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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
Traces of q Vanished Race.

The famous pictured rocks" in
the Kanawha river, near Charleston,
w. Va, has been hidden from sight
by the erection of dam in the river.
The rock was one Of the familiar land
marks OF the Kanawha valley, and
one which has occasioned much won
der and speculation. Every summer,
AT low water, it was plainly visible,
but some years ago a part of
the stone was removed for build
ing purposes, and now the re-
remainder is submerged at all seasons
of the year. When whole, the sur
face Of the pictured rock" was about
20 by 30 feet in extent, and was COW
cred with representation OF animals,
fish and fowls, carved deep in the
smooth surface. On one side were
the figures OF man and a bear, the
latter being about ife-siZe. Near by
was a buffalo track. and short dis
tance away was the representation OF
a large fish and a number of foot
prints, evidently representing the im-
print OF a child's feet The work was
evidently done by prehistoric people,
as the traditions OF the valley are
that the representations were on the
stones when the first white men Wis
tied the region, and that they bore
unmistakable signs OF great age, he
ing water worn and smooth.
The Kanawha valley, near Charles
ton, is rich in prehistoric and aborig-
inal relics and volume might be
written OF the discoveries made there,
Almost every excavation brings 10
light some new relics and there Ii ev-
cry evidence that In past ages the
valley was thickly peopled 10y an un-
! known race.
A cliff known as the Gay Rocks,
near Moorefeld, for hundred years
and more, has borne the gigantic rep
resentation OF fox. The picture IL
upon the sheer and inaccessible face
of the rock, some 80 feet from the top
and nearly 100 from the bottom, and
being colored dingy yellow, In sharp
contrast to the brown stone, has been
visible for long distance. Very re-
Gently two Charleston men went out
10 view the fox One Of them ascend
ed to the top of the cliff and fasten-
ing a rope to a tree, lowered himself
down to the fox. lie describes II as
being about 10 feet long, and painted
or alabastered up on the cliff with a
substance resembling earthenware
glaze, which is as hard as the rock It.
self. The surface OF the fox Is quite
rough, as though the stuff was rough
" smeared on by hand before II hard
| ened
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
The Atrocities of a Slave March.

No one who understands how human
life is estimated by savage people will
doubt the shocking and revolving ac-
counts of travellers regarding this
phase of the traffic; and no one who
knows what an Arabs heart is made
Of will make any discount even for
the exaggeration Of an orator, as he
listens to the following citation from
a speech delivered the other day in
London by Cardinal Lavigerie:
THE men who appear the strong
est, and whose escape is to be feared,
have their hands tied, and sometimes
their feet, in such fashion that walk
ing becomes torture to them; and
on their necks are placed yokes which
attach several Of them together. They
march all day; at night, when they
stop to rest, few handfuls of raw
'sorgho' are distributed among the
captives. This is all their food. Next
morning they must start again. But
after the first day or two the fatigue,
the sufferings, and the privations have
weakened a great many. The wo-
men and the aged are the first 10 halt.
Then, in order to strike terror into
this miserable mass of human beings,
their conductors, armed with a wood
Ell bar to economic powder, approach
those who appear to be the most ex-
hausted, and deal them terrible
blow on the nape Of the neck. The
unfortunate victims utter a cry, and
fall to the ground in the convulsions
of death. The terrified troop imme-
diately resumes its march. Terror
has imbued even the weakest with
new strength. Each time some one
breaks down the same horrible scene
is repeated At night, on arriving at
their halting- place, after the first days
of such life, not less frightful scene
awaits them. The traffickers in hu
man flesh have acquired by expert
ence knowledge Of how much their
victims can endure. A glance shows
them those who will soon sink from
weariness; then, to economic the
scanty food which they distribute,
they pass behind these wretched be-
ings and fell them with single blow.
Their corpses remain where they fall,
when they are not suspended on the
branches of the neighboring trees;
and it is close TO them that their com
panions are obliged to eat and TO
sleep. But what sleep! it may be cas-
lily imagined
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
THE WAY TO HEAVEN.

