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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
A Fatal Harvest.

One is so accustomed TO hearing OF
China'S famineS that such news makes
little impression. Yet the announcement
that at the present time three thousand
are dying daily from starvation and cold,
and three hundred and fifty thousand are
dependent on foreign relief, ought to con-
vey TO even far distant intelligence some
conception OF the terrible fact. Ii is hor-
rible to think OF the slow and torturing
death brought on by these famineS, yet
few realize that with the first harvest
comes a danger almost as great as that
imposed by the lack of food. Richard
Lovett describes this state of affairs in
James Gilmour of Mongolia" D."
OF all those dead by famine in Northern
China, the suffering of one class was,
perhaps, more distressing than the others.
A large number died just as the plentiful
harvest ripened. Through all the hard,
dreary months, when day after day, month
after month, they looked and longed for
rain, those | now speak OF struggled,
kept up hope, Jared hard, hoped eagerly,
and at last saw the rain come, saw the
crops flourish and begin TO ripen, and
congratulated themselves and others on
the prospect OF abundant food and better
days.
But they were TO see il with their eyes,
not to eat thereof. The great mass OF
people was too much reduced in bodily
strength by the long period of fsemiStarva-
ton. Summer and the early autumn
came, and the rains and attendant ague,
still more reducing the strength Of the
already emaciated frames. You can im-
agne them, then, with lean faces and
hungry eyes, tottering about the fields
and counting the days which must elapSe
before the grain should ripen. The rage
OF hunger was no longer to be borne.
They anticipated by few days the ripen-
ing. They took grain still little green,
perhaps sometimes very green, and put
it in the pot.
But here was another difficulty. The
fuel used is grain stalks, and famine at
once deprives the farmer OF food and fuel.
Green grain they might cook, but green
grain stalks would not burn. Was it a
wonder that ttheyfelupon the halt-cooked
green grain, and after months OF the slow
torture OF unappeased hunger, ate to full
ness? q? Disease thus set in, and proved
as fatal as the famine itself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
The Voice of Science.

In a recent address before the Repub
lcan Club of New York, DR.. Wylie, the
noted chemist of the department OF agri-
culture OF the United States government,
took occasion to declare himself on the
liquor question. Among other things, he
said:
We'd all be better off in this country if
we had no alcohol. We can do without
il. and would like TO see universal pro-
hibition. Even the German Emperor
agees with me on that point II would
be the best thing for us if we would close
up every brewery and distillery in this
country.
These are not the words Of temper
ance fanatic or a religious enthusiast, but
they are the calm conclusions Of a scien-
fist of international reputation.
This testimony, however, will hardly
have much weight with the leaders OF IL
quordom, for it cannot be expected TO
stand against the numerous full page ad-
vertisements now flooding the country,
calling attention to the beverage which
brings "Iife, health and happiness" to all
who use IT,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
No MiIlionaires' Club Now

No longer is the United States Senate
the leading millionaires' club OF America.
The number of millionaireS in the upper
branch of Congress has been decimated,
and the time may not be far distant when
the Senate will become known as the
poor mans club.
No less than $4,000 900 worth of Sena-
tors has been ripped from the upper
branch by an operation as simple as the
one that left Adam without one Of his ribs
The late Democratic cyclone had much to
do with it. From present indications
there will have TO be formed an aSSocia-
ton for the conservation of Our million
aires in the Senate unless it is TO become
the poor mans club.
The death of Stephen B. ElkinS, Of
West Virginia, carried 100000 out Of
the Senate. The retirement OF Nelson
w. Aldrich of Rhode Island. carried $l0,-
100000 away, and S4,OO00OO went with
Eugene Hale, OF Maine, wnen he made
way for Senator Johnson, elected by the
Democratic Legislature.
Chauncey M. Depew, New York, di-
rector in 32 different railroads, walked off
with S7OOO,O0 1t was his own and he
had a right to walk off with it, but the
Senate in the aggregate became just that
much poorer.
Then there was John Kean, Of New
Jersey, who, while scarcely in the class
of Elkins, was worth $5,O0O,O00. When
he left another five-mIlion iron man bit
the dust so far as the Senate was concern
ed.
In the broad, sweet fields of private life
wandered Nathan B. Scott, of West Viz
ginia, with his $4OOO,O0O. With him
along the -bordered byway, went Jas.
p. Taliaierro, of Florida, with 100000.
Hughes, of Colorado, died, removing an
other 100000
There was $5O,0OO,O 900 right at one clip.
The men elected to replace these Million
aires are virtually poor men, or, at least,
what the world considers poor in these
days Of big fortunes.
Watson, ofWeSt Virginia, who replaced
ElkinS, is about the only millionaire in the
batch of baby members. He is worth
100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
The Mules Testimony.

