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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

A VERY remarkable situation has been
developed by the arrest at Boston OF VIM.
M. Wood, president of the American
Wooden Company, the great corporation
that controls the manufacture of wooden
goods in the United States. He is charg-
ed with having been in conspiracy to
bring discredit upon the labor unions
during the great strike at Lawrence, Mass,
last winter, when dynamite was "plant-
ed'' in the homes OF several of the strikers.
The long and bitter fight between the
mill-owners and the workmen will be
readily recalled, and one of the incidents
was the finding of dynamite in the homes
of number Of the strikers. The strikers
denied strenuously that they had any
thing to do with it, and the charge was
made that the owners had 'planted" it
among the workers with the intention OF
turning public opinion against the labor
unions. investigations carried on since
the settlement of the strike leads to the
belief that the mill owners were really
guilty OF the despicable crime.
A few weeks ago E. w. Pittman, one
of the mill owners and builder of some
of the Wood mills, was hailed before the
grand jury to tell what he knew about
the crime. 1t is said that he made con-
fession, and a short time afterward ne
committed suicide. John ]. Breen, who
was very close in his relations with Wood
and other mill owners, was convicted OF
distributing the dynamite. And now the
head of the great combination-the iniqul-
tous Wooden Trusts arrested for help.
ing to engineer the same conspiracy.
Of course, no man should be declared
guilty until the proofs presented. New
ertheless, it looks mighty black for Wood,
and we confess that we have but little
confidence in him. AS head of a great
trust he has robbed the people with both
hands; he has corrupted Congress to
give him unfair and improper tariff ad-
vantages and has not hesitated to lie and
misrepresent. Extortion, corruption and
greedineSs have been his ruling habits,
and the step from cheating the people and
deceiving or bribing Congress to gross
injustice to his striking operatives is a
small one. Wood is said to have salary
of 500, 1000 year, besides his vast income
from the wooden mills. He is son OF a
Portuguese immigrant and worked him
self up TO his present position from aplace
as laborer in the Lawrence Mills. He is
fair sample of the average greedy man
ufacturer who fattens on special tariff
privileges.
II was for the benefit OF Wood and his
colleagues that President Taft vetoed the
bill reforming the outrageous tariff on
wooden goods passed by both houses OF
Congress at the recent session.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
HoW's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. L. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN &MARvIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

IF anyone has had the idea that Gov
ernor Wilson has the slightest fear Of the
Bull Moose or stands in any sort Of fear
OF the Terrible Teddy, if is time to get
rid of the said idea. Governor Wilson
is sticking his rapier deep into RooSe-
welt and we predict that he will draw a
good deal OF blood from that gentleman
before the campaign is over. Ina speech
in Buffalo on Monday he referred to
Roosevelt as "a self-appointed divinity"
and he punctured that gentleman's ia
vorite theories in the most artistic man.
ner. He opposed the Roosevelt idea Of
licensing and regulating monopolies, and
declared that the people should insist
upon programme of liberty rather than
regulation and demand remedial legisla-
ton to free them from the injustices Of
corporations. He declared that the peo-
pie are powerful enough and able to de-
stroy monopoly if they will unitedly de-
mand reform. "Hump yourselves" he
told his hearers, "and through united
counsel save yourselves"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

"Mr. Roosevelt has proclaimed him.
self convert to the protective policy
say convert because he at one time
very frankly avowed different opinion
and has said that while he admitted
that, no doubt, some duties were too
high and ought to be lowered, on the
whole the policy pursued by Republican
administrations had been the right one |;
and he thought the prize money which
had been received under that system by
the manufacturers of the country was
legitimate booty. The analogy is very
interesting one. Prize money is gen.
orally acquired by capture and not by
any process of earning, but Mr.. Roose-
welt is always frank and says that his
only objection to the system is that too
much of the prize money remains in the
hands OF the officers and too little OF If is
distributed to the crew. His own object
he avows to be to see to il that more of
the prize money gets into the pay en-
velopes of those whom the freebooters
employ. The interesting point wish to
raise now is, Who supplies the plumber :?
From whom is the prize money taken ?"
Woodrow Wilson at Williams Grove.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
The Parcels Post System.

