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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

per or the locust were suffering lin
gering tortures. But, on the contra
ry, the very parts attacked and para
lived are the nerves, the parts that
feel. and just as patient under chic
roform has his ve-centers for the
time deadened, so that though he may
struggle under the hands of the sur
geon yet he knows nothing of it, so
the grassoopper, feebly moving his
legs. cannot be supposed TO feel the
bite of his destroyer, who begins his
meal upon that very part most para
lyZed and a he feeds destroys still
more surely the power of suffering.
Such is the history OF the meat-pre-
serving sand-wasps, and yet it is not
half told. For the Sphex is only one
among a whole group Of these insects;
some of which feed on caterpillars.
some on flies, bees, spiders or beetles,
and each and all of these know how
best TO paralyze their prey.
The beautiful Cerceria which feeds
upon weevils and on some lovely rich
colored metallic beetles called Bupres-
ties, attacks her prey quite differently
from the Sphex. For the quiet, pass
i've beetle does not need TO be attacked
i'll a rush like the nimble grasshopper;
he trusts 10 his solid armor TO protect
him Yet the Cerceris has found out
the weak joints.
Coming face To face with him, she
seizes him by the snout and pins him
down, and as he cramps up his legs
with fright she presses his back h strong
ly with her forelegs so as to make the
rings cape under his body, and turn
ing her sting under gives one and
only one blow between the first and
second pair of legs, and from that
moment the beetle moves no more.
Why then only one blow Because
in these beetles the nervous centers
are all gathered together in this one
spot, and as the SpheN has learnt
where TO plant her three blows, the
Cereris knows where to strike her one
deadly stab, leaving us in bewildering
wonder at instincts which have be
come so true, so unerring, that not
even a drop of poison is wasted in
providing living meat for insect lar
ders. ~ Youths COMPANION.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
The Sentence Of Jesus.

\ correspondent Of Notes and Que
ries extracts from the kolnische Zel-
tung what is called IA correct tran
script Of the sentence OF death pro
nounced against Jesus Christ The
following is n copy Of the most memo
rable judicial sentence which has ever
been pronounced in the annals Of the
world-namely, that Of death against
the Saviour, with the remarks that
Journal lie Droit has collected, the
knowledge Of which must be interest
ing in the highest degree to every
Christian. Until now we are not
aware that it has ever been made pub
lie in the German papers. The sen
tence is word for word "a follows:
Sentence pronounced by Pontius
PLATE, Intendant of the Province Of
Lower Galilee, that Jesus OF Nazareth
shall suffer death by the cross. In
the seventeenth year of the reign Of
the Emperor of Tiberius, and on the
2jth Of the month of March, in the
most holy city of Jerusalem, during
the Pontiticate Of Anuss and Calaphas,
Pontius PLATE, Intendant OF the Prov
ince Of Lower Galilee, sitting in judg-
ment in the presidential seat OF the
PrRtors, sentences Jesus Christ Of
Nazareth TO death on a cross between
two robbers a. the numerous and no
torious testimonials Of the people
prove: l. Jesus is a misleader. 2. He
has excited the people 10 sedition. 3.
He is an enemy 10 the laws. 4. He
calls himself the Son OF God. 5. He
calls himself falsely the King Of Israel.
6. He went into the Temple followed
by multitude carrying palms in
their hands. Orders: The first centu-
rion. Quintus Cornelius, TO bring him
TO the qlace Of execution. Forbid all
persons. rich or poor, 10 prevent the
execution Of Jesus. The witnesses
who have signed the execution against
Jesus are: /. Daniel Robani, Phari
see: .. John Zorobable; 3. Raphael
Roban; Capet. Jesus TO be taken out
Of Jerusalem through the gate Of Tour
nea."
The sentence is engraved on plate
of brass in the Hebrew language, and
Oh it's sides are the following words:
a similar plate has been sent 10 each
tribe 1t was discovered in the year
1880. in the city Of Aquill. (AquillaL
in the kingdom Of Naples, by search
made for the discovery Of Roman
antiquities, and remained there until
it was found by the commissaries Of
art in the French army Of Italy. Up
TO the time Of the campaign in South
ern Italy it was preserved in the sac
risty Of the Carthusians. near Naples.
where il was kept in a box OF ebony.
Since then the relic has been kept in
the Chapel Of Caseria. The Carthu-
slams obtained it by their petitions
that the plate might be kept by them.
which was an acknowledgment Of the
sacrifices which they made for the
French army. The French transla-
ton was made literally by members
Of the commission Of arts. Demon had
a fac-simile Of the plate engraved,
which was bought by Lord Howard
on the sale Of his cabinet for $3.50
francs. There seems to be no histor-
ical doubt rs to the authenticity Of
this. The reasons Of the sentence
correspond exactly with those Of the
Gospels. London Tablet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
LITTLE ORPHANT ANNIE.

