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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-18

there in that frame. He was cling
ing TO the inside of the glass. As
tapped on the glass, the creature
flew back and lighted on the reflector.
That's the whole story, sir. The
moth, by fluttering on the glass just
in front of the electric illuminator,
had produced a great black shadow,
like that of a cloaked woman, on the
darkness in front of us; and when he
Topped his wings in his vain attempt
to sail out through the glass, he gave
his mysterious shadow the look OF
waving its arms wildly.
Then when he flew back out OF the
direct shine of the light. the figure
disappeared, of course.
I'VE never knew just how he got
in there, but no doubt it happened
when Jim went to fix the light at the
pumping station.
"Anvhow, he saved our lives by
soaring us with that woman in black.
80 YOU see why l keep the moth
in the frame. It's 10 remind me Of
the way we were saved that night.
Yes, YOU might call it accidental, but
| call it providential. "
"All aboard called the conductor
OF the limited, coming out OF the tele-
graph Office with a paper in his
hand.
Jim. the fireman, ran and jumped
into the cab as l stepped down to go
back to my car.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-18
They Wanted Twins.
1t was their first baby.

1t was their first baby.
The young mother Was in a perfect
rapture.
1t was an ugly baby, but she did
not know it.
Happy young mother
All Of them are like her.
But the father had dark misgivings.
His salary was only els per week
and babies are expensive luXuries.
Her father was rich, but be had
frowned upon their union, and had
heterodox and heretical notions as to
supporting a son-in-law besides.
Cruel old man.
One day, when the baby was about
a month old, the father came home
from his desk and found his wife radi.
ant.
She was even happy when the baby
was out Of her sight.
What r. IL, Jennie 2 asked her
husband gloomily. for he was yet un-
certain az TO the blessings conferred
by the baby.
He was also sleepy.
.'Oh. Charlie" she chirruped, Il
heard from papa today"
Charlie looked gloomier than ever.
Don't say anything dear" she
pleaded, for she knew her husbands
opinion Of her father. He has heard
OF our baby, and though he has not
yet determined 70 forgive Us he has
sent US check for 5000 for dear
baby's sake"
At first the young husbands face
showed q CLEAN Of pleasure, then II
Swallowed again
Aren't YOU glad, Charlie T. she
asked with a quivering lip.
Then he smiled joyfully.
Yes. darling" he whispered, but
we should have had twins
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-18
Risked Life for His Love.

When the statue Of Stonewall Jack
son was unveiled at Lexington, Va,
July 81, 1891, says Companion con.
tributor not few soldiers who had
fought against him were found among
those who had come to honor his
memory. Ina crowd of old "Confeds
one of these Union soldiers, West
Virginian probably, made his con
tribution to the war stories that fell
that day thick as the leaves in VAllam-
brosa.
Il was down the Valley here fight.
ing against old Early said the boy
who had worn the blue, and when
we got within striking distance OF
where my Sarah lived-she's now my
wife-I lighted out one night and
went to see her.
Il knew she was outside OF our
lines. and If | had known that she
was in yours it wouldn't have made
any difference. was going to see
that girl"
"Of course" interrupted some SYM
pathetic listener.
"Well, luck was against me. | was
caught, taken to Early's headquar-
ters, tried, and condemned rs a spy,
and sentenced to be hung at six
o'clock the next morning. was put
in an old smoke-house over night,
with a sentinel at the door. Present
" my guard was relieved, and the
second watch went on. / am not go
ing to tell you all thought about
that night, but by-aud-by the third
guard went on duty | knew then
that my time was near. I"
Stranger - cried a voice in the
crowd OF broad trimmed felt hats, "let
Inc finish that story You talked to
the guard through the chinks be
tween the logs; yopInade him believe
that you were true man and no spy.
He proposed to you to run for your
life and let him shoot at you. You
ran, the guard shot; he was a prize
shooter, that fellow, but somehow he
missed you clean. Hello, stranger, |
was that guard ~
What can men do at such time,
seeing they cannot fall on one an
others necks and weep, like Jacob
and Esau? The crowd cheered and
parted and the two men grasped
hands.
Il have advertised for you in the
Gazette for years, said the Union vet
eran.
Il vas busy raising corn no time
for reading the Gazette laughed the
other.
well, this is what / wanted to find
you for; just mention what you want. "
I've got fine farm" said the Con
federate, proudly, but with no sign
OF boastfulness, "a good wife and six
children. l don't want anything else
that man can give.
"AIl right" said the stranger, Il
amt a rich man, but I've got some
money, and can get more, and every
dollar Of it is yours whenever you
choose 20 ask for it"
Come along" said the old Confed-
crate, linking his arm in the stran-
gers; ''all want is for you to help us
hurrah for old Jack to-day and then
90 home with Inc to see the old wom-
I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-18
sHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1892.
SHAPING THE FUTURE.

