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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Letter from Santa CIaus.-The

following letter, which we received on
Thursday, will explain itself. We pub
liSh it for the benefit Of the young FOLKS,
50 that they may be prepared for the visit
of the gentleman referred to:
NORTH POLE, Dee. Il, 1883.
To tie Editors Of Tile Register:
Dear Sirs.--l wish You would state
through the columns of The REGISTER
that | will start from the North Pole
early Monday morning, and will arrive
in ShcpherdstOwn at three minutes to II
o'clock the same night, with, | think, the
incest lot of Christmas gifts | have ever
had. Stockings should be hung on each
side of the chimneys rs usual, and want
the little folks to keep quiet, as my rein
decrs are very fractions. | will, as here
tofore, give the best toys to the best chill
dren. Wishing you and your subscribers
Il Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, ! remain
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

We have just received the fifth lot of those
handsome DOlmans and Russia Circulars, OF
which we have sold SO many this season. Our
styles are the latest and prices the lowest. BE
sure and see them II you want anything I'm this
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

The latest device we hear. of il the
rogue's line was perpetrated in New York
last week. Not finding anything Of value
in large establishment they copied the
accounts from the ledger on the firms
billheads, apd proceeded deliberately next
day to collect them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
DO A KIND
a CT

MAKE fathers. mothers, the children ana
vi YOUR friends generally happy 10y calling
at CIBSON'S DRUG STORE and securing nice
useful Christmas present. For he Keeps
Christmas and New Year Cards, Ladies' Work
stands. Writing Desks and full stock OF writ
ing material, Whisp Pockets, FINE Combs,
Brushes, cwelry, Scissors, Knives, ItaZors ana
Strops Albums, Toilet Articles, Pocket Books,
Spcctaclcs, Baby Rnttlrs tgum). school Saich-
els, Florida Water, Elegant Extracts and Co
logncs, PomHdcs. Tooth Washes, Vases, Bronze
Figures, Paint Boxes lhllcdl, Books, Checker
BonrdS. Balls, Scrap Books, Pistols aud sport
ing Goods In general, Dressing Cases. Nllt. Sill
vercd ana other Papers, well selected stock oi
CT CARS. Tobacco and Cigarettes, Pipes, and n
thousand other things that | don't want To
bother the editors with Just AT this time.
Truly thankful for past fnNors. solicit con-
tinunuce of the same.
Respectfully,
j. GREGG. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

A druggist in New Richmond, o., Mr..
f. J. Donham, writes us the following:
81 consider Or. Bulls Cough Syrup one
of the very best things made. use it al
together in my own family and can there
fore recommend IL"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Memorial Seryicc..-Thel Tooth an

Memorial Seryiccs.-The 1OOth an
niversary of the birth of Zwingli, the dis
tinguished Swiss reformer, occurs on
January |. 1881. The Reformed Church
of this place will observe the event. and
sermons will be preached on Zwingli and
his work in the rise ana growth of the
reformation. Many Of the Protestant
churches Of this country will celebrate
the anniversary of the reformcr; but the
movement will be more general in the
Reformed Church, Of which he was the
chief leader. The celebration of this
event will 40 doubt awaken fuller APP
probation of the facts of reformation and
of Zwingli's scholarship, piety and zeal,
which arc beyond question.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

The post-ofiice in this place NIL be
opened from u TO O'Clock on Christmas,
and closed the remainder of the day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Circuit Court Cases.-At an adj

Circuit Court Cases.-At an adj
journed term of the Jefferson Circuit
Court, held on Thursday, Friday aud Sat
urday of last week, the land damage case
Of Mrs. E. 5. Shepherd, of this place,
against the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company, was tried. The suit was for
damages for running the railroad through
the "Fountain Rock" property. The trial
resulted in verdict for the plaintiff of
81, 1853. In the similar case of Fannie
Shepherd, &c, against same defendant,
for the "river hill'' land, the jury dis
agreed. BcItzhoover and Baylor for
plaintiffs; Travers for defendant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

New TAILoR.-Mr. Frank e. McComas has
lust closed a contract with Mr. j. H. Beachley,
Hagerstowr, TO manage his Tailoring Depart
ment Mr. McComas served a full time learning
the business and more recently spent considera-
BILE time in New York and Richmond learning
the art of cutting. Persons in want OF good TT
ting clothing at right prices will do well 10 call
at BEACHLEY'S before they buy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Don't forget that WllTMAN'S
FINE CANDIES can be bough. only
at GIBSON'S DRUG STORE, from
20 TO so cents per pound. These will
be fresh, as | am ordering to day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
IIugerstoyn Business Locals.
SOLID FACTS.

