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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
sI.Oo A YEAR.
NEW VOL. 39.--NO. II.
a Violet Town.

Twenty-Five square miles of violets.
Such an acreage is given over to the
cultivation Of the sweetest Of all of
natures flowers" in and around Rhine
beck, quaint little "up State viii
lage in New York. on the Hudson
River. It is estimated that each win
ter there are shipped TO the metropo.
lis OF the State over one hundred mil
lion violets, all grown in this one ht-
tie locality. It was not always thus.
Years ago the centre of the violet IN.
dustry was on Long Island, and later
it found its way to Hoboken. Sub.
sequently it hourished in and near
Poughkeepsie, but recently,it settled
in Rbinebeck, and apparently to stay.
Fortunes have been made IN few
years in this industry. The people OF
New York, seemingly, must have
their violets, ami the people OF Rhine
beck have gwen over practically every
other occupation In order to supply
them. The blacksmith has allowed
the fire in his forge to die out, and
may daily be seen bending low over
his bed of yiolets. The school teacher
has abandoned the class, and is now
nursing violets morning, noon and
night The grocer has found better
profit in these sweet-smelling flowers
taan he ever dreamed of making by
the sale OF sugar, flour or corn, so bls
store has passed into the hands OF an.
other The little town is really vlo-
let mad-everything must make way
for the violets. In the course OF
few years the village baseball grounds
became surrounded by hot-houses a
few long flies and the smashing Of sew.
eral hosses WAS the signal for the re.
tlremeut of the bal teams to distant
lot outside Of the town. Even the
topography Of the neighborhood Is
under the influence Of the industry.
The street upon which the greatest
number of hothouses are TO be found
is called Violet avenue the centre OF
the yielet-growiug region, a mile from
town, is Violet Hill, and the road
leading to the same Is Violet road.
Even the stohd farmer has awakened
to the great growth Of the industry,
and now the cornfeld and truck gar
den remains untouched as he tender.
ly cares for the many violet beds IN
his hothouse.
The vioiets are picked before 9
o'clock IN the morning, aud are ar
ranged in punches Of 90 or 100 The
punches are packed in cases holding
various numbers, and are shipped to
New York. When it is known that
the express receipts at RhInebeck for
vlolets alone amount to $1,000 a year
the extent Of the business can be i'm.
agined. A singular part Of Il all is
that these people, who live constantly
in the perfume OF the violet, whose
lives are wrapped up in their culture,
never themselves wear them in their
button-holes or use them on tables Of
their homes 81 am sick Of violet"
was the answer when one was asked
the reason for this. An excellent
example Of the result Of surfeit Of
good things.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
Shepherd College
State Normal School
Begins its Winter Term
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1904.

We offer Academic, Normal,
Music and E1oCution courses
also training in Band, OrChes-
ira and Military Science and
Tactics.
Shepherdstown is a clean,
hea1thfu1, historic and accesSi-
bic location. The schools equip
ment, in every particular, rivals
that Of the best of its class in
this or neighboring States.
Living expenses are low. TIL
ition is free TO West Virginia
students. You are helping TO
support the school by the pay
ment of taxes. Are you going
to give that money to the State,
or are you going TO take It out
in Education? You cannot make
a mistake in coming here TO
school. We will treat you right.
For catalogue and other in
formation, apply to
JIG. KNUTTI, Principal,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
August 8, 1903.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
ESCAPED An Awful Fate.

Mr.. H. Haggins. Of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, My doctor told me | had Con
sumption and nothing could be done
for me- was given upto die. The
offer Of free trial bottle Of DR.. King S
New Discovery for Consumption, in
duced me to try it. Results were start
ling. am now on the road 70 recovery
and owe all TO DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry. 1t surely saved my life. y This
great cure is guaranteed for All throat
and lung diseases at Reinhart's Phar-
macy. Price, SOC and sLOO- Trial
Bottles free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
Have You Indigestion 2

II you have Indigestion, hodOl Dys-
pepsia Cure will cure you. IL has cured
thousands. IL IS curing people every
day-eyery hour. You owe II % your
self 20 give it a trial. You vii con-
tinue 10 suffer until you do try IT,
There Is no other cOmbin atiOn Of diges-
tants that digest an rebuild AZ the
same time. Kodol does bO,h. KOdoi
cures, strengthens and rebuIlds. Sold
az Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

