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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
The Strange Proceedings Of "cOl. Elder. 1"

Last Saturday morning brisk, bus
iness-like gentleman who appeared to
be about 60 years of age or upwards,
and who was well clothed andSof
pleasant address, arrived at the Emit
Ter Hotel and registered as Geo. NJ.
Elder, Merchandising, Pa. During
the day he visited Rev. G. E. A. Mar
shall, of the Episcopal church, Rev.
H. G. Haithcox, D. D., of the Luther
an church, and Rev. A. II. Mckinley,
of the NJ. E. church, to whom he
made known the glad news that they
were to participate in an inheritance.
The story he told to one was pretty
nearly that which he revealed to 9TH
ers, with such variations as he thought
necessary to make it conclusive. He
represented himself to the clergymen
as Col. R. E. Elder, of the Interior
Department at Washington. He said
he was the executor of the estate of
Mary Bixler, who lived in Shepherds
town many years ago, and had re-
Gently died and left considerable mon
ey. He first visited Rev. Mr.. McKin-
ley, with whom he left check for
5000, which he said Mrs. Bixler had
willed to the Methodist minister He
was more generous to DR.. Haithcox,
and gave him check for $500. Mr..
Marshall and the Episcopal church
were to be still more fortunate, for he
gave the rector draft on New York
for $500, the sum of $500 being for
him personally and $500 for the church,
He said that there would probably be
a charge of $2.65 that the ministers
would have to pay after they got their
money, for clerks fees, etc, as a copy
of the will would be sent to each. He
made no attempt to collect any fee
for himself, nor did he ask for money
from the ministers. He seemed to be
a wide-awake business man, and was
exceedingly well informed on almost
every topic. To DR.. Haithcox he rep
resented himself as a Confederate SOL
der from Texas, and was thoroughly
acquainted with many events and
battles of the Civil War. He had
what purported to be letter Of rec
ommendation from DR.. H. W. Nc
knight, president of Pennsylvania Col
lege at Gettysburg, but the latter
wrote to DR.. Haithcox that it was a
forgery, and that he knew nothing of
the man save that knowledge of sim
liar occurrence in Illinois year or
two ago had come to him.
Monday morning the stranger told
Landlord ]. S. Myers, Of the Entler
Hotel, that he was going to the train
to meet friend who was coming to
Shepherdstown. He got on the train
when it pulled into the depot, but he
failed to get off, and Mr.. Myers la
ments an unpaid board bill. When
be found he was swindled Mr.. Myers
telephoned to other hotels, to warn
them, and got word that the same
man had played a similar game in
Harper's Ferry. beating the Hotel
Conner out of a board bill and max
ing the same representations to the
ministers.
The general opinion is that "Col.
Elder" is more of crank than a
swindler, as he makes little or no eff
fort to obtain money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
The Rattle of Dam No. 4.

A sanguinary battle took place last
Sunday at Dam No. 4, on the Poto-
mac river, between the forces of West
Virginia and Maryland, which result
ed, we regret to report, in a defeat OF
our home folks with the loss of two
men. Sunday afternoon number OF
young ladies and gentlemen from the
Snyder's Mills neighborhood drove to
the dam to enjoy the beauties of ma
ture there SO entrancingly manifested.
About the ssame time number OF
young folks drove up to the river on
the Maryland side. Presently some
one made few remarks to the per-
sons on the other side, replies came
back, and in a few moments vigorous
challenges and defances were being
hurled across the waters. West Vlr-
GINA was getting the best Of the war
of words, when Maryland opened fire
witfrrevolvers. AS the bullets began
to cut the leaves around the West
Virginians there was a movement that
looked to an orderly retreat, but be-
fore they could find shelter bullet
struck Charles Miller in the breast
and he dropped in his tracks George
Kemp tainted when he saw his friend
fall, and the balance of the party.
thinking he was also killed, made a
wild dash for safety behind the hill,
leaving the fallen ones to their fate.
After awhile Mr.. Kemp revived and
got out of range, and then, the firing
having ceased, some of the party
went to the assistance of Mr.. Miller,
who showed some signs of life. They
managed to get the wounded man to
Mr.. Walkers, and Mr.. Walker hur-
riedly got a buggy ready and brought
him to town.
DR.. Banks took charge of the case,
and after learning the particulars he
got out his surgical instruments, ar
ranged his antiseptic dressings and
prepared for business. he saw the
blood on Mr.. Miller's breast, just
above the heart, and he applied his
ear to listen for the dreaded regurgi-
tation that would indicate perhaps a
fatal injury to the lung or heart.
Nothing regurgitated. DR.. Banks
then probed for the bullet, but the in
strument could not be made to enter
the wound. A closer investigation
showed that there was no hole, the
outer skin only having been pierced.
DR.. Banks thought that probing in
another direction might yield better
results, and he had the patients shoe
removed. The bullet was there, hav-
ing dropped down on the inside Of his
clothing. Mr.. Miller was greatly
gratifed to find that he was not dead
man, and at once showed improve
ment. He had a narrow escape, how
ever, it must be admitted, for if the
bullet had not been nearly spent 1t
would have killed him.
We understand that the West Vlr-
ginians will throw up intrenchments
and set up some Calling guns before
offering battle again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
Crystal Wedding.

