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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-01-21
E.r9asy l.. sen YORK.

At a c,inic held recently at the Col
leee Of Physicians and Surgeons. Z.
lepcr was presented for examinations.
Ihc Iati.i.t was e cheerful .ool ing
mula,io fem one 81 the West India,
!s'anSs. lie ,ia,l,rgly submitted t.
tie scrutiny of he siu.lents. many oi
whole for the first ;imc behcld ..roa.
liso III e." Eefere sending the Ma,,
ilir Ugh The iec.urc-rcDin the Professor
cx.'luiasd that lelrcsy was mol c''n-
,aaiuus in Tie ordinary ecnse OF the
w.id, since it was never contrae.el by
poisons n"t living or SPENDING Il .''n,
time IN some ,nntry where The i sease
il e,iio.a'c. II is curious fact, how
ever, tina. the counties to which the
affection j. peculiar are not limited 10
The tropics, but that in regions rs far
nert!, as Iceland il tioa,isl.es through
out the year.
Tie unfortunate creatures who, un-
der the Mosaic law, weio SO uncermo-
niausly cjec.oJ floin the community
inelu I'd hot ONLY these afflicted with
,eprt sY, bat also persons suffering
from many diseases hot now regarded
as dalgrrers or ESPECIALLY reruisise
Some forms OF tcz,ma, which yield
readily to medical treatment, and are
not communicable, Subjected their
victims t, Ill exclus.rl from the
hsunts # men. But there was II true
leprosy as terrible in Its ,lTeet, as the
Bioical aecoun, implies. vi the early
sage Of The ma.Ldy, The man bcfosa
ths class presented an excellent ex.
aiaple.
l.s WAS tall, wcl.-made young fe.-
iow, Of sbout twcn,y six years, and
seemed amused by the scientific mnn
ncr in which thS students examined
a. ia 90 IL bl4Iuistta Aiit' ", IA ~ ''''s''
Scattered oser liis li.nbs and body
were scly wli,ish ra'ehes son,es hat
resembling the IN esulacnt 0! t.ir scalp
Ihese patches, it WIS explained. wero
entirely lacking III sensibili,y, and the
cahryo lhysi,iins amused thcmse.ves
BY sticking rias into them to test that
point. HIS fingers, too, we're crenped,
aal could not be extended except by
cgicsua, force. After the yourg man
has. been dsmi ised, the professor said
tt,at, althou.h b ne would not think OF
telling the patient so, the case would
probably terminate fatally within n
year. The spots OF lep,osy would
gradually srread until they covered
the entire body. The joints Of the
sirgers and toes would swell and stiff
en-, and one by one tho iiugsrs would
drop sH General paralysis would en-
4ae and at last death would bring u
welcome release from hel pless suffer
ing.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-01-21

Since the year 1851, much time and
hoor have been given 10 the import.
ant work # mapping tho oyster
grounds vi HIN The inrs5ieii u of he
state. There rre rov 1,.Ie l1is or var
ou' sizss and Dimensions aad III ord
or to survey them properly, twenty
seven main sisnsl p SIS were er ed,
besides many MINOR onfs, and ihs
commissioners ,i.e was run fr'ln head
land to headland. leaving The lays and
sstuaries Inside that lius 10 tbs lnr:i-
eic'ion ef the several towns lying
aong tho S, uthern shore. Tho natar-
al beds were then explored, surveyed,
and mapped. ll.is aerc faally pre-.
Pared, known az Occupation maps, y
making nse Of 4 careful systen If tsi.
angu'a'ion, ly me ms Of wl.ieh every
oyster lot in tho portion Of Lang Is
land Sound belonsipg To Cps nec,icnt
can be accurately described. The
work IN this respect isnot yet done,
having been interrupted ir,q sently "
e'ni'cting claims hut it iias made
r.pii progrn.s during the past yesr,
and it is hoped that the commissions
may lay ter finished ma, before the
public before very long. Meanwhile
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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-01-21
SHAVING and Ra!RDREsS!KC
Saloon.
Main st., BATTLE Mountain. New.
JAMES T. HOWARD, PRorRIHron.

