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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
A GHOST STORY.

The following story was told me by
a lady. She was the wife of a rich
squire in the east of England, after
whose death she married a well-known
Italian. She was woman Of remark
able ability and of great information,
though somewhat eccentric. She
heard the story, with dates and names
of persons These she had forgotten,
and had never been able to supply
them.
She declared, however, that she was
positively assured that all the details
had been verified by the French pub
lie authorities where the events mar
rated had occurred, and that the rec
ords still existed somewhere, if the
place could only be found.
During the first French revolution,
two Frenchmen of high birth. Count
A. and Niscount b.. were dispatched
by the Royalist party on a mission to
England.
During their journey on horse back
TO a northern port of France, where a
vessel awaited them, they were on one
occasion benighted in the middle of Il
wide heath Riding slowly forward
they perceived light from what
seemed TO be a large and solitary
chateau. After some knocking, steps
were heard slowly coming in the yard
within, and at last the door was eau
tiously unlocked. y porter or care
taker peered through the narrow
opening and asked the reason of the
knocking.
We have lost our way and are tired
and hungry. We require shelter and
food for ourselves and our horses"
Impossible, was the churlish re-
ply; and the door was about to be
closed when one Of the travellers inter
cepted it with his foot, and. producing
a pistol, said:
I'VE are quite ready TO pay for our
lodging and supper, but we cannot go
further tonight"
The care-taker paused for moment
as though rejecting, and at last he
said:
Il will give you shelter for tonight,
and food for yourselves and your
beasts, on one condition, viz, that you
give me your word of honor as gentle
men, which l am sure you are, that
nothing will induce you to leave the
room / give you, and that tomorrow
at daybreak you will go on your jour
ney without asking any questions.
The promise given, the door was
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
AT THE
AT THE
Little StOre'ROund
the Corner

lou Will find fresh arrival every two weeks
ifom New York of many good. useful and or
hamental articles for Ladies and Children
Ventilated Corsets for summer wear. Chii
dren Corsets of different prices and kinds.
hustles, all sizes and prices. Children's White
dresses. Ladies' Underwear, Chemises, I'm
uer Waists. Drawers and skirts. Infantsand
Snhdfen's Caps, Bibs. and Wash Rags. Chill
oieh Drawersand Chemises and Collars. La
o'es Aprons, Sun Bonnets. Fancy Hair Pins.
i@'uies' and Children's Hose. 4 nice assort-
nieni Of Hamburgs. Allover Net for over
uieSses and laces' Felts, Fringes, Table Cow
s' Iinsels and Fancy Cord. Stamping and
Fancy Work done promptly to order. Call
and see US. ELLEN wEISHANS,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

Gentlemen Of the jury" said the
Judge, as he concluded his charge, IF
the evidence shows in your minds that
pneumonia, even indirectly, was the
cause of the mans death, the prisoner
cannot be convicted" An hour later
messenger came from the jury room.
'.The gentlemen Of the jury, your Hon
or" he said, desire information F"
''On what point of evidenceg None,
your Honor; they want to know how
to spell pneumonia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

He was mumbiing about tough
steak and cold coffee, and making
himself generally disagreeable.
Don't growl 20 over your breakfast,
John, said bis wife, nobody is going
to take it away from you"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

DO you believe there Is any such
thing as Iuckf' asked young man Of
an old bachelor. Il do. I've had
proof OF it, I'm what wayf' II was
refused by five girls when ! was
young man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

80 my friends, there are some spec
tacles that person never forgetsl''
said lecturer, after graphic de-
scription Of a terrible accident that
he bad witnessed. I'D like to know
where they sell EN- remarked an
old lady in the audience who f. al
ways nlislaying her glasses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

Two Irishmen were travelling. when
they stopped to examine a guide board.
Twelve miles TO Portland said one.
Just six miles apiece" said the other.
And they trudged on apparently sat
isfied at the small distance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

CLUG SH0T.-Guaranteed TO kill potato
- bugs, and those on egg plants, currant
worms. cabbage worms and lice, striped bugs
on melons, cucumbers and rose bushes and
squashes. sold in any quantity at 10 cents a
pound, at MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

LNSHING TACKLE-lO.On Hooks, Lines,
Il Snoods, Leaders, Sinkers, Guides, Flies,
Poles, &c, very cheap, at
MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

Some years ago it was the style for
people to dress up; OF late We notice
that fashionable ladies are inclined to
dress down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

Something that should be looked In
to-a pretty girls eyes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS! !
SHOES, SHOES. {.

