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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
Queer Timepieces.

dials would be quite useless, and
where watches are not always to be
found, some curious ways of keeping
time are often resorted to. Although
the underground tOilers spend their
working hours in what must be re-
garded as perpetual night, they are
usually able to form a fairly correct
estimate of the time of day. Even
when a few men are at work in a
lonely and distant part of the mine
without a watch it is rare thing fol
any miner to remain at work after
the proper leaving-off time, and ii
must be remembered that their work
is invariably piece work.
In those mines where candles are
in use the miners are able to form a
good idea of the time by the number
of "fat sticks" they burn. Four or
dinary tallow dips are given out each
morning to the pony drivers, and
when these are used or nearly used
they know it is time to knock off
for the day.
A colliery manager once sent man
to work by himselfin lonely part O.
the pit, giving him four candles ant
telling him that it would be time tc
go home when they were gone. The
man was not a coal newer, but roc
cleaner, and worked by the day. He
was supposed to be bit daft, but OF
arriving at his lonely working place
he was wise enough to remember what
the manager had told him. Fixing W
the candles on pit prop, he proceed
ed to light all four Of them at each
end, with the result that he was soor
on his way home again.
In some of the poorer rural dis
tricts, where clock towers are "con'
spicuous by their absence" and where
watches are still few and far between
various methods Of reckoning time are
in vogue at different places. Flowers
are often found to open or close theil
petals at given time, and it is said
that in a certain rustic corner of Scot
land, where there is no clock, the
children are dismissed from school al
signal from "the yellow goats
beard" which regularly closes its
petals at in the afternoon.
In large workshop on the out
skirts Of Pennsylvania town the
workmen usually stop for breakfast
at the appearance of a passenger train
which pulls up at the adjoining sta
ton at s a. m. with remarkable
promptness.
That irregular riser, the sun, is not
a bad indicator of the time when he
is up and shining. Apart from the
ordinary sun dial his light may be
and often is-adapted for time keep,
ing in various other ways. When the
shadow of house or other building
reaches a given spot at, say, Il o'clock
a peg may be driven into the ground,
and when the shadow creeps up to the
peg the next day you may venture to
"knock off for dinner-that is, pro-
viding no one has moved the peg.
Another way of keeping time by
the sun is to make chalk mark on a
wall where a streak of sunshine, COM
ing through crevice or other open
ing in the opposite wall, rests for the
time being. The worst Of it is that
cloudy days always put stop to this
method of telling the time Of day
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

Mr.. Lincoln said once that the best
story he ever read in the papers OF
himself was this:
1.-TWO Quakeresses were travelling
on the railroad and were heard dis
cussing the probable termination Of
the war.
al think said the first, that JEFF
fe1son will succeed.
"'Why does thee think so? asked
the other.
"'Because Jefferson is a praying
man.
"'And so is Abraham praying
man, objected the second.
"'Yes, but the Lord will think
Abraham is joking, the first replied
conclusively."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
M. L. Harrington,
shEPHERDsToWN, w. Va.
Troy Steam Laundry

For first-class up-to-date Laundry try
Troy Steam Laundry, Strauther Pendle-
ton, Agent. All orders left at Mr.. Pen
dleton's store will be called for. We
collect on Tuesday and deliver on Fri
day Respectfully, q
June s. lS99-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
The Rectum, Its Importance.

The Rectum is one of the most important
organs of the body.
Through It large portion of the waste
effete, and poisonous matter Senerateu III
the system is expelled.
When the functions Of this organ are inter-
fered with, these poisonous elements are re-
tanned in the system, poisoning the blood
ciogging the glands, impairing nutrition ana
assimilation and engendering diseases that
not only cause great suffering but destroy
life.
Disturbed digestion, arrangement OF the
nervous system, rheumatism, Neuralgia
Catarrh, diseases of the heart, liver, Kidneys
bladders uterus, all these arise from retained
fecal matter in the rectum, caused by inter-
nal piles, ulcers, structures and other causes
that obstruct the canal.
The majority of these diseases are readily
cured, without cutting, tying or brulslng.
Thousands of people are daily dying from
operations, but with my system. invariably
the treatment is a decided success.
have cured men 50 years old, children two
years old.
My system OF treatment causes no deten-
tion from business or pleasure.
The old or Hospital way OF treatment lasts
from one to four hours, whilst my treatment
consumes about five minutes.
can furnish the best references from the
Oldest and best physicians and druggists OF
this city, besides hundreds of others, VINO
gladly testify as 10 my ability.
DR.. G. II. Whiting,
404 n. Eutaw ST.. Baltimore, Md
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
W. VA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %. 1900.
GRANPA.