The originator of a widely known pro-
baton system, Judge William J. Pollard,
OF St. Louis police court, is the subject
of a Boston Herald story which illustrates
his unique way Of dealing out justice TO
minor offenders. A driver had been
brought before Judge Pollard, charged
with cruelty to animals. He had been
driving a CALLED mule, but he had an ex-
pert witness in veterinarian who testi-
fled that the sore or the mules back did
not pain the animal in the least.
The judge listened attentively TO the
long technical opinion, and then demand
ed to know the mule whereabouts. He
was informed that it was harneSsed 10 a
wagon which stood on the street in front
of the courthouse. The Judge then or
dered that court be adjourned for five
minutes.
He took his cane and proceeded to the
street, went up TO the mule, and with the
end of his cane gently touched the sore
spot on the animals back. The mule
promptly tried to kick the dashboard off
the wagon. Once again the Judge touch
ed the sore spot with his cane, and the
mule responded as before.
Judge Pollard returned to the bench.
The prisoner was called before him.
"With all due respect to the expert teS-
timony you have had introduced in your
behalf TO show that the mules back does
not pain him, | will fine you fifty dol
lars" announced the Judge. 81 asked
the mule if the sore hurt him, and he said
it did"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
The Wrong Signal.

The children of an infant school in
Wales, according to an amusing story in
Idea, are taught very much by signs. II
seems that they learned their lessons only
too well.
The hand of the teacher sloped signi-
fes "obique"; the hand held flat, "hor-
izontal"; the hand upright, 'perpendic-
ular"
A bishop was preaching one day on
behalf OF the school, when, observing
several children whispering together, he
held his hand upright in warning man.
ner, meaning thereby to impress silence.
On which, almost the whole school, in
the midst OF the sermon, shouted out,
Perpendicular
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
His Own Measure.

A mans deeds, good or evil, usually
return to bless or curse him. The con-
nection, however, is seldom so obvious
as with the farmer who is held up for ex-
ample by the Washington Star
The farmer sold butter TO the village
Storekeeper, and took sugar in exchange.
1t seemed TO the farmer after while that
the sugar he was getting was short
weight. Accordingly, he made a COM
plant.
"Look here, Mr. Jones, he said, "it
seems to me you're giving me short
weight sugar"
NO" said Jones, in dry voice; mo,
that can't be, for in measuring out that
sugar OF yours, | always use pound Of
your butter as a weight"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
whisky and Crime.

That saloons are the chief promoters
OF crime is a self-evident fact. Con-
stantly this is being pressed upon the
notice OF men. Fayette county, W. Va,
has l+2 inmates in the peniientiary. Nc
Dowell county has l99 The thirty-six
saloonleSS counties OF the State together
have 3l4 inmates. Fayette and Mellow
ell counties have twenty-seven more in
mates in the penitentary than the thirty
six SaloonleSs counties. II is obvious
that all the saloon revenue will not pay
the cost OF the prosecutions OF the Grim
inalS created by the saloons. The tam-
lilies OF many of these men now in prison
must be supported by public charity. The
earnings of the men are cut off and the
counties lose them. The revenue derived
from the saloons is insignificant when
balanced with the harm and loss produced.
Some day people will awaken 10 this
truth and then the saloon will be q thing
OF the past.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18

RaStuS was on trial, charged with steal
ing T.Sj. lie pleaded not guilty, and,
as he was unable to hire an attorney. the
Judge appointed Lawyer Ciearem as eoun-
sci. Clearem put up strong plea in de-
tense, and Rsstus was acquitted.
Counsel and client met few minutes
later outside the courtroom.
"Now, Rustus, said CIearem, "you
know the court allows the counsel very
little for defending this kind OF case. !
worked hard for you and got you clear.
I'm entitled TO much more pay than I'm
getting for my valuable services, and you
should dig up good-sized fec. Have
you got any money!"
eyes, boss" replied Rastus, 81 still
done got dat seben dollars and eighty
five cents"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Bibles For Business Men.