Heaven is not reached by single bound;
But we build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies,
And we mount to its summit round by round.
1 count this thing TO be grandly true:
That noble deed is a step toward God,
Lifting the soul from the common clod
To a purer air and broader view.
We rise by things that are under our feet;
Bywhat we have mastered OF good and gain;
By the pride deposed and the passion slain,
And the vanquishe ed Ills that we hourly meet.
We hope, we aspire, we resolve, we trust.
When the morning calls us to life and light
But our hearts grow weary, and, ere the
night,
Our lives are trailing the sordid dust.
We hope. we resolve, we aspire. we pray,
And we think that we mount tine air on
wings
Beyond the recall OF sensual things,
While our feet still cling 10 the heavy clay.
Wings for the angels, but feet for men
We may borrow the wings TO find the way
We may hope. and resolve, and aspire, and
pray,
But our feet must rise, or we fall again.
Only In dreams is a ladder thrown
From the weary earth TO the sapphire walls
But the dreams depart and the vision falls,
And the sleeper wakes on hispillow OF stone.
Heaven is not reached at a single bound;
But we puild the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies,
And we mount to its summit round by round.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
Gents Kid Gloves
A Business Notice.

A CHANGE of times causes n change in the
N way of conducting business. Hence, some
merchants are adopting the cash system. We
have not yet, strictly speaking, but continue
10 sell on short or reasonable time TO good
and tried customers and sell as low those
who claim TO be selling strictly for cash. For
a few quotations we submit to your consider
alton: Yard Wide Straw Mating from 10 cts.
up; Home Made New Rag Carpet, pretty
styles, 40 and soc; Table and Floor Oil Cloths,
fl, 81 and 81 wide, at prices from 30 to 80 cts.
Beautiful Dress Ginghams, q to l0c per yard.
Lawns, 4 to l0c; India Linens, ~ 10 &c; La
dies Corsets, 25c to 81: Handkerchiefs and
Hosiery ranging from 10 2jc; Hats, sc to 81.
Sugars, Syrups and Coffee at as low prices as
competitors are selling. Shoes, Queensware,
Tinware and Hardware 10 suit all. at ROCK
BOTTOM PRICES. Tobacco TO suit most all
who use the weed in prices ranging from S5c
and am constantly in receipt Of New Goods.
My aim is TO do fair and square business
and to treat all alike. And don't YOU forget
IL, II you want hrst-class Flour, second TO
none, come right along with your wheat or
cash ana call Tor the Millville Sunlight Flour.
and when you take ii home your wife or
daughter will be pleased and furnish you
with nice bread Ny Motto is QUICK SALES
AND SMALL PROFITS. We want 10 live
and see our fellow men do likewise. Our
aim Will be To thy to accommodate ourselves
TO suit all who may call upon u.s. aud If any
mistakes occur please give us an opportunity
to correct them. We hope by fair and honest
goods as low as any other firm, to merit a
share OF the trade. So come right along and
take away one dollars worth OF goods for ey-
cry hundred cents you leave with rs
Very Respectfully,
n. s. j. sTRIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

Mrs. Lugsby-"Old Mr. Grumsby,
the doctor says, is suffering from ele-
phantiatis."
Mrs. Bagsby-"Caught 1t at the
show ] suppose. Hereafter no boy Of
mine shall ever go TO see the elephant
without having been vaecinated You
can't tell exactly what the elephants
fetch over here ia their trunks
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

Some strolIing actors were once
playing Macbeth in country town.
Their properties were not kept very
systematic order, for, when the hero
of Shakespeare drama exclaimed: rs
this dagger which see before meY'
a shrill voice responded from the
''fiies:' NO, sir; it's the putty-knife;
the dagger's lostr'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

Mistress-''N Now, Jane, clear away
the breakfast dishes and then look af-
ter the children. I'm going around
the corner to have dress fitted. !"
Faithful Servant-"Yes, mum. VIII
we take the night key, or shall ! set
up for yer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

He had bought an admission ticket,
and with true rural independence.
swooped down on the best empty seat
in the theatre. He sat plaeidIy there
for few minutes, and then the usher
came and told him he'd have TO get
out. He moved into another seat
and presently the usher came and
fired him out Of that. He took an
other vacant seat and presently the
gentlemanly usher came along and
bounced him ont OF that. Then he
got mad. He stuck his hat on the
back OF bis head and marched out
As he passed the doorkeeper he step
ped up and shook his finger IN his
face.
''See here, my man, I'm going back
to New Hampshire. ! own grouud
there and can sit down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

