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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25

We are undoubtedly arriving at that
point In our national progress when
sweeping reform Ia necessary In the
matter Of burying the dead. The scan-
dal that all men are beginning to fear
In connection with the expense Of the
Grant funeral is only q larger illustra-
ton Of smaller Instances equal In de-
moralizing power. It Is no secret any
where that the pomp and ceremony At.
tendant upon the average burial coat
twice or thrice what they are worth,
and IL Is equally well known that fami-
lies who can but i'll AFFORD such display
from false motives yet endeavor to imi.
tate Ii. All over the country the same
extravagances are apparent, and Il 10
probably fortunate thing for all peo-
pie that the Grant exercises made such
extrsyagances particularly conspicuous.
There Is no sense In covering the bier
of any man or woman with such trib-
utes Of howers as make US Afterwards
regard flowers with more sorrow than
pleasure. The season OF death Is not a
joyous one and the roblng Of the dead
AS IL for feast or bridal festival Is the
most sickening evidence Of q thorough.
ly deprsved taste or feeling. And what
could be more inappropriate from any
stand point than to close life that has
run lis simple and unselilsh course en-.
tirely away from the strife OF publicity
with such a service aud procession rs
inevitably lead to an entire forgetfnl-
ness of the simple virtues OF the dead :
The lives Of men and women should
point stronger morals than the mere
burial Of their breathless bodies, and
the morbid taste for display aud news
paper notoriety, u to be suppressed at
any time, should be suppressed at the
brink of the grave. The increasing cost
OF funerals and the consequent financial
worry that comes ut time when men
can bear IL least constitute another as
pect of the case that cannot longer be
concealed.
BY aud by, perhaps, IL may occur to
the leaders who have set these sensclcss
styles that death and burial should be
above fashions. A simple, impressive
service, without display at home or
church or grave, or undue lavishness In
any way, cannot but commend Itself to
all. Ii the Grant funeral shall empha-
size these facts and bring back the bur-
ial custom to something near what IL
ought 10 be, there will be countless
persons to profit, iu more ways than
one, from the change thus Effected
Philadelphia Timer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25

When General Butler was in COM
msnd at New Orleans, says an ex-
change, he made, it will be remember
ed, many arrests for sll sorts Of reasons.
One eccentric old gentleman, who
had been excessively lndiscreet in his
comments upon the current events, aud
who had been repeatedly but ineffectu-
ally warned to hold his tongue, was
finally hauled before the cock-eyed man
Of destiny. 1t was shortly after the
news of Lees victory at FredericSs-
burg had reached New Orleans, and the
Southerners were very jubilant over 1t.
"You have been expressing yourself
in very disloyal fashion, ] understand.
sir" said the general, with an unusally
sour twis: of his business eye: talking
very outrageously aud In style calcu-
lated to produce mischief"
The old gentleman protested thst he
said nothing particularly bad, and sug-
gested that he had been misinformed.
But 1t was to no purpose. Butler waxed
more and more indignant, and declared
he would send him to Ship Island. AZ
ter much discussion, however, the sem
tence was revoked upon the old gentle
mans consenting TO take the oath,
which he was very 10th to do.
"Well, general" "queried the old gen.
tleman, after he had been sworn, "I'm
loyal man, now, amt ~"
Certainly you are, 4" said the general.
CATER this oath Pm as loyal Ia the
eyes OF the government as you or any
one else?
"Unquestionably."
"And as such Pm nov at liberty to
talk?"
"Of course, there can be 20 doubt of
that"
"Well, then, general. conhdentially,
and to 90 no further, didn't old Bob
Lee give us fits at Fredericksburg the
other day?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25

In an article in Outing Capt. Bourke
says: The command was threatened by
a great prairie fire on coming down in
TO the broad grassy valley of the Janos.
Under the impetus of fierce wind the
flames were rushing upon the camp.
There was not Il moment to be lost. All
hands turned out-soldlers, squaws,
CiiricaEua warriors and even children.
Each tore a branch Of willow or cotton
wood, blanket or scrap Of canvas. The
conflagration had already seized the hill
crest nearest Our position, brownish
and grey clouds poured skywarj In
compact masses, at their feet long line
of scarlet flame flashed and leaped high
In the air.
1t was a grand, n terrible sight; In
front was smiling nature, behind, ruin
and desolation. The heat created vac
uum, and the air, pouring In, made
whirlwinds, which sent the black fun
nels of steam winding and twisting
with the symmetry Of hour-glasses, al
most to zenith. For one moment the
line of fire paused, as il 10 rest after
gaining the hilltop; 1t was only mo-
ment. "Here he comes" yelled the
men on the left; and like a wild beast
flinging high Its tawny name OF cloud
and flashing its fangs Of flame, the fire
was upon, round and about us.
Our people stood bravely up TO their
work, aud the swish swish swish. Of
the willow brooms proved that camp
was not to be surrendered without a
struggle. We won the day; that is, we
saved camp, herds and a small area OF
pasturage; but over vast surface Of
territory the ruthless flames swept,
mantling the land with SCOT and an
opaque pail Of mist and smoke through
which the suns rays could not pene-
trate. Several horses and mules were
badly burned, but none to dearh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25

