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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
From the Philippines.

Clements W. Legge, formerly Of
ShepherdstOwn, who left here last
summer to return to the Philippine
Islands, where he has spent nearly SIX
years, has received promotion in the
government service. Mr.. Legge left
Shepherdstown July 22d, and on Au-
gust lst sailed on the transport Logan
for Manila, which he reached on Sep
TENDER 2. When he reported for
duty he was offered the position Of
chief clerk of the Department of Wis
ayas, which he accepted, and is now
located at Iloilo, a city with a popu-
lation of $4,000, on the Island OF
Panay, $40 miles south of Manila.
He is little over II 900 miles from
home. Mr.. Legge, who expects to
spend only one year more in the Phil
ippines, has written an interesting
DETER to friend in Shepherdstown,
and we take from it the following de-
scription of the natives Of his present
location
The natives of the Island OF Panay
Visayans) are in great many respects
like those on the Island of LuZon. Sew
eral writer's have esSayed to correctly de-
pict the Philippine ma i've character,
but with only partial success. Dealing
with such anomalism. the most eminent
physiognomists would surely differ in
their speculstions regarding the Fill
pino Tow of the present day. That
Catonian. figure, with placid counte-
nance and solemn gravity OF feature,
would readily deceive any one as TO the
true mental organism within. In my
opinion, the native is an Incompetent
sibe phenomenon, the handspring Of
whose line of thought and the guiding
motive Of whose actions have never yet
been, and perhaps never will be, dis
covered. A native servant will serve
his master satisfactorily for years, and
then suddenly abscond, or commit some
such hideous crime as conniving with
band Of pulajanas to murder the fam
lily and rob the house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Deaths Abundant Harvest.

J. Thomas Lemen died in Martins
burg last Sunday from injuries receiv
ed while working in the stone quar-
ries. He wa. Sc years old. Abou
a week previous stone from q blast
struck him on the leg and broke
bone, besides tearing the flesh very
badly. Wednesday he received .
stroke of paralysis, and Sunday his
death ensued. He is survived by two
daughters, Miss Elsie and Miss Alma
and two brothers, W. Manning Lenen
and A. W. Lemsl. He was buried
in Eimwood Cemetery, Shepherds,
town, on Tuesday.
The friends of Major W. II. 7. Lew
is, one of the most prominent citizens
of Jefferson county, will regret to
learn of the death of his wife, which
occurred at his home near Myerstown
last Thursday night. Her death was
caused by typhoid fever. She wa'
the second wife of Major Lewis, hav-
ing been married to him several wears
ago. She WAS formerly Miss Kate
Neill. of Bsrryvills, and was lady Of
the most charming character and dis
position. Sh. was So years old.
John NJ. Ronemous, an afflicted son
of Mr.. Henry Ronsmou', died at Wes'
ton last Friday, aged AZ years. Hin
remains were brought to his father 8
home near Dufields, and after funeral
services on Tuesday, conducted by
Rev. ]. E. Triplett and Rev. H. G.
Haithcox, were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery, Shepherdstown.
Eli Wade, q retired farmer, died
last Thursday at his home in BoonS-
boro, Nd, after a long illness, aged
Is years. He was born near Shsrps-
burg, and for a number Of years vas
engaged in the lime and stone business
at Autistam, several miles east OF
Shepherdstown. Two sons and one
daughter survive him.
Mrs. Matilda Sprinkle, wife of A.
NJ. Sprinkle, died at her home in
Msrtinsburg last Friday. She is sur
vivsd by her husband and three chill
dren: Oscar S. and Leslie Sprinkle,
Of M,rtinsburg, and Mrs. Z. G.. Nc
Donald, of DufieldE.
Rev. Martin Luther Young, D. D.,
pastor Of St. Stephens Lutheran
Church of Cumberland, died Is at
Monday from appendicitis. He waI
a native of Middlstown Valley and
was so years old.
Benjamin Franklin Fiery, one Of
Hagerstown' g most prominent citizens,
died last Saturday from pneumoai',
aged 81 years.
James H. Starry, native Of Charles
Town but who went west IN 1910,
died last week at hi. nom, IN Cl.rkS'
vile, Ohio.
Mrs. Anna B. Smith, wife OF W..
NJ. Smith, died in Martinsburg Tues
day night from paralysis, aged 60
years.
Mrs. George Volgamotts, Of Arden
district, Berkeley county, died last
week, aged 40 years, after long i'll
ness.
Mrs. B. Frank Keller, a well-known
Hagerstown lady, died very suddenly
lat Thursday, aged &C wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
County Court Proceedings.

