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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
A Microscope in Summer.


etable and animal, has come, and a
great JOY fills the heart Of every pos
SCISSOR Of good microscope. Man
would not be worth much as an in
telligent creature if he did not
strive to enlarge the powers of his
eyes, and his ears, and of all his or
gans of sense, in order to perceive
and comprehend more fully the Sc
crets and beauties Of nature.
The two great allies OF the eye that
science has given US are the micro
scope and telescope.
Every family should have a micro
scope. There is no book more full Of
instruction, and few so full of delight.
It need not be a large and costly in
strument; indeed, it should not be
for beginners. They might easily be-
come confused and discouraged by
the complications, and-e1cept to ex-
pert hands-the difficulties of manip-
ulating a powerful modern microscope
with its delicate accessories.
A simple instrument is best. A
very high magnifying power is not
needed, A single cheap lens steadily
mounted will do wonders, even when
it magnifes but few diameters. I
have often been astonished to find
how few persons ever use even pOck-
ct magnifer, or know how to use one
if it is handed to them. l have been
accustomed for many years always to
have such lens about me, as insepa-
rable companion as my penkniie'
Frequently have two or three, OF
varying powers, in my pockets, and l
believe l could write book full OF
stories about the interesting things l
have seen with my pocket magnihers'
and all of which l should have missed
without their ready aid.
On teeming summer day throw
yourself on the ground beside an ant
hill, and see what little lens, costing
perhaps half dollar, or less, will do
for you in opening before your eyes
world whose largest inhabitant is
scarcely half an inch long, but where
in there exists perfection of social or
ganization and a marshaling Of indus
try that may well amaze an on-look-
ing philosopher.
For the observation OF minute life,
of course something more powerful
than a pocket lens is needed. But
the shops are full of microscopes Of
every conceivable power and price,
costing from FIVE or ten up to hum
dred or several hundred dollars. If
you get a microscope whose magnify
ing powers run from ten diameters to
hundred diameters, it will be all
you will need. Remember that the
superficial area of an object is in
creased in apparent size proportion
ately to the square of the given mag
nifying power. For instance, a fys
wing with its multitude Of delicate
veins and its simmer of prismatic
colors appears ten thousand times as
large as life when magnifed one hum
dred diameters, because it is magni-
fed one hundred times each way. Of
course, you cannot see all Of a fy'S
wing at once when it is magnifed like
that, but you can move it about on
the stage of the microscope and exam
inc different parts of it at your leis.
ure.
With little ingenuity, and, per-
haps, at first, the assistance Of more
experienced observer, it is not diff
cult to see the blood flowing in the
semi-transparent foot of living frog,
without injuring the animal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
The Stomach 10 the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man,
because il cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment. Health and
strength cannot be restored TO any sick
man or week woman without first res
toring health and strength TO the stom-
ach. A weak stomach cannot digest
enough food 70 feed the tissues and re-
vive the tired and run down limbs and
organs of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat, cleanses and
strengthens the glands and mt mbranes
Of the stomach, and cures indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
Sold BY Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

The high-born dame was breaking
in a new footman-stupid, but honest.
In her brougham, about to make a
round Of visits, she found she had for
gotten her bits Of pasteboard. So che
sent the lout back with orders to bring
some Of her cards that were on the
mantelpiece in her boudoir, and put
them in his pocket.
Here and there she dropped one
and sometimes a couple, until at lsst
she told James to leave three.
Cant do it, mum.
"How's that2".
ave only got two left-the ace Of
spades and the seven Of clubs."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
In Praise Of ChamberIsin's Collie, ChoI-
era and Oiarrhoea Remedy

"Allow me to give you a few words in
praise Of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea kennedy" says Mr.. John
Hamlet, OF Eagle Pass, Texas. Il suf-
fered one week with bowel trouble and
took all kinds Of medicine without get
ting any relief, when my friend, Mr.. G..
Johnson, g merchant here. advised me
IA take this remedy. After taking one
dose felt greatly relieved and when l
had taken the third dose was entirely
cured. thank you from the bottom Of
my heart for putting this great remedy
in the hands Of mankind" For sale by
Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
Whs, 10 Life 2

