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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
The Moneyless Man.
On the face Of the earth

Is there no place on the face of the earth
Where charity dwelIeth. where virtue has birth
Where bosors Ia kindness and mercy will hesve--
Where the poor aud the wreiched shall ask and re-
ceive
Is there no place all where knock from the poor
Will bring kind angel to open the door!
All Scar ch the wide world wherever you can.
There IS no open door for a moneyless man.
Go. look in yon hall, where the chandeliers light
Drives off with its spendor the darkness Of night
Where the rich hanging velvet in shadowy fold
Sweeps gracefully down with its trimmings Of gold
And the mirrors Of silver take up and renew
In long lighted vistas the 'wildering view
Go there at the banquet and find, if you can,
A welcoming smile for moneyless man.
Go look in you church Of the cloud-reachinS sPiFe
Which gives to the sun his same look Of red ire
Where the arches and columns gorgeous within
And the walls seem as pure a soul without sin
Walk down the long aisle. the rich and the great
In the pomp and the pride of their worldly estate
Walk down in your patches and find. If you can,
Who opens pew for moneyess man.
Go look in the banks. where Mammon has told
His hundreds and thousands in silver and gold
Where safe from the hands Of the starving and poor
Lies pile upon pile OF the gliuering ore
Walk up to the counter. An There you may stay
Til your limbs grow old. till your hairs grow gray
And you'll find at the banks not one of the clan
With money to loan to a moneyless man
Go look at yon Judge in hi, dark. flowing gown,
With the scales wh-reon law wegheth equity down
Where he frowns on the weak and smiles on the
strong,
And punshes righ, while he jus;fes wrong
Where juries their lips to the Bible have laid
To render verdict they've already made.
Go there in the courtroom and find. if you can,
Any law for the cause Of a moneyless man.
Then 20 to your hovel-no raven has fed
The wife who has suffered too long for her bread
Kneel down by her pallet and kiss the death frost
From the lips Of the angel your poverty lost
Then turn in your agony upward to God
And bless while it smites you the Christening rod.
And you'll find at the end Of your lie's little span
There's a welcome above for moneyless man.
-HENRY T. STANTON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
NEW VOL. 36.---NO. %.

the grouud," which he did remarking,
mo rebel will find those horses. "
Hank said, Now, Frenchy, we will
90 down the alley to the Entler sta
bl.s, so as to leave any one on the
watch under the impression that we
left our horses there. I tell you
Frenchy, you can't trust any one in
this town. know them all. Every
thing being secure, they walked quietly
down the alley. When Hank climbed
up in the NOW, Johnny said he just
missed tramping on one Of his feet
and that if he had, 1T would have
been bad go.
As soon as Hank and Frenchy were
safely away, Johnny climbed down in
the stable, saddled and bridled both
horses, and cautiously opened the door
to see if the coast was clear. Every
thing seemed just right to play the
trick. Quietly leading both horses
out. he mounted one and led the other,
and rode up the back street. Then
he followed the Martinsburg road for
a short distance, but soon took to the
fields, and made bee line for Mckee S,
where he crossed the railroad in safety,
and was soon back to his old company
with two fine horses. He sold one,
which was a fine sorrel, to Major
s. for $3.50 in good money, and
kept the other for his own use.
Now comes the cream Of the joke,
but with Hank it was a very serious
Joke. In less than 48 hours he had
lost three fine horses and had no idea
where they had gone. He thought
that some lousy rebel" must have
had hand in it, but when he reflect
ed that no one knew how the stable
door was secured but Frenchy, he was
more bewildered than ever. Some
one told him that two men, well mount
ed, had crossed the river, below the
dam, that night, going in the direct
ion of Sharpsburg, which convinced
him that Frenchy had a hand in the
matter. NJ. J. BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
Accidents of Speech.