We shape ourselves the joy or fear,
Ofwhich the coming life is made,
And find our future atmosphere
With sunshine or with shade.
The tissue ofthe life to be
We weave with colors all our own.
And in that field of destiny
We reap as we have sown.
Still shall the soul around II call
The shadow which is gathered here,
And, painted on the eternal wall,
The past shall reappsar.
Think ye the notes OF holy song
On Millions tuneful ear have died?
Think We that Raphael's , ngel throng
Has vanished from his side?
On, no! We live our life again;
or warmly touched, or coldly dim,
The pictures OF the past remain
Mans works shall follow him.
i O. Whittier,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-18

Excited Individual.-'Is this where
they swear peoplef' Commissioner
for oaths-"Yes, sir; what can ! do
for you!" Excited Individuality
want to take an oath never to pat
down another carpet"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
cr,mes OF nigh civilization.

: Mny M New England's murders be &C
sceDtcd rs manifestations Of the peculiar
weakness of an old and advanced civilian
ton? How else may they be accounted for?
Upon what other basis may we solve the
yearly reiterated riddle of the unspcakabIc
scandals OF London, the very cente: ana
fountain of modern civilizations? II the
most shocking crimes are not related some
how or other to the progress of civilization,
why should we look for and find always the
very refinement Of villainy in Paris, the
queen. as London may be called the king,
of Christendon?
The services of the logician and the soci-
Olocist may be needed to yoke this strange
team together, but surely as much may he
said as has been said without risking u
conviction for sophistry.-Boston Globe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15

A country schoolmaster in the neighbor-
hood of Manchester the other day, after
giving one of his pupils sound drubbing
for speaking ungrammatically, sent him
to the other end of the room to inform an
other boy that he wished to speak to him,
MT the same time promising to repeat the
dose if he spoke to him ungramnatically.
The youngster being quite satisfied with
what he had got determined to be exact,
and thus addressed his fellow pupil:
There is n common substantive of mas
eulinc gender, singular number, nominal
tivN slse and in an angry mood, that sits
perchcu upon the emnence at the other
end of the room, wishes to articulatc fcw
rentcnces to YOU in the present tense.--
London Tit-BitS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
Murder Does Not ALWAYS Out.

The old adngc that murder will out" is,
after all, more or less of Il fiction. Scores
of murders go unpublished every year
throughout the civilized world, largely for
lack OF proof against the murderers. The
resources of civilization are open to crimi-
nails as we'll as to officers. 1t is possible
for n murderer to commit his crime and
then he whirlcd hundreds of miles away
before the deed is discovered. He knows
Just what methods will be used to secure
his capture, and he may have planned how
to outwit such attempts before they are
made.
Murder is often and even usually dis
covered and punished, but there are many
such crimes that have had no explana-
lions, and it is possible that the Fall River
tragedy may be one OF these.-Boston Adj
ynrfSnr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
A French Theological Appeal.

A minister in this city ir his sermon
short time ago said something that
caused many of the most staid members
of the congregation an effort to suppress
a laugh. He was talking about the
necessity for persons to follow closely
the counsel of the Lord. To make his
remarks more emphatic he used the illus
tration of Jonah i'll the whales belly,
and wound up by saying that if his
hearers did not do as he cautioned them
they would find themselves in the same
situation that Jonah was.-Cincinnati
ENQUIRER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NET ANTED-A PARTNER WITH
w small capital to start the baking
business at Lambert's Point Address
M, TINES office. ~ Is St.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
WHY Did They L.nmgl,?

