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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
MANS LITTLE TOE.
Sc1entists Declare That 1t In Doomed
to an Early End.

~ So. early Emu.
Eminent scientists assert that the
small toe of the human foot will he
crowded out of existence by the end of
the present century. Such is the view
OF chlropodists generally and of physi-
clans who have given the matter more
than passing consideration, saws the
Philadelphia Press.
Just as according to Darwin, the tail
was crowded out of the human bony
skeleton many ages back because it had
no useful functions to perform. Just as
the vermiform appendix, the only an
parent function of which is to necessi-
tate dangerous and expensive opera
t1ons. will eventually find no place in
human anatomy, so. according to pres
ent indications, the little toe must ulti-
mately disappear altogether.
Whether or not the big toe is all that
is needed in walking and running is a
question which has not vet been salts
factorily answered, but the fact re-
mains that athletic instructors and
coaches have universally striven to de-
velop the big toe at the expense of the
others in the training of fast runners
and football players. and to that end
the shoes have been made so narrow
that any possibility of using the little
toe has been precluded.
Between the modern method Of walk
ing and the wearing of tight fitting
shoes the little toe is doomed to an ear
ly end.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
A COOL FISHERMAN.
The Story of How tie Landed a Great
Big Beauty.

Row slowly now. A little nearer to
the shore. there. that's right. Steady,
now. This eddy looks like good place.
The left oar; just little There, that's
fine Just by these lily pads large one
was caught the other day. Gee whiz!
Did you see that? A strike, and he
was a beauty, too-an eight FOUNDER,
I'll bet. Back water. quick. till l try
him again. Steady, now. This is the
place. l guess we've missed him. No,
by Jove, there he was again! He's
got it; he's got it! Turn her out into
deep water. He's in the lily pads now
and goner sure! Thunderation, and
he was monster! Must have weighed
Mt least ten pounds No: there he is!
He is still hooked; he is all right; he is
tree from the lilies; he is free! Steady,
now. Put the oars in the boat. See the
pole. He bends it nearly double. And
doesn't he make the reel sing! Now
he has turned. He is coming toward
us! Hand me that landing net! Quick,
quick! He is going under the boat! He
will snap the line! Holy smoke. there
he goes! Grab the line-grab the line,
l say. Have you got it? Keep him
fast, now. Just second. Steady, now.
There he goes into the net Here he is
in the boat. We have him. He is safe.
And isn't he a beauty? Isn't he a beau
ty, dandy, Il crackerjack. a peach?
lie will go above six pounds, if he
weighs an ounce. Wasn't he lively?
Did you see him make that three foot
leap out of the water? You didn't?
Man, where were your eyes? Row in
now, and we will weigh him. How
much did you say? -Four pounds and
two ounces. Pshaw. That can't be
right. Your scales are not accurate.
We'll. he's beauty anyway. 1t took
full half hour to tire him out and land
him. Three minutes. you say. Oh,
you're mistaken. That can't possibly
be. 1t was surely longer than that! He
was fighter to the last Excited when
| caught him! Navy; not bit. Cool as
cucumber-just as am now He GER
ta1nly is beauty.-Forest and Stream.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
The Wrong SugccstiOD.

good planters wife "befo' de wah"
was teaching jet black house girl,
just fourteen and fresh from the plan
tatlon. The letters of the alphabet.
Betsy had learned the first two says
uarpu's Magazine. but always forgot
the letter &C"
Don't you see with your eyes? Can't
you remember the word see?" said her
mistress.
'iaSsum.' answered Betsy. But she
could not. Five minutes later Betsy
began again bravely. ABB and
there she stopped
""h hat do You DO with your eyes,
Betsy"
Il sleeps wifi EN-, mis-" 8
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
Food Alters Animals

1t is surprising how circumstances al
ter animals. The savages of the Anna.
Zon region feed the common green par
rot for generations with the fat of Ger
tain fishes, thus causing it to become
beautifully variegated with red and
yellow feathers. In like manner the
natives of the Malay archipelago. bv
process of feeding. change the talka
tive Tory into the gorgeous king lory.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22

The Benedict-They are probably in.
tended for married men.
The Bachelor-Does that make diff
ference?
The Benedict-Yes. When a man is
married. his wife generally keeps him
in hot water. "-Philadelphia Record,
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
The Manager Realizes If.