The sons of Erin have long labored
under the imputstion Of making more
breaks" with their tongues than any
Of their fellow mortals, but from the
following it would seem that the "bulI'
is not necessarily indigenous to Irish
soil :
1t was a Frenchman who in writing
to an acquaintance said 81 left my
knife at your Office yesterday. lfyou
find it please send it to me. YOurs,
LeRoque.
"P. S.-Since writing this | have
found my knife, so you need not trouble
to send it.
This same individual sent present
of some fruit to friend, and in the
bottom of the basket he placed a note,
the post script of which read lyon
will find this note in the bottom Of
the basket, but if YOU do rot let me
know Immediately"
1t was Scotchman who said: The
butcher in our town does such small
business that ne only has to kill half
beef at time.
a German, in advertising for lost
pig, said ut has no esr.marks ex-
cept its tail, which is missing"
A British magistrate, on being in
formed by vagabond that he had no
wife, responded: Well, that'sa lucky
thing for her
At negro ball the doorkeeper, on
being asked what Not transferable"
on the ticket meant, replied at
means dat no gentleman am admitted
less he come hisself."
1t was an American lecturer who
solemnly said Parents, you may
have children, or if not, your children
may have.
A Connecticut Yankee said he once
raised a pumpkin so large that eight
men could easily stand around it in a
circle. His statement was equaled
by the Hoosier who saw flock OF
wild geese flying SO low that he could
almost throw a stone at them.
1t was Kansas editor who wrote
"A subscriber asks us whether the
battle of Waterloo occurred before or
after the discovery of America. We
answer, it did"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
JOHNNY MAKES A DOUBLE PLAY.

About 9 o'clock at night Johnny
arrived in town, and wa, soon in con-
ference with several of his friends, who
told him the news. They said that
Hank and Frenchy had been in town
during the day. Hank had gone to
Charlestown very early that morning,
and had returned about noon with
Frenchy, who was to assist in the
search for the stolen horse.
As matters were at such an excit-
ing pitch, Johnny very wisely decided
to go to headquarters and take a rest.
Climbing up into the first hay NOW be
came to, and covering himself with
hay, he was soon asleep.
Johnny never carried firearms.
Fighting wasn't in his line. His chief
occupation was looking for Uncle
Sans" cavalry horses.
Johnny slept very soundly until
about II clock, when he was aroused
by some one working at the stable
door. He heard some one talking in
low tone, saying, Hank, can't you
open the door2 At the name Of Hank,
his eyes were wide open, and chuck
ling softly to himself he said, ut never
rains but it pOurs."
After opening the door they quietly
led their horses in, took off the brides
and saddles, and gave them some feed.
Hank said to Frenehy, "YOu go out,
1 will fasten the door on the inside.
climb up in the NOW, creep through
the opening in the gable, and drop to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

A minister was one day riding along
a country road, and TO bis astonish'
ment he saw a crowd Of boys sitting
in front Of a ring with a small dog in
the center. When be came ITO them
be put the following question:
What are you doing to the dog?
One little boy said
"Whoevertells the biggest lie winsit.
"Oh," said the minister; Il am sur
prised at you little boys, for when
was like you I never told lies"
There was silence for while until
one Of the boys shouted:
Hand him up the dogl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

The popular idea expressed In the
phrase, 'athe art Of self-defense,D shows
the opinion that the chief enemies man
has to defend himself from are visible
and external. But the real danger OF
every man is from minute and often IN.
visible foes. In the air we breathe and
the water we drink are countless minute
organisms leagued against the health OF
the body.
The one defense against these enemies
is to keep the blood pure. DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery thoroughly
purifes the blood, removing poisonous
substances and sccretions. When the
blood is pure there 10 no harborage ior
the germs of disease which find lodg-.
ing only when the blood is impure and
corrupt.
II consider your Golden Medical Discovery
one Of the best medicines On the face Of the
ezrfh.s writes Mr.. VIM Ploeter, Of kenoex.
Montgomery Co. Iowa %While IN the soutn-
west. three years ago. got poisoned .1tn POI,
son ivy. The poison settled IN my piood ana
the horrors I suffered cannot Be tod 10 xoros:
thought would 90 Gssy ] tnsd oine'sns i,s
kinds Of medicine, tired d.hefent aoeto,. Dus
All the relief they could give me Vas TO nafe ny
roeket.book lighter. then began taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Took four
bottles without relief KEPT taking tooA
IN ali ten bottles and got entirely eured-'
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
One of Johnny D-'s Bold oashes.

