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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-31

I commenced your med
icine again aud took
three or four bottles Of
the Discovery aud two
vials Of DR.. Pierce's fei-
lets and that straight
encd me up. I feel Ike
a different person l
gladly recommend yqur
medicine 10 all suffer
era. for I know Il cured
me-
DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets cure Goa
stipation By curing is
cause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-31

mi Phone 33l. That's me. Stoves
XXI repaired, old stoves bought,
VVl stoves set up, stoves blacked,
old stoves made as good as new.
Tinware repaired, guttering put up.
Chain pumps repaired or sold new.
Same old G. L. Ferris. Biggest stock
OF stoves in Mexico. Wants every
body's trade in the stove line.
G.. LESLIE FERRIS,
d&wtf Opposite the Post-Ofiice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-31
''CPgIRg Tor
The Moon -

Has become a pro-
verbal phrase to ex.
press the futility Of
mere desire. There
are a great many peo-
nIe who think il IS as
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-31

II any one doubts the effcaey OF Eapersia
then. as va an lnMexico VINO have tried them
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-31
Fine Farm Sold.

Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

of bees in this country at the present
time. Prominent bee keepers who un-
dertook, year or two ago, to form
some idea of how much honey is pro-
duced in the country, came to the con-
clusion that at least $4,000 pounds is
stored in sections every year, while
they assumed that 100000 pounds of
extracted honey is produced-an aggre-
gate of 10000 pounds. The bee keep
ers, however, were probably too mod
est in their claims, for their ralcula-
tions showed the annual honey crop
of the country to be worth $4,000, 900,
whereas the officials of the United
States Department of Agriculture, who
have made an especial study of the
subject, place the valuation at fully
double that figure.
This record of the great wealth
represented in a comparatively obscure
food product is all the more remark
able when it is remembered that the
apiarian industry in the United States
Is practically development Of the
last forty years, although isolated indi-
viduals were engaged in that work
long prior to that time. In the score
of years from 1869 to $50 the Amer
lean production of honey was quadru-
pied. increasing from less than 10000
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

| This same clerk made thirteen eXamin-
ations in ten months, with an average
correct distribution of 09SS per cent.
In twenty examinations he came out
of nine of them with clear 100 per
| cent. each.
Think of such q task, taking into
| consideration the puzzling similarity
| of names that are used to designate
postoffices. Then, too, must be consid-
cred the fact that there are hundreds
| of cases where in each State is post
office of the same name. For instance.
in the States named above there are
five postoffices named Hamilton, six
Grants, four Garfields. four Genevas.
four Smithvilles, four Spartas and five
Jeffersons and so on. In some in
stances there is postoffice Of the
AS one may Imagine. this, only tends
to confuse the average mind.
Periodically the clerks are examined
at railway mail headquarters. Packs
Of cards. each card bearing the name
Of a postoffice, are furnished candi-
date for examination. He takes po-
sition in front of case of pigeon
holes labeled with the names Of differ
ent railway postoffices throughout the
country. He throws the cards, dis
tributing them to proper routes. just
as he would packages in a postal
car. After he finishes the examiner
goes over the cards and charges up the
errors the clerk has made and gives
him his percentage of correct distribu-
ton. The clerk is also examined on
general and standpoint" or station
schemes at different times.
1t is asserted at railway mail serv-
ice headquarters that there are clerks
who have reached the capacity of their
minds in the matter of remembering
names. They now remember so many
that 1t would be absolutely impossible
to learn another State or part of a
State. 1t would seem that of the mill
| ions of cells in their brain machinery
none are left to fill, all having been
| taken up in the prosecution of the ex-
acting duties imposed by their occu-
| pation.-Chicago Record Herald
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

bee hive beekeeper. The latter OBJ
tanned much of his honey for the mar
ket by crushing the combs and strain
ing it out, leaving the crushed combs
to be melted up for their wax. Ere
Quent losses of bees in wintering and
through queenlessness also gave more
combs for melting, as without hive
frames, honey extractors, comb foun-
dation machines and the other new
modern devices the vacated combs
We're seldom used a second time. The
wax from the pressed combs was all
marketed, since there could be but
little home use for it.-Scientiflc
American.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
CireuIates Warm Air.

