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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
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
80 cents, to the finest all silk shirt.
We are handling this season Negli-
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, 1891-07-03
How Bank-Note Paper is Made.

The paper upon which bank notes
are printed is called distinctive
paper" because used exclusively by
the government for the printing OF
bonds and notes. The mills where it
is manufactured are at Glen Falls,
Westchester county, Pa. An agent
Of the Treasury Department receives
the paper direct from the hards Of
the manufacturer, and every precan-
ton is taken to keep any OF it from
being lost. When this distinctive
PAPER il being made, scraps Of red
silk threads are mixed with the pulp
in big tank. The finished material
is conducted TO wire cloth without
passing through any screen which
might retain the silken threads. Next
an arrangement above the wire cloth
scatters a shower OF blue silk threads
which fall upon the paper as it being
formed The side upon which the
blue silk is deposited is used for the
backs OF notes, each thread being so
deeply imbedded as 70 remain perina-
nently fixed. The smooth side Of the
paper, that in which the red threads
alone are seen, is used for the front Of
the note. Each Of these sheets are
registered as soon as finished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Laughing Himself TO Death.

Joe Durhlinger, of Wrightstown,
Bucks county, Pa, is laughing him
self 10 death over the Newhope extern
sion of the Reading railroad, which
runs by his farm. Three months ago
he weighed l.5 pounds. The first train
passed his farm on the 1st OF March.
Durhlinger has laughed SO much since
then that he now weighs llO pounds.
The doctors are puzzled, and Durh-
lingers's friends are awaiting the re
suit with mingled feeling OF alarm
aud curiosity. Durhlinger is about
IS wears Of age. He isa native of Ger
many.
On the LIST OF March, 1890, the New
hope extension of the Reading rail
road commenced. This ran directly
past Durhlinger's farm, with a station
AT Waltan. about half II mile away.
His farm increased in value at once,
and Durhlinger began 10 grin. All oil
his talk was OF the improved value
which the extension would give MS
land and how his posterlty wonlu
benefit thereby. Then he began 10
neglect his own work and took To
watching the railroad men at theirs.
He was so tickled that he took sever
al of the railroad men 10 board at al
most nothing per week, and did moth
ing but laugh aud talk about the i'm
provement with them all day. By
degrees his mirth became more hllar-
ious. When the extension was M
ished and the first train ran 10y Durhlin-
gers farm he suddenly became con
vulsed with laughter. From that
time he did nothing but sit on his
porch and wait for the trains TO 20
by. His keen ears detected the "mu-
sic" OF the whistle at IA distance, and
this was 30 deliciously refreshing To
him he would burst out into uncon-
trollable laughter.
After train has passed he inspects
the track, laughing quietly To hlm-
self. returns 10 his house chuckling To
await the coming OF the next. lie
knows the timetable by heart ana
can tell 10 "a minute when train
should be due or his farm. lie III
lowed everything to go to pieces on
the farm, and the watching for ana
laughing at the trains became his one
absorbing passion. He began to lose
flesh. and is gradually becoming
skeleton. His wife hopes that the
novelty Of the thing may wear oil, and
that her husband will regain his nor
NAL state. lie does not laugh now
quite so much as he did, but his In
terest in and care OF the road remains
ms great. One Monday recently b"
walked eighteen miles to testify for
the railroad company In ease OF
trespass on the track. His case Is II
most curious one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Value Of Honesty.

There il no compensation for lack
or loss Of honor. have seen II tried
again and again. There IL no substi-
tute for il. Whoever sells "A fraction
Of il for wealth or prefernent begins
TO inherently degenerate. The end Is
death. Can you measure or weigh
that word when applied to the soul :
Honesty, simple honesty, IL the best
policy in dealing with ourselves, with
our children, with our neigbbors, or
with things. ] remember that the
physician in charge Of one Of the larg.
est asyIums for the insane, said, a few
years agoin hisannualreport: Above
all things, deal honestly with the in
sane. Do not, on any account, under
take 10 deceive them. A liar can only
work mischief with diseased mind.
The truth may be hard enough for
them TO bear, but a falsehood IL cru
city. They need trust ana confidence.
Faith in others IL healing" i think
this IL universal law. BE honest, es-
pecially to the young and weak.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

