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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
A PluckY School Teacher.

Miss Jessie Cockrell, school teacher
in the Bolivar school, living near Harper's
Ferry, was alarmed Sunday morning be-
tween the hours of and 5 O'Clock by the
footsteps of man upon the back porch OF
her home. There had been previous lift
ing of articles from around the premises
and it's mostlikely the young lady was on
the quivive for marauders. A great many
colored workmen pass the house at night.
The thief on this occasion had taken off
his shoes and left them at the front gate,
passed around the house and assembled
the back porch where he inspected a skirt
hanging across line, but not Suiting taste
he retracted his steps to the cellar that
opened from the yard. Miss Cockrell
reached for the revolver, and descending
quietly down the steps to the yard she
took her stand at the corner Of the house
to wait the marauder'S temperance in the
open. He was negro man and was met
as he came out with volley from her re-
volver and was followed around the house
in his flight and out into the road, his SUI
suer firing three shots or more. The loot
prints of the man betrayed him and Con-
stable Carter arrested Henry Keys, living
at Bakerton and working at firing kilns,
upon warrant issued by Magistrate Shu-
CART at Harper's Ferry, to which place he
was taken for trial and committed to the
county Jail to await the sitting OF the grand
jury. The man acknowledged the theft
but said he only wanted handkerchief OF
apples. Keys lived formerly at Harper's
Ferry. Miss Cockrelllives with her moth
er and three sisters, and it is fortunate for
them that one of them knows how to
handle gun feaIlessly.-Adpocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
\ Word About Our Normal School.

The State Normal School at Shepherds
town forms such large part OF the life and
interest of the place, that its success and
the furtherance of IFS influence should be
matter of importance to every one living
hereabout. We should all take pride in
its becoming a high institution OF learning
and culture, whose reputation should ex-
tend not only over this but the adjoining
States.
Some unfortunate affairs have initiated
against its upbuilding, but these can well
be buried and forgotten, and its new dis
pensation start forth unencumbered by
any of the bitter, ranking memories Of
the past.
For the last few years it. would seem
that the proper coat-of-arrnS for this COL
lege should have been baseball bat
crossed with a shot gun and entwined
with few passion flowers. Now, athlet-
les, military drill, and social pleasures are
well enough in their place, but, when they
occupy such larger part OF students
time, attention and energy, surely crowd
out the more important elements OF edu-
cational progress and culture.
The college has been fortunate in the
choice Of its rector and principal. Pro-
lessor Miller has been for years at the
head OF the educational interests of this
State. He has the ability and experience
to know exactly what is wanted and most
desirable in giving this institution a
higher aim and character. He well knows
the end and purpose of college training
and especially that which is adapted to
the times and the condition of this coun-
try. His ideals are lofty and his aim is to
make this school a light set upon a hill to
tighten all around it.
He has wide acquaintance among the
greatest educators OF the whole country,
and his personality will attract here many
whose conferential ideas will be of much
value in carrying forward his plans. His
success will result in building up here a
school that will be second only to the
great university foundations. A parting
admonition II is the duty OF every citizen
here to give him cheerful support and
not obstruct by criticism or cavilAbut to
hold up and strengthen his hands in his
efforts TO correct any Of those troubles
that weakened the educational part of the
college. If so supported by necessary
popular approval, he will build up an in
stitution Of which we all may be proud.
ST. John Dyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Tribute OF Respect.