Behavior Is y mirror In which every
one shows his own image.
He who would avoid sin must not
stand at the door Of temptation.
Let not the streams Of your life be al
ways murmuring stream.
Borrowing money Is bad habit; and
borrowing trouble Is not better.
Honesty, like gold, Is frequently
used TO plate base METALS.
He who buys what he does not wsnt
will soon want what he cannot buys s3t
Misfortune is not always n,issfy. =
man can possess an unruiiied mind and
a contentcd heart in the midst Of the
most untoward circumstances. '..' %
A thing to be thankful for 10 that God
SO Sits our prayers that only the right
ones are answered. Ir all the foolish
ones were granted we would have an
speakabIe suffering. ''v ~
God made both tears and laughter,
aud both for kind purposes. Tears hin
der sorrows from becoming despair and
madness; aud laughter Is one Of the
very privileges Of reason, being confined
TO the human species.
Life Is a warfare, and those who climb
up and down steep paths and 20 through
dangerous enterprises, are the brave
men and leaders In the camp. bus 20
rest basely at the cost Of others lsbors
is to be coward, safe, because de-
spIsed.
The great ship at sea never thinks OF
the harbor when the sun Is ssttning
and the waves are At ret : 3sik ShIy
when the storm breaks that she diScov-
ers her need Of q safe shelter. So we
must all be shown our feebleness, IN or.
der that we may seek and acknowledge
the safe harbor, Jesus. M
DO you feel that Jon are able 70 do
nobler and better work than you ere
doing, and that circumstances compsi
you to waste your power 10 the appsr.
emily unimportant details OF common
daily drudgery? BE Of good cheer ;
circumstances" IL oftsh only smother
name for Divine providence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
Reqeneratlve Medicine

Is composed of the genuine Honduras
Sarsaparila, with Yeliow Dock, StH:.
lingid, the Iodides of Potassium and
IRON, and other ingredients Of great po-
tency, carefully and scientifically COM
pounded. Its formula Is generally known
to the medical profession, and the best
physicians constantly prescribe AYERS
SARgAplRIIIl as an
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
sHEpHFRDsTOWN W. VA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1885.
EARLY SPRING.


EARLY SPRING.
Once more the Heavenly Power makes all
things new,
And domes the red plowed hills
With loving blue;
The blackbirds have their wills,
The throstles, too.
Opens door in Heaven. From skies OF glass
A Jacobs ladder falls
On greening grass;
And DER the mountain walls
Young angels pass.
Before them fleets the shower, and burst the
buds,
And shine the level lands,
And fash the floods.
The stars are from their hands
Flung through the woods.
The woods with living airs how softly famed!
Light airs from the deep
All down the sand,
No breathing in his sleep,
Heard by the land.
o follow, leaping blood. the seasons lurel
Oheart, look down and up,
Serene, secure!
Warm as the crocus bud.
Like snow drops pure.
Past, future, glimpse and fade through some
slight spell,
CLEAN from yonder vale,
Some far blue fell;
And sympathies how frail
In sound and smell!
Till at thy chuckled note, thou twinkling
bird,
The fairy fancies range
And lightly stirred.
Ring little bells OF change
From word 10 word.
For now the Heavenly Power makes all
things new,
And thaws the cold, and fills
The flower with dew.
The blackbirds have their wills,
The poets, too.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
Saving for Old Age.

