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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA, THURSDAY JUNE 81 1895

4olSoItei ls PieochIou 40 We S"NN P"H
the long lines of small, white head
stones, marking the last resting-place
of the mortal remains of the many
gallant heroes that sacrificed their
lives in this memorable battle
A tramp to the bridge over Antietam
Greek, known as Burnside's Bridge,
where many hundreds perished in a
successful attempt to take the bridge
from the Confederates, view of the old
Dunkard Church, where the heaviest
fighting occurred, and a tramp to
Bloody Lane completes our visit, and
we return with fair idea of one of
the bloodiest battles of the great Civil
War.
A start at noon on very warm
day is not desirable, but we must reach
Harper's Ferry at night a few strokes
of the paddle, and we are at, in, and
through, the dam; a rush it is, with
the canoes dropping to the lower part
of the broken dam, they strike on the
lose framework, but the speed Is so
great that we do not pause for exam
ination. Sponging out the water that
has found its way in and around our
covers, we push rapidly on; about the
middle of the afternoon We reached
the dam above Harper's Ferry, and
lifted our canoes over, there being in
sufficient water for shoot over it,
which could be made very nicely on
high river; and now begins our first
experience in large rapid river.
The channel is literally nowhere, the
principal flow of water is on the Mary
land side, with small islands scattered
here and there, making miniature
of the Thousand Islands of the st.
Lawrence River; we dash down what
is apparently the deeper of the numer-
Gus small channels, and, lodging rocks
to the right and left, we are soon
through the first part Of the rapid,
which is probably two miles long.
Arriving at the railroad bridge We tie
up the canoes, and proceed to the hotel
for supper; our ideas of cruising are
to sleep in a tent, and cook our own
meals, but when near a village, as in
the present instance, by all means to
get meals at hotel, as it saves deal
of time and trouble. We find suita-
bic camping, or rather sleeping, spot
in the evening near canal lock on
the Maryland side, the lock tender
kindly offering to "keep his eye on
our canoes during the following day,
while we are visiting the historical
grounds in this vicinity.
After our morning meal we 60 by
rail to Charlestown, W. Va, the place
of trial and execution Of John Brown,
the history of which all are familiar
with we photographed the courthouse
where the trial occurred, and while
thus engaged are accosted by Colonel
John r. Gibson, who introduces HIM
self to us, and very kindly offers to
point out the places of interest. We
visit the spot Of execution, which IS
now marked by the elegant residence
of the colonel after hearing from our
escort brief description Of the exclt-
ing times we bid farewell to the enter
tanning gentleman and visit st.
Georges Chapel, about mile outside
the town. We find the building in
ruins, but the sight is well worth the
walk. The chapel was erected by the
English about 1870 A. D., constructed
principally of materials brought over
| from ENGLAND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
OUR STRAW HATS ARE IN I!
They are cheaper than last year.
W. hn,rn n Eli LIZ &C NnAs..nn

They are cheaper than last year.
We have full line of Notions.
We would especially call your atten-
tion to our HamburgS, EdgingS and
Feather Edge BraidS.
We have Ladies' Side and Tuck
Combs.
We have Butter Milk Soap at cents
per cake.
We have a nice line of Toilet and
Laundry Soaps.
We have nice line of Cigars, Tobacco
and Snuff.
We sell PruneS at Sand dried Peaches
at 10 cents.
We sell Palm Nuts at s and RaiSins at
q cents.
We sell Figs at and Cocoanuts at
and cents.
We have nice line of Candy from s
cents up.
We will meet all competition, and
want in exchange for these goods Cash,
Potatoes, Butter, Lard and Eggs So
come and be convinced that what we
say we will do.
Respectfully YOURS,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

Miss Oldgirl-"You must promise
not 20 kiss me while am unconcious.
Dentist shall do nothing of the
kind" Miss oldgirl with happy
sigh)-"Turn on the gas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
Ellen WeIshans.
THE
Farmers and the Public

wbo have wheat or corn to sell, will find 1t
Tn their advantage to get bids for same from
Hodges, who is always prepared TO pay the
highest prices.
He also keeps a large stock of COAL OF all
kinds In his yards satshepherdstowna andKear-
neysyille. which will be sold at the lowest
cash price.
Salt and Blasting Material at wholesale and
retail prices. ". L. hoDohS'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
M. S. HITESHEW.
At Miss ENen's.