We almost give them away. W0rklhe
Shoes l0r8Ic Dress Shoe for ST. % worth any
body S2.Dj still Better for rSI.oV, worm any any
bnIv'> - 10 Onr Perfection can't be beat,
only $50. Base Ball shoes only 80 cents.
iIwfi Tennis shoes only 30 cents; sells cHo
erSC'aere for Sl.OO. WigWam SHOES oHly %
Shoes and slippers almost given away: Gun
Fools Sl.75. worth S2.75. SUMMER tNDEh, ELY,
WEAR very cheap. Straw Hats we helt
thcm Cheaper than any Retailer sou'h "i
New York. 80
All these goods must go within the next W.
"NlS. Call early and get your bargains
Yours, Respectfully, c,e
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
RUBBER GOODS.

CYRINGES.-The Home Nos. !, 2, 3 the
- Barclay No. {. The Large Fountain No.
3: the Universal No. !. Davidson's Nos. /
and2. Infant Rectal Syrnges with a single
bulb and rubber tube. Hard Rubber and
Glass Syringes. Ear and Eye Syringes.
DREAST PUMPS.-The English. the Phe-
ID nix, the Lawrence S Improved, the Home.
NIPPLE SHIELDS.-The PheniX Nipple
~ Shield flexible tube, the Phenix with ub-
nipple and glass protector, Dr. Wansbrough s.
4 TOMIZERS.-The Throat Atomizer, the
~ LarynX Atomizer.
nOTCHES.-TheS Siphon Nasal Douche. the
~ Single Bulb Nasal Douche, the Pocket
Nasal Douche and Inhaler.
nROPPERS.-Eye Droppers, Medicine
IL Droppers, Bulb Syringes for ear and eye.
N NIPPLES.-White. Maroon and Black.
~ Large and Small White Fittings for
Nursing Bottles. Extra Bottles and Fittings
and Tubing. Hot Water Bags, Catheters, Pes
saries.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
Farm Lands Wanted

@aRTIEs having IMPROVED or UNIM-
PROVED FARM LANDS. for sale in JEFF
fsrson' Clarke, Frederick or Berkeley coun-
ties, will do well to send me description OF
same. price, terms, &c. -
BUSHROD G. WASHINGTON
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Lock Box AZ,
February 10, lssS-Sm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
w. VA, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1888.
Three PecuIiaritieS

U
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier
and regulating medicine, is characterized py
three peculiarities, namely:
ISf. remedial agents used.
>g The proportion in which the roofs,
Z0: herbs, barks, ETC., are mixed.
The process by which the active
IS0s medicinal properties are secured.
The result is a medicine of unusual strength
.nd curative power, which effects cures mere
tofore uneoualled. These peculiarites peiohg
excInsvely to Hoods Sarsaparilla, and are
Unknown to Others
Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared win '!le
greatest skill and care, by pharmacists Vi
education and long experience. Hence IL is
medicine worthy of entire confidence. iyou
suffer from scrofula salt rheum, or any as
ease of the blood, dyspepsia, biliousness' SICK
headache, or kidney and liver complaints
catarrh or rheumatism, do not fali 10 u!
Hoods Sarsaparilla
"I recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all
nv friends as the best blood purifier on
earth" VIM GAFF, druggist, Hamilton, y.
floods Sarsaparilla has cured me OF scrof.
ulous humor, and done me worlds OF good
otherwise" c. A. ARNOLD, Arnold, Me.
A book containing many additional state
ments of cures will be sent to all VINO desire.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s.. MADE
only by C. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

