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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03

ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER will
recommend the building of three new
government penitentiaries, one of them
to be at Washington, at which shops are
to be built and the prisoners set to MAX
ing furniture and other supplies for the
government.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03

THE president is taking a good long
time to appoint a governor for Montana.
We will be a~greeably surprised if he
does not appoint some eastern politician
who has done service" for the party.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03

REGISTER BRUCE denies h report
that he had criticised MI. Blaine adj
versely and says that the purported in
terview with him published in the New
York Herald never took place.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
THE RIVER PRESS.

All letters and communications containing matter IN
ended for publication in this paper, should De addressed
to ssThe RiUer Press and the name Of the Drater mast
be giUen to insure attention.
Local Advertisements aoiU be inserted IN these columns
at the rate of fifteen cents per line from transient ana
ten cents per line from regular advertisers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1854.

THE session of congress began to-day.
AS is usually the case, but very little
work will be done before the HOLIDAYS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
A Fox story.


Early in the morning OF the 23l ultimO
valuable hound Owned 10y Samuel
wardwell, OF Oxford, struck the hot trail
Of fox. Mr. Wardwell recently refused
to take 800 for this hound. Toward noon,
after long, hard chase, the fox and
hound were seen running along the rail
road track near Mount Rocky Church.
The rumble Of q coming train was heard.
As soon as tie locomotive swung around
the curve the fox seemed to give out.
"rhc poor fox, - said the ngiDeer, "co'iId
barely drag one leg after Tie other. IL
staggered along few yards and then fell
all ia heap, qniyering as IL iH the ago
nes Of death. Reused to one last despair
ing effort by the nearing cries Of the
hound, Il rose to its feet, staggered Wild
ly, and fell all In y heap in front Of the
engine. The ,log was about 10 grab Il,
when suddenly the fox gave tremendous
leap, passing over one corner Of the COW
catcher and out of danger. Tile nDwary
houad was caught aud ground TO death
between the wheels Of the rushing train.
That darned fox" added tlie engineer,
actually looked around anI grinDed a.
tho train passed over the dog ."-I'ortiayd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
Swearing.

Robert j. Burdett speaks as follows IN
regard TO swearing: And-you won I be
offended, my Son-but If you will observe
closely you viii perceive that young men,
boys, nedglingS OF about your age, swear
more than mea-morc frequently anG
more awkwardly, with less point AMI Ill
rcction. 4 man becomes ashamed Of IL.
IL belongs TO the cigarette and matinee
period of life, my boy. IL is a habit tha
nourishcs in the bread-and- butter days,
along somewhere between the high school
and the college, and while the blue ribbon
OH the diploma Is bright. IL belongs to
what Puck so aptIy calls the "unsaltcd
generation" the fresh youSA man. 30
put it away and put on manly things.
| know some gool men, some Of the best
in the world, who will comfOund IL, aud
even dog gone IL, and in New England
even deacon has been known, under
terrible strain, to condemn" Bit ~ n
rule, my son, don't do il. Don't. IL isn't
any evidence OF smartness or worldly
wisdom. Any fool can swear, and many
fools do It. I , my SOM Ab, II I could
only gather mp all the useless, uncaIlcd
for, ineffective swcars have dropped
along the pathway OF nay life | know |
would remove stumbling blocks from
many inexperienced feet, aDd my heart
would be lighter by II ton. than it is now.
But il you arc going to bc fool just be-
cause other men have been, OH, my sou,
wha: hopeless fool you will be-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
The Unfruitful Tree.

