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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
Counted In.

The blackboard stood in front OF the
steps and the crowd was gaily collecting
Old Mr.. Beekman watched them wistfully.
Il was Carol Frost who, turning to call
back gay word to some one. noticed
the lonely figure with the pathetic eyes.
and dangling trumpet.
Excuse me just a monument" she said
to Juliet Beekman. 81 want TO speak TO
your grandfather"
She ran back up the steps and held out
her hand for the trumpet.
1--WE are going TO climb TO Old Bald, !"
she explained. 1--WE expect to reach the
top about noon. We have mirrors TO
signal with and a field-gIaSs. Won't you
wave to US? am sure we could see
you"
The old mans face frightened. Sure
lyl SureIyp He nodded eagerly. "Pll
watch"
All the morning he was restless and
excited. He climbed the stairway 10 his
room for his largest handkerchief, and
went into the house half dozen times TO
compare his watch with the clock. Fin
nally the flashes appeared. A number OF
people were watching, and answered
from the steps. In his corner he waved
his handkerchief alone.
He was waiting when the crowd re-
turned. Carol went to him at once.
"a brought you the prettiest stone |
could find on the top" she said.
al thank ye-l thank ye kindly T. the
old man answered; and then, his eager
ness conquering, "Are ye sure ye saw
me ?"
Sure" Carol answered. "You were
standing right on this corner; the others
were on the steps,"
The old mans face grew almost radiant.
Some one had watched for him-ior hin
That was the way il began-the old
mans happy summer. Presently a few
others fell into the habit Of stopping a
minute or two TO tell him OF their trips !;
and when they had "stripping-bee," at
Carols suggestion he was invited. II
did not trouble him that he couldn't hear;
il was happiness enough TO be doing
something with other people. His old,
trembling fingers fum6led eagerly over
the fragrant fir,
Iuliet did not wholly like il. "You
mustn't let grandfather bother" she told
Carol.
"He DOESN'T" Carol answered, quietly
at isn't bother; it's pleasure. "
A month after she reached home Carol
received a package and note. The
package contained an old medal. The
note was from Juliet.
"Poor grandfather left us a week age" "
Juliet wrote. "He wasn't i'll; he just iell
asleep one night and didn't wake again.
| Afterward we found this old school medal
marked with your name. You won't
care for il, know. but send il for his
sake. We miss him more than we would
have thought possible. ] wish had the
chance to talk TO him again-he wanted
so little, and we were so thoughtless."
Carol touched the little old medal ten
DERBY. II had cost sometimes, that sum-
mer,-but she was so glad now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
No. 1875.

One does not have to come into face to
face relations with another to have an in
fluence on his life. A certain house.
keeper once found out the truth OF this
fact. After several complaints to her
grocer because unsound fruit had been
sent her, she was one day offered bas-
ket of peaches and basket OF gem mel
ons, accompanied with this assurance:
"You will not find single damaged
peach or melon in either of these pack
ages. If you do, will gladly refund the
money you pay for them
She found every peach and melon per-
feet. The housekeeper reported this on
her next visit to the dealers store, and
asked why he was so positive in warrant
ing his goods. "Why," exclaimed the
man, "Why, because l have found that
the farmer who furnishes those baskets
never sends dishonest packages to mar
ket."
The farmers number among the COM
mission dealers consignments was
"l35." After that the lady always bought
number l35, and the contents OF the bas-
kets never failed in measure, or in quail
ty. Admiration for the conscientious
farmer grew upon the housekeeper, and
literally made her conscientious herself.
She felt ashamed whenever she was
tempted 10 slight or scamp" her work.
Number l35 seemed to be looking at her.
One thing that deepened this impress
sion was the non-appearance in market
on Mondays of any baskets bearing the
favorite mark. Farmer l35 would not
pack fruit on Sunday, the dealer said.
The housekeeper felt her face flush when
that was said. She had never been so
scrupulous. The summer and autumn
passed, but the sermon OF the faultless
fruit continued to preach to its buyer
when she could buy no more. Careless
lapses of duty frequently brought up the
thought, "Number l35 would not have
done that" She remembered and
thanked the unknown man whose integ-
rity had strengthened and helped her.
His rectitude represented to her the pres
ence OF the sinlesS Teacher.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
Why We Say "Hello."