Most people put away their electric
fans In the fall. thinking they will have
no further use for them until the
warm weather arrives in the spring.
but we show here a simple arrange
ment which makes 1t possible to util.
ize the electric fan for blowing hot as
we'll as cold air. 1t is the invention
of Edwin f. Portor, and can be used
to heat rooms and offices wherever
there is gas jet handy. 1t also keeps
the air in circulation about the room
instead of allowing it to remain still
and dead all day. In this apparatus
the frame or guard. which surrounds
the blades Of the fan Is of hollow tub
ing. and is connected with q gas Jet
by a rubber tube. The frame being
perforated at intervals the gas Is ig-
nited as it flows from the openings.
the resultant heat being driven about
the room by the action of the fan
blades. The inventor designs this
heater especially for attachment to .
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

army of men in the employ
of Uncle Sam are burdened with a
mental practice unheard Of, as re-
the world.
Things that railway postal clerk
must remember have increased in such
volume that one would think every cell
of his brain would be filled with the
name of postofficc or railway connec-
tion. and the wonder is that the clerk S
mind does not falter under the press
ure. Despite these facts cases of in
sanity among this class of public serv-
ants are rare.
One Chicago postal clerk maintained
for several years a record of 21,OO0
cards (Which take the place of letters
in eXlminations) with an average per
cent. of correct distribution of a frac.
ton over ninety per cent. He
knew how to reach that many offices
i'll several States by the shortest,
quickest route, and he knew the cor
rect location of each office in its State.
A clerk on the New York and Chi
caGo Railway postofiice must know the
correct location of every postoffice in
a group of States made up Of Illinois,
Iowa. Wisconsin. Indiana, Minnesota,
South Dakota and Nebraska. In these
seven States there are 12,317 post
offices. Not only is the clerk required
to be up" on the general scheme
which means the correct location of
the postc fiices in each State, but he
must know how to reach the whole
1900 postoffices from one or more
stations.
A clerk running between Chicago
and Minneapolis underwent no fewer
than seventy-eighth examinations in
fifteen years, learning 1906 offices in
fifteen different sections of the United
States. In some of these eXamina
tions he was required to make Chi
cago city distribution, which means
that while running over the country al
the rate of mile minute he must
distribute letters to the carriers of the
Chicago delivery. He must keep no
only where every public building ant
leading mercantile house is located
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

have been established. and thousands
of persons in various parts of the
country are devoting their entire time
to the scientific fostering of honey pro-
duction. Something of the scope of
the operations now being carried on
may be imagined from the fact that
there are now in the United States
considerably over 100 aparian societies,
eight periodicals published solely in
the interests of the industry, and fif-
tury of bee hives and apiarian imple-
ments.
1t is estimated that there are fully
100000 persons engaged in the culture
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
900 pounds annually to nearly 64ooo..

600 pounds annually to nearly 64,000..
900 pounds annually; and the closing
decade of the century witnessed a
growth proportionately greater, since
the estimated output of the closing
year of the cycle. as given above, is
very much more than double that re-
corded ten years ago. The bee keep
ing industry, however. far from having
reached the acme of possible develop
ment, would appear to be only just
entering upon an era Of even more re-
markable growth.
The progressive, present day apiarist
does not look for the production Of wax
in SO great proportion compared with
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
A Power in Town Building.

