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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
At the Novelty.

Messrs. Tiliman and Spurlock were In
the city last evening and made ar
engagements with Mr. Crawford for the
Ellison Carroll roping contest film. This
contest was recently held in Wood
ward, Oklahoma. 1t shows Mr. Ed
ward Carroll breaking the worlds rec
ord, roping and tying a steer in II sec.
onds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-03
CRYSTAL PALACE CHRISTMAS TREE

IT HE thousands of youngsters who annually flock
i to the Crystal Palace, at Sydenham, at yuletide
would be terribly disappointed if they did not see
monster Christmas tree laden with beautiful toys
reaching nearly to the roof The tree
nualy in the center transept of the palace is the
biggest in existence. 1t is present from Sir Jere
miah Colman and reaches height of eighty-nine
teet 1t holds about 5000 toys, the prices of which
range from five to twenty-five These toys up
to the present year, distributed by a person
dressed up to represent Father Christmas, but this
Christmas Mr.. George o. Starr, the general manager
OF the Crystal Palace, has hit upon the novel plan
of allowing the army of clowns accompanied by Santa
Claus to hand the toys to the children in the circus.
1t is needless TO say that the children will be delight
ed at being thus brought into close and friendly
tact with the funny men, of the ring. About 12o,-
600 toys are distributed every year. A bigger tree
than the in question has, it is true been at
Sydenham, but it was artificial 1t erect
ed IN the palace about twenty-eight years ago and
lowered to height of feet; the trunk was of
pine wood, into which some 1000 separate shrubs
were cunningly built the structure weighing over
two tons. On it were arranged fewer than a quar-
ter million of presents valued at $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-03
By ANNIE O. TIBBITS

nh0r of Silent Lips "The Nine Shds
Robes Tempted Forge" Etc
Copyright by the NaiOplP Agency
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-03

be rich, and Stephen will. Just think May he will
have ten thousand year when his uncle dies 1t was
pity Jack not the heir, for after all, liked him
best But never mind tomorrow l shall be Mrs.
Stephen Ross"
THE marriage of Sybil Armitage and Stephen Ross
nine days wonder. She had made good use
of her time for she had only known him few weeks
but Stephen Sir Henrys favorite nephew and heir to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
More About Natural Gas.


According to news from Baltimore,
plans for the laying of natural gas pipe
lines from the West Virginia gas fields to
Baltimore are rapidly maturing. S. Davies
Warfield who seems to be at the head OF
the enterprise, says that the new company
will bear the name of the Seaboard Gas
Company, and that work will be COM
menced June LIST, with the intention OF
getting the gas to Baltimore within eight
months. Mr.. Warfield also said:
"The undertaking is vast one. twill
be required to lay $50 miles OF 2O-inch
pipe from West Virginia TO Baltimore in
two lines of go miles each. This pipe
line runs from the pumping station, which
at the commencement of the enterprise
will require $4,000 horsepower, This
pumping station is connected with the
wells by the field pipe lines of an average
length of 10 miles. This pipe line will
contain $4,000 tons OF steel, and will have
capacity to deliver from 100000 to
so 900 900 cubic feet daily. II will be the
largest pipe line ever attempted and will
cross mountain ranges 5000 10 5000 feet
above the sea level, involving difficult
engineering work and expensive con-
struction. To protect the supply to Bal
timore this line will be, as far as possible,
an air line from the pumping station TO
Baltimore, with no right to divert the gas
to intermediate points until the capacity
of Baltimore is first served"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
sHARpsBuRd NEWS.

Frank L. Magic and his wife, OF Boston,
stopped off here on their way to Rich
mond. Va. and visited the Burnside
Bridge part OF the battlefield, where Mr..
Napie's father, General Nagle, COM
manded the 4Sth Pennsylvania Regi-
ment and whose statue is on the monu-
ment.
Mrs. Meta Nicodemus is a guest at the
Antietam Hotel for week or ten days.
She formerly resided here, being a daugh-
ter of the late David R. Miller.
The union picnic committee tor the
picnic August 18th have taken time by the
forelock and have secured for the occa-
sion the Mapleville, Boonsboro and Roh-
rersville bands. The committee will make
an effort to have this the largest picnic
for miles around. II will be held in the
woods near the old Dunkard Church
where the battle SCARED trees still stand.
Mrs. Henry Crowl, who is nearly 81
wears old, recently made for John +:
Smith three shirts without the use OF
glasses. She never has worn glasses,
and is very active yet, and a very re-
spected resident of this town.
Mrs. Harry Brook, from near Hancock,
is spending couple of weeks here with
Mr.. and Mrs. u. s. Myers and other
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Iohn Snouffer and little daughter,
of Gaithersburg, Md, are visiting her
aunt, Miss Julia Hebb, in this place.
CIV. Adams has had the interior OF
the observation tower reprinted from top
to bottom, also the fence at the entrance.
A number OF persons have rented space
from Charles Dorsey, near the National
Cemetery, for confectionery stands on
memorial day.
John D. Ramsburg is having his dwell
ling-houSe near town painted.
The battlefield avenues are looking fine
now. Mr. Adams has force OF men at
work cleaning them.
Mrs. Raymond Dixon, ofMillburn, Md,
is spending couple OF weeks here with
her mother, Mrs. ]. c. Wilson.
Mrs. Mamie Chopper, who had been
so seriously i'll, died at her home near
Keedysvile OF consumption, aged 43 years.
lnterment was made at Keedysville. She
leaves husband, Frank Chopper, and
seven children to mourn her death. She
was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Fry, Of this place.
Elmer Boyer, who is a conductor on a
street car in Washington, is here for a Jew
days.
Delaney Bros. have nearly completed
the painting of the residence owned by
Harry Thomas and his mother.
Mrs. M. E. Snavely was taken seriously
i'll on Tuesday again. She had been re-
naming about one thing until this relapse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
In the Circuit Court.

