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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
Doing Ones Best.

To do always and everywhere the
best We know at the moment-this
surely would be to lead the ideal life.
Now the moment one relegstes this
idea to the realms of the impossible
considering an ideal to be merely a
superhuous luxury rather than the
most practical and immediate necessi-
ty of daily life-that moment he ac-
cepts the ignoble for the noble, the
trivial for the great, the insignificant
for the significant, the einconsequential
for the important.
If to do ones best at one given mo-
ment is possible-and that will freely
be admitted by every one-then to do
ones best always is equally possible,
provided one holds himself coutinu-
ally to the higher plane of living.
And this involves the threetold quail
ty Of physical, mental and spiritual
life.
To do the best for one day, on each
occasion that presents itself, makes 1t
the more possible for the next day.
Science has discovered that every act
records itself on the brain, and that it
thus grows in accordance with the
quality of action impressed on it un-
til given line Of conduct becomes so
hsbitual that it is fairly automatic.
Simple as it sounds, the doing of one 5
best at each moment is all there is Of
life. To do ones best with that SUI
preme spiritual energy thus generated
is to transform the entire range and
scenery OF life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP
Cured by One Bottle Of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy.

When | had an attack OF the grip
last winter (the second one) | actually
cured myself with one bottle OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy" says Frank
w. Perry, Editor Of the Enterprise,
Shortsville, n Y. This is the honest
truth. at times kept from coughing
myself to pieces by taking a teaspoon
ful of this remedy, and when the cough
ing spell would come on at night would
take dose and il seemed that in the
briefest interval the cough would pass
of and would go 10 sleep perfectly free
from cough and its accompanying pains.
To say that the remedy acted as a most
agreeable surprise is putting II very
mildly. | had no idea that il would 3r
could knock out the grip, simply be-
cause l had never tried it for such q
purpose, but it did, and it seemed with
the second attack Of coughing the rem
edy caused it to not only be Of less du-
ratio n, but the pains were far less Sc
we're, and had not used the contents OF
one bottle before Mr.. Grip had bid nj
adieu." For sale by Remnants Phar
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
Biggest of Mammoth Tusks.

The largest relic of prehistoric
elephant ever unearthed a Chicago
man has Just brought home with him
from the Klondike. The relic, which
speaks of day when animals as large
as houses trod the earth, is petrifed
fossil of immense proportions. Its
owner and discoverer is Henry Isaacs,
Of Dawson City.
The largest tusks heretofore dis
covered are 9 feet 6 inches long, and
were found in 1899 by Schumaschotf
on the shores of Lake Oncoul, in Slber-
ia. They are now preserved in st.
Petersburg
The tusk belonging to Mr.. Isaacs
outfeatures even the onein St. Peters
burg. About foot of it was lost in
the journey to Chicago, but even in
its present state it measures 10 feet 6
inches long and is % inches around in
the center, its largest place. 1t Is
deeply curved and almost crescent
shape and is blackeued and stained
with age and its long confinement un-
der ground. 1t is the inner tusk, and
not trace of the outer shell Of ivory
is visible. 1t lacks little of weigh
ing 800 pounds. It's petrifed SUBJ
stance appears to fold together in lay
ers.
Mr.. Isaacs has had the fossil exam
ined by a scientist who pronounced IT
the rarest in size and weight that had
ever been found. 1t is impossible to
arrive at the age of the tusk, he said,
as the animal that carried it was e1-
tinct probably 10000 years ago, and
the tusk might be IU,OUU years Ola or
millions of years old instead. He
pronounced it the tusk of an elephant
primogenious, or mammoth, which is
rated as next larger than the masto-
don in prehistoric life.
The Field Museum is anxious to OBJ.
tain the prize for its prehistoric coll
lection. Mr.. Isaacs has also had offers
from private individuals to buy the
tusk, one coming from Washington,
but he will set no price on it.
The mate to the tusk in Chicago
was found at the same time, and is
now on the way to London, where it
will be exhibited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
How and How Not to Use a Telescope