Bob-IIave you sold your humorous ar
ticle to any newspaper yet?
Sam-1ve shown it to several editors.
but none of them has bought it.
"Perhaps they don't think it funny
enough"
ooh, yes, they do. for they all laughed"
Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
The Language of Hens.

A French man of science, DR.. Galtier.
has published the results of long and
careful study, made in his poultry house,
into the language of hens In his opinion
there are many words" concealed i'll the
utterances which we ordinarily interpret
,serely with cut-cut-ca-dah-cut and cock-a-
lnnilcdoo. youths Companion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15

Edward Everett Hale has a step SO quick
and voice so vigorous that not seeing him
ono would never suspect that he was u
white haired man over seventy years of age.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15

YES" said the landlady after fruitlcss
search for her guests silk umbrella, ~
thought it had been stolen. and now am
satisfied that it was"
''You may be satisfied" replied the guest
dryly, "but I'm blest if l am."-Boston
Tr,Decrint
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
His XYifo,s Onnlitles.

Wishing to pay his friend n compliment
a gentleman remarked, 81 hear you have
q very Industrious WIFE,"
Yes" replied his friend, with melan-
choly smile, "she is never idle. She is al.
ways finding something for me to do."-
Exchange
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15

Professor c. NJ. Lane. IIarvard's learned
Latin teacher used 10 keep II comic alma
nae in his desk to regale and refresh his
mind in the intervals between Rotations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-15
liked the Old wav Best.

"Bridget," asked Mrs. DcLeon, "can you
cook on scientific principlesl"
"Sure, ma'am, what's the matter wild
coolin on n range?" asked sensible Bridget.
..-Detroit Free Press.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-07

the better. That is the extent of its pos
gible adjustment Of the financial prob
lem, and that is no solution at all. The
people Of the United States viii accept
nothing less than genuine bimetallism,
with the coinage equality Of the two
metals, because that is indispensable to
a normal readjustment of the prices OF
what labor produces and hence is neces-
sary TO the welfare Of the masses. The
de Rothschild proposition is made in the
interest Of the moneyed class, and no
adjustment will be satisfactory that does
not equally take into account the inter
ests Of all-the rights of the poor as we'll
as the rights of the rich.-Rocky Noun
tam News, November 20.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-07
ConaumDtlOn Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, had
the formula Of q simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure OF consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma and all throat ana
lung affections, also positive radical cure for
nervous debility and all nervous complaints.
Having tested It's wonderful curative powers In
thousands OF cases, and desiring to relieve hui
man suffering, will send free OF charge OF all
who wish 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, $40 POt0ers'
Block, Rochester, N. z.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-07
The COld-bug Proposition.

Mr.. deRothschild's proposal submitted
yesterday to the Brussels conference,
ostensibly in behalf Of the British dele
CATION, but in fact for the single gold
standard combination Of Europe and
America, has in view such an adjustment
OF the monetary question as ii is hoped
would discourage and retard the free
coinage movement at the same time that
it would preserve the present enhanced
value OF gold. His plan to have the
United States continue it's present
monthly purchase Of silver and obligste
the European nations to buy G5,OOO,OOO
worth annually is subject to maximum
price Of 43 pence per ounce, or not over
So cents OF our money. 1t would debar
the powers which should enter into the
compact from paying more than that
figure for silver. Silver at 06 cents
means gold at an appreciated value OF
at least 35 per cent, measured by general
prices; hence it would mean under the
de Rothschild arrangement q CORE
spending depression in the products OF
labor whilesuch an adjustment remained
In force.
This project, which may in all proba-
bility be accepted as the ultimatum OF
the gold-bug combination that demon
etized silver, is sop to the producing
and creditor classes, extorted by the fear
that the financial strain and it's distress
ing consequences cannot safely be trusted
to 20 much farther. Mr.. dc Rothschild
has expressed this very fear, and his Ian
guage was quoted in yesterdays Ne0s.
It is significant recognition of the free
coinage agitation, which the gold power
Of this country and Europe has so per-
siStently tried to belittle or ignore. 1t
proves that tho influence Of the bimetal-
list movement has penetrated the tinan-
cial centers OF the old world, and it
should have the effect Of infusing re-
newed energy and determination into the
free coinage forces Of this country.
It is interesting to note that Mr.. de
Rothschild urges his proposition "as a
means Of checking q further fall in
values" which 10 a recognition from high
financial authority Of the relation be-
tween the enhancement Of gold, caused
by the outlawry Of silver, and the ruin
ous decline in the prices Of the products
Of labor. If the present low prices for
commodities in general can be main
tanned by such an international settle
ment, why erect q barrier against i'm
proved prices by planning to prevent
silver from going beyond 43 pence, fol
that would be the effect Of the propo
BitionS
The only answer to this is that rise
in silver is invariably paralleled by de
cline in gold until the two metals reacl
their normal monetary value, wherein
the purpose of demonstration, of whicl
Mr.. de Rothschild is representative, il
to enhance gold for the benefit OF tn,
creditor class; hence the proposition Il
combine against the advance Of silve
beyond what is substantially its presen
price.
The English delegation interentiall,
admit that rise in silver would be at
tended by corresponding rise in gen
eral values, and that improvement il
general prices will be dependent upol
such enhancement in the value Of tn
~ a.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-07