A runaway. almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg Of j.
B. Orner, FrankiiB Grove. Ii. Forfour
years il defed all doctors and ali rem
edies. But Bucklen's ArDica salye
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Burns, Bruises. skin EruptioDs
and Piles. 25c. at Remnants Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

Doctor-"Your husband needs rest,
madam. He ought to go away for a
few weeks"
Mrs. Gabbles-"But I'm afraid he
won't do it, doctor"
Doctor-"Well-er-tben suppose
you 90 away for few weeks"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

Said an indignant mother to her
young SOD, why did you strike lit
tie Elsie, you naughty boy ?"
Dick, indignant in bis turn, eI-
claimed, what did she waot 10 cheat
for, then 2"
How did she chest7' asked nam.
ma more mildly.
Why" exclaimed Dick. I'VE were
playing at Adam and Eve, and she
had the apple to tempt me with, and
che never tempted rae, bat went and
ate il up herself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
4 Per Cent Interest.
StoneWaII jackson

moved in a mysterious way. So do
myself. So if you wish your shoes re-
paired, just call on me at the Weltz-
heImer Building. near the Graded
School. Cheap Repairing-and don 1
forget it. Respectfully,
G. w. YONTZ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

"DO you believe in platOnic love 2"
asked the very young man.
"well. I" replied the coy widow, "it's
all right as starter
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

Little Wilie-Say. pa?
Pa-Well, what is it, my SOM
Little Willie-If l had been born
in Kalamazoo, would be Kalama-
zoolu2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
Goodbye.

We say it for an hour, perhaps for years;
We say it smiling say it choked with tears;
We say it coldly. say it with kiss:
And yet VIC have no other word than this
Goodbye.
We have no dearer word for our hearts friend.
For him who journeyed to the worlds far end.
And scars our soul with going: this We say.
As unto him who steps bu, DER the way
Goodbye.
Alike to those We love and those We hate.
We say no more in parting. At liie's gate.
To him who passes out beyond ear,h's sight
We cry as to the wauderer for night
Goodbye.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

II can't uuderstsn." said Ubeis
Eben, "hoH it Is dat some folks kin
be too proud to work an at de came
Zine humble enough to let de family
give EN- board an lodgin' free"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy. active constitution
depends largely on the condition Of the
liver. The famous little pills known as
D. Wits Little Early Risers not only
cleanse the system. but they strength
en the action Of the liver aud rebuild
the tissues supporting that organ. Lit
pe Early Risers are easy 70 act, they
never gripe and yet they are absolutely
certain 70 produce results that are sat
islactOrs 10 all cases Sold st Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

"Do you Ike mountain scsnery
81 might as well.
Might az well ? l fear l don't get
your meaning"
81 might as well like it, for | can't
change it."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11

Never meddle with people who do
not meddle with you.
Even the slk.covered umbrella has
its ups and downs.
Money is the greatest trouble a
man has when be hasn't any.
Some men never appreciate home
until they are miles from it,
It is usually the silly woman who
succeeds in duping the wise man.
Any wlse wife knows il is policy to
let hubby think be is the boss.
It's the love Of the other fellow for
your money that il the root Of all evil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-02-11
DwelIing-House for Sale

The undersigned hereby offers his
comfortable S-room Dwelling-House in
Shepherdstown for sale. The lot fronts
on Washington street about 53 feet and
has stable, corn crib, wagon shed, wood
shed, &c.
BENZ. HARTZELL
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-11-11
The Fossil Oil Fields.

The following from last Satur-
days Capital News will be of inter-
est to the Montpelier people who
hold stock in the oil companies that
own claims around Fossil, Wyo-
ming:
Geo. W. Short, who is repre-
senting ST. Louis capitalists in the
Fossil field, is reported to have
struck a large flow of oil. His well
was down about $500 feet, when
Mr.. Short closed down very mex
pectedly and refused to give out any
information about the quantity of
oil. which was rumored had been
struck. He is now in ST. Louis
consulting with his people.
"a new rig will commence drill
ing next week on the south side of
what is known as the .Paraffine'
ground owned by Boise people.
Omaha capitalists are securing
ground in the southeastern part eff
the oil field, about mile from the
Paraffine ground and are pl NO a
standard rig in this part of the field
The assessment work has been done
throughout the field and all parties
interested seem confident of this
held soon taking place among he
great oil fields of the country
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-11-11
Have Gone to Island Park.

