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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23

At Pittsburg the other day Michael
Launic started in terror when the doc.
tor told him that his thirteenth child
had Just arrived. Muttering, "thir.
teen, unlucky." he ran to the river and
plunged in headforemost, never com.
ing to the surface again. Michael had
been out of work and the arrival Of
another child made him despair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23
NOTICE.

Leetown Chapter U. D. G. will pre-
sent the Southern Cross of Honor No
vember 10. 1908. Any veterans wishing
crosses will please notify the President,
Mrs. G. G. Lucas, Kearneysville, W.
Va, at once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23
Teachers Uniform Examination.

An examination for teachers will be
held at Shepherd College, Shepherds
town, w. Va, on July 1924, 1905, COM
nencing at 7.30 a. N. each day. The
division of General History is English
History.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23

The agencies in the dry towns in
this Valley for the sale Of "smberine,"
a substitute for beer manufactured BY
an Alexandra brewing company have
all been closed. They didn't pay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23
w. P. Licklider

Invites you to see his large stock
of Groceries, China, Glass, Lamps,
Notions, Bric-a-Brac, Dinner Sets,
Toilet Sets, Shoes, Slippers, &c.
Our stock is full in the above
lines and our prices will certainly
meet with your approval.
Also a full line of Whitewash
Brushes, Garden Seed, Seed Pota-
toes, Seed Corn, Stone Jars, Glass
Jars, Rubber Rings, Sealing Wax,
Brooms, Baskets, Cracked Corn,
Gold Medal and local brands Of
Flour, Grandmother Bread, Pine
apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas,
Candies, &c.
We want Bacon, Lard, Butter,
and Eggs, for cash or trade.
W . IICKI INEP
ShepherdstoWn, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23

DeWTTT'S S S::s:.;:. WITCH HAZEL
SALVE For plea burns. Sorsa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23
The ShepherdstOWn Register
THURSDAY, July %, 1908.
BRIEFS.

Mems and women's summer hosiery
and underwear at Hodges.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-23

among the pupils.
Work is now being pushed more
rapidly on the new bridge OF the Nor
folk & Western Railway across the
Potomac river at Shepherdstown.
The Shepherdstown Electric Light
and Power Company has extended its
lines to the scene of operations and
rugged up lights so that the concrete
work may be pushed night and day,
and Superintendent Stephens will keep
a force of men at work continuously
until the piers are above high water
mark. A good deal of difficulty has
been found in getting satisfactory
foundations for the piers, owing tc
the uneven character of the river bot
tom, and for the same reason it has
been almost impossible to stop the
leaks in the cofferdams. Extra eff.
forts will be put forth, however, and
it is hoped 10 have the foundations Of
all the piers in place before the fall
foods come.
Charles and Lester Waldeck and
Lawrence McOhan went to Washing
ton on the excursion last Sunday, and
report having had prosperous trip
They got their dinner at restaurant
on Pennsylvania avenue, and having
disposed of all the substantials and
delacacies of the season, called fol
their check. The bill amounted tc
Sll5. and when they threw two.
dollar bill at the cashier he quickly
passed back $1.95 change. They kept
going, and went on to the Geological
PARK where Lawrence says that they
saw a lot of other monkeys. They
came mighty near getting lost in the
big new station, but finally found theil
train and pulled for home. It didnt
cost them a cent to get from Shensn'
doah Junction to Shepherdstown-
thew walked in. Lawrence chaperonet
the bows, and he says they acted rea
Gifted. Charlie Waldeck, however
didn't like the idea of negro policemen
and says if one of them should try t.
arrest him he'd turn Democrat ngh'
away.
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head that had rolled away over near to the little lady doll belonging to Blinkle And the dear warm hearted little lady had taken charge of 1t all through the night knowing that the lion would want it in the morning And so he did, aud he pulled it to himself with his paw, placing it carefully on his neck And no one but Pigwigs and the lady doll ever knew any thing about it.
 Well, Pigwigs kicked up a fuss when ever he could do so. for he was very much put out over the. fact that Chubby no longer held him dearer than the other toys of the playroom. He knew that he had cost more money than any other three toys put together in the place. and he felt his superiority. But now there was an ugly little wooden gun. drum with horrible noise making sticks, and q candy cane, that held first place in Chub- by's affection. For whole hours Chubby would beat thAt drum till every sensitive toy in the room would almost have hys- terics. and Pigwigs would feel like kick ing the windows out and running far far away.
 He was such fine trotter, too. and many time both Chubby and Blinkie
 
