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The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
THE FIRST ELEVATOR.
Constructed for Austrian Empress
In NapoIeOn's Time.

in NapOleOn's Time.
The elevator originated in Central
Europe. The earliest mention of the
elevator is made in a letter of Napoleon
I. addressed to his wife. the Arehduchess
Maria Louise. He writes to her that
when i'm Schoenbrunn, then the summer
residence of the Austrian Emperor near
Vienna he used the 'Chaise volante
flying chair in that castle. which had
been constructed for Empress Maria
Theresa. 1t consisted Of small, square
room. sumptiously furnished with the
hangings of red silk and suspended by
strong ropes with counter weights, so
that it could be pulled UP or let down
with great ease in shaft built for the
purpose about 1760.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Lafean, the "ChocoIate King"

L.efean of Pennsylvania. is the "choco-
late king" He combined most of the
chocolate manufacturers of the country
and is at the head of the combine. He
also is president Of large trust company
at his home in York The country is
pretty well acquainted with the source
of Speaker Cannons fortune. and knows
his brother. Uncle Bill, was the money
maker of the pair. He owns a bank or
two, the Danville street railway. and
farms all over the Middle West. Bourke
Cochran. Of New York and Olmsted. of
Pennsylvania, are lawyers. Powers. of
Maine, who has Indian blood in his veins,
made his money in lumber. He was in
the legislature and was governor of Maine
before coming to Congress-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

II is not 10 be expected that In the
House. with its larger membership and
fewer millionaires. the millionaires would
be so conspieuously influential, but it is
somewhat surprising that Of the fourteen
men on the Houses roll of riches Speaker
Cannon Is the only one who has attained
anything like eminence and power in that
body. II is doubtful if half Of the Capt.
tol guides would be able to point out
Andrus. Of New York. the richest man
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Origin of High Heels.

High heels. it Is said. owe their origin
to Persia, where they were introduced to
raise the feet from the burning sands.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
PARIS COOTOF LIVING
Wages Double in Fifty
Years; Expenses 0ne-third.
LABORERs LIVE BETTER NOW

Ratio Between Income and OutgO, on
Basis of Customs In 1904, show
Gain in Favor Of WOFkeFs-More
Neat and Better Food Demanded
Now-Rent Problem Not the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Right to the Point.

II was Eve minutes before noon.
The mayor and the state superinten.
dent had spent an hour in talking to
the children in an Ohio school. aud
Just before the stroke Of the gong the
chairman Of the local school commit.
tee was called upon to follow them
with an address.
Children" he said. pointing to.
ward the window, "ss you go out
from the school in about two minutes
you will see a gang Of men who are
now shoyeling oinders into railway
train. They are earning $35 a month.
Beside them is timskeeper earn.
ing $55.
"At the head OF the train is an en-.
ginser getting 500, and over him is
a superintendent getting $500.
"What 10 the difference between
those msni Education. Get all you
can Of it..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Consider the Aged.

Let me claim your kindness for the
old; they are we'll entitled to your
sympathy. Through this bright
world they move mistily, and though
they may rise as early as the birds be-
gin to sing, they cannot hear the mu-
sic. Their limbs are stiff, their sem
sss dull, and that body which was
once their willing servant, has become
a cage and a heavy clog And they
have outlived most of those dear COM
panions, with whom they once took
sweet counsel.
Try TO make it up to them as well
as you can. Be eyesto the blind and
feet TO the lame. On their way to
the sanctuary, be their supporting
staff, and though it may need an extra
effort to convey your words to their
blunted ear, make that effort; for
youth is never 90 beautiful as when II
acts as a guardian angel, or a minis
tsriug spirit to the aged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Hornet SentinelS.