Long, long ago wolves were numerous
in all parts of the world, especially in
England. Wolf hunting was a favonte
sport with the gentry, and to kill wolves
was regarded as the sacred duty of all
Englishmen.
In fact, an old law read: "All barons
must hunt and chase wolf four times a
year." French was the language OF the
court at that time, so the burly old Eng
Iish hunters used the cry of the French
wolf hunters, which WIS, "AI-loupl Al =
loup r. (To the wolff These words
heard at distance sounded like "Aloo, Z"
but the English, who always put H on
wherever they possibly can, put il on the
word "Aloo." and when wolf-hunting
shouted, "Haloo." This form we use
when we call "HeIlo, as no other word
has been found that carries so far or so
well. For this reason it is the accepted
form of the telephone companies the
world over
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
ferson County, West Virginia Thursday February H. 1910
PeIlagra.

This is disease which has long been
known among the peasants Of northern
Italy, northern Spain, and parts Of south
ern France, but has only recently been
discovered in this country.
II is variously regarded as a skin dis
ease and as form of insanity, for it is in
reality both; that is TO say, there are skin
eruptions and a disturbance OF the mental
faculties, both due to the same cause.
The disease is at first remittentin char
ater, that is TO say,'it has periods ofgre-
mission-in the winter-when the patient
is apparently in his ordinary health; but
each spring il returns worse than before,
and so it goes on. with three stepsyfor-
ward and one backward, to fatal termi-
nation at the end of from three TO five or
six years.
The eruption begins as diffused red
ness or discolored patches, itching most
distressingly, and is followed by peel
ing of the epidermis in the form of bran
ny scales. II is most marked on the backs
of the hands and feet, but may come on the
body or legs as well II begins in the
spring and gets worse duringthe summer,
but may nearly or quite disappear with
the advent of cold weather.
The next spring il returns, and now
there are digestive troubles added-pain
and distress in the stomach after eating,
diarhoea, and often vertigo, headache,
and persistent ringing in the ears.
In the winter these troubles again be-
come less, but return in aggravated form
the next summer, and with them appear
mental symptomS-delirium and profound
melancholia. And so the disease goes on
until death puts an end to the patients SUI
feringS.
This description is that of the disease
as il occurs in chronic form in Italy. In
this country it is apt to be more acute and
rapidly progressive, without the winter
remisSlonS observed in the European
cases.
PelIagra occurs generally only among
the very poor and those living under the
most unhygienic conditions; but although
poverty may predispose to the disease, its
sole cause so far as known is the eating
of diseased maize. This grain trouble is
a corn-smut. form OF mold which attacks
the grain stored in damp places.
The prevention is simple-the use OF
flour and meal made from good grain only;
but in the conditions under which many
OF the Italian peasants live, this is not so
easy as il sounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

Mr.. E. A. Kelley, Belvidere, III. writes
us: al am an ex-engineer with Y years
active service to my credit. About three
years ago my kidneys were affected so
that had to give up my engine. First
troubled with severe, aching pain over the
hips. Then followed inflammation OF the
bladder, and specks appeared before my
eyes. A sample of Foley's Kidney Pills
that tried so benefited me that bought
more. continued to take them until now
can safely testify they have made me a
sound and well man." Sold by all drug
oiStS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
A Safeguard To Children.

"Our two children Of six and eight have
been since infancy subject TO colds and
Group. About three years ago started
to use FoIey's Honey and Tar, If has
never failed TO prevent and cure these
troubles. II is the only medicine can
get the children 10 take without row."
The above from w. c. 0rnstein, Green
Bay, Wis, duplicates the experience OF
thousands ofother users of Foley's Honey
and Tar. Sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
Won't Need a Crutch.

When Editor ]. p. SosSman, of Cor
nelius, N. c., bruised his leg badly, it
started an ugly sore. Many salves and
ointments proved worthless. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly.
Nothing is so prompt and sure for Ulcers,
Boils, Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Sores,
PimpleS, Eczema or Piles. 25c at Hills
Pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
Tnok All Ills Money.