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that 1t Is under strict
Law. Abuse that Law even slightly, pain
results Irregular living means de-
rangement OF the organs. resulting in
Constipation, Headache or Liver trou-
bic. DR.. Kings New Life Pills quick
" re-adjus this. It's gentle, yet thor
ough. Only 25c at Reinhart's Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

An Irish sentry was on post duty
for the first time at night, when the
officer of the day approached. he
called: "Who comes there?" "Oficer
of the day." was the reply. "Thin
phwat are yiz doin' out at Doight?"
asked the sentry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

An Irishman in New Jersey board
ed train in which every seat except
one was occupied by two people.
This seat had as occupants a young
sport and a large, shaggy dog. The
Irishman stood by the seat expecting
that room would be made for him.
The young man did not take the hint,
but regarded the other, who was poor
ly dressed, with i'll disguised scorn.
At last the Irishman remarked :
That's foine looking dog ys have
with ye. What breed is it ?" "It's
a cross between a skunk and an Irish
man" was the sneering answer.
"Sure, then, lit related TO both Of us, "
was the instant retort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

He-What would you think if l
we're to steal Just one little kiss?
she-Whst would you think Of a
burglar who had a chance TO swipe
800 and took only a dime?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

Patience-He wrote a song be
thought was going to live.
Patrice-And did ftp
Pstience-No; the frat person who
sang it murdered it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

Benevolent Old Body-And what
are your plans when you come out of
prison?
Burglar Bill-Well, sir, I've got the
plans of two joolers and postolfce,
by way Of start.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

81 hear that you are married. Is
it too late for congratulations 2
"Yes; it's time for condolences
now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

she-What ruined that speculator
He No; rye.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08

whats a bachelor girl, Pop'"
"That's what you call an old maid
to her face"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Har-
ness Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap,
Turpentine, n. G. and Gas Tar, Gas.
oine, 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 Miller'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-
lu- u pure duu S"c0V AOl i"uiiiJ "'"
WALL PAPER furnished on short no.
ticc al reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn DS. II angerS II d Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, y L Chain Pumps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-09-08
Hardwa &c 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, 1904-09-08

now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
The CASPIAN SEA.
one of the Remarkable Physical
Features OF the Globe.

One of the Remarkable Physical
Features OF the Globe.
One OF tie most remarkable physical
features Of the globe is the deep and
wide depression Ia the hollow Of which
stands the Caspian sea and near TO It
the sea Of Aral The Caspian is nearly
as large as France. and its surface IS
eighty four feet below the level Of the
Black sea. The sen of Aral is nearly
as large as Ireland and is very little
over the sea level Within recent geo
logical times the vast expanse in which
these lakes are found was sea. It's
floor has been gradually raised, and the
waters filing the depressions are all
that is left Of an ancient Mediterra-
mean. A strange feature Of both bodies
Of water Is that although they receive
large rivers, especially the Caspian,
into which the Yolga, the TRIAL river
ana scores Of streams from the Ceu-
casus flow, both have for many years
been getting shallower Evaporation.
for they have 10 outlet, exceeds the in
how But for some climatic reason
probably. the sea of Aral and its neigh
Dor. Lake Baikhash. have since 1921
been increasing ii depth. Whereas the
Caspian. Ike the Dead sea, Is very
salt, owing IL the rate Of evaporation.
Arai and Balkhash are brackish only.
These remnants Of what was once i
great sea opening into the ocean, as
the Mediterranean does now, still con.
tain marine fish and seals, Some Of
the latter survive In the Aral aud Bal
kal lakes having gradually become
fitted for their habitat. though It Is nc
longer salt, but merely braekish, and
In the case of Baikal. actually fresh
/ water.-Ts ondon Telegraph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
GREELEY IN THE ROCKIES.
Fhe Way lie soHered I'D Boisferoun
Hotel crowd.