DIAPER SEEDS cheap at Gibson's, because
i we don't want to carry over any We
have 10 burn them as per contract and il
seems a useless waste as these seeds are pure
and fresh. Come quick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
Readymade Clothing
and Gents Furnish
ing Goods

is now open for the inspection and consider
alton OF all those who are seeking tirst-clasS
Clothing at Lowest Prices. | am now ready
with stock OF goods that Will excite the
wonder and admiration OF all visitors. Not
only on account OF the immense Variety OF
grades but also because OF the marvellous
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13

Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier
and regulating medicine, is characterized by
three peculiarities, namely
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
Low Scale of Prices

placed upon al Of the Goods. My styles em-
brace every New Novelty and standard FASH
ion of the season. The cut and tit OF my gar
ments is surprise and pleasure To the Gus
toner am prepared To lit every person. no
matter whether big or little, short or tall, old
oryoung. My line OF
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-28

they able to eat in peace such food
as the jailer had brought instead Of
undergoing further trial with the
certainty Of death at the end.
They spoke of their Boston rela-
tiiVes, but that way did they not dare
to turn seeing the entertainments were
being proceeded against in that town
with renewed energy And so their
feast day was spent in deciding
where their paths should be to lead
from destruction. Yet was it not
without praise to God for his good
ness in saving them from prison.
By degrees they made their way to
the Dutch settlements where Thanks
giving was unknown, but where the
fear of Witchcraft seldom intruded
and there they staid until the feverish
state OF mind had abated and they
returned to home and friends to cele-
.brate a feast of real thanksgiving
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-28
Women as Collectors.

The avenues Of employment of
women are constantly increasing.
Already she has proved herself a
good clerk, a good book-keeper and
a good typewriter, and the latest is
a female collector. At least dozen
houses in Kansas City are employ
ing, women in this capacity, and their
number seems to be constantly in
creasing.
A woman may be a book-keeper or
a typewriter and yet be the most
feminine creature imaginable, despite
her business relations, says the Kan
sas City Star, but the female durner
would seem to be another kind OF
business woman, and she brings for
ward very promptly the question OF
how much distinction must be made
between a woman and a man in the
same business. One thing is certain,
one cannot kick a lady collector out
Of the office.
The female collectors are for the
most part young women, and, ac-
cording to their employers, they are
as persistent and as successful in
their business as men. Their mode
OF operation, however, is somewhat
peculiar, and they do not seem to go
about the collection of a bill the same
way as man. A reporter happened
in an office where fifteen or twenty
young men were working. While he
was talking with the manager a
well-dressed young woman walked in
and inquired for one of the young
men. He was pointed out to her,
and while the whole Office watched
her she walked over to his desk and
began conversation with him in a
tone so low no one could hear. After
talking for few moments sheturned
to go, and rising her voice, said:
SIf you dof't come in and settle I'll
be around again on Saturday
When she was gone the young man
came in for an unmerciful guying,
and it is safe to say hemade a desper-
ate effort to pay the bill before SAT-
urday. She was the collector for a
jeWelry firm.
A merchant who has adopted the
new scheme was asked about it, and
said: Il find that my lady collector
is persistent, faithful and trustW orty,
and has great success in making some
very bad collections. and | don't see
why a lady should not be permitted
to ask for the payment of a bill ifshe
can do almost every thing elseabout
an Office"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-28
The Conductors Romance.

Come out with me a moment while
we pass slowly at first and gradually
faster through the street of on old
fashioned town You will observe
that the dapper Pullman car con-
ductor, with his blue uniform and
gilt buttons, is also on the rear plat
form.
Very proper, indeed, you say, for
the conscientious to be keeping a
lookout for that second section of
our train.
Well, didn't insinuate that the
conductor was misbehaving himself,
but | must disabuse your mind of
the conception that he is looking for
nothing more interesting than loco
motive and a train of cars, which
the admirable block system of the
Pennsylvania road is certain to keep
at a safe distance from US. He didn't
button up his coat just now and
brush it; he didn't set his cap know
ingly over his blonde bang, or pull
up a tag Of his white handkerchief so
as to set off his manly chest, for the
purpose of impressing you orme
Now please keep still and see what
our good-looking young guardianin
blue is up to.
He is on the platform with US
that is, he has one foot on the plat
form and one foot on the first step
below it. Now comes the critical
moment!
Did you see him lift his cap? More,
did you see that graceful girl leap
out from a doorway, shoot a sheaf
of arrows in a second from her eyes,
wave handkerchief and dart back
again into the old brick house with
it's white portico ofWood?
Aromance on the rail to be con-
tinued, perhaps to the altar, from
day today. That's all Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-28
It Helps Trade.

