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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
Ever Busy Death.

Ever Busy Death.
It is with sorrow that we record
the death of Miss Annie Schley, which
occurred Monday morning at the home
of her sister, Mrs. F. W. Muzzey, in
Philadelphia. Miss Schley went from
her home, "Rocklsnd," near Shep-
herdstown, last fall, to spend the win
ter with the family Of Mr.. F. W.
Muzzey. She was sick only a few
days with pneumonia. Her relatives
here were notified of her illness, but
the announcement of her death came
as great shock. The deceased was
in the 5lst year of her age and was
the eldest daughter of the late Col
John Edward and Mary Virginia
Schley, Of "Rockland." near here,
and was a near relative of Admiral
Scbley. Miss Schley was most estl-
mable lady Of high culture and refine
ment and was loved by large circle
of friends, who mourn her death. She
possessed most lovable disposition
and at all times evinced the same un-
wavering friendship, indicative of her
true, high character. As kind and
loving sister she will be most missed
at "Rockland," her late home, near
Shepherdstown. The hospitality OF
"Rockland, which is SO well-known,
was largely due the kindly greeting
and entertainment of Miss Schley.
She was a Virginian of the "old
school" and one who will be much
missed. The remains were brought
to Shepherdstown Tuesday afternoon
and placed in Trinity Episcopal church,
of which the deceased was consistent
and devoted member After funeral
services in the church yesterday, con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. VIM. II. Nelson,
the remains were inferred in the fam
lily lot in Elmwood Cemetery. The
floral tributes were unusually beauti-
full. Miss Schley is survived by one
brother, Mr.. Towner Schley, and four
sisters, Mrs. Muzzey, Miss Clara, Miss
Helen and Miss Ida Schley. The
pall-bearers were the four nephews OF
the disqualification, Pinkney and
Charles Schley and Frank Muzzey.
After lingering illness, Mrs. Ann
Matilda Shafer, Of Martinsburg, died
Saturday at the home of her sister in
Washington, in the 18th year of her
age. The deceased was born in Pc
tersville, Frederick county, Nd.
Miss Maggie Elizabeth Beard,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David H.
Beard, died in Martinsburg, yesterday
from typhoid fever, aged 10 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
More About "Mr. Allen"

Last week We gave an account OF
the career of Mr.. R. NJ. Allen, who
recently was in Shepherdstown and
stopped at Mrs. F. L. Billmyers
boarding house and represented him
self as a sewing machine agent and
machinist. Allen was put in jail at
Winchester and Sheriff Angle, Of Hs-
gerstown, was notified at once, and took
Allen to Maryland to face charge
of felony at Sharpsburg. In addition
a charge of forgery will be laid against
the prisoner-having forged Mr.. or
Mrs. Billmyer's name to check. In
Hagerstown last Friday Allen was
held by Justice Hoffman in $3.50 bail
for the action of the grand jury. A.
G. Strife is his attorney. Allen seems
to have several aliases, one of which
is Altold. The mans real name is
thought to be R. NJ. Frey, and that
he is from highly respected family,
of MELVILLE, Pa. He is gentlemanly
in bearing and goes well dressed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
DR.. R. K. BragOnier.

DR.. Richard X. Bragonier, graduate
of the University of Virginia, and since
June lst last one of the staff physi-
clans at the Emergency Hospital,
Washington, left that institution last
week to accept a position as resi-
dent physician at the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Hospital, Huntington,
w. Va. The service of Dr. Bragonier
while at the Emergency was excep-
tionally good, so that his departure
came as a matter OF genuine regret to
all concerned. For several months
he occupied the position of resident
physician, in which capacity he was
called upon to deal with cases of a
serious nature which entered the hos
pital.
DR.. Bragonier is son of Joseph
Bragonier, Esq, of this town. In a
letter to his father, DR.. Bragonier
states that he is now settled in Hunt
ington and likes it very much. We
wish him success.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
Whoopfng Cough.

Awoman who has had experience with
this disease, tells how TO prevent any dan
rerous consequences from it. She says:
Our three children took whooping cough
last summer, our baby boy being only
three months old, and owing TO our CIV
ing them Cham berlain's Cough Remedy,
they lost none of their plumpness and
came out in much better health than
other children whose parents did not
use this remedy. Our Oldest little girl
would call Justify for cough syrup be-
tween whoops.-Jessie Pinkey Hall,
Springville, Ala. This Remedy is for
sale by Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
Wedding at Harper'S Ferry.