Il thought it was a pretty fair sort
of telescope for one that WASH t very
big" said Uncle Silas, as reported by
the "Wellspring." I'D rigged it up
in the attic by the high north win
dow, and had it fixed so it would
swing round easy. took deal Of
satisfaction in looking through it
the sky seemed 10 wide and full OF
wonders 30 when Hester wss here
thought I'd give her the pleasure, too.
She stayed a long time upstairs,
and seemed to be enjoying it. When
she came down, | asked her if she'd
discovered anything new.
"'Yes, she says. why, it made
everybody's house so near that !
seemed to be right beside EN-, and
found out what John Pritchsrd's 8 folks
are doin' in their out-kitchen. I've
wondered what they had a light there
for night after night, and | just turned
the glass on their window and found
out. They are cuttin' apples to dry
folks as rich as them cuttin' applesl'
"And, actually, that's all the wO'
man had seen With the whole
heavens before her to study, she had
spent her time prying into the affairs
of her neighbors And there are
lots more like her-with and without
telescopes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
When Coal was Prohibited.

1t makes the present generation
smile to read the accounts which have
come down to us concerning the pref
udlces which were formerly enter
tained against certain articles which
are now of every day consumption.
For instance, it is said that when
coal was first used in England the
prejudice against 1t was so strong that
the house of commons petltioned the
king TO prohibit the use of the "nox-
ious" fuel.
A royal proclamation having failed
to abate the nuisance, commission
was issued to ascertain who burned
coal within the city of London and its
neighborhood, to punish them by fines
for the first ofeuse and by the demoh-
ton OF their furnaces # they persisted IN
transgressing. A law was finally
passed making it capital ofense to
burn coal in the city and only per-
mitting it to be used by forges in the
vicinity. 1t is stated that among the
records in the Tower OF London doc.
ument was found according to which
a man was hanged in the time Of Ed
ward for no other crime than having
been caught burning coal. 1t took
three centuries to entirely efsce the
prejudice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
Wakeful Children.

For long time the two year old child
fMr. p. L. Mcpherson. 50 n. Tenth St,
Harrisburg. Pa, would sleep but two or
three hours in the early part OF the night,
which made it very hard for her parents.
Her mother concluded that the child
had stomach trouble, and gave her half
Of one Of Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which quieted her st0m-
ach and she slept the whole night
through. Two boxes Of these Tablets
have effected permanent cure and she
is now well and strong. For sale at
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
What's in Q Name D

Everything is in the name when 1t
comes TO Witch Hazel Sslve. 4. G. De-
Witt & Co. Of Chicago. discovered, some
years ago. how 20 make a salVe from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles.
For blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases, DeWitt's
Salye has no equal This has given rise
TO numerous worthless counterfeits.
Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine. At
Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Doctor to Gilbert-Put your tongue
out, dear.
Sick Little Gilbert feebly protruded
the tip Of his tongue.
Doctor-No, no, put it right out.
The little fellow shook his head
weakly and tears gathered in his eyes.
II can't, doctor; it's fastened on to
me"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Chicago is to have the finest muse
um in the world and Marshall Field
is to provide the funds to build it, ac-
cording to plans now under discussion
by the South Park Commissioner.
Lake Front Park is to be the site and
the maximum cost is TO be 10000
600. The proposition took actual form
at yesterdays session Of the South
Park Board, when E. II. Carpenter.
secretary OF the Art Institute Associa-
ton, gave assurance that Mr.. Field
stood ready to give any money nec-
essary TO make the building the finest
in the world. There was another rep
resentstiye Of Mr.. Field present, and
he said Mr.. Carpenters statement
would be followed by a letter from
Mr.. Field. There are no reservations
and no conditions TO be met by the
city except that Mr.. Mr. Field requires
that a suitable site be presented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

He (at the windOw)-It's very
cheerful within, but awfully disagree
able without.
She (coyly)-Without what'
BE (nspired)-Why, without you,
darling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
THE PRIDE OF THE FAMILY.

Never seen in fashions glare.
Never asks who else was there
Doesn't know and doesn't care.
Uncle Jim:
That's him.
Eats his berries with knife,
Holds his fork as though in strife.
Couldn't quit to save his life.
Uncle Jim
That's him.
Likes TO wear his last years clothes.
Neckte never in repose,
High above his collar goes
Uncle Jim;
That's him.
Likes a corncob pipe to smoke,
Whskers long enough TO stroke
While he tells the same old joke.
Uncle Jim
That's him.
But when trouble comes along.
Some one always rights the wrong.
Pays the bills that come too strong
Uncle Jim
That's him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

