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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25

cesln. EvIden,Iy II nau 10 rura "os 4
vas a human creature; if il had II would
never have acted in this manner. All
snakes are cowardly. and they will noI
approach man unless TO strike him IN
self defense. Three hours lay with
that dreadful weight in my bosom, and
each minute was like an hour 20 NE
like yesr ] seemed 10 have lived q
lifetime in that brief space. Every in-
cidenl of nv life passed across my mem,
ory IN RAPID succession,as they say is the
case with drowning men. | thought OF
NV mother, away in old Englsd; Of my
happy home by lbe borders of the Avon;
my May. the giil loved,-and never
expected 10 see them more. For no mai
ter how long | bore this. | felt that ii
would end in death q, lasl. lay as rigid
as corpse. scarcely daring even TO
breathe; aud all The time my breast was
growing colder and colder where the snake
lay against it, with nothing but thin
cotton Chirt between my skin and lis. |
knew il | stirred. it would strike; but !
felt could not bear this much longer.
Even if succeeded in lying still until
the guard came, expected that his open
ing the door and coming in would be my
death warrant all the same; for no doub,
the reptile would see that was man, as
soon as the light should be let in at the
door. At last | heard footsteps approach
ing. There was railing al the lock. II
was the guard. He opened The door.
The snske-a cobra di capello now saw
.darted up its huge hooded head. With
the hiJeous rings around it's eyes. as if
about to strike. | shut my eyes. and
a prayer. Then it gided a.
way with swift motion, and disappear,
ed in the darkness. | staggered 10 my
feet, and fell swooning into The arms Of
the guard. For weeks after | was very
sick; and when was able 10 be about. |
found ,hs, my hair was white as you now
see it. have never touched drop Of
LIQUOR since. ."-Um. Uirt Skies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
A Terrible BedfeiloW.

looked a, my neighbor with consider
able curiosity. His face indicated man
of not over thirty yesrs-a period at
which men are sui yonng; but his hair
was as white as fresh fallen snow. One
seldom sees, even on lhe heads o! the
oldest men, hair OF such imna aculale white
ness. lie sat by my side in a car Of the
Great Western Railroad. in Canada, and
was looking oui al the window. Snd.
denly turning his head he caught me IN
The act OF staring a, hiu-a rudeness oi
which was ashamed. | was about TO
say some wo Of apology; when he qul-
elly remarked
Don't mention it. si,; I'm used TO il. y
The frankness of this observation pleas.
I'd me, and in a very liule while we were
conversing on terms OF famlir scqusin'
tanceship; and before long he told me the
whole story.
II was a soldier IN the army Of India, v
said he, land as is often the case with
soldiers, ] was itle too fond Of good
liquor. One day GO, drunk and was
shu, up in the black hole for it. slump
ed down upon the floor Of the dungeon.
and was jOsl dropping off TO sleep. P.when
| felt cold, Shiny shape crawling across
my Iigbl hand as il lay stretched out a.
bove my head on The floor. knew a!
onre what 1t was-a snake ! Uf course
my fr,, impulse vas to draw away my
hand; bu, knowing that if did 90 the
poisonous repule would probably strike
It's iangs into me. | lay still with my
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Soup or Nothing.

At very excellent hotel, they were
one day. short of a waiter, when a newly
arrived Hibernian was hastily made TO
supply the place Of a more expert hand.
NOW, Barney" said mine host,
"minj you serve every man with soup
the 6rssshing-serve soup first.
"Bedsd, I'll do that ssme," said the
alert Barney.
Soup came on. and Barney. after help
ing all bu, one guest, came up 10 the lssi
one.
"Soup, sir!" said Barney.
"No soup for me-" said The man.
"Bui you mus, have lit is the rules
OF The house"
"D-n the rules of the house J" ex
claimed the guest. when don'i wsn''
soup won't eat it,
We'll" said Barney with all due so
lemni,y. "sll can say is just this, us
the regulations oil The house. and ID the
drop else will ye gel ill yes have finish
ed The soup"
The traveller gave in and the soup was
gobbIed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
A New ScOurgP.