One day Ray and Ernest were play
ing together, and as they occasionally
quarreIled, their mother said: IF
you are naughty again, shall sepa-
rate you In a little while Ernest
called. Mamma, please come and
separate Ray: he's naughty"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

Husband-''A word TO the wise Is
sufficient, my dear" Wife-..I know
it, darling. That's why ] have to be
continually and everlastingly talking
to you.r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

1t requires about as long to get a
girl well out Of her Goth year as for
horse to get beyond .'s years this
spring"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

DRUSHES.-Justr received a supply of Paint
ID Brushes and Busters, ,Whitewash Brushes
Scrubbing Brushes, Kalsomine Brushes, Shoe
Brushes, all very cheap at
MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

Barber (desirous to please): How
would you like your hair cut, d:f'
Customer Gnnocently): sFirSt-rate.
That's what came In here for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

An esrIy settler-A man who pays
his bills promptly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
N E C. x w E A R

is something nice and large; so much so that
every man can have plenty of styles to make
a selection from. Remember, he carries
large line of SHIRTS. dress and overshirts,
also WORKING SHIRTS OF all descriptions
HOSIERY and UNDERW EAR. Remember,
we can save YOU money on all OF these things
TRUNKS and VALISES. He has large line
OF them COLLARS and CUFFS, all The lat
est shapes and styles, and in fact, everything
that man needs in [ Ilotbing and Furnishing
Goods, he can find at the Boss Clothing House
OF Jacob Wintermoyer. Now all ask OF my
friends and customers is TO come and see these
goods and their prices and be convinced that
you can do better i'm buying your goods at
home than elsewhere. / wish TO return my
thanks TO all of my friends and customers Tor
their past kindness and hope continuance
of the same In the future. shall try my pest
10 please YOU. Remember the old stand, Col
lege Square. .......,...,,,.,
The Boss Clothing Man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
COAL! COAL! COAL!

HAVE reduced prices on all grades of Coal
IL and / have been especially careful in
purchasing only the very best quality, entire
ly free from slate. Don't fail to examine my
stock and prices before purchasing.
CT. HODGES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
new ARRIVAL OF GARDEN SEEDS !
Important Notice !

NlIE your attention to successful sub
VII SI'.tnte for scraping white-washed walls L
On, pul paper on white-washed walls with
viii scraping the walls II the lime is tight and
uSo-ss suarantee IL 10 stay on as long as II wil
n, aaPed lfit comes off. will furnish pa
%; anu anu VIII put IL on at my expense. l can
Ssyaae s,yaeIlaOle parties TO vouch to this where
a. al as any one. i can furnish paper as
for de as you can get it anywhere, suitable
Mill uIeSSorating ceilings and walls of any kind.
Fn-ISuo uo any kind of house and sign painting.
"i'ure done up in style.
WIN. r. MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
Mems Suits from $3.50 up to SIS.

We can sell you this season genteel suit
from ST mn and a nice dress suit very cheap.
We have full line of Cheviots in all colors
and all-wool-mixed and solid colors. black
and blue, which we guarantee FAST COL
ORS (never fading) have big lot of suits
for Boys. My line of Children's Suits cannot
be beaten anywhere. Can n any child from
to Ii years OF age, and at any price.
Single Pants for Men, Boys and Children.
Mems FurDis ishing Goods very cheap.
All kinds of Flannel outside shirts, Per-
cal and White Shirts. The Pearl
dress shirt on the market-from soc up to
Sis.
SHOES .-Nobody can eclipse me on prices
of shoes. Working shoes and Fine SHOES
from $50 to $500. Ladies' shoes and Slip
pers In endless variety.
Buff Colofed slippers for ladies. only 99c
Mems sl.35, best quality and cheaper than
Call in and see me, whether you wish to buy
or not. ]. II. MYERS,
Harper Ferry, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

IHILL take acknowledgements of Deeds
w Power of Attorney, Affidayits Deposi
tions, and attend to all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-21