 as rocking chair. Its like settin' in swing, sister, to ride dear, trottin' Pig wigs,r declared Chubby many and many a time.
 But that time had passed now, and Chubby rarely ever got astrlde his Pig wigs back. He would-as has been told beat and beat that nerve-destroying drum; then when tired of the awful noise he would get his gun and play at hunt ing, chasing the poor lion, the fat, spotted pig, the wooden soldier and the Teddy bear all around the room frantically And after his play-hunt he would get his candy cane and strut about playing that he was big man like his papa, and woe to any toy that chanced to come in hls path, for he would relentessly strike it out of the way, with his cane. And at times he would nbble at the end of the cane, getting bits of the sweet, hard sub stance of which 1t was made. But he
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Perry Adams sat in his room pouring over a big book. Every little while he would jot down some passage from the book on a bit of old wrapping paper with a stub of lead pencil. And as he worked he shivered, for it was zero weather without and extremely cold within. There was no artificial heat of any kind In the room, which was almost bare of furniture and showed that the occupants of the house. of which this room was part, were very poor.
 Occasionally Percy would warm his be- numbed fingers over the little coal oil lamp which sputtered and smoked on the table In front of him. He was wrap ped in bed quilt against the drafts that came in round the rattling window and beneath the ill-ftting door which led out of doors.
 Just as the clock was on the point of striking a door which communicated with another room was opened and paie. sad-faced woman came in, speaking gen tly to Perry.
 Son, here's a cup of hot tea. It will warm you up a bit as you work. l wish we could afford to keep a fire in the kitchen, for then you could go In there auu Sluuy ol Dl8uls put COdA ls SO Ochf that we can scarcely afford to have enough to keep the stove warm during the day"
 How did you make the tea, mother dear?' Perry asked. taking the cup of steaming beverage and drinking 1t off.
 lover my lamp, dear" replied the mother. q held tin cup of water over the lamp flame till 1t boiled. Then I dropped in a pinch of tea. Is 1t nice and hot. dear?''
 Perry rose from his chair. though 1t was somewhat of an effort to do so. wrapped as he was from neck to toe. and put his arms about the pale little mother. ''Yes, mother mine, the tea is excellent" he said in a loving voice. And you're the best mother In the world. Now you'll catch cold If you remain up without fire. so go to bed and keep warm. The fire is all out in the kitchen, isn't it?"
 ''Yes, an hour ago, and you could put your hand on the stove. But I've been sitting beside 1t doing some mending. I have fixed up your coat-darned the broken places and cleaned the collar.
 "Ah, little mother" said Perry tenderly, 'fyou are always doing something for me. When shall ever be able to do half as much for your"
 'All I ask is that we may some day be able for you to go to college. where you may be able to pursue your favorlte study of electricity. ask for nothing for myseIf--only for health to watch over my boy and to minister to his wants. It Is ve- hard for me to see you working day after day, month after month and year after yea; for our support when you should be In school fitting yourself for the real work of life And l feel that
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doctor? Ma says brother has the croup an may die. She says to hurry, please"
 Perry was out of his quilt and into his hat and overcoat like q fash. As his home was almost a mile from the town where he must go for the doctor, he de- cided to run with all possible speed and borrow a neighbours horse to ride on the errand. This he did, and was soon going at brisk trot toward the town. rail- road cut, some GO feet deer, lay between Ahim and town, and was crossed by means of a bridge Perry was nearing the cut when the soni1 of a horses hoofs sound ed close behind him. From the sound Perry judged the traveller to be coming at a good pace and drew his horses rein, guiding him outside the road to let the coming vehicle pass.
 great black horse, head thrust out, nostrils dilated neck strained to the ut most tension. dashed past him, dragging A buggy which held only one occupant. In an instant Perry saw that the horse was running away and that the driver had lost one of the lines, which was loose ly whipping the ground beside the run ming animal. About an eighth of mile further on the road turned abruptly to the right. following the line of the rail- road cut for a quarter of a mile before reaching the bridge. Perry's heart stopped as he thought of the danger of the rider in that buggy. Suppose the horse should go straight ahead instead of taking the turn to the right! Within POO feet horse and man would go over the level edge of the cut, landing on the tracks 60 feet
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am so helpless In the matter.s The lov- ing mothers eyes were a bit misty as she said this to her boy, and Perry, kiss ing her, assured her that she was first in his mind and heart and the study of electricity only secondary. "Of course. mother mine,' he went on to say, "I'd love to make a thorough study of cleo tricity, for I really believe that I might make some wonderful discoveries some day. But-there's an ocean of time I'm but IS years old. If I manage to keep the position I now have In Mr. Greens store, we'll be able to lay away few dollars each month. After we've played the miser for a few years we'll have enough to enable me to go to college. And you shall go with me. We'll take little cottage-maybe one with a few spare rooms to let out to other students and thereby help out with the rent. Oh. I've thought it all out, mother dear, and all we must do is to be patient and wait--wait-"
 'tOh you dear, courageous boy" said Perry's mother, kissing him and com polling him to be seated at his desk again. And now I shall go to bed, for you have only an hour to study. I must not keep you talking when you should be alone with your books.''
 But just as Mrs. Adams was about to retire to her bedroom quick krr K was heard on the door and she hurried to see who was demanding admittance at so late an hour. A neighbours child stood there stifing frightened sobs. "Oh, Mrs. Adams. please may Ferry go for the
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below.
 Perry's horse had been left behind by the running animal, but now his rider laid whip and hard, strong heel to him, urging him to run. On and on. faster and yet faster ran Perry's horse, big, strong, well-fed animal that seemed to enjoy trying his speed against that of the runaway.
 ''As feared. He didn't take the turn" Perry gasped the words. But he was now beside the running horse. The occu- pant of the buggy was helpless and could only hold on and await the inevitable.
 Perry strained every nerve. His horse was now neck and neck with the run away. Only about 100 feet lay between the racers and the edge of the ditch. Perry knew that his own life was In danger, but he would not shirk the work before him. Reaching out he grasped the bridle of the running horsey> 5erked upon 1t witt alls his excited strength, holding to the horn of his saddle with his other arm and crying Whoa! whoa!' to his obedient horse. His own horse stopped suddenly, as if he realized the danger that was jus: in front of him. And in doing 80 he caused the other horse to plunge, rear and drop to his launches.
 And then it wns that Perry and the man in the buggy had the opportunity to look at each other. The man had quickly jumped from the buggy and was holding bis horses bit. ''Why, upon my soul, my rescuer Is none other than Perry Adams! Wait bit, my boy, till
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Blinkie and Chubby were little sister and brother. Blinkie was the sister, seven years old, and Chubby was the brother, five years old. In their big cozy play room they had heaps and heaps of toys what Santa Claus had brought them Christmas, and Blinkie and Chubby loved to play with them very much.
 Among the numerous toys that filled every nook and corner of the playroom was one which held first place In the heart of Chubby for a whole week after he became owner of 1t. Now, this toy was pretty little black horse. with fine mane and tail And on his smooth back was a saddle, and In his mouth was a bridle-bit, and over his bowed neck were the bridle relns fastened to the saddle horn. And beneath his feet were a pair of strong rockers on which he would plunge and leapsAnd rear when Chubby was on his back. And the name of this beautiful little horse was Pigwigs. Chub- by had named him on the morning of his arrival, and immediately he had jumped into the saddle (before his mamma had taken off his nightie) and rode many, many miles, meeting with strange ad- ventures en route. But breakfast being ready soon after Chubby's waking, he had to dismount and get into his day clothes and hurry down to the dining room, for Chubby was always so hungry of morn ing that he was one of the first at the table. Even his new riding horse did not take away his appetite.
 We'll and so 1t happened that Pigwigs held first place in Chubby's heart for about a week after his arrival: then Chubby began to turn his attention to other toys less pretentious than Pigwigs Of course, this did not set well in the heart of Pigwigs. and he became fractious. kicking the head off the toy lion that happened to pass his heels one evening soon after the dark had settled over the playroom. And sad to say, there lay the headless lion all that night, for 1t was impossible for him to find his head while 1t was dark. But I am glad to tell you that at the first peep of dawn the old fellow put out paw and touched his
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with the loose earth. Then the peon who has acted as carrier of the dead as we'll as grave-digger takes up his burden the borrowed cofin-and returns on strong, swift legs to the city, leaving the mourners to come as slowly as they choose. His services are no longer need ed by them. For his trouble he has re- ceived about 20 cents. The rent of the coffin is correspondingly small, but the undertaken drives a good business at rent ing coffins to the poor, for during the months of sickness in the city he had no idle coffins on his hands, and one busy season will cover the entire cost of stock of cofins which will do good service for many years. MARY GRAHAM.
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HOW PERRY BECAME A HERO.
BY HELENA DAVIS.

