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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08
Guarding vanderblls's Tomb

The iron gates that Ing between the
stone pillars Of the western gateway TO
the old Moraylan Cemetery at New
Dorp, Staten Island, are closed every
night at 6 O'Clock, and four Of Pinker-
tons detectives, armed whItb heavy navy
revoIyers, take the place OF three sImi.
larly armed men who during the AFTER
noon have been on guard At the tomb
Of william ii. Vanderbilt. But the
four men who patrol the cemetery
grounds are not the only men on guard.
Others are concealed I'm the bushes
around the tomb, while the roads on
either side Of :he gate are well watched.
During the day the guard is less nu-
merous than At night, but no prscau.
tioDs are relaxed. Some Of the precau-
tions taken 70 prevent the violation Of
OF the tomb are such that an account Of
them cannot be published. The niche
In the vault 10 which the coffin Of the
dead millionaire 10 placed IL connected
with an electrical alarm, and even II o
tunnel could be driven 70 the tomb any
attempt TO remove the body or any tam
pering with the wires Of the alarm
would be made known Immediately at
the headquarters Of the detectives, A
registering alarm clock has been placed
near the gate Of the vault, and at short
intervals the guard is required to reg
ister It's presence at the tomb. No at
tempt TO remove the body Is expected,
In view Of the precautions taken 70 pre-
vent 1t, but the watch over the tomb
will be maintaine din the same manner
until the mausoleum h finished. IL
will be almost Impossible for any num-
Der Of grave robbers to carry away the
body.-Nev York SeH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08

Aurp,c Sarsaparilla is n medicine that,
AYEn y during nearly 40 years, III all
parts Of the world, has proved its eff
cacy as the best blood Alternative known
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08

alive, the lost is found" she chanted in

alive, the lost is found" she chanted in
her inmost soul.
The penitent wanderer died before
the New Year dawned, and they laid
him away in his long last slumber and
buried the memory Of his faults with
him.
Ellen was again the loving happy
daughter, and Nelly, with her darling
"Angela, for this was the name she
had given her beautiful doll, were in
separable companions. In all her hours
Of study or of play the smiling face OF
Angela beamed upon her, and the little
lady was the safe confidant Of all her
childish secrets.
Two years had passed swiftly and
happily by, and it was again Christmas
Eve, and the church at D. was TRIM
med with evergreens and brilliantly
lighted in cOmmemoration of the dawn-
ing of the Light of the World, nearly
two thousand years ago. The church
WAS filled with an expectant crowd, for
beside the usual Christmas carol, and
the wonderful little singer, the grand
daughter of Mr.. Lathrop, was to sing
the solo.
Very sweet and tender was the child
voice, as she sung OF the mission OF the
Christ child, and little back among the
crowded seats, tall bearded stranger
sat intently regarding the singer. The
blue eyes and golden hair were some
how strangely familiar, yet where had
he seen them? just as the full rich
notes Of the solo ceased, the blue eyes
rested full upon his face and glad
light sparkled in their depths. A mo-
ment later and the singer was nesting
by his side.
you are the good man that gave me
Angela, my darling, and the pretty
shoes and mittens. You must let my
mamma thank you," she whispered.
Then he remembered the pretty tab
leau at Mapleton, and the present about
which he had endured merciless
amount of chatting. But the last anthem
was sang, the benediction pronounced,
and gray haired man, with sweet
faced old lady upon his arm, came for
ward.
"Nelly, child" said the old man.
"Oh, grandpa, this is the Christmas
man, the man who gave me Angela,
and the pretty red mittens; and this is
my mamma, sir" and the child stepped
back as fair-faced lady, clad in MOURN
ing, advanced and gave him her hand.
Permit me to thank you, sir; you
gave my Nell a joy which is as fresh to-
day as two years ago, and you were in
deed friend in trouble. My name is
Lane, and this is my father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop."
"And am Wells Howard, and most
happy TO meet you all, especially my lit
tie golden haired friend" he answered,
shaking hands all around.
won't you come home and see An
gela 2" said little Nell artlessly, and she
did not at all comprehend why they all
should laugh, especially as grandpa La
throp warmly seconded her invitation.
The gossips of Mapleton had plenty
of business for the next few months,
and at last IL was fully understood that
Wells Howard had purchased house
in D., and that he was to marry
young widow Of that place. Only the
few most closely interested knew the
whole story, though Nelly says, thought-
fully, to her tall friend;
rsE't it nice and queer that you are
ITO be my own papa, and that dear An
| gela has found her true home at last?'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08
Net A. L VIII.