Ihere is something eevating in mu-
sic" said the artist.
Yes" answered the manager. "Mu-
sic certainly has the effect of stimu-
lafing lofty ideals as to salary" -Wash-
ington Star.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
His Clerical Robes

Pooh. My papa wears evenin' clothes
every time he goes TO parties
That amt anything. Our minister
wears his nightclothes every time he
breaches. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
Fatal Enough.

do you think my new novel covers
the ground?
"Well. l caught brief glimpse yes
terday of man who had just read it,
and he was certainly covering the
gronnd!'-Atlanta Constitution,
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22

1t was to combat and expose quacks
and fools that laughter was invented
Thackeray
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22

Some plants are affected by chloro-
FORM just as animals are. The sensi-
tive plant loses its irritability in air
charged with chloroform vapor.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-22
A SANDER,

The Bachelor I wonder WIN tbos4
flats are not supplied with warm wa
ter pipes like the O,Llr8:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Going Backward.

Andrew Carnegie tells the follow
ing story Of a canny Scot whom he
knew and who lived in a small settle
ment some miles from the neighboilug
town. The distance, however, could
be considerably lessened by cutting
through a large estate. This practice
was 80 much resorted to that the own
er gave peremptory orders for all tres-
passers to be turned around aud sent
back the way they came.
One time, however, the Scot in
question, having occasion to take some
articles to town in a wheelbarrow, de-
cided to run the risk, and was about
half way through when he saw the
owner in the distance. Not relishing
the idea Of retrscing bis steps, he be.
thought himself Of a scheme, A. !
promptly turning the wheelbsrrow TO
face the direction from which he came.
he sat down upon it as if resting.
Soon the owner came up, and srs-
ing him there, roughly ordered him 0
turn around and go back.
As "bsck" was 10 this case his OBJ.
jective point. the Scot obeyed and
went on bis way rejoicing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
It Makes A Difference.

The popular adage Is: "Oh, It makes
no difference what a man believes If
he is sincere"
Let us see. A family was poisoned
in Montgomery county recently by
eating toad,tools, which they Fincerely
believed to be mushrooms. Three Of
them died. Did it make no dltierence2
A man indorsed a note for friend
whom he sincerely believed to be an
honest man. He was a scoundrel, and
left him to pay the debt. Did it make
no difference?
A traveller takes the wrong train 60
ing north, sincerely believing 1t is the
southern train. Will it make no diff
ference? Will it bring him up at the
south all the same2 If a man sincere
ly believes a certain thing, while the
truth about it is entirely different, will
this sincere belief make it all right2
The truth is, the popular .dage is a
lie, and very transparent one at that.
If a man is sincere, he will take pains
to know the truth. For where facts
are concerned, all the thinking il the
world will lot change them. A toad
stool remains toadstool, whatever we
may think about it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Learn to Use the Lemon.

Do you know the wonderful value
of lemon and the great work it can
do for you?
The acid of the lemon acts upon the
liver very directly, and is therefore
the best of medicine for the chronically
or the acutely bilious person. The
juice of a lemon in cup Of hot water,
without sugar, should be taken every
morning until the skin and tongue are
clear.
But it most be remembered that the
acid thiDs the blood and the person
who is poorly nOurished must use lem
ons sparingly, cautions the American.
In tact, the person who does not need
lemons will not even like to think of
the sourness. Nature speaks very
plainly if We know how to listen.
When raw eggs are to be taken for
strength, few drops ofjuice squeezed
on top of the broken egg DISCUSSES the
slight sulPhurous taste of the egg, and
one can swallow it like an oyster.
Lemon used in puddings, in sauces
and in gelstine desserts is one Of the
most healthful ingredients; and lemon
added to untermented grape juice
gives 1t the tang it needs.
For the skin, lemon juice has no
equal; it whitens and softens when
properly applied. Slices of lemon in
a bathtub Of hot water softens it and
adds to the cleansing property. In a
basin of hot water it becomes an ex-
cellent face-wash; and used upon the
finger nails il softens and clean.
For the teeth it may be used care
fully, as strong acid is not good for
the enamel Tablespoonful TO a
glass of water is enough.
And for cleaning white marble,
brass, and for taking out ink stains
lemon juice and salt are affective.
All packed inside the yellow cover
ing lie these benefits for mankind.
Learn to use the lemon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Senator 6aiieY's Friend.