she Way He soHered III a Boisfer0ua
Hotel crowd.
IN the memoirs 81 Henry Willard
there is a chapter IN which the au-
thor describes a meeting with Gree
les In the Rockies The Tribune
philosopher, having met with an ac-
eident which crippled him for several
weeks. was an unwilling guest at the
Denver House. the only hotter IN the
city, rude shack Of a building. with
canvas partitions, the greater part
given up TO tie bar and gaming ta-
bles. and therefore not = place con-
ducive to tie quiet and repose Of in
vaHds. Mr. Willard noticed q change
gradually taking place in the usually
benign features of the philosopher,
his Christian virtues gradually losing
control over him. until finally one day
he lost his temper completely and
swore at his disturbers so violently
that ! dared not believe my ears.
His wrath, however, did not culmi-
nate until the third night Of his tor
lures. About 0 o'clock lie got up and
limped into the barroom, where he
thus addressed the astonished tipplers.
Friends, | have been In pain and
without sleep for almost d week, and
/ am well nigh worn out Now am
guest at this hotel, pay Q high
price for my board and lodging and
am entitled To rest during the night.
But bow can get It With al this
noise going On ID this placer
Then. adds Mr.. Willard, "he ad-
dressed one Of the most pathetic APP
peals / ever heard to those around him
to abandon their vicious ways and be-
come sober aud industrious. He spoke
for nearly an hour and was listened
to with rapt interest and the most
! perfect respect lie succeeded too. -
his object The gambling stopped, and
the bar was closed every night at II
o'clock as long as he remained"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
Gown GOSSIP.

Lace stocks, berthas and collars are
made to match the gown.
sashes are used on young girls Rus
sim blouse suits Of white linen in
place Of the patent leather belts.
skirts are growing fuller and fuller
iii Paris, and IL predictions are to be re-
lied on the end is not yet ia sight
on some Of the light gowns, espe-
cially white dresses, broad ribbon
sashes are taking the place Of the deep
glrlle.
The gray wolfe and crepe dc chine
gowns are becoming more and more 9
favorite. These costumes are heavily
trimmed
Braided taffetas. embroidered pom
gees and embroidered linens are SUP.
planting plain materials for shirt waisl
suits except iii the case Of strictly tai
lored gowns.
The waists are simpler and are fash
toned after the old style baby waist
with berthas, fichus and capes Of lace
al trimmings. Many Of the bodices ant
sashes are Of lowered taffeta ribbons
New York Post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
JAPANs PREPAREDNESS


Her mechanical Engineer says plans
For WAR We're slade Long Aga.
a. f. White Who is employed by TIE
japanese government as mechanical
engineer at the government shipyard
at Tokyo ana who was recently in
washington on his way to England
for vacation Of few weeks, is decid.
edly optimistic regarding the outcome
Of the war between Japan and Russia
and is confident Japan viii be yictori-
Gus. says the New York Times.
only those who have been In ia
pan. be said, ecan form any idea Of
the preparedness Of that country for
the present war with Russia. Japan's
army and navy officers have been
studying strategy for years with q
view to this very tight They are exc
cutting every day plans the formation
of which they began years ago.
.The Japanese feel that they are
lighting for their very lives. They are
not boastful Or overconhdent They
were convinced that they were superior
to the Russians on sea, but that they
would easily De victorious on land they
did not expect
Every man liz Japan capable Of CAR
rying a gun expects to be called On ana
Ii ready To respond promptly The
method Of recruiting the Japanese ar-
MY IN the spring was TO run trains
through the country, stopping AZ ctt-
tain specified places to take on recruits
Upon arrival in Tokyo. Osaka Or some
Of the other cities which We're select
Ell as places sc rendezvous they march
Ell to temple which had been SGT aside
for the purpose. Each man would have
number. and within the temple De
| would find the duplicate Of that mum.
Der pinned to a bundle Of clothing and
an entire outfit, including a gun lie
went Ii the temple q recruit, fresh
from the fields. and in few minutes
/ he emerged 4 soldier for these were
/ all reserves, Each mans personal
! clothing was returned 70 his family
/ carefully packed and at the govern
meaf's exnense The whole system
was perfect 1t went like clockwork.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
nncl Anttnn rnhe

The travelling men of Maine are not
cd for the jokes that they are always
springing on the public, but recently
one Of theirs got into trouble In an un-
expected way. His parents celebrated
their golden wedding, and the drum
mer had long planned TO spend the
day with them, But when the day ar
rived he found that he was too far
from his old home to get back to it, 50
he sent a telegram to his father He
thought that it was good time to get
OF a Joke on the old man, so be mere
~ sent the message, rs marriage a
fanure?" He was somewhat taken
aback when be got the reply, Mar
rage Is not, but the results sometimes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
raIre.a sansfnrInm.