Blindfolded and alone stand
With unknown thresholds on each hand;
The darkness Geepens as grope,
Afraid to fear, afraid TO hope;
Yet this one thing learn to know
Each day more surely as I go,
That doors are open, ways are made,
Burdens are lifted or are laid.
BY some great law unseen and still
Unfathomed purpose to fulfill,
Not as / will"
Blindfolded and alone wait,
Loss seems too bitter, gain too late;
Too heavy burdens in the load,
And too few helpers on the road;
And Joy is weak and grief is strong,
And years and days so long. so long;
Yet this one thing learn to know
Each day more surely as go,
That am glad the good and III
By changeless laws are ordered still
Not as will"
''Not as I will"-the sound grows sweet
Each time my lips the words repeat.
"Not as will 1.-THE darkness feels
More safe than light when his thought steals
Like whispered voice to calm and bless
All unrest and all loneliness.
"Not as will" because the One
Who loved us first and best has gone
Before us on the road, and still
For US must all His love ulfill-
'Not as we will"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08

The Crown Prince of Prussia was al
ways very sensible. man in the man
agement of his household, and he lie
ably seconded by his wife. On one oc-
casion the governor Of his children came
to him and said:
"Your Highness, must complain Of
the little Prince; he refuses TO have his
face washed in the morning"
"Does hep" answered the Crown
Prince. Gwen remedy that. After
this let hlm 90 unwashed."
"It shall be done," said the governor.
Now the sentries have 10 salute every
member of the royal family-cbildren
and all-whenever they pass. The day
after, the little four-year-old prince
went out for walk with his governor.
AS they passed a sentry-box where a
grim soldier stood the man stood rigid
without presenting arms. The little
prince-accustomed TO universal defer
ence-looked displeased, but said moth.
ing. Presently another sentry was pass
ed. Neither did this one give sign Of
recognition. The little prince angrily
spoke Of il TO his old governor, and they
passed on. And when the walk was fin
ished, and they had met many soldiers,
who none OF them salnIed the prince,
the little fellow dashed In to his father
exclaiming:
"Papa-paps-you must whip every
man in your guards! They refuse TO
salute when Ipassl" "Lj
"Ah!my son, saiG the Crown Prince,
"they do rightly; for clean soldiers
never salute dirty little prince" Az
ter that the boy took shower bath ev-
cry morning. grr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08
WORTHY
Of Confidence,


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,hn Gur 9r% hl"t,y bs NJ nr6ycd H. =, Ell. H.
parts OF ihe WoTiu, mas prot;vu i.,,, ns r,.,,
cacy a3 Tue peSt ploo' ai'ei "''' N"o"h
10 hcuica. seienI fextr3S,e1 from
SARSlPARiIL NE root Of the
nan,,;nn IIond,ra. Sarsanarill,I i its
I.se and its mowers are enhanced by
tha o,,tra,t, nf Yellow Dock and Still
In,,;. tho IodidcS Of Potassium and
Jron and other noteut INGREDIENTS.
yonr hiooJ viti,fcd Inv dcronrcments
Is SfIb tba oIH"e ipesive aud a:smatory func
tionss is IL tainted by Scrofuiar or
does il contain the poison of Mercury
or Contagious Disease:
rIIr- leading physicians of the United
he States. who know the composition
of AYERS y StRsApARiLLA, 81 s'u fiiI say that
nothing else so good for the purifica-
ton of the blood is within the range Of
pharmacy.
nN! " by the use of this remedy Is it
::;: 81 @ s's :";:$ s s ::: :$ '"' =" Il: e 81
Tu0RnIIGHIy etitt,l,c .Sd ",.0, i.nU' m,m"t m,,vt
include not only the removal Of II cor
ment % and the Strengthening of the
vital organs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08

for the money. than any other clothing house
in this section. We have q very large ana
complete stock of Suits, Overcoats and rants
for men youths bows and children, at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08