Announcement has been made by Post
master-G General Hitchcock that the Post
office Department will be ready by jan
uary |, 1913, to put into effect the parcels
post system recently authorized by Con-
gress. This system, which must be or
ganized within the next four months,
will extend over more than a million
miles of rural delivery and star routes,
and will cover in its various ramifications
all systems of transportation OF parcels
now utilized by private express COM
panies.
The details of the parcels post system
will be worked out by series OF COM
mittees composed Of officers and experts
of the department. The general execu-
tive committee, appointed few days
ago, consists of Chief Inspector Robert
S. Sharp, Superintendent John c. Koone,
of the division of salaries and allowance
Chief Clerk A. A. Fisher, of the second
assistant postmaster generals bureau,
and Superintendent George L. Wood, OF
the divisi, of rural mails.
First of all, classification OF the arti-
cles that can be accepted for transporta-
ton must be prepared. The law admits
to the mails practically all kinds OF mer-
chandise that can be safely transported.
including products of the farm and gar
den, as we'll as factory products, provided
such articles do not weigh more than II
pounds or exceed II inches in combined
length and girth.
The mode of packing must be carefully
prescribed. The present equipment oil
the mail service is not adapted to the
carriage of such merchandise and, there
fore, new equipment must be provided.
Special means must be arranged for the
carriage OF fragile articles. 1t is likely
that the parcels will be carried in hamper
baskets, constructed like those used in
England.
The rates fixed by Congress are one
cent an ounce up to four ounces. regard
less Of distance. For articles weighing
one pound, within the so, mile zone, J
cents for the first pound and 3 cents for
each additional pound; in l5O-mile zone,
6 cents for the first pound and a cents
for each additional pounds; 300 mile
zone, 7 cents for first pound and cents
for each additional pound; and so on a,
the same rate of increase, until the rate
for over 800 miles is IL cents for the
first pound and IL cents for each addi-
tional pound.
The Postmaster General may make
provision for idemnity, insurance, and
collection on delivery, with additional
charges for such service, and may, with
the consent of the Interstate Commerce
Commission after investigation, modify
rates, weights and zone distances, when
experience has demonstrated the need
therefor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

Now that Congress has adjourned and
its work has been finally summed up, the
people can see for themselves the advan-
tages of Democratic control OF the House
and the passing of the old regime OF po-
litical bosses from the Senate. The DEM
ocratic House made a wonderful record
under the management of Speaker Clark
and Congressman Underwood, leader OF
the Democratic majority. Measure after
measure of the utmost benefit to the peo-
pie have been passed, and though some
of them failed in the Senate and others
were vetoed with stupid obstinacy by
President Taft, a tolerably fair proportion
have been enacted into law. The Senate,
although nominally controlled by the Re-
publicans, has had progressive spirit,
and the better element of the party, has
aided the Democrats in passing number
of excellent measure.
The Senate has passed from the con-
troll OF the standpatterS entirely. A Tee
Bile stand was made during the past Ses-
sion by the handful Of corporation repre-
sentatives ane the creatures OF the big in
terests, but they have been beaten in al
most every contest. Their leader, Sen
ator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, has been
utterly discredited and his once power
full influence has become nil. A defeate d
and discouraged and tainted bunch, the
standpatters are dead and most of them
buried.
1t is good thing for the country that
the days of the reactionarieS are over and
that Democratic victory is in sight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

THE result OF the election in Vermont
on Tuesday is quite satisfactory to the
Democrats. Five candidates were in the
field, Republican, Democratic, Progress
sive, Socialist and Prohibition. The reg
ular Republican ticket had plurality, but
was heavily cut, showing serious losses
from both 1908 and 1910. The Demo-
Gratis made gratifying gains, their candi-
dates coming in second. The Progress
sives were third in the count, the Bull
Moosers not getting as many votes as
they had hoped for. No candidate for
Governor having received majority, the
election will 60 to the Legislature, which
will select the regular Republican candi-
date, Fletcher. Two regular Republican
Congressman were elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

The liquor people, in their fight against
the Prohibition Amendment, have haul
ed down the "piratical black flag" and
raised the banner of "The Taxpayers
Protective Association" BY this means
the liquorites are trying to gain respec-
liability they never had, and to deceive
the people and smooth them down with
the salve of an oily name. "Verily the
hand is the hand Of Esau, but the voice
is the voice of Jacob" A respectable
name cannot lend responsibility TO dis
reputable business, nor give creditability
to discreditable fight. The people are
neither deaf, dumb nor blind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

AMONG the prominent Republicans who
have come out strongly in support OF
Governor Wilson is DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley, formerly chief chemist OF The
Department of Agriculture. DR.. Wiley
has been lifelong Republican, but he
can support neither Taft nor Roosevelt.
He declares that President Taft is in SYM
pathy with and dominated by a gang OF
adulterators and frauds that are a dis
grace to the country, while Roosevelt
deliberately abrogated laws designed to
protect the people from impure food
preparations.
The people ofthis country have a good
deal of confidence in DR.. Wiley, and they
know that he speaks the truth. More
over, he knows both the President and
ex-President like book.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