TITS first word is Bargains. He is now ready
III with one of the Finest Lines OF SPRING
CLOTHING that has ever been brought 10
this market, and he defies Hagerstown or
Martinsburg to compete with him in Prices,
Quality and Style, as he contends that there
never have been better goods shown ana
greater varieties offered and prices never
have been so low. There is no room Tor I'M
provement in the Bargains he offers this sea-
son in Mems, Boys and Children's Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Goods. His line OF
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-12

Aeoriasis D years, covering face, head, and
entire body with white scabs. Skin red,
itchy and bleeding. Hair all gone.
spent hundreds of dollars. Pronounced
incurable. Cured by Cutfcura Remedies.
My disease (psoriasis) hrst broke out on nv
left cheek, spreading across nv nose and
almost covering my face. 1t ran into nv ewes.
ana the physician was afraid would lose nv
eyesight altogether. 1t spread all over my head.
and my hair all fell out, until I was entirely
paid-headed; 1t then broke out on my arms and
shoulders. until my arms were lust one sore.
IL covered my entire body, my face, head and
shoulders being the worst. The white scabs
ieii constantly from my head, shoulders and
arms; the skin would thicken and be red snd
very itchy, and would crack and bleed If
scratched. After spending many hundreds of
dollars, l was pronounced incurable. l heard
OF the CUTIcuRA REMEDIES and after using two
bottles of CUTIcURA REsoLvEST / could see
change; and after had taken four bottles was
almost cured; and when had used six bottles
of CuTIcURA REsoLvENT and one box of Cur.
cuRA and one cake of CUTIcuRA SOAR, was
cured OF the dreadful disease from which had
suffered for five years. thought the disease
would leave very deep scar, but the Crr1cuRA
REMEDIES cured it without any scars. ] can
not express with q pen what suffered before
using the CuTIcuRA REMEDIES. They saved nv
life and feel 1t my duty to recommend them.
My hair is restored as good as ever and so is nv
eyesight 1 know of a number of different per
sons who have used the CuTIcuRA REMEDIES.
and all have received great benefit from their
use. MRS. ROSA yFIIy
Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., Iowa.
Inc CuTIcuRA REMEDIES have permanently
cured me Of dandruf and facial eruptions when
all other remedies had failed. For nine months
my head has been entirely free from the slipht-
est signs of dandruff, and my skin is as clear as
when l was boy.
LOU THOMPSON, New Britain. Conn.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-12
WHOLE NO. II, ,s2a.

an alarming extent Chas. NJ. ]. Leslie, an
American citizen, died on the Sd of March
OF the fever. OF the 129 deaths reported on
March 9TH, 24 were caused by yellow fever.
10 oy typhus fever, nine by other fevers, 33
oy acusso pernicioso," a new disease, sup
posed 10 be caused by emanations from
sewers.
He Knows How 1t Is Himself.
WASHINGTON, April 1lth-Commissione
OF Pensions Tanner to-day issued an order
nolding that, Whenever pensioner is
oisaoled in hand or foot. in degree en-
uthng MN 10 Ssi per month, under the
Act or March 5, 1883, such pensioner shall
oy reason OF that fact be entitled TO rate $50
per month, under the Act of August (,
1886, This orderswill favorably affect the
pensions OF some SEQ TO 500 disabled vet
Grams of the late war.
He WIN Not Resign.
WASHINGTON, April llth.-Jerome 8.
Burke, Chief of the Gazette Division in the
Pateht Ofhce, has been notified by the
commissioner OF Patents that his rendered
resignation would be accepted. Burke,
however, declines 10 resign, and declares
bis intention 10 allow the Commissioner TO
dismiss him, if be so desires. Burke is s
Grand Army man, and was at one time the
Commander OF the Department of the Po-
tomac.
The Mail Service.
WASHINGTON April 11th.-The Second
Assistant Postmaster General to- day began
opening the bids for carrying the United
States mails on about 800 star and steam
boat routes in several of the States and Ter
rtories. About 25000 bids had been re-
ceived for this service.
Bills for the Cruisers Allowed
WASHINGTON, April llth The bills for
payments on the new cruisers have been
approved by Secretary Tracy as follows .
" In favor of Cramp Bros, for the Philadel-
phia, Sl2l 800, and in favor of the Union
Works, for the San Francisco, Sl2s, $40"
Our Delegation Coming Home.
WASHINGTON, April llth.-General Van
dever has gone home, being the first of the
delegation TO leave for California. Mr.. Fell
ton has gone to Philadelphia, and will re-
turn tomorrow. Mr.. Morrow expects 10
leave for home on Tuesday next.
Nevada appointment.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The. w. Witcher,
OF Carson City, has been recommended for
District Attorney of Nevada E. B. Ia
brinskie has been recommended for
Smelter and Rehner Of the Mint at Carson
City, New.
Allowed = Small Fortune.
WASHINGTON, April 1lth.-The Pension
Office to-day allowed claims of Sl4 900 for
arrears in the pension TO Philip Flood.
The allowance was made for blindness con-
tracted in the service.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-12
POINTS FOR POKER sHARPs.
Two Royal Sequences Collide In a Game
over in Yolo

