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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-28

ernor of West Virginia Judge G. ".
Atkinson and Mrs. Atkinson, Col
George A. Pearre and Mrs. Pearie.
Assistant Attorney General, john 0.
Thompson, Mrs. j. E. Thomas, Mr.,
and Mrs Harry j. E Thomas, Miss
Gushing, Miss Horner, Mrs. Coleman
and DR.. Hobart 8. Dye. During the
evening Mr.. Walter D. Humphrey, one
of Washington's favorite baritones,
rendered most charmingly a number
of solos.
The workmen on the great new
bridge of the Norfolk & Western
Railway across the Potomac river at
Shepherdstowu have made rapid and
unimpeded progress since they began
to swing the bridge across the stream
The heaviest part of the work has now
been finished. Monday the big trav-
eler was moved forward and the men
began to assemble the last span. The
first workmen stepped from the trav-
eler to West Virginia soil Monday
evening, and since then have been
busy putting the last span in place.
an interesting performance that has
been watched by scores of persons who
find a good viewpoint on this side OF
the river. The bridge is almost fin
ished now, except that the riveters
have considerable work ahead of them.
When the new structure is completed
the same contractors will take down
| the old bridge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-28
All Physicians

Must prescribe some Of the In
gradients that are contained In
Hcod's Sarsapafiiia - for all trou'
bies cF the blood, stomach, Kid
neys and liver.
They include sarsaparilla, stillingia,
yellow dock, gentian, wild cherry bark,
mandrake, dandeion, juniper berries,
pipsissewa, etc.
The combination and proportions are
our own formula and give power to cure
beyond the reach of any other prescrip-
ton or substitute. That's why it is
wise to get Hoods and only Hoods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-28
w. p.
Mid Winter Sale.

Groceries, Provisions, Boots,
Shoes, Rubbers, Queensware,
Glassware, Cut Glass, Lamps,
Candies, Fruits, Tobacco, CT
gars.
We are now filling our store
with everything in all lines and
can supply your wants during the
winter months at the very lowest
prices for cash or trade. After
stock taking you will see many
bargains in China and Glass, that
we offer at very low prices. You
can save as you never could before.
We want Bacon, Lard, Butter,
Eggs, Potatoes, Apples, for cash
or trade.
Agent for Chase & Sanborn high
grade Coffees, Wareham's Happy
Home and Grandmothers Bread.
w. P.LICKLIDER,
ShepherdstoWn. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-28
OF Interest to Confederates and Others.

At a united meeting Of Jefferson Camp
U. @. V. and Stonewall Camp S. G v,
held Thursday, January 10Th. in honor
Of the Lee and Jackson anniversary, the
subject suggested by the West Virginia
State Camp in regard to marking places
in this county where engage ents took
place during the War between the States
was discussed. Upon motion co nmit-
tee of twelve was appointed to report
on the ACCESSIBILITY of the work being
done, what plans to ADOPT to ascertain
theInum Der OF engagements, location and
TO make an early report, Com mittee {:
Col r. P. Chew, Lieut.. James B. Van
Metre, J. NJ. Hendricks, Capt. ]. S. Mel
vim. |. H. Strider, Capt John Foley,
Col. B. d. Gibson. @. w. Conrad, s. O.
Young, John NJ Howell, James Il. Conk
Ign and Geo. II. Hagley. A resolution
was adopted to contribute ten dollars in
aid Of erecting monument TO our late
Grand Commander Gen. Stephen D Lee.
A committee was appointed TO draft
resolutions on the death Of our late hon
ored comrade Col. Wilfred E. Cutshaw-
Com mittee, DR.. A. c. Hopkins, Col. B.
D. Gibson and 6 II. Hagley
GEO. II. HAaLEI, Adjt.
Adjutant Hagley has heretofore
called our attention to this matter Of
locating and marking the scenes of
battles and engagements in Jefferson
county, and we heartily endorse the
idea. This county was the scene of
many thrilling events during the Civil
War, some of which were very impor.
tant, and as a matter of history the
facts ought to be recorded in bronze
or stone. The work Of placing these
markers should be begun promptly,
for soon twill be too late if it is neg.
lected. The allied Confederate or.
ganizations-indeed, the people Of the
community in general-ought to unite
IN the movement
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