He-"You don't sing or play. Then
I presume you write or paint" She
so, no; I'm like the young men We
meet In society; I simply cit around and
try tn look Irsslligsut."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-01-08
Prices Lower than the Lowest,

and should we not have anything to fit or
please YOU, we have made arrangements with
the celebrated TOWER HALL Clothing house
to make suits to order on
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17

perturbations in the Samoan islands nave
during the past few years been a source Of
considerable embarrassment To the three
governments-Germany, Great Britain and
territorial rights In that important group are
guaranteed by treaties The weakness of
the native administration and the conflict Of
opposing interests In the islands have led
King Maiiecsa TO seek an alliance or protec-
ton In some one quarter, regardless OF the
distinct engagements whereby no one Of the
three treaty power may acquire any para
mount or exclusive interest In May last
Malfersa offered to place Samoa under the
protection of the United States. and the late
consul, without authority, assumed TO grant
IT. The proceeding was promptly disavowed
and the 0verxealous official recalled Special
agents of the three governments have been
deputed to examine the situation In the
islands, with q change In the representation
Of all three powers and a harmonious under
standing between them. The peace, pros
perity. autonomous administration and nue.
trality Of Samoa can hardly fail to be Be-
cured
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
1t appearing thai the government of Spain
did not extend TO the dag Of the United States
in the Antilles the whole measure OF yeci-
procity requisite under our statutes for the
continuance OF the suspension OF discrimsna-
tions against the Spanish dag Ia our ports.
I was constrained, IN October last. TO resSind
my predecessors proclamation Of Feb. IA,
1854, permitting such suspension. IN ar
rangenenr was, however. speedily reached,
and upon notification from the government
Of Spain that all differeatial duties 20 our
vessels and their cargoes from the United
States or from any foreign country had been
completely and absolutely reiinqnished
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17
C%LEVELAND'S MESSAGE.
He Urges the Reduction of Federal Tax.
alton and the Suspension Of Sill
yer Coinage.
Extended Remarks on the Affairs of
the War, Navy, POstoffice and In
terror Departments.
THE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE.
WHAT Is THOUGHT OF IT.

VIAL LII 4hOCNhA w -
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram. Dec, G.
The presidents message is generally com
mended for its dignity, bat it cannot be said
that it fully meets the expectations Of his
friends. The passage which relates to the
civil service is regarded by those who are
the most interested in the subject as too
vague and general, and as notable chiefly
for its omissions. The free traders are not
satisfied that the message does not contain
specific recommendation, and they DO not
consider that the very specific recommends
ton of the secretary of the treasury as to
free wool and free raw material compensate
for the omissions of the president Columns
could be filed with statements Of the
pretended views of congressman on the
message, but the EXPRESSION of opinion for
the most part would be p~erfunctory. The
recommendations of the secretary of the
treasury relative to wool and clothing are
acceptable TO the free traders in Mr.. Morri~
sons following, but Mr.. Morrison is much
displeased that the president should recon-
mend the passage Of the Mexican treaty en-
abling act, and should even hin at more re-
ciprocal trade relations with the Spanish
West Indies, for Mr.. Morrison is wholly OPP
posed to reciprocity treaties in any form,
and characterizes all such measures as piece
meal legislation. The silver men had been
led to expect from semi-oficial statements
some kind of a compromise on the basis of
a new silver note, and they are disappointed
AZ mot finding that in the message
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17
DIPLOMATIC AND CON ULAR.
INCREASED CONVERSATION URGED.

