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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
How 10 Rinse Children.

Treat them kindly.
Don't preach politcncss and prcpriety
to them, and violate these laws yourself.
In other words, let the example you set
them be a good one.
Never quarrel in their presence. II
you want to quarrel, wait till the children
are gone to bed. Then they will not see
you, and perhaps by that time you may
not want 10 quarrel.
"Ncver talk cold folks" in front of the
children.
Never speak fippantly of neighbors
before children. They may meet the
neighbors' children and have talk about
Il.
Teach them to think that the little boy
in rags has a heart in him in spite Of The
rdgs-and stomach, too.
Teach them, as they grow olier. that
respectful demeanor 10 others, respect
ful tone Of voice, kind disposition, a
generous nature, m honest purpose and
an industrious mind, are better than any
thing else on earth. Teach them these
things, and intelligence and capajilty
will come Of Themselves. Teach them
these things and your boys and girls will
grow up TO be noble men and women.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
Eye was an Orphan.

The last seat in a FoIrth-avenuc car
just leaving the City Hall had been taken
when a very pOmpous, nervous old gem
tleman boarded it, and, casting bis eye
around in search Of place i'm which TO
deposit himself, discovered that little
boy occupied the corner seat at the fnr-
ther end. Tie old gentleman evidently
made up his mind 70 have the corner seat,
and, approaching the young5ter, he saiG
"My good little boy, you are younger
than [ am, and can stand the strain upon
your legs better than can, for have so
much more to hold up. Won't you, like
q good little boy, give me your seatI"
"Naw," said tlIe boy, stoniIy gazing at
the old gentleman.
''You should be more polite mr. boy,
and more obliging. You know that If
your father were TO come in now and ask
You for your seat you'd give it to him."
E'You betcher life would" answered
the boy in truly obliging spirit, '"eaHse
wouldn't ride in no Car with no ghost"
-Nec York Timer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
Defeat.


T,v hitter pilgriurage hc'sought to win
THOSE far dim towers that he would roam
within.
Through the paths of peril, loud with dying
groans,
Down chasms OF failure, white Tiih The hu-
man bones,
Past brakes Of treachery, whence the tiger
sprung,
o'er swamps Of envy, where the scorpion
stung,
His eager feet pressed onward to attain
The Turing bourn of that desired domain
And there at last, worn fugitive of fate,
He clutchcd the mighty clarion at the gate
4 moment more, and while its proud peal rose
The towers would rock the portals would uh-
close.
But then, even then, by some forcdoom pro-
found,
He dropped dead ere his lips had walked one
-- sound!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA SAIORD FEB

methinkS there is tree whose branches
viii always be green and will ever wave
in the sweetness of their own perfume
the tree of human love-
They looked earnestly into each others
eyes. eyes" she said. "the tree of atlec-
ton will eyer bloom. Old Mortality, with
his chisel, goes around among the tombs
of men; the cotfiu-maker shapes the mar
row bed of all that is earthly; the grave
digger throws out the wet clods-but the
tree of human love waves on. 1t is more
enduring than the mighty castle tower
and yet it is softer and gentlcr than the
touch of the dew drop Ola the biushing
check of the rose"
"Nan, do you still love me-
Her head was on his shoulder. Love
you, Bill, love you'll know nothing but
love for you. learned nothing else at
school. parsed you, construed you in
the Latin class"
"Thcn, angel, you have not miscon-
strued me. a life of devotion shall repay
YOU"
Old man Balmon and old man Grayson
heard of the interview. All other means
had failed. Blood must ilow. They rub
bed up their revolvers. The TWO lovers
drew the powder from the cartridges.
One afternoon old man Balmou and old
man Graysou met on the hill top. Their
meeting was casual and they were both
excited.
Dog" exclaimed old man Balmon,
drawing his revolver.
"Uouud," exclaimed old man Grayson,
drawing his revolver.
Snap, snap, snap.
They threw down the weapons and
glaved at each other. Then they grapplcd.
Old man Balmon and old man Grayson
were well matched. So were their chill
dren. Old man Balmon and old man Gray
son struggled and fell. Neither would
loose his grip, and over they went down
the hill, and kersplash, they ;aiabled into
the spring. Bill and Nan, who were sit
ling near, jumped up in alarm.
"Coons." exclaimed the girl.
"No," replied Bill, "thcy are white
men. Hello, they are the aged authors Of
our existence"
The two old men scrambled out of the
water and glarcd at each other.
"Whats the usc:" old man Balmou at
length said.
"Nonc," old man Grayson replied.
"Shakc," said old man Balmon.
'I'l 60 yer" replied old man Grayson.
And with the marriage OF Bill and Nan
penCc rciymcd thereafter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
SOMETHING NEW!
THE CHAMPION VEGETABLE
and NEATSLICING MACHINE.
.S,m0Je, D,vadle, Coaccascat, Economical.