Duung the summer OF OF Johnuy
D decided to pay visit to Shep-
herdstown for the purpose Of seeing
his friends, hearing the news, and as
certaining what the prospects were
for securing one of Uncle Sans cav
airy horses.
With these several objects in view,
Johnny obtained fifteen days fur
lough, for which he traded fine sor-
rel, and started on his way down the
Valley.
At this time Shepherdstown was
within the Yankee lines, and Johnny
was compelled to do some maneuver-
ing to reach the town unobserved. At
last he succeeded in establishing him
self at his headquarters Ga hay loft
back Of the Entler Hotel, much to
the satisfaction Of himself and the few
trusty friends who knew ofhis arrival.
After a good nights rest, and de-
delicious breakfast, which was given
him by lady friend, he took things
easy until about ten o'clock in the
morning, when his attention was at
tracted by the clanking OF sabers and
tramping OF horses Looking slyly
out from his retreat he saw fifteen or
twenty Yankee cavalrymen ride up
to the saloon, which was then opposite
the Entler Hotel. Dsmounting, the
Yankees left their horses in charge of
a guard, and filed into the saloon, ev-
identity with the intention Of taking a
drink.
All of this vas carefully noted by
the watchful eye of Johnny, who had
determined to take one Of their horses.
Slipping down from the NOW he walked
boldly up the alley to the main street,
opposite the saloon, where the horses
were standing. Here he met Mr..
E, the proprietor of the hotel.
Mr.. E was so greatly astounded
when he saw Johnny that he could
hardly speak. He knew Johnny was
in town, but had no idea that he
would show himself in daylight.
Recovering from his surprise he
said, "for Gods sake, Johnny, go
back-tbe Yankees will see you"
To this Johnny very quietly re-
piled, Il am going to have one of
those horses" and before Mr.. E
could interfere he had crossed the
street and said something to the SOL
der who was guarding the horses.
What story he told the guard is un-
known, hut after talking to him few
moments, he mounted the best horse
in the lot, rode carelessly up main
street as far as the market-house,
turned to the left, rode to the next
square, turned to the right, and was
soon out of town
When safe distance from town he
took to the fields, and made his way
rapidly in the direction of Southwood
Spring, near which place he remained
in hiding until night. When dark
enough to travel in safety he crossed
the railroad below McKee's and was
soon with his company.
The Yankees remained in the sa-
loon for some time after Johnny had
left, but when they did come out and
found one of their horses gone they
made the air "blue, and swore that
if they caught the rascal they would
hang him. They failed to catch John
ny however, as he had now ample
time to make good his escape.
This was one of the boldest, but
not the sharpest, games he ever played
to relieve Uncle Sam Of one of his fine
cavalry horses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

A sour.visaged, middle-aged, fussy
lady got on one of the smoking seats
on an open car in the subway. Next
to her sat man who was smoking a
cigar. More than that, the lady, sniff.
fng, made out that the man had been
eating onions. Still more than that,
she had the strongest kind of suspic-
ions that be bad been drinking beer.
The lady fused and wiggled, and grew
sngrier, and looked at the man
scornfully. Presently she looked
squarely at him and said "If you
were my husband, cir, I'd give you a
dose of poisons. The man looked at
her, "If were your husband, said be,
aid take it. ="
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

An old lady, being told that cer-
tain lawyer "was lying at the point Of
DEATH" exclaimed: my gracious !
Won't even death stop that mans
lying?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

