Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-12


sian sable cape Of the finest and soiIes
fur. 1t is very large, and cost $4,000 II
gold, and is accompanied by sable boa
valued accordingly.
Thrown upon the furs is a point lace
handkerchief OF the most delicate texture
worth 800. and lying in a pile upon
long table are twenly-ihree dresses, whose
estimated value is $4,000. Two elab-
orsely wrought bracelets OF the finest
gold and uniquely made are valued
al $500; and in the show case are
displayed some Of the richest gems in The
world. An exquisite set of diamonds
comprising pin and earrings, the stones
OF rare brillianey and large size, sre ex-
posed for sale. They are valued at
81, 500 A single solitaire dismond Tlng'
Of great briiiancy, is valued at 81 800,
and two similar ones cost $3.50 and $500
respectively. set Of solitaire diamond
earrings Is valued at $500 and alongside
are watch and chain worth $1,000. II
! would be difficult to describe the various
trnkets and other articles offered for sale,
the value Of the whole OF which is es,l-
mated at close on 10 thirty thousand dol
lars in gold.
Such is the wardrobe and personal par
sphernaia Of one who but lately occupied
so important position in socieiy-'he
wife of man whose name was known
throughout the civilized world, and whose
untimely death called for the sympathy
Of almost all mankind.
WHERE DID The MONEY co!
Especial Despatch TO the Evening Telegraph,
RADICAL
WASHINGTON, October 4..-The dlsclo-
sures concerning Mrs. Lncoln's alleged
destitullon, and her efforts 10 sell portions
Of her wardrobe, excite much comment
here, but do not surprise people, as her
erfrauagant habits whHe al The Uhiie
House Were matters Of common nofori.
eiy but how she has managed TO squan-
der The twenty. i've thousand dollars voted
her By Congress in less than two years Is
a mystery to many who cannot credit the
statement The interest alone Of this
sum, # properly invested, would have
been sufficient 20 have supported her
/ comfortably during her lifetime. Ii is
known thai Mr.. Lincoln left nearly fifty
/ thousand dollars 10 her al his death, and
the sale of his properly in Illinois after
death brought a considerable sum Of
money.
Mrs. Lincoln's wardrobe, jewels, and
olLer personal property are suII on eXhibi-
uon in New York. Only few small ar
licles have been sold thus far, and unless
Mr.. Brady is more successful ;hs week,
the goods will be sold at auction next
Monday. Nearly ell the aucIoucers Of
New York have volunteered TO sell the
goods without any expense TO Mrs. Lin
coin. The rooms are constantly throngcd
with visitors. The calls are mostly made
out Of curiosity, and during the day hum
drcds Of women handle the goods, crili-
cising the styles and the prices asked for
them.
How AN OLD MAID GOES TO BED.-
We have been told how young girl goes
to bed how young "sport' diroes, to-
gelher with all the Interesting details
ihereunto pertaining. 1t remains to tell
the world how the same thing is done by
an old maid. Not that we have ever wit
messed ii. but fun-loyng damsel has fur.
nlshed Us with the particulars.
She goes TO her chamber at about
twelve o clock that is, supposiDg there
has been any attraction TO keep her up TO
that our-sud, after carefully locking the
door and pushing in two or three extra
bolts, she proceeds TO look under her bed
and into every conceivable corner 10 see
that no hidden biped is stored away with
naughty designs; and, alter satisfying
herself on thai point, che sells down the
lamp and draws long breath. The next
thing is 10 unloose the dress, an opera.
lion usually followed BY several long
breaths. Then The llule tOot-e.ioolies
come in for it. One OF them is thrown
upon the opposite knee and there under
goes the unlacing operations without
murmur; then The other shoe falls 10 the
floor with dull thug, follow ed by another
DIeolD OF Itlltls bfu ltIt Rdi'i5 W.
laced and The plump calf that moment
before seemed worthy Of being slain for
some returning prodigal. disappears with
the stocking. and the dear creature as
sumes the upright and begins the real
business Of Gisroblng. She looks care
fully TO lhe blinds and then manIpulsles
her head gear. First she takes ont about
fifty hair. pins then she looks al the door
and the blinds carefully again, and of
comes all but slckIy crop Of human hair
that very much resembles field Of run
out psslurage. Then she opens wide her
mouth and carefully removes a set OF false
teeth. and colsigns Them 10 iumbler Of
water. Then follow pair Of plumpers.
She next proceeds 10 loosen her skirts
and unfsslen her corsels. The change al
this operation Is fully as great and fully
as bewiIdering as any heretofore made.
We saw her plump and Parlrldgo-Iike we
see her square and psncske-like. The
intricate machinery tina, works the pal.
pitslors" is carefully folded up and placed
a., dr,war Tho upapy airit.ua and ho1.