Is hornets nest guarded by SEN
tinels, after the manner Of ant hills 7
1t Is not so easy 70 decide, fof their
private habits do not invite familiar
approach. But some experiments
seemed to point that way. No noises,
however near or strldsnt, had the
least effect upon the workers. Blow
on divers noisy instruments aS loudly
and sbrilly as | would, they poured
in and out of the gate or lGborsd on
the walls, intent wholly upon their
own affairs. But at the slightest jar
upon the window or shutter, out few
q bevy of irsts insects and flung them
selves against the wire windo" screen
with angry bump" that shovel
how good was their intention at least
to defend their home. II was always
so. A squad Of workers, free and
ready for aggressive duty, seemed to
be lurking near the gate, prompt to
sally forth upon alarm. Even at
night a few kept near by, and, al
though their first charge had lost its
vicious swing and they moved about
with sluggish pace, like sleepy watch.
men, as doubtless they were. they left
upon the observer the impression that
they were on sentinel service, in which
the community wac never lacking
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
An Ancient Fraud Exposed.

From Judge Harmon's speech at
Nashville:
Just fifteen years ago the wolf was
at the door Of a Republican admins.
tration. A large amount Of bonds
were engraved and on the point Of
being issued. Then the Democrats
took charge They found the bottom
Of the Treasury staring at them and
this pile of nice new bonds all ready
for use. And as the troubles in
creased and the crops failed and the
income tar vas overthrown, the Dem.
ocrats had finally to father those
bonds to maintain the credit Of the
country. Strtightway. with the as
surancs which only Republican poll.
ticisns can carry of, they laid every
thing to the Democrats-hsrd times,
bond issue, and all. Then when
conditions ware rapidly improving the
Republicans came back again, and at
once set up tGe claim that they had
monopoly Of good times and were
kindly letting the. country in on them.
Now, in spite of good crops, good
business, and good prospects, smash
comes another panic, spreading loss
and suffering everywhere, and, to
many, ruin. Issuing bon Is in time
Of peace The Democrats had to is
sue bonds to discharge duty i'm
posed by law, and here are the Re.
publicans issuing interest bearing
bonds without authority-not to
meet the needs of the government,
but Just to raise more money to de-
post in banks without interest.
All frauds prove boomerangs at
last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Sustaining His Reputation.

A story is told Of the Prince de
Cont, whose reputation for cruelty
stood high. He was going to mass
with some ladies when his bailif asked
for instructions concerning q poaehsr
who had just been caught on the
grounds.
Give him 100 stripes and imprison
him in a dungeon for two years" was
the answer.
One lady, horror stricken, went 10
the bsilif afterward, but be only
laughed in her face.
THE prince Only said that to Keep
up his reputation. His royal high
ness came TO me directly after mass
aid begged me TO see that the poor
wretch was only sent away from the
nsighborhood for two months and that
his family vas we'll looked after dar-
ing bis absence"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Cruelty In Persia.

According to the authors Of Queer
Things About Persia, " cruelty is COM
mon there. The eIscutioner cuts
throats in a public square, and the
spectacle eIcites little interest Grim
inals are sometimes crucifed and
sometimes walled up alive. Women
for certain offences are cast hsadlong
from a tower. The Persian ia gen.
tleman of surprising courtsIy and
politeneSs but say these writer's: The
same man who drops rose petals un'
der your feet in order to make them
avoid the hardness OF the road will
not hesitate to make you suffer the
most cruel tortures. He delights in
the murmur of the rivulet in the
moonshine, but the sound Of blood
flowing from an open wound has also
for him its fascination. The singing
of the nightingale fills him with rap
ture in the night, but he quivers with
pleasure at the cry Of pain from
victim" Also they affirm that lying
is an institution and no one con-
dsmns it. 1.-THE Persian does not con.
slider a lie a sin. He thinks that we
have a bad opinion Of lying because
we do not know how to lie, and il he
shows an unbounded confidence in
everything the Europeans say it is
chiefly because he thinks We are to-
tally devoid Of the gift.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
INVOLVES.

