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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

RIGHT in the face of the proposed
action by Congress to regulate trusts,
the greatest trust Of them all, the bill
lion dollar Steel Trust, is reaching
out and slowing away in its capaciou.
nav the few steel aud iron compa.
MES that have so far resisted the com.
binations. The Steel Trust hash I
any fear of Congress or of this admin
istration. Indeed, it is as strong as
the government itself and is practi-
cally beyond regulation-unless the
Democrats should win control again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

The almost miraculous feat of send
ing message across the Atlantic
ocean by wireless telegraphy has been
accomplished. Last Sunday William
Marconi, the inventor of the system,
sent several messages from Cape Bre-
ton, Canada, to England, distance of
l 400 miles. Wireless communication
is now said to be complete success,
and commercial stations will soon be
established throughout the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

The Standard Oil Company has
again raised the price Of refined oil one
cent per gallon. This Is one of tie
greatest advances ever made by the
company, and is the climax of a steady
increase in price which began three
months ago At the Offices Of the
company it is stated that the rise in
price was caused by the unusual con-
sumption of oil for heating as well as
for Illuminating purposes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
Now for the Boys!

Cof course we mean GOOD Boys
Hobby Horses,
Shoe Flies,
Automobiles,
Drums,
Wagons,
Soldier Suits,
Horns,
Supple Jacks,
Banks,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

1t is said that Chas. NJ. Schwab is
to be removed as president of the
great Steel Trust, and Z. j. Bufing-
ton is to take his place. Mr.. S,hwab
is at present in Europe, trying to re-
cover his health, but he is still sick in
mind and body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THE West Virginia Legislature will
have knotty problem to solve when
it comes to consider the tax question.
We hope the members will consider
the desires Of the plain people rather
than the wishes of the greedy corpora
tions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

CONGRESS has made a very liberal
allowance to the Anthracite Coal
Strike Commission. 1t seems to be
understood that the commission is not
to discover anything that the railroads
and the coal operators wish to conceal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

Among the horrors to be noted at
the beginning of winter is the fact
that four hundred thousand persons
are in destitute condition in Finland
from the failure Of crops. These un-
fortunate people will have both hun
ger and cold to combat during the
frigid weather now at their doors. A
convulsiou of nature in the shape OF
an earthquake has destroyed one thou
sand persons in Russian Central Asia.
1t Will be doleful Christmas to those
suffering from hunger and cold and
others sorrowing over the loss Of rela-
tiveg and friends~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

And suddenly there was with the an
gel a multitude Of the heavenly host
praising God and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men
Luke 2 IS, IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

IF there is coal company in West
Virginia that cannot pay third of a
cent ton tax on its coal to help the
State government, it ought to retire
from business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

Christmas means something. Its
motto is: Peace on Earth and Good
Will to Man" 1t means human kind
ness II is time to make the poor and
the dependent happy.-BW Arp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

AN effort is being made to keep the
Caldwell-Scott senatorial fight out
of the Legislature. There are some
spooks, however, that will not down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THE President spent last Saturday
andISunday in Virginia, and the very
next day he appointed white man
to an Office in the South.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

Col. "Bob" Cartmell, well-known
and popular hotel man, Of Winchester,
died at Hotel Evans in that city
Thursday morning Of last week in the
69th year Of his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

The trouble between Venezuela and
Germany and Great Britain is to be
arbitrated, with President Roosevelt
as arbitrator. Let US hope that he
will make the Monroe doctrine a
prominent feature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

Mr.. CARNEGIE says that he doesn't
regard wealth as an entirely good
thing. He will probably not deny,
however, that it is mighty handy to
have money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

Mrs. U. S. Grant, who died in Wash
iugton last week, leaves her entire es-
tate, valued at $500, 900, to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THE reason that comparatively few
trusts are now being organized is be-
cause there is nothing left worth COM
bining.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

SANTA CLAUS needn' bother about
visiting the trusts. They have every
thing they want.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
Obituary..