We note the following proceedings OF
the Jefferson Circuit Court since our last
issue:
Judgment by default was entered
against Henry Miller for $40l .33 in favor
OF Elias Wineland and Abe Strouss, trad
ing as partners.
The first jury case tried was that OF l..
!. VirtS VS.. Geo. D. lverSon, which was
appealed from judgment OF justice of
the peace. A verdict for $l5was returned
in favor of L. J. VirtS.
Elizabeth B. Shepherd and others VS..
Sallie S. Butler and others; it appearing
that Laura T. Shepherd, one ofthe parties
to the suit had reached the age oftwenty-
one years, it was ordered that the funds
in possession of Elizabeth Shepherd as
guardian be paid to the said Laura Shep-
herd.
John Hamilton, administrator of John
B. Sprigg, VS.. A. L. Ballard and the un-
known heirs Of John B. Sprigg; referred
to Cleon Moore, commissioner, to ascer-
tain the debts, the value of the personal
property, if any, and of the real estate of
which John B. Sprigg died seized, and to
report on the same.
The damage suit Of S. q. IA. Rissler
against the corporation of Charles Town
was concluded on Friday, resulting in a
verdict for the plaintiff for 81 900.
William Johnson, colored, pleaded
guilty TO involuntary manslaughter, and
was sentenced to four months in Jail and
a fine OF $50.
The case of Ben Wood, indicted for
rape, was continued until the next term
of court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Nj. E. Church South-Shepherdstown
childrens day service at 1890 a. m, and
preaching at 7.30 p. m. Marvin Chapel
at 3 O'Clock. All the parents of the chill
dren OF the Church and Sunday School
are invited to the children's day services.
Reformed Church-Sunday School at
9l5 a. m, morning worship and sermon
at 1920 a. m, evening worship and SER
mon at 100 p. m. Morning offering for
benefit of Seventh Reformed Church,
Cleveland, Ohio, destroyed by storm.
There will be services in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence per-
niits, in Shepherdstown at 1890 a. m.
and at Kearneysville at 3 p. m.
Shenandoah Junction Circuit, M. E.
Church South-Bakerton II a. m, Hall
town, 800 p. m, Shenandoah Junction
Sp. m.
M. E. Church-Mt. Wesley 1890 a. m.
and Sharpsburg 2.30 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
NOTES FROM NEARBY.

70
The Lutheran congregational Williams
port, Md, has taken steps looking to the
erection of a new church.
Jaues Grace, the oldest railroad man in
the Valley of Virginia, died last week in
Middetown, aged 81 years. He was a
native of Ireland.
In the circuit court at HagerStown last
week Matthias Spong was acquitted OF
shooting his brother-in-law, Charles Ben
ner, in March last, at Sharpsburg.
An unknown Italian made vicious at
tack on ten-year- girl at the eastern
edge of Martinsburg on Monday. The
child's screams brought timely assistance
and the rascal escaped.
Charles burst and Mrs. Lucy Cupp
were in motor boat at Cumberland when
the machinery went wrong. The boat
was carried over dam in the Potomac
and both were drowned.
The five-year- son of James Hunter
was killed by being crushed by B. & o.
freight car in Hagerstown on Monday.
The child was playing under the car when
an engine pushed ii upon him.
William Kearns, Alburtis Show, John
Caskey, Hurley Rpssler and Harry Bur-
ris, five Martinsburg youths, have been
arrested on the charge of robbing the jew
elry store OF S. p. Douglas, in that city,
Of $500 worth of goods. Most of the
stolen jewelry was recovered.
The members of Trinity Lutheran
Church, Hagerstown, have decided to let
the contract for magnificent new church
in few days, at cost of about $95, 900.
A Sunday School room and parsonage are
to be erected in connection with the
church, which will be located at the cor
ner of Potomac and Randolph avenues.
DR.. Wiley, chief chemist of the Depart
ment of Agriculture of the United States
Government and the noted pure food ex-
pert, has recently purchased from the
heirs of the late Townsend Fraser the
grazing farm of 600 acres located near
Bluemont, Loudoun county, for $50, 900.
DR.. Wiley will erect handsome residence
on the place and occupy it as summer
home.
Frances Poffinberger, aged nine years,
daughter of Daisy Poffinberger, Myers
vile, Md, died Saturday at the Frederick
Hospital, as the result of an injury sus-.
tanned while playing ball. The little girl
collided with another companion and was
thrown to the ground, her lip being badly
bruised. AS result, blood-poiSoning
developed, and she was taken TO the hos
pital, where she died Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
WEST VIRGINIA NEWS