this animal quiets down. and then I'll get hold of that right hand of yours and tell you what I think of q boy who would risk his life as you have risked yours to save that of a fellow creature"
 ''Why, Doctor Downs!" cried Perry, himself bit out of breath and glad of a chance to drop of his horse for a min ute. Well. since I've found you here. I'll not have to go into town. The Browns baby has the croup. and I was coming to fetch you to do what you can for It."
 "We'll fix these lines. Perry. and to- gether we'll return to the Browns. I have lot to say to you. hoy. and Pm blamed if I can find words fine enough to express my gratitude
 That's all right, Doctor" said Perry. 'I understand how you feel, 80 we'll let the matter pass. I only did what any one with q heart in his breast would have done. You owe me nothing, Doctor"
 But Dr. Downs felt differently about the matter, and one day q few weeks later he walked Into Perry's home with some very startling and splendid news. After he had talked to Perry for little while he took hls leave, grasping the boy s hands and saying earnestly: And may the best luck in the world be yours, my boy. You are not only hero, but as fine n specimen of young manhood, of honor and industry as ever saw in all my life. Good-by and good luck"
 Perry ran Into the Kitchen, where his mother was preparing supper. "Mother mine, we are to pack and go to D., where we'll take the little cottage near to the college, for I've been declared one of those Carnegie heroes and Dr. Downs has just told me that am to have $2,0o0 to spend on my educationl The money 1 comes from the Carnegie Hero Fund. And what's more, Dr. Downs Insists on put ting another $500 to the fund. He de- cares that l saved his life at the risk of my own. He says there was no possible chance of his escaping death had not l come to his assistance. You see, the rail road fence along that part of the cut had been blown down by the blizzard, and there was nothing between the Doctor and the ditch But, mother dear, what are you crying for? I feel like laughing l and laughing and then falling on my knees and thanking God for the good for l tune that has befallen me-
 I'm crying for joy, my dear, heroic son." said Mrs Adams. But, like you, I feel like falling on my knees Come let's give thanks to our Creator together son."
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Trotting Pigwig's Revenge N=.==z Story Ms4 Walker

