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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
PRETTY, BUT COSTLY.

new York Mail and Express.
A late wrinkle is a dull-sold match-safs sim
ulating leathern wallet
In bracelets heavy coil of rope in var.sgated
enamel is the latest design.
Umbrella handles of recent design are OF gold
and silver, peculiarly blended.
Among recent hairpin devices 10 one repre-
senring q cornstalk IN green gold.
Miniature paintings are now being adopted as
earrings In circles Of colored pearls
New sleeve links Of Roman gold assume the
appearance Of miniature baseball bats
Punch bowls in oxidized silver wicker-work
and lined with gold now claim attention.
Weaknesses are now ornsmented with flowers
in dead enamel to initiate hand-psinting.
There seems to be quite a demand for gentle
mems gold loekets, with sunksn diamond mono
grams.
Two rows of beads. one of small pearls and
one of cut steel, form q most desirable misses
necklace.
Plaques of white or blue enamel, set with
tourGuoises or garnets, have been designed as
breastpns.
Some of the most stylish fans the coming sea-
son will he ornAmented with etched ivory and
silver gilt sticks.
An ingenious idea is little papsr-weeht, a
fac-simile of an old-fashioned milestone, in
solid white onyx.
For half mourning o hairrin topped with q
large Jet ball studded with small brillisnts is
quite appropriate.
Specially attractive as a breastpin is golden
scythe. entwinine q spray of enameled pRnsies
with golden stems.
Oxidzsd silver cigar boxes now being made
with a receptacle Inside to hold suspicious
looking little flask.
Indicative of the approaching winter season
. is ladies' miniature muff, in nugget finish gold
as a queen chain pendant.
Small polished gold pegs introduced this sea-
son now share the popularity Of knife edge set
tings in brooches and ear rings
The latest acquisition TO the nursery Ia a
solid silver futed rattle, which revolvss between
the two ends Of huge silver spur.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
What NV Lover Said.

By the nnerest chance, in tho twilight gloom.
In the orchard path be met me;
IL the tall wet grass, with its faint perfume,
And tried TO pass, but be made room;
Oh tried, bat he would not let me-
So I stood and blushei TIL the grass grew red,
With my face bent down above 10,
While he took my hand. As he whispering said
How the clover lifted each pink sweet head
To listen TO all that my lover said.
Oh. the clover in bloom, love it.
In the high wet grass went the path to hide
And the low wet leaves hung over.
But could not pass on either side.
For | found myself. when l yainly tried,
In the arms of my steadfast lover;
And he held me there. and he raised my head
While he closed the path before me.
And be looked down into my eyes and said
How the leaves bent down from the boughs 'erhesd
To listen TO ali that my lover said.
Oh, the leaves hanging lowly per me.
Had ne moved aside but little way
I could surely then have passed him,
And he knew never could wish to stay,
And would not have heard what he had TO say.
Could only aside have cast him.
It was almost dark and the momeu ts sped,
And the searching night wind found Us;
But he drew nearer and softl, said
How the leaves bent down from the bough 'erhead
To listen TO all that my lover said.
Oh! the whispering wind around u.
am sure be knew. when he held me fast
That must be all unwilling,
For tried TO go. and would have passed,
As the night was come with its dew At last,
And the sky with its stars filling:
But he clasped me close when would have fed,
And he made me hear his story.
And his soul came out from his lips and said
How the stars crept out when the white moon led,
To listen TO all that my lover said.
On! the moon and stars in glory.
know that the grass and tho leaves will not tell,
And I'm sure that the wind, precious rover,
Will carry his secret safely and well
That no being shall ever discover
One word Of the many that rapidly fell
From the eager lips of my lover.
And the moon and the stars that looked over
Shall never reveal what a fairy like spell
They wove around us that night in the dell.
In the path through the dew-laden clover;
Nor echo the whispers that no ade my heart swell
As they fell from the lips of my lover.
Homer A. Greene.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
A Little.

