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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
TOWN OF GOLD BRICKS.
Wealth Found In the Walls of Mexi-
can Adobe Houses.

There are many remarkable towns
in Mexico, but none more interest
ing than Guanajuato, 1.-The hill OF the
frog" 1t might more properly be
called the gold brick town." for the
houses have been found to contain
much gold.
This is a curious situation, but II
came about naturally. GuanaJuato-
pronounced Wah-nah-wahto-is one OF
the oldest mining towns in Mexico, but
the value Of the place as town was
discovered when railroad company
decided 10 build a station there. 1t
was found necessary to tear down
about 300 adobe buildings, which were
made of the refuse of various mines
after the ore was extracted.
When it became known that the old
adobe buildings would be torn down
pieces taken at random were assayed.
1t was found that because of the old
process, which left much gold and sill
yer. they assayed from So to S24 ton.
The mean value was estimated to run
about So gold ton.
The old buildings have brought about
$4,000 Mexican, in gold, and persons
who have built since the new machjn-
cry has been installed in the mines
are bemoaning the fact that the new
houses do not contain as much gold as
the 6ld.-scientific American.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
FLOATING A WHALE.
Initiating the Monster Carcass to Keep
IL on the Surface.

II on the OuTIdScs
"Then began the work Of bringing
the whale to the surface and blowing
1t up so that it would float" says a
writer on whaling in Popular Me-
chanics Taking hitch about a con-
venient post, the rope was Stacked and
run through q pulley block at the mast
head to relieve the strain Of raising
the great body. The winch was set In
motion, and for fifteen minutes moth
ing was heard save the monotonous
grind as fathom after fathom of line
was wound in. When the body was
brought alongside the lobes Of the
fukes were cut off and lifted to the
deck. Then long coil Of small rub
Der hose, one end Of which was at
tached to a pump and the other to
hollow, spear pointed tube Of steel
with perforations along its entire
length, was brought into play. The
spear was jabbed well down into the
whales side, the air pump was started,
and the body slowly filed with air.
When inflated sufficiently to keep 1t
afloat, the tube was withdrawn, the
incision plsgged with oakum and the
chains cast off. A buoy with q flag
was then attached to the carcass and
the whole set adrift to be picked up
at the end Of the days hunting"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Oriuin of Surnames.

Surnames were introduced into Eng
land by the Normans and were adopt
ed by the nobility about 100. The old
Normans used Fitz, which signifies
son, as Fitzherbert. The, Irish used
o for grandson-O'Neal, O'Donnell.
The Scottish highlander used Mac, as
Macdonald. son of Donald. The Welsh
used APP, as APP Rhys, the son of Rhys,
APP Richard The prefix APP eventually
was combined with the name of the
father; hence Prys, Pritchard, etc. The
northern nations added the word son
to the fathers name, as Williamson.
Many of the most common surnames,
such as Johnson, Wilson, Dyson, Mich
olson, ETC., were taken by Brabanters
and others, Flemings, who were nat
uralized in the reign Of Henry VI,
1895.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
What He Wanted,

Young Mr.. Charles was plainly en-
barrassed, and Miss Smith knew what
was coming, or thought she did.
"Er-AIiss Smith," he said feverishly,
could I-er-see your father for a mo-
ment or two"
Certainly, Mr.. Charles| And, excus-
ing herself, she swept from the parlor.
Presently the old man came In, and,
after a short conversation with Mr..
Charles, he stepped to the door and
summoned his daughter.
Mr.. Charles, whose face was radiant,
said, "As | have long ride before me,
1 think l will say good night"
"Oh, papa" pleaded the girl immedi-
ately her lover disappeared, did he
did you
81 did," broke in the old man.
His daughter fell on his neck and
kissed him. He held her at arms
length.
81 did," be repeated. 81 lent him
fourpence to get home with-that was
what he wanted me for" - London
Mail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Az the Head.

1t is stated in Mr.. and Mrs. PennelPs
Life of James MacNeill Whistler in
that part which relates to his brief
West Point career that the great
American painter was not "soldierly in
appearance, bearing or habit" Whis-
tiers Craftsmanship is said to have
been hardly better than his scholar
ship. According to General Webb, 1t
was not wholly unusual for him at
cavalry drill to go sliding over his
horses head. On such occasions Ma
jor Sackett, then in command, would
call out:
"Mr. Whistler, aren't you little
ahead of the squad"
According to Whistler's version to
the Pencils, Major Sackett's remark
was:
"Mr. Whistler, l am pleased to see
you for once at the head Of your
class"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
She Almost Remembered.