HAvINa RENTED AND FURNISHED
III rooms mex: door 70 the Gem Saloon. 1 ain
now prepared TO accommodate NV old patrons
aud the pablo 70 a. neat Eair-cut or as clean .
shave as can ho obtained in any shop IN he
State. Ny Saloon is furnished with the latest
improved c. airs fins mirrors, elegant washstan nd
AMI all the conveniences known to tre ant. Hair
ton g kept on hand for tho use Of customers.
JAMES r. HOWARD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
why He Weakened.

There is still a good deal of gossip
about the recent Presidential deer hunt
up in West Virginia, and ono Of the
party is responsible for the statement
that the President did have the first
chance TO shoot the deer sud failed to
fire. He was given the place where the
deer was almost certain to come, and he
did not come within fair shooting dis
tance. The member of the party who
tells the story says that on the way TO
the hunt, the famous Ike Parsons,
hunter and trapper, was In charge, aud
he Informed the President that the PEN
atty for missing deer was to loose
shirt tail. This rule, Ike explained TO
the gentlemen, was no rcspector OF per-
sons, and In proof showed IN the wall
of his hunting club house half dozen
linen narratives nailed on the log wall.
shat been GU. from the shirts of hunters
who had missed their first shot Each
square of linen or fannel bore the name
Of the wearer, where the shot was
missed aud the date.
Upon one was the name OF John T..
kenna, on another Stephen b. Elklns,
on another Nathan Goh, on another
Henry G.. Davis, aud so on with half
dozen others, some Of them well.kuown
names, and others the names of people
living in the vicinity. IL was the
thought OF this rule of the mountains
that made the President pause when the
deer came in sight. He knew II he
failed 10 draw blood or cut hair"
which the rule requires, there would be
another broad white banner hung on
the wall of the log club house bearing
the Tame OF Grover Cleveladd. This
thought made the President MS he
raised his gun, and induced him Ia bc-
lieye that he had better not shoot, as tho
chances were too small. When the
deer came in sight of Commissioner joe
Miller and Bivens, they blazrd away re-
garlless of the fate OF their shirt tails.
Bvens missed Miller by close range aud
hit the deer. Miller fired also, und both
drew blood aud saved their narratives.
Miller, however, is positive on tho
point that next time Bivens shoots
deer, he (Miller) wants 10 he behind n
tree in the next county. by the way,
the aggregate weight oil the President
aud his three first assistant hunters was
9l2 pounds - Cincinnati Commercial Ga.
zgiIe
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
Winding Up the Owl.

In one of the Bowery museums, In
wire cage, is a mobster owl i.h eyes
as big as five. dollar gold pieces. A
solemn.lookiDg man wandered from the
serpent's den 10 the owls cage, and his
eyes met those Of the captive qird. AS
he walked around the cage the big, Hat
eyes of the owl remained fixed upon
him. He kept on, and, while the claws
Of the bird cluthed the rod OH which IL
perched, the eyes neither winked nor
wavered. Three times he made the cir
cult Of the cage, keeping his eyes fixed
on those OF the owl. Then he halted,
still cycling the bird, and perplexed
look came ever his face. Again he
started OIL, with quicker step, and as
often as he made the circuit OF the cage
he closed one finger of his open hand.
Afterhe had doubled over seven fingers
an attendant in the museum came up and
asked him what 10 was all about.
"Go away" said the man, without
taking his eyes from the owl, aud he
kept Oh arouEd dill he bad closed the
other finger aud both thumbs. Then
he halted, and still keeping his eyes
fixed on those OF the owl, he said;
1--WE walked around that owl ten
times since began counting, and three
or four times before, and lie hasn't taken
his eyes of Of me yet, nor let go the
perch with his claws. He oaght TO be
pretty near wound up, hadn's bey'
The museum man thought ibe stran-
ger was a crank, and went of TO some
boys who were pestering the monkeys.
With the observation that he could
keep on walking as long as The owl
coul1 keep turning his head around
without letting 90 with his claws, the
stranger started on. He made eight or
ten more circuits and then halted and
waited 10 see The owls head fy back
like piece Of twisted Indian rubber.
But the owls eyes remain I'd fastened
upon him with placid look.
"well, that beats me-" said the man,
and Ire disappeared down the stairway.
What puzzled the man has been appz.
zle TO naturalists also. One Of the so.
lutions Is that after each turn the Owls
head flies back so quickly that the hu
man eye cannot detect the movement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