VI 1Stdl WShulu6'
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lee Lyme eel
ebrated the fifteenth anniversary of
their marriage last Saturday evening
by holding reception at their home,
maple HILL" near Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Lyme was formerly Miss Mary
Rohrback, of Sharpsburg. A large
number of their friends from this
neighborhood, besides many others
from Maryland, were present to ex-
tend their congratulations and to wish
for the congenial couple continuance
of the happy years that they have mu-
tually enjoyed since 1888, when they
cast their lot together for better or for
worse. Soon after they were married
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyme went to California
to live, but couple of years ago Mr..
Lyme bought good farm along the
Shepherd pike, which he has improved
until it is one of the most desirable
homes in our section. He has made
this his permanent residence, and We
hope he and his family may live long
to enjoy it. Their friends were de-
lightfully entertained Saturday night,
and an evening of real pleasure was
spent. Many handsome and useful
presents in glass were given them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis, writes Mrs. w. X. Havi
land, of Armonk, n Y, but, when all
other remedies failed, we saved her life
with DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our
niece, who had Consumption in an ad
vanced stage, also used this wonderful
medicine and today she is perfectly
we'll" Desperate throat and lung dis
eases yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery
as TO no other medicine on earth. In
fallible for Coughs and Colds SOC and
81 bottles guaranteed by Remnant
Pharmacy. Trial bottles free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08


William Wyndham, who lived near
Summit Point, aged % years, died
Friday night from injuries sustained
by being thrown from horse on We'd
nesday night. He was riding home
from Summit Point, when his horse
stumbled and fell in the dark. Wynd-
ham was thrown over the horses head
and the animal trod upon him. His
skull was crushed, and he never re-
gained consciousness. Mr.. Wyndham
was a son of George Wyndham, a
prominent farmer, and was engaged
to be married to young lady residing
in Winchester, niece of Mrs. Boyd,
whose death is above recorded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08

On motion, $50 was ordered to be
forwarded as donation to the parent
society. During the singing OF the
HYMN, "Sun of My Soul. plate col
lection was taken up, amounting to 81.
Rev. c. E. A. Marshall, Of the COM
mittee for nominating officers for the
ensuing year, reported as follows:
President-Geo. NJ Beltzhoover.
Secretary-W. P. Licklider.
Treasurer-Lloyd Licklider.
Depositary-Miss Z. V Welshans.
Executive Committee-Benj. Hartzell,
E.. T. Licklider, D. S. Rentch, H. L..
Snyder, A. S. cambridge, w. y. Lemen.
A solo, "Face to Face" was sung
by Mics Pendleton, Of the Shepherd
College Faculty. The president then
introduced Rev. II. G. Haithcox, D.
D., of the Lutheran church, the in
vited speaker for the evening, who de-
livered a scholarly and impressive adj
dress from the text, Thou hast mag
nifed thy word above all Thy name.
-Ps. 1873: 2.
After singing the hymn, Come,
Thou Almighty King" the meeting
adjourned with the benediction by
Rev. J. E. Guy, of the Reformed
church.
w. P. LIcKLIDER, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
Obituary.

