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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

@. D. Whiteman shipped from Rom
ney l19 head of fine cattle to Balti-
more, and it is said to have been the
finest lot ever shipped from the fam
GUS South Branch grazing section at
this time of the year. FiftY.fve head
were grazed by D. L. Wilson, of
Hardy county, and "a by Welton
Bros. The first lot averaged close to
l,500 pounds and the second l,400.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for. We want them
to know from glad experience. that Ely's
Cream Balm will conquer Cold in the
Head, Hay Fever, and obstinate forms
Of Nasal Oatsrrh. This remedy acts di-
reotly on the lnfiamed, sensitive mem
branes. Cleansing, soothing and heal
ing. One trial will convince you Of its
healing power. Price 500. All drug
gists. or mailed by Ely Bros, So Warren
St., New York,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

1T is said that Senators Elkins and
Scott will take the stump for the
Swisher ticket in desperate effort to
pull it through, but it will take more
than these two once-great moguls to
accomplish the job.
Besides, Senator Scott couldn't
make speech if he tried.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

AT a meeting of the Democratic
State Committee at Clarksburg last
week George l. Neal, of Huntington,
was elected vice.chairman to act in
conjunction with Chairman W. G.
Bennett. The Chiffon faction was op-
posed to Mr.. Neal, and when he was
elected Col. Bob Carr, Of Charleston,
resigned from the committee. An ag-
gressive campaign will be made, and
the members Of the committee express
great confidence in the election of the
whole State ticket.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Millions of bottles Of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs, colds and lung trouble.
This is because the genuine Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar in the yellow package con-
tains no opiates or other harmful drugs.
Guard your health by refusing any but
the genuine, Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Tickling or dry Coughs will quickly
loosen when using DR.. Shops Cough
Remedy, And it is so thoroughly
harmless, that DR.. Shoop tells mothers
to use nothing else, even for very young
babies. The wholesome green leaves
aud tender stems Of lung healing
mountainous shrub give the sutative
properties to DR.. Shops Cough Remedy.
1t Gains the cough and heals the sem
sitive bronchial membranes. No opium
no chloroform, nothing harsh used to
injure or suppress. Demand DR.. Shops
Accept no other. Sold by Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
shepherdstown Markets.
When Triles become Troubles.

II any person suspects that their kid
neys are deranged they should take Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy at once and not
risk having Bright's disease or diabetes.
Delay gives the disease q stronger foot
hold and you should not delay taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy. Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
Just Exactly Right.

~ have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A. Eel
ton, of Harrisville, n. Y. New Life
Pills relieve without the least discom-
fort. Best remedy for constipation, bill
iousness and malaria. 25c. at Hills
drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
Best the World Affords.

ut gives me unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve, .
says J. w. Jenkins, OF Chapel Hill, n.
Q. al am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which it is
applied" 25c. at Hills drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

WHAT ssems to be an important
movement has been started by num-
Der of influential negroes in Washing
ton, the object of which is to secure
large proportion of the cOlored vote
for Bryan. Somehow we do not place
much confidence in the plan, for the
average negro is indissolubly tied to
the Republican ticket.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

"THE trusts have grown in number,
in strength and in arrogance, at the
very time when the Republican party
was boasting of its enforcement of the
lav."-Wm. J. Bryan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

A clever, popular Candy Cold Cure
Tablet-called Preventics-is being dis.
pensed by druggists everywhere, In a
few hours, Preventics are said to break
any cold-completely. And Preventics,
being so safe and toothsome, are very
fine for children. No quinine, no lax.
alive, nothing harsh nor sickening.
Box Of $3.50. Sold by Hills Phar-
maCy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
For Sole.

l offer for sale my rubber-tire STAN
hope and high-wheel Cart. Both are
in good condition will be sold cheap to
quick buyer.
s. G. MICHAEL,
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va.
July 30, I908-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
CommissioDer's Notice

To the Creditors OF Mrs. Bette Grove. de-
ceased:
Having before me for settlement the ac-
count Of J. w. Gardner, Sheriff. committee
administrator OF said deceased, at the re-
notified 10 present your claims against the
estate OF the said Mrs. Bette Grove, deceas-
ed, for adjudication 10 me, the undersigned
Commissioner Of Accounts OF the County
Court OF Jefferson County. West Virginia, at
my ONCE In Snepherdstown. Ia said county.
on or before the eth dsyof September, 1913. az
which time and place will receive proof OF
debts or demands against the said dectdent
or her estate.
Given under my hand this 10Th day OF July.
1915.
J. s. BRAGOSIER,
Commissioner Of Accounts
July "a. lsO8-7t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Seven summer visitors were drown
ed at Deer Island, Maine, on Tuesday
by the capsizing of q small vessel in
which they were sailing. Two of the
victims were from Washington and
two from Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

