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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Saw Beavers Fell A Tree.

In the presence Of great crowd the
little trowel.tailed animals in the
beaver lake of the Bronx Geological
Gardens at New York showed their
skill in dambuilding last Friday after
noon. 1t was the first event Of its
kind ever witnessed by gathering Of
hundreds Of persons.
A little way from the shore Of Bes-
yer lake stood a splendid oak, three
feet in diameter. In constructing the
beaver inclosure it was first suggested
that the tree be removed as obstruct-
ing the view. but a grsy-hslred school.
master saved the day II they did
not have opportunity to use their
teeth, he said, they would perish
For some time the little fel ovs in
the lake while building winter quar-
tiers have been planning aud working
for the construction of 3 dam to give
them high water that would not freeze
solid in winter and t guard their
homes from freshets IN the spring.
While some seemed to be surveying
and making a structure of stout sticks
to hold up as high as possible the tree
they had doomed a, the chief barrier
to the water, others busted themselves
gnawing at the roots and into the
lower end of the tree itself. The col
ony took turns, working from the
north side of the oak and little to
the west.
While the crowd was watching yes.
terdsy volunteers were chosen 10
make the final attack on the tree. 1t
began to reel, borne over by the force
of the wind. The little fellows scat
tered, and then, peeking from the sur.
face of the water with bright eyes,
watched eagerly.
There was an extra puff and down
came the oak with a groan. 1t fell
with a splash exactly where the beav-
ers had intended. Before the water
had cleared they were at it with their
tails, plsstering at every outlet for the
water, eating off the branches to add
to the supports of the dam, and care
fully bracing the big log from the
outer side.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
In the West virginia Penitentiary.

The authorities used in compiling
the figures given below are the last
Federal census and the latest reports
of the West Virginia State auditor and
the warden of the penitentiary.
There are 55 counties in West Vir-
gina.
Thirty-two counties grant no liquor
licenses.
Twelve counties grant licenses in
one town each.
Eleven grant licenses wherever an
application is made.
There were 745 prisoners in the
penitentiAry tn, first day of October
last.
Of this number, LOG came from the
32 no-license counties lS4 from the
II one.town license counties; 458
came from the ii license counties.
One hundred and 6fty-nine came
from Fayette, which has 3 per cent Of
the population of the State and 20
per cent of the inmates OF the pen.
Fayette county has So men in the
penitentiary more than have the 32
no-license counties.
The license counties have one man
in the pen for every 500 OF their pop
ulation the II one-town license coun-
ties have one for every 1871; while
the 80 no-license counties have one
for every 4,022.
Several no.license counties have no
one in the pen, several have one each,
and the highest number from any no.
license county is 8.
Hancock county, which has not had
a saloon for 60 yerrs, has not one cent
Of criminal expenses for the year end
ing October lst, 1904.
The criminal expenses Of the no.
license counties average 72 mills for
each inhsbi ant the one-town license
counties averaged SO mills, and the
license counties averaged 267 mills.
Fayette county and Mcdowell is
each a paradise for the saloon-thst
is, each has saloons everywhere any
one thinks he can make the business
pay, and the saloons are run without
any reference TO the law. The first
has one person in the pen for every
202 population, and Mcdowell has one
for every 100, the criminal expenses
in Fayette are 49l mills for each in
habitant, and in Mcdowell 9l9 mills
for each iDhabitant.
THEODORE ALVOkD,
State Supt. W. Va. Anti.saloon
League.
Psrkersburg, W. Va, 1905.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
SHEPHFRDSTOWN W. VA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 1905
The Barefoot Trail.

Out Of the dear front gate it ran,
Into the sun and dew and tan:
Traversed the dusty. peaceful street
Arched by naples ia mem'ry sweet
Crossed the Do siure with clover lush:
Entered the cope, where thrilled the thrush:
Rambled loitered and played-and then
Turned to mother and home again.
Street and pasture and hill and vale
Such was the course Of the Barefoot Trail;
Pausing and veering, for this and that
Now for a game Of ofone-old-cat
Now for a rollicking butterfly,
Now for the nest hung just too high.
Now for the brookside haunt-and then
Back to mother and home again.
Never sun for this trail TOO hot.
Never nook that knew it not
Twisting and turning from scene TO scene,
Il eheckered the realms Of the gold and green.
Passenger-courier, boyhood. slim;
Passport-whistle and tattered brim
Proyince-to beckon afar, and then
To lead to mother and home again.
Many secret and many tale,
Ours who followed the Barefoot Trail
Wonders witnessed and marvels heard;
Kinship of squirrel and hare and bird,
The shortest route to the swimming hole
The finny spoil of the swaying pole.
Care free triumphs and joys-and then
Best the mother and home again"
-EDwS l. SABN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Paini and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Har-
ness Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap,
Turpentine, n. y. and Gas Tar, Gas
oline, Varnish, Japan Dryer, Knot
Killer, White Lead, Red Lead,
Spanish Brown, Calcined Plaster,
Portland Cement, Lard Oil, Plas-
terlng Hair, Coal Oil, Neat Foot
Oil, Fish OIL, Bath Brick Soap, Sui
phur, Copperas, BOrax.
Patent Plastering prepared for lmmedi-
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-
ing it pure and sweet for family use.
WALL PAPER furnished on short no.
tice at reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn %. tsIs:;' Il u Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, X L Chain Pumps.
A Large. Stock of Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Fine Estate For Sale.

