
Of the house of Zachariss. The He
brew word beth, meaning house,
has been Arabianized into "Beit, and
"Zahar" has been changed by the same
process into "Shakkar."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
Ran Up Against the Trust.

Owing to railroad smash-up I got
left ina little Nebraska town one
night year ago" said the drummer.
"snd the way came in contact with
a trust made my hair stand up. 1t
was wretched town and a still worse
hotel. Ny room was small and the
bed was as hard as board. ! got up
feeling mad, and after miserable
breakfast l was ready to boil over.
The boiling came when the landlord
presented me bill of four dollars.
lis this orrect ?" asked as looked
at the figures.
Entirely so, he replied.
"'Then you are blamed old high
way rObber.
THE landlord had three sons, and
when they began TO mix in ! turned
on them and gave EN- some red.hot
talk. When l stopped for breath the
old man, who turned out to be JUS
tice of the peace, sat down in a chair
and calmly announced:
Hear yel hear yel | now de-
clare this court duly opened. James,
have you any business 2
al have, replied his eldest son,
who announced to me that he was a
constable and that was under arrest.
He then made a charge against me.
One of the other brothers testified az
to my language, aud his honor fined
me ten dollars. As the third brother
hadn't taken any part, | turned to
him and sarcastically asked:
"Wbere do you come in ?
"'Me2' he replied. oh, I'm the
town marshal. and as you are evi.
IDENTIFY desperate character, shall
lock you up for coC.'le Of days and
then run you out Of town
ut was a nice little family trust,
you see, smiled the drummer land
couldn't best il. was locked up for
forty eight hours, but | had to pay
the hotel bill and the fine, and when
| was at liberty and got my mouth
open to say something else the jailer
laid hand on my arm and whispered;
Don't do it. am the old mans
son-in-law, and if you kick against my
Jail he'll make your hext stop twenty
days"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

A citizen who was seven years in
arrears for his home paper, who bad
never had good word TO say for the
editor, and who was always opposed
to public improvements, was dying,
so the latest story runs. How do
you feel2" asked the editor who was
on hand TO write the obituary. "All
looks bright before me-" gssped the
dying man. IL thought 80" re-
turned the editor, you'll see the
blaze in about ten minutes"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
The following story is told Of ne.

The following story is told Of ne.
gro baptism in Texas:
An old negro preacher did the hon.
ors and the candidate for bsptsm was
coal black colored woman. The
preacher led his victim far out into
the stream, where she could be thor
oughly immersed, and at the auspi.
cious moment be cried 10 loud voice:
"Be stiddy, sistah, be stiddy, and
you'll cum up whitab den snowl"
"oh, pahson," sbs exclaimed, "dst's
askin' too much cream coloub'll
do"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

Mr.. Bessley j. Robertson was for
long editor of the BattlesIe. He al
ways strove for accuracy, and when
be did make a misstatement be was
not above acknowledging it, as wit
ness the following, which he one week
printed:
1--WE deem a word OF explanation
due our readers with regard to an item
which appeared in the last Battlea1e
in which we stated that Henry r.
Brown Of Long Prairie township had
been brought before Justice Of the
Peace James Hsrgrave and bound
over for stealing chickens and resist
ing an officer. 1t appears that Har-
grave was the man guilty Of the crimes
and Mr.. Brown the official before whom
he was arrsigned. We eheerfullY
make the correction. Mr.. Brown has
rot stolen any chickens yet"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

A Southern Judge who had fine
lot of hogs one day met colored man
notorious for stealing, and said to him:
uncle Jack, I'll tell you what I'll
do. You pick out two Of those hogs
you like best, and I'll give them to
you, provided you won't steal any Of
the others"
The negro pondered while and
finally said "Jedge. you've always
been a good neighbor, an likes you,
an / wants to do right by you, an so
accepts de offer yuh makes, but /
wants you to know dat III lose meat
by IT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
1T IS COMMON.

So are the stars and the arching skies,
So are the smiles in the children's eyes;
Common the lite-giving breath Of the spring;
So are the songs which the wild-birds sing
Blessed be God. they are common
Common the grass in its glowing green
So is the waters glistening sheen
Common the springs Of love and mirth;
So are holiest gifts on earth.
Common the fragrance Of rosy June;
So is the generous harvest moon,
So are the towering mighty hills.
So are the twiitering, trickling rills
So unto all are the promises given.
So unto all is the hope of Heaven;
Common the rest from the weary strife;
So is the life which is after life
Blessed be God. is common.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

81 believe" !" said the young pbyEi-
clan. "that bad cooks supply us with
half our patients"
That's right" rejoined the old
doctor. "And good cooks supply us
with the other half.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

Mrs. Homer-How do you manage
to get your carpets 90 clean7 Do you
hire professional carpet bester3
Mrs. Neighbors-No; my husband
beats them. and / always do something
to make him angry just before be be-
gins the job
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

Aunt Sally-You were not swk-
ward at your debut, were you. dsar1
l hope you knew how to hold your
hands.
HeIen--I didn't have to hold them.
suntie.
Aunt sally-Why not. dear?
Helen-Becauss one Of the young
men was holding them for me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

First Train Robber--"Sball we bold
up the e1pres7 There's a mail car
and three Pullmans attached to her."
Second Train Robber-"No; let
Der go. There's a coal train coming
behind"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

80, George" she gurgIed happily,
as she cuddled closer, Il wonder how
any one could say absence makes the
heart grow fonderT"
II think" replied George. "thst
must refer to the absence of third
party"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
And Offers Every Accommodation with
Legitimate Banking.
w. A. ADAMS.