There stood in beautiful garden
4 toll and stately tree,
Crowned with its shining leafaso
1t was wondrous fair 10 see;
But the tree was always frultiess'
Never q blossom grew
On its long and fruitless branches.
The whole bright season through.
The lord OF the garden saw II,
And he said, when the leaves were sere.
"Cut down this tree, SO worthless,
And plant another here.
My garden is not for beauty
Alone, but for fruit rs well.
And no barren tree must cumber
The place in which dwell.
The gardener heard in sorrow.
For he loved the barren tree.
As we love some things about US
That are only fair 10 See.
leave II one season longer,
Only one more, pray
He pleaded, but the master
Was firm, and and answered Nay.
Then the gardener dug about It.
And cut Its roots apart,
And the fear OF the fate before 1t
struck home to the poor trees heart
Faithful and true To his master,
Yet loving the tree so well.
The gardener toiled in sorrow
TIL the stormy evening fell.
"To-morrow." ne said, ~ will finish
The task that have begun"
But the morrow was wild with tempest.
And the work remained undone.
And through all the long, bleak winter
There stood the dcsolate tree,
With the cold, white snow about 1t,
4 sorrowful thing to see.
At last. the sweet spring weather
Made glad the hearts OF men.
And the trees in tho lords fair garden
Put forth their leaves again.
"I will finish my task tomorrow"
The busy gardener said.
And thought. with thrill OF sorrow.
That the beautiful tree was dead.
The lord came into his garden
At an early hour next day,
And then to the task unfinished
The gardener led the way;
And 10! all white with blossoms,
Falrer than ever to see,
In its promise forlcoming fruitage'
There stood the beautiful tree.
at is well, said the lord OF the garden,
And he and the gardener knew
That out OF It's loss and trial
Its promise OF fruitfulness grew.
1t is SO with some lives that cumber
For time the Lords domain:
out Of trial and mighty sorrow
There comcth a countless gain.
And fruit for the Masters harvest
Is born OF loss or pain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

chum, Eugene Marshall" he said, hold.
ing out his hand.
And Eugene, who had been puzzled
with some familiar likeness in Miss Mar
shall's face. recognized him at once AMI
graspcd the hand warmly he had not hell
since that bright commencement day, ten
years ago, when they had parted in high
hope to DO battle with the world. e
A half hour was spent in hasty rcminiS-
cenccs. The Marshalls had been living in
the city about 4 year. Frel had no idea
that his old friend was So near.
With pressing invitations from brother
and sister to call again, Eugene took his
box and departed.
zone of the best fellows in the world,
sis" Fred told Bertha. "a perfect jewel"
On sweet May evening, year later.
Eugene's lips met Bertha's in their first
betrothal kiss. Then hc told her OF that
stolen one.
$50 you disturbed me that day." she
said, in wonder. 81 puzzled over it 4 good
deal at the time. felt so certain that a
kiss awokc me, hut no one was in sight"
'The lye-house has united us, he said.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

a Southern Darkcy's Prayer.

After reading chapter from job and
part OF psalm, we knclt down and the
old man let his soul ilow. Even in the
uncouth language of the old slave every
word Was sublime, and seemed rs coming
from one inspired. remember one pass
age remarkable for It's beauty and unap-
proachabic rs figure. Said he: "lf
had de wings ob \ dove, Ia mount dc
golden steps 10 de New Jerusalem, an
dip my fingers In dc blood OF de Lamb and
write de word Redemption on the blue
vault of heaven" lie prayed for tho
President Of the United States, all his
cabinet, the army, the navy, the Govern
ors of all the states, for me, his guest, for
his ncighbors, his absent children, for
himself and family. lie asked for forgive
ness for many sins and Thanked the Lord
for many blessings.
Well | began 10 get tired. had rested
on my knees the best could, but want
ed to sit mp badly, and at the same time
did not want 10. give oifensc to my Kind
host. The boy rcclmed next 10 me With
his head on a chair sound asleep. Touch
ing him gently, whispered; About
how soon will your father get through y
"Has he got TO dc place where Moses
crossed de Rcd Seal' Being assured that
said point had not yet been reached. tie
boy yawncd and continued: "Well, when
he gifts to whar Moses crossed dc Red Sea
he's ji>t hair done," and lac rclapscd into
uucOn sciousncsS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
NOTICE.

ELEMING & SNYDER, Real Estate
L Agents, have just had placed in their
hands good Frame House, with about "a
acres of ground, good stabling, % fruit
trees, about three miles from Shepherds
town. Price $3.50. 1t is the property OF
John j. Byers.
Prompt attention will be given to rent,
ing property i'm town or country. lnsur-
ancc secured in good companies OH rcas-
enable terms.
We have for sale Splendid Farm OF
Ill acres; good land; good dwelling;
tirst-rate bank barn, nearly new; an elc-
CANT orchard; from 6 to 10 acres in lum-
Der; 4 good well of water in the yard;
ciStern mt the barn. Price, S57 per acre.
Terms reasonable. This is the only small
farm in this vicinity for sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
NOTICE.

