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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Look, Pleasant. Please.

Photographer G. C. Harlan. OF Eaton
o., can do so now, though for years he
couldn't, because he suffered untold ag
ony from the worst form of indigestion
All physicians and medicines failed tC
help him till he tried Electric Bitters
which worked such wonders for him
that he declares they are godsend &c
sufferers from dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. Unrivaled for diseases of the
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, they build
up and give new life to the whole sys
TEN. Try them. Only soc. Guaran'
teed by Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Elmer Shepherd, colored boy, Of
Pocahontas, Va, left to join a show.
Shepherd is Is years of age. is FIVE feet
81 inches tall, his girthis 81 inches, or
20 inches more than his height, and
he weighs 623 pounds. The circumfer-
ence of his legs is AZ inches, and it re-
quires the assistance of two men to en-
able him to get up when he sits on the
floor. His suspenders are seven feet
long and are fastened to II buttons.
He handles himself very we'll on his
feet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Absolute Security

is offered to depositors of Pittsburg Trust
Company by combined capital, surplu, and
profits of IS ,ooo, 900. Pays per cent. on
Savings Deposits, subject to withdrawal Of
SIoo without notice, and 2 per cent. on
Checking Accounts Interest compounded
semi-annually. Deposits SIC, ooo, 900. Do
all your banking by mail. Send for two
hun red year calendar free. g., Fourth
Ave, Pittsburg, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Skaters all Records.

Twice in hospital, F. a. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala, paid vast sum to doc.
tors to cure a severe case Of piles. caus-
ing "a tumors. When all failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve soon cured him.
Subdues Inflammation, conquers Aches,
kills Pains. Best salve in the world
25c at Remnants drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Fourth Proposed Amendment.

That the following be proposed as an
amendment TO the constitution ofthis State
The accumulation OF the school fund pro-
vided for I'm section four OF article twelve, OF
the constitution OF this State. shall cease up
on the adoption OF this amendm ent, and all
money TO the credit Of said fund over one
million of dollars, together with the Interest
on said fund, shall be- used for the support OF
the ee schools OF this State.
"Al money and taxes heretofore payable
into the treasury under the provision OF the
said section four, 10 the credit OF the school
fund, shall be hereafter paid into the treas
uTy to the credit Of the general school fund
for the support OF the free schools Of the
Stste."
said Fourth proposed amendment Is desig-
mated "lrreducible school Fund Amend-
mept." and on the ballot will be printed:
60 Irreduc bic School Fund Amendment
Amending section OF article u.
For Ratification.
For Reject on "
Those favoring the raiifi;ation OF said
amendment will vote, For Ratification;
those opposing Will vote, For Rejection.
The statement above, from chapter l53 d
the Acts of 1891, that this Fo1rth propO- ed
amendment is an amendment 10 section OF
article -. appears TO be explanatory; for, by
reference To House Joint Resolution No. D,
IL appears that this Fourth proposed amend
ment lisa general amendment u the COnsti-
tuition and not limited by said original en-
actment TO any part cular section or sec
lions Of the Constitution.
rim proposed Amendment.
That article {, section twelve, OF the Con-
stitution OF this state be amended So a. TO
read as follows:
"Sectiou y. The legislature shall enact
proper laws for the registration Of all quail.
ned voters in this state"
said Fifth proposed amendment IS desIg-
mated "Registration Amendment" and on
the ballot will be printed:
20 Registration Amendment.
Amending section u Of article 4.
For Ratification.
For rejection"
Those favoriDg the ratification OF said
amendment VIII vote, For Ratification;
those opposing will vote. For Rejection.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal Of the State, at the
(G.S Capitol. this 23d day OF June.
A. ID. 1872, and in the ioTtieth
year Of he state.
ALBERT =. WHITE.
By the Governor:
WIN. II. o. DAWSON,
Secretary Of State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Farm For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale pri-
vately his farm 3! miles south of Shep-
ler's Cross Roads. The farm contains
l04 acres of good Limestone Land, sew
en- acres of which is in timber, with run
ming stream of water through it, never
failing well, good orchard, and under
good fencing. The Improvements con-
sist of Dwelling-House, Barn, and all
necessary Outbuiidings. Price and
terms made known on application.
J. WILL TAYLOR,
P. o. Shepherdstown, w. Va.
July 81, l902-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Just Look at Her.

