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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02

Thinking of bygone days reminds
Observer Of the great change that has
taken place in some of the haunts OF
the boys some thirty years ago. The
section now occupied by the railroad
and the station and the watertank
used to be known as "the mash, and
it was marsh, indeed. 1t belonged
to the Lee family, and the mansion
house having been burned by order OF
General Hunter during the Civil War
the whole place was neglected. The
small boys used to find great pleasure
in devouring the choke pears that
grew there in abundance, though it Is
still mystery how they managed to
swallow the wretched fruit. A big
pecan tree was also source of delight,
as was a white mulberry. In "the
mash" there was fine hunting for
snakes and frogs and birds Of every
sort, with minnows in the streams
and an occasional swapping turtle, and
the amateur naturalists were kept
busy and interested with the great
diversity of animal life. There were
some enormous willow trees there, too
which sheltered the nests of hundreds
OF blackbirds, and perhaps dozen
springs of clear, cold water could be
found within radius Of quarter of
mile. Paths through the thick
growth that covered the marsh led to
the places of interest to the boys, but
there were some parts of the swamp
that were inaccessible even to these
youthful explorers. 1t was currently
believed by the young folks that the
will. the wisp could be seen in 1.-THE
mash" and though the boys never
ventured there after dark, they were
always prepared to protect themselves
against the jack-o-lantern. The way
to break the spell, as vouched for by
Uncle Jordan Norris, was to throw
yourself on the ground and turn your
pockets inside out.
How changed it all is now? The
railroad has its embankment straight
through the swamp. and the course
of the run has been changed. The
marshy land that had been entirely
worthless and which was never cul-
tivated within the memory Of man is
now rich and productive-the fine
gardens of Benjamin Hartzell, from
which vegetables are shipped in ev-
cry direction. The big willows are
gone. The place where once the
oaiers grew and which the basket
makers frequented for material, is
now the site of the railroads water
tank. The run in which the small
boys went swimuiug-gee, bat the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02

At Wellington, Kansas, Graham
Gibbs, a young man, moved by unre-
Quilted love for Rosa Gaubetz, beau
tiful young girl, told friend with
whom he roomed that he was going to
kill himself. The friend thought be
was joking. Gibbs bought quantity
Of dynamite, placed it in a sack, tied
it around his neck and set fire to
fuse attached, on the main street of
the town. Spectators were helpless.
From a safe distance they watch
ed the fire creep toward the bag. At
the last moment Gibbs desperately
strove to tear the bag of and throw it
from him. There was a muffled roar,
a terrific explosion, and the young
man was blown into atoms. Not a
piece of his body was recovered.
Windows were broken block away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
The Death Record.

Mr.. B. s. McIntire, for many years
well known resident of Kearneys.
Vile, this county, died at his home at
that place last Saturday aged 70 years.
His death was from general debility,
he having been in declining health
for several years past. Mr.. McIntire
was a native of Carlisle, Pa, but
moved to Kearneysville long while
ago, where he was agent for the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad Company, fill
ing this position for many years. He
continued as agent until the infrmi.
tives of his advancing years compelled
him to give up active work. He was
for many years member of the Pres
byterian church. He is survived by
a brother and sister in Carlisle and by
four daughters at home. The funeral
service was conducted on Monday by
Rev. DIR. Charles Ghiselin, and his
body was laid to rest in Elmwood
Cemetery.
Rev. William R. Berry, of the Vir-
GINA Conference, United Brethren
Church, who died of consumption
Monday at Dayton, Rockingham coun-
ty, selected, prior to his death. his
own funeral sermon, place of his bur.
ial and pall-bearers and arranged 9TH
er details of his funeral. The SER
mons text is from Matthew: "Well
done, thou good and faithful servant.
David spong. well.known resi-
dent of Sharpsburg, was paralyzed
last Friday night, and died from the
effects of the stroke Saturday morning.
He was 70 years of age, and was a
boatman on the canal for many years.
He is survived by his wife, three sons
and three daughters. One of the sons
is Charles Spong, of shepherdstown.
Franklin Swain, of Sharpsburg, was
found dead in bed at his home in that
place last Friday morning. He was
paralyzed about thirteen years ago,
and had been an invalid ever since,
being able to go about only in wheel
chair. He was formerly a canal boat
man. His wife and several sons and
daug hters survive him.
Mr.. George W. Ramer, native of
Berkeley county and for many years a
respected resident of Martinsburg,
died at his home in that place last
Sunday, in the 05th year of his age.
lie conducted the Everett House
number of years ago. He is survived
by his wife, five sons and three daugh-
tiers.
Mrs. Gertrude Seabury Hout, wild
ow of William S. Hout, died at her
home in Martinsburg last Friday, aged
At years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
Summer Goods
AT
". P. LICKLIDER'S

