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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

IN KEGS of Wheeling Nails for sale
~ BY d. Biifmyer.
lNOBACCO and Cigars for sale by
( mar IA David BHlmyer.
DUMFORD Baking Powders for sale
a the Drug Store.
IF you wan, empty Tin Cans, DemI-
4 johns, Jugs, &c., 60 to the
marl4 Drug Store.
QERMON Paper al the
y mar IA Drug Store.
7 EGAL Cap-besl qualily-a' the
~ mar ii Drug Store.
nSWEGO Corn Starch. Silver Glass
y Starch, for laundry use, Farens, Yeast
Pow ders, Bakers Chocolate and multi.
tude Of articles for family use at the
mar Ia Drug Store.
pVERY Family should have Comet
81 Burner. bes. in use, sold only a, the
marl4 Drug Store.
MIPES-sll kinds-(o for sale al The
< mar ID Drug Store.
DAKER'S Chocolate, best in use, eve
. ry family should use it, for sale at the
msrI4 Drug Store.
1UST received from Philadelphia, an
y other elegant lot Of Paper and EnveI-
opes, for sale a. the Drug Store.
MI GODS Tonic Wine Biters for sale
LII al The Drug Store
YING of All Pain al The
4 mar IA Drug Store.
Z INSEED and Lubricaling Oil, Spirits
~ Turpenine and Varuish, for sale by
mar IA David BiHmyer.
mACKEREL. No. 3, Large Shad, Ba-
Ll con and Lard, for sale by
mar IA Dauid BiNmyer.
DURE Cider Vinegar Of the very best
K quality for sale by d. BiHmyer.
2UUO pay cents cash or cents in
trade. David BiRmyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Girls-A Composition.
by A VERY SMALL BOY.

don't like girls. Girls is different
from what boys is. Girls don't play mar
bles, and also girls don't play hockey. !
played hockey once ant got whipped for
il. Girls sometimes get whipped, but
not so much as boys, their clothes ain /
so well suited for il, lhslis the reason.
suppose. never sees no girls play base
ball, they DO in Boston. There is p Ien-
" of girls in Boston, and big organs.
Last year when | was young, the teacher
made me set with the girls because | was
naughty. cried. Big boys like girls
better than liuIe boys. went on 3 sleigh
ride one nigh, with my sister Nancy and
Tom Sykes. We were going 10 New
Hartford, and xh,n We got up by Pegs
tavern Tom asked me 10 look in the bit
tom Of the sleigh for his whip; while J
was looking he fred of a torpedo. |
asked him if lie had any more torPcdoes
and he said no, bot he fred of another
when wasn'I looking. Girls don't like
men ki.s them. They always say don't.
II they wasn't fools they would turn their
heads the other way, but ihey never do
that saw Ton Siss Nancy once and !
went and told my mother. Then my
mother pot me 10 bed. When girl takes
out her handkerchief in the street and
wipes her nose, the young men who earn
their living by standing In 'front.' OF The
Pine block, always wipe their noses The
same time. if they see her. Girls ge"
married sometimes. but not always.
Those that don't get married don't want
to. When they gel married they have
wedding cake. | like wedding cake; bot
| do not see any fun in getting married
especially 10 a girl Utica OJSerUer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Young man A mls-srep may destroy
you. Que sin may ruin your character.
How careful you should be while in the
freshness OF your days lesl blight fall on
YOU forever. lrinvited TO places OF re-
sor, where it is dificult 10 decide, iase he
safe course, stay away and save your rep
utalion. This is jewel Of inesiinsbIe
value. too precious to be put in jeopardy.
No man ever regrets ths, he KEEP: away
from ,emp,siion, and to the close Of life,
be expresses Joy that be was saved from
the path OF shame, by giving decided
negauve, when The hand Of pleasure beck
oned him on. Be decided and you ale
safe. Yield and you are lost. Watch
with diligence, and guard every avenue
through which sin may reach you. 10
no other way will you'be able 10 over
come the evil of the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

At the late celebration Of Jsher.ons
Birthday in New York. the following
toast vas offered The Souib-The
brfth.psre of The gfesis,I sisiespen, ora
lot. and heroes Of the revolution --des,-
lated by the military rule Of 't'sngsn and
tytanls-msy che rise Ike . Pbenix
from its ssSes. snd brsiow sgsin the ine'.
umsbls blessings of peace and liberty up
on her people"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

An exchange makes the following SEN
'bls remarks There are many peopls
~ Ihe world who make IL a business 10
sponge lbc reading Of The lo~o papers
~iihoul any expense TO themselves. They
are found ~hersver the paper !, isft-in
. shop. Office. store. or bsrb,r shop. and
borrowing IL before The owner has an op-
porluniIy of seeing IL. This 10 done by
very many who are sbOndan'ly able. and
whose du'y would seem 10 be 10 sustain
their eouniy paper by 'ob'eribins and
paying for IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
DEATH TO RATS!

