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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
My Trip to Arkansas.

My name is Robert Mckee,
My home is in Shepherdstown,
rve travelled this world over,
I've travelled this world round,
Pve met with ups and downs
In life, but better days saw,
But ! never knew what misery was,
Until went to Arkansas.
| landed in Memphis with ten dollars and
no more,
] read the daily papers until my eyes were
sore,
| read the evening papers until at last !
saw
Ten thousand men were wanted in the
State of Arkansas.
| wiped my eyes with great surprise,
When read this grateful news,
And straightway off started
To see the agent, Bill Hughes.
He says, pay me five dollars, and ticket
to YOU'LL draw,
II will land you safe on the railroad in the
State of Arkansas.
started off one morning a quarter past
five,
! started from Memphis, half dead and
half alive.
! bought some cheese and crackers my
misery to thaw,
For | was as hungry as wild cat, when
left for Arkansas.
| landed in Heth one cool afternoon,
1t was the month OF November and walk
ing the ties came soon.
Up stepped a walking skeleton, with a
long and lantern jaw,
Invited me to Shell Lake, the one in Ar
kansas.
| followed my man to his dwelling-place,
Poverty was depictured in his melancholy
face;
His bread was corn dodgers, his beef |
coGid not chaw-
This is the kind.of hash he fed me in the
State OF Arkansas.
| started off next morning TO catch the
morning train,
He said to me, "you had better work,
for he had land to drain.
"PlI pay you fifty cents a day, board,
washing and all,
You'll find yourself a different man when
you leave old Arkansas"
worked six weeks for the Son-of-a-gun,
John Alder was his name.
He was short and tat and neck on him
like crane;
His hair hung down in strings over his
long and lantern jaw
He was photograph OF all the gents who
lived in Arkansas.
He fed me on corn dodgers, as hard as
any rock,
Until my teeth began TO loosen and my
knees began 10 knock.
! got so thin off sassafras tea ! could
hide behind straw,
Indeed ! was different man when ]
left old Arkansas.
Farewell to swamp angels, cane-brakeS
and chiIls,
Farewell to sage and sasSafras and corn
dodger pills;
If ever see this land again III give you
my paw,
1t will be through telescope from West
Virginia to Arkansas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

To heat square mile or orchard with
oil stoves sounds impossible, but that is
what w. H. Underwood, of Hutchinson,
Kan, says he will do next spring. Mr..
Underwood, who is fruit-grower, was
in Kansas City Tuesday, directing the
manufacture of l9.5OO stoves. These
stoves, which have reservoirs which hold
10 gallons of oil, will be placed in his ap-
pie orchard, near Hutchinson, to prevent
damage to the trees by frost. The or
chard contains 600 acres, and about 30
stoves will be used to keep the tempera-
ture of each acre above the freezing
point.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

A little girl was caught pulling another
little girl's hair and the mother was anx-
ious to overlook if. SO she said;
"Don't you think it was naughty Sa-
tan that put If into your head to pull e.
sie's bair ?"
ri may have been," replied the little
girl, ''but kicking her shins was my own
idea"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
Tnrtnred Eor fs Years

by cure-defying stomach trouble that
baffied doctors, and resisted all remedies
he tried. John w. Modders, OF Modders-
vile. Mich, seemed doomed. He had
TO sell his farm and give up work. His
neipflbors said, "he can'tliye much long
err ''WhaieYer ate distressed me." "
he wrote, ''tiII ] tried Electric BItters.
which worked such wonders for me that
| can now eat things could not take tor
wears. It's surely grand remedy ior
stomach trouble" Just as good for the
liver a1d kidneys. Every bottle gliaTan-
iced. Only SOC at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
Pneumonia Follows a Cold,

But never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which checks the cough
and expels the cold. M. Stockwell, Han
nibal Mo-, says, ''lt beats all the reme-
dies / ever used. i contracted bad cold
and cough and was threatened with pneI-
monia. One bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar completely cured me-" No opiates,
Just reliable household medicipe. Sold
by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
sneedy Relief From Kidney TroubIe.

