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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
EXCELSIOR
REApING & MOVING
Nj ACtIiN NES.

M HAT constitutes Combined Machine
w is one tingerbar and two knives for
moving, and one fingcrbar and sickle for
reaping, besides extra sections and guards
with rivetS for repairs.
Less than five minutes will change the
Excelsior from Il Reaper with the reaper
attachment To a Mower with the mower
attachments: in either case it i perfect
machine, and as such 1t stands unchal-
lenged before the world. 1t is perfect
mower. 4 reaper or combined machine.
The reaping attachment Is either crop
per, Selt-rake or both, making perfect
machine in either form. 1t is made en-
tircly of iron and steel, except the tongue
aud lift lever; it also has IL separate lever
for fitting the points of the fingers or
guards up or down both in reaping or
moving; it also has an adjustibIe reel
which can bc raised or lowered 10y lever
whilst the machine i cutting:
As Simplicity of Construction ls lndIc-
atiye of efficiency and also marks the ge-
Mus of the inventor, we take pleasure in
asserting that one person can successfully
opcrate the Excelsior, and this may be
done by boy or an aged man toe feeble
To work in any other part of the field
such is the ease of management. Two
independent Drive Wheels, of large di-
ametcr, impart greater power ana cause
the machine To run easier on uneven
ground, and this, and Our accurate and
beautiful proportioned gearing, are the
main reasons why the Excelsior runs so
easily and lasts so long. The Excelsior
has the reputation of being the lightcst
draft machine in the country. The draft
has been tested in different conditions of
grass auduucycu ground at various times,
and i found to range from $50 to POO
pounds. We furnish two sizes:
TIE MEDIUM IRON FRAME,
AND THE JUNIOR IRON FRAME.
WcalSo furnish - lighter class machine.
The EMPIRE MOWER AND REAPER,
which Gctic> competition a. 4 tirst-claSS
machine.
The Excelsior Machines were sold in
this county some - or i years years ago,
and are Icing used at this time. Many
valuable improvements have since been
added. Send for circulars giving full
description of machines. Sold by
WILSON ERUTUERS.
Summit Point, W. VA.
y. E.-Mowcrs aud Reapcrs sold Sepa-
yaicly or combined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31

no G. Il. Licklider's for cheap Queens
VI ware. 4 fall set French China, IA
pieces, for $500. y full set Porcelain
Opaque, A pieces, for $4,O0.
G.. II. LiCKLIDER.
A FULL line of Carriage Goods, Hubbs,
II Spokes, Rims, Shafts, Tire, &C., at
reduced prices.
G.. T. LICKLIDER.
INHITEWASH Brushes, 4 speciality.
w Call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere. G.. Il. LICkLIDER.
WHEELING Nails for $2,I5 per keg.
w One good Axe for GO cents.
G.. Il. LICKLIDER.
T AXE Herring and Mackerel, by
IL q. L. LICKLIDER.
6OO POUNDS Country Bacon wanted,
oUU and 100 bushels of Potatoes, by
April 3 u. L. LlChLlDEf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
WATCHES AND JBRELRY.

THE undersigned having located i'll
i Shepherdstown, rcspectfully informs
the public that he Will make a specially
of REPAIRING w WNTCHES, Cl.OCkS,
and JEWELRY. All work warranted to
give satisfaction. Being in direct COM
munication with the leading Manuiactur-
ers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, Jew
elry and Silver Ware, orders for this class
of goods will be promptly filled ut the
lowest cash prices. lfmy patronage be
sufficient to justify, | will open up 4 stock
of goods for the trade.
VIC. UALDEMAN.
Apr. 10, 1879. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
The NIcGinnis Harrow.

ADAPTED to all purposes of harroWS:
Il The teeth are s.cel, diamond shape
is inch broad ,5-S inch thick, sharp front
ana rear, and at the end Reversible,re
edge to the front when dulied III front.
Adjustable 10 any slant to suit the WORK.
1t never has To be raised for disagreement,
cleans itself Renovates sod bound mead
Ows. Culiivates wheat and corn more
thoroughly, prepares soil for planning III
one going over, than two workings WIN
other harrows. Warranted more effective
lhan any harrow in use, for sale by
j. :. MELVIN.
Dullields, Apr. 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31

See to it that your child meets with
no neglect; when sick, use for the dis
eases Of Babyhood DIR. Bulls Baby Syr.
up;-it never disappoints. 25 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31

1t frequently happens that severe pain
is very greatly relieved by thorough
purgation. Use DR.. Bulls baltimore
Pills for this purpose. Price 25 cts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
N ew d. &aOqIs!
CALL HERE FOR BAEGAINS.