Often all man earns goes to doctors
or for medicines, 10 cure a Stomach.
Liver or Kidney trouble that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills would quickly cure at
slight cost. Best for Dyspepsia, lndi-
yestion, Biliousness, Constipation, laun-
dice. Malaria and Debility. 25c at Hil's
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

Bystander Ito Uucle Hiram, who has
been yelling into the transmitter without
taking down the receiver Hey, you'll
have to get Central first, you know.
Uncle Hiram-Don't kid me, young fell
low. Amt square to the front of the
blamed thing now?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
Jim And Jack.
When lack lay dead. lin never came

When Jack lay dead. lin never came
To look at him or shed tear:
A wreath o. roses bore his name,
But Jim himself did not come near.
I'D like 10 member him" he said.
THE way he wuz at fifty-five.
An all tn good things can say
told him when he WIZ alive.
1T amt no use fern { 90
An praise his good deeds far an near,
Let them do that as didn't show
Their love fer him when he WIZ here.
II amt fer me TO stand around.
An prate about his virtues good.
What can say said TO him
When he wuz here an understood.
II wouldn't seem ies' right fer me
To stand talkin by his bier,
An gaze on eyes that cannot see.
An speak the things he cannot hear.
He understood afore he went
Tn way Id feel when he wuz dead.
An am happy in the thought
That while he lived my praise wuz said"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

More people are taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy every year. II is considered the
most effective remedy for all kidney and
bladder troubles that medical science can
devise. Foley's Kidney Remedy conects
irregularities, builds up the system, and
restores lost vitality. Sold by all drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

NHR. +. L. BoULLI0UN, ssis etsts
lSl ST., Little Rock, Ark, writss;
"I have been sufferer With ths asth-
ma for about four years, and ! tried
different kinds sf msdiciass - sssid
not find any relief for 10.
al tried your nsdisiaes, ssashss -.
tie Of Persaa, asA after tsking about
half Of it must say that I have not hsA
the asthma ainss- Before took Ahs med
iclns / did not know what 70 wss - g
70 bed without having the asthma"
Systemic catarrh.
Mr. Samuel Burden, 7ol eprtn0neh
Ave-, Summit, n. j., writcs'
"In The fall OF 1900 I Asd repesssA
attacks OF cold. which asvsiopsl int
sJstsmie oatarrh.
at left me very weak 80 sn rsn
down. When got mp In tAs norsins
a would take about IN hear - gss NJ
head and throat clear.
cit also left me with . vwy vseA.
sll-gone, empty feeling In ny ssomseh'
which I thought
was dyspepsia, for wesk s"a Al
which | tried on. s.a s.x.
ferent remedies
with very little improvement
az finally decided to give rsrsaa
trial. Ifelt bssefitcd with the nrstdess.
After taking thrso bottles I wss an
urely cured. / cannot speak IN tos
high terms Of your wonderful disssv'
cry, Psruna." A..
Peruna IL manufactured By the
Pcruna Drug Mig. CO., Columbus, ohis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17
A Good Day For Wars.

There was nothing in sight down the
road. The major sat tilted against the
wall of the general store, reading yeSter-
days paper. II was clear, warm day.
Inside the store the postmaster could be
heard sorting the mail, but without ev-
erything was still and peaceful. AT last
there was clatter and rattle, and from
somewhere there appeared negro driv-
ing an unpainted wagon drawn by a
mule. He drew up with loud whoa in
front OF the store.
"MaiorP' he called.
No response.
"Maiorl Doan' wan ter 'sturb yo',
major"
No response.
"Majorp
The major heard at last.
"Hello, uncle p he said "What can
! do for you ?"
"Doan' wan ter 'sturb yo', major, but
is dey any news in de paper ?"
"No," said the major, mo, there isn't
any news today. Yes. there is, too.
There's a war between France and Mo-
rocco"
as dat so ?" said the negro. as
dat so, an is dere really wah, with
fightin' and blood-killin' ?"
"A real war;" repeated the major.
"Golly" said the negro, gathering up
his reins. "Whar did yo' say dat lFah
was, major 2"
Morocco" said the major, turning
again TO the sheet.
"Well," said the colored man, "dey
suttenly has got fine day for it, Cid
dapl" And he clattered down the road.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

"Dear me-" gasped Mrs. HolIonut,
"here's terrible item in the paper. How
the poor man must have suffered"
"WeII, what is it2"asked the husband.
"Why, one OF those unfortunate Mara
thon runners over in New York swallow
ed a sponge"
"What ? Let me see." After carefully
reading the paragraph Mr.. Hollonut flung
the paper down.
"There never was woman yet who
could grasp simple fact in print. This
doesn't say the fellow swallowed a
sponge"
81 know il doesn't in those exact
words" assented his wife; but then how
on earth could the poor man throw up the
sponge if he didn't swallow it2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

