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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Travellers skeleton Mounted.

Those who knew Traveller, Gem
sral Lees great war horse. in life. and
those who only knew him by pictures.
will alike bo glad to lsaru that -the
skeleton. of this great horse can now be
seen mounted ia the museum at Wash
ingt0n aud Lac University We take
the following account Of this incident
from the R,okbridgs County News:
Traveller came into the possession Of
General Lse only a short time before
the great soldier assuuel the commtnI
of the Army Of Northern Virginia,
and was ridden by him during the hard
fought and brilliant campaigns that fol-
lowed. He rem lined valued posses
sion of General Lee until his death.
BE was ridden by him from Powhatsn.
county to Lexington when, in 1865,
he came to assume the presidency OF
Washington College, aud was ridden
by him until his last illness. There
are still citizens of the county who can
remember seeing the graceful military
figure of General Lee seated on this
strong and beautiful grey horse, as
General Lee sought his favorite rscrsa'
ton and exercise, that OF riding over
the hills Of Rockbridge.
Traveller survived his master about
three years. A nail in bis foot caused
lockjaw, which resulted in bis death.
He was buried in the Washington and
Lee grounds near Woods Creek. Lat.
er on the remains were taken up for
the purpose of having them mounted,
but the bones were. found so Yellowsd
by exposure that the idea was for the
time at least abandoned bat the bones
were carefully stored.
A friend recently becsme interested
in having the bones mounted, and this
he has done. The stains have been
successfully removed and no defect eK-
cspt in the jaw is observable. This.
it is suggested, is due to the character
Of the death Traveller suffered.
Traveller was a Virginia horse. he
was raised in the beautiful blue grass
country near Blue Sulphur Springs in
/ -Gresnbrier county, by Captain James
W. Johnston, gentleman now living.
When colt he tooE the premium in
1850 at the Gresnbrisr county fair, as
the best three-Year.old gelding. A
year later, when campaiguingin West
Virginia, General Lee, who was Judge
and lover of fine horses, saw the horse
on Sswells Mo lntain and examined
and admired him. Late in the year
when in command in South Carolina
he came across the horse there and at
once recognized him as my Gre'n-
brier county horse" His owner was
Captain John s. Brown, and he gen.
erously volunteered to make General
Lee a present Of the horse. General
Lee acquiesced so fer as TO take him
and try him. he returned two weeks
later, and telling Captain Brown that
the times were too troublesome for a
man to give away go valuable an ami
NAL, expressed wish to buy the horse.
This Captain Brown consented for him
to do and bargain was struck for
5000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

A tickling cough. from any cause, Is
quickly stopped by Or. Shops Cough
Cure. And IL is so thoroughly harm
less and safe, that DR.. Shoop tells moth
ers every Ehere to give II without hes
itation even 10 very young babes. The
wholesome green leaves and tender
stems of lung-healing, mountainous
shrub, furnish the curative properties
70 DR.. ehoop's Cough Cure. II Gains
the cough, and heals the sore aud sen
sitlye bronchial membranes. No opium,
no chloroform, nothing harsh used 70
iniure or suppress. Simply reslnous
plant extract, that helps 70 heal ach'
ing lungs. The Spaniards call this
shrub which the Doctor uses, The Sa-
cred Herb" Demand DR.. Shops.
Take no other. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

A kind old gentleman. isesing q
ANAL boy who was carrying = lot Of
newspapers under bis arm. said. Don't
all those papers make you tired. my
boy ?"
NAV. I don't read EN- replied
the lad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

Waiter = "What would you be
pleased to order. sirH We have potage
printaDier la julienne, fricandsau de
vs.u .vsc crOqusttes des pOmmss de
terre, rissoles de boeuf-'
Diuer-"Yes well, give me a plate
full o whichever's the nearest to Irish
stew"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Apples Wantedl

l am barreling apples at Wild Goose
Farm this week, and will buy barreled
apples, windfalls and cnlls, Ny apples
90 South. and | can take them up salts
factory to the grower.
f. G. BUTLER.
Charles Town, w. Va
Oct II 1907
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

Hubby (returning from his club at
8 a. m. and finding his wife, dressed
in widows weeds, awaiting him)-
What on earth are you in mourning
forf
"My late husband" came the tear.
ful reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
This Is worth Remembering.

