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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

SECRET OF HAPPINEss.-An Italian
bishop who had struggled through
many difficulties without repining and
been mach opposed without manifest
ing inpatience, being asked by friend
to communicate the secret of his being
always so happy, replied: ,
III consists in single thing, anG
that is, making Alright use ot my
eyes
His friend in surprise, begged him to
explain his meaning.
Most willingly, rsplied the bishop
In whatsoever state am, first OF all
look up to heaven and remember that
my great business is to get there. l
then look down upon earth, ahd cali TO
mind how small space / shall soon
ill in it. l then look abroad in the
world, and see what multitudes are, in
all respects, less happy than myself.
And thus l learn where true happiness
is placed, where all my cares must end
and how little reason ever had to
murmur, or to be otherwise thar thank
ful. Aud how to live in this spirit IS to
be always happy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

The RIDE OF CoRPsE.-That truth
is stranger than fiction was illustrated
in York last week. On Wednesday a
man Of the name of Graham was driving
into town over the Baltimore pike, when
he was accosted by woman Of about
forty five years of age. who requested
a ride; the request was granted; and on
arriving, Mr. Graham drove under the
shed of Feelings Farmers Hotel, and
LETT the woman, who said she was weary
and wished 70 rest awhile in the car
riage.-This was at eleven A. NJ, and
at twelve when NJ. Graham again Wis
tied his team before going to his dinner
she was still there. On his return al
one p. NJ, woman and team we're both
gone. Mr.. Graham traced them as far
as Bull Frog Alley, one mile from the
town; then they were lost sight of until
Friday, when the team was returned by
a stranger who said that on Thursday
morning the woman had been found
twelve miles out the pike, sitting in the
carriage, dead. Think Of the weirdness
of the picture; the horse driven through
the midnight, by tha: ghastly corpse,
sitting upright, with the reins grasped
in her cold hands. Is there anything
more spectral in the annals of romancei
Is it a wonder that we have ghostly le-
gends CT phantom drivers!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25
MAKING CHARACTER.

SO many people seem TO forget that
character grows. That it is not some.
thing to be put on, ready made, with
manhood or womanhood; but day by
day, here little, and there little,
grows with the growth and strengthens
with the strength, until good or bad, it
becomes almost a coat of mail Look
at model man of business-prompt,
reliable, conscientious; cool and cautious,
yet clear headed end energetic. When
do you suppose he developed all these
admirable qualities! When he was
boy. Let ME see the way in which a
boy of ten gets up 10 the morning,
works, plays, studies, and l will tell you
Just about what kind of man he will
make. The boy that is late 1.-THE break
fast table, late at school, who never
quite does anything at the right time,
stands poor chance to be prompt
man. The boy who halt washes his
face, halt does his chores, half learns his
lessons, will never make thorough
man. The boy who neglects his duties,
be they ever so small, and then excuses
himself by saying, %, forgot! | didn't
think 2 will never be a reliable man.
And the boy who finds pleasure in the
pain and suffering of weaker things,w;ll
never be a noble, generous kindly man;
gentle man.
And what about the girls! Just the
same for the girls. A girl who is pee
wish and pettish, and careless of the
comfort of others, who is untidy in her
ways, and thinks it does not matter
what che says at home, or how rude
and uncourteous she may be to the dear
ones there, is sure to grow into such a
womanhood as am sorry TO say, we
have already too much of; the woman
hood that scorns the old-tashioned vir-
tues of industry and thrift and skillful
handiwork, of love, and gentleness, and
brave self-sacrifce, of the charity that
thinketh no evil, that seeketh not her
own, and that never taileth. She viii!
never be lady in the old Saxon mean
ing of the word, 'loffday,' loaf givcr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