No one denies that it is wise to make
provision for old age, but we are not at
all agreed as to the kind Of provision 1t
is best to lay in. Certainly we shall
want a little money, for destitute old
man is. indeed, sorry sight; yes, save
money by all means. But an old man
needs just that particular kind Of
strength which young men are most
apt TO waste; many a foolish young fell
low will throw away OH a holiday GER
tain amount of energy which he will
never feel the want OF Until he is seven
ry, and then how much he will want 1t |!
II is curious, but true, that bottle Of
champagne at twenty will intensity the
rheumatism at three-score. Ii is q fact
that overtaxing the eyes at fourteen
may necessitate the aid Of spectacles at
forty instead of sixty. We advise young
readers to be saving Of health for their
old age, for the maxim holds gooG 10
regard to health as to money-"Waste
not, want not" 1t is the greatest mis-
take TO suppose that violation Of the laws
of health can escape its penalty. Ma
ture forgiyes no sill, no error; she lets
of the offender for fifty years sometimes
but she catches him at last, and inhicts
tie punishment just when, just where,
and just how be feels it the most. Save
up for old age, but save knowledge
save the recollection Of good and noble
deeds, innocent pleasures and pure
thoughts; save friends; save love. save
the rich stores Of that kind Of wealth
which cannot diminish nor death take
away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
Ayer's SarsaparM

Is the only powerful and al,cdys reliable
blood purifying medicine. 1t Is SO effect
ual an Alternative that II eradicates from
The system Hereditary Scrofula, and
the kindred poisons Of contagious diseases
and mercury. At the same time 1t en-
riches and vitalizes the blood, restoring
healthful action to the vital organs and
rejuvenating the entire system. This great
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
A Story Of Two Rats.

A correspondent Of Land and Water"
tells story of two white rats which he
had adopted as pets. The male was
quiet, commonplace sort of rat, acquaint-
ance with whom afforded few incidents
of particular interest. The female was
a great coquette, and a regular domestic
tyrant, exercising absolute control OF
her spouse and household. Always
pleased with the gift of some dainty,
she was "rapturously delighted" If al
lowed to think she had stolen 1t. Ii the
master would leave piece Of sugar OH
the table, she would creep up and take
it, retreating behind book TO dcvour
it, as she hoped, unobserved. She was
a relentless enemy to mice; and, when
one of these animals was put into her
cage, ssshe flew at il and slew 1t with a
single bite, leaving it instantly, as a
well-trained terrier does the rat it has
killed. The first occasion of Anna
Maria having little ones was quite an
event. "When | went to the box, as
usual, to give my little rodents scrap
of whatever / might have had, i found
Augustus (the male) sitting out in the
cold and looking terribly sheepish. On
opening the sleeping compartment,
there was Anna Maria, with something
like smile upon her shrewish little
countenance, keeping watch and ward
over nine ridiculously naked little Off
springs. On these occasions Augustus
was completely effaced. He shirked the
slightest responsibility, and | always
had to make him up separate bed, for
sleep with his children he would not.
If by chance he was forced TO walk
among them, he did so with an anxiety
that would have done credit TO an ele-
phant stepping between eggs. AS they
grew up, assumed hair, and began to
run about, he would allow them to take
liberties with him, and even rob him of
tidbits." The master thought the hay
the naked little fellows were lying upon
too rough for their tender skins, and
put wadding in its place. "But, with a
sneer of contempt for the stupidity OF
men in such matters, Anna Maria
promptly cast out the wadding aud
bumped her progeny upon the hay
again." In washing them, "she would
roll them over and over with her paws,
and lick them till the sparks flew, and
they would utter plaintiye little
saueaks." But they throye splendidly.
"Every night this graceful couple gam
boiled about my table while | read or
wrote. 1t was delight to me to watch
them at their toilet or eating the food
which they held in their delicate little
paws. When tired of play, they
would Chamber up TO my shoulder and
slumber, huddled together like two
loye-birds." Anna Maria at last died
of cold, and her place was supplied by
a new female, whose chief popularity
was that as soon as she had family she
would bite off her babies heads"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
M. B. Baker

Has opened his stock of new goods for the
Fall and Winter trade, and an exam
ination will show you that IL Is most
carefully selected and suited to the
wants of the public. have
very excellent stock of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25

IL was case OF breach Of promise.
The defendant was allowed to say
word in his own behalf. "Yes," he
said, al kissed her almost continually
every evening called at aer house."
Lawyer for the defendant-Then you
confess its Defendant-Yes, ! do cSn-
fess It; but l had to do 1t. Lawyer
You had to oit7 What do you meant
Defendant-Thaf was the only way !
could keep her from giggling. The jury
gave verdict for the defendant without
leaving their seats.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
KINGS EVIL

Was the name formerly given to Scrofula
because of superstition that 1t could be
cured by kings touch. The world Is
wiser now, and knows that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
FOR SALE.