1t will actually pay you to vlsit CLAPP'S
GREAT JUNIOR HALL CHEAP STORE,
where you can find anything you need from
needle TO an anchor, at about half OF what you
can procure the same article elsewhere. Every
body goes to Clapp's Great Junior Hall Cheap
Store, In Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

GREATEST wANTs.-2O 900 lbs. dried pitted
cherries 10000 lbs. dried raspberries, 5000 lbs.
blackberries, 5000 los. whortleberries, 10000
fresh eggs, 500 lbs butter, 10, 900 lbs nice lard,
600 lbs common or dirty LARD, 10 600 lbs sides,
shoulders and hams, 900 lbs cotton rage, 500
bushels potatoes 500 bushels timothy seed, 500
lbs. beeswax. BEACHLEY, the great variety
merchant of Hagerstown, will pay the highest
market price for the above wants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

EXrLER HorEL-B. +. GRAVES, PRor'R.
W. ,. Welton, NJ. Mccormack, Balti-
more; II. w. Gibson, Frank Swartz, Phil
adclphia; 5. II. Gring, Reading, Pa; D..
l.. Miller, IIagerstown, Md; j. Bclne,
d. 5. Hughes, CharlestOwn, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE hnv" for sale II SPLENDID FARM ~
w III acres, about : miles from Shepherds
town, on the kcnrncysNillc turnpike. The
land Is of the best quality, there II good
dwelling. n iirSt-rntc bank barn. well, cistrrn,
good orchard. and other improvements. VIII
be- sold al "a fair price ou reasonable terms.
We have for sale ~ pnld-up shares of tho
capital stock of the ShcphcrdStown MnnuiHc-
turing Company. Purchases can have amy
number OF shares they want
We have for sale several good building lots
IN Shephcrdstown, which should De- applied
for Immediately.
We have also all kinds OF property for sal" Ina
town aud country. and solicit inquiry. hy
permission va refer To the following we'll
known gentlemen Dr. John Reynolds. Hon.
\ r Botclcr q VI BrtLhooVcr, ESD, Is. +. llar-
son, Esq.
We hnvc also n GOOD TWO-STORY BRICK
DW ElI.lNG. in one OF the most desirable lu-
cations on Main street, Sheph"ttstoWn. This
Is n very desirable property. and n u bargain
al S3.OJL Persons desiring To purchase wilI do
well To call NJ once.
FLEMING & SNYDER.
Real Estate Agents, Shcph"rdstown,
IrTIATED KALI gives RELIEF Ia such rs SUI
' ! fer discomfort after eating. II IN ofi"rNo--
cent. and removes the accumulated Rns from
the stomach. GIBSON, The Druggist, keeps ~.
GONE big bargains In furniture aud carpets
- at TKC SSEIL% HES ), To close out stool.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
J + w f. l. II Y

we have Ladies' Sets, Bar pins, Ear-sooks, Ear
drops. Initiul-pius, Kings, plain and ret Neck
Chains, Watch Chains, Watch Fobs, Charms,
Cuff Buttons, Collar Buttons, Studs, Scarf Pin,
all of which we guarantee TO be what We recon-
mend thpm In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

DROMO- G AFFEINE IS valuable To hard
ID worked professional and business men,
suffering from mental and physical prosirn-
ton. II gives nerve and vitality. sold 10y
GIBSON, the Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Will Take n re.i.-Accord