There was a special term of the
County Court begun Monday and con-
tinued through Tuesday. The follow
ing business was transacted:
John W. Gardner, the recently elect
ed sheriff of the county, appeared and
gave bond for $4,000, with an sddi-
tional bond of $6O.0O0-the latter for
the faithful handling of the school
fund. The surety is the Citizens
Trust and Guaranty Co, of Parkers-
burg. Mr.. Gardner took the oath OF
Office. S. C. Young, James Grantham
and Eugene Shugart were appointed
as deputies, with Mr.. Young as jailer,
and they took the oath prescribed by
law.
The other officials of the county
elected in November appeared and
presented their sureties, which were
approved, and they took the oath OF
Office.
John c. Burns was instructed to
have a new floor put in the Jail kitchen
Commissioners Hefsbower and Burns
and Clerk Alexander were appointed
a committee to ascertain cost OF wiz
ing the courthouse and jail, and re-
port at next meeting
The sessions of Tuesday we're taken
up with the applications OF the heirs
of John Wise and Melvin Shiplsy, Of
Shepherdstowu both of whom we're
killed, and Of Sllas Shiplsy, Of the
same place, who was injured in the
breaking down of the bridge at Wei
rick's mill on the 18th of last June,
while the county traction engine and
stone crusher were being taken over
it, for compensation for said deaths
and injury. This action was taken
preparatory to suit for damages against
the county in case the court does not
allow what the applicants consider
sufficient compensation. Forrest w.
Brown and Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover rep
resented the applicants and Jas. N.
Mason, Jr., and Mcdonald & Beck
with the county. The county, after
hearing the evidence produced, de-
cided that the county should not as
sumo any liability Tor the accident.
Charles Topn Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
KILLS CATARRH GERMS.
Breathe Hyomei and Be Cured of Ca
tarrh-Costs Nothing If 1t Fails.

Breathe Hyomei for few minutes
four times day, through the neat
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit, and benefit will be seen at once
Continue this treatment for a short
time, and your catsrrh will have
been cured by Hyomei.
This treatment has been so success
full, curing SO per cent. Of all who
have used it, that Hyomei is sold by
Reinhart's Pharmacy under an abso-
lutte guarantee to refund the money
if it does not benefit. You run nc
risk whatever in buying Hyomei. Il
it did not possess unusual powers to
cure, it could not be cold upon this
plan.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
$1.00 and comprises a hard rubber
inhaler, bottle of Hyomei and a
dropper. The inhaler will last life
time: aud additional bottles Of Hyo-
mel can be obtained for SOC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Christmas Entertainments.

The following are the dates Of the
Christmas entertainments by the sew
eral Sunday Schools of Shepherds
town:
Episcopal-Saturday afternoon, De.
cember oath, at p. m.
misunderstanding night, Decem-
Der oath, at o'clock.
Catholic-SaturdaY evening, Decem-
Der 9th, at : o'clock.
Presbyterian-Sunday night, Decem-
Der 25th, at 6 o'clock.
NJ. E. Church South-Sunday night,
December 25th, at 7 o'clock.
Lutheran Monday night, December
goth, at o'clock.
NJ. E. Church-Monday night, De-
cember Goth, att o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Wintry Weather.

There has been lots of weather in
this section the past week, and the
fellow who predicted a mild, open
winter is hiding hi. head in confusion.
Last Friday night about II o'clock
snow began TO fall, and when day
broke next morning the earth was en-
tirsly snveloped in a fescy white
mantle. The snow fell steadily all
day Saturday, and when it stopped
in the evening it wa. about eight
inGhes deep. 1t cleared off crisp and
cool, and the thermometer got down
to the zero mark. The Potomac riv-
err was frozen to sufficient thickness
to permit skaters to sport upon the
ice, and the ponds that had not dried
up were frozen thiekly. The land
scape is wintry to anidsal extent, and
those who enjoy this sort Of scene are
fully satisfied. Sleighing has been
splendid and the people have been
flying around in every sort of convey
ancs-from the stylish cutter to the
storsbox on runners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Council Meeting.

