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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
How Kansas Bucked the Twine Trust.

In his article in the May Worlds
Work on the Kansas oil fight Isaac
Marcosson tells the significant story
Of how the State bucked the Twine
Trust. Kansas raises more wheat
than any other State in the Union
and the farmers have to buy millions
of pounds of twine to bind their
sheaves every year. In 1899 these
farmers were paying the twlne trust
an average of Is cents pound for
twine. The price Of wheat was low,
they were not making any money.
The farmers petltioned the Legislature
for relief, and the sum of $l50,0O0
WAS appropriated for State twine
factory. The constitution Of Kansas
forbids the State to enter any private
business so the twine factory, to
evade the law, was established to
give employment to convlcts. The
superintendencY of the factory was
left to the Warden and the Board OF
Directors of the Penitentiary. The
convicts were taught to make twlne.
The next year the Kansas farmers
were buying twine for 81 cents a
pound. Every implement store or
crossroads general store in the State
was made an agency. The dealer
bought the twine for 9 cents and
made the half cent for selling it.
The Kansas farmer bought twine for
three and four cents pound less than
his neighbor across the line in Me-
brasks. The factory soon began to
earn money. Now it has surplus
OF $65, 900, it has paid back the original
appropriation of $l5O,oOo to the
State, and it owns a well equipped
plant. The factory does not make
enough to supply all the farmers in
the State, but it has succeeded in
bringing down the price Of twine
everywhere in Kansas to a Ieasona-
bic figure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Made Rich In One Week.

One week ago, pennlless and not
knowing where the next meal was to
come from for himself and his hungry
family; today, almost millionaire.
That, in a word, it is reported, Is
what the last week had in store for
"Spotty" Mcbride. After 80 years
of fruitIess work and endeavor Spot
ty" Mcbride on Tuesday last drilled
in" the biggest oil well in America,
near Butler, Pa.
The day after the well was drilled
"Spotty" was no different than he was
the day before. Allhe would say was
The new well will be known as the
Marie. My little girl always said
that if l ever struck a well must
name it for her, and | promised"
Two days before the Marie came in
Spotty Mcbride pleaded, actually
begged, OF John Newell, Pittsburg
hotel man and oil operator, to give
him 5000 for an eighth interest in
the hole. But the limit had been
reached.
mo, Spotty, no, said Newell
I've staked you too often already. l
wouldn't give you six cents.
Two days after the lucky strike
Newell offered Mcbride $4,000 for
the same eighth interest. This time
it was Mcbride who refused.
Thirty-fve years ago Spotty Nc
Bride was bootblack and general
roustabout at the Hotel Lowry, in
Butler, Pa, and the oil fever struck
him when he saw Goal Oil Johnnie"
spending his money. BE gave up his
bOotblask stand, sorsped together
what money he could and began pros
pecting. For thirty years he had
tried time and again, only to loee all
his money IN clusters
Two months ago "Spotty" gathered
together about $lOO and announced
to his wife that he was to make one
last effort. If that failed he would
give up forever the idea Of striking
oil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
A Novel Method Of Advertising.

We are told in The Ladies Home
Journal of little child who was cry
ing misersbly one afternoon, in Mos
COW. He walked slowly down one Of
the principal streets, and his bowls
soon brought a big crowd around
him.
what is the matter, my child ?
What troubles your ?" everyone asked.
The boy paused finally. He look
ed at the multitude which had Assem-
bled. Then, lifting up his voice, he
shouted in a shrill treble:
I'm lost. viii somebody please
take me home to Ivan Troubetskoy,
the champion clOthier Of the South
End, who has just got in his new
stock of spring overcoats, suits, neck
ties, shirts, hats, and umbrellas, which
he will sell cheaper than any one else
in the city ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Diplomacy Defined.