Little Orphant Annie's come to our house to
stay,
An wash the cups an saucers up, an dust the
crumbs away,
An shoe the chickens off the porch, an dust
the hearth an sweep,
An make the pies, an bake the bread, an
earn her board and keep,
An all us other children when the supper
things is done,
We sit aroun' the kitchen fire an has the
mostest fun
A-list'nin to the witch tales at Annie tells
about.
An the gobble-uns at git you
Efyou
Don't
Watch
OUT
Onct they was a little boy wouldn't say his
prey'rs-
An when he went to bed at night away up
stairs,
His nanny heard him holler, an his daddy
heerd him bawl,
An when they turnt the kivers down, he
wasn't there at all!
An they seeked him in the rafier room and
cubby hole an press,
An seeked him up the chimney fiue, an ev-
erywheres guess,
But all they ever found was his pants and
roundabout!
An the gobbe-uns II git you
Efyou
Don't
Watch
Out!
An one time a little girl 'ud allus laugh an
grin,
An make fun of ever one an all her bic cd
an kin,
An onc't when they was company an ole
folks was there.
She mocked em an shocked em an said she
didn't care!
An this as she kicked her heels, an turnt 10
run and hide,
They was two great big black things stand
in by her side,
An they snatched her through the ceilin'
fore she knowed what she's about
An the gobble-uns II git you
IF you
Don't
Watch
out!
An little orphant Annie says, when the blaze
is blue,
An the lampwick sputters, an the wind goes
woo-ooi
An you hear the cTickets quit an the moon
is gray,
An the lightenin bugs in dew isall squench
ed away,
You'd better mind yer parents an yer teach
ers fond and dear,
An cherish them at loves you an dry the
Orphants tear,
An help the pore and needy ones at clusters
all about,
Er the gobble-uns II git you
IF you
Don't
Watch
Out
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
IN UNDERWEAR

we have an elegant line (of Heavy Weights
from 50 cents each to the finest SIX make.
Also the famous HOLROGD'S JERSEY 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 "a patent by which the sleeves and draw
ers can be made To fit the wcarer perfectly.
HOSE in 80 different kinds in prices lOc 10
the very best silk made at So per pair.
our stock OF SHIRTS comprises all quail
ties-wool, cotton, percalc, pique and plain
white; laundrled ana unlaundrled, from the
cheapest (what will give satisiaction) 10 the
finest. We would especially call your atten-
ton 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. If you have not worn the
Baldwin Collar" and like high one, send
25c and get the highest collar made. We have
this line made To order for us exclusively.
We have also increased our JEW ELRN DE
PA RTAIENr and can show you complete
line of Collar Buttons, studs, Cufi Buttons
and Scarf Pins.
our line of NECKWEAR X is ready for your
inspection. IL embraces many novelties not
shown outside the larger cities. All styles,
all prices. Call and see them.
We cannot speak toe highly OF our line oil
SUSPENDERS. They must be seen 10 be ap-
preciated.
In GLOVES ali the newest shades will he
found in our establishment. We have about
~ different styles and can suit you we know.
We carry the largest and best selected stock
OF UMBRELLAS and CANES in the city.
principally Lyons III Ike. 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 kinu, come early and get ii.
In NALlSES-come and look at them and
see for yourself. Prices from Sl25 10 Sl3.5l
each. You can't imagine what 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, 1888-12-07

But what an awful lot O. money
these high-toned travellers waste for
drink said Uncle Abner, as he laid
down his newspaper. "A man who'll
pay a hundred dollars for . saloon
passage TO England when he can go
in the steerage for twenty IL slave 70
rum-that's what sayr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

A lady asked one Of her children in
her Sunday School class: What was
the sin Of the PhariseesT Eating
cameIs ma am" The little girl had
read that the Pharisees strained at
pnats and swallowed camels."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

Mind Your Eyes II Eye nJT 'sis.:ss supply aad Si
cheap. Speciacles at % cents, 50 cents. 5cents.
lgi cents and l25 cents. The last three kinds
usually sell at 81 and S2Iz. Eye glasses at 10
cents, . cents, 80 cents, IS cents, 100 cents,
l25 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed in the
higher priced glasses. Call at
McMURRAN'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

Consider the chickens, my son; study
their ways and be wise. Whenever
they take TO drinking, their bills go
up: and, by keeping their bills down,
they find enough to eat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICE.

