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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18
No Change For Him.

Bobley-Isn't it about time for you
to begin feshing up, old man? The
lenten days are over.
Wiggins-Yes, l know it-but I'm
still living in the same old boarding
hourse.-JIdge,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

THE average expense of the Cornell
graduating class of 127 members
through the course was 1915 year
highest, 81, 500, and lowest, $3.50. The
two extremes must have represented
great variety in living, and especially
in amusement.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

A BRIEF description of Kansas mans
chinchbug fence may prove of interest
to farmers who fear damage by the
pest. He takes strip of flooring and
sets it in the ground with the groove
up. In the groove he puts candle
wicking and saturates it with coal oil.
The chinch bug crawls off in disgust
when he climbs on this side an gets q
sniff at it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

THE English sparrow makes enemies
wherever he goes. He has become
domiciled in Mobile, and his tribe is
increasing 80 fast there that a note of
warning is raised that unless the birds
are exterminated they will soon create
havoc in the gardens and farms Of that
sectiOn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

AN achievement in American manu-.
facture was the construction of class
A anthracite locomotive, weighing no.
900 pounds, in sixteen hours and fifty
five minutes, at Altoona, Pa.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

HENRY DOUBLEDAY, of Royalton, VT,
is the latest victim of the gold brick
awindle. What differentiates his case
is that the swindler, after he had got
safe away, wrote back explaining his
methods, advising his victim to keep
quiet, and magnanimously offering, il
Doubleday would furnish names OF
wealthy men likely to be entrapped, to
give generous per cent. of future
profits.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

A YOUNG lady of New York amuses
herself with humming birds as pets.
They build their nests in the lace cur
tains, and have raised little families in
the parlor. There are plants for them
to fly about in, and every day the florist
sends basket of flowers for them to
extract the honey from. They are like
little rainbows flying about the room,
and they light on the head of their
dainty mistress with perfect freedom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18

THREE times in the history of the
country a defeated Presidential candi-
date has beaten the man who beat him.
Thus:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-08-18
Railroad Schedules, etc.
Cumberland e. Pennsylvania Railroad.

All trains on the schedule stop at Hay stree
station, Cumberland. z. L. BURwELL,
General SupeEinteHdev
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
sHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1888.

and there was long silence. Then
he said:
kin l squeeze your hand?'
"Noap.n
But l orter"
well, mebbe."
And you hain't kissed me fur an
hour"
David
But l orter be kissed. And you
orter be kissed"
Il can't consider
But you orter. Nobody'll see"
well, mebbe you know best"
Course l know best. Haven't
killed bars and wild cats?'
"Sartin, fur seed their hides.
Don't sot way off thar, Susan. Sot
clusser."
''Noap."
But you orter Your Pop would
say yer orter. Hain't We most mar
ried?"
We'll, mebbe | orter
Yves gwine to be crackingly hap
py."
Yes"
Never git made
"Noap.'
went off TO bed and left them there,
and | shouldn't wonder if they put in
most of the night at it. At about ten
o'clock the next morning the people
began to drop in, and at eleven the
marriage took place The groom had
weak spell, but | braced him up
and when the fatal moose was adjust
ed and the trap sprung his conduct
was fair to medium. After dinner We
formed in procession and escorted
them to their new home. Almost ev-
erybody had come laden with pres
ent of some sort. In the centre OF the
cabin was my surprise, and no crowd
of people were ever so dumbfounded
Mrs. Andrews drew the articles out,
and it took every ones breath away
as she shouted
Real tea and coffee and salaratus,
And here's cotton, cloth and pins and
thread. And here's sugar and molas-
ses and soap! And here's crockery-
real crockery-and knives and forks
and spoons and"
But all the women were crying by
that time, and all the men were trem-
bling with excitement They laid it
all to me, and | had to own up, and
then Andrews called out:
"Yere-Dave, Sue-git right down
yere on yer knees and sw'ar TO the
stranger that you'll pot-luck with him
an his'n as long as grass grows and
water runs, and may the Lord never
desert him.
And who could ask for greater re-
ward?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Marriage a Failure.

