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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
DiathesiS.

The word diatheSis in medicine means
"a constitutional predisposition." Ger
tain individuals, or often certain entire
families, may be confidently expected &c
react physically in one way, while Other
individuals or groups OF individuals viii
react IN another way. This is why doc
tors are interested in the family history
of their patients. BY finding out what
sort of material peoples tissues are made
of, the doctors are able to Judge what
sort OF physical strain the patients will
prove most susceptible to.
Some people are physically "all wool
and yard wide"; others should be mark
ed "handle with care-thiS end up. II
is when the stress of life comes atthese
differences in the texture OF people, so to
speak, become most apparent, and It is
the common, simple, everyday ailment
to which ali are subject that try people
out, and grade them according to their
physical class.
One schoolboy will stub his toe, grum-
BILE minute, and that is the end OF it.
The rext boy will meet with the same
accident, and must stay at home for a
week and have his toe poultlced. The
first boy has inherited sound tissues. he
can afford risks that the second boy must
avoid if possible. Nature has insured
him for higher sum.
The So-called Strumous diathesis, or
tuberculous tendency, is always bad soil
for all ailments, even though tuberculosis
may never actually develop in it. Its
subjects will show susceptibility to
various ailments, such as pleurisyr re-
peated attacks of influenza, or bronchial
weakness they are constantly remind
ed that foe waits at the gates OF life.
II would be hard to enumerate the many
ills that are now traced tG the equity dla-
thesis. Among them may be mentioned
asthma, and many forms OF
skin trouble, such as outbreaks OF herpes
or eczema. Many people who are OF the
gouty or arthrtic type will suffer from
repeated attacks OF tonsillitiS, or herpes,
or hay-fever while young, and become
the victims of genuine gout in middle
life.
Another constitutional prediSpoSition
is the neurotic or nervous type, in which,
as its name implies, the nervous system
is at fault, and will be selected as the
point of attack. These are, in fact, the
three great types into which all imperfect
physical material may be devided-the
strumous, the arthritic and the neurotc
in many persons two different types may
De found blended and exercising mod
flying influence upon each other-an in
fluence which may be either favorable or
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
As One Man.

II was stormy night, and the audience
of Professor Cheatum, mind-reader and
prestidigtator, was composed exclusive
ly OF men and boys. The lecture had
begun at hall pas, seven. and twas near
ly an llcAr later when Professor Cheaiuin
began his exhibition OF mind-reading.
There is a man in this hall" he said,
gazing al the ceiling for inspiration.
"whose mind can read like book. lie
means well, is good father and a kind
husband; active in the church and al
town affairs. He has only one fault that
can see-he is forgetful.
"This very night his patient, hard
working wife asked him"
There was such sound OF scufiing
and tramping in the hall that the mind
reader paused, and lowered his gaze,
The men were fleeing and the boys were
moving up toward the front.
"lt's yeast-cake night, cried one small
boy, land the store'll be closed ia Ten
minutes Say, mister, read our minds pe-
fore they get back"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
Are You
Like This?

Tired all the time, not much
good for anything, hardly able to
drag around, just all run down.
If you are, we guarantee our VI
MOL will help you. 1t has helped
many people around here who were
in this condition.
Now look here, just try one bot
tie of VINOL, and if you are not
satisfied that it did you good, come
back and get your money. 1t will
be returned without question. That
is fair proposition and shows our
faith in VINOL, and that we do
not want your money unless you re-
ceive benefit.
We know what ue are talking
about because we have sold VI
MOL for years, and have seen how
much good it has done among our
customers.
VINOL is not a patent, secret
nostrum, but an honest, tried and
true body builder and strength crea-
Tor of worldwide fame, delicious
and easy to take. Come in today
and start your cure at once. You
take no risk.
Owen, & Miller. Drugg sts,
Shepherdstown. W. Vo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
Why Not Exhibit Finished Products ?

