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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15
A LITTLE HEROINE.

I'll go and try my fortune with In
Gle Robert said Jack. "Bess and
Maria failed because he could not
stand girls with such fine ideas; but
won't trouble him that way. The old
fellow is all right if one only stirs him
up in the right way
MY child" said the gentle Mrs
Raymond, Il do not like to hear you
speak in that boyish, rude manner. |
fear your uncle would have less pa
tience with you than your sisters. No,
he does not intend to forgive me, and
we will make no further advances.
"Oh, yes we will, dearie!' and Jack S
curly head buried itself in the moth
er's shoulder, coaxingly. DO let me
try to win the obstinate old-well,
there, then-to win our honored rela-
tive to a proper sense of his obliga-
tions toward his only sister and her in
teresting family. How will that do,
eh. Now. mother, don't shake your
head so; it's no use. Why did you
give me boys name and bring Inc up
on tops and marbles if you want me
TO be n real girl?"
1T was your fathers wish, you
know, dear He was so grievously
disappointed that he had no son. But
Jacqueline is not a boys name" Mrs.
Raymond shook her head smilingly at
her wayward daughter.
No, but Jack is; and I'm never call
ed anything else that young lady re-
piled, triumphantly, with an obsti-
nate little shake of the jetty curls that
gave such piquancy to her bright face.
IF father were only here he would
let me try anything that would take
the burden from off your shoulders,
and, now that he is dead, uncle must
surely forgive you for marrying against
his wishes. What right had he to
have wishes, anyhow
He was my only living relative and
guardian" answered Mrs. Raymond,
who was always ready to excuse her
Brothers harsh treatment.
We'll, mother, do let me go beard
the lion in his den, the Douglas in the
hall, >" said Jack, gaily. You know
We must do something, for we can get
no work of any kind in this place,
though we've tried so faithfully"
We'll, go, my dear, and shall pray
for your success" said the gentle
mother
Mr. Robert Doran sat covering be-
side a dull, spiritless fire one bright
spring morning His room was dusty
and disordered, though its furnishing
was good and even luxurious. He
looked moody and discontented, as if
the wealth that showed itself in the
handsome surroundings brought no
pleasure to its owner. Perhaps he
was thinking of the sister who had
once made sunshine in the now gloomy
IlOnlt. anu w liIdl "OdiA
let him beg her TO come back and care
for him in his dreary old age.
4 tap at the door aroused him.
who is it, he demanded, in sur
prise, for the servants never came un-
summoned.
The door opened slowly and a bright
face peeped in,
Its Jack Raymond at your service,
uncle" and in the venturesome girl
walked. and stood before him.
She wore long ulster, closely but
toned to the throat, where standing
collar and a neat black tie showed
themselves, while on the short, glossy
curls was a jaunty Derby" guiltless
of any trimming save the simple mas
culine band
why, didn't know my sister had
a son. exclaimed the old gentleman,
his wrinkled face showing something
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15
SHEPHERISTOWN w. VA, FRIDAY JUNE !5 1885,
MY PAGE.

Long years ago held within my grasp
An open page-a fair. white. goodly page
Whereon to write life. filled it full
With love and loves sweet ministries, with
home,
And the dear hoTnely cares that make most
full
A woman's life-my husband S shelt'ring love
And the soft prattle of a baby's voice.
And then, in very peace and restfulness,
I closed nv eyes and said: "I thank Thee,
Lord,
For life
A moment only, then | heard:
a happy, sheltered life-but It's not thine"
l reached my hand to grasp my treasured
page;
1t closed upon bare, blank sheet-no more I!
And still the voice said Write"
Through falling tears,
That blurred the page and well-nigh hid the
lines,
With fanting heart and falt'ring hand took
The pen. II seemed that there was nothing
more
To write. could not I'LL the page. One bare,
Bold word came TO me as wrote. That word
Was duty" and wrote it DER and DER.
And then-so tender is our God so kind -
The words grew luminous beneath my pen
And as / wrote were changed TO Peace" and
Joy"
And was it then the same fair page?' All,
nol
This had a margin. wide. and deep and bare,
With many name erased and line left out;
But twas my own-my very own-and all
had; and, clutching it with death-like grip,
/ held il to me as / wrote once more.
A whrlwind came-a tempest, fierce and
wild,
Beat on my helpless head and bore me down: !:
1t wrenched my page away, and beat 1t in
The ground; and then it passed and left me
there,
A broken, PROSTATE thing. And ere the surge
And roar had ceased there fell upon my ear
The same word, Write"
"Why. Lord" cried, chow can
| write? My page is gone; the fragments torn
And soiled, and beaten 10 the earth. one
scrap
Alone hold OF all that once was mine"
Inc NOlCc stIhr thINN 'h"' 'i'S'
hast
And write" Awe-struck, l listened and
obcyed.
| took the scrap, so pitifully small,
Smoothed out the crumped edges and began;
And as wrote-oh. marvel unforeseen!-
\ hand, invisible, divine, Joined on
Another scrap. and smoothed the seam, and
made
1t ready for my pen.
And thus as days
Go on. the page still grows. 'Tis not the one
fain would have 'tis scanned and tempest
stained
And blurred with many tears. 'Tis not the
one
| planned but. as look at it. / know
IL Is the one my Father meant for me,
And so, because He bids me, still write.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15
RUBBER GOODS.