NOT A PACKAGE OR PINT OF OLD SEED
IN THE HOUSE. WE OFFER YOU
BEETS.-Eclipse, Egyptian, Early Fore
ing. Bassano.
CABBAGE.-Earliest, Forcing, Jersey
Wakefield. Early Drumhead, Winningstadt,
Bullock Heart, Large York. DrumheaH oa Sa-
voy, Green Curled savoy, Late Druhheau'
Large Late Flat Dutch.
Fine Variety of CELERY.
LETTUCE.-Forclng (head), silesian
(curled).
CANTELOUPE.-Casaba Melted Nutmeg.
Boss WATERMELON.
ONION SEED.-Silver Skin and others.
PARSNIPS and Satisfy.
RADISHES.--Earliest Turnip, Earliest
Scarlet Erfurt, French Breakfast, White La
dy Finger.
Best sorts SQUASH AND TOMATO Seed.
BUNCH BEANS.-First in the Market, EX-
ira Early Red Valentine, Red Speckled Val
entine, Early Brown Weeks, Scarlet, Ger
man or Black Wax. White Valentine, I'm,
proved Golden Wax, White Wax, Royal
Dwarf.
POLE BEANS.-Large Lima, Crease Back
or Fat Horse, Southern Prolific.
PEAS.-EXtra Early, American Wonder,
McLeau's Little Gem, Premium Gem, Nc
Leans Prolific, Stratagem, Eugenie.
ADAMS EARLY CORN.
SUGAR CORN.-Extra Early Minnesota,
Early Crosby, Landreth, Early Mammoth,
Stowelfs Evergreen.
TURNIP SEED in Bulk.
Have handled other seeds not named above.
as they are already sold. Anything you may
need not in stock III take pleasure in order
ing for you. SILVER SKIN ONION SEED
and SETS just received.
Respectfully.
J.GREGG GIBSON, Druggist.
ShepherdstOwn, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
AMBITION.

The German Emperor and
Within the self-same year were born,
Beneath the selI.same sky.
Upon the self-same morn;
A Kaiser he, of high estate
And the usual chance OF fate.
His father was a prince; and mine
Why. Just n farmer-that is all.
Stars still are stars, although some shine
And some roll hid in midnight's pail;
But argue, cavil all you can,
Ny sire was just as good man.
The German Emperor and
Eat, drink and sleep the self-same way;
For bread is bread, and pie is pie,
And kings can eat but thrice day
And sleep Will only come TO those
| rise at six and go to work,
And he at five. and does the same.
We both have cares we cannot shirk;
Mine are for loved ones; his for ftme,
He may live best, | cannot tell;
Pm sure wish the Kaiser well.
have wife, and SO has he;
And yet If pictures do not err,
As far as human sight can see,
Mine is by long odds twice as fair.
Say would trade those eyes dark brown ?
Not for an empress and her crown.
and go the Emperor and
On this one point could ne'er agree
Moreover, we will never try.
His frau suits him and mine suits me,
And though his sons one day may rule.
Mine stand Al in the public schools.
SO let the Kaiser have his sway,
Bid kings and nations tumble down,
have my freedom and my say,
And fear no ruler and his crown;
For |, unknown to fame or war,
Live where each man is emperor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
A Beautiful Legend.

A charming tradition Is connected
with the site on which the Temple OF
Solomon was erected. IL II said To
have been owned in common by two
brothers. one OF whom had "A family,
the other had none. On the evening
succeeding the harvest, the wheat
having been gathered In separate
shocks. the elder brother said unto
his wife my younger brother Is un-
able TO bear the burden and heat of
the day. will arise, take oil my
shocks and place them with his, with
without his knowledge. The younger
brother being actuated by similar
motives said within himself: MY
elder brother has family and ! have
none / will arise, take of my shocks
and place them with his, without his
knowledge" Judge Of their mutual
astonishment, when Oh the following
morning they found their shocks un-
diminished. This couse oil events
transpired for several nights, when
each resolved in his mind TO stand
guard and solve this mystery. They
did so, and on the following night
they met each other half way between
their respective shocks, with arms
full. Upon ground ballowed with
such associations as these was the
Temple OF Solomon erected-so spa
cious and magnificent, the admira-
ton and wonder OF the world. Alas J
how many in these days would sooner
steal their brothers whole shock than
add 10 IL single sheaf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Bill Nye's Hotel Experience.