A very pretty but quiet wedding
took place Wednesday night, April
23d 1902, at the home Of Mr.. Thomas
]. Burleigh, at Harper's Ferry, when
his eldest daughter, Miss Mamie E.
Burleigh, was married to Mr. Corne-
Illus NJ. Marquette, son Of Mr.. Geo. R.
Marquette. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. j. Massey, Of St.
Peters Catholic Church. The bride
wore Partisan going-away gown Of
mode broadcloth, with hat and gloves
to match, and was attended by her
sister, Miss Nellie Burleigh, as bIides-
maid, who wore suitable costume of
new blue Venetian cloth. Mr.. Fred
NJ. Marquette, brother Of the groom,
was best man. Owing to recent
death in the groom's family, only the
relatives of the contracting parties
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
quette left fora trip east, and upon
their return will reside in Harper's
Ferry. The happy couple have the
best wishes Of the community.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
A Romantic Marriage.

The last day Of the reunion at Dal-
las, Texas, was not one soon to be for
gotten by the West Virginia delega-
ton, especially by Major W. H. Kear-
fott's staff, and ladies Of the party, as
little romance is connected with
their trip to Dallas which was not on
the program. Capt. D. H. Johnson,
of Bluefeld, W. Va, son of Exon
gresham johnson of the Third West
Virginia District, and Miss Pearle B.
McCreery, OF Beckley, W. Va, daugh-
ter of ex-senator McCreery OF the
Seventh District, were of the party.
They have been acquainted since the
days of childhood, and as years ad-
vanced an attachment was formed
which seemed mutual, but Capt. John
son, being faint-hearted in affairs Of
1--we, could not muster courage to seek
her hand in marriage. The party
while en- route from Memphis were
continually suggesting the novelty of
a marriage while on their trip to Tex
as and on leaving Texarkana, Capt.
Johnson began to realize that in order
to carry out the wishes of the party,
those words which had been troubling
him for years must be spoken, and he
proposed in royal style, but the fair
companion did not give answer until
Tuesday morning, when arrangements
were made for the event, which took
place in the parlors of the Oriental
Hotel. The bride was sponsor Of the
First West Virginia brigade, .. c. V.
Major W. H. Kearfott gave the bride
auav
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
"a Irin 10 Porto Rico

G.. Clinton Hanna, Of Westminster,
Md, institute instructor and lecturer,
will give his lecture on "a Trip to
Porto Rico" in the town hall, Shep-
herdstown, Friday evening, May 2
1902. Tickets % and Is cents. Tick
els will be reserved for you by calling
at school building Friday afternoon
from 24O to 4 p. m. Prof. Hanna
will be assisted by his wife, who will
give solos and readings. This enter
tainment promises to be very enter
tanning, and is highly endorsed by peo'
pie of our neighboriug towns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
Petit Jury List.

The following is the list of petit ju-
rymen:
Herbert Clevinger, Frank j. Schil-
ling, Chas. ]. Homer, Chas. w. Car
ter, Chas. R. Mccain, John c. Hoff-
man, W. P. Mcdonald, Henry B. Mad
dex, Robert l.. Withels, John Ware,
Gerald Rissler, Frank Hartman, B.
Frank Moler, W. G. Bates, R. L. Wire,
Thos. R. Moore, JAS D. Nicely, Frank
Gardner, Lewis P. Wilt, Edward Nj
ley, R G. Colston, W. G. Moler, George
Porterfeld, Chss. W. Brown, ]. B.
Poste, Thos. F. Jones, j. E. Woodward,
Fl. H. Swimley, W. L. Arthur, John
L. Burns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
pERsonALs.'
A Record Of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