Sample, DUabie, CoaCeasca., Economical.
w = have bought the right for the state OF
W West Virginia for the abOYc-namcd IN
yentiOn, ana we have u large number OF The
machines on hand, which can be seen ~ tGe
place Of business OF either Of the undersigned
in Shcpherdstown. The machine can be used
for slicing ana cutting ve@etanlcS ol All klnCs,
fruits. bread meat, &C.. and should he possess
ed by cvcry family. Every one il invited 10
call and examine this machine, even II they
do not purchase.
Read the following certificates:
Shephcrdstown, ". Va, Oct. 81. lSS2.
NIessrs. Geycr {; CcrlinG-Thc meat and veg
etable s.icing machine | bought from YOU IS
considered by my wife the best and most com
pletc labor-saying machine she has ever used.
II comes up to the highest standard OF pcricc-
ton In slicing dried ba"f, cutting slaw or liraut,
slicing potatoes, tomatoes ana bread. take
pleasure In giving this testimonial, and confl-
IDENTIFY recommend il 10 housckeepers,
3. I. HARRISON.
ShcphoTlstow1, ~. Va, oct. u, lsS3.
Mcssrs. Gcycr & Garljug-Dcpr Sirs-I have
FOR two years been using the meat and ycgetn-
BILE Slicin- machine purchased rom \. u. G:oH
NJ Williams Grove. Can clrCrfWllT recon-
mend Il. Ever! AousCAccpGT should nave one.
Respectfully, W. II. BILIMYER.
GEYER & GERLTNG.
Oct 2)-tf ShcpherdstOwn, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
Kse Cautious.

Don't judge man BY his family rcla.
tions, for Cain belonged TO a good family
Don't jcdgc a man by ihc clothes be
wears. God made one and the tailor the
other.
Don't judge man by Ilis speech, for
parrot talks. The tongue j. but an ia
strumcnt Of sound.
Don't judge 4 man By bis failure in life,
for many 4 man fails because he Il too
honest TO succeed.
Don't judge man by lbc house he lives
in, for the lizard and the rat often inIiabit
the grandest structures.
When 4 man dies they who survive him
ask what property he has LETT behind.
The angel who bends over the dying man
asks what good deeds lac has sent before
him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
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 80 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 TO the grocery
business at our store. Oar goods are
all fresh and of best quality. Have
laid in special stock for the season,
such IS Citrou, Currants, Pruues Gran
berries, n. o. Sugar, \. 0. Molasses,
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Bnckwheat,
Homjny, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Oranges,
Lemons, Canned anG Bottled Goods,
Plain and French Candies, Crackers,
Cakes, Figs, Dates, Toilet Soaps, Per
fumery, aud the best stock of Cigars in
this market. We are also selling 3
Patent Roller Flour under our own
brand. If you want something nice
you should try it.
TRUSSELL Sc HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16
The Entler Hotel,

Mr.. B. F. GRAVES, formerly proprietor OF the
Valley House. is pow running the Entier Hotel
and also retains a number Ot good rooms IN the
Valley House, which is directly opposite, al per-
sons heinz boarded at the Entler Hotel. Special
accommodations for commercial travellers. All
persons who wish to spend the summer months
in pleasant and comfortable manner, can do so
by Stopping at this ho:el. first class livery 10
connection with the hotel, and reduced rates viii
he given TO the guests. Also has bc'ls IoT hire
FOR The accommodation OF fishermen. 4 few
bass are still being caught in the Potomac weigh
ing from five 10 seven pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16

At legal investigation Of a liquor seiz-
ure the judge asked an unwilling wit
ness: "Wbst was in the barrel you bsli"
The reply WIS: "WelI. your honor, it
Was marked whisky OH Que end Of tie
barrel and Pat Duffy on the other end,
so + can't say whether it was whisky or
Pat Duffy in the barrel, being as avn on
my oath"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16