UHole FTtids Of Grom Destroyed 6y
PietOnS-W { learn from rehsble sour
crs ,hal lhe farmers Of many ol the west
EN- counties ore much troubled with pi-
grurs. In acl these hir Is have become
aperfecl scouIge. Vas, iocbs have made
Their appearance, the air IN many places
being literally daIkeued, and having MI
grated long distance from Ihe Sou'h are
very vorscious. These flocks sllghs up
oa the field. OF new.sown grain. and roll
ling over and over like tie waves Of the
sea, pick up every kernel of grain in
sight. Il is iu possible 10 drive them a
way. They are uDmindiul Of the firing
of guns. throwing of stones, shouting Of
men. or barking of dogs. and il is an easy
task To kill any numter Of them with
pole. One tanner. residing two miles
esst of Independence, bad sown three
acres Of wheat. and was prepsring to har-
row il in, when pigeons made their ap-
pearsnce and gobb!ed up every kernel be.
fore he could get it covered. Some fields
con,sning forty acres were absolutely
covered with pigeons, and although the
spo:tsmen waged en- inCessaui warfare a.
gainsi them. and killed great numbers,
their places were soon supplied with 9th
ers. Hunting pigeons has lost the charm
of novelty. and The main question is now
10 save the grain. With The Prrsen' high
price Of seed wheat, and its scarcity. this
becomes question of serious consideIa.
iion. n.-Du6uque Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Helping Ladies To Husbands by Con-
tract.

Three men, Fred. and William Ed
wards and - Griffin. were arraigned
in the Chicago police court, when the fol.
loving singular statements and eXplana-
iions we're made:
Drunk and dlsorderly. your Honor. "
They were also charged with being va
grants. The officer swore ,ha, he had
known them by sight over year, and
,ha, they had no visible means OF support.
They were well dressed, however. Mr..
Fred Edwards spoke : These Two gem
tlemen and myself are The firm OF Ed
wards & Griffin. lregre, tina, | canno,
tell YOU our business. We will be sent
10 Brdewell if | don't! Very well, sir,
your curiosity shall be gra'ified. We
are proposers. BY iha, | mean we pro-
pose To young ladies and hel p 10 gel them
married. We are henefaclors. When
we see young ladv who is not. aud
never has heen engaged. one of US says 10
her. We will get you married for s..
payable alter marriage. OF course size
SAYS vas. For the time being one Of us is
considered engaged to her. We trumpet
,he Tact abroad. Whenever the other
two Of us meet a young man who is not
engaged, we say /: What lur&y dog
Griffin is ! He has won Miss X And
we pra sc her. We encourage that young
man IN 90 in aud cut Griffin out. for the
fun of ,he Thing. Being toulr like most
young men. lie does il. Tie proposes 10
Miss X, knowing that she is engaged To
Griffin. and hardly expecting that she
will accept him. But she always does.
And be can never Cut loose from her. He
must marry her or be iried for breach OF
promise. myself have been engaged
lwtn,y-fve times during she las, year,
We are doing SO well 'haI we think OF
hiring a clerk to do part Of the work for
us. shnuld not have tcld you this, but
for your a,rocions threat about Btidewell
But, as we have given ynn false names, II
does not make much difference. trust
that the reporters will say nothing about
n -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
FATHER, TAKE MY HAND.

The way is dark my Father Cloud on cloud
Is gathering thickly DER my head and loud
The thuuders roar above re. See, stand
Like one bewidered Father. take my hand,
And through the gloom
Lead safely home
Thy child.
The day goes fast, my Father And my soul
Is drawing darkly down. My faithless sight
Sees ghostly visions. Fears, spectral band,
Encompass me- o Father take my hand,
And from the night
Lead upto light
Thy child.
The way is long my Father And my soul
Longs for the rest and quiet of the goal:
While yet journey through the weary land,
Keep me from wandering. Father, take my
hand
Quickly and straight
Lead to heavens gate
Thy child.
The path is rough, my Father Many thorn
Has pierced me; and my weary feet, all torn
And bleeding mark the way. Yetthy command
Bids me press forward. Father, take my hand,
Then safe and blest,
Lead up to rest
Thy child.
The throng is great my Father Many doubt
And fear and danger compass me about,
An& foes oppress me SO. cannot stand
Or go alone o Father take my hand,
And through the throng
Lead safe along
Thy child.
The cross is heavy Father have borne
II long and still do bear it, Letmy worn
And fainling spirit rise TO that blest land
Where crowns are given. Father take my hand,
And reaching down,
Lead TO the crown
Thy child.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
A Tnuchlnr Incident.

A young minister went oul TO preach,
and observed, during his discourse. lady
who seemed much affected. After meet
ing he concluded to pay her visit. and
see wha, the impressions Of her mind
were. lie approached her thus:
"Well, madam, see you was affected
much TO day during preaching p
"La me" said the lady, "l'll tell you.
About six years ago, me and my husband
moved 10 this place. and all the properly
we had was donken Husband he died
and me and the beast were le(, alone. Az
last the beast died, and to tell you the
truth, your voice put me SO much in
mind Of that dear old criller, that could
not help taking on and crying abou. j,
right 10 meeting"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Good Hams.

