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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Sleep Mysteries.

A psychologist was discussing the
miracles Of sleep.
Zone can become so accustomed,
he said, "to monotonouS task that
one can fall asleep and still keep on
working. Thus in India are punka
coolies, men who turn fan all night
long in the hot weather while their
English masters rest, and it is not un-
common for 4 punka coolie to acquire
the knsck Of sleeping at his task. On
and on he sleeps through the hot, per-
fumed hours of the Indian night, but
his hand mechanically and steadily
turns the punka pulley,
men have composed great literary
works in their sleep. Coleridge'G 'Ku-
bla Khan is the most famous example
of this; but, then, Ooleridge was a
morphinomaniac, and his sleep was
scarcely natural. But R. L. Steven
son, Corelli and Longfellow have also
done good work while sleeping.
"Divers sometimes fall asleep deep
down in the sea. but some unknown
part Of their brain keeps watch, and
at the proper moment, though asleep,
they give the order to be hauled up.
This is good deal like the miracle
that happens to all Of us-the miracle
whereby if We tell ourselves on rstir.
ing that We must wake at 7 We in.
varibly do wake at that hour-how
or why it is impossible to say. Some
part of US watches, works, keeps
awake all night, so that at z it may
call US. New Orleans Times Dem
ocrat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Never Forsake a Friend

Whatever happens, never forssks a
friend. When snemi" gather. when
Sickne" falls upon the heart. when ths
world is dark and ohserlsss, 10 the
time to try true friendship. They
who turn from the scenes Of distress
betray their hypocrisy and prove that
interest only moves them. II you
have friend who loves you, who has
studied your interest and happiness
be sure TO retain him in sdvsrsity.
Let him feel that bis love was not
thrown away. Real fidelity may be
rare, but it exists in the heart. They
only deny its worth and power who
never loved friend or lsborsd to
make friend happy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

Lincoln'S Joke.

President Lincoln's jokes, especially
when perpetrated in connection with
grave matters, usually had 4 purpose
in them. After Lee had taken HGr-
psr's Ferry the president, rsAliEing
how great calamity it was to the
northern arms, determined if possible
to fr the responsibility for the loss of
the important position.
HRlleck was summoned, but did not
know where the blame lay. Very
well, said Lincoln, "I'll ask General
Schenck." The latter could throw no
light upon the question, further than
to say that he was not to blame. Nil
roy was the next to be called to the
presence of the commander in chief
and to enter a plea of mot guilty"
Hooker was next given a hearing, and
Fighting Joe" made very emphatic
disclaimer Of all responsibility.
Then the President assembled the
four generals in his room and Iaid to
them: Gentleman. Harper's Ferry
was surrendered and none of you, it
seems, is responsible. I am very anI-
ious to discover the man who iI." Al
ter striding across the room several
times the President suddenly threw up
his bowed head and exclaimed: 81
have it I know who is responsible T.
"Who, Mr.. President; who is itH"
asked the distinguished quartet as they
looked anxious, if not troubled.
Gentlemen" said the President,
with = meaning twinkle in his eye,
General Lee is the man.
There was 4 lack of mirth in the
laugh created, and the four generals
took their departure with determine
ton that they would not again be
placed under suspicion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

A few weeks ago certain newspapers
published a statement that the people
of Edinburg and Madison district, in
Shenandoah county, Va, after having
tried prohibition for & year or two,
were sick of it, and had presented a
petition, rigned by $40 voters, asking
for a new election. The liquor people
cited this as an evidence of the IN.
satisfactory result of prohibition, and
made much of the circumstance.
The cold facts show somewhat
different condition. The petition
when presented to the court contained
240 signatures. Since that time Judge
Harrison has cut off 5 on account of
non-payment Of poll.tax for 1907 and
four because they are not qualified
voters, leaving balance Of l4l, or
Just one more than the required num-
Der of one-fourth of the qualified Vo-
ters Of the diatrict, and the judge has
not completed cAnvasSing the list.
Since the petition was presented to
the court there have been a number
Of voters applied to sign it and sever
al wanted their names taken off.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