As no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure any case OF kidney or
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

A man from upin the country went
to the Shirley Hotel yesterday and
registered.
"I'd like to get room for tonight,
he said.
"Vsry wsll.v replied the clerk.
"shalI / give you q bath y
"No," said the guest. Il can wash
myself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

We have secured the agency FOR Orlno
Laxative Fruit Syrup. the neH laxative
that makes the liver lively, parties the
breath, cures headache and regulates
the digestive organs. Cures chronic
constipation. Ask as about IT, hits
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

Mrs. Knaggs-Whst yer wearin'
that black band round yer hat fora
Mr.. Knaggs-Thst's for your first
.usband. I'm sorry e died.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

Little Tommy--Ms, may ! play
make b'Iisye I'm sntsrtAinin' another
little boy
Mother-Certsinly, dear.
Tomny--All rightI Gimme some
cake for him. then
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve penetrates the pores-thoroughly
cleanses-and Is healing and soothing.
Good for piles. Sold by Reinharts
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Dancing Proves Fatal.

Many men and women catch colds at
dances which terminate in pneumonia
and consumption. After exposure, "
FoleY's Honey and Tar Is taken y viii
break up cold and no serious results
need be feared. Refuse Any but the
genuine In q yellow package.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Preventics
]. H, HILL.
Farm for Sale.

The excellent farm known as "Cher-
~ Meade" three miles south Of Mid
dleway, is offered for sale. Contains
270 acres Of good limestone land, with
about so acres OF timber. Dwelling
house, tenant-house, good barn, bar
racks and other necessary buildings.
Terms, one-third cash, long time for
balance. Inquire Of
J. Il. CAMPBELL.
Kearneysville, W. Va.
May es, l907-tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
PLENTY OF 0 {. .sONlY
. IN WESTERN BANKS
THEY ARE GIVING THEMSELVES
NO CONCERN ABOUT TRou-
BLES OF WALL STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. e4.-Bank.
ing and financial conditions in this
city are reported excellent. No fur.
ry. has occurred on change and none
is expected. The movement OF crops
is In active progress and as con.
sequence the volume OF money in cir.
culation has been increased by with.
drawals from the banks during the
last so days. The shortage OF cars
has delayed delivery. and the return
of money to the banks. therefore, will
be slow. However. the supply OF
ready money is ample for all purposes.
Portland, Ore. October 24.-J. l..
Hartman, manager Of the Portland
Clearing House Association. said to.
day:
"The financial situation in this
city is remarkably good. The Banks
of Portland have more money on hand
than at any time In their history.
There is scarcely bank in this teri.
tory that is not prepared fol any
emergency.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
MARKET OPENED STRONGER
BUT MORE BANKS FAILED

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-With the
London market strong, a general ad.
vance OF from one to three points re.
corded in the entire list, 1t is antici.
pated the market here will open
stronger, although the big brokers are
taking no chances and are prepared to
support the market. A line Of de.
posltors was before the doors of the
The Trust Company OF America long
before opening time. officials declar-
ed they had plenty of money to meet
the demands. Associated Trust Com.
panies declared they would extend all
needed aid.
A run is impending on the Lincoln
Trust Company. A crowd Of deposi.
tors was waiting fore the doors to
open. officers OF the concern an.
nounce plenty of cash to meet the de.
mands.
The Twelfth Ward Bank and the
Hamilton Bank. both small. suspended
this morning. The State Banking De.
partment Is In charge Of both banks
The Twelfth Ward Bank had n paid up
capital stock Of two hundred thousand,
surplus and profits estimated ut two
hundred twenty one.thousand six hun.
dred and eighty dollars. The Hamll
ton had a paid mp capital OF two hun.
drel tho:sand, surplus and profits,
hundred and seventy. Individual de
nosits. seven million; discounts, four
million six hundred sixty two thous:
and nine hundred and forty.
PGTTSBURG. Pa. Oct. 2i.-The
Stock Exchange to-day by unanimous
vote OF the board Of directors was not
reopeped. No Official statements was
made. One official stated 1t was hard
to tell when 1t would resume business
which was taken to mean to wait till
the New York storm subsidies.
1t was stated officially by Receiver
T. Hart Given for the Westhinghorse
Electric and Manufacturing Company,
that the plants would positive posi-.
lively continue operations.
The Pittsburg financial situation is
declared sound, no need Of fear OF
trouble as result Of New York storm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
MAY KEEP THE FAIR
OPEN ANOTHER YEAR
PROPOSITION SUBMITTED TO a
COMMITTEE OF THREE
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
DAY.

JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION, Oct.
24.-The board of directors of the Ex.
position Company this evening au.
thorlzed the appointing of n commit.
tee of three to consider the advisable.
ity of keeping the Exposition open for
another year, and also extended to
President Roosevelt u cordial invita-.
tion to again visit the Fair.
L. 2. Johnson, president Of the Nor.
folk and Western railway, was the
orator in connection with the observ.
ance OF Southwest Virginia Day at the
Exposition. He made a plea for ami.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
NO THIRD TERM
CONGRESSMAN GAINES SAYS
WEST VIRGINIA DOES NOT
DESIRE RooSEvELT's
NOMINATION.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct. 24.-In
an interview, Representative Joseph
H. Gaines, of West Virginia said:
THE people of West Virginia nd.
mire President Roosevelt, but the
traditional predjudice against a third
term is pronounced among them. Be.
sides, they do not consider his re-
election Is essential TO carrying out
reforms, which have proven to be for
the welfare OF the country.
Regardless Of who may be the next
on. The people have learned the
President, the era OF reform will go
lesson. Suits will continue to be
brought against the railroads for good
cause, and the good work begun by
the President will so on whether or
not he Is elected.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
The PRESIDENT
BACK Home.
REACHED WASHINGTON ON
SCHEDULE TIME YESTERDAY
EVENING AT a O'CLOCK.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-Presldent
Roosevelt reached the White House
from his southern trip yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock, exactly on schedule
time. To those who met him at the
station II was noticeable that he had
added several deeper shades to the
bronze of counternance acquired dur.
ing the summer months at Oyster
Bay.
The President took no pains to con.
ccal his delight at getting home ana
was markedlSS cordial in his greeting
to those who had gathered in the train
shed TO meet him, among whom were
General Oliver. acting secretary of
war; Captain Fitzhugh Lee and Cap.
tain Key, military and naval aides re-
spectively to the President: Chief VIII
kie. Of the secret service; Marshal
Palmer, Of the District of Columbia,
and others. With'the greetings over,
and little cheer from the few who
had located the White House carriage
at the rear end OF the train shed, the
President stepped into the vehicle and
was driven ut once to the White
House.
The President expressed himself as
thoroughly pleased with his trip.
81 have had delightful time" he
said. I am extremely gratifled over
the fact that got bear as the result
of my hunt. and none the less so that
| had to work twelve days to get it.
For the rest, was touched and graft.
fed beyond measure by the reception
I received in the south, indeed at
every place both north and south, be.
ginning with Keokuk and continuing
until the end Of the journey. The en-.
tire twenty.four days have been full
OF botll profit and pleasure and am
very glad made the trip"
The President denied that he has
any other hunting trip in contempla.
tion and said the announcement that
he Is going to hunt in North Carolina
was entirely unauthorized.
The President refused to discuss the
question OF fusion in New York, but
he let 1t be known that the step was
taken without his knowledge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
HELD WITHOUT
bail FOR MURDER
GEORGE kAcYlNsKi GIVEN PRE-
LImiNaRY HEARING IN
JAIL.

