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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-02
LET'S DO OUR PRETTlEST.

On Nov. l the city of Denver will
entertain the most distinguished Ne
gro in this country, in the person OF
Booker T. Washington, the principal
and FOUNDER of Tuskegee Industrial
Institute. He will speak in this city
and for the benefit of the Young Mems
Christian Brotherhood. His presence
here will attract the attention of our
fellow citizens of the white race to US
and the Negro in this state will be in
the public eye as never before. If
ever we are to do our prettiest, it will
be then. So it is that mindful of the
childish assinity of some opponents
of Mr.. Washingtons policies in other
cities, we call attention to our COM
munity responsibilities with view of
preventing similar occurrences here.
1t is not necessary that we agree en-
tirely with him, we may entirely dis
agree with him. But we have a duty
laid upon US as the hosts for distin-
guished guest, and such differences
should be laid aside at such a time.
Whatever individual estimate is laid
upon Mr.. Washington, it is generally
admitted he is a great American and
the one Negro most thought of in this
country. So just as all political creeds
are represented in the welcome to the
President, we Negroes can pay honor
to an admittedly great Negro, and
must do so unless we would prove to
the world the truth. of the charge that
we will not allow a member Of the
race to rise, but prefer to kill ambi.
tion and progress with envy and jeal-
ousy.
We are not attempting to pose as a
champion of the Tuskegee Wizard, in
fact we have at times stated points of
disagreement with him, but we are
asking that the few agitators who see
no good in him, cease their vaporings
for a spell and act cilivilized. Denver
is going to be hospitable to Mr.. Wash.
ington. The vast majority of our peo
pie are of the opinion that his work
in education is really constructive and
that the opinion of white America is a
true estimate of his worth. So far
from envying him his power in poll
tics, in education, in the industries
they wish for him even greater inhu
ence as mediator between us and
the dominant race. They do not know
whether he is an advocate Of higher
education or not and hardly care. They
are willing to put up with views on
race contact, if the results are good
In fact the most hopeful sign we see
showing ultimate success for us is oul
growing acceptance of the twentieth
century doctrine that it is the mar
who does things rather than the mar
who is voluble in his explanation why
he failed. that counts for progress
Mr.. Washington has taken his bricks
made without straw and builded g
beautiful structure that is pointed out
the world over as the greatest worl
Of presert-day Negro genius. 1t may
be that the whole world is at fault
and he is only shadow of a man, but
with all seriousness 1t can be asked
why his opponents are willing to ac
cept as gospel truth the opinions Of
white people on dress, department
politics, religion and business, yet dc
not accept white opinion on Booker
T. Washington.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-02
CHURCH NOTICE.
Services at the Peoples Presbyterian
Church, Oct. 3rd.

j. A. Thomas-Hazell, S. T. B.. pas
tor
Morning topic, who Is Who-and
Why"
Evening-Communio OF the Lords
Supper will be celebrated. Reception
of members will take place. Christian
Endeavor at GAS p. IN. Regular even
ing services 1870 during the winter
months, commencing Sunday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-02
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. NJ. L. Cowan, 964 Lafayette
hereby returns thanks to her friends
and sympathizers for their letters OF
coincidence to her during her sore be-
reavement in the death Of her son,
Arthur.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-02
WE'LL DO TELL!

The Knights of Pythias and their
Harvest Festival and Barn Dance at
East Turner Hall next Tuesday will
please you. Come!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
ConYocation at Leetown.

The Eastern Convocation OF the Episco-
pal Diocese of West Virginia will be held
in St. Bartholomew's Church, Leetown,
Rev. A. J. Willis, pastor, May 4th to 9th,
inclusive. The first service will be the
preparatory service by the dean, Rev. A..
q. Grinnan, Tuesday evening, May 4th,
at 100 o'clock. Wednesday morning
there will be sermon by Bishop Peter
kin and the celebration of the holy COM
munion at II o'clock. Business sessions
will be hetd at 10 a. m. and 3 p. m, and
at 100 p. m. a missionary service will be
conducted, with addresses by Rev. A. O..
Gibbons and ]. S. Alfriend. Thursday
there will be business sessions at 10 a.
m. and p m, and a sermon at II a. m.
by Rev. John S. Douglas. AT 7.3O
Thursday night the closing service will
be held, and an address will be delivered
by Rev. ]. P. Tyler, of Hagerstown, on
"Some Essential Needs of the Church
Today"
The officers of the convocation are
Dean, Rev. A. g. Grinnan; secretary
Rev. g. A. Gibbons; treasurer, Rev. J
| s, Alfriend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
In Memorian.