Little boy" asked the well-meaning
refomer 'fs that your mamma over yon-
der with the beautiful set Of furs."
eyes, sir," answered the bright lad.
"Wen, do you know what poor animal
II is that had to suffer in order that your
mamma might have the furs with which
she adores herself so proudly 2"
eyes. sir-rny papa"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

LaGrippe pains that peuade the entire
system. LaGnppe coughs that rack and
strain, are quickly cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar. IS mildly laxative, safe and GER
tain in results. Sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

"Father sent me over TO borrow your
paper, he only wants to read it.
"Tell him I'm coming over to borrow
his breakfast. only want to eat il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

That Boy believe Mr.. Smith would
kiss you, Ethel, il wasn't here.
EtheI-You wicked boy-leaye the
room this instantl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-17

which I thought
was dyspepsia, for
which l tried dif.
ferent remedies
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
CHARLES FROHMAN
BUYS TWO PLAYS

Especial Cable to The Timcs. Dispatch.1
Paris, March 2s.--Henrl Bataile. tho sue
cessful French dramatist, has lust sold two
OF Ills plays to Charles E'rohman. making
the Unusual condition that tho English vcr-
sion must be submitted to him for approval
before the plays arc produced. These plays
arc Tho Scandal" and '.Tho Foolish vir-
gin" Mr.. Bataillo said to-day to Thc
Times Dispatch correspondents: IT am un-
willing to sacrifice tho artistic valuo OF my
work to Anglo.saxon hypocrisy. Over here
We know that great loves and great hate
produce certain results. The American mlnt
soens to consider the natural play OF tn
emotions between sexes as vulgar. On tn
other hand NO recognize that love may rls
TO great heights and sink to tho loves
depths. That is the motive that makes
the saint or sinner"
Mr.. E-rohman has guaranteed production
OF these plays in New York next winter
"The Foolish Virgin has been ono OF the
big successes OF the Paris season.
This week both the Emperor OF Austria
and the Shah OF Persia tried to purchase
touring cars OF an American manufactures,
hut were politely refused as customers
Royal patronage and American business
methods do not agree. as tho scores OF
court officials who demanded commissions
left no profit but the glory OF selling. Roy
atty pays full prices. but tho courtiers In
tercept the money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
5BETROTHED MUST NOW
WEAR CUPID'S5 MANACLES
Engaged Girls to Wcnr Bnnglcs or
Wrists and Elbows-somc
M Anlticts.

Especial Cable 10 The Times- DIspatch.1
x London, March GA simple ring worn on
tho third finger OF tho left hand Is nc
longer considered In some Girci6s sufficient
evidence that a young womdn Is engaged To
be married. Sho must wear golden man
accs to proclaim her bondage to Cupid.
Y now fashion has arisen With regard 10
botrothals, and women must advertise tho
fact that their affections are no moro In
their own keeping moro consplcuously than
by nero engagement ring.
Although 1t Is stated that many smart
American wives arc abstalning from wear
ing wedding ring. the modern engaged
don not only ring. but also a bangle on
the wrist.s'a plain gold bangle above tho
elbow. and In some cases even an ankle
bracelet as we'll.
How this fashion crept into being Is NOT
known. IT Is an established fashion on the
continent. and ankle bracelets arc being
ordered in London.
si Avery Jealous lover might have bacn the
first TO present his bride-eloct with con
spcuous golden manacles that should have
tho cfrect OF warning all rivals that the
lady was disposed Of
f Or a very-much- in-love ma den may have
proudly and willingly put on tho engage
mcnt bonds hcrself her suggestion being
followed by othor. piiShted maids.
Plain gold bracelets are mado 10 nj above
the elbow for the engaged girls wear. The
wrist bracelet may BIO tcwcled or not. to
suit the taste.
Many French women wear the ankle
bracelet. Those arc also made In London.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
STOLEN PLANS RETURNED;
STRANGELY THAN KED
NIystery Dccpens When sultnn'H
Phxslciuns Offers to Pay the
4Sn0 n ~xx.C