We are now prepared to fill your
wants for Summer Goods, with a large
stock and very low prices. Our Gro
Gerry Stock is filled with all fresh goods
in season, of the best quality, and new
stock being added each week. New
Potomac and Lake Herring, Macker-
Ell, Country Bacon and Lard, always
on hand.
We are agents for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
Rice & fiutchen's "AII America" Shoes,

and have shoes at very low prices for
ladies, men and children. Also a full
stock OF slippers.
Pretty new patterns Of China aDd
Glassware, Toilet Sets. Dinner Sets.
Bric-a.Brac. Cut Glass, Lamps, Jardi-
nleres, Flower Pots, Baking Dishes,
Glass Jars, Jelly Glasses, etc.
Call and see us. We offer you a
well-selected stock of seasonable goods
up to all your requirements, and at
prices within your means.
Will sell Fleischmann Yeast, Bread,
Cakes, all kinds of Crackers, Candies,
Lemons and Picnic supplies, and the
White Star Cofees, famous for the fla.
vor you cannot forget.
w We want Bacon, Lard, But
ter, Eggs, etc., for cash or trade.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
Was coldl-aows now unobstruct-

water was coldl-hows now unobstruct-
ed :or 20 longer do they dare lam 1t
up as onas trey did. Boys still ex-
plore the thickets that are left and
devour the persimmons and the hon.
ey beans, but Observer doesn't be-
lieve that they can possibly find the
mysterious and delightful charms that
their fathers enjoyed there, nor can
the rattle of the trains and the
shrieks of the locomotives make up
for the music of the bullfrogs and the
singing OF the myriad birds that once
held sway over "the mash" and frog
hollow. "
But, ah me, all this was very long
ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02

The board of assessors of Chicago
Lave decided that the estate of the
late Marshall Field should be taxed
on a valuation of $4,000, 900 in
stead of $65, 100000. The estate
will have to pay back taxes on the
increased valuation from 1899, which,
with interest, will amount to 81, 700,-
600.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
W. P. LiCklider.
A Straight
Talk on Paint.

To put off painting is aOastef4l
negligence.
To use POOR PAINTS false economy.
Good paint used when needed is
a profitable in0esfment-not an ex-
pense.
No argument needed on these
points, no investigation-but the
selection of a good paint is prob
lem, and a hard one, too.
Why? Because there is so much
fraud in the paint business. It's
so easy to fool the people on paint.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02

Another negro struck the conductor
a fearful blow over the left eye, cut
ting a considerable cash, but he f.
nally subdued them. When the train
arrived in Hagerstown the two ring.
leaders of the gang were arrested and
lodged in Jail. The negroes were
named Edgar and Charles White,
brothers. They were tried on Tues
day by Justice Hartle. who sent one
of them TO the House of Correction
for two months and fined the other
FIVE dollars.
A very angry looking storm passed
over this section last Friday after.
noon, but this neighborhood fortu-
nately escaped damage, though a
heavy rain, accompanied by some
hail, fell and flooded the streets. A
good deal of damage was caused by
the same storm in Berkeley county.
Hail cut swath through Back creek
valley quarter of mile wide and
several miles long, completely de-
stroying the growing corn. The barn
on the farm of Mrs. Melissa Davis,
north of Martinsburg, was struck by
lightning and destroyed by fire, the
tenant, S. E. Ellis, having horse
burned to death. Five cattle be-
longing to George Ellis, near Little
Georgetown, were struck by light
ming and killed. Several houses in
MaItinsburg were struck by light
ming, but no serious damage was done.
There was cloudburst near Win
chester during the same storm, and a
large part of the town wae inundated,
causing considerable loss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02

Prof. Tyler, of Amherst College, said
recently "a man can live comforta-
bly, without brains; no man ever ex-
listed without digestive system. The
dyspeptic has neither faith, hope nor
charity" Day by day people realize
the Importance of caring for their di.
gestion; realize the need of the use of
a little corrective after overeating. A
corrective little Kodol for Dyspe psia.
1t digests what you eat. Sold by Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
NOTES BY OBSERVER.