An Indianapolis man had to pay
$500 to the girl he stole kiss from.
Still that may be cheaper than if he
had followed it up and married her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

which were related 10 the previous
chapter, ShepheIdctown was visited
by Yankee quartermaster sergeant
named Hank Miller. Hearing how
neatly Johnny had captured" the
horse from the Yankees, Hank boast
ingly said that no lousy rebel" could
steal his horse.
No Confederate soldier was mean
enough to steal horse, but many of
Uncle Sans horses were captured
by the Confederates. Hank evidently
used the wrong word.
The boasting of Hank was duly un-
folded to Johnny by ohs Of his good
friends of the town, aud after consid-
ering the matter Johnny decided to
measure swords with Hank at the first
opportunity.
Some time in the fall of GA Johnny
visited the old town for the purpose
of calling on some of his friends and
doing bushes. with any of Uncle Sam 8
agents who happened to be around
Johnny Jared sumptously while in
town He was fond of high living, but
| did not care for drinks. He remained
in town several days, living on the
best, and seemed to have forgotten hi:
occupation. Late enc evening he was
notified that Hank would be in town
that night. Good" said Johnny, we
will see what lousy rebel can do.
He knew that Hank had a sweet
heart in town, and supposed that when
he arrived he would call on her
Johnny made his arrangements accord
ingly, and said, Il will lay for him.
About 9 o'clock Johnny was In
formed that Hank had arrived, anc
was with the young lady.
Johnny slipped down from the hay
loft, taking with him bundle o.
clothes, and package of letters for
his company, which handicapped him
somewhat for the game he was about
to play. He stole quietly along the
alley, keeping close to the wall, unit
he came in sight of the house where
Hank had stopped. He saw the horse
hitched close beside the door, and real
lied the danger of capturing" it
This, however, only made the game
more interesting.
He had been told that Hank would
come to the door at intervals, to see
that his horse was safe and no lousy
rebels around. Watching his chance
Johnny slipped up, united the horse
mounted it and rode away.
Shortly after Johnny had left Hank
went to the door and found his horse
gone. His girl told the joke on him
afterwards. He swore that he would
neither eat nor sleep until he caught
the - rascal.
After leaving town, Johnny made
his way in the direction of Billmyer's
Mil where comrade S-was staying
who had accompanied him through the
enemy's lines. s. took charge ot
the horse, clothes and letters with In
.tructions to leave at once.
Johnny spent the night with his
old friend, "Uncle Joe" but made nc
mention of the trick he had played
on Hank. The next morning Johnny
persuaded Uncle Joe to go to town
hear the news, and see if there were
any Yankees around. Uncle Joe
went to town, but soon returned some
what excited, telling Johnny that he
must leave at once, as Hank Miller
and fellow called "Frenchy," were
securing the country for rebel who
had stolen Hanks horse last night
Johnny said, "sll right, will go tC
the thicket below the house, and stay
until night" About dark he returned
to the house, got his supper, and was
soon on his way to town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

Johnny" said the little boys NAM
ma, 81 want to give you piece of
cake, but | can't find the key to the
pantry"
That's all right, mamma, " replied
bright little Johnny; II know how to
get in without a key"
That's all | want to know" she
said, as she reached for the slipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

Teacher-Of course, you under
etand the difference between liking
and loving?
Pupil-Yes, miss | like my father
and mother, but love apple pie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
SPECIAL TAX NOTICE,

My term of office will expire with the
end of this month, and my official busi-
ness must positively be closed up. Those
indebted for Taxes must pay, and they
will please come forward at once and
settle, to avoid further trouble.
EUGENE BAKER,
Dec. 20, 1900-tf Sheriff,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

Ethel-Mamma told me could
stay in the parlor last while Mr.. Hug
gard was calling on sister Bess. FL.
sie-Did she? Ethel Yes, and it
was great fun. We played Blind
man, buff" and they let me be blind
man nearly all the time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

Clarence Coonley-What's 20 goin
to cook, Miss Mokington?
Miss Mokington--A Welsh rabbit.
Clarence Coonley (eagerly)-Would
it be asking too much, Miss Moking.
ton, TO save de left hind foot 70 yo's
sincerely?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
FOR RENT.

| offer for rent my dwelling, store
room and bakery on Main street, Shep-
herdstown. This store-room and bakery,
which is now occupied by c. L. Butler.
is centrally located and one of the best
stands in the town. Possession given
April |, 1901.
March z, l90l-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

This won't DO" exclaimed Mr..
Ph.mliman. Here it's after mid
night and that young man and Msude
are still in the parlor." How do you
know" inquired Mrs. Phamlimsn.
Because don't hear a sound down
there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the I'm
dertaking Business conducted by q. W.
Ferrell is and always has been my sole
property. G. w Ferrell has simply been
my business agent and will continue
the business as such.
SUSAN c. FERRELL.
Jan. 3i-l90l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18

HOW JOHNNY oUT-YAYKEED THE yam.
KEE.
Shortly after the events occurred
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
GIBSON, Druggist.