NEAR SHEPHERDSTowS, March =, 1854.
Mr.. TOwner Schlcy:
DEAR SIR-I hereby certify that bought ana
used last year one or HOosiers Corn Planters
manufactured ut Richmond, Indiana. IL eH-
cecds ANYTHING of the kind have ever seen. IL
drills the corn and fertilizer regular: You can
plant ~ well among the rocks as In smooth
ground. The machine Is light In weight, nut
strong and durable. Truly yours
DANIEL q. MOLER
We also have the FREMONT SlN-SliON Eli
with iron wheels, tho best ever
offered and greatly improved over any othor.
For sale 10y TOW NIX ~ lii-'i,
Agent for Frazer 4 Bishop, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
FARMERS,
Look to Your Interest!

T HEREBY wish to inform You that am
L handling r. J. Baker & Cos justly eel
ebrated FERTILIZERS. These goods are
generally known and their value and SUI
periority are admitted by all who nave
used them. am prepared to furnish the
ingredients from this house, from when
YOU can make your own Fertilizers ut
low figure. In these goods can give You
bargain. Respectfully, ~
w. y. IEMEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
AGENTS WANTED FOR

DEEDS OF DARING BY BLUE AND GRAY.
The great collection OF the most thrilling per-
sonal adventures, exploits Of scouts ana spies,
forlorn hopes, heroic bravery, impriSonments
and hair-breudth escapes, romantic Incidents
hand-to-hand struggles, perilouS Journeys, dar-
Ing raids and bold deeds on both sides during
the Great Civil War. No book like 1t: t'roiusGiy
Illustrated OutselIs all. Address FOlsSHEE
& MCMACkIN, Cincinnati, O.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

hnnMrpp wanted for the hives of all the Presi
HNEWIA idents Of the U. :. The largest band
soonest. hest book ever sold for less
than twice our price. Fastest selling book in
Aherica. Immense profits to agents. All inielli-
gent people want it. Anyone can become a sue
S.ss!ul sgent. Terms free. HALLBrT Book Co.,
Portland, Maine. DtelS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
A CARD.


dead and satisfy yourself that by going TO
IL the store of OSBOURN & BARNHART at
Duffields YOU can save money In the purchase
OF your winter supplies, We have just return
ed from the Eastern markets with a full line
of seasonahle goods. We have no old goods.
Our stock is new and fresh and by purchasing
from us YOU get the benefit of any decline In
the market We watch the markets and keep
up to the styles. -
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS, CAPS, I'm
WARE, QUEENSWARE. W0ODENWARE,
HARDWARE, &c. We pay the highest prices
for all kinds of produce. Special bargains In
Ready-Made Clothing. Agents for the cele-
brated Davis Nertical-Feed Sewing Machine.
This line of goods will be sold ut rock bottom
prices. Relieving that the nimble dime is bet
ter than the sluggard dollar, our profits are
short and our merchandise Is cheap, call and
see us. We will not be undersold. An exami-
nation will cost YOU nothing, and il is pleas
ure at all times To show goods. Thankful for
past favors, We are yours truly,
OSBOURN & BARNHART.
Dufields, Nov. %, 1881.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
+ A II Nj E Il S,
Look to Your Interest.

1t is with pleasure that we come before you
gain and present to You our compliments, and
very respectfully submit this article for your
careful perus Il and consideration.
Our special preparation for corn has, the past
season, surpassed our most sanguine anticipa-
tious. Some farmers hesitated taking hold OF
our goods last year, from the fact that they had
used other fertilizers that fired their corn during
a drought. In order to convince the most tmid
that our goods would not fire corn during
drought, but assists in holding moisture, We put
il upon corn in limestone land underlaid with
rock, southeastern exposure, and put 2,biO lbs.
per acre, applying one-halt beside the corn in
the hill, the other half broadcast. Hewere fear
ful that such an overdose would burn the corn,
but ii did not. 1t grew an excellent crop, and
was the first corn 10 ripen. This test was seen
by some of our best farmers and has forever
settled this question, so far as our goods are
concerned.
our Fertilizer should be applied beside the
corn in the hill, or drilled In with the corn If q
pIaht-r is used These good pushes your crop
forward, so you can till it before harvest and
ripens il much earlier, and saves your crop in
case Of an early frost. single HANDFUL Is enough
to two hills. To get the best results, you should
use $50 to 200 lbs. per acre. The most successful
farmers favor the land To TO we'll puiveriZed,
planted early In deep furrows, and after the first
plowng use q cultivator, breaking the grourd
only TO the depth of from one to two inches, and
10 case of drought TO plow frequently, so as TO
keep the ground loose and allow the moisture TO
be drawn from beneath as well as from above.
You will find our goods a preventive against
worms, &c that infest aud almost ruin the crop
some seasons The greatest care should Sc used
in selecting seed corn, rs there will be trouble
about good seed corn this year as well as last.
A trial of our goods will convince any one that
IL il the best Investment he can make.
We also place before the farmers the
Celebrated improved HOOSlER CORN
.
agency. This Drill can be seen at Mr..
Shancr'S Saddlcr Shop, Shepherdstown.
Mr.. TOWNER SCHLEY is our General
Agent for the above goods.
FRAZER S BISHOP.
Feb 9-tSO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

