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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
HE LEADETH ME.

In pastures green 2 Not always sometimes ne
Who knoweth best. in kindness leadeth me
In weary ways. where heavy shadows be.
Out of sunshine warm. and soft and bright,
Out OF sunshine into darkest night.
oft would faint with sorrow and alright;
Only for this-I know He holds my hand.
So whether in green or desert land.
trust, although may not understand
And BY still waters No. not always so;
Ofttimes the heavy tempests round me blow,
And DER my soul the waves and billows 90.
But when the storm beats loudest, and cry
Aloud for help. the Master standeth by
And whispers to my soul, 10, il is ! !
Above the tempest wild hear Him say:
Beyond this darkness lies the perfect day.
In every path Of thine lead the way"
So, whether on the hilltops high and fair
dwell, or in the sunless valleys where
The shadows lie-what matter He is there.
And more than this-where' 'er the pathway lead.
He gives me no helpless broken reed,
But His hand sufficient for my need.
So where He leads me ! can safely go.
And in the blest hereafter shall know
Why in His wisdom He hath led Inc so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
A Northern Democrats Opinion.

A gentleman OF the vicinity of Shep-
herdStown recently handed the Register
personal letter received from a friend
now living in Newburyport, Mass, who
was formerly well-known Democratic
newspaper man in West Virginia. II has
some interesting political reflections which
We herewith append. He says:
hardly had the nerve towrite after our
defeat in November. | never was so
badly disappointed in my life. About a
week before election had my suspicion
that the New York Democrats would turn
tail, but as never had much faith in them,
had discounted them, and pinned my
faith to the West also expected much
from West Virginia, but she was found,
God forgive her, kneeling with the rest.
So far as am concerned, il matters lit
tie, for am on the down hill of life, but
for the future of this country ! am much
concerned. When money can buy the
votes sofsovereigns, when the Senate ofthe
United States is only rich mans club,
when a President is elected by corrup-
tionists and has the appointing of judges,
il is bad outlook. A fountain can rise
no higher than its source. The native
born people of this country are over-run
by foreigners. Think of 10000 Italians
in New York, two-thirds OF them voters.
What do they care for the institutions OF
this country, they and their ilk? What
is Washington, Jefferson, to them ?
The politician with the Doodle is more to
them than the Constitution or the Decla-
ration. In this old Puritan city we have
Syrians, Russians, Poles, Slavs, Greeks,
Turks, Armenians, Chinese, ETC., and on
our assessors books we have five foreign
names TO one native. They have abSo-
lutte control of the fruit trade, they have
several. other industries under control
"a of them will eat and sleep in four
room house, live on nothing and wax fat.
They are driving native-born men out OF
our cotton mills and shoe shops by work
ing for under wages. They all get nat
uralized as soonas they can, if notsooner,
and for what ? Not that they care any
thing about the right or privilege OF vot-
ing, because they know they can get paid
for their vote. 1t is frightful truth. But
you know this-"so what's the use ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

In the spring the town mans fancy
turns to thoughts Of garden sass, and he
tolls with hoe and shovel, spelling all MS
nice green grass; and he plants the seeds
of pumpkin and of cabbage and Of beans,
and he has some soothing visions OF a
mess of early green's. In the spring the
cow grows restive, longing for some
verdant grub; she is tired of eating saw
dust and old turnips from tub; and she
sizes up the garden that the town man
loves so well, and she climbs the fence at
midnight ht-and it would not do to tell
what the town man says when viewing
all the ruin she has wrought; type viii
sometimes melt when printing language
only half as hot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
Interrupted TabIe.TaIk.

The other evening Rev. Mr. Marcus
sat down at the dinner table with very
thoughtful air, and attended to the wants
OF his family in an abstracted manner.
Presently he looked up at his wife and
said
"The Apostle Paul"
"Got an awful lump on the head this
afternoon" broke in the pastors eldest
son, playing baseball. Bat flew out OF
the strikers hands when was umpire
and hit me right above the ear"
The pastor gravely paused for the in
terruption, and resumed:
"The Apostle Paul"
"Saw Mrs. Simmons down at Hovey's
this afternoon" said the eldest daughter,
addressing her mother. "She had the
same old black silk made over, with vest
of green silk, coat-tail basque pattern,
overskirt made with diagonal folds in
front, edged with deep fringe; yellow
straw hat with black velvet facing inside
the brim, and pale blue flowers. She's
going to Chicago"
The good minister waited patiently and,
then, in tones just shade louder than be-
fore, said:
"The Apostle Paul"
"Went in swimming last night with
Henry and Ben, papa, and stepped on a
clam SHE'LL" exclaimed his youngest son,
"cut my foot so ! can't wear shoe, and,
please, can't stay home tomorrow.
The pastor informed his son that ne
might stay away from the river, and then
resumed his topic He said:
"The Apostle Paul says"
"My teacher is an awful larl' shouted
the second son, "he says the world is as
round as an orange, and it turns around
all the time faster than a circus man can
ride. guess he don't have much sense. F"
The mother lifted warning finger to-
wards the boy, and said ''Sh-" and the
father resumed:
1.-The Apostle Paul says"
Don't bite off so much" broke out
the eldest son, reproving the assault of
his little brother on piece OF cake.
The pastors face showed just trifle oi
annoyance, as he said, in a very firm, de-
cided tone:
'"The Apostle Paul says"
"There's a fly in the butter!" shrieked
the youngest hopeful in the family, and a
general laugh followed. When silence
was restored the eldest daughter, with an
air OF curiosity, said:
'WeIl, pa, ! really would like to know
what the Apostle Paul said"
"Pass me the mustard" said the pas
tor, absentIy, and the meal was finished
without further aIlusion to the great apos-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
A Proclamation by the Governor.