Council met Monday night, regular
session, all present except Mr.. Harri-
son. The chairman Of the electric
light committee reported the plant in
good order. The finance committee
reported erroneous assessment Of $3.50
real estate to Mrs. N. G. Shepherd,
and same was ordered transferred to
W. P. Licklider. The street commit
tee reported written agreement with
Alex. Henson for furnishing stone for
streets. A pair of Dippers was or
dered purchased for use of the SER
geant. The treasurer reported $2l5.-
"a in hand. The sergeant reported
$40 collections not yet turned over to
treasurer. A report was received from
member of local health board calling
attention to number Of violations of
law as to pollution of town run. The
mayor reported that parties would he
notified and if not corrected parties
would be prosecuted. The presence
OF butchsr.shop over run was refer
red to nuisance committee and attor-
ney.
Bills amounting to $258 l6 were
ordered paid, and council adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
"BIue Dick" IS Dead.

"Blue DICK is Dead.
blue Dick" the famous old pacing
horse owned by Robert L. Cook, Of
this vicinity, died last Monday. 1t is
asserted by some persons that the
horse was AZ years old, but he can
only be traced back SO years, and it
is pretty certain that he is at least
that old. A quarter Of century ago
blue Dick was a famous racer. He
was best known on the southern cir
cult, but he has been on race tracks
all through the north and east. 1t is
said that his best record was made at
New Orleans, where he paced a half
mile in LOG. The horse was brought
to this nsighborhood about fifteen
years ago, having been purchased by
T. NJ. Conner, of Harper's Ferry, who
afterward sold him to the late Henry
Shepherd, Jr. Mr.. Shepherd sold
him to Mr.. Cook, who has owned him
for the past dozen years. blue Dick"
was fast gosr and was always ready
for race or a spin. In September,
1908, hs was put on the track at
Morgan's Grove fair, and those who
timed him say that he made the quar-
ter mile in SO seconds. As the grit
ty old horse CALAMITY whirled around
the track and snorted past the grand
stand with head erect and nostnls
dilated he was tumultuously applaud
ed. Just three or four days before
his death Mr.. Cook drove him to town,
aud he was still frisky and full of life
He had been entirely blind for eleven
years. Mr.. Cook was greatly at
tacbed to the old horse and gave him
decent burial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign OF approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
vouIness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. It
never fails 10 tone the stomach, regu-
late the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate
the Liver, and clarity the blood. Bun
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish
under its searching and thorough Of
iectlveness. Electric BitterS - only
SOC, and that 10 returned il it don't
give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed
BY Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Lost! Reward {!

Lost, on Dscember9 9, 1904, leather
Pocketbook, containing a sum Of mon
ey. several checks, receipts, &c. Prob
ably lost between my home AND Ben
iamin Hoffman's near Knott's Island
A reward of five dollars will be given
for its recovery.
]. ALBERT LINK
Dec. Is, l904-lw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

We offer store full of staple and
holiday goods at prices surprising in
their littleuess. w. P. Licklider.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Cramberries. grapes, figs. raisins,
currants, dates, citron, orange and
lsmon peel, at Schoppert's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Flavoring extracts for Xmas cakes
all kinds and the very best, at Rein
hsrt's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Pocket knives, razors, shaving brush
es, mugs and shaving sets, at Rein
harris Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Lovney's candies in fancy Xmas
boxes and baskets, one, two, three
and four pound, at Remnants Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Self.raising buckwheat and self
raising pancake -four, at G. NJ. Sheetz s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
GREAT SALE 9 CLOTHING
FOR CHRISTIANS.
WE HAVE MADE "A GREAT FIT.

