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The Press., 1888-01-19

not be supreme as she is to-day, or else law would not, in the court of last resort, be re- spected as it is to-day, or else the strained conditions that exist between capital on the one hand and labor on the other could not be restrained within the present limits today, but chief among those good things of the good old days was Q family sentiment, which bound heart to heart interest to interest, making brothers and sisters and father and mother an entity, conmonwealth-Joe Howard in Boston Globe.
The Press., 1888-01-19

For three weeks I was suffering from se- were cold in my head, accompanied by pain in the temples. I tried some of inc many ca- tarrh remedies without any relief. Ely's Cream Balm was recommended to me. After only six applications of the Balm every trace of my cold was removed. Henry c. Clark, 1st Division New York Appraisers Office.
 Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction to every one using it for catarrhal troubles. .-G. K. Mellor, Druggist, Worcester, Mass.
The Press., 1888-01-19
Daughters of the Rich.

The daughters of wealthy, luxurious pa- rents enter into the competitive struggle of lavishing thousands of dollars on balls and dinner parties, because they are imbued with the idea that their position depends on their not showing themselves to be outdressed, ''outentertainedn or ''outgayetied'' by any of their friends. To marry and live in a board ing house or in cottage, far removed from the sacred precincts of fashion, is annihila- tion No matter if, it were to be for only a few years while the husband should be mak- ing his fortune, such descent could not be contemplated. The society young lady wants to begin her marriage life on the same scale that their parents are ending theirs. De- clining to recognize any other possibility, she has never taken steps to learn anything about domestic duties, and is entirely igno- rant of the way to make dress or trim a bonnet She employs the most expensive of trades people, probably spends double what an English nobleman's daughter would, and wastes more on ice cream, candy, and flow CTS than the entire income of working woman. If she goes to the theatre or opera, she must have a carriage, a corsage bouquet, new gloves, and a supper. None of her toilets must be seen too often, and she must be registered in the summer at some expen- sive resort, or go to Europe Her parents pet and indulge her in every way, her bachelor friends adore her, and she receives almost as much worship as did goddess in the days of Greece and Rome s s-gg-s s-r- sz- ;.
 Very probably-she is pretty, highly edu- cated, accomplished, bright, and attractive delightful partner for & dance or -hirta- tion, and very likely an excellent wife for an extremely rich man. But ask her to come down from her pedestal, to be the helpmate of a man of moderate means, to cut herself loose from the acquaintances that can only ts kept up while she is wealthy, to share in his struggles, or to rise or sink with him, and she will most likely, politely but firmly re- fuse It is difficult to foresee what the rem edy for this state of affairs will be. It is unprecedented, because in European coun- tries class prejudices have, as a rule, kept people in sets Mere wealth seldom sufices to move family out of it's original set, and the girls are content to marry and remain in the circles to which they have been accus- toned, without trying to push themselves into higher ones. Chicago Times. A
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rIREp oNes.
fired.

So tired; e Such weary mothers love Inspired But worn with loves demands
 Until the trembling hands Falter above their tasks, and stay
 While white lips pray.
 So spent, undone;
 On guard above each little one
 As though each dying day Carried no tired mothers far away From their fond world, and so r They fain would go
 Bent to loves least behest-
 A child clasped to the breast. So weary; stooping low Above sweet sleeping faces when the glow Of twilight fades, but not so tired as they Who have no care all day For loved ones, young or old; no cheeks to touch With kisses, as they sleep, or such Dear riches as love brings .r. Dearer than dadem of kings.
 The weariest hand
 Is empty having no command Of loving lips, no care of age or youth; No lips to call for it, in trlIta, From purple dawn till night--no wealth to hold Dearer than fretted gold. - .. George Klingle in Frank Leslie's.
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Going into Trade.

It is becoming quite common for an impe- cunious society woman to go into trade. There are half dozen small arts in which her connections arc of distinct value One such in New York imports dainty bonnets, another paints toilet articles and menu cards, a third does fine embroideries for fashionable baby clothes, and a fourth conducts sort of private brokerage in duplicate wedding pres entS Philadelphia Call
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-old Fashioned Family Sentiment.