Mrs. D. W. Border has returned t,
her home "Mendenall," Kearneysville
after an absence of over two months
the greater part of this time hav
ing been spent in Washington. W.
are glad to state that DR.. Border ii
improving under the treatment he ii
taking in Chicago.
Among those called to Shepherds.
town this week to attend the funeral
of Miss Annie Schley were Mrs. F,
W. Muzzey, Frank Muzzey, Jr., and
Miss Watson, OF Philadelphia, Dr.
Steiner Schley, Mrs. Miller and Miss
Agnes Scbley, of Frederick, Md.
Mr.. William Duke, of this vicinity,
who has been in the drug business in
Cleveland, Ohio, for some months. was
in town this week. He left yesterday
for Cumberland, Md, to take posi-
ton with Ringgold, Reinhart & Co.
Miss Mary Keesecker has returned
to her home here after visit of four
months to her sister, Mrs. Charles
Kruger, in Toledo, Ohio. Miss Kee-
seeker looks very well and reports a
most pleasant trip.
Rev. H. L. Hout and family have
been here this week visiting the home
folks. Mr.. Hout's charge has been
changed from Ronceverte, W. Va, to
Roanoke, Va. Mr. Hout favored the
REGISTER Office with a call
Mr.. Herbert Hartzell, who has been
living in Basic, Va, for some time,
has been here visiting the home folks.
Mr.. Hartzell left Monday for Pitts
burg, Pa, where he will be stationed
hereafter.
Mrs. Susan Winebrenner, of Berke-
ley county, whose house was burned
at Winebrenner Cross Roads last
Saturday, has been in town this week
visiting the family Of Mr.. D. P. Ray.
We were pleased to have call this
morning from our friend Mr.. Chas. B.
Vanmeter, the handsomest bachelor
in the Leetown neighborhood.
Mr.. H. G. Burgan, Mr.. ]. Wesley
Burgsn and Mr.. Zimmerman, Of Mary
land, made pleasant call at the REG
IsTER Office this morning.
Miss Clara Greenwood, who has
been visiting relatives in Roanoke,
Va, during the past month, has re-
turned to her home here.
Miss Anna Woolery, Of Shepherd
College, and Miss Katie Kearney, of
the Graded School, are now boarding
at "Sudley."
Mrs. Mary Moore, of Omaha, Neb.,
who has been here for some time on a
visit, returned this week to her Wes-
tern home.
Mrs. James H. Shepherd and daugh-
ter, Miss Sallie, have returned home
here from a delightful stay in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Harry Crowl, Of this place, left
last week for Washington City and
enlisted in the United States Marines.
Mrs. John Meter, Of Hagertown, Is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. James
Jones, who is sick.
We were favored with a call on
Tuesday from Mr.. John lBue, of Lee
town.
Mr.. o. T. Kelley, of sharpsburg,
Nd, called to see US yesterday.
Miss Katie Nelson is visiting rela-
tives in Charles Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to chill
dren. Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01

The public schools throughout Wash
ington county, Nd, closed last week
for the summer vacation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01
FOR RENT.

The Dwelling House and Bakery now
occupied By Mr. Rohr, on Main Street,
known as the Trusseli property. Also
the Dwelling now occupied by Mr..
Daniel Folk, on Church Street. known
as the Barnhart house. Possession
given April lst, 1902. For terms, &C.,
apply al
REMNANTS PHARMACY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01

Early last Sunday morning the
home of Rebecca Phoenix, colored,
Hagerstown, was stoned. Shortly af-
forwards the woman died of fright.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-05-01

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sa4-
pie free Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or n. T.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14

HON. NEAL Brown, of this city, has
been brought out by the Neenah Times
and urged for the democratic candidate
for Governor of Wisconsin. 1t says
that the row in the republican party in
this state has gone so far that which
ever faction wins in the convention,
the other will take its case to the polls,
and therefore it behooves the demo
Gratis to make "a wise selection in their
candidate for governor 1t then,
concerning Mr.. Brown, says: "Ee
is the son ofsour old and lamented per-
sonal friend, Thurlow w. Brown, the
loved Wisconsin editor and orator.
We refer to Hon Neal Brown, of Wau-
sau. His nomination would bring the
young blood of Wisconsin to his sup
port and Wisconsin would see the most
gallant battle for political supremacy
that was ever fought inside her bor-
ders.''
The PILOT heartily seconds the sug-
gestion made by the Neenah Times.
Mr.. Brown is very popular throughout
the state and his nomination this year,
will mean his election. There shall be
no let up from now on for Mr.. Browns
candidacy until the time of holding the
democratic convention. With man
of his reputation and ability heading
the ticket, the battle would be as good
as won
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
20 Gauge His wIfe,s Temper.

Il heard about n peculiar case of hem
pecked husband recently" said young
woman the other day.
What was it, her friend inquired.
There is a man who has some diff
Guilty in gauging his wife's temper. At
times she is considerate of his welfare
and at other times-well, he rather
thinks that married life is failure.
HE has a peculiar manner of finding
out the state Of his wife's feeling to-
ward him. In the evening when be re-
turns home from work he never steps
into the house without going through a
sort Of ceremony First he throws his
hat in the house. and then he seats
himself on the steps and waits If five
minutes pass without the hat being
thrown out again, be enters and gener-
ally finds bis vie very agreeable.
However. II the lat is thrown out
again the unfortunate man seeks hos
pitality for the night somewhere else
rather than brave the anger of his help
meet "-Cleveland Leader.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
1t Was Russia.

Although we have made a serious
effort to keep track of what has been
going on among the nations of the
earth, we have just learned, for the
first time, the true attitude of the ma
tons of Europe toward our country at
the outbreak of our late war with
Spain. Certain European newspapers
have been discussing this question
within the past two weeks. England
has claimed that she was our only
European friend at that time. 1t seems
that Austria, as Spain's friend, attempt
ed to organize a coalition of the great
powers against us; that diplomatic over
lures were made by Austria to the
Courts of Russia, France, Germany
and England; that prior to Dewey's
victory at Manila England made
favorable reply; that on the day follow
ing the reply of England Russia re-
piled with very blunt and decided
negative; that before Dewey's victory.
France and Germany did not reply;
that after Dewey's victory the two last
named powers declined the proposed
coalition, and England met with very
decided change of heart and became
quite ELUSIVE in her friendship for us.
This scans, as we have said, to be the
case though there has not been any
official document published to show the
real facts. The facts that Austria did
make such an attempt, and that Russia
promptly sat down upon it, appear to
be sufficiently established and practic-
ally conceded. As to what the other
nations-England Germany and France,
did the evidence is more confused, but
rs nearly as we can judge it indicates
the correctness of the conclusions
above stated, and it leaves very little
doubt that ii was Russia thai nipped
the scheme in the bud, whatever the
other powers may have done later on,
when they found that our navy could
fight.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
Matrimony In Gilbert Islands.


Women of the Gilbert islands being
merely regarded as cattle or any other
property, writes Arthur Inkersley In
The Overland Monthly. the matrimoni-
al knot is easily tied and just as easily
united. If man fancies girl, he
seizes her by the hair of the head.
wherever she may be, despite her pro-
testations, and drags her away to his
home. Her resistance Is not often seri-
Gus, the pretense of refusal being due
to the coquettishness inherent in the
sex. When the couple reach the house
of the groom, wedding feast is fur
nished forthwith, to which all the i'm
mediate friends of the bride and bride
groom are invited. But an acceptance
of the invitation implies the contribu-
ton of some viands to the entertain
ment Matrimony is attended by no
further ceremony than this. When a
husband grows weary Of bis wife. he
simply oIders her TO leave him. and IL
she does not he turns her out of doors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
A Reaxer.n Toilet.

It is an interesting sight to watch the
outlaw at his evening toilet. To begin
with, Instead of sitting up with his
large, fat, ribbed tail protruding be-
hind him, he tucked il forward between
his hind legs and sat upon 1t. Then
with his hand he carefully combed his
long hair, using both hands at the same
time. There were many places, how
ever, that could not be reached in this
way. for his arms are very short and
his body very large, so he combed these
otherwise inaccessible places with his
hind feet. using first one and then the
other. The entire operation was per-
formed with the utmost deliberation
and care and occupied more than a
quarter of an hour, so that by the time
1t was completed daylight had almost
vanished.
My presence did not appear to dis
turb him in the least, though | sat on
the ground within three feet Of him
that / might the better note his various
attitudes. for It is not often one has
an opportunity of watching beaver at
such close range.-Everybody's Maya
zine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14

The Methodist Year Book for 1902
reports the membership of the church
in the United States at 2,9is, 1877, an in
crease of rs, 46S in the year 1901. The
number of ministers has increased from
1857 in 1900 to l7,s1a in 1901, while the
number of local preachers has de-
creased from li.le6 to l4.o9s. There
are under the direction of the churrh
81 l26 Sunday schools, with S49,2s Off
GERS aud teachers and :, sOS, 469 scholars.
There are now - ,57I churches, against
p, ssO year ago, and II. 4s4 parsonages
against IL lS9 year ago. The value
of church buildings IS sls0.6lo, SIS,
an increase in one year of $. 507, 46I. and
the value of parscnages is sl9, 5ss os5. an
increase in value during the year of
$780, 62
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
Virtue of the Malta.