Whence came that sprightly step,
faultless skin, rich, rosy complexion,
smiling face. She looks good, feels
good. Here's her secret. She uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Result. all or
gans active, digestion good, no head
aches. no chance for blues. Try
them yourself. Only 25c at Remnants
PHARMACY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
By the Governor:
VIM. II. o. DAWSON.
Secretary Of State.
w. A. ADAMS,

At nv restaurant you will always find
in season something good to suit every
taste, such as spring chicken, soft and
devlled crabs, ham, steak eggs and soup.
Ny line Of Soft Drinks consists Of Ice
Cold Milk Shake, Best Imported Ginger
Ale, Soda Of all fayors, Lemon Sour,
Root Beer.
The best Of Icecream served 10 large
and small quantities and all havors
fresh Bread ana Rolls received daily.
You VIII always find in stock a full
assortment of fresh Confectioneries 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, 1902-08-14

Here's one way in which the great
6nanciers make money. Some months
ago Charles NJ. Schwab bought out
the Bethlehem Steel Works for ST.
100000 cash. A few days ago he
turned the property over to the Ship
building Trust for securities the par
value of which is $26,OO0,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

The Philadelphia Ledger and Times,
both of which were recently purchased
by Adolph S. Ochs, have been con-
solidated, and the Times will be dis
continued. The conso Hated paper
will be sold at a penny.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Charles Salyers, white, and Harry
Gates, colored, were lynched from the
same tree at Lexington, Mo-, on Tues
day, by masked mob, for the murder
of a popular farmer Of the neighbor-
hoO5
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Judge Horace Gray has resigned as
an associate justice of the United
States Supreme Court, and President
Roosevelt has appointed Judge Oliver
Wendell Holmes, of Massachusetts,,
son of the author, to the vacancy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
First Proposed Amendment.

That the second, third, fourth and seven;
teenth sections Ofarticle seven be amended
so as TO read as follows:
sec. 2 An election for governor, secre-
tary OF state, state superintendent OF Tree
schools auditor, treasurer and attorney gen
eral suall be held at such times ana places
as may be prescribed by law.
Sec. 3. The returns OF every election LOT
the above named officers shall he so sealed
up and transmitted by the returning officers
TO the secretary Of state, directed TO the
speaker OF the house OF delegates, VINO shAlI
Immediately alter the organization ol lhe
house, and before proceeding To business,
open and publish the same, In Inc presence
OF majority OF each house OF the leSls AZURE
when shall for that purpose assemble III the
hail Of the house OF delegates Inc person
having the highest number OF votes Tor ell
Their or sail offices, shall be declared duly
elected thereto; but II two or more nave an
equal and the highest number OF votes lor
the same office, the legislature shall, by Joint
vote, choose one OF such persons Tor salu OIL
fee. Contested elections FOR the office OF gov
ernOr shall be determined by DO n houses OF
the legislature by JOINT vote, In sucn manner
as may he prescribed 10y Jaw.
sec l. None OF the executive officers men,
toned In this article shall mold any other OF
flee during the term Uthls service. The gov
ernOr shall not be eligible 10 said Office Tor
l { four years next succeeding the tenn Tor
which he was elected.
'Sec. L. II the oIIce of secretary OF state
auditor, treasurer, state superintendent OF
lltt NNNbo46 VI dlNol Lts 6SAltl a. oIAAl NNNblN
vacant 10y death, resignation CT otherwise. II
shall be the duty OF the governor TO MI the
same by appointment, aud the appOlntee
snail hold his office until his successor shall
lie elected and qualified IN such manner as
may be prescribed Uy law. The subordinate
officers OF the executive department and the
officers ofall public institutions OF the state
shall keep an account OF all moneys received
OF dlsDursed by them, respectively, from all
sources. aud Tor every service performed,
and make a semi-annIrl report thereof TO
the governor under Uath or affirmation and
any officer who shall wlIGully make a false
report shall be deemed guilty OF perjury
SAID First pro Osed amendment is desig
mated secretary OF State Amendment and
on the Ualioi viii be printed:
ID secretary OF state Amendment.
"Amtudmg sections ?, g. and Il OF Article l..
"FOr Ratification.
For rejection"
Those iavOring the ratification OF said
amendment " IN vote, For Ratification; those
opposing will vote For Rejection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

