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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
The Old Lady.

One 20 seldom sees genuine old
lady nowadays The devices OF the
perruquer, the complexion spccialties
81 the beauty doctor, the dress aids
aud skill OF the modern modi-tr all
tend To- keep the sweet, motlerly crca-
ture with snowy hair and old world
courtliness OF manner Ia the back
ground Frequently one wonders
what sort of memories the little folks
OF today will have Of the grandmoth
cr who looks "a Young aud dresses ~
gay ~ her daughter and insists on
the children calling her auntie. La
comparison with this extremely friv.
olous elderly person we think of our
own grandmother, who long years
ago was laid TO rest In the country
burying ground. How sweet and nris.
tocratic were the silvcry locks sur.
mounted by the cap Of real lace. No
French twists and false front pieces
at variance with the natural color of
her hair for this dear old lady, Who
wore gowns becoming TO her years,
and whose face, with it, wrinkles un-
hidden or filed in 10y some time de-
stroyer OF modern invention, looked
out upon the world from eyes long
used to spectacles. which she was not
ashamed TO wear There was more
OF dignihed beautiful la the growing
old OF such woman than ia the vain
strivings aftera vanished youth which
lead 80 many women Of today 10
dress a. suits their own young daugh.
ters; to accept every device toward
the reproduction Of faded charms,
and which leaves In the w)rld to day
50 few Of those lovely, woinnnly wo-
men who have no desire 20 ape the
manners and dress OF the young aud
who possess dignity and lov"nblc-
ness that the pitlfuI struggler after
departed days will never possess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
NEW VOL. 27--NO..47. q

No sooner said than done. The
window was thrown up and loud and
shrill the two young voices rang out
upon the evening air: Help, help.
robbers, thieves, help, help. help"
\ stalwart Young carpenter, who
had been detained by some pressing
work at his shop, was hurrying home
along the street in the rear OF the
house, when he heard their cries. lie
quickened his steps and arrived at the
back fence just in time TO seize the
fellow. who had scrambled over II.
BY this time some of the neighbors
were on the front stoop questioning
the children. And in few minutes
Il policeman arrived and marched the
cause of the trouble to the lookup.
IF you will come down and let me
in. said one of the men on the stoop
he was the Burtons' nearest neigh
hor-as soon rs the fellow had been
taken away, I'm stay with you till
your folks come back.
Thank you, very much" replied
Jack, but father told us not TO let
anyone in while he is gone.
The man laughed. "All right, he
said. Good night" But, running
back when he and his companions
had gone but few steps, he called
up: There come yolr father aud
mother now And, sure enough.
they did, and the way those children
rushed down to the front door and
out 10 the gate was caution.
"Oh. John" exclaimed Mrs. Bur
ton. as she gathered from the incohe-
rent story how terribly they had been
frightened. Il told you something
prompted me to return home as soon
a YOU came for me- aud, leaving
him 10 finish his talk with his neigh
bors. she hurried into the house with
her darlings.
Mr.. Burton quickly joined them,
and then the story was told at full
length, and when il was finished,
and the father was blaming himself
for forgetting the cellar door, and the
mother was congratuls ting herself on
her boys bravery, little Lizzie, who
had been silently listening. burst out
with: Oh. wasn't it funny Next
time you go way, mamma, We'll play
robbers sdain.'
Heaven forbid e. said her mother,
catching her in her arms and kissing
her. But Jack and Roxy laughed till
the tears ran down their checks.
She thinks it was IL funny game. ut
last said Jack, but the only thing
funny about IL she didn't see. aud
that was when shot the burglar
with nothing but candle
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
ingenious Scheme Of a Treasury Girl.