Brewers and liquor producers never
lose an opportunity to advertise their
goods. They even violate the4aw IN or
der TO bring their wares to the attention
of persons living in "dry" territory. AT
many fairs and exposItionS they secure
space to show the different processes OF
manufacture and in industrial parades their
fine horses and big wagons are sights
common TO all.
But these manufacturers never exhibit
their finished product. Other manutac-
turers may show the different stages OF
making their articles, but the greatest
stress is laid upon the ultimate product.
Machinery men, shoe men, farm imple-
ment men, all the different lines put forth
their greatest efforts to make the most
conspicuous their finished achievement
in the way of the completed article.
The brewers and liquor manufacturers
have the money and the ingenuity TO ex-
hibit their finished output II would not
be difficult to do. II is found on every
hand and wherever their goods are sold.
Every city and village which has the open
saloon can make contribution. An ex-
hibit might be made showing how the
moderate drinker is changed into the
habitual drunkard-a sort of moving 0ic-
ture show. The ruined nome might be
made a feature along with the hear-brok-
en- wife and neglected children.
Then, too, why not place on exhibit
the young man who lost his reason
through drink, who committed crime
because his brain was set in whirl by
liquor and who Is spending his life be-
hind prison bars-the finished product OF
the brewer and liquor dealer. And then
there is the young woman, once the bright
particular jewel ofthe home, now forever
lost to society, her life worse than death
itself, another finished product OF the sa-
loon with the wine room attached.
These are the common ultimate effects Of
the liquor business and show its posi-
bilities. Why not put these finished
products on exhibition +?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
"UQiIo Goose farm" for Sale.

"IUto 6oo6e, magnificent estate the most complete
and beautiful in the Shenandoah Valley comprising ia acres
of limestone land 81 miles from ShepherdStown, Jefferson
County, West Virginia on the Norfak & Western Railway,
go miles from Washington D. c. C mixes from historic ar
pers Ferry W. Va situated on the finest macadam road in
the State half mile from the Potomac river
An avenue one-hird of mile in length leads from the
macadam road to the dwelling grand old trees and stone
walls either side making the apoachideal The grounds
around and about the dwelling contain about five acres sur
rounded by beautiful stone walls which give an air OF great
sody Here found the gardens fruit trees and beautiful
lawns.
The dwelling contains about seventeen large rooms g8
by 49, The library parors and dining especially
elaborate.
The dairy, beautiful stone structure through which ews
the spring. is particularly worthy OF note.
The barn is a grand one and complete in every detail
The stable is very large and commodou containing four box
stalls carriage room harness room and feed room There
two corn cribs 1900 bushels capacity each ce-house and
blacksmith shop chicken houses and shed room for sheep
and implements "ad libtunl."
Ten acres in good woodland ten acres in apple orchard
thirty acres in blue grass the remainder OF the estate under
high state of cultivation All fences practically new Whole
place in perfect condition
For particulars appyto
H. l. SNYDER & co. Real Estate Agents,
Shepherdsown West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

The Mothers Hope.

She sat me back IN her lap.
"Look in your mothers eyes, lad, "
she said, land say after me this: My
mother"
"My mother" repeated, very sober
ly.
Looked upon my heart
Looked upon my heart" said |.
And found it brave
can found it brave"
"And sweet
can sweet"
Willing for the days work.
Willing for the days work"
"And harboring no shameful hope
can harboring no shameful hope"
Again and again she had me say il, un-
til knew it every word by heart.
"Ah," said she at last, ''but you'll for
get"
"No, nop' | cried, "I'Il not forget.
My mother looked upon my heart, |
ratified. IAN found II brave an SweeI,
willing for the days work an harboring
no shameful hope I've not forgotl I've
not forgot"
Hell forget" she whispered, but
not to me, "lke all children"
But have never forgotten that, when
| was a child, my mother looked upon
my heart and found it brave and sweet,
willing for the days work and harboring
no shameful hope.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
Spray The Old Apple Trees.

