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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
EsurRcr's Perry.

The face OF nature is fr0wning here
forever. Dark and wrinklc,l, rugged and
unfriendly to look upon, there Is an at
mospberc of hostility about this place, of
,avagery, of sullen defiance AMI impa-
tiencc that makes one willing to hasten
away. Sabre cuts in the face Of the land,
a fierce scowl on the face of the earth,
sullen roar in the rivers rs they run an
grily together; sullen silence on the
few people, dilGpidation over the town. u
tired, deserted, nightmare town, ~ IL IL
would like to wake up and throw "ti some
indednable terrors, and this i iiarper's
Ferry. where was, in fact. fired ihc first
gun of the greatest. the saddest, the best
and the worst WAT that ever WAS.
do not Get 4; the heart Of the best peo-
pile here. have little time, liitlc inCli-
nation too, perhaps. \ scribe wandering
about alone with his own meiiIations, no
letters OF introduction, pad and pencil
in his hand and Il flannel shirt on hiN
back, is not just the man for first-elasS
men TO open either their heSrts or their
doors TO, admit. And then, what could
they tell me that has not been told a thou
sand times? Besides, what does this new
generation know? As for the old, il pen
iSlel in the war.
But those hills have not persisted. They
looked down on it all. Their stony lips
are set in everlasting silence. And Yet
they tell me that John Brown came here,
climbed their heights, looked down into
these rivers, measured their waters. made
n thousand calculations how to advance,
how to retreat, whore TO fight and then 10
die. think the arsenal with its store of
arms had not NIL to do with bringing John
Brown here. There WAS comraGcship In
these glorious Oil hills, One likes to have
such friends at his back anil close about
him in days of desperate enterprise
Joaqam Miller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
About - 9ueer Man.

Many hundreds Of years ago lived a
very strange man whose name was Diog-
enes. Ris home was in the city Of
Athens, in Greece. The people of Athens
were very polite; but this strange man
took pride in being very impolte. He
made himself very disagreeable. People
stared at him and laughed at him. This
was just what pleased Diogcnes. Many
pleased him more yet. He was 50 odd,
and behaved so strangely, that after awhile
a good many tried to initiate him and to
act as strangely as he did. This pleased
him, perhaps, most of all. Sometimes
Diogenes slept in the sand, and sometimes
on the verandas of hnnses or in doorways.
Sometimes he used to take tub around
with him. When night came he would
curl himself up like a kitten and 20 to
sleep in the tub.
One bright sunny day, when the city
was full of people, he took lighted Ian
tern and walked down the street. He
looked as if lie were hunting for some
thing. "What are you looking for with
your lantern in this bright daylight:" the
people asked. II am looking for All hon
est man." growled Diogenes.
At this time there lived a great warrior
and emperor who had made himself more
famous than any one else in the world.
Great crowds followed him, and threw up
their hats, and chccred. His name was
Alexander. Perhaps he was really the
greatest man in the world. SO lie was
called Alexander the Great. One day
Alexander marched by where Diogcnes
sat summing himself in the sand. The
people were cheering rs usual and making
& great noise. But Diogenes sat quite
still, caring nothing about the emperor.
When Alexander passed before Diogenes
he noticed this. He wondered why this
poorly clothed man paid him no attention.
Then lie turned to Diogenes with frown,
and said in very naughty manner, ''Do
you know that | am Alexander" Ev-
everybody thought that DiOgenes would
turn pale and be very much confused.
But lie only looked up and answered with
as much pride as if he were an emperor
himself, ''Do you know that l am Diog-
enes:"
Perhaps we may all admire his inde-
pendence as much as Alexander is said to
have done. Diogenes always lived this
queer sort of a life. He was an old man
when he died Orr Little ones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
a Hothcr's DisuppoimimrHf.