A BAD MAN-As 81 was coming up
town from the Atlanta and Richmond
Airline depot yesterday, be indulged in
a little song, all 10 himself. Two other
negroes passed by, and one Of them
shouted back:
PIN up yer onder lip, ole man, an
stop dat racket
who yer ialkin' teri iaid 81, stop
ping short and turning around.
'falkin to ycu; who yer tink I'm
talkin' to, You ole Guinea rooster you :
yer don's know me, do yer, said 81.
i don't keer who you is; You amt no
grand army oh de public, no howl
Look hysr, I'm de mos discourage
ous uigger in dis Atlan;y city, and I'll
jis take dis F.yar head and butt yer inter
de forepart Of Christmas week, ! will =
.You'se a da-.
Just then ST took run with head
bent down, and two seconds after there
was sick nigger in the mud, wanting
nothing under heaven but . doctor
And as 81 went on, he remarked over
his shoulder:
I'm Q bad uigger, allus WINS; wus bad
before de war, bad all in dc war, bad
arter de war, and I'm de loudest buttiu
nigggr you ebber read bout in de book
wid de leabes al out and de kiYer lost.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

A REMARKABLE SIGHT AT SEA.-The
Zanzibar correspondent of the Hes'ern
Morning News, writing under date Oc-
tober 20, says: "Tbe bark Pauline has
arrived at Zanzibar, with Goals for her
maiesty's ships. When off Cape St.
Rogue, South America, sight was pre-
sented that made the crew aghast-
nothing less than the great sea-serpent
engaged in a conflict with whale. 1t
had wound itself twice around the whale
and wss twirlng it around with tremen-
dous velocity, lashing the water Into
foam. The noise could be distinctly
heard on board, and after battling ior
some time both disappeared.
The serpents length can be imagined:
II had two coils around a ful[slzed
sperm whale. with thirty feet clear at
each end. It's diameter was from three
to four feet. They saw it twice after
ward. Once it came very close to the
vessel, and raised itself about sixty feet
out of the water, as if about to attack
them. have questioned men and offi-
GERS, trying to find out any discrepancy
between their statements but am a con-
vert to the belief that it was seen.
Another naval officer writes to the Hes
term Morning Nrrs to precisely the
same effect; and the officers of her Ma
iesty's ship on the station are said to be
convinced of the truth OF the story.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

An old lady residing in Ohio lost the
companion with whom she had logged
for many years. She neglected TO
mark the spot OF his burial BY even
stone. Not long after coming into
possession of a small legacy, . sister OF
The deceased said to her: 4 suppose
you will now put up stones for Daniea
Her answer was settler. II the
Lord wants anything Of Daniel at the
resurrection, guess he can bud him
without a puideboard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

PENIrENrIARY ITEMs.-Tae sheriff Of
Washington county yesterday delivered
to the Officers of the State penitentiary
three prisoners convicted at Hagerstown,
viz: Clara Henson, colored, sentenced
ten years for attempted poisoning;
Henry White, eighteen months for
larceny, and Addison Sprigg, colored,
twelve months for larceny.-Baltin'Ors
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

Ell. Stokes. the father Of Edward
Stokes, who killed Jim Fiske, was bur
led Monday at New York A petition
was made by Stokes to the Governor Of
New York to be allowed TO extssd his
fathers funeral on brisf leave OF absence
from the Stale prison, bat it 10 under
stood that the application waS refused.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

D@ If somebody are not held back
there will be war between Spain and
the United States ye:. Both parties
are getting spuuky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

A cossxAsr--Whss . contrssf. ssys
the Phi'sd~lphn Tnes, between As,or
and Wilson! The one was born w,sh
check hook in his hand and the other
With : shoemakrrs swl and yet The
former produces no other feeling than .
csriosisy to know sehow much he -
worth, vhile the :ears Of . nation viii
oonsecrats the grave oflhe latter. There
vss just this dlGsrsnex: thai Willisn
b. Laps snsA ssvss f,foss WilofsaR
Astos, vbils Hsssy WSlAepis tsps1t4
wsss az of biz country
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

A CExrENARIAS BURSr TO DEAru--
On Tuesday last. Geo. NJ. Sionebraker,
Esq, Of Sbarpsburg. informed us Of 4
very sad and remarkable draih, which
occurred in that place on Friday lnst--
nothing lrss than the accidental death
by the burning Of her clothes Of n NO
man no had lived ons hm"6,si and
four y,a,,! This venerable parsonage
was a colored woman known rs AUNT
Tabby," who had been nurse 10 the
mother OF the vile OF Jacob ii. Grove,
ESQ Miss uite, Of Iirginia--whsn
she was an infant. Mis- Grove. whose
mother she nursed, is herself the grand
mother Of children nearly grown.
Aunt Tabby" was living with her son.
in.law, Hill.ry Wilson, in Sharrsburg.
and OIL Friday last all the occupants Of
the house had gone out to hatcher,
leaving her sitting in front Of the stove.
Some time after. q smoke aud ire were
observed iD the house, aud on opening
the door, Aunt Tabby was seen snvel.
oped III flames, standing in front Of tho
stoye, and lighting them of with her
hands She WAS shockingly burned
and died in a short time. Mp Grove
is in possession Of records which 6x
her age 1t I04 yeaH-iisS"sfSwa
,NaI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25
The Power of the Grunge.