WHEELING, Oct. 94.-George Kacy.
inski, the man who has been In the
county Jail on n charge of having
thrown brick that struck Vincent
Sidloski In the head and later caused
his death, was given a preliminary
hearing yesterday. II occurred In the
county jail and before Justice W. W.
Rogers. The prisoner-.was represent.
ed By Attorneys O'Brien adm Lowrey
and Prosecuting Attorney Schuck up.
peared for the State. But little new
evidence was introduced. BIT II result.
ed in the holding Of Kackinslii to the
criminal court without bail on the
charge OF murder.
The case is one that has attracted
much attention, and the evidence Of.
fered at the preliminary trial was that
which developed before the coroner's
inquest, with the addition that Mrs.
Sidloski, the widow OF the dead man.
was put on the stand, as was Jose
Sabbath. The widow told Of coming
home from the store, seeing KacyInski
In the yard and then she went up
stairs. When she heard a noise and
returned she found Sdloski lying on
the porch In Dool of blood She wns
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
j. N. Skinner
UNDER ARREST
YOUNG MAN is CHARGED WITH
STEALING GOODS IN CITY OF
GRAFTON.

Constable B. W. Harbcrt, OF Lumber.
port, arrested j. N. Skinner at the
round house this forenoon, and left
with him for Grafton on No. 72. The
young man is charged with stealing
goods in Grafton. The warrant was is.
sued by Squire Lilly, Of that city. 1t
was thought that Skinner was In Har.
rison county, and the warrant was
placed In Constable .Harbert's hands.
The officer found out that the man for
whom the writ called was working
here, and he came down to-day. The
warrant was endorsed by Justice
Amos. Skinner was perfectly willing
to 80 with the officer. He claims that
he will be able to prove an alibi when
the case comes up. He stated that he
was in Parkersburg at the time the
offense was committed, and can es.
tabllsh that fact with sufficient proof
to satisfy any jury.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
INSTANT DEATH
GEORGE WALTERS FALLS FROM
OVERHEAD CRANE AT
WHEELING.

WHEELING. Oct. 24.-George Wal.
ters, aged "a of 1907 McColloch
street, employed at the Peninsula
plant of the Wheeling Mold and Foun-
dry Company, met almost instant
death yesterday in falling from an ov-
erhcad crane. The accident occur.
red just after 7 O'Clock yesterday
morning and was witnessed by few.
Coroner W. W. Rogers. who held an
inquest. rendered a verdict that death
was accidental.
Walters was employed about the
cranes In the plant, and Just after the
whistle blew yesterday he mounted to
the top of the crane for the purpose
of placing n big iron key in place. In
some manner he must have slipped,
as without a cry he came tumbling
down to the ground. Henry Criswell
was witness to the accident. He
quickly summoned help and DR.. Hem
derson and the ambulance were sent
for. but the man was dead before eth.
er arrived. His skull had been crack.
ed, while there were numerous serious
gashes' about the head and body.
After the inquest the remains were
turned over to Bertschy, the under.
taker, to be prepared for burial. The
victim of the accident was a son OF
Frank Walters and leaves a wife and
one child.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
THE SKYSCRAPERS.
Of: MANHATTAN |. n
COUNTED
$40 Ter Stories
And Still Higher

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-A count OF
the skyscrapers on Manhattan Islan.l
has been made, and 1t shows that $40
building q ten or more stories have
been erected since 1890. Twelve
stories is the favorlte' number above
ten, apparently, for the building de-
partment's records show that 1G9 l2.
story structures have been built or
are now under way. Maybe supersti.
tion partly explains the fact that there
are only 10 1S.story buildings.
Less than Il dozen years ago the
American Surety building at 100
Broadway. 20 stories high. was II
world wonder. Never. people said,
would it be eclipsed. Now It is insig-
fcant compared to some others. The
Singer rises Al stories and the Metro.
polltan Life. now under construction.
will break the record with 49,.
Including the Metropolitan Life
building. which is not yet finished
the census Of high buildings is as.
follows: One. As stories; one. Al.
stories; two. &c stories; three, 25 stor.
les; two, 30 stories; four, 90 stories;
nine, 20 stories; two, 10 stories; nine,
Is stories: two. IL stories; 10. 1G
stories; 10. Is stories; is, Il stories;
10, IS stories; 1863, 70 stories; 1ol, II
stories; lG4. 10 stories.
The discovery Of the structural pos.
sibilities OF steel is what did It..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24