An anxious father in Fort Gaines. Ga.
who was desirous of hearing tic conyer-
sation between his daughter and her
dudelct posted himself IN hearing distance
recently and listened for two solid hours.
The foIIowingare The oBIy words be heard
during the time: He-''If LOWE die,
wIiat'll dcyieI ?" She" Doyie Jie, too."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-16

4 patent iron-cofiin dealer advertises
that any one who uses liis invention once
xilI never use any other.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04
A STOLEN RIDE.


pated-Hassett's Second Attempt.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company
has been necessarily annoyed by boys jump
ing on and of the cars as they enter and leave
the city, the boys stealing rides" rs they
term 1t, and one of the reasons for the fast
running of the trains within the city limits,
the company claims, was to avoid this annoy
ance. II mattered not how much the boys
were warned, for at the first opportunity the
gamins would be found playing their old
tricks. Sometimes a lad would get hurt, tn n
blame was attached to the company, and q
damage suit likely ensucd. Last Friday morn
ing four of these youngsters got caught III Il
tran of their own setting, and were given more
of ride and n closer one too than they bar
gained for.
and VIM. Furlong found covered freight car
selves away in 1t. Just as the train started the
conductor passed along, and as was the habit
shut and fastened the door, the one In which
the boys We're secreted among the others TO
furnishing them with n free ride. The boys
had a dark journey to Baltimore, and were not
long in making their imprisonment known
upon arriving there. They were released, but
carried to the western police sISo ~ bsd and
their parents In this city notified OF their
whereabouts, and subsequently were brought
home. -
One OF tnc party lcBGch wy NANNY
Patrick Hassett, son OF Bridget Hassctt His
experience In stealing rides ought to have
been sufficient to cause him to'stop 1t. At the
fall running meeting of 1881 he lost leg a.
Ivy City by being run over by train; Hi'
mother brought suit against the railroad com
pany, through her attorneys, Messrs, !. 4,
Bailey and ". Willoughby, claiming $1,000
damages. The trial in the circuit court before
Justice Macarthur in November, 1888, Mr.; X
| T. Merrick representing the company, resulted
| in a disagreement of the jury. The testmon!
showed that the boy was stealing his way I,
| Ivy City, and In getting of the cars met with
| the accident. lie claimed. at that time, to be
long to the Jesse James crowd tn0Wn in nj
were nothing like the desperate from whom
| they took their name.
some time after the trial the company com
promised the suit by paying Mrs, Hasseu 500
sert that they use their best efforts to proven
the boys from getting on and into the cars, bu
that the parents exercise neither vigilance
over their children nor care about them, ana
they would show u little more interest IN then
and sometimes exert parental authority b.
applying the rod the practice would he brokel
up and the accidents cease.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04

Disposition of Dead Mems Property as Shown
by Final Testaments Recorded.
The last will of the lite William B. Downing
was filed with the register last Saturday and
letters testamentary ordered to issue to Cathe-
rine NJ. Bowling on filing bond in the sum of
$1,000. The testator leaves his entire estate to
his wife during her natural life, except n
policy of insurance for 5000, which Is to be
applied to the payment of membranes on
property at the corner of Eighth and streets
northwest. At the death of the wife the
property is to ffe divided equally between tho
children.
The register also received the will of the late
Thomas Mace, in which an order Of publica-
ton was made. The deceased bequeathes to
Jesse ID. Gibbs, for money advanced &c, his
certificate of membership in the Mutual Re-
serve Fund Life association of New York for
5000, and names him as executor of the estate.
The will of Heinruth Heitmuller was also
filed. The testator leaves his estate to the
wife during her life. At her death he be-
queathes the farm to his son, Ferdinand A.
Heitmuller, and the furniture In the house, on
condition that he pay to his brothers and
between them. To the daughters, Mary. All.
glsta, and Charlotte, is left $500 each, to be
paid Immediately after the fathers death.
There was also filed an cxemplified copy Of
| the will of the late Francis Drumnond, of Bal
tinOre county. Nd. admitted to record and
letters tcstamentary, ancillory, &C., issued &c
sister. Borgla Farrell, on giving bond in the
sum of y, 600.
PURE Old Rye and Bourbon Whistles and o
| fine assortment of bottled goods. JAMES THAR
| SlS Il street northwest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04
THE BREyITY BASKET.