VIII Take n Nesf.-ACCOTUTHT 10
an ancient custom, next week being
Christmas week there will be no paper
issued from this office, and all hands,
from the editor down to the ''devil, Will
take rest. There will, however, be some
one present to transact any business that
needs attention. We hope that our pat
irons will not begrudge It's the holiday,
for We have worked hard to give them
good paper during the past year, ana Il
brief rest will freshen us up for next
years work. TO every one of our readers
we wish 4 Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Bills IntrOduced.-Our Congress
man, Hon. w. l.. Wilson, has introduced
in Congress some very important bills,
among which we notice bill to authorize
and direct the Secretary of War to convey
by deed to the board of education OF the
district of Harper's Ferry, w. Va, lot
Of ground (No. in Block b with the
building thereon for the use of the COM
mon schools thereof; and a bill authoriz-
ing and directing the sale of real estate
and riparian rights now owned by the
United States at Harper's Ferry, in the
State of West Virginia. Mr.. Wilson also
introduced other bills as follows: For tho
relief of the trustees of the Elk Branch
Church, Jefferson County, w. Va; for
the relief of the legal representatives of
David Bedinger; for the relief of Henry
{. Worthington; granting a pension to
Silas X. Haines; for the relief of James
Allender; correcting the military record
of William G. Window.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
SILVERWA ARE

We have Dinner Castors, Cream, Sugar and But
ter Bowls, Pr k'e Cpstors, Dinner kuiycs Rod
gers' best), Butter Knives, Floral Vases, Napkin
King, &c. We take pleasure in showing our
goods, and will give prompt attention 10 special
orders. ,,,,,n
~ ~ 1900 Av
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Dressed for the HoIiday..-Th

Dressed for the hOiluHys.-Ihe
Updegraf building, windows and store
room are being dressed for the holidays.
One of the large show windows is devoted
exclusively to L beautiful country scene.
In one corner stands 4 large pine tree II
feet in height, trimmed with il great va
riety of beautiful goods. Beneath it
stands handsome cottage of the modern
style of architecture, with its lace-cur-
tanned windows, wide stoOp and balcony.
On the side and rear is L hill or mountain
slope covered with pine trees, moss, grass
and rocks, over and through which wind
paths and roads. On the outside is 4 pike
leading along the front of the scene to the
lodge house, situated at the foot of the
mountain and commanding the entrance
to the premises, the scene being surround
ed by an iron fence enclosing plat of
ground Sx6 feet. Along the fence are
rows of trees, while within are walks and
drives, trees, rockeries, flower gardens,
with blooming flowers, playing foun-
tain, pond surrounded with hedge
fence, while beautiful grass plats acorn
the remainder Of the ground, presenting
a scene that will please the children and
attract the attention of the old. The in
terror of the store Is trimmed with Christ
mas trees. The building, the windows
and the store within would do credit to
any of the great cities, and will no doubt
attract general attention on account of the
novelty to our people, Ha9rstorn Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
NEW OPENING.
OLD RELIABLE FURNITURE HOUSE,
KING 81. HALL. HARRISBURG.


KING 81. HALL, NARTINSBURG.
fCHE largest and best selected stock of
i Furniture in Martinsbarg, both hand
made and Eastern Furniture, which will
enable parties Ia select exactly what they
want. Having made arrangements with
Eastern firms, which will enable me 10
sell cheaper than any other house in the
city, defy competition. Keep constant
iy on hand,
Marbletop Chandler Suit,
Solid top Chamber Suit,
3edsteads, Bureaus, Wristbands,
TABLES, ROCKERS,
CHAIRS, DESKS, MIRRORS,
of all kinds. Parlor Suits, Lounges. Side
Boards. Book Cases, Marblc-top Tables,
Woven Wire Mattresses. 81.
Also, 4 good assortment of Children'S
Carriages. and every article usually kept
i'm iirSt-cla>S furniture ware-roo'ns. HAY
ing been in business the past IL years and
given universal satisfaction. is i certain
guarantee that keep nothing but this
bcSt OF furniture. No trouble 10 show
goods. Call and see.
| AN ALSO AGENT FOR \ MAG.
NIFICENT ORGAN.
L y ID f. X L \ X y G.!
Undertaking promptly attended 10, in
city and country. keep constantly on
hand Metallic sud Cloth Baskets and Cot
fins. Burial robe \ speciality. Funerals
served 1T the shortest notice.
4. kOGELSCHATZ,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Notice TO Every body Beginning
OH Monday evening next, December 9th,
the ladies Of the Lutheran Church will
hold 4 series of suppcrs in Firemen'S FALL,
Shepherdstown, each evening until and
including New Year evening. \ first
class supper will be given for moderate
price, anu oysters will be served in every
style each evening. Ice cream, cake and
other refreshments will also be abundantly
provided, and everything calculated to
please the taste will be furnished good
and cheaply. Let everyone patronizc these
suppers, for you will surely get your
moneys worth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Your old friend,