desire to call the attention of the good
people of West Virginia to custom tha,
prevails in several States as well as in
many parts of our own State. II is thai
Of setting apart one day in each year to
pay tribute to the nobleSt and best oi
Gods creatures-our mothers.
Is your mother dead ? Then you should
honor yourself and her memory by dis
missing from your mind for one day all
other things and devote the time to a ser
vice and work that you know would glad
den her heart and fill her with JOY if she
were with you.
Do you remember her many acts OF
kindness and self-sacrifice ? Why not re-
peat them as often as possible, and es-
pecially on day set apart for that pur-
pose?
Is your mother living Then manifest
your appreciation of her devotion to you
by doing for one day in the year that
which she is so fond of doing every day.
While have no authority of law to is
sue proclamation setting apart day for
the purpose, request that Sunday, May
9th, 1909, be observed by all the churches
of the State as Mothers Day, and that all
persons attend church on that day and
wear a white carnation. II has been sug-
geSted that the white carnation is espec-
tally appropriate, because "its whiteness
stands for purity; its fragrance, love; its
wide field of growth, charity its lasting
qualities, faithfulness-all true mothers
virtues.
| sincerely hope that all religious, So
cial, fraternal, civil, military and other or
ganizations will pay homage to mothers
by attending services on Mothers Day /;
that the churches prepare an appropriate
programme for the occasion that spec
ial effort be made to secure large atten-
dance at these services; that special at
tention be paid to the poor OF the COM
munity, and if necessary collection be
taken for their benefit; and above all do
not forget mother on Mothers Day.
VIM. E. Glasscock, Governor.
Charleston, w. Va, April 10th, 1909.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
She Wanted ga Riding Churn.'

An agent was going through the coun-
try selling new churn. At one farm
house he asked the wife ifshe didn't need
patent churn. She said: eyes, do, )"
and as the man went after the machine
she asked:
"Is it riding churn ?"
"Not exactly, but what kind of churn
is that ?"
"Well," answered the housewife, "my
husband always buys riding cultivators,
riding plows, riding rakes, riding planters,
riding harrows, and such things, and I've
made up my mind that I'm going to have
riding churn. If yours is one OF that
kind, you can leave it, if not, you might
as well drive on u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

She had just been graduated from Vas
slr and she frequently complained Of her
fathers lack OF polish. One night they
were sitting around the fireplace In the
old farmhouse. One window was open
for ventilation.
THAT air"---the father began, but
was quickly interrupted.
Father, dear, don't say That air; say,
That there" the daughter admonished.
"Well, this ear''----he again attempted
but was quickly brought TO a halt
"Not this ere This here is correct"
he was told.
The old farmer rose with an angry
snort. Look here, Mary" he said, "0f
course know you have been TO college
and all that, but reckon J know what !
want to say and I'm goin' TO say Il. be-
lieve feel cold in this ear from that air,
and I'm going 10 shut the window"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
Money Comes in Bunches

TO A. A. Chisholm, of Treadwell, n: T.
now. His reason is well worm reaaIng
"For a long time suffered from indiges-
tion. torpid liver, constipation, nervous
ness. and general debility" ne writes,
al could not sleep, had no appetite, nc
ambition, grew weaker every day IN spite
Of all medical treatment. Then used Elec-
tric Bitters. Twelve bottles restored all
NV old-time health and vigor. Now
can attend TO business every day. It's
wonderful medicine" InfallIble for Stom-
ach. Liver. Kidneys, Blood and Nerves
SOC. at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
Can You Believe Your Senses ?