FROM the number of new trusts or
ganized the past few weeks it is quite
evident that these iniquitous combin-
ations have no fear of President Roose-
Welt and his administration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

THE trusts are about as strong as
the government itself. A few years
more of unrestrained growth-and
what then?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
AN OPPORTUNITY.

A good opening is offered for a plas-
terer and stone cutter, who can play
a cornet or alto in band. For further
information, write the Secretary Of the
City Band. Shepherdstown, w. Va.
p. o. Box ISL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
In incIement weather the !

III iuSiCIiSut weather luC ulhu W II.
exposes himself bids for a severe cold
in the head and usually gets it. And
the cold neglected or Improperly treated
becomes nasal catarrh, a disease as OBJ
stinate as it is offensive. Don't waste
time with medicine" that dry and ir-
rllate the membrane, but cure yourself
speedily with Ely's Cream Balm, the
recognized specific for catarrh. Price
so cents. Sold by druggists and by Ely
Brothers, 50 Warren street, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

THE Hon. Mark Hanna is setting
his pegs for the presidency with cum
ming precision.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Cool weather will soon be due, but
the anthracite coal strike shows no
sign of settlement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

IT is said that John w. Gates made
$l1,OO0,OOO in one week recently.
Well bet he didn't make it in the
printing business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

SOME one says that the reason the
trust thieves are so successful is be-
cause it is so much easier to rob
million men of dollar each than to
rob one man of a million dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Second Proposed Amendment.

That section nineteen OF article seven be
amended 50 as to read as follows:
'Sec. 10. The officers named in this article
sha II receive for their services a salary 10
be established by law, which shall not be in
creased or diminished during their official
terms, and they shall not, after the e&plra-
ton OF the terms OF those in Office at tie
adoption OF this amendment, receive TO their
own use any fees, costs, perquisites of Office
or other compensation, and all fees that may
hereafter be payable by law, for any service
performed by any officer provided form this
article OF the Constitution shall be paid in
advance into the State treasury"
Sal second proposed amendment is desig-
mated, state Officers Salary Amendment"
and on the ballot will be printed:
"(2) State officers Salary Amendment.
Amending section ~ Of article 7.
"FOr Ratification.
"FOr Rejection
Those iavorlng the ratification OF said
amendment Will vote, For Ratification ;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

There were 1876 business failures in
the United States last week, as against
l73 the same week the previous year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Mr.. BRYAN seems to have settled
definitely the question whether or not
he will be a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination in 1904. In an
interview at Muscatine, Iowa, few
days ago, he said:
IL will not be candidate for Presi-
dent in 1904 While would not prom
Use never to be candidate again under
any circumstances, | have plans look
ing to the future nomination for any Of
fee. am perfectly content to do my
work as private citizen and enjoy my
editorial work. | shall continue to ad-
vocate with tongue and pen reforms
which | believe to be necessary"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
HoW's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY X CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned. nave known F.
J. Cheney for the last ID years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is. taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
After unsuccessful efforts to secure
from the government monument for
the grave of Gen. Daniel Morgan, the
revolutionary hero buried at Winches-
ter, wealthy and generous Per tleman
of Philadelphia has authonzel the
statement that he and several other
Philadelphians will erect handsome
monument over the grave at an early
date. Two bronze revolutionary can
mons, recently obtained from the war
department, was the only recognition
ever made by the government Of
Morgan services.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
FARM FOR SALE