4 LII persons knowing themselves to be in
N debted TO me by note or open account will
please come forward at once and settle the
same. as my business must be closed up, and
| much prefer settling the same myself but II
| cannot do SO will have 10 place in ether
hands for collection.
Respectfully, j. +. WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
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, 1888-12-07
Farm Lands w anted !

DARTIES having IMPROVED or UNIM-
i PROVED FARM LANDS. for sale in JEFF
ferson, Clarke, Frederick or Berkeley coun-
ties, will do well 10 send me description OF
same, price, terms, &c.
BUSHROD c. WASHINGTON
Charlestown. JEFF. Co., W. Va.
Lock Box ID.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

That's itr' exclaimed Mr.. Bsscom
at the concert, as the singers came
out again In response to an encore
.sMake 'em do it over again until they
get IL right
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07

Young Mother-Horrors, Janel the
baby is trying 70 swallow a pin
Nurse-It's all right, num- it's q
safety pin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
FALL AND WINTER
MILLINERY GOODS!

WRENCH and Wool Felt Hats and Bonnets
i mall the Fashionable shades, Plush Caps
I'm blue and cardinal for bOysaHd girls. Cream
Cashmere Embroidered BOnncts for little
girls. Fine silk Nelvets In leading tints at
low prices. Beautiful NelVeteeus which look
like hne velvets. quite cheap. Surah silks,
Satines, Crepe. Nuns Yelling tor mourning,
Ribbons OF every tint, width aud grade, from
ic up. Handsome Feathers, Flowers Birds OF
Paradise. Ostrich Tips, Long flumes, Cluster
Feathers, Wings. &c. Fancy Bonnet Pins,
Mourning Veil Pins. Ornaments. Ruchiug tor
bonnets or caps Yelling Nets in Brown, Red,
Black and White. Ribbon Nelvets, Quilts,
Ribbon Wire. Jet Lace, French Lace, Black :;
Cream Spanish Lace. New styles Felt CROWDS
for Bonnets. New stNl- TuqUe Frames. and
a great variety of Fashionable Frames of all
sizes ! have visited the most Fashionable
and stylish Millinery Parlors OF tn" city, and
am prepared to execute work satisfactorily
aud with artistic effect. Thankful Tor past
patronage, would solicit continuance.
Respectfully,
MEs. NJ. L. HERRINGTON.
VERY Cheap-Pocket Memorandum books.
cloth bound and tuck. They are of fine
paper and well bound and sold cheap 10 re-
duce an over-stock.
DADDED RECEIPT BOOKS-lOO Blank Re-
i ceipts in one pad for &C.
SCHOOL EXERCISE BoOKs-50 and lOO
- pages for &C.
DENCIL TABLETS-lO-cent Tablets for j
Il cents; scent Tablets tor cents and s. cent
Tablets for penny each; 2-cent Tablets CIV
en- away.
DAPER AND ENVELOPES-Letter Papers
nj cents: 10 cents; u cents and - cents
a Quire; Envelopes, > packages for 10 cents.
and TIC and l5c each. Call at
MCMURRAN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
JAS w. KERN EY.
FALL and WINTER.
1855 AND ID.
Isss AND D.

Our entire stock is now complete. The Mer-
chant Tailoring Department is full 10 over
flowing with new and elegant goods, and we
want you to see them. We still have some OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
Ola GONAL WORS TED.

that is guaranteed not 10 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 it whether you buy or not; we'll he
glad to show IT TO you. We also have an ele-
CANT line of CHENlOTS. in fancy and solid
colors OVERCUATINGS all grades, and In
fact a tirst-class stock from which you can be
I'll tLL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
Lot For Sale.