So little made me glad for was young;
Flowers, a sunset books, . friend two,
Gray skies with scanty sunshine piercing through
How little made me glad when was young.
So little makes me happy. now I'm old;
Your hand in mine, dear heart, here by the fire;
The children grown into our hearts desire
How little keeps US happy when re old.
And yet, between the little then and now
What words of life and thought and feeling keen,
What spiritual depths and heights unseen.
All, me. between the little then and now.
For little things seem mighty when we're young;
Then we rush onward through the changing years
Testing the gEmut of all smiles AID tears,
Till mighty things seem little; old.
Alice Wellington Rollins
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Fact. About the wor,d,. Population.

The number of men capable OF bearing arms
is calculated at one-fourth Of the population.
There are 1904 languages in the world and
Its inhabitants profess more than one thousand
religions.
Those born in spring are generally Of more
robust constitution than others. Births are
more frequent by night than by day. also deaths.
There are on the earth 1000, 600, 600 inhabi-
tants; of these 49, 033 OBS die every year. 81, s24
every day, 3, $50 every hour and 60 every minute,
or one every second.
the number OF marriages is ia the proportion
Of 70 to every 1000 individuals. Marriages are
more frequent after eounoxes-that is, during
the months of June and December.
The married are longer lived than the single.
and, above oil. those who observe q sober aud
industrious conduct Tall men live longer than
short ones. Women have more chances OF life
in their favor previous TO fifty years OF age than
men have, but fewer afterward.
The number OF men 10 about equal 70 the
number of women. The average Of life 10 about
thirty three years. One-qusrter die previous to
the age Of seventeen. To every 1000 persons
only reaches 100 years of life. To every loo
only reach the age OF sixty five. and not more
than 10 500 lives to eighty years of aga
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Written for the sunday Journal.
Cherries.

Tritten for the sunday Journal.
Cherries.
No longer. in the sunless air,
The morning glories sway.
Nor bud nor blossom anywhere
May wake to life to-day.
A cherries wind goes hurting by,
The grey sky hints of rain:
And 10 the south the robins fly
To seek the sun again.
And frost so bitter falls by night
To tear the leaves apart,
think it lays its chilling bligh.
Upon my very heart.
All. would that endless summer days
Might shield with sunny hours
From cruel cold that so betrays
The golden near ted flowers.
Then would sing like yonder bird,
Whose notes come floating by
With happy cadence family heard
From out the southern sky.
I'd lie beneath some blossomed bough-
But wherefore dream in vaial
The cold grey rain is beating now
Agains. the window pane.
--Evaleen stein.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Written for the Sunday Journal.
Vexing Uncertainty.

Iresd q tale of long ago.
OF seige and sword. and rudy glow
OF flaming castle towers, for so
the pages told;
OF knights in FURNISHED armor mail,
OF damozels, distraught and pale,
OF chains, and captives wan, and woe
Of donjon hold.
And, musing on the chronicle.
The doleful fortunes that befell,
Howeer it CHANGED | cannot tell
Saved that il seemed
That 1, too. passed into tho age
OF those upon the pictured page
The midnight belle chimed low-and, we'll
Perchancs dreamed.
/ stood within an ancient hall,
But saw nor page. nor seneschal,
Only the cawine rocks did call,
While swift apace
The chill night fell and ghostly white
An old moon cast its Pickering light
1t seemed some weird. unearthy thrall
Bound all the place.
Then slowly down the winding stair
A woman troi. so So. agely fair,
/ think there dwells none anywhere
So sweet to SEQ
But on her brow was mortal strain
OF such unuttered depth of paini
Such look as helpless souls may wear
IN agony.
And this it Is that vexes me:
For still. against my will, see
This face SO stamped with misery.
fain would know
What cruel wound within her heart
Such look of sorrow could impart;
What tragic mystery could ii be
That grieved her sol
All. me, in truth, I do confess
That tale of olden.tine distress
/ would had not raadl unless
1t so had Mapped
Its woeful length had begun
At noon, beneath the midday sun,
And then, in hours OF wskefulness,
I'd not have mapped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Especially the Last.