A well-known officer has beauti-
tul daughter. A young ensign, with
no resources but his salary, fell in love
with her, and asked the old gentleman
for her hand. The father at once told
him that he had hardly enough to
keep him in white glove, and to burn
ish his brass buttons.
"Wsll, admiral, what you say is
true; but when you married you were
only a lnid,hipman, with even small
er salary than mine. How did you
get along2" asked the ensign, who
thought he had made a good defence.
But not 30. The crafty old sea dog
thundered forth:
II lived on my father-in-law for the
first ten years, but I'll be hanged if
you are going to do il"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

Iwish that might talk with all sick
ones about the actual cause Of Stomach,
Heart, and Kidney ailments. To ex-
plain in person how weak Stomach
nerves leads to Stomach weakness, am
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 for 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
Piles 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, 1908-02-06
King Edwards Wealth.

While the King of England iS
granted about 100000 a year by
the British Parliament in what is
termed the civil list, this forms only
a fraction of his Mhjsstys real wealth,
as the King actually owns property
valued at close to Sl00,000,000. As
a matter Of fact, the King Of England
must be considered ~ wsslthier than
an American with two hundred mil.
lions Of money. Moreover, the King
has his money all invested 10 real
estate and ownI more real estate than
any other single English-sp'aking in
diViduGl except perhaps William
Waldorf AstOr, the elder, who owns
blocks and blocks Of New York real
property, although he has become a
naturaliEed subject Of the English
monarch.
The crown lands are what make
up the wealth Of EnglSnd'G ruler.
TheGs are enormous in extent and
cover great portions Of London and
are in every county in England.
These crown lands are not aud never
have been national property. On
the contrary, they have always con.
Ititated a personal and private sp.
panags Of the English Grown, some Of
them coming down from As far back
as the misty, historic days Of the Nor.
man Conquest back in the twelfth
century.
This enormously valuable property
is strictly entRiled. That is, no Eng
lish ruler can sell il or separate it
from the throne. That is the only
property in the British Empire which
still comes under this old fuedsl reg
ulation Of law. The whole Of the 90.
called New Forest is crown land, and
ia worth many millions. 1t cannot
be sold, and so far King Edward has
not developed this property at all.
A round dozen OF the best known
clubs in London rent their grounds
from the King. Marlborough House
pays ground rent TO the crown. Stat.
ford House and the Carlton Gardens
pay ground rents to King Edward.
So does the Duke of Buccleuch for
Dover House, which is the Dukes
famous palace in the Whitshall dis
trict. King Edward while still Prince
Of Wales was given by his mother,
Queen Victoria, the great DuchV Of
Lancaster, which owns forests and
farms and great estates in l3 counties
in England. King Edward is said to
have inherited the Scotch propertis,
Of Balmorsl, Ballochbins and Aber.
gsldie. He owns the great estate ol
Claremont and another at Coburg and
q villa at Ba1en-Badsn. he own,
SGndTingham, where be prefers TO re.
side, and also the vast properties at
tscLsd to the Dushy Of Cornwall
One source Of bis wealth is called th'
Nslld legacy. which WAS left TO Queer
Victoria in 1852 by famous missr
James Nelld. This Was about a mil
lion and il now supposed to have in
creased to q million and half. ThuI
it is evident that King Edward il
enormously wealthy. When bis priv
ilsges are considered and his oppor'
tunities for making money in stocks
are figured up it is easy to see that
his majesty of England will probably
die richer than any Amsrisan or Eng
lishman, barring perhaps two Amer
leans only.
cL Gnd;nnantlrl-Ynn had u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

The English sri,tocrat is very
proud Of his lineage, but not nearly
50 proud as the German" said = much
travelled man. "a German once fell
from a Hsmburg.AmsricAn liner into
the sea, and a ssilor, seeing him dis.
appear With a splash, shouted:
"Man overheard T.
The German az soon a. be came
up yelled haughtily TO the sailor:
"What do you mean with your
man overboard7' Graf Hermann
Won Finksnstsin, Duke Of Susbis and
Prince Of the Holy Roman Empire. is
overheard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
WANTEDI

We want agents in all parts OF the o..
8. to sell our famous DR.. Williams Pills.
Send Us your name and address and We
will send you II boxes to sell at Csc per
box; when sold send US SO and receive
q 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., Rose sille,
ohio. go.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
A KIND WORD, A SUNNY SMILE.

