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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07
JULIUS HINES&S SON,
Baltimore, Md.
Special!

The entire second floor front of our
building is devoted to Holiday goods.
Our big store is too crowded with
regular stuff, so an annex was the only
way out Of it.
The complete arrangement and beau
tiful display upstairs will pay you for
the inconvenience of climbing the
steps.
"Santa's" Partial List.
Dolls-of every description.
Toys-all kinds.
Fancy Gases-Toilet, Work Boxes,
Manicure.
Books-from the Penny Pictures to
Bible.
Silver-Novelties in all the nice
little ideas.
Art-Low-priced beauties.
Table Covers-Linen, Chenille, etc.
Observation-Disclosures, Silk, and
MuffierS.
Umbrellas, Lamps, Perfumery, etc,
etc.
J.D.Billnnyer,
Leader and Promoter Of Low Prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07
FlOrident.
Aches.

Keep the mouth and teeth clean by using
the antiseptic TOOTH WASH on hand at
GIBSON'S Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07
Saturday, January 10th, 1896,
HOUSE AND LOT,

situate on the west sid OF Duke street,
fronting on said street 49, feet near the cor
neI of Duke and German streets. extending
back from said street between parallel lines
6glI feet to an alley. The house IL a comfort
able frame dwelling contain Ing seven rooms,
with good roofing and fencing and is COM
paratively new; has good necessary outbGild-
ings.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, bal
ance In one and two years, payable with In
terest; said deferred payments 10 DE EVIL
depced by notes OF and secured by deed OF
trust from purchaser.
LANES n. MASON. Jr..
Trustee.
C. L. LAMAR, Auctioneer.
Dec. "a, ls96-iw.
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WE PAY POSTAGE.

Free of all charges, we will mail to
anyone our advance illustrated catalogue
for 1897 Gust issued). 1t contains 5S4
Illustrations of Furniture, Carpets, Lace
Curtains, Bedding, Stoves, Lamps, Re-
frigerators, Baby Carriages, etc. You
save the middle man profits by trading
with the manufacturer, as you are pay
ing local dealers double our prices. Drop
a postal now for our money-saver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07

PENNSYLVANIA ought to be renamed
the Quaystone State.
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N. S. J. STRIDER

Rubber Goods.
All kinds Of Gum Goods including hocs'
hold and Fountain Syrlngos. Hot hta
bags. Tubing. AtomiZers for powders or Hggt
Tor throat and nose chea per than ever sodH
GlBSON'S Drug ht0is
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B. s. PendIptOD
Remember the Place i
South Of the Agriculture Hall dli
cambridge, on King Stftrt.
The Little Store

Where you can find some OF the Me-.
Newest. PretticSt Novelties f., o.
mas Presents; Trimmings Tor ".
Trees, and for the little folks t.
Books, Building Blocks. Picture RI
Games, Furniture. Ironing boards 49,
Irons, Pastry Sets. Balls. Artistic T.,
Spiders, Beetles, Cats aud Mice. C.fS
loid Novelties, Manicure sets. VII.
Desks, Collar and Cud Boxes. IA
Glasses. Picture Frames, Table Cove,
Stamped Linens, Laundry Bay, s.,
and Dust Bags. FaScinator> and VOL
make them, Stocking Yarns. Sa1opv AL
Zephyrs; WorSted Braid> FOR trlmn.,.
dresses. nice Underwear Tor lsdle, A.
children, Combination Suits for e,b.,
Worsted Hose for ladies and chiI5,.,
Shoulder ShawlS. Portmonualr, a.
many other useful articles cheap =,
cash can be found at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Real Estate !

executed by ID. Allen Entler and Emma +.
Entler, his wife. bearing Jate the 18th day OF
May, 1894, and recorded IN the Office OF the
Clerk OF the County Court OF jefferson Coun-
ty, West Virgin n. In Deed hook y, page ~,
to James NJ. Mason Jr.. aud 10. Lane Stern.
trustees TO secure tie Columbian Building
and Loan Association, OF Richmond, Vir-
ginia a certain debt, the undersigned trustee,
as required by the Board OF Directors OF said
Column bian Building and Loan Association,
will offer for sale, al public outcry. In front
OF the Entler Hotel, in Snepherdstovn, West
Virginia. on
Saturday, January 10th, 1896,
at IL A. ~. the following described property
conveyed In sa d deed Of trust, namely: That
certain
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SWEET REVENGE.