From the Chicago Herald
A man who PUSHES into aplace hur-
riedly and asks for small change for
a bill is considered a blooming nuis-
ance in all first class commercial cen
tiers, and the inventor of the patent
cash register is hailed as a public
benefactor in these quarters. Why?
Well, because it is impossible to open
the drawer Of the register to get
change unless a sale is "rung up"
In consequence the applicant for
change is obliged to make a purchase
before he canbe accommodated. This
helps trade and creates good excuse
to starve off people who want bib
broken for nothing.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-28
THANKSGIVING,

Beneath the homestead's sloping caves
We gather round the board,
And for the golden harvest sent
Give thanks unto the Lord
But from the bursting bins and barns
Oh, spare thought, pray,
For those who kept in Wintry woods
The first Thanksgiving Day!
The face of Heaven was yelled and dark,
And all the world beneath.
0fwithered wood and void, lay hid ~
Within snowy sheath,
They shivered in the bitter blast,
For thinly clad were they,
The pilgrim fathers long ago
Who kept thanksgiving day.
With all his train of feathered DANES
Behind him in a row.
They saw a lordly bird with plumes
Like polished metal go
The aim was sure, the bullet true,
In throes ofdeath he lay,
And feasting on his dainty flesh
They kept Thanksgiving Day.
The graves wherein their fathers slept,
The fields and fells home,
Were leagues beyond the forest dark
Across the wintry foam.
Though want and fear abided there,
And peril barred the way,
Vet, lonely in a lonely land,
They kept Thanksgiving Day
In all the pleasant fields about,
Upon the frosted vines,
Sweet Cinderella's fairy coach,
The yellow pumpkins shines,
And still with all his train of DANES
The turkey struts away,
As in the winter-whItened woods
That first Thanksgiving Day.
Our fathers graves are on the hill,
The dear ones at the knee,
The storehouse full of goodly things.
How grateful we should bel
They thanked the Lord for perils passed,
And for the right to pray,
Then let us doubly thank Him now
For this Thanksgiving Day
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

A Wise Law.

: The recent Legislature pass. I
3 act allowing persons convict
y # crime in certain minor
e. susss TO serve their time by
~ upon the public roads.
TSa time fixed by the verdict is
,aduced by this service. The
lsw was so modified by request
e e the colored representatives,
.s.s 4 was made optional with
he convict to thus serve his
time. ;
i and should be put into gen
III vi ~practice throughout the
On S,ate, There is no class of men
oss whom could be better
laced the labor of working the
pubIie roads than those con-
p;cted of crime, and it is q mercy
= the unfortunate convict to be
III 10 exercise himself in the
fresll. pure atmosphere, instead
ofpining in the murky, damp,
and disagreeable cells of our
parish jails.
The experiment. was tried in
mast Feliciana, before it was
sOecialIy authorized by law, the
iudge giving senteace which
proyided that for every days
Isbor upon the public road, the
sentence should be reduced to
such an extent.
since its recent adoption by
the Legislature, we observe
rom our exchanges that it is
beiDg pretty generally tried
throughout the State.
We commend it to the Dis
trict Judges, and believe it will
rive great satisfaction.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27
Benefits Of Advertising.