In rememb ranceof Mrs. Edna Gatreii,
who died in Pittsburg, December yin,
1902:
Those who knew Edna loved her. for
her sweet, gentle character won aoml-
ration everywhere. She was pure,
noble girl, devoted, loving wife ana
n kind, affectionate mother. We can
not understand why one so young ana
useful is called away so soon, put IN
Heaven the mystery will be explained.
In this world Edna was surrounded oy
comfort and luxury-a devotea nus
hand. kind parents, and loving brothers
and sisters: but in Heaven she IS In per-
feet rest. surrounded by Heavenly lux
uries-her God and the angels.
One we loved has left our number
For the cold and silent tomb;
Closed Fer ewes in breaihless slumber,
Faded In her early bloom.
Calm on the bosom OF thy God,
Fair spirit, rest thee now;
Even while with US your Footsteps TOu'
Gods seal was on your bow
Mother. weep not for Edna,
Though LIES patn seem osrh anu VI e~'
There's a star TO guide you 10 heI'-
Trust in God and never fear.
Written by her schoolmate aud devoted
friend FLORENCE LANCASTER.
Harper's Ferry, W. va.
In loving remembrance OF our dear
baby. James Kenneth Hoffmaster, who
departed this life, October 10, 1907
A precious one from us has gone,
4 voice we loved is stilled;
4 place is vacant In our home,
Which never can be filled.
God, in His wisdom, has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And thou. h the body slumbers now,
The soul is safe al Heaven.
We loved him-yes. we loved him,
But angels loved him more,
And they have sweetly called him
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said, "ComeV
And with farewells unspoken,
He calmly entered home,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THOSE South American governments
are small affairs, but they manage to
stir up big troubles. We hope they
will not stir up any for us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

IT might be well for Venezuela to
annex herself to the United States
and then take advantage of our bank
rupt laws.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
At the Little Store
Of Miss Ellen Welshans

you can find Yarns for stockings and
gloves, white and grey; Shetland Floss
for shawls scarfs, hoods. many colors :;
Germantown Yarns for slippers and
gloves, Saxony for infant sacks, trim
mings and caps. Zephyrs for all kinds
Of fancy work, single and split crochet,
Mile-End Cord for brier stitching, Nos.
40, 80 and 60; Battenburg Braids, Rings
and Thread from 30 to 400 Goats Spool
Cotton. white and black. all numbers /;
Stamped Pillow Shams, Doylies, Bureau
Scarfs and Centers.
For Presents-Games. Table Tennis,
Ping Pong, Parchesi, and small games,
Blocks, Books, States, Soldiers, Iron
Toys, Burnt Wood Novelties, Gilt Pic
ture Frames, Shell aud Metal Souve-
Mrs. Checker Boards and Checkers,
Rag Babies, Ornaments for Christmas
trees, novel ard new.
Bibles, Testaments and Reformed
Church Hymuals. Any one wanting
anything In the line Of these books for
Christmas should call in time TO have
their orders filed. If we have not what
is wanted. we shall be glad 10 send for
it. ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

In Norfolk few days ago the col
ored people organized lodge of the
Independent Order of Red Men.
Black Red Men will be something of
curiosity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

The bankers of the country are af-
ter Congress to provide an "elastic
currency" We favor currency that
will stretch, but we are not interested
in having it shrink anv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

+ CONGRESS has taken a recess, but
the trusts are doing business right
straight along.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

IT is said that the tax revision bill
is to be put through the Legislature
in bsttering-ram style. We reckon
this will be about as good way a,
aDV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

If the Coal Trust doesn't deliver
coal more promptly it will really be-
come unpopular.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

The President is losing his reputa-
ton as mighty hunter. He's been
out cunning good deal this season,
but so far he has gotten no bears, no
wild turkeys, no trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THE Standard Oil Company has
within the past week added another
cent a gallon to the price of oil. Mr.
Rockefeller can now give another mil
lion and never Miss it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

