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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

Tuesday night the annual inter-sO-
ciety contest between the Parthenian
and Ciceronian literary societies was
held and the auditorium was filled
with a large audience OF enthusiastic
friends Of the contestants. This con-
test is one of the most interesting tea-
lures of the commencement exercises,
and seems to increase in interest year
ly, this year being no exception, On
the programme were the following
numbers Defamation, counting 10
points; essay, 20 points; grafton, 80
points, and debate, 40 points. The
banner goes to the society winning the
defamation. The Parthenian society
was represented in the defamation
by Miss Louise Licklider, opposed by
Miss Louise Welshans, of the Cicero
Man society; in the essay by E. L.
Luttrell, opposed by Miss Helen Link,
G. l.. S.; in the Grafton by E. W. Hal
leck, opposed by c. S. Osbourn, c. L.
s; and in the debate, by ]. L. Miller,
affirmative, opposed by Geo. B. Folk,
G. L, s., who upheld the negative.
All Of the contestants acquitted them
selves most creditably, and although
the evening was extremely warm, the
large audience was held in close at.
tention for over three hours, and when
the last number had been rendered,
they awaited in eager expectancy the
announcement of the result. The fol.
lowing Judges had been selected, who
were to nudge as to the productions
and also the stage appearance, deliv-
cry, etc: Prof. Wright Denny, Of
Charles Town, and Superintendent
Brindle and Mr.. Clarence f. Martin,
Of Martinsburg, The decision was
announced by Superintendent Brindle,
and it is an unprecedented fact that
the Judges were unanimous IN their
selections. The defamation was won
by Miss Louise Welshans, c. L, S.;
essay, Miss Helen Link, c. LIS; ora
ton, E, W. Halleck, P. L. s.; debate,
J. l.. Miller, P. l. S., thus giving the
Parthenians 70 points out of a posi-
bic 100, and the Ciceronians 80 points
and the banner. Last year the result
was exactly the reverse. In addition
to the honor Of winning, prize of
$50 in gold had been offered by Mrs.
J. G. Knutti, and this will go to the
societies proportionatelY. When the
result had been announced the enthu-
siastic young folks made the audito.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
NOTES FROM NEARBY.

Tbos. R. Moore has bought from
Geo. II. Hsgley lot on the corner o.
Charles and Liberty streets, in Charles
Town for $4,000.
Mrs. Alice Thornburg. wife of F
L. Thornburg, died last Saturday al
her home in Martinsburg, aged A
years. Her husband and two chill
dren survive her.
Prof. John W. Warner, principal
of the Charles Town Male Academy,
was in Shpherdstown last Saturday.
He will not conduct his school any
longer, as he means to take up the
study Of medicine. Professor Cox,
of Parkersburg, will open the school
next fall.
The authorities of the Marist Semi
nary, Pleasant Hill, D. c., have leased
the Christie residence of H. G. Getz-
endanner, near Shannondale Springs,
for the summer. About June 26,
thirty theological students in charge
of four teachers will occupy the prop
erty for three months.
Miss Della P. Kerns and Mr.. Arch
claus H. Stanley, both Of Martinsburg,
were married in that place last We'd
nesday night at the u. B. parsonage
by Rev. A. B. Wilson. The same
evening Miss Lula M. Huff and Mr..
Harry L. Mcbride, also of Martins
burg, were married by Rev. j. A..
Hofheins.
The commissioners of Washington
county, Nd, have sold to the B. & O..
Railroad the county's stock in the
Washington County Branch Of the
B. & o., running from Weverton to
Hagerstown. The county took $780,
900 stock in this road in 1867, and
has never gotten any interest on it.
1t now sells the stock for S45, 900
cash.
Rev. c, H. hockey and his wife
and two of their children, Walter and
Perry, OF Waynesboro, Pa, formerly
of this place, had thrilling and ter
rifying experience at Pen-Mar last
Friday. They were driving along
one of the mountain roads when the
horse got beyond control and ran
away. In trying to stop the fright
ened animal Mr.. Hockey fell out and
was caught in the vehicle and dragged
some distance, and Walter jumped
out. Mrs. Hockey and Perry remain
ed in the vehicle until it was upset,
when both were thrown down hill,
Mrs. Hockey being SO shocked and
stunned as to become unconscious for
time. By what seemed providential
good fortune none of the party was
dangerously hurt, though they were
cut and bruised and sprained to some
extent. The horse was not hurt, but
the vehicle was smashed to pieces.
The friends here Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hockey were much alarmed at the
accident, as the first reports were that
all were badly hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Appointments by Governor Dawson.