evil you give me good definition
of diplomacy" asked reporter Of
Emilio de Ojeda, Spanish Minister to
the Unlced States.
Certainly; but instead l will give
you an illustration, replied the dip
lomat.
There was a certain tenant farmer
who in great distress of mind waited
upon his landlord one morning.
81 have bad news to oreport to yon,
he said.
The landlord, who was reading
his newspaper, looked up with frOwn.
Bad news2 returned be. Bad
of what sort2
The tenant, twisting his rather
dusty cap nervouSly in his huge hands
said
"a terrible sort, sir, he said.
Your big black bull and my black
bull got TO fighting this morning, and
my black bull gored yours to death.
81 will hold you responsible' re-
piled the landlord eIcitedly.
But wait moment, returned the
tenant, You can't say that | am to
blame. The two bulls got together,
and they fought and one was killed.
That is all there is to it. How am l
to blame P
GAS a justice of the peace, said
the landlord refectively, 4 know the
law, and it says in plain terms that
the owner of dangerous animals are
responsible for the damage they do.
Now, your bull killed mine, SO you
must make good the loss to me. That
is the law.
Albright, will stand by the law,
said the tenant in true diplomatic
style; but l was guilty of making a
slight mistake when l said that my
bull killed yours. 1t was yours that
killed mine. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Gave the Sun Permission to Set.

Zone of the odd things that l saw
in trip up the east coast of Africa
was the permission given each day by
one of the kings for the sun to set,
said man who made a trip to South
Africa. "At one of the ports where
we stopped the soldiers were drawn
up on the parade ground before the
royal palace as the sun was setting.
With pomp and ceremony the ruler
advanced to the front Of the balcony
on the second floor and maiesticallY
waived his hand toward the sun.
"One OF his subjects explained to
me that it was the royal sanction for
the sun to set. When asked as to
whether the ruler gave his permission
for the sun to rise in the morning
the man replied that the sun must
always rise before the ruler, but that
it could never go down unless the roy
al hand waived approval. The king
who did this was the sultan of Zanzi-
bar.
81 hardly believe that he bimself
was sincere in thinking hispermission
necessary, for he was educated for
four years at Harrow College in En-.
gland, but the performance was to in
crease the belief among the subjects
in his divine origin"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
He Quit the Job.

A ship builder tells of an Irishman
who sought employment as diver in
the service of one of the big ship build
ing companies. The first job to which
the Irishman was assigned was to be
performed in comparatively shallow
water. He was provided with pick
and told to use it on a ledge below.
Mike was put into divers suit, and
with his pick, was sent down to tack
lie the ledge. For about fifteen min
utes nothing was heard from him.
Then came strong, determined, de-
liberate pull on the signal rope, indi-
eating that Mike had a very decided
wish to come to the top. The assist
ants hastily pulled him to the raft
and removed his helmet. "Take off
the rist of it" said Mike. "Why,
what's the matter2" asked they.
Take of the rist Of it," doggedly re-
iterated Mike. Il wurk no longer
on a job where can't spit on me
hands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
NEW VOL. 40.---NO. 26
Home Made

Have your cake, mullins, and tea bis
cult homemade. They will be fresher,
cleaner, more tasty and wholesome.
Royal Baking Powder helps the house
wife to produce at home, quickly and eco
nomiicaily, fine and tasty cake, the raised
hot-biiscuit, puddings, the frosted layer
cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and
mullins, with which the ready-made food
found at the bake-shop or grocery does
not compare.
Royals the greatest Of bake-day helps.
ROYAL BAKING ToRS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Cement In Building.