"The Old Kentucky Homo. -

The Weekly Record of BardstOwn,
KY, gives this history of the beauti-
full old song, my Old Kentucky
Home"
The song was written by Stephen
Collins Foster, a resident of Pennsyl-
vania, while be and his sister were on
visit to Judge John Rowan, short
distance east of Bardstown. One
beautiful morning, while the darkies
were at work 10 the cornfelds and the
sun was shining with mighty sPlen-
dor on the waving grass-frst giving
it color Of light red, than changing
it to golden hue-there was seated
upon a bench in front of the Rowan
homestead two young peOple-a broth
er and sister. High up in the top
of a tree was mocking bird warbling
it's sweet notes. Over in the hidden
1ecesses Of a small bush the thrush s
mellow song could be heard. A num-
Der of small negro children were play
ing not far away. When Foster had
finished the first verse of the song his
sister took it from his hand and sang
in a sweet, mellow voice:
The sun shines bright on my old Ken
lucky home;
'Tis summer, the darkies are gay;
The corn tops ripe and the meadows
in the bloom,
While the birds make music all the
day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin
floor,
All merry, all happy, all bright;
By'm by hard times comes a-knockin
at the door
Then my old Kentucky home, good
night.
On her finishing the first verse the
hooking bird descended to a lower
bough. The feathery songster drew
his head to one side and appeared to
be completely enraptured at the won
derful voice of the young singer,
When the last sweet note had died
away upon the air her fond brother
sang in deep bass voice
Weep no more, my lady oh, weep no
more today;
Well sing one song for the old Ken
lucky home,
For our old Kentucky home far away.
The darkies had laid down their
hoes and rakes: the little tots had
placed themselves behind the large,
sheltering trees, while the old black
women were peeping around the
corner of the house. The faithful
old house dog never took his eyes of
the young singers. Everything was
still, not even the stirring Of the
leaves seemed to break the wonder
full silence. Again the brother and
sister took hold of the remaining notes
and sang in sweet accents:
They hunt no more for the 'possum and
the coon,
On the meadow, the hill and the shore;
They sing no more by the glimmer Of
moon
On de bench by de old cabin door.
The day goes by like shadow DER the
heart,
With sorrow where all was delight;
The time has come when the darkies
have to part
Then my old Kentucky home, good
night
The head must bow and the back will
have TO bend
Wherever the darkies may go;
A few more days and the trouble all
will end
In the field where the sugar canes
grow.
A few more days to tote the weary
load
No matter, it will never be light;
A few more days till we totter on the
road
Then my old Kentucky home, good
night.
AS the song was finished tears flowed
down the old darkies' cheeks; the chill
dren crept from their hiding places
behind the trees, their faces wreathed
in smiles; the mocking bird and the
thrush sought their homes in the
tbickat while the old dog st,ll Law
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
Grip Remedie, in Great Demand.

When colds and grip arepreyalent the
quickest and surest remedies are la
great demand Mr.. Joseph ID. Williams,
Of McDud, Va, says that he was cured
OF very deep and lasting attack OF Ia
grippe by using Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy after trying several other prep
arations with no effect For sale by
Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Tough Youth-Say,I want to buy
some handkercbiefs fer a young lady.
Clerk-Plain?
Tough YOutb-Naw, she amt plain
an l kin lick the man that says she is
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Mamma-Dorothy, do you know
who ate the raisins l left on the table?
Dorothy (aged 5)-Well, mamma, l
know onething. The cat didn't eat
'em.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Small Johnny-Auniie. what is that
thing crawling on the Aeor2
Auntie-That IL cricket, dear.
Small Johnny-I'm gong to kill it,
Auntie-No, no. darling. God
made it.
Small Johnny-oh, well, he can
made another one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

II it's bilious attack, take Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a
quick recovery is certain. For sale al
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
The best pill meath the stars.nd stripes

The best pill meath the starssnd stripes
IL cleanses the system and never gripes.
Little Early Risers Of worldly repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substi-
tute.
A small pill, easy TO buy, easy 70 take
and easy TO act, but never failing In re-
suits. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
arouse the secretions and act as tonic
70 the liver, curing permanently. Az
Remnants Pharmacy. ..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Wife-I wonder how you can look
me in the face.
Husband-0h, man can get used
to anything.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19
For Sale or Rent.