Nine. Emma Calye has founded
sanitarinm At Cabrieres. near her resi-
denee iii the Aveyron says the Paris
Daily Messenger. There nearly sixty
young girls III nerd Of pure air and
medical attendance are received every
summer, all Che expenses being borne
81 the great singer It Is reported That
burglars have paid q visit TO the sani-
tarium and removed everything they
could lay their hauds on Nine Galve
has nevertheless given Instructions for
the preparation Of tile sanitarium for
the reception Of the annual contingent
81 sick girls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
The Times Daily Short Story.
lEl%aHaSNNaSQy2o aaaaNa.a NaeanNneaaag -

wnen we've lost nj least twenty men
and when we are sartin 70 be wiped
out, body and butes. Look along the
lines!1
Ben looked NIP and down the lines
and shivered as be noted the dead and
wounded who had fallen out. And now
the enemy developed force 70 the
right another to the left. and the men
crept forward to the very brink Of the
ravine and opened such 4 hot fire that
no defender Of The earthwork could
lift his head Under cover Of this ire
force formed up in the road for a
dash across the bridge, The captain
sent I'M order along tie elrfhwork,
and each crouching man made ready
to rise up and FIRE when the critical
moment came.
Say. this Is gettin' 10 he redhetl
exclaimed Ben as the bullets sent the
dirt flying over his head.
"Waal, we don't need any ice jest
now" grimly replied Tom We are
goin' to cit licked on this deal
eNot licked, but wiped out The or
ders are to hold the bridge to the last.
and our captains the man to do it.
Purity leetle fight mighty purity Lots
O. heads viii git busted when we rise
up to fire. Never had bullet through
yer cokernut, did yeg"
Tom did not answer. Just then came
the order to fire at viii, and as the
muskets looked over the earthworks
the enemy cheered and dashed for the
bridge third time over the rocks
and bushes obstructing the road, over
the wounded. crying out oyer the dead
ana over the blood spots, and again
they reached the earthworks and
fought hand to hand.
Guess they'll stay licked this timer
growled Ben as the enemy fell back
after ten minutes lighting.
"Oh. We dot' sneered Tom as be
jabbed bis bayonet into the earthwork
to clear ii Of blood "Waal, Of all the
blamed IDIOTS iii Grants army you
take the cake We've got about ten
men left to hold division, and We are
shoHtin' for a yictryF'
Now. the enemy, maddened by the
delay and resistance, crossed men
above aud below the bridge, and they
were soon taking the breastworz Ia tht
rear. The captain was down, his lieu
tenants were down. a corporal had
command Of the remnant Of the hun
4 dred men,
what dye call thisp asl7ed Ben a
the bullets began to come In from
flank and rear
/ @Next door to hellg' replied Tom
'Face about and see If ye can't bit !
barn door"
''I've dropped man every time I'v'
fred. and and"
And half an hour later, wounded il
arm and shoulder and hip powde
stained. dust covered old veteran ap
\ peared before his colonel and salutei
and said:
Company, F, sir; detailed to hoIf
\ the bridge above"
4 "Wellge
i Enemy forced the crossing half a
hour ago, captain dead, lieutenant
dead. all dead but mel'' NJ. QUAD
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
POWER IN FISH RATION
Secret Of Wonderful Mobility
Of japanese Army.
LIVE LONG on A LITTLE FOOD