The 100000 fee said to have be, n
earned by Senator Bailey of Tex, gives
points to a story told in the New Or.
leans Times Democrat by man from
Texas upon the manner in which Bail
ey got his start.
Bailey was a struggling young law
yer IN the new section into which lie
had moved. The time had rolled
around to nominate Democratic cam
didste for Congress. The day of the
convention had been set II was con-
ceded that a certain old man IN Con-
gress would be given the nomination
aIaiu.
Having much leisure and but little
money, he thought h. would walk to
the convention. After he had been on
the road for some time a farmer drove
up behind him. "Wanter git in an
rider" he said to the young lawyer,
and Bailey accepted gladly.
Going to the convention" asked
Bailey, after a while.
Yep" said the farmer.
Ever hear of young LAWYER
named Bailey around here'" asked
Bailey.
Nope, said the farmer.
Good speaker, bright fellow, l un-
derst.nd, " suggested Bailey.
"S'pose 20, " said the farmer.
"Yes, continued Bailey, land he
will be over there to-day, and I'll tell
you what we'll do. Well call on him
to make a speech. You see all your
friends, tell them about Bailey, and
We II call on him"
The farmer said all right. No more
was said about the matter until there
was a lapse in the convention during
the preliminary movements Of the body.
Suddenly the old farmer got up apd
suggested that the convention hear
from Mr. Bailey, "a risin' young law
yer Of these diggin,," he said, "sn
feller who talks like putin out FIRE.
Bailey Bailey Baileyl" more than
dozen yells went up, and Bailey came
forth. Joe Bailey made one Of the
hottest speeches Of his life, and the
upshot of the whole thing was HAT
the risIn' young lawyer Of these dlg-
gins got the nomination for Congress.
and is now Senator Bailey, of TeIas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Played the Horse Fly.

"Yes," said the bandmaster, 1--WE
do have trouble with our musicians
sometimes.
"Once we were engaged to play at a
funeral. Our notice was very short,
so we bad no rehearsal. We reached
the cemetery without any mishsp, but
there something happened. We were
to play a solemn measure while the
body was being lowered into the grave.
Only few instruments were needed.
was slowly and solemnly swinging
my baton, the spectators were silently
weeping, when suddenly the trombone
gave a loud, long blasc, enough to
wake up the dead. Some OF the
mourners tainted, and the players
stopped in CONSERVATION and | jumped
over chairs and racks to where the
trombonist, a dull, heavy German, sat,
stolidiy gazing at his music.
What the devil did you mean by
bursting out that way?' l shouted.
"He raised his eyes slowly to mine.
"'Vell, l vas Watching der moosic,
und Just den horse-fy got on der pa
per. I fought be voI note, und l
blayed him. Dat vas all, amt It2'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Shepherd College
State Normal School
will begin its thirty-seCond ses-
sion on
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9, 1908.

We offer Academic, Normal,
Music and EloCution courses :;
also training in Band, OrCheS-
ira and Military Science and
Tactics.
Shepherdstown is a clean,
healthfu1, historic and accessi-
bic location. The schools equip
ment, in every particular, rivals
that of the best of its class in
this or neighboring States.
Living expenses are low. Tu-
ition is free TO West Virginia
students. You are helping to
support the school by the pay
ment of taxes. Are you going
to give that money to the State,
or are you going to take it out
in Education? You cannot make
a mistake in coming here TO
school. We will treat you right.
For catalogue and other in
formation, apply to
JIG. KNUTTI, Principal,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
| August 6, 1903.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Dlssstrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many A
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks OF sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
tn. advent Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer neces-
sary. Mr.. Lois Cragg Of Dorchester.
Mass, is one Of many whose life was
saved by DR. Kings New Discovery.
This great remedy is guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases at Reinhart's
Pharmacy. Price SOC, and 100. Trial
bottles free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