After hams have been smoked, take
them down. and thoroughly rub The flesh
part with molasses, then Immediately sp.
ply ground or powdered pepper. by
sprinkling on as much as will stick TO the
molasses. Hams treated in this manner
will keep perfectly swee, for two or three
years. This must be done before The fly
deposits It's eggs, for after that is done,
nothing will stop their ravages. The a.
bove has been prseticed in our section for
twenty years. No soskingis necessary.
One pint Of nnlasses and one and halt
or Two pounds OF black pepper are sufli-
cient for any ordinary family. Try This
plan. if you want good sweet hams.
Stanford. Kentucky. s.. II. M.
REMARKs.-The recipe is worth $40
Ia every farmer in This couniry.-Edit or
Rural american. '
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Resting Place Of Light Horse Harry

A letter from FernandiDa 10 a TaIlahss-
see paper says "A bsrOnisl mansion
erected on Northumberland Island Is
known as "Dungenness." 1t was once
The estate Of Major General Nathaniel
Green. of revolutionary fame. Here IN
The rustic burial place OF Ihe estate repose
The ashes Of bis vile and daughter, and
of ,hs, distinguished Virglnian, Light
Horse Harry Lee, iaIher Of General Rob
erl E. Lee. Al The breaking out oil The
war Dungenness was a charming place;
its dependent grounds were adorned with
olive and orange groves. and shrIobbery in
endless variety from every quarter OF The
globe. Here the date palm OF Arabia
might be seen growing in oriental siaIell'
ness by the side Of Palentine's golden
scacias. Its proprietor, a gentleman OF
fortune and culture, whose hospitality
was pIincely. left The estate in the charge
of servants when The Federal forces took
Fernandina. Servants, library, paintings,
furniture, soon disappeared. Then the
house remained awhile iensnlless. Al
length many families Of freedmen took
up their abode in its deserted halls, sub
sisiing meanwhile by The manufacture ol
olive oil and Indifferent gardening. Not
long ago it was reported, upon what au.
lhorlty know not. tha, "Dungenness
was lc be repaired and refurnlshed. The
negroes, however, still continued 10 occu-
py liza p 10 last week. when a fire, acc-
dental or designed, left nothing TO mark
the scene of so many p leasan1 memories
but blackened walls and smoulderIng
| ruins ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Go 10 Church.

There is no one thing which helps to
establish a man character and standing
in society more than steady attendance
at church, and proper regard for tho
first day Of the week. Every head Of Q
family should 60 10 church as an exam.
pie. LoUnging on the streets and in bar
rooms on the Sabbath, is sbominsble, and
deserves censure, because j. lays The
foundation Of habits which ruin both
body and soul. Many man can dsio
The commencement Of his dissipation.
which made him a burden TO himself
and his friends. and an object Of pity in
sight of his enemies, 10 his Sunday de.
bauchery. ldeness is The mother Of
drunkenness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
onr Friends after Death.

A father once related TO bis children
The following story:
The governor Of IAN island was once
called 10 appear before bis king TO give
an account Of his stewardship. Those
friends in whom lie had most contided
parted with him at his house. others went
with him TO The ship, while many IN
whom he bad placed but little trust scarce
ly recognized as friends. much to his
surprise, escorted him or hisjourney,wen'
with him TO the kings throne, there spoke
FOR him, and secured him The favor Of The
king
so, man. continued the father. has on
earth three kinds OF friends. whom he
only learns 10 know Alright when be IS
called 10 leave this world and render his
account TO God. The first Of these-gold
and lands remain behind; the second
friends and Ielaives-go only 10 the
verge Of the grave; the lhrd-hIs coed
deeJs-sccompsny him in his journey TO
the better land, and are with Christ his
ad,ocaies before the throne and purchase
for him favor and pardon. How foolish
is man to prize go iule here wha, viii
constitute his wealth hereafter"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Anecdote of stephen Girard.