COME years ago came mighty near
y being n second in duel, and age
has not yet sufficiently cooled my blood
10 make me grateful that the affair did
not come off. II was in the days of
gh-pressure prosperity after the war
and when human life was not held as
sacred as before the fatricidal carnage.
| was then in one of the largest eastern
cities and prottably employed. am
sot more definite as to the locality, be-
'uusc those who figure in my story are
still alive. For the same reason de-
stroy the identity of one of my best
friends by calling him Bob Walters.
Like liberty is taken with my other
characters.
Bob was an eastern boy by birth
and bookkeeper with me in the same
office. have yet to see a handsomer
or manlier fellow. He came of good
family, though his immediate ances-
tors had not been prosperous. and had
those unmistakable marks of gentility
that are bred in their posscssor. He
was good six feet tall. perfectly built,
had strong masculine face and was
graceful, as tiger. He had the COM
mendabie pride that goes with self
respect and self-reiiance. but had the
broad democratic views Of the true
American. No one could ask better
friend. while even as an enemy he was
as magnanimous as he was fearless.
During the third year we were to-
getber Bob went to his old home for
vacation. It was on an inland lake
in one OF the New England states and
the region had become quite popular
as select summer resort. For week
Bob had glorious time. He was n
boy again and revived all his juvenile
capacity for enjoyment. He was in
his old haunts and having his old
sports. unmindful of the fashionable
invaders. more than one Of whom cast
ndmiring giances upon the good-look-
ing young man who was having such
n delightful outing all by himself.
"One evening Bob happened to be
passing the most pretentious row of
cottages when stylish young couple
were about to leave the pier in front
of the place in little canoe that was
never intended for anything but
smooth sea, unless in the most skill
full hands. Bob recognized the son OF
the chief man of our firm and lifted
his hat. The only reply was a super
cilious gaze that pretended not to
| know the handsome young native. His
cheeks flushed and he might have
walked on had the young lady not be
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PRICED MOURNING GOODS.
-rhc Moun1nineer'- wife Wanted to
lie Ready for Any Emergency.

The bcst-loOking married woman in
that particular locality of the Cuml,er.
land mountains was Bill Magce's wife.
and it was the constant wonder of the
, entire section why so much sweetness
had wasted itself on such an orncry and
doicsS desert as was Eill. In line with
this was another wonder why Bills
wife, Susan Martin. hadn't married
Jim Ferguson, as everybody thought
she should have done. But that had all
happened year before | came into the
| mountains, and il gave me no concern
whatever. Like any gentleman of taste,
| admired Mrs. MaTcc and felt especial
ly happy when, us it happened some
times, the clerks in hecompany's store
were busy and ] could wait upon bcr
] was thus one day that as she entered
ihc store ] hopped around behind the
counter like n youngstcr of 20.
"Whnt can / do for you to-day.
ma'am?" | said, with fine bow.
'Got any mournin' goods?" she in
CURED with n delightful hauteur.
"Auybody dcad?" asked. forgetting
that it wasn't my business to be asking
questions.
"No," she hcsitated, they amt cg-
zacllly yit, but / thought | might as
well bc sortcr lookin' round"
"What do you want 20 see particular
ly"" inquired, very curious to know
what she was after.
II reckon | might rs we'll see the
whole shootn' match, fer ef want part
I'll be wantin' all thar is"
threw down two or three pieces
of mourning stuff and piled black rib
bon and all the other habilimcnts OF
woe in the shop down alongside.
"Them's right nice" she said, after
taking a good look at the display, "but
] amt quite ready to take anything
yit. You see it's this away, colonel.
Last night BIN and jim had words Gaze
Jim helped me acrost the footlog COM
in from meetin', and this mornu' Bill
he took his gun and went huntin' fer
jim. You know Jim and you know Bill, /.
and eff they run acrost each
other you know what's gon' to happen. !
Thar's n chance they won't meet up
with each other, aai reckon I'd better
wait"
Probably it might be better" ven 4
turcd !
81 reckon it would" she concluded,
moving slowly toward the door, "but ,
you kin kinder hold back dress pat
tern fer three er four days, can't you?"
When heard, ,from there lastshe was
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-11
A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
The Body Of DIR. Fox, = Hartford PhysI-
cIar, Found In the Woods.