SHaaIs.h Baskets. Runners and Shafts, Coal
For ss,a ant and Shoyels. Welhide Rat Traps.
sale oy PENDLETON y LIGKIdDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-12-25
SCROFULA

can only be cured by thorough purifca-
ton of the blood. II this Is neglected,
the disease perpetuates Its taint through
generation after generation. Among its
earlier symptomatic developments are
Eczema, Cutaneous Eruptions, Tu-
mors, Boils, Carbuncles, Erysipelas,
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Ply
sical Collapse, etc. II allowed to con-
tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofulous Ca
tarrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases,
Tubercular Consumption, and vari-
GUS other dangerous or fatal maladies, are
produced by It.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
IAE STE ~ THE PARK
Suggestions Made About a Oirticult
Question to Settle

NE3 loEk, July A--NsyOr Grace Ma Al
the clty ball yesterday nofning and stated 10
4 United Press reporter that the question OF a
site II the Central PARK foF tie grave and
monument OF Gen. Grant would be settled
early next week al conference between TIE
Board of Psfk Commissioners and himself
he had uo plans Of his Own about the -elec
ton of the site. except that he believed the
monument should be on some open spot.
where II could DC -ocn for q considerable dis
tance. HIS own III a. he said, ~as that tie
Riverside park would be the moe, suitable
spot, but a. the Generals family has chosen
Central park, the most desirable location IA
that park should be selected.
Mr. Beekman, one Of the park commls
riOners, Who had called on the mayor 10 con
fer about the selection OF n site, Informed
the reporter that II would be a difficult mat
ter 10 select "a site. Il do not think. said
ne that the monument should DC placed on
al eminence for II would then be raised
above the general view OF the public That
l. the trouble with the pilgrim
statue The monument 10 Gen. Grant
will undoubtedly be Il tail and
handsome structure, something IN the style
OF the Albert memorial Ia London. Ger
tAinly no expense should be spared IN the
erection of such monument TO the Nation :
greatest GcnerAl, ana 10 hide IL away IN
some unfrequented part of the park would
be mistake. The high ground III the
northern end of the park has been suggested,
but think IL should be placed somewhere
near the lower end OF the park.
Ny own idea would be 10 put II IN
the plaza AT Fifth avenue and Fifty ninth
street. There l. ample space there, and II
would be seen by every one entering the
park. am still inclined 10 the belief that
fla tt4lt L. -1ff IN II f..
north end of the Riverside park. and think
if Col. Grant were invited 10 come 10 the
city and shown this site he would be satisfied
IL il more desirable, from any point of view,
than anything that could be found IN the
park
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
OFFICER AND cow BOY
4 STREET fight IN CHICAGO.
4 Desperate Duel or State Street
Three Resoissrs 6mptieu, bot
no One Killed

CIuCAG0, july 1o.-Chsrles ". Everest. q
cowboy desperate OF Topeka, hss-, engaged
ia a lively duel on State street this after
noon. Last Thursday DC Vas arrested and
nned for carrying concealed weapons. This
afternoon Ofhoer Peter l.Oetgert saw
man runaing on State street,
and al the same moment heard shot
aud felt A sting IA hIs side Turning round
he saw Everest. from whom al unknown
man had evidently been heeing aiming
point blank al him With d revolver. Everest,
IL seems, thought Laerget was the Oiicer
who had arrested him on Thursday night
and intended 10 murder him on sight. The
tWo men drew nearer each other, and con
tinued rapidly hring until the officer had
emptIsd one and the cowboy two reyOlyers
Then Everest turned aud ran. A crowd III
stanIly gathered and would prob
ably have murdered the COW
boy bat the officer yelled. Leave him
10 me, and pluckily brought him single
handed 10 the Harrison street station. Ever
e-t had two empty rev divers, large box of
cartridges and $50 on his person. The
COW boy got a ball through his right knee,
bat the wound Is not dangerous. The officer
got bullet through the fieshy part of his
arm bat will be on duty again IN a day or 80.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
THe LAST Batch
Saturdays Political Appointments at
Washington.

