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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

Mr.. Slowcoach-"Miss Mamie, |
have come tonight to ask you a ques-
ton which have long had in my
mind to ask"
Miss Mamie (expectantly)-"lndeed;
why | am sure if can answer any
question l shall be very glad to dose.
Mr.. Slowcoach-"Yes, | have long
wanted to ask you something, but |
did not know whether you would care
to hear.
Miss Mamie-"You know, Mr.. Slow
coach, that should be glad to hear
whatever you might say.
Mr.. Well, then, Ma
mie-that is, OF course, Miss Mamie -
do you think | look better in stand
up or in a rundown collar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Treatment Of Horses.

A London paper prints the follow
ing contribution calling attention to
the serious consequences of ill-treat-
ing horses:
Three horses died in month in Il
stable, and the verdict Of the veteri-
nary surgeon in each case was that
they died from inflammation Of the
bowels. The fact that the three were
all under the charge of one groom led
to inquiry, and it was found that the
man was in the habit of kicking them
in the belly on the slightest preteXt.
a change was made and no further
losses resulted.
We wonder how many deaths pro
coed each year from kindred causes.
When we see horses that have signs
of breeding about them relegated to
carts and going about their work with
sprained tendons, the feet slipping
around at each step-when we see
cart horses in like predicament-we
are led to ask how many Of these ard
the like ailments are caused by the in
judicious use of the whip.
spirited horse, driven in either
trap or cart by an ignorant groom, is
rising a hill. Without word of
warning the whip descends, savage
lash, and the poor horse suddenly
springs forward. If we ask common
sense how often this can occur with
out inflicting material injury the an
swer cannot be far to seek. We all
know that there are some horses so
sensitive that if the driver or rider in
a careless moment allows simply the
weight of the lash to fall upon them
it is followed by spring and a
wrench. and these cannot continue
without injury, especially when there
is load behind.
BY this prartice and from the fool
ish idea OF inherent vice in horse
and that it is to be beaten out in the
breaking, we feel that, taken over the
kingdom, fully one-half Of the utility
of our horses is destroyed. With sem
sible treatment borses might retain
use and vigorous work to nearly doub-
lie the age they do now. What, then,
must be the natural loss! Would it
not be well for owners ofhorsesto use
more effort to inculcate among those
having charge of their animals more
sensible view of their duties? A large
propotion of accidents with horses
are the direct outcome of brutal treat
ment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Farmyard Manure.


1t is evident that farm or animal
manure must be the principal depend
ence for keeping up fertility of the
soil. The use of commercial fertilizers
and green crops, as aids, is often ad-
vantageous, but they should not be
relied upon exclusively. 1t is an item
of considerable importance to make,
save and apply all the manure posi-
BILE; but at the same time it is also an
item to do the work as economically
as possible.
The soluble parts of the manure are
much more valuable, and for this rea-
son it is important to use plenty OF
material as absorbents, SO as TO retain
all of the liquid and readily soluble
| portions. For the same reason it Is
also important to see that the manure
is properly protected from rain, as
this causes loss by teaching and
evaporation, and if manure is thrown
into hills to rot, itshould be protected
from teaching rains.
Another item in rotting before haul
ing out is that during fermentation
manure throws off organic matter in
a gaseous form and unless considera-
BILE care is taken in handling there will
be loss Of nitrogen.
Some use gypsum, spreading in lay
ers as the manure is thrown on, in or
der to assist i'll retaining the nitrogen.
The most effectual plan OF prevent
ing loss is to haul the manure and
scatter directly on the fields where it
is needed. If the ground is plowed
there will be very small loss ofplant
food in any form. On steep hillsides
where there is strong liability to
wash, there may be some loss; on land
that is reasonably level there will be
| little if any loss, the valuable parts
being taken up and retained by the
soil. OF course, well rotted manure
contains a larger per cent of soluble
! Hdller, duu Will De OI 1888 DeHeIlI W
the succeeding crops than when APP
piled fresh. 1t requires time to thor
oughly rot manure whether in piles
in the yard or in the field. There is
more work and more risk OF loss by
piling and rotting before hauling
out, and especially so if left without
protection; but if properly handled
it will decay in less time. The more
thoroughly the manure is rotted and
fined the more readily it can be incor-
porated with the soil, and the better
the immediate results secured. Which
ever plan is followed care must be
taken to avoid waste, and at the same
time lessen the cost of handling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Bearded the Lion.