Old Girsrd had fsvorite clerk and be
slways said that he intended 10 do well
by Ben Lippincott. So when Ben got
to be twenty one, he expected 10 hear the
Governor say something Of bis future
pros poets. and perhaps lend helping
hand in starting him in The world. But
The old fox carefully avoided the subject
Ben mustered courage. ii suppose am
now free sir" sa,d he sand | thought /
would say something to you as to my
course. Wha, do you think | had better
" Yes, yes. know you are" said
the old millionaire land my advice is
hs. you 60 and learn the cooper trade"
This application Of ice nearly froze
Ben out hu, recovering his equilibrium.
be said il Mr.. Girard was in earnest. he
would do so IL am in earnest" and Ben
forthwith sought the best cooper in Spring
Garden. he became an apprentice, and in
due time could make as good barrel as
zoe best. lie announced TO Old Stephen
he had graduated. and was ready 10 set
Up in business. The old man seemed
eIa'l6ed, and Immediately ordered three
Cl The best barrels he could turn oni. Ben
r'd his prelliesr, and wheeled them up TO
ne old mans counting room. Old Gi'
''Fa Pronounced them frs, rate. and de-
SsRded the price. Zone dollar" said
oen' is aa low as ! can live by. Cheap
'Onush make oui your BILL"
he bill uas made out and. Old Steve
I t'''pd il with . cheek for $4,000 which
"s accompanied with ,his llule moral to
'"'v There take llai and invest il in
hest pns, ,blr manner: and il YOU are
'"'or'una,e and lrse il. YOU Lave a good
r''e to fal! hack upon which will afford
-" so,d living as'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
NO.. 49,.
New Heads for die Ladies.

An effort is making. on the par, Of Ger.
tain leading ladies IN fashionable circles
in this CITY TO bring in a new style OF
wearing the hair. They are proceeding
on the principle that beauty unadorned 10
adorned the most, and hence all chignons,
rats. waterfalls, hair pms, bands and oih-
er excrescences with which il 10 custom.
ary 10 lumber up The head and rot the
hair are to be discarded. The hair. in
short. is to be worn just as nature made
IT,. hanging loosely over the shoulders or
flowing down gracefully behind. This
mode, Of course. will be stouily resisted
by such OF The dear creatures as nature
has no, given bountiful supply Of head
covering, but, nevertheless, j, is believed
the experiment will be success when
once il has a fair trial. The chigpon ma
kers and the perukers are turning up their
noses at the very suggestion. but the dis
nleresledness Of their motives is perfect
~ understood. The feeling seems 20 be
that, as our mothers, wives, sisters and
daughters are absolutely compelled. jus,
now. 10 wear other peoples hair or to be
out Of ;he fashion, il is abou, time that
some OF the sex had sufficient moral
courage 20 show how their own hair can
be worn, and how, therefore The feminine
caput can be made 10 looS, not The hide.
Gus humpy-dumpy it now is, but q
"ihiue OF beauty" il not 10y forever"
". i. ErDresS. fA ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Hold on, Bows.

Hold on 10 your tongue when you are
just ready io,swear. lie, or speak harshly.
or use any improper word.
ii pld on 10 ynur hand when you are
about 10 strike, steal, or do any improper
act.
Hold on 10 your foot when you are on
The poin, Of kicking, running away from
study. or pursuing the path OF error.
shame or crime.
Hold on TO your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or 9th.
ers are angry alb Vi you.
Hold on TO your heart when evil per.
sons seeks your company. and invite you
To join their games. mirIh or reveiry.
Hold on 10 your good names at all
times, for il is more valuable 10 you than
gold. high places OF lssbionable attire.
Bold on 10 the ruth, for il will serve,
and Go you good throughout eternity.
Hold on Ia y"ur virtue-il ie above all
price 10 you in all times and places.
Hold on ,nyour good character. for il
lis, and always will be, your bes! wealth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Baking Powders.

