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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
The Last Confederates.

According TO a story in Mr.. Albert
Lawsons War Anecdotes" the last
Confederate did not surrender until
fifteen months after Appomattox.
The story is that on the morning OF
Fourth of July, 1866, the Secretary OF
War, who had planned fishing er-
cursion at the falls OF the Potomac,
received a telegram from the pro-
vost marshal at Richmond saying
that a squad OF Confederate soldiers
were at his office ready TO deliver up
their arms and be amnesti-d. Know
ing that joking of that sort would
subject the perpetrator 10 court
martial, the Secretary FASTENED 10 the
White House 10 consult with Presi-
dent johnson. Tile result was tele-
gram 10 the provost marshal
who are they and where did they
come from!"
Answer was prompt and to the
point:
Sergeant Tewsbury and guard
from Dismal Swamp. Did not know
the war was over"
After good deal OF laughter the
provost marshal was ordered to r..
ceiv" their capitulation, which was
conducted in due form. Tewsbury,
an old Virginian, ordered his squad
couple OF Georgians-to give up
their guns aud sign the papers, re-.
serving himself as the last man 10
surrender. The old sergeant's de-
scription OF the way he found out
the war was over was amusing
He and his companions had been
posted on the edge OF the swamp TO
watch the movements ot the Union
troops from Norfolk, with orders To
remain until relieved He was never
relieved, aud subsisted on fish and
game for three years. At last he met
i an old negro who told him the war
/ had been over for about n year.
which "tickled him better than II he
had been kicked by a mule. as he
/ expressed it.-Ncp Orleans Dotd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
A Boys Temper.

\ boy il none the worse for possess.
ing little swagger and self sssertive-
ness, and any attempt on the part of
parents TO break his temper is step
in the wrong direction. IL was said
OF the mother OF the Wesleys that she
tried to crush the self will OF her son
John, yet any one who knows any
thing OF the history OF John Wesley
is ready TO admit that he was one OF
the most stubborn OF men when once
his opinion was formed upon a sub
ject. Properly developed boys SELF
confidence may blossom into a noble
decision OF character, which will be
OF infinite service to him Ia the strug.
gle OF life. In these days OF keen com
petition, when every year makes the
worlds prizes harder To get, the vic.
tories and rewards OF life are for those
who, by indomitable pluck and ener.
gy, are able To grasp and retain their
own.
The child who grows TO manhood
with n broken spirit must inevitably
go TO the wall ] do not say that
boy must be allowed all his own way.
and have the privilege OF riding rough
shod over the household rules and
usages, or that his tendency to over
bearing and rudeness should be en-
couraged. BY all means give him
taste OF the birch when the power OF
persuasion fails TO bring him 10 rea.
son. Let him know that he l. under
government; that he has place IN
the home where he will find wei
come and shelter as long as the old
nest remains; that his boyisb rxuber-
ances and frolicsomeness will 10 an
extent be tolerat ed. but 30 far and no
farther must he go without expert
enciDg the weight Of parental dis-
| pleasure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
Neckwear, Gents furnishings,
Grove Bros,
HAGERSTOWN.

The largest stock we have ever
handled now loads our shelves; to
sell it we must do the largest business
we have ever done. This we expect
to accomplish by our low prices, The
lowest, mind you, on as good goods,
as are offered for sale anywhere. We
are exceptionally strong this season
on shirts, all the popular grades, at
right prices, from an elegant shirt for
30 cents, to the finest all silk shirt
We are handling this season a Negh-
gee shirt that has the collars and cuffs
starched while the bosom remains
soft, and making the garment both
comfortable and slightly. Come in
and see them.
Our line of piece goods both For
eign and Domestic are very hand
some and price as low as they can be
sold No trouble to show goods.
GROVE BROS,
Tailors and Furnishers,
Hagerstown, Md.
Orders by mail solicited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
A REMINIsCENcE OF THE WAR.