HARTFORD. Nov. 1.-The mystery
surrounding the unaccountable disap-
pearance of DR.. Charles Fox from his
home In East Hartford May Il of last
year has been cleared up. His lifeless
body was found in the woods on the
road to Bolton, about 800 feet from the
highway and about one mile east OK
Manchester Green.
The remains were buried In about
three inches OF leaves, and the clothing
and flesh were so badly decayed that
they Immediately crumhled to duS'.
leaving nothing but the skeleton whers
the body was about to be handled.
There were II number of effects found.
including gold watch. "A memorandum
book, a pin of member Of Hartford
lodge of odd Fellows ana other articles
which readily established the Identity
of the man.
DIR. Fox was one of the leading ply
sicians of the city, but owing To mental
trouble brought on 10y overwork hc wa7
forced to give up practice . fow years
ago. when he removed to East Hart
ford.
on the Sunday morning of his dlsap-
pearanCe he bade his wife goodby, say
ing he was going out for a short walk.
Later in the day he was known To- have
inquired of "a gentleman siding near
Manchester Green the direction to
Bolton, and after that all traces of him
We're lost.
A reward Of $500 was offered by Mrs
Fox for information as tu his where
abouts. There were no indications Of
suicide or foul play.
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cSC000c0O0V y q 1o@0o0C0O0O0s
DIPLOMACY. ;
BY John Tresarth.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Characters: Eric Gordon. the wears son
Edith Oakley, the squire's daughter.
Scene: The hall garden, a seat on the
terrace In the shade Of an acacia
ERIC-Fm glad to find you outside
T. It's much pleasanter.
Edith-Beoause you want to smoke. l
suppose?
Erc-Ne. But. now you mention II,
that would assist me.
Edith-To spend a tedious half hour?
II it is SO trying l will excuse you.
Eric-Thanks. no. lighting a ci.
gary But came to speak to you.
Edith Untent on her work. about?
Eric--About a curious matter. out
side my experience till now; and you
can help me a good deal.
Edith can't guess. and l don't sup
pose il is worth it If could.
Eric-I am in love!
Edith (bending lower over her work,
Really. how very interesting you
Eric-Of course. can't expect 1t to
interest you very much. but we're fairly
old friends. and | thought you might
help me. | know nothing about girls
I've got no sisters
Edith-And you want me to be one
to you? I'm sure feel very much
obliged. I'm afraid the responsibility
is little too heavy.
Erio-No! That's not quite what I
want. But. really. you might help me.
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Edith Grritably)-If your mind is
made up, don't see what good my ad-
vice
Eric-You don't understand me. You
see, it's this-I want TO make her like
me.
Edith (spitefully)-That's rather an
undertaking, is it not?
Eric-I know I'm not good enough for
her, but | might improve il only knew
what she would like me TO do.
Edith-How far are you prepared to
Co in the way of reform?
Eric-l'll do anything to please her.
Edith had no idea you were so
obliging. Do you want me to get from
her list of desirable improvements?
Eric-No. Iwant you to tell me what
tou personally object to in me.
:2dith-But I've only a quarter of an
hour at my disposal just now! Besides,
what good would
Eric-lt would be some guide. can
trust your taste.
Edith-Really? Before you know
what it is?
Eric-Yes. Tell me frankly what you
yourself would like different, and I'll
try to change.
Edith-And be :.ortally offended at
my candor?
Eric-I should not be offended in
the
Edith don't suppose it would sig.
nifty much II you were--now.
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NEW YORK, Nov. l.-E!mcr G.. Doc
little Of Cheshire, Conn. was standing
at broadway and Thirty-u,nth street
watching political paraG' pass by,
when h felt a tug at his wltchchain.
He discovered that his 500 gold watch
and chain Were gone. lie followed Il
negro who had been standing near him.
He had the negro arrested, uui the
watch was noi found un MIN. The
prisoner described himself ~ Crank
Hearst. 20 years old, Of l2l West T"cn-
ty-hfth street. Seven pawn tirkr'S for
ladies' gold watches were found In his
possession. He was arragned in JET
rerson Market court and held for trial.
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Government win Lnok For Andrrc.