The screws are being put on office
holders in West Virginia. A consid-
cradle number OF them are for the
Schelr ticket, but all those who owe
their jobs to Senator Elkins or Sen
stor Scott or to the State administra-
ton have been plainly told that they
must line up for the Swlsher ticket.
And they are lining up, all right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

"LET us alone" says Theodore P.
shonts, speaking for the railroad cor
porations, 80 that we may be allowed
to run our own business" This is all
that any other sort of highwayuan
could ask.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

De Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is recommended as the best thing
to use for piles. 1t is, of course, good
for anything where q salve is needed.
Beware of limitations. Sold by Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

NOBODY in this section is scared be-
cause the Baltimore Sun has come out
for Taft. 1t is our honest opinion that
it will not change dozen votes in
West Virginia, for most of its read
ers are simply disguised and do not
have the slightest respect for its sdi'
torial opinion. The only thing hurt
is the poor old Sun itself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Pink Pain Tablets-Dr Shoop's-stop
Headache, womanly pains, any pain,
anywhere, in 20 minutes sure. For
mula on the $50. box. Ask your drug.
gist or doctor about this formula-it's
fine. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Torrential rains throughout Vir-
ginia, North and South Carolina and
Georgia last week caused much dam.
age to public and private property,
while seventy persons lost their lives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Gen. Alexander P. Stewart, one of
the last two surviving lisutenant-gen-
erals of the Confederate Army, died
at Biloxi, Miss, aged SO years. he
was a brave man and an able general.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

Now, haven't we nice United
States Senator in the person of N. b.
Scott A common brawler-and a
beaten one at that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

The Republicans carried Vermont
by $4,000 plurality on Tuesday. They
are not Dragging about this victory
for they wanted 10000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

THE corporations are nearly unan-
imous for Taft. Are the people for
the corporations?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

In Washington Mrs. Albert R.
Johnson has sued for divorce from her
husband. She says that he has negro
blood in his veins, although he made
her believe that he was q white man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

EVIDENCE accumulates every day
that we need change of administra-
ton in West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
NOTICE.

Leetown Chapter U. D. @. will pre-
sent the Southern Cross Of Honor No
vember 10. 1908. Any veterans wishing
crosses will please notify the President,
Mrs. c. G. Lucas, Kearneysville, W.
Va, 81 once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
Ouick Relief for Asthma sufferers,

Foley's Honey and Tar affords imme-
diate relief TO asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and il taken in time will
effect cure. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

New Orleans was devastated by a
big fire last Sunday, causing loss Of
between one and two million dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
Desirable Property
FOR SALE.

No. los. The undersigned offer for
sale the desirable property IN Shepherds
town known as the straw board mill
property. on the Potomac river At tho
north end Of the town. The properly
consists Of between nine and ten acres
Of land, on which are four building.
IS 10 lows A one-story stone building,
with yentilator, l20x30, . three-story
stone building 1924, two dwelling
houses, large stable, about 60I2o. Corn
crib. etc. About three acres of this
land 10 on bluff overlooking the Poto-
mac nyer. a6ording fine view and Of
ferfng beautiful site for q summer
home or hotel. The price 10 very rea-
sonaole one-only fraction OF the cost
oil the property. For particulars, call
on or address,
Il. L. SNYDER & CO..
Shepherdstown, w. We.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

THERE now seems to be little doubt
that Hon. Lewis G. Bennett will be
elected Governor of West Virginia in
November, 1t is generally agreed
that neither Swisher nor Scherr is fit
for the Office, and even if one should
withdraw, the other could not com.
mand the party vote. Every inter.
est of the State loudly demands that
the government Of its affairs shall
be taken from the hands of those pro-
fessional politicians who are fighting
30 desperately for control. Lewis
Bennett is an honest man, he has no
Interior purpose in seeking the honor,
and if the people are wise they will
elect him by an nquestioned MAORI
tv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

David B. Hill says that he is still a
Democrat and viii work for Bryan's
election.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

ANOTHER effort was made a few
days ago to straighten out the tangle
between Scherr and Swisher, when
Arthur l. VorYs, Taft's right-hsnd
man, visited Mr.. Scherr at Charleston
and went over the situation. Scherr
is willing to retire only on one condi-
ton, namely, that Swisher shall also
get off the track, or he will agree to
submit the nomination to vote of the
Republicans at primary election. On
the other hand, however, Swisher
swears that nothing willinduce him to
give up the nomination, and from this
position he refuses to bulge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03
Farm For Sale
PRIVATELY.