Genuine Oliver Chilled PloWS
and Repairs,
Tiger and Farmers Friend Check-Row
Corn Planters,
Spring-Tooth Lever and Float Har-
rows,
New York Champion Hay Rakes, tt
ger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Mccormick Binders and Mowers,
Brown Cultivators,
Single and Double-Shovel Plows,
White Sewing Machines,
Sickle and Tool Grinders,
Repairs for all kinds Of Implements
and Machinery.
Our stock is large and our prices are
low. Call and see US. Respectfully,
A. S. cambridge & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
I.V. Washing Tablet.

Don't break your back rubbing Make
washing easy by using |. V. Washing
Tablets The new, easiest and best
Washing Compound on the market. Re
stores natural whiteness to clothes that
have become yellow or grayish from
hard water or inferior washing COM
pounds. Contains no acid and is not in
furious To hands or finest fabrics. Sam
pie, enough for four washings, postpaid
for II cents in stamps. Agents wanted
for the Tablets and Improved Yankee
Fire Kinder.
l. Y. WASHING TABLET CO..
Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
A Talk on
Spring Clothing !

Every man who has a regard for his
pocketbook and wants to practice prac'
tical economy should see our line of
Clothing for Spring.
Those who patronize so-called "swell'
tailors we particularly invite, because
we know it is the easiest thing in the
world for us to convince them that we
can clothe them equally as good and for
a great deal less money.
Let us show you our newest ideas in
Mems Clothing;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-18
Notice to the Public!

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that he has located in the Right
slime Building, Shepherdstown, where
he will do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-15
G. n. s.. II: "OLD TIMERS" 7.
The High Schoo! Boys Take Another Game
from the "Old Timers"

The game of base ball, yesterday after
noon, at the Quimby Athletic field, was
good one and though the High school ID IS
won. the ''Old Timers put up Il good
game and played well. There Were rot
many there but those who We're applaud
ed well all the good plays. After the frs.
inning. when the ''OlG Timers" led for
the only time, il was easy 10 see that the
school boys were out for blood and the:-
got it. They all played good game and
with Lawton taking the place of Pitcher
at first base and Brann at third base, the
team was not at all weakened. both put
ting up a good game, though it was Their
first of the season. For the want of prac-
tice, there We're many errors made by
the "Old Timers" Weber hit well ard
Strout ran bases like a deer. Atkins COW
tired first base all right and only lost one
chance on a wild throw. Haley at third
tried every thing that came his way. ON
second, Douglas played his usual heady
game but lost some hard chances which
he tried. The "Old Timers" enjoyed il so
well that they are now after the High
school team to play them another game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-15

Michael Sheehan has in his posses
sion several curiosities in the shape of
secret society paraphernalia. which are
very interesting. One of them was
originally the property of VIM. Gray,
who was the father-in-law of the late
William Burns. but has recently
come into the possession of Mr.. Shehan.
One is a Masonic apron that is 125
years old. 1t is Blue lodge apron. and
compared with those of today, it is
very elaborate affair. 1t is of black vel
vet and is profusely decorated with the
emblems Of the degree. and when new
must have been very handsome. The
ether articles are an Odd Fellows col
lar and apron. the latter being of white
50 tin and ornamented with cherry
ribbon and fringe. The embems upon
the apron are hand painted. and arc
very unique when compared with the
work of today. Mr.. Burns was a MEM
Der of Washington Lodge No. l of Bal
timore, which was the first lodge of