Little Josephine, aged four, was In
tently studying the pictures in a book
and seemed very much interested in a
picture of Charles Dickens.
Taking the book to her mother, she
inquired who it was.
"That is Dickens, DEAR" said her
mother.
The picture was wonderfully fasci-
mating to the little girl, and when her
big sister came from college in the
evening she ran and got the book,
turned to the picture and said:
SISTER, see! This is picture Of Mr..
Darn"
Her sister replied, mo, dear, that
is Mr.. Dickens"
well" said Josephine, 81 knew 1t
was some kind of q swear word."-De-
lineatpr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
The Sycamore.

The sycamore has been called the
Egyptian fig tree. The date Of its be-
ing planted in England is not known,
but it was very early. Mary, queen
of Scots, brought over from France a
young sycamore, which she planted In
the gardens Of Holyrood, and from
this have sprung all the beautiful
groves Of sycamores now to be seen
In Scotland.-St. James Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
~

Both boys had been rude TO their moth
er. She put them TO bed earlier than us
ual, and then complained to their father
about them. So he started up the stair
way, and they heard him coming.
'Here comes papa, said Maurice; "l'm
going to make believe am asleep"
ppm not" said Harry. '1'm going to
get I'D and put something on"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Chanqed Her Mind.

Nearsighted Lady-The boy who Is
trying to tie that tin can to that poor
dogs tail ought to be thrashed within
an inch Of his life-the horrid little
brute! Maid-It's your boy, mum.
Nearsighted Lady-My boy? Maid
Yes, mum. Nearsighted Lady-Tell
him If he'll stop I'll give him some
cake.-Christian Advocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Concrete Church.

Colonel, we want a contribution
from you to help build mission
church"
Judge, you know well enough that,
while am in sympathy with morality
and religion, l don't believe in churches
in the abstract, and
Neither do I, colonel. We're going
to build this one Of concrete."-Seattle
Post-Intelligencer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

Delay in taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy if you have backache, kidney or
bladder trouble, fastens the disease upon
YOU and makes cure more difficult.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney Rene
DIV today and you will soon be well. Why
risk a serious malady? Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
To the Afflicted.

DR.. c. H. Whiting, late with DR.. Wat
son, OF New York. Graduate of Medicine
for the past AZ years, and who has for the
past p years made disease of the rectum
his specially, desires to inform his patrons
and the public that he has moved to 504
w. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md. where
he has every facility for the above treat
ment, which is so thoroughly advanced
that his patrons are not prevented from
attending to their duties, nor are surgical
operations reSorted to. He makes no
charge for consultation or examination.
Ladies treated at their home by skilled
lady attendants Dr. Writings process
knows not the meaning of the word 'fail-
ure." Why suffer this dread disease
when permanent relief is at hand. Thous-
andS OF testimonials presented upon ap-
plication.
Have cured two doctors s. years old,
who had pTactiSed medicine for 60 wears.
also cured one man IS years old. who
lived for five years afterwards, and cured
a woman 50 years old. The treatment is
concluded IN from three to five minutes,
and no bad effects afterwards. People
gain from 25 to 50 pounds after treatment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

hold water and scalding pain in passingit,
or bad effects followingus of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, AID to get up many
times during the night.
Swamp-RoOt is not recommended for
everything but if you have kidney, liver
or bladder trouble, it will be found just
the remedy you need. 1t has been thor
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved so successful that a special ar
rangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, who have not al
ready tried it, may have sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling
more about Swamp-Root, and how to
find out if you have kid a-
ney or bladder trouble. mEsllTF L- llE17Isl4R
When writing mention ::::
reading this generous .::::sss 800
offer in this paper and S I'M
send your address to 1893. ~
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Home oisTampRoo.
Binghamton, N. Y. THE regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles are sold by
all druggists. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad-
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

FoIey's Honey and Tar not only stops
chronic coughs that weaken the constl-
tuition and develop into consumption, but
heals and strengthens the lungs. II al
fords comfort and relief in the worst cases
of chronic bronchitis, asthma, hay fever,
and lung trouble. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
A Previous Specimen.

He-If I'd Known how sarcastic you
were l never should have married you
She-You had chance to notice It
Didn't I say, "This IS so sudden"
when you proposed to me after four
years. courtship ?-Boston Transcript
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
a Frank Confession.

Watchmaker-Your watch seems to
be erratic. Have you had It near a
powerful magnet? Customer (confus-
ed)-Why, 1 was carriage riding last
evening with Miss Bright.-Jewelers'
Circular.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
PAIN

Pain In the head-pein anywhere, has its csuse
Pain Is congestion, pain Is blood prassure-nothln2
prove !t he has created littls pink tablet That
tablet-called DR.. Shops Headache Tsoleo--
coAxes blood pressure away from pam ccnterL
though safely, It surely eoualiies the blood Grco
lation.
II you have headache. is's blood pressure
II It's painful periods with women. came causa
n You are sleeplesA reStlesa nervous, its Hood
congestion-blood pressure, That surely 10
certainty, for DR.. Shops Headache Tablets stop
Il IN 20 minutes and the tablets simply distribute
the unnatural blood pressure.
Bruisc your finger, and doesn't it set red. and
swell. and pain youf OF course u doeS. It's con
gestion. blood pressure. You'll md it where pain
We sell at % cents, end cheertully recommend
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

bladder remedy, be-
cause of its remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulflls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism,
pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t
cOrrectS inability TO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Baltimore & Ohio r. R.
Schedule effective May %. 1903.