One toiled for gold with hand and brain'
His god was self, his creed was gain;
He scorned all weakness, yet his life
Was full Of petty cares and strife.
And Though he won great wealth ana tame'
And all the world rang with his name,
"Failure" was written on his heart
For in his life God had no part
But there was one whose kindly word,
In storm or shine. was ever heard;
He loved his kind, and all men felt
That God was present where he d"elt
Car:es of greed or foolish pride.
Unknown to fame he toiled and died;
But, ah | he chose the better part
Fer his success was Of the heart
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

wish that might talk with all sick
ones about the actual cause OF Stomach,
Heart, and Kidney ailments. To e1-
plain in person how weak Stomach
nerves leads to Stomach weakness, an
sure would interest all. And it is the
same with weak Hearts or weak Kid
neys. This is why my prescription
DR.. Shops Restorative-so promptly
reaches ailments of the Stomach Heart
and Kidneys. 1t is wrong 10 drug the
Stomach ,or stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. These weak inside nerves
simply need more strength. Ny Re
storative is the only prescription made
expressly for these nerves. Next to
seeing you personally. will be TO mail
you free, my new booklet entitled,
"Wtat To Do" / will also send sam
pies of my Restorative as well. Write
for the book today. 1t will surely in
terest you. Address DR.. Shoop, Box 8,
Racine, Wis. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

A reporter called at house which
had been on FIRE to get the facts for
his paper. A maid answered the bell
and when he inquired for the master
of the houss, she said that be was out.
"Is the mistress at homer he asked.
mo; she is out" "Well, there was
FIRE here this afternoon, wssn' there 2
Yes" replied the truthful girl, "but
that il out, too.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
sHEPHERDsTOWN, W. VA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 19 1908.

the trail" remarked the guide, as they
talked over the adventures Of the day
around the camp fire. 1--WE been
bringing folks to camp before now, and
some of them would straggle right of
and think they were on the right road
in spite of all 1 could do. 1t just seems
they want to be lost in the woods"
"Well. if it's a common complaint,
feel better about my experience, said
George. "After this I'll be sure of
the trail before l venture away from
camp"
That's good idea, said the guide,
thoughtfullY. Its good idea to car
ry that with you all through life as
in camp. "I've seen young folks
brought up in good homes and started
on the right trail by their parents, but
first thing you know they'd be start
ing away on some other path. Once in
a while the boy or girl will look back
to the trail, but oftensr somebody has
to hunt them up and lead them back.
eyes, and the worst of it is, come
of them never want to be brought
back" said the cook, poking up the
FIRE till shower of sparks rose into
the darkness. They'll argue that
their way is right till the last. 1t
seems strange that with the plain way
laid down to get to heaven in the BIZ
BILE, so many folks have their own lit
tie trails that they think will come
right out at the Eternal Hope, I've
had lots of people say it's all foolish
ness trying to follow Christ. They
have their trails marked out along the
line of paying debts and living good,
clean lives +; and that's all right, but
the trail stops short. 1t may not lead
into swamps. but it don't bring them
into camp"
The young men sitting around the
fire thought Of the many temptations
to leave the right trail, as they lis
tened to these two old men who had
had many years of experience with
human nature, and their hearts were
touched. They no longer saw the de-
parturs from the faith Of their par
ents as an evidence Of progression and
enlightened thought, but as a defec-
tion from the road worn smooth by
the feet of Christians OF all genera.
tions. "Old.faIhioned" was the word
they had applied to certain essential
truths, but now they realized that the
old. fashioned trail to camp was worth
all the progressive short cuts that end
ed in disaster and utter loss.
80 you think it i, easy to keep on
the right trail, do your" asked How.
ard, when both men were silent.
"l didn't say 80, said the guide
quickly. II said you can't miss it if
you follow the plain marks, but it
seems easy to look the other way or
deny that the marks are plain enough
for all, and still more pleased that He
goes out into the wilderness Of sin to
hunt up the foolish ones who have fol-
lowed the wrong trails. Some Of the
lost ones won't come, but I'm glad that
there are Others who are willing to say
they are on the wrong track, and
thankfully let Him lead them home to
heaven, just as Howard wanted to get
into camp today. Boys, don't lose the
trail through life, whatever you do.
Keep your eyes on the plain marks,
and you'll come out all right in the
end"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
WANTED

We want agents in all parts Of the U.
s. to sell our famous DR.. Williams Pills.
Send US your name and address and We
will send you IL boxes to sell at 25c per
box; when sold send us % and receive
a full set Of cooking vessels, consisting
OF 2, 4 and 6 quart vessels. A limited
number of these vessels are given to in
troduce our Pills. Order quick. DIX.
WILLIAMS MEDICINE CO., Rosesille,
ohio.
Dss. D. 1o0T-4A
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