Bill Nye tells good many funny
stories, but he considers the following
his best, because il is true and hap
pened 10 himself:
II was transforming once in a
small town in Texas, and went TO the
leading hotel for dinner. The larder
contained only a tough piece Of steak,
and so had that and a cup Of boot
leg coffee. When the bill was handed
me / asked the proprietor, who was
also waiter and cashier, how much /
owed him.
1.-TWO dollars p was the calm reply.
1.-Two dollars y j said, what fory'
For the steak and coffee" "
Bot this is outrageous" / an
swered. II can get really good steak
and coffee and other things, too, in
New York for 81 What makes you
charge so mHchf'
"Well, to tell you the truth, need
the money"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
offered IS for $40, 900 Diamond.

Two weeks ago when George W.
Porter, the well-known grain opera
tor of Minneapolis, was in New Or
leans he had an amusing adventure In
a iewelry store, says Hot Springs
ARK correspondent Of the Pittsburg
Dispatch. He was walking down Ca
nal Street, near the st. Charles Ho-
tel. when a tastefully arranged win
dow display in a jewellers store at
tracted his attention. There was
big. unmounted white stone in the
centre Of the window, which Mr.. Por-
ter Immediately thought would make
a capital present 10 send 10 fellow
member of the Minneapolis Board of
Trade. whose taste in jewelry, ties,
trousers aud the like is somewhat
outre. 1t was the sort OF jewel that
a minstrel might wear with good et-
feet Chuckling at the idea, Mr.. Por-
ter stepped into the store TO price the
stone.
If the chunk of crystal costs s5 | II
buv il for ---," " said Mr. Porter TO
himself, adding aloud 10 the salesman:
Il want 10 look at that big stone in
the showcase.
The jeweler SMILED. but he didn't
move toward the window. We new
er take that stone out otthe case, sir -
he said.
But I'll buy it, rejoined Mr.. Por-
ter. taking out s. bill and laying il
on the counter. The jeweler repeated
that the stone was never taken ont OF
the window except at night, when 1t
was transferred to the safe.
We'll. what is the blamed thing
worth = asked Mr.. Porter, somewhat
nettled.
Forty thousand dollars quietly
remarked the jeweler.
Great Scott Then it's n diamond
"One of the three finest in the Uni
ted States, was the reply OF the dig
niiied jeweler.
And then Mr.. Porter learned that
what he had taken for paste or crys-
tai, and a suitable medium for an
April-fool joke, was II jewel of world
wide fame, which the New Orleans
firm kept in their show window as an
advertisement The jeweler explained
further that it was good business pol
icy to keep $40, 600 locked up in sin
gle stone, because the price OF dia-
monds is steadily advancing, and dur
ing the last two years this stone has
earned good rate OF interest on the
money it represents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Life's Mistakes.

Somebody has condensed the mis-
takes Of life, and arrived at the con
clusion that there are fourteen Of
them Most people would say, if
they told the truth, that there was no
limit to the mistakes of life, that they
were like the drops in the ocean or
the sands on the shore in number; but
it is well to be accurate. Here, then,
are fourteen great mistakes:
1t is a great mistake to set up our
own standard of right and wrong
and judge people accordingly.
To measure the enjoyment of others
by our own.
To expect uniformity of opinion in
in this world.
To look for judgment and expert
ence in youth.
To endeavor to mould all disposi-
tions alike.
Not TO yield to immaterial trifles.
To look for perfection in our own
actions.
To worry ourselves and others with
what cannot be remedied.
Not to alleviate all that needs ale
Walton as far as lies in our power.
Not to make allowances for the in
firmities of others.
To consider everything impossible
that we cannot perform.
To believe only what our finite
minds can grasp.
To expect to be able to understand
everything.
The greatest Of mistakes is to live
for time alone, when any Toment
may launch us into eternity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
SHEPHERDSTOWN w. VA. FRIDAY, july 3, 1891.
he word and | will let YOU 90. =