Passed away on the 18th of Septem-
Der, after life OF suffering, patiently
borne, Mary Eliza, eldest daughter Of
Maggie Norris, colored She was "a
years old, and an unusually bright and
interesting girl. She will be greatly
missed by her many friends.
'.It is not death to die,
To leave the weary road,
And with the brotherhood on high,
To be at home with God
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08

Gen. Bradley T. Johnson, Stone
wall Jackson's dashing brigadier, an
able lawyer, an accomplished scholar
and for many years a conspicuous fig
ure in the political life OF Richmond
and Baltimore, died Monday suddenly
at the home of his son in Goochland
county, Va. General Johnson, who
was IA years old, was native Of Fred
erick, Md, but his home has been in
Baltimore for number OF years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
For Sale {!

The property, go feet front, on New
Street. SbepherdstOwn, having iS'
brick houses, both In good condition,
with large yard, well set In trees and
and good garden.
For terms apply 20
II. w. POTTS,
Shepberdstown, w. Va.
June IL. lYO3-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
Bible Society Meeting.

The thirty.6fth annual meeting of
the Jefferson County (Shepherdstown
Branch Auxiliary to the American
Bible Society was held in Shepherd
College hall Sunday evening, October
4th, at 7 o'clock, Geo. NJ. Beltzhoo-
yer, president, in the chair, and W.
P. Licklider, secretary.
The meeting was opened with sing
ing of the hymn, ITO the Work ;"
Scripture lesson from the 18th chap
ter Of st. Luke, by Rev. c. E. a.
Marshall, of the Episcopal church
and prayer by Rev. A. H. Mckinley
of the NJ. E. church, followed by sing
ing of selection by male quartette.
The president in a few words spoke of
the work of the society.
The report of Lloyd Licklider, treas
urer, was read and on motion adopt
ed, as follows:
Jefferson County, W. Va. Auxiliary Bible
society (Shepherdstown Branch). in ac-
count with Lloyd Llckllder, treasurer
1902
Oct. s. By cash bal. in treasury s. y
1872.
Ian. 8. By cash from Miss +. V. We'll
shans from book sales............... 10 %
Mar. II. BY cash from Presbyterian
Church Kearneysville) .........-.. 81
Abr. Is. BY cash from Presbyterian
Church (town) .................... 81
Sept IS BY cash from Trinity Episco-
pal Church................. ..... Q -
Oct g. By cash from NJ. Z. Church
South Circuit .. .................. 1900. "
Oct g. BY cash from Lutheran Church
(tOWn ~,
Oct g. By cash from Reformed Church w
Oct g. BY cash from VI. +. Church. W
Oct g. BY cash from Lutheran Church
(Uyilla) ..-..-.'.-.' d %
To,ay . 50 81
Oct. l. BY cash plate Collection. W
TOTAL. ssssrr.-s 80,
To donation to parent society ............. oo w
By o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
LOST.

On Sunday, July 10, 1903, between
ShepherdstOwn and Duhields, child
coat, with large pearl buttons. The
finder will bestow great favor by re-
turning il 70 the undersigned, 10 care Of
VI. Scott Weller. Charles Town.
ME-. GEO. +. WYSONG.
Sept. "a, 1903.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke. Va,

For YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, Va,
opens septemb sr2I. 1873. One Of the leading
schools for Young Ladies IN The south. New
buildings. pianos and equipment. Campus
ten acres. Grand mountain scenery IN Val
ley Of Virginia, famed for health. European
and American teachers. Full course. Con-
serystory ADVANTAGES IN Art, Music and Flo
cution. Certificates Wellesley. Students
from 50 states. FOr Catalogue address
MATTE p. HARRIS, President,
Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
NOTICE.

All those who desire student roomers
or boarders. or both, win lease notify
me as 70 the number desired. aides o,
gentlemen, price Of board or room. Dr
both, and kind Of accommods' ron th:t
will be furnished.
J. G. KNUTTJ, Principal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08

The Republicans of Rhode Island
indorsed President Roosevelt for re-
nomination and nominated the presi-
dent of the Rubber Trust for Gov.
ornnr =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
.Nching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and other
parts of the body, are joints that are
inAamed and swollen by rheumatism
that acid condition OF the blood which
affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, especially
after sitting or lying long, and their
condition is commonly worse in wet
weather.
at has been & long time since we have
been without Hoods Sarsaparilla. MY
father thinks h. cu.iI not 90 without IT,
lie has been troubled with rheumatism
since he was a boy. and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla IS the only medicine he can take that
will enable him TO take his place in the
field" Mss ArA poTY, Sidney Iowa.
Hoods GaTSdpdTiLLd
and Pills
Remove the cause OF rheumatism-no
outward application can. Take them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-10-08
BRIC-A-BRAC,
CHINA,
GLASS,