Two hundred saloon keepers have made
application for saloon license in Fayette
| county.
Senator George T. Oliver, of Pittsburg,
has given $25, 600 toward an endowment
fund for Bethany College, near Wellsburg,
this State.
Tuesday 5000 coal miners in the ka-
nawha district went on strike because
they say that the operators are not keep
ing their agreement in good faith.
John Thompson, white, aged 10 years,
confessed to the authorities at WEIGH that
on September IA, 1908, he outraged and
killed Lula Stafford, 10 years old, whose
body was found in clump of bushes in
the Mcdowell county courthouse yard on
September II.
C. Janney went to Parsons's, VIVA,
by rail, and, buying horse there, rode If
back to Charles Town, arriving here Sat-
urday evening. His journey returning
was made through portions OF Tucker,
and Preston counties in this State, Garrett
county, Md, then through Mineral and
Hampshire counties, by way OF Winches-
ter, Va, home. The distance travelled
was 162 miles, the time little more than
three days.-Advocate.
w. B. Cornwell, president ofthe Hamp-
shire Southern Railroad, announces that
work on the new road from Romney to
Petersburg will be started within two
weeks. This road will pass through
Hampshire, Hardy and Grant counties
and will be forty miles long. 1t passes
through the rich bottom lands along the
South Branch of the Potomac, unsur-
passed for farming, and long hills rich in
timber, limestone and iron ore. 1t will
cost 81 100000 10 build the road.
al have you noWp' exclaimed pretty
1S-year- old Elizabeth Mullen at William
son, this State, last Monday, as she drew
a revolver from some place of conceal
ment and fired at Norman Pardue, we'll
known coal operator, who was standing
in front of the Shady Side Inn. The ball
pierced Pardue's hand and struck George
Montgomery, manager ofthe Montgomery
mines, in the head, killing him instantly.
The girl then ran to the house of neigh
Dor, where she was arrested. She made
confession in jail, but would not explain
the motive of her deed except to say that
Pardue had wronged her in some manner.
She said she had been hunting for him all
day, with the intention of killing him.
I'm sorry that killed an innocent man."
she said. "Would to God that it had
struck Norman worthless BRAIN" With
this the girl sank on her rough couch and
sobbed bitterly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
Notice..

On and after April Isl, 1909,
the grain, feed, coal, etc., bus
mess now being conducted by
]. ]. Lyme will be continued
under the firm name of Lyme
& Irwin, copartnerShip having
been entered into by J. J. Lyme
and ]. w. Irwin, of Shenan-
doah Junction, to take effect
from the above date.
1t is necessary that all out
standing accounts be settled
on or before that date, and you
are respectfully requested to
make prompt settlement OF
your account, as after April
1st, 1909, all outstanding &C
counts will be placed in the
hands of my attorney for col
lection.
| Respectfully Yours,
| j. j. LYME.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
HOw'S This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. Chen
ey & Co., Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known F.
!. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions, and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
A Vacant Chair.

Alexander Preston Hopewell, son OF the late
Harry and Rachel Hopewell, departed this lie MAY
IT, 1909 al the age OF 69 years, month and 10 days
He was one OF the best known and most highly re-
spected citizens OF the community in which he lived
He was consistent Christian and he delighted in
working for the good OF Others that they might pro-
fit through his works. He was faithful husband
and loving father. His place can never be filed as
he filled it, but his race was won, for he was man
OF God and God took him home 10 enjoy the fruits OF
his labor He bore his affection with patience and
without murmur, trusting only in Jesus.
Now he is free from all temptation,
There is no more need OF watchful care.
Happy in complete salvation,
Given the victor's, crown TO wear.
He is survived by his widow, six sons and three
daughters The funeral was held at the ASbury NJ.
E. Church. OF which nc was trustee. The Rev. c.
Y. Trigg offciated, assisted by Rev. Craven. The
palbearers were his five sons and one nephew,
William. Samuel Fletcher, Jennings, James and
Maxwell.
The wife and members OF the family desire to re-
turn many thanks TO relatives and friends for their
kindest respect TO them in their sad hour OF bereave-
ment.
s. D. H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