Grippe 10 sweeping the country.
Stop it with Preventics before it geD
deeply seated. To check early colds
With these little Candy Cold Cure Tab
lets, Is surely sensible and safe. Pre-
yentics contain no Quinioe, no laxative,
nothing harsh OF sickening. Pneumon'
Ia would never appear II early colds
were promptly broken. Also good for
feyerish children. Large boz, 4s tab
lets, rs cents Vest pocket boxes b
cents. Sold by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

Wheu William Mckinley Was Ma
jor Mckinley, he once made an sd'
dress in which be described the differ
encs between the American volunteer
and the soldier Of other nations. The
men who we're his comrades in the
war between the States, be said, not
only fought, but thought. To illus
trate this be related an anecdote
about young soldier in some north
ern regiment whose duty it was to
carry the regimental flag. On the
march the boy ran on ahead, with the
flag streaming in the air. The colo
mel was incensed. "Hsrel" he cried.
Bring that flag back to the regi-
ment |"
The boy turned and replied, Jaw,
you bring your regiment up to the
flag |"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

Small Brothsr-I don't see that
you're CROWN very fat, sis. What
you scared of
Big sistsr-Why, I'm not What
put that into your head'
Small Brother-Well, when that
fsller was in the psrlOr With you last
night 1 heard you say, "Ain't l get
tin heaYy7"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Medicine That Is Medicine.

81 have suffered good deal with ma
laria aud stomach complaints, but !
have now found remedy that keeps
me we'll, and that remedy is Eiectri3
Bitters q medicine that is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles, and for
rundown conditions" says w. o..
Kiestler. OF Halliday. Ark. Electric
bitters purify and enrich the blood.
tone up the nerves. and impart yigor
and energy 70 the weak. Your money
will be refunded II 1t fails TO help yC j.
SOC at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Marked For Death.

Three years ago | was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear.
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to hel p me and hope had fled, when my
husband got DR.. Kings New Discov-
ery," says Mrs. A. c. Williams, OF Bac,
Ky. "The first dose helped me and i'm
provement kept on until | had gained
So pounds in weight and my health
was fully restored" This med cine
holds the worlds healing record for
coughs and colds and lung and throat
diseases. 1t prevents pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at Hills Phsrma-
CIV. soc and 81. 90. Trial bottle free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Commissioners Notice.

To the Creditors of Daniel link, deoea sed:
Having before me for settlement the ac-
count of J. w. Gardner, Executor OF said de-
ceased, at the request of said Executor you
are hereby notified TO present claims
against the estate OF the said Daniel Link
deceased for adjudication TO me, the under
signed Commissioner OF Accounts OF the
County Court OF JEFF erson County, West va.
at my ONCE In Shepilerdstown, In said eoun-
", on or before the 18th day OF Feoruary.
1905. at which time and place I will receive
proof OF debts or de 10 lands against the SAID
dec edsnt or his estate.
Given under my hand this sth day OF jan
uary. lHS.
Commissionsr OF Accounts.
Ian O. 1Q1S-7W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Mistake Corrected.

Correct the mistake Of risking pneu-
monia by neglecting a cough or cold
when Foley's Honey and Tar will not
only stop your cough but expel the ccld
from your system. Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no opIates and Is the best
and safest lung remedy. Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

aWell, what would you do il you
had no wife to 10 your msndins tor
you ?"
.IfI had no wife, 1 could afford to
buy new clothes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
uHow much ar. ths.e ohickeu.