Fathers are over indulgent. Up to eer- tain point that answers very well, for chil- dren are. pets and playthings, but later on comes that state of affairs so well put into the mouth of old King Lear, who in the depths of his anguish could find no phrase so apt in description of his lamentable condition as: 'tHow sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child"
 As the twig is bent the tree inclines.
 z. The boys who were brought up to disre- gard the interest and Engagements of each other, who care nothing for the convenierce, comfort, protection of their sisters, grow in. time to be men, and these girls who have no condolences in their mother, who keep their secrets from each other, who take into tine bosom of trust the casual acquaintance Of 4 careless hour, grow to be women, and thera you have the society of the future and to a certain extent the society of today families scattered by the hand of event, member from member swept by the bosom of chance with ment in fact bringing up precisely the state of affairs that exists between my friend Sam and his brother la
 I don't believe in this everlasting ssalk about the ''good old days" for in the good old days we had no palace cars, no electric lights, no decent eating and drirEking facili- dori, no elevated railroads, for all of which we are indebted to the good new times, when the brain of science directs the hand of cap ital for the convenience, the comfort and the humanizing of mankind; but there was; a something worth keeping in the good old times, or else this proud nation of ours would
The Press., 1888-01-19

When the eyes become weak or the lids in- fismed and sore. dlsordered system or scrofulous condition of the blood is indicated, for which Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best rem edy. It invigorates aud yitalizes the blood a expels all humors
The Press., 1888-01-19

If told to take ''back seat, one will in- variably take affront.
The Press., 1888-01-19
Sulphur Bitters.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been re- stored to health by simple means, after suffering for several years with a severe lung affection, and that dread disease Consumption, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To those who desire it, he will cheerfully send (free of charge) a copy of the prescription used, which they will find a sure cure for Consumption, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and all throat and lung Maladies. He hopes all sufferers will try his Remedy, prescription, which will cost them noth- ing, and may prove a blessing, will please address, REV. EDWARD A. WIL- SON, Williamsburg Kings County, New York.
The Press., 1888-01-19
sHav,eYoelul Heard

What Ayer's Cherry PectoraI has done and is doing for thousands in the cure of Colds, Coughs, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and even Consumption For this class of complaints, Ayers Cherry Pectoral gtands far ahead of all other specifics.
 George w. Dick, of Newton, Mass, says Two years ago I took a severe cold, which, being neglected, was fol- lowed by
 A Terrible Cough.
 lost. flesh rapidly, had night sweats, and was soon confined to my bed. 4 friend advised the us" of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l began to take this medicine and, before finishing the first bottle, was able to sit up. Four bottles effected a perfect cure"
 Ayers Cherry PeotoraI, Prepared by Dr ]. C. Aver &Co., Lowell, MAss. Sold by all Druggihts. Prlcc sl; siS bottlss, sb.
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MALARIA
 And Fever and Ague.

McLlughlin's A9ne Pills have for yeR, been ls,d in thc Malariainfccted drtricp Of New Jersey and the Hudson River. 1T used according Co dlreo- tons they n certain remedy. To be obtained Of
 he stafford Springp druggirie or by sending prioa (1Sl win De mnIlod postpaid, by the proprietor, A. MCLAUGHLIN. Greenwich New York Good i've agents wanted. Addrean as above.
The Press., 1888-01-19

ScR Wonders exist m thoutandr nEED .f furmR.b but surpassed " the mar OlIAL1 vela of invention. Thoac who in . need Of profitable work that can hc done while living at home should at once send their sddresses 10 Halcti & Co.,, Portland. Maine, and ceive free full information how either of all npea from sb fo &2b per day and upwards who thy live You started free Capital not required. Some have made sSo iu single day at this work All succeed.
The Press., 1888-01-19
A Horrible Couah.
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,

Prepared by Dr ]. c. Aver &Co., Lowell, MAss.
 Sold by all Druggihls. pricc st; six bottlss, sb.
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WANTED

WORKING ATrESTIcS. TIiAnnGS We are now prepared 70 furnish an cla see with ems ployment af home. the whole Of fhetne or foF their spare moments Business new, light and profitable. 3A.00 per evonng, and proportional cum by dcvnt- ing all their time to tho husineae Boys and girls earn nearly ms mnch men. That an who see this may send th"ir addrers, and test the business. we make this offer, To such are not well satlFhed we will seud dollar to pay for inc trouble of writing Full particulars aud outfit free Addrere
 GEORGE STINpoN & O.. portnnd Maine.
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x WOMAN AND HOME.

