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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

I'm sure don't know what to say.
The lands knows l need help bad
enough, but it pears to me such a
slender little midget as you couldn't
earn your salt. What did you say
your name was?"
Mary Smith. And indeed, if you
will try me for a week, l am sure you
will keep me till the seasons over
Mrs. Clements looked out of the
window at the great clouds that were
piling gIoomily up; and then the wind
gave a great wailing shrek around
the house.
"You can cook, ken you? or shake
up feather beds-good big ones, forty
Founders ?'
A gleeful little laugh came from
Mary's lips.
Indeed | can. l may not cook to
suit you, but I can learn.
Mrs. Clements walked out to the
huge open fireplace in the kitchen,
where the deacon was shelling corn.
"What dye say, deacon-keep her
or not? l kind o like her looks, and
the dear knows it nd be a good lift
while we are killen', if she couldn't do
more n set the table or make mush for
the bread.
Take her of course, Hannah.
you are hard driven, I know. Let
her stop a week or so, anyhow"
So Mrs. Clements came slowly back
and sat down again.
"You cant get away tonight, any
how; there's a snowstorm been brew
in these three days, and it's on US
now sure enough. See them ere
flakes, fine and thick. You may as well
take your things up stairs to the west
garret, and then come down and help
me to get supper"
Then followed directions to the
west garret, and when she had gone
Mrs. Clements turned to the deacon.
81 never saw a girl before I'd trust
up stairs alone. But such as her don t
steal I can tell you that if nothing
else.
Directly she came down in Pur-
pie print dress and white apron her
hair brushed off from her face into a
net narrow linen collar, fastened
with sailors loop of narrow black
ribbon. 1t seemed as if she had life,
too, so handily she fitte in and out
the big pantry and down the cellar.
Then after the meal she gathered the
dishes in neat, silent way that was
perfect bliss to Mrs. Clements ears.
Shes determined to earn her bread,
anyhow, and ike her turn too"
And the deacon had taken shine"
to Mary Smith. One by one the days
wore on; the hog-killing was over and
done; long strings of sausages hung in
fantastic rings, arranged by Mary's s
deft fingers sweet hams and shoulders
were piled away in true housewifery
manner, andSnOw Mary and Mrs.
Clements were sitting in the sunny
dining room, darning, patching and
lnending.
81 don't know what I am going TO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

A graceful, dainty little lady, IN a
garnet poplin and rudled apron, with
a small proudly poised head covered
with short dusky curls, and a pair Of
blue eyes so wistful and tender, tiny
rosebud of mouth, and a dimple in
one pink cheek
That was Mrs. Marion Clements.
Was it any wonder that George had
fallen in love with her?
She sat in the bright little parlor,
close behind the lace-curtained win
dow, watching for the loved husbands
return; and then, when she heard
the click Of the latca-key in the hall,
flew for the welcome kiss.
Haven't you the letter this time
George? I've felt sure Of it all day.
Indeed, I've quite decided what
dresses to take with me-
He smiled and shook his head.
A cloud passed over her pretty
face.
"oh, George, isn't it too bad And
I do believe they won't write because
they are sorry you married me.
He puts his arms around her neck.
and supposing such be the case,
do you think it would make any diff
ference to me ?'
ooh, no, no only it would grieve
me 50 if I knew I had alienated your
own parents from you.
"And a one-sided alienation it
would be, too. They have never seen
you, and when they know you, they
can't help loving you.
"Oh, George !"
And the exclamation was caused
by the kiss accompanying bis loving
hattery
That's true as preaching By the
by, my dear, what would YOU say il
the firm sent me off on travelling
tour of six weeks ?'
A little dismay cry answered him.
you won't stay here alone, ell
But Marion, it would be FIVE hundred
dollars clear gain to us"
"What need we care for money
I'd rather have YOU"
A misohievous smile played on TIE
young mans lips he was more mat
ter-of-fact than this romantic, tender
little wife Of his.
81 think the addition to our bal,
ance at the bankers would be very
consoling for the absence. But never
mind, little pet. Let's 60 down tc
dinner. hope We'll get letter from
home soon.
And soon it was for Marion
snatched it from his coat pocket the
very next night. But her husband
face looked very grave and stern, and
his eyes looked angry when she looked
gleefully over the envelope.
"My dear, you must remember
care very little for what the letter
contains. Remember I did not write
it; that you are dearer to me thai
ever before. Kiss me first while
watch you"
A little pang of misdoubt troubled
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