Nationals VS.. Baltimores, Capitol Park, 1880.
The criminal court has adjourned until
\ saturday next
The house of Lieut.. Mcintosh U. S. N, was
| robbed of $50 in cash on Saturday.
Tho name Of Prospect avenue on Kalorama
| heights has been changed TO Oakland avenue
| by request.
The annual tournament by st. Johns Catho-
| lie church Carroll chapeD, Forrest Glen, Nd,
Will take place tomorrow and Wednesday.
An unknown colorcd man swndlcd Amanda
| Grlllen ont of lcwery valued at g on Saturday
| by representing that she could win $40 by
| playing policy
Ellen Denncen, white woman, was released
| on her personal bonds on saturday by Judge
| Mills for assaultlng her husband, who mas
| sued for divorce.
James Harris union hod carrier, was COM
| mitted in default of 500 by Judge Mills on
Saturday iorthrcatening Frank Weldon, anon
| union had carrier.
Polo on bicycles tonight.
The statement Of the district assessors shows
that the value Of the new buildings erected
during the last fiscal year was s2,17,2OO, being
larger than any previous year. o..
The charge against the boy, William Baker,
for stealing ESQ from the barrQom of S; A. Love,
less, Of No. 1888 Seventh street. was dismissed
in the police court on saturday.
The health conference, which had been ar.
ranged TO take place In this city this week, has
been postponed IN consequence OF the absence
of the President and cabinet from Washington.
Two colorcd boys named John Beckett and
Robert Jones engaged in an ARRAY on o street,
between Monroe and North streets northwest,
when Jones was cut In the arm. Dr. Connell
pronounced his wounds serious
Ida Mcredith's Female Mnstodons will fur.
nish the entertainment ut the Theatre Comlque
this week, The performance will be bur
lesque aud spcclaltics. The patrons Of the
COmique Will find that the management has,
US usual, provided well for their enjoyment
Governor woodflre OF Hampton Soldiers
home has invited Mai. NJ. L. Urells company
of Union Veterans TO visit that establishment
sunday next. They will leave with their
friends on the George lcary Saturday night,
returning Monday morning. The ATion quar-
tette Will accompany the party
At the funeral of Miss Rosetta l.. Nelson ut
her late residence, No. 1922 First street south.
east last Friday, there were present many of
her friends from the government printing
onice where she was employed The ladies
who worked ut her table presented n beautiful
chair of rare roses and there were many other
lovely floral tributes In her lifetime she was
nasSionately fond of flowers and II was fitting
that they should adorn her grave.
Mcssrs I. C. Kimball and WIN. T. s. Curtis
rs solicitors for James VI. York have filed n
Others to enforce II mechanics lien for n bal
ance of S., 1880 OH the four houses on lots 80
to II IN Tyler's subdivision of part of square
ITO. similar suit by the same party has been
entered against Emma j, Brewer for Sli2G6,
lot q, square 49, and third suit against Geo.
]" Knowles, for Sl,975.I6 on lots "A and 70,
square ll5.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04
Nationals VS.. Baltimorcs, Capitol Park, 4:ac
HIS BRAIN PARALYZED.
Alexander Adamson Attempts Suicide by the
MOrphine Method.

The fact became public yesterday that Mr..
Alexander Atkinson had attempted to commit
suicide at No. 737, Ninth street northwest, on
Friday night by taking morphine. Mr.. Adam
son at one time kept book and periodical
store on Seventh street, above + street, and
subsequently billiard room on Ninth street,
above Pennsylvania avenue. He finally closed
out his business here and went to New York.
where he remained until two weeks ago when
he returned. There have been domestic
troubles worrying him for some time past, and
last Friday night about 10 o'clock he deter
mined To put an end to them and his existence
at the same time, and for that purpose took
about eight grains of morphine at one dose.
Nothing was known of II until Saturday morn
ing, when an attempt was made to awaken
him, and he could not be aroused out of u
stupOr DIR. Young was Immediately sent for,
and efforts made to counteract the effects of the
drug, but this was found to be difficult in con-
sequence Of the long time It had been given to
work. The man was slapped shaken, walked,
and everything was done that could he sug-
gested to arouse him, but not much progress
| made The physician pronounced the brain par
nlyzed from the morphine taken, and all day
| yesterday Mr.. AdnmsOn lay with his eyes open,
but no sign of recognition coming from them.
| In the afternoon, as he had eaten nothing for
| two days, an effort was made to. have him
take some cream, but the result was not en-
| couraging.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04
Rex Smith and VIII Robertson, tonight.
The Hartford Loan Association.