A daintily appointed wedding took
place at Highland Park, on Wednes.
day, when Miss Florence McFerran
Sweeney, charming daughter Of the
late Mr.. John McFarran Sweeney. be.
came the bride of Mr.. Harry Goodwin
Sparks, OF Danville, Ill.
The home was profusely decorated
in huge yellow chrysanthemums. The
brides favorite color, yellow, was car.
ried out all over the home. The hand.
some drawing rooms were converted
into veritable bower OF green and
yellow. A canopy was formed Of
Southern smilax and chrysanthemums,
under which the ceremony was per.
formed at o'clock. by the Rev. DR..
Cunningham. OF the First Presby.
terian church.
The bride never appeared more
handsome. She was gowned in trav.
cling suit Of rich brown with a chic
French coat, and pattern hat to
match. She carried huge bouquet
OF yellow chrysanthemums. The
groom was the conventional black.
After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served, the dining room also
being daintily decorated. The couple
left at $3.50 p. m. for Chicago. from
there they will extend their tour to
the far west for some weeks. visiting
all places Of interest They will be at
home after November Is, at Danyllle,
;Ill.-Wheeling Intelligencer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-24
CAPT, ! |! { / /. CHANDLER [ ]. \. !
TA|L|:K||l!SO|F ||.:||l S | "TRIP
iT||jH|.R|;O|UGIH:iTHEAlR III |.|;|.| |: !: !. /
Were Mile and
a Half High

WASHINGTON. Oct. "a; Captain
De +. Chandler. Of the signal corps
Of the army, who accompanied Pilot i
c. Mccoy, on the balloon. America,
arrived In Washington yesterday after
noon, coming directly from PataSent,
Maryland, where their balloon landed I
at 7:55 o'clock yesterday morning.
Hr. Mccoy packed his balloon ana
went to New York. The America swas
sailing most due east when Mr. Nc.
Coy decided to anchor. From the
record made by the German balloon
Pommern, 1t is clear that the America
had no chance to win. had II continued
for there was not land enough to the
east for Mccoy and Chambers bal.
loon to cover the distance had they
continued to a point near the Atlantic
ocean. The occupants Of the America
stood the trip well. although they felt
the cold while crossing the Allegheny
and Blue Ridge mountains and !suf.
fered from the need Of sleep They!
had expected to take Sst,,rns q 81 v III Il
to epioy sleen INT ibe 5coidd "a sSreysnt s.
and both Chandler and Mccoy Sere, 1:
compelled to remain awake + ~ sticsiiy
the whole time they were infthe air
Captain Chandler talked Interesting.
ly Of the yovnpe, Af,ors 4 (. & & ..,,s
at 4: :st, n. m Monday 4 ssailsa an VSnr,S.s
west over Missouri III / IN, i nmn,ssr I,
miles and then described 4 {ci.SSia ( ~
crossed the ,rississ.,nnI : q 4, Il An T,,s
At that noInt Mccay l,,ssd 4 !. II ss ::
phone 10 talk with = farmer I .Ss 81 ~ ~
that way rot b,s bsarin 81 81 z S'fS II
After that oplv ,,,f, sissimi,aII towns 3ss,s,e
seen and # Is tbereforpe,i5 p,5i IL ~ m5nossihls ~,
the aerona,,ts 10 acc,,r, tei : ~ 4, X Il. Il
flight They pot t6air bes r,n !. \ rs;n :
while crossing indiana h e t1s,,ss5.5y,,
morning and tberre ;,,tb;s; tb;as;vS yera M tss h
to nm Insniring s,ghttl 4 I, b,aa s,ha,.s
balloons. All we're travelling 4 east
no,.soJ 80, "a, u ~, 4 = ta': 4;