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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
Hagerstown Policeman Killed.

Policeman John c. Middlekauff, aged
IS years, son of Robert Middlekauft,
was shot through the abdomen early Sat-
urday morning by white man believed
to have been John Wingert, whom he at
tempted to arrest in the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad yards, in Hagerstown.
He was taken to the Washington County
Hospital and operated upon by Drs. W..
B. Morrison, o. H. w. Raglan and Daniel
A. Watkins, but his injuries proved fatal,
and he died on Sunday.
With the officer al the time were Police
men Brown and Saylor They heard
several shots fired in the vicinity OF the
Baltimore and Ohio yards and ran TO the
spot 10 see what the trouble was They
grabbed at three men who had been fir
ing the shots. Brown says that a mo-
ment later several shots were flred-he
could not remember how maryland
Officer Midd!ekauff shouted that he was
hit. Policeman Saylor supported him
from falling. The three fugitives ran up
West Antietam street, pursued by Police
man Brown, but escaped.
Middlekauff sent two shots after the
fugitives and believed he wounded one
OF them, who was seen TO throw up his
arm while running. He left trail OF
blood for several blocks.
After vigorous search the officers
captured Wingert, at the home ola friend,
where he had taken refuge. That he in
tended to put up fight was evidenced by
the presence OF shotgun and two revolt
vers. He was caught mapping, which
undoubtedly saved bloody battle. He
denies his guilt, but before Middlekauff
died it is said he positively identified
Wingert as the person who shot him.
Starliper, one OF the men who was
with Wingert, was picked up Saturday
morning about an hour after the shoot
ing. He admits being with Wingert,
but refused to make any statement rela-
tive to who fired the shot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
Notes of the Churches.


The open-air services still prove to be
very popular, large congregation being
present last Sunday evening. Rev. Guy
P. Bready, OF the Reformed Church,
preached an able and interesting sermon.
The choir again rendered some pretty
special music. Rev. |. d. Woman, oil
the Lutheran Church will preach at the
open air service on Sunday, which begins
promptly at six O'Clock.
Episcopal Church-Services in Trinity
Episcopal Church at 1920 a. m, and
Duifelds at 3p. m. Members OF both
congregations are urged TO make liberal
contributions for the apportionment for
missions.
There will be services in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence per-
mits, in Shepherdstown at 1890 a. m,
and Keameysville at 1902. m.
Nj. E. Church-Preaching Sunday in
Shepherdstowua at 10. 30 a. m, and Sharps-
burg at 8 p. m. Quarterly meeting at {
o. nj. in Shepherdstown.
Reformed Church-Sunday school al
9:3O a. m. There will be no other ser
vices, the pastor having gone on his va
cation.
M. E. Church South - Preaching al
Bethesda at a. m. and Uvlla at | / a. M
Lutheran - Preaching in Shepherds
town by the pastor at 10 30 a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
Communicated.
Charlottesville, Va,


August Is, 1914.
Editor Register-Your account of the
burning OF "Bedfo'd" and Fountain
Rock" was read by myself and family
with much interest. II was accurate in
almost every detail. have just read the
letter of my cousin, Dr. e A. Craighill,
of Lynchburg, asking about the dates as
given by YOU. Yours are correct. MIR.
Andrew Hunters house was burned on
Sunday, July 18th, 1864, and Col. Bote-
Ier's and my fathers on Tuesday, July
10Th. have the original manuscript OF
nv mothers letter, which is dated July
10th, and begins, Yesterday your IN
derling Captain Maitindale &C." The
only error / noted in your account OF the
burning OF Fountain Rock" is that you
speak Of two sisters of Mrs. Shepherd
being present. Miss Lottie Boteler was
absent, only Miss Tippie and Mrs. Shep-
herd, with her three little children, Fanny,
Alec, and Davis, were there. MY moth-
er's letter was forwarded to General Hun
fer by my brother, General E. q. Lee,
under flag of truce, so ! was informed.
AT least he said he intended doing so,
though am not sure that this was done.
do not think mother ever regretted
writing the letter, nor did she regret its
publication. In later life she did regret,
| thint deeply, one expression, VIZ
"Can | say God Forgive you2 No
PRAYER can be offered for you. Were II
possible for human lips TO raise your
name Heavenward, angels would thrust
the foul thing back again, and demons
claim their own"
am sure, from her deep religious con-
viction, that she did pray that God would
give repentance and a better mind TO the
man who so crully wronged her. AS |
write will give one piece OF history IN
connection with the burning Of Bedford,
which has never appeared in print:
Hiram Waters, another young fellow and
myself vowed together that we would all
run away, at our first opportunity ana
ioin the Confederate army, Hiram went,
and after some two months OF faithful
service was killed. The other went and
after two weeks repented and returned
home, "a Sadder, il not a wiser man.
NV father, finding out that ! was pre-
pairing to 90, made me understand that
should do so he would follow me, take
me out in front OF company head quar-,
tiers and whip Inc so severely that Woulo
be unable TO sit down comfortably Tor
two weeks. Under the influence Of that
paternal eXhortation, became, "a wiser,
if a sadder boy"
Yours truly,
H. B. LEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
Communicated.