Seven lie the perfect number. snd /: the fol-
lowing seven rules were faithfully observed
they would do something toward making per-
feet man.
Before thou openest thy mouth think:
]. What thou shalt speak.
2 Why thou shouldst speak il.
3 To whom thou art about to speak
4. Concerning whom or what thou art about
to speak.
5. What will result therefrom
g. What benefit it Gao produce
Z. Who may be listening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

10 . lime, commonly called "the paternoster
pea. 1t known in botany the Abrus pereei-
nus is 3 native Of Corsica aud Tunis. lts
leaf twig strongly resemble those OF the
ccae The more delicate leaves OF its upper
brans foretell the state of the weather forty
eighlours in advance, whils the lower and
harieaves indicate all atmospheric changes
threays beforehand. The indications consist
in aarge ia the position OF the leaves and in
the and fall Of the twigs and brancnlets-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
The Answer of the Gardener.

He leaned, at sunset, on his spade.
(Oii, but the child was sweet TO see
The one who In the orchard played
He called: i've planted you a tree"
The boy looked at il for while,
Then at the radiant woods below,
And said, with wonder in his smile:
Why don't you put the leaves on, thought"
The gardener, with a reverent air,
Lifted his eyes took of his hat,
1.-THE Other Man, the One up there"
He answered. HE must see to that
Sarah NJ. B. Piatt, in Belford's Magazine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

Westward the black Aouds part and tighten;
The sun breaks fort the storm is Ger;
Yet the vexed billowyw rithe and whiten,
The breakers thunder on the shore.
And thou oh foolish heart, art throbbing
To the old griefs Of long ago;
Like waves still wrestling. raving. sobbing,
Though the spent winds have ceased to blow.
Zoe Dana Underhiil, IN November Scribner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Changing Seasons


No longer on the garden gate
Fond lovers swing;
November breezes regulate
That sort of thing.
Within the coy parlor now,
Before the CRATE
They sit, and never notice how
It's growing late.
The blazing Goals illuminate
With rudy glow
The coy room, and. though It's late.
He does not go.
Next day she has sleepy air;
Her pas enraged:
But, after all, what does she carel
She is engaged.
-ScrneryiIle raurnat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

all Mall Gazette
That remarkable specimen of the vegetable
world, "the weather plant continues to excit.
considerable interest here. Men Of science, who.
on the first discovery we're unwilling TO express
40 opinion on its proguosticating virtues, now
agree. after extensive experiments, that ths
sand trials made during the last three year
tend to prove its infallibiliiy. The plant itssI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Trains on the L-fs-Handed Track.

BUstUh
The practice of running trains on the left
hand track 10 now largely being put in force by
railroad corporations throughout the United
States. The custom originated in England, ane
affords the engineer a better and fuller view o
the tracks ahead. The Old Colony has adopted
this method OF running It's trains. and the oihs.
companies whose roads center in this city viii
follow the same rule when thew become bette
acquainted with the practicability of The system
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
Caution to Indiana Democrats.

louisville Courier-J ournal
The Indiana Democrats are looking to 1892
and suggest DAVID b. Hill. of New York for
President, and Isaac p. Gray, of Indiana. for
Vice-presidsnt. This 10 several years in the fat
ure. gentlemen, and II will not hurt my one to
60 little slow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

Louaville COMMERCIAL.
The country will now have q rest from the
slush that society correspondents have been
writing about-.'ths uncrownsd Queen OF Amer
lean womanhoods
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
A Good One.
Bangor Commercial.

Bangor Commercial.
They have good one just at present on well
known Bangor lawyer who is noted for bis
observation-disclosures. He went up his own stairs
the other day. and seeing notice on his door,
self.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

ALL Infections of the blood are removed by
Ayes SarsapariIla Sold BY ~ druegista
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
ENGLISH'S OPERA-HOUSE

THREE NIGHTS and MATINEE. beginning MON
DAY, Nov. II, GEO. II. ADAMS Miss IONA HAN
LON, and great company, in the pantomimic comedy
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RAILWAY TIMETABLES.
7. q v. a. r. SOUTHWEST

Cairo Express, Leave .-....-.... 7l0aru
vincennes Accommodation. Leave 4:00p n
Vincennes Accommodation, Arrive .-..--...- 10.
Cairo Express s:0Opm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