During the past week Governor
Dawson of West Virginia has an
nounced the following appointments
Directors of Reform School, at
Pruntytown-James w. Flynn. King
wood David 5. Hammond, Weston
Ralph Mccoy, Wheeling; G. p. Poe,
Buckhannon Robert L. Wetzel, Ra-
venswood.
Board of Regents of West Virginia
Colored Institute, at Bluelield-Edward
Mann, Bluefeld Thomas T. McDougal,
Ceredo Benjamin 5. Morgan, Charles
ton T. h. Jefferson, Parkersburg.
Board of Directors, Miners Hospital,
No ,, Acknowledgement Carver,
Charleston William r. Reed, Clay
Seth A. Foster, Racine d. G. Kennedy,
Nuttall.
State Board of Neutrality-suspicious.
Barlow, Charleston, one year; George
d. Gilfllan, ParkerSburg, two years
William H. Farrell, Huntington, two
years; VIM. II. Watkins, Jr., Wheeling,
two years William +. Fredlock, Pied
mont, three years.
Board of Directors, Hospital for the
Insane, at Weston-Thomas O'Brien,
Wheeling Charles S. Dice, Lewisburg;
0. w o. Hardeman, Middlebourne A;
j. S. Vandavoort, Parkersburg Amos
Bright, Sutton.
Board of Directors for Second Asylum
AZ Spencer. NJ. Hayden, Weston {;
r.. II. Flynn, Spencer; J. l.. Buckley,
Petersburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Cost of Telegraph.

In order to keep the 10000 miles Of
telegraph lines in order in Great Britain
an expenditure of about S25,OOO,OOO a
year is necessary. In order to keep the
stomach strong and the liver active it
is only necessary to take few doses Of
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. 1t is the
best health maker and preserver in tht
world and has the hearty endorsements
of physicians everywhere. 1t will re-
store the stomach to its normal condi-
ton, stimulate the flow Of digestive
Juices, and prevent the bowels from be-
coming clogged. Then you'll not be
bothered with sick headache, dizziness,
heartburn, indigestion, dyspepsia, ner-
vousness, cramps, insomnia or liver
troubles. We urge you to give it a fair
trial. The genuine must have our Pri-
vate stamp over the neck of the bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
BALTIMORE s OHIO X. X.
POPULAR EXCURSIONS TO
Niagara Falls,
ONLY sll.5O ROUND TRIP FROM
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION,
JUNE 80, JULY Ia AND %,
AUGUST q AND 49,,
SEPTEMBER AND 10, 1906.

Excursion tickets will be sold on
above dates for any train making con-
nection with Train No. 5Oi, leaving
Washington 100 A. NJ Baltimore (Cam.
den Station), HOO +. NJ.
From points west OF Mt. Airy and
Washington Junction, tickets will b.
sold for any train on day previous TO
above dates.
Tickets valid for return ten (l0) days,
including date OF sale, on all regular
trains except BLACK Diamond EX-
press, Of Lehigh Valley K. Il.
Holders Of Niagara Falls tickets have
the privilege OF making a delightful
side trip from Niagara Falls 10 Toronto
and return, going and returning same
day for 81. % Except for excursion Of
September y and on return journey
can make the charming side trip from
Rochester 10 THOUSAND Islands and re-
turn for 80 %.
Stop-overs permitted on return trip
at Buffalo, Rochester Junction TOR
Rochester,, Geneva, Watkins Glen, Glen
Summit Springs and Mauch Chunk.
These popular excursions are run
through the most beautiful section Of
the east, giving daylight views Of the
beautiful Susquehanna River, the Lee
high aud Wyoming Valleys.
Call on Baltimore ~ Ohio ticket
agents for pamphlet giving full infor-
nation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
HOW GERM DISEASES START.
People with Weak StOmachS In a COntin-
ual State Of Danger.