short time ago made Brown Jones' the largest and
Clothing York offer for the balance
of their o. Suits and Overcoats.
The offer dculousy low that had idea
Brown would accept it. They didn't f but after
considering the days they concluded of
their of cash put Spring
Stock offer and wired them ship the
goods The and going give patrons
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Look at the nice things Schopper
has for Christmas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

w. P. Licklider offers Christmas
gifts from 5 cents to $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Ladies lap desks, at Reinhart' E
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Schoppert's is the place to get nuts
for Christmas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

Examine Schoppert's stock Of tobac
co and cigars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
A Great Clothing Benefit.

of the garments will be sold less than the cost to
This will AT ONCE and
you early for the stock will quickly people
elegant Clothing and learn the This chance OF te
time Reader that you get your share Of the good things
great Clothing contains Handsome Garments
suitable for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15
Christmas Presents.

This line uptoda Furnishing Goods contains many novelties
Smoking Jackets and Gowns Suspen-
Handkechef Collars Cuffs and Shirts Do not delay seeing
stock You fully third enough to buy
nice warm had chance make ten
dollars would act quickly your neghbor get ahead Of you?
NnnrsE To- RnsinesS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-15

the Reformed church was filled with a
large audience last Sunday morning,
when the service dedicating the new
pipe organ was held. Special music
wa, one Of the enjoyable features Of
the service, several anthems being
sung by the choir. Mrs. J. Louis
Sheetz presided at the organ. Rev.
DR.. ]. T. Rossiter, of Baltimore,
former popular pastor Of the church,
preached an adj. sermon appropriate
to the occasion. DR.. Rossiter also
preached at night, hi. sermon editying
a large congregation of his old parish
toner's and friends.
Thomas Delaney, resident OF
Sharpsburg, was accidentally killed
in the limestone quarries at Baksrton,
this county, Tuesday morning about
IL O'Clock. He was at work In one
of tb. quarries when stone became
dislodged and fell from conndera-
BILE distance above him, striking him
.quarsly on the head and crushing
his skull. He was felled to the
ground, and as he was picked up by
his fellow workmen he breathed his
last. His body was prepared tor
burial and sent to his home the same
afternoon. Delaney was about %
years old. He was formerly marine
on the bsttleship New York and
served through the Spanish-AmeFlc
war. He is survived by his wife,
four sons and one daug liter. HIS
funeral takes place this afternoon at
Sharpsburg.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17
Hoine-Seekers Tickets.

On December goth, one-Way.
econd-class settlers tickets will
sold from Indianapolis, Ind.
= fitzgerald, Ga. at $14.90; from
neinnati, Ohio, $11.75; from
NASHVILLE Ind, $l1.50; from St.
oliis; Mo-, $3.50; from Louis
ST. / 40; from Chicago, $l4 40.
"trip, Home-Seekers' tick
from Indianapolis, $28.35;
So Cincinnati, $23.45; Evans
$3.50; St. Louis, $3.50;
sisSille, $22.75.
0ne-Seekers' tickets are
ited a. days from date OF
Settlers tickets will no
Il ilbt be sold in January on the
and Ord Tuesdays of each
month, but are not honored IN
E1E&p Cal Ss AAOAhN NV y
tickets will also be sold on fst
aad 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
and are honored in sleeping
cars.
Parties contemplating a trip
to the New Colony town, st.
George, will finn 80 their adj
vantage to buy their tickets to
Fitzgerald, and rebuy to St.
George. Money can be saved
this way and at the same time
have a look at Fitzgerald, the
Father of all Colonies. In buy
ing your tickets, see that the
Tichet Agent routes you via
Atlanta, Central of Georgia Rail
way to Montezuma, Atlantic q
Birmingham Railway to F1tzger-
aid. From Il to "a hours saved
via this route.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17
Special Holiday Rates
VA
ft HiIsII@,t 3 y Birmingham R. R.