The renewal of old orchards is very
live subject just now, particularly apple
orchards, as so many are standing over
our section OF the country which have
been neglected. By the majority Of
farmers who own such orchards they are
regarded merely as the source of fruit
supply for the home and have no earning
value beyond this according to the own
er'S mind.
Now, IN renewing the life. productive
ness and earning power of the old apple
tree, quite few things must be done.
However, while none should be omitted,
am of the opinion, and know others will
agree with me, that if spraying were left
out the other work would pay very little
for the trouble. shall give briefly my
own experience, hoping to encourage
others to try the same thing.
Here at home we have several dozen
apple trees of different varieties, mainly
Baldwin and Rambo, scattered here and
there about the farm, trees about 40 years
old. The younger trees had received all
the care and attention before, the old fe.-
lows being left alone, and what few good
apples they produced were picked at the
windup of the season. These trees were
carefully pruned OF all dead and partly
decayed branches. Atspraying time for
codling moth they were given heavy
spraying with Arsenate Of Lead, 2poundS
to so gallons OF water, just after bloom
fell last spring. That was all they got
nofertilizer OF any kind no cultivation;
no more spraying for moth or other in
Sects.
Now, then, did it pay? will OF course
admit that half doinga job is not the right
way. Another spraying or so. some ma
nure or fertilizer and cultivation would
sound more like business, but that was all
they got just one good pruning, follow
ed later by thorough spraying for moth.
No record had been kept before OF
crops produced on these trees because
they had produced very little salable fruit,
certainly not over barrels OF clean fruit.
AT picking time last September one doz-
en- of these old trees yielded So barrels OF
No. apples. The actual net profit was
about $l250O. Many Of the trees were
overloaded and broke badly for want OF
thinning. The cost Of care given them
was in all about $1,000 at the most.
Now know there iSlothing phenom-
enal about this statement. Lots OF others
can do far better than can. What wish
to drive home, is what can be done with
a good spray pump used right, at the
right time, andon any tree, young or old,
which bears fruit. All over our State and
sister States money can be made by car
ing for the old apple trees, in renewing
the wood by pruning and careful and
spraying. In many cases tine
profit thus derived can beSp nj on grow
ing younger set oi trees to take the
place of the old ones when gone, but stay
by the old fellows and it win pay you
well.
write my little story sincerely, hoping
it may encourage some brother farmer
and fruit grower IN our fight TO control
our insect enemies, and wish the Farm
and Orchard success in ifs efforts L.
Smith in Farm and Orchard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

had an lncessant cough and frequent
attacks OF bilious collie. from which 1t
seemed could not recover. My bowels
also became affected. causing alarming
attacks OF hemorrhages. ] tried many
remedies, which gave only temporary
relief or no relief at all. at last tried
Peruna, and In three days was re-
lieved OF the bowel arrangement After
using five bottles I was entirely cured
I most cheerfully recommend the use Oh
Peruna 10 any one similarly AFFLICTED"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
What is Tact ?

A sympathetic knowledge OF human ma
ture, its fears, weakness, expectations and
incinationS.
The ability TO put yourself in the other
fellows place and TO consider the matter
as it appears to him.
The magnanimitY to deny expression
to such of your thoughts as might unnec-
ess rily offend another.
The ability TO preceive quickly what is
the expedient thing, and the willingness
to make the necessary concessions.
The recognition that there are millions
of different human beings with opinions,
of which yours is but one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
The LOOM.

A blind boy stood beside loom
And wove a fabric; to and iro
Beneath his firm and steady touch
He made the busy shuttle 60.
"How can you weave 2" we pityingly
cried.
The blind boy smiled. 81 do my best;
make the fabric good and strong,
And One who sees does all the rest.
o happy thought Beside life's loom,
We blindly strive our best to do,
And He who marked the pattern out
And holds the threads will make it
true.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

The new maid seemed eminently salts
factory, but the mistress OF the house
thought tew words OF advice would be
lust as well. "And remember" she
concluded, THAT expect you TO be very
reticent about what you hear when you
are waiting at table" Certainly, mad
am, certainly" replied the treasure. But
then her face LIT up with an innocent
curiosity. "May ask, madam, if there
will be much 10 be reticent about?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
y. W. WUNhIINU,
Superintendent Agricultural Extensio
West Virginia University,
Morgantown.