nibbled sparingly, wishing to make the cane last as long as he possibly could.
 And alas, poor Pigwigsl He no longer reared his head in the air, nor stepped high with his master upon his back. He at first fumed and kicked and stamped his feet. Then he became quiet and sad. his poor heart very heavy, indeed.
 One day Blinkie came running into the playroom, bringing with her little visit or. As soon as the little guests eyes fell upon Pigwigs she cried out: "Oh, what a lovely horseyt Is he gentle enough for me to ride? Oh. how bruyer Ned would love to have him!, Bruver Ned hasn't got any horsey, he hasn't"
 Sure you may ride him. consented Chubby. Hes too gentle for me, now. He doesn't frisk nor jump enough to suit me. If Ned wants to swap his new sled for i'm I'm willin' to let him go. He's nice horse for gurls to ride. but for boy-a BoY-hes awful quiet"
 Pigwigs listened in astonishment to what his master said. An he thought to himself "so he wants fractious. kicking horse All right. I'll give him all that he wants the very next time he gets in my saddle.'
 The little visitors name was Pearlie. And she was very timid little girl. too, for she was afraid of nearly everything except her parents and friends. She went cautiously towards Pigwigs but would not touch him. His eyes are so cross.' she vowed. I'm afraid Of him. But bruver Ned wo, ,dn't be afraid of him. he wouldn't Bruyer Ned would tide q real sure-enough horse. he would. Hes So brave"
 After vainly trying to coax Pc rle to have ride on Pigvigs' back Bl.nkie said: Well, pearle if you don't want to have nice ride to the moon and back let's go and play at having tea. I'll get my dollies and we'll go down stairs to the dining room. Mamma has conpnny in the parlor and she won't care if we play in the dining-room. There're so many things-animals and such-here that We
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A FUNERAL.