Gran'pa is the coolest man;
He don't scold a bit. an can
Tell about the mosiest things
Ever was, an when he brings
His chur out by the big tree,
An takes me upon his knee
Tells about the fun he had
When he was 4 lit,le lad;
OF the big days work he done,
OF the races he has rnn.
OF the jumps that he has made,
OF the games that he has played,
OF the fish he caught one day,
OF the way he used to play
Town-bsll better than the best.
How he allus beat the rest.
/ jis' like to hear him tell
OF the things he does so we'll,
For no matter what he does,
He's the best that ever was;
He could jis' do things the best;
Gran'pa allus beat the rest
Gran'pa was the strongest man
Ever was. an so he can
Tell jis' how he used to throw
Other fellers fore they'd know
Anything. when they would Try
Rass'lin' with him. Gee i'll
Only knowed how it is done,
Mebby would have some fun.
Blu, my Gran'pa. he could do
A whole lot Of things that you
Couldn't if you tried your best;
Gran'pa he beat all the rest.
When | grow to be man.
I'll be like him if can.
An when fellers fool with me,
They'll be glad to let me be.
| jis' like my gran'pa, an
! know he's the coolest man
To boy the size Of me.
When he takes me on his knee.
An gifts out some sugar plums;'
Pm so glad when gran'pa comes.
Like to hear him tell how he
Used to be 4 soldier. Gee
How he made the foe skip out.
When they found he was about
How he chased them up the hill
Guess they must be runnin' still !
Wasn't that a jolly sight?
Gran'pa allus won the fight
'Taint no matter what he does.
He's the best that ever was;
He could jis' do things the best;
Gran'pa allus whipped the rest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

A certain farmer not noted for his
resemblance to Apollo, has a son of 2
years who possesses more wit than
wisdom and reverence. Or day last
week a stranger came to the farm, and
seeing the lad, asked: Sonny, where
is your father2" "In the pig pen.
was the reply. "In the pig pen ?
Thanks" And as the man moved in
the direction indicated, the boy shout
ed: 81 say you will know him, cause
he has q hat onl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
Fall and Winter Hats
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.

Velvets of the latest shades, long and
short Feathers, Feathers, Roses, Buck
les. Fancy Ornaments. Outings, etc.
French Flannels for Waists in blue,
old rose, green and steel, with polka dot
and other figures.
Moscow Flannel for Skirts and Wrap
pers. Dress Goods in all leading shades
for sailOr-made suits.
Stylish Neckwear, Stock Collars, Rib
bon Collars. Boys Shirts, Infants Shoes,
Caps and Sacks, Underwear Of every de-
scription may be found in my winter
stock. All are invited TO call and see
these beautiful goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
= B- T. TN EY
w. E- Poling,
MARTIr1SBJRG, w. VA.
Carpets, POrtieres and Rugs.
Special Prices This Week!

If economy object you should buy Carpets here
Labor has advanced material has advanced and as
suit Carpets gone up stocks that have be
sed We had supplies bought away in advance and as
fortunate result of these conditions are enabled to sell
you Carpets cheaper than any in this section We want
you to come and Carpet Annex and prices be-
fore buying
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
The Rule Of Three.

Three things to govern-TemPer'
tongue aud conduct.
Three things to love-COursge, gen.
tleness and affection.
Three things to hate-Cruelty, ar
rogance and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in-Frank-
ness, freedom and beauty.
Three things to wish for-Health,
friends and cheerful spirit.
Three things to ayoid-Idleness
loquacity and fippant jesting.,
Three tbings to 6ght foy-Honor
country and home.
Three things to admire-Intellect-
ual power, dignity and gracefulness.
Three things to think abont-Life
death and eternity
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

An editor out West has married a
girl named Church. He says he has
enjoyed more happiness since he joined
Church than he ever did in his life be-
fore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
At GibSon'S Drug Store
YOU WILL FIND
Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines
and Toilet Articles !

