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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
On the Canal.

Water has been turned into the G.
& O. canal and boatmen are moving
on to Cumberland, where, it Is said,
loading will be commenced next Mon
day. Some of our local boatmen pulled
out this week. 1t is stated that the
through freight rate will be just about
what it was last year. If there is a
slight reduction in the rate it will be
offset by reducing the trippage.
The big washout around the West
Virginia shore of Dam No. 6 was stop
ped up last Saturday, when cribs were
gotten in position. 1t was an enor-
nous hole, through which the entire
river passed The water is how turned
back and is flowing over the dam
again. A solid stone wing-wall will
be built to prevent recurrence of the
trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
Haunted /!

The human tenement is often haunted-to
the 0rieyous ldiscom fort OF its possessor-by
those malignant spirits, constipation and
SIH;onsness' But the abominable pair may
Sa snaedIly driven out with the potent hep
of Sostettsr's stomach Bltters. This genial
oiteratiye, while ii relieves the bowels and
regnIates the liver, never, as drastic pur,
I've does. produces violent effects and
80 eans the iiltestines. On the contrary, the
sction of the Bitters is precisely analogous TO
an effort of nature seeking 10 resume her
proper functions. This furnishes PreI.y con- con.
snosive means, so TO speak, than TO endeavor
20 coerce nature TO a return 10 duty. Violent
remedies produce only temporary erect
ttoInGed by a hurtful reaction. For indiges-
.9a,, malarial and kidney complaints, rheu-
,oatism and nervousne IS, the Bitters taxes
h,Shest rank among remedies OF the phiio-
sophie school,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

The devastation wrought by the
continued high waters in the Missis-
sippi river is immense. They have
worn away the levees at numerous
points, although men have worked day
and night to keep them from break
ing. Forty towns are reported to be
standing in six feet of water, and
thousands of acres of rich land are
submerged. The restitution wrought
in the inundated sections is SO great
that the government yesterday voted
100000 for the homeless and impov-
erished people. From Marion, Ark,
to Greenvilie, Miss, it is believed that
10000 people have been driven from
their homes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

Since the receivers of the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad decided TO paint all
the equipment royal blue, l79 passen-
ger, baggage, express, postal and din
ing cars have been sent to the shops
aud have been turned ont adorned
with the new and distinctive color.
The car shops are repainting, on an
average two cars per day, aud it Is
hoped by fall the entire passenger
equipment will have been thoroughly
overhauled and repainted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
War Relics.

War Relics.
Mr.. VIM. R. Deck has our thanks
for some additions TO our museum.
Among them are a bayonet from the
battlefield at the Cement Mil, bullets
from Bloody Lane, etc.
We are indebted to Mr.. James Jones
for sword picked up from the scene Of
the fight at the cement mill below
town. 1t is an interesting reminder
of that most lively fight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

Edward Freer, the l0-months-old
child of Richard Freer, had both its
eyes burned out Monday night in Chi
cago by 24-year-old brother named
Russell. The children were playing
together in the basement. Russell
procured a poker, and holding it in
the stove until it was red hot poked it
into the infants eyes. The baby was
terribly burned and cried aloud in
pain. The mother hearing the cries
of the infant ran into the basement,
where she found Russell standing over
the baby with the red hot poker in his
hand laughing. On the floor lay the
infant with both eyes burned out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
A Point 10 Remember.

Ifyou wish to purify your blood you should
take a medicine which cures blood diseases
The record OF cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla
proves that this is the best medicine for the
blood ever produced. Hoods Sarsapartlla
cures the most stubborn cases and IL Is the
medicine for you 10 take II your blood Is I'm
pure.
HOODS PILLS are the best after-dinDer
pill assist digestion, cure headache. Scents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

Elections were held in a number of
cities and towns in Ohio, Illinois and
Michigan this week, and the Demo-
Gratis made heavy gains in many places.
Chicago and Cincinnati went Demo-
cratic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

Here's bad news for persons who
seek featherbeds for refuge during
thunder storms At Utica, n. Y, the
other day, lightning struck the house
of Charles Steates, ran down the chin
ney, Jumped to featherbed and tore
it all to pieces.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

D. B. Martin, of Cincinnati, has
been appointed manager of passenger
traffic of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. The Office is a newly created
one and is for the purpose of giving
closest attention to passenger business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
sAspHesoSTowN MARKETS.
notice.!