a AsaIssros. Jalg t.-Ihs President
yesterday u.sds the f0il0@lng appointments
Sarseg0r II Customs. Richard SafsEt
Port u NeE Orleans. Collectors Of Gus
toms Peter T. Cogbill District of Peters-
barg, Va, Benjamin 4. late. District Of
Ne~ L0ndoB. Conn. Bradley b. sHalisy,
District u \ ermont, Oliver Kelly District
" Perth Anbog \. J. l. J. Dasey, Dls-
lrict of Charleston, , c.. Joseph b. Baker
appraiser OF merchandise, District OF Ftila-
De ph.a. Daniel j. Moore, Assistant apprsl.-
90 ~ merchandise, District or Ns~ York 4.
+ Mac Donald. Receiver II Public Moneys a.
~. Cloud, MINI. Agent fOT the Indians, 10
seph b Kinney 0f Missouri, agency Ia Utah
Thomas Jennings, OF Wisconsin, al Green
bay. Wis
Gabriel C. " NhartOn, or Virginia. sas ap-
pointed INSPECTOR Of surveyors general aud
district h4ud Offices. Clinton Bell Of Illinois.
Chief or Agents Division. pension Othce.
CHESTER r. Faulkner. Of Indiana, Chief of
Record Division, Pension Once, Charles
Saackleford. Of Colorado, Special SWamp
Land Agent +. &. Osborn, OF tennessee
Indian Agent at Pawnee and OtOo agency. l.
d. 4. A Burns Agent al Yakima Agency.
Utah, J. L. hail, OF Texas. Indian Agent ~
Comanche l. 4 Fred Hoover, Agent, Usage
Agency. l. 4 r.. HI. Bruce Special Agent of
the General Land Once.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
rFLEGRArHIC nEFvIrIrs

Col r. +. T.. Baker. a rnernber ~ the late
constitutional convention. died at the Cen
tral Insane Asylum, Columbas. o. on Sat
urday
MARTINEZ. Consul for guafemula and
y Neuz1ela. has appealed 20 the ri anageuert
~ the neV exposition AZ Neu Orleans for
double the amount - srsce occupied ~
those rep1bhc= at ere last Worl8'- Erposi
ton
Johan fa1gr1sn. he wife and yesr-old-
son have died in Baltimore from tvfchinoei.
and da1zhter Uas iEIuE in dangerous
condition. J he pors ras eaten ou ire l6rh
90 NaF These ere fhe frsf cese- ~ ffsf
terrible usiadr Enovn in baltimore
Ms83 : trotted a mlle 81 Gieuriae trscs
Saturday iu PHI. Ihe intention vas tc give
her warn rfIe ard ere vas cent ~ tne
f-zf 1nsrfer ro.e iu - ~ae uss roIoQ -
smoCfhlg traf Rslr gave heT refn and -re
vent to the sec1rd e1arfer ln ard Iee'
tsf in If4
The Fir-711rs f'FraT~.1i f+17rf'f ststss
ttaf there uas shsn-rI ess ~ro0Fednees ~ ere
management ~ fre asu1er -azsffs Fl
states thsf fno@e rh0 rs~rc-rsted did nra
~ e-e. half the money fHeE usrs fr1rr. i.e5
ard that ee7-er a owed tlrr.aelf ~ - t=ster
80 thsf tno@e Thc red ehsrgH - IRE sFsir
eostd go even ~ ths rooas
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
Grant S Accuracy.

NEw YORK, July 26.-The publisher of Gen.
Grants book says: The General did not
rely on his recollection for his facts. He
had ~ or 80 large business ledgers filled
with data. They were kept by his military
secretary during the war. and contain
In full his orders and dispatches cop
led on the day they were given or
sent. One interesting relic Is a manifold
copy of letter, with terms, which he wrote
10 Lee at Appomattox. Ii WAS difficult TO
obtain and will correct an error about All
important fact IN history. Ii Is an interest
ing fact that the paper shows that the re
tanning of side arms was not, as Gen. Badeau
states IN his history, an afterthought and
written between the lines by Grant There
are alterations in the text, but not in that
respect.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-27
a Case Of leprosy.

BALTIMORE. July 26.-A few days ago two
Cinnamon called at the Office of DIR. Grim,
and upon being taken into the consultation
room one of them was found to be puffed
out and swollen about the face with repul-
sive eruption on the arm, which was much
discolored. A careful diagnosis, together
with such information as DIR. Grim could
gather from the Cinnamon, convinced him
that the man was suffering from leprosy.
DIR. Grim called yesterday at the laundry
where the diseased man was lying, and
found that upon the day of their visit to
him, the two Cinnamon held consultation
with some of their countrymen and that af-
terward they left for New York.