y D. = MEH'' M
CEED NOTICE.-The supply Of the following
- is very limited, and orders cannot now bc
rcflllcd:
BEANS,-Ciolden Wax, German Wax, Early
Mohawk, Yellow Six Weeks, Early Valentine
Large Lima, southern Prolific, White wax
PEAS.-Bliss' Abundance, Bliss American
Wonder Bliss Telephone, Early May, lANtoh
Early Alpha McLean's Little Gem, Champions
of England, Cartee's Premium Gem.
EARLY CORN.-Black sugar, Egyptian SUI
gar, Adams Extra Early, Dolly Dutton, stow
clrs Evergreen Persons wanting these will
please cali early The demand is great and sup
ply limited. .,,
ngiw BAKER < MCMCRRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
FERTILlZERS! FERTILIZERS!

DATAPSCO Guano Company's Ammoniated
i Corn Fertilizer prepared expressly for Corn
and other spring crops, has been tested tor sew
eral years. and has proven itself worthy, ana IL
n No. fertilizer nj II very moderate price. nave
also an Alkaline fertilizer at Il less price, also
well adapted To corn crop. Call and see samples
and get prices. il will pay you TO do so:
- = L MEININ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
TO WHOM 1T CONCERNS.

rrIIE undersigned would respectfully inform
/ the public that he has opened Il firSt-class
near Shcpherdstown, and Will
furnish Foundation Stone, building stone, raw
ing stone Curb Stone, and Stone for all pur-
poses. Prices moderate.
Stf l. W. CHAPLINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

He was quite ihebriateil, alul was hay-
Ing the old difficulty Wit, the keyhole.
when Iis wife suddenly opcne'i the door
and sternly said: "a pretty plight you're
In. Have you lost al. sense Of shaine!"
"Guess moi, dear, !" he stamincred; "don't
seem TO miss anything bat the ghir, Key
hoie.h ,r...
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
The Maids Revenge.

'Ladics' maids have their feeling like
other folks" A week or two ago one Of
the best known Peeresses gave her mail
a month"; notice, accompanying the warn
in. by a smack on ilbe face. The mail
said nothing at The time, but brjodet over
her wrongs. On the day that her ,nonti,
was up, AFTER sirc had received her wages,
aud her boxes lad beer put upon cab,
sIi. went up stairs, anil began 10 'do' her
mistress hair. Having deItly fastened It
to rhe back OF the chair, She calmly pro-
eeeded TO administer q serie. Of slaps to
the somewhat highly coiorci checks which
were ready 10 her hands. Then, will: a
low courtesy, She took herself or.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
The Entler Hotel,

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, WEST VIRGINIA.
Mr. F. GRAVES formerly proprietor of the
Valley House, is now running the Eniler Hotel,
and also retains a number of good rooms in the
Valley House, which is directly opposite, all per-
sons being boarded at the Entler Hotel. Special
accommodations for commercial travellers. All
persons who wish to spend the summer montns
In nIeasapt and comfortable manner, can do so
by STOPPING at this ho:el. A first class livery In
connection with the hotel, and reduced rates will
be given 10 the guests. Also has boats for hire
for the accommodation OF fishermen. A few
bass are still being caught in the Potomac weigh
Ing from i've to seven pounds.
r. F. GRAVES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

and all the little articles usually included under
the head of Gents Furnishing Goods, and prices
down low. Remember my stock Is full ana III
YOU want bargains come early and get your
pick. | take this method of returning my
their kindness i'm the past, and hope by strict
attention To business and fair dealing 10 merit
liberal patronage in the future. will do you
good. Remember the old stand, College Square.
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
WOODSTOCK PLOWS.