Maria, said Mr. Sparks to his wife
aS he looked from his chamber window
just before retiring, lis it not a beau
tiful autumn nightS The moon"
Yes" said Mrs Sparks, lovely.
Do You think We need to keep up the
furnace fires"
The air is quite chilly" said Mr.,
Sparks, "and just see how the stars
glitter, and"
Yes replied Mrs. Sparks. THE
kitchen coal is out You'd better
order ton on your way down town
in the morning, aud do tell them not
TO send il all sand and grit"
"All right, said Mr. Sparks, trine
impatiently. There is a light, fieecy
cloud just sailing across the moon
that looks like"
James. interrupted Mrs. Sparks,
are YOU sure You locked the outside
door didn't hear you, and | always
notice when YOU bang il"
"Oh. yes, my dear; of course locked
it. said Mr.. Sparks, and | noticed
at the time how brilliant the moonlight
was in the street
Did YOU notice" inquired Mrs.
Sparks, If YOU locked the cat in the
pantry That sounds very much "a
if she were down there.
II didn't notice" replied the long
suffering Mr., Sparks, but I'll go
down and look in minute The mir
is positively exhilarating.
When you 20 down. said Mrs.
Spark. you'd better look at the fur
mace, too. There is raging heat
coming up the register. think you
must have forgotten 10 open the
door.
II don't think did, answered Mr..
Sparks, absently. Can you tell II
that bright star is in Ursa Minor or in
Cassiopcas Chair"
NO, don't know said Mrs.
Sparks, but the baby split the ink in
your leather chair in the library to
day. wish you would shut the win.
dow aud go TO bed.
Just come here minute. Marin
and look what magnificent night II
is, won't your asked Mr. Sparks.
Mrs. Sparks came slowly, taking out
her hairpins. Yes. it is" she said.
But upon my word Sarah has left
all the clothes hanging out on the
lines again You must go and tell her
TO take them right in; there won't be
one left in the morning And while
you're down look nj the furnace aud
see il the eat Is in the pantry and
bring me the baby food of the kitchen
stove, and are you sure you got all
the silver?'
Mr. Sparks came slowly away from
the window and went down stairs To
attend 10 his manifold duties, reflect
ing that marriage and astronomy
somehow seemed 10 be incompatible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
A Sincere Opinion.

we talk OF writing easily and
dashing of impromptus, how say you
il we should try IL nowl Here are siN
Of Us, who are all thought 10 have
some knack of that work, and here
are pens ink, and paper ready 10 our
hand. Let us see who can write the
best impromptu.
He who thus addressed the guy
group OF London fashionable wits
assembled In the chief room II Wits
CofTee-house (at that time their favor
itc place of resort was tall. hand
some man in the prime Of life, who
still lives In the English history "a
Charles Sackvlle, Earl OF Dorset. one
Of the kindest as well a. richest men
in all England, the friend Of all dis
tresscd poets. and himself possessed
OF powers that would have made him
a poet Of no mean rank II he had but
had the luck to be born poor.
Agreed" cried the rest. with one
voice, and glorious John here shall
be the umpire
The last words were addressed 90 "A
plump little old man with very large
bright eyes, who was sitting Ia snug
corner by the fire, and seemed 20 be-
treated with great respect by the
whole company, notwithstanding his
rather shabby suit Of threadbare
black. Nor was tbis without reason;
for this quiet old man was no other
than John Dryden. the greatest poet
whom England had produced for "a
century.
Dryden readily undertook the Office
Of Judge, and TO work went the whole
six with paper and pen. But TO the
ainazeInent even 81 those who best
knew his ready wit and wonderful
fuency, Lord Dorset finished aud
folded up his contribution almost
before his companions had begun
theirs
You see now. gentlemen. said "A
laughing voice, why Charlie pro-
posed this trial 10 us, he had bis inn
promptu ready beforehand. !"
Thou caDst scarce rail at me FOR
that. Jack. " retorted the Earl. FOR
men say thou hast once written an
impromptu' which took thee u month
TO compOse."
The papers were handed over TO
Dryden, who had hardly taken time
to glance over them when he pro-
nouDced that the best was that written
by Lord Dorset. All the other com
petitors looked surprised, a well they
might; but the wonder ceased when
the contributions were examined, and
Dorset's effusion was found TO run
thus:
Pay to John Dryden, on Demand,
the Sum of One Hundred Guineas.-
DORSET
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
IN UNDERWEAR