ShpherdStOwn, January 7, 1868.
mR H. STONEBRAKER-This is
L4 to certify that have used your Rat
Exterminator which has proved death
and destruction to the Rats. By the use
of one bo,Ile purchased from d. S Renlch
of The genuine article, | have found forty
four dead rats, saying nothing about those
| did not find. | can truly say IL is
"dead shot" for rats. Try il you that
have rats. Be sule that you get the gen.
uine article. J. Is. CROW.
January IL, 1868. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Pearl Divers.

Professor Schele de We're, in Pulnam's s
Magazine for March. gives ihe following
accoun, Of diviug for pearls and Ihe d.
vers
The boats generally assemble alta late
hour Of the night, and when al are TO-
pe,her signal gun is fired, wherruPon
they SET sail for the bands which are not
far from The west side Of the Persian
Gulf. The purpose is 10 reach there be-
fore dsybresk, so that The divers may be
able to begin the moment the sun rises
above the dark waters. Ia each boat
there are, beside the pilot, ten ro~er' and
ten divers. The later are perfectly ma
ked, bot with Their skins we'll rubbed
with fragrant oil, work fse aia t'ne'
leaving the other five TO recover and re-
cruii in tie meanwhile.
Before they jump in they compress 'he
no.ull uphly win small piece ol norm
which keeps the waller out, sIuh their
ears with beeswsx for the same purpose.
fssiena. network bag. which IS 10 hold
The oys,ers, by sTing TO ihsir waist.
and aid their oan descent by large stone
Of red granite. which they catch hold Of
with lLeir feet. Then they go quickly
down 10 The bottom. Here they dart a.
bout as swiftly as they can, picking up
with lheir fingers and their Toes. which
they use with wonderful sgilily, Oil their
bag, and shake he rope that is held above
in the boat, in order 10 be drawn up.
In favorable weather, The divers may
90 down from twelve 10 fifteen times a
DAY; If the weather is less propitioUs. they
dive a, mos, hVe times. They remain
on an average not over minute under
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
CNRISYMAS GOODS !
REDU TION OF PRICES
G.. D. ELLER,
No. II Hest Washington Street,
uAGERsTOWN MD,

HAGERslOWN n, MI ,
ssssx,, Has just returned from Phil
GsSSS ~. adelphia, with large and
ScS& well selected Stock of Goods
suitable for The Holidays, consisting in WAT
CHES of the best American, English and
Swiss Manufactures, Ladies and Gentlemen's
GOLD WATCHES OF ALL STYLES.
4 complete assortment of JEWELRY Of all
the latest styles. CLOCKS of every descrp-
ton and price. full line Of SILVER WARE
from Napkin Ring TO a Tea Set. FANCY
GOODS-ihe finest articles, such as
MUSIC BOOKS, WORK BOXES,
CIGAR STANDS, TOILET SETS, LADIES
COMPANIONS, VASES,
Portemonnais, Needles, Scissors ard Cutlery of
the b-st quality. Gold, Silver and Steel SPEC
TACLES with the most improved glasses to
suit every one.
AS Christmas is near at hand and persons
are desirous Of making presents he will sell
goods for this purpose at reduced prices.
Remember the place, Sign of the Big Spccks
at F. j. Posey's Old Stand, doors East of the
Hagerstown Bank.
rs Watches, Clocks and Jewelry promptly
repaired and warranted.
G. D. KELLER.
Hagerstown, Dec. 7, 1867. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

One Of the Radical csndii.lrs ff the
LegisIslure. IN a county Of North CsroII.
ma, VAS recently indicted Tor stealing
chickens. Stepping into store 81 bis
county town leS days Afterwards. lie
wa. met By the merchant. who told him
10 take himself oBi that be "did'ni want
snv d-n chicken sIesler IN lis store.
aud il lie didn't get Out quick he would
"kirk him out" The candldse left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

