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The Bossier banner., 1893-11-02

Lord Marmion's train. Only, Jack,
there would be no 'bowing of pride in
my case. l should be prouder than
ever if Il could only do something to
show the whole camp, the whole world,
how dearly l lovemy boy 50
Then she went on to tell how regu-
larly she wrote to his mother, keeping
her posted up in all that Jack was do
ing and suffering and winning 'fBhe
is my beloved mother, and only she can
fully understand how dearly l have
loved you ever since that day when l
went and kissed you because you said
you 'S'posed it was Satan made you
naughty"
Violet Kellar had fought hard fight
before she had gained her father con-
sent to become engaged to penniless
Jack Colville. The girls brilliantly
good looks, attractive manners and gen
eral cleverness had brought numbers
of far more eligible men to her feet.
But she had been faithful to her first
love through it ALL
II hate poverty, but love Jack, she
woulG say, when her father pointed out
to hef how far more sensible it would
be of her to marry a man who could
give her good establishment in which
he could stay at home in ease with her,
than to link her lot. with that of mere
subaltern in a marching regiment.
Probably after they have settled
this disturbance in Egypt his regiment
will be sent off. to India for three or
four years, and as he can't marry on
his pay you will be left behind to med
itate on your folly in having engaged
yourself"
II shall marry him as soon as this
affair is over in Egypt, papa, and if he
can't give me bread and water enough
to support me I'll beg it from some
one who can ] don't want good es-
tablisment or a husband who will stay
at home in ease. l want Jack, and
mean to have him!''
The boy always got what he want
ed, confound him." her father grurn-
bled, good. temperedlJ, and when he
said that Violet knew that her case
was won.
Her mother, after the manner OF
mothers, sYmpathized with the young
peoples romance, and hopefully as
.sured her that Jack would win promo
tion in some miraculous way without
seeing much dangerous service
So when Violet said: Mother, dear,
| don't want-a swell wedding, l don't
even want avoiding ng-dress-Jack likes
me in sailor serge better. than any
thing; but do want to go out and be
as near him as l can. Take me to
Cairo, and let the chaplain marry
JUS as soon as the fighting over"
Mrs. Kellar agreed to do So and all
their acquaintances declared that the
mother was as great a fool as the
daughter.
-, 1,Aro 1a4l l
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
Death From a Broken Heart.

Do people in trouble ever really die
OF n broken heart = The late Sir
George Paget, in one Of his lectures
lust published under the editorship OF
his son, by MeSsrs. Macmillan, ac-
knowledges that In the vast majority
Of cases thus popularity described
there is nothing like an actual rupture
OF the heart; yet he admits that men
tai affections will not infrequently
cause real disease OF the body. and he
mentions an actual case OF broken
heart cited by DR.. j. h Mitchell, OF
the Jefferson College. Philadelphia,
in lecturins TO his pupils. La an early
period OF his life DR. Mitchell accom-
panied, aS a surgeon, a packet that
sailed from Liverpool TO one OF the
American ports. The captain fire.
ouently conversed with him respect
ing a lady who had promised 10 be-
come his bride on his return from
that voyage. Upon this subject he
evinced great warmth OF feeling and
showed some costly jewels aud orns-
ments which he intended To present
as bridal gifts. On reaching his des-
tination he was abruptly informed
that the lady had married some one
else. Instantly the captain was OBJ
served TO clasp hi, hand 10 his breast
and fall heavily to the ground. He
was taken up aud conveyed TO his
abiu on board the vessel DR. Mitch
ell was Immediately su nmoned, but
before he reached him the captain
was dead. post-mortem examination
revealed the cause. His heart was
found literally torn in twain. The
tremendous propulsion OF blood adds
the uarrator), consequent upon such
violent nervous shock. forced the
powerful muscular tissue aSunder,
aud life WAS at All end. 90 London Daily
Nsirs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
The Panama Silk Tree.

one of the greatest curiosities Of
the Panama Isthmus is the vegete-
bic silk tree. II j. a plant that grows
from G(teen 10 twenty feet high and
in appearance does not differ great
ly from Other trees. but the inner
bark is a perfect silky fibre, long,
smooth and strong The native" sep
arate it by some method best known
10 themselves. the process somewhat
resembling that Of beating flax.
When once it is separated and spun
into threads. it can be woven into a
fabric 30 closely resembling silk that
il is difficult for anyone not familiar
with it to distinguish between the
two. This species OF silk goods Is
in high favor on the isthmus. and a
Columbian belle is never happier
than when she il srrayed IN 3 Rayly
colored dress made from the trees in
her fathers yard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
Tne Chance 10 Marry.