The Grange has come to be an ac-
knowledged power in the land. That it
will be power for good, present results
are Il sufficient answer. 1t has set the
farmers throughout this great valley
the graEary of the world-to thinking.
When the people begin to think earn
estly, beneficial results are foregone
conclusion. The Grange movement has
been the direct means OF melting thought
10 relation to the vital subject of cheap
transportation. 1t has led the masses
of the farmers into the habit of ques-
tioning, instead of quietly submitting 10
the existing condition Of things. In
looking into things, they have found
that freights could be moved at prctit
to transportation companies at much
less rate than charged before any united
action on the part Of the farmers took
place.
The tide ofpu5lic sentiment, which
has swept eastward from the west, has
not been fruitless of good results The
passage of the Eads j-;ty bill; appro-
priaiious for the removal of distractions
from the southern and western streams
may very properly be regarded as
concessions on the part of Congress to
the expressed wish of the Patrons OF
Husbandry.
If such has been the power of the
Grange in the single matter Of trans
portation, what may not be expected
when the order-now in its infancy,
shall become stronger and better disci-
plined, and will act as We fully believe
it will, as a uuit for the accomplishment
of many other equally as much needed
reforms !-Er.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

A colored man named Nelson, is ow.
ing . butcher on l1ezubein street, De-
troit, FIVE or six dollau, and sfisr try.
ing in vain to collect the money. The
butcher and friend put ih+1 heads to-
geiher the other night snd lsid plan.
About midnight they called ~ Nelson's
house, and he was awakened By rap
OH the window.
"Wbo's dari" he called out
"The Devil" solernnly replied the
butcher.
"You 10 heyi" 3
"Yes. ] want you'll" ra -b
"WEai tut"
lyon refuse 10 pay your butcher. and
I avn seut 10 take you 10 the bOttomIsss
pitt = t''.a
"You isi'' tus AZ
IL am Come forth st oncei''
"I'ze coniinI" replied the n~gr; - he.
jnmped ont Of bed; Il cant pay ist six
dollsrs half - easy IL any odds~ way
and de old womsB II % mighty csoss
I's~ glad to get swsy from hoine.'
The butcher and his friend didn't
wait for Mr. N<lAnn 10 come ouL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

Many OF the waves Of tyoubls ike
those Of the ocean, will, II we wit them
calmly break At our feet and dissppsAs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25
No Right 10 IndOrse.

l. A man has no right to indorse
when the failure of the first party to
meet his obligation will render the cred
tors liable to loss in consequence OF such
Endorsement.
2. He has no right to indorse for an
other man unless he makes provision for
meeting such obligation, independent OF
and after providing for all other obliga-
tions.
g. He has no right 20 indorse unless
he fully intends to pay what he promi
ses to, promptly, in crse the first party
fails to do SO. Few indorsers prepare
for this.
4. His relation to his family demand
that he shall not obligate himself to
oblige another, simply at the risk of de-
frauding or depriving them Of what be-
longs 10 them.
5. He should never indorse or be-
come reponsible for any sum of money
without security is furnished by the first
party. 1t should he made business
transaction-rarely matter OF friend
ship. 1t is equivalent to a loan OF cap.
i.al to the amount OF the obligation. and
the same precaution should be taken to
secure it.
6. A man has no moro right to ex-
pect another to indorse his note, with
out recompense, than to expect an In
surance company to insure his house
gratuirously.
7. 1t is not good business policy for
one TO ask another TO indorse his note,
promising to accommodate him in the
same manner. The exchange of sigma
lures may have. and usually docs have,
very equal value. 1t is better to Sc
cure him the amount, and exact ike
security for the yrnount of responsibility
incurred.
8. 1, is better 10 do business that
will involve no necessity for asking or
granting such favors, or making such
exchanges. 1t is always safe and just
to do SO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