CHRlSTIANIA. Nov. 1.-The govern
mcnt has instructed the governor of the
province of TrOmsu, the most northern
province of Norway. to charter steam
er at the expense Of the state, 50 pro-
vision 1t for six months and to send OUT
a relief expedition for Herr Andrec, the
aeronaut who assembled in his balloon,
the Eagle. on July II last from SpitZ-
bergen, 400 miles northwest of the North
cape OF Norway. in proposed cXpedi-
ton to the north pole. The relief stean-
er will start in three days time rom
Tromso. on Tromso island. off the north
coast of Norway, and will proceed to
SpitZbergen.
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ATTEMPTED TO CHAMBER INTO THE
BOAT.

slowed charming smile upon him, as
If to make amends for the churish-
ness of her companion.
BEG pardon" said Bob, rs he again
lifted his hat, but ! know this lake
better than any casual visitor can know
it and you incur an ugly risk by ven-
turing out in that canoe at this time.
There's n storm brewing and this water
is notorously treacherous. Ten min
utes frequently transform it from the
calm of mill pond to a dangerously
boisterous sea. My advice would be to
remain ashore, and if that be rejected,
ut least take a stanchcr boat"
IL don't recall having asked any sug-
gestions from YOU" answered the
young man with sncer. 1T is read
lily conceivable that you wouldn't feel
safe in this or any other kind of
craft, but expert boating happened to
be part of my liberal education and
just to relieve any anxiety that you
may have caused this young lady by
your volunteer advice, assure her that
| can manage the canoe in any kind OF
~ tempest on this little teapot. Come
on, Mamie!"
ut is entirely for her sake that I
repeat the warming" answered Bob,
sturdily. 1T is not safe. II anything
happens the consequences will be on
your own head"
$50 be it, Mr.. Walters" with mock.
ing bow. II accept the responsibility.
You see that know you and serve
due notice that ! will soon find way
TO punish your iInpertinence."
"But, Harry" began the young lady,
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- ----
1.-THE WlMMEN FOLKS"

II 'twasn't fer the wimmen folks. II seems
to me. I'll Jest be bound.
As if this earth 'u'd be SO dull wouldn't
kcer to stay around.
Ana while amt In any sense what might
be called q ladies' man.
alers like to keep within a speehin' dis
tance when can.
Its funny how a woman's smile can sort
o brighten up place.
a ran fergits the shadders while he sees
the sunshine In er face.
ghs poets call 'em cllngin' vines and say
We men are mighty oaks,
Rm somehow l believe the strength o.
earth n In the wimmen folks
YiL when It comes to buyin gowns and
hats and all that sort q thing
u'w knowed the time my wife has spent
ten dollars In one fall or springD
Then when feller sees the bills come tum-
blln in they sort O. veX
liisChristian soul and make him wish he'd
never seen the fairer sex.
But he gifts over that, you bet, when trouble
shows her gloomy face.
Fer when he sees 'em goin' round sowin'
sunshine every place.
Fe. sorrer that disturbs the heart until II
swells and burns and chokos
Is seldom soothed e%ceptin' by the presence
of the wiumen folks
And can't you call to mind the time when
you was sick and through the night
The neighbors come and set around and
watched you in n fickerin light.
And talked In whispers, cause they feared
they'd worry you with what they said,
And you not KNOWN II you'd live and carin
less II you was dead?
I'm sure that you can recollect you didn't
mind the doctor much.
But wasn't It distressln' when some other
man 'u'd dare to touch
Yer fevered flesh: and yet what JOY It was
to feel the lovin strokes
On cheek an brow of lovln hands belonging
to the wimmen folks.
I've seen right smart heap o life. OF sunny
days and dark ones, too;
I've tried to think out lots o. things, and
failed. but Jest 'twixt me and you.
I've got "A lot O. sympathy for any mar
who goes mile
Along life's weary road without Its bright
ened by n woman's smile.
And Heavens merciful, ] know, fer righ
through every cloud O. doubt
1t reaches down its gracious hand ant
hangs Hopes lovin' lantern out.
1t gives to men thousand joys to lighter
up their heavy yokes.
But all the other gifts combined amt equa
to the wimmen folks.
Nixon Waterman. in l.. A. W. Bulletin.
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NEW YORK, Nov. Thomas Swee-
ney, 80 years old, Of Mansfield, Mass,
came here last Friday with the inten-
ton of sailing for his, home in Middle
ton, county Cork, ireland. He wanted
to see the sights of the Howery before
taking his departure, and while dong
50 made the acquaintanc" of May Null
len Of POS Fifth street. She lured SWee-
ney into "A cheap hotel ON the Bowery,
and when he awoke Sunday morning
May was missing and 50 was his over
coat, in the lining Of which h" HAD
slowed away S2I5, May was arrested
and held for tria', hut neither the mon
ey nor ovcrcoat was recovered.
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The IOcni Flavor.