VIIE undersigned having purchased of
| W. +. Lcmcu his stock Of Goods, at 4
Great Reduction. will offer at the Old
stand, to the trade, the same advantages
in low prices. Persons will find it TO
their advantage to look through their
stock, as many goods will be sold below
their present cost.
They are now receiving Il full and COM
pletc stock Of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS,
SHOES, &C., all of which will be sold
low.
Their line Of Cloths and Cas>imcrcs is
much the largest in town, from low pri-
ccd Tweed TO the finest WorSted.
The GROCERY department will re-
Ccive special attention, and will always
he supplied with the best the market af-
fords, ut the lowest rates.
Having just started in business, we
would ask share Of the public patron
age, and hope, with cheap goods and
close attention to business, To retain the
trade the old house has heretofore enjoy
ed. Respectfully.
BtkER q BlLLMYER.
Shcpherdstown, May - If
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Store!
Paper Mill is in full blast,
Prosperity has dawned at last.

That is to say, if you want good GOODS
brand new-and plenty of them for a
small amount of money, call at the NEW
STORE, west of Entler's Hotel. Moneys
worth guaranteed. A full assortment of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS AND
SHOES, GROCERIES, QUEENSwARE,
&C., &C., &c. 1t is pleasure to show
goods-call and see them before going
elsewhere. L am grateful for past favors,
and trust, by square and polite dealing to
earn continuance of the same kindness
in time to come. TERMS CASH. Pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods.
W. T. LEMEN.
Shepherdstown, March 20, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
PIows ! E2IOWS !

~
We call special attention tothc SOUTH
BEND CHILLED PLOW, manufactured
hv tlc South Bend Piow Company. This
plow we consider the best Chilled Pow
Gu the market. The draft is 50 light that
horses can do the work that ii Ordinari-
Nv requires 3 horses to accomplish. The
mold5oart!S are 80 thoroughly polished
that the plow Will not shove III any soil;
:ll things considered, il i the cheapest
ulOW on the market. IT Is substantially
bull. of The best materials. Repairs viii
De constantly kept on hand. Sold by
WILSON BROTHERS.
Summit Point, W. Va.
We also ofl'crand recommend the Stew
art & Price Plow. OF Frederick CitE.Md.
which j. i'm general Use in Frederick and
Washington counties, Md. This pillow is
especially adapted to heavy fall plowing.
Il is Il wrought plOw with Stcei share.
Sold by WILSON BROTH ERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
We also offer you the Woodstock Cast
PlowS. which are 80 well known that
comment is useless. Sold by
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, W. Va.
The Iron Single or Double Shovel PloWS,
with steel blades, most approved makers.
Sold cheap by ,...,-,,,,,,.
Summit Point, W. Va.
If YOU want a cheap and good Cutting
Box. buy of WILSON BROTHERS,,
Summit Point, W. Va.
If want firSt-claSs Hand Corn
Shelter. with two spOutS, call and eNam-
Inc ours, and learn the price from
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, W. Va.
FERTILIZERS-If you want fertili-
Zers for Corn, come and see
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, W. Va.
WcviiI offer the farmers Of Clarke and
jefferson this fall one of the best Gram
Drills on the market. Be sure ana exam
inc it before purchasing and convince
yourselves Of the correctness OF our state
ment. lLSON oIVi ii EhI,
Summit Point, w. Va.
We purpose engaging in the sale OF A@-
ricultural implements, Machinery, NC,
for the counties of Clarke and Jefferson,
and Mr. Thomas Locke, of jefferson Co.,
will solicit orders for us. We hope the
good, represented will commend them
selves to the public, and that we may re-
"ciyc 4 fair share of patronage.
WILSON BROTHERS,
summit Point, W. Va.
May 10, 1879. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-31
THE GREAT CAUSE
OF
HUMAN MISERY,

nlv
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Price six cents.
4 Lecture on the Nature,
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SEA@ of Seminal Weakness, or Spcr-
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10! FARMERS ,-Examine my Steel
Ill Shovel Moulds. W. L. LEMEN. p
May 10 If
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-23
National Flags.