The idler is never happy. The time
hangs heavily on his hands. The
busy one never notices its fight. In
deed it seems all too short for the ac-
cOmPlishment Of his worthy ends. He
is, too, less liable to temptation than
the one who finds both occupation and
recreation bore Do your level best,
in all times and in all places. You
owe this much to your friends, your
self aud to the Higher Power that ere
ated you. Then, whether your earth
ly existence be long or short. you will
achieve as much happiness as the
world can offer, and will be prepared
for the bliss that has no ending. Fol-
low the poet LOngfeliow's advice and
be up and doing, with heart for any
thing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

Poor Dibbles They say be got a
pair of beautiful black eyes lately. l
feel sorry for him"
"You needn't. He got very hand
some girl with them"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

What You haven't
learned the story of Cain and Abel
yet?
Tommy-No; nav said it was bad
manners to pry into family quarrels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03
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their treatment fait h.
fully. In fact, l seemed
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Seem To reach the dis
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

singlston-They gay Meekton fell
in love with his wife at frat sight.
Benediek-Well, III bet he wishes
he had been gifted with second sight
now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03
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We have constantly on hand in
China and Glass:

Lamps, Individual Buffers
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Mugs, GobletS,
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

medicine. and it cured me completely, build
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago have never
yet had sign OF the disease to return.
W. Il. NEWMAN,
StauntOn, Va.
1t is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing stiffness and swelling of the
joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-03

was afflicted with Blood Poison. and the
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Evening star., 1898-11-16
THE NEW MONITORS.
Estimates of Cost i'm Accordance With
Modified Plans Asked For

Secretary Long has called on the ship
builders who secured contracts for the cor
struction of the four single-turreted rloni-
tors for estimates of the Increased cost of
the vessels in accordance with the modified
plans Of the naval board of construction
The plans, as modified call for vessels of
1900 tons instead of 2, 700 ions, with a coal
capacity of 400 tons insSead of 200 tons
giving a range of action cxcee1ing 1000
knots at a lo-knot speed, which equals that
of the seagoing battle ship Iowa. Two tur-
rets, with twin 10-iEch guns, replace the
single 12-inch turret. The original speed of
l. knots is retained, compelling engines and
boilers of 5000 horse power Instead of q
200. The hull has been Tna-erially length
ened and broadened, and the draught has
been increased from u feet 6 inches TO Il
feet inches In the new design the pro-
tective deck is 2R inches thick instead of
1ls inches and the interior bra cing Of the
vessel is made slightly heavier and
stronger. The limit of cost of the monitors
fixed by Congress is 81, $4,000 each, and the
officials confident that the improve
nents suggested can easily be made within
that limit.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Gen. Merritt Explains His Course in
the Philippines.
NEVER RECOGNIZED AGUINALDO
He Characterizes the Natives as a
Lot Of Children.
NO NOTICE OF LETTER

LONDON, November 1e-Genera1 Wesley
Merritt, United States army, who is still in
this city, has read with a great deal of
Interest the long letter of complaint against
American officials in the Philippine Islands
addressed by the so-called Filipino junta of
Hong Kong to President Mckinley and the
people of the United States In discussing
the Fflirnos, the American general refers
TO them as "children," and says it would
be impossible to establish American gov
ernment in the islands. He adds that they
must have some form of colonial govern
ment, similar to the British colonial gov
ernments.
Regarding the complaints of the Filipinos,
the general said: 1T was impossible to
recognize the insurgents, and ! made it a
point not to do SO, as / knew it would lead
to complications Admiral Dewey, after my
arrival, pursued the same course. What
was done before is not for me to comment
Oh l, purposely, did not recognize Agui-
naldo or his troops, nor did / use them in
any way. Aguinado did not ask to me
until ten days after my arrival. After that,
! was too much occupied to see him.
No Promises to Make.
I'm talking with leading Filipinos, l told
them the United States had no promises to
the government and people of the United
States would treat them fairly. This was
because the United States is in the habit
of dealing fairly with all struggling peoples,
and not because | had been authorized to
say anything of the kind.
I'VE purposely did not give the insurgents
notice of our attack on Manila, because we
did not need their cooperation, and did not
purpose to have it. We We're moved by fear
that they might loot and plunder and pos
slbiy murder. Aguinaldo'S subordinate
leaders, in conversing with American Off
GERS. frequently said they intended to cut
the threats of all the Spaniards in Manila.
Wanted Share of Booty.
"Aguinaldo himself wrote a complaining
letter, saying the insurgents had been de-
MED their share of the booty, whatever he
may have meant by that. ! took no notice
of this letter, do I think the subject
now raised is a matter for discussion be-
tween Aguinaldo and any representative of
the American government"
Evening star., 1898-11-16
CNUS SUAL ACTIVITY,
Getting Troops Ready for Service in
Other Lands,