AS required by the will OF Mrs. Eliza
beth NJ Link, and at the request Of her
devisees, will offer for sale, privately,
the farm of which the testator died
seized. This farm consists OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

NJ. E. Church South Preaching SER
vices Sunday, September 9th, at Shen-
andoah Junction at IL a. m, Millville
$3.50 p. m, Halltown, 7.30 p. N. Pro-
tracted services at Hslltown will con-
tinue through next week. Rev. A.
Knox will do the preaching.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

IL. SNYDER, Editor and Publisher,
SHEPHERDsTowN, W. VA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-09-03

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07

IN the interest of gentlemen who wish
to be elected to offices in the city Gov
eminent. 1t is very we'll for them to
use all Legitimate means to secure their
own success but we object to having
them use us.
We have submitted to the laws faith
fully and loyalty and without protest.
or any resistance further than calm
statements of what we believed to be
our rights and appeals to the Justice
and good sense of our fellow citizens.
When things have gone against us.
as they usually have in the last three
or four years, we have obeyed the laws
quietly and gone on trying to do bus
mess as we'll as possible under the
adverse conditions imposed on us. We
have set an example to those who
year after year have refused to be
contented with the laws they them
selves have demanded. and gone on de-
handing further eXactions and lmita-
tons. pling on us higher licenses and
Gripping us in every way possible.
We are taking no part in this city
election We would say nothing now
except that 1t seems to us that recent
false public assertions that the Liquor
Dealers Association or the liquor deal
ers in some way organized or COM
bined, are in politics are intended to
excite public feeling against u.s.
Therefore we ask the people of Rich
n'ond to consider whether they do not
think they have gone far enough, have
followed as far as they safely can, the
lead of extremists, who try to carry
their point by arousing prejudice
against tho liquor dealers and starting
stories that we are trying to run the
city. We think the evidence is very
plain chat 1T Is not we who are trying
to run the city, but those who make
the charge against us that we are
Now, we want to say in conclusion,
that all charges and statements that
the Liquor Dealers Association. or any
combination OF liquor dealers, is in city
politics In any way or interfering or
taking part for any candidate for any
office are false and without foundation.
We call on those who are saying these
things to present their proof If they
can, or to retract. or at least to re-
frain from further attempts to injure
us or excite prejudice against us. What
we want Is fair treatment, and that is
all we want and we believe the great
majority of the conservative, sober and
thinking people OF Richmond are ready
to see that we have It, If they do not
allow themselves to be hurried to en-
tremes by excitement and the false cry
of liquor predominance in politics. For
| their own purposes some people seem
to be trying to force liquor into city
! politics to ride their friends into office
/ and excitement and prejudice unjustly
stirred against us. We ask the people
of Richmond not to allow themselves
to be fooled and played with this way
Ours is business and not a political
organization.
| RaSnertflIlv
LIQUOR DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF
RICHMOND, VA.
e. A. Stumpf, President"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
ATTITUDE OF SALOONS
Organization Not Active, but Members In viduas Are
All Opposed to Mayor McCarthyPres d ut Stumpf
Issues Statement DENYING Rumors.

