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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
IMPORTANCE OF THE TOUCH
Writer Makes Out Case Showing II to
Be One Of tho Greatest
Things on Earth.

Touch Is the greatest Of the five
sepAes, writes Terrell Love Holiday
in the Smart Set Magazine. 1t is the
mainstay of emergency, the unfailing
resource of the perpetually impecnnt-
ous Many q man would be unable to
lives easily as he has been ac-
customed to-if he could not make a
touch"
A touchdown wins the football
game, and q touched-up complexion
Is often the first step In winning q
man
The touching novel becomes one OF
the six best sellers, and the retouched
negative produces beautiful picture
from homely woman's photograph.
"One touch of Nature makes the
whole world kin"-which explains the
hitherto unsolved problem--why We
have so many undesirable relatives.
His hand touching heretofore
marriage-causes an electric thrill
to pass through the twain; and his
hand touching the Bottom Of his purse
after marriage-causes a short cir
cult and a burned-out fuse.
Every portion of the body and mind
is susceptible to touch
When touched IN the heart, we rush
into matrimony; II touched In the
head" we are rushed to a lunatio
asylum. Touched on the pocket nerve,
we either give up or close up, accord
ingly as We are easy marks" or tight
wads." When our feelings are touch
ed we weep; when our corns are
touched we swear.
A touch on the arm, by the police,
means that we are under duress; q
touch on the cheek, by Felice-our
better half-means that we are under
caress. In both cases We submit and
pay our fines.
Touched on the lips, we look re-
signed-if It is our wife; and happy
II 1t Is some other fellows wife.
The appeal of the foaming schooner
touches the beggar's thirst; and the
touching appeal Of the beggar enables
the schooner and the thirst to get In
touch with each other
Curiously do the comic and pathetic
touches intermingle. There Is the light
touch of comedy In woman's efforts to
keep up with the styles; and dark
touch of pathos in mans struggle to
keep up with the bills Of woman, en-
gagged as aforesaid.
With most of us life Is touch and
go, and We have to go pretty fast to
escape touch of sorrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
SPEECHES Rang TRUE
Why the Voters Put Faith In
Woodrow Wilson.
DID Not Promise to Secure the Po-
IltlcaI Millennium, but They
Knew Candidate Was
Honest and Able.
BY OLIVER p. NEWMAN,

Author of "The Fortunes Of The Sum-"
What would you think OF candi
date for governor who would get W
on the stump and say things like this:
IF you think my election means
you will speedily be cured or all po'
litical ills that beset you, don't vote
for me.
IF you vote for me believing | will
make all wrong right, you'll be disap'
pointed-you'll be cheating yourself.
Crazy sort of vote-catching doctrine,
that, isn't It? Most Of the candidates
you've listened to said things like this:
IF you want to cure your political
Ills, vote for me. When I'm governor,
everything will be perfect"
That's the keynote of the usual cam
paign speech, but in the biffbang cam
paign that Woodrow Wilson made for
governor of New Jersey it wasn't
sounded once. He said to the people:
81 know what's the matter with New
Jersey, and you know what's the mat
ter with 1t. Its government has been
seized by corrupt corporations and I'M
scrupulous political bosses. II | am
elected governor, | shall try to re-
store the government to the people,
but I'm not sure | can do 1t. II you
elect me you will show that you want
these forces driven out and III do my
level best to help you, but beyond that
you'll have to take your chances"
Wilson was piling up few thou
sand votes or so every day with this
line of converse when George l.. Rec
ord, progressive Republican OF New
ark, propounded to the candidate his
now famous list of questions One was:
do you admit that the boss system
exists as have described 1t? II so,
how do you propose to abolish it?'
Here was his answer to that: "
"Of course | admit 1t. Its existence
Is notorious. have made 1t my busi-
ness for years to observe and under
stand that system, and | hate 1t as
thoroughly as | understand It You
are quite right in saying that the sys-
tenn is bipartisan, that 1t has virtual
ly destroyed representative govern
ment and in its place set up a govern
ment of privilege. would propose to
abolish 1t by the above reforms (pri-
mary law, corrupt practices law, equal
taxation and public service commits
sion), by the election to Office of men
who will refuse to submit to 1t, and by
pitiless publicity"
Another question was:
Does the Democratic platform de-
clare for the choice of candidates for
all elective offices by the direct vote
SYSTEM"
Note the answer:
Yes, SO understand It. II 1t does
not, do"
Yet here was the shot that gave
Smith. Davis. and Nugent nervous
prostration:
Question: Il join you in condemn
ing the Republican Board of Guard
ians. VIII you join me in denouncing
the Democratic Overlords as parties
to the same political SYSTEM"
Answer: Certainly; will join you
or anyone else in denouncing and
fighting any and every one, OF either
party, who attempts such outrages
against the government and public
morality"
The Record letter-and the candi-
dates bullseye answers to its nineteen
questions-elected Woodrow Wilson
governor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
PERSONAL LIFE IDEAL
Wilson Family Typical of the
Best That Is American.
Governor Admits He Owes Much OF
His Splendid Success to Mrs.
Wllson-Proud of Their
Daughters.
az OLIVER p. NEWMAN,

