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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Making A Major.

John Esten Cooke, who went into the
War of the Rebellion as an enlisted man
in Richmond battery, was soon after
ward appointed an officer on the staff of
Gen. J. {. B. Stuart. On Stuart'S staff,
Mr.. George Cary EggleStoD says, in
"ReollectionS of Varied Life" he dis
tinguiShed himself by certain laughing
nonchalance under tire, and by his eager
readiness TO undertake StuahS most
perllouS missions.
1t was in recognition OF some specially
daring service OF that kind that Stuart
gave him his promotion The delightful
way in which the great boyiSh Southerner
did it is best told in Mr.. Eggleston's own
words.
you're about my size, Cooke" Stuar.
said, but you're not so broad in the
chest"
eyes, am, answered Cooke.
Lets see If you are" said Stuart,
taking offhis coat as if for a bOxing-match.
"Try that on"
Cooke donned the coat with IFS three
stars on the collar and found it fit.
Cut off two of the stars" Stuart COM
manded, "and wear the coat to Richmond.
Tell the people in the War Department
to make you major and send you back
to omeinahury. I'llneedyoutomonow." T."
A New York poet, at the Authors Club
in Seventh avenue, told Conan Doyle
story.
"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" he said,
'Sat at a dinner on his last visit here be-
side a lady who asked leave TO consult
him about some lhefls.
Ny detective powers, he replied,
are at your service, madam
90 Well, said the lady, frequent and
mysterious thetS have been occurring at
my house for a long time. Thus there
disappeared last week a motor horn, a
broom, a box OF golf balls, left riding
boot, a dictionary and half dozen tin
pie plates
'Ahap said the creator OF Sherloc k
Holmes, fle case, madam, is quite clear.
You keep a goat "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
A Protest Against Profanlty.

Whether or not # is, as some candid
foreign critics assert, a characteristic
American failing, there can be no doubt
that swearing is extensively common.
One cannot avoid listening to profanity
on the streets, on the trains, wherever
men are gathered together-eyen in the
conversation of those who ought to know
better, and who certainly do know better.
The fault is serious from at least two
points of view. It consists in taking IN
vain names which are sacred to every
ripht-minded person. if not 10 the SweareT
himself; and it is an unfaillng sign OF vnl-
garity, Of i'll breeding, of want OF revef-
ence and a lack OF consideration Tor the
most deeply felt convictions OF others.
Fortunately every one is not callous to
the gravity of the offense. When thous-
ands Of men and boys, all pledged to re-
frain from the use OF profanity, march
through the streets in public testimony,
as tney OlU III I tllSDuls : a iOl'h S''' So
there is ground for hope that the situation
is not beyond improvement.
The Holy Name societies Of the Roman
Catholic Church are most useful agencies
in encouraging greater reverence for the
most sacred words in our common speech.
The Protestant churches might well take
pattern from them. II is not to be sup
posed that respect for the names OF zoo
and Christ is less among Protestants; but
they still have something to learn in the
direction of effective organization.
After all, however, the home IS the besi
place to teach lessons Of right conduct. i
parents were always careful to teach rev.
erence and good taste in speech, both by
precept and example, the evil OF profanity
would surely diminish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Octave Thanet tells story Of an old
darkey in Florida, who was anxious TO
learn to read, so that he could read the
Bible. He said that il he could read the
Bible he would want nothing else. A
friend Of the narrator taught him to read.
Some time afterward she visited his cab
in and asked his wife how his Bible read
ing was getting on.
Laws, Miss Fanny" said this person,
"he jes' suttinIy kin read fine. He's done
got outen de Bible an into de newspa-
pers."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Saved From Awful Death.

How an appalling calamity in his fam
lily was prevented IS told by A. d. Nc
Donald, OF Fayetteville, n. G., X. T. ID.
No. 8. "My sister had consumption, he
writes, "she was very thin and pale, had
no appetite and seemed 10 grow weaker
every day, as all remedies failed, I'LL DR..
Kings New Discovery was tried, and so
completely cured her. that she has not
been troubled with cough since. It's
the best medicine ever saw or heard OF. 7"
rcoughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma. Group,
hemonhage, all bronchial troubles, II has
no equal, SOC, 500. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Only One BEST. "
ShepherdstOwn People Give Credit
Where Credit Is Due.