As the holidays are over and the ladies are
nreparIng for the spring outfits Tor the chlI-
dren as well as their own. before the days OF
house. cleaning comes and host OF other
things. They may find something TO SUIT
their taste, fancy and purses, 10 employ tneii neil
find the incest line of Hamburgs, lnsertlngs'
White. Red and Blue; Linen Edgings, Laces'
pillow Case Lace, Black SILK Lace and IN
servings for trimming dresses, Feather Stltch
BraidS, Linen Bobbings, Tuckings, al KINDS
Of trimmings for ladies' and children's
dresses and underwear, a lot of remnants OF
Hamburgs at less than cost, TO G6s maze room Hovl
for new. A new lot of stamped Gooos; 10y
lies TraSs. Tides, Children's Corded waists
for girls or boys, Corsets OF many kinds ior
ladies and misses. ladies' perfect nttlng
waists for those who cannot wear corsels;
Hose supporters for children, nice line Oh
Hose for girls iand boys from to & va IN size: ior
drssses. a few pairs Of those nice worsteu
Leggings just received Turkish Towss IHst tho no
make the flesh glow with warmth Iuss !, sns sas
Thing for this weather. What you don see
ask for of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

What kind of areptile is that?' she
asked, pointing to a silver coil with
ruby eyes in the jewelry store. Il
think it's garter snake" he replied.
And she didn't ask any more questions
for FIVE minutes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

Mr.. Huggins-Wbat do you think
of the latest medical dictum that kiss
ing is unhealthy? Mr.. Hunker-lt
is quite true. Mr.. Munney caught
me kissing his daughter and | was
laid up a whole week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

Customer-There'sa a chicken in this
egg. Waiter-0f course there IL.
What did you expect duck2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
SHEEP DIPPING MADE EASY.

Al Gibson's Drug store the farmers Will
find a dipping apparatus durable and cheap
IN PandI and viii be pleased to show TO you.
0"'' GIBSON, DRUGGIST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

George-"WeIl,. life Is worth living.
after all. ,"
Jack-"What's happened2'
Georee-"I went to a railroad sta
tiOn to see my sister of, and by some
chance Harry Hanson was there to
see his sister of, and in the rush, and
noise and confusion we got mixed and
I kissed his sister and be kissed mine. ="
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
April IL, lS95-2m

AIDES Underwear very cheap ~ anu ia SUI ~, >,
Hose Supporters, double and single stlaps;
Russia Bath Towels and Wssnrsks.,, - a strre
Shirt Waists, new styles; at the sts'S III Ne
of ElIl4EN WSA<,>~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
JUST RECEIVED
And completed opening a nice line of
Seasonable Goods.

Dry Goods tor the Ladies es-ClothS,
CashmereS, Outings, GinghamS. SUIT
ings. SattineS. CheviotS. Print Cloths,
ChambrayS, &c.
MEMS GooDs-CassimereS, Cordu-
rows and COttOnadeS.
NOTIONS Full line.
SHOES-Full line for Men, Boys, La
dies and Misses. Coarse and Fine, Hlgh
and Low Cut.
HATs-Soft. Stiff, Cool and Attract
i've for Men and Boys.
Groceries, Queensware, Tin and Wood
enware.
Readynade Clothing to meet
YOUR views. Large stock of OverallS.
MATTINGS- laid in a nice and
desirable line-durable, slightly ana
cheap for the quality.
PAlNTS-dave full line of Howard S
Cottage Liquid Paint. Oils and Iur-
pentine.
DRUGS. Spices, and Patent Medicines.
In word my store is full of goods,
embracing almost everything called Tor
and usually found in well-iurnlShed
store. and never was bought cheaper,
and will be sold at the very shortest
profit. Respectfully invite an lnspec-
tion and comparison.
Country produce solicited in eN-
change.
J. S. MELVIN,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
EYES.