A great many plants, animals and
insects which We are familiar with in
our more temperate climate attain
much larger size in hot, tropical re-
gions Of the globe, and none, perhaps,
are more remarkable in this respect
than the different classes Of spiders.
You have been told of the huge,
black, hairy-legged tarantula, with
his great, staring, bead-like eyes, and
long, cruel forceps, or nippers, who
turks in dark corners, and slows him
self in the toes of your boots and
other unexpected places; but asa gen
eral rule, he can be avoided, and
the web he spins interferes but little
with any one But there are other
spiders, equally large and quite as
formidable, that spread their nets
across roads and paths much TO the
occasional discomfort of unwary
horsemen, or short-sighted folks on
foot.
Up in the mountains of Ceylon and
India there is a fellow of this kind
that spins web like bright yellow
silk, the central net OF which is five
feet in diameter, while the supporting
lines, or guys, as they are called,
measure sometimes ten or twelve feet
long; and, riding quick in the early
morning, you may dash right into
it, the stout threads twining around
YOUR face like lace veil; while as the
creature who has woven it takes up.
his position in the middle, he gener-
ally catches you right on the nose,
and, though he seldom bites or stings,
the contact of his large body and
long legs is anything but pleasant.
If you do forget yourself and try to
catch him, bite he will, and though
not venomnous, as his jaws are as
powerful as birds heak, you are not
likely TO forget the encounter.
The bodies Of these spiders are very
handsomely decorated, being bright
gold or scarlet underneath, while the
upper part is covered with the most
delicate slate-colored fur. So strong
ere tie webs that birds the size of
larks are frequently caught therein,
and even the small but powerful scaly
lizard falls victim. Often have l
plunged into their fold when out col
Letting plants in the dim light OF a
tropical forest, and often have | sat
and watch he'd the yellow or scarlet
monster, measuring-when waiting
for his prey with his legs stretched
out-fully six inches, striding across
the middle of the net, and noted the
rapid manner in which he winds his
stout threads around the unfortunate
captive He usually throws the coils
about the head. till the wretched vic
tim is first blinded and then choked.
In many unfrequented dark hooks
OF the jungle you come across almost
perfect skeletons OF small birds, caught
in these terrible snares, the strong
folds Of which prevent the delicate
bones from falling to the ground after
the wind and weather have dispersed
the flesh and feathers, for the spider
seldom makes more than one meal,
after which he spins another web for
fresh victims.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10
A Champion lie.

We have observed several wonder
full stories of late respecting the skill
Of the Chinese eXecutioners, who, 1t Is
said. can strike off the heads Of their
victims so skilfully that the poor fell
lows themselves never discover their
loss until moment or two after they
are dead We recall to mind, however,
the story Of a German eIecutionerwho
far surpassed the Chinese in profess
sional dexterity. Upon one occasion
it happened that criminal who was
condemned to death had singular
itching to play at nine-pins, and he
implored permission to play once
more at his favorite game before he
died. Then, he said, he would submit
to his fate without murmur. The
jndge, thinking there could be no
harm in humoring him, granted his
last prayer, and upon arriving at the
place Of execution he found everything
prepared for the game, the pins being
set up and the bowls all ready. He
commenced his favorite sport with
enthusiasm. After awhile the sheriff,
observing that he showed no inclina-
ton to desist, made sign to the exc
cutioner to strike the fatal blow while
he stopped for bowl The eyecutioner
did so, but with such exquisite dexter
ity that the culprit did not notice or
feel it. He thought, indeed, that a
cold breath Of air was blowing on his
neck, and drawing himself back with
shrug, his head dropped forward
into his hands He naturally sup
posed that it was bowl which he
had grasped, and Selling it firmly,
rolled it at the pins. All Of them fell,
and the head was heard to exclaim, as
it rebounded from the further wall:
''Hurrah! I've won the game. = Cham
5ers' Journal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

eOSO A MONTH. No capital required. a
tgC.DO good chance to make money. APP.
ply for territory at once to Il. ). Lauderbach
Co, Newark, n. j.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

let that cold Of yours run on. You
think it is a light thing, But it may
run into catarrh. Or into pneumonia
Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia
Is dangerous Consumption is death
itself.
That breathing apparatus must be
kept healthy and clear of all obstruc-
lions and offensive matter. Otherwise
there Is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head,
nose, throat, bronchial tubes and
lungs, can be delightfully."- and entirely
cured by the use of Boschee's German
Syrup. 1fyou don't know this already,
thousands and thousands of people
can tell you. They have been cured
by it, and know how it is them
selve." Bottle only 70 cents. Ask any
druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10
Western Maryland Railroad.