Development and expansion In the
cement industry during the last decade
have been phenomenal. In 1895 the
production in this country amounted
to 990,324 barrels. In 1904 more
than %, ,000,0 900 barrels were produced
with an additional 3. 100000 imported
to provide for shortage OF supply.
The reason for this development is
that the product is lmmessurably
. cheaper than stone, brick, wood, ETC.,
their equal for most purposes aud SUI
perior for many. The uses to which
1t can advantageously be applied
are almost beyond conception, 30 that
its growth during the next decade
will undoubtedly be more wonderful
than that OF the last. Within the
last few years the process Of manu-
facure has 30 much improved as TO re-
duoe it's cost more than 100 per cent.
Portland cement is made from matt
ursl rock, known technically as Trcn-
ton limestone, and when produced in
commercial form is fine powder,
possessing the quality, when moistened
with water, oi binding itself and
substances with which it may be
mixed into an homogeneous mass, set
ting with remarkable quickness and
drawing to a hardness greater than
that Of granite. In this condition it
neither contracts nor expands, is I'M
pervious to water and unaffected by
the most intense heat or cold.
Trenton limestone is found IN
small deposits in many parts Of the
United States, but the only great de-
posts are those in the counties Of
Lehigh and Northampton, in Penn.
sylvania, and the adjoining counties
of Warren and Hunterdon, in New
Jersey. These deposits are an immense
solid mass Of rock in several places
and are in the hands of comparative.
ly few owners, who have already
realized millions in profits. The
latest discovery of the stone was at
Pattenburg. in Hunterdon county,
M.
In its commercial form the cement
can be nodded into any required
shape. II is used meat" and in COM
bination with either sand, gravel,
crushed stone, cinders, clinckers or
slag, depended entirely upon the uses
to which it is TO be applied, strength
of material required or appearance
desired. Many block machines have
been invented, and blocks Of cement
stone Of any size, shape or Ornamental
ton can be cheaply AID quickly man
ufactured. These machines make a
perfect imitation Of stone in any de-
sired color or form, and can be col
ored IN imitation Of brown stone, red
stone or Of greenish or blush tinge,
making building more ornamental
than can be produced by any natural
rock.
Portland cement, with iron or steel,
is used with great economy in the con-
struction Of skyscraper buildings. and
will doubtless be 30 used TO the almost
exclusion Of stone or brick in the
near future. Scarcely a modern
building is now constructed or can be
constructed without the use Of cement.
As was demonstrated in the great
Baltimore Ere, cement or steel and
cement in combination provide the
only hreproOf building material.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
"Irish bulls will happen" declared

"Irish bulls will happen" declared
Representative McNary of Massachu-
setts. 81 had friend, an old Irish
contractor, who made a fortune and
wanted his portrait painted. BE
went to the artist and the terms were
satisfactory.
Now, have you any special pose
you WANT ?" asked the artist.
"'Oi have thot,' answered the pros
pective sitter. 'Oi want meself paint
ed sthandin behind a tree. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Cleared for Action.

When the body is cleared for action.
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell it by the bloom Of health on the
cheeks; the brightness of the eyes; the
frmness Of the flesh and muscles; the
buoyancy of the mind. Try them. At
Remnants Pharmacy, Is cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

When my husband comes home
and tells me be has a corking good
time" said Mrs. GaymAn, 81 always
know he has had an uncorking good
time"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

Late again, Mr.. Brownl Late
againl" chirped the manager. 81 be-
lieve you'd be late at your wedding"
"Ah!" murmured the married man,
"And lot later, too, if got the chance
again"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

"De ole mule th'owed Brer Thorn.
az head-over-heels inter de mill pond,
en- gator riz up en- swallered himl"
TOO badl"
"Yes, but l reckon well zee him
sg'in, ksze de gators dons crswled
up on de bank, en- he's lookin' mighty
siekp'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

Willie. what's your little brother
crying about2
Willie-Jist cause be don't want
to learn anything. ! jist took his
candy and showed him how 10 eat It.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

Mrs. Quiverfull-TOmmy, did you
give your little brother the best part
of that apple, as / told you tO2
Tommy-Yessum, / gave him tn
seeds. He kin plant 'em an have a
whole orchard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Not Her Station.

1t is characteristic Of the perversi-
ty Of human intelligence to find the
most amusing things in the midst Of
the most serious circumstances-such
as railway accidents, for instance.
Spare Moments gives the following
one:
1t is related that a solem n-faced
woman was once riding on the train
from Brookfeld to Stamford. Some
where between the two stations an
accident occurred, aud the train rolled
down an embankmsnt.
The solemn-faced lady crawled from
beneath the wrecksge and ssked Of a
broken-legged man who was near
"Is tEis Stamford ?
mo ma'am," the man gasped.
This is a catastrophel"
"Oh, dearl" she answered, "then /
hadn't Oughter got off here, had II"
Caller-Whst beautiful baby and
what is its name2
Young MOther-Bridget Sullivan
de We're.
Caller-Mercy sakesl How did you
happen to give it name like that2
Young MOther-Why, the cook
threatened to leave when baby came,
and We got her TO stay BY naming the
baby after her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

Her (anxiously)-Have you ever
loved before?
Him (Positively)-NO, dear-havs
your
Her (doubtfully)-No; but you
kiss like an old hand
Him (accusingly)-How do you
know
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Notice to the Public.

The undersigned having opened
shop at Bakerton, is now prepared TO 90
all sorts of wood and iron work, carriage
repairing, etc. have first-class tools
and guarantee my work to give satlsfac-
tion. Prices the lowest. The public
patronage is solicited. ,,,
March %, 1905.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25

When is the best time to catch
soft water2
When it is raining hard, Of course.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
LIVING TOO HASTILY
AMERIcANWOMEN BREAK DOWN
Irregularities and Female Derange-
ments Result - Cured by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Owing to our mode and manner OF
living, and the nervous haste of every
woman to accomplish just so much
each day, 1t is said that there is not
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Loudoun County Farm For Sale

43l acres of land in Loudoun county,
Va, 6 miles from Point of Rocks ana :
miles from Leesburg. Will be sold al
an extremely low price. Apply to ID d.
L. Snyder & Co., Shepherdstown, ".
Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
OFFICERS {:
Meeting Of Directors every Tuesday
4 Per Cent Interest.

We invite you to open an account in
our savings department, wherein we
pay per cent interest per annum, COM
pounded semi-annually.
Bank open Saturday evenings from
3 3l Nm \ M m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, SkllleLs,
Waffle Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and
Halter Chains, Farm Bells, Screen
Doors ana Windows, American
Fence Wire, barDed Wire, SAWS,
Black Hawk Corn shelters, Lawn
Mowers, Files, All Sizes Bolts,
Loaded Shells Powder anu Shot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-05-25
Pain and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Har-
ness on, Machine on, Black strap,
TurpenLlne, n. Y. and Gas Tar, Gas
ollne, NarnIsh, Japan Dryer, hnoI
Killer, W hlLe Lead, Red Lead,
Spanish Brown, Calclned Plaster,
Portland Cement, Lard Oh, Plas-
LerIng Hair, Coal Oll, Neat Foot
On, rIsh OH, baJn BrIck soap, Sui
pnur, Copperas, BoraX.
Patent PlasGerlng prepared for immedl-
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 OH Stoye-safest and best.
The Four Leaf Glover CREAM SEPA-
RAIOk, where the milk Is not
mixed or diluted with water, leaV-
ing III pure and sweet for family use.
WALL PAPER furnished on short no.
tice al reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
BLru O,, i 1.IS;t, u Track
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, y l. Chain Pumps.
A Large Stock of Cooking and Heating
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14
Gobile socIety Newn.

Miss Kitty Shepard's card party last evening was bright spot in an event less week. Miss Katherine Robertson of New Orleans. cousin of Mrs Shep- ard. was the guest of honor. and asked to meet her were Misses May Jones, Louise Vass. Virginia Sims, Gertrude Smith. Elizabeth Rhett; Julia Lake, Isabelle and Ruth Shepard and Messrs. Myron Sprague, George Lesesne, Mon- tague Whiting. Ben Rhett, Ben Davis, William Chandler. Horace and Charles Shepard. The prizes were a signet hat pin and copy of recent novel. The score cards were souvenir postals. Following the game, tempting sup per was served.
 Miss May Blodgett of Detroit, Mich, is in Mobile for several weeks and be- gan yesterday a series of Bible talks, which promise to be most instructive and interesting. Miss Blodgett's repu- tation as a Bible teacher has spread far and wide aud Mohiliaps are glad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14

to have an opportunity to hear her. Her subject is Women of the Old Testament" the first talk being on Eve and the second on Sarah, wife of Abra- ham. The meetings take place at p. m. at the Government Street Presoy- terian Church.
 Mrs. G. M. Luce entertained inform ally this evening in compliment to Misses Katherine Robertson, May Jones and Louise Vass. number of young people spent a delightful evening" music. refreshments and much fun and laughter making its charm. The Luce home Is lovely in its new furnishings and the hostess very gracious chate- laine.
 At the meeting of the Forget-Me-Not Club yesterday afternoon, Miss Cora Wood won the first prize, a bureau anaEfA. anA-AGrA. Goa6agd the second. an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14