The Woodland lfaa mentions a some
what remarkable incident af poker game
played in that town a few evenings since.
Several well-known card players were en-
gagged in their favorite game of poker at a
certain private room up town. The game
was quite lively and betting was high.
Finally, it became late, the cards were dealt
for the last time, ell agreeing TO quit When
one of the players picked up his hand"
he passed. His right-hand neiehbor bet
$40. Another player passed, but the
fourth saw the $40 and raised it $40 Then
the gentleman who had first passed came
in" and raised his companions $50 They
saw his raise and each raised $50 in return.
Then the first player made further raise
of 500. One Of the players passed but the
other saw the raise and put up SIS more.
The first player scraped his pockets. found
s75 and "called" his opponent. Strange
to relate they both laid down royal Sc
quence," or ace, king, queen, jack and ten
of the same suite, the first player having
diamonds, the other spades. The pot was
divided between the two PLAYERS The
gentleman who passed out shortly before
the call had four trays but did not care to
risk all he had upon them. Inquiry
among Gardiner develops the fact that the
same thing has seldom, if ever, been heard
of before, and would not oocar ones in ten
thousand times.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-12
A Permit WIN be Given the Kansas Peo-
pie to Cross Indian Territory,

A Permit WIN be Given the Kansas Peo-
pie to Cross Indian Territory.
WASHINGTON, April 1lth.-In answer TO
an inquiry from the Secretary of War on
behalf OF large number of persons con-
templatng settlement in Oklahoma, asking
If permission is TO be given these intended
settlers to cross the Cherokee country TO
the northern line of Oklahoma about the
22d day of April, the date upon which the
Presidents proclamation opening the terri
tory goes into effect, the Secretary of the
Interior has replied in part as follows: ~
think they may be allowed to cross with
out extraordinary delay, and | therefore
recommend you to instruct your command
ing officers to place no obstruction in the
way of those persons who desire 10 Jour
ney IN good faith in a quiet, peaceful and
orderly manner, upon and along public
highways, post or military roads, or estab-
llshed and customary cattle trails through
the Cherokee outlet, in going forward TO
the tract OF land 10 be opened for settle
ment. Care should be taken TO have the
Indians understand that by this passage
their is no disposition to appropriate their
lands, and that it will be continued no
longer than absolutely necessary. After
the first migration to the Oklahoma coun-
try is over, the military forces should then
scout the Cherokee outlet aud require all
persons unlawfully there to move on.
either back TO Kansas or over into the
Oklahoma lands"
The Secretary, in part of the letter. saws
he deems settlers are entitled to as much
consideration as has been given to cattle
men and others heretofore who have been
permitted to travel through this outlet. 1t
was urged upon the Secretary, among other
reasons for granting this permit, that the
settlers coming through Chickasaw and
other Indian lands are gathering on the
immediate borders of the Oklahoma tract,
without obstruction, thus putting those in
Kansas, who must pass through the Chero-
kee outlet, at disadvantage.
No movement will be allowed under this
permit until the full authority and instruc-
tions have been received by the military
having charge of the matter. The recon-
mendations of Secretary Noble were laid
before the President by Secretary Proctor.
and, after consideration, an order bearing
upon the subject was sent from the War
Department this afternoon to the army of.
ficers in charge on the border of the Indian
territory, presumably to carry into practical
effect Secretary Mobiles recommendations
Authoritative information on this point is
however, withheld.