When the Yankee officers surrender
ed their swords in a body to Colonel
Upton, they were so prompt in the
duty that he was compelled to lay
down the frying-pan which he carries
i'll place of a sword, and hold the
weapons presented in his arms.
Just then he noticed a connection
at the far end of the captured regi-
ments That was near the timber, and
a squad Of the prisoners were making
ali effort to pass by big John Ferris, :"
Of Company B, who stood there unaid-
ed, endeavoring to intercept them.
Springing up on log, the armful Of
swords dangling about in every direc-
ton, Upton shouted:
You John Ferris What are you try
ing to do now?"
I'm trying to keep these fellows
from escaping" returned Big John, in
a stentorian voice.
Let them go, you internal fool J"
shouted back Upton. WED a sight
rather fight 'em than feed 'em."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Poultry Pickings.

Keep the fowls quarters warm and
dry.
Millet seed is said to be an excel
lent egg producing grain.
Green food is just as essential for
young chicks as for hens.
Dirty quarters mean lice and mites
and lice and mites mean no eggs.
System, as in everything else, is re.
quired to make the poultry business
profitable
Unless you want your flock to have
the colors of Joseph's coat don't use
males Of different breeds.
Experienced poultrymen know that
uncomfortable fowls do not do well
and they devote their time and work
accordingly.
Because half a dozen hens in the
barnyard yield certain amount OF
profit, it doesn't necessarily follow
that 600 hens viii yield 100 times that
profit.
Good laying breeds are too numer
GUS for us to suggest one. The buyer
should use his own discretion, only be-
ing sure the particular breed viii
thrive under the conditions Of his Sc
lection.
A good flock Of poultry with access
to the fields and orchard will not only
come pretty near keeping themselves
but the farmer and his family also
That is, if the farmer gets anything
Of the present prices Of poultry and
eggs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Hairy Hints.

The cows seldom kick the milking
machine.
A damp stable is unhealthy and IN
comfortable.
Sailing cream is usually the best way
30 disnosing of the dairy product.
mo reason some cows are unpront
ohio lies with the man and not WIFI
the COW.
Ninety per cent of the dual purpose
os are good for neither beef nol
milk
THE successful dairyman studles eF
cow The individual traits mus
be considered
More creameries fail because Oh
- COWS than because of inditfer
emf buttermakers.
The milking machine does not on
:: Tho least when the COW switch
ns her tail vigorously.
re +ba skim-milk and butterinllk arr
ro+,,rned to the farm we oniy reino,.
. ~ 3 cents manurial value lor every
TON of milk solo.
17se nothing but the best dairy san
h,,+ter otherwise good pul.er
l'',tned nv poor salt or salt WHICH AN
narts a bad flavor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
SERMONETTES

The great are those who can bear
discipline.
Reverses are often the best chapters
in our education.
The man who lacks friends usually
lacks in friendliness.
Many are saving up all their piety
for purpose of penitence.
If you fear to lose your dignity yor
have none worth losing
The soft man has no success as
smoothing down LIES angles.
The lowliest walk sounds louder in
heaven than the 1oudest talk.
If you cannot give your religion
away you had better throw it away
They who have fought temptation
are always tender to the tempted.
Folk who are oyeranxious to live OF
velvet commonly wind up on the car
pet.
More are lame from kicking than
from corns acquired in walking the
narrow way.
The best way to honor the dead
prophets is to make straight paths fol-
the living people
The apparent power Of death to sep
arate is the strongest bond that binds
the living together
You can tell mans courage, not by
the measure Of his fear but by the
fight he puts up.
Some men exercise SO much imagina
ton on their own excellences that they
have nothing left but judgment for the
good in others.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

. shelter for Sheep.