have Just received q large stock of cheap
sve GLASSES. Call at Gibson's, your druggist,
~ ~ ewes ]. g. GIBSON, The Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27
Mems and Boys Clothing
AND
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

This stock has been selected with the grea.
est care and each article has been marked at
a price every one can afford TO pay. Mems
Suits as low as $3.50 and up, Youths Suits So
and up. Children's Knee Suits so cents and
up, and have the samson Never Rip Pants
from 81. 10 up aud the Imported Cashmere
and Worsted Pants from $500 up to $500,
same pants sold last year from Si.OO TO S6.OO.
Chi!dren's Knee Pants as low as ~ cents
pair Waterproof Collars - cents or for %
cents, Waterproof Cuffs 20 and - cents pair,
Iaundried White Shirts from IS cents TO Sl.W
and everything else has been marked down
in proportion. Just 10 think Double Knee
Overall for 50 cents. My lire OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-06-27

Because the health Of every organ and
tissue Of the body depends upon the
purity Of the blood. The whole world
knows the standard blood purifier II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25
Chinese Is Hard to Learn.

In the Chinese language the meaning
depends more on the tone in which the
word is spoken than on the word itself.
The same word may have dozen diff
ferent meanings, according to the tone
in which it is spoken. This fact not
only makes it difficult for foreigners to
loarn Chinese, but retards Chinese prog
ress by making it hard to keep an ac-
curate and easily-translated record Of
thought. On such a record more than
on any one thing progressive civiliza-
ton depends.
sand so he threatened to knock
you into the middle of next week.
What did you say to that?' 20, told
him shouldn't mind it so much, only
I didn't care to lose weeks pay. II
he'd pay me my regular salary I
wouldn't mind being knocked into the
middle of next summer" - Boston
Transcript.
Worked Like Charm.-Mr. Moke-
by with heat)-"Look heah, sab; yo'
am an imposture, sahl done glib yo'
70 bits jess yestiddy 70 de lef hind leg
OBJ graveyard rabbit, an las mite hit
wuz stoled from me, tergedder wifi TO
dollahs an my watch an chainr'
Uncle Duplex (the conjure man, i'm
prsssively)-"An' don't dat prove de
efacaciousness OBJ. dat rabbit foot? De
mint 20 los IL yo' los yo' money, luck
an walua bles!'-Puck
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

San Antonio never spent a dollar
on the Belknap rifles that it did
not get back full return, meas
ure pressed down, shaken together
and running over. They should
not be expected to pay their own
way to st. Louis. Other cities with
not half as creditsble a company
are only too proud to put them in
to the field for the advertisement
OF the city. San Antonio would find
Ii profitable also.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

An entire change has come over
public opinion in this country
within the past month as to the
importance and prospects of the
Cuban revolution. 1t was first &C.
cepted as a revolt of the restless
elements, joined with the banditti
and the negroes who were bent on
plumber. The unsuccessful attempts
Of Campos to make Roadway
against the insurgents and the con-
slant accession to their ranks Of
the better classes of the citizens
shew that the situation is chang
ing. In the best informed circles
in Washington the situation is
regarded as serious and the success
OF the revolution by no means
improbable. Spain regards it as
serious enough to put 10000 ad-
ditional troops in the field in
August. This time it may be that
the hour Of Cuba's Independence is
come.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25
TUESDAY, JUNE %, 1895

The new navy bullet adopted for
the service of this country is a
little smaller than a lead pencil in
diameter, elongated, considerably
lighter than lead, and fired from
the new Lee rifle has wonderful
ly penetrating power. 1t costs a
nickle apiece by wholesale. Ii it
is as deadly as some Of the lead
pencils that are fired in this coun-
try it will do terrible execution.
This bullet is propelled by smoke
less powder, while the faber am
munition is propelled by concen-
trated gas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