The Atlantic & Birmingham
will sell round-trip tickets for the
holidays at rates one and one
third fares between all stations
on IT'S own lines and connections
south of the Ohio and Potomac
and east of the Mississippi rivers.
Tickets will be on sale Dec. D.,
%, Is and 81, 1904, and Jan. L,
1905, with return limit January
4, 1905.
Tickets at same rates will be
sold to teachers and students OF
colleges upon presentation and
surrender of certificate signed by
Superintendent, Presidents or
Principles, Dec. 18th, to Gath, in
elusive, with final limit Jan. 8 'O5.
Convenient local and through
schedules. Coaches electric
lighted and steam heated, max
ing travel comfortable.
For further information, apply
to any agent of the Company.
H. C.. McFADDEN,
General Passenger Agent,
Waycross, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17

I'd of friends, voters
the city, and after
alton of the subject l
hoe that / will stand
81 the Office of mayor
81 s 56'f the election, Dec. ~:
kr 10 with the office it Will
purpose to give the
--N-SSpmk business like ad-
VISat think is due
&hinrtS EI1at has so much
I sison N Aspectfully,
Nm fple LSffN ". PAULK.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17
CITY TREASURER AND CLERK.

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for re- election to the office of
clerk and treasurer of the city of Fitz-
gerald. | stand squarely on my rec
ord and challenge investigation of
any or every official act of my admin
istration of the office / solicit the
loyal support and the votes of my
friends with confidence | am not
the candidate of any clique, but am
running on my own rights and my
record. Yours truly,
J. Fl. RoUNTREE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17
FOR ALDERMAN.

take this occasion to announce to
the voters of the fourth ward my can
didacy for reelection to the office of
Alderman for the insueiDg two years.
The few months have served in this
capacity have endeavored to do my
duty as saw it and ask your APPROX
al of my record at the polls Dec. Goth.
Cordially,
2. B. OWEN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17

the ns cess expenditures of
the city if honestly handlsd' snt
w. & L rents, fines, shows and
peddlers license dog-tax, tuition.
sales of unredeemed lots with
costs Cor tax sa1es) etc, being
| fully adequate for all current ex-
penses and more as you have
shown in a previous issue and
since these figures have never
been disputed it cannot be a diff
fcult matter for the voter to de-
termine in what direction lies his
own interest as well as of that of
the city at large.
AS for the proposed bond-is-
sue would say that l consider
Mr.. JIo. B. Stevens view correct.
Il it carries we will have the $780,
900, issue foisted upon US instes d
of the $4,000 one, because the
fl st proposition has been duly
advertised to make it legal, while
the alleged resolution of the
council, reducing it o$15, 900 is
an informal proceeding which
cannot in the remotest degree
render the original proposition
invalid, SO that, while the voter
who votes for the issue under the
i'm IMPRESSION that he sustalns the
SIS, 900 issue, is in fact, uphold
ing the $4,000 one which will be
of Comparatively little benefit to
the city by reason of the imprac-
ticability of the proposed sewer
age system.
Tome the resolution withdraw
drawing the $4,000 stipulation
looks like a shrewd game to de-
ceive the unwary taxpayer. Will
it succeed? That depends upon
the intelligence of the voters.
And what sense is there in the
lawyer. editor of the Citizen boil
STEERING up his case by referring
to Alderman Bowen a party favor
ny the bond issue? What mat
ters it to a man of his means
whether his taxes are few hun
dred dollars higher or lower?
That cuts no ice" with the
largest-tax-payer in the city
who sees the i'm mediate advant-
age to him of making it appear
! that he SACRIFICES CD his personal
| interests for the advantage of the
city whether it is real advant-
age to the people or not. For
the said editor to shield himself
behind such parsonage but be-
trays the weakness of the propo-
sition he defends.
"A new broom sweeps clean,
and we certainly need new
brooms" in the city halls Aug
can stables" if we ever expect to
get rid of the "tax-devils" in this
town. HERMAN WETTSTEIN.
FIFTH KICKER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17

Central Avenue. in ths Twyman BLOCK
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-17
c1qy TREASURER AND CLERK.

/ hereby announce myself as can
6lidate for the office of City Treasur-
err and Ex-Officio City Clerk of the
city of Fitzgerald, Ga. This announ.
cement is made at the solicitation of
manv people whom l regard as my
friends, and if am elected, will dis
charge the duties of the office to the
best Of my ability.
G, M, WISE.