81 had an acute attack of Bright's dis
ease with inflammation OF the kidneys and
bladder, and dizziness" says Mrs Cora
Thorp, Jackson, Mich. "a bottle OF Fol-
ey's Kidney Remedy overcome the at
tack. reduced the inflammation, took
away the pain and made the bladder ac,
tion normal. wish everyone could
know of this wonderful remedy" HIlPs
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

CONSTIPATION causes headache, nausea,
dizzinesss. Ianguor, heart palpitaiion.
Drastic physics gripe, sicken, weaken
tue bowels and don't cure. Doan' 5 keg-
IIlets act gently and cure constipation
q cents. Ask your druggists
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

Foley Kidney Pills are reliable rene
DIV for backache, rheumatism and urinary
irregularities. They are tonic in action,
quick in results and afford prompt re-
lief from ali kidney disorders. Sold by
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

McGuggin-WhoY C. they call II IA tin
widdin doan't know2
0'Gob-Fer becase they've been mar
ried tin years, ye gommach.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

"Why did you pick out widower to
be your second husband 2"
81 wanted some one who could come
in al night without waking me up"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

"ShalI have your lunch brought up
10 you on deck here, dear 2" asked the
husband Of the seasick wife.
mo, love; have il thrown straight
overheard ii will save time and trouble"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what ] did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me."-J. II. Walker, Sun
bury, Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
A maid with a duster
NEW VOL. 46-No. s.

A maid with duSter
Once made great bluster.
Adjusting a bust in the hall;
And when il was busted.
The bust il was busted,
And the bust now is dust.
That is all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-23
Falls Victim To Thieves.

S. w. Bends, OF Coal City, Ala, has a
jusiiiable grievance. Two thieves stole
his health for twelve years. They were
liver and kidney trouble. Then DR..
Kings New Life Pills throttIed them.
He's well now. Unriyaled for Constipa-
iion, Malaria, Headache. Dyspepsia. 25c
Hills Pharmacy
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12
How Gunpowder Acts

THE most familiarly known explosive is
ordinary gunpowder, which consists OF
saltpeter (nitrate of potash), charcoal, and
sulphur The sulphur is merely for igni-
ton, its purpose being the same as that for
which it is put on the end OF a sulphur match.
The charcoal which is pure carbon, is the
ingredient that burns. Why, then, the salt
peter? Simply because saltpeter contains
the oxygen required for combustion. All
three Of these ingredients are reduced to fine
dust and thoroughly mixed together. When
the sulphur is gnited, the heat thus gener
atcd causes the saltpeter TO give up its oXy-
gen to the particles of charcoal with which
il is so intimately mingled The charcoal is
burned in a tremendous hurry; in other
words, converted instantly into hot gas,
which. as il expands is powerful enough to
rcni to pieces a receptacle in which 1t may
be confined, or to drive a bullet out OF a
gun.
The process, it will be observed, is sub
stantiallv the same as that concerned in an
explosion OF flour dust, or sugar dust, or
,awdust, or coal dust; the only difference
being that, in the case Of gunpowder, the
oxygen required for combustion Is supplied
to the charcoal dust by the saltpeter mixed
with it, whereas in the other instances the
dust, Of whatever infammable kind, derives
the oxygen from the air in which il floats.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

He grows no further from us with the years;
Rather. time draws him closer; and our tears
Well free as though 'twcre yesterday he died,
Spreading a curcIcss sorrow nation wide
All Of the things that can be have been said:
"Fa,homless eyes" kind lips and craggy
head
Quaint humor. awkward figure monsrous
tall
Yet tha, remains which none may say al all
The mystic in hin-who may lend +. name,
The charm Of him that gave him more than
iamc2
Scarce human seems the person -ha- nigh,
doubt him;
And none may read, DRY eyed. -e1 lines about
him. -\risFIGHG 0hHi'dH
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12