W. P. LICKLIDER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
A HINT
a Visitor 0Here.
Good Advice

One of the most enthusia site meet
inS5 ever held on the Corstock took
place at Exempt Firemens hall last
night, and the spirit of town pride
displayed was revelation to the
the citizens who have been connected
with Fourth of July celebrations in
past years.
The report of the finance commit
tee was the first order of business,
and the returns showed that the mem
bers have not been allowing the grass
to grow under their feet. The First
Ward reported $211; Second Ward,
1854; Third Ward, 1893; Fourth Ward
$50, and Gold Hill asked for further
time, but promised a substantial re-
port All the committees reported
that they had further returns to make
and would very materially increase
the amounts already subscribed.
Chairman Ryan reported that he
had received communications from
Sacramento to the effect that the Cit
zens could count on between $500 AMI
S4oo from the wholesale houses Of
that city.
1t was decided that the official name
Of the celebration should be the Com
stock Carnival, and the colors red
white and blue
VIM, Sutherland stated that he had
received word from Joe Josephs that
he wanted to help the carnival along
and that the committee could set $40
Henning's store.
The finance committee will easily
raise S250D tor the celebration. a fact
that the knockers were not prepared
for. It was moved and carried that
Governor Sarks and staff and the
State officers he invited to join the
Comstock in the carnival.
John w. Eekiey moved, and il was
strongly carried, that the two stock
exchanges in San Francisco be asked
| to donate 10 the carnival
! 1t was suggested that seats be cree
! ted at various places on c street sc
that women ard children can find q
place to rest, and that an invitation
be eXtepded to the people Of Nevada
to join the ComstOck in their carni
val. The following invitation was pre-
/ pared by the Executive Committee
To the people of Nevada:
1t will be impossible to meet yc'
all, but We take this method of e,
. tending you the hand Of welcome an
ask you to join the citizens of Virgini
: City in a three days observance of tn
2 Fourth Of July, and assure you tha
c the time spent with us will be plea
J. ant memory. Respectfully.
u Executive Committee Comstock Ca
r acknowledgements.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
OrGah-Tonopah Mining Company.

p. B. Ellis, Pres. ]. F. Judge, Secy.
E. E. Roberts, V. p. A. COhn, Treas.
Home Office, Carson City, Nevada.
The Ordah-Tonopah Mining Com
pany is organized under the laws of
the State of Nevada, with a capital
zation of / 900, 900 shares of stock:
par value, 81 per share, of which $780,
600 is vested in Treasury Stock" for
development work.
This property comprises seven full
claims, the Gold Button" Nos. l, 2,
:, and 4, "Wonder" and 'Eastside"
Nos. and 2, in Tonopah Mining Dis
trict, Nye county Nevada, and situa-
ted south Of the Tonopah Mining Com.
pany's ground.
It is the purpose Of .he ordah. Tono
pah company's managers to sink
shaft at a point on line lying south
of theMizpah LEDGE. Nhen the por
phyry underlying is tapped, this shaft
by prosecuting, will open up and de
velop all seven claims. For the pur
pose of developing, $4,000 shares o
the Treasury Stock" are offered fo
sale at 10 cents per share. For infor
nation, applications for stock, maps
etc. apply to the Secretary, James r
Judge.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
THE VISIT