Schedule effective May 30. 1903.
tn. following is the time OF trains stopping at
Shenandoah Junction:
EAST BOUND.
M ,o-ldAM. Pittsburg and New YORK Ex-
press. Daily.
No s-,nHAM. Chicago and New York Ex-
press. Daily.
M ,s-iaAP.M Martinsburg and bal'iTore
w. ~ Acco mruodation. via old NAN Inc Dai-
N except Sunday.
M 6-lHPM Chicago and New YORK tx
W. press. Stops on signal paiS'
Ma ,s-saP.M Cumberland and Baltimore &C
NV' " comlnodaton. via washington paiN
except Sunday.
Ma ,HsaP.M New York Express Daily
wEST-BoUND.
A. u-oioAM New York and PittsburE Linn
tied. DAILY.
NO - commodaiion Daily except sunday
M 1-Io@AM New York and Cincinnati
Limited. Daily.
No I7-ue1At--JRal t 3D., ,csS.inseurg
No. I-53P. NJ New York and s., Louis Limited
Express Connects win ~ " W. s0u'"
Daily.
No e-nSP p. NJ Baltimore and Cleveland Pi''s-
burg Express. Daily
No local trains on Sunday.
lie PRICE Ticket Agent.
Shenandoah Junction. W. Va
General Passenger Agent
Is Fleming will sen tickets on the n, & o. Rail
- So tho Nest and South.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
His Dilemma.
'I'm In a difficulty over my girl"

III ID q UILHO uIVg W.T. my b11-'
"What's wrong"
"Tve been saying such nice things
to her that she's getting conceited. II
I stop she'll think I don't care for her
any longer, and If go on she'll think
she's too good for me."-London Mail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

Charlie Loveday-Um-ah-er-er-er!
He! he
Jeweler TO his ASSISTANT Bring that
tray OF engagement rings here, Henry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Don't Get a Divorce.

A western Judge granted a divorce on
account OF ill-temper and bad breath.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure Constipation,
causing bad breath and Liver Trouble the
ill-temper, diSpel colds, Danish headaches,
conquer chills. DC at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled LlnSeed Oil, Harness
oil. Machine Oil, Black Strap, Tur-
pentine, n. c. and Gas Tar, Gasoline,
VarniSh, Japan Dryer, Knot Killer,
White Lead, Red Lead, Spanish
Brown, Calcined Plaster, Portland
Cement, Lard Oil, Plastering Hair,
Coal Oil, Neat Foot Oil, Fish Oil,
Bath Brick Soap, Sulphur, Copperas,
BOraX.
Patent Plastering prepared for immediate
use.
international Stock Food and GleaSon'S
Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Mller's Harness Dressing, Whale
Oil Soap.
Black Lambs Foot Harness Oil.
The Perfection Blue Flame WickleSS OH
Stove-SaieSt and best.
The -Four Leaf Clover Cream Separator,
where the milk is not mixed or dl-
luted win water, leaving it pure and
sweet fer family use.
Wall Paper furnished on short notice at
reduced prices. ,
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn Doors, Hangers and Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, X L Chain Pumps.
A Large Stock OF Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
A Heroine.

Ella-Bella never passes a mirror
without looking in it. Stella-Brave
girl.-Harper's Weekly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

There is fellowship among the vir-
tues by which one great, generous i'm
pulse stimulates another-Garfleld.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Do You Get Up
With a Lame Back?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everyone knows of DR.. Kilmer' S
Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron, Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, SkilletS, Waiile
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doors
and Windows, American Fence Wire,
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files,
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells, Pow
der and Shot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15

"What are the names of that young
couple next door?"
eve won't be able TO find out for sew
eral weeks. They've just been married,
and he calls her Birdie, and she calls him
Petite"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Norfolk &WeSternRy.