Author of "The Fortunes Of The Sum-"
ITO his wife, whose affectionate sym
pathy and appreciative interest have
so greatly lightened the labor Of pre-
pairing this work, 1t Is gratefully dedi-
Gated by the author"
This inscription, on the fyleaf OF
THE State" Woodrow Wilson's great
est and most pretentious book. is the
best index Of the personal life Of Gov.
Wilson end Mrs Wilson that could be
found.
The man who has earned the right
to be considered by the people for
their president owes much Of his sue
cess to his wife-and he publicly,
boastingly proclaims It. Woodrow
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson are chums.
professionally and socially. and their
three daughters share in the chumship.
Each of the five members of the fam
lily does serious work for the advance
ment of human happiness, each Is In
terested in the others. They share the
joys Of labor, and when 1t comes time
to play, they share the joys of play
riding, golfing, tramping, reading and
travelling.
Mrs. Wilson is very pleasant, and
cheerful, and charming, and she ex-
pounds views on the weather with
wonderful vividness, but when 1t
comes to her husband, to New Jersey
politics, to the white house, to woman
suffrage and other subjects on which
the public would like to have her opin-
ions, she is about as communicative
as Pierp Morgan.
And it's too bad. for she's mighty
big woman who has done mighty big
things. Like her husband, she is a
southerner, and like him, she was the
child of Scotch Presbyterian minis
ter. Like him. also, she has studied
politics and government from the bot
tom up and she has been her hus-
bands collaboration.
In her youth. Mrs. Wilson studied
painting in New York. and the Wilson
home contains many beautiful pic
lures from her brush. At Princeton
she was prominent In campus life. For
many years she has been an active
member OF the New Jersey board of
charities and has aided in the enact
ment OF legislation to stamp out tuber-
culosis and promote the welfare Of
children.
Mrs. Wilson's daughters are now
grown young women, each busted In
her own work. and Mrs. Wilson has
more time than ever to work with her
husband and engage in public move
ments. When the girls were young
she devoted her energies to home
making. that her daughters might
grow up to be something besides go
ciety girls"
Eleanor Randolph Wilson. the old
est. has her mothers talent for paint
ing, and is an art student at the Penn
sylvania Academy Of Fine Arts In
Philadelphia
Jessie Woodrow Wilson, inheriting
her fathers little ID" democracy, went
to the woman's College at Baltimore,
was graduated and became settle
ment worker at "The Lighthouse" In
Philadelphia.
Margaret Woodrow Wilson. the
youngest. has talent for music.
II you were their neighbor-in the
north-you'd say the Wilson's were
real folks" II in the south, quality"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Mail Carries Will FIy.

This is an age of great discoveries.
Progress rides on the air. Soon we may
see Uncle Sans mail carriers flying in
all directions, transporting mail. People
take wonderful interest in discovery
that benefits them. That's why DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and
other throat and lung diseases is the most
popular medicine IN America. at cured
me of dreadful cough" writes Mrs. ].
F. Davis, Stickney Corner, Me-, latter
doctors treatment and all other remedies
had failed" For coughs, colds or any
bronchial affection it's unequaIed. Price
Soc and $l.00. Trial bottle free at Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Insect Bite Costs Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from the bite
of an insect two years before. To avert
such calamities from stings and bites of
insectsuse Bucklen's Anica salve prompt
ly to kill the poison and prevent inflam-
nation, swelling and pain. Heals burns,
boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises.
Only Is cents at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Dividend Notice.