Nearly all disease germs that find
Judgment in the system gain entrance
with the air we breathe, or through
our food and drink.
If the stomach and digestive organs
be weak, so that food does not readily
digest, they will contain sour, Shiny
termenting mass, an ideal spot for
the disease germs to grow and spread
through the whole system.
If you suffer with headache, back
ache, variable appetite, nausea, gnaw-
ing at the pit of the stomach, sallow
skin, heart burn, furred tongue, sleep
lessness, and general debility, it shows
that the stomach has been overworked
and weaketed. A fifty cent box Of
Mi.o-na tablets will give quick and
speedy relief.
Ask Remnants Pharmacy, one OF
the most reliable Druggists in Shep-
herdstown, to show you the strong
guarantee under which they sell
Ml-o.na,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

THERE Is good deal of discussion
as to whether or not the new tax laws
of West Virginia will increase the tax
alton of the average property owner.
In our opinion there is likely to be
very material Increase next year,
when the new assessment ofreal estate
is to be the basis OF the levy. Real
estate has been tremendously increased
IN valuation, and as the coal and oil
and gas production is practically I'M
taxed, and there is no perceptible in
crease in the valuation of railroads
and other public property, where is
the money to come from If it doesn t
come from the land owner The ex-
Penses Of the State government have
been enormously increased, and mon
ey must be had TO meet these expenses.
All The big corporations are success
fully evading their fair share of the
burden, and it Is simply bound to fall
upon ordinary folks. Evidently this
is the opinion OF a good many people
in the second district, as the election
last week shows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

The Chinese government has let
it be known that unless there is a lib
eral modification of the Chinese ex--
clusion laws of the United States there
will be boycott of American goods
now sold proftably IN China. The
pocket nerve OF American man
uiacturers Is extremely sensitive, and
already dePutation Of alleged bust
ness men has waited on President
Roosevelt to beseech him to comply
with the demands of the Chinese.
These manufacturers are badly scared,
for the Chinese mean business, and
propose to enforce a general boycott
after August lst unless the exclusion
treaty is modified.
The reasonable supposition is that
the exclusion regulations Will be
changed, and this means that the en-
tering wedge of the yellow peril will
be inserted. Those persons who have
been so sympathetic with the Japan
csc il the war with Russia are apt to
discover that they have been encour-
aging deadly foe, for when China
and Japan form a coalition, and China
under the tutoring Of Japan awakens
to a realization of her power, the
United States and every other nation
Of the world may well stand aghast.
China is giant who has been asleep
thousand years His awakening
seems to be at hand, and the world
may well wonder what the result will
be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

Most interesting class-day exercises
were held in the u'itorium Wednes-
day afternoon by the members of the
senior class. The humorous side OF
school life was portrayed, and much
amusement was afforded at the ex-
pense of the faculty and members of
the class of 1905. The welcome adj
dress was delivered by President
Frank R. Myers, who greeted the
audience in an appropriate speech.
The class history was read by S. d..
Barnhart, who told of the trials and
tribulations of the different members
during their four years at Shepherd
College. Miss Alice Blllmyer gave
pen pictures Of the faculty and ex-
posed some of their characteristics,
making that august boy somewhat un-
easy. G. w. Whiting exhibited on
canvass some striking likenesses of
the senior class. The grumbler for
the class was C. S. Osbourn, who ac-
complished this in most satisfactory
manner. Miss Virginia Schley read
a poem, composed by herself, and ].
L. Miller waxe1 eloquent in the ora
ton. Geo. B. Folk, who had invoked
the aid of the Muse, told of the future
of the class of 1905. Miss Mary
Pendleton presented the members Of
her class with appropriate gifts, and
Boyd Randall presented mascot-a
little kitten-to the junior class, which
was accepted by John May on behalf
of his class. The exercises were con-
cluded with the class yell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Circuit Court.