WE have for sale very desirable building
w LOT, in Shepherdstown. Persons in
want of such a lot should apply at once, as
there are not many to be had.
FLEMING & SNYDER,
Real Estate Agents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
G.. KEIN Err,
MILLINERY GOODS!

LADIES' MISSES and CHILDREN'S Wraps.
UNDERWEAR. HOSIERY, GLOVES, COR
SETS, SHAWLS, RIBBONS, STAMPED
ton ofTRIMMED and Unframed HATS,
etc. RELIABLE GOODS. STRICTLY LOW
EST PRICES. Dr. Warmers Coraline Cor
sets only 75c. DR.. Warmers Health Corsets
only 500. Many other articles too numerous
to mention. Prompt attention to mail or
ders. \ call solicited. g. kEINkR.
oct. 26, lSSS-3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-12-07
SALT SALT! SALT!

lust received car load of fresh Salt In
- Guiding Fine. Liverpool, G. A, Dairy and
Rock Salt. w. n. LEMEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-03
Miscellaneous.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday March 9th. 1883.

The undersigned. administrator with the
will annexedl of Lew Pitsnogie. VIII sell At
public sail. Al the late residence OF saio dse.
dent one mile southeast of BedIngton, Ber-
kelley Co. W. Va on the road leading from
Bedington TO the mouth OF the Opequon. pc
ginning al 10 O'Clock a. m, the following ue-
scribed personal pr perry.
horses. one = No. / riding and driving
mare: perfectly gentle. in foal BY oioodea
well broken to saddle and harness; and one
year colt: the other one good Work hore, ~
head cattle. mich cows. be fresh IN Maren ;
Years Old. IS head hogs. zbrecd sows. / Will
have pigs by day of sale; 5 fat hogs. balance
sn FARMING sSs IMPLEMENTS. -2-horse Eestern
wagon and bed horse barshear plow, Roll
and Chilled make 4-square harrow double
shovel Malta piows, single shovel pillow, MALTA
pair grain ladders. fog chain. rougn iock
chain. sledge, 2 plsaefon buggies. Iiarpoon hay
fork, 2pbusheIs corn on the farm al Little
Georgetown. - bushels oats. nlore or less II
acres wheat, Ii acres Rye. acres Barley. aii IN
the ground. $40 pounds Bacon. $50 pounds lard.
bushels seed potatoes, l pair large beam
scales. capacity loo pounds 10 gallons vine-
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE.-Parlor ORGAN. Rarlor coal stove, 10
yards Brussels carpet. double width; cane
heating stoves dining tables. safe. book case
and secretary, large cupboard. oedsteads
and bedding for four. featner0eds ana pli-
lows, washstand and mirrors, % YARDS rag
carpet, oil cloth, mating, step carpet and nx-
lures. W indow minds and lace curtains and
nxtures sets Windsor chairs. bureaus. cooK
stove and fixtures sewing machine, iron ket-
tie, dishes, knives. forks. crockery ware. &C.
TERNs--A credit of 8 months will be given
on all sums of SO and upwards. the purchaser
giving note with approved security. negotiable
and payable al the National Bank of Martins
burg Interest from date, but remitsed IL
notes are paid promptly at maturity. Under
Stu, cash. No property 10 be removed until
terms Of sale are complied with. The corn.
bacon, lard and fat hogs will be sold for cash.
W. H. MYERS.
Administrator with the will annexed.
At the same time and place will sell new
buggy ]. E, PiTSSOG LIE.
]. v. QUINN, Auc'r,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-03

The Kalevala, the great national
epic poem of the Finlanders, which
Max Muller in his Lectures on The
Science of Language places by the side
of the Illiad of Home, is now for the
first time, in complete form, transla-
ted into English, the translator being
DR.. J. NJ. Crawford, of Cincinnati. 1t
is shortly to be published in two octave
volumes, the poem being great in
multitude (nearly $4,000 lines) as well
as in character.
Apart fhom the literary merit ofthe'
poem, which is pronunced by all crit
les to be extraordinary, it has Curl
Gus fascination for Am erican students
ofpoetry because In it is seen, as in a
mirror, the inspiration which en-.
abled Longfellow to produce his ia
NOUS Indian Edda, 4" Hiawatha."
Indeed, because of the close resem-
blance in many points, LongfeIlow
was charged with plagiarism, though
his claim that he made no more than
legitimate use Of the literary material
which the study of the language and
mythology Of the Firms gave him.
The present edition will for the first
time give curious readers the opportu
nifty of personal investigation, and
should the "pOints of similarity" ex.
tend so greatly as to comprehend
popularity" also, the translator will
be able to reap small fortune. 1t il
to be published by John B. Alden.
New York and Chicago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-03