Intending to make some changes in
our business. all persons knowing them.
selves indebted To the firm Of J. Terrell
n Son are requested To settle at once.
II not, they viii lind their accounts in
the hands OF an officer for collection.
Please heed this notice and save costs.
Respectfully,
j. TERRELL X son.
mil \ lsl--lM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

Capt. Winfield Scott Schley has
been chosen as chairman of the United
States Light Board. Captain
Schley is a near relative of Mr.. Town
err Schley, of this vicinity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
New Goods!
SPRINGSTYLES.

The newest styles Of Ladies' Linen
Collars and Cuffs Ladies Shirt-waists,
something very nice in different styles
and prices; Children's Gauze Vests,
short sleeves for summer wear Ladies
Vests, very nice assortment Of Laces.
Edges, Inserting, Hamburgs, Linen
Edges. Torchon'Edges, Tucking, Allover
Embroidery. India Linens, Children S
half Hose, Infants pin stripes and white
Hose, Ladies Hose, white, black, cream
and mixed, and many other useful arti-
cles. Call and see them at
ELLEN WELSHANS'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
New Jeweler.

New JeWeIer.
Mr.. A. L. Beaumont, formerly of
Buffalo Mills, Pa, has rented the Mar
kell store-room on Main street, in
which he will conduct watch, clock
and iewelry repair shop. He opens to-
morrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
S4OPer Month Salary.

a few energetic Ladies and Gentlemen
wanted to canvass. Above salary guar
anteed Call or address g. p. SCHAEF-
FER. Mt. Storm. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08
SpringGoods
AT
W. P. LiCkIider's.

If you are in need of anything in
China or Glassware we are now pre-
pared to supply your wants. A very
pretty new pattern of Decorated Por-
celain at a very low price. You can
get any piece you want or can buy a
Tea or Dinner Set. Lamps are very
cheap. Toilet Sets never were cheap
err and never will be.
Our Work Shoes for men and Slip
pers for ladies are here. A good line
of Shoes for everybody.
You want Garden Seed and we have
a full stock of New Seed in bulk and
package, also Seed Potatoes. The
best stock of Whitewash Brushes. also
Hoes, Rakes, Onion Sets.
Our stock of Groceries is always
full and fresh, and prices low as the
lowest. Your trade is solicited.
Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-04-08

] y
The price of wheat had a sharp
break yesterday in all markets and a
lower level was reached than for many
months. In Baltimore the price Of
spot wheat at the close was IS cents,
decline of q cents compared with
the closing price of the previous day
The break in the May option was even
more pronounced, fall of 8 cents be-
ing noted when the business Of the day
came to an end at the Chamber of
Commerce, the price being quoted at
70 cents. The July option was held
at 69s cents, loss Of q cents.
The retiring town council recon-
mended that the frame building in
King street be removed and the hand
engine stored in it sold. We protest.
Let us keep the old engine for the
good it has done, and it may yet prove
that it is worth more than its keep.
We cheerfully assent to the PROPOSE
ton to remove the building from the
street, and would like to see the old
engine-house- follow it. We'd even be
willing to see the galvanized iron tow
er taken away, beautiful and artistic
though it be. But let's keep the old
engine. We think company ought
to be organized to care for it and keep
| it always in good squirting order.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