II was only = sunny smile.
And little it cost in theg ing;
But il scattered the night
Like the morning light
And made the day worth living.
Through liie's dull warp wool 1t wovs
In shining colors OF hope and love-
And the angels smiled as they watched 'oe'e'
Ye, little Il cost n the giving.
1t was only kindly word,
A word that was lightly spoken;
Yet not in vain,
For II stilled the pain
Ofah heart that was nearly broken.
1t strengthened faith besst by fears
And cropping blindlY through mists OF tears
For light to brighten the coming years.
Although it was lightly spoken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Medicine that 1, nedicise.

'T have suffered a.good deal with nAr
laria and stomach complaints, bat
have now found remedy that keeps
me veil, and that remedy Is Eiectri,
BItters medicine that Is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles, and fof
rundown conditions" says w. y.
Kiestler. OF Halliday. Ark. Electric
bltters purify and enrich the blood.
tone CD the nerves. and imp2rt vigor
and energy 70 the weak. Your money
will be refunded II IL fails 70 help you.
SOC 81 Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
No Case On Record.

There is no case on record Of cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and Tar
has been taken. 1t stops the cough ana
breaks up the cold quickly; Refuse
any but the genuine FoleY's Honey ana
Tar in a yellow package. Hiils PnHr-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
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's Honey
and Tar contains no harmful drugs and
is in yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

In a certain Sunday school . little
girl told the story Of Solomon and
the disputing mothers in. this wise I;
Solomon was . very wise man.
One day two women vent 70 him,
qusrrsling about baby. One WON
an said. This is my ohild,' and the
other woman said. No. 'tsin't; it's
mine. No. no, ladies'; don't quar-
rel. Civ. me my sword, and Ill
make twins Of him, 80 you can both
have ons. J."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

An old gentleman, rather portly
and clad in somewhat youthful suit
of light flannel, sat on bench in the
park enjoying the day.
whats the matter, sonny?" he
asked a small urchin who lay on the
grass just across the walk and stared
at him intsntly. "Why don't you 60
and enjoy the play1"
Don't wanter," the boy replied.
"But it is not natural" the old
gentleman insisted, "for = boy to be
so quiet. Why don't you run IbOutY''
"oh I'm just waitin', the little fell
low answered. I'm just wsitin' till
you get up. A man painted that seat
about half an hour ago"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Mistake Corrected.

Correct the mistake Of risking pneu-
monia by negleoting 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 oplates and is the best
and safest lung remedy. Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

"Ps, did you ever hear money
talkf"
"Yes."
"Whst did it ayf
GOOD BY"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

"What town il that few miles to
the norths" shouted the asronaut,
leaning over the edge of the basket.
"Oahkosh !" yelled the agricultur.
ist over whose farm the balloon was
passing.
"What 2"
"Oshkosh |"
"What did he nyP' asked the
aeronaut's companion.
"Hs didn't say anything. He
swore at me-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

She Gndignantly)-YOu had no
business 10 kiss me ]
He-But it wasn't business, dear;
IT was pleasure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Commissioners Notice.