The RELIGION OF THE BEAUTIFUL -
How many are there whose religion IS
nothing more than shallow and sometimes
pretenlous, sense OF the beaunlul ! Their
religion is made up Of dCcencIes. II not
gsyeties, in the house OF God-velVe',
guilt, fine carpets, with hymn book
PRAYER book and clothing TO mstch. Their
rsplures sre transports Of aesthetic feelings
over operstic music. and finely lntoned
liturgy. Their interest in the sermon
rhetorical it has its hold on forms oi
expression, on figure OF speech. on tones
of voice. And even when Christianity Is
more broadly and profoundly viewed II is
TO be feared that sometimes even Its
strength is only admired as sublime, and
it's revelations of heaven as beautiful. In
such case it is only wrelched. sterile,
critical taste. handling the word OF life.
Mulliludes of such people attend fashion
able churches. Of whom the Prophet might
repeat his words, They come as my
people come they sl as my people Sit :;
thou art 10 them, Son of Man, as one that
bath pleasant voice, and can play skill
fully on an INSTRUMENT, fol they hear thy
words, but thew do them moi"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Special Notice to Everybody.
THINKING the Cash system the most
1 beneficial 10 buyer and seller, all or
ders for Drugs, Medicines, &C., must be
accompanied by The Cash, otherwise they
will not be filled. No parlisliiy shown
10 customers-all dealt with alike.
Feb 30 HENRY NJ. BILLINGS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
70 the Physicians
COUNTY.

I WOULD call your attention to my
K large and select stock Of French, Eng.
lish snG American Drugs, Chemicals and
Medicines and Surgical Instruments al
ways en- hand. Any Instrument or Med
icnes that We have not on hand a, the
time the order is received can be furnish
ed three days after. Give ne call or an
order and be satisfied thai | can cell al
city prices.
HENRY NJ. BILLINGS.
March 81. 1868. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Stonebraker's Medicines.
2PHE original StoneOraker's L'nImeni,
4 Pain Killer, Cough Syrup, Liver
Pills, Horse Powders and Rat Exlermina-
tor, for sale by Ir,Cin 8. Keedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
LIFE IN A PILL BOX.
Extraordinary Effects
FROM
MAGGIEL'S AIFI-BILI0TS PILLS.
One Pill in a Dose.
One Pill in a Dose.
One Pill in a Dose.

WHAT ONE HUNDRED LETTERS A
w day say from patents all over the habi-
table globe:
"Dr. Maggiel, your pill has rid me Of all bill.
liousness."
mo more noxious doses for me in q Se or
ell pills taken at one time. One of your pills
cured me-"
Thanks, Doctor. Ny headache has left me.
Send another box 10 keep in the house."
"After suffering torture from bilious choic,
two Of your bills cured me, and have no re-
turn Of the malady."
''Our doctors treated me for Chronic Constl-
patton, as they called it, and at last said was
incurable. Your Maggiels Pills cured me-"
81 had raappsiils;. MaggiePs Pills gave me
a hearty one"
"Your pills are marvellous.
81 send for another box, and keep them in the
house"
'Dr. Maggiel has cured my headache that was
chronic"
al gave half one Of your pills to my babe for
cholera morbus The dear young thing got
well in day."
"My nausea of a morning is now cured"
''Your box of Maggiel's Salve cured me of
noises in my Lead. | rubbed some Salve be-
hind my ears aud the noise left
'Send me two boxes; | want one for poor
family"
al enclose a dollar; your price is twenty five
cents, but the medicine to me is worth dol
ar"
"Send me five boxes Of your pills"
Let me have three boxes Of your SalVe and
Pills by return mall
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

A 6rm in 81. LoUi, i. reported 9 Asve
made nearly million u dollars zbs
recent rise IN pork. %fF,zt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

DoST FaET-lt does no good-on The
contrary much harm. IIrulIles the temper.
Now, if lady, you want no rutiies tI-
rept round your pretty and delicate wrists.
Anywhere else. especially about the head
and face. they arc no ornament'. but the
other thing with an emphasis. II gen.
lensn, you only want them IN your bo'.
ON, and then only on Sundays aud when
YOU go coUTling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Remarkable Bible Reading.