A woman's chance TO marry al from
- to 20 years OF age is said to be l4t
per cent From % 70 p the chance is
increased to % per cent; from % To 30
IL diminishes TO 49, from 30 To 81 10
ljt per cent. From 81 To 40 the
chances OF an unmarried woman sink
TO 3, per cent; from 40 TO - n still
further dimunition l. seen, her chance
being bat 81 From 4j to 30 the old
maids chance OF getting a husband Is
but three eights OF one per cent, while
from 30 70 80 she Is supposed TO have
but quarter Of one per cent OF
chance. It should, however, be add
I'd that the table OF average does not
apply 10 widows. Accurate statis-
tcians, who would not be- caught In
"A mistake for the world. affirm that
widow Of any age has at least seventy
six spinster drawing power. aud some
place her figure up to eigbty-two.
The widows chances at any age are
therefore seveniy.siI 10 sighty-two
times better than that OF a spInster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

The time OF Pndcrewski. the famous
pianist, seems TO hang heavily on his
hands He spends many idle hours,
for instance, playing pool AT the Wind
sor Hotel \ millionaire society man,
who frequently met the pianist there,
invited him To an afternoon tea, which
the wealthy mans wife was 20 give
the next day The pianist rather
coldly referred his intended host To his
agent at Ckickering Hall When the
agent was seen the drst question he
asked was: II suppose Mrs. V. will ex-
pect Paderewski To plOyT
Il suppose So
Then NJ. Paderewski will accept
your invitation n an engagement ~
"Oh, very well, II you prefer 10 put
II that way" returned the millionaire.
What are the terms''
Three thousand dollars for one
piece, and Mr.. Paderewski will con
sent 20 n single encore ~
The terms were not accepted. IL
appears that NJ Paderswski il really
making so much money that he does
not Rbate his terms one iotR, even
when tea and New York's most cK-
elusive society are thrown In.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
The Sioux Msidens Marriage.

Sioux parents of n mArfiageable
daughter use a good deal Of dlplo-
macy IN disposing Of her hand In
marriage They are always ambitious
20 find husband who has consider
able wealth. for. according TO tribs
law. they are entitled 10 a certain
portion Of the possessions of the son
in-lAw.
II sometimes happens that the hand
Of the same maiden il sought by sew
eral braves. When this is the case,
the will Of the father rises superior
TO that Of the daughter, aud she II
compelled 20 consider his choice,
which he does not make until ne has
excited lively bidding among them
for his daughters fayors. Needless
10 -ay. she usually goes 70 the man
Who has the greatest amount Of prop
erty 10 -hare with her father.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
"WEEVIIY WHEAT"

Say, Joe, do you remember the days We lived
on Rollins prairie,
Content with our simple country way and
our sweethearts. sue and Mary?
And those "kissin parties" we used to have.
ard the game about the barley,
And the weevily wheat, with its queer old
song about the cake for Charlie &?
20, I'll have none OF your weevily wheat,
And I'll have none of your barley,
o, must have some OF that good old wheat
To bake a cake for Charlie"
And do you remember Q'm sure you do the
glorious summer weather,
When you and l with Mary and sue went
picking plums together?
And how at dusk as we lOitered home thro'
ripened fields OF barley,
We sang the scng Of "Weevily Wheat and
baked the cake for Charlie?
Alas, dear Joe, for you and me those happy
days are over,
For Mary's now beyond the sea and sue be-
meath the clover.
But sometimes when the days are dark and
the skein OF life is snarly
| think once more of "Weevily Wheat and
the cake we baked fer Charlie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

Science explains the phenomenon
Of red hair thus: 1t Il caused by a
suprrabundAnce Of irou in the blood.
This it is that iinpar.s the yigor. the
elasticity. the great vitality, the over
flowing. thoroughly healthy animal
life which runs riot through the veins
OF the ruddy- haired. aud his strong,
sentient animal life i what renders
them more Intense ia all their eiG1-
tions than their more lAnguid fellow
creatures. The excess OF iron IL also
tue czuss OF freckles Oh the peculiarly
clear. white skin which always sc-
companies red hair. This skin j. sb-
normally sentitiv- TO the action Of
the suns rays. which not only bring
out the little brown spots In abund-
ance. but also burn like a mustard
plaster. producing a queer, creepy
sensation, as IL tue skin were wrink'
| ling up"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
Odd Ends Of THOUGHT.