Two liquor cases were tried lone
against Lewis Lee and the other
against John Frazierl in the Corpora
tion Court on Monday, and both OF
these colored men were found guilty
of violating the local-option law and
each fined Sl0D.
When the case of johnson DeHaven
came up for trial, his attorney plead
informality in the proceedings before
the Justice who committed him, and
Judge Clark remanded the case to the
Magistrate court, adjourning the jury
over for day to give time for correc
tion OF preliminary proceedings. Bur
it appears tie jury mightas well hav,
been dismissed, for DeHaven, without
waiting for legal instructions to again
appear before the Justice, skipped the
town. He had given bail in the sum
ofs2a0 for his appearance at this court,
and when his case was removed there
from he doubtless considered the bond
no longer binding, and " vampoosed"
between acts, leaving the legal fra
ternity to decide whether or not he
forfeited his bail. We are not pre-
pared to say who Is to blame for let
ting this man (who had been indicted
by the grand jury fo- cutting with
intent to murder and held by Jus.
tice for cutting with intent to kDp)
escape. DeHaven was also an impor-
tant witness In several whisky cases.
Winchester Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-03
Mn.t Have : Sow sst d Hanas.

It Is related that an old Democrats
friend Of President Cleveland called bis
attention to the lack Of managers for his
campaign. "You must be looking
around, Mr.. President" said he, 'foF
men to run your campaign, II you are re-
nominated. Mr.. Manning is dead. 50 Is
Hubert o. Thompson. There is no John
Kelly ruling Tammany Hall now with
whom TO make a trade These were the
men who elected you. But more than
that, you viii find William II. Barnuio
disinciined TO stay az the head Of the ma
tional committee. You must find another
man than Senator German for chairman
Of the national executive committee.
Smith ". Weed is going TO Europe 70 be
gone q year. You have put Col. Smailey
into federal Office, SO that he can't have
anything to do with the canvass. Mr
Smith. who was chairman of the Ne|
York state executive committee 10 1871,
has gore west, and another man must hil
that place. Do yon realize that none 2.
the men who stood up for you in 1884 viii
be At the front this year, and that you
must pick out an entirely new set OF
handsF -Burlingto lVtl Free Press
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-03
1n,u.nss q collar. ana can..

Here Is proof Of the influence of good
collars and cuffs over the feminine mind.
A lank, loose jointed man, with a faded
mustache and q slightly bald head,
leaned against the iron gate beside a
Fourteenth street boarding house. Every
thing about him seemed a misfit. His
outer clothes were much too large for
him, and they hung about him as though
they shrank from contact with hts person.
His long. lean hands. covered with bruises,
seemed very much in his way, and his
feet wobbled about uncorfortably In
Horace Greeley shoes. But his collar and
cuffs reached far beyond the frayed edges
of his coat, and by their immaculate white
glossiness emphasized by contrast the
general dilapidation. His watery blue
eyes were melancholy, and the droop Of
his mustache suggested n disappointed
man. He was talking in low tones 20 3
pretty chambermaid.
An hour afterwssrd | saw him again
He was with two tramps more ordinary in
their dilapidation than himself, and the
trio were enjoying some bits of food and
a can Of stale beer, the results Of his plea
with the servant girl Over this lun-
cheon, which was being enjoyed In the
chill open air of park, the decayed gen
tleman was saying to his companions:
'sMy collar and cuffs were what did It.
They were the marks of gentleman, and
the girl couldn't withstand their influence.
Let me give you this advice, based on my
own experiences: No matter how badly
of you may be for clothes, never fail TO
wear q clean collar and cuffs. They are
impressive, let me tell you. Don't omit
them from your toilet, no matter II the
rest Of your persons are covered only with
rags. Clean linen at your neck and wrists
viii have a magic, unexplainable influence,
and any sacrifice which you may have TO
make in maintaining them viii be far
more than compensated by the favors
they will bring you"
No doubt there was practical as vel as
theoretical truth in this gentleman's
philosophy New York Sun.