A committee of ten of the formost bus
mess men of Sharpsburg, Md, are ar
ranging for series OF entertainments, TO
be presented by the Radcliffe Attraction
Co. of Washington, on September 1. 8
and 9th. tn the Red Mems Hall OF that
Mace. The entertainments are to be oil
Unusual excellence. The ladies and gen
tlemen furnishing these entertainments
are accomplished, musicians, both vocal
and instrumental and are supplemented
bv one of The worlds famous lecturers, a
ventriloouist and magician, and the Ma
rietta La. Dell Concert Company, every
member OF which is an artist in his par
ticular line.
The gentlemen composing the various
committees will devote the proceeds oil
these unusual attractions to a charitable
nurpose, after actual expenses are met.
The members composing the committee
of arrangement are, Messrs. IA. L. Bur
gan. Robert L. Highberger, J. Lester
Otto. S. Walter Stouffer, DR.: S; Howell
Gardner. Or. E. M. CARROT, K. r: DE
Iauney, F. w. McGraw. U. 5. Myer:
and Harry ]. E. Thomas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

Mrs. Stella Biggs Lyme, of York, Pa,
was here visiting Mr.. Lyne'S old home
near town.
Mrs. lanes Doub and two children, OF
Middletown, Nd, were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ChaS. Gross last week,
Clyde Rohr OF Baltimore, was here
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Rohr, near the Mlddlebridge.
The ladies' aid society OF the Reformed
Church held festival on last Saturday
night. The ladies Of the Lutheran Church
will hold one next Saturday night Tor the
benefit OF the church in the Red Mems
hall.
Mrs. May Davis, her son, Richard, and
mother have gone to Philadelphia and
Atlantic City for week.
Miss Blanch Hebb, OF Shepherdstown,
spent some tine with her grandmother,
Mrs. Isabelle Hebb.
The Sunday excursion from Washing
ton brought large number otperSons up
TO spend the day with friends, and d
number TO visit the battlefield.
VIM. Marker lost by death fine Jer-
sey COW last week, from eating supposed
POISONOUS grass or nettles along the pike
quite a loss 10 Mr.. Marker.
Mrs. K. F. Delaney and little son,
Jonn Murray, have returned from Phil
adelphia. Mrs. Ivan Renner returned
with them for short stay here.
A number OF persons from this vicinity
went to Luray CaveTns on the Boy Scout
excursion this week.
Miss Lucie Grayson has returned home
from her European trip much pleased
with her Trip. She says nearly every
place they went just before leaving. She
saw soldiers and had to get on the vessel
on the high sea. Not being allowed TO
land, they were carried out on tender
three miles, that beng as near as they
were TO port.
Norman Moore, his wife and child, OF
York, Pa, are here at Mr.. Moore'S Tor
mer home with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Moore.
Town Sergeant Albertus Champion and
several helpers have been giving the
streets and cutters general cleaning up
the past week or so, and II shows up the
| town fifty per cent better.
Mrs. Lester Otto and son have returned
from couple weeks visit at her home IN
| Smithburg.
Mrs. Albert Leaf and three children
have gone to McKeesport, Pa, to visit
Mr.. Leafs mother.
Hon. GIst Blair and wife were in town
on Monday, and with Guide Reilly went
over the battlefield.
Philip Grove has returned rom his
vacation and taken charge OF the n. q
w. Office al Anhetam station.
Miss Helen Cronice, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John D. Roulette
and family. Miss Cronice is daughter
OF postmaster A. B. Cronice.
Mrs. Eva q. Dulin and little daughter
Marjorie. are spending few days at the
Dagmar Hotel, Hagertown, with Mr.
| Dulin.
Amos Fisher, Misses Anna and Martha
Reilly, Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Jones and
son, Max, and Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Dulir
and daughter, Marjorie, formed an auto
mobile party to Braddock Heights and
] Frederick last Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
| Morgan's Grove Notes.