The two friends, pallid with fear,
stood side by side, their hands nerv-
ously twitching, but they answered
not word.
The officer continued. No one
need ever know it. You will go home
quietly, and your secret will go with
you. If you refuse it is death for
you both, and that instantly. Take
your choice.
They neither spoke nor moved.
The Prussian calmly pointed to the
river and said Reflect, in five min
utes you will be the bottom of that
water. l suppose you have families. =
Mont Valerien thundered unceas-
ingly.
The two Frenchmen stood perfectly
still and silent
The officer gave an order in Ger
man. Then he moved his chair farther
away from the prisoners, and dozen
soldiers drew mp in line twenty PAGES
off.
Il will give you one minute, he
said, mot one second more"
He got up leisurely and approached
the two Frenchmen. He took Mori-
sot by the arm and said in an under
tone: Quick Give me the word.
Your friend will Know nothing. l
will appear to give way"
Monsieur Morisot did not answer.
The Prussian took Monsieur Sau-
wage aside and said the same thing to
him.
Monsieur Savage did not answer
They found themselves once more
side by side.
The officer gave another order; the
soldiers raised their guns.
By accident Morisot's glance fell
upon the net full of fish on the ground
few steps off. a ray of sunshine lit
up their glittering bodies. and a sud
uen WtdhutSS tdlllt Wv tI llIlh. pOOu
bye, Monsieur Savage" he whis-
pered.
Goodbye, Monsieur Morisot," re
piled Monsieur Savage. They pressed
each others hands, trembling from
head to foot.
Fire, said the officer.
Monsieur Savage fell dead on his
face. Monsieur Morisot, OF stronger
build, staggered, stumbled, and then
fell right across the body Of his friend,
with his face turned upward toward
the sky, his breast riddled with bull
lets.
The Prussian gave another order T.
His men dispersed for u moment, re
turning with cords and stones. They
tied the stones to the feet of the dead
Frenchmen, and carried them down
to the river.
Mont Valerien thundered unceas-
ingly.
Two soldiers took Morisot by the
head and feet Two others did the
same to Salvage The bodies swung
to and fro, were launched into space,
described curve, and plunged feet
first into the river.
The water bubbled, boiled, then
calmed down, and the little wavelets
tinged with red circled gently toward
the bank.
The officer impassive as ever, said,
1t is the fishes turn now"
His eye fell upon the gudgeon lying
on the grass He picked them up,
and called out, "Wilhelm" \ soldier
in a white cap appeared. He threw
the fish toward him.
Fry these little animasl for me at
once, while they are still alive and
kicking. They will be delicious. .
Then he began smoking again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
= " fNI WASiINUIUN 81,
IAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND.
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any case
"i Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, sick Head
ache Indigestion Constipation or Costive-
ness We cannot cure with Vests Vegetable
Liver Pills, when the directions are strictly
compiled with. They are purely Vegetable,
aud never fail TO give satisfaction. Sugar
coated. Large boxes, containing 80 Pills, .
,tu'>. Beware of counterfeits and imita-
I1uN. The genuine manufactured only by
I'M JOHN c. WEST COMPANY, CHICAGO,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
IN DRY GOODS

tie styles never were prettier, nor the ma
t,r.als better and the prices, if any differ
euce. 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 sc TO 2Oc per yard. our 25c line or
Dress Goods surpasses in variety and price
an previous offerings. our SOC line of Dress
Goods. including Henriettas l6 inches wide,
shows the largest assortment at the lowest
prices we have ever offered. our stock of
silks, Satins, Fine Dress Goods and Irlm-
mih:s excel those OF the past.
Every article for male wear, from birth TO
death. of the finer, medium and common
oual ties. at as low prices as in the past. No
advance in prices in our store.
UPDEGRAFFS,
Price Cash store,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Paddy is often poeticalIy polite.
Picking up and returning q ladys
parasol, which had been blown out OF
her hand, gallant Irishman said,
Faith. miss, an IL ye was rs sthrong
as your handsome. be jabers, hurri-
cane couldn't have snatcbed It from
ye.v
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Did you ever have that tired feel
ing spoken Of in newspaper adyer-
tisementsg' asked the youth, as he
gazed fondly at the girl with whom
he was making All evening call.
''Yes," she said, with glance at
the clock, Il have it now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Tolnmy-"Can We play at keeping
a store in here, mammal p Mamma
(who has a headache = Certainly,
but you must be very, very quiet.
Tommy-"Well, we'll pretend we
don't advertise
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