A good story is told on Il young re-
cruit who recently enlisted at Camp
Hancock, near Atlanta. The young fel-
low joined the army while the country
was threatening war with Mexico, and
he intended to make good soldier. One
day he was OH guard duty and was slow
ly stepping along, when an officer ap-
preached. After the usual salute the
officer said:
"Let me see your gun"
The raw recruit handed over his
Springfield rifle and a pleased express
sion stole over his face.
AS the officer received the gun lac
said in tone of deepest disgust;
you're a fine soldier You have
given up your gun, and now what are
you going to do?"
Tbe young Albanian turned pale aud
reaching for his hip pocket drew big
six shooter and preparing for business
said in voice that could not be misun-
derstood:
"Gimme that gun or I'll blow hole
through you in pair o minutes.
The officer instantly decided not to
monkey" any further with the raw re-
cruit, and the gun vas promptly sur
rendered.
This story brings TO mind one that is
told of Confederate guard who was
once on duty in South Carolina. An
officer was discussing war matters and
Remarked
You know your duty here. do you,
sentinel: z"
"Yes, sir"
"WeIl, now, suppose they should open
on you with shells and musketry, what
would you dO?"
Form line, sir"
"What, one man form line?"
"Yes, sir: form bee line for camp,
sir 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
A Railway Car IncIdess.

A correspondent Of the Hartford
Times relates little incident that 10
both amusing aud suggestive: at 10
generally understood that III a person
vacates seat for few moments and
leaves some article In IL, that this will
secure IL till his return. La more than
one instance we have seen an oyercoat
or sacEel removed from seat thus re.
served, aud placed elsewhere by new
conner. An amusing case of the Kind
recently occurred on q road not far from
Hartford. A gentleman had occasion
to leave his seat for moment at q sta.
ton, and Oh returning found his over
coat and satchel removed aud the seat
taken possession Of by young man and
his beet girl The gentleman said to
the Young man: Il think am entitled
10 this seat, as left articles Ia Il while
| stepped 10 the platform for moment
Said the young msB: Possession 10
Dine points Of the law, and think we
will keep the seat Them said the
gentleman, will you please rise that
may get my unIbreIlaf' The young
man could not refuse this reasonable re-
quest, aud as lac rose from the seat the
gentleman slipped into 1t, much tc the
amusement OF the other passengers.
The young man then requested his best
girl to 20 with him 10 another seat. In
reply she said, Il can't get out 'will
you rise? said the young man to the
gentleman, and allow this young lady
10 come our.' Il think not said the lat
ter; If possession is nine points Of the
law, propose 10 avail myself Of the
same, and II your friend wishes 70 vscste
the seat she can step over or In front,'
which she did without delay, causing
more than smile from those who Wit
messed the performance
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

Grocer(to clerkl-"Say, what became
OF that barrel of soft soapy"
Clerk-"Don't know"
That's mighty strange, for II was sit
ting here"
"Oh, you mean that pale-looking
stuff"
"Yes."
''l sold IL for lard"
Did, eh.'
"Yes, sir"
"Did anybody kicky"
Not exactly about the soap, but one
man came along and said that the last
flour he got here made him slobber like
horse In white clover pasture, but
here comes some one"
Old timer enters. Say, got any moro
o. that lard?"
"No, sir, just out"
"Wush you had some more. Makes
the best bread that I've eaten sence
was a boy. wy 1t jolts like bcin'
punched with a rail. That's the sort o.
yiddults 1 like-somcthin' I can feel.
Wife don't like 1t, but she ain't been
uster good llyin."
"We'll order you some more"
'Wush you would. You may talk
erbout your cot!on-seed oil, an all
that, but Old. fashion lard Is the best
stun for cookin' purposes, after all. It's
nachul, an nobody has ever improved
on nntur yit. Wall, good mornin'.
Don't furget to order the lard. Say
wouldn't careif fit was leetlc stronger
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