A newspaper whose columns over
flow with ads. of business men. has
more influence in attracting attention
to, and building up. a city or town.
than any other agency that can be EN-.
ployed. People go where there is bust
ness. Capital and labor will locate
where there is an enterprising commu.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

as Bethel Church, having for some
years the distinction of being the only
house of Protestant worship west OF
the river. Rev. David Green, native
Of Virginia, was Its pastor until his
death, in 1909. Ihe Louisiana (Mo.)
Times suggests that the building be
moved to st. Louis and made part
of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
ssWWCrUWWWvJWw WwTJwWWWWWs
F PBEEEKEEP1NG IN (
S UNITED STATES. (
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Wy HE general public is prone to
think of bee keeping merely
as an adjunct of agricultural
operations. but in reality it
has attained during the last few years
to the position Of very important
American industry. Extensive apiarieS
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
Historic Place OF Worship,

1t has been ascertained that the first
Protestant church erected west of the
Mississippi River is still standing, near
Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, No..
being used now as hay barn. 1t was
built Of logs, in 1906, by Baptist
congregation, and was long known
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

In the year 1899 the German impe.
rial post received 2.022.912 letters anI
packages which could not be delivered; !;
Only 9S4.732 could be returned to the
senders.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

thermo- electric fan, which runs solely
with the aid of the gas, generating its
own current for rotating the fan, but
the frame can be readily attached to
any electric fan with but little ex-
penSe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

but also how to divide the numbers on
a particular street, so that lie can "tie
out" his letters to the correct carrier
according to the route Of the latter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
Or. TALMAGES SERMON
SUNDAYS DISCOURSE BY THE NOTED
DIVINE.

Subject: The Merciful Interpretation of
Human Echavior-Follow the Divine
Lcading-Wc win Not Pass This Way
Again, So DO Your Good Now.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26

ILLIONS of people are COM
planning nowadays of being
taxed financially, but an
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-12-26
Wonderful Brain Work.
all Clerks Memories Heavily Taxed

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
Mosby's Churchmen.

The Saturday Evening Post of last
week tells story of Col. John s. Mos.
bys visit to the East when he hunted
up the old members of his famous COM
mand.
Upon speaking of this the Post says
The first one whom he found lived
in little parsonage just out OF Charles
Town VIVA. The former trooper had
experienced religion and embraced the
ministry. Pursuing his inquiries, Col.
Mosby found another Of his troopers,
To his astonishment he, too, was serv-
ing in the Lords vineyard. The Col
onel was surprised, but he didn't say
anything. The next one whom he
found was running grocery store.
But the fourth was preacher also,
and so were the fifth and sixth and
seventh. 1t appeared, in fact, that
perfect epidemic of religion has swept
over the old command and that nearly
fifty per cent cfthose who remained
alive had taken to preaching the gos-
pei.
The Colonel, who is himself re-
ligious man, was very much grstihed
al this exhibition, and, coming upon a
group of ten ex-trOopers, all in minis
terial garb, he cOmplimented them
most heartily, adding:
well, boys, if you fight the devil
like you fought the yankees, there
will be something to record on Judg-
ment Day
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
Care OF Burns.

In no other instance is presence of
mind so necessary and common sense
80 valuable as in case of fire. In the
small beginning rug or heavy curtain
can smother and extinguish the grow
ing flames which in a moment more
will develop and destroy. The skin
is the external lungs of the body, and
if certain amount OF il is destroyed
the person cannot live. The ex-
cruciating pain of burn calls for inn
mediate attention. Cover the surface
with thick layer Of Gotten or COM
press, and saturate it with water and
alcohol, equal parts, until the pain has
been subsided. This will often pre-.
vent the formation Of blisters. To ex-
clude the air is the first endsavor. II
the clothing adheres to the flesh after
burn, do not attempt 70 remove IL,
but cut it away, and try afterwards
to clean the part of what is left by
letting the water drip on it and wash
it away The best dressing there is
for burn is what is known AZ carron
oil. Soft rags, as cotton flannel or lint,
should be dipped in this and then APP
piled over the burn. Over this should
be placed layer Of absorbent cotton,
and then bandage applied. II The
burn is very deep. 1t should be dressed
daily, otherwise every other day will
be sufficient. If blisters have been
formed before the dressing is applied,
the water should be let out by open
ng them near the lower border with
a needle HdrpeTS Bazdr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
"Braye Bill" and His Enemy.