Forepaugh's travelling circus and
menagerie had been ditched by rail-
road accident on a road in Tennessee,
and one of the lions had escaped from
his broken cage and sought shelter
in a log COW pen near at hand. Our
train was following the circus and
had come to stop, and most OF the
passengers went forward to lend the
Snowman a helping hand. The lion
was the only animal which got away,
and the men were calling for nets and
ropes and volunteers, when a lanky,
angular native who hadn't had his
hair cut in a year, and who was rid
ing a mule even more honely than
himself. reached the highway cross
ing and dismounted.
"Who's-a-lying - lie demanded as he
heard the men calling to each other
"a lion has escaped y replied one.
"Oh. that's it Whar's he gone"
Hiding in that shed"
wall, why don't they git him out!
we are going to after while
Seem like a good deal OF fussing
over one lion. Lemme see what KIN
do
He unbuckled the hitching strap
from his bride and coolly walked
into the barn, and half a minute la
ter he came out leading the beast and
saying:
Tried to skeer me by growing and
showing his old, yaIler teeth, but
found that wouldn't work. Here he
:s. and now whar' do you want hlmT
One OF the Snowman told Inc that
he wouldn't have gone into the shed
after the beast if a reward OF Sl,OOO
had been offered for SO doing. The
manager gave the native so bill for
his pluck, and as the man mounted
his mule to ride on he took another
look at the money and said:
"Shoo That WASH tnothing. why,
I'd hev tackled the Gnyasticutus for
half that money, though they do say
he's got teeth foot long
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

The following story may not be true.
Indeed, it probably is not; but we
may say that if it were true, it might
teach lesson as well as excite a smile.
When Jay Gould arrived in Boston a
few days ago, he was confronted by a
youngster with an unusually dirty
face, who shouted: "Mornen' paper,
only two cents
The millionaire bought paper,
and gave the boy five-cent piece,
saying: Keep the change, and buy a
cake of soap to wash your face with. >
The newsboy counted out three
cents. and dropped them in Mr.
Gould's hand.
Keep your change" said the boy
land buy a book on politeness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF a simple veg
etable remedy tor the speedy and permanent
cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis Catarrh
Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affections
also a positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints. after
having tested its curative powers in thou.
sands Of cases. has felt IL his duty to make II
known to his suffering fellows. Aciuated by
this motive and a desire 10 relieve human
suffering, ! will send free Of charge, 10 all
who desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. W. A. MOVES, 80
Powers Block, Rochester. y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
etween Williamsport, Shippensb
termediate Points.

Leave Williamsport for Hagerstown, 6.25,
rs 1888 a. m, and LIS and 6.i5 p. m.
Leave Fagerstown for Williamsport $50 a.
M. ana L. Is, $685. clio and sos p. IN.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg, TO- 40 a.
M, and 1888 aud 6.S5 p. IN. Arrive at En-
mitsburg lilo u. m, and 4.U3 and 7.05 p.
IN.
Leave Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge, $50 a.
M, and 2.52 and go p. IN. Arrive at
Becky Bridge $50 a. m, and 3.22 and $50 p.
III.
Leave Frederick Junction for Frederick, 1892
a. m, and 5.02 p. IN.
Leave Frederick Junction for Taneytown,
Littlestown, York and Columbia 9.5Sa. m,
and 3.i2 p. m.
II. & Z. Il. II. Trains leave 'Shippensburg $50
a. m, and l.2O p. m; arrive at Shippens-
burg ll.S2 a. H., and 65j p. IN.
'Daily. Monday. All others Daily. Except
Sunday.
b. H. GRISWOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres. and Gen'l. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Speer's Wine for Parties.