A few days ago an official of the
Short Line, representing Messrs.
Bancroft and Eccles, came here for
the purpose of offering to George
Moore the position of manager OF
the Island Park ranch and summer
resort, located ON an island in Snake
river IN Fremont county. The place
is owned by Mr.. Bancroft and
other Short Line officials and has
become quite popular summer re-
sort for them. After considering
the offer Mr.. Moore decided to &C.
cept it aud he and his family lett
for their new home Yesterday. The
position IS quite an important one
and Mr.. Moore is to be congratulate
ed upon securing it, especially as it
came to him unsolicited.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-11-11
chonberIoin's Cough Remedy is
Pleasant to Toke.

The finest quality OF graduated sugar
is used in the manufacture OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and the roots used
In it's preparation give it flavor similar
to maple syrup, ma ing it quite pleasant
to take. Mr.. W. L, Roderick, OF PoOles-
vile, Md, in speaking OF this remedy
says: Il have used Chamberlafn's Cough
Remedy with my children for several
years and can truthfully say it is the
best preparation OF the kind I know of.
The children like to take 1t and 1t has
no Injurious after effect, For sale by
Riter's Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-11-11
Disastrous Wrecks.

oareiessness is responsible for MANY q
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks OF sufferers from
throat and Lung trouble. But sitc tbe
advent OF DR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, Coughs and Culds, even
the wort cases can be cured, and hone
less resignation liz no longer necessary.
mrs. Lois Cragg OF Dorchester, Mass. is
one OF many whose life was saved nv
Ut. Kings New Discovery. This great
remedy is guaranteed for all Throat nd
Lung diseases by Ritter Bros. Drug Store
Price aoc and $1.O0, Trial bottles ,,oe
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Counterfeiter Arrested.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. A. Jack
Williams, about 80 years old, is under
arrest at Centreville, Tenn, and is
believed to be the man who. has been
circulating counterfeit money in this
city for some years. Williams and j.
A. Killingsworth, Centreville youths,
who were arrested in this city with a
quantity of counterfeit money in their
possession, made confession, stat
ing that Williams inveigled them into
a deal to circulate the spurious money.
They told the officers where the
money was made and where they
could find Williams,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
BUILDINGS ON PIKE. BURNED
Fair GrOunds-Electrici Pal
ace Damaged.

st. Louis, Dec. 3.--Fire on the
Worlds fair grounds early Saturday
morning destroyed Ancient Rome, Fair
Japan, the Bowery, Quo Vadls and
damaged Old st. Louis on the Pike,
Sparks set fire to the roof Of the
Electricity building, but the blaze was
extinguished.
Two Japanese, seriously burned,
were rescued by the police in Fair ia
pan.
1t was found that the stairways Of
Ancient Rome, where the fire started,
had been saturated with oil and the
hose cut.
At Hereafter, across the street from
Ancient Rome, a man was caught by
the police. He is said to have been in
the act of setting fire to that building
An alarm of fire was turned in from
the Mines and Metallurgy building,
but there was no blaze there.
At two o'clock Saturday morning at
taches of Ancient Rome feared tina,
Alexander Dixon, a waiter, rs yeara
old, had been burned to death in the
structure where he was sleeping.
The loss of the various Pike build
ings is estimated at $4,000
The series of blazes started shortly
after midnight, and the fire was under
control before two o'clock. Some Of
the sparks set fire. to the upper par
of the gallery OF the Hagenbeck WIG
animal show, but were quickly extin
guished. Most Of the animals hat
been removed, but those that renamed
excited the crowd by their shrieks.
At Mysterious Asia, on the soutf
side OF the Pike, the trumpetings o
the elephants added to the general dir
raised when the throng OF oriental'
fiocked into the street,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
T ennessee State News
They Are Not Nuisances.