Drop a sentiment in the slot and
get action.
Fragrance is what the flower
thinks.
Beauty Of the face and figure Is the
words and rhythm Of a poem beauty
of soul is the poets meaning.
Satan loves theology.
Some hearts wiIher before they
bloom.
Spring is the angel that rolls away
the stone from natures tomb
Birds laugh in song.
Thunder is the bass drum In the
music OF the elements
Sleep is the honey in the comb oil
healthful labor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

"Claribel." p" called out the old gen
tleman ia loud, rasping and EN-
phatic voice from the head Oi the
stairway at If.3O p. IN. you tell that
slick-hairad. tAilo ~ faced, spider
legged dude in tie parlor there 20
take bis No 6 hat aud walk of, aud
il be ever comes here again, by JOCKS.
I'll kick him up through his necktie!
Alfred" murmured the young
woman, pensiyely, something seems
10 tell me We had better part I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, FRIDAY APRIL 81 1898.

eyes chanced to fall on huge book
whose open page was covered with
characters from his masters pen.
| They were written in Latin, but that
was as plain to the scholar as the
words OF his own English, and in an
other moment he had read the secret
so long hidden from him.
He could scarcely believe his senses
Was it indeed true? He must try it
for himself to see if the words of the
monk were so. and the mixture indeed
so wonderful
"Ah, he exclaimed, looking around,
this yellow powder is the sulphur,
this hard, clear substance is saltpetre
and this black powder must be the
other. | know them all. Here is the
very bottle that my master has used.
will mix it in this, aud few sparks
will give heat enough, if this be true,
and then Hubert Dreux will be as
wise as his wise master"
He set about the process. Inc va
rious ingredients were mixed, and in a
few minutes the compound was pre-
pared for the application Of the fire.
There can be no danger" he NUT
tered, as he held the hot Goals ready
for the purpose that he had in mind.
Roger Bacon is wise and prudent
man, and | have followed his direc-
tions to the letter Perhaps have
too large a miXture-but no, there
cannot be enough TO make any per
ceptible difference. I'll risk it at any
rate. must learn if this new com
pound be indeed so wonderful"
He went to the door and closed and
locked it, and then returned to the
furnace. He would wait no longer.
In another moment he had dropped
the burning Goals upon the mixture
he had prepared.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

Asker-Didn't your wife inherit
something from her mother
Stuckiey-Yes, a good deal
Asker-What was the nature Of it :
Stuckley-Mostly temper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
CALL IMMEDIATELY
AT THE STORE Of
Mrs. M. M.L.Herrington,

ifyou wish the LATEST FASHIONS in MIL
LINERY, FALL HATS and BONNETS, VEL
VETS. FANCY FEATHERS.
ct NOVELTIES N DRESS GOODS
with all TRIMMINGS To SUIT. Fall and
Winter GLOVES, HOSIERY, CORSETS,
COMFORTS, BLANKETS, SPREADS, &c.
FALL and WINTER GOODS received daily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

