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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-21
To LET.
10 LET.
Store Nos. liz &ll9 Middle st.

llELOW the Post Office where all the large
O Wholesale Iobbing Houses are located in dry
goods, Fancy and other Glasses of goods. Fitted up
with two Counting ROOMS, Brick and Iron Safe Ele-
vator, Counters, Tables, Gas and Water with light
furnace. Inquire of II. E. THOMPSON J64
Bracket st. where the keys may be found.
oct2 diff
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PRETTY TABLE COVERS.

Have you seen the effective table cloths
made from squares of cretonne of various de-
signs? The joining seams are covered with
narrow black alpaca braid of fine quality,
which Is cross-stitched on with gold colored
floss. These have been in use about two
years. and are still popular. Newer than these
are table cloths the centres of which are of a
fue quality of crash, the borders are of strips
of cretonne about quarter VI yard in DEPTH
1t is well to line the cloth with cambria of
good quality or silesia, as this gives a weight
and body to the cloth, and makes it hang in
more effective folds. Where the cretonne jolns
the crash the seam is covered with black braid
or velvet, which is sewed on with groups of
long embroidery stitches in colored silks; one
group will be of gold, another of blue, another
OF red, and this arrangement will be continued
around the cloth; each group will be in shape
OF spread fan, the stitches starting from a
common centre and radiAting TO almost a semi
circle. If one fluids it difficult to arrange this,
the trimming may be simply cross-stitched on
1t adds to the effect to have two more rows of
trimming on the crash above the joining line
these should be treated like the one just de-
scribed. If the cross-stitch be used each row
may show q different color, one the gold, anoth-
or the blue, the inside one OF all the red. The
Cloth may be finished with Irvine fringe
finger length in depth, which shall have GRO
chetted or knotted heading.
or course quick-witted women will discover
or invent VARIATIONS OF any design described
by me, to adapt IL TO their requirements or
their means. The sofa pillow described last
week may be made of other material in who.e
or in part. Instead of using velvet with the
silk handkerchief any other rich appearing
cloth may be used that shall contrast well with
the color of the handkerchief used. Line the
under side with cotton flannel, or merino, in
stead of satin or velvet, and finish the edge in
any pretty style. With the materials all at
hand one can make this pillow in half day,
and it is very handsome when finished, look
ing great deal mere elaborate than it really
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CHRISTMAS.
Wanted.

sANVASSEkS to sell Eagle Wringers ON INSTALL
~ ments. Cool salary or commi-ion paid. Also
Agents to sell Nildes. Patent Button. Apply
b. b. MARTIS, Manager
aug5Odu SO temple Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-21
THE WORK BASKET

The WORK BASKET.
There is literally no end to the pretty and USE
full things that one may make for the house,
or for gifts for the holiday season, which is
at hand. A set of table mats which will
protect the table cloth and also be ornamental,
is a pretty article of household use. Very
dainty ones may be made in crochet she'll of
heavy knitting cotton. They should be pure
white and crocheted in thick she'll pattern,
with no open work whatever. There should
be different sizes in the set to correspond with
the shape and sizes OF the various dishes.
TIDES OF TwINE.
Since the introduction of the twines and
their use in decoration thereshave been several
novel devices, and one of the very latest is the
use of the seine Irvine for stand covers and
rides These are netted or crocheted in open
lAce-like patterns. very pretty tidy may be
made of pink Irvine crocbeted with alternate
open and close stripes. Through the open
stripes is run black velvet ribbon; the ends of
the velvet should be pointed aud each point
finished with ball of pink aud black. This
is easily made and is very effective. The same
design may be used with blue Irvine and old
gold satin or velvet ribbon, the balls made of
blue and old gold, or of the natural gray twine
aud a deep garnet satin ribbon. Indeed any
person with good taste in combining colors,
can make an Infinite variety out of the various
colored twines in combination with velvet or
satin ribbon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-21
ENT KssTAsNl1ENTA.
Gilbert'S Dancing Academy.