C,YRINGES.-The Home Nos. |, 9, 8; the
- Barclay No. l.. The Large Fountain No.
3; the Universal No. l. Dsvidsons Nos.
and2. Infant Rectal Syringes with single
bulb and rubber tube. Hard Rubber and
Glass Syringes. Ear and Eye Syringes.
DREAST PUMPS.-TEe English. the Phe-
ID nix, the Lawrence's Improved, the Home
NIPPLE SHIELDS.-The PheniX Nipple
n shield flexible tube, the PheniX with rub
nipple and glass protector, Dr. Wansbrough's.
A TOMIZERS.-The Throat Atonizer, the
n LarynX Atomizer.
nOUCHES.-The Siphon Nasal Douche. the
~ Single Bulb Nasal Douche, the Pocket
Nasal Douche and Inhaler.
nR0PPERS.-Eye Droppers, Medicine
~ Droppers, Bulb Syringes for ear and eye.
NJ 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, 1888-06-15
JOSEPH MCMURRAN.

CLUG SHOT.-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 ~ cents
pound, at MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
EISHING TACKLE-l0OOO 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, 1888-06-15
Farm Lands Wanted!

DARTIEs having IMPROVED or UNIM-
PROVED FARM LANDS. for sale in JEFF
ferson. Clarke, Frederick or Berkeley coun-
ties. will do well to send me description OF
same price, terms, &c. "
S"i"o' BUSHROD G. WASHINGTON
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Lock BOX 46,
February 10, lSSS-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15

Woman Ito tramp)-And II ] give
you nice plate Of hash You promise
TO saw some woodf
Tranp-Yes'm.
Woman (doubtfully)-I don't know
whether can put confidence In you
or not.
Tramp (reproacbfully)-You ought
TO, ma'am. have confidence enough
in you to eat the hash.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15
AT THE
Little Store Ground
the Corner

You will find a fresh arrival every two weeks
from New York of many good. useful and or
hamental articles for Ladies' and Children
ventilated Corsets for summer wear. Chil
drens Corsets of different prices and kinds.
Bustles. all sizes and prices. Children's White
Dresses. Ladies' Underwear, Chemises, Un-
DER Waists, Drawers and Skirts. Infantsa and
,hildren's Caps, Bibs and Wash Rags. Chill
ufen1s Drawers and Chemises and Collars. La
uies Aprons, Sun Bonnets. Fancy Hair Pins.
Ladies' and Children's Hose. A nice assort-
iheht OF Hamburgs. Allover Net for over
dresses and laces' Felts, Fringes, Table Cow
ers' Tinsels 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, 1888-06-15
Clothing
and Gents Furnish
ing Goods

is now open for the inspection and consider
alton OF all those who are seeking first-class
Clothing at Lowest Prices. i 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, 1888-06-15

Visitor Ito Montana widow-And
you say your husband met his death
by falling of q scaffolds
Montana Widow-Yes; poor John
yisitor-How far did he falli
Montana Widow-Er-oh. the fall
was about three feet, / think.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15