& IF this system of wireless telegra-
ply develops, we'll be able to tell our
Congressman what we think of them
without leaving home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

First Lieutenant Charles P. Faulk-
ner, Eighth Infantry, L. S. a, has
been ordered to duty at Skagway,
Alaska.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

THERE ought to be peace on the
earth today-that is that part of the
earth which is not in the possession of
the trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
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. Ii cures or no pay. Only
25c at Remnants drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25

A fire swept through the business
portion Of Knoxville, Tenn, Monday,
destroying property to the amount Of
100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
Special Notice.

Sec. 3, Chap. TX OF thesordinances Of
the Corporation Of Shepherdstown pro-
vides
II any person shall. within The limits OF
this corporation. throw any nre-ball or
brand. or discharge any cracker, squib, rock
et OF fireworks, or fire or discharge any can
non, gun, pistol or firearms. or rat or cat
rife, exc pt in case OF necessity, or iD dis
charge Of some public duty. or at q military
parade BY order OF the officer In command,
or with the permiss ion OF the Mayor or the
Council OF the town, such person shall for
every such offense be fined not less than one
nor more than five dollars.
This ordinance will be rigidly en-
forced.
g. w. BILLMYER,
Acting Mayor.
Dec. IS, 19O2-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
I'll Stuffed Up

That's the condition OF many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty IS g .perienced in clear
ing the head and throat.
No wonder eatarrh causes headache,
impairs the taste, s.oell and hearing,
pollutes the breath, deranges the stom-
ach and anec,s the appetite.
To cure catarrh, treatment must be
constitution9i-a.,cr i've and tonic.
Il was All -teJ vjh oatarrh. l took
medicines Of different kinds, giving each
fair trial; bat gradually grew worse until
I could hardly Lear, taste or smell. then
concluded TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
after taking Eve bottles | was cured and
have not had any return OF the disease
since" EUGENE Fo.BEs, Lebanon, Kan.
floods ,gGEsdparilld
Cures catarrh-it soothcs and strength
ems the mucous membrane and builds
I'D the whole system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
Mr.Pend|etQ1,

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 ".
ever had,
Nice line of Rocking Chairs,
Baby Carriages,
Shoe Flies,
Xmas Tree Ornaments,
~;
On unN''
ia,lo:, D.
1ui piiSe DoAeS'
C Coss'
0 0,
D Di
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-12-25
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers at private sale
a good Limestone arm. containing 163
acres, near KeaIf eysyille, Jefferson
county. Terms reasonable.
Apply to
JOHN p. KEARFoTT, Exr.,
KeaSneysville, W. Va.
July 8. l9O2-tf
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
SCANTY POLICE RESERVES.
HOW THE THREE PLATOON PLAN
SHOWED ITS WEAKNESS
OK MONDAY