Before Willie ks cousin Bertha
arrived ut bis home with her parents on
u summer visit his mother had told him
to observe how graceful and polite her
manners were, especially at the table.
When she came Willie observed her,
therefore, with admiring interest. One
day his mother said; do you see how
nicely Bertha conducts herself, Willie !?
"Yes, mamma" "Dot't you think her
manners are rather better than yoursF
"Yes, mamma; / guess know why
"why is it, my dear?" Probably Ber-
tina has been better brought up than
havew
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

George-What's de mattah, Uncle
Ephrum?
Uncle Ephraim-Dat mule been done
kick me agin, Gawge.
George-Hit wCzn't lie mule, Unc
Ephrun, DAT struck yO'; bit was de
kyars.
Uncle Ephiaim-I 'clar' 'twuz de
mule, Gawge. Doan We s'pose knows
de kick O. my own mule?
George-well, am yo' ribs splintered !?
Am yo' backbone out o j'nl: Am yo'
arms broke?
Uncle Ephraim-(after careful self
examination). No, not blessed bone
broke. Must er been de kyars, Gawge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
An Autumn Anniversary.
BY DANsKE DANDRIDGE.

O Beauty. Beauty, thou wilt drive me mad!
Where shall turn, or whittier shall neeV
Thou dost oppress the very soul OF me
with hauntiugs of the dear delights had.
In all the red and orange pomp see.
In all the glory OF the gold and green,
Naught but what is not and what once hath
lr1
And all the pain that is and should not he.
Alas Alas by all our powers OF pilss'
By all the fieeting splendor OF the day
BY the last rosy cloud that fades away
There is no sadder loveliness than this.
o mist upon the valley rise and rise,
And draw the moon within thy silver ioid :
The day of my despair is dead and cold'
And all the stars are shining in the skies.
The Independent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

"Jobnny, here you are at the break.
fast table and your face IL unvashed," !"
said bis mother. 81 know II, ma, Issw
the animaIcuIe through pas mIcroscops
in the water, last night, and I sIn't
going to have those things crswling
over my face with their funny IItiIe
lcgs."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

'.SIiall / capitalize 'BoodIeY" asked
the compositor. Certainly" SAID the
editor; .'for where capital lie not there
doodle can never be"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
EVERYTHING IN MEN AND BOY:

Special Bargains. White Merino Under
shirts 20 cents-elegant ones 50 cents. Red
Wool rs cents-Drawers to match ii same
prices. lk-Balbriggan-Wool and
Camel's Hair Underwear.
Mems all wool Cashmere Suits-our own
make-Sl0. Mems fine Overcoats $40. Boys
and Chidren's Suits Sl.50 To SIS. Special Job
Mems Solid Kip Boots at S2-anOther at
S2.25. The greatest variety-the largest in
stock--the lowest prices-in piece goods-ev-
erything you need-from head 10 foot-at
UPDEGRAFF'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
DRY GOODS.

Rhadame Silks Sl-Plain silk Velvets-
Chenille Stripes-Satin Stripes 81 per yard
Elder Down Cloths-Cashmere Flannels (all
Shaker & Wool Flannels-plain and twilled
rey-red--brown-blu
Cotton Flannels-all colors-Bleached and
Unbleached at cents per yard and up-Mus-
line cents per yard.
UPDEGRAFF'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

There's a GOODNESS between us" said
the sea captains to each other when an
iceberg passed between the ships.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
BLACK SILK AND MOURNING GOODS

1900 yards OF Alexander Giraud's Black
Sllks-made in Lyons-France-one among
the best Black Silks in the world-an excel
other grades-running up to ST. so for the best
make. 2iO0 yards OF Priestley's Silk Wrap
Mourning Goods-made at Bradford England
starting with black Mel ose Henrietta
Cloths at 50 cents per yard-gradually in
creasing in quality and price TO sl.S5 per
yard for the best. l200yards of French Cash
mere-start at 40 cents-and go gradually up
TO Sl.l5 per yard. 1900 yards of American
made Cashmere-as low as II cents a yard
in black-grey and second mourning. Fine
medium and common mourning trim
mings in ges-passamenteries-
drop ornaments-braids-&c.
.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

CUM GOODS.-Syringes, Breast Pumps,
VI Nipples Shields. Atomizers. Medicine
Droppers. Eye and Ear SyIinges. Nursing Bot
ties and Fittings. Extra Fittings, Extra Bot
ties, Hot Water Bags, &C., &c.
BAKER & McMURRAN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26

An advertiser wants "atresg bog for
bottling." Ii occurs 10 u thssit would
be easier TO bottle vs1k boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
". & HI. SNYDER, PUBLISHERS.
AGREAT STORE.