What greater comfort or truer inSpira-
ton to right living can mother leave TO
her children and those dear TO her than
the memory of a life devoted to them and
consecrated to her Savior In the death
of Mrs. Annie E. Schaeffer, who departed
this life April IL, 1909, we feel profound
loss, but in her simple and beautiful life
we feel that we shall ever have a source
of undying inspiration. Feeling the need
of Savior she sought and found Him at
an early age and was received into the
church OF her choice. For nearly fifty
years she adored and worshiped her Saw
ior, rejoicing in his blessings and bearing
with humility and patience whatever cross
was hers to bear. Humility and patience
were indeed divine attributes vouchSafed
to her by her Savior in preparation for a
life that was not to be all sunshine. The
Bible was her constant companion, its
glorious truths were always source OF
revelation 10 her, comforting her in hours
OF trouble and filling her soul with peace
and hope even TO the last. Here was
life untouched by the turmoilS o! the
world, here were hands that contributed
gladly to the comfort and happiness of all
in need, here was heart that knew only
love, and lips undefiled by SANDER. We
shall miss her greatly, but shall always
cherish in our hearts the inspiration TO be
drawn from her beautiful life.
BY One of Her NephewS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Indigestion Ends.

You can eat anything your stomach
Graves without fear OF a case OF lndiges-
ton or Dyspepsia, or that your food will
ferment or sour on your stomach, if yor
will occasionally take little DiapepSin
after eating.
Your meals will taste good, and any
thing you eat will be digeSted; nothing
can ferment or turn into acid or poison Of
stomach gas, which causes Belching, Dir
illness, feeling of fullness after eating
Nausea, Indigestion like a lump OF lead
in stomach, BilliousnesS, Heartburn
Waterbrash, Pain in stomach and inteS-
tines or other symptoms.
Headaches from the stomach are alb
solutely unknown where this effective
remedy is used. Diapepsin really doe;
all the work OF healthy stomach. 1t di-
gests your meals when your stomach
can't. Each triangule will digest all the
food you can eat and leave nothing te
ferment or sour.
Get large 50-cent case of Pape's Dia'
pepsin from your druggist and start tax,
ing today and by tomorrow you will &C.
tually brag about your healthy, strong
Stomach, for you then can eat anything
and everything you want without the
slightest discomfort or misery, and every
particle of impurity and Gas that is If
your stomach and inteStines is going tt
be carried away without the use OF laxa
tives or any other assistance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
For The Firemen's Building.

There seems to be every prospect that
the proposed new building to be erected
by the Shepherdstown Fire Department
will be 60, and, what is still better, that
the ancient building in the middle of King
street will be removed. AT meeting OF
the trustees of Caledonia Lodge of Odd
Fellows and committee in charge of the
firemen's building, an understanding was
reached by which the Odd Fellows agree
to leave their old location and take the
third story Of the proposed new structure,
paying one-third of the cost of the build
ing, and thus providing themselves with
creditable and permanent home.
The firemen have about 81 500 in the
treasury, and they will seek to add 81 ,OOO
to this by public subscriptions, which,
with the amount to be paid by the Odd
Fellows, and funds TO secured in other
ways, will justify them in going ahead
with the building. Our people will be So
licited for subscriptions, and it is hoped
that encouraging amounts will be donated.
The enterprise will be of great public
benefit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas. II having pleased Almighty God, in his
wisdom TO remove from our fellowship by death
our brother B. T. Harrison, we sincerely mourn the
loss, and bow in humble submission 10 the will OF
him who doeth all things well and
Whereas, In the death OF Brother Harrison we
realize the loss OF valued member OF our ancient
and honorable order man OF amiable disposition.
loving and kind whose friendly manner endeared
him to all was faithful 10 his obligations. OF whom
il may be said his life was an exemplary one, LET us
then strive TO initiate him in his ntlexibe fidelity 10
his trust in his earneStnesS in his raterna relations
and as we look forward 10 the time when We shall
be called to meet him in the celestial lodge above.
may il be in the hope that the rough asher may be
made perfect and that the adjustment by the master
workman shall be in harmony with our highest an
tcipations.
Resolved. That the members OF the lodge wear the
usual badge OF mourning. and that the lodge be
draped for the space OF thirty days.
Resolved. That we tender our sympathy 10 the
bereaved family. and commend them 20 the keeping
OF him who has said will be husband 10 the wild
ow, and father TO the iathereSS.
Resolved. That 4 copy OF these resolutions be
spread upon tie minutes. copy sent TO the family
OF the deceased and published in the papers OF the
county.
Respectfully submitted.
4 Il q sSsNT&tp
JAS. B. 0SB0URN.
Committee
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
New Subscribers Coming In.

