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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15
Badness Is a Crown of Glory.

If you have done all you can to
prevent badness aud have failed you
may take comfort from the reflection
ofoGe who has been compiling statistics
on the subject of badness This per-
son is of the opinion that badness is
rather compliment to the intellect
of its subject Attend, he says, any
prizefght or music hall, and you will
see but 10 to % per cent Of badness
in the crowd. But if you observe
heads in a church or at the opera you
will perceive 40 to so per cent OF bald
ness And if you extend your obser-
vation to assemblages Of bankers, sci
entists and clergymen you will find
about Is per cent Of badness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15
Commercial Value of a Good Mother.

Bows recommend their mothers, we
sometimes say, but mothers also rec
ommend their sons. His mother s
character, in a place where she is
known, is valuable part Of the stock
in trade of boy Just entering upon
business. A striking instance Of this
has come TO our knowledge in a most
unexpected quarter-the liquor trade.
A boy from the country applied for a
position in a liquor store in Boston,
and would have entered upon the
work had no. his mother objected.
The proprietors made an effort to get
her to withdraw her objection, and
wrote as follows:
"We employ some fifty odd men, and
have not a man who is not steady,
upright and Industrious We are
even stricter and more particular than
we would be if engaged in any other
business, and, unless your determna-
tion is fixed, we would like you to
come to Boston and see us. The fact
that your son has mother who Is
interested in and watching over him
is one of the strongest recommenda-
tions he could have for us. ~
This is much better testimony to
the commercial value of a good mother
than it ia to the business which ham
dies such dangerous goods that it is
forced to insist that its servants shall
be as unlike as possible to its GUS
toners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

General Phil Sheridan was at one
time asked at what little incident did
be laugh the most
"Well," he said, 81 do not know,
but always laugh when | think OF
the Irishman and the army mule, /
was riding down the line one day
when | saw an Irishmsn mounted on
mule which was kicking its legs
rather freely. The mule finally got
its hoof caught in the ,tirrup. when
in the excitement, the Irisbmsn re-
marked, Well, bsgorra, il you're goin'
to git on I'll git of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

A story told by a western congress
man is about two brothers, Ed and
jim, who dealt in wool at their home
in Iowa. jim went to a revival meeC-
ing (unthinkingly, the congressman
says and got religion" In his first
burst Of enthusiasm be told his broth
er of how much better he felt since
his conversion and urged Ed to come
into the fold. The latter pondered
gravely f a time and then said :
"Ain't any doubt but what religion 8
a good thing, and I'm glad you've got
it, jim, but guess you'd better let me
alone just now," he continued reHec-
lively. You see, jim, one Of ne has
got to weigh the wool.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

THE POEM OF TIMorHEos.

When the party reached the Greek
period the great discovery was made
by the poem of TimotheO'. 1t was
found in a mighty wooden coffin. A
Greek had been buried there long be-
fore the time of the Man Of Galilee.
With him had been inferred roll OF
papyrus. Unrolled, it proved to be
about four feet long, containing five
columns of Greek verse written in an
cient uncial characters. The excava-
tors at once sent for DR.. Rubensohn,
who was in Cairo at the time seeking
Greek manuscripts for the Berlin Mu-
scum, and be declared that it was
probably the oldest Greek book ever
discovered.
Later Ulrich Won Williamowitz-
Moellendorf. the great European au-
thority, confirmed this. He says:
ut is the oldest Greek book, un-
doubtedly older than the time of the
beginning of bookmaking as originated
by the founding Of the Alexandrian
Library. The man in whose coffin it
was found was certainly buried early
in the fourth century before Christ.
It is LYRICAL text, not that of di-
lettante like Isyllos, but Of true poet,
one in whom the men of his day hailed
the greatest poet of the world. 1t is
intended to be sung. 1t takes the
place of the epic song of previous
Chicago NelcS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15
DIGGING OUT A KING.
TOMB OF MONARCH WHO DIED 4,5OO
YEARS AGO UNCOVERED.