AT meeting of the Lutheran Church
Council October 9, 1909, the following
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Our Heavenly FatherhaS taken
from us Our beloved brother, Senior Elder
in our church, Thomas H. Byers, in the ripe
fruitage of eighty-one years; therefore be
ii
Resolved, LIST, That we bow SubmiS-
sively to the will of Him who doeth al
things well, and thank Him TOR the beau
tiful example of our highly esteemed
brother Torso many years.
Resolved, I'd, That we assure his be-
reaved family of our sincere coincidence
praying that He whose name is love may
keep them.
Resolved, Sd, That copy of this trib-
ute be sent to the family, and that this
action be recorded in our church record
and copy be furnished our town papers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was given al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James William
Coffnbargar, Friday night, October 9Th
in honor OF their son Herbert'S twenty
first birthday. After spending most en-
joyable evening, delightful refreshments
were served, after which the young peo-
pie returned to their respective homes,
wishing the young man many more hap
py birthdays.
He received many beautiful and useful
presents, among them a birthstone scarf
pin, by Miss Nora E. Riner. Those in
attendance from the vicinity of Martins
bueg were, Misses Nora Riner, Daisy
Butler, Margaret Riner, Bessie Butler and
Jane Rner, Messrs. Harry Seibert, Frank
Beard, Charles Weller, George SperoN
and George Butler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portions OF the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and
that is BY constitutional remedies. Deaf
ness is caused by an inflamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed you
have rumblng sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when il is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the inflam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases ou'
of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing but an nflamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarr1
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. ]. CHEVY & CO., Toledo, y.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
sHARPsBuRG NEWS.

The Philadelphia Brigade party that
was TO have visited the Park on the 18th
came to Hagerstown on MONDAY IN
special train to the number OF %. lhey
had secured the services OF eleven. autos
to bring them to Antietam, but owing 10
the heavy downpour OF rain only nine
came down. The flag-dedicatlng cere-
monies were held, as arranged Tor. II is
rumored now that they are going to buy
more ground and erect a home Tor
keeper or care taker George Poffen-
berger has about completed the work that
he had to do, and the place is looking
fine now.
pitts Early and Oliver Grice, who had
been attending Shepherd College, have
quit and gone back to the grammar school
in this place. -,
Samuel S. Stouffer's apple crop will
Weld him about 1900 bushels. He has
sold them at 90 cents per hundred weight,
delivered to the station at Antietam.
Quite a number OF persons have gone
10 HagerstoGn to spend the week and at
tend the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Souders, OF HagerS-
town, spent Sunday at their old homes
here.
Another COW was killed on the N. &
w. Railway at the crossing west OF town
Monday night. II belonged to Mr.. SAM
'uel Boyer and was valued at $50.
Mr.. Clarence Mongan, one OF the mail
carriers, took his vacation the past week,
his brother George being his substitute.
Mrs. r. F. Delaney, of the Antietam
Hotel, has been on the sick list, but is
better now.
We were very glad to see the editors
Smiling face in Our town last week, al
though his stay was very short one.
The big spring in this place is at this
writing lower than it has been for some
time, but we are in hopes that the recent
heavy rains will repleniSh it, as this is the
towns main dependence for water.
Carl Smith, Vim. Vickers, John Dren-
ner and Ira Hebb have been ordered to
Cumberland to take an examination fol
civil service work. They will 60 about
the last week in this month.
Raleigh Sherman and some friends, OF
Washington, spent the past couple OF days
driving around here and at Keedysville.
Julius Longerbeam, near Bluemont, Va.
visited his uncle, Charles Weber, in this
place.
Mr.. Joseph Snavely is having a fine
new stable built on the property he re-
Gently bought.
Peter Grice has been on the sick list for
several days the past week.
Clifford Swain, who had been working
in Hagerstown, has quit and will 60 into
the u. S. Service. He will 60 to Wash
ington on Monday of next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Bible Society Meeting.