People in every community point with
pride to their great stores-if they have any.
A really great store supplies every article in
its line-of the Observation-Disclosures common
qualities-at the lowest prices. That is the
point with pride TO our great store-that is
our pride-see what we can do for you.
UPDEG RAFEiS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
LADIES' AND CHILpREN's WRAPS.

Variety and styles are so many we cannot
describe. We start Ladies' Jackets at 81
New Markets at s5-Ottoman's Cloth at Sc
Plush Sacques at s2O-and up the scale in
prices-according TO quality. Children's
Shawls-Shoulder Shawls-Black Thibets
and other Shawls.
UPDEGRAFFS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
UPDEGRAFF'S
COME AND SEE.

Ladies' and Children's Underwear-Hos-
iery and Notions-the line is immense-and
very cheap-from the finest TO the common
est quality. -.
I-PDEGRAEE'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
NJ. B. Baker,
sHEPHERDsTOWN, w. VA.
Lot For Sale.

WE have for sale very desirable building
w LOT, in Shepherdstown. Persons In
want of such a lot should apply at once, as
there are not many to be had.
FLEMING & SNYDER,
Real Estate Agents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
J. S.,FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take acknowledgements Of Deeds,
w Power Of Attorney, Affidavits, Deposi-
tions, and attend TO all business connected
with the Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
AUCTIONEER.

M undersigned respectfully announce
As AZ me public tnat he has taken out licenss
off,. .AanCIlONEERi in jefferson county. and
nssdss MS services as a sale crier. Persons
al bia nls services will please apply TO him
residence in Shepherdstown.
Jan. l,lSS6-u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
For Sale or Lease.
GOOD SAI1ARIES

IoenSio ITI commission to Men and Women TO act as
nesd. OF travelling Agents. No experience
ETyeG. Steady work. JAMES +. WHIT
tia- ;, Nurseryman, Rochester, n. Y. (Men-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-11-26
JAMES M. RANSOM, Jr.,

Doctor OF DENTAL SURGERY,
,.,er Hotel Building, Shepherdstown, West
bn'-'' Virginia.
u.,,, no in Shepherdstown the first Monday
49, month and remain one week. Office
~ 1,S 10 and to 8 O'Clock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-10
The Sinking of the Oregon.

The pilot boat and the small boats had left
the sinking ship with heavy loads Of human
freight, having about one hundred persons
aboard. The steamer was settling lower each
minute the prom being much lower than the
stern, and Il seemed that each moment was 20
be the last. We could a lmost feel the asst
cOnvulslve CULVER preparatory 10 the final
plunge. This was an exceedingly trying mo
ment. There were no life preservers, rs the
heavy sea had carried them overheard. Stand
ing rather apart from the other passengers,
was beautiful girl whose terrified face de-
picted the horrors of the fearful experience
A tall, handsome young man stood beside her
with his arm tenderly encircng her slender
waist He was evidently trying to comfort her
with hopes of rescue: but the sweet creature
saw to plainly that unless something unlocked
for should occur they would soon lie at the
bottom of the great ocean, far away from
sweet home and dear friends. The young fell
low was about to tell his sweetheart that they
were lost when one of the sailors raised loud
cry, and looking over the bow of the boat the
passengers saw something dark standing out
toward them, and as the vessel drifted little
nearer, all saw that IL was a great sign hang
ing suspended TO something, and upon the sign
were these words: Emerson holds the bridge
to help the folks over" and in a few minutes
they all stood safely upon old mother EARTH
They all shook hands with "Uncle Emerson"
offered as they had lost all their effects on the
AuktnF ship.