The Second Annual Dividend OF 8 per
cent on the capital stock Of The virginias
Fruit Exchange has been declared.
Checks will be mailed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11

Dyspepsiais our national ailment. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is the national cure
TOR it. ltstrengthens stomach membranes,
promotes flow of digestive juices, purifies
the blood, builds you up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11

Madam, this story will fairly take your
breath away"
81 don't need it, but you'd better call
on my husband and show it to him."
"You think he will purchase? A dol
lar down and"-
81 am quite sure he will look upon il
as a long-felt want. He has tried cloves
and coffee and orange peel and he has
yet to find something that will take his
breath so far away that he can fool me
when he comes in after having had to
work late at the Office"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11

The prettytrained nurse bent over her
patient, a young man who was beginning
to get better.
'Shall turn your head, sir ?" she ask
ed, in her low, kind voice.
mo, thank you, Miss Angel" returned
the conyaleScent. "You have turned II
already.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Fears.

I'm 30 worried about the present I
sent to Aunt Sarah" she says. ut
only cost 40 cents, and I'm afraid I
left the price mark on the thing when
! sent It"
'T'm worried, too" says her friend.
Il got one that cost $50 for my uncle
and I'm afraid I didn't leave the PRICE
mark on it."-LifA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Harness
Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap, Tur-
pentine, N. c. and Gas Tar, Gasoline,
Varnish, Japan Dryer, Knot Killer,
White Lead, Red Lead, Spanish
Brown, Calcined Plaster, Portland
Cement, Lard Oil, Plastering Hair,
Coal Oil, Neat Foot Oil, Fish Oil,
Bath Brick Soap, Sulphur, Copperas,
Borax.
Patent Plastering prepared for immediate
use.
international Stock Food and GleaSon's
Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miller's Harness Dressing, Whale
Oil Soap.
Black Lambs Foot Harness Oil.
The Perfection Blue Flame Wickless Oil
Stove-safest and best.
The Four Leaf Clover Cream Separator,
where the milk is not mixed or di-
luted with water, leaving il pure and
sweet for family use.
Wall Paper furnished on short notice at
reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn Doors, Hangers and Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, x L Chain Pumps.
A Large Stock of Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11

A young wife recently went into pro-
vision shop, declares Ideas, and address,
ed the shopman thus:
81 bought three or four hams here a
month or so ago, and they were fine.
Have you any more OF them 2"-
ayes, ma'am, replied the man. "There
are ten of those hams hanging up there
now"
"Well, If you're sure they're off the
same pig, III take three ofthem," replied
the young wife, meekly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron, Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets, Waitle
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doors
and Windows, American Fence Wire,
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files,
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells, Pow
der and Shot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11

81 have been somewhat costive, but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results de-
sired. They act mildly and regulate the
bowels perfectly. George B. Krause,
BOO Walnut Ave-, Altoona, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
WALL PAPER.

We have just gotten in our new sam.
plies OF wall paper, and they are the
handSomest ever brought 10 SHEPHERDS.
town. An endless variety suitable o
every room. There are some novelties
that are sure TO please you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-11
Papering and ainting

in all branches satisfactorily attended 10
and prompt attention gwen 10 work
Prices reasonable and workmanship IN.
excelled. We will sell YOU Wall Paper
whether you wish us 10 put II on or not
We will call upon you with Samples
either in town or country, iiyOu will drop
us a postal or send us word.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02