Meanwhile Friar Bacon had been
bending over the sick Eoble's bed, and
doing all in his power to alleviate his
| distress. As usual his skill did not
fail him, and rs night came on and
his patient seemed relieved. he left
him to return home.
The winds whistied over the bleak
hills aud the monk wrapped his cloak
| closer around him and hurried his
horse towards the converts good
shelter As he reached the top OF the
last hill Oxford lay before him, with
its spires rising high and the lights
twinkIing here and there among its
many dwellings. With a glad heart
ne rode hurridly down the hill.
Suddenly stream of fire rose from
the convent high into the dark sky,
followed on the instant by roar that,
loud as the heaviest thunder, burst on
the still night air. The next moment
flames burst out from the convent on
every side.
With fear and dismay at his heart
the trembling monk dashed forward
to the converts gate. What conlec-
lures NAV have risen in his mind dur
ing those few minutes were brought
to definite conclusion when he ar
rived at the scene of woe. At the mo
ment that ne dismounted a man
dragged forth from the burning ruins
the mangled, lifeless body Of Hubert
Dreux.
Not long had Roger Bacon time to
reflect upon the sad evidences OF the
terrible power of his invention, nor
long to bewail the horrible doom OF
the unfortunate youth whose curiosl-
ty had proved his ruin. 1t was rude
and superstitious age, and the peo-
ple's minds at once turned TO trlar
Bacon as the cause Of this destruction.
He was accused Of being in league
with the devil his great skill and
marvellous learning were considered
witchcraft, and despite his protesta-
tions of innocence he was committed
to prison.
Twenty years he languished in
gloomy dungeon. At the end OF that
time he was released, but close con
fnement and ilI-treatment he had re-
ceived had destroyed his health and
broken his heart and sool afterwards,
at the age of eighty, Roger Bacon lay
down to die.
His well-kept secret was found some
time afterwards written in strange
words bnt wise men studied long and
tedious years before they could deci-
pher it. At last they discovered what
it was. The monks secret had been
the knowledge of how to make gun
powder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
TO COAL CONSUMERS.

have now on hand supply of all
kinds of anthracite and Cumberland
Goals, and am prepared to supply
promptly, at lowest prices, all those
who patronize me with the best fuel
brought to this market.
J. F. LEGGE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

Shadbolt-How do you knox il 70
A piece Of dog gwoodI
Kiljordan-I know it By iis bark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
NOTICE..

DRJ GREGG GIBSON-your druggist
| wishes 10 announce 10 the public that 10
the person raising the largest head OF CAB.
BAGE from Landreth's seed this year, and
presenting it at Morgan's Grove Fair 1873,
with satisfactory proof of this Kind OF seen
us,.d. will be given box of fine scent Cl-
CARS: or to the lady. Bottle OF the Best
handkerchief Extract in his store.
Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

The ''hsw and cry Is generally
raised by the boy who has 70 cnop up
the stove wood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
Boss Clothing Man 4!

You will there find suits to be as perfect In
mt and finish as any merchant tailor can
make. have quite number of Styles in
Mems ana Youths Suitings. Among them
you Will find Fancy and Plain Cheviots. Cas-
simeres aud Worsteds. Blue Black and Plain
Checks, Plaids, Stripes and Fancy Weaves.
The quality OF this line is far in advance OF
any we have ever seen offered at the price
In fact, the incest and largest assortment Of
Mems, Youths, Boys and Cnildrens
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

A thorn in the hand attracts more
attention than two in the bush.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
u T. SNYDER, PUBLISHER.
THE BOSS
CLOTHING MANS
SPRING GREETING
FOR
L 8 9 3

Now, If you wish to look at something
nice, just step into the Boss Clothing Mans
Store and you Will see one of the finest
Spring Displays of Spring Goods that has
ever been brought to Shepherdstown, Ifyou
wish to see the Latest Novelties and Newest
Ideas for the season, come and see us. II you
wish TO see the very best in standard styles
and Reliable Make, come and see us. Ifyou
want value for yoar money, purchase your
goods from the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21

A very nice assortment at Beachley's, and
they must be sold to close business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-04-21
BEACHLEY &CO..
Six to Eight thousand Dollars
Out, If 1t Takes All Summer.
100 Corsets,
| aides Goats.

worth 80 cents. at 10 cents: 2oO. worth - cents
at SO cents. All other Corsets at a sacrifice
Price, at Beachleys.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26

HfLENA. Jan. .. 1t is the same
thing ever again today. No change i II
the senatorial yoie and nothing To ind
cate that Il change viii suon be made.
Even Dame Runor seems to have be
come aisgusted with the many false re
ports she has circulated and to have re
tired to some secluded spot To take a
well earned rest. Not even a whisper is
heard as 10 this man 81 that man hay
ing decided To change his vote today. or
tomorrow. or next week. Around the
senatorial contest the quiet Of the grave
seems to have settled. 1t may be the
pro,erbiai calm that precedes the storm.
but there are no indications Of a coming
tempest.
Today the vote stood. Sanders p.
Clark Is. Dixon II and Collins :. There
were five pairs. three in the house and
two in the senate. \. J. Davidson is
still in Helena. and it is reported that
his health is improving and that he will
remain here until a senator is elected.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26
Wonderfully Lucky.