notwithstanding the fact that
Tie verdict Of enlightened men
if the world is that the best pay
ine investment for any and all
branches Of business is TO adver-
tise, there are many old fogies
Who still doubt the truth of the
assertion. There is a sort of be-
lief that it is only when a BUSH
ness il paying well, that it can
afford the luxury Of advertising.
The reasoning is backward, the
truth is just the reverse. It is
those enterprises that are pay
Ing spleDdidly that can afford to
refuse to advertise, if it is desir-
ia to reduce the scope of such
enterprises, but the man in
search of the patronage of the
public, must use printers ink if
be desires to keep abreast with
The times. We have been led to
this statement of a we'll estab-
lished truth by an incident un-
der our observation in the past
fem days. Gen. J~astremski, who
u about to remove to New Or
leans, inserted in these columns
sn advertisement offering for
rent bis late residence, AID pro-
posing to sell some articles, such
d 4 COW, range, etc. The adj
geftisement was ordered in for
some days, but after a single in
ssrtion be reports to us that the
Aouse has been rented and all
tle articles sold. The General,
Arrays 4 strong believer in this
Iaethod Of transacting business,
called attention to the indisput-
able evidence of the value of
printers ink. We refer these
laets % our merchants and 9th
1879 who have wares which they
aeslFe to sell. A word to the
wise il sulicient.-Baton Rouge
Advocate.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

lery of machines as it is called.
The Esplanade of lnvalides is
reserved for the products of the
French colonies. The buildings
are magnificent structures of
glass and iron, lighted by cleo
tricity and fitted with every
modern convenience.
THE FAIRS MAGNITUDE.
1t is expected that the total
number of exhibitors from all
countries will reach 10000; it
is estimated that 10000, 900
persons will enter the grounP
and buildings. Some idea of
the magnitude of the exhibition
may be gainedHfromsthe fact
that the total area of buildings
andsenclosed grounds which gis
to be lighted by electricity, is
100000 square feet. The
space allotted TO the United
States is about 10000 square
feet. An exhibit from this
country fully 'IequalEtosthat of
1878 is expected, and it is hoped
that it will be much larger.
There are numerous lines of in
dustry thatsneed.new
their goods, and this exhibition
will afford them an opportunity
for foreign display.
All of the European:countries
except Germany, take an inter-
est in the exposition, and will
make displays. The South
American republics and Mexico
will also take g particularly ac-
tive part, as well as Japan.
The usual awards of medals
an~d.diplomasswillsbe made, bat
the details as tJ this have not
yet been determined.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

Lake Charles Echo Our
yoang friend Albert Hawkins
MATED to us d very singular
circumstance this week. He in
company with several others on
|1as lake front killed d chicken
MAZE and seeing quite a knot
II - BODY they set to inyesti-
sale khe cause when to their
|se'prIse they found a china egg.
ns Know of q circumstance
|NaeEe : woman was deceived by
I sgpent, but this is the first
s'eaaasaanCe that ever came to
|sss knowledge where D woman
|sssslved a serpent. We suppose
|s.''s must have been the way Of
lt@s #&s s .s4g4 SsS Isl
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

Railroad officials cause their
own nnpopularity. In disasters,
their insolent refusal to give
any news either to the people
or TO the newspapers is a cruel
TT for which there is not the
slightest excuse. If it were not
for the work of the reporters,
half of the accidents would
never be heard of by the public.
Baltimore American, Rep.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

A funny man who asked the
question where is the state of
matrimony 7" received this ex-
planatory answer: sit is one of
the United States. It is bound
ed by hugging and kissing on
one side and cradles and babies
on the other. It's chief products
are population, broom sticks and
staying out late at night. 1t
was discovered by Adam and
Eve while trying to find a north
west passage out of Paradise.
The climate is rather sultry till
you pass the tropics of house
keeping, when squally weather
commonly sets in with sufficient
power to keep all hands as cool
as cucumbers. For the priiocipal
roads leading to this interesting
state, consult the first pair of
blue eyes you run against"
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

ths Republicans turn up
sss poses as high as thep may,
n @shelosa y a fact that for
lhs II tine in twenty years
pss. sy Uf Newark, one of the
'sss industrial centres of New
becomes Democratic on
q z DISQUALIFICATION
npsson Herald. IND.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-27

|F& &&M@@
e endless railway train, con-
ls,lng of 100 platform cars, is
II d one of the attractions at
w saEis Exposition. The rails
y. pe sunk SO that the plat
nsaas wlll be on d level with
surface, and the train win
M sloRly enough to permit
people to step on and of
~, IVY Y IS u motion, bnt, for
,.s recommendation OF elderly
|sssRle 4 stop of fifteen seconds
49, minute will be made. The
svsage power will be electricity.