| WHO mas Deeu away lIou nie oiu Aooe
in Shepherdstown for many years
writes us that he likes the suggestion
that an old-home day be observed
during Morgan's Grove fair. He
says that he never forgets the simple
but pleasureful days Of his childhood,
and he knows that he would enjoy
Laying around the old town once
more. Observer knows just how he
feels. He'd like to have good swim
in the river at the old "Flat Rock
again, and take that once perilous
dive from Congress-" he'd like to
go fishing for sun6sh where league S
ran pours into the river. and hunt
mussels and fish for suckers with a
long pole at those points where the
ancient fishermen, now dead and
gone, used to sit with such great
patience he would enjoy hunting
Indian arrow.heads in fresh. plowed
fields he thinks it would still be fun
to slip away from home and coup the
run with other choice spirits and
have soup at old seventy-six spring,
with purloined vegetables for lngred-
tents and perhaps saw greaser for
favoring; he'd like to see if the
Aickers still build in the old tree
near the run, and whether he would
be Just little scared for fear tur-
tie might grab him by the toe while
he was wading in the run after crabs /;
and he wonders if he would still have
that funny feeling about passing the
old graveyard after dark.
Old friend, Observer is glad that
you still have these memories of boy
hood days. You would find, oh, so
many changes, but then there are
still familiar scenes that would bring
back recollections that are good to
recall and mediate upon. Come
back home, old fellow-see your old
friends once more and follow the old
trails again. And Observer, who is
in full sympathy with you, com.
meuds to you Eugene Fields sweet
verses to hallow your recollections
and make more tender your heart
once knew all the birds that came
And nestled in our orchard trees;
For every flower had name
My friends wer Woodchucks. toads and bees;
knew where thrived in yonder glen
What plants would soothe a stone-bruised toe
Oh. was very learned then
But that was very long ago
knew the spot upon the hill
Where chockerberries could be found:
knew the rushes near the mill
Where pickerel lay that weighed pound!
knew the wood-the very tree
Where lived the poaching, saucy crow,
And all the woods and crows knew me-
But that was very long ago.
And, pining for the joys of youth
tread the old familiar spot
Only to learn the solemn truth
have forgotten, am forgot
Yet here's this youngster my knee
Knows all the things used to know;
To think once was wise he
But that very long ago.
know it's folly to complain
OF whatsoeer the Fates decree
Yet, were not wishes all in vain,
tell you what my wish should be;
I'd wish to be a boy again,
Back with the friends used to know:
For was, oh so happy then
But that was very long ago
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-08-02
STAG BRAND
mi-Paste Paint

IS not an experiment, and you run
no risk in using it. 1t has been
made and used for years. We back
it with our own guarantee. If not
satisfactory, we'll repaint your
property free of cost.
1t is very adhesive yet spreads
evenly and freely. l. has cover
ing capacity of 400 to 500 square
feet 1.-TWO coats) to the gallon OF
paste. The cost is less than any
frst-class mixed paint and guar
antee goes along with it Let US
point you to property painted with
Stag Paint.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-08

TO CUBE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
faks LAxATzvD nR0No cninins 1slasta
pruxgists Eefnad mon&x q & xr11e . euzA
=. y. GROVES slS1as1s = q $50 NJ. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-08
Land Of the orders conhscated.

The enormous estates owned by the reiig-
ious orders have been confiscated, and q
large number of buildings formerly used
for monasteries and nunneries have been
converted into Offices FOR the government
and barracks for troops The plantations
formerly cultivated by the monks are
leased to the highest bidder for terms of
years. "A percentage of the proceeds Is
given as e subsidy TO the church and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-08

Schlatermilch of Philadelphia recently nur.
chased from Messrs. William H. Burr and
curtis M Smith for the sum of $4,000 will
be greatly improved. Mr.. SchlatermiIch
proposes to spend several thousand of dol
lars on the plant. The tract contains is. 600
square feet of ground. The new ice company
Will be known as the GEORGETOWN Ice
Manufacturing Company. 1t has also pur-
chased the warehouse property at 325S K
street northwest from Mr.. Warner Miller
of New York
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
sarah Griffin. who died Tuesday at her
home, 947 26th street northwest, as a re-
suit of burns received few days ago at
her home, were held this morning at
St Stephens Catholic Church, corner
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue Mrs
Griffin was lifelong member of the named
church.
While driving horse and wagon across
the Aqueduet bridge Tuesday afternoon,
Lawrence Sharp of 2215 9Th street north
west coilided with a horse and cart owned
by Reaburn-Garner Company and driven
by Jerry Thomas. The wagon belonging to
Mr.. Sharpe was overturned. The drivers
escaped injury.
Solemn high mass of requiem was chant
ed yesterday morning at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church corner Beth and o streets
|. northwest, over the remains of Miss Mol
lie Bateman, who died last Monday at her
home. 3416 o street northwest A short
service was held at the home before the
body was removed to the church. Inter
ment was made In Holy Rood cemetery.
Mr.. John j. Conner of 9l3 18th street
northwest died yesterday morning at his
home The funeral will take place from
ST. Stephens Catholic Church, corner 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. tomorrow
morning. The service Will be conducted by
Father williams. The pallbearers win be
chosen from the plasterers union. of which
Mr. Conner was a member. Interment will
be made in the Holy Rood cemetery.
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remainder is devoted to the support of the