Egypt is supposed to have derived its
name from the word coptos. principal
town, and gupta, guarded or fortified.
The Inhabitants Of Egypt were early en-
gagged in war, and were the originators
OF standards or battle-fags.s Standards
are now used by all civilized and nonciv-
il'zed nations, and by many tribes Of saw
ages. The standards of different nations
are generally selected with view to
commemorate some principal event in
connection with their history or achieve
ments; but in some instances there is con
siderable mystery connected with the
banners. carried on various great occasions
and in process Of time they have lost all
the significance they may have once
possessed: The flag carried by the fol-
lowers Of Mohammed was green. In
Turkey, at the present day, when the
Sultan appears in public he is preceded
by an officer called an 2lemdar, who bears
the standard of the prophet. The crusa-
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How to Deal with Hard Times.

IS! Young men complain that the opnor-
tunities for one just starting in life, with
his own fortune to make, are not what
they were few years ago. And his COM
plant is well founded. There was
time when it seemed as if money grew
on every bush. This is not the ease now
by any means. Indeed, it has become
rather difficult to find the bushes on
which the money grows. 49,.
The depression in business has lasted a
good while. As to the length OF time
it will still continue men of INTELLIGENCE
differ widely in opinion. Some improve
ment has already taken, place. Still,
times are far from being flush as .hey
used 10 ne, and the uncertainty of the
future is too great for young men to sit
down in idleness, fold their hands. aud
wait and wait on for turn in the wheel
OF fortune which may be far distant, or
may never take place.
What, then, should they do? Thew
should make up their. minds boldly to
face the hard times, and should promnt-
~ commence active life with COURAGE
equal to the emergency. They must re-
double their industry, be more self-deny-
ing and rigid in their economy, more
dlllgent in their calling, in every way,
to give satisfaction and attain promo
ton. "t+5 z
All their privations, all their hardships,
endure but for seaaon; for the requisite
effort, though greater now than it used to
be, will in time secure its reward.
Again, it should be borne in mind that
though the times are less propitious now
than they used to be for the rapid &C.
cumu!ation of fortune, they are not less
favorable to the formation of high and
heroic character; and character ALWAYS
stands far above fortune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-07-23
ders, who fought for the possession Of the
Holy Land, were led forward under the

ders, who fought for the possession Of the
Holy Land, were led forward under the
banner 0f the. cross.sats3 tsfa ila 25atf
a After the conversion Of the Emperor
Constantine to Christianity, there was
borne before him a standard known as
the labarum. 1t was a long pike with a
traverse beam to which was attached a
long silken veil, wrought with the pict-
ures of the monarch and his children,
ana on the top was crown Of gold IN
closing a mysterious monogram represent
ing the cross, with the initial letters of
the name of Christ. ezft p q a&l
The flag of Ireland is Of green, with
the picture of q golden harp. The stand
ard of Great Britain is formed by the
union of the three crosses of St. George,
St. Andrew and ST. Patrick. It is called
the great Union flag Of the Empire OF
Great Britain. uHr >T8arsJ@E5t }:fE a1 sd.
The national standard of Turkey is a
flag bearing the figure Of the new moon
and in the wars between the Christian,
and Moslem the Crescent and the Cross
were the respective banners under which
they fought. The French national flag
has varied greatly under different rulers
but is now a tri-color of blue, white and
red. 1t was adopted by the nation at the
first revolution. ...,. ~ ss.-,,,s, a2f,,-.z5a.
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A VermOnter on Mr.. Eyarts-

At the great meeting held in Cooper
Institute in October last, to sustain the
administration of President HAYES. at
which it had been announced that Mr..
Evarts would "be present, gentleman
from Vermont, who had never seen the
Secretary Of State, but had desire to do
so, said to the person seated next to him,
"1s Mr.. E-yarts on the platform?''
NO; he has not yet arrived"
"He's expected9'
"Oh yes; he'll be along presently"
give never seen Mr.. ;E-varts, though
I've heard good deal of him. He's got
farm up to Windsor in our State"
swell, when he comes in I'll tell YOU.
The boys generally give him a cheer
when he comes on the stage. All, there
he comesr' f,d
| as that hlms"
eyes,
"William NJ. E-varts9"
"Cerlainly..'
y s'Well, declarer exclaimed the Ver-
monter: "Why, he looks as thought
boarded!' i1" 80
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: FOR FORTY YEARS.
nnel.-.ul - :