IT has been quite definitely ascerained
that the Standard Oil Company, the Steel
Trust and other great corporations in re-
ality elected Theodore Roosevelt Presi-
dent in 1904, their lavish contributions
being ample to buy the necessary votes.
Roosevelt can no longer deny that the
trusts furnished the money for his CAM
paign, but he makes the flimsy defense
that he never promised them anything in
return and didn't know that they were
contributing. He failed to make these
denials until he has been cornered, how
ever, and the documents showing the
facts have been made public. The in
ference is plain that bargain was made
with the trusts. They complied with
their promises and it is pretty certain
that they got value received from the 9TH
cr side.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

The regular Republicans and the Ball
Moose party have all endorsed Hon.
Jim Hughes tor Congress in the fifth dis
tIict. Now if the mine mules and the
bulldogs in Mingo and Mcdowell coun-
ties shall vote with their usual unanimity,
he will probably pull through.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

1T now appears to be moral certainty
that Woodrow Wilson will be elected
President next November. In order that
reals reforms may prevail, it is the duty
OF the people to also elect Democratic
Congress. Vote straight for President,
Congressman and members of the Legis-
lature and let the Democrats have clean
cwePD
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

The Terrible Teddy declares that he
doesn't like some OF the things that Gov
ernor Wilson has been saying, and he is
going after him. We don't wish to break
up real nice little shindig, but we feel
it our duty to direct the attention Of the
Rough Rider to the mutilated condition OF
those who have attempted to take the hide
off the Jerseyman in the past year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

THE esteemed Wheeling lntelligencer
tries to steal the credit parcels post sys-
tenn for the Republicans. This won't do.
For sixteen years they had opportunity
to present this splendid gift to the people,
but they failed to do so. II took DEM
ocratic House and near Democratic
Senate to enact the law. The people
are indebted to the Democrats for the
parcels post, just as they are for rural
free delivery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

A FEW days ago President Taft said
that he expected to make no more politi-
cal speeches-that the people ofthe coun-
try know where he stands. They I'M
qaestionably do know-which IS a sad
thing for the President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

THAT veteran soldier, Gene raj Nelson
A. Miles, is pouring hot shot into Theo-
dore Roosevelt, It's just question OF
time until some one reaches his vital
cpOf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

al have never done anything wrong"
Theodore Roosevelt.
At last the perfect one has been loca-
ted. We have his own word for it that
he is not as other men are.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

1T is announced that ]. Pierpont Nor
gan will be for President TAFT in the pres
ent campaign. Poor Mr.. TAFT "One
woe upon another's heels doth tread, SO
fast they follow"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

MOST West Virginia Republicans are
on the fence and they don't know which
side TO fall on. If they could but see it,
the Democratic pasture field is best for
them this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

BY common consent, Mr.. Taft is now
out of the running. The real fight is be-
tween Wilson and Roosevelt, with the
latter growing weaker every day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

Col. ROOSEVELT intends to get all over
the country between now and election
day. This means that the spreading will
be pretty thin in most places.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
shepherdstown, ". Va,

July 27, 1917
Messrs. Washington Alexander & COOKE
F. W. Myers, Sub-aeentr
Char les Town, ". Va ,u1ed9s
Gent 1emen:-we are pleased to &C knoT lev
receipt Of draft for 81 900, in fun y y
agency on cont tents Of our barn oe'''
by lightning July 18th. made in
The adjustment Of the loss ~aS 1d in ev-
prompt and courteous manner We AXE this
ery way sat i s factory to US. VII recon-
1eod your agency to al fr bs1isvnS
have fire insurance to place. . De at your
thew can get best service pOssiOi' "
hands. Very truly yours,
JOS. F. Strider, uarri son.
MIS-. virginia strider hai''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

MAINE will vote for State officers and
Congressman next Monday. The DEM
ocrats have high hopes of carrying the
State
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

Torturing eczema spreads its burning
area every day. Doan's Ointment quick
ly stops its spreading, instantly relieves
the itching, cures itpermanently. AT any
drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

IT looks to us as if the Bull Moose IS
travelling in circle. He is not hKeiy 10
pet anywhere this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

Hon. Virgil A. Lewis, State Historian
and Archivist, is lying very i'll at his
home at Mason City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

The beauty of the house is order; me
blessing of the house is contentment, inc
qlory Of the house is hospitality; inc
Crown Of the house is goodness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

One Ia bushel and peck measure, crowbar, picks.
shoyel. hoes, forks. single trees double trees log
chain, gum hose and nozzle apple butter kettle,
seeder. icecream freezer, lawn mower, washing
machine hogshead, moving scythe. briar scythe. z
pair bedsteadS, child's bed fence weaver, lot OF
empty barrels Also some household goods, in
Guiding 2 sewing machines. organ. 81 yards BruS-
sells carpet good as new. Lot Of chickens, some
Thoroughbred Wyandotts. Lot OF other things not
mentioned. All OF the above property will posi-
lively be sold TO the highest bidder.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit OF II months will
be given on all sums OF $40 and over, purchaser to
give his note with approved security, negotiable
and payable at either bank in ,Shepherdstown,
Notes bear interest from date; Under $lO cash.
Mo property TO be removed until settled for. Sale
TO begin at 10 O'Clock. /. + HOWELL,
Thos. ]. West. Auct. Administrator.
w. A. Daniel, Clerk
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned. duly qualified administrator Of
the personal property OF the late T. B. Howell WIN
offer at public sale at the late home Of sad /. D.
Howell situated on road leading rom oakSr,3n
TO Harper's Ferry. about IL miles east OF Hall
town and Shepherdstown pike, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Thursday, September II, 1912,
IIIt IUIUWIIIL Pei 0V'''1I P'0E7S'''
5 Head of Horses and Colts ]!