| remainder is devoted to the support of the
schools.
Various other reforms have been adopted
since the overthrow of the clerical govern
ment, and there has been great progress in
internal improvements. under the direction
of Mr.. T. C. Hallock. an American engineer,
who Is minister Of public works.
Aifaro went out of power peacefully at
the end of his term of four years in August,
1901, and Gen. Plaza, another liberal, who
was elected his successor, was also allowed
to serve his term. Plaza continued Alfaro' s
liberal and progressive policy. In August,
1905. Mr.. Garcia, a banker at Gayaquil, was
inaugurated president He was elected as
liberal, but showed such reactionary ten
denotes that the radical wing of that party
organized a revolution, excited the SYM
pathy of the army, and took possession of
the government at Quito. President Garcia
fled from the palace and took refuge i'm the
Brazilian legation.
Return Of Alfaro.
Alfredo Baquerizo. the vice president, as
sumed control of affairs and named cab
met. but the revolutionists clamored for
Alfaro. and when the old veteran came UP
relinquished authority to him and resumed
his place as vice president. Alfaro Is now
in full power. President Garcia has been
permitted TO leave the country, and Is sup
posed TO be in Peru. He will be allowed to
return. however. with the understanding
that he shall resign his position as president
and take an oath of allegiance to Alfaro.
The latter Is expected to call an election
and the present provisional government viii
be made permanent under the requirements
of the constitution.
While, he has been out of Office Alfaro has
lived quietly at Guayaquil engaged in writ
ing his memoirs and doing other literary
work He has an interesting family. His
wife is a very intelligent and most estimable
woman, and three unmarried daughters,
named Colombia, America and Esmerelda,
are living at home. The eldest son, Oimedo,
army, and took an active part In the recent
revolution. A younger son is still In school.
Thomas Plaza, son OF Alfaro's sue
cessor, Is now cadet at West Point, hay
ing been admitted to the academy by per-
mission of Congress
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ternpt he made his headquarters at Pan
anna. where he organized reVoluuon alt s
revolution as frequently as ne couid Iaise
the means until finally, in 1896, ne was sue
cessful In overthrowlng the government
Alfaro's Dictatorship.
He declared himself dictator, and the
next year. in 1897, was elected and inau-
gurated constitutional president. during
his term of four years Ecuador had peace
and made greater progress than during any
previous decade In its history. The consul
tuition was revised and the country was
liberalized. Until then the Roman Cathohc
religion only was recognized, but now Wor-
ship Is free. There Is not Protestant
church in Ecuador. however. and, SO far as
can learn, only one Protestant missionary.
A Kansas City organization sent down
company of missionaries In 1893. but they
did not stay long and Gen. Sampson says
that 1t Is a mistake for our missionary
boards to establish Protestant missions In
that country.
Alfaro expelled all monks, nuns and
clergyinen OF foreign birth. and made
law that none but native Ecuadoreans
should serve as parish priests. He closed
all the monasteries and nunneries and apel-
ished all the religious orders or Secluslon
He established a system OF free scnoois
throughout the country SO for as deacners
could be obtained, and entered into con-
tract with Rev. DIR. Wood. who has been
for many years in charge of Methodist mis-
sionS in Peru, to organize ana supervise
the educational system. A normal school
was established at Quito, under Professor
Compton and his wife, from Delaware.
Ohio. and Miss Kinsnlan from New YORK.
They now have about 100 women and forty
men students being educated for teachers.
Very few new schools have been estab-
lished in the rural districts because OF the
difficulty of getting secular teachers, and
the priests still have charge of the educa-
ton of the children. But secular schools
will be introduced so far as fast as possi-
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tempt he made his headquarters at Fan an
ANA. where he organized revolution aIter
the means until finally, in 1885, he was sue
cessful In overthrowing the government.
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AFFAIRS IN oEoRGETowN.
GeeraI News Items Gathered West Of
Rock Creek.

Building operations are being rushed on
the new power house OF the Old Dominion
and Great Falls Railway, and II Is expected
that II win be In operation about the 1st
Of April.
The Ice manufacturing plant, situated on
the north side Of Water street between SD
and Szth streets which Mr.. George
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