We have added about a dozen names
to our subscription list the past week,
several of the new subscribers being
handed us by friends who are appreciative
friends OF the Register. We know of a
number who are interesting themselves
in our efforts to reach the 1000 mark, and
we think we will "get there" in due sea-
son. A dollar year is mighty reasonable
for paper like the Register. It's cheap
enough for every family to have its own
copy, instead OF borrowing; TO have it
mailed direct from this office TO an absent
friend or relative, instead of wrapping
your own soiled copy and mailing it; to
send years subscription as present to
some one that you know will enjoy it..
We want the Register to 60 into every
family in the community and the county
and wherever there is interest in Shop
herdstown affairs or West Virginia news.
Sample copies will be sent to anybody
free. Send us your name-we will do
the rest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Shepherd College Commencement.

| The programme for the commencement
exercises of Shepherd College State Nor
NAL School has been fixed as follows:
Wednesday evening, June 9-Recital o.
the department Of elocution.
Thursday evening, June l0-Recital o.
the department of music.
Friday evening, June lf-Annual utter
society contest.
Saturday morning, June l2-Field day
exercises.
Saturday evening, June l2-Address to
the literary societies by Maxwell Adams,
A. M, Phi. D., University of Nevada.
Sunday evening, June l3-AHnual ser
mon to the graduating class by Rev. D.
H. Scanlon, of Montreal, N. c.
Monday morning, June l4-Competi-
tive drill, Shepherd College Cadets.
Monday afternoon, June 14-Senior
class-day exercises.
Monday evening, June l4-Alumni ex-
ercises and banquet.
Tuesday morning, June 15-ExerciseS
of the graduating class.
One of the most interesting features of
commencement week is to be the contest
between the two literary societies of the
school, the Ciceronian and the Parhenian.
| Their representatives have already been
selected and are as follows: Declama-
tions, Ciceronian, w. B. Miller; Parthen-
ian, Miss Agnes Remnant; Grafton, Cicer-
oman, E. L. Magrlder, Parthenian, R. E.
Kimble /; debate, Ciceronian, F. o..
Woener, Parthenian, o. D. Lambert
The prize of $20is offered by Mrs. J. g.
Knutti. In the contest the defamation
counts Is points, the Grafton IS points,
and the debate 40 points. The rivalry be-
tween the two literary societies is very
great, and each will put forth its best eff
fort to win. This contest will be held
Friday evening, June 18th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Teachers Uniform Examina-
ton.

An examination for teachers will be
held at Shepherd College on May 20 and
81, 1909. The examination will begin at
100 a. m, and close al 6 O'Clock p. M,
each day.
The examination on agriculture will be
the first subject after noon on Thursday.
Examinations for Primary Certificates
will be given in May, July and September,
but the High School examination viii be
given in July only.
Applicants for the renewal OF certificates
expiring June 30, 1909, may take the ex-
animation in May. Applicants should
notify the County Superintendent in adj
vance OF their intention TO take the exam
nation.
Applicants should reach the place OF the
examination on the day before work be-
gins, so rs to be in time 10 write up their
enrolment cards and rest up for the next
day. The enrolment blanks may be
gotten at the office OF Prof. ]. q. knutti.
Any one taking the examination out OF
his county must present letter from his
County Superintendent vouching Tor his
conduct
April D, l909-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Church Notices.

SnuINh INOtiSCS.
Sunday, May End, will be young peo-
pies day and will be observed by the
League of the Southern Methodist Church
in Shepherdstown. A suitable pro-
gramme is being prepared, and all the
young people of the four churches are
asked to attend the service at O'Clock.
Reformed Church-Sunday School al
9.45 a. m. The Holy Communion viii
be observed at Kearneysyille at lO-3O a.
m. Evening worship and sermon IN
Shepherdstown at 100 p. m. Welcome
Rev. H. |. Stephens will preach the an
niversary sermon to Jefferson Lodge NO.
140, |. o. 0. F., at Shenandoah Junction,
on Sunday afternoon, April 18th, at s
O'Clock, in Williams Memorial Church
Services in the Presbyterian Church
Sunday, if Providence permits, IN Shep-
herdstown at II q. m. and at kearneys-
vile at 3 p. m.
M. E. Church Soutfl-Bethesda, a: m;
Uvilla, II a. M; Shenandoah Junction,
p. m; Shepherdstown, 80 p m.
Lutheran-Shepherdstown II a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
List of Jurymen.

