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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
A scoffer Struck Dumb.

Processing disbelief in God and
challenging the Almighty to dem
onstrate His power, Julian Reufro, Of
Chicago, was suddenly stricken deaf
and dumb Tuesday night OF last week.
The circumstances Of Renfro's attack
were dramatic. He was employed in
tannery as a shipping clerk Tues
day night with four companions he en-
gagged in a game Of whist. The con-
versation turned to religious topics,
and three of the young men expressed
a firm belief in God Renfro scotied.
II would believe in God if l could, "
he said, but have read great deal
Of Ingersoll's writings and am unable
to have faith "
"Why, there are manifestations of
God all about you, suggested one of
the young men.
Again Reufro scoffed.
Fellows, he said, "if God would
demonstrate Himself to me in some
wsy-if, for instance, He should strike
me deaf or dumb, or bliud might
admit his aYistapca
With the words on his lips the
young man turned pale, his arms shot
out in front Of him and his lips began
to move convulsiyely, but no sound
proceeded from them He began beat
ing his ears with his hands and the
Le1t instant be fell face forward on
the floor unconscious.
In alarm his companions sent for
physician. Renfro was restored to
consciousness without much difficulty,
but it was then discoyeIed that he was
stone deaf and unable to uttera sound
DR.. 0 G Draper diagnosed the case
as one of nervous attack, but though
Renfro gradually y regained hisstrength,
the use Of his faculties appeared to be
shattered, and it was decided TO send
him TO Shreveport, Illinois, to his
mother. She ls a pious woman, and
she expresses the hope that the young
man will ultimately recover the use Of
his faculties. Ifhe does, he announces
in a written communication that he
will at once fit himself to Join the
ministry Renfro, since hie arrival
from Chicago has completely changed
bis views, and is mluir'errd to daily an
much by a clergyman as by physi.
clan. I1religlous circles it IL ielt that
his condition is due as much TO his
blasPhemy az to nervous attack
Cnurch-going persons unhesItatingly
declare that if be ever does regain the
use Of the impaired faculties It will b.
because be has confessed conversion
and repentance
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
The Useful Lemon.

One OF the best all round household
doctors, and by far the cheapest, is an
ordinary sour lemen, which can be
bought for few cents II you have
a troublesome corn, give II hot bath
and cut away as much as possible Of
the corn. rub well with slice OF lem
on, and bind on the lemon slice. Re-
peat for three nights aud you will
never be without lemon.
II bee or other insect s,ings you.
put few drops Of lemon juice on the
spot and you will be quickly re-
lieved.
If you have dark hair and il seems
to be falling out, rub the scalp with
a plice Of lemon. 1t will stop that
trouble promptly.
II you have bad headache, rub
slices ~ lemon along your temples;
you will find the pain much easier TO
bear, and not long in disappearing.
Squeeze the juice Of lemon into
glass Of water every morning and
drink with very little sugar II will
keep the stomach in good order and
keep away dyspepsia.
Squeeze lemon juice into an equal
quantity Of glYoerin and rub on chap
ped hands. Pot on loose gloves, and
in the morning there will be decided
improvement, after thoroughly wash.
ing them in warm water.
Last but not least, a good cup oftea
without sugar, but with two slices Of
lemon and Clipped ice-what is bet
ter on a bot summer day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
Worst Of All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than TO feel
that every minute will be your last !
Such was the experience Of Mrs. ;. ID.
Newt u, Decatur, Ala. For three years
She writes, Il endured insuferable pain
from indigestion, stomach and bowel
trouble. Death seemed inevitable when
doctors and all remedies failed. At
length | was induced to try Electric
Bitters and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now I'm COM
pletelv recovered" For Liver. Kidney,
Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. Only soc.
lis guaranteedat at Reinhart's s Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
Triumph, Of Modern Surgery.