Tur DrArH OF Mrs. MARY CLAGGErr.
Mrs. Mary Claggett the widow D,s of the
late Dr. Horatio Claggett, of Pleasant
valley, died Of appoplexy at he; S.r;ss resi-.
County, on Tuesday of this week. Dr.
Claggett who died about fifteen years
400 stood among the first of his pro-
fes,ion in the State, and few men have
ever been more widely known, or more
shss sincerely rely loved loved in this county; Mrs;
Claggett was no less sincerely beloved bel y
by all who knew her, indeed but few
persons were more calculated to inspire
affection than she. Her thorough un-
sel6shnsss, kind and gentle manners;
and active and untiring charity VIII
make her loss deeply felt by large CIR
cle of friends and relativea-Hager'-
fown Mail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25
- BALTIMORE
LOCK HOSPITAL.
DR.. JOHNSTON,

PHYSICIAN OF this celebrated Institu-
i ton, has discovered the most certain,
speedy, pleasant, and effectual remedy in
the world for all
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13
THE UNITED STATES OF CENTRAL
AMERICA.

1. is now some fifty years since the
States of Guatemala. Honduras, Mica
ragua, San Salvador and Costa Rica
formed federal combination, which
lasted until about the year 1910, and
which was dissolved by domestic intrigue
and the rival claims of opposing claim
ants for public favor and recognition.
In the last five or six weeks a movement
has been made by Gautamala, consisting
OF overtures to the other four republics
looking toward reconciliation and a
union of interests and motives. The
old motto, e In union is strength" seems
to be the basis OF the argument, and il
is probable Guatemala sister States will
recognize it's truth and join in the pro-
posed federation. The five States which
it is proposed to unite as an Isthmus re-
public have IN aggregate area of 326. $40
square miles and q total population Of
two and one-half millions. Their geo.
graphical position is of the greatest i'm
portance. Through their territory will
eventually lay great highway of nrtional
commerce. Their shores, washed by
both oceans, are fruitful; their interests
are indentical; they are Of the same race,
creed and national sentiment, and as
every motive Of individual prosperity
and national strength urges their CONSOLE
dation, it's probable that tho commence
ment of &c win see tho erection OF an.
other American republic.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Over thousand former residents of
Virginia City are now in San Fran
cisco.
The owners of the Houston mine near
Carson are beginning to erect substantial
hoisting works over their bonanza.
A woman named Nellie Ross, well
known In Virginia, committed suicide by
taxing four ounces of laudanum on the
morning OF the 9th instant.
1t is generally understood that Frank
p. Thompson. editor of the sonoma
!. California; Democrat, will be Amounted
Superintendent of the California State
Printing under the new administration.
News from the coal mine near Pyra.
mid Lake is encouraging. Two strata
are uncovered OF four feet in width. and
twenty inches in thickness. and a third
one has just been struck. Work is being
pushed vigorously.
At the late election at McMinnville,
Oregon. some man voted q ballot that
read, One spool No. 10; one spool No.
IA; one spool black" We imagine that
man looking sort OF silly that night when
ne went home, and about the first thing
ne heard was, Did you bring me that
!nteadf and he did MT have anything
IN MS pocket but an election ticket.
Inc Geneva Consolidated Silver Min.
ing Company has purchased the mill at
Onerry Creek, which has heretofore been
leased by it, and is now eulareine and
perfectinR the same. and il /. for this
purpose It levied Its assessment, which
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

4 NOVEL IDEA.--Some one possessed
with an ingenious and economical spirit,
has invented new manner Of telegraph
ing to distant friends, in such o way as
to secure the greatest amount Of intelli-
gence transmitted at the least possible
outlay. The matter has become so pop
ular in Europe as to be brought under
the ban Of the telegraph officials as in
admissible and contrary to business rule.
1t consists Of telegraphing the title OF a
certain passage in the Bible that will
apply to the specially of the occasion,
and thus half dozen words will serve in
lieu of as many sentences. Arecent dis
patch from Paris to some friend on the
Continent said: John Sd epistle, verses
IS and a." The verses in question run
thus: ~ had many things to write. but
l will not with pen and ink write unto
thee. But trust shall shortly see thee,
and We shall speak face to face. Peace
be unto thee. Our friends salute thee
Greet the friends by name" What is
thus set down in scriptural phrase is
about what one would find in All ordinary
letter OF friendship. The idea is an in
genous one, and it's pity the hard
hearted French officials have put it under
the ban Of prescription.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