All kinds OF stories come from the
National Capital, and here is one of
the most unique and not the least in
teresting that is receiving general cir
culation. The heroine's name is not
given. Twelve years ago this lady
came poor, innocent girl TO Wash
ington and went to work in he Treas
ury. To her each day came the old
and battered currency and bank bills,
and il was her business 10 destroy
them, the destroyed money being
supplied with brand new bills. Well,
this innocent young girl concocted IA
scheme. She began To cut the good
pieces out OF the bills before they
were given over 10 their doom. She
cut an ear from one, an eud from an
other. From some bills and always,
| understand, from 500 or a $1,000
bill she cut the figures. Just how she
pasted, sowed or joined these pieces
together no one seems 10 know. With
all the rest she made frequent, brief
visits TO Canada, giving some trivial,
good excuse but, il is assumed now, 10
get rid Of her money. IL IL assumed
that this ingenious woman kept up
her clipping aud money.makins FOR
years One day, after twelve years of
service OF service. she suddenly fell III
aud did not come TO her desk. The
sub a., tailed TO do her work, found IA
package OF bills the lady had been
working at the day before, with tell
tale clippings and notches thereon.
so the cat emerged from the bag, after
many wears. The lady lost her place
aud no effort was ever made To pros
ecutr her Whether Others were Ell
gagged in hespcculatlon or She played
II lone hand, no one seens clear upon.
After she was safely out aud the GOV
ernmeut breathing easier il was dis
covered that her belongings Ia real
estate aud Otherwise amounted To
over 500, 900 Not u bad bank for IA
woman who had worked aud knew
the value OF IA dollar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
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LOVE.

Mind and heart OF God were welded
Unto them a child was given!
All the earth was dead with darkness.
But this child appeared from heaven,
And food OF light came with him.
Bringing peace and sweet content
Unto all whose hearts were open
To the being God had sent.
Where he makes his habitation.
There he dwelleth evermore;
Faith, the bar upon the gateway,
Hope, the seal upon the door.
Keeping him willing captive
From his erstwhile home above.
Mighty child OF mighty parents,
Everlasting. perfect Love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

"A small boy was receiving instruc-
tions in simple mathematics, and the
fond mother asked: "Now, Frank, II
you had five oranges, and Aunt Bessie
was to ask you for four, how many
would you have left?" The youngest
thought for moment, and then an
swered: "Td ask Aunt Bessie If she
wanted the earth?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

Miss Queto-"Why did the Hessians
carouse so late the night Washington
captured them at Trenton?' Miss Ann
Tick-"They probably didn't realize
how quickly time fed. 1t ais said in
history, you know, that the Hessians
were without . watch. h."-Jewelers
Weekly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

-Understood-I say, Dubois you do
know how to lay it on thick, old manP
l like your cheek telling Miss Brown
she spoke French without the least ac-
cent" "Vy, certainment. mon ami
without re least French accentP'-
London Punch
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

His Idea-Mrs Bloobumper-'I saw
in the paper that DR.. Krug, German
scientist, has discovered method OF
making o nutritious bread out oil
wood" Bloobumper-''He must want
to board the community. ."-Detroit
Free Press
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

Aeronaut Gust alighting on church
spire)-Td like 10 have hold OF the
fellow who said there was plenty of
room at the top.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

She (earnestly)-It must be awfully
dangerous 10 be soldier. He-lt Is
indeed. The women are always after
you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

Mrs. Harlem Heights-You must
rot laugh and make fun OF everybody,
body, Mamie. Maniie-I don't mamma.
The other day q little girlfsll on a
board fence and all the other children
laughed. but l didn't. That was
right" Yes, was the little girl that
fell Of the fence"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

Love is blind, which probably ac-
counts for the spectacles some young
lovers make of themselves
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02

George BilIing-'Do you know, the
physicians declare that kissing Is apt
to produce disease cal'ed-Iye Tor
gotten the name, but"
Maude Cooing-''rhe-Never minh'
George; I've been vacciDated!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
For the Babies
DRESS GOODS.