Class IN val zlng Monday and Thursday Even
ings. Wsitzing Matinee Christmas afternoon com
meneing at $50. Assembly Christmas evening,
(Iue-day) T ekets If admission TO Matinee 90 cts.
ing sl.oo. deolsdtf
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Decorated ware is used in preference to
white, and an entire set of the light cream col
ored delft, known as Queens Ware" may be
bought for from $28 to $50, including the din
Der, breakfast and tea service. The ware is
light. and is not thick like the stone china, but
is sufficiently thin to be agreeable to handle
and is quite strong. The blue aud brown dec
orations are most stylish, and table prettily
set with either color looks very handsome and
the cost does not certainly exceed that of the
heavy white ware There is no reason why
the table of the family of moderate means
should not look well and artistic. A little
extra thought in selection of dishes and nap
cry, and little more care in arrangement and
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TO BRIGHTEN THE TABLE.

A pretty way TO brighten table, especially
II the china is white, is to run scarlet ribbons
through the open edge of the table mats; the
ends may be joined blindly SO that no one will
see, or they may be tied in one corner in tiny
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Books Received.
ENGLISH SHE WROTE. A Companion to
English as She is Spoke. New York: ID. Appleton
g. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

A correspondent informs the London
Times OF q romantic Incident which has
recently occurred In prosperous Londsn
suburb. A devoted young High Church
curate, ofinteresting appearances and great
popularity in his district, was waited upon
by young lady Of considerable attrac-
tions, but with an air Of deep uslansheiy
and clad In somewhat ascetic garb. Sho
invited him 10 her house and revealed 70
him fatal secret. She had conceived .
deep, passionate love for the curats him
self. She know, she said that her passion
was hopeless; he, In his devotion to the
Church, for which she loved him all tho
more, had vowed himself to life Of cell
bacy, and she would carry her attachment
to the grave, which she felt Was net far
OF. But there was ono kindness which 10
was in his power to grant her, the rsmen-
brance Of which would bring consolatiea
to her dark and weary path. Would be,
before they parted forever, give her one
kiss? After some timidity and hesitation
the young curate, touched with pity, COM
piled. The lady shed another tear, babe
him adieu In hollow voice, and he de-
parted. L few days afterwsrd he received
neat little parcel, gracefully tied with .
piece Of blue ribbon, and on opening it
found an instantaneous photograph (c.bi-
net size) Of himself kissing the young
lady. Accompanying this was . commit
nication from the fair creature stating
that there were eleven more copies, and
that he might have the whole dozen ~ 20
apiece. Should he not bs In wantsf them
it was her Intention to dispose Of then In
another quarter. Negotiations on the
subject are said to be proceeding.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
SHEPHERDST0WN COUNTY VIRGINIA. SATURDAY NAY
Il Seems to Him 50 Funny.

Yes, his front name is Tobias,
And he isn't over-pious,
And his eyes are on the bias,
So to speak;
And his only aim and bent Is
Nobby clothing-for this gent is
Just bit non compis mentis
Like and weak.
And this fsather-weighted gent he
Though not over one-and-twenty-
Has of knowledge quite plenty,
So to speak;
For he'd rather be a prancing
And kicking at dancing
Than his stock of wit enhancing
Learning Greek.
Tho be apes the drawl and stammer
When he dons his sleek claw-hammer,
Yet Tobias shoots his grammar,
90 to speak;
And he questions very rarely
$50 his clothes are hanging fairly)
Ifhis brain be fashioned squarely
Or oblique.
No. he has no education,
And his beauty took vacation
Bout the time of his creation,
So to speak;
And upon mature reflection,
Taking each distinct dissection,
I've decided his complexions
Rather weak.
Tho his shirt has not rimple.
Nor his beardless chin dimple,
Yet he boasts q chronic pimple
On his beak;
And his voice is not reliant,
For at times 1t is defiant,
And at times 1t is a plant
Little squeak.
Now Il seems TO me so funny
That this half-demented sonny
Should be loaded down with money,
So TO speak;
While the writer OF this ditty,
Who you see is rather witty,
Has to scrub about the city
On his cheek.
N. Y. Commercial Adrertiser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