The March number OF the Century Mdgd-
zine contains poem by William rage Car,
ter, dedicated TO THE White, White Rose.
The scene OF the ball which impressed Itself
so indelibly upon the memory of "the sorry
little lad in Stouewall's band" was the Mac
Gill property, in Hagerstown, and the date OF
the incident was just before the battle al
Gettysburg. Following is the poem
o. Georgia girl. with the storm-black eye,
Don't you mind long ago when the troops
marched by,
Down the quaint old town OF Maryland,
The sorry little lad in Stonewalls band?
Twas beautiful eve OF blue June day,
In his tattered cap and jacket OF gray
You smiled, but you pressed the sun-brown
hand
o, Georgia girl, with the hanging hair,
Ofrusset and gold in the sundown air,
Don't you mind that rose from the border
land
That you gave TO the lad in Stouewsll's band:
Twas a white, white rose as rose could be,
And you stood meath the leaves OF a maple
A queen all crowned; twas a beautiful thing,
And the lad on the chestnut horse was king.
o, Georgia girl, with the tripping feet
Don't you mind that house on the great big
street?
And the ball that night, and the banner
decked hill,
For "A bold old rebel was DR.. MacGill!
o. the waltz, and the seat on the winding
stair,
And the storm-black eyes and the red-gold
hair,
And smile, all. smile like the noOntme sun.
o, Georgia girl, was it all for fun
o, Georgia girl, twas sweet farewell
To exchange for the burst of shot and shell
At Gettysburg. But the goldred hair
And the eyes and the smile with the rose
went there.
Up by the guns OF the dauntless foes
Went the eyes and the smile and the white,
white rose
Safe under the stars Of that flaming Cross
But the bullets made merry with the chest
nut horse.
o, Georgia girl, 'tis a long time ago,
Still the seasons come, and the roses blow.
There's the white, white rose, and the rose
that is grand,
But none like the rose from the borderland
'Tis a long time ago. All sad are the years :;
BIokcn is the Lutte that was swept in tears;
shattered the spear. and crumbed with rust:
Tired are the feet with the battle dust.
But the white, white rose the dews still un-
furl
For the sorry little lad, from the Georgia girl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

In the year 1893. during the Reign
of Terror, Mons. Thevenet, whom Il
young surgeon had caused 70 he sus-
pected Of being in sympathy with
the arstocracy, fed to London to
save his head from the knife OF the
all-leveling guilotine. Either from
loneliness or desire to seek out ac-
ouaintances Thevenet made inquiries
for Sir Charles Temple. His resi-
dence was pointed out TO him He
called and was admitted In an easy
chair. by the fireside. surrounded by
newspapers, sat a fat gentleman. So
unwieldy was he that he could with
difficulty rise.
"Ah. Mons. Thevenet,' cried the
fat gentleman-who was none other
than Mr. Temple-pardon me IL do
not rise: but this accursed wooden
leg hinders me in all | would do.
Friend, you have come probably to
ascertain whether have yet come to
be Of your mind or not"
Il come as n fugitive to seek your
protection.
Then you must take up your
quarters with me, for truly, you are II
wise man! You must comfort me.
Indeed, Thevenet, ] might to day be
an admiral under the blue flag IL this
goddess leg had not made me unit for
the services Of my country. Here /
il and read the papers, because ]
can't be there. Come. you must com
fort me.
Your wife will know better how TO
comfort YOU than ].
"Ah. nothing OF that. Her wooden
leg prevents her from dancing, there
fore she devotes herself to cards and
gossip. There is no getting along
with her-otherwise she is n worthy
wife
'Then ] was right, after ALL y
"Oh, entirely, my dear Thevenet!
But not a word on the subject. 1t
was a stupid affair II ! had my leg
again ! wouldn't give the pairing OF a
nail from it, Between ourselves,
was fool. But keep that truth 10
yourself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
Easter Customs.