No. 80. The fine estate known as the
Shepherd Lower Farm, containing 3l3
acres. Improved by large and substan-
tial stone house of II rooms, fine barn
and all necessary oulbuildings, sheds,
etc. Four fine springs and running
water on the place About 45 acres of
timber. Four miles from Shepherds
town, on the Potomac river, at the end
of the famous Shepherd Boulevard. A
fine country home. Splendid grazing
farm.
For terms and other information, ap-
ply to
H. /. SNYDER & CO,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Sluggish Liver a Foe to Ambition.

You can not accomplish very much
IL your liver is inactive as ycu feel dull,
your eyes are heavy aud slight exertion
exhausts you. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup slim ulates the liver and bowels
and makes you feel bright and active.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nsuseate or grippe and is mild and very
pleasant 10 take. Orino is more effect
i've than pills or ordinary cathartics.
Refuse substitutes. Reinhsrt's Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Visitor (sympatheticslly)-Mypo poor
man, you haven't the face Of crimi.
nal.
Convict Leventy-Seven (sarcasti-
cally)-No, ms'sm. Id lent my face
to friend who was trying to work
into job as trusted cashier and Sab.
bath-school superintendent, and was
wearing hisn when de jury convicted
me. When got mine back it was
everlastingly too late.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

white beds are women and girls who
are awaiting or recovering from opera
tions made necessary by neglect.
Every one of these patients had
plenty of warning in that bearing down
feeling, pain at the left or right of the
womb, nervous exhaustion, pain in the
small of the back, leucorrh9a, dizzi-
ness, fatulency, displaccments Of the
womb or irregularities. All of these
symptoms are indications of an un-
healthy condition of the ovaries or
womb, and if not needed the trouble
will make headway until the penalty
has to be paid by dangerous opera
ton, and a lifetime of impaired useful
ness at best, while in many cases the
results are fatal.
The following letter should bring
hope to suffering women. Miss Luella
Adams, of the Colonnade Hotel, Seattle,
Wash, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"About two years ago vas great suf-
ferer from a severe female trouble, pains and
headaches. The doctor prescribed for me and
finally told me that l had tumor on the
womb and must undergo an operation if |
wanted to get well. felt that this was my
death warrant, but spent hundreds Of dol
lars for medical help, but The tumor kept
growing. Fortunately corresponded with
an aunt in the New England States and she
advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound, as it was said to cure tu-
mors. l did so and Immediately began to
improve in health, and was entirely cured,
the tumor disappearing entirely, without an
operation l wish every suffering woman
would try this great preparation"
Just as surely as Miss Adams was
cured of the troubles enumerated in
her letter, just so surely will Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure
every woman in the land who suffers
from womb troubles, inflammation of
the ovaries, kidney troubles, nervous
excitability and nervous prostration.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all young
women who are i'll to write her for free
advice. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
A Disastrous Calamity.

1t is q disastrous calamity, when you
lose your health, because indigestion
and constipation have sapped 1t away
Prompt relief can be had in DIR. King S
New Life Pills. They build up your
digestive organs, and cure headache,
dizziness, collie, constipation, etc.
Guaranteed at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
25 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Pirating EoleY,s Honey and Tar.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated Hon.
ey and Tar as throat and lung rene
dy, and on account OF the great merit
and popularity Of Foley's Honey and
Tar many limitations are offered for the
genuine. These worthless limitations
have similar sounding names. Beware
Of them. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar is in yellow package. Ask
for 1t and refuse any substitute. II is
the best remedy for coughs and colds.
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Adam, Adam" repeated st. Pc
ter, meditatively, 1.-THE name seems
familiar, but
ar explained the applicant, 81
come from Eden. l am the progeni-
tor of the whole human race.
"And you |" thundered st. Peter,
"you have the nerve to apply for ad.
mission here7 Front Show the
gentleman below"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Waydown Wstkins-I always have
ter shudder when going troo desc
woods
Frozen Farrel-What fer2
WaYdown Watkins-Why. to t'ink
Nv all de wood here dat's got ter be
sawed an split sometimel
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