INCREASED COMPENSATION URGED.
Pursuant 70 a provision Of the diplomatic and
consular appropriation act, approved July 1,
1886, the estimates submitted by the secretary
OF state for the maintenance Of the consular
service have been recast on the basis of salaries
for all officers to whom such allowances is deemed
advisable. Advantage has been taken of this to
redistribute the salaries OF the officers now APP
propriated for In accordance with the work per-
formed. the Importance Of the representative
duties Of the incumbent, and the cost OF living
at each post. The last consideration has been
too often lost sight OF in the allowance hereto
fore made. The compensation which may suffice
for the decent maintenance Of q worthy and car
pable officer ir q position OF oucfous and repre-
sentative trust at . post readily accessible. and
where the necessaries of life are abundant and
cheap. may prove an inadequate pittance in
distant lands where the better part of q years
pay Is consumed In reaching the post OF
civilized existence can only be obtained with
difficulty and at exorbitant cost. i trust that Ia
considering the submitted schedules no mis-
taken theory Of economy viii pcrpetuats . sys-
deserving talent Ifany offices where capacity
and attaInments OF o hign order are indispensa-
BILE. and In not a few instances mas brought dis
discredit on our national character. and entailed
Embarrassment and sven suffering on those
deputed 70 uphold our dignity and interests
abroad. In connection with this subjece / earn
eBtly rclbcrate the practicxi necessary OF supply
Ing some mode Of trustworthy inspection and
report Of tho manner In which the c0nsulates
are conducted. In the absence OF such reliable
information efficiency can scarcely be rewarded
or Ice opposite corrected. Increasing compeDi-
tion IN trade has directed attention 70 the value
OF the consular reports printed BY the depari-
ment Of state, and the efforts Of the government
TO extend the practical usefulness " these re-
ports have created a wider demand for them at
home and q spirit OF emulation abroad Consti-
tuting q record Of the changes occurring In
trade and OF the progress OF the arts aud tnven-
tion In foreign countries. they are much sought
for by all interested Ia the subjects which they
embrace.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17
ITS CONDITION OUTTrNrr.

The report OF the secretary ~ tha Il
hfbtts in detail the condition a. M IS
finances, and Of the several branches ss i tpnts
eminent related to his Departments ! sos'
direct the attention Of congress n .ssS'AAi
concentrations contained in this ana ~ TO
preceding report of the secretary toress' lst
slmpnnoatlon and amendment Of the laws ~
latlng TO the collection Of our revenues sna Z
the interest OF economy and Justice "a Is. =
eminent l hope they may be adopted h = gov
pirate legislation. The ordinary reoesntss sgpIe.
government for the fiscal year ended ~ y tt
1856, were 1886, 439. 727.06. or this Vuns ~
SI92, 10, was received from orAatsuuuhl
and SIG, sos. 936.48 from internal s rar '
While the total r~eceipts as per stated wcr s'saae
4I,OZooo greater than for the preyions 49, 49,
the increase from customs was SiI43I oo{5 s ~
and from internal revenue 81, 4O7 DO aa az
ing a gain in these items for the Last :, an4k
Sl5,S4l, 295.04-a falling or in Other ssaIm
reducing the total increase Ia tha ou1yss
amount mentioned. The expense Al TIA santAnuleet
emit custom houses of collecting this incraasa
CUSTOMS revenue was less than the exnens.
ttend1 the collection of such revenue ~ ss y
preceding year by $3.50. COS, and the incsa.s sas
receipts or internal revenue were rnIlacteaos
a cost to the internal revenue bureau ~ o.
944.99 less than the expense OF snch 800 NJ
ton FOR the previous year. The total ordSnas-
expenses or the government for the fiscal va,
ended June 30, 1886, were S242433 20 s Z
being less by $I7,738, 1877 than suoS arn oogg
lures for the year preceding and leaving I ~.
plus In the treasury at the close az fhr =
fiscal year of 500, 956, 95S. SO, as apainst ecss
463.77l.27 at the close Of the previous s
showing an increase In such surplus az SSSeah
92,S1E29 The expenditures are comnsraa
fed as follows:
For Year Ena;u-
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17
THE DOCUMENT ITSELF.
THE