In all the history of excavation no
such intensely human story has been
dug out of the forgotten past as has
been brought to the light of day by
the recent work of the German Orient
Society of Berlin at the Pyramid OF
Abusir.
The report of almost year of ex-
ploration has just been made. 1t is
couched in scientific, matter-of-fact
language. But in it is the whole
drama of life-a tremendous sermon
preached by fallen stones and royal
corpses and the sands Of the desert,
with mighty, all-conquering Death for
their text.
The German professors found a
great king. So great was he that the
great gods, Sechmet, the Lion-headed
Anubis, the ackal-headed, and the
Nile gods are shown bowing before
him. Upper and Lower Egypt were
his. When he died men began to
build vast temple of the dead for
him.
Four thousand FIVE hundred years
ago they buried Ne-woSer-re, the king.
And the centuries passed and his tenn
pie, unfinished, disappeared below the
drifting sands. He and his family,
his royal favorite and his high priests,
became hidden deep below the dwell
ings of succeeding kings and priests,
and their tombs piled over all. Then
they, too, sank away and were forgot
ten. Others built and died-Egyp-
tian, Greek and Christian in their
turns. The great clock of History
still wanted a thousand years to the
time of the coming of Christ, and Me-
woser-re, the king was so utterly lost
and forgotten that the poorest of the
poor were buried on top of the mound;
that hid his imperial tomb-that tomb
which had been set by its mighty
builders to defy eternity itself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15
DUG OUT A SONG ALSO.

And the German professors dug out
a song, too. 1t was deemed to be I'M
mortal when written. So grand did
it seem 2 2,400 years ago that a singer
in Egypt had it put into his tomb
with him. 1t is a great roll Of papy-
rus-a poem by Timotheos clarifying
the victorious fight of Marathon and
almost certainly the Oldest Greek
book ever found. The poem that made
such a vast stir once has lain under
the Egyptian sands for more than
1000 years, and songs OF Marathon
have piled on songs and been forgot
ten as the dead piled on the dead over
the tomb of the Egyptian singer.
Professors Borchardt, Voelz and
Decker conducted the work Of excava-
ton. Their first discovery was the
forecourt of the Temple OF the Dead.
1t had been left unfinished and most
of the beautiful columns that had been
completed had fallen. But two mag
nifcent pillars were left. In that
courtyard was found the partly bro
ken figure of lion, grandly proper
toned and far beyond life size. Its
sculpture is SO fine that the scientists
agree that it was the work of sculP-
tor of extraordinary talent. The head
was perfectly preserved.
HISTORY TOLD BY RELIEF WORK.
The next discovery was that of re-
liefs depicting some of the most IA
nous Egyptians of that time, whose
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"Ephem, spose de good Lawd should
come doun an look inter yer eye an
cay, 'Ephem. what hab you done wid
all dose chickens dat yey hsb stole 2
what would yer say2"
"Parson, ] moueht say dat my cid
CONAN cooked EN-, but you knows
dat man amt bound to testify sg'in
his wifi"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

Mrs. Young (proudly)-Tbs land.
lord was here today. / gave him the
months rent and showed him the
baby.
Young(who was kept awake last
nigbD-it would have been better,
my dear, if you had given him the
baby and shown him the months rent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"At this point" said the narrator,
"she broke down and wept scalding
tears. My goodness" exclaimed
the listener, -she must have been boil
ing with rage"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"a horse ran away with nay broth
er, and he hasn't been out Of doors for
three weeks"
That's nothing; my brother ran
away with horse and he hasn't been
out Of doors for three years"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

Manageable salesmin in depart.
meDt 400 srys be won't pepure his
soul longer lying about our goods.
He's good man, and it will be hard
to replace him. What shell ] do7
ProprietOr-Whst's bic salary?
Mansger-Tsn dollars, sir.
Proprietor---Give him $ll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"How much beer kin you bold,a any.
way2" asked the trusting but mis-.
guided friend who had allowed him 10
have the first pull from the tin pail.
II dunno. pard," replied saymold
Storey, reluctantly, rendering what
was left. II hain't never had a chance
10 find out yit."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

Johnnie, bright boy Of six, while
being dressed for school, observing
his little coat much tie worse for wear
and having more mended places than
he admired, Turned to bis mother and
asked her:
Mother, is father rich2"
"Yes; very rich, Johnnie. Hes
worth g 100000"
"How, Inother?"
"Oh. he values you at 81 600. 900,
me at 100000 and the baby at
$5OOOOO."
Johnnie, after thinking moment,
said:
Mother. hadn't you better tell
father to cell the baby and buy Us
some clothes?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