The undersigned offers a.I1Ip,.isISsie
a good Limestone Farm, ,' ToD Jesersf
acres. near Kesrneysyilie'
county. Terms reasonable
Apply to ,,pFOTT. En-
JUN KearneysviIle' W.
July 3, 19O2-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Election Tuesday, November 4, 1902.
For Coneress-2d District,
JOHN y. MCGRAW,
OfTaylor County.
For State Senate-l5th District,
JOHN j. CORNWELL,
OF Hampshire County.
For House of Delegates,
c. NJ. WETZEL.
For Clerk of Circuit Court.
JOHN NJ. DANIEL.
For Clerk OF County Court,
W.T.. ALEXANDER.
For County Supt. OF Free Schools,
]. ALNUTT ENGLE.
For Co Commiss' oner-Charles Town Dlst.'
SAMUEL l.. RlSSLER.
For Co, Commissioner -Shepherdstown DIST,
NELSON T. SNYDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

Those favoring the ratification OF said
amendment will vote, For Ratification
those opposing VIII vote, For Rejection.
The statement above from chapter 1913 OF
the Acts of 1901, that this Third proposed
anne ndmeLt Is an amendment TO sections
and rs OF articles, appears TO be explanatory
for, by reference to House Joint Resolution
No. Is, it appears that this Third proposed
amendment is a general amendment 10 the
Constitution and not limited by said origi-
nal enactment TO any particular section or
~ fhnrnnf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Constitutional Amendments,
4 PROCLAMATION: BY THE GOVERNOR,
To the Kolers ofNe STATE Of West ITy,

gfHlH ~,
You are hereby notified that at the gener-
al election TO be held in said state on the
Tuesday afterthe first Monday in November,
1902, there will be submitted for ratihcatlon
or rejection five separate amendments 10 the
Constitution of said State, as follows, TO VIII
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

NELLY, the Cuban postal thief, has
a wonderful nerve. Not satisfied with
having been pardoned from the peni-
tertiary, he now demands that the
money that was taken from him when
he was arrested-a part of his steal
ings from the government-be re-
turned to him. His gall is large
one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

KING EDWARD was crowned last
Saturday in accordance with the re-
vised programme made necessary be-
cause of his illness. There was good
deal of pomp, and the ceremony passed
off fairly well, except that the Arch
bishop, who was nearsighted, put the
Kings crown on hind end foremost.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

amendment to the constitution Of this State
The supreme court OF appeals shall con-
sist OF five judges. Those judges In Office
when this amendment takes effect shall con
tinue in Office until their terms shall expire
aud the legislature shall provide for the cleo
ton of an additional judge of said court al
the next general election, whose term shall
begin on the first day of January, one thou
sand nine hundred and five, and the govern
or shall. as for a vacancy, appoint judge oil
said court to hold Office until the first day OF
January, one thousand nine hundred and
five. The JUDGES OF the supreme court OF APP
peals and Of the circuit courts shall receive
such salaries as shall be fixed by law, for
those now in or those hereafter TO come into
Office"
Said Third proposed amendment is desig-
mated judicial Amendment" and on the
ballot Will be printed:
"(3) Judicial Amendment.
not r,r1C y n, Il f.f IoI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

THE shipbuilding Trust has been
finally organized, and practically all
the shipbuilding plants in the country
have been combined in one company,
known as the United States Shipbuild-
ing Company.
Now for a long pull and strong
pull on the governments leg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

A STRONG effort is to be made by
the Republicans of West Virginia to
smooth the differences that divide the
brethren in various sections of this
State. Chairman Dawson has called
a meeting of the State committee for
today at Parkersburg, when party
leaders will try to patch up the peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

FROM almost every section of the
country come reports of strikes. The
great increase in the cost of living
makes it impossible for men to sup
port families on the wages they have
heretofore been receiving, and they
must have the increase. And then
up 90 prices again to the consumer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14
Third Proposed Amendment.