\ Detroit lawyer who had business in
one Of the northern counties short time
ago pu. in a night at a farm house. 1t WA,
log structure containing two rooms and
such furniture rs pioneers get along with.
The family consisted of IN old man, his
wife and a girl of 20, who was shshng
around barcfoo;ed and had fist like
sluggcr. After supper the old woman
took n scat in front of the lawyer aud
suddenly asked
"Do you wear sich fine duls AL the
dmc?"
"All the time, madam"
"Is that = real diamond Ia your sairt?"
"It IS"
"And heard yon tell the old man you
had horse and buggy at homc;"
y cs, ma am"
"And that watch and chain are real
gold, suppose"
eyes, the real stun.
"Co>t a, much as $2OOyn
"Yes, over $500"
"My stars. Why, you must get as much
n so a month and board ?" she gaspcd
madam, / sometimes make $50 per
day" he placidly replied.
"Sho! Why YOU are worth thousand
dolIarsW
"Ies, ten times tha,."
"Stars and stars!'
There was m interval of silence az she
recovered from her amazemcnt Then
she tiptoed to tho corner of the house to
see if there were any eaycsdroppcrs.
Coming back she walked up to the lawyer
and dropping her voice TO q whisper said:
"Sny, We've been saving Sally these
last two years Tor tho boss OF saw-mill
four miles mp the creek, but if YOU are
struck on her and she is struck Oh you III
ran the old man six miles through the
brush after preacher to Do the splicing"
The lawyer had to decline on tic
ground of having wife la Detroit, anI
the old woman felt 80 bad that tho hus-
band had to rise at midnight and make
her mustard plaster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
4 Gum for Throwing Dynamite.

On the floor in one Of the rooms Of the
the Norwalk Iron Works. Company, at
Norwalk, CT, is 4 long, heavy cylinder.
Its length is about twenty-eight feet. and
the diameter of the bore is about four
inches. In another department men are
at work constructing All air-compressor.
When the latter is completed it will be
connected with the tube mentioned above,
aud what the inventor confidently believes
will be a most tremendous engine Of war
will be completed and ready for trial
Several years ago, while in Washington,
a gentleman from Ohio heard naval
officer say that If gun could be con-
structed that would throw dynamite, It
would thoroughly revolutiOnize modern
warfare. Mr.. Mifih-that was the gen
tleman's name-proceeGed at once TO in
vent such gun, and he has reason to be-
lieve that il will be perfect success. It
would not do to use powder as a prOpell-
ing power, for its sudden action would
explode the dynamite cartridge 1T the
start, and blow the gun TO atoms. Com
pressed air, Mt pressure Of about 300
pounds to the square inch, will take the
place of powder, and the gun now IN
South Norwalk is expected to throw
three-pound cartridge a distance Of two
miles. Imagine the effect Of n cartridge
Of even so small weight striking the side
or deck Of vessel or the ramparts Of
fort. The explosion would be terrible in
its results. If the gun is success, others
of a sizo sufficient TO thro y 100 pounds Of
dynamite ten miles will be constructed.
The gun, loaded with sand instead Of dy-
Mantle, will be tested in South Norwalk
at an early day in the presence Of naval
officers, scientific men and others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
The Solid Content a Farmer sEas.