Extreme simplicity marked the bas-
ter observances Of the primitive
Christians. one OF the customs being
that which il still retained by the
Greek Church Of saluting each other
with Christ is risenr' to which il an
swered Christ is risen. indeedT
Blessing the eggs was common
custom in many countries, servants
bringing dishes OF eggs to the early
mass TO receive the benediction OF the
priest. On Good Friday certain ones
are recorded as having Offered unto
Christ eggs and bacon, 10 be in his
favor till Easter day was past"
In Russia little business Is trans
acted during Easter week, and in the
matter of pomp and ceremony moth
ing equals the celebration except a
coronation. Eggs are used az sort
OF visiting card. Easter day being set
apart for visiting, and every guest
presenting his host with dyed egg.
4 peasant, presenting princess with
an egg, is permitted to salute her on
the cheek.
In London the customs OF hundreds
Of years ago still prevail. AT All Hal
lows Church. Lombard street, the six
ty youngest scholars Of Christ's Hos
uital each receive a penny and bag
Of raisins. At the Church Of st. Bar
tholornew the Grand, in Smithfeld,
twenty-one widows pick up a six.
pence from a fat tombstone. The or.
igin OF this ceremony it is impossible
to trace. as It is lost in obscurity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

Some eighteen weeks after the En-
glishman's departure, Thevenet re
ceived letter from England, the
contents of which were the following:
You receive the inclosure as a proof
of my most profound gratitude. 1t is
n draft for two hundred and fifty
guineas on Mons. Panschaud, bank
er. in Paris. You have made me the
happiest OF earthly mortals in de-
priving me Of my limb, which stood
in the way OF my early happiness.
Worthy man, now you may know
the cause of my foolish whim, as you
then called it. You asserted, on the
occasion referred to, that there could
be no reasonable ground for self
imposed mutilatiOn such as mine. |
offered then to lay you n wager.
You acted wisely in not accepting ii.
After nv second return from the
Feast Indies | made the acquaint-
ance OF Emily Harley, the most per
feet Of women. | adored her Her
wealth. her family connections We're
satisfactory to my relatives. To me
her beauty and angelic disposition
were alone attractive. / mingled in
the throng OF her admirers. Also,
nv good Thevenet. / was fortunate
enough TO become the most unfortu-
nate OF INV rivals. She loved me
beyond any and all men, me. She
did not conceal it; and for that very
reason she dismissed me. In vain j
supplieated for her hand. Her pa
rents and friends all joined with me.
In vain. She remained immovable.
For long time | was unable to dis
cover the ground Of her objection TO
marriage with me, whom she passion
atelv loved. as herself confessed. At
length one Of her sisters disclosed 10
me the secret. Miss Harley was mar
yelouslv beautiful. but had the mis-
/ fortune TO have been born with one
7 leg. and by reason Of this inperfec-
tion she hesitated TO become my wife.
She feared ! would would esteem her
/ less OH account OF this imperfection.
! at once resolved 10 become like
her. Thanks to YOU, my good Thew
enet. the thing was accomplished.
returned to London with my ar
tificial leg. nv first thought was to
visit Miss Harley l had previously
written to England that through a
fall from my horse had broken my
leg. and that ampUtation had be
come necessary. had the sympathy
Of all, and Emily swooned the first
time she saw me. She was for long
time inconsolable, but she became
INV wife. The day following our
marriage confided TO her my secret
how great a sacrifice my desire TO pos
sess her had cost Inc. She loved
me so much the more tenderiy. Oh
nv good Thevanet, if possessed ten
legs TO lose, i would, without sign
of regret. give them all for Emily.
/. shall be grateful to you SO long a.
live. Come to London and visit US
Learn TO know my glorious wife, and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
then say again Il am fool"
CHARLES TEMPLE