People Of Shepherdstown who suffer
with sick kidneys ard bad backs want
kidney remedy that can be depended
upon. The best is Doan's Kidney Pills.
a medicine for the kidneys only, made
from pure roots and herbs, and the only
one that is backed by cures in Shepherds
town. Here's Shepherdstowntestimony
Mrs. Ella Duke, Shepherdstown, w.
Va, says: my experience with Doan's
Kidney Pills has been so satisfactory that
have no hesitation in saying that they
are the best kidney medicine on the mar
ket. / often became dizzy and nervous
and suffered intensely from backache.
The kidney secretionS were very unnat-
ural and frally my condition became so
bad that had TO 90 10 the hospital. The
treatment ] received there did not improve
my condition in the least, and also took
doctors prescriptions without benefit.
At last | was led 10 take Doan's Kidney
Pills, obtaining them at Hills Pharmacy
and their use cured me. ] am now en-
jOying good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Rememberthe name-Doan's-and take
no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Refuge.

Though twisted nights and painting days
The covering OF my mind have rent.
dream across the winding ways
Where lies my valley OF content.
When haggard hopes and toll and fears
Have scared my soul. with harsh intent,
A calm. clear vision soon appears
OF my sweet valley OF content
Though shadows float before my eyes.
With many tortured message sent.
Beyond the ceaseless striving lies
A rest-my valley OF content
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Ends rNinter,s Trouble.

To many, winter is season Of trouole;
The frost bittentoes and fingers. chappeo
hands and lips, chilblains, cold sores, REQ
aud rough skins, prove this. But such
troubles fly before Bucklen's AnIca Save;
a trial convinces. Greatest healer ol
Burns, BoilS, Piles, Cuts, Sores, Eczema
and SprainS. Only 25c at Hilis Fhar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Stupid and useless questions sometimes
exasperate to the point of rudeness. The
Los Angeles Times tells OF case where
Smith met Jones one day with the in
quiry:
"Helo, Jonesl You wearing glasses?
What's that for?"
Iones, annoyed at the foolishness oi
the question, answered irritabIy, "corHs. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Hubby - You have only yourself TO
bIame You were no chicken when you
married me.
Wife-Admitted. was goose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
Nature makes the cures

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and
needs helping out.
Things get started in
the wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start
the system in the right
direction toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of
Cod Liver Oil with hypo-
phosphites can do just
this.
1t strengthens the
nerves, feeds famished It's
sues, and makes rich
blood.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Send lOc. name of paper and this I'D. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-Book
lach bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT 6 BOVINE, 400 Pearl St. New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
FOR SALE.

RhoJ5es J5sIoTed IciSt., White Wyandotes and
Noyembts bts.oou Hcr CockerelS, 81 .25-after
Wysn@OOeS,I, $3.50. One dozen White
e year, old Hens and ten pullets.
Nov n ,o,a MISS K. s. POWELL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Harsh physics react, weaken the bow
els, cause chronic constipation. Doan's
Regulets operate easily, tone the Stom-
ach-cure constipation. sc. ASK your
druggist for them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Iubb-The bachelor is worse of than
the married man.
Psgranl-How do you make that out ?
Jubb-The married man is afraid OF
only one woman; the bachelor is AFRAID OF
them all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

Accidents will happen, but the best,
regulated families keep Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil for such emergencies. II
subdues the pain and heals the hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01
n. nS.'rLEMlNG, Notary Public,

Power axe oi Ia acknowledgements of Deeos,
tons, and y, sA.ttor1ev Affidavits, Deposlo,
with the [ ofti.end f4aend % all business connected
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-12-01