f"f'A'hs Is $40" way ~ '''"0 No.
o"t 'here Is i $40" ID" ~ CON 'PS''''''.0"
aoo". e'ei '"''S III ''i'S me- ''''' '''' '','o
has It's blessings '""' o'He' P'iS'','s ''0
not nave He i''Hlet O''o''7o ~ ''Jo0,9
lie /" the lree't ''''h upon '"'''' az" '''0S
independent. lie mas more I"'''""' ana
Longitude. lie mas mouse III '"1 country
with plenty oil pure air anu Soou water
If he makes but Ilttle i'll the heIu lie mas
occasion 10 spehd OUT l''I'' lic "a" '"'So
MS own nos" anu SNeei' anu o'''''' ''.''
chieNehs' MS WOO" coS's io'u'"7' ''''
luxury oi o'7 '"eN-1o8S WI" ''''A''' AZ
III the open Hre-pIaceS III winter io"s %
something thaJ city pcopie l""s Io' pu'
cannot ahord. My own I'FE .coSU nc
S',OOO. nave l2O acres OF open iaha III
good condition, ana IL ylelUs he on III
average about i've dollars az acre over ali
expenses. Say niEe per cent upon the
Investment Well, that Is very little, con-
sldcring my own labor ahd SUPERVISION
I've seen the time when | made five times
as much without any capital except my
head. But then We have to keep pair of
horses to ride around, and they have to be
fed from the farm.
There are little leaks al around, but
still we are happier on the farm Jhan we
are in the town, and feel more secure from
the ills Of life. We fear no pesticncc or
disease, no burglars or thieves. We lock
no doors, and Mrs. arp has cult looking
under the bed for man. l love to hear
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
A.s.aSSA,

licensed to make q strong man weak,
Licensed TO lay the wise man low;
Licensed wife's fond heart 10 break.
And make hex ch!ldreu's tears 10 flow.
Licensed to do thy neighbor harm,
Licensed to kindle hate and strife;
Licensed 20 nerve the robbers arm,
Licensed to whet the nurdeTer's knife.
Licensed thy neighbor's purse to drain
And rob him of his very last;
Licensed to heat his feverish brain,
Till madness crowns thy work at last.
Licensed, like spider for fly,
To spread thy net for man, thy prey;
To mock his struggles suck him dry;
Then cast the worthless hull away
Licensed where peace and quiet dwell
To bring disease and want and woe;
Licensed to make this world a hell
And fit man for hell below,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
The Lords Prayer.

Our Father, who art IN Heaven. hallowed be
Thy name!
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth;
in Heaven the same.
Give Us this day our daily bread. Our tres
passes forgive,
AS we to others, so to us. Oh, teach Us how 10
live.
Into temptation lead US not; from evil us de-
liver!
The kingdom Thine! The power Thine The
glory Thine, forever!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
NEW FIRM,
New Prices ,
TRUSSELL & HESS.

We have our Wagon Scales erected
and stock OF coal on hand, the prices Of
which we have reduced from % cents
to 50 cents per ton. We are in market
to buy Grain, Baled Hay, and in fact
everything that the farmer has to sell
which we can dispose Of \ full line
OF everything pertaining 10 ths grocery
business at our store. Oar goods are
all fresh and Of best quality. Have
laid in a special stock for the season,
such as Cityon, Currants, Pruues, Cran-
berries, \. 0. Sugar, y. Q. Molasses,
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, BuckGheat,
Hominy, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Oranges,
Lemons, Canned anG Bottled Goods,
Plain and French Candies, Crackers,
Cakes, Figs, Dates, Toilet Soaps, Per
fumerv. aud the best stock of Cigars in
this market. We are also selling
Patent Roller Flour under orr own
brand. If you want something nice
you should try it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
The EntIer Hotel,

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
Mr.. +. +. GRAVES, formerly proprietor o! the
Valley House is now rDuring Tue Ea'ler !!..-l,
and also retains "a number OF good rooms - me
Valley House which i directly opposite, all per
sons being boarded at the Eutler Hotel. Special
accommodations for commercial travellers. All
persons who wish 10 spead the summer months
in pleasant snd comfortable manner, eau do so
tv stop; ing 1T ttis hO.el. FIRST class livery IN
connection with the hotel, and reduced rates VIII
ne given 30 the guests, Also has boats Tor hire
for the accommodation OF thermc1. y lew
bass are still being caught 10 tue Potomac weigh
ing from five to seven pounds.
r.. GRAVES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
S0ME1THsNG NEW!
THE CHAMPION VEGETABLE
and MEAT-SLICING MACHINE.
Sample, D,ooJle, Coaoca,cat, Economical.