Many OF the snecdOtes compressed
within the following paragraph it is easy
10 verify; and every reader will acknowI.
edge The value of The lesson which they
are intended to teach. Remarkable as
some Of them are, not one approaches
wha, is related, and earnestly believed in
The East, of famous Mohammedan,
namely, tina, during his confinement al
Bsgdsd. where he died, he read over The
Koran seven thousand times. That We
may see, says DR.. Plummer. what can be
done in becoming acquainted with the BIZ
BILE, let us look at few facts :
Eusebius tells US of one who had his
ewes burned ou, in the Diocletlan perse
culion, and who repeated in public as.
sembly the very words Of Scripture with
as much accuracy as if he had been read
Ing them. jerome says Of NePoisIn, th at
by reading and mediation, he made his
soul library Of Christ. Theodosious,
the younger. was so familiar with the
Word of God, that he conversed with the
old bishops,as if lie had been one OF them
Augustine says that after his conversion
he ceased 10 relish even Cicero, his ia
vorite author, and that The Scriptures
were his delight. reriulian spent great
part of his time in reading the Scriptures,
and committed large portions Of them to
memory. In his youth. Beza learned
Paul's Epislles in Greek SO thoroughly
that when be was eighty years old he
could repeat them in that language. Gran
mer is said to have been able 10 repeat
the New Teslsment from memory. Lu'
,her was one of the most indefaligsble stu
dents Of the Bible that the world has ever
seen. Riley said
"The walls and trees of my orchard,
could they speak. would bear witness that
there learned by hear, almost ell the
Epslles; of " hich study, although great
part was lost, yet the swee, SAVIOR thereof
| trust, shall cary with me 10 heaven. "
Sir John HaTIop. man OF many cares,
made the Book of God so much his study
that i. lay before him night and day. A
French nobleman used 20 read three chap
ters of the Bible every DAY on bended
knees, with head uncovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

How sweet 10 retlre in the i.pss Of
sges-ssy sbOLt eighteen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

WE, the undersigned, have this day witnessed
w the operation of a steam engine purchased
from NJ. j. Leese Co., Of Parkersburg, West
Va, now attached to threshing machine, and
find it TO perform well, and gives satisfaction;
and certify that the power it gives to said ma,
chine is much more regular and of better speed
than horsepower, and is, in cur opinion, perfect
ly reliable and safe, and will thresh double as
much as horsepower.
Given under our hands this 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1868.
GEORGE W. WOLF, Purchaser, Jefferson Co.,
JNo p KEARFoTT, LEVI IL. KEARFoTT,
WIN T. McQUILKIN, JONATHAN MILLER,
A. WILLIAMSON, GEO. W. MILLER,
J. NJ LEMEN, JOHN FREEZE.
February %, 1868. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Z ARGE lot of Undershirls and Drawers
N for sale a, cost, by Mspelhorn.
7 ARGESr assortment OF Caps in town
N for sale a, cost, by M,spelhorn.
DINE assortment Of Clothing and Fur
l. nishing Goods, cheap for cash. Give
me call. G. ". MispeIhorn.
IUSF received, an assortment Of Fresh
Y Garden Seeds. Peas and Beans, also
Sweet Potato Roots, at Unlonvils and
Elk Branch. J. s. Meipin.
SHAKERS' GARDEN SEEDS, JUS,
- received and for sale at The
Feb, s Drug Store.
DEST Lyuchburg Chewing Tobacco.
% feb 90 a. r. Bofeier, Jr.
IUST received, nice lot Of Ladies
y Dress Goods, Calicoes, Musllns and
Groceries, Of every description, for sale
cheap, by Cost q Hognsr'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

waller; 10 stay there a minute and ball
or Two minutes is only possible Tor lew
experl divers, and can only be reached by
extraordinary efforts. A lew Who have
endured four or FIVE minutes are spoken
of as we speak of men OF ees'us mat
adorn nations annals; and the greatest
OF divers is half fabulous Indian. who
remained full SIX minutes under water.
The exerlion is extremely violent, and
generally when The poor men return 10
The surface, blooG flows from mouth, ears
and ewes. Hence, divers are generally
unhesIthy, and without exception, shor:-
Lived.
They suffer OF heart diseases and sores,
and sre easily recognized among the mix.
ed population o: those regions BY their
bloodshol eyes. staggering limbs snd
bent backs. These are part Of their wa
pes. Sometimes they die suddenly, on
reaching the surface, as If struck by
shot, and are seen no more. The stories
about some OF their number beng regular
Is slain, in order TO throw their limbs to
the sharks for the sake OF saving The lives
OF the others. or of eyebslls starring out
of their sockets, and the iymp'num oi
the ear breaking under The pressure oi The
water, are of course fables; bot the pans
perIs and penalties Of the poor divers are.
in all conscience, sad enough to surround
The fruit Of their labor The beauieou' pearl
with melancholy interest uokno"n TO
other ewels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