There was an Irish foreman OF a gang
of laborers went to any lengths TO show
his men that he was the real boss. One
morning this foreman found that his gang
had put handcar on the track without
his orders.
"Who put that han n'-car-r-r on the
thrack ?" he asked.
1--WE did, sor," one OF the men answer
ed respectfully.
WELL" he said shortly, "take it of
ag'in !"
The laborers did so with some Difficult
ty.
Now" said tie foreman, 'put it on
ag'in."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

Now, children, ," saidthe histoyteach-
er in her most impressive manner, 81
wish you TO remember that the time to
ask questions In my class is whenever
anything is said you wished explained.
Do not wait until the time comes for reci-
tation and then complain that you did not
hear or did not understand when talk
ed"
"Yes'm," choused the scholars cheer
tlhly.
every WE'LL" said the teacher, 1--WE
will begin today with James First. who
came after Elizabeth"
The new scholar raised his hand.
"What is it?" asked the teacher grs-
ciousIy.
"Whatmade him come after her ?" ask
ed the new scholar, eagerly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.

"My wife wanted me TO take our boy
o the doctor TO cure an ugly boil" writes
ID. Fraakel. OF Stroud, Okla. III said put
BuckIen's ArniCa SaIve on H. She did
so. and il cured the boil In short time. =
Quickest healer OF Burns, ScaidS, Cuts,
Coms, Bruises, Spralns, Swellings. Best
Pile cure on earth. Try II. Only &c Al
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

go" said the good man, "you intend
to be doctor when you grow up"
"Yep," Tommy replied.
"And why have you decided upon the
medical profeSsionp"
"Well, a doctor seems TO be the only
man that keeps right on gettin paid
whether his work is satisfactory or not. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

George Washington Primrose, thinking
OF matrimony and trembling on the edge,
wrote to his married brother, Rufus, for
advice. dear Jawje," wrote Rufus in
reply, "every man shud marry. A wife is
a mans greatest gift. She suthes his
trubbleS, bubbles his joys and helps him
every which way. The married life is
the only life spechuIIy when you is forch-
innate enuff for 10 git iool of wife like
mine. p S.-Mandy has jess slept out
You blame fule you, Stay Single r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

Mrs. Nagleigh-l suppose you are sat-
isfied now that you made mistake when
you married me?
Nagleigh-l made mistake, all right,
but I'm not satisfied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

Mrs. Bacon-Did you say your hus-
band has passion for music !?
Mrs. Egbert-Yes, every time J sing,
he flies into one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

When the grand jury for Frederick
county. Va, met in Winchester on Mon
day not one case was before II and The
Jury was discharged. THIS shows how
doing away with the saloons prevents
ia<-breaking and saves the money OF the
taxpayers. Since Winchester has been
dry the courts have had little 10 do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

"Dolan." said he. "what does them
letters 'MDCCCXCVII' mean 2" :
They mean eighteen hundred and
ninety-seyen."
"Dolan," came the query, after a
thoughtful pause. "don'tyez think they're
oyerdoin' this spellin' reform BIT 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
SUFFERED
% YEARS
Constant Sufferer From cilroa.
10 catarrtl Relieved By
Peruna.

WAc- Ss As
Bourland. San
Saba. Texas.
writes:
For twen-
ty-three years
! was a con-
slant sufferer
from chronic
catarrh. i had
q severe mis-
cry and burn
ing In the top
Of my head.
There was al
most q con-
tinual drop
ping OF mucus
lntomyt throat
which caused
frequent ex-
to ration.
Ny entire sys-
TEN gradually
became In
volve d. and
my condition
n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

"Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what ! did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured mel. H. Walker, SUM-
bury, Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

$50 there's another rupture of Mount
Vociferous," said Mrs. Patington, as she
put on her specs. "The payer tells us
about the burning lather running down
the mountain, but il don't tell us how it
pot afire."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16

"How many ducks did oushoot, Pat2"
"The divil wan"
Weren't there any there ?"
"Sure tn lake wor full av thin, but
iv'ry tonne I'D point me gun at wan. dye
moind, another wan w'd get betwixt me
an him an spoil me aim."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-02-16
SIS REW4RD,

given ...-..'c Wine Dollars Reward Will be
arr.s, ..e.-e That VIII lead TO the
lies Tr.. N.aEi.uon OF the part or nar- ar
le rs-s.-o @ "'e.ilmlng Confederate bal
hs c..S. IS located at various points in
Adm r NaO. h. HAGLEY.
- -"nn %. Camp U. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-13
ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN
MAY UNDERGO REVISION
Important Results May Come From
Recent British Imperial
Conference.