w J. have bought the right for the state OF
" West Virginia for the ubovc-uam"d in
vcutiOn. and we have a large number Of the
machines on hand, which can be seen ut the
ulpcc Of business of either Of the undersigned
in ShCphordsiOw The machin" can be used
for Siiciug and cutting vegetables Of al kinds,
fruits bread, meat, &C., and should be possess
cd by every family. Every one is invited TO
call and examine this machine, even II they
do not purchase.
Read the following certificates:
Shcpherlstown, ". Va, oct. q, 1873.
McsS-s. GeyeG x GeTliu--Tac meat and veg
etablc siiciug machine / bought from you IS
considered by my WiIc the best and most COM
pletc labOr-S:,y ing machine She has ever used.
II comes up To the highest standard OF pcricc-
tiou in sli"in@d-cG beef, cutting SlaW or liraut,
Slicju" uOtHtons, tomatoes and bread. take
plca>.trc IN giving this testimonial, and cont-
IDENTIFY recommend il 70 EOusrlreperS.
3. +. HARRISON.
ShcphcrLstown, ". Va, oct. -, 1883.
Ni,SSrs Geyer Il Gcrling-Dear Sirs-I have
for tWo years been using the meat and Nc2cta-
bic slicjuE machine purchased from \. Il. GroH
M Williams Grove Can ch"crluily recon-
mend 1t. Every hOusClsccpcr should have one.
Respectfully, W. II. BiLlMG Ek.
GFYER Il GERLING.
oct 2l-tf Shcphcrdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09

"What are you doing?" asked board
ing-house man OF his chum, as he caught
him tiptoeing up and down stairs. ''pm
going to get married next month";" was
the solemn reply, "and I'm practicing
how to get in late at night without rals-
ing i racket"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09

''Then you think be struck you with
malice aforethought?" Witness, indig-
nantly-'fYou can't mix me up like that.
I've told you twice that he hit me with a
brick. There wasn't no mallets nor nolh-
in OF that kind about"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-09
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

rI,HE undersigned would inform the travel
l ing public that he has Opened " IltSI-
CLASS HOTEL ON Main street, shepherds
rown where good accommodations can he had
for man and beast on reasonable terms. lie
has good sample room on the first moor Ior
fhe use of commercial travellers.
MAJOR HENRY HAtiAN.
+F
The Press., 1884-05-29
4 GENUINE LOVE STORY.

A young clergyman and his wife were invited guests at a large party given by q wealthy parishioner. In all the freshness and elegance of her bridal wardrobe tEe young wife shone among the throng, dis t,nguished by her scomeliness and Viyac ity and rich attire and when, during the evening, her young husband drew her asideaand whispered to her that she was the most beautiful woman ill all the con- pany, and that his, heart was bursting with pride--and love..f her, she thought her self.the e:.happiest wife in the world. Ten years later the same husband and wife were guests at the same house, where was gathered 8 similar gay company. The wife of ten years. ago wore the same dress she had worn on the previous occasion ; and, of course, it had been altered and made over, and was old-fashioned and al most shabby. Toilsand care and mother hood and pinched circumstances had taken the roses out of her cheeks and the 1.-the spring out of her form. She sat apart from the--crowd, careworn and pre-occu- pied. Her small hands, roughened with coarse.toil, were. ..ungloved, for the minis ter's salary was painfully small. A little apart the ten years husband stood and looked at. his: wife, and as he observed Ter faded dress and; weary attitude, great sensegof all her patient, loving faithful ness came over his heart. Looking up she caught his earnest gaze, and noticed that his eyes, were filled with tears. She rose and.lwent to him, her questioning eyes''mutely asking for an explanation of his..emotion, and when he tenderly took her hand and placing it on his arm led her away from the crowd and told her how he hads.been thinkingof of her..as she looked ten years before when she was a bride, al d how much more beautiful for all hersshab- by dress and roughened hands, and how he-appreciated all her sacrifice and.patieht toil for him and their children, a great wave of happiness filled her heart, light shone in her face that gave 1t more thar its youthful beauty, and in all the compa- ny there was not so happy q couple as this hnsband..and wife, their hearts and faces aglow from the flaming up of pure selti- ment that transfgured land ennobled and glorified all the tolls and privationj. they had endured. 3
The Press., 1884-05-29