What made the tower OF Pisa
leanF asked the school committee
man of the candidate for teacher he
was examining, and the young man
answered absent-mindedIy: Il don't
know, Sir, am sure, unless IL may
have spent Winter in District No.4
boarding 'round.r .to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-06-15

\ NEW supply of Embroidery Silks, Flo
u = \ r loss and Patterns, just received. Zeph-
~ n,snelland, Saxony, Needle Braid German
roN.l ,oMh Wool, all just new. Also Fancy Braids,
tba, eiues OF various kinds, either TO use as
cnfS ny are, or made into trimming, white and
''iored' Tor childrens wear, at
MISS ELLENS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
CALVIN and Scrvetns.
To the Editor of the Dispdtch:

To the Editor Of the Dispdtch:
Some days ago there appeared an arti-
Gle in the Dispatch, headed Michel
Servetus," published by request of r.
A. Brock" take it Mr.. Brock is not
the writer of this call for contributions
to memorial Of Servetus, but having
tie quasi endorsement of this secretary
Of historical society, who has earned
an enviable reputation by his researches,
the statements of the article may be re-
ceived as history by readers who would
otherwise attach to them little i'm
portance. The paper, by reason of its
half truths, contains almost as many
falsehoods as sentences. Ii begins:
"The time has arrived to erect a me-
mortal to Seryetus ON the spot at Cham
pei, IN the environs of Geneva, where he
was burned to death at the iDstigation Of
John Calvin October 20, 1853, under cir
cumstances of peculiar atrocity." tThe
date should be October 27th.)
Here it is claimed that Seryetus "was
burned TO death at the instigation OF
John Calvin" The truth is that when
the court condemned him Calvin and
the other ministers interceded for a
milder death but the court wonld not
yield. October 26th, the day before the
execution, he wrote 'sWe endeayored
to alter the mode OF his death, but in
vain" Indeed, the language used by
Calvin in letter to Farel of an earlier
date, August Goth, at the close OF the
trial, bat before sentence was pro-
nouneed, may indicate not only wish
fora milder form OF death, but for CON-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
The Engineers and Firemen's from
hlaa.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch. !

10y lcieRrdpn 10 inc OlspdtCu.i
CHICAGO, February 25.-Chief Arthur
was asked this morning about the pro-
posed strike of locomotive engineers
and firemen on the Burlington system.
he said that he had given his consent to
q general strike, but that the men would
not leave their posts to-day. He added
that unless the differences between the
men and the officials were adjusted before
Monday morning the locomotive en-
gineers and fremen would leave their
posts.
READING, Pa, February 25.-The i'm
pending strike of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers on the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad is an
event OF considerable interest TO two
hundred engineers on the Reading rail
road, who lost their positions during tue
resent trainmen's trouble. These engi-
neers were Knights of Labor, and most
Of their positions were obtained by
brotherhood men, whom they sup
planted ten years before. They now
propose TO retaliate, aud movement to
tnis effect was started to-day along the
line of the Reading railroad wherever
these Knights OF Labor engineers are
now located. In the case Of strike on
the Chicago, burlington and Quincy
railroad they propose offering themselves
for the places OF the striking brother
hood A delegation will probably leave
early next week fer Chicago, with more
to follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
OLD NORTH STATE.
THE rARMKRy ALLIANCES AND THEIR
LARGE MEMBERSHIP.
The Auditors Report--struck BY MAIL
Train-Mse- Dogs-suprems
Court Decision.
Isnscinl telegram % the pIspatch.l


