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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
RIPENED WHEAT.

We bent to-day DER a coffined form,
And our tears fell softly down;
We looked our last on the aged face,
With its smiles OF peace, its patient grace,
And hair like a silver crown.
We touched our own to tho clay-clod hands,
From LIES long labor at rest:
And among the blossoms white and sweet,
We noted bunch of golden wheat,
Clasped close to the silent breast.
We know not what work her hands had found,
What rugged places her feet;
What cross was hers, what blackness ofnight--
We saw but the peace, the blossoms white,
And the bunch of ripened wheat.
AS each goes up from the field of earth'
Bearing the treasures Of life,
God looks for some gathered grains OF good
From the ripe harvest that shining stood,
But waiting the reaper's knife.
Then labor well, that In death you go,
Not only with blossoms sweet;
Not bent with doubt and burdened with fears,
And the dead dry husks Of wasted years,
But laden with golden wheat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
FORGOT to Tear OF the Tab.

A funny incident occurred to a clerk
in one Of our departments. he was
married a little over year ago, and
is the proud father OF a baby now
about two months old. He bought
very elaborate baby carriage soon
after the arrival of the heir, and last
week the happy father and mother
walked down the avenue, pushing
the carriage with its precious freight.
The ewes Of the husband were watch
ing 10 see the effect Of the procession
ON the general public, and he noticed
that the people would gaze amusedly
as they approached, and, in most
cases. laughed outright as they
passed. Hubby got nervous and
glanced at his wife and himself TO
make sure there was nothing out OF
gear in their personal appearance.
The laughing continued, however,
and at last the father requested the
mother to walk on ahead for half a
block and return, instructing her TO
observe closely and see If there was
any occasion for hilarity. She com
piled, and as she nea-ed the carriage
on the return trip her eyes bulged
and her face famed as she saw on
the vehicle placard which had been
overlooked when the carriage was
bought, and which bore the inscrip'
ton. ''Our own make. r-Erchdnge
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27

On the afternoon of a State election
day in Kentucky the landlord of the
hotel at which l was guest caught
large, fine old rat in trap. | saw
him as he came thro' the passage way
from behind the billiard room, and
remarked that would be a good OPP
portunity for terrier to show him.
self.
"Ah, my friend, this rat is too val
liable 10 be put TO death in that way"
he said, as he held up the cage.
is it any more valuable than any
other rat =
"A thousand times. You wait un-
Ill after supper and you'll agree with
me.
There was big crowd in town and
large quantity of whiskey had been
disposed OF. As evening came one
could see signs that number OF men
were aching for a row. \ big jam
occurred in front of the hotel, from
the balcony of which the election re.
turns were read, and about eight
o'clock fight took place. In five
minutes IA general free fight was in
progress, with here and therea gleam
of knife and the pop Of pistol.
All of a sudden the landlordappeared
on the veranda and holding up the
cage 80 that all could see the rodent,
he yelled:
"A rat \ rat r.
He opened the door, shook the rat
out of the cage, and the frightened
creature ran into the crowd. In five
seconds every fight stopped. In ten
the whole crowd was yelling In thir-
" the mob was rushing TO and fro
after the rat, and when he had been
killed every body was laughing, hur-
rahing, and shaking hands. Good
nature was the prevailing sentiment,
and knives and pistols were put up
and the three or four wounded men
taken to the drug store for treatment.
The rest Of the night passed without
so much rs an exchange OF hard
words, and next morning the land
lord winked at me into the saloon
and said
Its all in knowing how 10 manage
'em, you see
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27