1t is stated by the Del Rio Record
that the late tariff law was In ef-
feet pure gift to England Of sixty
per cent more benefit than any 9TH
er country received. 1t Is certain
that 1t gave black eye to the in
dustries of the United States. Un-
der the old tariff, with the natural
change in the industrial situation
as the result Of the recovery from
the financial squeeze, there would
be much greater prosperity in all
directions than is now observable,
That new tariff is coming when a
Republican Congress gets to work
legislsting for home industries and
not foreign ones.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

Not every man at the advanced
age Of William Edwart Gladstone
is capable OF casting his ease to
the winds, pitching his castor in
to the ring and making the fight
of his life for that particular
measure Of government upon
which he has set his heart, but
that is just what Gladstone is
going to do and the Liberals will
rally round his flag, rally once
again shouting the battle cry Of
"Home Rule for Ireland. "This is
the program and II nothing inter.
feres it will be carried out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

With the accession Of Salisbury
to the head Of the Brit sh govern
ment, with Balfour as one Of his
chief advisers it is evident that
home rule for Ireland is not yet
ripe. The friends Of the Irish
cause will be encouraged to learn
that Gladstone is again going to
take up arms for his great measure
and his voice will be raised for
home rule during the approaching
elections.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

The drummers who recently re.
turned from Mexico are spreading
all over the country the impress
sions they received in Mexico, tell.
ing of its growing trade and its i'm
mense natural advantages and re-
sources and of what that trade may
mean to the United States IL 1t Is
carefully corralled through recip-
rocity treaties. This gospel of in.
creased commercial relations with
Mexico is one that it is wise to pro-
clam through the land until I'll Q
ears Of Congress hear it, heed it
and act accordingly. There is more
advantage to this country in that
direction than in trade over the
seas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

Waco seems to have pinned her
faith to RIB. PARROT, believing that
what he cannot do for that town
will not be done, but the News
would like to furnish him with a
side partner as Waco Is a little too
heavy load for any one mans
shoulders. One man business is
good for leadership, sometimes,
but there is more fun in it when
the whole business element of a
city turns in to make things hum.
San Antonio is trying to do things
this way with her Business club,
but the hum is not quite as dis
tinctly caught on the rising breeze
as would be agreeable to those who
like rapid motion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25
THE FAMILY sITrlNo-RooM.
Place Where Family Ties Are Strength.
nod

Place Where Family Ties Are Strength
ened.
One of the good old institutions Of
family life which has nearly disap-
peared from the modern home is the
family sitting-room. Nothing in the
modern small house takes the place or
fulfills its function. The small parlor
and reception hall must be kept in or
der for company. This is a necessity
when there are young children. The
library is too small, and is, besides, the
place where we want quietness. Usu-
ally, also, it opens out of the parlor or
hall, and therefore has not the privacy
necessary to the true family sitting
room. In these days of extreme indi-
vidualism every member of the family
wants a room to himself or herself,
which is, presumably, the reason why
our houses are cut up into so many lit
tie cubby holes of chambers. And so
there is no place kept for big, COM
Portable, light, airy, roomy, sitting
room.
Yet did we regard things rightly we
would have sitting-room in our house
if we had to sacrifice the parlor. Not
that it could take the place of the par
lor, for one of the first requisites to the
real family sitting-room is privacy to
family life and opportunity for free
dom. There must be the big table with
the lamp and the children's school
books, toys and games, the newspaper.
and perchance the mothers mending
basket. There must be the comfortable
lounge on which the tired father or son
can stretch at ease and take little
evening nap. lulled by the murmur of
d. family life around him. There must
be the easy chairs, not too fine to be
tilted back by the kind but unsophisti-
Gated relative from the country, whom,
of course, we must admit to this FAM
lily sanctum. Here especially must
the mother make her headquarters.
The mother is the heart of the home,
and she must be accessible to all her
family many hours of the day if the
heart-life of the home is to be kept
warm and glowing.
Around her the different members
of the family must center for the inter-
change of thought and news of each
others doings. 1t is truly lamentable
that in so many families brothers and
sisters, parents and children are al
almost entire strangers to each others
lives; and when they do meet have
very little of common interest to talk
about. The tendency is to the disinteg-
grafton of the nome and the chilling
and decay of family affection. Moth
ing will remedy this like return to
the good old custom and possession of
family sitting-room. Chicago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