An American, who had left his ma
five country TO travel in Europe, with
the maxim: when in Rome do as the
Romans do" well in mind, found him
self in Marselles. He wanted some ice
cream and went into restaurant and
ordered it. "What flavor will Ecu
have?" asked the waiter. The Ameri-
can hesltated n moment, and then re-
membered his maxim. "oh, garlic,
suppose" he answered. Youths Com
panion.
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, you 70 take her place for the time being.
/ Edith (shivering)-Ilow good Of you.
I'm afraid you'll find me poor subs,i-
'uts. She must be quite an exception
al young lady to produce such u start
ling effect upon you.
! Eric-She is. Now, please, begin your
criticism.
Edith somewhat pale, owing to the
heat. perhaps)-Then expect she
would like you TO be more ambitious, to
Ee, on and make position for your
! self.
Eric-l simply hate push and thai,
kind of thing. | like to be quiet. Still
II i, would please her
Edith expect it would. And-don',
! you smoke too much?
/ Eric-It never occurred to me. |
shouldn't like to give up tobacco,
Edith-She won't wish that. il she
knows much about men. When they
are smoking they are contented and
comparatively good tempered. She
should sacriiceAsome scruples to secure
that. All the same. she mightn't care
to see you with a pipe in your mouth all
day long and everywhere.
Eric Throwing his cigar in the
bushes s)-Perhap not.
Edith (smiling)-Iou appear in ear
nest.
Eric-I am. Don't you believe it?
Edith-Im sure she would feel com
plimcnted If she were here.
Eric (disconsolately)-That's some
consolation. Well. what next?
Edith-She might prefer ties OF less
alarming type
Erc-What color do you-would she
like, do you think?
Edith don't know. But should
suggest white. They suit you.
Eric-I shall wear nothing else in
future, (Aside) What washing bills!
Edith-Then, again, if she is fond OF
Gowers, you nigh, send her some.
Eric-She has much finer flowers than
we have at the vicarage.
Edith don't think that matters.
Eric-Well, what would she like best
Edith-Ilow should know? On,
would think you could have discovered
that for yourself.
Eric-What do you Ike? That will b,
a guide.
Edith-Personally, | am fond of lilies
of the valley.
Eric-Good! What next?
Edith don't think she would lil,
You to keep her in suspense too long
it is unkind. Does she suspect you
feelings?
Eric-I fancy not. To tell you TIT
truth. I'm bit afraid of her. Her po
sition is better than mine. She nigh
scorn me.
Edith Gndignnntly)-She would hav
no right to do that. II she liked you
your position would make no difference
l don't think you should hesitate to-
long.
} Eric-You think ought to risk it?
Edith-You must Judge for yourself.
Eric-Well, II you really think so
Confound it! here comes your brothe,
] had better be off now. But I'll re
member your advice; I'll take the mex
chance get. Good by.
Edth-Good-by. with an efIorD II
sure I wish you success. (And as h
disappears She's fortunate girl, who
ever she is. hope she's good enoug
for him. But did think.
Eric (glnncing hack as he turns tn
corner)-Four pipes day. and perhar
u cigar! White ties! Lilies of the va
ley. | wonder where | can get some
And last, but not least. n position
| which can wait. Well. I'll see what ca
be done. I wonder does she suspect
Black and White.
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THE OTHER eoYs
Mamma. I want a baseball bat.

Mamma. want baseball bat.
A pair OF high. tan boots.
A bicycle. a camera.
A real gun that shoots,
Some skates" Ctwas thus my Teddy whined.
The source Of all my toys).
"A racket and a tennis cap.
Like all the other boys!
II want TO ride a century;
Buy me pony. too;
I'm going In swimming after school,
The other boys all do
(Teddy Is six. they are sixteen.)
when you buy me some toys.
] want a sweater and watch.
Like all the other boys!'
Those other boys! they make me long
For wings-one pair would do
A big balloon, a train. express,
Some method. old or new,
To take my Ted and fly where none
This argument employs;
II want to be. and do. and have.
Like all the other boys!'
Eleanor W. F. Bates. In n. Y. lndepend.
ent.
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NotutMs liIs nnntN.

CHEYENNE Wyo., Nov. l.-Wlaer.
p. Houghton. the postal clerk r.stcd
for theft Of a $4,000 order PACKAGE. re-
turned to the office $t4,7OO which he
had concealed IN the barn and chicken
coop at his residence.
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Yellow FeNer's Phnse..

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The yellow
fever situation may be summed up "a
follows; New Orleans, 29 new cases,
deaths; Montgomery, Ala, new
cases; Mobile, II new cases; Biloxi
Miss, new cases.