From the Charles Town Free Pres
of Thursday last we take the followln!
items of business transacted at tn
closing sessions of the Jefferson Olr
cult Court:
State VS.. John Drew and Rooer
Douglas the grand jury having taile'
IN and a true bill against defendants
they were ordered released from jail.
Mr.. II. II. Mccormick was appointed
ommissioner Of school lands for Jefer
son county for four years
] A. bearing VS.. J. w. Cofman
plaintiff required to file fuII OIL o
particulars.
Col L. W. Brown was appointed trus
tee in a certain deed OF trust In place
of Lily A. Hagley, resigned,
The report of Cleon Moore, com mis-
sloner Of settlement of w. y. Norris
general receiver, was ordered to be re-
corded.
n. +. Ketchurne, John Martin, Sr.,
and Albert COckrill were appointed
trustees of Bolivar Methodist Episcopal
Church.
R.W. Riley VS.. Geo. T. Emory James
Grantham appointed receiver.
Maggie f. Russell VS.. Dallas Russell
ct ais. report confirmed.
First Nat. Bank Of Jefferson VS..
George Harris, trustee, ct ais. sale OF
real estate confirmed and payment OF
costs ordered.
Ada Shelton VS.. Thomas Edwards,
admir- &C; report confirmed and safe oil
real estate ordered,
&c. Weller VS.. w. a. Roper ct ais.
report confirmed and plaintiffs to recoy-
er of defendants certain sums referred
to commissioner Cleon Moore.
Mary G. Kane ct ais, VS.. VIM. Nc
Farland. ct ais: report confirmed.
Martha E Gatewood VS.. Francis May
ct ais; report confirmed.
Geo. NJ. Beethoven. Jr., guardian, vs..
J. w. Morrow and others sale OF real
estate ordered.
Molie T. Moore VS.. John I. Thomas;
certain exceptions overruIed and IN oth-
er respects report confirmed.
G.. d. Moore, etc, trustee VS.. Edward
Tearney's ex'rs. ct ais. suit dismissed
at cost OF plaintiff.
Kate Doran. etc, VS.. VIM. Walsh ct
ais referred to Commissioner ;. W.
Washington.
IF. Wageley VS.. John Wageley J.
NJ. Mason, Jr., appointed special com
missioner.
ia. r. Mathena adm r VS.. Cassie a.
Drish, &c. decision reserved.
ANNE NJ. Winters VS.. Herman Rose
and VIM. Burns payment Of costs or
dered.
Charlie Cook vs.. GIMME Cook and
VIM. II. Wilson suit revived against
administrator.
w. O. Rau VS.. Abram Kaplon, &c ;
defendant given to next term to take
dispositions.
Ada Kaplon VS.. Thomas Edwards
admir- &c. sale Of real estate confirmed.
J. P. Kerfott, trustee, VS.. y. 5. Dan
bridge ct ais. exception sustained and
cause recommitted to 7. c. Green, com
missioner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Dying Of Famine,

is, in its torments, like dying of con-
sumption. The progress of consump-
ton, from the beginning to the very
end, is a long torture, both to victim
and friends. when | had consump-
ton in its first stage" writes VIM.
Myers, of Cearfoss, Md, after trying
different medicines and a good doctor,
in vain, at last took DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which quickly and perfect
ly cured me-" Prompt relief and sure
cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, brOn-
chitis, etc. Positively prevents pneu-
monia. Guaranteed at Reinhart' s
Pharmacy, price SOC and sl.O0 bottle.
Trial bottle free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Resolutions Passed.

At recent meeting Of the board
of directors of the Jefferson Savings
Bank of this place the following reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas, Mr. B. F. Harrison, who for
SO years has been cashier Of this bank,
having earnestly and faithfully per-
formed his duties and assisted in the
growth Of this institution from small
beginning to its present prosperous ctn-
dition, has been compelled by infrml-
ties to submit his resignation and retire
from active duties, be it
Resolved That the Board OF Directors
Of the Jefferson Savings Bank, through
this special committee appointed TO
draft these resolutions, sincerely re-
greet that circumstances have COM
PEELED the severance Of the ties that
have so long bound us, and hereby eX-
press our sincere appreciation Of the
many courtesies extended US, and will
always fondly remember them.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes.
j. p. KEABFOTT,
c. J. MILLER,
s. J. HODGES.
Committee.
limo Nth IOOb
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

In the case Of the commission ap-
pointed to investigate charges against
Ex-Governor White, Judge Dayton de-
cided that State Senator Caldwell and
United States District Attorney Biz
zard had no right to appear before
the commission. Judge Dayton holds
that the committee was without any
legal existence and had no right to
summon witnesses or to compel their
attendance, and he dismissed the two
men from custody. This will stop
the Investigation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a CON
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dation of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY n CO., Tole-
do, 0.
Sold by all druggists, 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Always liberal to Churches.