Only the man who knows how
thirsty these Texas prairies were
before the rains of last month and
this appreciates to the full the ben
efits of every shower that falls. So
far from there being an over
abundance OF moisture, the roots
Of the grasses are daily crying for
more. Only great moisture and
protracted soaking will restore the
roots and spread them so as to COW
er the ground.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

William Of Germany was as
proud as little boy in his first
pants, when his ship steered
through that North Sea canal.
He loves pomp and ceremony and
to ride the high horse at it above
all the present rulers of the earth.
What a drum major he would
have made had his lines fallen in
lower places. This does not detract
in the least from the commercial
importance OF that canal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

Tom Reed seems to be afraid to
show himself or be heard in public
for fear that he will say or do some-
thing that he will find not to his
interests as presidential candi-
date. This is being too timorous by
half. Mckinley is not afraid to
talk and when he does he always
says something, but he says moth.
ing that loses his position with the
great masses Of the people Of the
country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

When the sober second thought
Is taken by those Republicans who
are disappointed at the action Of
the League convention in Cleve.
land, they will discover that only
the soundest discretion and the
ripest political wisdom character
lied that body in coming to that
conclusion. For that act they have
earned the gratitude Of the coun-
try and the confidence OF the Re.
publican committee. No greater
opportunity for dividing the party
upon a question that the dividers
could not settle ever presented it.
self, and it was good craftsmanship
to leave just as it was a matter
that was not given them to settle
and for the settlement OF which
they were not organized.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The undersigned hereby gives
notice that the city ad valorem
and poll taxes for the municipal
year Of 1894 are now due and pay
able at my office.
The office OF the collector will be
open from 8 O'Clock a. m. to IL m.
and from 2 o'clock p. m. to 5
o'clock p. m. except Sundays.
HENRY UNSIGNED.
5 II IF City Collector.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

The LIGHT is patiently waiting
to congratulate the Arkansas Pass
Harbor company upon the signing
of that contract with Alexander
Brown and Son.
When the San Antonio and Gulf
Shore road puts a little dynamite
under itself and blows itself out Of
the rut and into the highway Of
construction the LIGHT will be glad
to herald the matter.
1t does not pay to put cheap men,
comparatively unacquainted with
costly machinery, in charge of 1t.
1t is economy in the end to employ
competent engineers and machin-
lists and electricians.
There is that withholdeth more
than Is meet, in running business,
and it tendeth to poverty. This is
always the case with the man who
tries to do business without adver-
Using.
The Belknap Rifles caused this
town to be more talked about a
few years ago than any one thing.
They will advertise her again II
they get the opportunity.
San Antonio was last in the first
baseball series, but this Is no indi-
cation that she will be first in the
last series. In this case tie first
last and the last.first business does
not work.
The first thing In order Is to send
that Atwatter exhibit to Atlanta,
That first and then something
else.
Some score of Connecticut girls,
finding the highway in their neigh
borhood unfit for their wheels,
turned out as road makers and
piked up several miles Of highway
upon which they now spin at ease
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-25

There is no city in Texas that is
as roundly cursed for what it does
and for what it does not do, for
what it is a nd for what it is not, as
Houston. There must be some-
thing in it. Better have move.
ment enough to provoke cuss, If
nothing else, than to remain for
ever stagnant as its bayou.