: RALEIGH. N. O., February 3d.. Il.
Polk. State secretary OF the Farmers
Alliance, reports to-day that there are
436 alliances in North Carolina, with
16. 500 members. !,
The Auditors report will show that
there are forty-nine railways In Norm
Carolina. Two OF these are exempt from
taxation.
Near Battleboro' night before last q.
/. House was struck by mail train
while he was sitting on the track appa-
rently asleep. His injuries are very
serious.
Near Alamance factory there is con-
siderable excitement on account OF mad
dogs. Many have been killed which
had been bitten.
The Commissioner OF Agriculture re-
ports that bis plan of holding farmers
Institutes. which has been carried out
this week in the northeastern part OF the
State, is proving entirely successful.
David Brinkley and Charles Law
renee, young white men of Catawba
county. who are charged with burglary,
have been taken to Charlotte jail for
safe-keeping, rumors being in circula-
ton at Newton Of threatened lynching,
and also OF rescue by their friends. Both
men have made several desperate at
tempts to break jail.
The Supreme Court has rendered de-
cision in the matter Of the validity OF the
election by which the people OF Muir
freesboro' township, Chowan county,
subscribed $4,000 to build railway
from that place to the Roanoke and
Tar-River railway. The court decided
that the election was legal and that the
bonds are valid.
It is reported that the HOWE gold
mine, in Union county, has been pur-
chased by northern capitalists.
All the arrangements have been COM
pleted for the immediate erection OF cot
ton mills at Salisbury. The capital
stock is $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
Probable a,r,ae at >,ee,.worns.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.


PrrrsBuRGH, February25. Its proba-
bic that ali the furnaces at Edgar
Thompson's steelworks will be shut
down next Tuesday on account of the
iailure to settle the wage differences.
Both sides are firm and refuse to make
any further concessions. Arbitration
has been suggested, but the company
will not agree to it unless the award is
for year, while the men refuse to ac-
cept II for more than six months.
AS this is the ultimatum of the en-
ployees and employers. a strike seems TO
be inevitable. "lf the men refuse TO
work." said a member OF the Arm to-
day, "we will bank our furnaces and
have our pig-iron shipped from outside
sources. The Arm is determined TO
maintain the stand it has taken. Wages
have been reduced al other steel-works
and we cannot pay higher wages and
compete with them IA the manufacture
Of rails"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26

ATLANTA, Ga, February pa special
to the Constitution reports murder in
Walker county last night. JEFF. Mac
goodan and Taylor Kemp got into a
quarrel over a woman, when the former
shot the latter through the heart. kill
ing him instantly. Colonel Redmond
and five men armed with shotguns have
been securing the county all day for the
murderer, but he has not yet been cap
knrod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
reUsD DROWNED.
A Mystery that II Exciting sisson
willie, west virginia.
Especial telegram to tho Dispstch.I

CHARLESTON, W. VA, February 3d..
In October last Miss Louise Dettimore,
a young lady aged about twenty-four,
mysteriously disappeared from her home
near Sissonville, and although every
effort was made 10 ascertain her where
abouts, no clue could he obtained until
Thursday, when her body was found in
Poca river three miles below Sissonville.
As she has been missing four months
and the body is but slightly decomposed,
foul play is suspected. The circum-
stances surrounding her disappearance
and death are very mysterious, to say the
least. Much excitement prevails in that
neighborhood, and new developments
regarding the case may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
rciOucd.
rspeclsl Telegram 70 the Disps,ch.J

Special telegram 70 the Dispstch.I
CHARLESTON, w. Va, February 3d.
Belle Eads, OF Nicholas county, who was
convicted of infanticide in August, 1886,
and sentenced to the penitentiary for
five years, has been pardoned by Gov.
ernor Wilson on the recommendation Of
the Board OF Directors of that institution
and numerous citizens of Nicholas
comfy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
Hank Fsi,ure.

[By telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.
Canon Crry, COL, February 25.-The
Exchange Bank, owned by Murtock
Brothers, yesterday made an assignment
to A. r. Gulmer. their cashier Assets
Sl22, 600 liabilities, Sl44, 500. Sinking
oil-wells in Florence district IL thought
to have caused the failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
Latest from she Crown Prince.

BY AngIO-Amerlcau CaDIo 70 VHe DIsPa0Vu'I
SAN RENO, February 25-Hidnight.-
The Crown Prince has passed very
good day. 1t is stated that DIR. Macken-
zie saw no reason to consult with DIR.
Kussmaul, but raised no objection to the
latter's being summoned. The Crown
Prince is much better than he was at the
time of the summoning of DR.. Kuss-
maui was mooted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
HARVARD UNIVERSITY