in doors. A walk was necessary TO
calm him. and he turned into neigh
boring park. From there he could
see the house of his charmer, perhaps
even catch glimpse of the face and
form TO him now the most beautiful
on earth.
The house was unlighted; his divin-
ity absent. He wished the wings
might be swift that brought her re-
turn and thrilled with eXultation as
he saw his desire gratified. Almost
at the instant the girl dashed up upon
a spirited horse. No groom was in
waiting. \ little beggar boy volun-
teered TO assist her, hoping 10 earn
few pennies. In his eager haste his
foot slipped from curb TO gutter and
the costly dress and pink and lily face
of the fair rider were literally bespat-
tered with mud.
You miserable little wretch, was
passionately exclaimed, take that
for your carelessness and stupidity,
and the riding whip sang in its pas
sage through the air and a half a
a dozen stinging blows fell upon the
sad, piuched little face.
In his efforts 10 escape the boy fell
with his head striking the sharp edge
of the curbstone, and he lay stunned
and bleeding. The angry girl gave
him not even glance of pity, resign
ed her horse TO the groom with LOUD,
sharp words and swept proudly into
the house. leaving the injured boy to
his fate.
But if she was regardless of human
suffering another was not. n lauy
who was passing along saw the uh
pleasant episode, crossed the street,
raised the child, wiped the blood ana
filth from his face bound up his head
with her dainty perfumed handker-
chief and, giving him some money
sent him upon his way reJoicing-to
be shortly interviewed by Robert
Ellis.
Half all hour later the lights flashed
out from the parlor of Annie Beliord.
She was listening TO tiattery and glib
" responding, though often her heart
leaped at the sound Of the doorbell
and her eyes were turned wistfully to
see who should enter.
In the study of the lawyer was the
man she longed for, but who came
not. A soiled handkerchief lay upon
the table besides two photographs
and plainly was given to view, the in
itials exquisitely embroidered upon
it. As once previous his sister came
softly in, saw how he was engaged,
and for the second time asked
Which, Robert, which ?
From his pocket he took the costly,
flashing diamond, laid it upon the
lips of one of the pictures, and it was
not upon those of Annie Belford.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
Some Proverbs.

Hope is the other half Of happi-
ness.
Life is too short to spare even the
stormy days.
A wife who is worth having is worth
praising.
The true birds Of the air always ny
with their own wings.
All truth Is nonsense to the man
who knows nothing about IL.
five never had any trials we would
never have any triumphs.
The hardest work any man eve
tries to do is to do wrong.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
An Important Engagement TO Keep.

The train for Cleveland was pulling
out and had gained considerable
headway, when there came whiz
and the sound of splitting wind as u
man with a tall silk hat crushed down
ON hir ears dashed through the gates
He carried two big valises, but they
were apparently as light as feathers,
for they did not interfere with his
mad rush after that train. He fairly
flew along the platform, and the
brakeman on the car was so busy
looking at a girl in the window OF the
National Hotel that lie did not see
him. The crowd yelled and whooped,
Get there, old man y Pull for 1t
hard - You'll make it il you don
fall dead - and a hundred such ag-
gravating remarks. The man made
an heroic effort, but he didn't have
the legs, and the brakemandldnt see
him thus he missed the train. he
came slowly back TO the gates, put
down his grips, mopped his face ana
remarked:
"Well I'll be blowed." He didn't
say blowed, but let it go at that
Had lively rum" suggested a
meek and lowly gateman.
Rather. Just my luck, though, to
miss that train. Why, wouldn't
have missed that train for $50"
Where were you going 2 once
mere asked the gateman with the
ginger-colored whiskers.
Lafayette. And have an impor-
tant engagement there tonight"
well, you can keep it,
Hey
The train you were chasing goes
70 Cleveland. The Lafayette train
don't start for eight minutes yet.
There il stands.
The drummer didn't say a word.
He gathered his grips and climbed
aboard the car, while the faintest bit
Of a smile hovered about the meek
and lowly gatemans chops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
NECK KWEAR
AND
Gents Furnishing Goods

is all new, and have my doubts whether you
Will find nicer selection anywhere. l have
everything in the Gents Furnishing line
that men or boys need, and they are all
cheap. have just gotten Ia. another line of
TRUNKS, right from the manufacturers,
which will be sold low. Something new Is
the roller tray trunk-they are the most sale
able ana desirable trunk made.
With many thanks TO all OF my friends and
customers for their past faVors, l ask con-
tinuance of the same in the future. Keep us
in mind when you want a genuine bargain.
Remember the old stand-College Square.
JACOB WINTERMOIER,
The Boss Clothing Man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
I SNYDER, PUBLISHER.
This Will Interest You
1t You Want a Nice, Fine Suit Of
Clothes, call on the
sm Clothing sss Of ShslaGis.aVa,
Jacob Wintermoyer!