81 suppose" said the facetioUs
stranger, watching workman spread
a carpet from the church door to the
curb, "thst's the highroad t. heaven
you're fixing there.
NO." replied the man ; "this Is
merely bridal path"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Nature needs only Little Early Rls.
er now and then 70 keep the bowels
clean, the liver active, and the system
free from bile, headaches, constipation,
etc. The famous little pills Early
Risers" are pleasant In effect and per-
feet in action. They never gripe or
sicken, bot tone and strengthen the
liver and,kidneys. Sold by Reiohart's
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Farm Wanted.

Wanted, a good farm of from 100 to
l75 acres, in Jefferson or Berkeley coun-
ties, about FIVE miles from either Shep-
herdStown, Charles Town or Martins
burg. Must be on main road. Price
must be moderate. Apply to
II. L. SNYDER & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

a liquid cold cure and the only Cough
Syrup which moves the bowels-works
all cold out Of the system-is Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. Clears the
head and throat and makes weak lungs
strong. Best for Group, WhoopIng
Cough. etc. Children love 1t. Sold by
Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

"An' pbwy don't yer like Muldoon2"
Hes not on tn squsre."
"Phwat makes yez think 90 ?"
Hes th' kind ov a man th't cant
look ye straight in the eye till yer
backs turned"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Notice to the Public.

The undersigned haviI opened a
shop at Bakerton, is now pI Iepared to do
all sorts Of wood and iron " Jrk, carriage
repairing, ETC. | have first-class tools
and guarantee my work to give satisfac-
tion. Prices the lowest. The public
patronage is solicited.
ALBERT RICE.
March % 1905.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
UviIla Property for Sale.

The desirable store and dwelling
house and 81 acres of land at Uvilla,
owned by n S. j. Strider, is offered for
sale at bargain. An excellent stand
for store and general business. For
particulars, apply to
Il. L. SNYDER co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

willie, said his mother, "are you
making the baby cry?"
"No'm." replied the boy. I'm
holdin my hand over her mouth to
make her STOP"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
No Case of Pneumonia on Record.

We do not know Of single instance
where a cough or cold resulted in pneu-
monia or consumption when Foley S
Honey and Tar had been taken. 1t
cures coughs and colds perfectly. so do
not take chances with some unknown
preparation which may contain opistes.
which cause constipation, a condition
that retards recovery from cold. Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse
any substitute offered
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

HE makes love to summer girls in
the winter time and to winter girls IN
the summer"
What's the idea "
Thinks they come little cheaper
when they are out Of season"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
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, Baroed 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, 1905-11-23
Wanted.

Representative in own community.
$500 90 Capital required. Good Salary
to right party. Bona-fde Real Estate
proposition. Address New Martinsville
Improvement Co., Wheeling or Steel
ton. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
HOSPITALS CROWDED
MAJORITY OF PATENTS WOMEN
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Many
From this Sad and Costly Experience.

It Is a sad but
true fact that
Q V cry ye a r
brings an in
crease in the
ofopera-
tions performed
upon women in
our hospitals.
More thanthree-
fourths of the
patients lyin g
-, +1,Dca ono"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05
MAYOR MOORES is UNDECIDED
Chief Executive May or May Not sign
Resolution of Tax
... Levy.

Mayor Moores is undecided whether 10
sign the levy resolution adopted by the
Council or not, not because he thinks the
amounts demanded are too high. but he
doubts whether the law requires him to
affix his signature The new charter
directs that the levy be certified TO by
the council, leaving the mayor who used
to have something to say about It, entirely
out Of the game. Nevertheless by way Of
courtesy to the chief executive the resolu-
ton was prepared In concurrent form, that
is, requiring the signature OF the mayor
1t he does not sign or veto II becomes
operative after three days Mayor Moores
is wondering what Is the use Of wasting
the time, the ink and the friction on the
pen, in view of the wording of the law.
II have no fight With the amounts or
dered," said the mayor. In all probability
they are needed to run the city properly
A big town like Omaha, spread out over
much territory, cannot be governed on
theory alone"
Assistant, City Attorney Herdman is busy
pointing out that the big levy means step
toward the gradual payment of the city's
bonded debt and a getting into the proper
attitude regarding the outstanding and con-
stantly maturing obligations. He asserts
further that Omaha taxes are lower than
those of 81. Paul. Des Moines, Denver.
Sioux City, Kansas City and other big
western towns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05
PEACE ENJOYS WILL MEET
CONTINUED from First Page. }