The Prince OF Wales is suffering
from rheumatism. 1t is brought on,
probably, by the recent exposure con-
cerning his debts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Makes the
Weak Strong

The marked benefit which people in run
down or weakened state Of health derive
from Hoods Sarsaparilla, conclusiyely proves
the claim that this medicine "makes the weak
strong" 1t does not act like stimulant,
imparting fictitious strength from which there
must follow reaction Of greater weakness
than before, but in the most natural way
Hoods SarsaparIlla overcomes that tired feel
ing, creates an appetite, purifes the blood,
and, in short, gives great bodily, nerve,
mental and digestive strength.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Justice is little short-sighted, per
haps, but it frequently has an eye to
the main chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Lying is the basiss Of all evil. After
one year of absolute truth all crime
would disappear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

Grief is not TO be measured by the
tears shed, nor does the loudest
mourner always deserve the largest
beuuest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

a man thinks it very easy to save
the world until he has tried to save
the man next door.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

half Of real heroism consists OF
bravery, and the other half consists OF
not talking about it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
A Tale Of Two Anglers.

Paris was Observation-Disclosures
the point of death. Even the spar
rows on the housetops were few and
far between, and the very sewers were
in danger of becoming depopulated.
People ate anything they could get.
Monsieur Morisot, matchmaker by
trade, was walking early one bright
January morning down the Boule-
wards, his hands in the pocket Of his
overcoat. He was feeling hungry and
depressed. when he Unexpectedly ran
against friend. He recognized Mon
sieur Savage, an old-time chum of
the riverside.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03
Tagged Out

"Last spring 1 was completely tagged out.
My strength left me and felt sick and mis-
cradle all the time, so that could hardly
attend to my business. 1 took one bottle OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it cured me. There
Is nothing like it." r. c. BEGoLE, Editor
Enterprise, Belleville, Mich.
81 derived very much benefit from Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which took for general debility.
1t built me right up, and gave me an excel
lent appetite" ED. JENKINS, Mt. Savage, Md.
N.B. If you decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla de- not be induced to buy anything else
instead. Insist upon having
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

CWEET C0RNi-Adams Extra Early, Ear
- ly Cory, Billiards. Early, Amber Cream.
Early Egyptian, Black Mexican, Stowell's
Evergreen, Mammoth Sweet. 1t Is selling
rapidly. Call early, at
MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-03

This morning, as soon as they recog-
nized each other, they shook hands
warmly, quite overcome at meeting
again under such different circum-
stances.
Monsieur Savage sighed and mur-
INJURED "A nice state Of things
Monsieur Morisot, gloomy and sad,
answered And what weather To
day is New Years lay" The sky, in
fact. was clear, bright and beautiful.
They began to walk along sorrow
full and pensive. Said Morisot And
our fishing, eh ? What times we used
to have -
Savage replied When shall we
have them again p
They went into little cafe and
had glass of absinthe, and then
started again on their walk.
They stopped at another cafe for
another glass. When they came out
again they were slightly dazed, like
people who had tasted long and then
partaken too freely.
1t was lovely weather a soft breeze
famed their faces. Monsieur Sau-
wage, upon whom the fresh air was
beginning to take effect, suddenly
said : suppose we were to CO.
go where p
why, fishing -
But where p
TO our island, of course. The
French outposts are at Colombes. |
know Colonel Dumoulin; he will let
us pass through easily enough"
Morisot trembled with delight at the
very idea. "All right, I'm your man."
They separated to fetch their rods.
An hour afterward they were walk
ing fast along the high-road toward
the town commanded by Colonel Du-
moulin He smiled at their request
but granted it, and they went on their
way rejoicing in the possession OF the
password.