LONDON. July 13.-The Times init
mates that the question Of the revision Of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance, in order to
bring 1t into harmony with the proposed
Anglo-American arbitration treaty, was
fully discussed at the imperial conference
Therefore any new arrangement with
Japan will be made with new authority
and new moral force arising through the
previous assent of all the self-governing
dominions. Hence the Times considers
that one of the most important results
of the imperial conference has still to be
announced.
The Times editorially dwells upon the
importance Of the Associated Press Toxic
dispatches. announcing a revision Of the
Anglo-Japanese alliance. 1t says that it
seems highly improbable that IL the two
governments arrived at the agreement
described in these dispatches they have
not also agreed to revise other articles Of
the treaty with view to its prolonga-
ton.
There was q free interchange of views
upon these high matters at the imperial
conference. says the Times, and 1t is
clear therefore, that the dominion minis
tiers were satisfied that this policy is the
best that could be devised in the lasting
Of each Of its constituent units.
III the first outcome Of the principle OF
consulting the dominions on foreign poll
cy is a modification OF the Japanese al
lance on terms which will facilitate the
conclusion Of an arbitration treaty with
the United States" concludes the Times,
eft will be highly encouraging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-13
GOVERNMENT TO PROBE
LUMBER MANUFACTURING
Agreements to Increase De-
rnand and Prices Said to
Have Been Made.

Following closely on the criminal &C
ton against the retail lumber dealers
associations of. the west and. the civil
antitrust action against the retailers of
the east, tho government now has de-
termined on q thorough inquiry into the
methods Of manufacturing and wholesal-
ing lumber.
The National Lumber Manufacturer
Association. OF which Edward Hines of
Chicago IL past president and a director,
probably will be one OF the first organic
tons Investigated.
Charge Against Manufacturers.
It has been represented on behalf Of the
retail lumber dealers who have been un-
der fire by the government that the
manufacturers were maintaining
agreements to curtail the manu-
facture of lumber SO as to increase
the demand and the prices; that there
have been attempts to mOnopolize the
supply of certain kinds Of lumber in GER
tain sections OF the country and that in
maintained. which has resulted in in
creasing the prices 20 per cent In the
last two years in the face of a decreasing
demand.
Attorney General Wickersham, it is
said, intends to push the investigation
of the retailing and wholesaling methods,
while the civil suit against the Eastern
States Retail Lumber Dealers Associa-
ton and the criminal indictments against
fourteen secretaries of as many retail
associations OF the west are pending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-13
TWO REVENUE OFFICERS
UNDER FRAUD CHARGES
Former Government Officials
Also Alleged to Have Accept
ed Brides in CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, July 1.-two revenue Of
dcers and former government officials
are charged with accepting brides in in
dictments returned by q federal grand
jury today. Twenty-one officers and en-
ployss OF butterine factories are charged
with conspiracy to defraud. the govern
ment out Of the outterine tax. the bribery
Of government oncials, 1t is charged, be-
ing q part OF the conspiracy
The government il said to have lost
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars by the
alleged frauds. The following were in
dicted:
Frank p. Cavezel, United States rev.
enue agent
Harry Oldham. special employee of the
revenue department, stationed at Chicago
L. c. La Rue, formerly deputy United
States revenue collector.
John r. Jelke. president Francis NJ
Lowry, secretary. and William NJ. Steele
manager of the John F. Jelke Company
John Dadie, secretary; Thomas w. bud
man, purchasing agent: Frank H. Hard
ing, cashier, and John F. Ryan, order
clerk Of the William ]. Monkey Company
William p. jackson, manager Of the
George p. Braun Company.
The others indicted were statesmen EN-.
ployed by the three companies mentioned
which are among the largest nlanufactur.
ers OF oleomargarine In the country.