THE CHINESE
To the Congress of the United States: In
discharge of a constitutional duty, and fol-
lowing a well established precedent in the
executive office, / herewith transmit to con-
gress at its re-assembling certain informa-
ton concerning the state of the Union. toge-
ther with such recommendations for legis-
lative consideration as appear necessary and
expedient Our government has constantly
maintained its relations of friendship toward
all our powers, and Of neighborly interest
toward those whose possessions are contigu-
Gus to our own Few questions have arisen
during the past year with other govern
ments. and none of these are beyond the
reach of settlement in friendly counsel. We
are as yet without provision Tor the settle
ment of claims Of citizens of the United
States against Chilli for injuries during the
late war with Peru and Bolivia. The mixed
commissions organized under claims con-
y~entions concluded by the Chill government
with certain European states, have devel-
oped an amount of friction which we trust
can be avoided in the convention in which
our representative at Santiago is authorized
to negotiate. The cruel treatment Of in
offensive Chinese has, ! regret to say, been
repeated in some of the far Western
states and territories and accounts
of violence against people beyond the
power of the local constituted authorities
TO prevent and difficult to punish, are re-
ported even In distant Alaska. Much OF this
violence can be traced to race prejudice and
competition of labor, which cannot, how
eve justify the oppression of strangers
whose safety is guaranteed by our treaty
with China equally with the most favored
nations In opening our vast domain to
alien elements the purpose OF our law-givers
was to invite assimilation, and not to pro-
vide an arena for endless antagonisms The
paramount duty OF maintaining public
order and defending the interests Of oul
people may require the adoption of meas
nres Of restriction, but they should not toll
crate the oppression of individuals of Q
special race. I am not without assurance
that the government OF China, whose friendly
disposition toward us / am most happy to
recognize. viii meet rs half way ON devislne
. COMPREHENSIVE remedy by which ar
effective Limitation of Chinese emigration
joined to protection OF those Chinese sub.
jects who remain in this country, may be
occurred Legislation is needed TO execute
The provisions of our Chinese convention OF
1850 touching the opium traffic
ON H IsrHMUs
While the good viii of the Colombian gov
ernment toward our country is manifest, the
situation Of American interests on the 18th
mus of Panam has at times elected concern
and invited friendly action looking 70 the
performance of the engagements Of the two
nations concerning the territory embraced
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17

rise to much correspondence in relation to
the privilege of %soiourn of our naturalized
citizens of German origin revisiting the land
of their birth, yet / am happy to state that
our relations with that country have lost
none of their accustomed cordiality. The
claims for interest upon the amount of ton
mage dues illegally exacted from certain
German steamship lines were favorably re-
ported by both houses of congress at the last
session. and l trust will receive final and
favorable action at an early day.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-17

The encouraging development Of thebene-
dcial and intimate relations between the
United States and Mexico. which has
been So marked within the past few years.
and Of friendly s~olicitude. I srgentIy renew
my former representation Of the need Of
speedy legislation by congress to carry into
effect the reciprocity commercial convention
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-02-13
n @ T | c E..

Public notice is hereby gwen that i
forbid all persons from Gu ting 'imher Oh
my land. Any one caught violating this
notice will be prosecuted according to law.
jas. G. WILEY.
Abbeville, Oct. 18th 1885,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-02-13
Facts for Farmers.

However rich the soil it can not
be productive without culture.
Dat straw is readily eaten 10y
sheep and is a lealthful food, espe-
cially if harvested before the oats
are dead ripe.
Turn the sheep out into the air
and to water early in the morning,
so as to let their quarters get thor.
oughly aired out; then. if the wealth
er is bad, put them back again, but
let them have fresh air and "ater.
An Illinois farmer has found that
the most effectual method for eradi-
eating Canada thistles is by pouring
q small quantity Of bcnzIne around
the roots Of the plants. 1t is stated
that a single application will entirely
kill them.
The United States now has the
cream Of the valuable breeds of the
live stock of Europe. Hence the
less and less necessity for continued
importation, especially the cattle of
England. which a late report shows
TO be suffering deaths in proportion
TO births, in the propol ton last gear,
of one head for every five born.
Small farms make near neighbors;
they make good roads; they make
plenty of good schools and churches;
there is more money made in pro
portion 10 the labor; less labor is
wanted; more is raised to the acre,
besides, it is titled better; there is
no watching Of hired help. the mind
is lot kept in worry, stew and fret
all the time.
The farmers wife is emplatically
a partner in his business. On her
deyolves the care Of the dairy in
addition to the routine of house
hold duties. Her sphere Of action,
though strictly domestic, is a wider
one than that Of the ordinary house
wife. AS her hrsband, in virtue Of
the ownership of land which he sub
dues and tills, is entitled to the
name Of landlord with all the cares
and honors the name implies, so she
is entitled to the. name of landlady,
and must assume the responsibility
as well as the respect.