Continued from First Page)
the presidents household and escorted by
the officers were directed TO carriage
which President Roosevelt had sent to the
station to convey them TO Sycamore Hill
Neither Baron Rosen or NJ Witte would
make any comment on their visit They en-
tered the carriage In waiting and, with
Secret Service Detective Burns on the
front seat, were driven rapidly TO the
presidents home in time for luncheon.
President Roosevelt gave NJ White, who
was presented TO him by Ambassador
Rosen. most cordiali greeting and they
chatted informally and intimately before
the luncheon was announced.
II was the desire OF NJ. Witte 70 pay his
respects to President Roosevelt before the
formal reception Of the ENJOYS tomorrow
That his visit was OF some significance is
perhaps. beyond doubt. but positive assur-
ahces we're given that II did not differ ma
terially from that Of Baron Kumura last
week. The subject OF the pending peace
negotiations was discussed generally. but
beyond that no statement concerning the
conference was made. Neither the presi-
dent nor M. WHITE cared to make any an
nouncoment abbut II for publication
NJ. White and Baron Rosen left on the
4:2 p. m. train for New York. occupying
their special car alone, as on the journey
10 Oyster Bay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05
PREsSoN AND HIS SOLDIERS
Commander of Milford Home says
everything mt the Institution
Is In Good shape,

Rev. Joseph H. Presson, commander Of
the Soldiers, home at Milford, was In
Omaha Friday on business and stopped
long enough TO say that everything at the
home was in good shape and that mem
beers OF the home were enjoying life catch
ing catfish that weighed ten and fifteen
pounds, while the carp they caught were
almost as large. When Rev. Mr.. Presson
took charge of the home he intimated he
intended TO curtail the liberties OF the
members by setting aside certain hours
during which they might play cards ana
billiards. This started a roar which was
heard TO the state house and the order was
not issued.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05
EVER TREAT YOU SOP
OORee Acts the Jonah and Will
-a Come Up.

A clergyman who pursues his noble call
ing in a country parish in Iowa, tells Of
his coffee experience:
MY wife and l used coffee regularly for
breakfast frequently for dinner and occa-
sionalIy for supper-always the very best
quality-paokage coffee never could fnd a
place on our table.
In the spring OF 1896 my wife was taken
with violent vomiting which we had great
dificulty in stopping.
1T seemed 10 come from coffee drinking
but we could not decide.
I'm the following July, however, she was
attacked second time by the vomiting. l
was away from home filling an appoint
ment at the time and on my return l
found her very low: she had literally yom-
tied herself almost TO death. and 1t took
some days to quiet the trouble and restore
her stomach.
Il had also experienced the same trouble,
but not so violently, and had relieved IL,
each time by a resort to medicine
But my wife's second attack satisfied
me that the use OF coffee was at the bot
tom OF our troubles, and 80 we stopped Il
forthwith and took on Postum Food Coffee
The old symptoms OF disease disappeared
and during the nine years that we have
been using Postum instead OF eonee We
have never had a recurrance OF the vomit-
ing. We never weary OF Postum, TO which
we know We owe our good health. This is
a simple statement OF facts" Name given
by Postum Company. Battle Greek. Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road TO Well
ville," In each package.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05

John shlnolp. The defendant finally was
discharged by he police judge and told to
return to his Qbbage patch, rejoicing.
Kulakofsky aeged that he bought one
dozen heads Of Cbbege from the defendant.
one OF the vegetbles being In the sere ana
yellow leaf, With caused plaintiff to de-
mand sound Aecimen Of the cabbage
family in place ofthe one that was passe
Being refused tn, cabbage plaintiff was
assaulted. he testihd.
Defendant said heJave plaintiff the head
OF cabbage requestl and asked for tho
return Of the one hat would not pass
muster but was relsed. whereupon he
merely pushed his peroh away from the
stall. Et.-.t
1t all happened at tn market house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-05
school Funds Loaned out.

PIERRE s. D.. Aug. L-Cspecial THE
state land department has in the irst six
months Of the present year placed $3.50. SOL
OF the permanent school fund, the greater
part OF IT, SSls.lll being farm loans and
the balance on school and municipal bonds
School districts OF the state took So, $50
and municipal corporations siOO0 The
county auditors over the state, who are
looked to by the department to keep the
apportionments OF their counties bearing
interest are keeping the uninvested perma-
nent fund down TO bedrock under present
laws. Loans have been made In all the
counties Of the state for the hrst six
months In the year with the exception OF
Custer. Hughes, MeCOok and Stanley.