In our Dress Goods department we
never had as many new things to show
you as we have now. All the Late
Shades, from the very cheapest to the
best Everything full up in this de-
partment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02


a curious Indian legend was told to
some people way ont III Omaha by a
fuIl-blooded Sioux. who lives Ia Pine
Ridge Agency.
He said the beli'f was that every
time n new moon appeared IL was n
signal for all the mice In the country
To gather themselves together Ia one
spot. When they assembled they
then separated into four great armies.
One army went to the north. another
TO the south, "A third to the east, aud
fourth TO the west. These armies
OF mice Travelled until they reached
the point where, from the place 81
starting, the heavens seemed to touch
the earth. Then they cIinibed mp the
sky until they came to the moon.
which by this time was what w. call
full. All Of the fonr armies then com
menced nibbling at Luna, and when
they had eaten her all up the mice
would scamper back down the heavens
TO the earth and wait for her TO show
herself again. when the journey aud
the nibbling would be repeated by
| the mice; and this 10 what the Indians
OF early days believed was ths ciInss
Of the moon growing old aud Hnallly
I disappearing.
/ Uncle Rastus--l'se willin' ter 'knowl-
edge dat stole de ham, sab. but dhr
AIN extenuation circumstances ker-
nected wid de case, sah. was 'toIi-
Gated, sah, an didn't know what
/ was bout.
Mr. X-I don't believe you were In
toxicated. Uncle Rastus.
Uncle Rastus-'Deed was, Kin
prove hit II I hadn't been drunk
dat night, yo' honah. I'd toted OF
moan one ham.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
ROCERIES
AND
CONFECTIONERIES.

Iwill take limited quantity oinpples ana
notntoes i'm exchange tor goods. shall also
he i'm the market To buy all kinds of poultry
as soon as weather will do to ship.
now have the exclusive agency Tor the
Riverton Mill's Co.'S Flour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-02
j. N. TRUSSELL.
SPRING, | 500.
LATEST FASHIONS NOW READY!

We have now in stock by far the
Largest Assortment of Spring SUIT
incs. Pantaloonings, Vestings and
Overcoatings we have ever carried
All the latest and most correct stylet
are represented in all the newess
shades and desirable weaves, when
will be made to order on the shortest
notice. with fit, finish and fashion at
the lowest possible price. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
Green Grape jelly.

Jelly made from unripe grapes, just be.
fore they change from green to purple, is
very delicate. A correspondent of The
Housekeepers' Weekly gives the following
recipe for it: Wash the grapes, after pick
ing them from the stems, in several
waters, then put them in a porcelain ket-
tie. Wash them before putting them on
the stove, as then you will not need to put
any water with them, and of course the
less water the less time it will take TO boil
the juice. Put the grapes, when suffi.
GENTLY cooked, into u bag made Of firm
flannel and let the juice drain out without
squeezing, if possible. To pint of the
juice add pint of sugar, as for other jel
lice
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

IF THE DUCKS AND GEESE BECAME POLICE.
II the ducks and geese became police,
And boys were as good as gold;
II they grew penny rolls on telegraph poles,
And shoes didn't need to be soled;
II your brother were you and you were he,
And somebody else were we;
II YOU put down a "one," and carrying
''none,"
The answer was twenty-three;
II the dolls came out, and played about,
When you were gone to bed;
II nursie In mittens were minding the kit
tens,
And pussy was nurse instead
II think we must say that such a new way
For you. dearie, never would do,
For If all the town were upside down..
'Twould very much upset you.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
The Hippopotamus.

The hippopotamus takes its name from
two Greek words that mean river horse.
though it is not at all like horse, but a
great deal more like a strange COW. 1t
lives in the streams of Africa, where 1t
feeds on grass, leaves, grain, shrubs, weeds
and all kinds of green meat. 1t can stay
in the bed of the stream and walk there to
seek its food and not come up to breathe
more than five or six times in an hour. 1t
can swim and dive and float, though it is
of such great size and has huge head
and short legs. 1t delights to live on the
banks of wide lakes, where it can lie In the
mud and sleep or wade in the stream and
puff and grunt and spirit water from Its
great mouth and take its ease all day long.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
INSECT PESTS.