When two of them, taste and smell,
having been impaired if not utterly de-
stroyed, by Nasal Catarrh, are fully re-
stored by Ely's Cream Balm, can you
doubt that this remedy deserves all that
has been said of il by the thousands who
have used it? II is applied directly to
the affected air-passages and begins its
healing work at once. Why not getit to-
day? All druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros, So Warren Street, New York, on
receipt of so cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
It's A Top Notch Doer.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns its doerS. That's why the
American people have crowned Dr. Kings
New Discovery the King of Throat and
Lung remedies. Every atom is health
force. II kills germs, colds and lagrippe
vanish. II heals cough-racked mem-
branes and coughing stops. Sore, inflamed
bronchial tubes and lungs are cured and
hemonhages cease. DR.. Geo. Moore,
Black Jack, N. c., writes sit cured me oi
lung trouble, pronounced hopeless by all
DOCTORS" so, $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
Clouds Of Pigeons.

What is said by the owner TO be the
largest pigeon farm in the world is at
Los Angeles, Cal. There are cotes for
more than 10000 of the birds and every
nest is occupied, with numbers OF the
birds roosting on outbuildings and in tenn
porary nesting places.
The birds eat two tons OF wheat each
day, says the Technical World, with large
quantities of green stuff and other foods
OF which a regular account is not kept, as
il is obtained from surrounding farms in
exchange for fertilizer from the pigeon
ranch. When the birds are disturbed at
their eating they rise from the ground in
huge white clouds, spotted here and there
with patches OF blue and rufous coated
pigeons. OF late years the colored birds
have been gradually weeded out, and
now the population of the place is prac-
ticalIy all made up OF snow white birds.
In the nesting season, when the cotes
are full OF young and eggs, the pigeons
stay close around the farm, but at other
times Of the year they gather in great
clouds over Griffith Park, the largest
city park in the world AT feeding time
they fly about the three men constantly
employed TO care for them, settling on
their shoulders, heads and arms, even
trying to get into the feed sacks, from
which the wheat is thrown in great scoop
fulS.
The product OF the farm, squads, young
birds and adults, goes entirely to the large
hotels in Los Angeles and surrounding re-
cnrfc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

Mr.. F. F. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y, writes:
"My little girl was greatly benefited by
taking Foley's Orino Laxative, and think
it is the best medicine for constipation and
liver trouble" Foley's Ofino Laxative is
best for women and children as it is mild,
pleasant and effective, and is splendid
spring medicine, as it cleanses the sys-
tenn and clears the complexion. Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

Mother vigorously scrubbing small
boys face)-'Johnny, didn't tell you
never to blacken your face with burnt
cork again2 Here I've been half an hour
and it won't come OFF,
Boy between gulps)-l-ouch l-ain't
-yoah boy! I'se Nose, de colored Ia:
dy's boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

When you have taken Kodol, the food
you have eaten will be digested naturally,
regularly and promptly, IN this way Ko-
dol gives the Stomach chance to regain
its lost strength and health, and after a
little while you need not take KodoI longer
but take IT while you do need il and IL il
fails to benefit you your money viii be
refunded to you. II IS sold by HilPs
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

Foley's Honey and Tar is a safeguard
against serious results from spring colds,
which inflame the lungs and develop into
pneumonia. Avoid counterielfs by INSIST
ing upon having the genuine Foley's hon.
ey and Tar, which contains no harmful
drugs. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

The Minister'S Daughter "Papa's sub
ject tonight Is to be Love One Another
Shall we go, Henfy2"
Henry: mo, dear, ! think we had bet
ter stay at home and practice what your
father is preaching"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

"When you asked the telephone girl TO
break gently to Mrs. Binks that her hus-
band had hung himself, how did she do
IN"
"She called, hello, Mrs. Binksl Your
husbands on the iinep"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

81 would have been a cripple for life,
from terrible cut on my knee cap"
writes Frank Disberry. kellher, Mimi,
without Bucklen's Afnica Salye, which
soon cured me-" InfaIIible for wounds,
cuts, bruises, il soon cures burns, scaIds,
old sores, boiIs, skin enIpfions. Worlds
best for Piles. 25c at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

The Invalid lwho has nearly been
killed in drunken brawIb-Yes. sir, 'eii
me right in the cad with chair.
The Vicar-WeII, trust you will make
up your mind to forgive HMM case you
do not recover.
The Invalid-Oh, yes; III forgive him
if die But if ! get about agen' he'd
better look out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

If YOU have backache and urinary
troubles YOU should take Foley's Kidney
Remedy to strengthen and build up the
kidneys so they will act properly, as a
serious kidney trouble may develop.
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

"Ma, what does postpone mean 2"
III means to put off, dear"
"And do postpone my clothes when
20 10 bed 7''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

Like most minister's families, they were
not extensively blessed with this worlds
goods. She, however, was the youngest
of ten children until the father explained
to her Of the baby sister who had come
in the night.
"Well," she said, after due thought,
al 'spose it's all right, papa, bat there's
many thing we needed worse"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

.sNow they are putting a tax on gar.
ters."
"a scheme to keep stockings upl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