~ Ht fuNOF.
Allow me space In your columns to make q
few remarks In regard to an article which ap-
pcared in an eycning:paper recently under the
caption of Clerks Who VIII Not Pay"
In the first place am not borrower in the
Hartford Loan association and have no ac-
uuaintance with the Hon. Assistant Secretary
Of the Interior, or any of the delinquent bor
rowers in that department. but do know that
there are honorable clerks In that bureau who
are members of the association referred TO,
and who have frequently been benefited by
loans of sums varying from SIS to $3.50, and
who have hOnorably paid the entrance fee, to-
gcthcr with the principal ana interest, when
their notes matured, and these borrowers very
naturally feel aggricved that q, com
municution, addressed 10 the head OF the de-
partment, soliciting his kind interference to
induce unworthy members 10 pay their Just
indebtedness should be made the subject OF
newspaper comment, and am free to say was
unwarranted by the iacts That there are un.
worthy and dislonorable clerks in the different
departments is well known to the chiefs, and
a y SE not Jn Syn sss4Tsd @
right" No subscription list is handed round
for Him. and he Is allowed TO deadhead his
way ont of the city ms best he can. The only
sympathy extended is for the benefit OF his
family, who are generally the sufferers
The assistant secretary no doubt has been I'M
portuned by brokers who charge 10 per cent
per month to obtain for them amounts loaned
NJ hllpll MI Iulc VI llltiNnh anu
haps inferred that the Hartford Loan associa-
tlon was conducted on the same basis, which
1t Is far from being other than an institution
having for Its president and directors men OF
the strictest integrity and moral worth. If tho
assistant secretary had inquired into the
merits of the association and then contrastcd
IL with the character ofthe persons complained
Of he would readily see the subterfuge they
resort to Of paying the entrance fee, which
was only intended TO cyadc the payments OF
their obligations. They have not paid any en-
trance fee, but agreed to pay II when their last
| note matured.
some of the best men in the several depart
ments have not deemed IL derogatory TO them
| TO belong to the Hartford Loan association,
and have considerable funds embarked In IT,
| and its success is assured beyond peradventure
| from the fact that II Is now on It's fourth yeaI
and gradually increasing In membership and
usefulness, and the only obstacle 1t has en-
| countered Is the one now referred TO-, which
certainly (whether intended or noD shows q
partial and biased view, and unjust to worthy
Institution and Its members.
A MEMBER,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-04

Another Wednesday has passed and gone,
and another large and fashionable party has
visited the wonderful Caverns of Luray, aud
returned delighted with not only the beautiful
sights IN the cave, but with the grand scenery
en- route, taking in Us II does the Potomac and
Shenandoah rivers and valleys, also Harper's
Ferry, far famed for MS wonderful and ragged
beauty. These excursions, via the baltimore
aud Ohio railway, leave Camden station, llalti-
more, every Wednesday at 1880 u. M; Wash
ington- $3.50 a. IN; arrive at Luray at ,. M
Returning, leave Luray ut 5p. m; arrive in
Washington ut 0:l5 D. m; Baltimore ut lO15
4 special conductor accompanies each excur-
sion to point out objects of interest en- route,
and win act MS one of the guides in the Cav.
erns, Secure your tickets nj Baltimore and
Ohio ticket offices early, or the suppOstiion Is
you VIII get LEFT, as these excursions are posi-
lively limited and every passenger gets re-
served seat coupon with ticket. Only speci-
fed number are limited each week. When
they are sold 10 more can be purchased at any
price. Remember, every Wednesday at Luray,
via the Baltimore and Ohio, leave Baltimore
NJ 1850; Washington, $50 d. IN.
- -
"ALpERSEY DAIRY WAooNS."-F Al
derncy butter Churned every morning, and de-
lvercl In u pound Ward" prints, at 30c
per pound. Also cottage cheese, sc. per BALI
outtermilK. DC. per quart and sweet milk ut DC,