we have an elegant line (of Heavy Welghts)
from 50 cents each to the finest SIX make.
Also the famous HOLROID'S JERSEl RIB
BED, which for eXcellency of finish, comfort
and durability, has no equal Their nigh
standard is maintained from year To year,
without regard TO cost or care. These goods
have patent by which the sleeves and draw
ers can be made to fit the wearer perfectly.
HOSE in 30 different kinds in prices lOc TO
the very best silk made at 81 per pair,
our stock of SHIRTS comprises all quail
ties-WoOl, cotton, percale, pique and plain
white; laundried and unlaundried, from the
cheapest (what will give satisfaction) to the
finest. We would especially call your atten-
tion to our STAR SHIRT, which opens front
and back. These goods have been great sue
cess with us, and those who have not yet tried
them will do well 10 inspect the same before
purchasing elsewhere.
COLLARS AND CUFFS. We still take the
lead, and II we have not what you want, we
will get II for YOU. II you have not worn the
baldwin Collar" and like high one, send
2jc and get the highest collar made. We have
this line made TO order for us exclusively.
We have also increased our JEW ELRY De
PARTlIENT and can show You complete
line OF Collar Buttons, studs, Gun Buttons
and Scarf Pins.
D our line of NECKWEAR is ready for your
Inspection. 1t embraces many novelties not
shown outside the larger cities. All styles,
all prices. Call and see them.
We cannot speak too highly OF our Inc OF
SUSPENDERS. They must be seen TO be APP
preciated.
In GLOVES all the newest shades Will be
found in our establishment. We have about
20 0difierent styles and can suit you we know.
We carry the largest and best selected stock
of UMBRELLAS and CANES in the city,
principally Lyons make. However, we've
a line OF Glora gold-capped for 500. They are
going rapidly and if you are in need OF any
thing of the kind, come early and get il.
In NALISES-come and look at them and
see for yourself. Prices from SIPS 10 $500
each. You can't imagine what a variety OF
good goods we carry in this particular line.
orders by mail solicited.
GROVE BROS.
Under Baldwin House, Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
A Wonderful Old Man.

One of the most notable Of the won
derful old men Of Germany is Won
Moltke. We could learn a lesson or
two from the Germans concerning the
value of men, says Blakely Hall. In
the United States "A man is shelved at
TO- When he has reached that age in
the German Empire it is assumed that
his faculties have reached their fullest
development, and that his wisdom will
then be of the highest value to the
State. At all events he is lifted TO
power and Importance and the reins
of government lie in his hands TO the
very last. Although Won Moltke is
nearly SS years of age, he is as active
as though but 40. Very often in Ber-
lin | walked up TO the War Office after
breakfast, just for the pleasure Of see
ing the old Marshal 20 to work. There
was always little crowd around the
door waiting for glance Mt the ia
nous commander, and when he jump
ed out Of his carriage and walked
briskly into the big building that Is
known as the brain of the army be
cause all the planning of that great
organization goes on there, he usually
walked between two lines Of people.
He smiled invariable good nature at
the crowd and occasionally stopped
to kiss the ruddy cheek Of child if its
mother pushed it forward for the hon
or. Then he trotted into office, and
half an hour later could be seen hur-
rying along the corridor with his
hands full Of huge ofIicial-loOking pa
pers. as hard at work as though he
had not earned rest by SO many
years of toll. Like the sturdy old En-
peror, Bismark, Blumenthal. and the
rest of those wonderful old men, Won
Moltke rises at seven i'm the morning,
retires early at night, sleeps on hard
camp bedstead, eats little, and drinks
less. This military regimen undOubt-
edry has much TO do with the amazing
vigor which they all show. To speak
of man Of eighty as ''old" in Berlin
is TO cause a general sensation Of sur
prise. pity. and Indignation. In our
Judgment Of men we are not so wise a.
the subjects Of William H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
NEARER.