,,oo, tn do not require warm quar-
~ except for early lambs. In gen
:, thew are better with little pro-
'~ -,,n from cold. The wool is heav-
and Of better quality. A stable
=, other stock is too warm for sheep,
" ontside feeding is best whenever
,,ihIp Therefore, says a writer in
,.n Stock and Home, they should
bp housed in the barn. They
vi bp sheltered from cold rains, and
s1dr fields often make outside feed
,mnossibIe or wasteful.
" Tho building shown provides a sim
10 and cheap shelter for use by the
r.n who is trying to grow into
roon and who cannot afford costly
,,1dinps, 1t has a stone foundation,
I'd floor of earth. Roof is covered
~fb prepared roofing. Sides may have
,oon drop siding; or cheap boards
,rbons from logs cut on the farm,
md light weight roofing. The wide
nrs prevent injury to ewes from
,,,rding. Doors will usually be left
men, either allowing the sheep to
,oss in and out at will, or using fire
arprpd gates in the doorways.
IN case of early lambs or in severe
,rorms the doors can be closed, and
.4acriye ventilation supplied by the
mpn sash covered with heavy muslin.
This material is being much used for
rmItrv houses. and is good for other
farm buildings also. While enough
air will pass through for ventilation,
the cloth will largely stop wind and
nearly as warm as glass, especially
m still cold He who has noticed
how much warmer a bedroom is with
be windows screened with mosquito
letting than with wire will appreciate
The effect of the muslin in 'entan-
Cling" the air. Still, the correct way
Il to use two thicknesses of cloth: the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
M occasion for Alan.

Tn Civil War times it was said OF
Roddy's cavalry that it was always
more ready to run than to hight.
Whether there was any truth IN TINS
imnutation. the author of "a Soldier
Letters to Charming Nellie" declines
to saw but his magnanimity. is not
proof against telling an amusing story
At the regiments expense.
railroad train passing through Ala
hama carried a large number OF SOL
diers One at the front end of a car
suddenly rose to his feet, gun in hand,
and inquired in loud voice if there
was any member of Roddy's regiment
on board.
No one answering, he repeated the
inquiry with an earnestness that de-
manded response. and Immediately a
little fellow at the other end of the
car rose. and modestly acknowledged
himself a member of the regiment.
That's all right, then said the in
ouirer. with an air of great relief, as
he cooked his gun and poked the muzzle
ont the window II just wanted to
fell Won not to be scared, honey, for
I amt a bit mad I'm only gwine ter
pop a cap"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
SHELTER FOR SHEEP.

air space formed being very effective,
while not preventing ventilation.
Landing pens are on south side,
and can be thrown together when
not required for separate use. Par
ttiOns are Of wire fencing, with gates
Of same on wood frames. Remainder
Of building can be divided with some
material as seems best, changing
when necessary. Feeding racks are
movable
No provision is made for storage
Of grain or rOughage. Feeding is SO
2Fgey in the open" that it is often
PSt to bring the feeds from the barn
as needed The overhead track will
carry food or manure. 1t would Of
Ten be better to attach the building
TO the main barn.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
DoN,Ts FOR cHURcHMEN.

Don't fail to learn that power. il
life is simply putting our passions into
harness.
Don't make the mistake of trying tC
get light heart by throwing your
burdens on others.
Don't forget that the best way tc
silence YOUR conscience when it dis
turbs you is by obeying it.
Don't expect to overcome sin until
YOU learn to hate It's power more thar
YOU fear. its punishment.
Don't fail to observe that silent en-.
deavor for things honorable has
greater eloquence than silver trumpets
Don't fail to learn that it takei
faith in the depraved as well as in the
divine to fashion this old world to the
heavenly ideal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
HOW TO GROW.
By Henry F. Cope.

"Grow in grace, IL Peter, II :1S.
No one doubts to-day that it is pos
possible to state definitely the laws
under which all cabbages are grown.
We know these fundamental laws are
invariable, and if we follow them faith
FLY. whether in India or in Illinois,
we can be quite as sure of the results.
Is it possible to state as definitely the
laws under which character grows?
1t is surely vastly more important
that we should know how to bring the
ultimate product of life to perfection
than we should be able to formulate
precisely the invariable laws govern
ing the development of weeds and
flowers. Surely we recognize that we
are in life for larger purposes than
filling the ground; we are here to
make life.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

of nothing more elaborate than a
cheese box, to the outside OF
which three strips of tough lath or
thin board are nailed, as pictured. At
the top Of the two upright pieces a
hole is bored, which, allowing the in
sertion of an old bucket bail, makes
the carrier complete Used with rea-
sonahle care. 1t will endure service
for vears-Farm and Home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