believe IN coal dust explosions until the great
disaster lew years ago, which killed one
thousand people. This was proved bevond
question to have been attributable ~ coal
dust. AT the present time. in some coal
mines of France, the curious preca,,tionarv
expedicnt is adopted of placing beans Of
stone dust on light platforms SUSPENDED
from the roof. If an explosion Of coal dust
occurs, the Jar caused bv il will nreccde the
advancing flame, and the stone dust thrown
down by the conclusion. will prevent the
ignition of coal dust in the immediate ne;ob
borhood of the workers.
Explosions of coal dust in mines are most
likely TO occur in autumn and winter. when
the air below is very dry The air puupcd
in by the venulating machine at a low tenn
pcrature is warmed when it gets into the
depths and abSorbS mo sture Then il masses
out, carrying the moisture with il. Il was
estimated by experts recently that one mine
in Pennsylvania lost in this way fifty tons
of water out of its atmosphere in twenty
four hours With view to obviating the
difficulty various expedlents are being tried.
one Of which consists N passing steam into
the mine with the fresh air. BY this means
the underground workings are supplied with
humid air. 1t goes without saving that coal
dust floating in moist air is much less
ignitible.
The big danger in a coal mine is from the
"blown out shot" When the miner has
drilled a hole, put in a charge of explosive,
and set the latter off, he expects il to break
up the masS of coal. Sometimes, however,
instead of doing this, it shoots back out of
the hole into the mine. If The air is full of
coal dust, an explosion is likely to follow.
But this danger is greatly increased if the
explosive used has a long fame. One may
pass his finger quickly through a candle
flame without being burned. The same idea
applies to the flame of the miners explosive.
Hence it is that Government experts are
trying to develop, for coal mining purposes,
explosives with short flames which do not
last long. They have set up at the expert
ment station in Pittsburgh special appard-
tuS for this purpose, consisting OF tall iron
chimney standing on a concrete base. When
an explosive is touched off in the bottom OF
the chimney, its flame darts upward through
the latter, and is photographed by an in
genious device.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

] can't find words to express my thanks for the good your medicine has done me. You maypublish this if you wish" Mrs. HERMAN SETH, Pound, Wis.
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence bywOmen who suffer from displacements, inilam- nation, ulceration, fibrOid tumOrs, ir- regularities, periodic pains, backache, bearing-dOwn feeling, fiatulency, indi- geStion, dizziness, or nervous prostra- tiOn.
 For thirty years Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills, and suffering women owe it to themselves to at least give this medicine trial. Proof is abundant that 1t has cured thousands of others, and why should it not cure you?
 If you want special advice write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for 1t. It is free and always helpful.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

forget that the seventeen Bryanites, or progressives, as he calls them, drew the line as closely as they could but were unable to control the forty-one democratic senators in the caucus. His use of the term pro gressives," in referring to his own followers. shows how eagerly the Nebraskan grasps at every straw. Seeing how easily the insurgent re publicans have fooled the masses by claiming to be 'progressives," he doubtless hopes to initiate their methods with equal success in his own party.
 Nevertheless it appears that Bryan's long and intolerant rule as dictator of the democratic party is about ended Doubtless he will continue to wield an influence in party affairs for some time to come, but it is not likely that he will be d dominating factor or be chosen as it's presidential candidate again. His career is practically ended Kansas City Journal.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
g SOUTH SIDE NEWS .
A PICNIC DINNER
 AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In Celebration of an Odd Fellow An
 niVersary.

The 92nd anaivorSa:.- "f the organ ization of the order of odd Fellows will be celebrated by the Tempe lodge tomorrow at the public school grounds by big social gathering and basket dinner. The public at large is in Vited to attend, regardless of whether they are members of the lodge or not. An especial invitation is eXtend- ed to the members Of the other fra ternal orders of Tempe and their fam lilies but it is hoped that there will be a large attendance. This invita- ton is subject to only one condition and that is that every family that at tends bring a well filled basket for the picnic dinner at noon. Immedi- ately following the dinner, there will be program of addresses and the afternoon may be spent in a variety of ways. The track meet at the high school will be handy for those who care for that kind of sport and others will probably find a way to entertain themselves on the school grounds
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
IMPOTENCY OF BRYAN.