Determined that petty grating, which
is said to have been practised in several
OF the State Departments in former ad-
miniS,rations, cannot be charged to the
administration, Governor GIasscock has
issued rigid orders providing for the
straight and narrow way in which State
employees shall walk. No officer OF the
State may sell any supplies OF any kind
to the State, nor may he purchase any
goods for the use of the State from any
other person in the employ Of the State.
State officers cannot present each other
with gifts. None Of the employees OF the
State may accept presents from any COM
pany selling goods TO the State. While
the order is intended for certain persons
at the State House, it aims with most
force at the State Penitentiary, where Of
ficers sold large quantities Of supplies TO
the State and reaped handsome profit
thereby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

"Whatsthe best way TO iella bad egg2"
II don't know, but ! would suggest
that II you have anything really important
to tell bad egg. why-break Il gently"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
A paper in good-sized town in Mich
loan recently published this item:

igan recently published ms IIein.
"The business man Of this town who is
in the habit Of hugging his typewriter had
better quit, or We viii publish his name
The next day 81 business men called
at the Office, paid up their subscriptions
and left behind them 81 columns Of adj
yertising, and told the editor not to pay
auy attention to foolish stories
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29
sepbedsown Jefferson nCounyWe

lmpossibae co be We'll
II is impossible to be we'll simply impossible, If the
bowels are conspated You must pay attention to tne
laws of nature or suffer the consequences. Undsesea
material waste products poisonous substances must De
removed from the BODY at least once each day. there
will be trouble A sluggish liver is responsible for an
immense amount of suffering and serious disease ASK
YOUR doctor about Ayers Pills. He knows why they act
directly on the liver. Trust him CAyer Lowen Mas
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-29

GA - ToETA.
Bssu Ia ,Ih Kind Yss Can LIEE Bought
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-16
THE WOULD BE NURSES.

Expend much time in earnest thought
and weigh your capabilities before de-
Gliding to become trained nurse. IL
you desire an easy profession, select
that OF "a washerwoman in prefer
ence.
IL you are a practical, businesslilke
woman and think of it as q profession
which when acquired viii yield you
a good income and are willing to un-
dergo two years of hospital service for
the sake of acquiring 1t, and look at
it from this standpoint only. YOU may
possibly make a mechanical nurse.
Your patients will not mourn your de-
part,re, and you will never be called
20 visit the same household twice.
If YOU are romantic, novel devouring
maid, yearning to be known as a mod
ern st. Elizabeth, and long to bathe
weary brows and witness impossible
deathbed scenes and the Ike, stay at
home. But II you are d strong. healthy
woman, possessed OF education, gentle
breeding, a kind heart. determination.
patience. and. above all. adaptability
and are willing TO undertake whatever
work is assigned to you, you will not
regret the step you contemplate taking
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-16
Washinaton's Hioh Prioed shad.

Washington's steward was man
named Fraunees, .whe liked good liy-
ing and with whom Washington con.
tlnually quarreled about the market
ing. One time he bought shad in
February, aud as washington saw 1t
coming into the dining room he was
charmed and asked what fish 1t was.
1T is a shadD replied the steward,
"a very fine shad 1t was the only
ono in the market, aud ] bought it for
you"
but what did you pay for itY' said
Washington sterily.
ut Is a very fine sbad," continued
the steward, "and It Is cooked to a
turn"
but | want 10 know the price--the
pricew u.
1T cost S3. stanlmered out Fraunces.
Take It away" said Washington as
he raised his hand; take it away. II
shall never be said that set such an
example Of luxury and extravaganza"
And with that lie drove the steward
out of the room. and the shad was
eaten inithe servants kitchen.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-16
WORKOUT MOUNTAINS. =
Lsurentisn Highlands the Oldest Land
In the World.

Stretching across Canada north of
the ST. Lawrence and ending in the
regions about the source of the Missis.
sippi is a range of low granite hills
called the I.aurentian highlands. These
hills are really mountains that are al
most worn ont. for they are the oldest
land In America and. according TO
Agussiz. the oldest in the world.
In the days when there was nothing
but water on the face of the globe
these mountains came up, long is
land of primitive rock. with universal
ocean chatting against its shores. None
Of the other continents had put in
an appearance at the time America
was thus looking up. The United
States began TO come TO light by the
gradual uplifting of this land 10 the
north and the appearance of the tops
of the Alleghenies, which were the
next In order. Later the Rockies
started up. The United States grew
southward from Wisconsin and west
ward from the Blue Ridge.
An early view OF the country would
have shown large island which Is
now northern Wisconsin and long.
thin tongue Of this primitive rock
sticking down from Canada into Min
uesota, and these two growing states
looking out over the waters at the
mere beginnings OF mountain ranges
east and west. They were waiting for
the rest Of the United States TO ap.
pear. Charles D. Stewart in Atlantic