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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
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Facts Concerning the Census.

Geo. H. Child, ESQ.,, of Harper's Ferry,
supervisor Of the census for the second
district of West Virginia, sends US the
following information concerning the TAX
ing of the thirteenth federal census:
People who are worrying over some OF
the questions that will or may be asked
them by enumerators are mistaken as to
the intention of the bureau in prescribing
the various questions used in obtaining
the information desired. In the first
place, as TO mortgages: To have the
statistics OF any value to the bureau, the
answers must be correct, and the persons
giving these answers should feel assured
that the information so furnished will
never in any way be used against them
personally. In other words, while under
the law. an enumeratof can insist upon
answers TO his questions, the bureau
guarantees absolutely that those answers
will never be used for or against individ-
uals; that is to say, the only publication
of the facts so given that will ever be
made will be Of total amounts Of mortgage
Indebtedness of counties. States or OF all
the country. The same statement will
apply to all questions of apersonal nature
that will be asked by ennmerators Of in
dividuals.
The people should at all times remem-
Der that the expenditure of the large
amount OF labor, time and money incident
to the taking Of the census is useless, un-
less that work can be as nearly correct as
is possible, and that every incorrect
answer given makes the census Of just so
much less value, statistically speaking.
All persons, regardless OF political al
filiation. age, color or sex, are entitled to
apply for enumeratorships, except such
as are connected with the assessing or
collection of taxes. All applications for
these enumerdtofships. accompanied by
such endorsements as the applicant may
see fit to file, should be in Mr.. Child's
hands on or before January 25, 1910. All
persons so applying, will be notified OF
and required to pass an examination,
founded entirely on the actual work they
will be required to do as enumerators.
These examinations will be held all
over the country on the same day, prob
ably February 5, 1910, and probably an
examination will be held in each county
seat of the fourteen counties included in
this district. All questions and papers in
the matter will be sent direct by the bu-
reau to the parties in charge OF the exam
ination at each city or town where held.
The completed papers will be sent to
Mr.. Child, but all recommendations for
appointments will be confirmed by the
Director of the Census, after proper pc
rusal OF the papers submitted by the ap-
plicants at this examination.
The actual work Of the enumerators
will commence April Is. 1910, and must
be completed within thirty days from thai
date, with the exception Of cities showing
population OF 5000 or more in 1900, in
which case the work must be completed
within two weeks.
The compensation of enumerators will
be fixed by the bureau at rate intended
to allow the enumerator, with reasonable
activity, to earn from So to 81 per day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
Shock.