The little village Of Accord, In Ulsoss
County, New York, has besn made ths
repository OF \ treasure such - no hunsss
OF bric-a-brac ever dared 20 dream Of 4
few days ago the worthy people Of thss
place were somewhat startled By bshold-
ing flaming meteor drop through spscs
and disappear In the Rondout creek. Al
though msteors have repeatedly fallen
before, they are still objects Of unusuai
interest, and Il 10 not surprising thst
search was made for this particular spcsl-
meo. One Of the explorers was Q son q
Mr.. ID. d. Bell, Of Accord, who set sbsss
dragging the creek with great care snd
energy. While engaged in this nslss
undertaking, what was his amazesDsns %
discovering q gigantic sword standiag
point upward In the creek, with its hills
buried deep In the sand. It was drawn
out with great difficulty, and found 70 b
in truth an extraordinary weapon. lis
two-edged, six feet long, aud weighs ssv.
enteen pounds. 1t 10 ornamentsd With
strange hieroglyphics, wrought with OK
qnisite delicacy and utterly unintellIglhIs
TO the learned men Of Ulster County. OF
course it was at once apparent 70 the
duIlest understanding that fhIs swsrd
was the supposed meteor, and thatit must
have dropped from some planst peepIed
by gigantic race, for no inhabitant es
this earth could WELD the blade. hr.
Bells house is besieged BY his aeighbors.
and the excitement is becoming intsnss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Some difficulty was experiences In oe-
tanning jury, and the court was getting
tired Of tho tedious proceedings.
"Call the next juror, Mr.. Clerk, !" said
the solicitor, for the hundredth time.
The clerk called lout the name, aud IN
old man with an honest face and suit Of
blue jean clothing rose up 10 his place.
and the solicitor asked the following Gus
tomary questions:
"Have you, from having seen the crime
committed, or having heard any Of the
evidence delivered under oath, formed
and expressed an opinion a. to the guils
or innocence OF the prisoner at the BARI"
"No, SIR" 7.tr.- st
"Is your mind perfectly impartial. b.
tween the State and the accused"
"It is"
care you opposed to capital punish
ment?"
"I'm not"
All the questions had been answered.
and the court was cousratulatlng Itself On
having another juror, and the solicitor Ia
solemn tones said:
"Juror, look upon the prisoner; look
upon the juror, prisoner.
The old man adjusted his spectaclss,
and peeriugly gazed at the prisoner for
full half minute, when hs turned his
eyes toward the court aud earnestly said I;
Judge, I'll be condemned II ! don't
believe he is guilty"
1t 10 useless to add that the ceurt was
considerably exAsperated at having lost .
juror, but tho humorously inclined had .
good laugh out Of the old man's pretna-
ture candor. nJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas, Gossamsrs
and Gents Furnishing Goods, at
"Rock Bottom Prices"
We treat aIl alike, and pay particular attention
TO children who are sent TO Us BY their parents
We mean what We say, and do not say moro than
We mean 10 carry out.
Although "The Little Man" does not blow 20
loud ss some of the larger folks, they feel him or
they don't hear him), for he Is wide awake and
still ahead.
His line OF Mems Wear cannot be excelled, and
the prices within the reach Of all. Give him
= = n. E1NSTEIN,
"The Little Man Around the Corner"
No. s, u. Potomac st., Hagerstewn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
"CL1NToN, IowA, April 90. 1881.

"CLINToN Iowa, April 90, 1881.
81 wish you would send me q spring for the
VIM. Ellery Watch = = By the way, this Ellery
is watch sold in your Screw Bszel Case to
farmer las, fall. The first of January he lost the
watch in the woods. and found it this week In
about one foot of water. 1t bad lain three months
and over in snow aud water, with but slight in
jury 10 The watch-only hair-spring.
C.S. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests, and demon
strate beyond doubt that for any reasonable
length of time during which . watch might be
under water 1t would receive no injury what
ever.
We make these cases In both gold and silver,
and as a PERFECTLY DUST-PROOF STEM
WINDING WATCH CASE, CHALLENGE THE
WORLD TO PRODUCE ITS EQUAL.
For sale by all First Class Jewellers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
TN KID GLOVES