There has been unusual activity about
the War Department for several days in
the direction of getting troops in readiness
for service in LANDS beyond the United
States. An order has been issued direct
ing ten regiments of the regular army
now stationed at northwestern posts, to
hold themselves in readiness for irnme ia e
transportation and service in tropical eli
mates. 1t was but few months ago that
these regiments, or most of them, were
sent to the northern and western posts fer
recuperation. Whi!e holding themselves
ready for service these regiments will now
be recruited to their full strength.
Several reasons are given for The present
activity. 1t is generally believed that the
movement to Cuba will begin sooner than
had been originally intended. Another be-
lief entertained is that the United States
government desires to be in a position TO
meet any emergency that may grow out
of the pending peace negotiations and 10
be III readiness TO resume hosti!ities If
Spain so decides in preference 10 accep ing
the peace terms of the American commits
SionerS.
An intimation Las got about to ;he effect
that during the negotiations Spain has
been able to form some sort of Coalition
with European powers to back up Eer CON
tentionS. Another reason given for the
proposed movement of United States r,R-
ulars to Cuba is that they are simply to
replace tle regiments Wnlch nave given
some trouble and have created disturb
ances, such as those just reported from
Gen. WOODS command in Santiago.
1t is more probable, however, that some
of the regular regiments are destined TO
replace volunteers who have been pea ling
to be sent home.
An interesting feature of the matter is
the decision of the United States author
tiles to defer the muster out of the vol
unteers who recently returned from Porto
Rico. These regiments were sent 10 their
homes ard given sixty days furlough, but
contrary 10 the practice heretofore follow
ed, they have not been mustered out of
service.
As to the ten regiments of regulars. the
proper departments of the government
have been directed to prepare supplies for
them and TO arrange transport alton as
soon as they are ordered to move
Evening star., 1898-11-16
THE NEWS FROM HAVANA.
Joint Session of Evacuation Commits
siOns Held To-day.

HAVANA, November 16.-A joint session
Of the evacuation commissions was held
today.
Capt. General Blanco, in order to com
p!ete the evacuation of the province of
Porto Principe by November %, has or
dered the transports Chandenagar. San
Augustine. Isla de Panay and Mexico,
which are capable of taking on board about
900 troops, to leave at once for Neuvitds.
Gen. Humphrey and Col. Heck>r and their
staffs and John ]. Washburn arrived here
today on board the steamer Mascotte.
Capt. Carbonella of Gen. Lees staff and
his wife. formerly Evangelna Cisneros,
whose escape from prison here about two
years ago caused a great sensation, also
arrived here on board the Mascotte.
Manuel Sanguiliy of the Cuban commit
tee leaves for Washington today by way
of Tampa, Fla. The other members OF the
committee will go to Washington by way
of New York tomorrow.
This is the feast of San Cristobai, the
patron saint of Havana, and the chapel Op-
posite the palace, where the first mass was
celebrated, and which is open once a ysar
in honor of this saint was visited this
morning by large crowds of people. A pom
tIfical mass was celebrated at he cathedral,
the Bishop of Santander officiating. Cap
tain General Blanco and his staff ard the
highest Spanish military and civil authDr-
ties were present.
The palace was brilliantly illuminated
last night.
Evening star., 1898-11-16
TALK OF CARLIST UPRISING.
Spanish Pretender Said to Have Rails
ed Big Loan.