Police Commissioner Partridge has learned
that one reason why 1t impossible to get
more than go policemen from the reserves to
the scene OF the dynamite explosion in Park
ave. Monday afternoon was that the three
platoon system makes no provision for ade-
ouate reserves in the police stations at any time
of the day or night. He has learned, too. that
what small reserve forces are provided for by
the system have been depleted by excuses from
duty. When the patrolmen asked Commissioner
Murphy TO try the three platoon system they
agreed that absences from duty would not be
asked for AS soon as the system was tried
however, the habit Of getting excused from duty
on various pretences was resumed.
In study of the three platoon system Com
missioner Partridge has learned that many of
the patrolmen detailed to easy positions. IN
spite of the announcement made by Commits
sioner Murphy that most Of such details had
been abolished. AS a matter of fact, the de-
tailed men were sent back to their easy herths
as soon as the three platoon system WIS be-
neved to be established. There are said to be
about fifteen hundred policemen in detailed po-
sitions when they ought be doing patrol
duty Commissioner Partridge knows that the
patrol force of the city is small at night, ana
great many people have been writing to him
that the city is getting poor police protection
The Commissioner says, however, that he Is not
ready 10 condemn the system, which the patrol
men seem TO like. The Commissioner is SAID 10
be becoming popular with the patrolmen.
The Commissioner yesterday issued an order
by which the policemen will be able TO buy
cheaper buttons for their uniforms than the
ones with patent fastenings invented by Mrs
Z, NJ. Phelps, which they have been compelled
70 buy under an order issued in Murphys time.
The Phelps buttons cost six cents each, ana
there are forty buttons a policemans uni
form. 1t is said that the supply bureau OF the
Police Department has on hand STOCK OF the
buttons that cost about S20OOO
Commissioner Partridge has granted pernls-
sion TO Detective Sergeant Armstrong 10 sue
the First National Bank for So.oU, the reward
offered bx the bank for the arrest of it's alb
sconding teller, Alvord. Armstrong arrested
Alvord in Boston, with the help of Boston de-
tectives who put in claim for the reward. The
bank decided to let the courts decide what de-
tectives were entitled TO the reward.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
STAINED GLASS.
Hoxy Americans ma cture stain ed glass
and improvements they have made in Old
World designs.
ADOPTS GOVERNOR'S PLAN.
FIDELITY TRUST COMPANY OF NEWARK TO
PAY PER CENT ON PUBLIC
FUNDS DEPOSITS

Governor Murphy's suggestion In his inaugural
that interest should be paid on the deposits by
the State Treasurer in private banks has neen
adopted by the Fidelity Trust Company, of New
ark which made the announcement yesterday
that per cent interest annually would be paid
beginning to-day on all deposits of public funds
State county and municipal The trust company
is now the depository for large amounts of all
these funds 1t is expected that the immediate
effect of this action will be the offer Of the same
OF interest by other State county and lnici-
pal repositories.
At the close of the States fiscal year October 81,
the balance in the hands of the Treasurer ST.
S5 6S3 IL AS the law requires that all outstanding
Indebtedness be paid the close of the fiscal year
there debts to offset this balance. On
November !. however. the statutory appropria-
tions for the fiscal year became available, and
payment of bills out of the treasury reduced the
surplus. There has been a steady income from
the departments to partly compensate for this out
ably. 100000 remained in the treasury, and was
deposit in private banks without interest At
would Yield 5000 income to the State. or nearly
as much the net incomes from the two offices
of Supreme and Chancery clerks.
The counties throughout the State all use private
repositories for their funds. The tax levy in
amounts then received were deposited and checked
from e m 6e
for the year $577,661 The levy and
S77512, of which slOO95l was paid to the county
for the county tax. Two per cent interest on de-
posits will therefore be OF considerable benefit to
counties and municipalities which carry no sur
plus. In announcing its action the Fidelity Trust
pay interest on deposits by State. county and
municipality by its own sense of what constitutes
impressed with the fitness Of this idea the pres
ent time by the references made 10 1t by Governor
Interested in the Fidelity Trust Company, is be-
Iieyed to have Inspired this step which is ealcu:
public deposits in New-Jersey.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
DEATH NAY NOT END WILL FIGHT.
JOSEPH MUIR's NAME FOR THAT
-... OF HIS DEAD WIFE.

The death OF Mrs Edla Muir who was a daugh-
ter Of the late John r. MCPHERSON United States
Senator for many years from New-Jersey. may not
end the contest over her mothers will Applica-
ton made IN the Hudson County Orphans
Court yesterday to substitute the of DR..
Joseph Muir. the husband OF the late contestant.
Judge Smith, who represents the executor. stated
he would not oppose the entering the record OF
Mrs Muir's death, but objected to substituting
the OF the husband. The court postponed
argument on the motion until February II. 1t is
said that DIR. Muir has signfed his willingness TO
compromise annual allowance OF &GOO
One of the lawyers for the estate facetiousy Ie-
marked yesterday that Dr. Muir's offer would be
accepted II he would accept payment in stage
money Mrs. Mcpherson allowed her daughter
only life interest in the estate. which is valued
at over 10000. The will stipulates that the
death Of the daughter and the executor. Aaron s
Hospital Jersey City; $4,000 TO the Emergency
Hospital in Washington. d. c., and the residue
TO Yale College for the benefit of INDECENT students
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
MA YOR BREAKS DEADLOCK.
HE DECLARES PRESIDENT OF PATER-
son COUNCIL ELECTED-REPUBLI-
CANS WALK OUT IN A BODY.