A mans organs ard those Of his
bones which are net subjected to pres.
sure grow continuously until he is
fcrty years old; that Is to say the
heart should become stronger, the ca.
pacity of the lungs increase, and the
brain should develop steadily until
the foarth decade of life Also ora
should wear larger hat at the age
Of forty than at thirty
\ A nan ceases to grow tall, however,
at the beginning of the third decade,
because after that time the downward
pressure exerted by the weight of the
body while i'll the erect position corn
presses the vertebrae or small bones
in the spine, the disks of cartilage be
tween them. the pelyis. and the thigh
bones, and the pressure overcom.s
the natural elasticity OF the disks ard
the growth Of these bones. However,
British scientist contends that were
man a quadruped, and therefore freed
from the downward pressure produced
by his weight ugon his spinal column,
he would continue to grow in height
for ten years longer than he does at
present. since 1t has been found that
bones not subjected to compression
increase up to the fourth decade.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
DID NOT LIKE BRIDGE
PLAIN SPOKEN QUEST TOLD WHY
NE OBJECTED TO 1T.
MoiiycoddIe Talk and stereotyped
plff,s Demanded BY the Rules
Too Much For Him.

N certain large-featured. frm-1awed
4 man. with views on things. was in
vited out the other evening, along
with his wife.
After the hostess had seen to 1t that
her guests were all well enough fed
that they wouldn't have any kick COM
Ink. they all crumpled up their nap
kins and filed into the front room.
They had been seated for about
forty-fonr seconds--fraii women in
spacious plush or leather chairs and
the more ponderous men in the party
ON delicate little gilt chairs out of a
ohiid's playhouse settle hostess arr
nounced beamingly that they would
have some bridge" Whereupon she.
assisted by her husband. docile
looking little party, began to get out
couple of card tables.
We've just enough for two tables,
the hostess twittered on pleasantly.
10 wonder which OF YOU are the best
playersT"
The firm-jawed man had been
4 watching these moves with patient
resignation
Pardon me II T. seem to be casting
q vet blanket on the card feature OF
the evenings entertainment" he put
tn casually. at this iuncture. but |
don't play that bridge game"
"Wh-a-a-t, You don't play BRIDGE"
exclaimed hostess and the rest OF the
guests In unison-just as they might
have said: And you never eat
food"
Nope" repeated the firm-jawed
man. Il never learned the game"
'Oh, well, but we can soon teach
you
No. thank you The fact Is |
don't care to learn--again begging
your pardon for spelling your plans.
i You know, never could stand for the
xame on account of the mollycoddle-
ish talk hear EN- getting of when
they're att Pray do and a lot more
stareotyped, Observation-Disclosures
piffle expressions. So that let's me
out. / won't play any game where
you have to say things just the way
some fellow tells you to In bank I'd
Just az soon play the old reliable safe
and sane croquet or parchesi. II you
want to sit In little game of seven-up
or nosey poker, or some other good
old-fashioned card game suitable for
playing anywhere from parlor to a
haymow. I'll 60 you, but I'll have tc
ask you to cancel any dates for ,me on
the bridge proposition
Whereupon everybody glared at hin
the rest OF the evening for speaking
his mind SO freely, and regarded hin
as an altogether impossible" per
son.
But he did not mind For he wa
rewarded with the clear conscience
that goes with having stood by onei
convictions.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
"Jaa" Gone in Seven Minutes.

Dissipating jag in seven minutes
Ia the record that has been established
by the preceding plant recently estab'
lished at San Benito. in the lower Rio
Grande valley.
While car was being cooled pre-
paratory to loading it with fruits and
vegetables, the men having charge OF
the work found an intoxicated man ly.
Ing In the gutter. Thinking to play a
joke on him, they placed him in the
car He had been lying in the sun
with the temperature playing about
him IN the neighborhood Of 100 DE-,
grees, and the sudden change TO y
temperature only few degrees above
the freezing point was something OF
shock
At the end Of seven minutes he was
beating on the car door clamoring IT,
get out--San Antonio Light.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
The Busy Woman's Day.

1t begins early. ends late, and is
fun Of work. She often has kidney
trouble without knowing it. Her
back aches, and she is tired and worn
out. Sleeps poorly, is nervous, no
appetite. Her bladder gives her
trouble too. Foley Kidney pills will
cure all that and make her strong
and well, Mrs. Lena Boyer. 12 Fred,
erick ST., Auburn, n Y, says.
Three boxes of Foley Kidney Pills
were all that were needed to make
ME strong and well" They are the
best medicine made for kidney and
bladder disorders. Try them. -Advt
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
REAL FRIEND IN NEED
STORY OF JAMES T. BRADY ANc
A NEW YORK NEWs6oY.
Famous Lawyer Rescued Orphan
From Poverty and Started Him
On Way to Prosperity.