Mons. Thevenet showed this letter
TO his friends, and narrated the incl
dent. and laughed most heartily as
often as he told the story. Never
theless, he is fool, said he.
The following was Mons Thevenet's
reply:
Sir, thank you for your magnifi-
cent present, for so l must call il, be-
cause l cannot term it compensation
for the small service | rendered you
wish you happiness in your mar
riage with most worthy of English
ladies Ii is true a leg is much to
give for beautiful, virtuous and
tender wife: yet not too much, If in
the end one does not come 10 feel
that he has been cheated in the ex-
change. Adam was obliged 10 sacri-
flee a rib for his wife; and il has cost
many other men a rib for their loves
some a head. But after all, you
must permit me, very moderately, TO
stand by my opinion. Indeed, for
the present moment you are right.
You are now in the paradise OF the
spring time OF matrimony. But | am
right also, with this difference only,
that my view comes but slowly 10 be
recognized and accepted, like every
truth which one AT first declines TO
receive.
Have IA care. sir; fear that within
two years you will regret that you
had your leg taken OIL above the
knee,
You Will think il would have been
much better below the knee. At the
end of three years you will be con
I viuced that the loss OF foot would
have been sufficient. In four years
YOU will affirm that the sacrifice OF Il
great toe. and in five years. the am
putation OF little toe would be too
great. At the OF six years, YOU will
confess that the cutting of the nail
would have been sufficient
say all this without any purpose
Of detracting from the worth OF your
estimable wife. In my yonth | could
any day have sacrificed my life for n
beautiful woman. but never leg; for
that | should never, my life long.
have ceased to repent. II had done
so. | should to day say. "Thevenet,
thou vast fool.
With which | have the honor to be,
Your most obedient servant,
THEvENET.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27

Ia hosiery the latest novelties are
silk stockings with foot and ankle 10
one color and the legs iD another.
Some black feet eIquisitely embroid-
cred 10 red or gold are buckled to
bright red nppers: Others are black
with pink feet, and the combinations
OF lavender or black, green or gold,
mauve and orange are INTENDED to
match the creations OF the modiste.
For careful usage some stockings are
embroidered with pearl and gilt be.ds'
intended TO be worn with . dancing
toilet. The stockings said TO be IA
vored by the sristocratic are more
lace work than silk. In some the
fronts are composed Of Chantille in
sertion, between which 10 . succession
of Rhine stones, the designs begin
ming at the top OF ths stocking ana
graduated to the slipper line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
IN DRY GOODS

the styles never were prettier, nor the ma
terials better and the prices, If any differ
ence, are lower than in the past especially
on American and Imported Ginghams, French
and English Flannelettes Canton Cloths,
Outings, Pongees and that line of goods, cost
Ing from &c TO 2Oc per yard. Our 25c line OF
Dress Goods surpasses in variety and price
all previous offerings. our SOC line of Dress
Goods, including Henriettas i6 inches wide,
shows the largest assortment at the lowest
prices we have ever offered. our stock OF
silks. Satins, Fine Dress Goods and Trim
mings excel those of the past.
Every article for male wear, from birth to
death, of the finer, medium and common
qualities, at as low prices as in the past. NO
advance in prices in our store.
UPDEGRAFFS,
One-Price Cash store,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
sHEPHERDSTOWN. W. VA. FRIDAY MARCH 81 1891
"Sir, you are a fool.