Shock is the term employed in surgery
to designate the state Of physical and
mental depression which follows severe
injury or some disturbing emotion OF the
mind.
The condition consists essentially in a
want of equilibrium in the circulation, the
arteries losing their tone, as consequence
of which the great mass OF the blood &C
cumulates in the veins. especially the
large blood-vessels Of the abdomen. The
brain and other vital organs are deprived
of the necessary blood supply, and are
thereby rendered incapable OF performing
their important functions properly.
Shock may exist in any degree, and
the symptoms will vary accordingly, from
the paIIor and slight faintness which one
may feel momentarily in making a misstep,
or when startled, as by loud clap OF
thunder, or the receipt Of bad news, all
the way up to sudden stoppage OF the
heart, and death.
In shock OF average intensity, such as
follows a severe injury, the face is pallid,
the pulse is weak and rapid, the skin is
cool and often covered with clammy
perspiration, the muscular system is re-
laxed, the sufferer is nauSeated and some
times yomits, and the mental faculties and
sensibiIities are benumbed so that no
pain is felt, even though bones may be
broken and flesh torn. Not only is the
surface cool or cold, but the actual tenn
perature Of the body, as measured by the
thermometer, is lowered, sometimes to
the extent of two or three degrees.
When shock depends upon violent
mental emotion, such as fear or the receipt
| of sudden bad news. or uDon severe
injury, as that received in railroad scci-
dent or when hot, the symptoms appeai
suddenly; but when il follows suTgica
operation, its appearance may be delayec
several hours. Its degree depends no
only upon the seat Of If. A blow on tn
abdomen will cause more severe shocI
than much worse injury 10 an extremity
or even TO the head.
4 Treatment of shock calls for the ser
vices Of physician. for if consists in tn
administration Of powerful remedies Il
restore the tone in the relaxed blood
vessels, and often the injection OF sal
solution !. but something can be don
while awaiting the physician.
The sufferer should not be moved h
should lie fat; he should have air, an
the usual crowd Of the curious should b
dispersed. The eyes should be shielde'
ron light. Hot cloths should be apple
TO the extremities and over the hean. an
if he can swallow, he should be allowe
to sip a little hot water. Stimulants shoul
! be given, if at all, in very moderate quaint
ties
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Doubtless you admire the pretty, grace
full creatures that perch upon the caves OF
your house, or daintily trip across your
yard, but did you ever think what fac
tor they have been in the history OF the
world ?
Pigeons. as commonplace as they ap-
pear, are characters OF antiquity. We
hear of them when the waters OF the
DeIuge covered the face OF the whole
earth, when The faithful dove flew from
the hand OF Noah and returned 10 her
master, bearing the significant olive
branch. Dove is the Anglo-Saxon name;
pigeon, the Norman name.
During the fifth Egyptian dynasty
three thousand years before Christ, Il was
the custom to domesticate pigeons, and
TO train them as carriers and messengers.
The promptness with which Caesar was
reminded OF the rebelions In Gaul, and
thereby enabled to cross the Alps before
those uprisings could possess the entire
province, was due to the use OF carrier
pigeons. In the CniSades these birds
were skilful and faithful messengers.
The price Of handsome pair OF pig
cons in ancient Rome was not trifle, Tor
Axius, Roman knight, once sold pair
Of pigeons for forty denahi-about thif-
teen pounds in English mouey, and about
sixty-five dollars in our currency. AT
that time, too, they were by far the swift
est conveyors Of news, and were much in
demand at the celebration Of The Olympic
games.
Among the many pathetic incidents
connected with The imprisonment OF Mary
Queen of Scots, she begs earnestly for a
pigeon, and writes in letter: 81 beg you
10 procure for me some pigeons. wish
to rear them in cages; II viii be such
pastime for prisoner"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
PennyWise Peter.

DR.. Britton D. Evans, the brilliant alien
ist, said at a recent dinner in New York:
"Then there is the cunning lunatic, oi
whom there used to exist good EXAM
pie at Bridgetown.
"There was a half-witted youth in
Bridgetown to whom the neighboring
farmers liked to offer penny and nick
ell.
Gathered about him in a circle on
market day the farmers, one after another,
would say:
Now, which'll you have, Peter
Here's a cent-here's nickel-take yer
choice
"And fool Peter would invariably choose
the cent rather than the nickel, and the
farmers before such incredible foolishness
would roar with laughter, double in two
and slap their legs noisily with their
brown hands.
Peter ! said one day to the lunatic,
why is if that you always take the cent
instead of the nickel p
"Peter grinned with cunning.
Suppose | took the nickel, said he
would ever get chance to take anoth-
er one p"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
StunQ.

Recently one of our most fastidious
young men bought pair of overalls and
found the name of the sewing girl who
made them, says an exchange.
He very promptly wrote her a letter
with all the effusiveness necessary in
such case, and in due time received
reply, which. however, was void OF the
romance usual in such cases. Here II is :
:" am working girl, it is true, but |
make good living and do not care TO
support husband. as would have TO do
if married some silly noodle who gets
mashed on girl he never saw. Permit
me to say that | do not know how my
card got in that pair Of overalls, and that
when do marry, if ever, # viii be some
fellow who can afford something better
than H-cent pair of breeches."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