Physicians employ Speer's Port Grape Wine
in their practice in all cases where pure wine
is called for and do all in their power to fos-
ter and encourage its production. Also the
same with Speer's Unfermented Grape Juice;
both are coming into great favor among the
most wealthy in New York, Philadelphia and
Washington as an evening wine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

TEACHER Johnnie, you may ex-
plain what causes the earth to move
around the sun.
Johnnie-''B Because it's cheaper to
move than TO pay rent"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
FVERYROnY KNOWS

That Mt this season the blood is filed with
Impurities, the accumulation Of months OF
close confinement In poorly ventilated stores
workshops and tenements. All these lmpu-
rifles and every trace OF scrofula, salt rbeum
or other diseases may be expelled by IA king
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier
ever produced 1t is the only medicine OF
which 100 doses one dollar" is true.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
BuckIen's Arnica saIye.

The Best Salye In the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet-
Ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains CoTns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

Tommy-Can we play keeping a
store in here, mamma? Mamma (who
has misunderstanding, 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, 1891-05-22

Needir,c a tonic. or children that want building
M, shuuid !nke
BrOWNS IRON BI7FERS.
Ills pl,nS,nt - ,aSe, eIIres Maiaiia, limoges
rcu. and Bi.Ivssuess Al dealers kecpn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

ID EMEMHER that n large stock OF fine and
II cheap Gap. Letter and Note Papers.
i:iauk Books from Ic to g. Ink and Pencil
Pads, Pens and Holders, Lead Pencils, Inks
and nkstands, can always be found at
NcMURRAN'SJt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
The Jefferson County M
FIRE INSURANCE ccy'!!-
. ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people OF JefIer...
" Insurance In "a safe company s,r1
cost OF Insurance. which il mur y
than the rates usually charged. an,
money at home. Good risks fron i
bic partiesare invited.
Executive Committee meets ever.
DIREC uRs-N. =. White. Hcnr-g
port, Jas Garland Hurst, John " 81
ii. T. Lewis, X. Preston Chew. w
son, Eug lne Baker. :. W. Washing
Logic. Chas. l.. Wilson. John n. ". /
=. Melvin, T.. q. ". Herr. Isaac n. Il
y. =. w WHITE ....... .............. ... M
III. Is. DAVENPORT. ................fI
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTFE-N.S .Wt-I
4. Lewis. Eugene Baker. Isaac n. Il
7. Chew, =. W. Washington.
LOCAL Observation-Disclosures, John I
ley: Kearneysville. j. &. Bitncf. 4
Ferry. Chas. r.. Trail: Shephtud,,,G
Fleming; Dufilelds, &. l.. Barnhau !
town, Washington a Alexander.
Hs-The Secretary will be found Nn.
pany's ONCE, Gibson Building, Coul
yard. In Charlestown.
X. A. ALEXANDER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

CWEEr CORNi-Adams Extra Eafiy, Ear
- ly Cory. Billiards. Early. Amber Cream
Early Egyptian. Black Mexican. Stowells
Evergreen. Mammoth Sweet. IL - selling
rapidly. Call early. at
McNURKAN's DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
Western Maryland Railroad.
CONNECTING WITH

CONNECTING WITH
HAP. X. Rat Shippensburg, Shenandoah
Valley and b. Il o. Railroads at Hagerstown,
Penna. Il. X. at Frederick junction and
p. w. & B., n. G. and Il. & =. Railroads at I'm
ion Station, Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

An Attractive
Combined POCKET ALMANAC
and MEMORANDUM BOOK
advertising BROWNS IRON BITTERS
the best Tonic, given away at Drug and
general stores. Apply at once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
TO THE SPORTSMAN.

Camp life ha, peculiar charm; but, to fully en-:
ioy il. Won mus, be prepared for all kinds OF
weather. Did you ever catch your rubber coat on
4 sharp ,wig or rough rock, and spoil it the first
dayl Ask any hunter or sportsman who uses
"Fi,h Brand Sucker" how he likes them. He
will tell YOU il is tent, blanket and coat all in one.
Light, div, and warm, and will stand any amount
az hard usage. No need Of being concerned about
die weather. Why do you wait til it rains, when
you can be provided for al weather II you buy
delay may be the cause OF months sickness: can
YOU afford TO take the riskl Beware OF worthless
limitations, every garment stamped with the . Fish
Brand" Trade Mark. Don't accept any lnterior
eost when YOU can have the " Fish Brand Scker"
delivered without extra cost. Particulars and illus
sratsd catalogue free.
A. J. TOWER. Boston, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
y. =. WHITE .....
II. Is. DAVENPORT
HEALTH IS VEAL