At my restaurant you will always find
n season something good to suit every
taste. such as spring chicken, soft and
dey'ed crabs. ham, steak eggs and soup.
Ny line of Sofl Drinks consists of Ice
Cold Milk Shake, Best Imported Ginger
Ale, Soda of all Lavors, Lemon Sour,
Root Beer
The best Of Icecream served in large
and small quantities aad all tlavors
freSa Bread and RC''S 'ceived daily.
Yyu Will always fibd in stock full
assortment Of fresl: CCnfectionerieS at
prices to suit the quality.
Wishing to have liberal share of the
public patronage, am respectfully
yours,
w. A. ADAMS.
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
FOR SALE.

The small brick buildings annexed TO
the Presbyterian Manse are offered for
sale One is two stories, "a feet long,
and the other story and a-half, Il feet
long. Purchaser to tear down same
and remove material. Apply to ID. F.
Billmyer, E. H. Reinhart OF E r
Turner, Committee.
Nov. ~. 1902.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11

ing, but she thanked me with the sad
dest smile I ever saw. She "couldn'
think of it." I'll go tonight whether
she likes it or not.
Just as 1 crossed the stage, hunting
for the door, the lights out, l came
face to face with Mr.. Ostend. 1t was
go dark l could scarcely distinguish
who it was; l could only see his eyes
glitter. He pushed open the door
and bowed elaborately. He was max.
ing fun of me, I'm sure. How hate
him
&
Last night l went home with Mrs
Mullen. She objected, but l was de-
termined. Poor little baby Such
white, puny creature 1t is like a
bag OF bones with parchment stretched
over for skin. snuggled him up in
my arms and tried to mesmerize him
into something like warmth and ami
nation, but his great, solemn, brown
eyes only stared -stared-stared. !
pray he will die. He might inherit
his fathers vicious habit. left early
this morning; the tired little mother
was still sleeping; abused nature held
her tightly in his grasp. have a
matinee today. l feel queer about
the head.
x X
have been insulted-horribly in
suited. How can | write it ? Let
me think, if l can connsctedly. Dur
ing the performance I received note.
1t was from Mr.. Ostend. Il want to
see you after the show wait for me
on the stage" The curtain dropped
at 1890. It was twenty minutes past
eleven before he came. The lights
were out. The watchman grinned
rudely as he passed me. waiting
for the boss? He ez a rum one, he
e." l started to go, but just then
Mr.. Ostsnd came from the front of the
house. He caught sight of me and
held out his hand. l pretended not
to see it. did you wish to speak to
me ?" l inquired coldly.
Eyes. Here, my little flly, don't
be in such sweat. Damn it, [ wait
ed for you last night three-quarters Of
an hour. l want you to go to supper;
a bottle of fz and bird. Come
along"
Ny cheeks blazed, the blood tingled
through every vein in my body.
you are in error, sir; l don't 60 to
supper with gentlemen. Good night.
l tried to pass him, but he jumped be-
tween me and the door.
Here, here, don't put on the grand
dash with me; it won't go-see You
are no better than the rest; come on,
I've waited long enough; now I've
got you; I'll soon put you in harness.
See here, I'll throw in diamond ring
as Christmas present if you don't
cut up rough" With that he started
to grab me in his arms and kiss me.
l could smell his nasty, hot breath; |
was blinded; doubled my fist up
and struck as near his face as | could
reach. 1t must have been a hard
blow; he let go. Quick as a dart l
few through the door and never
stopped till 1 reached here. Even
now my cheeks are burning, my heart
beating in great surging throbs.
Dear God, to think Of it Certainly
I cant go back. l have lost my po-
sition and only fifty cents out of the
FIVE dollars remain. What am l to
do? Mrs. Mullen did not come last
night. The gas man said the baby
was dying. l wonder if he is dead
yet. How I envy him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
If you feel i'll and need a pill.
Why not purchase the best ?
De Wits Early Risers

AIt HItIt suIpII5tIsi
Take one-theY do the rest.
W. a. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes:
IL have dsed Little Early Riser Pills in
my family for constipation, sick head
ache, etc. To their use / am indebted
for the health Of my family. Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-11
WANTED.

The undersigned desires TO buy pas
ture lot containing from two to five
acres within short distance of Shep-
herdstown. II. W. POTTS.
Nov. 20, l902--3w