An old lady in Missouri took her first
railroad trip last week. She noticed the
cord overhead and turning 10 a boy. she
said, "Son, what's that for 2"
"Thai. ma'am," he said, with mis-
chievous twinkle In his eye, sis TO ring
the bell when you want something 10 eat. !"
Shortly afterward the old lady reached
her umbrella up to the cord and gave u q
vigorous pull. The train was In the mid
die OF a trestle. The whistle sounded.
the brakes were put on. the train began
to slacken its speed, windows were
thrown up, excited questions asked and
confusion reigned supreme among The
passengers. The old lady sat calmly
through il all. Presently the conductor
came running through the train and asked.
"Who pulled that rope 2"
81 did" replied the old lady demufely.
"Well, what do you want 2" angfily
asked the conductor.
"Well," said the old lady, mediiaiing-
ly. "you may bring me ham sandwich
and cup Of tea, please"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
Light Without Wires.

Nikola Tesla, who has been at work
on wireless electric light for % years,
has announced that he has practically
brought il TO state ofperfection. He says
plant for its production is now nearing
completion at his laboratory. on Long
Island.
at would be possible by my wireless
transmitter ofgreat power" said Mr.. Tes-
la, "to light the entire United States.
The current will pass into the air and,
spreading in all directions, produce the
effect OF strong aurora borealis. Ofcourse
it would be soft light, but sufficient to
distinguish objects. Some day my idea
will be carried out. would like nothing
better than to undertake TO illuminate the
harbor OF New York for distance OF say
100 miles around.
"My present plan is to distribute this
light from central station, which is the
most economical and also the best meth
cd OF obtaining light OF the highest quail
ty. My lamps will last forever, there be-
ing nothing in them to burn out. They
are simply tubes or bulbs OF glass her
metically sealed and containing nothing
but rarified gas.
lone advantage is the economy OF
production, which IS greater than IN any
other light so far obtained. Still another
is the wonderful quality ofthe light, which
resembles sunlight so closely that it can
not be distinguished from it. II is very
soothing to the eye, being diffuSed. A
great saving will be effected by wireless
distribution. am intending chiefly to
supply isolated dwellings that cannot be
conveniently reached by wires or lighted
in any OF the ways heretofore used.
'ln this system of distribution there IS
absolutely no difference where the house
is located. The force OF the current is
the same. The house might be 1900
miles from the plant or II feet, il would
be the same. The plant consists OF only
little transformer which could be easily
carried in the pocket, and will be suffici-
ent TO light the whole house. The current
may be conveyed TO the individual lamps
either by wires, or the wires may be dis
pensed with and the lights may be rem
dered portable.
The scientist then explained that the
current can be used TO carry the voice or
the telegraphic code. One plant will do
all this without interference of one action
with the other. This is done by the use
OF an invention which he calls the "Art
OF NATURALIZATION" This is method
and an apparatus for making signals or
messages mountaineering and non-inter-
ferable, and il is based on the use OF a
number of vibrations used in various COM
binations.
When asked how soon he expects 10
demonstrate his invention in compIet-
ed form he gave hint OF another invention
already completed.
at will not take long TO complete my
plant" he said, "but am now compell-
ed to concentrate all my efforts on the
introduction of my new steam and gas
turbine, which my friends consider more
valuable than any Of my other inventions.
II has to do entirely with the great ques-
ton of waste, and, believe, will be tre-
mendous money-saver. Just as soon as
get it started on its way ! shall devote
all nv time to the wireless"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
New Plan to Teach Saving of Crop
Loss.