Especial Gable to Tho Timos- Dispatch.1
London. March ee--About a month ago,
between whitehall and tho French cnbas-
sy. a black steel dispatch box was stolen
from an electric broughan,. Tho box con.
tanned important documents In cipher and
plans-plans and documents OF such import-
ance. In fact. that Lancelot wilkinson. ply
sctan-in ordinary to the Sultan OF Soroc-
co, offered $500 for Information which should
lead to their recovery. Ell
Tho black steel box has now returned az
strangely as 1t vanished. Its recovery being
thus announced:
Lancclot Wilkinson. physician in-ordinary
TO II. I. NJ. tho sultan Of Morocco. begs
to thank tho lady through whose kind In
5tervention the important papers stolen from
his electric brougham on the 18th ultimo.
were returned anonymously. and Il she will
be so kind as to forward her address, the
5reward OF $500 offered will be paid to her.
Thus mystery Is added to mystery.
The electric broughan ID sund erstood to
have been hired, The valuable black steel
box may have been found by It's next occu-
pant But In that case 1t Is hard to see
why the return should have been made
anonymously and 80 tardiy; altogether the
romantic theory that sono lady may have
taken the state documents travelling be-
tween Whitehall and the French embassy
because a copy OF them was wanted Is
much more satisfying. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
s40.AMONTHACT0RS
THREATEN Strike
Not Only Does "chantcclcr" Get
$1,000, but They Have
Other Grievances.
especial cable 10 The e..pi.pa,eh.l

# Paris. March 26.--The dramatic and
Lyric Theatre Artists"-that is TO say.
StaSc-formcd trade union few
weeks ago. and are now agitating. The
list OF their grievances and the state
mont OF their claims show that the
members belong to the somewhat hum-
bier ranks OF the profession. AS their
chief desideratum is a minimum wage
of $40 month. they can hardly be
exactly OF the class Of Guitry. for in
$4,000 d week for .Chanteclcr.
The secretary Of the new union ex
plains pathetically that even a mini
nun wage OF $40 q; month could not
Allowance being made for the off
season. 1t would work out at about
so cents a day throughout the year.
II don't think" he adds. that any
one VIII consider that to be an esor.
know what hard times we have whose
duty is to amuse IT."
The union Is agitatinr also for the
suppression OF fines. which are both
humilitating to our self-respect and
cruel drain on our slim purses The
union not only agitates. but threatens.
In a statement it says:
III we do not obtain satisfaction
we shall not hesitate to 20 on strike.
backed by the Union Of Lyric Artists.
the Union OF Chorists and the Fedora
tlon OF Musician-Artists Of France.
which includes thirty-siH branch unions
all over the country: the Onion OF
State Hands and Carpenters. the Union
OF Choregraphic Artists. the Union of
Small Employees OF Theatres and Music
Halls, and the Union of Theatre Elec-
tricians. which would all stand solid
for us.
Eve are well aware that the grant
ing Of our claims would Increase man
agerial expenses. But why not make
up the difference out Of the authors
rights and tho poor law tax on thea
tres? The former is at present - per
the gross takings. Both figures are
Exceedingly high. Authors and pau-
1pers alike could afford to give up a
little to insure US our minimum of sac
a month"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
DUMABLUNOERS.|N
BUILDING wARsH|PS

Especial Cable to The Times- Dispatch

Especial Cable to Tho Times. Dispatch.l
Berlin. March 26.-The memorandum
presented to tho Duma by tho Russian
Minister OF Marine, Yice-Admiral Voye-
yodsky. asking for some 100000 roublcs
for equippins the Obukhor. 1zhorsk and
Admiralty works In such a way as to mako
it possible to build the four Drcadnoughts
laid down last June. gives a remarkable
picture OF tho reck,esaness and ignorance
with which this undertaking was entered
upon
Last spring the premier gave his personal
undertaking that tho ships would DO built
within four years. but Admiral Voycvodsky
now admits that every calculation upon
which this estimate was based, was wrong.
At the Admiralty works. where two OF the
sDreadnoughts were laid down. there was
equipment for only one. and there was no
electrical station at all. SO that even leay-
ing other retarding forces out OF account,
the ships It was discovered. would require
eight years to build. The Obukhor fac
tory, which was to have ready the twelve
inch guns. will have to be doubled In Size
before It can build them.
Tho most surprising blunder however.
concerned tho armor plates: 10000 tons were
necessary. and as tho 1zhorsk works can
turn out only 1000 tons a year, ten years
must pass before the armor is supplied.
This formal admission OF these Sblunder'
Is causing much cynical comment anoni
those Duma members who dlsbclievcd M
stolypln.s promise at the timeiit was made