"How much are these chickens ?"
asked the lady in the market.
81 sell them at 25 cents pound,
said the German marketman.
do you raise them yourself!"
"oh, yahI They was % cents yes
terdsy."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

DOctor-Hcw did this happen.
msdame'
Wife (Of injured mAn)-Hs didn't
jump quick enough.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens
the lungs so that no serious results need
be feared. The genuine Foley'I Honey
and Tar contains no harmful drugs and
is in a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
NOTICEI OSTl

TIME DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE No. lO7S,
for the sum OF 81. 80. issued by the Jefferson
Savings bank, OF Shepherctstown, w. Va,
and dated October l6 19J7 and payable and
belonging to the undersignad, having been
lost. notice Is here by given TO all persons In
terested. to show cause, II any they can, al
Bank, TO be held on February IL, 1915, 81
~ O'Clock q m. at The said bank, In said
town. why said Bank should not then cause
to be issaed to the undersigned new or du-
plicate certificate In place OF the said Lost
J.w. KNADLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
No case On Record.

Their. is no case on record Of cough
or cold resulting 10 pneumonia or con
sumption after Foley's Honey aDd t IAs
baS been taken. ItsSOps the cough ana
breaks up the cold quickly; Refuse
Snv but the genuine FoleY's Honey ana
Tar in a yellow package. Hilff fna'
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

The venerable farmer with the TO-
bacco stained whiskers aud iurrowsd
brow climbed aboard the limited and
shsmblsd into the smoker.
Mister" he drawled, whsn the
conductor halted before him, "is that
thar two-csnt.s-mils rate good on this
train 7"
1T is," replied ths conductor
brusqusly. "Whsrs is your tiokstf
The old man fumblsd in the depths
Of an ancient shot bag.
"Ain't got no tioksi, mister, he
said slowly, "but here be 2 cents. l
never rode on one Of these pssky hisn
and just want to feel the sensation.
Put me of after I've rode one mile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13
It was at a christening ceremony,

1t was at a christening ceremony,
and the mild minister took the squall.
ing infant in bis arms.
"The manner" be murnursd, dipping
his long, slim fingers into the font.
"Charlss Louis Augustus Rembrandt
Frederick Henry Napoleon White,
answered the young father calmly.
"Dear, dsarI" murmured the minis
ter, turning to the sexton. a little
more water, Mr.. HolyroOd, if you
please little more water
Magstrate-YOu say you have
known the prisoner all your hts1
Witness-Yes, your Honor.
Magi,trate-NoW, in your opinion,
do you think he could be guilty OF
stealing this money!
Witness-How much was it1
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

The Dsntist-Now, Johnnie, brace
up. It1l all be over in minute.
JOhnny-"Yss. bus--gss, think
Of that minute.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

0ASTo ~ = So.
-. 1Is Kn1 fss VA AnzE Bs41a
! 'i',:;.s : Aez2zzM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

Mr. sof.wood (smbsussssd) -Gra-
cious / Just heard 'onsons sDssss
under the sofa.
Mis. Ross-Yss. It's Tommy. l
sprinklsd soras snuff to catch him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-13

n you have Cstsrrh, rid yourself Of
this fepulsiye disease. Ask Dr. 5hoop
Of Racine, Wis. 70 mail you free, triA
boz Of b DR.. e1oop's Cstsrrh Kennedy;
A simple, single test. viii sufeiy sel
YOU a Catasrn truth veil worth your
knowing. Write today. Dont sunsf
longer. Hills Pharmacy.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1908-09-29
Wirem Sic nisueidt :?

Ser Sur6i6nitts : @merifauer II.
pieaei6t ioear biele &atbolifen babeu
teinesipe9s einc ri6tige @oriteluug
BON Dem Y~ro3entIab Der in nnlerer
armee befinoli6en aatboliten. Bon
ben 1000 S~ceiolbaten, benen es BEL
Dem neuliheu I%ufentbaltN %nnIerer
Slotte in SibneD geitnttet nurbc ans
2ano gu 9e6en. mobnten nid)t Deni9er
ais 1900, einldliebli6 1874 Sffi5iere,
Dem feierli6en Sofamt in Der antbes
orole bel. Sic amerifanilden &a@
t6oIifen biloen mebr ais elm Siebentel
Der @eiammt Seb0lteruu9 Der Der.
Stnoten. Gin li1erer Sclpeis bon
Sapierteit unn Tatriotismls, meint
od5u Die 8oitoner .Gepublic", penn
Ole 9ntbolifen Den pierten Sbeil unIe<
rer Slottenmannl6aften itellen.