chidrens gladness the smiles
older which Christmas brings be that some
thing We old be glad because glad
help looking beneath the
whence gadness Thus led
and the visit of the shepherds
And with the take the old anthem of the centuries to
while with other the of the
birth and worship Author
When their Bethlehem Athens
civilization, the a busy multi
they passed along the streets they looked with
the hich genius had
idle unnumbered
which had erected gods known and
They admired tn schools which Grecan had
felt honored by the the philosophers
touched filled
making
might helpless perish
disappear crumble pieces
Like dumb driven cattle they live their
shortening moulder
a present! For days
life commercial activity there
preparation expert
presence but has felt
entirely planning
money. they aiming do good he
thought
make them happy People out of themselves think
fellows. amshouse. nor asylum
thrill of Scarcely pow
in all this will
of nd
glad His coming Children will hosannahs.
will this Statesmen
much power of justice country
Roman of old
questions
Men what will help fellows.
merely themselves. Philanthropy
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

the deeds and ii Is the birth 1t Bethle-
this
Bethlehem with the shepherds They went In
rejoicing. ought be with but
faith viii result the highest
God Himself in human weakness and
1t that He lift humanity to exalted
convinced of infinite love-
of shepherds Magi They
n their prompt
the gifts showed their love- All of
around Streets shops and Offices search
Child Bethlehem, those Eastern
crossed the solitary climbed
Him whit $
There is something wanting lives till
found Him. Railroads and steamships, and
politics. stocks make difference the soul of
of miss the reality. We
N
seek Him also in the
stable the weakness of children He
every poverty
every baby ought touched with
o. deeper OF Chrstike
disciples through little children, and He
world If will find in
Him whom all seeking.
satisfied wish
pnchng the bodies of And it
thought much been and viii be during
alleviate distress and comfort
poverty these deeds of re find
Bethlehem ourselves and help others
deeper and fercer hunger than which
body When live for base
motives when help life
follows
Helper all
children
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
A CHRISTMAS SERMON.
WRITTEN FOR THE CHRISTMAS STANDARD BY
RI. REV. L. r. BREWER, s. T. D., BISHOP
OF 1ONTANA.

Let Bethlehem this thing which is
us-uke H.
i.
IT the a in the kingdom of Al
shining with the mild luster
as they the birth of
of Stiffness Beyond
where Joseph Mary
hidden transpring, till watching
hlsides the
angelic making
read the prophecies and looked
They in that what
o them from the Lord. And
they Bethlehem and this
centuries have passed since that eventful night
cracked the revolutions
changed world has dscov
here this Western continent
shep said long IL
of and good will which lips
nounce t spoken
1t vocal in the worship
wherever Gods temples open
keep the feast A spirit works which
tongues touch all hearts, 1t childish unmanly
look OF season.
look with interest when hearts. and
filled with gratitude and When pulses
throb quickly and the beat with
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
@, Little Star Of Bethlehem!

@ little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above the deep and dreamless sleep
The silent hours 60 by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting light.
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God, the King,
And peace to men on earth!
For Christ is born of Mary,
And, gathered all above,
While mortals sleep the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O holy child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us we prayl
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us to-day
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

SHltagO RECORD.
A dolls house can be completely fur
nished with cork furniture for the girls.
and all the 10Y animals boy could wish
for can be made for the boys.
All the materials needed 80 make these
toys are some corks. yarn. pins. tooth
picks, pastdboard and q sharp knife and
matches.
To make a chair take Il cork and stick
five pins around the edge, pretty close to-
gether. Now fasten the yora on the arst
pin, then weave in end out. back and
forth. untl you cover the pins TO the top.
Fasten the yarn and You have plpie the
back of your chair. To make the legs
stick four pins at equal distances from
one another. in the other end Of the cork
Begin winding the yarn at The top of the
pins. and wind round and round, one Mn
ut u time, TIL you reach the head of tho
pm, Then over and over back again. then
cross over TO the next pin and do the same
I'LL all are covered, and your chair is
made. as shown in the plctups.
A sofa can be made in about tho same
way by using a larger cork for the seat.
You can make tables by using large. fiat
corks and putting pins in for legs
A grlndmother's clock can then be made
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