There are a lot Of girls who dor'teyer
intend to get married"
"How do you know 2"
Tve proposed 10 several"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
News of the Courts
WOODEN LEG IS
USED AS WEAPON
WIFE DEFENDS SELF WITH De-
TACHED LIMB
Testimony in Divorce Court Reveals
Strenuous Scenes In Married
Relations of the
Wilson's

The benefit derived from having a
wooden leg around the house was eX-
planned by Mrs. Eugenia M. Wilson in
the divorce court yesterday during her
testimony in connection with the di-
vorce action she has brought against
her husband Frank J. Wilson. The
wooden leg belongs to Wilson, but was
unattached when, according to the
wife, she and her husband engaged in
a quarrel more than a year ago. Will
son, she said, threw her on the floor
and choked her, not desisting until
she caught up his detached extremity
from a corner and kicked him on the
head with it.
Besides alleging other acts of cru
city, Mrs. Wilson says her husband
failed to keep promise made as
condition of the marriage that he
would refrain from drinking and play
ing poker. Wilson is contesting the
suit.
The following suits for legal separa-
tion were filed: Corenne Fulton against
Theodore Fulton, jr., Helen Reynolds
Heinn against Adolph Jerome Helm,
Gertrude Mealey against Edward
Mealey and Eva Roeder against MI
chael Roeder.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
WITNESS TOLD CHARGES
WOULD BE MODIFIED
Former Surveyor General Of Oregon
TestifIes at Trial of Binger
Hermann

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 13.-The
ross-examination of Henry Meldrum,
formerly surveyor general OF oregon
was the feature OF today's trial in the
federal court of Binger Hermann on
a charge of conspiracy to defraud the
government.
Meldrum declared he had not been
promised immunity from prosecution
on two remaining conspiracy charges
against him in consideration of his
testimony against Hermann but ne
had been given to understand the
charges would be modified"
Meldrum admitted under the ques-
tioning of Col. A. S. Worthington,
counsel for the defense, that he had
never heard Hermann make any
statement indicating there was corrupt
intent in the forming of the Blue
mountain forest reserve.
Fairly good progress was made to-
day. In all, four witnesses were ex-
amined before court adjourned for the
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
Municipal Affairs
COMMISSION TO
Be AGGRESSIVE
POLICY OF NEW PARK BOARD
is OUTLINED
Judge Silent, Expert Amateur Horti-
cuIturist, VIII Devote Three
Days a Week to the
Work

An aggressive policy that promises
to make the park commission one of
the most active departments of the
city government was outlined by Judge
Charles Silent, one of the new commits
sionerS, when the board held its first
meeting of the present administration
yesterday afternoon.
The work of the commission Is to be
divided among the four commissioners
in such way that each will have his
own department, and through their
united efforts they expect to attain re-
suits that will make the city proud of
it's beauty spots. H. w. O'Melveny,
who is considered one of the best anna
teur horticulturists in the state, is to
have charge of tothouses and plants.
Judge Silent, who as an amateur land
scape gardener has created a beauty
spot near Glendora that is one of the
show places Of Southern California,
will, with superintendent Morley, look
after the landscape features of the
parks. j. B. Lippincott is to have
charge of the engineering and water
features, and C. H. Randall will be the
boards financial man.
viii Demand More Money
The financing of the park department
is to be looked after more carefully
and the park commission will ask that
the budget committee of the council
give more money to this department.
Budget committees of the past have
considered the park department as a
sort of side issue, and that department
has received what money was left when
others had been provided for. The
lack of proper attention on the part OF
past park commissions, which have not
been as aggressive as the present one
intends to be, is believed to be the
cause of this attitude.
Judge Silent declared yesterday that
the parks are the most valuable asset
of the city and they should be treated
as such.
Commissioner O'Melveny was at the
aviation field yesterday and did not
attend the meeting of the commission,
and ]. B. Llppincott has not yet quail
fed, although he was present. He
stated that he wanted a distinct under
standing that his work on the park
commission would not interfere with
his service in the aqueduct depart
ment. and he was assured by the
mayor and Commissioners Silent and
Randall that he would be free to do his
duty by the aqueduct. Mr.. Lippincott
will ask the board of public works to-
day for formal permission to accept the
position as park commissioner, and
when this is granted he will qualify.
But If Mr.. Lippincott cannot give
much of his time to the work this will
be more than made up by the energy
Judge Silent expects to devote. He
said yesterday that he had accepted
the position with the intention of de-
voting three full days every week.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday-to
the interests of the parks. No other
park commissioner who has ever held
the place has done this or anything
like it. Most of them have been con-
tent to spend an hour or so at the
commission meetings once every two
weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
AND JUDGES PRAISE is
PUNISHMENT FOR GUILT
Man Who Defended Woman from
Conductors Wrath Lauded
In Justice
Court