A negro preacher was asked by one
OF his flock how hot it was in hades.
"Well, folks," he replied, "jes' take
all de wood in New York State, an all
de coal in Pennsylvsny, an all de oil
in de world, an set it afah. Den take
er man out'n hell and put him in dat
burnin mess an he'll freeze to deaf
befo' he can hahdly light. OATS how
hot he'll am.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
SHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1903.

hopeless.
1t was haitian hour after We reached
the hill before anyone missed the Kid.
Then it was believed that he had fall
en- when we first struck the Indians,
or, being in the rear, had been cut off
There were plenty of others to mourn
for. Lying as snugly as We could be-
hind the boulders, and firing only
when the redskins seemed inclined to
rush, twelve of our thirty were killed
between sun and sun. There wasn't t
the slightest show Of relief from the
fort or valley, and fired Cloud rushed
our breastworks after night had set in
the affair would have been over in ten
minutes.
At sundown the firing begVn to die
away, and half an hour later there
was silence except for the songs OF the
crickets and the yelp of coyotes. The
Indians had been called off to cook,
eat and rest, but there was no way OF
escape open to US. At the first move
to leave the little fort the whole pack
would have been upon US. We had
scant rations and less water, and we
were too worn out even to talk.
Some of the men even slept and NUT
tered in their sleep as night attack
was waited for. The hours went by
and none came. Red Cloud figured
that another day of lOng-range fire
would wipe US out, and why sacrifice
a score Of his warriors in a night rnsh.
At eleven o'clock, with the silence
of the grave around us there suddenly
came to our ears the notes of bugle.
They were clear and bold and defiant,
and came from the direction Of the
fort. In an instant every man OF US
was on foot and cheering. In an IN
slant the 800 red devils around us
were calling to each other in alarm.
COLUMN close up" came the bugle
call. by fours, right wheel in llne'
Take open order.
We cheered and cheered again, and
we fred by volley to let our friends
know that we still held out. Wilder
grew the alarm of the Indians, and
we heard the hoof. beats of their ponies
dashing about.
Now the bugle blew "oficers' call,
STABLES, 50" breakfast and lights out,
in succession, and we were bewildered,
but among the confusion there came
the calls to "Trotl" "GallopI' and
"Chargel" and away went Red Cloud
and his 300 bucks in wild flight and
over the rough ground came charging
up the to the very boulders-the Kid!
AS he sat on his horse and peered
over the boulders at US he raised the
bugle to his lips and sounded the call
of: 81 cant get EN- up in the morning.
Good boy; but what does this
mean?" demanded the lieutenant in a
quavering voice.
ut was my chance, sir, calmly re-
piled the Kid.
"But how-how-?"
"Oh, I was left behind when you
hit the reds aud got boxed up, and l
lay around in the woods back there
all day and fixed up this scare for
EN-"
"And there's no one with you-no
soldiers, no relief"
Nav. Me and my old bugle did
the whole business, and the reds won't
stop running for ten miles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
He Leads Us On.

He leads us.!on
By paths we do not know;
Upward He leads US though our steps be slow;
Though oft We faint and falter on the way.
Though storms and darkness oft obscure the day:
Yet when the clouds arc gone
We know He leads US on.
He leads. US
Through all the unquiet years,
Past all our dreamland hopes and doubts and fears
He guides our steps through all the tangled mare
OF sin, of sorrow and oerclouded days
We know His will is done,
And still He leads Us on.
And He at last,
After the weary strife,
After the restless fever We call life.
After the dreariness. the aching pain,
The wayward struggles which have proved in vain;
After our tolls past
Will give US rest at last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

Wederly-I cav a man run over By
a street car this morning. His left leg
was cut of just above the knee.
Mrs. Wederly-Well, I'm sorry for
the poor fellow, but I'm glad for his
wifs's sake.
wederly (astOnished) Glad for his
wife's sakel
Mrs. Wederly-Yes; she can now
keep him home at nights by hiding his
wooden leg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Cured Of Pile. After 20 Years:

Mr.. G. Haney, Of Geneva, o., had the
piles for 40 years. Doctors and dollars
could do him no lasting good. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salge cured him perma
nently. Invaluable for cuts, burns,
bruises, sprains, decorations, eczema,
tetter, salt rheum, al d all other skin
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on
the package-all others are cheap,
worthless counterfeiIs. Sold atiRein-
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

II you have a bad Cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy TO loosen and re
lieve il, and 70 allay the irritation and
Inflammation Of the throat and lungs.
The soothing and healing properties Of
this remedy and the quick cures wdich
il effects make ii favOrite everywhere.
For sale at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Not A Sick DAY Since.