When the report of the loss OF the
"Maine" reached this country, the
account was given also OF the daunt-
less courage with which the officers
and sailors met the disaster One
man, while the thunder Of the explo-
sion was still sounding in his ears, ap-
peared at the door Of Captain Sigsbee s
cabin, and touching his cap, said, calm
ly;
Excuse me, sir-I have to report
that the ship has blown up, and ia
sinking"
He had faced an almost certain
death in order to save the captains
life.
When the story was told, the heart
of the nation responded with proud
throb. Every American felt honored
by the courage and coolness of his
countryman, and rejoiced that by
some happy chance be was among the
few who were saved.
His after-story is brief, and as it has
been told in all the daily journals
there can be no indelicacy in reciting
it here.
He was a marine orderly on the
Maine, a gallant, generous, friendly
young fellow, who had but one enemy
himself lie drank TO excess. Af-
ter the destruction of the "Maine" he
came to this country, and was received
with praise and affection as a hero.
His friends gathered around him; he
married and soon had another position.
He loved his work, his friends, his
wife; but not work nor friends nor
home could drag him away from the
fatal habit. Not two years after that
day when, hero among heroes, he
trod the deck Of the deck Of the sink
ing ship, he sat alone in public park
in New York, miserable outcast,
who for liquor had given up all that
made life dear. Mad with want and
despair, he kissed the picture of his
little child, and put an end to bis
life-a life which God had fitted him
to make happy and noble.
We tell this true story TO American
boys, as we would point out beast
of prey hidden by the path along
which they must walk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
NEW VOL. 36.---NO. 35.

gramme, the Peyton family were inter-
viewing young man who now wore
the khaki uniform OF private soldier.
His face was flushed with embarrsss-
ment.
Petoff, pere, regarded him with be-
nevolent good will and suggested that
be had better come up to dinner.
Pevton mere tried to say something
suitable and wept quietly instead.
The younger Peytons regarded him
with awe, much as one looked upon a
neighbor who suddenly achieves nat
ional greatness.
This was of interest, but there was
look in Alicia Peyton's eyes that
made him wish the rest of the family
would 60 away and leave him alone
with her.
But when this wish was granted a
few hours later, Thurston was sudden
" tongue-tied and distressingly self
conscious.
Alicia raised her eyes, brimmed
with tenderness, to his. "Since you
won't take advantage of your bravery.
sir, she said, Il suppose | will have
to propose to you myself"
Its not gratitude I want; its love,
he said gently. "You feel that must
be repaid for picking up Harry"
at is love I offer, she said proud
ly. 81 didn't know it, then. You
seemed as inert as the rest Of our men.
How was | to know that you had rid
den the range for three years after
your health broke down in college, If
you didn't tell me?"
He answered with a kiss. "At any
rate, he said, you have won a cow
boy That's why I wouldn't argue
the point the other evening. l have
ridden with Cody's show every time
it has come to town since l came back
from the West. It's like visiting old
friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
sHEPHERDsTOWN, W. VA, THURSDAY JULY II, 1901.
Then You'll Think Of Mother.

When her weary hands shall rest,
Folded on her peaceful breast.
Then you'll think Of mother:
How in work those hands once moved
For the children that she loved.
Those toil-worn hands Of mother.
When her eyes shall close in sleep,
From which they'll never wake to weep
Then you'll think Of mother;
Oh. the vigils they have kept,
In the night while others slept,
Those tired eyes of mother.
When her tongue shall silent be.
Read no more. nor sing for thee.
Then you'll think Of mother;
Then your aching heart will long
For the counsel, prayer and song
From the tongue Of mother.
When the lips shalLpart no more
With the dear sweet smile of yore.
Then you'll think Of mother:
You will not forget the kiss
Which thrilled your childish heart with bliss.
Pressed to yours by lips Of mother.
Years will pass-;hey're fieetng now
Bring no shadow TO her brow.
But kindly think Of mother:
Help her often as you may,
Life with her is such brief day.
Your life on earth with mother.
Wait not till her soul at last
To the home above has passed.
But show your love to mother;
Cheer her while on earth she stays
BY your loving acts and ways.
BE dutiful TO mother
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