LOADED Shells, Ammunition of all
kind-also load shells to order.
TOOTH Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair
Brushes and Clothes Brushes.
USE Florident Tooth Wash, as it is
recommended by all dentists, chemical
ly pure, possessing antiseptic properties,
heals the gums and preserves the teeth,
leaving refreshing taste in the mouth.
Free from acid. Large bottle % cents.
Call for sample.
JUST received a nice line Of station
cry.
TO rid your poultry of lice use DIR.
Hess Instant Louise Killer; Insect Pow
der, Moth Balls and Paris Green.
TRUSSES-We sell the American Sill
yer Truss, positively the best. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed.
WE Sell DR.. Hickman's Horse and
Cattle Powder.
KNIVES-Just received nice line OF
Pocket Knives.
Observation-Disclosures Pre-
seriptions filled s0ikh aeenracy--Ho
sn6stitution-pnye, honest Medicines
and by Registered Druggist only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

"She is always looking out for
No. l."
"No, since she became widow she q
been looking out for No.2-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

sappington--Your sitter looks sweet
enough to eat.
Little Rodney-She does eat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

"Cau you return my love, julia
"why, certainly. SRI don't want
it, am sure"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
Piles or Hemorrhoids.

No detention in Hospital for months or
years.
No stopping Of the bowels for ten to fifteen
days.
No Ether, Chloroform or other dangerous
anaesthetcs.
No delays, treatment concluded in three TO
five minutes.
No detention from business or pleasure.
No torturing expanding speculum.
No formidable array of assistants.
No heroic dosing with opiates.
No gaping wounds, unhe ealed cuts, or stIic-
lures.
No crushing cutting or burning.
No blood poisoning or Pyaemla.
No iucoutinence of ieces.
No destruction OF the parts.
No lifelong luVHldlsm.
No starvation for weeks.
No discomfort.
No failure, no deaths.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
Sowing with Artillery.

In the grounds Of the duke of Athol
and near Blair castle, England, stands
high, rocky crag named CraigIe-
barns. 1t looked grim and bare in
the midst of beauty aud It's owner
thought how much prettIer 1t would
look if only trees, shrubs, etc, could
be planted in It's hooks and crannies
1t was considered impossible for any
one to scale Its steep aud dangerous
activities and no other way was
thought of to get seed sown. One
day, says the New York Press, Alex
ander Nasmytb, father Of the celebra.
ted engineer, paid visit to the dukes
grounds. The crag was pointed out
to him and he was told of the desire
of the duke regarding it. After some
thought he conceived how it could be
accomplished. In passing .the castle
he noticed two old cannon. He got
few small tin canlsters, made 10 iit
the bore Of the cannon. and filled
them with a varity of tree, shrub and
grass seeds. The cannons were loaded
in the usual way and fired at the rocks
from all sides. The little canisters on
striking the rock burst, scattering the
seeds in all directions. Many seeds
were lost, but many more fell into
the ledges or cracks where there was
a little moss or earth. These soon
showed signs Of life and in few years
graceful trees and pretty climbing
plants, all sown by gunpowder, were
growing and fourishing in nearly
every recess Of the formerly bare, gray
crag, clothing it with verdant beauty.
81 should think your mother would
punish you for that, said the neigh
bor' little girl to the one who had dis
obeyed.
She can't" was the confident reply.
i've been sick and I'm not well
enough to be spanked yet and she
can't keep me in the house. because
the doctor says | must have fresh air
and exercise. Oh, I'm having bully
time"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
GIBSON, Druggist.
Notice to Trespassers.

Allpersons are hereby warned not TO tres
pass on the lands occupied by the under
signed, "Valley Rest Farm" by hunting or
in any other manner. Offenders Will De
prosecuted. ,,,s
w. J.. BYERS.
Nov O 1oN1-aw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22
Notice..

This is to give notice that on the 25th
Of August, | will discontinue the mill
ing business, and all parties having
wheat in my hands for exchange are
htre by requested to call at the mill
before that date, for a settlement of
their accounts. | will be prepared to
deliver either the flour, wheat or mar
ket price for same, as they may prefer
All parties knowing themselves in
debted to me are also requested 10 cal.
and make settlement.
respectfully,
A. S. REYNOLDS.
July 20, 1900-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-22