The forty-first annual meeting OF the
Shepherdstown Branch of the Jefferson
County Auxiliary to the American Bible
Society was held Sunday night, October
10, 1909, in the college auditorium, the
president, Hon. Geo. M. Beltzhoover,
presiding.
The meeting was opened with singing,
followed by Scripture reading by Rev. W.
A. Lyle and prayer by Rev. DR.. Charles
GhiseIin. The reports OF Depository r.
|. Weltzheimer and Treasurer X. Lucien
Reinhart were read and adopted as fol-
lows:
r. l.. Reinhari. in account with the Shepherds'own
Auxiliary Bible Society.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
All Physicians

Must prescribe some Of the in
gradients that are contained In
Hoods SarsapariIla for all trou-
bles Of the blood, stomach, kid
neys and liver.
They include sarsaparilla, stillingia,
yellow dock, gentian, wild cherry bark,
mandrake, dandelion, juniper berries,
pipsissewa, etc.
The combination and proportions are
our own formula and give power to cure
beyond the reach OF any other prescrip-
ton or substitute. That's why it is
wise to get Hoods and only Hoods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Balance on hand......"........."..............
REPORT OF DEPOSITARY.

The committee on nominations reported,
and the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Geo. M. Beltzhoover.
Secretary w. P. Licklder.
Treasurer. Lucien Remnant.
Depositary-F. L. Weltzheimer.
Executive Committee-H. L. Snyder,
E. T. Licklider. A. S. cambridge, Ben
iamin Hartzell, d. S. Rentch, w. N.
Lemen.
The president made some appropriate
remarks about the society and its work,
and asked for collection, that was taken,
amounting to $3.50. After singing by a
male quartette, the president introduced
the Rev. Charles F. Steck, OF Frederick,
Md, who had been invited to address
the meeting, and who delivered a most
eloquent and interesting address upon
"The Excellency Of the Bible"
After beautiful solo, Babylon" by
Miss Helen Link, and the benediction by
Rev. DR.. H. c. Haithcox, the meeting adj
iourned.
A meeting of the executive committee
was afterward held, and $25 was donated
to the Sage fund and $50 to the parent
society.
w. p. Licklider, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
THE DOCTORS QUESTION.
Some Advice Against the Use of Harsh
Purgatives and Physics.

A doctors first question when consult
ed is, care your bowels regular ?" He
knows that 90 per cent OF illness is attend
ed with inactive bowels and torpid liver.
This condition poisons the system with
waste matter and causes accumulation of
gases which mnst be removed through
the bowels before health can be restored
Salts, ordinary pills and cathartics may
be truly likened to dynamite. Through
their harsh, irritating action they force a
passage through the bowels, causing pain
and damage to the delicate intestinal struct-
ure which weakens the whole system,
and at best only produces temporary re-
lief. The repeated use of such treatment
causes chronic irritation of the stomach
and bowels, dries and hardens their it's
sues, deadens their nerves, stiffens their
muscles and generally brings about an in
furious habit which sometimes has al
most, if not fatal results.
We have pleasant and safe remedy
for constipation and bowel disorders in
general. We are so certain of its great
curative value that we promise to return
the purchasers money in every case
where it fails to produce entire SatiSfac-
ton. This remedy is called Rexall Order
lies. We urge you to try them at our en-
tire risk.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy,
they act quietly and have soothing
Strengthening, healing, regulative influence
on the entire intestinal tract. They do not
purge, grippe, cause nausea, flatulence, ex-
cessive looseness, diarrhoea or other an
noying effects, and they may be taken a
any time without inconvenience.
Rexall Orderlies overcome the druggis
habit and safely remedy constipation ane
associate ailments whether acute or chron-
ic, except in surgical cases. They are es-
pecially good for children, weak person:
or old folks, Price, SO tablets Is cents, anc
IL tablets 10 cents, Remember you car
obtain Rexall Remedies in Shepherdstowr
only at our stofe.-The Rexall Store, Rein
harris Pharmacy.
I Mr = n Fritz Onaonta NJ V writes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

The New York Evening World declares
that f. H. Hartman left an estate OF $267,
600, 900 to his widow, Mrs. E. H. Harrl-
man, making her the very richest woman
in the world. 1t is said Mrs. Hartman
knew every business move of her hus-
band and will follow out his plans and
policies in the handling OF the vast estate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Notice to Taxpayers.