After its populistic debauch, which has lasted, with one lucid but transi- tory interval, since 1896, the demo cratic party gives signs of return to its first principles, with some proba- bility that the conservative wing of the party will be firmly entrenched in control in 1912 and will nominate a conservative democrat for the presi- dency. The waning of Bryanism is clearly apparent both in Bryans own state and in the nation. Last fall the democrats of Nebraska repudiated his leadership by refusing to adopt the issues which he urged as vital to the success of the campaign, and when the legislature met it emphasized the snub by declining to follow his advice in regard to measures of legislation. Judging from these facts it is im- probable that MT. Bryan will have the support of his own state in the next national convention, in which event his influence in that body will be practically nil. He still has con- siderable influence with the demo cratic masses, but the party leaders, especially in congress, are strongly opposed to him.
 This was clearly shown by the action of the democratic senatorial caucus last week in choosing Sena- tor Martin of Virginia as minority leader in the senate. Bryan went to Washington and worked hard to defeat Martin, but his efforts were of no avail and the Virginia senator, who is a rock-ribbed conservative democrat, was elected by a substan- tial majority. Mir. Bryan evidently regarded the matter as an important one in it's bearings on his political fortunes, for his arrogant temper asserted itself, and in accordance with the rule or ruin policy which he has invariably pursued in the past he poured out the vials of his wrath upon his party associates as well as upon Senator Martin. He did not hesitate to say that the lat ter's election was very unfortunate for the democratic party" that Mar tin represented the reactionary ele- ment and that the "prOgressives. - the Bryan democrats, must draw the line more closely. He seemed to
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
Averts Awful Traqedy.

Timely advice given Mrs. C. Will loughby. of Marengo. Wis. CR. No. D prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. Doctors had said her fright full cough was a consumption" cough and could do little to help her After many remedies failed, her aunt urged her to take pr. Kings New Discovery. "I have been using it for some time" she wrote, and the awful cough has almost gone. It also saved by little boy when taken with a severe bronchial trouble" This matchless medicine has no equal for throat and lung troubles. Price soc and S1OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
TO OUR PHOENIX FRIENDS

Already you are talking of having another local option election in your city which will of course mean more agitation, more feeling and more ex- citement Why live where you are in a constant turmoil; why not come to Tempe where We can offer you every educational advantage. where WIG have every modern utility, where you can be free from strife and where We can offer you anything in the world you want but booze. In addition you can have that that feeling of satisfaction that comes only from trading at Ny der Bros, the House of Quality" II
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
TEMPE
BROKEN RECORDS
 ARE LOOKED FOR
In Tomorrow's Track Meet at the
 High School Grounds.

one of the most important track held tomorrow afternoon at the High School grounds at two o'clock. It will be participated in by the track teams of the Tempe high school the Tempe normal and the Phoenix Indian school. It is anticipated that some new ter ritorial records will be established at this meet for different members of the three teams are in prime shape. There will be some twelve or fifteen events and the usual charge of ad- mission, 25 cents will be charged.
 Lasscn of the high school at pres cnt holds the territorial record in the hammer throw and on Saturday he hopes to be able to make a still bet ter record Up to last Saturday he also held the record in discus but this was taken by Dykes of the nor mal. Needless to say the battle be- tween these two will be a hard fought one.
 Cosner of the high school recently made a new territorial record of 16 4-5 in the 120-yard hurdles and this record has been equaled by Blake of the normal Both are determined to further lower this record tomor- row.
 Dimes of the high school made a new record of 9 feet inches in the pole vault. He expects to make ten feet tomorrow.
 Sheldon of the normal holds the territorial record in the 22O-yard dash and has every hope of lowering this in the coming meet.
 The meet will be a highly i'm portant and interesting one and a very large attendance is anticipated.
 FOR SALE-50O Brown white Leg horns. Four milk cows. Extra fine stock. Five calves. D. II. McDon- aid, Tempe. dd
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

The river crossing at this place was never in much better shape than it is today The different machine owners in this locality subscribed a fund with which considerable repair work was done. Gravel has been hauled in across the stream and is now well packed. This prevents the current washing out deep holes that are fatal to the motive power of an auto. One can almost cross the entire river bottom now. water and all on the high. This news Will be of special interest to the owners of automobiles in all parts of the val ley
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
BASKET PARTY.