List of Jurymen.
The following petit jurors have been
summoned to serve during the May term
of the Jefferson Circuit Court:
Joshua Davis, J. 6. Gibson, w. c.
Daniels, S. L. Hardesty, S. S. Polhamous,
P. NJ. Dreamer, P. N. Brilliant, ]. H.
Blackford, J. E. Wilt, ]. w. Gore, Daniel
Cook, w. S. Myers, c. B. Clendenning,
R. T. Banks, R. M. Hardesty, L. w. Nc
Donald, Richard Madison, James w. Der
ry, E. Ea Billmyer, w. H. Crowl, Jr.,
Aaron Kidwiler, Geo. H. Bowers, ]. L.
Cookus, Walter M. Demoy, John F.
Ware, D. B. Shoemaker, c. ]. Cavalier,
R. 6. Colston, Walter Cation, ]. c. Whit
more, ]. T. Bradshaw, Edgar Conklyn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
The Best Bush And Pole Beans.

The best main crop bunch bean is
Burpee's New Stringless Green Pod (;
this bean has become so popular and well
known that few persons plant any other
kind.
For a crop to produce beans well up
into fall, the Refugee or ,0OOto is highly
recommended Ii is very prolific, fleshy,
brittle and mild in flavor.
Henderson's Early Leviathan is the
best of all early limas on account OF its
extreme earlness and the large bean II
produces' besides being a sure cropper.
Burpee's King OF the Garden as a main
crop lima has no equal, produces large
pods containing five to six very large
beans of excellent quality and easily
Shelled.
Burpee's Bush Lima are becoming very
popular amongst those who prefer the
dwarf varieties. Growing but twenty
inches in height, they do not require any
poles, are very prolific and produce large
beans Of fine flavor.
Of all the corn beans, the Kentucky
Wonder or "Old Homestead" Lazy Wife
and Golden Carmine or Wren's Egg arr
the most popular and well known. VIZ
have all of these in Burpee's choices
strains, and in addition have Burger!
Green-Pod Stringless, which is designed
to become as popular as Burpee's String.
less Green-Pod Bunch Bean. The pod.
are borne in clusters, average six TO eigh
inches in length, are uniformly straight
of rich green color, and so meaty as t.
be really saddle backed; the dry beans
are of pearly whiteness. Reinhart:
Pharmacy, Agents for Burpee's Garder
Seeds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Resolutions of Respect.

On Wednesday morning March 81. 1909. Our be-
loved brother and co-laborer. Joseph L. Eng.e was
called TO lay down his implements OF labor on earth
TO enter the paradise not made with hands eternal
in the heavens We his brethren and comrades IN
the work bow in humble submission 10 the will OF
our Father in heaven therefore, be Il
Resolved, LIST. That we are thankful Tor his use
full life which bore consistent witness 10 the teach
ings OF our order quiet peaceful citizen true 10 his
God upright in his dealings with his iellow-men.
ever ready with sympathy and help TO those in need
and keeping himself unSpotted from the world.
3D. That we honor his memory for his interest in
the work OF our Grange. and recall with pleasure
his presence al our meetings.
3D. That we commend 10 his brethren, members
OF the Grange and the community his example OF
iaithiuneSS and devotion 10 duty.
4th That we extend TO his friends our heartfelt
sympathes.
5th That copy OF these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes OF the Grange and published IN
the newspapers OF the county.
Woodawn Grange, Shenandoah Junction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Personal NOTES.