Compressed air for eleVatlng water and giving
It pressure. At small expense you can secure
water rom your well or ciBtern for every room.
pressure ls such as will throw water from Q hose
TO the helghth Of the ordinary house In case OF
fire, Your lawns can be beautlfed with foun-
tainS. The grass and garden can be Watered by
means OF hose attached to lawn sprinkler or
hydrant. WIN be glad to mail you circular and
prices, giving all necessary information, upon
application.
KIRTLEY BROS,
1913 Walnut st., KANSAS CITY, MO-
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-07
CENTRAL NORMAL COLLEGE

AND BUSINESS INSTITUTE.
go pays for board, furnished room and tuition
for ten weeks, Good accommodations and the
best Of instruction given. Students OF any grade
can enter at any time and be sure to md class to
suit them. Actual business In Business Depart
ment, Catalogue and samples Of penmanehip
Rre0, Address WIN. STRYKER, Pres,
Great Bend, Kag.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-01
Knights of Pythias.

The ten Knights of Pythias lodges in Seattle
representing membership OF over loo, have
appointed committees to arrange for the reeep-
ton of Supreme Chancellor shaw, Supreme
Keeper of Record and Seals White aud Major
General of the Uniform Rank Carnahsn, who
are expected to arrive in Seattle about May ~
Immediately after the adjournment OF the Grand
Lodge at Tacoma There will be reception
and banquet at the Armory and a general good
time such as Seattle Knights OF Pythias know
so well how to get up and manage.
The Endowment rank is making good progress
and gathering in new members on all sides.
Harmony Lodge, No. 5, met on Thursday
night and conducted only routine business.
Queen City Division OF the Uniform rank is
getting on in famous style. Z. P. Essen is cap
tain. The division has q membership OF thirty
Eve and engaged in successful drill on Thurs-
day night TIE members expect TO be in fine
condition for work at the Tacoma meeting Of
the Grand Lodge.
Queen City, No. 10, will meet tomorrow night.
and viii confer the Third degree on three can
didafes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-01
PORT TOWNSEND SOCIETY.
Receptions to United States Naval on
cerS-Odd FeIloWs' Ball.

PORT TOWNSEND, April 29.-lspecial. l-sev-
eral important society events occurred in the
social world this week. Receptions were tend
cred the naval officers now sojourning at this
port, and delightful excursion to Fort Towns
end was another attraction. The anniversary
ball given by the Odd Fellows last Wednesday
evening at Red Mems hall was largely attended.
On Friday evening the Benedicts gave the regu-
lar semi-monthly social entertainment at the
Key City Club
The first and most important society event of
the year took place at the military post on last
Monday evening. The honored guests of the
evening were tie officers of the United States
steamer Adams. A large number of ladies and
gentlemen assembled aboard the Adams at
o'clock in the evening. An hour was delight
fully whiled away on the vessel and the guests
royalty entertained by the officers. After light
refreshments had been served the party en-
barked in two large cutters, which were
towed to the fort Peals of Joyous
laughter rang out over the ripping waves and
every one was ready Tor good time. The
guests were received at the post by Mrs. A. II.
Bainbridge and Mrs W. A. Kimball. Ambu-
lances were in waiting at the wharf to convey
the guests to the social hall, which was appro-
priately decorated for the occasion. The d.
versions of the evening served to make the event
a most enjoyable one and did credit to Mr.. Frank
T. Jago. the originator and manager. Miss ILL
ian Miller and Miss Eva Doyle rendered SONG
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-01
Ballard Social News.