Wonderful things are done for the hu-
man body by surgery. Organs are ia
ken out and scraped and polished and
put back, or they may be removed en-
tirely bones are spliced pipes take
the place Of diseased sections Of veins
antiseptic dressings are applied to
wounds. bruises, burns and like injuries
before inflammation sets in, which
causes them to heal without maturation
and in one-third the time required by
the old treatment. Cham betlain Pain
Balm acts on this same principle. II is
an antiseptic aud when applied 70 sucn
injuries. causes them TO heal very quick
ly. 1t also allays the pain and soreness.
Keep a bottle Of Pain Balm IN your
home and it will save you time and
money, not to mention the inconveni'
ence and suffering which such injuries
entail. For sale at Reinhart's Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
An Easy Matter.

A certain gentleman, who il fond
Of arguing religious questions, asked
Weston minister several days ago if
be believed "all the Bible.
q do, instantly replied the good
man.
Every bit of it2" insisted the
questioner dubiously.
81 most certainly do," was the pas
tors reply.
DO you really believe the story
about Balaam and the ass p asked the
man with slight smile.
"Mcst assuredly ! do, responded
the clergyman unhesitatIngly.
"And you firmly believe" )" insisted
the inquisitive friend, that the ass
Balaam rode under the tree spoke like
a person ?"
Eyes, | do, asserted the minister,
with just the slightest suspicion Of ir-
ritation in his voice.
"Well," asked the questioner in an
Tve-got-You-now tone, "can you tell
me how it could be possible under any
circumstances you can imagine for
an ass to talk like person."
"Ah, that is easy" asserted the
minister, laying his hand on the mans
shoulder. "It's just % easy, my
friend, for an ass to talk like a man
as it is for a man to talk like an ass. J."
The man had nothing TO cay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
IN OLD VIRGINIA.

/ love the mountains wreathed in mist,
The twilight skies Of amethyst
The groves Of ancient oaks, sun-kissed.
In old Virginia.
! love the gorgeous trumPe, flowers.
Wild rose and honeysuokle bowers.
The woodland incense after showers,
In old Virginia.
| love the laughter Of the rills.
Cloud shadows stretched athwart the hills.
The jocund song OF him who ills
In old Virginia.
! love the martial ranks Of corn,
Their blades agleam with lights Of morn,
The curtains Of the night Withdrawn.
In old Virginia.
love the modes, maidenhood.
The difference paid to wonaRhood,
The chiyalric and gentle blood,
In old Virginia.
| love the love Of native sod,
Thesimple faith that trusts in God.
The heads bowed meath the chasteuing rod.
In old Virginia
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

"And now, children, said the teach
er, there is nothing l like quite so
well as a nice, clean, quiet little boy
or girl. Now tell me what it is that
I like the best Of all things"
There was no response.
"Why, Tommy, don't you know.
"Yes, ma'am.
"Well, what is it2'
please, ma am, it's husband.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Delegate Rodey, ol New MEXICO,
tells a story Of a cowboy who stop
ped at a railway dining room in the
South vest and called TOR a piece Of
pie. Then he a,ked for knife. The
woman who ran the lunch counter was
strickler for The proprieties.
1--WE don't eat pie with knife here"
she replied.
Then, masm." pleaded the cow
boy, will you please bring me an aI2'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
For a Hundred Years.

For hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized as a superior
remedy, but IL remained for +. 9. De
Witt & Co. Of Chicago, 20 discover how
10 combine the virtues Of Witch Heel
with other antiseptics, IN the form Of a
salve. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye is
the best salye in the world for sores,
cuts, burns. bruises and piles. The
high standing OF this salye has given
rise 70 counterfeits, and the public is
advised TO look for the name Dewitt"
on the package, and accept no other.
Sold al Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
An Alarm Clock for 2sc.

II you want TO get up early and feel
good all day take Little Early Riser
ortwo at bed time. These famous little
pills relax the nerves, give quiet rest
and refreshing sleep. with a gentle
movement Of the bowels about break
fast time. W. H. Howell, Houston,
Tex. says Early Risers are the best
pills made for constipation. sick head
ache, billiousness, etc. Sold al Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Edith-DO you understand the Ian
guage of flowers?
Ethel do.
Edith-Then what does this bunch
of rare orchids that Albert sent me
signify2
Ethel-Tbat fool and his money
are soon parted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Cholly-What did your father cay
when you told him ny love was Ikea
broad and impetuous riVerf
Edith-Ht said, "D4m it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Some people think that it is time
enough to walk 10 the straight end
narrow path when they have only a
short distance 10 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