~ III for the working class Send 1C Hk0En cents for postage, and will mail you hEH FREE royal, valuable box of sample ETHEkN goods thatwill put you in the way ot k"EEt making more money in a few days thaI OoASe von ever thought possible at any busi- ness. Capital not required. We win start you. Yol ,an work all inc lime in spare time only. 1h, work IS universally adapted both sexes, young an
 old You can easily earn from 50 cents to 8 every evening. That all who want work may test the busi- ncss we make this: unparalleled offer to all ho ar, ,ni ell sitis we will send Sl to pay for The usl, Of writing Full particulars. directions etc. sem ire. F,,rtun,ss will be mitle by those who give thclI wh,l. time t0 the worK. Great success absolutely sure. Don't delay. Start TOW. Address
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The Press., 1884-05-29

AT LAST.
142 East 47th Street, New York. N. Y.

N
 MR. WM. RENNE: Dear Friend-In April, 1882, was very severely and suddenly attacked with infam- matory rheumatism. It was very like paralysis the pain commenced under the knees and was so severe
 tainted, and for nearly week so helpless that l couldn't turn in bed.
 My daughter applied kerosene oil neither of us knowing anything about the diseasc and this releived the pain somewhat. Then. as my stomach refused food, took some medicine, which gave me good appetite. We bathed the limbs with everything we heard of and in a few weeks the pains left the limbs and settled in my left arm and hand.
 seemed to be well all but that arm and it was use- less only for paper-wcight. In June went to spend the summer with my half brother near Utica and there lady, who one of my scholars 54 years ago. told me she had something that would cure my arm, which was so painful could not sleep, and my shoulder could not ibe moved. l verify believed it fastened for life.
 had combcd my hair and dressed with one hand for three months, when this lady brought me bottle of RENNE's MAGIC, OII. q verify believe the Lord sent me there.) "Oh !' exclaimed, looking at the likeness of my old friend on the label on the bottle, "that is Mr. Renne, of Pittsicld, Mass. know him, and if he recommends this H is good" I sent for a bottle and began to apply it thoroughly as do every thing, and in three days felt very peculiar sensations in that joint felt as if my arm was being restored, could only praise tod for lelvcrance at last and. oh how happy was when I could raise my hand to my head. I almost cried. for joy. In month or so my well. I can sew work as well as ever, but know my system is not all right yet I am using Dr. Herricks Vegetable aLiver Pills and think they doing great deal of good.. have used three bottles of Kennels Magic Oil and shall always keep it about in case of renewal of my latiack, for it indeed "Works like Charm" Your grateful friend,
 MRS. C.IS PARTRIDGE. r RENNE's MAGIctOnL is sold by druggists and deal- in medicines everywhere, at 25 cents a.bottle.
The Press., 1884-05-29
THE "ALERT'S" MISSION.