becomes delinquen. on the 18th Of the
present month. II received bullion at
Its Office during the month of October,
the assayed value OF which was SS,f5G.
and has commenced the present month
with shipment of 300 ounces. valued
at 81 400.
An engineer party under charge Of
Captain Smith, is about making recon-
noisance OF a railroad route from point
on the Mojave, near Camp Cady. through
Arizona, via the 4" Needles" The party
Is sent out by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road, and its operations foreshadow
direct line from Tehatcbepi across the
desert. This is certainly another move
on the railroad checker board, having for
its object the defeat OF Scott and compe-
tition with the Utah Southern.
Parties from the Peck mines tell the
Arizona Miner that if some one under
standing the business would go up in the
Bradshaw mountains and whipsaw lum-
Der, and make shakes and shingles, there
could be good trade started. Snow falls
III tuO VibbCI ~ IuIucb, uuu ~ 10 Obty
three miles to good pine timber and
plenty OF II. and all the miners want
more or less lumber. Besides, as the
shafts and underground work goes on in
the mines everything will have to be
timbered, and getting ont timbers and
hauling them 10 the mines will be bust
ness OF no small importance.
The Eureka Sentinel says: Sam Lee,
the Chinaman who is in Jail awaiting the
action of the grand jury npon a charge
Of house breaking, is hugely disguised
with his country men. who appear to have
deserted him in the dark hour Of his
misfortunes. He repeatedly sent for his
Celestial friends, but none of them re
sponded to his call, and few days ago,
while brooding over the iDgratitude Of
his Oriental brethren, in a moment o
desperation he seized butcher. knife ant
severed his cue close to the scalp, and
as he handed the dismembered braid tc
Sheriff Gilmore, exclaimed: odd Chi
namau. Me all the same now MelicaI
man.
The Elko Post OF November 9th says
1t is now reliably stated that coal Of
superior quality has been discovers
about four miles northeast of tn
Leopard mill, Coruucopia, by an expert
enced coal miner, who has for man
months been prospecting in that vicinity
II is said that this coal burns freely, an,
well down to an ash; that the quantit
is supposed to be considerable; that tn
deposit will be thoroughly and speedil
prospected and its value ascertained
Should it turn out that the deposit is
large one and the coal OF good quality
the value OF this discovery to Cornucopi
and other points north, where fuel |
scarce and dear, cannot be everest
mated.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

The Peruvian Government which has
been lately trying to effect loan Of
eighteen million dollars from European
banking houses to carry on certain
public improvements has failed in its
efforts, but has been more successful
with its local banks. The nature Of the
security given is one of interest; the
Government giving its guano deposits
for security. The guano exported from
the islands off the Peruvian Coast has
long been great source of revenue and
now comes into play as collateral for
Government loans.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

IL Is thought that Wales visit to India
will have the indirect effect Of giving the
world more detailed idea Of that por
tion of the British Empire as most
elaborate descriptions of the Princes
journey and the country he passes
through will be forwarded to the princi.
pal English iournals.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

The Panama Railroad Company is ne
gotiatiug for the purchase Of twelve ocean
steamers; three to run on the Atlantic
and nine on the Pacific Ocean. The
directors think when their new line is in
operation the present dividend of twelve
per cent. per annum will be increased to
thirtY.six.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

An Indiana man has invented new
burglar alarm. He spreads newspapers
under the doors and windows, and when
the thief steps along he makes rustic.
steps he never SO softly, that invariably
wakes the sleeper. Inventive genius has
great field Of action in the matter OF
newspapers as material.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

Further particulars of the appalling
disaster off the Oregon coast are at hand.
IT'S terrible to think of whole shipload
of human beings engulfed in the cold
waters Of the Northern Pacific, and that
too within sight of the tantalizing shore.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-13

The San Jose Supervisors have told
James Lick that as soon as he deposits
S25, 900 in a San Jose bank. subject to
their order, they will proceed to build
road to the proposed observatory.