carried everywhere she goes In rocking
chair. They have TO feed her every bite
she eats She cam not speak a word. Her
mother is a widow and has seven litle
little ones, aus her largest child IL not
old enough to work for them all Now
llaps. there is not n cripple In this world
that needs a chair any NOR Than She
does. Why not get her one? There are
not many Haps in this part OF the moral
vineyard, so ! think those afar off ought
to let their lights shine In the dark
places 1t would be a source of comfort
10 Emma (her name is Emma Hooper,
and there is not any one that would APP
preciate 1t more than her mother would
on earth, her mother Is one. think. She
never freis about her trials here on this
earth, for she knows there will be no
cr.pples In heaven.
rocking chair and let her watch the sweet
little birds and hear them sing She
seems TO enjoy 1t 80 much--she viii lust
laugh when she hears singing or music
comes to tell her "howdy." She can not
speak, but will make a noise.
Ella Mahan. MIR. John Corder lives tust
two miles from me. He married my cous-
again, Fulton McClare. like TO read
your poetry. Rambler. what has become
OF you?
weeks ago. and have been watching for
the Iiars TO say something about Il
Emma Clifton, my sister Mo,lie says tell
you 10 please answerFher letter If you re-
Enclosed please, find 10 cents to aid In
little Georgi1s chair fund. / hope sha
VIII soon have q nice new chair. and can
piness Into another sad heart" Love to
all the Haps and Mr.. Haphammer, A
true Hap. Alice Hooper.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

and paw. 1t is now a big, healthy cat.
III ~ four colors-yellow. gray, black ana
white IL has four kittens aNing and one
is dead. They Will open Their eyes to-
morrow and see their happy mistress.
Trace Temby. who is also a l.ttlc aunt.
Wlii SHOW them my little niece, Marian
fiappyhammer tpo7 She Is almost 3
months old. and her little fists are all the
Ime hasnmerng happiness" even when
she IL asleep
Mamma says I must let half my kit
tens be drowned. that there are too many
cats Tor one house. love them oil so well
don't drown half the little girls in Hous-
Ton. ana there are too many for the school
house. Why mus, they drown my poor
cats dear little babies? She lifts up her
leg to let my friends see them, and ono
slapped its little brother so cunningy.
How shall ! say which ones must be
crowned? My niece. cat, kittens and 1
send love to The Post.
Grace Temby.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

out of cork. First fasten two long corls.
one on top of the other then take two
more ana DO the same with them. When
ms Us finished fasten these beside each
| cther and this forms the body of the
CLOCK. Then get a rather thin hut wide
cork and cut a dial out oil pasteboard, and
ny looking at clock you can easily print
mo figures on your pastehoari dial. Glue
thls on to the fiat cork and fasien II side
ways on top of the body of the cork. Pins
VIII answer very well for the hands, and
II piece of wire for a pendUlOm, but IL
you have no wire one of your mothers
hairp-ns Will do. Then hook a flat burton
on The end and this will finnish the PEN
dulum. You Will he surprised how pretty
your clock will look.
because that. Is what The boys like the
best. Take four matches for the legs.
and sharpen them so that they will 20
INTO the cork. Then cut the head out of
pasteboarl and dot OF ink Will do for
Dyes. Make the ha4r with pan and Ink.
then cut "A slit in one end OF the cork and
stick this in. Mako a tail out of soma
wnrsted and cut "A hole In the back of the
cork. placing this In IL.
You can make a bird by using cork for
the body. matches for tho neck and legs.
and split a cork In two for standard.
Cut the head out OF paStebonrd and stick
chicken feathers IN II and in tho hody.
| made some cork animals for a church
bazaar and they sold Ike hot cales"
a. Nicely Hail.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
CATEGORICAL.