Abe Simpson q! Terry can certainly
class himself as one of the luckiest men
in Custer county. and can also claim the
distinction Of having done what one mar
in a million could not 10. On Monday
he was hauling wood for w. +. Jordan.
and being thirsty. went to an open place
in the Yellowstone for water. He Law
down upon the ice To drink. and in some
unaccountable mannsr slipped into the
river. lie struggled and scrambled he
roicaliy. and before his companions
could render him any assistance. sue
ceedcd in climbing out Of the stream.
thus escaping almost certain death with
only a good ducking. from which no Sc
rious consequences are liable To result.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26
Forsyth. Montana. Oct. 18th. 1892.
Preventing Future Misery.

If there is, in this vale of tears, II more prolif-
IL source of misery than the rheumatic twinge.
we have yet to hear Of it. People are born with
a tendency to rhennatism. just rs they are
with one To consumption or s~crofula. Slight
causes may develop this. As soon AZ the agon-
complaint inanifests itself, recourse
should be had To Hostetier's Stomach Bitters.
which checks its further inroads and banishcs
the rheumatic poison from the system. This
statement tallies exactly with the testimony Of
physicians who have employed this fine blood
depurent in their private practice. There is al
So the amplest professional and general testi-
mony as to the efficacy of the Bitier- for ma
laria, liver complaint, constipation indigestion,
kidney trouble. nervousness. and loss of appe-
lite and flesh. After a wetting, whether fol
lowed by a cold or not. the Bitfers Is useful as a
preventative of the initial attack of rlema
tism.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26

Can't. j. \. Allison. of the md cavalry.
recently promoted To his present rank.
has been fortunate enough IL effect an
exchange with Capt. John b. Eaton. Of
the quartermaster's department. Capt.
Eaton will be retired for age next sum
mer. and consequently would derive lit
tie benefit from his staff position to
which he was recently promoted. while
it will come very hand. to Capt. Allison.
Fort keogh. and owns considerable real
estate i'm Miles City.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26
II should BE in Every House.

J. b. Wilson. 81 Clay ST.. Sharpsburg.
Pa. says he will not be without DR..
Kings NV y aogory for consumption.
coughs and colds. that it cured his wife
who was threatened with pneumonia
after an attack of la grippe. when var
ious other remedies and several physic-
ians had done her no good. Robert Bar
Der. Of Cooksport. Pa. claims that DIR.
Kings New Discovery has done him
more good than anything he ever used
for lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try
it. Free trial bottles at John Wright's
drug store,
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26

LIVINGSTON. Mont. Jan. u. the trial
Of Charles Northup. who ischa~-ci with
lie murder # Dan Durgan II iioir last
September. H.s begun III the district
crfft this morning. But little trouble
waa experienced ia securing a jury.
Two witnesses for the state were cratu-
med this afternoon. burrows. the prin
cipaI witness for the state. related that
the trouble originated because the de
PENDANT. who was Il foreman forttIe Park
Coal q Coke company. had discharged
Burgan from the employ IL tnat coni-
many: that in the evening following the
day he was discharged Dnrgan huntea
up Northup and stated that he intended
t. whip him: that the defendant walked
away and was followed by Durgan who
repeatedly threatened to do him up that
the defendant told Durgan to stop. nut
he continued TO advance and when about
II PAGES from Northup the defendant
fired the shot. takip5 effect IN the stom-
ach: that Northup fired two more shots
in quick succession. both taking effect
in the back. Durgan having turned
around after the first shot was fired.
This is the second time Northup has
been tried on the charge. The first trial
was held at the November term Of court.
but the jury failed to agree.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-01-26
For the Defendant.

In the Graham Arnold lease ease yes
terday Justice Glib completed the job
of wading through the stack of books
and legal authorities cited 10y the attor,
news on both sides. and terminated the
case so far as he is concerned by decid,
ing in substance that .Arnold's tenure
was Il yearly holding and could not be
terminated at will.
Middleton l. Light. attorneys for Miss
Graham. gave notice of appeal. and the
matter will at once be taken to the dis
trict court.