The largest order ever given for Bibles
was recently placed with the American
Bible Society.
One hundred thousand Bibles are 10 be
furnished as soon as possible; twenty
five thousand copies are TO reach San
Francisco in time for the triennial con-
vention of the international Sunday School
Association, in June.
In order to supply this demand. the
American Bible Society is working its
force OF bookmakerS on double time. w.
E. Henderson. Secretary OF the GideonS.
the organization OF Christian travelling
men, which is distributing these Bibles,
says that procession Of members, bear
ing Bibles, will march through the streets
OF San Francisco during the convention.
Each Bible will contain these lines
pasted on the flyleaf:
If lonesome or blue, and friends un-
true, read Psalms q and 30; Luke Is.
II trade IS poor, read PSalm ~ John
10.
II discouraged or in trouble, read Psalm
l26; John II.
It YOU are all out of sorts, read He
brews II.
II you are losing confidence in men,
read First Corinthians Is.
If Skeptical, read John 6, 40; 7, IL;
Phil. 2, GIL.
II you can't have your own way, read
James 3
If tired OF sin, read Luke Is, 36-43; Is.
Ola; John 9.
II very prosperous, read Cor. 10, II,
l3.
Happy conclusions, Psalm l2l; Matt.
6, 80; Rom. II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Do Ghosts haunt swamps 2

No. Never. It's foolish TO fear fan
cied evil, when there are real and deadly
perils to guard against in swamps and
marshes. bayous, and lowlands. These
are the malaria germs that cause ague,
chills and fever, weakness, aches IN the
bones and muscles and may induce dead
ly typhoid. But Electric Bitters destroys
and casts out these vicious germs from
the blood. "Three bottles drove all the
malaria from my system" wrote VIM.
Fretwell, OF Lucanla, N. c., "and I've
had fine health ever since. Use this
safe, sure remedy only SOC at Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18

Writes a friend from Cannes to the
Gentlewoman 81 heard a story the other
night at a dinner given here which is, |
believe, a true one, and as it might amuse
your readers pass if on. A little boy
wished to give Bible to his mother on
her birthday, and before writing her name
on the flyleaf he took down book from
her shelf to see the proper way OF setting
about the matter. Literally copying the
first inscription that he found, he wrote
with the kind regards OF the author
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Warning To Railroad Men.

Z. s. Bacon, II Bast St, Bath, Me,
sends out this warning 10 railroaderS
"As conductor on the railroad, my work
caused chronic inflammation OF the
kidneys, and ! was miserable and all
PLAYED out. A friend advised Foley Kid
ney Pills and from the day commenced
taking them, began TO regain my
strength. The inflammation cleared and
am far better than have been for twen-
" years. The weakness and dizzy
spells are thing OF the past and highly
recommend Foley Kidney Pills" Sold
by n. Hill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Foley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly

NJ. n. George, lrondaIe, Ala, was
bothered with kidney trouble for many
years. al was persuaded TO try Foley
Kidney Remedy, and before taking Il
three days could feel its beneficial ef-
fects. The pain left my back, my kidney
action cleared up. and ] am so much bet
ter. do not hesitate TO recommend
Foley Kidney Remedy" Sold by J. n.
Hill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Il Startled The World

when the astounding claims were frSt
made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, but
forty years ofwonderful cures have proved
them true, and everywhere it is now
known as the best salye on earth for
Burns, Boils, ScaldS. Sores, Cuts, Bruises;
Sprains, SWellings, Eczema, Chappeo
hands, Fever Sores and Piles. Only Zoc
at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
If Eyes Were Always Glowing.

II eyes were always glowing
And hearts were always gay,
With shadows never showing
That grief would have IFS day,
I'd wish life OF JOY for you,
Without griei's dark alloy for you,
Without one trace Of pain for you,
With everything gain for you,
II eyes were always glowing
And hearts were always gay.
Eyes are not always glowing,
Hearts are not always gay,
For shadows still keep showing
That grief does have IFS day.
pray, then. JOY be sent TO you,
That grief be only lent TO you,
The two be blended so for you
That life will ever show for you
That happy eyes keep glowing,
That loving hearts are gay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
In the Wake of the Measles.