we take the lead and intend to keep It up. Black
Mosquetaire only so cents. colored do. rs cents,
81 and s1.25; Genuine Jouvin, Shook Foster
patent, only ST.; 8 and button do. in all shades
and at all prices. In Corsets we can't be beaten
by auy. viii give you good corset for so cents
up to the best In Ladies', Children's and Mems
Hose at any price you may ask for. Ladies' Hose
5, 10, l6 and 25 cents up to the best. Mems Half
Hose for cents up. Our stock of buttons Is
complete, all styles, shapes and prices. Will
give you 12 dozen buttons for cents. Ladies',
Mems and Children's Handkerchiefs in oil colors
and at all prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
''- q THE GOLDEN
OPPORTUNITY
OF THE SEASON.
GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
GRAND ARRIVAL OF OUR
NEW SPRING STOCK.
OF THE SEASON.

We have now open for your inspection care:
fully selected and very desirable assortment OF
elegant new styles for the Spring of 1888. Dress
Goods new spring styles, and said By all 70 be
extremely pretty aud desirable. great effort
has been made to have this department complete
and attractive. We have them at 10, II, Is, 20,
25 80 cents up to the best in all colors and styles
We have a complete line of Black Goods. Our
Accent Cashmeres can't be beat. In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
MOLLER & CO.,
Organ Manufacturers,
AT
HAGERsTOWN, MARYLAND,

ARE prepared by the very considerable enlarge
msnt of their buildings and added facilities 70
All promptly, orders for large PIPE ORGANS
FOR CHURCHES. They also manufacture the
every variety of CABINET ORGANS.
Their aim will be to attain perfection In all
the varied requirements ofasuperior Instrument
Their testimonial are Dumerous and uniform
a. to superior quality of "Tone" combined With
extraordinary power and variety Of composition.
The report OF 8 committee empowered to Sc
lect for the Chapel of the First Reformed Church
at Hagerstown, Md, is In the following; The
MOLLER ORGAN completely carried the day,
from the softest whisper TO the most powerful
tone "it Is simply wonderful" and We heartily
recommend the choice OF the MOLLER ORGAN.
Our prices are uniform securing the advan-
tages of good instrument at reasonable price.
July s. 1852. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
WHITE GOODS.

Our White Goods Department. is better than
the town has ever known. In white and colored
quilts we have good assortment.
In mems and boys CASSIMERES we are all
o. X. Cottonades at 121f, Is, Is, 20, and 25 cts
In Kentucky Jeans we defy the mrn that made
them We have them from 10 cents up to the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
THE FOLLOWING LETTERS TELL THEIR
OWN STORY.

VALDosTA, Ga, July 20, 1882:
"I sold one of your Patent Dust-Proof Cases
about ten months ago, and the other day 1t came
back to me with the request to make 1t wind
easier. On examination l found that the stem
was rusty, and inquired into the cause OF 1t.
The gentleman stated to me that he was starting
some saw-logs that had lodged in the bend Of
the river when his chain caught in bush and
threw his watch into about twelve feet of water,
and he was about two hours finding 1t. When
he got 1t out it wss running, and he thought all
right In abont three months he found that the
stem was hard to turn, and sent It to me.
can say that the watch is all that the Com
pany claims for Il, and recommend it to all rail-
road and mill men.
B.W. BENTLY.n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

This case is formed IN one solid piece, without
joint or seam, opening in front only, thus avoid
ing the usual Cap, and securing greater strength
and durability.
These Watches are all open face. The bezel,
into which an extra strong crystal is fitted with
an especially prepared waterproof cement, Is
attached to the case by screwirg it thereon, and
thus forms an air-tight junction with the body OF
the case, which is proof against dust and moist
ure.
To railroad men, travellers, miners, lumbermen
and others who are almost constantly exposed
and who have to make frequent reference to the
watch, these qualities are Of the utmost import
ance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

"Pet," said the fond wife 10 bssr Of .
husband, as they drove along the road,
$50 that farm house IL your old birth
place and home. How much ron must
love every bit Of IL! That queer cid wis.,
dow" "I fell out OF it snse." "That
dear old nioss-eovsrsd we'll" "wstsr's
mean, and fell down it oace." THAT
romantic old fence" licked oacsfss
tearing my breeches on IT, "rbss Lang,
emerald sweep Of neadews----" "ussd
to have TO rake it all day" ''That tsll,
purpiing Wild cherry tree---''"csrued
with ivy that poisoned my arms and legs
and laid mo up for two weeks" ''Thss
broad, round-toppcd chestnut With! The
gold sIossoms--" "Eeighloes stole. Ill
the nuts" 81 spent my yscssioss over
the lake, pet, and remember zen gre
tesque, vine-clad dci,uTch--"'sYes, that's
where first saw you" 81 sos
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
COAL! COAL!!