SANrA CLAUS.
L. S.-Thcrc will be no poatponement
on account of the weather. ). {.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
School Work for November

School Work for November
The following is the report of orr schools
for November, from which it will be seen
that out of the 343 enrolled, 253 attended
members. This last means that this num-
Dor were kept at home by their parents
for week or more ut i time. The colored
school makes good showing:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

W Cek OIL R-Fsty CT. 1851 lie Wech
of prayer commences with the first Sun
day in the year, January 9Th, and the
general arrangement of topics is as fol-
lows:
Monday, Jan. Praise and Thanks
giving.
Tuesday, January S.-ConfessioI Of Sin,
and Prayer for Cleansing and Renewal.
Wednesday, January 9.-Prayer for
Families and Instructors Of Youth.
Thursday, January l0.-Prayer for the
Church OF Christ.
Friday, January ll.-Intercession for
the Nations.
Saturday, January l2.-Prayer for Mis-
siOns ut Home and Abroad.
This is the general series of topics, and
subdivisions may be made according to
the wishes of pastors and churches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Accidcnt.-As north-bound passen-
ger train on the Shenandoah Valley Rail
road was going into lIagerstown about
nine o'clock last Friday night, mis-
placed switch caused the train to run into
a number OF freight cars standing OH
siding. Three Of the freight cars were
thrown down an cm5ankment about 20
feet high and completely demolished. The
locomotive was thrown on its side and
badly wrecked, but fortunately was not
thrown down the embankmcnt. All Of
the passenger coaches kept on the track,
and beyond severe shaking up 40 one
was injured. The damage to railroad
property will probably amount to $4,000.
Daily globe., 1883-10-31

corporal came around and meelly suggested
for Dick was the prize fighter of the regi-
ment-that the lights be put out, he was told
to go to "Greenland's icy mountains. a few
minutes later, as the game was becoming in
teresting, a sharp voice said, "Put out that
light, men" Dick supposing that the meek
corporal was making a show of courage, sang
out, "Oh, you go to h, now, will your
Rip, cut, clash, whizzl and the astonished
players realized that their tent was being cut
to pieces. Then again the sharp voice, Talk
that way to officers will you'll"
''Old Rosy, by the gods!n shouted Dick,
and kicked the candle over. He made q
furious effort to get out at the rear, but just
then the tent fell and betrayed him. He
turned round in fioundering way. exposing
his posterior. Gen. Rosecrans, always quick
to take an enemy at disadvantage, using
his finely tempered sword as a paddle, spanked
Dick where his pants were drawn tightest un-
til the fellow with his head wrapped up in the
tent cloth and uncertain as to the character
Of the blows, kicked like a screaming boy and
roared for mercy.
The major general walked Off laughing
about joke to the effect that if q man
couldn't hear ''taps" he must be made to feel
them. Dick had uncomfortable sitting for
two or three days and the little men of the
regiment took out full revenge ever after by
asking 'How's taps!m or shouting Lights
out~ whenever he was boasting of what he
would do. One fact was certain, after that
he blew out u candle promptly when ordered.
Daily globe., 1883-10-31
rhe 1nspirea sisl-Pesicr.
[Joaquin Miller.


81 pLy my bill poster more than my iesd-
ing man; he is more important feature in
the success of ny show and J am willing TO
bet that my play is billed equal TO Barnnm's
circus" The words | qtote literally from a
so-called actor, who was cleaning in dla-
mondS on Union Square One hardly knows
whether to laugh at the insult Offered noble
profession or resent IL
Anyhow, it seems high time Ia cali atst.n-
riun to this nuisance and To point ont tbs
remedy. It is rnporant that we have uaors
on the inside of the play housA and tess' on
the outr4de say, take these millions Of
dollars unat are thrown away on dead walls
for the diversion of billygoats and small
boys annually and pay the legitimate actor
instead OF the biil-poster. Why can not a
legitimate show be run in this country es it is
on the continent or IN the provincial towns of
the British enptea 1t can be, and it must,
sooner or later. For the people are already
coming to see pretty clearly that the bigger
the bills the smaller the play.
And this is the remedy advise: Some
years ago, when in Brazil, an American show
opened with flaming posters at the capital.
Daily globe., 1883-10-31
eSreesey's Farm.
New York Cor. Troy Times.