Every church will be given a liberal
quantity Of L. & NJ. paint. Call for it.
gallons Longman IL MARTINEZ l.. IL
NJ. Paint mixed with three gallons lin
seed oil, will paint house.
w. B. Barr, Charleston, w. Va. writes
Painted Frankenburg block with l..
Il NJ. stands out as though vanished"
Wears and covers like gold.
Don't pay 81. gallon for linseed
oil, which you do in ready-for-use paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at so
cents per gallon and mix it with L. " NJ.
1t makes paint cost about S1.20 per
gallon. Sold by G. w. Myers, Shenan-
doah Junction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
June 18th, 1905.
Disappearance of Mr.. Hannah.

Much uneasiness to his friends and
relatives has been caused by the
strange disappearance of Arthur J.
Hannah, Of Newport News, Va,
who few years ago married Miss
Annie Moler, of this vicinity. Last
Sunday a week Mr.. Hannah lett
Newport News for Baltimore to buy a
stock of goods for his store, having a
considerable sum Of money with him.
He failed to return on Saturday as
expected, and Mrs. Hannah tele-
phoned to Baltimore to the wholesale
house that be dealt with and which
he was to visit. The house had heard
nothing Of him, and the last seen Of
him was Monday morning of Last week
when he ate breakfast in Baltimore
with two friends. No word has been
heard from him nor is there any clue
to his whereabouts. Mrs. Hannah
is greatly worried over the affair, as
she knows of no reason why he should
not have returned. His business af-
fairs are in good shape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

THE fact that President Roosevelt
has bought home in Virginia shows
his good taste and proves that he az
preciates a good thing. But he will
have to be careful Of his company at
luncheon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Life.

The poets exclamation: 20 Life feel
thee bounding in my veins, is joyous one
Persons that can rarely or never make il, N
honesty to themselves, are among the most
unfortunate They do not live. but exist {;
for 10 live implies more than TO be. To live
is 10 be well and strong-to arise feeling
equal TO the ordinary duties OF the day, ard
TO retire not overcome by them-to feel lie
bounding In the veins. 4 medicine that has
made thousands OF people, men and women
well and strong, mas accomplished great
work. bestowing the richest blessings, aud
that medicine Is Hoods SaTsapRrilla. Tie
weak, rundown. or deoiliIsted. from any
cause, should not fail to take IL. II builds
up the whole system, changes existence in 20
life, and makes life more Astounding. We
are glad to say these words in It's favor TO
the readers OF our columns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given that it is con-
trary to law to permit liye stock Of any
kind to run at large on the public roads
of jefferson county. As Superinten-
dent Of Turnpikes, desire to notify all
persons that will be compelled to take
up stock found at large upon the roads
under my jurisdiction.
JAMES K. HENDRICKS.
June IS, I905-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15
A Faithful COlored Woman Gone.

"Aunt" Ann Drew, a well-known
and estimable colored woman Of this
place, died last Sunday from the eff
fects of stroke of paralysis, aged rs
years. Her funeral was held Tues
day afternoon, and in addition to
many colored people, number Of
white persons showed their respect for
her by attending the service. Aunt
Ann formerly belonged to the family
of DR.. Robert Lucas, near town, and
though she had been free for nearly
half century, she never wavered in
her allegiance and affection and WAS
devoted to three generations. 1t ls
said that her ancestors were princes
and kings in Africa, and it was easy
to believe, from her dignity and gen.
eral bearing, that she had royal blood
in her veins. She had been a profess
sional nurse for many years, and it
would be interesting to know Just how
many infants have been soothed upon
her faithful breast or logged to sleep
upon her uutiring knee. Certain it
is that a considerable proportion OF
Shepherdstown folks have at one time
or another been helped by her minis
trations and had the liberty of calling
her nanny. In addition to mother
ing 80 many white children, che rails
ed large family of her own, and
raised them well, too. She was a
good woman, and her death leaves
another vacancy in the fast-thinning
ranks of those helpful, devoted old
colored women who in serving others
SO faithfully serve also their Lord and
Master. Peaceful be the rest Of Aunt
Ann, whose memory will long be
cherished and to whom every member
of the editors family, at least, ac-
knowledges debt OF gratitude.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Prejlck, Of New York,
the other day. The father, enraged
that 1t was not a boy, seized the In.
FAINT by the heels and dashed its brains
out against the wall. The mother
was so shocked she may die.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-06-15

Governor Dawson has designated
next Tuesday. June Goth, as flag day
in West Virginia. He requests that
all citizens display the national colOrs
on that day aud that the proper Of
fcals have the public buildings ap.
propriately decorated.