Soldiers Garry Dried Finny speci-
mems, Each Of which Lasts Man
one week-Hosy the Fish u Pre-
pared-Endependence OF Troops on
the March.
General John +. Weston, chief Of
subsistence OF the American army, has
solved what lie believes TO be the great
secret OF the wonderful mobility OF the
japanese army, says Washington
special to the Chicago Record-Herald-
II lies in the field ration, sample Of
which lie has received from Major
w b. Barker at Nagasaki. one Of the
American officers who are watching
the war The ration shows that the
japanese soldier can live and fight for
month on a food supply that weighs
less than the daily ration Of the Amer.
lean soldier in the field.
The fish received by General Weston
is about seven inches long and an inch
and a half thick in the middle. dried
until it resembles petrifed wood. II
weighs only twelve ounces. but Major
Barker says It viii sustain a Japanese
soldier for seven days.
When soldiers are on the march they
eat the fish just as 1t is, biting off small
pieces, which are thoroughly masti-
Gated, but when they are In camp the
fish is shaved off in small slices and
cooked with rice. The fish resembles
mackerel, but its Japanese name is
"mamibushis The fish Is about two
feet long and thick and solid before
preparation for the army ration. IN
preparing 1t for army use It Is cut Ii
two and steamed and dried alternately
until 1t is reduced to about one-eighth
of its original size, with a correspond
ing reduction in weight
Each japanese soldier can carry
enough fish and rice TO last him three
or four weeks, and a whole army can
be made independent Of the commits
sary trains that are Indispensable II
other armies
Dried fish Is used only as a ration
The regular daily ration In the Japa
nese army consists OF one and halt
pounds OF rice ana half a pound 81
canned meat The daily ration in th,
| United States army weighs about foul
pounds, and the emergency ration i
not a great deal lighter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
EIGHT ABREAST
TcopgriaHf l57I 81 {. !. Lewis ]
.1There they come! Steady, now!


There they come. Steady nowr
See and hear EN- Tomg queries an
old veteran of bis right hand man as
lie peers over the top of the earthwork
Aye. Benz IS the answer
Around the bend Of the road 200 I'M
fantry formed up in lines eight abreast.
THE width Of the road allowed for no
more With bayonets fixed and mus
Eets Mt the trail they waited for a min
ute and then made dash From the
center Of the earthwork leaped a sheet
of fame a third Of the way across the
bridge from the right and left other
sheets Of dame Every musket had a
rest on top Of the eartbworks- every
sight covered a human target The
head Of the advancing column did not
reach the planks of the bridge 1t
melted away in the midst Of the OBJ
structions, 10 create other distractions,
and forty men lay dead and wounded
as the smoke lazlly drifted down the
stream
.Purty fair fur what time we was
at II, said Ben as be rose up for look
after reloading.
eve ought to got az least twenty
more at sieh clus shootin'," growled
Tom in reply.
They'll come ag'i 10, Of cOurseT'
Don't be a fool, Benl Dye
think the loss Of forty or ffty men
would stop one Of our divisions from
gettin somewhars? II you feel tired
and sleepy you'd better ask for leave
TO 20 to the rear
Say, | don't want too much Of yel
Chin old manr'
@0h. yer don't! WAL We Jest tend
to ngltin and dyin' and don't worry
about my chin. Better shet yer eyes
this time and see If We can't damage
some Of 'en
That dash was q feeler to develop
the strength defending the bridge ant
til zee If It was mined for blowing mp
Around the bend 81 the road they
laughed at the idea 81 a hundred mel
holding d division Ok bay Furthei
back the soldiers fretted and fumed
and officers swore at tile delay.
Get ready Fire 1t will.'
This time d column 81 500 men form
"a eight abreast. as before, dashed q
the bridge with ringing cheers, am
though the first four or i've ranks wen
down Others lived to reach the earth
work aud to make a fierce fight for It
possession. For ten minutes there wer
shot aud shout aud curse and groar
and then the bridge was clear agar
clear Of an but tie dead and wounded
The veteran Ben was one Of the hal
dozen who started to cheer as the ems
my sullenly fell back, but Tom inter
rupted him with
@What yer maxim cussed fool 9
yerself forg'
We've licked EN- ag'in.'
Licked hell! II this war don't en-
in less'n three months you won't knol
nun to pound sand The idea Of ye
yawnin and whoopin over a. victor