One sweetly solemn thought
Comes TO me DER and Ger;
I'm nearer my home tonight
Than ever have been before.
Nearer my Fathers house.
Where the many mansions be;
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea.
Nearer the promised rest
Where pains and care both cease;
Nearer uniading joy,
Nearer unbroken peace.
Nearer the bound of life,
Where we lay our burdens down,
Nearer leaving the cross,
Nearer wearing the crown.
But lying darkly between,
Winding down through the night,
Is the deep and unknown stream
To be crossed ere we reach the light.
Why should my spirit shrink
From its waters dark and deep?
Since Jesus feet them pressed
The hungry blllows sleep.
Saviour. perfect my trust.
Strengthen the might of my faith,
Let me feel Thee when stand
on the lonely shore of death.
Feel near Thee when my feet
Are slipping over the brink;
For il may be I'm nearer my home,
Nearer nOlr than think.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
"How's crops this Year, asked a

"How's crops this Year, asked a
tourist OF Maine farIner.i
We'll, purity fair. purity fair; moth
in TO brag ON. but a purity fair aver
idge. after all /,
How many bushels of corn viii
such land as this producer
"Well, If it's manewered right smart
and worked as it'd orter be. it'll turn
out about eight bushels"
Eight bushels man: Is that ALI
Eight bushels TO the acrel"
Eight bushels to the aeret Land
no.-eight bushels TO the farm!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

Emily" said Mr.. Barracks, stern
w. when entered the parlor last
evening it seemed to me that you and
Mr.. Tarpey. if not exactly occupying
one chair. were, nevertheless, so near
to one another that to a birds eve you
might just a. well have been.
well. pa, what can ! do; George
comes to see me, and he's awfully
near-sighted. | must be polite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

Irish guide TO American tourist:
And there Is no king nor quane
nayther in America, they're tellin me
SURF
Indifferent tourist: mo. We've
President there
''And how long have yon been havin'
a President. moight ak, snrT
1T. "Oh, something over hun
drei yearsT
Irishman, stopping completely par
alyred with astonishment: "Howiy
saints. And do they live that long be-
yant there!'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

"Where was Bishop Latiner burned
TO death?'' asked teacher in a com
manding voice.
Joshua knows" said a little girl at
the bottom of the class.
''Well, said the teacher, If Joshua
knows he may tell" !"
In the fire." replied Joshua, look
ing very grave and wise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

Dear wife" said dying husband,
If YOU do marry again, wait, at least,
until the grass is growing on my
grave" The widow promised faith
fully that his wish should be respect
ed. About two weeks after the fu-
neral the widow visited the grave,
and, pressing a gold coin in the sex.
toms hand, said: Cant you have this
grave sodded without delay?'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

BE jabers they've poisoned the to-
matysr' was the exclamation OF an lr-
ishman as he bit into q red pepper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Groceries
AND
Provisions

we keep almost everything that is needed,
and can supply your wants. All kinds OF Ba-
con, Flour, Tobacco, soc per pound; Fancy
Cakes and Crackers and Canned Mackerel.
Don't forget to call and get your spices at this
time. We can give you the most for your
money. We will trade for Com, Potatoes,
Eggs, Lard and Bacon.
Yours, Respectfully,
W.P.LICKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
FALL and WINTER,
ISss AND d.
ISSS AND D.

our entire stock is now complete. The Mer-
chant Tailoring Department is full to over
flowing with new and elegant goods and we
want you to see them. We still have some oi
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Ola GONAL WORs TED,

that is guaranteed not to wear glossy. 1t
comes high, but we must have IL. It's the on
ly make of worsted that will not shine. Come
and see ii whether you buy or not; well be
glad to show II 10 you. We also have an ele-
CANT line of CHEVIOTS, in fancy and solid
colors. OVERCOATlNGS all grades, and in
fact a first-class stock from which you can be
.Inif fal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

4 PPLE KNOCKERS.-Just the thing for
n knocking apples from the ends of limbs
and the tops OF trees. They are light and cas-
lily handled, and are very cheap. Call at
MUKRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
SALT SALT! SALT!