The little son Of Mrs. o. B. Palmer,
Little Rock, Ark, had the measles. The
result was a severe cough which grew
worse and he could not sleep. She says:
"One bottle OF Foley's Honey and ar
Compound completely cured him and ne
has never been bothered since" Group,
whooping cough, measles. cough all yield
to Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
The genuine is in the yellow package al
WAYS Refuse substitutes. Sold by j.
n Hill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18

Johnny-Grandma, do lions go to
Heaven ?
Grandma-No, Johnny.
Johnny-Well, do ministers
Grandma-Why, Of course. Why DO
you ask :?
Johnny-Well, suppose lion eats a
minister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
TRUTHFUL ADVERTISING
THE BASIS OF SUCCESS.
Since the Ingredients Entering Peruna
Are Known, Its Power as Catarrh
Remedy and Tonic is
nn5arsfnod

UQQeISUOOu.
COLUMBUS, OHlO.-The ac-
tive ingredients entering the most
popular household remedy in the
world have been made known to
the public. This means new era
in the advertising of popular fam
lily medicines-Peruna leads.
Peruna contains among other
things, golden seal, powerful in its
effect upon the mucous MEM
branes. Cedron seed, rare
medicine and unsurpassed tonic.
Cubebs, valuable in nasal catarrh
and affections of the kidneys and
bladder. Stone root. valuable for
the nerves, mucous membranes
as we'll as in dropsY and indi-
gestion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
WANTED,

charge sIS y man man with education 10 take
q lsTgestO usually usually Insurance Department
COUNTY, insurance Agency Allegany
Or cumberland, Nd. Good SALARY
'-SMcCleaveo oBRGD Mp, A; RE REINHART,
Reierenoa,Ss D ag, Cumberland, Md.
bTh5ird NatSoySSsMI NSyS ~ Bsiz Citizens National Bank.
April 20 "a iSl5 b5ank, Cumberland, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
Cleanses The Blood.

This is the time TO take step in the
right direction - TO thoroughly cleanse
the system OF impurities accumulated
during the winter months.
Start the summer with new energy
ard vitality-sirenghen up your blood
supply, cleanse and increase its nourish-
ing power-stimuIate the liver, kidneys
and bladder-aid them in throwing of
the waste material.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-05-18
EGG MACHINES
NOTICE.

Frsifi II FT.$Slto F1e Stockholders OF The virginias
six Sn nar Exchange oar. An annual dividend Of
fscal> i yss. ss.' o. on the business OF the first
chs1gc! !Sal 5aI Of The Virginias Fruit Ex1
Of TnGIsn,sass. I'm nas oeen declared by the Board
h. Tts.sS'e,S. Checks will be mailed bv v
Certificates 'or CT 10 all holders OF fulI paid
March ao WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
''i' Secretary.
Evening journal., 1911-07-12
ONE DEAD In
WAKE OF HEAT
John KiIIoran SuCCumbS After
Being Stricken While at
Work
SHOWERS BRING RELIEF
TO CITY FOR THE DAY

With the thermometer registering
around 80 for several hours yesterday.
the day was one of the hottest Of the
summer and several heat prostrations
were reported, one resulting fatally.
John Killoran, aged "A years, Of No.
S12 West Second street, employed by
Charles Baird and Co., morocco manu-
facturers, was overcome by the heat
yesterday afternoon and was removed
TO the Delaware Hospital. His condi-
ton, however, was such that IL would
not yield to treatment and at o'clock
this morning he died Killoran had
been employed at the Baird factory for
seven years. He suffered considerably
from the heat, and yesterday, when he
fell over unconscious, the Phoenix
ambulance was hurriedly summoned
and he was rushed to the hospital He
was unmarried and had boarded with
Mrs. John Atkinson at No. 812 West
Second street, for the past sixteen
years.
Killoran has sister living IN New
York and has other relatives in this
city.
James Mclaughlin, living at Third
and Jackson streets, was overcome by
the heat in ST. Paul's r. @. Church
where he was attending a funeral. He
also was taken to the Delaware Hos
pital in the Phoenix ambulance, and
later was removed to his home.
George Singerly, of No. BIZ East
Fourth street, while at work in the
p, B. and W. freight house. Fourth and
Pine streets, was stricken with the
heat He was given temporary atten-
ton by a physician and then sent home
In a cab
Michael Robinski, aged 3S years. Of
No BOG Buttonwood street, was over
come while working in the plant Of the
Wilmington Malleable Iron Company.
The Phoenix ambulance took him to
the Delaware Hospital, and after being
revived a short time later he went
home.
Ellsworth Moon, aged AZ years, OF No.
800 West Front street. was admitted to
the Delaware Hospital last night suf-
fering from heat prostration. His con-
dition is not serious.
A tribute to the park space and
breathing spots of the city is the fact
that despite the torrid weather, there
have been no cases of infant mortality
due to heat visit to the breathing
places about the city in the evenings
will make an advocate for such places
of any skeptic.
A favorable place for children Is the
park at Fourth street wharf. Many
mothers with their babies are to be
seen there nightly enjoying what
breezes there are from the water Last
night the crowd was unusually large
and some Of the little families must
have come from the west side OF the
city, and In several instances they
were provided with lunches Il is an
ideal place TO spend few hours on a
warm evening and the people on the
east side OF city in the vicinity OF tn,
park, are taking advantage of It's pres
ence there.
Although last night was much NOR,
comfortable than the night before. thu
heat wave was not broken until thii
morning when a heavy shower fell.
Evening journal., 1911-07-12
TRY AGAIN TO
SAVE RAILWAY
Committees Of Delaware City,
New Castle and Whining
ton to Confer