am little yellow kit,
Snntented, cumming, plump ana merry
S,,i,holt a care--ilo, wait a DIT,
rnr now come to think OF VI,
want to be as old as jerry
M Mespb"ii could be as old as Jerry!
For Jerry is great gray cat. ,,,,
N know his fur was never yeilow,)
w caught a mouse. he killed a rat,
He vTnosised tho next door terrier flat;
old Jerry Is u splendiu ieHow'
Purr-ur, yes, SIT. So, x,,ou,
iIe is a most tremendous Yellow.
I'D larry likes TO hunt and fight;
Al Win had erect and long tail curled,
e..e him sitting every, mSht
f1pon the fence. n noble s-ght;
lie Is a cat that knows the Wor'o.
nt1 Terry thinks he owns the woridI
And Jerry has such thick gray ..,,t FUR
w. bsard him new? You hear me purr,
The chicken bones for Jerry were,
They gave TO me n cup of milk.
Purr-lr, no. sir! ..,,-
try to do my very best ,.,..
Although I'm but n l9ttle XII; -.
7 wash my snow white paws and breast,
And then curl up TO take q rest,
I never scratch nor have ut;
Meow, oh. no. -
Sncl, conduct would be far from fit.
When Jerry lifts his heavy paws
And hits m, OH my little ear
H,y way of teaching me the lawas
i never hit him back. because
So very pert 1t would appear;
Meow. oh, how
Extremely per. should appeart
So he In his way, in mine.
Are said to be the best of cats;
HIS eyes like great green emeralos SHINE,
Nv ewes are like brown tourmaline;
We both can jump lllIe acrobats,
Purr-ur, never were
Two liveller, Jolly acrobatsi
dbey tell mo, Jerry. Is It true?
Tint yoni were little once, and merry,
That you have been n kitten, too,
And shall be as large as you,
A grown-up cat, like you, old Jerry.
PMr-ur, yes, sir!
hope mag be just Ike Jerry.
For he's q help about tho house,
And ON but pretty toy:
He drives away the rat and mouse,
Lest they become too numerous
I'm only little Kltty-hoy;
Meow, make my bow,
Good by, says little Kitty-boy.
-l1. Cavazza.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

Cuero, Texas-Dear Haphammer: saw
a letter from one of my friends in The
have not written in such a long time Is
because really did not have time. i hope
VIII be able to write regularly hereafter.
| VIII tell you all about our cats. We
have a little kitten and her name Is Ro-
nfta- She IS black, white and yellow. She
Is the sweetest little thing You ever saw.
When ! take her up In my lap. she will
purr. Then we have another old cat: ho
is very good, his name is Dixie; he Is vel
low and white. Then we had an old cat
named Tahby. If she caught a bird or
anything like that she would bring 1t TO
us. l will end this with a riddle:
Green at the head. yellow at the toes.
Tell me this riddle or I'll bite off your
nose"
Yours, Mabel Rohre.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
THE TOWN OF LONE STAR.

Lone Star. Texas.-,Dear Haphammer:
see We are having a cat conversation now
and / will try to tell about my cat
have Only one cat, but think he will an
swer for u half Dozen for he Is very
smart. He IS very large and he catches
rabbits, birds. rats. etc. and everything
he gets he will carry under my bed before
he viii eat 1t.
Well. tha. Is enough cat talk, so / win
tell you about the little town of Lone
Star. 1t Is situated about two miles north
West From where l live. The gentleman
that gavo Lone Star Its named moved
there few years ago. His name Is Ball.
He built tho first store there and made q
star on the store overhead and called IT
Lone Star, SO there was where Lone Star
originated. They now have three dry
goods shores. a drug store two blacksmith
shops. one saloon, two church houses and
O very nice schoolhouSe.
some one of7the Haps suggested for us
to get poor blind Carl some kind of a
musical instrument. liaps, why not get
him a vcolin2 We can get very good
one for S. or $40. know music VIII be a
blessing TO his sad heart. 1 have Il violin
and can play very well, and 1 would not
part with my yoEn for anything. / have
a good many of the Haps' photos and Un
going to get me an album and call 1t my
Happyhammer album.