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21

\ thin misunderstanding woman sat
in horse car one evening recently,
and next to her sat native of the
Queens realm-relates the San Fran
cisco ArgOndW. The window behind
the Brton was open, and the cool
wind blew in on the woman, making
her shiyer. At last she said in a lady
like way: Wont you be kind enough
to close the window behind YOU as it
makes me very cold?'' 1t would have
hardly caused the man any inconven-
fence to grant this request. but he re-
piled harshly: II prefer it open; you
Americans cant stand any thing, you
all seem to have consumption" The
other passengers in the car We're as
founded at his incivility, and there
were many angry glances cast at the
royal subject.
Finally, a gentleman rose from the
opposite side of the car and APP
proaching the Englishman with about
two hundred and twenty pounds
avoirdupois, Sraspins the window,
slammed it down with vigor, then re-
marked Wow, my friend, if Won
think all Americans are afflicted with
consumption, you just raise that win
dow again. | am an American. =
The little woman hlushed, the other
passengers smiled. the American re-
turned TO his seat, and the Briton
looked out Of the window and
thought.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
/, Monument Without an Inscription

The monument to be erected in a
Chicago cemetery by the Hon. John
Wentworth, better known. as Long
John Wentworth, has been finished
bv the Hallowell Granite Company,
and all the stones shipped with the
exception of the main shaft, which
now lies in the yard near the railroad
station. The material is entirely of
white Hallowell granite, and the mon
ument is plain in design. The base is
eighteen feet square and two feet
thick, and superintendent Hunt, Of
the granite works, says it is the largest
stone ever shipped in one piece. 1t
could not be transported by rail, but
it was necessary to ship it by vessel 10
New York and thence by barge
through the canal TO Chicago. The
second base is eleven feet five inches
square by one foot six inches in thick
ness. The shaft is four feet six inches
square at the base, fifty-iive feet high
and pyramidal in shape. Its weight
is seventy tons, and two special cars
are being constructed at the Portland
car works to carry it, being the largest
stone ever shipped by rail in this
country. 1t will cost 100000
In speaking of his majestic monu-
ment recently, the old gentleman was
asked what inscription he intended
to have upon it.
mo inscription at all, he answered.
1T $ going to be just like me, plain,
unsophisticated monument. Then a
man1l come along and say: Who's
monument is thatT Then the man
will say: 'Wentworth's. Who's
Wentworth Then he'll go and buy
biography and find out. If my name
is on it he'll simply say: Oh, Went
worth, and walk OFF and forget all
about it,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
Take a Sheep.

\ farmer once employed young
man TO labor upon his farm without
inquiring as 10 his habits. and upon
learning that he was addicted TO
drinking, the farmer offered him as a
reward choice sheep if he would re-
frain from drinking during the sea
son. \ grown son of the farmer, on
hearing this said:
PA. will you give me a sheep, too,
if | will not drink this season.
Yes, replied the father. you may
have a sheep
Then little son spoke up and said:
PA, will you give me sheep, too,
if I'll not drink
Yes, son. you shall have a sheep
also"
After a moments pause the little
boy turned TO his father and said:
PA, hadn't You better take a sheep.
too?''
There are good many fathers who
should take a sheep"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
DOES 1T PAY?