LONDON, November 16-The Madrid
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
"A leading Carlist tells me he will be as
tonished if a formidable rising does not oc-
cur in Spain within a month after the peace
treaty is signed. The Carlists have abun-
dant supplies of money, and, my inform
ant says, only something very big and un-
expected can prevent rising.
This appears to agree with the news
that Don Carlos has succeeded in raising
an important loan in London and in Paris,
and that wealthy Carlist families are in
suring their property against war risks.
Il questioned a prominent official at the
Spanish war office today on the subject,
and he told me he well aware of the
Carlist activity, but that the government
was even more ready than the Cariists
The bulk of the actual standing army of
Spain, he said, is now occupying Aragon
the Basque provinces and North Catalonia.
There is a larger number of troops under
the colors than the law authorizes in ordi-
nary times, the government having decided
that TINS is necessary to preserve internal
order During the last two rnonths-stilI
according to my informant-the govern
ment has greatly increased its war mate
rial and has replaced most of the artillery
and ammunition sent to the West Indies
My own opinion is, however. that the
Spanish people will not tolerate a Carlist
rising, because civil war would only com
plete Spain s-ruin."
The impartial, commenting upon the loan
which Don Carlos. the pretender to the
spanish throne, is said TO have raised in
London, says:
Evidently the English are abetting AN
outbreak OF civil war in Spain, with the
OBJECT of securing additional territory at
Gibraltar.
The Americans employed the same meth
DDS to become masters of Cuba"
MADRID. November I6-The newsna-
pers dlScuss the Carlist agitation, but ex-
press the belief that the followers of Don
Carlos will not issue revolutionary mani
Evening star., 1898-11-16
Postmaster's Suggestions.
WARNING TO BIDDERS,
Post Office Department Discovers
Combine to Control Mail ROutcs

COMBINE 10 control Mail Routes.
The Post Office Department, as mentioned
in The Star of yesterday, has discovered
the existence of a combination of con-
tractors to control the bids for carrying
the mail. The department has issued the
following warning to bidders:
1T has come to the knowledge of this Of
flee that number of persons known as
Speculative bidders for mail contracts
have entered into an arrangement among
themselves which contempiates that they
shall make out proposals for carrying the
mail on routes specified In the advertise
ment issued by the Postmaster General
dated September Is, 1885, but that instead
of filing their bids in the office of the sec
ond assistant postmaster general, as re-
quired by the terms of the advertisement
it is proposed to have the bids of these
several bidders examined at q meeting of
the bidders, or by a committee appointed
by them,> for the purpose of selecting
part of said proposals, affixing revenue
stamps thereto. and filing the same in the
department: while the remainder of the
proposals not thus selected to be sup
pressed and not be filed in the department.
Therefore this Office hereby warns all
parties interested that in it's opinion such
action would be in violation of the statute
which provides that no contract for car
rying the mail shall be made with any per-
son who has entered, or proposed to enter
into any combination to prevent the max
ing of any bid for carrying the mail, or
who has made any agreement, or given or
performed, or promised to give perform,
any consideration whatever to induce any
other person not to bid for any such con-
tract
THE provisions of this law will be strict
ly enforced
Furthermore, one of the purposes of the
proposed arrangement, admittedly, is to
defeat the object of the act of June 13, 1898,
which required revenue stamp to be af-
fixed to each bond accompanying a pro-
posal for mail service. For this reason,
also. the proposed scheme is condemned
Evening star., 1898-11-16
TO TEST TORPEDO BOATS.
Trial Course of Mile Selected on
Delaware River.

PHILADELPHIA, November 16.-Upon
recommendation of Capt. A. s. Crownin-
shield, chief of the bureau of navigation of
the navy department., course over which
TO speed torpedo boats built on the Atlantic
coast has been selected on the Delaware
river just below the mouth of the Christiana
creek. near Wilmington, Del. The course
upon which the speed tests are to be made
Is a mile long, and was chosen by Captain
Crownlnshield after its selection had been
Urged by Commodore Casey and Captain
Cottrell of the water boat Nassasoit
AS the government proposes to have num-
erous torpedo boats built, many tests of
speed may be looked for in the near future
Inc Mackenzie, just completed at the Hill
man snipyard, this city, will be the first YES
sci to be speeded over the new course and
the test will probably be made in two weeks.
Evening star., 1898-11-16

Captain of United States Transport
Discusses Situation at Manila.

SEATTLE, Wash, November 1a.-Capt
John Barneson, commander of the United
States transport Arizona, has arrived here
from Manila on leave Of absence
Captain Barneson left Manila September
"a He said the general impression among
army officers was that when the peace
commission concludes its labors the United
States troops will have serious troabIe with
the natives. Admiral Dewey told him that
Agunaldo WAS not only unreliable. but
treacherous. 1t IS said that Aguinaldo has
promised his men that Immediately upon
the withdrawal of the Spaniards he will de-
clare war against the United States
He says he will kill off American soldiers
faster than the United States government
can ship them - the islands. Captain Bar
nesoa stated that there is a difference of
opinion between the naval and militia men
regarding the retention of the Philippines
The naval men strongly favor and the mill
tdry oppose