"JohDny," said the teacher, "csn
you name the three grscesT
"Yes. ms'sm." replied Johnny.
Breakfast, dinner and supper"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets,
Waffle Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and
Halter Chains, Farm Bells, Screen
Doors and Windows, American
Fence Wire, Barbed Wire, Saws,
Black Hawk Corn Shelters, Lawn
Mowers, Files, All Sizes Bolts,
Loaded Shells Powder and Shot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

"Do you know anything about Airt-
ing2"
mo" be replied sadly; Il thought
l did. but when | tired il, hanged if
the girl didn't marry me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Cutler-DO you want safety rs-
zor?
Rastus-No. sar. Dem may be all
right for Shawn, but fob weddin' or
a party dey am pufhctly ustiess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16

Tom-But isn't your love for Miss
Plsinum rstbsrsudden.
Jack-I suppose so. But, you zee.
her rich aunt died rather suddenly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
Shepherd College
State Normal School
Begins its Spring Term
Tuesday, March 22, 1904.

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 il 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
j. G. KNUTTI, Principal,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
August 6, 1905.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
StoneWaII jackson

moved in a mysterious way. So do
myself. So if you wish your shoes re-
paired, just call on me at the Weltz-
heimer Building, near the Graded
School. Cheap Repairing-and don't
forget it, Respectfully,
G. w. YONTZ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-16
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Har-
ness Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap,
Turpentine, n. G.. and Gas Tar, Gas
oline, Varnish, Japan Dryer, Knot
Killer, White Lead, Red Lead,
Spanish Brown, Calcined Plaster,
Portland Cement. Lard Oil, Plas-
tering Hair, Coal Oil, Neat Foot
Oil, Fish Oil, Bath Brick Soap, Sui
phur, CopperaS, BoraX.
Patent Plastering prepared for immedi-
ate use.
international STOCK FOOD and Glea-
sons Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miner's HARNESS DRESSING,
Whale Oil Soap.
Black Lambs Foot Harness Oil.
THE PERFECTION Blue Flame Wick
less Oil Stove-safest and best.
The Four Leaf Glover CREAM SEPA-
RATOR, where the milk is not
mixed or diluted with water, leav-
ing pure and sweet for family use.
WALL PAPER furnished on short no.
tice at reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn DS, Hangers I n d Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, y L Chain Pumps.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12
ARKANSAS VALLEY
DITCH ASSOCIATION
Holds An Important and Largely Attended
Meeting at Rocky Ford, February 5.

Las. Friday Immediately after tho ad-
adjournment Of the public hearing called
by State Engineer Carpenter. in regard
70 tho loaning Of water between tho bitches
in Water Division No. 2. tho Arkansas
Valley Ditch association was called TO
order by @. W. Swink. president
Tho meeting was notable ono in point
OF attendance and interest shown. Every
ditch Of Importance in tho valley between
tho mountains and tho state line was
represented. with only ono exception.
Tho following ditch companies rcsponded
to roll call by their several representa-
tives:
The Arkansas Valley Sugar Beet and lr-
and Buffalo Creek canals. with dsersed
BY W. M. Wiley. manager.
The Bsssemer irrigating Ditch Co.. own.
ers Of the Besssmsr ditch. with deers:d
BY G. k. MeH.rg. secretary.
The Oxford Farmers Ditch Company.
owner Of the Oxford Farmsr's ditch.
with dseresd priority for. lyo It.
BY T. J. Barnard. president.
The Fort Lyon Canal Co.. owner Of the
Fort Lyon canal. with dserssd priority
By By Frank Kr.y6iil. secretary. ;; and II. H.
L. Lubsrs, attorney.
The Laguna Canal Co.. owner OF the Lake
canal, with deereed priorityfor. SIS II.
BY W. N. Randall. Sec. and Mgr.
The High Line Canal Co.. owner Of the
High Line canal. with dserssd priority
By q. M. Hall. Sec. and Mgr.
The Rocky Ford Ditch Co.. owner Of the
Rocky Ford ditch. with . deersed pri-
By q. W. Swink, manager.
The Reorganized Catlin Consolidated Ca
nal Co., owner Of the Catlin canal with
decreed priority for It.
BY ]. W. Beatty. president.
The Lamar Canal Co., owner OF the La
mar canal, with decreed priority
BY A. E. Bent, manager.
The Otero Irrigation District, owner Of the
Otero canal. with a decreed priority
for l23 1t.
BY G. A. Kilgore, attorney.
The following additional bitches we're
represented and participated in the pro-
ceedings, but not as enrolled members Of
the associations:
The Excelsior Ditch Co., owner of the Ex-
celsior ditch, with decreed priority
BY Robert Grant, president.
The Arkansas Valley Ditch Co.. owner Of
the Arkansas Valley ditch, with de-
creed priority 20 #.
BY H. A. Dubbs, attorney.
L. G. Carpenter, state engineer, and E.
R. Chew. division engineer of water divis-
ion No. 2, were also present by invitation
and participated in the proceedings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12
Public School Notes.