How IN Overcome the Faithful Fly, the
ANIMAL Moth and Others of That 1lk.
There Is scarcely any household scourge
that brings with 1t more annoyance tnan
the insect tribe. The appalling regularity,
too, with which the enemy invades our
dwellings is, to say the least OF IL, ex-
tremely perplexing. What with the city
water bug and the country cockroach
Whose season" has no limit. the faithful
Nv. the annual moth, to say nothing OF red
ants. mice and homely fieas, our life IS not
"a happy one" Methods manifold OF rid
ding ourselves of these have been set down
before us, but still they flourish undis-
turbed: the question to be solved Is not
that of determination alone, but the most
effective way of keeping them away.
First of all it is important that all wains-
coting. window lodges and other parts OF
the room where cracks may prevail should
be thoroughly overhauled, and closed with
NIFTY we'll pressed in and slightly mixed
with vitriol If necessary. That sounds a
commonplace remedy, and yet it is an ex-
cellent one, greatly lessening the invasions
of the intruders. Insects of all kinds, and
most of the small winged tribe, can effec-
tually be kept off by rubbing all the wood
work Of the rooms, bedsteads, ETC., with
solution of vitriol Worms in wood, red
ants. etc, will infallibly be destroyed If
this is done.
The great objection to the common ny
killers IS their ungainliness or general ug-
illness. Papers in plates are far from orna-
mental, while the inartistic traps, with
openings underneath through which the
moor things crawl to their fate, are posi-
lively aggressive. Papers nevertheless
are very eficacious, and it is perhaps not
generally recognized that the higher they
are placed the more flies they will attract.
It is therefore quite possible to distribute
one or two out of sight on bookcase or
wardrobe. They should be slightly moist
ened and changed as soon as the water be-
comes discolored.
Another remedy could be kept in one or
two of the ornamental cups or bowls which
are found in almost every apartment.
whether it be study, reception room or bed
room, and is prepared as follows: Grind
two ounces of pepper freshly for the pur-
pose, mix it we'll with four ounces of brown
sugar and stir it all into one pint OF infu-
sion of quassia. Keep it well corked In
bottle, store it in a cool place and pour a
small quantity only when wanted into
some small receptacle. Oil of vitriol
should of course be used with great care.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
Cherry Tart.

Take ~ pounds of cherries. seed them
and mix with six ounces of powdered
sugar; put fr1;t, etc, into stewpan with
four ounces of good fresh butter, toss up
over moderate fire for a few minutes and
then let them cool. Make round under
crust seven inches in diameter, moisten
the edge and put on it a band of puff paste
three-quarters of an inch high and one
half inch thick. Put the cherries in this
so as to form sort Of dome, cover them
with the puff paste, taking care that it
does not extend beyond the band, upon
which it must be pressed down; wash it
over with white of egg and bake it in a
gentle oven for about an hour. When a
little cooled take the whites of two eggs
whipped to a strong froth and mixed with
two ounces of powdered sugar and mask
with it your cake; cover with sifted sugar
and color the whole of a clear yellow in the
oven and then serve Immediately. Canned
cherries may be used in the same way
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
House Decoration in Leather.

The use of leather in the decoration Of
fashionable English houses is increasing.
Dining room and library chairs are COW
cred and the walls Of libraries and bed
rooms are cased with it. It deadens the
sounds from the outside, and besides it is
very rich looking. Inside curtains OF
leather used instead of doors have an inn
pressive effect. Furniture leather is fire.
quently embroidered, the needles being the
same as those used for sewing gloves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
Peach shortcake.

Into one quart of -four rub well two tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, half tea
spoonful of salt and half teacupful of
butter and sweet milk enough to make a
dough and roll like biscuit. Roll it about
an inch thick and bake in a quick oven.
When done split with sharp knife, but
ter both halves and spread over the under
piece very ripe, juicy peaches, cut into
small, thin slices. Sweeten plentifully
with powdered white sugar, lay the pieces
together and serve with sweetened cream.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
DRAPED BRACKET.

The drapery is in soft silk The amateur
carpenter and decorator would not find it
difficult to carry out a somewhat similar
arrangement. Such bracket in dark
stained wood with drapery of velvet in any
deep rich color would be very effective for
the display Of old china and curios
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
French Tansy waters.