Those favorlng the ratification OF said
amendment Will vote, For Ratification
those opposing will vote For Rejection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

printing business
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-08-14

The following resolutions were
adopted last week by the Jefferson
County Teachers Institute:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-25

Hoskinson who has been attending
school at Cornell collage this fall.
Mrs. L. A. Blue, of Morning Side,
Iowa, is here, called to the parental
home by the illness Of her mother,
Mrs. Judge Mccoy.
Mrs. B. F. Phillips andEdaughters
and Mrs. D. r. Lewis left this p. m.
for Eddyville to attend the 25th we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Davis.
Miss Goldie Griffith was a Rock
Island passenger for Webster City
this morning to visit friends during
the holidays.
Mrs. W. L. Taylor went to What
Cheer this morning to visit her
mother. Mrs. l.. Baker. .
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Fales and
Verne Hulse went to Mingo, Iowa,
this morning to visit relatives for a
short time.
Mrs. Ada Hale and children went
to Des Moines this morning to visit
friends for a few days.
Mrs. J. W. Davis and Mrs. Mitchell
went to Mystic this morning to visit
friends for afew days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Carr went to
Des MOines this morning to visit
with their son, Arthur Carr, for q
few days.
Miss Anna Nugent, of Chicago,
who has been visiting in the city
with friends for a day or two, re-
turned home last evening.
Mrs. G.. N. Spencer went to Sigour-
.ney last evening to visit friends over
Christmas.
II. q. Hen, Of the Downing Hotel,
went to Chicago last evening via the
Rock leland to visit his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Phil Helm, over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. q. Falls went to
MarshallCown yesterday afternoon to
spend the holidays with friends.
Leslie Boyle was an Iowa Central
passenger for Omaha this morning to
visit with friends during the holidays.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-25

Mrs. Mary Lundy went to Newton
this morning to spend Christmas with
her sister, Mrs. Frank. Owen.
Mrs. II. G. Homer departed via the
Iowa Central this morning for Wat
erloo to visit her mother, Mrs. w. A.
Wilson.
Mrs. Alice Meyers and children went
to Sully this morning to visit with her
| sister, Mrs. VIM. Holdsworth, during
the holidays.
Mrs. E. II. Gibbs went to Chicago
last evening via the Rock Island to
spend the holidays with her daughter,
Mrs. Guy Woodin.
Misses Stella and Pearl Wells de-
parted last evening via the Rock Isl.
and for GAINESVILLE, Ohio, to visit
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. @ Sellers and Mrs
Carrie Comstock have gone to OF
tumwa to spend Christmas at the DR..
Spillman home. Mrs. Comstock goes
On to Chicago.
D. M. Perdue, of Bussey, was in
town to-day en- route to Grinnell to
spend Christmas with his daughter
Eva, his mother and his sisters, Mrs
Leighton and Mrs. Garter.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Mclaughlin, of
Harvey, were in the city this MORN
ing on their way to Clear Lake to
spend the holidays and to attend the
silver wedding anniversary of their
son, w. L. Mclaughlin.
The faculty of Penn college enter
tanned the students at the college last
evening. A large number we're pres
ent and a most enjoyable evening was
spent. Light refreshments were,
served and music was furnished by
the Glee Club and others.
Miss Minnie Rhodes went to Mus
catine via Rock Island this morning
to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Soloman depart
ed for Mt Vernon La this morning
to visit Mrs. Soloman's sister Gail