Proposing to save the people Of this
country at least 100000 each year,
plans for National Audubon University
10 be endowed with one million dollars
were announced in New York recently.
Based upon the known annual crop loss
of one billion dollars due to the spreading
pests that the insect eating birds destroy,
the calculations of the National ASsocia-
ton of Audubon Societies, which is put
ting forth this project. show that the
teaching of bird value from such an in
stitution must result in wiping out at least
one per cent of the huge national penalty
for popular lack of knowledge on this
subject. When one million dollars can
be raised for the new university, tits pro-
posed to at once start its work, which
promises to eventually contribute hun
dreds of millions TO American prosperity.
Every man, woman and child through
out the United States is to be included as
student in the proposed Audubon Uni
versity. Through hundreds of lecturers
and teachers, who are to be educated in
the science of natures checks to the des-
truction of the country's crops and woods,
the economic principles of bird preserva-
ton will be taught TO the people OF every
community. BY means of university ex-
tension and correspondence courses the
saving effect of the wild birds upon agri-
culture in every section will be presented
to the workers on the six million farms OF
the country. Each phase OF the science
of economic ornthology will be studied
at this unique seat OF learning and pre-
sented to the people whose material gain
is today seriously hampered by lack OF
light on the subject.
Reports from every State and county in
the land have convinced the officers OF
the National Association OF Audubon So
ceties that all the American people are
now ready and eager to learn to guard
against the money loss that surely follows
the destruction of the country's feathered
resources. Only the vide presentation OF
the facts and figures of economic bird
value can ever check the alarming spread
of crop plaques over the continent, the
ornithologists and agricultural authorities
declare To tell this saving story to all
the adults and particularly to the children
of America is believed to be the only
emergency measure that can now avail to
preserve the agricultural and general
wealth OF the country.
GAS business proposition as well as
splendid philanthropic opportunity |
want to present the nations need for our
proposed university to all Americans who
have the good Of their country at heart, "
said William butcher, president OF the
National Association of Audubon Socie-
ties at its headquarters, l4l Broadway,
New York. "For every hundred thou
sand dollars put into this work ofeconom-
ic education, million is sure TO be saved
to the agricultural interests of the whole
people. Successful agriculture means
general prosperity, and thus every mer-
chant, manufacturer and business man OF
any sort is vitality interested and should
bear his part in our present plan to edu-
cate the public to these great economic
principles OF bird conservation"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Col. Peterby met his colored gardener,
Jim Webster, short time ago. Jim had
been recently married.
"How do you like matrimony, Jim ?"
asked Col. Peterby.
Jim shook his head dubiously.
whats the matter 2"
eyer see, boss, before We were married,
when | knocked at de dore she used fer
say, Am dat you, honeysuckle p
"Now when come home she bawls
out, Clean off dem boots before you come
in dat dore, you black moke l"'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
simpIe Remedy for LaGrippe

LaGrippe coughs are dangerous, as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only Stops
the cough, but heals and strengthens the
lungs so that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a
yellow package. Sold by allduggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

A colored man with rheumatism in his
arm was advised to try quart ofwhisky.
He took ffe whisky and the next day
was asked how he felt. "The rheumatism
has done left my arm and gone to myah
head" he replied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
Rex.Lw. wiIIlams Iestifies.

Rev. /. w. Williams. Huntington, W.
Va, writes us as follows: "This is 70
certify that used foley's Kidney Rem
edy for nervous exhaustion and kidney
trouble and am free to say that Foley,s
Kidney Remedy will do all that you claim
for it." For sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

A school teacher in one OF the lower
grades once asked her room, What is
wind ?"
After thoughtful pause, a small hand
was raised. "Well, Robert, what is your
answer ?"
"Why-er. wind is the air when il gets
in hurry" answered Robert.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Uncle Silas What be your rates2
Hotel Clerk-Twodollars up to twelve
Uncle Siias-And how much il a fellow
only wants to stay up till halfpast nine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

"Haye you got any Of this new kind Of
whiskey that won't make man dnink7"
Eyes, sir"
"weiI, give me a quart Of the other
kind"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Young Lady ION first visit TO Western
ranch For what purpose do you use
that coil Of line on your saddIe2
Cowpuncher-That line, as you call Il,
lady, we use for catching cattle and
horses.
Young Lady, dare say. Now, may J
ask what you use for bait 2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Lost Child Injecting a policeman)-
Please, SIR, have you seen man without
little boy2 Cause u you have. lse
that little boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

A very deaf English lady. visiting a
small country town in Scotland. went TO
church armed with an car trumpet. The
elders had never seen one. and viewed 4
with suspicion and uneasiness. Alter a
short consultation one Of them went up
to the lady. just before the opening Of The
services, and, wagging his finger at her
warningly, whispered, Zone toot and
ye're ooi."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
THE CROWN AND THE CHAIN.