If we have stopped to think of the
matter at ALL we are clear that the
one great purpose for which men live
is to bring character to it's fullness
and perfection, to learn the lesson of
living the life of goodness, truth and
loving service, to find the full life Of
each i'll the pomplete living of ALL
When we bring this business of
character development down to simple,
practical terms, it becomes a real
thing to each of u.s. matter Of daily
living, of meeting life's difficulties,
bearing its burdens, opposing its temp
tations, and somehow struggling out
through all into the best we know.
Often in that struggle for the high
er life for the realization of our best
hopes and dreams of character, it
must be strange IT, as seems to be the
case, there should be no definite rules
of procedure, if character grew by
chance or at haphazard. The question
recurs, as there any definite plan for
growing character?
1t is question you do not often
hear spoken; 1t is seldom committed
to print, but it is everywhere How
can / be that which | know l ought
to be? Many are the answers given;
most of them wholly disappointing
when tested by use, only leaving men
wishing they might learn this business
of living as easily as they master
fhniT h,1cinoScr Of Ioil 1jVinu
Many are wasting time looking for
impaired goodness, for character by
cataclysmic changes in the life. Too
many are hoping that, going to bed
bad, that they will wake up wholly
good; perhaps that is the reason so
many sleep in church, hoping to be-
come saints In their slumbers. But
character grows naturally; the max
ing of life does not violate the I'M
varying laws of life.
The secret of being the best is being
steadily with the best If you would
realize your ideals you must keep
yourself in the presence of the ideals,
as they are already relied In other
persons or in other conditions High
thoughts only come from the practice
of high thinking. In our friendships,
habits, customs we must live in the
presence of the best.
If man would be a musician he
cannot afford to deluge his ears with
discords; if he would paint, he must
avoid chromos and color conflicts.
Both will gain more from the atmo-
sphere Of great OratorioS, symphonies,
and paintings than they can possibly
get from courses of study the study
they will need, but it will be vain
without this practice of the presence
Of the best.
Nowhere does this law Of growth,
according to environment and atmo-
sphere, hold more exactly than in the
realm Of personal character. And,
most of all, it holds here in the po-
tency Of personality, in the power of
other lives through friendships and
daily communion to make our lives, to
| lead them out into fullness.
There are those in whose presence
| it is easy to think low thoughts, to
| cherish ignoble ambitions; there are
| those with whom this is altogether
| impossible, whose presence stirs the
| best in us, whose nobility suggest yet
greater, fairer heights Of life. We may
not be able always to choose our COM
| panions but we can select our friends,
| or at least open our lives only to those
that lead us out and up,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

TOT Gil the ground in Misso,,r, ,,,o
tho fe lor cents each in Chicago, but
one Iarner In Missouri is helpless he.
nsa~ Ss nc mas no representative in the
%l net center The time will come
"nen farmers will have an agent ~
49,, 49, central point to handle farm prod
uc's ana distribute them either to the
consumer or retail grocer. When tha+
'1Ane comes farmers will come nearer
settlng what they work for. It is inst
as necessary to sell right as to farm
rlghe'-Asricultural Optimist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Laid Down the Frying-Pan.

When. at Gaines Mill in 1862 the
9Th Texas captured two whole reg1-
ments of Yankees, the Texan soldiers
were all very proud of their achieve
mont. J. B. Policy was one of them,
and in his soldiers Letters to Charm
inc Nellie" he describes an amusing
SCENE in connection with the surrender.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

poultry, one wants
something lighter
and less cumber-
some than a bas-
ket, and more
convenient than a
peck measure. A
tin pail would
answer the. pur-
pose very well
were it not that
when it gets wet
it will soon rust.
The receptacle IL
Illustrated consists
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
MidIIomen.

n,, ,s''1lers are necessary according to
n,,,I Ius methods of doing business, and
az - lafmers organize a selling force
r T own middlemen will continue
ro Wi y. The farmers grist as thoroughly
'ne Traffic will bear. Peaches may
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Economical Feed Carrier.