The Mesa Primary association will give basket party tonight at the opera house. A "basket party is said to be social dance. wherein lunch is served. and Ihc luncheon is furnished in beautifully decorated baskets. which are auctioned off to the gentlemen. \ great many of the Mesa young ladies have already pre- pared their baskets. and many others are decorating theirs, SD it is certain that most enjoyable time will be had
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

party of men were standing in front of Hyder Bros. yesterday. dis cussing that all important topic. the result of the election, when wagon load of new trunks just received by the firm was brought up. It don't look as if Hyder Bros. feared the result of this election" said one
 You've got it wrong" replied a wet adherent. Half the people in town are going to buy trunks. pack up and move away" If
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
GYMNASIUM SOCIAL.

The officers of the Gymnasium are planning a public social at the Mesa
 gymnasium for next Thursday even- ing. for the express purpose of in teresting the public in the good work the organization is doing. and to awaken interest in physical culture training A number of young men of Mesa have been attending rcgu- larly. and it is the purpose of the social next week to show to the peO-
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
RENTED RANCH.

w w Mitchell, who came here short time ago from Missouri has rented the John F. Horne twenty-acrc tract. located on the transmission line, east of Mesa, and just south of the pr. Wilbur residence Mir Mitchell has decided to rent a small acreage here the first year before making any extensive investments
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
MODERN MOOpMEN.

The banquet and celebration given by the Modern Woodmen in the lodge hall Wednesday evening was largely and most pleasant time was had. All present voted the Mod crns royal entertainers. \ very pleas ing program was rendered, after which bounteous banquet was served. which was enjoyed very much.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

pie of Mesa just what these young men have been doing and the devel- opment they have made, so there will be exhibitions of all the various exercises, such as bag punching, box ing. wrestling. fencing, drills with dumb bells and Indian clubs. etc. As special feature of the social, ice cream will be served to all. and it is expected a large crowd will be in at tendance.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
A WISE ONE.

Do you think I am really your af- finity?" asked Solomon's 9S5th wife, coquettishly.
 My dear" said the Wisest Guy, you are one in a thousand"
 He got away with 1t, too-ToledO Blade.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

pepsia and female troubles by your m edicine. l had been troubled with both for fourteen years and consulted different doctors,
 but failed to get any relief. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's V ge t a ble Com pound and Blood Purifier 1 can say 1 am a well woman.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
SAFE MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is a sale and effective medicine for chil- dren as it does not contain Opiates or harmful drugs. The genuine FOley's Honey and Tar Compound is in a vel low package. Elvey & Hulett, quality druggists.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
DON'T FORGET.

Do not forget that there is now a sale on in our millinery department and that millinery is being sold at discount of 20 per cent. The as sortment is good: come early and avoid the rush. Hydcr Bros. 1t
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

The only delay that is now being caused on the work of the new bridge at Tempe is in securing a right of way for the south approach across the land belonging to the M. X P. R. R. Co. There is no disposition on the part of the railroad to prevent the right of way being secured but the transaction requires the unwind ing of a good deal of red tape and this takes considerable time It is understood that all is now in readi- ness to commence the work of build ing the stockade and getting ready for business and cvcrythngs hinges on this right of way The board of control does not care to make a move until all preliminary arrangements are absolutely settled and there is no possibility of a delay of any sort aft CT the work is once started
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
AUCTION SALE

On Tuesday. the 18th of this month. the stock and fixtures of the New York store will he sold at public auc- ton either as a whole or in part.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-21
DON'T OVERLOOK IT.

Don't overlook our millinery sale
 20 per cent off on anything in that department. Hyder Bros extends you the invitation II