|, or one OF my deputies, will be at the
following places in the County OF letter-
son to receive taxes for the year 1909, at
which time discount of 2 l-2 per cent
will be made or all Taxes for said year
1909, if paid in full.
All taxes not paid on or before Decem-
Der 81, 1909, will draw interest at the rate
OF ten per cent per annum until paid,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

If people with symptoms of kidney OF
bladder trouble could realize their danger
they would without loss OF time COM
mence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy.
This great remedy stops the pain and the
irregularities, strengthens and builds up
these organs and there is no danger Of
Bright's disease or other serious disorder
Do not disregard the early symptoms
HIPS Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THEY seem TO be having a good deal
oftrouble about the introduction OF nat
ural gas into Baltimore Natural gas will
do the people there great deal more
good than the newspaper and political
GAS now on tap.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THE price of printing paper has again
been advanced. And what strenuous
promises the Republicans were making a
year ago that they would reduce the tarlif
on paper and wood pulpl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THE city OF Charleston, w. Va, is get
ting ready to open wide the saloon doors
after temporary dry spell. We never
did believe that Charleston, which is in
Kanawha county, was dry from principle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

Joseph H. Savage, president OF the
Savage Distilling Company at Kernstown.
Va; plead guilty in the court at Winches-
ter on Monday to the charge OF violating
the liquor laws and was fined Sl,l5O,
which he Maid
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

It's sort of easy-going way OF run
ming the government to have its head gal
wanting over the country for two or three
months at atime, but everythingis all right
as long as nothing happens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Notice to Bond-Holders.
Call for Jefferson County Bonds.

Call Tor Jefferson County bonds.
To the holders of Jefferson County 5
per cent semi-annual interest bearing
bonds of the issue of 1887:
Notice is hereby given that the princi-
pal and accrued interest on the bonds
herein below named will be paid al the
Bank of Charles Town at Charles Town,
w. Va, at the office of the Sheriff CT JET
ferson County at Charles Town, w: Va,
or at the National Union Bank OF Balti-
more at Baltimore, Md, on October LIST,
1909, and that interest on said bonds will
cease on that date, viz:
Five hundred dollar bonds, Nos. l0l,
1902, 103, 104, 105, l06, l07, l0S, 100, 40.
BY. order OF Court.
c. ID. WYSONG, Sheriff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Communicated.

Dear Register-The letter promised you
shall be now forth coming. Despite
some hindrances, necessary andotherwise,
school opened auSpiciouSly the morning
OF October 4th. 1t is quite probable that
the enrolment will extend beyond the
hundred mark this session. There are
some pupils in the ninth grade, or junior
high school work.
This glorious afternoon, School-room
tasks completed, am costly ensconced
in the "Poet's Corner" of "The Park. ="
Thus situated one recalls the lines OF
Helen Hunt Jackson:
20 suns and Skies and flowers OF June.
Bring all your boasts together,
Love Oveth best OF all the year
October's bright blue weather,
Charles Theodore Murray, a newSpa-
per writer (once of the staff OF the New
York Herald) author of many short Sto-
ries and book or two, is spending his
ripened years here. He has purchased a
picturesque plot on somewhat decllv-
itous bank OF Trout Run. Here, by skilled
labor and fine taste, he is making beau
tiful park for his pleasure and enjoyment
of the public, particularly the children
and young people. The rugged bank,
with shrubbery, vines, trees, flowers and
rustic bridges, seats, pavilions, all ap-
propriately named, give grace and beauty
to the charms of nature. Shale walks
border the level plot seeded for lawn;
suitable hardy plants and shrubs will
adorn the pathways, and rustic stone
steps form means OF approach to seques-
tered hooks.
In honor OF your unpretentiouS scribe,
the ertswhile knight of the quill dubbed
this extreme secluded spot the Poets
Corner.
So now with pencil and notebook,
In this sunlighted, hidden nook,
With ear attuned 10 babbling brook
And eye still charmed by autumn ilowers
Your scribe will oft spend happy hours.
r. A. B.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
The royaI month and the Royal Disease