lust resolved a car load OF fresh Salt In
~ Guiding Fine, Liverpool, q. A, Dairy and
Rock salt, W. y. LEMEN.
CTATIONERY-A large stock of paper from
O5 cents 10 80 cents a Quire, Ruled and Tn
ruled, Octave, Commercial, and Packet Notes
Plain and Linen Paper. Envelopes 10 suit
paper Of any size, Pencils. Pens, Erasers.
Sponges. very cheap, at McMURRAN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Dyspepsia

Makes the lives OF many people miserable,
and often leads to self-destructiOn. Distress
after eating, sour stomach, sick headache,
heartburn, loss of appetite, faint, all gone"
feeling, bad taste, coated tongue, and irregu-
larity Of the bowels, are
DlStreSS some OF the more common
After symptoms. Dyspepsia does
-.. not get well Of itself 1t
EdtinS requires careful, persistent
attention, and remedy like Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which acts gently, yet surely and
efficiently. 1t tones the stomach and other
organs, regulates the digestion, creates i
good appetite, and by thus Sick
overcoming the local symp- JLo
toms removes the sympa- nSdaoS'0
thetic effects of the disease, banishes the
headache, and refreshes the tired MIND.
"Ihave been troubled with dyspepsia L
had but little appetite, and what did eat
distressed me, or did me
rea's little good. In an hour
burn after eating I would expe-
rience a faintness, or tired, all-gone feeling,
as though had not eaten anything My trou-
BILE, think, was aggravated by my business,
which is that of painter, and from DeIhs
more or less shut up in a So,Ir
room with fresh paint. Last oAL
spring took Hoods Sarsa- Seo'''cS
rilla-took three bottles. 1t did me an
immense amount of good 1t gave me an
appetite, and my food relished and satisfied
the craving had previously experienced
GEORGE A. PAGE, Watertown, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists sl six for s5. Prepared only
byC.I HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Farm Lands w anted

DARTIES having IMPROVED or UNIM-
j PROVED FARM LANDS, for sale in JET
ferson, Clarke, Frederick or Berkeley coun-
ties. will do well to send me description OF
same, price, terms, &c.
BUSHROD c. WASHINGTON
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
IOck RON ii
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
Lot For Sale.

WE have for sale n very desirable building
w LOT, in ShepheTdstown. 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, 1888-11-09
TO THE
PUBLIC7

VNHE undersigned respectfully informs the
| public that he has purchased the business
Of Mr.. j. n. TrusSell and will conduct 1t here
after AT the warehouse near the railroad sta
ton. He will keep on hand full stock OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09

"Mary had little lamb,
It's fleece was white as snow;
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure 20 go.
u followed her 10 school one Jay.
Which was against the rule;
II made the children laugh and play
10 see the lamb At school.
And so the teacher turned 10 out,
But stlll 10 fingered near,
And waited patiently about
TIN Mary did appear.
From the fleece sheared from my
eve my mother knit two pairs Of
nice stockings. which for years kept
in memory Of my lamb.
Il have not told you about the
death Of my little playmate. IL was
Thanksgiving morning. We were all
out in the barn, where the lamb had
followed me. 1t ran right in front Of
the cows fastened in the stanchions,
running along the feed box. One Of
the creatures gave It's head toss,
then lowered its horns and gored my
lamb, which gave piercing, agoniz-
ing bleat. and came towards me with
the blood streaming from its sides. j
took it in my arms, placed its head in
INV lap. and there it bled to death"
Mrs. Tyler, after leaving Sterling,
taught school in Fitchburg, was mar
ried. and went to the Mclean retreat
for the Insane, in Someryille, where
she held the position Of matron for
thirty-five years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
LUM BE:R

of every description which he will sell at bot
tom prices. Those who desire to buy in large
or small quantities are asked to give him
land obtain bid. He will also keep on
hand complete supply of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-11-09
GOAL and WOOD.

Hard and soft Coal OF all kinds. wood by
the cord or by small loads, delivered 10 any
part of the town at lowest prices. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed TO purchasers. VIII also
deal in