The stars and stripes are at the peak; The south winds softly blow Determined men sailed forth to seek Brave men mid frost and snow. Now clear the deck make all things trim! The pack, with deadly grip, Awaits the prey with terrors grim God guide thy course, good ship! Thy frame is firm as rock, and long In England's forests grew; Beneath, thine own proud heart beats strong And pants for conquests new. Now double-sheathe thine oaken beams Of every weakness strip; Wake like a giant from thy dreams God gird thy strength, good ship! Thy course is not to tropic seas,
 Where thou hast bathed thy wings; Forget the luxury of ease
 That endless summer brings. .. Awake, Remember Floeberg Beach, The long night, chill and dark; Think of the horrors thou didst reach God add new fame, good bark! A glory such as oft we see
 Humanity doth gain; Then gather all thy might to thee,
 To plough the ice-bound main. Thou shalt not strive in every wave
 Unnamed thy bows to dip, But precious lives to find and save God crown thy search, good ship! Thou bearest forth all nations prayers; Thyself art gift of love; Old England proves the zeal she bears zeal our hearts to move. Britons the horseshoe nailed of yore- Upon thy bowsprit's tip, The brave tar trusts the pledge it bore God bless the sign, good ship As once Sir Georges flag was wreathed And tossed by arctic blast, ''Duna spuo Spero" still it breathed
 From hummock and from mast That conquering motto now be thine
 On all thy dangerous trip; Its light in blackest tempest shine
 God bless thy voyage, good ship!
 -S. J. Douglass in Harper's Weekly.
The Press., 1884-05-29
Worthy of Cond1dence.]
 PALM
 ttait~2Tonie
R,ESTORER.

1tis entirely different from all others It contains leaves no stain the skin or linen ., ,,,r The different so called Hair Dyes contain deaoty poison to the har the skin and the brain and 10 those that continue using them. Palmer's Ham Tonic will CRAZE KILL no one, put BENsfIT IIa t who use it. It will any and all KlnqS oi 1S skin Diseases, Tetter, Ring Worm, scala Heao HiA a Crust and eruptons of all sorts; while the most hoL menting Headache has ready rel1er py Ine appca1Ao of this all-heaing, all-curing Tonic.
 READ WHAT EMINENT PHYSICIANS SAY OF IT,:
 Ne,1 Have,, Conn, Jan 4, 1880. Tenn ouarantee Palmer's Hair Tonic and RestOretf socontGin ,aoing poisonous injurious used and dressing to the Scp s TeinoVmg dsrf in preventing the hair from JaHang ot or pTomottng is TGpid grosvh after sicess by restoring stnotng to the roots Gd s Sts name nptaes tS Hair Tonic and Restorer can ;as est e@ssa1g or eaMt saeyit I,s fHe n,arket x PA UL c. SKLFF, M. D.
 ,,.% Neso Haven, Conn.,, Dec. s, 1880. Hisavih entire cordence that can enaofSe se M E of our preparation the hair As on at1dote JoT e snanv dtseases o scap H be tond to possess Tae siytse Bu creul analysis foatnd TO poisonous cne, ols and hereore take 0ivng nypT0esSaon0s sa"c''0" "''" 'e'''""'' EVELYN L. RESELL A. D. D
 PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE. l
 vou cannot get our Hair Tonic Of your drugglSt we 1t by express receipt of regular price, 5O ner bottle We would prefer that you buy from your druggist If he hasn't it, do not be persuaded to try Palmer Medicine Co. New Haven, tt.
The Press., 1884-05-29

The New York World dispcses of Gan a: = trological problem" in a truly impress ve way. A correspondent having inquired WI at would be ''the destiny of male child born April 15, 11:10 p. m., 1884," the World makes answer; "This opens up a new branch of business for us We are not familiar with the influences of any of the planets save the World, but it is opinion that child bt Tn as above indicated will do we'll if it lives and makes mOneyn
The Press., 1884-05-29

d OKA NEONTEI Hnd Hoard for three live epoC Young Men or Ladies in each county. Ad- dress P. w. ZIEGIER & CO, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Press., 1884-05-29
100 Doses One Dollar

Can only be applied truthfully to Hoods Sarsaparilla, and is an tunanswerable argu- ment as to strength and economy.
 Miss Nellie Maine, Rockville, Conn.,, was troubled for two years with terrible scrofula sores on her neck. One was as large as her hand. She got discouraged; friend advised her to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. After taking three bottles the sores healed and all signs of them disappeared. She has not been troubled since.
 Hoods SarSapariila Sold by all druggists. $1; six for $5. Made only by c. l. HOOD S CO.,, Lowell, Mass.
 100 Doses One Dollar.