Next Friday afternoon in all tho rooms
Of the public schools programs will be
rendered celebrating jointly the birthdays
OF Lincoln and Washington. the date be-
ing between the two anniversaries.
Friday afternoon DR.. Bell of the State
University. Boulder. addressed pupils,
teachers and parents at the Liberty
building. His address is being highly
commended by all vino wero present,
One Of Or, Bells duties is to visit and ex
anime the work of the high schools of the
state The result of his visit hero will
doubtless be that the Rocky Ford high
school will be put on the accredited list.
making all its graduates eligible to enter
the University without examination.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12

Moved that tho claim OF tho Arkansas
Valley Sugar Beet & Irrigated Land Co.
for S5O2.5 DO allowed and ordered paid.
tho same being for money paid 20 it.or-
noy Plat Rogers for e@pnnsoS in May.
1901. in a trip TO Washington and printing
and fling brief in tho Kansas Colorado
water suit: said trip bein. made in the in
,orosts and on behalf Of the associated
dltchos. The motion was adopted unani-
mously.
Among other things presented TO the
association by State Engineer Carpenter.
was tho existing deficiency in the appro-
priation made by tho last legislature to
dosray tho expenses OF tho Office Of the
division engineer; out OF the appropriation
Of $500 FOR tho years 1908 and 1904.
thero remaining at the present tims but
abou. 1925 for the balance Of the yoar
1904.
It was suggested by members Of the
association that the interests involved are
Of too great Importance to hazard any
Gripping OF tho service by lack OF funds
IN the ONCE OF the division engineer, and
that the members should use their best
sndsavors to secure from the commission
srs Of the counties Of Pueblo. Otero. Bent
and Prowers an appropriation OF SIS per
month each for the balance OF the year
1908. to make up the deficiency. ~
On motion. the association extended to
State Engineer Carpenter a vote OF
thanks for his attendance. and suggestions
and evident willingness to assist the as
sociation in its work.
Adjourned to meet at Pueblo on We'd
nesday. Feb. IL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12
Echoes OF Beet Growers Association
fleetlnH.