H,.,5t. For Forty Years,
Of mingled hopes and fears. ......| ,+=
Of tales of battle, told with bated breath,
OF peace, returning with her olive wreath,
.ii. @5O 1--we, fjoy, of sorrow and of death!
For suns will sink, and twilights melt away
Cool evening hurry on, nor midnight stay,
But at the summons of the morn EN- night
Stars fade from sight, and 10! the light! the
nv day! =. 81. ,.s -
~ 81 Such change from day to night,
-.g.. From dark to light,
Fills up the record of my forty years.
For Forty Years
You boys look forward on another page,
The hall is dressed, the candles are not lit, #
The page is white, the annals are not writ,
the stage is set. the curtain pulled away,
The actors dressed ready for the play,
And I the chorus stand:
$780, is it for me
To say if it be Farce of Tragedy?
What shall the dancers dance, or what the
rage
That heayes the history Of the stormy age,
For Forty Years?
Not mine! For Forty Years
The stage is all your own; the page is yours,
So ~" " storm, or peace,
.s-. =: Of work. or ease,
OF winter tempests, or Of summer showers,
Not mine to tell;
What hand shall work for woe, or what work
well! 49,
49, = Only this oracle for gathering strife,
II Only this lesson from happy lite.
Who lives and works for Love,
The miracle shall prove;
The Eternal power is his, whate'er he do,
Weakness is strength for him, and old things
are made new, ,=...l .t
As he mounts higher on these rounds of time,
His grasp more sure, his foot [more quick to
climb,
Faster the race is run,
-" As, one by one, -+ -
Our selfish handicals away We fling .E
.@ Love works the miracle of youth, Il.
Love speaks the oracle of truth, 60
,,r. And they who prove ..
The strength Of Love g
Grow younger and more young
For Forty Years! a.. IT,
Aye, as we live, Lies song is better sung.
Aye, as we live, Lies Tyre more truthful
IA! strung, t... .-.tE.-. -:
The blind receive their sight. the dumb their
tongue. -..5'. 80
Aye, as he grows, Gods child becomes more
-EzEd,cad Eeerett Hale at the Hartford Alpha
Delta PHI Convention ....-
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nae SCcau1ly auVanceO. Inc subsequent
discovery Of a few other copies, SO far
from diminishing, has really added to
the value OF each. Sections, leaves and
fragments have been sold at prices that
seem preposturous. What is singular,
too, the copies on paper sell for nearly as.
much as those upon vellum Usually a
vellum copy Of any works brings four or
tive times as much as the paper one: but
from the fact already stated. that the
copies on paper were those first printed,
they are regarded as more completely or
lglnal than those printed Immediately
afterwards on vellum. 80 D #
mo less than fifteen copies of this BIZ
BILE, six on parchment or vellum and nine
on paper, are still extant. /. Of the former
one copy is in Leipsic, in Germany : one in
the Royal library at Berlin, and one was
sold TOR s3 400 at the sale of the Stevens
library, inI1 London, in 1873, and we pre-
sumo still remains in England. OF those
on paper, the cities Of Frankie Leipsic,
Munich, Vienna and Paris each has one.
One copy was sold at the Stevens sale in
London, already alluded to, and brought
81, 800; and three are in this country.
One Of these, be- longing to the collection
OF the late Mr.. Geo. Brinley, was exhibit
ed by DR.: Trumbull at the meeting of
the Connecticut Historical i society.' in
Hartford, in 1875; one is in the Lenox IL
brary, alta cost of 81, $50; and one is the
property OF, Mr.. David Wolfe Bruce of
New York City, for which that gentleman
paid $21, 600 at the sale Of the Perkins
collection ;the highest price ever paid for
a book, either written or printed. This
leaves three copies on vel .um unaccounted
for, but this is as far as our information
extends. Gso3aH y4nJ + = =4sg ufr- ~
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A Broken Heart,