Upon heap OF matted straw.
Upon couch OF down.
| saw slave who dragged chain.
A king who wore crown.
''ShaIl one reciine at ease, ] asked,
The other lack crust p
A low voice whispered in my heart:
Have patience God is Just"
Again saw them. when at last
Their tasks were almost done.
The things oi time seemed far away,
Eternity begun.
marked the light oiinward peace.
The pang OF hidden pain;
For 10 the slave had wrought crown;
The king had forged chain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13
crsndmothes and crandfsthers Who Believe In Peuss.

ffT CAN recommend Peruna as good
i medicine for chronic catarrh OF the
stomach and bowels. I have been
troubled with IL severely for over year.
and also cough.
"Now my cough II all gone, and all the
distressing symptoms OF catarfh OF the
stomach and bowels have disappeared.
al will recommend it 10 all as n rare
remedy.r-Mrs. +. T.. Little, Tolono, i'll.
ffT HAD catarrh of tho stomach, bow
i els and lower internal organs. Had
q great deal OF pain in my right hip,
which felt like rheumatism. Also, pain
In nv internal organs. Tho water was
highly colorcd, my back was weak, was
eonstipated, and very restless.
al commenced 10 take Peruna accord
ing TO directions, and began 20 improve.
have taken ten bottles OF Peruna and
,hink I am cured."-Mr. W. &. Hemp
hill, Louisville, Miss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

'Why did he marry his deceased wiie's
sister 2"
$50 as only to have one mother-inIaw. :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

Pigeons I'm History.

Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1910.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-13

iNTRS. III. q. GREEN and family, OF
ltl Lewis Creek, Ind, writes ave
cannot express to you our thanks foe
what Peruns has done for mother.
"whon she began your medicine she
was not able to DO MP all day, but now
she IL helping with the work and ~
present has gone on avisit Her health
is improved in general. No discharges.
Good appetite. sleeps well and looks
we'll"
lDY following your Instructions ssd
- taking your Peruna and AAnslia
I am cured OF catArrh.
"I had catsrrh for twelve years and
quite . bad cough 80 could not sleep
nights. do not have any cough now.
IL feel anything I'm the throat take .
swallow OF Peruns and am all rights
Mr.. W. d. Smith, sr.. stte Pore. q,
Port Huron, Mich.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-16

Lodge, No 3, i. X A. NJ, of this city
November |. 1871. IA Royal Arch Mason in
burlington Chapter. No. 2, in 1855. n
Royal and Select Master in Burlington
Council. No. g. the same year. and a
Knight Templar in Burlington Comman-
derry In ISL. He Joined tho Masonic Vet
eran association in 1892, received the de-
grecs in Star OF Bethlehem Conclave. Red
Cross OF Constantine English Charter.
No. 1l3. In this city in 1916 ami was I'M
tiatcd into the Royal Order of Scotland
at Boston, in 1874.
In the ancient Accepted Rite. Valley of
Burlington. he received all Of the dcgrees
from tho fourth to the Bend in the year
l>'o receiving the degrees from the 10Th
to III" S2nd under special dispcnsaton and
being made n charter member of Vermont
consistorN at It's institution, January 8,
1914. He was crowned "A Sovereign Grand
Inspector General. 80, Honorarium. at
Boston, September IS, 1921. He has been
treasurer Of lIaswell Lodge of Perfection.
j. W. Roby Council. p. of j.. and Delta
Chapter Of Rose Croix for is years. and
for Vermont Cons,story for - years. He
IS also past cOmmander-in-chief OF the
consstOry, past most wise master of Delta
Chapter, past Lieutenant commander of
Vermont Council of Deliberations past
grand sovereign Of the grand imperial
council of the Red Cross of Constantine
ana Appendant orders for the State of
Vermont. past thrice illust1ious master
OF Burlington council. r. q $. NJ. and has
held several other Offices.
LaForost j. Page. secretary of the
Scottish Rite bodies. was born in Pom