New York Cor. Troy TimesJ
The changes of life, however, were soon
felt in .Greeley'S little circle, Miss Fuller
went to Italy and witnessed the capture of
Rome Iy the French, while Greeley's family
was visited by cholera, which carried off that
lovely boy Greeley thus mentioned this be-
reavement in one of his letters to his former
contributor: "Ah, Margaret, the world is
growing dark around lis. You mourn that
Rome has fallen; we mourn, for Pickle is
dead" Greeley then abandoned this
blighted spot, and as the Harlem road
had been sufficiently extended he
bought in 1853 building lot just large enough
for house, being determined to test the
place before enIarging his purchase. Finding
it both convenient and healthy, he gradually
Increased bis domain until instead of the
original one-eighth of an acre it included
seveuty-eight acres, being che largest farm
ever worked by "a New York editor. Most of
Greeley's improvements Were chimericaL He
built a dam, for instance, in order to supply
the house with water. After 81, 900 had been
thus invested the dam broke and the scheme
was abandoned. Sixty thousand dollars
were invested in improvements, and yet the
farm to-day is not worth uns third Of that
Suiu
Daily globe., 1883-10-31

''Where is the man who plays the scene
on the yellow bill?'
ooh! wal, that man he's SICK" drawled tie
American.
Produce your doctors certificate or return
the people their money!" replied the magis-
trate; land consider yourself under arrest
for obtaining money under false pretenses. :"
This is the law and the enforcement Of it in
Brazil
And lay it down rs the law here, that if
any one is induced Ia so to any theatre by
the bills, and does not find in that theatre all
that IS advertised on the bills, he can demand
and must receive back his money any time.
Aud not only that, but it is lis right, his
duty, TO have the swindling manager arrested
and punished for obtaining money under
false pretenses. This is d remedy earnestly
recommend.
Daily globe., 1883-10-31
The Sectional Traits that Smack CT
the Soil.
lBoston Courier.1

We want local color National and sec
tIonal traits are what differentiate masses of
human beings. Denver is highly civilized,
but do we go across d continent to see q
dinner-table laid like those we left at home,
and surrounded by gentlemen and ladies in
evening dress? Flannel shirts and buckskin
trousers are what we look for, and red wood
cabins up in the mountains and grizzly bear
tracks to make Us fearful. How tiresome is
the prosperous new south? Our sympathy is
with the old regime, more interesting than
ever in its ruined remains. We demand
weed-grown plantations and tumbled-down
negro quarters, and deserted mansion with
an air of romance and grandeur about it.
The inhabitants must be melancholy old gen
uemen, formal in manner, sesquipedalian in
language, stepped III prejudice or else hot
blooded gallants, indebted, dissipaJed and
dueling.
Our English visitors do not come to Boston
to see people who carefully say jug of
warm water, and are particular about their
rising infections, and talk OF The Saturday
Review and the queen, and the nuisance Of
tricyclers in London streets. They look for
the man who guesses and reckons and talks
tai. Kindly favor them with more of the
amazing Americalisils that appear in Eng
lish contemporary literature and nowhere
else, save of malice pretense; solemnly tell
humorous stories smacking strongly of the
soil; express sympathy with the Irish, and
explain how we could proceed to victory in
case of another war with Great Britain. Let
all your metaphors lie those of business,
especially Of stocks, and letyour comparisons
! he either of size or Of value in dollars. Be
unconscious of iInnIaterial value, and con-
tenptpous of what makes life fine art
graciousness and gracefulnesS of style.
So if you are from the western praIies. but
translated to the east, be sure it is your west
eTn ways that eastern people look for.
Boast, be familiar, tUcl, your napkin under
your chin, else you viii be as disappointing
rs is the ordinary Frcnchman who is fat,
dull, disinclined to compliment, absorbed in
business and quite uninterestedin in any womaa
but his good wife, and she too domestic
creature, always puttering about the kitchen
and totally without talent in dress. Il it
were net for national and sectional faults, SO
undesirable in the individual, so restricted in
their sway, and so exaggerated in the telling,
social lie would be too tame to interest the
obscrvsI. Our crude tasles demand strong
impressions.