The grounds at the fair ground are
being put in most excellent shape for the
fair. The grass never has been so green
and the shade is most refreshing.
The acrobats who will entertain us at
the fair this year are going TO give us
first-Class performances. There will be
almost continuous entertainment before
the grandStand all day. In addition to
the silver loving cup offered by the sec
rotary OF the fair last week for the best
bird in the poultry show, the following
cups have been donated 10 the AsSocia-
ton and there are more 10 follow:
Best nursed baby. Age limit, one year.
Given by the Association. This is one
OF the handsomest cups ever offered.
Best registered jersey heller under two
years-donated by A. S. cambridge.
Best pony on the fair grounds entered
by child under Is years ofage-donated
by Chas. S. Billmyer.
The ball player on the Shepherdstown
team who does the most for his team
donated by Robert Gibson, druggist.
Owens & Miller, Shepherdstown Reg
lister, M. B. Baker and Charles Owens
have donated cups, but it has not been
decided for what they shall be offered.
1t is very important that all persons de-
String tents see the secretary at once.
The supply is limited and if necessary an
order will be sent for others.
The new Certificates of Stock are JUS
about ready for distribution. They will
be given out as soon as the stockholders
tickets are here. All stockholders are
urged to have their certificates changed
for the new series at once.
The officers of the fair will be in attend
ance at neighboring fairs next week ano
if will be difficult to see them after Mon
day.
An award OF 81. 90 is to be made to tht
young lads under IL who shows the bes
! dressed doll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-20
RerryylIIe Horse Show.

BerryviIle Horse Show.
August Is, rs, II, 1914.
Races each day.
Over $1,000 in prizes.
Entries close August Is.
For any information address
w. T. LEWIS, Secretary,
Berryville, Va.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

on the west coast nearly a year ago and
fought its way to the capital.
The landing of the marines at Blue
fields is justified by the State Depart
ment officials because of the peculiar
status of the relations between Nicara-
qua and the United States and the pen
dency before the Senate OF the treaty
which will formally recognize the right
of the United States government to main
tain order in Nicaragua.
II is understood that on the Atlantic
side of that country and at northern
points distant from the capital the liberal
element which was driven out of power
by President Daz has been gathering
strength and making ready TO start a
revolution.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

banks are subject to federal tax. while
the act provides that federal reserve
banks. including the capital stock, and
surplus therein. and the income derived
therefrom. shall be exempt from fed
eral. state and local taxation, except
taxes upon real estate
Besides the simple transfer. through
purchase. Of United States bonds having
the circulation privilege from national
banks to the reserve banks and the sub
stitution of reserve bank notes for ma
tional bank notes to the amount of the
transferred bonds. there is second way
by which the reserve bank note may be
brought into circulation. The new law
provides that the reserve banks may take
out their own circulating notes upon the
Evening star., 1914-08-16

such service. That action was taken
with the authority of the Secretaries of
the three departments, and was based
upon recent complaints that certain per-
sons wearing badges purporting to have
been issued by the authorities Of the
, city had been charging extortionate
rates for showing strangers through the
public portions of the building.
Judge Advocate General Crowder. to
gave 1t as his opinion that the three
whom the question had been referred.
Secretaries were authorized by statute
to limit and control persons acting as
guides in the departments under their
Jurisdiction.
Capt. Emerson accordingly has given
Evening star., 1914-08-16
JUSTIFIES ITS ACTION.
State Department Explains Landing
of Marines at Bluefields.

Nothings is disclosed at the State De-
partment regarding the conditions in
Nicaragua which necessitated the land
ing of United States marines at Blue
fields. Nicaragua. beyond the brief state
ment in Commander Twining's report
that revolutionary troubles were expect
ed. The navy already has a garrison Of
1sO marines in Managua. a remnant of
the considerable force which was landed
Evening star., 1914-08-16
TO PROTECT TOURISTS.
New Regulation for Guides in State
War and Navy Building.