On Thursday evening there will be
a meeting Of the committees repre-
senting those interested in the con-
tinuance of operation of the railway
from New Castle to Delaware City.
A committee of Delaware City resi-
dents will confer with a committee
from the Board Of Trade of Whining
ton and the Board of Trade of New
Castle, to see If some agreement can
be made relative to the difficulties
existing between the Wilmington and
Southern Traction Company and the
New Castle and Delaware City Com
pany.
Negotiations have been resumed be-
tween the owners of the New Castle
Delaware City line and the owners OF
the Wilmington-New Castle line to
try to reach some agreement as to the
taking over Of the line by the latter
company.
Evening journal., 1911-07-12
PAUL GILLIS
PASSES AWAY
Well Known Former Sheriff
is a Victim Of Heart
Disease
FUNERAL WILL
TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY

III nearly a year, Paul ellis, aged
GO years. former Levy Courtman and
Sheriff Of New Castle county. sue
cupbed to an attack of heart failure
Brought on by bis sickness al
O'clock last night at his residence on
the Hare's Corner road, near this
city
Mr.. ellis condition seemed to be
improving during the month OF May
and his recovery was hoped for. With
the exception OF two weeks in that
month, however, he was confined to
his bed.
Mr.. ellis is survived by his wife,
Annie E. Gillis and four children,
Harry /. ellis, Mrs. Ella, wife of John
Perkins, Miss Oslo and Mrs. Laura,
wife of j. J. Northrup, Of Middletown.
Mr. ellis was a big man, hearty
and robust, and had never had a
serious illness prior to the sickness
which ended in his death. He became
weaker and weaker untid he was a
mere shadow of his former self.
Mr.. ellis had a wide circle Of
friends and was one of the best known
residents of New Castle county. He
made an excellent record while a
member Of the Levy Court and Sheriff.
Mr.. ellis was born in Nova Scotia
in 1S4S and came to Delaware in
1868 In 1890 he became a member
of the Levy Court of New Castle
county and served in that capacity
for four year. In 1894 he was elected
Sheriff and served two years. Upon
giving up the duties of this Office ne
returned TO his farm.
Mr.. ellis was a member Of Oriental
Lodge Of Odd Fellows, Osceola Lodge,
No. 5, K of p. and Newark Lodge,
A. O. u. W. He was an active mem
Der of the New Castle M. z. Church.
The funeral will take place on Fri
day afternoon from his late home.
The interment will be made In the
Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry. Services will be conducted by
the Rev. F. X. Moore, Of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1911-07-12
PLAY GROUNDS FOR
CITY kIDDIES
Outing Places at No. 3 and
No. II Schools to be
Opened Seen

1t was announced at the meeting OF
the Fairgrounds Association yester-
day that the Fairgrounds in the yard
Of No. 3 school in the Third ward
would be opened soon. This will be
hailed with delight by the residents
Of that neignborhod as the kiddies
Will now have a breathing spot Off
the streets. 1t was also announced
that enough money had been raised TO
conduct the grounds at No IL school,
Ninth and Scott streets. The latter
grounds are for Italian children Of
that section.
At the meeting of the society the
new constitution and bylaws were
adopted and the following officers
elected: President. Miss Cornelia
Bowman; vice-president and treas
urer, George r. Miller; secretary, Miss
Mary Green, Newport
The meeting was held in the Board
Of Trade rooms In Eden Hall.
Evening journal., 1911-07-12

CHIROPODIST.
ROOFERS.

WIN. f. WILLIAMS co.
w s2l Orange St., Roofing. Spouting and
Heating. Metal and composition roofing.
Hot AIR heating and ventilating. Repair
ing promptly done. Phones a2o-1y