To be found guilty of battery, SEN
fenced to pay nominal fine and have
the sentence suspended with the addl-
ton of complimentary remarks by the
court was the pleasurable experience of
Clarence Virgil in his first appearance
before the bar of justice yesterday.
Virgil lives in Belvidere. While rid
ing home on a street car several days
ago he heard the conductor, John j.
Fay, berate a woman passenger he
cause she neglected to close the car
door.
"You heard what I told that woman,
didn't you?" queried Fay as he passed
Virgil.
"Yes, and I'd Hike to hear you talk
that way to my wife" remarked Virgil.
Then he swatted Fay. The latter m
vited Virgil to get off the car, and the
invitation was accepted, the fight that
followed resulting in Fay's defeat.
When Justice Summertield heard the
testimony of both sides he declared
Virgil technically guilty, imposed a
fine of 81, suspended payment indet-
nitely and praised Virgil for his act.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
SAN DIEG0S MAYOR AND
COUNClLMEN ARE GUESTS
Call at City Hall TO See How Num-
cIpaI Business Is Done In
Los Angeles

Mayor Grant Conard and Councilmen
AVE. Dodson, Z. A. Salmons and
Claude Woolman of San Diego were
guests of the mayor and city council
of Los Angeles yesterday morning.
During the short session of the coun-
ell Mayor Conard and Mayor Alexan-
der occupied seats on the platform
with President Works, while the mem
bers of the San Diego council sat with
the members of the Los Angeles coun-
cil
Following the council session an in
formal reception was held, at which the
guests made several happy little
speeches. The San Diego officials are
in Los Angeles to boost the worlds fair
San Diego intends to hold In 1915. Ihey
were accompanied by Col. D. c. Collier,
director general of the exposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
COMPLAINTS ON FACTORY
TO BE HEARD WEDNESDAY
Deputy Fire Marshal Says That Car
bide Tank Is Safe, but Neigh
bors Want to Know

The complaint against the Prest-
O-Lite company at 1850 Lacy street
will be tried by the fire commission
at its session next week. Property
owners and residents of the vicinity
have asked that it be put out of busi-
ness as it is menace to their lives
and homes.
In a report to the commission yes
terday Deputy Fire Marshal G. G. SUIT
ton stated that the Prest-O-L1te
company is as safe, as far as fire
risk is concerned, as a concern of that
kind can be made. This company
manufactures acetylene gas for au-
tomobiles and is permitted by ordt-
nance to store 1000 pounds of calcium
carbide. The deputy fire marshal re-
ported that at no time did the guam
tity stored exceed that allowed by law
and that it was stored in thoroughly
flreproof room, The protestants are
not satisfied and will be given hear
ing next Thursday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
AROUND TOWN
Judge Wilbur to Speak