Magistrste-Drunk again, Uncle
Rastus? Aren't you ashamed to be
seen here so often?
Uncle Rastus-Deed All amt, 20
honah. Dis am respecterble long
side o some o de places whar All is
seen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"His wife has treasured all the let
ters he wrote to Der when be was
courting her; keeps them BY her all
the time"
"Gracious She doesn't read them
over, does she ?"
mo, bat she threatens to read them
to him whenever he gets obstreperous. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"Do tell US what Mrs. BouDser 10
like. well, she's . woman Of 90
who looks so. thinks shs is 40, dresses
like 80 and acts like o."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

A woman on the death Of her hus-
band telegrsphed to distant friend :
Dear Joseph is dead. Los fully
covered by insurance"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

Binks-Did Smith father leave birs
anything?
Jinks-only bis debts.
Bipks-How isSmith getting sloDg1
Jinks-Well he has greatly increased
his inheritance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

"What is the reason for giving pres
ents on New Years Day. I wondsrT
What question To give you 9
chance to even up with those who un-
e1pectedIy gave you Christmas pres.
ents, Of course"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15
How to Make a Happy Home.

Learn to govern yourself, and to be
gentle and patient.
Guard your temper, especially in
seasons of ill-health, irritation and
trouble, and soften them by prayer
and a sense of your own shortcomings
and errors.
Remember that, valuable as is the
gift of speech, silence is often more
valuable.
Do not expect too much from 9TH
ers, but remember that We should for
bear and forgive as We often desire
forbearsnce and forgiveness ourselves
Never retort a sharp or angry word
that makes the quarrel.
Beware Of the first disagreement.
Learn to speak in a gentle tone Of
voice.
Learn to say kind and pleasant
things whenever opportunity offers.
Study the characters of other, and
sympathize with all their troubles,
however small.
Avoid moods and pets and FITS OF
sulkiness.
Learn to deny yourself and prefer
others.
Beware of meddlers and talebearers.
Never conceive bad motive if
good one is conceivable.
Be gentle and firm with children.
Do not allow your children to be
away from home at night without
knowing where they are.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

The men who are most popular with
woman are those who ~ nothing
and just let her taIk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

A man has to have a license TO
keep gunpowder. and it is interesting
to note that he also requires licsDss
to keep wife.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

A Dutchman, addressing his dog,
said you vas only dog, but | wish
| vas you. Ven you 60 NIT the bed
in, You shust durn round dree times
and lay down. Ven 90 NIT the bed
in, l haf to lock up de blaze and Wind
de clock und put de cat oud und un-
dress myself, und my wife wakes up
und scos me, den de baby cries und |
haf to walk him up und down: den
maype ven shust go to sleep, it's
time to ged up again. Ven you ged
up, you shust stretch yourself und
scratch a couple Of times, und you
vas up. l hat to light de fire, put on
de kettle. scrap nit my wife already,
und maype get some breakfast. You
play round all tay und haf blenty Of
fun. l haf to work all tay an haf
blenty of drouble. Ven you die,
you's dead ven l die, haf to go to
hell yet
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

DOctor-Your temperature is up to
one hundred and seven.
Auctioneer (drowEily)-Hundred
an sevenl Hundred an seveDl Go
lug, going at hundred an sevenl Who
will make it hundred an eight?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

He-Carrie, l believe you think
I'm fool.
she-And Jet you cay I'm always
in the wrong.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-15

The girl with a pretty nose i quite
aware of her scentsr Of attsaetios,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
PROSPERITY FOR FARrlERS.