MUCH time is being wasted ont the tar
if bill. II is now plainly apparent that
the bill will be passed just about as the
trusts want it-for they have enough Re-
publican and Democratic votes TO do as
they wish-and further discussion is en-
tirely useless.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

THERE'S some agitation OF the ques-
ton of redistricting the senatorial districts
in West Virginia, and popular plan is to
give each county in the State Senator.
We heartily favor this, especially in view OF
the sort of material we have to put with
from Morgan and Berkeley counties. If
those counties want men who are dominat-
ed by the saloon interests, why, let them
have them, by all means. But we don't
want them in Jefferson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
Safe and Sure.

Among the medicines that are recon-
mended and endorsed by physicians and
nurses is Kemp's Balsam, the best cough
cure. For many years it has been re-
garded by doctors as the medicine most
likely to cure coughs, and il has strong
hold on the esteem of all well-informed
people. When Kemp's Balsam cannot
cure cough we shall be at loss to know
what will Atdruggists' and dealers 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

After deadlock Of four or five months,
the Illinois Legislature has elected Con-
gresham William Lorimer to the United
States Senate to succeed Senator Hopkins.
He was only elected with the aid. OF 50
Democratic votes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

HOW can any ordinary Democrat tell
where he is at when more than half of
the Democrats in the Senate vote with
the Republican majority for high tariff ?
It's enough TO make honest men go to
the Prohibition party, where everybody
has principles and stands by them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

THE Senate knew what il was about
when it refused to close its doors against
Reed Smoot, the Mormon bigamiSt and
law-breaker. Smoot is one of the most
subservient OF all the creatures OF the
corporations and is ready to do the dirty
work of Aldrich at any and all times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WHEN Boss Aldrich gets short on Re-
publican votes there are always few
Democrats he can count on. Which goes
TO show that there are men in both parties
that can be reached by his particular brand
of Influence"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WE are glad to note that n. S. D. North,
director OF the census, has been forced to
resign. He devoted more OF his time to
serving corporations who are robbing the
people by means Of an unjust tariff than
he did to the government service. His
zeal for the trusts made his census figures
very questionable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

No Sunday funerals, no Sunday news
papers, no excursions, no games, no army
and navy sports on Sundays; divorce
and remarriage law, which shall be in all
States uniform; the Saturday half holiday
for workers that they may be ready for
the Sabbath; the abolition of recitations
in colleges and seminarieS on Monday
morning, because they necessitate study
on Sunday-these are few Of the things
the Presbyterian assembly now in session
in Denver will stand for if the reports OF
various committees are adopted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27
Weston, Ocean-to-Ocean Walker,

Said recently: When you feel down and out, feel
there is no use living just take your bad thoughts
with you and walk them off. Before you have walk
ed mile things will look roster. Just Try it. Have
YOU noticed the increase in walking OF late IL every
Community Many attribute il TO the comfort which
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antseptc powder to be
shaken into the Shoes gives TO the millions now us
ing IT, As Weston has said, IT has real merit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WE don't believe that the people are
being fooled by the tariff discussion IN
the Senate, but there's no doubt that they
are very much disguised.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

THE Sugar Trust is on the gridiron, but
the gridiron is only comfortably warm,
The Senate won't hurt the trust, for the
more money the trust can extort or steal
the more it will have to share with its po-
itical friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

THEY say that President TAFT is really
in favor of free raw materials, but 1t must
be admitted that he isn't expressing HIM
self very strongly on the subject.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

1T is evident that the Democratic SEN
ators have no regard for the last Demo-
cratic platform. Well, the mass OF DEM
ocratic voters have no respect for the
Democratic Senators.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WE reckon it's about time to form anew
party, divided on the question OF high or
low tariff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WHO would have thought that Senator
Tillman would have surrendered 10 the
tariff robbers?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

WE have never wanted TO believe that
Senator Bailey was defiled by Standard
Oil. but il does look as if the trusts can
turn his face in any direction they wish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

THE Commoner, Mr.. Bryan's paper,
says that Ego TO bed" is a better express
sion than "retire." We don't wish to
question this advice, but we still hope that
Mr.. BRYAN will retire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

lust TO show how badly it was scared
by the suits brought against it by the gov
eminent the Meat Trust has again put up
prices 21-2 cents a pound in New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-05-27

TARIFF revision doesn't necessarily
mean tariff reform.