DE is now just getting in his large and we'll
selected stock of Spring Clothing for men,
boys and children-the largest variety of new
goods ever brought 10 this town-and we
want every body to come and see them. Pri-
ces will interest you, and all we ask is for
you 10 try us, and we will convince the clos
est buyer that clothing bought at the Boss
Clothing House is cheaper than you can buy
anywhere. We sell no shoddy goods. Our
prices are the lowest, and we give the value
for the money.
We say, buy your goods at home and save
money. We buy our goods for cash. and only
goods of standard reputation, and from the
most reliable houses our stock is large and
the selections the best. Our prices are lower
than you will find anywhere, and we give you
every advantage you can obtain in any city.
Our line of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27

Trials do not weaken u.s. They
only show us that we are weak.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
DRY GOODS!

line Of White Goods, Ginghams, sat
/ I, raaIEes. Lawns, Prints, &C., &c, COT
..y, Linen prillings, &c. NOllONo IN
r1e-STRAW GOODS-Men' ana
Erar. nice line and cheap.
tsr,wafe, Tin and Woodenware luIi up
EMES. Confectionery, Drugs, PatenI y
lr, Tobacco and Cigars, Garry a luii
.e line Of MattingS, oil Cloths, HARD
p. .Watrwash Brushes, large stock ana anu
FURNITURE. Line of READY :
|GECLUTHING that will be sold very
Ia. >HOES. Tor Ladies Misses ana
,--r Men and Bows. fine, medium and
,. which propose 10 give special atten-
ud 90 make it attractive and tC your
s.,, All country produce taken In e, eM, ,
@. .or goods. VIII purchase Walhut
.t or cash or trade. delivered AT my saw
.Hvl.. cut and haul them myself. BIS
Lumber furnished 10 order. Come
~s Nu Try and make II 10 your lhleI-
respectfully yours, .,,.,
e..s, May o. 1880.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27
COAL! COAL! COAL!

UAVE reduced prices on all grades of Ceal
III and l have been especially careful in
purchasing only the very best quality, entire
~ 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, 1890-06-27
HO! FOR
t TFFIE LID S!

,yr returned from the city and finished
-r. tbe largest and most complete
rpois that has been exhibited at
'or many years, and bought al the
!, N price, and will be sold az the
-.,,t profit. will not quote prices;
9U have TO see 10 comprehend anu
a,r Nv stock embraces almost eNeIS
-.... "a for in a country store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27

The Importance Of purifying the blood can.
not be overestimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs
good medicine to purify, vitalizc, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
Do.,,I;,x Sarsaparilla. ltstrengthens
TSCuIidI and builds up the system.
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
of the vegetable remedies used give to
Hoods Sarsaparilla pecul- tn J+eaIf
lar curative powers. No ~ 'eSS'
ether medicine has such arecord OF wonderful
cures. II you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. 1t is 4 Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by al druggists.
Prepared by C. l. Hood s; Co., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-06-27

CHINE UP.-A new stove polish, easily
y applied. Shines without rubbing, is last
only 20 cents. Cali to see how nicely II works
at MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06
TEXAS MINES AND MINERALS.