lrr.,,',re p" store room with Bakery and Dwell
A.. q. a..0Hched, situated on Main Street.
S,r.' "Ne.Iug and Lot on South King
's' extended. Apply to
F,i , l.. q. BROTHERTON.
'eo' %, l903-lm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Ssm-When white society folks
don't lax a pussOn dey cut him wid
glance.
Remus-Huhl All wouldn'd mind
dat. When culled society folks don't
ike pusson dey cut him wid razoh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

Miss Ann Teque-But you do not
think marriage is always a game Of
chance'
Jack YouDg-No, indeed; some
people have no chance at all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-19

-. Register one year for
,,,,or: six months for 90
80. three months for 2o
,,ts, want to try it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
NEW YORK WINS THE
 NATIONAL TROPHY Empire Team Captures Prize
 HandiIy at Seagirt NEW JERSEY CLOSE SECOND Mosquito State Awarded Hilton Trophy and Massachusetts Receives the "Solder of Marathon" Prize.
 The Scores.

Seagirt, N J., September 9.-The name of the first winner to be engraved on the National rifle shooting trophy provided by the congress of the United States will be that of New York. In a spirited com petition in progress for two full days, the New York team of twelve men captured the trophy handily, finishing with lead of s6 points over New Jersey. New York s total was 29sS out of a possible S6OO. In addition to the national trophy valued at 5000. which will be held by the winning team only one year, the New York team won a cash prize of $500.
 New Jersey, the second highest with a score of 29O2. received the Hilton trophy to be held one year. and $500.
 Massachusetts was third with total of 2sSs, and captured the Soldier of Mara thon" trophy, to be held one year and s20o
 The District of Columbia fourth, with total of 2S73, received $50; Ohio fifth. with total of PITT, received s10O and the United States marine corps, sixth, with a total of 2772, received $50.
 medal will also be presented to each of the twelve members of each of the six winning teams. Following are the scores at GOO, at 900 and at 1000 yards for today, with the grand totals of yesterday and today for all six ranges:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
MERCHANTS IN CONSPIRACY.
Believed They Buy Sumatra Tobacct
 Struggled by Sailors.

New York. September 9.-The examina- tion of Joseph Wahrman, dealer in leaf tobacco, today before United States Com missioner Ridgeway on charge of buying smuggled tobacco, brought out the fact if the confessions of two sailors arrest ed Monday are to be believed. that there are a number of tobacco merchants in New York engaged in illicit traffic in to- bacco.
 For many months the treasury agents have been Investigating what they felt as- sured was a conspiracy to smuggle into New York Sumatra leaf tobacco. used for wrappers on expensive cigars and bearing a high rate of duty. It can be purchased in Holland for 80 cents a pound and easily disposed of in the United States for s2.50 a pound. Much of it is snug gled. 1t is declared, from the Netherlands by sailors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
FAMOUS LEADER KILLED.
Captain zoyan Falls in the Fight at
 Lake Aniatovo.

Salonica, September 9.-The famous revolutionary leader, Captain Zoyan, was killed in the fight at Lake Aniatovo in the vilayet of Constantinople. Three other ed. A quantity of war munitions and a number of rebel proclamations were cap tured by the Turks. One Turk was killed.
 The large insurgent band reported Sep tember ', which was to have been sur rounded near Ostrovo thirty miles from Monastr, escaped to the Kaimakichalan mountains, where they are again sur rounded Reports of the recent fighting at Demar Capu, sixty-two miles from Sa- lonica, agree in saying that the Bulgar- ians lost heavily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
TO BECOME CITIZEN.
Captain Wringe Says He Will Make
 America His Hone.

New York, September 9.-Captain Rob ert Wringe, who sailed the Shamrock ILL in her races against the Reliance for the Americas cup, today announced that he had decided to make this country his home in the future and to become a citi- Zen as soon as the law allows.
 As a result of this Sir Thomas Lipton may feel obliged to modify his recent statement that he will challenge again provided he can find a designer. Besides designer he will now have to find a suitable skipper if he still holds to the opinion that Captain Wringe is the best handler of big single stickers on the other side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
GELDING TROTTING
 RECORD IS BROKEN
MAJOR DELMAR CLIPS A SECOND FROM HIS OWN MARK AND GOES 
 THE DISTANCE IN 2:otIa ON THE SYRACUSE TRACK.