A vaxatious typographical error slipped
| through last weeks Enterprise in report
ing the beet growers meeting. In Chair
man Ebbert's opening remarks he wal
reported 10 have said tho benefits al
ready in sight for tho growers should in
spire all growers 70 aid In reimbursinR the
management for their outlay OF last year ''
Tho shortage Of our oifics force compelled
US 70 use several columns Of machine
linotype slugs said light" instead Of ''in
sight" The error was particularly bad
one. hence this explanation.
Mr.. Ebbert claims that our last weeks
condensed report was not correct and
sends US a copy Of his remarks. from
which we make the following extracts:
I'VE will soon be face to face with a
labor problem. Associated effort may
solve Il. Surely. while sugar factories
are multiplying In Colorado. this problem
will not present fewer difficulties. These
difficulties will multiply with tho factories.
II will require our wisest counsels and q
concert Of action II we make sure Of a
sufficient number Of boys, girls and men
to thin our beet crop Of 1904. and TO thin
Il a. a price that will leave for us q COM
pensa,ing sum for the rest Of the work.
sturs on the subject OF sugar beet grow
ing. and Il has been = prime object to
distribute pamphlets and 10 circulate hints
and warnings relating 10 the crop from
somo central Office whsnsver our funds
should warrant II.
And this is only the beginning. Your
own thoughts will suggss, many avenues
Of usefulness for such an organization.
The growers Of Otsfo county have en-
joyed very close relations this month.
Their raiiying point has been the plat
form Of the Beet Growers association.
and Il seems duo that every boot grower
In tho county should onroll his name with
tho secretary. BY and by We want to
got some statistics on our own account:
wo want your name and support
"A word more. This association was
formed year ago for general protective
purposes. Not one Of the officers then
elected wished 70 assume the responsible
tiles which tho Offices carried with thom.
But they were omphatieally called on and
thoy took hold. Since then not an officer
has received As much as = cent for any
service performed: and this servies has
sometimes boen burdensoms. They have
not shirked any responsibilities.
In tho Pueblo boy experiment OF last
was not . SUCCESS. but
not wholly failure e-various expenses
wcrc incurred TO tho amount Of nearly
800. So far as know. thero Is not .
tradcsman or othor outsider who holds 4
bill Of any amount whatever against US.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12

1 The officers OF tho association made
verbal reports OF tho transactions and
business done during tho past year.
w. NJ. Wiley. treasurer. submitted his
| report showing the amount Of money re-
ceiyed from tho different members OF the
association. tho amount disbursod. and tho
cash balance on hand at this date ot
Ss5i.2o. On motion. tho report was or
dcrod approved and placed on file.
A discussion was had as TO the adYis-
ability Of changing tho basis OF roprcsen-
tation in tho association. tho present plan
being ono vote TO each mombcr in the
management Of tho affairs Of the associ-
alton.
II was moved by A. E. Ben. that Soc
ton Of the Articles OF tho Association
be amended to read as follows: "t5) The
affairs Of this Association shall be in the
hands Of . general committee consisting
Of one representative Of each ditch owner.
company or association. members Of the
Association: such representatives to be Sc
leeted by the owner. company or assoeia-
ton which ho represents; and the basis OF
voting shall be that each member shall
have one vote for each dollar Of assess
ment paid on its deerscd priority for the
proceeding year. or in the case Of new
members. on tho assessment levied for
the present year" Which motion was
duly seconded and on the vote thereon
was adopted unanimously.
Moved by G. M. Hall to proceed to the
election Of officers Of the association the
same as II the call for this meeting had
included this election as among the things
to be done at this time. Which motion
was duly seconded and unanimously
adopted.
Moved by W. N. Randall, and duly sec
onded. that the rules be suspended and
dent; A. E. Bent, vice president; @, M.
Hall, secretary. and W. M. Wiley, treas
urer, be reelected. the first three named
being the executive committee. Which
motion was unanimously adopted.
BY invitation, State Engineer Carpenter
addressed the meeting in regard to some
of the problems presented in administer
ing the water in the Arkansas Valley. and
suggesting methods for improving the
service.
Upon reconvening the meeting was ad-
dressed by Division Engineer Chew. and
a general discussion followed in which the
members participated, concerning the
methods Of distribution. establishing of
puaging stations and better regulations
and information in regard to flood waters.
Moved by Mr.. Bent that the executive
committee be authorized to defray the
expenses incurred by the state engineer
in establishing guaging stations at either
the Oxford or High Line dam in the west
part OF District No. IA; the Maxwell dam
in District No. 81; at the Fort Lyon dam
in District No. IL; and in the river at
Pueblo Which motion was seconded by
fr. Wiley. and adopted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-12
nSour 0rapes."

The next number in the popular Ep-
worth League course will be given at The
Grand opera house. Thursday. Feb. 9Th
when Prof. Edward Amherst OFT Of Chi
cago will deliver his famous lecture, Sour
Grapes. Prof. OFT was for years at the
head Of the Drake University College oi
Oratory at Des Moines. Iowa, the most
prominent school of oratory in the West
He is a magnetic speaker. graceful and
polished, and never fails to please and in
spire his audience. "Sour Grapes" is rec
commended as gem by those who have
heard it.