The Register one year for
a dollar; six months for 80
cents; three months for rs
cents. Want to try 1t?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

of work at good wages. The work in
the lumber camps is drawing near the
end of the season and while now and
then men are hiring out for the re-
manning few weeks, there is Il reluct-
ance of going into the woods so late.
More men are employed in the woods
Of this section than ever before, how
ever. and when the work closes down
and the lumber jacks pour forth the
army Of men seeking other occupa-
Lions will be quite formidable. The
outlook is now that there will he
laces for all of them, and that wages
will he extraordinary good. AS soon
IS the work in The woods is over there
will be an abundance Of railroad work
all through the northwest besides the
mines on this and the MeSaba range
ire all short of men. There is work
On railroads Offering even now, The
Duluth s. Iron Range is using great
many men in it's dOuble-trackin and
the Missabe is using many more in
It's spur building and Misunderstanding
In addition there are Il number Of
smaller railroad contracts starting or
about to start, fixing up the lines
after tie winter and doing other nee
eSsary repair work
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
A Sensible Idea.

In the near future the postOffice
department will issue postage stamps
bound in the form of neat little books
small enough to be easily carried in
the vest pocket, with a cover upon
which will be printed the postal
rates Of the United States and all
foreign countries and the stamps sep.
Grated by leaves of paratine paper to
prevent adhesion. The book will be
issued in three denominations con-
tanning twelve, twenty-four and
forty-eight stamps respectively and
one cent extra for each book, from
which the government will derive a
profit of eight dollars per thousand.
The scheme will be a great conven-
fence to the public and will facilitate
the sale of stamps in quantities by
doing away with the necessity of tear
ing from the perforated sheets on the
part of the postal clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Benefit for Schools.

The pupils in the schools Of the
state will fare better this year than
ever before, in Il March apportiur-
ment of school funds. The March
apportionment is being prepared by
State Superintendent Lewis, and in
round numbers there are 1926, 900 pupils
in the schools of the state.
The money to be apportioned is
from $40, 200 to 1920, 900, allowing the
schools $1.25 per pupil. the highest
amount ever allowed at a March APP
portiOnment. Last year the amount
was 80 cents per pupil aud the year
before that it was but 80 cents. The
reason for the increase is an addil ion
of over 100000 in the revenues from
the one-mill school tax and the inter
est on school fund investments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
The Iron Ore Trade.

The Iron Trade Review says: The
ore trade has not yet come into a
season Of renewed buying, but the
nextaconsiderabl movement in pig
IRONS expected to bring it. Ship
ments from dock to furnaces are
heavy, pc: iaps heavier than usual at
this season At the same time pro-
ductiOn is going on at an exception
al rate at the underground properties
on Lake Superior. and every effort
will he made. i'm view Of the high
freightS. to get an early start in
shipping. In spite of the enormous
tonnage taken by ore shippers, there
is said to be some further inquiry for
boats. particularly for the head of
Lake Superior. The lapse of three
months has not changed the rate
S125 being the basis of current nego-
tiations Oh head-of-the-lake business.
1t is Il question, with the heavy vessel
engagements for ore. how any cOnSid-
cradle grain movement Will be taken
care Of. It is not improbable that
some Of the ore tonnage taken, that
has seemed to be in excess of the
actual requirements of the chartering
interest, will be diverted to grain
when the rate for the latter is estab-
ished at a relatively profitable figure
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
MINING NOTES.
The Chandler has crew of ten mer

The Chandler has crew Of ten men
testpitting section 7, 63-10. The
crew will be increased next week and
two diamond drills will be put in.
The Chandler also has diamond drills
working on the Lockhart property
adjoining the city, the Conan prop
erty, the Sheridan in 32-63-l2 and on
section 25. 63-13.
10000 tons of ore are on the stock
piles at the Chandler at present and
by the opening of navigation the
mine will have over 100000 tons on
stock. Ore to the amount OF $500 tons
is coming to the surface every day.
The Penobscot mine at Hibbing
will have the largest Pumping plant
in the world it is said. A capacity
Of 1000 gallons a minute is claimed.
The Oliver company are building
camps and will have crew exploring
sectien II, 62-l4 next week. Chas.
L0itll is erecting the camps. A crew
of Il men will be employed in test
pitting and drills will probabably be
put to work later.
w. j. Croze, of Ironwood, has been
appointed superintendent of explor-
ations for the Oliver Mining company
and has entered upon his labors. He
makes his headquarters in this city.
G. Fl. Warren, of Minneapolis. is
making preliminary arrangements to
explore part of $50. Testpiting and
a diamond drill will be employed.
$50, it is claimed. shows up some
extra fine prospects.
The Minnesota Iron company it is
said have struck it rich at their Rob-
inson lake explorations, Reports
have it that the drills have penetrat-
ed 70 feet of good grade of ore.
j. M. Underwood has acquired
something like 800 acres of lands near
Robinson lake. This week he secured
the famous Robinson claim.
The Seneca, Owasco and Onei la
Iron companies filed articles of incor-
poration last week. They are sub
sidiary companies Of the Minnesota
Iron company. They are capitalized
at $50, 900, divided into 500 shares at
500. in each case.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
stubborn on both sides.