DIR. T.. &. VESTS NERVE AND Bran
MEST. guaranteed specific fof q
ness. Mental Depression. SohenI
Brain. resulting Ina insanity and "a
misery, decay and death Premf-
Age, Barrenness, Loss of Power m
sex, Involuntary Losses and sp'rtiI
caused by oycr-exertion Of the be-
Abuse or Over-lndulgeuce. Earl D.,
tains one months treatment. NHil
six boxes for 500. sent by mail pfsp
ceipt Of price.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22

invite the especlal attention OF all per-
sons in need OF COOKING STOVES to the
following list of necessary Furniture which
l give with each stove, and which l guaran-
tee to be first-class in every respect: wash
,.oileI ] coffee boiler, sauce pan and lid
| iron tea-kettie, iron pots, 2 pot lids,
Ions gIiddle, | skillet, 3 sheet-iron pans, ] lid
liftel poker, stove scraper, 3Joints ofpipe
anu | elbow; large tin bucket, bread pam
l culender, wash basin, pudding pans, u
patty pans, II pie plates, milk strainer,
milk SKINNER, plain ladle, pierced ladle,
soup ladle, iron spoon, cake turner, |
egg whip, pie crimper and trimmer, fancy
teapot, 2 sad-irons, teapot stand, sad
iron stand, ! pepper box, | nutmeg crater,
| candle stick, cake mould, 6tin cups, i G!p-
ner biscuit cutter, l rolling-pin, | potato
masher. butcher knife, knives and forks
worth SIPS per set, albata tablespoons,
q albata teaspoons, ! coal-shovel, | flesh
fork, 3jelly-cake pans, pound of stove poll
ish.
stoves at the following prices. l Will deliver
stoves and furniture free offreightin Bridge
mort Md. at any station on the ;. V. X. r.,
also at any station on the Il. & o. X. X. as far
west as Cumberland or south to Staunton:
EXCELSIOR.
No. Is, $1,000; No. II, $3.50; NO. 26, 81. so;
No q, S25. O0 No. 2S, $500 No. 30, $500; No.
81, $500; No. SO, $500; No. 80, $4,000.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns of stoves. Return
| ing thanks for the liberal patronage of the
past, hope TO merit a continuance.
He MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-22
BickfOrd
and
Huffman
Drills.

The
Land Rollers
and Stacker Wind
We full line
handled furnish anyknd OF
machin notice V
continuance Of the Our aim to
before buying cniave
Respectfully
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-06

Any woman who lives in the country,
and who is not too stout, should be able to
mount horse from tho ground unaided.
If she attains to be anything of an eques-
trienne she should require no more assist
ance than a man, though she is handi-
capped n little by reason of her skirt. She
should lower the stirrup sufficiently to
reach 1t with the left foot; then placing the
right hand on the upper pommel and the
left hand on the lower pommel. by side
way motion, right shoulder forward,
spring lightly from her right foot and
swing herself into the saddle.
Once there she should take her foot out
of the stirrup, place her right thigh in its
proper position above the pommel and ad.
just her dress. The stirrup is shortened
from the right side by pulling up the straT
again. A good dancer will soon learn te
mount.-Carl A Nyegaard in Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-06

One of the curious features OF some Of
the islands of the Pacific is the tree village.
One Of these villages, on Isabel Island, Ia
built on the summit Of rocky mountain
rising almost perpendicularly to the height
of 500 feet.
The trunks Of the trees, in the branches
of which the natives have erected theiI
houses, are perfectly straight and their
surfaces smooth, while the distance from
the ground to the first branch varies from
50 to $50 feet
One of these novel nbodes Is at n height
of eighty feet above the ground, while the
home of a neighboring one is forty feet
higher. Each house is reached by ladder
made of some creeping vine, which is sus-
pended from one of the door posts, and can
be drawn up when it is desired Each
house is large enough to contain ten Oh
twelve persons, together with ammunition
for long siege.
Such lofty habitations are only occupied
in time of war, at night or when danger Il
expected. At other times the more con
yenieut and accessible huts on the grounC
are preferred.-New York World.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-06