| EclT, you are q lOOi
That is no affair Of yours, Mons.
Thevenet."
in what way has your leg offend
ed your
I'm no way; but l am bound TO
have it amputated."
"Sir. do not know you At least
produce before me some witness who
will testify to your soundness and in
tellect.'
will you accede to my wish, Mons.
Thevenet?"
Just as soon, sir, as you give me
some defensible ground for your de-
sire to be mutilated."
Il cannot at the present moment
communicate TO you the truth of the
matter. Perhaps | may do so after
the lapse of year. But ain willing
to wager you, monsieu, that a year
hence you yourself will affirm that
the ground upon which rested the
| desire to be free of my leg was the
noblest."
II will not wager, so long as you
do not give me your name, your
place of residenca, your family and
your occupation"
"All that you shall know in the fu'
ture, not at present. | prav you how
ever. to consider he as man OF hon,
or"
AN honorable man does not
menace his physician with a pistol
will not mutilate you without there
is necessity for so doing | have
duties to discharge even to you-a
stranger. If you are possessed OF q
desire to become the murderer OF al
innocent man, the father OF a family
then shoot
Good! Mons. Thevenet," p" exclaimed
the Briton, seizing the pistol. 81
will not shoot you, yet will | force
you to amputate my leg What yor
will not do for me either ont OF cour
teSy or love Of reward or fear Of {
bullet, you shall accord through
pity
How so, sir?'
Il will myself, here upon the spot
before your eyes, shatter my leg will
pistol shot"
The Englishman sat down, seizeC
the pistol and held the muzzle clos'
against his knee Mons Thevene
was about to spring towards him t
wrest the pistol from his hand.
do not move" said the English
man, "or l will fire. Only answe
me one questions: Do you wish un
necessarily to increase and prolong
my sufrering''
Sir, you are a fool Have you
own way, | will take your leg off.
Everything was made ready for tn
operation. As the first cut was abou
to be made the Englishman Lighted
his pipe and swore 1t should not g
out. He kept his word. Present..
the leg lay on the floor. The En-
glishman continued to smoke.
Mons. Thevenet accomplished hi
task like Il master. The invalid was
though his skill, in brief time re
stored to health. He rewarded hi
physician, whom he esteemed NOR,
highly every day; shed tears OF jo.
for the loss Of his limb, and saileC
back to England with u wooden leg.I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
The Worst Type.
King of Medicines
Scrofulous Humor "A Cure
Almost Miraculous"

when was II years OF age had severe
attack Of rheumatism, and after l recovered
had to go on crutches. A year later, scrofula,
in the form of white swellings, appeared on
various parts Of my body, and for II years l
was an invalid, being confined to my bed
years In that time ten or eleven sores ap-
pearcd and broke, causing me great pain and
suffering. feared never should get well.
.sEarly in 1856 went to Chicago to visit 4
sister, but was confined to my bed most OF the
time / was there. In July read book, \
Day with n Circus in which were statements
of cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla. was so i'm
pressed with the success of this medicine that
1 decided to try it. To my great qualification
the sores soon decreased and began to feel
better and in a short time l was up and
out of doors. continued to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla for about year, when, having used
six bottles, had become so fully released
from the disease that l went to work for the
Flint s. Wallipg Mfg. Co., and since then
HAVE NOT LOST SINGLE DAY
on account of sickness. l believe the disease
is expelled from my system, always feel well,
am in good spirits and have 4 good appetite.
am now 27 years OF age and can walk as well
as any one, except that one limb is little
shorter than the other, owing to the loss OF
bone, and the sores formerly on my right leg.
To my friends my recovery seems almost
miraculous, and think Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the king Of medicines" WILLIAM a.
LEHR, 0 n. Railroad ST., Kendallvllle, Ind.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists sl six for IS. Prepared only
bye. IHooD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-03-27
Scae&I(a

Is the most ancient and most general of all
diseases. Scarcely family is entirely free
from it, while thousands everywhere are It's
suffering slaves. Hoods Sarsaparilla has had
remarkable success in curing every form of
scrofula. The most severe and painful run
ming sores, swellings in the neck, or goitre,
humor in the eyes, causing partial or total
blindness, have yielded to the powerful effects
of this medicine. 1t thoroughly removes
every trace OF impurity from the blood and
builds up the weakened system.
The Worst Type.
My son was afflicted with the worst type
of scrofula, and on the recommendation of ny
Druggist 1 gave him Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Today he is sound and well, Notwithstanding
it was said there was not enough medicine in
Illinois to effect cure" j. CHRISTIAN,
IlliopoliS III.
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