The farmers OF the country destined to enjoy another
v.r nrospcrous fall something 100000 acres
ere on and when the winter had passed over
aaooooo acres were standing in good condition. promising
IL, G ~ oo bushels of wheat Should the spring wheat yield
keen m 10 the the total wheat crop OF the O
States for 1903 likely ooooOoo bushels the lowest es
The average OF making due allowance Tor all draw
b,cts ON account weather 100000 greater
than that for 1902 the estimated yield will be Ioooo oueS
in excess crop last The condition OF the growing crop
is DER cent better year than the OF last year at same
date and 10 per than the OF condition for ten
unusually spring the yield OF spring whea'
NAV be cuacd but the comes anywhere pear
The and there are the buck
wheat and grain raised American farms in 1908 VIII
have value of ST oooooooo In this estimate winter wheat
after corn important and is in better condition
corresponding period preceding years ana the
promises favorable and other crops II is SAFE "
will be enabled to make material
addition to his bank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
FOREIGN r1ATRIr1ONIAL ALLIANCES.

That was preached recently at New forK
the Daughters of the American Revolution by Rev. Robert MOTHS
Kemp It contained strong plea for the preservation OF radoh
M patriotis ringing against all attempts 10 create
birth wealth. In the
of his remarks said Patriotic societes suc aS
have take part they have no reason for esaohss
an aristocacv of birth dedicated by our foeathers as
one of equal rights privileges ALL more han hey nave
ondonng that repehensbe aristoacy OF wealth. wc
often emphasized the marriage of our fair young
h,d 20 the titles of miscalednobiemen is
h;s No. d;sloval to the blood founders shed!
All Of this is true but to be regeteo
tbe speaker special emphasis to the unpleasant
fact that is only American who enter into these
able foreign marriages. Perhaps an American man cou'u o "
would marry sake of securing foreign ttie LOT 'e
v wife husband Unquesonaby American
men Of large frequently had opportunity to marry INTO
. families and their credit that they have stead
fast,v refused to improve such opportunities Wie cannot DC
that we have be safely conendeo th
America has produced ogetfu of the dignity OF
hood as to deliberately purchase the right to be called o
titled family. M 49,,
American men have Inundated American women III tn
t While American unqestionaby have wealth enough
t enable them alliances ABROAD they nave
shown their devotion faith American women by making
them their brides In this they displayed much better
sense and higher spirit patriotism than their sisters who have
been induced by glitter title into paying vast sums tor the
purchase who frequently worthless ana
American men marry American who stay al nome anu
mothers children and SO long as ey 90
there is little danger that manhood will deerorate
The abroad and become the mothers OF foreign
children whose fathers they have purchased commit ioy
generally brings punishment They are more enueo 70 s
niv than the their sisters who remain home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
The Voice of
The People

THE MOVING OF THE MONUMENTS
Editor Providence News
In your report OF the hearing given by
the commission on removal Of the mon
uments on Exchange place 10 other sites
than those occupied by them at present.
az the State House, on the afternoon of
the 18th inst. IL seems 10 me that there
is shown n misunderstanding as TO my
expressed ideas on the subject | did not
enter a protest against the removal Of the
soldiers and sailors monument TO the
center OF Exchange place, as proposed by
some OF those prescnt-other gentlemen
did that--as | was in favor somewhat
OF the removal myself because I'm doing
so the monument would be brought FOR
ward out OF the shadow and overtopping
of the City Hall. which now everyone
who takes thought OF the subject and
loooks the position over must acknowl-
edge is a defect that needs some remedy.
When the gentlemen who opposed the
removal OF the soldiers and sailors mon
ument proposed that the Burnside monu-
ment should be placed at the opposite
end OF Exchange place. facing the other
/ indicataed my willingness To have IL so
arranged II II was the general wish That
was all | had to say on that point.
What | had TO say more particularly
/ was relative to the Burnside monument.
/ did not wish 20 see IL removed 10 some
/ obscure site. but TO some other position
\ on Exchange place, and suggested the
/ site on the "green''-I quote the expires
] sion-between Exchange street, extended
and the drive up TO the union station nj
the entrance 10 Francis street. and to be
/ placed few feet north Of and on line
/ with the sidewalk. I believe there could
not be selected IN the state OF Rhode ISL
and n more appropriate or more conspie-
uous position for the statues OF Genera
I Burnside and tho talked of statue t'
General Greene. our Revolutionary hero
than that indicated by myself I'm the few
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15