All dispatches Of international impor-
lance are written by Mr.. Blaine with his
own hand. Each communication of the
sort he indites in the shape of a rough
draft, which is apt to be full of corrections
and interlineations. This goes to a copy
ist, who reproduces it in fair and beautiful
script on big sheets Of fine linen paper.
Next 1t is copied into the record books, af.
ter the secretary of state has signed it, but
if 1t is to be sont by telegraph the pretty
copy on linen paper is omitted, the record
book only preserving a transcript Of it foi
future reference il needed.
A single wire connects the Office with the
Western Union, and an operator is always
at hand to receive and transmit messages
to all parts of the world, at cut govern
mept rates. When dispatches arrive they
are handed over by the chief clerk to the
officials for whom they are properly intend.
ed, and such of them as require translation
are given for that purpose to Mr.. Thomas,
the polyglot official translator for the de-
partment. There are others who assist him
In this work, but he is responsible for II
all.-Boston Transcript
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-06
TnursDAy AUGUST G. 1891.


The appointments Governor ley
nolds has made to the new poaru Oh
Stata Election Commissioners ior
Wilmington arc very creditaolo ones.
Had he not before mado some mlser-
able boichesin his appointments we
might suppose from the last ones
made. that he was inclined tc 40 tbat
which wos nearly right Messr5'
Thomas, Doudand DobDs are amongst
or best citizans and our real active
business men, and If they are as hon
est and impartial In the performance
OF the duties OF the offices to which
they have been appointed as they are
In their overy day business relations,
they cannot fail to give general salts
faction. 1t still seems, however, as il
Governor Reynolds imagines that he
was elected TO be the manager OF the
Democratic party OF Delaware, rather
than the Governor OF the whole people
OF Delaware.
IL never appears to have entered his
mind that he would have been serving
the people moro impartially and hon
estly II he had appointed two Repub-
Leans and one Democrat to the cleo
ton board which he has Just filled.
We do not say this that board so
constituted would be any more honest
than the one he appointed. but throw
ing everything else aside. it would
have been moro IN ccpsonanco with
ths will Of the people OF Wilmington.
Nobody can doubt that the Governor
had thu success OF the Democratic
marty in yiew when he made his ap-
,ai,tnents mud TINT hs exneets
mcssrs. nobhs and Doud to look out
for ,he interests of that party and to
80, lint the Republicans arr shown no
favor. ,yhstayer. that to them there
,onst ho n yerv strict construction OF
+hA law nnnIind vhile to the Demo-
crate thov need NOT b, g, no-tIcuIar
Itiaan old chestnut TINT a Quaker said
Ia his son. "John. thee must make
mopav honestly n thee can. hut tbne
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-06

an Operation Performed by Two
Doctors.
Peter Landy, residing at No. 1888
West Fourth street, met with what
came near being serious mishap tof
him, Peter is a laborer, and While en-.
IpaQed at his work in the early part OF
June had the misfortune to be bitten
on the neck, near the base OF the skull,
by a large black spider.
The bite did not cause him much I'M
easiness, until reaching home In the
Ievening, when he experienced peculiar
and severe pains in the head and in the
vicinity of the bite. He had homo an
Itidotes applied. but they failing TO
lgive him any relief he sent Tor Dr.
Ifahey. Tho doctor prescribed FOR the
lpatient, but instead OF getting better
he rapidly grew worse and then doc
tor Howard Ogle was sent for Us con-
Isulting physician.
He had gone out of his head and
was perfectly unconscious FOR some
seven 10 ten days, regaining conscious
mess at intervals. The wound began
to swell and took on the nature OF a
boil, and the doctors concluded to
lance it, cutting the patient from the
lscalp down to the spine, taking
nearly q quart Of matter from the
WOUND. He was out yesterday Tor the
first time since his strange misfortune
Ito 20 to the barber shop to get shay
led. He is now getting along nicely
and is on fast way to recover his
health.