Paterson, Jan. 81 (SpeciaD.-After deadlock last
ing for four weeks, in which time a dozen meet
ings have been held and over five hundred ballots
have been taken Thomas J. Brogan. the Demo-
cratic candidate for president of the Council has
been placed in the chair by arbitrary ruling OF
Mayor Hnchliffe, who is Democrat. The char-
ter provides that the Mayor can vote only IN case
the vote is tie, but there have been three
candidates for the presidency. the Mayor has had
opportunity to decide the question; At last
nights meeting the Democrats hit plan TO steal
the presidency. They called for "a viva voce vote
and despite angry protests, the Mayor declared
3rosan elected. The Republicans arose in BODY
and left the Council chamber. They have taken
steps to carry the to the Supreme Court on
quo warranto proceedings.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
WILL BATTLE IN CITY WATER.

Orange, Jan. 81 (SpeciaD.-The project for a pub
lie bath for the Oranges has received impetus
from gift of $500 from a member OF the COM
mittee which has 1t in hand, the gift being condi-
tiona on the city OF Orange furnishing water fres
for the bath. This will probably be done. In
addition to this gift, the committee has received
money pledges and the gift of a tract of land
from Mrs. l.. l.. Ropes. which may be sold for the
fund, aggregating s, 800. The bath will probably
be In operation In the early summer A merely
nominal charge VIII be made for the use OF the
institution, the plans for which contemplate a large
swimming pool as well as showers, etc.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
CHARGED WITH BETTING ON GAMES
POLICE ARREST FIVE MEN IN A BROADWAY
BILLIARD ROOM.

The police OF the Old Slip station made descent
last night on a billiard and pool room at No. nS
Broadway capturing five prisoners, one of whom Is
said to be the proprietor Of the place Captain
Creamer said that he had received complaints that
men gambled in the place by betting on the skill
of players in the billiard and pool games.
Detectives Glennon and Nealy went to the place,
which is in basement. They allege that they
men betting on the games. At the station the pris
oners described themselves Thomas Jones, the
alleged proprietor, Of Greenville, y. J.; William
Klein, nineteen years old of No 256 East Seventh
St; Henry Wells twenty years old, of No. 164 West
Fourteenth-st.: Martin Smith, twenty-five years
old, Of No. 14S West Eighth-st., and Henry De
Clancy, twenty-four years old. of No. 1ss Adams
ST, Brooklyn. All said they were clerks.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-01
THE HARLEM CLUB.
History of this popular club. it's off,
GERS. with views of the clubhouse.
THE VALUE OF MUMMIES.

From The London Chronicle
Fortunately in estimating the value of a. mummy
It's medicinal qualities longer appraised and
thus the problem is easier of solution. It's value
must have been greater when ii formed regular
part of the materia medica Until pretty late in
the eighteenth century IL entered into a great
variety OF drugs, balms and other medicaments. AS
the genuine mummy was then expensive, recipes
were given by many ancient writers for converting
human hesh into a mummy. Usually only certain
portions Of the body were used, and these were
beaten, dried macerated and spiced of all like
to their natural condition-hence "beaten to a
mummy Numerous illusions made to the
praetice IN ancient literature. and in old play
bird in A Cage are the directions: Make
mummy OF my flesh and sell me to the apothe-
carries"