Burying the dead In Mexico differs somewhat in form and ceremony from funerals in our own land. If the family or friends of the deceased are financially able to pay for the showily adorned tram way hearse the funeral assumes digni- fled and most respectful aspect From the house of the deceased the coffin is carried on the backs of porters to the waiting funeral tramcar. The mourners follow in funeral garb. When all have been placed in the car the signal Is given and away goes the car-be 1t propelled by electricity or drawn by horses-at a round pace. One writer of note, who, on witnessing a funeral procession in Mexi- co, declared that to him it looked as though ''the sexton were running away with the corpse" so fast did the tram hearse travel through the streets towards the cemetery. But such haste is unavoid- able inasmuch as the funeral car runs on the same track with hundreds of other cars, and must not, therefore, retard business traffic. So 1t accommodates It's speed to that of the other cars on sche- duled time.
 When very poor person dies his fun eral Is a most simple affair. A coffin ts hired for the occasion and is carried to the city of the dead on the back of a peon, the family and friends following on foot. As the nearest cemetery to the City of Mexico Is 12 miles distant one will readily see that the burial of n poor per son is attended by much fatigue and physical suffering, and sometimes, when one of the mourners Is aged, or of weak constitution, two days will be consumed in making the journey Upon reaching the burial ground the body Is taken from the coffin, wrapped In coarse serape of hemp, and placed in a quickly dug hole some two Ieer deep and covered
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Something Worth
 Knowing.

Alcohol is a poison. It Is claimed by some that it is a food. If so, 1t Is q deadly food. The daily, regular use of alcohol even in moderation, will lead to chronic alcoholism. One is poisoned less rapidly by the constant use of beer than by drinking wine, gin, whisky and brandy. for there Is a smaller per cent of alcohol In beer than In the other intoxicants named.
 Alcohol is one of the most common causes of insanity, epilepsy, paralysis. diseases of the liver. kidneys and stomach, and dropsy and tuberculosis.
 father and mother who drink alec holic beverages will have weak children born to them, often dying in Infancy. And If they grow up they are liable to become victims to nerve disorders. such as St. vitus' dance and epilepsy.
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Gee whiz, the ice is smooth and tine! But scarcely had he spoke. When crack, crack, crack beneath hls feet
 The ice was thin--and brokel And through Its fragile surface fell Poor Chubby all alright. And when at last he got on shore He was sorry sight. And home he ran, a-shivering so, He thought he'd break In two. But when his ma had done with him He was warm through and through. And never more will Chubby dare To disobedient be; It is no fun to get half-drowned, And fogged for it, you seel
 ANNIE JAMES.
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t1) Behead one of the five senses and leave part of the anatomy of the head.
 @ Behead a small piece of furniture which ls found in every room of the house and leave very necessary head covering.
 (3) Behead an unchristian feeling that one sometimes entertains against his fel- low man and leave the past tense of a verb that is much enjoyed three times day.
 (4) Behead a word meaning something to be feared and leave word denoting wrath.
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The Penalty for Dis
 obedience.

Chubby asked his mamma dear
 Might he a-skating go; Mamma shook her head and said,
 ''The ice is thin; no, mo-" But when some company came to call Upon his ma that night, Chubby got his skates and ran
 Away with all his might. Straight to the river Chubby went. fHis folks thought him in bed) Put on his skates and stepped upon Tie shinlag iee. and said: