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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
NEW VOL. 41.--NO. 43
What Engineering Has Done.

While not belittling in any degree
the successful achievement of the en-.
gineers in bringing the heads Of the
two sections of the Pennsylvania tun-
lei under the Hudson together with
difference of less than an eighth of an
inch in profile or alignment, dou't let
the idea run away with you tat it
was any great feat or remarkable
triumph. Nothing could be simpler.
The needs for such an accomplishment
are a true transit, an accurate level, a
steel.tape measure and a knowledge OF
addition and subtraction. There is
more fudge in engineering than could
be turned out by all the candy fac
tories in the world.
When We speak of great neineer-
ing triumphs let us think OF the Mont
Gents tunnel, which was IA years
building. For the blasting OF every
yard of this enormous tube, or pipe,
81 borings on an average had to be
made and more than 100 pounds OF
powder were employed. The work OF
piercing the mountain was carried out
with so much precision that the borers,
who had begun simultaneously from
both ends, met exactly. The tunnel
is eight miles long.
An engineering work that almost
takes rank with the building of the
Pyramids is the Simplon road, begun
under the direction Of Napoleon Bon.
aparte in 1900 and completed in 1906.
1t ia 80 miles long, Is to 80 feet wide,
is carried across Gil bridges and
through number of great tunnels,
rises to height Of nearly 1000 feet
and has 20 station houses for travel
ers.
The Simplon tunnel, which practi-
caIly eclipses the Simplon road, pre-.
sented extraordinary difficulties ow.
ing TO its great length-l3 miles; but
the headings met within the fraction
of an inch" The same great engi-
neering feat" happened in the con.
struction of the st. Gothard tunnel,
ct miles in length. Our new Croton
Aqueduct is no ay-speck on the map
of famous engineering achievements.
Also consider the Dewey drydock and
its long voyage. 1t is quite as easy
to bring together the two heads of
tunnel as those of an open cut, 80 far
as the determination of direction is
concerned. President Cassatt was
regarded as an able engineer in his
younger days, and even today could
in all probability do the Pennsylvania
tunnel job as well as anybody.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
sHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER ~. 1906

b Federal Government and all the
local lines under the control Of the
State government, and if anybody de-
MES that is practicable l cannot but
tell them that in the Empire Of Ger
many almost all the railroads are
owned by the separate States and that
today the Empire wants to get the
railroads in order to strength the
Federal Government, but the States
refuse to surrender them, because they
are the influential strength OF the
States ofihe Empire of Germany. So,
my friends, instead Of being for GEN.
tralization, this is the plan that gives
to the State the power to strengthen
itself and to attend to its own affairs.
"There has been one other objec-
ton, and only one, to which | wish
to refer, and that is that if We had
the ownership of railroads by the
Government, whether State or nation
al, it would increase the political pow
er of the party in control of the Gov
eminent. Well, l have an opinion on
that, because when l was a candidate
for President l had chance to meas
ure the relative influence of the adj
ministration over its civil servants and
the influence OF the railroads over its
employees. l will tell you that when
l was a candidate against the Presi-
dent who had these men under him |
never had any difficulty with mail
carriers and letter carriers and civil
service employees, bat that the rail-
roads marshaled their focres and
compelled their men, against the risk
of losing employment, to march in
their parade and wear the button of
their champion"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
Love Your Enemies.

A soldier, riding over the scene of
a battlefield when the engagement
was over, came, as he picked his steps
among tue dead, to a body, which,
stirring, showed some signs of life.
The bleeding form wore the dress of
foe. Regardless of that, be said to
his attendant, "Give him draught
Of wine." AS the officer stopped to
do 30, the wounded soldier, discover
ing through the mist that was gather
ing on his dying eye, in this good Sa-
marian, the general of the troops
against whom he had been fighting,
raised himself on his elbow, drew a
pistol, and, with deadly hate, fred it
at his benefactor's head. Happily,
the bullet missed its mark; and the
general, as soon as be recovered from
his surprise, with forgiveness truly
magnanimous said, "Give it to him
all the same"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
How the Katydid Sings.

Everybody is familiar with the
raising notes known as the katydid's
Song 1t is the male only that is
capable of emitting the we'll known
sounds, and ne does it in most pc
culiar manner. His "vocal organs
are at the base of his wings and con.
sist of two fiat excrescences Of thin,
dry membrane. 1t is the rubbing OF
these two membranous plates togsth-
err which produces the "song." II
your shoulder blades were 80 loosely
put together that one could be slipped
under the other and the underside Of
one and the upper side Of the other
we're 80 rough that the operation Of
slipping them past each other would
cause rasping sound you could imi.
tate the katydid's musical efforts very
nicely.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
How Plate Glass is Made.

The cast plate glass Of which mir
rors, shop windows and such things
are made is prepared from the whitest
and, broken plate glaze. soda, a small
amount OF manganese and cobalt OK.
ides. The glass when perfectly melt.
ed is poured upon an iron table Of
the size required, and the thickness
is regulated by a strip Of iron placed
down each Of the four sides Of the
table. Immediately after it is pour
ed out the molten substance is fat
tened down by an iron roller, which
lowers the glass to the thickness Of
the strips at the sides. 1t is then an
nealed or tempered for several days.
after which it is ground perfectly lev
eli and polished to Transparent bril-
liancy. The first plate glass was
made in 1888 at St. Picardy, France I,
where the process was found out BY
an accident. as 20 many other impor.
tant methods in manufacture have
been discovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
MOTHERHOOD.

pity her who never yet has known
The thrill OF baby fingers in her own.
Who never yet has felt goodnight kiss
From tender lips that murmur Mamma. mine
While trustful eyes look up and softly shine
With light caught from better world than this
pity her who never vet has crept
Back to the cradle where her darling slept,
And stood with throbbing heart and silent prayer
Watching the folded lids and parted lips,
The chubby feet and rosy hnger-tips.
Feeling that angels fingered with her there
All III i W: value soon must pass away
Youth. health and triends-and 'all things els>
Some
IT, knowing all know. once more stood
At Lies beginning and might choose one gift
To keep till back to God my soul should drift,
I'd ask the jeweled crown of motherhood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
u l.. SNYDER, PUBLISHER.
n,prCTORY OF SECRET ORDERS.

NJ, Nebo Lodge, No. 81, A., F. Il A.
:, nrets LIST and 3rd Mondays, in Reg
.n,,r Building, AT 7.3O p. m.
ls''' j. ID. MULDooN, w. NJ.
= FLEMING, Secretary.
CALEDONIA Lodge, No. 4, Independent
n.tsr ot odd Fellows, meets every
'Cnnrsday evening at p. m, in Odd
Fellows Hall ~ ~
HI. WINTERMoYER, Sec'y.
Minnie Rebekah Lodge, No. lob, In
,."andent Order of Odd Fellows, meets
' -, Friday at p. m, in Odd Fellows
Hal. NJ q
4; ". TERRELL, Secretary.
emf City Lodge, No. 5, Independent
...,.r ,nIrld OF Honor, meets every
'ru,rd,y al p. m, in Register Build
q. w. TERRELL, w. K.
u l.. RENTCH, Recording Sec'y.
Washington Camp, No. s, Patriotic
n,I,r sons Of America, meets % and
Inn Wednesdays OF each month In odd
Fellows Hail at 5 p. m.
K. u. MILLER, President.
AN. CONFER, Recording Secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

Wooden-Will you marry me 2
No reply.
Wooden-Mildred, offer you my
heart, my hand, my love. my devo-
ton, my whole life.
No reply.
Wooden lay my proldest ambi-
ton, my brightest hopes at your feet.
Will you not speak, Mildred2
Millred-Who owns the grocery at
the corner-you or your brother2
WOODEN do.
Mildred-Well, why didn't you say
that at frst2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Har-
ness Oil, Machine Oil, Black strap
Turpentine, N. y. and Gas Tar, Gas
oline, Varnlsh, Japan Dryer, hno'
Killer, White Lead, Red Leaa'
Spanish Brown, Calcined Plaster,
Portland Cement, Lard Oh, Fias-
tering Hair, Coal Oil, Neat FOOT
Oil, Fish OH, Bath Brick Soap, Sui
phur, Copperas, Borax.
Patent Plastering prepared for lmmedl-
ate use.
International STOCK FOOD and Glea
sons Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miller's HARNESS DRESSlN1'
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 Doors, Hangers and 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, 1906-09-27

"You look weary" commented the
Arctic explorer.
mo wonder" replied the heavy
eyed Eskimo, "tbe baby has been cry.
ing all night.
"Indeed?"
Eyes, and that's exactly FIVE months
and six days 30 far"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
DR.. Elnn,s testimony Interesting.

DR.. Thomas Finn, Of Boonsboro. Mo-,
who has practiced medicine Tor 81
years, says he has used every prescrip-
ton known to the profession for treat
ment Of kidney and bladder diseases,
and says he has never found anything
50 effective in both chronic and acute
kidney and bladder trouble as Foiey's
Kidney Cure. II stops irregularities
and builds up the whole system. Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

When two strong men come 70 blows,
even IL they are well matched, IL u not
a pleasing sight, but II the man who
gets the worst OF IL viii use DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Sslve, he will look better
and feel better In short order. BE sure
Won get DeWitt's. Good foFeverything
. saive 10 used for, including ptlee.
Sold By Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

In these days of rush and hurry coUr-
tesy is often forgotten. In the mad.
pellmell rush OF our life little things
are done to offend that we rather re-
manned undone. A hastily eaten meal
and its resultant headache may cause
US social or financial loss. The wise
man or woman is the one who relieves
little ills Of this sort by a dose of Kodol
for Dyspepsia 1t digests what you eat
and puts your stomach back into shape.
Sold by Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

"Well," said mamma, as papa re-
turned from the woodshed with Willie.
81 do hope Willie Will be good now"
"Yes," remarked papa, grimly. "he
ought to be good as wheat, for he's
certainly been properly thrasbed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

"It's silly for anyone b suspect me
of cheating" said the tricky coal man;
my weight is honest as the day"
Him. remarked the housekesper.
7the days are getting shorter and
shorter, as the cold weather approach
ca
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
Starving 10 Death.

Because her stomach was weakened
by useless drugging that she could MT
eat, Mrs. Mary 81. Walters, OF st. Clair
ST., Columbus, o., was literally starving
to death. She writes "My stomach
was so weak from useless drugs that |
could not eat, and my nerves so wreck
ed that / could not sleep; and not be-
fore was given up to die was Undue
ed to try Electric Bitters with the
wonderful result that improvement be-
gan at once, and complete cure follow
ed" Best health Tonic on earth, soc.
Guaranteed by Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27

When you have cold 1t is well to
be very careful about using anything
that will cause constipation. Be par
ticularly careful about preparations
containing opiates. Use Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. which stops
the cough and moves the bowels. Sold
by Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
woMEN's NEGLECT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Hsalth Thus Lost Il Restored By Lydia
4. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

How many women do you know who
arc perfectly well and strongP We
hear every day the same story over and
over again. II do not feel well; am
SO tired all the time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-09-27
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash keLLles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets,
Waffle Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow ana
Halter CHAINS, Farm Beils, Screen
Doors and Windows, American
Fence Wire, BarDed 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, 1906-09-27

git baptized to once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17

scarcely had recovered from the
awful shock of great internal con-
fiict and its place among the ma
tions of the earth was coniectural
now, America stands forth unchal-
lenged as among the first powers of
the world, in peace, as well as in
war. Gladly, therefore, did princes
and potentates pay homage to the
daughter OF the President. Glad
they were to extend their courteous
tributes to the Presidents daughter
and dOubly glad were they to ex-
tend them to the dainty bride for
herself. Kings and emperors,
through their personal representa-
tives, joined with the American
people in extending to Alice Lee
Roosevelt, the American girl, their
heartfelt good wishes.
A Most Imposing Function.
1t had been the desire, not only
of Miss Roosevelt, who was most
concerned, but OF the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt, that the wedding
today should be celebrated in a
manner comparatively quiet, that
it should be a family affair. This
desire, it shortly was disclosed,
could not be gratifed. AS it finally
developed, the wedding was the
most imposing function that ever
took place in the White House.
The thousand guests bidden to the
ceremony, began to arrive shortly
after II O'Clock. The major portion
entered by the east entrance and
passed up the main staircase to the
main floor.
The diplomatic corps and others
entered by the south gate and came
upstairs by the elevator To those
familiar with the customs at the
| White House governing the recep-
ton OF special guests, the arrange
ments today showed no deviation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17

The marriage ceremony, which
at noon today united the daughter
of the President, Alice Lee Roose-
welt, and Nicholas Longworth, add
ed another most beautiful spectacle
to the annals OF the White House.
A distinguished and brilliant COM
pany picked and chosen from the
thousands honored by the friend
ship OF the President and his family
and OF the bridegroom's fam
lily, looked on, at the eliminating
scene in a love story, each chapter
Of which has entertained two con-
tinents and which in our own
happy land has become a familiar
fireside tale.
The beautiful white and gold
east room was the scene Of the cere-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
TO BALLOT ON STRIKE ISSUE
Iron Workers May Tie Up Chicago
Building Operations

CHICAGO, February 1T.-The possibility
OF general strike of ironworkers on all
buildings on which material of the American
Bridge Company is used suddenly appeared
yesterday, following action by the national
-uniop officials. Orders were received in Chi
cage for a referendum vote immediately
The local union called q special meeting
for next Tuesday night to ballot on the
que stion.
Leaders among the ircnworkers here ex-
pressed the opinion last night that the
strike would be called. The walkout, If 1t
comes will affect practically every large
building in the city where steel or iron is
used in the construction, 1t also will have
the effect probably of forcing thousands of
other building. trades worknen into idle
ness.
There are 10000 Union ironworkers in the
United States and about 2,00o IN Chicago A
general stEjke. according to estimates.
would throw out of work approximately
350. 600 men in the country. In this city
more than $1,000 building trades workers
would suffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
THE WEDDING DRESS
WHITE SATIN ARRANGED IN
PRINCESS STYLE.

Miss Roosevelt never looked better Her
regular features, well poised head and
1.-THE, slender figure had each good point
accentuated with the elegance and beauty
of her bridal finery. Those who have watch
ed her well knew that when the need de-
manded, she could throw aside the enthu-
siastic gayety of youth and at once assume
the graceful seriousness and dignity of
manner which outwardly expressed the
solemn feelings surging in her heart at. the
most momentous hour of her young life.
This tenderness and sweetness of demeanor
as she went down the corridor to be mar
ried brought color to her cheeks and new
sparkle to her eyes, when she faced the
company to receive congratulations. None
OF the descriptions Of her wedding dress
came any nearer the mark than the general
idea that the present fashion-a princess
effect in white satin. eInbellished with point
lace, would be followed. While the richest
white satin, point lace and silver brocade
entered into its construction, Its lines were
becomingly youthful.
Its points, briefly told include the arrange
ment of white satin in princess style A
collarless guimpe of point lace and elbow
sleeves of the satin and lace. The train or
regulation court length was of silver bro
cade. The detachable guimpe and the
length of the train indicate that It's use as a
presentation gown at the court of st. James
may be the occasion of its next wearing.
The point lace trimming the waist was
that formerly worn by the brides mother
and hence its use without further additions
The brocade was special weaving, the
pattern which shows roses and lilies being
destroyed after the quantity needed was
taken from the loom. The elbow sleeves
were met by long wririkled white kid
gloves. Her tiny slippers were made of the
silver brocade also, and above the tips of
their pointed toes as she walked could be
seen rosettes of tule In which nestled a
single orange blossom. Over all the splen-
doris OF the gown fell the enveloping veil
OF misty tulIe, held to her dark hair by a
coronet Of orange blossoms. Her hair was
Continued on Sixth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
DISRUPTION AvERTEO
Temporary Peace Between
Witte and Durnovo.
CABINET CRISIS AVOIDED
Due to Direct Intervention of the En-
peror.
STRAIN NEAR BREAKING POINT
Premier Favored Relaxation of Re-
pressive Measures-opposition's
influence at Court.
CABINET CRISIS AVOIDED
TRAIN NEAR BREAKING POINT

ST. PETERSBURG. February 17.-Tem-
porary peace has been patched up between
Premier Witte and Interior Minister Dur
novo, and the disruption of the cabinet has
been averted at a moment when the strain
was apparently at the breaking point
The latest development WAS due To tho
direct Intervention OF the emperor who in
sisted that both men should remain in the
cabinet. The agreement. however, which
rests only on the personal influence Of tho
emperor, is none too stable.
The premier's desire for a relaxation or
the repressive measures Is understood 20
have prevailed for The present, but tho
Durnovo and Ignarieff forces are unwin-
ing 10 accept the defeat as permanent and
still have mighty influence at court
Premier Whites strength rests on the
emperor's infeNibie determination To ad-
here to constiutionslism and on his recog-
milton of the fact that Count Write is the
best man to carry out the reforms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
RFVoLUTIoNIsTs ARRESTED.
Lavishly Provided With Dynamite for
Moscow Operations.

ST. PETERSBURG. February 1E-An i'm
portant arrest Of six social revolutionists
lavishly provided with explosives and
bombs, who it is believed were planning an
attempt on the life of Governor General
DcubasoF Of Moscow. was made here yes
terday evening just previous to their de-
parture for Moscow. A seventh member OF
the party, a student threw away 4 bomb
and escaped.
The police also took into custody eight
terrorists belonging TO another group, st
whose residence was found cyanide OF po-
tassum and other deadly chemicals, sufi-
cient, it is said 10 kill half the population
Of ST. Petersburg. and thousands of revo-
lUtonary proclamatious. II is suspected that
the terrorists. failing 10 reach prominent
persons here by open violence, are about
10 try the more subtle means Of poison
The police have been advised of the ar
rest at Saratoff OF the members Of a social
revolutionary committee instituted TO in
cite agrarlan trouble in the province OF
Saratoff Among those arrested are many
students one of tire latter was found 10
have a dagger in his possession