The Tennessee Supreme Court
last week held as constitutional an
act of the legislature of 1891, rela-
tive to the non-liability. of certain
corporations from damage alleged
to accrue to vegetation from smoke
from copper roasting ovens in the
Ducktown copper belt. The de-
cision is in favor of the several cop
per companies at Ducktown, and
dissolves a perpetual injunction
granted by lower court, inhibiting
the operation of copper roasting
beds on the ground that they are
nuisances. The Supreme Court
holds they are not. nuisances and
damages cannot be recovered as a
result of the failure Of vegetation
to thrive thereabouts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
KILLING AT SUMNER.
Smith Murphy Is Shot and Killed by
Jerry Robinson, Jr

Sumner, Miss, Dec. 3.-Smith Muir
ply, of Sumner, was shot to death
here this afternoon by Jerry Robinson,
Jr, of Albin. The shooting occurred
at 2:40 o'clock in Murphy's commits
sary, and is!said to hat -lbeen the re-
suit Of am old trouble between the two
men. Three shots were fired by Rob-
inson and Murphy was almost in
stantly KILLED. Both men are promi-
nent planters of this section. 4
The trouble is said to have arisen
over negro labor for the plantations
,owned by the two men. According to
reports, Murphy secured hands from
Robinson's plantation and bad feeling
was .occasioned Between the two
planters. Albin is five miles from
Sumner. The. two mensmet in, Muir
phys commissary this afternoon Two
negro6sfwho happened to be ,Snesent
witnessed the shooting Robinson has
given himself UP, but refuses to talk
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
NEW TURN TAKEN
IN CHADWICK CASE
Bankruptcy Proceedings Brought By
q New York Merchant.
NO STATEMENT FORTHCOMING
story In Circulation That She Com
templates Leaving For Europe,
But This Ia vigorously Denied
BY Her Counsel.

New York, Dec. 3.-The interest In
the affairs Of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chad
wick, Of Cleveland, took new turn
late Friday, when dispatch from
Cleveland announced that bankruptcy
proceedings had been brought against
her by Thomas Krakauer, new York
merchant, with an establishment on
Fifth avenue.
Mr.. Krakauer, in an interview Fri
day night, said that Mrs Chadwick
had been a customer in his establish
ment for some time, but he had not
instructed his Cleveland attorney ia
take action against her. He said:
81 simply followed my usual bust
ness custom Of having my Cleveland
attorneys look after my interests"
Mrs. Chadwick's movements were
also Q subject of much interest, and
when she left the Holland house
where she has been living, and went
to the Central Trust Co. building In
Wall street, her appearance attracted
crowds of people.
The result of her visit in Wall stree
was not announced, but 1t is known
she called on a firm Of lawyers there
There was story in circulation thai
Mrs. Chadwick contemplated leaving
for Europe Saturday. Relative to this
Philip Carpenter, one Of her counsel
said that his ceilnt would not leav'
for Europe, and added:
I'm fact, she will not leave thi
country until every dollar Of her in
debtedness has been paid"
Mr.. Carpenter also made the state
ment that Mrs. Chadwick Ia "ver.
wealthy woman" and amply able t,
care for all the claims against her."
Mrs. Chadwick. was in consultation
Friday afternoon with the firm of But
Ter, Notman, Joline G. Mynderse, law
yers of Wall street. 1t was stated o.
good authority that this firm has bee
Mrs. Chadwick's counsel In this city 70
number Of years. and one of her law
yers said that the cact that the fir
had done business fC- q prominen
millionaire, whose nams, has appeare
in connection with notesNn this cast
was simply coincidence. :,
1t was also stated that no money 0
securities had been passed in the New
ton suit. but that Mr.. Newton ha
been given assurances as to settle
ment, and that the money woul
probably be passed within few day
There were stories current to the ei
feet that there had been a hitch in tn
settlement Of the Newton suit, br
these stories could not be confirmed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Knoxville Again Visited by Fire.

+ Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 4,-Knoxville
was visited by another fire tonight.
The fire, was discovered about 10
o'clock in the warehouse and stable
of, the H. T. Hackney Feed and Grain
Company, at the junction, of Broad
way and the tracks of the Southern
,rajlway 1t gained Roadway rapidly,
making4a spectacular blaze. The fire
department was able to prevent the
surrounding buildings from being de.
stroyed. The stables and warehouse
burned to the ground with the con-
tents. The loss is estimated at $751;
1000, with insurance for two-thirds CT
that amount.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Saloon Raid at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 4.-Deputy
sheriffs made two more raids today.
At noon, while the people were leav.
ing the churches, three officers en-
tered the Farmers and Traders saloon,
on Market Square, on information
furnished by business man that the
place was thronged with patrons, and
corsaled eighteen persons, including
William Mcintyre, brother of Lieuten-
ant of Police George Mcintyre; the
bartender, two negro porters and q
dozen customers. The drinks were on
the counter and a stampede followed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Baby Burned to Death.

], a 3-year-old daughter of II. L.
Forester, prominent farmer south
of Dyer, was burned to death a few
days since, The mother was pre-
pairing to do some washing at a
spring near the home. She made a
fire and went to the house after
some articles, leaving two children
by the fire. When she returned the
youngest was enyel9ped in flames;
The. mother seized. the child and
plunged it in the spring, .. but the
flames had already been inhaled and
the child died six hours later.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
CONGRESS IN SESSION
soLoNs FACE A TERM OF VERY
HEAVY WORK.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON TUESDAY
Question of Extra Session for Re-
vision of the Tariff Is Of the Great
est Import-Two New Senators to
Be Sworn In1-openlng More Elk.
elusive Than Heretofore.

Washington, Dec. 4.--The national
solons have gathered for the second
and last session of the Fifty-eighth
congress which will be convened at
noon tomorrow. e,,-r., .t
The senate and house, as prim as
the parlor Of a fine country home,
awaits the gathering of the hosts who
expect to work hard, but will probably
accomplish little in the legislative
line, aside from passing the great sup
ply bills. g@ AH ;
All summer long, while the mem
bers Of congress were out on the
stump, a force of workmen have been
busy at the capitol, replacing old car
pets with new. ones, refurnishing the
decorations and couches and polishing
up the desks. y - 4 eSgF .'.
) When the legislative bodies assem-
bleitomorrow- 1T will abe to find the
chambers and committee rooms in the
pink of perfection. 49,.
"Fhe presidents message will not be
Iireahstohoffo%; for the opening ses-
sion will be brief. .rFa,
There have been no deaths in the
lower house, since adjournment in
the spring, but the senate has lost
two of it's prominent members, George
F. Hoar, of Massachusetts. and Mat
thew Stanley Quay, Of Pennsylvania
For this reason only routine business
will be transacted and adjournment
taken until Tuesday, at which time
the message will be read.
In the senate the new members, P
c. Knox, of Pennsylvania, and Mr.
Crane, of Massachusetts, will be
sworn in.
Though brief in duration, the event
Is one of the greatest formalities, en-
acted with unusual deliberation in the
sight Of crowded galleries.
The opening this year will be more
exclusive than heretofore. Because
the reseating arrangements in the
house galleries decreased the accom-
modations the general public will no
be part Of the ceremony. Admis
sion on that side Of the capital will b.
by card, only two to member hayin!
been issued.
| ASlue lTou lue regular uuSlneSS III
session will be one of unusual import
ance, for before its death, on Marcel
4, will be fought out with the presi
dent the question of an axtra session
of congress and revision of the tariff
The president has not receded, bu
the legislators as rule are declaring
for stand-pat policy. They may de
eide to determine the question by
caucus.
1t is understood that Presiden
Roosevelt is not opposed to congress
assuming the responsibility with tn
proviso that his attitude in favor o
revision be made known.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Charges Indignantly Denied.

Prof, R. R. Human, vice-president
and general manager of Draughon's
Business College, in Nashville, was
indicted in four cases last week in
which he is charged with embezzle-
ment, fraudulent breach of trust
and larceny. The indictments grew
out of humans dealings with the
postage stamp account, as he is said
to have been assisting in the CORE
spondence of the school. He indig-
nantly denies the charge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-12-09
Applies for Charter.

7; The Trenton Cotton Mill, lately
organized, has applied for charter.
The capital is $4,000. The mem,
bers Of the new firm ae,'J. Freed
A. s. Elder, j. A. Lands, Harry
H. Elder and Lee Freed. The hands
are busy repairing the mill and
getting it ready to run.