Three fourths Of our people are
troubled with Dyspepsia or Liver
Complaint in some form or other,
which by nature of the disease has a
depressing influence on the mind or
body, preventing them from thinking
or acting clearly in any matter of i'm
portance. Indigestion, coming up of
food after eating, dyspepsia, sick
headache, acidity Of the stomach or
any arrangement of the stomach or
liver upon which the whole action of
our system depends are speedily and
effectually overcome by the use Of
Green's august F7Orer. The most stub
born cases have yielded TO its influ-
ence, as thousands of letters received
will testify. The immense sale of this
medicine is another guarantee of its
merits lover million and half bot
ties sold last year, So we ask will it
pay you to suffer from any of the
above diseases when you can have
immediate relief in the august FtOicer.
Three doses will prove its worth. 1t
is sold by all druggists and general
dealers in all parts of the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
j. S. FLEMING, Agent.
The Jefferson County mutual
FIRE INSURANCE coMpAgy.
ESTABLISHED ISIS.


OFFERS 10 the people Of jefferson Cost
" Insurance In a safe com pany st The aGCi
cost Of Insurance. which IN much clftrf
than the rates usually charged, aud klepsn "a
money al home. Good risks from uspors
BILE partiesare invited.
Executive Committee meets even Fdlif
DrRECToRs-N. y. White, Henry H. pay,s
port, JAS. Garland Hurst. John W. Rliei =
III. i. Lewis, X. Preston Chew, WIN. l.. W.
son. Eugene Baker, :. W. Washington. Iapa
Logic, Chas. i. Wilson. John II. Zitlle. lssk
=. Melvin, T.. @. W. Herr. Isaac II. sifidsf
y. s. WHITE ...... ............. .. .Preslifi.
H. II. DAVENPORT...... .Trelfaf'i
EXECUTIVE COMMTTTEE--N. =. White y, 2
4. Lewis, Eugene Baker. Isaac ". sifdd'
J.. Chew, X. w. Washington.
LOCAL AGENTs-Middlcwa John q. -
ley: Kearneysville, J. e. Bltnef: Hsf'
Ferry, Chas. T.. Trail: Shephcrdsiosh,....
Fleming; Duflields. &. T.. BarDhaft CnA"
town, Washington a Alexander 90.
fs-The Secretary will be found NJ me -, p,
pany's Office. Gibson Building. COufi-h@
yard, In ChaTlertowD.
x. A. ALEXANDER. al
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE.-No home,
especially, there are children, is COM
plete during the holidays without a
Christmas tree. The latter are grand,
elaborate and costly in the families of
the rich; but even householders Of cir
cumscribed means can put up trees
that will sparkle and please, for a
very trifing outlay of money. Tinsel
is cheap, but it glitters, and children
rarely stop to estimate values.
A pleasing effect is produced by
brushing the. prickly foliage of the
tree here and there with mucilage and
then sprinkling common salt upon it.
Among the cheap, homemade orna-
ments to hang upon the tree may be
enumerated empty egg shells adorned
with decalcomania pictures, walnuts
wrapped in tin-foil or gold paper pine
cones vanished, then bronzed or
sprinkled with salt; cranberries or
popcorn strung on Irvine, gold-paper
chains, made by FASTING one ring
within the other, colored tissue paper,
etc. The tissue paper is cut into long
strips about four inches wide, and
closely cut across, but not entirely
across. 1t is then slightly dampened
and held over a hot stove, when it
curls up and looks we'll when thrown
here and there across the tree.
1t does not require much skill to
fashion balloons, gondolas, bird-cages,
coaches, etc, out of stiff paper, and
afterward covering it with gilt or sill
yer paper. Figures cut from adver-
Using chromos or colored fashion
plates can be fastened to the balloons,
gondolas, etc, and really look very
pretty. The same skill can adorn the
base of the tree in landscape style,
with tiny fences, rustic bridges, an
old mill, etc, using moss for meadow,
real sand for roadway, white or sill
yer sand for paths, twigs of cedar for
trees, piece of looking glass fringed
with moss for a lakelet, etc. Bunches
of ivy berries for the tree can be var
iously colored by first dipping them
into hot but weak solution of starch,
and then into blue, red or yellow pow
der or into powdered bronze.
Notices for the tree or around it
can be made Of white cotton wool.
The letters are cut out of card paper,
to which the wool is glued. When
dry, pull the wool so as to give it a
puffy or snowy appearance. Trim
the letters carefully afterward and
fasten them on a dark background
Letters decorated with rice have the
effect of carved ivory. Cut out the
letters on cartridge paper, cover them
with a thick coating of paste or glue,
and while yet warm drop the grains
of rice into it. The rice grains can
also be made to resemble coral by
dipping them into red sealing wax
dissolved in alcOhal Letters covered
with crumpled tinfoil have IA good eff
feet and resemble frosted silver, or
they can be made of holly, and have
a rich, cord-like appearance. The
leaves are strung with needle upon
Irvine Of the proper length, passing
the needle through the center of each
leaf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
IN UNDERWEAR