Sudden changes OF weather are especially trying,
and probably to none more than TO the scroiuous
a normal October is commonly great. We never
think Of scroula-itS punches. cutaneous eruptonS.
and wasting OF the bodily subStance-withOutt think
ing OF the great good many sufferers from II have
derived from Hoods SarSaparia. whose radical and
permanent cures OF this one disease are enough 10
make il the most famous medicine in the world.
There is probably not city or town where Hood
SarSaparllla has not proved IFS merit IN more homes
than one, in anesting and completely Graduating
scroilla which is almost as serious and as much 10
be feared as its near relative, -consumpton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THE government having put up the price
of lemons by an outrageouSly high tariff,
railroads have followed suit by advancing
the freight rates. Lemons are a house
hold necessity and a feature OF home life
that ought to be as cheap as apples; yet
with the government leading in the rob-
berry, the people are compelled to pay two
or three times as much as they are really
worth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

DURING the past week or two dis
graceful bit OF political treachery has come
to light-the deal by which certain DEM
ocratS supported old Cannon for Speaker
in exchange for favors from his party.
Truly, there's wide gulf between party
leaders and party principles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

Fall colds are quickly cured by Foley'S
Honey and Tar, the great throat and lung
remedy. The genuine contains no harm-
full drugs. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
Saturday, October 23d, 1909,
NIN IUtIV" MS 1T 1III'1' FIVFNIN
5 Horses uDd Colts.

One bay horse. rising years old. works any
where hitched. weighs 1900 lbs. one brown horse,
10 years old. good strap horse, weighs 100 lbs.
one bay mare. good hlrshear leader. and will work
anywhere titched. y years old, weighs 1900 lbs,
one iron grey colt r>;I 3 years old, and has been
ridden and driven, Y ighs 1000 lbs. one colt
months old we'll hrel
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

Mr.. F. g. Fritz, Oneonta, N. Y, writes !:
"My little girl was greatly benefited by
taking Foley's Orino Laxative, and |
think it is the best remedy for constipation
and liver taouble." Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive is mild, pleasant and effective, and
cures habitual constipation. Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THE two political parties in Maryland are
having hot time over an amendment to
be voted on at the election in November,
the effect of which will be, ii carried, to
disfranchiSe colored men who have neith-
er education nor property. tits admitted
by most persons that giving the ballot to
negroes when they were unqualified to
use and appreciate it was colossal mis-
take. Whether that mistake can now
be remedied by taking the franchine
from them is question in the
minds of many honest men, though we
are inclined to think that there ought to
be restrictions. The negroes never vote
anything but the Republican ticket, SC
they ought not to kick if the Democrats
take the ballot from them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

IN yesterdays papers Commander
Peary makes public his statement attempt
ing to disprove Dr. Cooks claim to be the
discoverer OF the North Pole. He de-
clareS that the two ESquimoS who were
DR.. Cooks companions say that the latter
did not reach the Pole This is not very
satisfactory proof, and even the Peary
partisanS must admit that it isn't fair to
settle the matter until DR.. Cook has had
opportunity to get statement from the
ESuuimoS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned having sold his farm in Berkeley
county. will sell al his stables in ShepherdStown. on
the road leading TO Charles Town, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

THE partnership between Thos. H.
Dennis and Geo. T. Argabrite, publish
ers of the Greenbrier Independent at Lew
isburg, w. Va, has been dissolved. Mr..
Argabrite has sold his interest to Col.
Dennis who will continue as editor and
publisher. The Independent is one OF
the old-faShioned, good sort OF country
newspapers, and we enjoy reading 1t
every week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-14

1T is now said that the "wet' Demo-
Gratis in Roanoke sold out TO the Repuo-
licans at the local-option election in that
city, and will now as part OF the trade
support the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor.
II is the unutterable treachery of political
leaders that make respectable voters leave
the party to which they owe allegiance,
for honest men cannot be expected to en-
dorSe dishonest methods.