Ladies will find these waters just what
they need, and can be depended upon
every time to give relief. Safe and sure.
Can be sent by mail sealed securely.
Price, $500 per box. For sale at City
Drug store. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

FoR SALE-One hundred and sixty
acres OF farming land on the Mox Chuck,
four miles from the city or will trade for
improved city property. Will sell entire
tract, or will sell fractional parts at fl ON
50 to $l5 an acre. Inquire at this office.
32-tf
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

Two dozen large, ripe tomatoes two
onions, six red peppers, three cups of vine
gar, four tablespoonfuls of sugar, one Of
salt. Mix all together and cook slowly
three hours
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
Portland Industrial Exposition, Portland
Oregon,

N. P. R. r. sell round trip tickets, in
Guiding admission ticket to exposition
for $780, Tickets sold Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays of each week.
good four days from date of sale, during
exposition. A. G. CLARK, Agt. 47-St.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

Odd but attractive in way of bracket
is one recently seen and here illustrated.
It is composed of white enameled wood
with fretwork gilded.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

All kinds of rubber goods and oil
clothing at George Fishers. It.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

The Chipmunk and tho Hornet.
This entertaining story in rhyme is from
Gleanings in Bee Culture:
Two boys, young and gay, left school one
bright day
To rove in the woods for awhile;
And they jumped with delight, for the very
first sight
Was munk on the old wood pile.
They thought not of books, nor of still run
ming brooks,
AS the sport Of the day had begun;
For all of you know, who were boys long ago,
That in puggling hunks, there is fun.
But the chipmunk SO bright soon skipped out
of sight,
In the end Of an old hollow rail;
And the boys, full of tricks, tried with split
ended sticks
To pull the munk out by the tail.
So they puggled and twisted, and long they
persisted.
And rubbed up the ears of their dog
But the chipmunk SO red had o scheme in his
head,
So he out and ran under o log.
Now an old hornet she, of her young in this
tree
Had sought to raise up good bath;
And all of you know, that four years ago
Was good one for hornets to hatch.
But the boys eyes were full (of Australian
And they looked out for nothing but game;
So they puggled the log and sicked on their
And this is just where they were lame;
Forreach hornet within, rushed out with pin
To tickle the boys, young and bold;
While they jumped over hummocks. rolled
heels over stomachs,
And the rest of my story Is told.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
To shred Pineapple.

The Housekeeper directs to pare the
fruit, leaving on the long stalks at the top.
Cut out the eyes with silver fruit knife
Wrap towel around the top; grasp this
firmly in the left hand. Let the bottom of
the fruit rest on the bottom of deep dish.
With silver fork held in the right hand,
shred from top to bottom till nothing but
the core remains
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29
A HIpPoPoTAMus.

It is not fierce beast to look at, but he
is a foe to be feared, for his great teeth can
crunch and tear man in half or split the
side Of boat, and he will turn on those
who hurt and wound him. When full
grown the male beast is twelve feet long
and as much around the trunk. His legs
are so short that they scarce keep him off
the ground, and when he stands up he
looks like great butt stuck on four short
stumps The mouth is enormous and its
size is greatly increased by the odd man.
ner in which the jaw is set in the head.
He can close up the Sits in his nose 80
that he can dive down in the streams, and
his eyes are SO formed that he can stick
them out or. draw them in, that he may
see where he goes on land or when he is
down on the bed of a lake can look for
grass and weeds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-09-29

The Californian Magazine opens its
October number with an article called,
Among the Basket Makers" which is
illustrated from photographs taken Of the
collections made by various Californians
of the beautiful products of the native
basket weavers. No woman could look at
such charming shapes and unique designs
without being filed with envy to possess
pin-trays and work-baskets from these
collections.
fan Episode of Fiddler's," by George
Charles Brooke, is capital story, with a
surprise in store for even the veteran
story-reader. The story is told with a
bright freshness that recalls Brete Hartes'
early work without in any way suggest
ing plagiarism.