Miss Prince was the only daughter of
a Pittsburg merchant, and two years ago
was welded to Mr.. Savage, of Baltimore.
Six hours after the ceremony the train
upon which they had started on their
bridal tour was wrecked, and the hus-
band Of less than a day was killed. The
shock Of the terrible calamity robbed the
young wife for a time Of her reason.
From this mental death she recovered to
go into a slow decline. All the blossoms
of her life were whitening, and the world
once so robed in beauty and delight be-
came PRISON from which her spirit long.
ed to be free. They took her across the
sea, but the panorama of scene and Incl
dent had no power to renew the love OF
life, and the young thing faded as flow
er fades: At last they took her to the
south Of France, and there amid the
bloom of flowers on the spot where
Petrarch once sang songs to Elvira- ain
the home Of Leonardo da Vinci's exile
this fair American girl found the peace
full quiet Of the grave. Our correspond
ent who relates the incident draws a
vivid picture Of the sorrowing family
around the death-bed. The father over
whelmed with grief, the mother wild
with despair, while q young sister clasp
ing hand Of the dying girl looks with
pallid face and rigid lips into the glazed
eyes. .r..---....-.-...,. 49,. t,.'
"The anguish is nearly ove1-my> race
Of life is DONE" came in a feeble intona.-
ton from the lips of the dying. ~
"And you are willing to dieg" asked a
minister, bending low to catch the whis-
pered utteIance. 4'@s II Il S-5' +. '-.-
ooh, SO glad! Listen to me. I die as
many of my sex have done, of broken
heart. / had put my all Of life and hope
on the hazard Of an earthly love, and
God has smitten me for my SIM ~
re It was no sin to love- ~ ~
:. '''sNo, not to love but to build an idol
as ! did; and to worship the creature
instead Of the Creator. / have been ter
ribly punished. The horror Of these two
brief years no words can tell''. =
There was a 1utter Of. the feeble heart.
The blue eyes sheathed themselves meath
palely -tinted waxen lids, and the fair
young form. once so full of subtle life
was frozen into death. +. ! "a
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Ut Course He Could Do II.

New bonnet! new bonnet! $12 for
new Donnet~ exclaimed Mr.. Slick, The
other evening, as his wife suggested
change from the winter STYLE.
eyes, only $12," she humblv replied.
Twelve dollars for bonnet is con-
founded outrage, and know it." he went
on. ''Why, can buy two silk hats for
that money and have some strawberry
change left. It's dead swindle to ask
$12 for bonnet"
swell, Ican't do any better, Mr.. Slick.
That's the price, and must pay or 60
''You don't know how to buy-that's;
what ails you?'' he growled. iITl bet
money I can buy $12 bonnet for s.. It's
all in knowing how to handle the sales
men,"
II wish you'd try it," she suggested.
IL Will, by George, will I'll bring
up new bonnet in the morning. and
I'll get it for four dollars cheaper than
you dare to!''
Mr. Slick was as good as his word. He
went into millinery store the next after
noon with his eye-teeth all sharpened,
and with the idea in his mind that everv
bonnet In the store was priced at exactly
$12. He looked around little, selected
bonnet that pleased him, and, pointing
his cane at it and calling up his deepest
voice he inquired:
The woman flushed, looked from the
bonnet to the man, and was trying to re-
ply, when he said:
''These are not the times for outrageous
prices, and all the buyer realize it. I'll
give you IS for that bonnet and not a
cent more"
"That-that bonnet
eight dollars and no more" he inter
rupted; and she put the article into a
box and took his money.
"What:d tell my wife, eh?'' he whisp-
cred, as he went out. II tell you it takes
man to buy goods, no matter whether
Its fence posts or paper cambric.''
When he sat down at home and took
the cover off the box and held up the
bonnet, Mrs. Slick inquired:
IA CHOW much did she charge vou?''
" Eight dollars, madam; while YOU
would have paid $12.
"Richard" she said, as she tried to
laugh all over at once. 81 was with the
lady next door when she ordered that
bonnet for her cook, and the price was to
be "a. You see, it ="
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some, and will waste the time of the
court court? His Honor looked up, relieved
himself with one of his peculiar signs,
and replied, "Ah, Mr.. -, there are
rapidly increased, till we were in a ma
jority, and discovered that no ladv who
arrived after 1 did had removed her hat,
Now, that is what call politenessi"
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The following extraordinary inscrip
ton appears on a tombstone in the Eng
lish graveyard at Peshawur: Sacred
to the memory Of Rev. Blank Blank,
A. NJ, who spent seventeen years as
missionary among the Afghans, and
translated the Holy Writ into their Ian
guage. He was shot by his attendant.
"Well done, thou good and faithful ser
wants