man BItterS, depart for once from my usual
course, to express my full conviction that, for
general debility of the system, and especially
ior Liver Compliant, ii is safe and valuable
preparation. In some cases it may fall but
usually, doubt not, 1t will be very beneficial 10
t.ose who suffer from the above causes. Yours,
very respectfully, ]. H. KENNARO, Eighth,
below Coates Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Life's journey aIIhe longest Is. but short,
Though our stay on earth be prolonged
by lOurscore years or even a century.
what is that compared to eternity! 1t Is
the grain Of sand upon the seashore-it Is
the drop of water falling into the ocesn-
il is moment in the year of time. Tie
gram Of sand is not noiceb on the sea-
shore, the drop of water is not seen in the
vas, ocean, the moment is an impercepll-
bic point Of time. So mans lifetime,
yea, and time itself, is so small as TO be
unno,iced when placed in comparison
with eternity. But no time is not man s
lifetime; it is only his probation age, lie
is 10 live through all eternity, or-dread
lhought-to be dying through all eternity,
and vel 10 live For season he sleeps
beneath the sod sleeps 10 awake when
God shall csll-or s"ake only TO PsrIske
of eternal joys, or TO suffer endless tor
men,s. Blesi are they who go 10 sleep
in the arms of Jesus who cease 10 labor
and enler the rest Of The righteous"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

FUR TINcIURE.-Ihese season approach
es when II will become necessary TO lay
furs aside and preserve them from theII
rayisber-,be moths. Tie following
hints may be useful 10 The reader Zone
ounce Of gum camphOr and one ounce Of
powdered shell Of red pepper are mscera-
led in eight ounces Of srong alcohol for
seven days, and then strained. With
tbi, tinclure the lurs and cloths are
sprinkled over and rolled up in sheets.
This remedy is used in Iiu,sia, under The
name OF Chinese TInctUre for Moths,
and IS found very effective "
A freedman who left Charleston. South
Carolina, for Liberis, a few months ago.
writes back the most g owing accounts o!
matters and things there. He says he
..never felt free Un'il he reached the col
ored usn's own republic" and is quite
rsprurous IN describing tbs lsrilliy ol The
country. He advises all his friends 10
Ioiu him In tie new LAND OF promise.
Mr.. Whitwonh. the inventor OF the
celebrated Whituorlb gun. has offered to
found thirty scholsrshiPs Of the shnu'l
value OF 500 each. fcr the i1fihT m
.rucrion OF young men selected BY open
eonpeii,ion for their intelligence and pro-
6,iency 10 the theory and practice Oi me-
cb.nic. and its cognsts science. The
prono,al is made 10 the British govern
merit. which has accepted The offer.
LA1Ix PrzzLg Mater Anser writes
10 The Boston Advertiser
"Psier. psIer, pun quinster.
Ad soui ian Gu dUsca per,
He puia iusPa unquin'hsl
Al ,hsnns keP,s ware vel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

TlARNESS Hardware and Coach Trim.
~ mings, Hames. Plow Lines. Horse
Collars, Garden Tools, all kinds.
d. Humphreys f. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

Z INSEED Oil. Sp,s. Turpentine, Co
"A pal Vsrnish, by the can or single gal
ION for sale at the Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Maggiel's Pills and saAVe

a,e almost universal in their effects. and a cure
can be almost guaranteed.
Each BOX CONTAINS l2 Pill s
ONE PILL IN A DOSE.
NOTICE.
Sold by all respectable dealers in medicine
Throughout. the United States and Canada, at
% Cents q Boz or Pot.
All orders for the United States must be ad-
dressed TO ]. HaydOck, No. IL Pine street,
New York.
Patients can write fre ly about their COM
paints, and reply will be returned by following
/ mail
Write for Maggers Treatment Of Diseases.
COUNTERFEITS
All readers of this paper are warned not 10
purchase MaegieIS Pills or Savc unless the
name of j. Haydock, Proprietor, IN addition 10
DR.. ]. Maggie is on the engraved slip surroun-
ding each pot or box.
December 20, 1867. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Waists OF Females.

The minimum waists of adult females
should be twen,y.eight inches. Yet how
many there are which are not over two
thirds of that measure, while some are
still less. BY false and cruel fashion
the wais, is reduced or prevented exPan'
sion unIl the chests so compressed that
life Of illness is The consequence. An
exchange very properly says:
''ls it any wonder that there are thou
sands OF delicate mothers, and tens Of
thousands Of feeble children in our land,
when fashion insists upon barbsrliy
compared with which the fashion Of com.
pressing the fee, of female children among
The Chinese is harmless amusement I!
We have seen the back OF young lady's
dress wsis, which was almost an equIs'e-
raj triangle, being very loose at the shoul.
ders and compressed as tightly as posi-
bic al the belt. Yet such girls are TO be
the mothers OF those who may be our ru-
lers, and Of such stuff we are to build our
Republic. Friends, The reform in this
matter has TO begin in every household.
A sound mind in sound body; let this
be our motto, and let each Of US do our
par, in rearing our young women so that
they may become the mothers OF glorious
sons and daughters.