Judge Wilbur to Speak
Judge Curtis d. Wilbur will deliver
an address at Van Nuys, hall, ave-
nue. q and North Broadway, at
1880 o'clock this evening, on Teaching
the Child to Do the Right Thing
Fined for Battery
Police Judge Frederickson yesterday
sentenced C. w. Scott, a waiter at the
Palace cafe, charged with battery by
his wife, to pay fine of $50 or serve
fifty days in Jail. Scott denied having
attacked his wife.
Falls from Wagon
Grant B. Hoover, employed by the
Diamond Coal company, 20 years old,
slipped and fell from a wagon loaded
with hay at 924 West Thirty y-seventh
place yesterday afternoon, and was
treated at the receiving hospital for a
broken hand and minor lacerationS.
Arrange Musical Concert
Another of the popular series of
musical chamber concerts will be held
at Y. Nj. C. A. headquarters tomor-
row night under the direction of Prof.
j. P. Dupuy. A program of solos has
been arranged and Prof. Dupuy will
read a paper on some musical subject.
Frank Buren, Takes Charge
Frank Buren,, who was appointed reg
lister of the United States land Office by
President Taft, to succeed Gen. Frank
c. Prescott, received a telegram yes
terday from the department of the in
terror at washington authorizing him
to take charge of the registers office
today.
steel Worker Hurt
Lee Redwine, 619 Maple avenue, 35
years old, steel worker, fell two sto-
ries from the scaffolding of building
under course of construction at Broad
day and Seventh streets yesterday af-
ternoon. He suffered a fracture of the
left wrist and numerous bruises about
the body.
Seeking Brother
Chief Dishman has received COM
muhication addressed to him in French
from Lieut.. Michel Dabitch Servian
infantry, Tchowpria, Servia, inquiring
after the whereabouts of his brother,
M. Dabitch whom he last heard of as
the proprietor of a restaurant at 315
California street, six months ago.
Opens Railway Office
]. r. Holcomb, general agent for the
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
company, is in Los Angeles and has
opened an Office at 110 West Sixth
street Mr.. Holcomb has appointed H.
X. Campbell travelling freight agents
for the orient. MT, CdmpDell was Ior-
merly with the Salt Lake Railway COM
pany.
Sent Out of Town
Morey j. Murnell, alias Deafy Morey,
and Sam Cohen, his pal" whom De-
tective Mcnamara arrested at the Pa
cific Electric depot Wednesday after
noon as they were about to board car
for aviation field, and who the police
say are criminals, were sent out OF
town yesterday by PoliceN Judge Fred
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
81 MINE STOCKHOLDERS
DEMAND HEAVY DAMAGES
Complaint Filed In Superior Court
Asking for 100000 and
Accusing Libel

Thirty-one stockholders of the New
Era Mining company were made de-
PENDANTS in suit in the superior court
yesterday, in which w. r. Gosewich.
S37 Beacon street, formerly president
of the company, charges them with
libel and demands damages of 100000.
Yesterdays action is based on a COM
plant filed in the superior court jan
uary 10, 1909 in which the defendants
named yesterday were plaintiffs, de-
manding the recovery of large sums Of
money which, they claimed, had been
appropriated by Gosewich from the
company's funds to his own USE. In
cluded among the defendant stockhold-
ers are j. j. Toran, T. R. Wallace,
Boaz Duncan, Albert Blum, Guy Hus-
sey and twenty-six other persons.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
ASK HEAVY DAMAGES

A flying piece of broken car fender
that struck S. Flood in the mouth Sep
temper 16, 1909, resulted in the filing
Of a damage suit in the superior court
yesterday, in which Flood demands
$1O,264 on account of personal injuries.
The fender was shattered when the
car collided with a hose cart at Six
teenth and Main streets. Ten thousand
dollars is demanded by Kathryn Hes
ton Pico in suit filed against the Pa
cific Electric company. The plaintiff
says she was seriously injured in a col
lision between cars at Watts February
TO- 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-14
LAND FRAUD CASE ARGUED

A. E. Meserve, attorney for the de-
fense in the land fraud trial of Frank
N. Chaplin, David H. Chaplin and
Paul H. McPherrin in the United States
district court, argued for the defense
morning and LIE Compile Da-
Wis for the defense in the afternoon.
United States District Attorney Law
ler will argue for the prosecution to-
day. 1t is thought that the case will
go to the jury Saturday morning.