The various baking powders that have
been invented from time TO t!me, having
failed 10 give entire satisfaction 10 the ba-
king public, the Fat Contributor has
been prevailed upon to apply his invent
ing genius 10 the subject. which he has
done with The most satisfactory results.
He claims the following superior qualities
for his baking powders
Their rength-One package Of my
Baking Pow ders will raise bread 10 any
height. ] am convinced could raise il
clear up in The moon, if could get there.
They are EconOmicai-For raising
biscuit chesply they are invaluable. With
one ,easpooniu, a woman the other day
raised enough biscuit to keep the family a
week. She raised it out OF a bakers
wagon.
For Baking.-They are good for ba.
king bread, baking cake, baking pies, ba'
king brick, and good for clam bake. A
woman who claimed tina, her husband
"wssn'i more than half baked" tried
some Of the powders on him. Result
baked him so hard that he has been crus'
~ ever since.
Non ErplOsiue.-They won'l explode
like some of lbe Gun Powders.
For Raising Coke.-No powders like
them for raising cakes. Ice men use
them exclusively now for raising cakes
of ice into their ice houses.
If man wants TO shave himself and
can't raise cake ef soap, let him Try the
powders. No razor can raze equal TO
them.
Raise .Anything.-I have taken a
plantation in Louisiana, and intend 10 use
nv powders TO raise cotton with. A man
wrote to me from Saginaw that he had
large family Of children 10 raise; wanted
my advice how to do it. | sent him
package Of my Baking Powders.
Gave my landlord apscssge 10 try
The mex, day he raised my rent, which !
had tried Intellectually 10 do for some
time. Builders are using Them all over
the city 10 raise houses with. If you are
hard up you might be able 10 "rsise the
wind" with them.
Beside The above nses. these Baking
Pow deIs are invaluable 10 raise money on
a note. raise windows, iaise your hal 10
the ladies'. raise kite. raise voies, raise
the price OF coal, raise militia company,
raise breeze. raise The Ohio. raise corn.
raise your eyebrows. raise liberty poles,
raise muss. raise your hair, raise nm
brellas, raise storm, raise wslermelons,
raise ten dollar note from any one. raise
the people, raise your hopes, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
Strike the Knot.

"Sirike the knot - said The gentleman
one day TO his son, who, tired and weary
was leaning on The axe over log which
he had IN vain been trying TO cIes9c.
Then. looking al the log, the gentleman
saw low HE boy had hacked and chip
ped all around The knot Without hl!IlDg II.
Taxing the axe. he struck a few sharp
blows on the knot, aud split The log with.
out difficulty. Smiling. he returned ihe
axe TO his son, ssying:-
"AEwsys sIlke The knot y
That was good advice. Its good Tor
you, my childien. a. il was Tor The boy
to whom il was first giV,n IL is capital
maxim 10 follow when your ID ironhle.
Have you hsrG sum 10 do al school
Have you got TO face difficulty +! Are
you leaving home home To live Tor The
ir,l lime among strangers Strike al
The knot Look y"ur trouble IN The eye.
as bold lion hunter looks n the face oil 9
lion. Never shrink from a painful dpiy.
bot step right up in il and don, Yes.
strike the knott SIike ihe kDoi boys
and girls, and ,oa will always conquer
your difficulties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
I.eaye a Name Behind.

Thousands Of men live, breathe, move
pass off The stage Of llfe-sre heard ol nc
more. Why They 90 not a particle oI
good in the world. none were blessed by
lhem as the instruments Of their TedemP'
lion. Not word they spoke could be
recalled, and so they persisted, their ligh'
went down in darkness, and they were
not remembered more than The insects oI
Yesterday. will you thus live and de-
oh man immortal ? Live for something.
Do good and leave behind you monu'
ment of virtue that the storms OF time can
never destroy. Write your name in
kindness, and love, and mercy, on the
hearts of thousands you may come IN
contact with year by year. You Will
never be forgotten. No! your name
your deeds will be as legible on The
hearts you leave behind as the stars on
The brow Of Of evening. Good deeds viii
shine as the stars from heaven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25
chi this ONT.

The Mercantile Times gives tho fol.
lowing stasonable rules for young men
commencing business.
TIE world estimates men by their cue
cess in liie-snd, by general consent,
success is evidence of superiority.
Base oil your actions upon Q principle
Of right: preserve your integrity Of char.
scler. and. in doing This, never reckon
the cost.
Remember that slf.inieresi is more
likely to warp your judgmen. than oil 9th.
er circumstances combined ; therefore,
look well to your duty, when your inter-
est is concerned.
Never make money at the expense Of
your reputation.
Be neither lavish or niggsrdly Of tho
two. avoid the latter. A mean man 10
universally despised, bot public favor 10
stepping stone to prefermeni--therefore
generous feelings should be eulii,s,ed.
Say but hiile-think much-anJ do
more.
Let your expenses be such 40 10 leave
balance in your pockei. Resdy money
is friend in need.
Keep clear Of The law for, even il you
gain your case, you are generally loser Of
money.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Wine drinking and cigar smoking are
bad habits. They impair the mind and
pocket, and lead 10 q waste Of time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-25

An old soaker. being found in ihe got
ter one rainy night the water making .
clear breach over him from head 10 hGels
was asked by passer-by what BE vas
doing there. "Oh." said he, 81 agreed
10 meet nan here"