lam now fully prepared to furnish all
/ kinds of the very best quality OF coal
Red and White Ash, Nut, Stove, and Egg
also Cumberland Lump and Run OF Mine.
Guarantee quality and prices to be as
good and low as can be bought. All orders
left at the store or warehouse will receive
prompt attention. Your orders solicited
G.. Z. HODGES.
Sept. 80, 1882. M u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
CENTS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT,

Our Gents Furnishing Department Is by far
more complete than this town has ever known,
and embraces white and colored shirts, OF which
the celebrated and we'll known diamond" takes
the lead, Underwear, Collars ind Cafe, Hand
kerchiefs, and Neckwear. Our stock OF Gents
Scarfs, Ties and Bows is as complete as you could
wish it. 1t is ''too utterly too too"
We are here to stay, and by fair dealing and
popular prices we hope to reach and hole the
trade of the intelligent and economical buyers Of
this community. During the coming season,
and at all future times, 1t will be our aim to
supply our trade with everything new and desir-
able as fast as 1t is put upon the market. BY
strict attention to the needs of our patrons and
close study of the goods in our line we hope to
keep constantly on hand we'll selected assort-
ment, from which we shall be able TO meet your
wants in such a way that you will patronize us
again and again. We keep at the front! We
defy competition We guarantee satisfaction
We hope to see you soon Thanking our many
friends and customers, one and all, for their past
liberal patronage and support, and promising
our very best efforts to merit such favors as you
shall see fit TO bestow in the future, we remain
sincerely yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
BLACK SILK

we defy competition. Dress Ginghams in ele-
CANT styles and patterns. Domestic Ginghams at
Z, 8, and 10 cents. In bleached and brown Mus
lin we take the lead; 5, 6, and cents, up to the
best. In sheeting and bed ticking we can give
you anything you want. Crash for towels, 5, O.,
3 and 10 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
Notion Department.

Our Notion Department is complete. In Ham
burg Edges, Laces and Trimmings Of all kinds,
we have the largest stock in Martinsburg and o
prices that cannot be beaten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

"Not long since" writes drummer 70
the Boston Herald, 81 took train on ths
Bennington aud Rutland Railway, ieav-
ing Ru tland at O'Clock. In front u Nc
sat lady aad hoy. The conductor esas
along, punched her ticket and ssksd;
How old Is the boyf' Ten yesrs cd ss-
day. I'VE collect half fare fross Ill chill
drsn ten years old o. mere hs ssid. 1bs
lady hssitated, eolorsd sonsS1hss, ss6
said, he viii NOS bs ten until sbsus II
O'Clock tonight The cosduetor coIsssd
also, and passed, whilo he psasesoers
smiled"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
ESTABLISHED lS49.
Murder in Clothing.

.srhs Little Man around the Corner" has slaught-
cred the prices In
Clothing, Boot, Shoes, Hats, Trunks,
and Gents Furnishing Goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
FERTILIZERS.

nNhapd for the spring crops the old reliable
I DZelrs Ammoniated Bone Superphosphate
Of Lime, standard and permanent fertilizer'
"eA- ]. S. MELVIN, Duffields.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

UyM h BILLMYER is sole agent for d; w.
w Johns Celebrated ASBESTOS fAlNiS.
All sizes of packages on hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
PHOTOGRAPHS.

rOto P. c. HUNTER for fine PHOTOGRAPHS.
u He has all the modern improvements, and
years of experience, which enable him to guar
antee satisfaction.
Always Delighted to see the Babies
coming in, as well as the adults. Also keeps
on hand a fine selection of Picture Frames.
Cali and see p. C. HUNTER,
26N. Queen ST., Martinsburg, W. va.
nov. lS-6m