In order to protect tourists who visit
the State, War and Navy building from
imposition by so-called authorized city
guides" Capt. T. H. Emerson. the su-
perintendent of that building, has is
sued orders for the exclusion from the
building of all persons claiming to be
guides unless they have been properly
registered and authorized to perform
Evening star., 1914-08-16

notice that hereafter all persons wish
ing to act as guides in the State. War
and Navy building must be registered
and show sufficient proof of competency
and good moral character. He states
that these authorized guides will be
held strictly accountable for their ac-
tions. charges, etc. and expresses the
belief that the exclusion of all un-
authorized guides will result in a more
satisfactory service for tourists and
prevent further complaints of decep-
ton and extortion.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

deposit of any United States bonds, with
the circulation privilege.
Provision has been made for the re-
funding of the per cent bonds by the
new law, In case the purchasing reserve
banks do not wish to avail themselves
of the circulation privilege. coming with
their acquired holdings.
1t will probably be distinctly advan-
tageous If the reserve act. in time, brings
about the concentration of note Issue in
the federal reserve banks.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

Early history points very clearly to
the West Indies and the adjacent MAIN
land as the original home of the yellow
fever mosquito.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

One hundred and ninety-seven
nurseries, embracing 619 acres of
nursery stock, are licensed In Wiscon-
sim
Evening star., 1914-08-16

There is big demand for Black
Velvet Hats, and we answer the de-
mand tomorrow with the offering Of
untrimmed shapes at the very low
price of soc.
Choice of seven distinct shapes
sailor, in the different adaptations;
turbans and tricorne effects.
Straight, round, kelly and other
new-style crowns.
Unusual value at S5c.
Second Floor-Millinery Section.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

A splendid Messaiine Petticoat for
wear with dark skirts or dresses.
Made OF excellent quality nlessaiine,
in plain colors and changeable effects
and finished with pleated nounce.
Only s1.15 to pay II you buy be-
tween 10 am. and 12 Monday.
Third Floor-Sflk Petticoats.
Evening star., 1914-08-16
Measures for Retiring
Its Circulating Notes.

AsStSSs whole in
part. its circulating notes shall file with
thei treasurer of the United States its
appiicauon Tor the sale of its United
states bonds. held in trust at Washing
ton, and the application of the proceeds
70 the redemption of its notes. These
bonds are to be sold at par and with ac-
trued interest Such applications are to
be fled at least ten days before the end
OF every quarter. or before March 81.
june 80 October 81 and December 81.
The law further provides that the
treasurer shall allot the bonds so p,,t nm
for sale among the several reserve banks.
requiring each reserve bank to purchase
them at par and with accrued interest
ana 10 take such proportion of the total
offered as its capital and surplus bear to
the total capital and surplus Of all the
reserve banks Finally, the law provides
that the reserve banks may not purchase
more than $25,o0O,O00 of these bonds in
any one year. At the maximum speed
allowed by the act. it will be impossible
for the banks to retire their S143 IL 600
of United States bond-secured note is
sues in twenty years by the operation of
selling these bonds to the reserve banks.
However, it is not at all certain that all
national banks will care to retire their
issues. Even if the returns upon their
circulating notes are small there is an
amount of prestige and advertisement in
being a bank of issue which NAV decide
them to continue in this branch of bank
ing.
The circulating notes that are to be
issued by the reserve banks are in every
way exact substitutes for the national
bank notes. These bills are to be obliga-
tions Of the federal reserve bank issuing
them. and they are to be issued and re-
deemed under the same terms and con-
ditions national bank notes They
are not TO be confounded with the federal
reserve notes. which are to be obligations
of the United States. issued through the
reserve banks. and issued TO supply an
entirely different need. The federal re-
serve notes do not come under considera-
ton in connection with the retirement of
the national bank notes.
The reserve banks may issue their
notes only against the security pre-
scribed for
Security Prescribed the issue Of
for Issue Of the Notes. bans notes
Note issues by the reserve banks. how
ever, are not limited by the amount of
capital stock Of the issuing bank. An
other point of departure in the conditions
of note issue by reserve banks may pos
sibly be made by the exemption from
taxation of the reserve bank notes. Cir
culating notes issued by the national
Evening star., 1914-08-16

After the second year of the acts pas
sage the law provides that any member
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