In handling dry feed, such as oats,
like. for feeding farm animals and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

India exported 227O21, 657 pounds OF
tea during the fiscal year ending March
81, worth $34 334 ,495.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
How Bees Work.

luz Dee IS noted for its industrious
'V''S' hut to show how much work
:, 'eaIiy does, naturalist says that
'OIiect a pound of clover honey the
wv must deprive 62,OCO clover bios
60 "S u their sweetness. To do this the
~ sooV flowers must be visited by g.
s,'0V0 bees, or. in other words, to col
Ne, , "lS pound of honey one bee must
n hume $4,000 trips to and from the
~. As bees are known to fly for
d, ',S III their quest of suitable fields
o 'peFaton, it is clear that a single
~ ,a-ce of honey represents millions of
niles of travel
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Dairy Cleanliness.

Pfof {. K. Eckles says the cow her
Sf is the chief source of the contain
nation to which milk is subject. Els
F1aIIy is this true when the cow is
Kept under the conditions found in
"Ae barns. The cow must, first of all,
Kept decently clean if it is expected
. % produce milk suitable for human
1000, In many cases the difficulty is to
attributed to the poor arrangement
The barn. Putting the COW in a
'eL-lghted stable, with good floor, a
Eauorm the proper length to stand up
w. suitable gutter and a manger,
'la It Is possible. at least, to keep the
"ldltlonS fairly good. Then keep the
u" decently clean. Curry her and
V,uSn off the udder and adjoining parts
=" The body with a stiff brush before
milking.
lne Sratner can not be depended
UEon to take out DRIFT must be kept
'u' In the first place.
smother source of contamination is
Improperly cleaned utensils. Prof.
-,AIeS says a single dirty can may con-
all ALI more bacteria than there are in
1'VlantS in the world, and they are
%aUF for business as soon as milk is
paced in the can.
lie most proper thing to use in
s"LlIhg utensils is a good, strong
,OSl' Nothing else should be EN-
sS|ed IN cleaning pals, cans or cream
@larators,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

Gate for Wire Fence.
ne cut illustrates a method Of
making wire fence gate without the
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-16
THE LAWS DELAYS"

Eight years ago. Albert T. Pat rick. a New York lawyer, was cOnvic- ted of killing William Rice, an aged millionaire. and sentenced to death in the electric chair. The date of his execution was set and it looked as if the final word had been written.
 But Patrick had not studied law for nothing. Conducting his own case he iaJerposed objections and asked for a new trial This was denied, but Che execution had to be deferred while the court took the motion unde adyisemcnr Again the date of exc, cu,ion was set and again Patrick ob. ,ained a pos,ponement by filing mo, tions for a stay of execution and a new trial
 Not twice did this happen. but l9 times Patrick exhausted every re- source of the law. but every time his objections were legal. and a, last de, spairiug of ever executing him, the authorities had his sentence com mu,rd Co life imprisonment Even this did not satisfy che prisoner and now for thc 2&d time he has mo. ton asking for a new trial before the superior courts.
 One cannot but admire the fight taa, Patrick has waged; instinctiycly every ones sympathy will go out to the man who has so long successfully defiyd the machinery of the law. The moral Of the matter is this. however; either Patrick is guilty or innocent lie was found guilty and he should have been hanged or imprisoned for ut. without it being possible for him to constantly foil the decrees of the courts. What Patrick has done other can do. by the aid Of shrewd lawyers. !, is just this thing that makes our laws couJemptuously looked upon. The Patrick case would not be pos. sible in England or Germany. There they acquit a man or enforce his ~un- ishmcut without any farther legal jocEeyiug.
 It is different here. Shakespeare had prophetic insight when he spoke ot "thc laws delays"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-03-16
GALE NAMED HoeeATT

"I wish to say that if the governor of Alaska stayed in the territory and attended to the executive duties of his office instead of coming down here and being a lobbyist and fighting and opposing every measure that the del egate from Alaska proposes, whom the people of Alaska elected to come down here and speak for them, he would be thought great deal more of and no, be held in such disrepute in the territory as he now is. CAp- pIaUseJ
 He has come down here and simp- Iy settled down as a third-grade lob byist. lLaughter and applauseJ
 Now the reason oppose the in- crease in this appropriation is iron the fact that instead of placing 5000 in the hands of a man who has al ways misrepresented and maligned thl people of Alaska you are placing $lO,' 900 in his hands and am opposed to it.-Exract from the speech made by Thomas Gale in congress on Feb.  2G in opposition to a SlO,OOO appropri- atiou for he protection of Alaska game.