To the Creditors of Daniel Link, decea sed:
Having before me for settlement the &C.
eouot of j. w. GARNER. Executor OF said de-
ceased, at the request of said Executor you
are hereby notified to present c!aims
asainst the estate OF the said Danie Link,
dsce ased, for adjudication TO me. the under
signed Commissioner OF Accounts OF the
County Court OF Jefferson County, West Va.
at my office In Shephsrdstown, In said eoun-
Az. on or before the 25th day Of February,
l0Gs. at which time and place will receive
proof OF debts or demands against the said
decedsnt or bis estate.
Given under my hand this sth day OF jan
uary, Tvs. .oov,rp
Commissioner OF Accounts.
Ian. o. l9JS-7W.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

oyer was standing on the sidewalk
as wedding party came down the
church steps.
"What are you doing hers2" quer-
led his friend Mysr, who happened
along just then.
Watching the tied go out" an.
swered oyer, with an open faced
grin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
"What are you crying about, my

"What are you crying about, my
little man
Jimmy Dodds licked me first, an
then father licked me for letting jim
my lick me, an Jimmy licked me
again for telling father, an now l
suppose 1 shall catch it again from
my father"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

Applicant-What is the irst thing
to do before you get a marriage Ii.
cense2
License Clerk-Think it over,
young man ; think it over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Three Items on the Liquor Question.

Third Vice. President George L.
Potter, who has charge Of the opera.
ton of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, has issued a stringent order
against the use Of intoxicating liquors
by those who have anything to do
with the direction or running Of trains'
The order provides that those so en-
ploysd arc not to use intoxicating
liquor at any time hereafter, whether
they be on or off duty. No eIcep-
tion will be made to this rule, and no
one di,obeying it will be tolerated in
the service. 1t is believed by the
management of the road that this is
an important step toward reducing the
number of accidents to the minimum
and to raise the efficiency Of the SER
vice and the safety of patrons. The
object for this action is plainly eI-
pressed in the 6rst paragraph Of the
circular, which states: "For the pro-
lection of life and property and the
good of the service the rigid enforce
ment Of the order is Imperative"
We note a significant fact that
drinking men will do well to ponder
over: During the past few months a
great many men have been laid of
from the B. & 0. Railroad because of
slack business on the road. The
Grafton Republican quotes an official
of the B. & o. as saying that nearly
all the men that have been cut of
from work by that company are drink
ing men, and he pointed out that to.
tai abstainers-men who can be re-
lied upon at all times-ars still hold
ing their situations and that they will
still continue to hold them. l find
the statement to be true, he said, alb
solutely and unqualifedly true. and
that right here in the city Of Grafton,
at least nine.tenths of the men who
have been permanently or temporarily
laid off are men who drink regularly
or by spells as the case may be. And
80 it will doubtless be found all along
the line where numerous men have
been laid of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

Eph Gresn-Ah desires to pur.
chase ah razzsr.
Clerk-Safety7
Eph Gresn-No, sah dis am 70
social usage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
NOTICE LOST

TIME DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE No. 1U7s.
for the sum OF 81. 80. issued by the Jtnsraon
SAVINGS Bank, OF Shepherdstown, w. Va.
and dated October l6 1917, and payable and
belonging to the undsrsiGnsd, having been
lost, notice is here by given TO all persons In
terested, 10 show cause, II any they can, at
the meeting OF the Board OF Directors of said
Bank TO be held on February II, lsOS. ~
10 O'Clock M. at the said Bank, In said
town, why said Sank should not then cause
to be Issued to the undersiEnsd new or du-
J.w. KNADLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06

OASTOREA. II
-. 1Ihs ksd Yes Hsn lnzLs Dslssi
's;;;'- ! GH2ZzN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-02-06
Marked For Death.

Three years ago l was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me and hope had fed, 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 medicine
holds the worlds healing record for
coughs and colds and lung and throat
diseases. 1t prevents pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at Hills Pharma-
cy. SOC and Sl.00. Trial bottle free.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