Declaring that the S, loon people are
taking no active part in the municipal
primary, and denouncing as false any
assertion that they are taking hand
in the local political situation, .Presi-
dent T.. a. Stumpf, of the Liquor Deal
ers' Association OF Richmond. in 4
long statement issued yesterday, re-
iterated the denial made heretofore by
officers of the organization.
Some days ago The Times Dispatch
referred to the rumors to the effect
that the whiskey element, with It's
thoroughly registered vote Of 5000 per-
sons. was fighting Mayor Mccarthy on
account OF his pronounced stand
against the saloons and in favor of
prohibition II the issue We're ever
forced. In the same connection it was
said by this paper that after thorough
Investigation 1t appeared that the
Liquor Dealers Association was taxi
ing no active part In the campaign,
and that there was no organized at
tack on the Mayor, but that leading
aud influential members of the ASSOC
citation admitted that MS individuals
they were opposed to Mayor Mccarthy,
and expressed the belief that the sn-
loon element ns II class-but acting us
Richardson for the reason stated. This
statement The Times Dispatch re-
iterateS The statement of Mr.. Stumpf
| follows:
ITO the Public:
Bearing on what has been published
OF the attitude of the liquor men in
/ the municipal election the following
was furnished for publication to-day:
Whatever may be said or thought
of the liquor dealers in Richmond
| very few people accuse us of being
fools. When a mistake has been made
once, 1t is not likely to be repeated
Many Of the men In the business rea-
NE that four years ago n serious mis-
take was made in allowing the liouo,
dealers to be put in the attitude OF
taking part In municipal politics. While
no official action was taken even at
that time, those engaging In the bust
ness We're put in the position Of max
ing organized effort and the conse-
quence was that feeling of active
hostility was excited against them
Not only the Liquor Dealers Asso.
| citation, but the liquor dealers indi.
vidaully are out of municipal politics
! absolutely, except, of course, in thai,
| capacity as private citizens and voters
1 With which nobody can interfere ant
which cannot be properly questioned
We have not taken any action, direct.
i ly or indirectly as an organization, OF
- es's.' '''s Soii'piuetioi outSlue u
the organization, We have no under.
4 standing or agreement among our
i selves. No candidate for Mayor OF
i Alderman has given us any pledge OIL
4 promises to favor us or our bushes.
in any way. We are free, each OF US
to vote as we like.
; We are tired OF being held UP before
this community as bugaboos and ware
heelers. and used as clubs to driv,
voters by men VIII are themselves play
ing politics while accusing us of doins
1t. This cry OF what the liquor dealer
are doing Is being raised, we suppose
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
CAPTAIN GEORGE w. HARRISON.

EAIPORIA. VA, April 6.-At a recent
meeting of the-members OF the Greenes-
vile Guard, George W. Harrison, of
lImporia, was elected captain of this
company. while William Mounfleld
was chosen second lieutenant
Captain Harrison has been member
of tile State militia for nearly fifteen
Years, having been captain of Com
pany I, of the Fourth Virginia. and
in the Hispano- American War
Mr.. Harrison has been a resident of
Emporia for the past three years, and
holds the position of assistant secra-
tary Of the Ashby Cotton Mills, of this
county Captain Harrson's ability as
a military man is known throughout
the Commonwealth, and as tactician
has no superior in the State.
The members of Company NJ are to be
highly congratulated upon securing the
services of their new executive officer.
Lieutenant Mountleld has by ability
and merit worked himself up from the
ranks, and is a most conscientious and
painstalling military man. The success
which has SO far followed his career
is the pride Of his large number Of
friends throughout this section.
Company NJ is regarded as a crack
soldier organization. and stands second
to Lynchburg in efficiency.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Piles
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Send tour Name ana Address
for n lfrc Trial Package.

We want to send you a free trial Of
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so you can sec with your own eyes
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You cure yourself With perfect ease,
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takes away pain itching and irritation.
After you have tried the sample
treatment. and you arc satisfied, you
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of Pyramid Pile Cure at your drug
gists for so cents. IT he hasn't II, send
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Send your name and address at once
for trial OF this marvellous, .lhick,
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07

The part Of the Blood that gives
1t red color is the mass Of micros-
copic bodies called red corpuscles.
These also carry oxygen, the great
Supporter of life, to every organ of
the body.
In anaemia these red composites
are reduced in number and the
patient becomes pale and weak.
1t IS the oxygen they carry that
enables the stomach to digest food.
Reduce the quantity and indigestion
follows.
1t Is the oxygen that makes 1t
possible for the kidneys to throw off
the uric acid constantly forming.
Lacking 1t the uric acid poisoning
Causes rheumatism.
There is also a close and scientific
ally recognized relation between the
number of red composites in the
blood and the health of the nerves.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills actually
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and therefore increase its oxygen
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proved of wonderful value in ner-
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No claim is made for this remedy
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you owe 1t to yourself to try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills
soc: per box; six boxes. s.. 50 at all druggists.
DR.. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady. N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
WEEKS PROGRAM FULL
Mayor Will Deliver Address to Public on Thursday Night
Rallies to Be Held in Several Sections Of CityCam-
paign One Of Most Remarkable Ever Held Here

was, of course, not appearing on the
stump.
During the past week there has been
IA tremendous change in the situation,
and the mayoralty contest hitherto
dull and lifeless TO the last degree, has
developed suddenly into what is nov
perhaps the fiercest and most spectacu-
lar which has taken place here within
the last two decades. Up to the time
the Mayor took the stump actively tho
couhcilmaHic fights in the various
wards were attracting the lions share