By the time you read this paragraph,
fnys the Parker County News, the
Northwestern railway track will be laid
20 the coal mines, and il need be but Il
little while before Weatherford people
can burn coal taken from the mines of
Parker county.
The Preside mining company aud the
CibOlo Creek mining and milling CON-
pauy have each increased their capital
stock of $40 200, GOO, and will go 10 work
IN earnest to prospect and develop the
mines in West Texas. These two COM
panies already own very rich mines in
Preside county, aud with their increased
capital they will develop the mineral re-
sources of that section and reap harvest
themselves.
In commenting on the communication
of State GeolOgIst DumbIe the Statesman
has the following: The discovery OF tin
ore in Llano county bv Professor Com
stock OF the geological survey means
much for that section IL il can be found
in workable quantities, which the state
geologist says hes not yet been definitely
determined. The belt in which the oxide
10 found extends, il appears, from Bur-.
net through Llano into Mason county and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06
TEXAS SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.

The Pamela male and female college
building at Cartilage was finished aud
turned over to Professor Libby last week.
II IL said to be the finest college building,
by far, of any III East Texas.
The Methodist church at san Marcos is
entirely 200 Small for the demands made
upon its capacity, and it Is probable that
a new church building will be erected.
There is project on foot at Corsicana
20 erect n femDle college on a liberal
scale. There will De room for 100 board
ers, at least.
\ church ejifice to cost $40 900 is de-
sired bv the Baptists of Marshall, and
its erection will be commenced at as early
a daIe as possible. The committees are
hard at work.
St Luke's Episcopal church at Dent
son is 10 Oe enlarged. The improve
meuts, which W i'll include recess chan
eel rector's study and guild room, will
cost about $1,000
MCGREGoR, Dec. THE Waco Pres
bvterv of the Cumberland Presby terrain
church met ut this place last night.
There about twenty ministers and repre-
sentatIves present. The opening sermon
was preached last night by the retiring
moderator, Rev J. A. Mckamy of
Waco The Rev. r. II. Castleman of
Corveu was elected moderator for the
present term. The Presbytery is getting
down 10 business to-day, aud matters of
much interest are being discussed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06
IRELAND'S TROUBLES.
Details of Yesterdays Juggling With
the Parneil Matter.
Gladstone Receives the Committee on Com
promise, but Makes No Pledges-Ihe
Chicago Iribune's summing-Up.
Tn. Chicago rr,bune's Opinion.

CHICAGO, I'LL, Dec. 5.-The Tribune
this morning says: ''The Irish dele
gates will remain IN town until they hear
definitely from Ireland. Harrington,
who differs from his colleagues, takes
the most hopeful view of the situation
now. and says it will come out all right
in the end. O'Brien, Dillon aud Conner
take the attitude of the Irish bishaAdR
conclusive, but they will not tafk Tor
publication. 1t is now understood among
them that Parneil will retire temper
arily from the leadership. Lord Sails
bury s attack on the Irish members and
Gladstone has settled everything. The
Irish bishops have cleared the situation.
The priests will of course, follow the
lead. They are the ab!est and best pol
iticians 10 Ireland, and with Dillon,
'Brien aud Heaiy on their side, Psrnell
can make no Roadway against them.
Parnell gees the hopeiessness of the sltu-
alton aud will get out for period. He
will probably retain his sent for Cork,
retire to France for few months, marry
Mrs. O'Shea and resume his place i'll the
house OF commons as a leader of the
IRISH after the general election.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06

occurs in the system OF rocks known 10
geologists as the Burnetan system. Ihls
discovery is only another evidence OF the
great value the geological survey, as
conducted by Professor Dumble, has
already been to the state and the deve!-
opmeDt of its mineral resources.
WEATHERFoRD, Dec. 5.-Dr. Z. w.
Kindel returned home last night from
Abilene, where he, connected with some
Of the leading citizens of tina. city, closed
q contract with the city council OF Abb
lere for q franchise for an electric iight
plant. The fact that DR.. Kindei and his
associates connection with the enter
prise assures the people OF the PRAIRIE
City frst-class plant, which will be put
in az once.
ARLENE, Dec. 5.-The contract for
our electric light and power plant was
awarded yesterday by the city to the
Abilene electric light and power COM
papy. This company Is composed OF X.
W. Kindel of Weatherford and j. i.
Massie, O. W. Steffins, John Hoeny,
Jr. aud +. II. Snteuis. all OF Abilene.
Work will commence on the plant at
once and be pushed rapidly Until COM
pleted according TO the terms Of the cou-
tract. The city takes thirty arc lights,
III an annual rental of 500 each. There
are yet t1O other companies IN the tleld,
and each say they will erect their plant
ut once, although the city lighting WAS
awarded to the company above named.
i sidewalk ordinance was also passed at
the last sitting OF the city fathers and
notices are now being served on property
owners to construct sidewalks ~ con-
formity with the ordinance, OK. failing
"a
tax same against the property. The city
is putting down walks of solid sheet rock
on the cross streets. BY the above IT is
now an assured fact that the city will
soon be entirely out of darkness and
mud.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06
TEXAS PROGRESS.