Norfolk &WeSternRy.
Schedule in Effect June 20, 1909.
LEAVE SHEPHERDSToWN DAILY.
SOUTHBoUND.
No. l3-S.l0 A. M.-For Bristol and in
termediate stations Pullman Buffet
sleeper 10 Bristol; connects with
the ST. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke TO
Columbus and Cincinnati, cafe car.
No. 27-6.3O p. M.-For Elkton and
Local Stations.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2S-lO.27 A. M.-For HagerStown
and intermediate stations, connects At
Hapers,own for Harrisburg, Philadcl-
phia and New York.
No. l4-S.O4 p. M. = For HagerstowD
Philadelphia, and New York; Pullman
Buffet Sleepers via Hagerstown tor
Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New
York.
LEAVE SHENANDOAH JUNCTION,
No. I-22 M.-For Roanoke, Bristol.
Bluefield, Pocahontas, Norton, WEIGH
and intermediate Stations. Pullman
Cafe Car Sleeper to Gary.
II YOU are thinking OF taking atrip YOU
want quotations, cheapest fares, reliable
and correct information, as TO routes, train
schedules, the most comfortable and quick
est way. Write and the information is
yours Tor the asking, with one otour COM
plete Map Folders. ~
w. b. BEVlLL, IA; +. BRAGG.
Gen. Pass. Agt., Trav. Pass. Agt.
Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Fine Carriage Pointing.

The undersigned has opened shop at
his home two miles north OF Shepherds
town, where he is prepared TO do all sorts
of fine carriage painting and repairing.
Prices right, good Workmanship guaran-
teed, and orders promptly executed. Call
on me or write me and tell me what you
want. have had considerable exper-
fence with the well-known firm of Thrush
& Slough. -
J. w. ALDER
March II, l9p-om
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-07-15
Eggs for Matching

from superior strain of Barred Plymouth
Rock Chickens. 80 cents for 10. Can also
supply a few eggs from choice PeKin
BENZ. HARTZELL,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
March, II, 1909-4m
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-19
EDITORS AT EXPOSITION.
1rnTon Associated Press,

fITnInn Associated Press.l
SEATTLE. July 19.-Men who sup
plieJ the publicity necessary 10 the
success of Sca1tIe's great exposition
were the guests OF the fair manage
meat today at the opening of the
twrnty-rourth annual convention OF the
National Editorial Association. AL OF
the States OF the Union were repre-
scented In the concIave OF the Knights
OF the Fourth Estate. After a concert
In their honor by the Administration
Band. the editors assembled In Fine
Arts Hall. where the initial business
session was held this morning.
The programme arranged for this
afternoon included addresses by Gov
ernur Hay on behalf Of the State Of
Washington: Mayor Miller. represent
ing the city OF Seattle: President Chill
berg. OF the exposition and President
Braton. of the Seattle Press Club. Re-
spnnscs will be made by several PROM
Inrnt editors among the delegates
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-19
THE woRkINemAN
WANTS A REST DAY
With the Continental Sabbath Has
Come Extra labor for
Thousands

Not so long since II was the work.
Ingman with the slogan of personal
lfberuy on his lips who demanded Sum-
DAY for his recreation. says Mabel Pot
ter DlEgctt In The DclIncntnr for Au-
gust. -Yes." public sentiment said.
mes worked six days. let him enjoy
the seventh" So there we're handed
over to him. seldom legally. but rath-
or by common consent 10 his need.
the Sunday SILICON and the Sunday ball
game. and tine Sunday excursion and
the sunday theater.. Now witness the
anomaly: he brings these privileges
back. urging. Take them aw1T!" And
10, IL is tic church militant that le1ds
him.
To the ordinary citizen who carries
neither n dInner-pail nor q Bible. the
paradox demands explanation.
II was the laborlnE man who sells
inc Sunday cigar md the Sunday
drink, who runs the Sunday train anil
the. Sunday steamboat and who does
the Sunday vaudeville turn. who FIRST
began to ask the others. where did he
get or In the personal---very. galaxy
of pleasures? For n while his BROTH
ers in other caIlIngs ignored these pet
uIent queries Of protest. But Mt late
they nave been increasing In volume
Larger and larger have been the num-
beers drawn into the ranks of Sunday
labor TO make the holiday OF the OH
ers.
To take care OF tho crowds ABROAD
on Sunday. one industry after another
has been summoned: employees Of hu-
tells. restaurants and c1ting'hnusrs,
butchers. bakers. confectlnncrs, flor
lists. candy and popcorn vendors. bar
bers. druggists and small shorkecners.
And since the community has lost tle
habit OF providing for Itself In advance
on Saturday. there are others-lcemen.
milkmen, coalmrn anti delIcatesEen
dealers. Thus the list widened until
so many fzborrrs were employed on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-19

Sunday that Ii seemed that few more
might as well be. Then tle factory
belts began to turn
How large do you suppose is become
this army OF Sunday laborrrs in the
United States?. In the last ten years
they !; have increased 1Ety-ciSht per
cent. statistics probably haven't
counted them all but 1t Is known that
they are more than four million. And
these are four million men who want
their Sunday back