embroidered shirt waist. Mrs. G. b Smith won the consolation, a bisque ornament. Miss Pearl Pilsby kept the score. There will be no other meeting until Easter week when Miss Mamie Dun will entertain the club.
 Miss Jessie Whiting entertained the ElweIl Whist Club this evening Only the members were present. A very en- joyable supper followed the evening of bridge.
 Miss Marie Bush will give a luncheon tomorrow complimentary to Miss Kath- crime Robertson. Miss May Jones and Miss Louise Vass.
 Miss Venetia Danner has returned from a visit to Montgomery.
 Miss Irma Brown has returned from a long stay in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. c. T. Hearn is spending few daxA at Riloxia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS. Chicago, April 13.-claims of damage to
 winter wheat brought out an active de-
 mand today for the July delivery and led to strong tone in all trading on Change. At the close July wheat was up B 4 1c. May
 wheat is up 1hc; corn shows Q gain of < Q %c: oats sc. and provisions 2h @ !hc Notwithstanding comparative weakness at here was bullish from the start. Initial quotations on July were up h9 hc at STAG. May was unchanged at s1: 15 11. Trading was largely in the July delivery, the uncertainty surrounding the May option being an effectual obstacle to any consid 'i-
 able dealings in that month shorts ans and The principal source of strength was con- stantly increasing apprehension regarding the real condition of the winter wheat crop. ton received apparent confirmation later in the day. When numerous advices from various points of the country were received telling of deterioration of the growing crop. One report from Fort Worth. Texas, claim ed that in several counties the wheat plant is showing signs of rust and that on ac- count of excessive rains the damage will probably be still further augmented. Dam age by lack of moisture was the gist of numerous reports said to emanate from diff ferent points in Nebraska. Hessian flies
 also were said to be causing damage in that State. In addition to the bullish adyie1S from crops Minneapolis reported an excel lent demand for cash wheat. This helped to restrict offerings in the Chicago market. Demand for July continued active here
 throughout the entire day, the price of that
 delivery advancing steadily. A little de-
 mand for May forced up the price Of that option to $1.17h, but a reaction occurred almost immediately. Just before the close | July sold at Ss%c. Final quotations were | at SShc. May closed at $1 .16%.
 Continued small receipts formed the basis of a firm tone 1 n the corn market. Strength of wheat was an additional bull l Ish influence. The volume of trading. how ever was of small proportions. July open ed unchanged to hc higher at 4Shc to 4sSc sold up to 4S%c and closed at 4sh Q4SMc. Receipts. 92 cars, contract grade Strength of other grains was the main factor in the oats pit although much re- ceipts caused bullish influence Pit traders
 were fairly active buyers and outsiders also bought freely July opened unchanged to a
 shade higher at SO93Ohc, sold up to 30 B @30hc and closed at 30%c. Receipts. 42 | cars.
 Provisions showed considerable strength | despite a decline in the price of live hogs A review showing small stocks of lard al all the principal packing centres outside of | Chicago was of the chief bull factors | Much of the demand came from influential | quarters At the close July pork UT | 71s a 1Oc at S13.1 .17h; lard was up 7hc al $7.52h, and ribs were 2h 95c higher al $7.4o.
 The leading futures ranged as follows: ARTICLES. Open. High. Low, Close
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14
NEW WORK CoFFrr AND sucAp

New York. April 13. Coffee-Spot Rio quiet; No. invoice, 7Sc. Mild quiets Cor dova, 10913c.
 sugar-Raw firm: fair refining 45-l6c; centrifugal. e6 test, 15-16c; molasses sugar 1-16c. Refined quiet
 Coffee futures opened steady with De- cember points lower but other months unchanged. which was about ih line with the cables and smaller Brazilian receipts There was continued liquidation by nearby longs and the market gradually worked off to net loss of about points when 1t steadied slightly by bullish crop reports from Rio confirming reports of damage from rain and predicting continued light receipts, but eased off again just before the close under increased offerings of the bear months. The close was best, net unchanged to 10 points higher. There was active switching from May to the later months. Sales, l47,2bO bags