EELMERs- II. Helmers aged
2b. native of Germany, and onah NJ. Shook.
aged II, native of Ohio; both residents Ok
Los Angeles. M
native of Switzerland, and Sonora f. stuart,
aged 23, native of California; both resident
OF Los Angeles.
KNOW ES-SPARKS-Oti NJ Knowles. aged
q. native of Illinois. and Myrtle Sparks aged
49, native of California; both resident Oh
Los Angeles.
Al, native of Maine. and Lulu s. Barker. aged
81, native of England; both resident OK Los
Angeles.
NEWTON BRADBURY-Russell d. Newton.
aged 7b native of Massachusetts, and Annie
c. Bradbury, aged 70, native OF Ohloi poln
residents of Upland, Cal
BANKS-SAVOR-Walter Banks, aged II, ma
tive of Georgia, and Lillian SAVIOR, aged 70
native of Georgia; both resident or Los
Angeles -
MCDONALD HOPKINS Ernest Mcdonald,
aged "a, native of Arizona and Lillian HOP
kins, aged "a. native of Iowa; both resident
of Los Angeles.
MURRAY LOCKHART-Leroy J. Murray. aged
90 native of Kansas residence Los Angeles
and Althea C. Lockhart, aged is, native or
Kansas, resident OF Ralto, Cal.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES M. Woolsey aged
4s. native of Missouri resident Of Pasadena
and Sarah e. Knouse, aged 10, native OF MIS-
souri,, resident of Los Angeles
BELL MacLENNAN-Clyde c. Bell, aged 20,
native of Illinois. and Minnie B. Maclennon.
-
Los Angeles.
DEz-ROSAS-Juan Hernandez. aged
2s, native of Mexico. and Tomasa Rosas, aged
16, native of California; both resident or
Santa Anita
YOUNG-SHORT-John Willy Young, aged 49,
native of Missouri, and Grace Viola Short
aged 25, native of Kansas; both resident of
Los Angeles
ANDREW p. Andrews, aged
o. native of Kansas. and Lillian ]. Ward,
aged 20, native of Kentucky; both resident
of Los Angeles.
BUNYARD- HARRIS-Carroll w. Bunyard,
Harris, aged 10. native of California; both
resident of Anaheim.
ZAFERIS-THOMPSON- Zaferis, aged 81.
native of Greece. and Ada Thompson, aged
16, native of Mississippi; both resident OF
Los Angeles
Schultz REYNIER-Calvin l.. Schutt, aged
"a, native of New York. resident of Los An
geles, and Josephine f. Reynier. aged a.
native of California, resident of Newhall,
Cal.
THAXTON- CoNNER-Earl Thaxton, aged 49,
native of Kansas and Ethel Conner, aged
II, native of Kansas; both resident Of Re-
dondo.
TRUE MINEAR-samuel p. True, aged %,
aged 26, native of West Virginia: both resi-
dent of South Pasadena.
GRACES- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Graces, aged 25,
native of California, and Florence May Kid
der, aged "a, native of New York; both resi-
dent of Los Angeles
LIPPOLD- WELCH-Rober j. Lippold, aged
"a, native of Illinois. and May A. WEIGH,
aged "a native of Michigan; both resident of
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-28

The special offer is now on, having
started yesterday morning TO last tWo
weeks and a half, drawing to close
Saturday night, June IL, at 10 O'CLOCK.
The regular number of votes TO count
on the original premium Will pc given
on each Subscription turned into the
contest department, besides that each
six months subscription calls Tor one
point on the extra premium. one
year subscription gives two points on
the extra premium, tWo-Year SUI
scription gives four points, etc. by
June IS the contestants credited Win
the most points will be awarded these
premiums. besides having all the votes
on their subscription TO count Oh one
of the regular premiums.
Extra premiums for the young Wo-
man who receives the most points In
the city of Los Angeles is: TWO trips
TO San Francisco, with hotel expenses
at the ST. Francis hotel. This trip
may be taken at any time the winner
chooses.
Extra premium for the Jng woman
who receives the most points outside
the city of Los Angeles is: Two trips
to Lake Tahoe, with hotel expenses at
the finest hotel while there. These
trips may also be taken whenever the
winner desires to go.
Extra premium for the married Wo-
man who receives the most points in
the ten districts of contest No. l is
an $S5 sewing machine, first class in