stubborn on both sides. Some time
ago the mine operators obtained
about 70 men at Hibbing and vicinity
and last week obtained % more at
Eveleth. e. P. Bremen. who repre-
sents the locked out miners, is on the
ground TO oppose the agents Of the
mining companies by urging men to-
stay away from the SLOGAN. Mr.
Bremen says that there is more
trouble brewing in the mining re-
gions Of the far northwest. He APP
peared before the trades assembly las
Friday evening and asked for the
moral support of organized labor fol
the miners whom he represents, Ten
thousand circulars have been printed
for distribution in northern Mime
sofa and Wisconsin urging men t
stay away from the scene Of the labo
rouble.-Duluth News Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Land Patents Received.

Patents on cash entry certificates
have been received at the Duluth land
Office for Lena Johnson, Florence l..
Gallagher, David Bangs, Ole Olson,
Ole Skelge, John Christianson, VIM.
Ii. Knauf, Albert Swenson, William
e. Reese, Mary Mcdonald, Charles r.
Black. George e. Blackwood, II. A.
Todd. Charley Anderson. Owen Mug
cut. j. w. Rockwell, f. S. Smull
Irene Smedley, V. w. Mckay, A. e.
O'Donnell, A. f. Johnson, w. w
Pike, j. G. Courtney. A. Sombe, j. B.
Rodin, G. w. Wilkins, w. Swendby.
Ole j. Kjostad, Gustaf Olson, G.
Tourzin, w. w. Watrous, Noah
Fletcher, Carl Edward, Nicholas
Bangs, Emil HUM. M. Wolfrom, b.
f. Ressler, Mary De aney, NJ. Mikel,
G. E. Wright, f. L. Sanford, Charles
Kennedy, Swan Rubin, A. Skinter,
AXel Essen, +. S. Johnson, William
Peterson, Fl. G.. Hanke, III. Ell. Espeid
M. Vale. j. G. Bullock, G. Friman,
Richard Duke, J. Creighton, John
Mclaughlin. II. Grimsrud, Josephii,n
Signalness. A, .. Toerud, Joshua
II. Melnic, Ernst G.. Gross, William
Lehrde. G. Hagberg, A. Alstrom
Gotlieb Krause. Emma Matusen, S
o. Bestul. NJ. NJ. Twallen, j. d. Bev
eridge, Patrick Morton, Gunder Eos
net. e. Nicholson.
Patents on homestead certificate,
for the following have also been re
ceived: Wojeich Sojak, Samuel Nc
ClelIand, Carl A. Jonson, r. Mob {
Day, G. L. Gillian, William Dearl
Clarence Lucas, G. H. Deans, Charlie,
II. Maginnis, r. A. Coffin, E. A.Kribs
A. L. Hudson. G. H., Brenton. o. A
Oberg, E. G. Tresise, G. d. Campbell
l.. Tukti, Fred Johnson, w. j. Paul
man. p. Pepla. l.. A. Ogaard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
New Ore Dock.

The Duluth, Missabe & Northern
dock No. 3, now in course of con-
Struction at Duluth is 664 feet in
height and 81 feet in width, the heel
Of the spout being 40 feet above the
water line. At present there are
being constructed 1872 pockets with a
capacity Of 2l0 tons each. The adj
ditional width permits the placing of
Il track along the center of the dock
for storing empty cars and minimiZ-
ing the work OF switch engines. The
dock proper will require 6 500,0 feet
If sawed lumber and 1910 pieces Of
piijlg in its construction. The treStle
approach to the dock will be ii double
K structure 27.O0 feet in length,
requiring upward of 1000 feet OF
sawed timber, 1,474 pieces Of piling
and 400 linear feet Of steel trestle.
rhe Barnett-Rec0rd Co., Of Mime
lDois has The contract. The struct-
ire is to be ready for use by May l.