A Sunday school superintendent,
who happened to be dry-goOds mer-
chant, and who was teaching class
of very little tots. asked when he had
finished explaining the lesson Now,
has anyone a question to ask ?" A
very small girl raised her hand.
What is it, Martha2" asked the GU
perintendent. "Why, Mr.. Brooks,
how much are those little red parasols
in your window ?" said Martha.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

The shah Of Persia once asked a
group of his courtiers whom they
thought the greater man, himself or
his father. At first he could get no
reply to 80 dangerous a quest, the an
swer to which may cost the courtlers
their lives.
At last a willy old courtier said,
"Your father, sire, for although you
are equal to your father in all other
respects, in this he is superior to you,
that he had greater son than any
you have"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
rheumatism

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation of
waste matter in the system, and can no
longer supply the pure aud health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect OF this acid poison and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
washn2on M5i d ef Sies s NiPh few
months ago I had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

One very cold day Tom, in his first
trousers, was walking out with his tiny
overcoat turned back to its utmost
limit. Tom" said bis father, but
ton your coat" The boy demurred.
"Look at mine" added his father.
eyes, said Tom, ruefully, "but every :
body knows that you wear trousers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the I'm
dertaking Business conducted by G. 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. 3l-l90l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

tism in its worst form. The
pain was so intense that I
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Gus. I was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors In Washington, who is
also a member of the fac
ulty Of q leading medical
college here. He told me
to continue his prescrip-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
Notice of Transfer
OF MONEY OF MINORS TO ANOTHER STATE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed. the lawfully appointed and qualified
guardian In Huntington County, Pennsyl-
vania, of Estella, Lorraine and Charles Mler-
ley, minor children OF Annie B. Mierley, de-
ceased. of said county, will, upon petition
filed for the purpose, make application TO
the Circuit Court of jefferson County, West
Virginia, at Charles Town, on the 9Th day OF
July, 1901, for an order authorizing the trans
fer and payment to me as said guardian, OF
the distributive shares (S77.6S each) due and
belonging to said minors from the estate OF
their grandmother. Mary +. Thompson, de-
ceased, now IN the hands OF Geo. NJ. Beltz-
hoover bonded Special Commissioner, n the
case OF Mary f.. Thompsons Admir-. &c VS..
Emma l.. Thompson and others. pending in
said Court.
b. +. MIERLEY, Guardian,
in Huntington County, Penna.,
by GEO. NJ. BELTzHoovER, Atty.
June Is, l9Ol-iw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11
Troy Steam Laundry.

For first-class up-to-date Laundry try
Troy Steam Laundry, Strauther Pendle-
ton, Agent. All orders left at Mr.. Pen
dletonS store will be called for. We
collect on Tuesday and deliver on Fri
day. Respectfully,
STRAUTHER PENDLETON.
June g 1SQQ-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

treatmen oil the
local physician,
Miss Belle Hednck
wrote 10 DR.. Pierce
for advice. a She
acted on the advice,
regained her ape
tite, recovered her
strength, and gain.
ed several pounds
in weight.
write 20 Doctor
Pierce y is good adj
vice for every
woman 20 follow.
II costs nothing.
DR.. Pierce invites
sick women 10 con-
suit him, by letter,
free. Address DR..
X. v. Pierce, In
valids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, ~. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-11

Teacher-What is the function Of
the iron in the blood?
TommyTucker-It's what makes the
fingernails.