PRICE GREENLEAF AID FOR STUDENTS
A recent bequest enables Harvard University
TO offer additional aid TO the amount Of $4,000
a year, to deserving candidates for the degree Of
Bachelor Of Arts. This aid will be distributed in
sums of $50 to $3.50 a year, and will be award
cd mot paid) in advance TO students or grsdu-
ates of other colleges, or to candidates for the
Freshman class. Students or graduates Of other
colleges can be admitted 10 advanced standing
without passing examinations. Other candidates
for admission must pass the entrance examina-
tons ln June or September. Blank forms OF ap-
plicstion for admission and for aid, and pam
phlets giving full details regarding any depart
ment Of the University ARTS, Science, Divinity,
Law. Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary
Medicine. or Agriculture) may be obtained by
applying TO FRANK BoLLEs. Secretary OF Harvard
University, University Hall, Cambridge.
70 l5eOddt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26

Do you wish a PRRPATEET COCKEREL to
improve your fiock7 II so, order one Of mine.
DO you wish fowl that Is excellent for the
table, attractive In appearance. and unexcelled
as layer-in fact. the best practical fowl OF the
age? II so. order some OF my PLYMOUTH
ROCK EGGS and raise your own fowls.
DO you want an egg-mGchinsf II 80, order
some LEGHORN EGGS and raise birds that will
lay In four months.
Plymouth Rock Cockerels, SO so: eggs, 81 per
dozen. Rose-Comb Brown Leghorn Cockerels,
So; eggs. 80 per dozen.
Terms cash in advance. Write for what you
want TO -
sHADY-SPRING POULTRY YARDS,
Drewry's Bluff Chesterfield county, Va
JOHN COOK, Manager
Make all money orders payable at Richmond
70 26-d&wlt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
DELINQUENT CITY TAXES.

OFFICE COLLECTOR DELISQuESr TAxEs)
CITY HALL,
RICHMOND, February ], 1853
LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO
IA the city Of Richmond on account Of REAL
or PERSONAL TAXES for 1887 or ASSESSMENTS
FOR PAVING, &c, are hereby notified that all Of
said bills have been placed in my hands for col
lection according 10 Law.
l shall endeavor to call on ali as soon as possi-
bic. As I have such a large number Of bills 70
collect II viii be impossible TO call on any one
more than once. The second time l call it will
DO for the purpose OF iesying, 60
Ny ONCE viii DO open from O'Clock A. NJ. to5
O'Clock 2. n. Call at once.
Respectfully. W. II. CARD0zo,
Collector Delinquent Taxes.
All daily papers please copy. 70 lin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26

P. S.-The above would have been
written Immediately after the publica-
ton OF the article criticised but for my
aversion 10 newspaper controversy, and
the expectation that some one else who
has taste for disputation would take up
the defence OF the truth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
PERSONAL.

HAVING PURCHASED THE
Il l. STOCK or GRoRGE A. LATHRoP & CO.,
1916 aud 1918 east Cary street, consisting OF
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, and TOBACCO,
hereby appoint GEORGE A. LATHR0P my law
LIQUOR BUSINESS at said stand. 1919 and 1915
east Cary street, to buy and sell for CASH only.
70 15-gw LEWIS H. BLAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
no LEND,


DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
~ kxEcgTED At THE pisPAfcA fAiS'
iN0-h0uSE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26
nus,NEss oppoRrrsIrIss.
Fam M TWTAasoN. FARM IxpIEMvNrs. &C.

Also, DAIRY FARM containing EIGHTY
EIGHT ACRES, part OF which Is set In grass,
situated on the suburbs OF Richmond. The farm
has a good DWELLING aud 0UT-8UIIDINGS.
win be sold on very reasonable terms. This is
n rare opportunity for any one Wishing 70 an
gago In an established dairy business Apply
10 AIMING u. STAPLES a CO.,
70 ss-sn&wot iioiN Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-26

A BALI a dozen men were Standing
talking 10 front OF the Hoffman Honse.
A dashing young woman in gorgeous raj
ment went sailing by like a cutter in q
thirty-miles- -hour breeze. The sun
shons down upon her and sent out from
her magnificent diamond earrings and
the mass OF beads that covered her head
and shoulders thousand hues
"C'rect, Cholly, she's q hummer ;"
said the first speakers friend.
From one end Of Broadway to the.
other the dashing young woman was
complimented and criticised. IL was o
bright and glorious afternoon. The
mellow sunshine and the dry air had