The fruit and confectionery store
operated for the past five years at
$50 North Magnolia street by A.
Arabian, has been purchased by X.
G.. Maitland. The former owner had
intended visiting his former home in
South Europe and some weeks ago
arranged for the sale of his business
interests here. This was before the
wars began and, he anticipated a
pleasant time among old scenes, but
events of the past few weeks have
changed his plans and he will re
main in Jacksonville among relatives
for some time He requests the Star
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15
GREAT BIG GATOR

Mr.. Louis W. Duval, who is now
taking the waters at the famous
French Lick Springs in Indiana,
finds the tedium of his temporary
Punishment from Florida partly as
suaged by such funny stories as the
following about the Staying of an al
Hgator ,33 inches long at Sayville, L.
l. A 33inch gator is little larger
than the lap saurians that some
Florida ladies use for pets. A shot
gun, 32-pistol, or even a good stick
would be enough to kill one with:
Sayville, l.. L., Aug. 10-This place
IS seething with excitement and
Louis Heilman is the hero of the
hour. Colonel Roosevelts exploits
| in Africa or on the banks of the
River of Doubt are regarded as
child's play compared to what He'll
man did this afternoon on the
shores of Lake Bonkonkoma.
For more than a week summer
residents here have lived in terror
of two wild alligators that escaped
from William Harris place. Parties
boating on the lake went fully armed
and bathers have been going five
miles for a dip rather than take
/ chances.
Stories regarding the enormous
size of the saurians and their blood
thirsty habits have been rife, but no
one had seen one of them until to-
day. Then Louis Heilman, armed
to the teeth, came on one of the rep
tiles asleep by the lake. 1t made
savage attempt to escape, but He'll
man was too much for it.
Dashing straight for the fugitive
alligator HeiIman presented the
! nuzzIe of his rifle at the enemy and
pulled the trigger. The explosion
almost raised the reptile out OF the
water, where it soon floated, dead as
driftwood.
Heflman and crowd dragged the
alligator out on the shore. He meas
lured more than thirty-three inches
from tip to tip-almost as long as
yard stick.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15
KNIGHTS Or PYTHIAS

Ocala Lodge No. 10. Conventions
held every Monday at 1880 p. m, at
Castle Hall, over the James Carlisle
drugstore A cordial welcome to Wis
iting brothers. VIM. VI. Gober c. G.
Chas. K. Sage, K. r. S. AID
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15

to state that his business relations
in Ocala have been most satisfactory
and that he could not ask more for
his successor than he himself has
enjoyed during his several years
residence in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15
REGARDLESS OF
EUROPEAN WARS

We have a dozen slightly used
pianos-some Of them not over three
months old-none of them over
three years; prices SIS to 5000.
They are in the best of condition and
fully guaranteed. Easy terms. Lud-
den & Bates, a. NJ. Lansford, Man
ager. S12-4t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15
WEATHER PREDICTION

Cool weather will be on us soon
and you should be thinking about
your fall suit The display of
samples at Rivers is the newest"
yet. Take look at the window. 1913
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15

The famous Kalamazoo celery
fresh eevry Friday afternoon at the
Carn-Thomas Company's. s-13-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-15

Do you read our want ads? They
will save YOU money.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-18
The Funeral Thursday.
(Atlanta Constitution.)

The body Of Senator A. o. Bacon
will lie in state in the rotunda OF the
State Capitol from the time Of it's ar
rival in the city, Wednesday morn
ing shortly before II o'clock, until
about 4.30 o'clock in the afternoon,
when it will be taken to Macon, his
home city, for final funeral and in
terment.
The memory of Senator Bacon will
be accorded every possible honor by
the officials Of the State, the military,
the Confederate Veterans and the
citizens OF Atlanta generally.
Members Of the Governors STAFF,
headed by Col. Fred j. PaXon, will
meet the train bearing Senator Ba-
cons body, at the State line, and ac-
company 1t to Atlanta.
At the Terminal Station the train
will be met by Governor John NJ.
Slaton, his secretaries; members OF
the Supreme Court and Court of APP
peals. Railroad Commission, Prison
Commission, Comptroller General,
Attorney General and all other State
House officials; all local camps OF
Confederate Veterans, Gen. r. X. Ev-
ans and his staff, the 18th Infantry
and band, the Fifth Regiment and
band, the Atlanta Bar Association
and many private citizens.
A large party will accompany the
body to Macon, where the funera
will take place Thursday. In this
party will be the Governor and hi!
staff. The latter will act as honorary
lpall-bearers.