Connecting with Shenandoah Valley RAJ
roHd at HageTstown.
Timetable In effect Dec. n. ISs7.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

Run daily. All others daily except SUNDAY
Timetables giving time of local and brpna
trains can Toe had on application TO =. y. A
X. Agent at Shepherdstown.
j. +. BOYD, superintendent.
II. A. RIDDLE, Gen Pass Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

How are you and your wife coming
on?" asked an Austin gentleman OF a
colored man.
she has run me off, boss.
What's the NATTER
II is to blame, boss. l gave her a
splendid white silk dress, and den she
got so proud she had no use for me.
She said 1 was too dark to match de
dress
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

Mock LEMON PIE.-One-half cup of
sugar, yolks of two eggs, one-half cup
OF sweet milk and one-half cup of
water; beat the eggs, add the rest
beat all together, and place in crust
the same as for custard pie When
done beat the whites Of the eggs to a
stiff froth, add tablespoonful of
sugar and one teaspoonful Of extract
Of lemon; spread over the pie, return
to the oven and brown. This makes
a small pie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

A lady who had a great horror OF to-
bacco got into the New Haven cars,
the other day, and inquired Of male
neighbor:
DO you chew tobacco, sir?'
mo, ma'am, l don't" was the re-
ply, but 1 can get you chew, if you
want one"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10
j. S. FLEMING, Agent.
The Jefferson County Mutual
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
1873.

OFFERS 10 the people Of jefferson County
~ Insurance In a safe company nj the actual
cost of Insurance, which Is much cheaper
than the rates usually charged and keeps the
money at home. Good risks from RESPONSE
BILE parties are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIRECToRs-N. =. White. Henry Is. Dayen.
port Jas. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider. w.
II. 7. Lewis, X. Preston Chew. VIM. l.. Will
son. Eugene Baker, =. w. Washington. James
Logic, Chas. i. Wilson, John II. Iittle. jacob
=. Melvin, T.. q. w. Herr. Isaac III. Strider.
y. \. WHITE ....... .............. Of. President
ii. u. DAVENPORT .......-....... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE--N. X. White, W. II
7. Lewis, Eugene Baker. Isaac II. Strdcr. II
L. Chew, :. W. Washington.
Local AGESTs-Middleway, John g.. Shir-
ley; Kearneysville. J. G. Bitner: Harper's
Ferry, Chas. r. Trail: she pherdstOwn, J. <.
Fleming; Duiiields. &. l.. Barnhnrt; Charles
town, Washington Alexander.
HS-The Secretary Will be found nj the Com
pany's Office. Gibson Building, Court HOnsf
yard. In CharleStown.
e.. A. ALEXANDER, Scc'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10

MAKE No MIsrAKE.-If you have made up
your mind TO buy Hoods Saasaparilla do not
be induced to take any other. Hoods Sar-
saparilla Is q peculiar medicine, possessing,
by virtue OF It's peculiar combination. pro-
portion and preparation, curative power SUI
perior TO any other article OF the kind before
the people. For all affections arising from
impure blood or low state OF the system ii Is
unequalled. Be sure to get Hoods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10
Consumption Surely Cured.

To TIE EDIToR-Please inform your reader,
that have positive remedy for the above
named disease. By its timely use thousands
OF hopeless cases have been permanently
cured shall be glad to send two bottles OF
nay remedy FREE to any OF your readers who.
nave consumption II they will send me their
express and post ONCE address. Respectfully.
IA. sLOCUA, n. c., Isl Pearl st., New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-02-10
Read downward. stations. Read upwai.

Additional trains leave Ilagertown "a,
Waynesboro, Chambcrsburg. Shipprnshuu
M ~, II 10 n. m, and - y. M. krturnlf,
arrive HageTstown9 GOA. M, aud 30 aud6 {
y. m.
Trains marked Daily. All othc, daily ei
cept sunday.
New York and Philadelphia T;assengen
change at Union station, Baltimore.
ASK for ticket Via Western Maryland RAJ
road.
J. VI. HOOD, General Manager
Il. VI. GRIswoLD. Gcn'l Passenger Agent