Il was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. tried all sorts Of medi-
cines. none Of which relieved me. One
day | saw an ad. Of your Electric Bitters
and determined 10 try that. After tax
ing few doses felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen a sick day since. NeighbOrs
of mine have been cured Of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles
and General Debility" This is what
B. F., Bass, Of Fremont, y. C., writes.
Only SOC, at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Fall and Winter
OFFERINGS AT
Shenandoah Junction.

Having just purchased my Fall and
Winter Stock of General Merchandise,
can offer you full line of new, desir-
able goods at the right prices.
Nice assortment of Outings, PercaleS,
Ginghams, Waistings, Mushns and Cot
tons.
Nice line of Mems, Women's and
Children's S Underwear.
Floor and Table Oilcloth, all widths,
at cut prices.
The following are a few Special Prices
this month:
"a inch Heavy Dark Brown (all-wool)
Dress Cloth was zoe yard now SOC.
54-inch Heavy Dark Blue (all-wooD
Dress Cloth was zoe. now SOC.
Piedmont Brown Cotton, Scent value,
now cents.
Blue and White Polka Dot Duck was
l0c. now cents.
Missouri Steam Washer was 500, now
So co.
Boyers Blue, and cents.
Victor Starch, cents.
Celuloid Starch, cents.
Lightning Hot Drops were 25c, now
- cents.
Lightning Cough Cure was 25c, now
ID cents.
Wright's Cough Cure was 25c, now
l2t cents,
Foleys Honey and Tar was Sl.OO, now
GO cents.
Foley's Kidney Cure was Sl.0O, now
60 cents.
Foleys Cream was l5c, now 10 cents.
German Syrup was 75c, now 90 cents.
Green's August Flower was 75c, now
| so cents.
Shiloh's Consumption Cure was SOC
and Loo, now 80 and 60 cents.
Rutena was Sl.OO, now 30 cents.
We have lots of other bargains. Call
and see them. We keep everything
usually kept in a country store, and lots
| Of things most country stores do not
keep. We can furnish nearly all your
wants at the lowest possible prices.
We pay top prices for all kinds OF
| country produce.
Call and see US.
Yours, Respectfully,
- VIZ X
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

80 you ran across Dingbst in Man
chester. did your Has he got good
position there?
He had when ! saw him last He
was sitting in a hammock with the
daughter Of big banker"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

"One Of my children was taken with
cramp collie and suffered severely, says
5. B. Elzee, Of Monett, No. II tele-
phoned for doctor, then gave dose OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and few minutes later
a second dose Before the doctor came
the child was relieved" For sale At
Reinbart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12
Doesn't Rs.peot Old Ace.

sshameful when youth falls 10 show
respect for old age. but Just the contra
~ in the case OF DR.. Kings New Life
Pills They cut of maladies no matter
how severe and irrespective Of old age.
Dyspepsia Jaundice, Fever, Coostipa-
tion an yield TO this perfect Pill. 25c. at
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

stranger-Say. can ! get divorce
on the grounds Of insanity?
Lawyer-Possibly it might be ar
ranged. L. your wife insane7
stranger-No; but ! must have been
crrzy when ! married her
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

Mr.. Jackson-Yas, Mis- Johnsing,
that horse has gone mile in two min
utes.
Miss JOnsing-GraciOus, Mr.. Jack
con, when did he do dat?
Mr.. Jackson-When be wuz comm
East on de cattle train.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-11-12

Man Dressmsker-Well, what now7
Apprentice have discovered a
way to make a womsn's dress 20 that
she will look like a hump-backed
bsboon with bats wings.
Man Observation-Disclosures II will
become a rage.