Hugh Barnes, son of Prof. j. Walter
Barnes, of Fairmont, w. Va, made the
highest grades during the term just COM
pleted at the West Virginia University
| that any student has ever made in the
history of that institution. Mr.. Barnes,
who formerly lived here, is a graduate OF
Shepherd College and most estimabie
young gentleman.
Mr.. Robert Gibson, of Philadelphia,
| formerly of this place, whose illness we
noted last week, has developed severe
attack of inflammatory rheumatism and IS
entirely helpless. Miss Agnes Gibson,
| who has been so i'll at her home here, IS
now improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Chenowith, o.
Berkeley county, visited relatives in this
neighborhood the past week, coming
down in their automobile. Mrs. Cheno-
with called and renewed her subscription
for the Register, of which she is devoted
friend
Prof. ]. ID. Muldoon has been in Elkins
this week attending the annual session OF
the West Virginia Sunday School Conven-
ton, which convened in that city Tuesday.
He represents the Sunday schools of JET
ferson county.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Fleming, of Viii
Transport, Nd, were here the past week
to see Mrs. ]. S. Fleming, who has been
very sick but is now improving.
Mr.. William Edwards, of Leetown, was
among the callers at the Register office
last Friday, and he enrolled as a sub
scriber to the old reliable.
Mrs. Josephine Hodges, Miss Frances
Hodges and Mrs. Louise Gettinger went
to Baltimore yesterday TO attend the Hold
ges-Hall wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bly,, of Hyatts-
vile, Md, visited their daughter, Mrs.
John Kidwiler, in Shepherdstown the past
week.
Mr.. D. H. Wyand, leading citizen OF
Keedysville, Md, made pleasant call at
the Register office last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hartman, Of
Rowlesburg, w. Va, have been visiting
their relatives near Duffields.
Mr.. w. M. Johnson, OF the Kearneys-
vile vicinity, called and renewed his sub
scription to the Register.
Mrs. Charles T. Hollida, of Berkeley
county, made pleasant call at the Reg
lister office on Monday.
We were pleased to have call yester-
terday from Mr.. H. A. Clipp, of the Lee
town neighborhood.
Miss Isabelle Lands, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting Miss Eleanor Potts at "Popo-
dicon," near town.
County Superintendent E. D. Turner
and his wife, of Halltown, were visitors
here on Monday.
The Misses Littleton of the vicinity OF
Leetown, favored our office with cali
on Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
At Hymen's Altar.

Al IlyH1tH , AitdT.
Mr.. Samuel Jarboe Hodges, one OF
Shepherdstown's best-known business
men and former mayor of this place, and
Miss Elizabeth Briscoe Hall, daughter Of
DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Hall, of Baltimore,
were married with nuptial mass at 10
O'Clock this Thursday morning in the
Cathedral in Baltimore by Rev. Louis
O'Donovan. Rev. DR.. w. T. Russell, OF
Washington, and Rev. ]. E. Collins, of
Harper's Ferry, were in the sanctuary.
The ceremony was avery quiet one, there
being no attendants, and only the near
relations being present. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges left for At
lantic City, where they will spend some
days. A reception will be rendered them
next Wednesday evening from eight to
eleven o'clock by the groom's mother in
this place. No invitations are issued for
the reception, but all friends will be well
coined Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges will go to
housekeeping upon their arrival in Shep-
herdstown. We join with wide circle
of friends in wishing the happy couple
all felicity, and hope that for them life
may be one glad, sweet song. Mr.. Hod-
ges is lifelong resident of Shepherds
town, and no one stands higher in the COM
munity or is more genuinely respected.
His bride is also most favorably known
here, where she has occasionally visited.
Miss Courenaye Howell, formerly a
well-known school teacher fthis county,
but for thepast couple of years resident
OF Philadelphia, was married in that city
last week to Mr.. Clarence H. Derrick,
also of that place.
Miss Rosa Presgraves, of Loudoun
county, Va, and Mr. ]. Gordon Russell,
Of Harper's Ferry, were married last Fri
day in Leesburg at the residence of the
officiating minister, Rev. w. L. Blake
man.
Miss Lillian Julia Roeder, of Harper
Ferry, and Mr.. E. L. Edwards, of Lou
doun county, Va, were married at the
Episcopal rectory in Harper's Ferry April
10th by Rev. P. A. Stouffer.
Mr.. William Leroy Lord, of Martins
burg, and Miss Hester May Henrietta, Of
Darkesville, were married in the former
city yesterday by Rev. DR.. F. M. Woods
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-04-22
Shake off the grip Of your old enem

Shake off the grip ofyour old enemy,
Nasal Catarrh, by using Ely'S Cream Balm.
Then will all the swelling and soreness be
driven out OF the tender, intlamed men,
branes. The fits of sneezing will cease
and the discharge, as offensive 10 Others
as to yourself, will be stopped when the
causes that produce il are removed.
Cleanliness, comfort and renewed health
by the use OF Cream Balm. Sold by all
druggists for so cents, or mailed by Ely
Bros, SO Warren street, New York.