JAVE in stock the same two-horse Flows
/ which have been selling for years, which
for cheapncss Of price, lightness OF draught,
without rival. universally so pronounced.
Keep on hand stock of points, Shears, Land
Sides &C., for sale by
l. =. MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
DENTISTRY.

i )Voitimore now permanently located with
tr ThOs H. Shaffer. In Charlestown, w va,
,,iil make professional visits To Shepherdstown
nn the 7th OF April and the SECOND MONDAY
~ thr following month He will remain one
week OF each month, aud cordially invites the
patronage of the public. Oflice IN the hhtier
lIoicl-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

JNISHING TACKLE.-Just received large
/ supply Of Fish Hooks, Hair Lines, SILK
Lines, Cotton Lines, Linen Lines. Reels sink
ers Floats, Snoods and Snooded Hooks, Guides
and Tips for lines, Gillng Irvine. Trot Lines,
Staging Twine, Bait Buckets, Fish Baskets,
Equipped Lines. Calcutta Rods, Japanese Rods,
Jointed Bambeo Rods and Jointed Wooden
Rods all Of which have been selected with care
"''" wan ~ BAKER & McMURRAN.
SHIRREL'S Washing Crystals, Mt
SAPOLIo for cleaning and polishing pur-
- poses, at "lbSoN =.
T IQUID Rennet, for delicious des1srts; ,1srS at
CTRISGS. Bridges and Refined Rosin for
- musical instruments, at GIBSoNS =.
JNDEXICAL SOAP for silvcrware: at
DEARLINE, Mt c,,sox.s
STERLING, Royal and Rumford's Yeast Pow
- ders, ut GlbSpN -.
J,NGISH Breast Pump. Phoenix Breast
T. Pump. Inwrences Improved Breast EX-
GIBSON'S.
DETER COOPER's. Coxe's and Nelson's Gel
i atine, at GlBSON ~
ELowEL's Compound syrup of Hypophos-
Il phites, at GiBSoN-S
ENGLISH Mustard and pure fresh Spices, at
TARMERS should call at the store Of w. II:
i BlLLMYER and examine the celebrntcd
Cody Crcamcr Davis Swing Churn. Eureka
Butter Worker and Nesbitt Butter Print.
rRAY and White blankets NJ cost AT
II W. II. BlLI.MYER'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19
SALT! SALT! SALT !
lust RECEIVED A CAR LOAD OF
Fresh Salt.
WHICH WILL BE SOLD CHEAP.
CLOVER SEED.

4 FEW Bushels of Prime Seed for sale by
\ j. 6. MELVIN,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

DISO'S CURE for coughs and consumption
i also Bulls Cough syrup, at GIBSOSS.
Dat w. II. BILLMYERS.
rI,HRFE- POUND CAN OF Canned Apples only
i 10 cents per can at w. II. BlLI.MYERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-04-19

VNIIE NEW DOMINION PAPER VI lL is now
i running. STRAW will he needed to keep
same moving The proprietors are prepared
to buy and pay full market price for same,
VAN AISTINE & RYAN.
Shepherdstown. July 2l, 1888. If
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-01-03

judgment to do what we believe to be
right, according to the facts as they exist
at any given time.
We have no objection to criticism.
Every public officer should be fairly and
openly criticised wherever their is occa-
sion for it, but ne do object to misrepre.
sentation. "Broadaway" is mistaken
when he says that Mr.. Murray seeks
public life. His friends know that he
sought two years ago to retire from the
canvass to attend to his private business,
but circumstances rendered it almost
out Of his power to retire then; but he
has for some time past announced his
intention to retire from the Legislature
at the end of his present term, and
devote himself to professional pursuits,
which are both more profitable and more
pleasant. We hope it will afford
"Broadaway" satisfaction to know that
whatever ambition we may have, does
not run in the line of becoming pro.
fessional politician, and we can assert,
with perfect frankness, that ne have
never shaped our course on any measure
in legislation from considerations other
than to do the best that could be done
under existing circumstances for the
greatest number of people. With this
consciousness We retire from the Legis.
,lature with I t a single regret, and that
is that our ability to represent the people
who have honored us has not been equal
to our desire to serve them.