Syracuse, N. Y, September 9.-The worlds record for trotting geldings was broken today by Major Delmar, its hold CT. in his effort against the New York state fair track record. Major Delmar accomplished the distance in 2:011A. clip ping a second from his own mark and three-quarters of a second from the stall lion record of 2:O2A, established by Gre sceus. A. P. Mcdonald drove the geld ing and George Spear with a runner, paced him, while Ben White with an- other runner followed
 Major Delmar will be crowned king of geldings here Friday afternoon, after which he will be against his record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10

very muddy. Gus Lanka was put over by the Chicago contingent in the last race.
 First race, five furlongs-Dusty Miller, 1OS c. Mccarthy, 15 to 1, won; Lampa- drone, los (Calvit), to 1, second; Judge Denton, 10S (Birkenruth), to l, third. Time :09h
 Second race six and a half furlongs- Ailyar, 117Oouden), Il to 5, won; Falk- land, 96 e. Davis), to 5, second; Town moor, S6 (PerlSins), to 1, third. Time 1:29A.
 Third race, five and half furlongs- Potter, 1os CBirkenruth) 16 to 5, won; Walnut, 10S (6heehan), to 1, second; Don O'High 1o6 (Wallace), IS to 1. third. Time 1:15A
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, handi- cap-Little Scout, 109 (Sheehan), to 5, won; Siddons. 104 (Birkenruth), 1 2to l. second; Jordan, 107 CD. Austin), to ?, third. Time 1:57A.
 Fifth race, mile-Uranium, s3 (Shea), 4 to 1. won; Aules, TOT (Sheehan), 4 to 1. second; Exapo, 92 Uivingston), 10 to l, third. Time 1:50L
 Sixth race six furlongs-Gus Lanka, 1o3 CBlrkenruth), to 2, won; King Rose III Nouden), B to 1. second; Acquisition, 11O (Sheehan), to l, third Time 1:22%.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, six furlongs-Loca, 95; Eleanor Howard, Felton, Golden Easter, Aline, Quaker, Golden Maxim, 1O4; Al garetta, Whitmore Fonspray. 105; Frisco Ben, TOT; Peter Duryea, 108.
 Second race, five furlongs, selllng-Mal- com R, no; Pontchartrain, Sweetnote, John Doyle, 113; Frank Collins, Capitol. Caybon, 115; Thales, Pandillo, 1o3; Foxy Grandpa, Leach, Portwarden. Little Pir- ate, 11S.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Coun- tess Clara, Charles C. Duela, Boodler, Ciaies, 100; Zirl, Branch II, 105; Giraldo, Ailymer, 10S Eliza Cook, Kitty G, Rus
 on. One More. 109.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, handicap Wigwam, 90; Henrick. 9S; pr. Cartledge, s7; Lord Hermence. 100; Old Stone, 1O3; lmboden. 108.
 Fifth race, six and one-half furIongs- Dottie Shute, Dave Sommers, Washington, Nearest, Bisuka, Tom Crabb, 97; Water Tower, 100; Tom Collins, 105.
 Sixth race, mile and one-eighth, sell ing-Chickasha, 8s; Hucena. Brown Vail, 96; Kentucky Cardinal, 98; Satin Coat, Little Lois, 30; Pay the Fiddler Dawson, 101; Peat, Ginspray, Larry Wilt, 1o4; Ida Penzance. The Way, 1O7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Storm Delays Maneuvers.

Halle. Prussia. September s.-A wild storm of wind and rain at the army man. euvers today tore away the balloons and made wireless telegraphy impossible. Elm peror William at o'clock this morning, in command of two Saxon army corps, at- rocity, stormed several of the latter's bat teries and compelled the Prussians to re- tire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, September 9.-(Special)- John T. L. Greene has been appointed postmaster at Hardwood, Jefferson coun- ty, vice w. c. White, resigned. Two ad- ditional rural free delivery routes will be established October 1 at Boaz. Mar shall county, with two carriers. Routes cover area of thirty-three square miles containing population of 125O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Cheap Summer Tours.

To the Great Lakes. California. Colo rado, the Rocky Mountains and other western resorts; to Michigan, the Vir- ginias, North and South Carolina. Ten- nessee, Kentucky and all summer resorts in the United States and Crnada. Low rates via Mobile and Ohio railroad. Tick cts on gale daily to September 30. Ask agents or write John M. Beall. A G. P. A., for full particulars 6-11-thur-tf