Gray mare, g years old. works anywhere hitcted,
not afraid of anything. weighs 1900 lbs, bay mare
wears old, weighs about 1850, fine worker. Both
these mares in foal by Shenandoah Junction morse.
Where and fearless, in foa, Two colts one mare.
and one horse. coming years old, sired by Shen-
andoah Junction horse All OF the above horses
are sound and worthy the attention OF breeders
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

Two good MIX COWS, VIII SdII NIs ",II6SI' 7
heller coming years old, cali, 9 months old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
One four-hor,e wagon, two-horse wagon, spring
wagon. road cart, water cart, dog cart, DeeIing
binder nearly new. Buckeye wheat drill in perfect
order Deering mower nearly new. two-horse sled;
springtooth harrow. square harrow. corn cutter, 5
bie-shovel plovs, single-shove plow, corn and
cob crusher, wheat fan, corn shelter with shaker
6OO-bushel capacity corn coverer, Buckeye cultya-
tor wheebanow, cutting box, log rous. One car
rage. nearly new, made by Hess, with shafts and
POLE ialling-top buggy.
HARNESS-Four sets lead gears, set double and
set single harness, pow gears, brides and halteTs'
check lines, ilynets
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
4 HEAD OF CATTLEl

Two good milk cows. will calf this winter,
heller coming years old, cali, 9 months old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-19
Season Open S

The open season for catching trout
began Monday and local disciples OF
Isaac Walton were abroad early in
search of fishworms, cleaning old tackle
and dusting out their reels for the first
day of the sport. Old fishermen, who
know Essex County trout brooks better
than they know the way to their places
of business, say that the mild weather
of the past week has made the con-
ditions quite propitiouS for angling. In
some of the back districts, however, the
ice still cliugs to the brook banks and
it is likely that these chosen haunts will
not be visited until the warmer days OF
May and June. Anglers who were
planning to be at the streams early
Monday morning experienced much
difficulty in securing fish worms for the
trips.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-19
Largest Ship In The World
Sinks

This country and all Europe are at
this writing shrouded in sorrow over the
sinking of the Titanic, which took to a
watery grave hundreds of her passengers
last Sunday night. The boat was bound
for New York on her maiden voyage
and had as passengers many people
prominent both in this and foreign
countries. The most notable passengers
for whom much anxiety is felt in Ver
mont and New England are Charles M
Hays, Mrs. Hays and their daughte
Mr.. Hays is the president of the Grand
L runk Railway and man deeply in
terested in the development of the Gen.
tral Vermont Railway.
1t is hoped that later reports will
show that many of fhe passengers have
been picked up and that the loss of life
will be reduced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-19
Social Evening

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. McKenney were
pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening,
when large number of their friends
took possession of their pleasant home
on Pherrings St., to remind them that
it was their wedding anniversary. At
ter delightful social hour, dainty re-
freshments were served, after which the
merry party disbanded. leaving many
useful and beautiful gifts to show the
popularity of Mr.. and Mrs. McKenny
among their many friebds..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-19
PASTORS IN NEW FIELDS

The following pastors will have
hew fields to work in the coming
year.
Barre, E. F. Newell; Barton
and Glover, w. E. Allen; Cabot
and Marshfeld, l. A. Ranney !;
Canaan and Beecher Falls, M. H.
Sharples Coventry, supplied by
w. H. Fairbanks; Craftsbury,
c. D. Pierce Danville and West
Danville, F. E. Currier; Evans
vile and Bloomington Center sup
piled by S. e. Cooley; Greensboro
Bend and Stannard, F. H. Rob-
erts Guildhall, w. L. Sizer ;
Holland and Morgan to be sup
piled; Lyndon and st, Johnsbury
Center, F. B. Blodgett; Newbury
and West Newbury, Rev. Sturde-
want Newport Center, O. W. Kel-
ley; Peacham, supplied by Albert
Abbott Sheffield and Wheelock,
A. D. Simpson; Topsham and
Waits River, o. J. Barnard !;
Walden and South Walden, H. E
Howard F.; Westfeld, R. ]. B..
Illman. All other churches in the
conference the same as last year.