There Is talk 1T Corsioann of new
electric light company. The street rail-
way company are also Investigating the
problem OF using that motive power.
The new bridge al Hamilton is nearly
completed, the approaches only needing
The finishing touch.
The contract for gn artesian well at FL
Paso has been let. Estimates have been
made on depths ranging to $500 feet.
Trere is move on foot 10 build seven
more brick buildings at Seymour on
Nam street in two blocks.
Amarillo Northwest: The new town
of Emma, in the center OF Crosby
county, is showing signs of very rapid
development The town site has ben
surveyed and plated, and improvements
have begun in earnest Emma II not
being built nv ''pateut town hpilders -
A party composed OF citizens, actual set
tiers OF the country, are engaged in its
development, with capital and expert
euce ~ the West. BY their actions they
show that they mean business.
"Austia proposes 10 expend $500 per
month advertising her advantages. The
city possesses an amount OF energy that
harmonizes beautifully with her location
by the dam SITE remarks the Houston
Post, and the Statesman jocularly re-
plies: WHY, bless your soul, don't be
satiricsl-we have nearly $500 a month
for the next six mouths already sub
scribed and we don t think we have even
made beginning. Austin will spend in
che next SIX months $50 600 In advertis-
ing herself, and il will be worth So ,000,-
hnr
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06
EMANCIPATION.
The Colorsd People VIII Celebrate the Proc
ismation Of Their Freedom
on January /.

The following cali bias been prepared
by leading colored men OF the city. II
explains itself:
FORT WORTH, TEr.. Dec. o, 1880.
Whereas, The anniversary of the
browning event of the nineteenth CEN
fury is rapidly approaching; aud,
Whereas, The first day of January Is
the universally conceded day upon which
said event should be celebrated the Afro
American is bound in gratitude 20 God
for the elimination of said event, and is
in duty bound TO give expression to that
gratitude. II is meet ana betting that
We should in some public way give
thanks and praise to Almighty God for
the intervention of His divine hand of
providence in that He has delivered US
from the CALLING yoke of bondage.
Therefore, all the ladies and sentle-
men of Afro American blood, of what
ever occupation, are earnestly requested
TO meet ut the Methodist Episcopal
church on Seventh street, near colored
school, on Monday evening at o'clock,
December s. 1890, to make arrange
ments to celebrate the Emancipation
proclamation, January /, 1891. 7. P.
Gipson, L. NJ. Terrell, b. c. Brooks,
George Frousell, ID. J. Patterson, w.
Il. Henderson. S. w. Moodard-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-06

borough OF this city and Miss Gussie
Barry of Tehuacana were married on tns
Sd inst. at Tehuacana, and returned to
Marshall on the 4th, where they will
make their home.
MINEoLA, Dec. 5.-Married December
4 Mr.. Pink Murphy of Tyler TO Miss
Ethel Williams of this city.
DEATHS.
MIR. W. NJ. Smith, kaufman, Decem-
Der q.
Mrs. Rachael Copeland, Hillsboro,
November 2S.
Miss Lolita Cunningham, Bolton, No
vember PC.
Mr.. Robert c. bingham, Bolton, No
vember rs.
Mr.. Dobson. Denison, December 3.
Mr.. john P. Jenkins, Bastrop, De-
cember J.