we have an elegant line (of Heavy Melghts)
from 50 cents each To the nneSt SIN MAKE
Also the famous HOLROGD'S JERSEl RIB
RED which for eXcellency OF nnlsn, conIoIl
and durabiliry has no equal. Their nigh
standard is maintained rom year 10 year
without regard TO cost or care. lhesS Suous
have patent 10y which the sleeves anu ui""
erS can be made To iii the wtarer peTtCtN.
HOSE lin so different kinds in prices IOc 10
the very best silk made nj 81 per pair;
nur stock of SHIRTS comprises all iual-
ties-wopl. cotton, Percale, p'Iue anu ,
white: laundried and uulaundried, from the
cheapest twhat VIII give sttlSlactlohJ 10 ll'
finest. We would especially can your atleu-
tion To our STAR SHIRT, when opens 'front.'
and back These goods have been a great sue
cesS with us aud those who have not yet irleu
them will do well To inspect the same before
purchasing elsewhere. ,,
COLLARS AND CUFFS. We still take the
lead. and If we have not what YOU want, we
will get ii for YOU. If YOU have not worn Tue
baldwin Collar and Ike e hlSi one >chi
sc and get the highest collar lhaHt' We H"Ne
this line made To order FOR us tNcluSlNCN, -
We have also increased our JEW Eikl Nf-
PARTNENr and can show YOU complete
line OF Collar Buttons, studs Gun buttons
and Scarf Pms. ....,,,.
Inspection. IL embraces many novelties not
shown outside the larger cities. All Styles
all prices. Call and see Them.
We cannot speak too highly OF our me OF
SVSPENpERS. They must be seen TO he ap-
precated. .,,,,.,,.,,, to.
fnund i'm our establishment. We have about
~ difIerent STYLES and can suit you we know
We carry the largest and best selected STOCK
of UMBRELLAS and CANES IN Ihe CITY,
nrincipalIv LYONS IN Ike. However, we've
a line of GIora gold-csppcd for 500. Iheyare
going rapidly and II YOU are in need OF any
thing of the kind, come cary ana gel H.
In NALISES-come and look ut them ana
see for yourself Prices from Sl.2' 10 Sldol
each. You can't imagine what IA variety OF
cool goods we carry in this particular line.
orders 10y mail solicit
Under Baldwin House, HageTstown' Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EDIToR-Pleasc inform your read
ers that have = positive remedy FOR the above
named disease. Hv its timely use thousands
cured. | shall be glad to send two bottles Of
my remedy FREE 20 any OF your readers who
nave consumption if they vii! send me their
express and postOfiice dress. Respectfully.
T. a. SLOCUM, VI. G., Isl Pearl 81, New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21

The other day the daughter of a
farmer went out into cornfield ear
rying with her copy of Miss Riyes
THE Quick or the Dead" The corn
WAS shocked.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21

AZ wonder how IL is that Lawrence Barrett
always keeps his voice so clear and resonant
why | suppose, like every other sensible
man he keeps supply of Dr. Bulls Cough
syrup"
Rhumatism had had hold OF me for two or
three years. tried salvation OIL it quickly
gave me relief, and have not had 1t since.
WM. CLARK.
Clifton, Baltimore Co.. Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-21

Uncle Rastus Ito lawyer: Il heah,
sah. dat inid.Iity am sufishunt
groun's to divo'ce.
Lawyer: Yes. if you can prove
it"
Uncle Rastus. Il kin prove it.
Make on ten de papers at wunce.
Dat ole CONAN o mine haint been
ter chu'ch in foah months, sab"