On Monday night birthday party was given
in honor of Miss Sophia schulsted at the resi-
dence of her parents on the south side of SAL
mon bay, opposite Ballard Vocal and instru-
mental music, with social games, enabled the
guests to spend delightful evening. Refresh
ments were served. Among those present were:
Mr. and Mrs o. Schulsted, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. A.
W. Preston, Mrs. Jameson, Miss Marcia Sprague,
Miss Ethel Sprague, Miss Brown, Mr.. Frank, Mr.
Spregue, DIR. W. Johnston, Mr.. Frank Schulsted,
Mr. Alfred Schulsted.
Mr.. o. W. Hays, secretary of the Y NJ. c. A.,
went TO Snohomish on Saturday on business
connected with the work OF the association.
Mr.. Charles MeLaehlan is very i'll with infam-
matory rheumatism.
The Rev. James Cheal, in the absence of the
pastor. the Rev. p. E. Hyland, will conduct the
services of 81. Stephens Episcopal church at 8
o'clock this afternoon.
flag will be raised on the school building
Monday with appropriate exercises. In response
TO a petition, originated by the G. A. R., the
school board expended s50towards buying flag
and erecting fagpole on the building.
BEECHAM's PILLS will save doctors bills.
Headquarters for ladies and childrens' hose
Vatn Ernp and arin
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-01
The Sons of Veterans.

The Sons of Veterans hold a social session to-
morrow night No business is to be transacted
but thirty minutes OF the evening will be given
up to drill in the new regulations under Lieu
tenant Willard Music by tine s. of V. quartetre
and other members of the camp, whist and later
refreshments make up The arrangements for the
evenings entertainment 1t will be for men,
bers only Lieutenant Willard, Sergeant Brown
and W. F. Dearborn have the matter in charge.
Camp No. 1 will soon commence drilling for
Memorial Day.
The ball at the Arlington hotel Monday night
was a social success.
Division Orders No. 8, series 1892, will be
issued by Colonel Young this week.
Lieutenant Moran of Snohomish, attended
the hop at the Arlington.
Colonel E. w. Young Camp, No. Is, Snohom-
ish, expects their new uniforms and side arms
this week.
Captain Charles O'Neil Dayton, will muster
Camp No. IS this week at Asotin.
Colonel Young expects to visit and inspect
Sheridan Camp. No. "a, Olympia, this week.
General Bridger Camp, No. &c, Kelso, for
warded through division head quarters sp-
plieation for charter for a Ladies' Aid society.
The application had about twenty charter ap-
picants.
Society, No. l, Seattle, met yesterday afternoon
In G. A. z. hall.
Efforts are being made to organize societies at
Ellensburg, Snohomish, Walla Walla and Ia
coma.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-01
Ballard,s secret societies.

Occidental Lodge, No. 81, A. F. and A. NJ, will
hold their regular monthly meeting next Satur-
day night. Visiting brethren are cordially well
coined.
Knights OF Pythias Park Lodge, No. SO, held a
meeting last night, and besides the usual rou-
tine business considered several applications for
membership. The regular night OF meeting was
changed from Saturday to Friday.
Salmon Bay Court No. GIG, /. o. F., will on
Monday night attend Seattle Court. and the
two lodges will hold joint session and joint
initiation.
The A. o. U. W. have changed their regular
nights of meeting from the first and third Tues
days to the second and fourth Saturdays of each
month.
Perseverance Lodge. No. 121, !. o. G. T., net
last Monday and elected the following officers,
who will be installed tomorrow night: Miss
Lena Emerson, c. T.; Miss Dora Emerson, V. T.;
Miss Belle Hopkins. chaplain; Mrs. D. Nanny,
secretary; Mr. Arthur Vernon, assistant secre-
tary; Mr.. Henry Nanny, marshall Mr. Claude
Wright, sentinel; Miss orilla Conway, guard.