Among the Malta 'onesta" is the
great virtue. This virtue is said to be
possessed by those who never under
any circumstances help the authorities
by giving information, not even of
crimes of which they may be the vic
tins. To give information is to forfeit
all honor, to become ''cascittuni," or
spy.
This feeling which underlies the Ma
fla, which is not old, but was born in
Sicily at the beginning of the nine
teenth century, is due to the Unborn
hatred which the Sicilian has for gov
eminent Any interference Of the au-
thorities in his private affairs he re-
CARDS with jealousy and distrust. In
his sight man who calls on the au-
thorities for anything is vile. He be-
lieyes in settling private differences
privately, either by fair fight or muir
der.
No matter what a member of the
Iafia may suffer, he will never inform.
If he RECEIVERS from an injury, he will
avenge himself if he can, and If he
cannot he blames no one and would
scorn to even take the authorities into
his confidence. A Sicilian proverb
runs, eff live, will kill you; if die,
| forgive you"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14
The Prayer before Gettysburg.

General Daniel Sickles told a story
illustrating the tenderness of President
Lincoln's heart as well as his faith In
Providence and his beautiful optimism.
After Sickles had been wounded at
Gettysburg he was removed to Wash
ington, and the president called on him
at the hospital. When the general
described the battle and the awful
slaughter, Lincoln wept like child"
"While The two armies were converg-
ing" said Lincoln, Il went into my
room and prayed as 1 never prayed be-
fore. l told God that if we were to
win the battle he must do it, for had
done all that l could. l went from my
room with a great load lifted from my
shoulders, and from that moment I
never had doubt as to the result We
shall hear good news from Grant, who
has been pounding away at Vicksburg
for so many months. / am in a pro-
phetic mood today, Sickles, and 1 say
that you will get well.'
THE doctors do not say So"
Il don't care, Sickles, you will get
WE'LL" persisted the president,
And that afternoon, General Sickles
goes on to say, telegram was receiv-
ed from General Grant announcing the
fall of yicksburg. His own recovery
soon followed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14

THE Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill
passed the house late last Thursday
afternoon by practically unanimous
vote. Only members out of $40 voted
against it. Fletcher, republican, of
Minnesota. and LaSSiter, democrat, of
Virginia, we're the two voting in the
negative. The opposition to commit
ting the government to the Niearaguan
route attempted TO secure amendments
TO lodge with the president the discre-
ionsry power to purchase and COM
plete the Panama canal, if it could be
purchased for s40,00o,OOo. The test
came on the first vote, when the advo-
Gates of an alternative route polled 102
against 10 votes. AT each succeeding
vote, their strength dwiudled until Mr..
Cannon, of Illinois. under whose leader
saip the fight was made, was unable 10
get the ayes aud noes on an action 10
recommit All other amendments
failed and the bill was passed exactly
rs il came from the committee. None
of the votes, except that on the final
passage of the bin. was record vote.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-01-14

At little dinner of a few old timers
In this city the other night one of the
speakers said:
What has become of the old fash
Toned boy, the one who looked like his
father when his father carried the sort
of pomposity which was like the divin-
ity that hedged king in the time when
kinghood was in its break of day, the
boy who wore 4 hat which threatened
to come down over his ears, the boy
whose trousers were made over from
his fathers by his mother or aunt or
grandmother, the boy whose hair had
cowlick in it before and was sheared
off the same length behind, the boy
who walked with both hands in the
pockets of his trousers and who expec-
torated between his teeth when his
teeth were clamped together, the boy
who wore boots run down at the heels.
the boy who never wore knickerDock-
ers or roundabout coat, the boy whose
c1irography was shaped by the gym
nastics of his tongue, the boy who be-
Loved his father was the greatest man
in the world and that he could have
been president if he had wanted to be,
the boy who was his mothers man
when the man was away from homer"
New York Sun.