words / had 10 say before the commits
sion. The sentimental feature OF The idea
is that the two most noted fgures IN the
military history Of our state would be Tor
genera atoms reviewing our soldier boys
and other assembages, be In full view
OF all 10 teach and suggest and be re-
minder to those who come In the future
that love OF country and desire TO be
OF benefit 10 their fellow man should be
the aims 10 be attained; of which aims
they were in life such ilustrious exam
pies.
As 10 the suggestion OF planting trees
I'm Exchange place. such proceeding u
seems 10 me is entirely out OF place There
will be trees enough by and by In the small
park in front OF the depot. The space left
after the new post office is built VIII oe
limited enough without being hled up
with trees. These would interfere mate
rally with military movements or move
ments Of civic bodies, or assemblages OF
any kind II is the only place in the city
suitable for such demonstrations or as
semblages that will not be the couse OF
a blockade OF business. especially OF street
car traffic. teaming and driving. What
Exchange place needs. besides the monu-
ments is a clear space with good as
JAMES MORAN.
Providence. May IL, 1908.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
IN SOCIETY

The marriage OF Mrs. susette Won Son
Collins 10 Mr.. Hoey Of the Isle OF Jersey
will be solemnized at the home OF her
father. Mr. W. Gordon Reed. Cowesett.
on June the 1th. and on the 9th they VIII
sail for their future home across the
seas
Mrs. Arthur Watson went 10 New York
city today for a brief stay.
Mrs Joseph Dews Is enroute for Pitts
burg Penn. where she will Visit her son
for several weeks.
Mrs George l.. Shepley. Miss Shepley
and Miss Virginia Shepley are al the
Waldorf New York city.
Mrs Edward l.. Johnson OF Pawtucket,
the president OF the Rhode Island State
Federation OF Womcns clubs. Is In at
tendance at the annual meeting OF the
Massachusetts, Federation, which is In
progress az the beautiful Woman's club
house of Worcester, throughout today
and tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter 5. Hackney gave
n auiet little dinner at the Agawam Hunt
club last evening.
Mrs. Gertrude Rugs Field gives i-c'
ture before the Woman's league OF Paw
tucket this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-15
~. ... theatres

Francis Wilsoa and company in Nixon
& Zimmermans production OF Ihe To-
reador'' will be the attraction at the
Providence opera house next week. This
gorgeously produced musical comedy Is
one OF the most delightful entertainments
we have had in several seasons.
Mr. Wilson presents the height OF
comic entertainment 1 nhis unique crea-
ton OF the role OF Sammy Giggs. Elsa
Ryan as Nancy Staunton, Joseph Coyne
splendid work as Archie. William Blais-
delrs grotesquely humorous portrayal or
Pettifer. the animal dealer and the dash
ing Toreador OF William Brouerick are
among the many strong lndiyidHal my hins of f
bright and jolly music and the story Is
most interesting. The stage pictures are
aglow with lovely women, and the cos
tunes and scenes are rich and beautiful
While other musical skits made from
the characters OF the comic supplements
have contained but few characters. they
are all in Looping the Loop the farce
comedy given this week at the Empire
Theatre. Alphonse and CASTOR, Mrs. Kat
zenjammer. Tumble Tom. Foxy Grandpa,
Happy Hooligan Johnny Boston Beans,
Feeders McGinnis, all are seen In con
glomeration Of happy nonsense, and must
cal fun. II is the last attraction OF the
regular season or the Empire
-.
An unusually good melodrama is the
verdict on The Power of the Cross al
the Park Theatre. The play Is new here
and Is filled with exciting Incidents. one
Of the big scenes shows the use OF Mar
conf wireless telegraph apparatus by a
reporter. who signals with IL from an II
story building. asking for help. The sea
son at the Park will close next week
with "A Happy American Tramp" by
Edward E Kidder author Of Sky
Farm" and OF the Sol Smith Russell sue
! cesses. "A Poor Relation" and Peace
! full Valley"
Under Two Flags" the Blanche Bate
| New York success with which Miss kath
! crime Rober will open the summer seaso
at the Empire Theatre next week wit
her own company. is one OF the stronges
plays seen on the New York stage In
generation. II will be given by the Robe
company with all the thrilling accompar
iment OF the sand storm and the ride 70
life. from the pursuing Arabs. A numbe
OF extra players have been engaged fc
the week and the play will be given wit
/ an unusual detail.