IN cuiet way the arrangements
for the visit of the President are be
ms arranged that will make the de-
tails complete The expected hour Wis
il IS only a week away. and while the
President will not be in this city
any very great length OF time. vet the
] Citizens and business men believe
that it is just as necessary to tender
the same reception as they would
We're he to be here for an indefinite
period.
Next week the first work of decorat-
ing will commence. From the details
! that have been explained, the Main
street Of this city will be as handsome
ly decorated as it has ever been, and
while many Of the private houses will
decorate for the occasion, yet the fact
that the President and party will only
drive the length of the main street.
prevent the entire town from indulg-
ing in bunting and other geegaws that
SO toward making place look glad
IN festive occasions.
One IF the features that viii take
-, considerable attention is the num-
Der OF strangers that will be in the
city. AS near as can be learned Vir-
ginia City and the towns along the
line OF the railroad will send a heavy
delegation, the heayiest IN fact, since
The carnival.
Probably the finest piece of deco
! rating viii be the arch that is tc
S1fe'ch acfos: -; -,,vet lI,,ul -
Arlington, or near that vicinity 1t is
expected that this piece of decoratiiag
will eclipse anything yet attempted
| in this city during all Of the celebra-
tons that have gene down in local
history.
! In Reno the same active open a. ;olis
| are in progress. The finance commit
! tee has collected a fund sufficient t.
! cove, the expenses Of The decorations
! md other incidents hat SO with such
| affairs. The fact that Carson and Reno
| are the only two cities in this State
that the President viii visit, will ma
turally cause the people to flock to The
canters where they can see and heal
the President, even if it is only Tor
few minutes.
Had Nevada been gwen the sam
chance as California and some oihe
: sections, she would have shown tn
President and his party what coul
be done in the way of hospitality. A
eifcrt would have then been made t
L. entertain him as the people desir'
t in true Nevada fashion. We may II.
: be able to hand out a park of PALM
$ or ali ostrich farm, but had this Stat
been called upon for a chance, sh
would have given the President =
ception sucn as Grant receiN Ell, an
that reccrttun is : part OF history
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
ROAD RACE
Handicap at The
Track Today

The ltc,ai fer has taken held Ct
Carson with all of its cid hold, and as
this city has struggled along with
the disease for the past ten years, II
was not surprising that the malady
should develop severe symptoms this
year.
Today will show the people enc Of
the best contests that has been given
this year The idea of the present
races are to try cut material for the
give the Reno Wheelmen a struggle
if they want to be classed as cham
pions.
Two races have been run and sew
will keep them wide awake today. 1t
will not be a loafing race, as each
man carries certain handicap, which
means that every individual will have
to hustle if he wishes the cup or the
other prizes that are offered.
The following is the order of handi-
cap:
Three and three quarter minutes
I. Brule, Burlington, VIM Muller
Two and three-quarter minutes
Nelson
Two and ne-half-Lancastar Web
ster, Jake Muller
Two and e-quarter-James David
and Gardner
One and -Maish, Kelly, Pc
tersCn
Thirty seconds-IIilton, Carter
Scratch-Wing.
This race is free for all anu other
entries may be made today at any
time before the race Admission will
be 10 cents. The following are offered
for rrrizes fcr nosition in today's lace,
regardless of time:
Gold scarf pin Golden; kodak, F. j.
Steinmetz; 81 order. Plat; silver soap
box; necktie; 50 hat, Bergman; box
of cigars, Carson Cigar Factory, and
points for the silver punch bowl by
the club.
The club has received a challenge
from the Capital City Wheelmen OF
Sacramento. one of California's crack
clubs which rode against Reno in this
city during the carnival The Califor
MIA boys wish to come up here and
race with Carson sometime during
June. The home team will accept til,
challenge undoubtedly and the rae
will likely take place about the 2lst
To bring of this event which will b
the first step toward bringing tn
Coast championship to this city, tn
boys will need funds, and the publ
by patronizing their races. such as t.
mCrrow's event can provide them wit
the necessary besides getting the
moneys worth in entertainment
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
Died.

In San Francisco, Cal, May 6, 1903,
Carrie E. Hayward, mother Of Charles
w. and G. B. Hayward, Mrs. c. E. De
Long and Mrs. G.. II. Root, and sister
Of Mrs. w. T. Forsman of Sacramento
and Clarence Warrington, of Los An
geles.
The funeral took place Friday after
noon at l o'clock; interment in Cy-
press Lawn Cemetery.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-10
Lucrative Field for Investment.

Olinghouse, Wedekind, Pyramid,
Kennedy, Golconda, Good Hope, Dex-
ter, Searchlight, Ely, and a dozen
camps are rapidly coming to the front
CAPITAL is finding in Nevada a lucra-
tive field for investment.
Neyada is a wide open field and r.
walls any section in the union today
as a mining State with its variety OF
metals. and iron and coal, the only
two products to make Nevada indus
trially great, will be opened by the
Clark railroad in the southern part CT
the State; so Nevada, taken in all
will find herself rapidly increasing
in population the next i've years.