! 1t Is several years ago now, bu'.
this story was told me shortly after
my admission to the bar; 1t left a
lasting impression, writes WILLIAM
Sulzer in the New York Times.
( How" the biting-cold wind howleci
and whistled that night as it swept
down avenues and around corners
\ lawyer, whose fame was known fai
and near, had just left his office or
+ broadway. where he had been de
tanned by an important consultation
and was Fastening as fast as he coulC
uptown. At the corner of Duane
street he saw 8 newsboy leaning
against the lamp post; under his left
arm were a few evening papers. Ile
was shivering with the cold and cry
ing. His shoes were broken so YOU
could see his bare feet His clothes
were ragged
He may have stood there for ar
hour or more; hundreds OF people haC
glance told him the story; he ap
preached the little urchin. and in
CURED the trouble. The boy. amid
sobs. said that it was his birthday; he
was just five years old; he had beer
out all the afternoon trying to sell
his papers, with small success. The
only friend he had in the world-hs
widowed mother--was lying Ill in &
tenement house few blocks away
The story touched the heart OF his
questioner. He took the boy by the
hand and led him home. Up the
rickety stairs to the top floor Of the
tenement; he opened he door into a
little garnet room; striking match
he Lit the remains OF an old candle
To the side of the room some one
was breathing heavily. 1t was a wcm
an lying on what was not even ar
apology for bed Squalor and de
glance around told all The little
newshoy's mother lay there; she was
asleep. The boy went over and kissed
her affectionately He put his arms
around her neck and said. Wake up
mamma, wake up, here's a nice man
who wants to see you
She awoke with a start, dazed and
frightened. The stranger treasured
her She had raging feyer--she was
dying there alone, and as we'll as she
could she told her story of hardship
and trials.
The lawyer summoned physician
and everything that could be done tc
save her life was done But the dread
disease had progressed too far, and
notwithstanding the best medical aid
she died the next day, and the news,
boy was an orphan. That week vss
a busy one for the lawyer. He neg,
lected briefs, and clients, and cases
| He personally supermtended the buri.
al of the woman. After the funeral
| he took charge of the orphan. sent
! him to school and college. and for
years did for him all that father
could do for loved son.
The lawyer has Icing since gone tc
his reward. The little newsboy is a
prosperous merchan. today in New
York. He Is loved and respected by
all for his kindly spirit and his many
! generous benefactioas
! He has an Office downtown, ant
over his desk, in most conspicuous
! place. hangs large picture. Every
| lawyer in the state Knows that picture
! that massive head, those curl,
locks, that stern, kindly countenanc,
the picture of the newsboys bene
| factor, James T. Brady.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
SIZE
cynical CircassIa.

Justice Leyenson of Baltimore re-
Gently raised the alimony rate in his
court on account of the high cost Of
living.
In a discussion OF this wise action,
the Justice said:
THE women of the land will thank
me, but the men-at least those men
who have marital troables-will de-
elop cynicism equal to the Circas-
ian proverbs.
There's a cynical Circ9ssian prov
RIB about marriage that says;
1.-The next best thiag to no wife
good VIE ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
1hjef-Proof Umbrella.

An umbrella made thief-proof by
being locked in such a manner that
1t cannot be opened has been invent
ed by London cloak.room attendant.
the locking device consists OF metal
collar, one end OF which may be
slipped down over the rib-ips. and
is securely locked to them BY rcYolv-
Ing the three metal rings These
rings bear the letters and numerals
OF the secret combination.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02

A Des Moines man had an attack
of muscular rheumatism in MS
shoulder, A friend advised him 10
go TO Hot Springs. That meant an
expense Of $4,000 or more. He
sought for quicker and cheaper
way to cure it and found it in Cham
berlain's Liniment. Three days after
the first application of this liniment
he was well For sale by all drug
gists.---A dvt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-02
Croupy Coughs and Wheezy Colds,

The quickest simplest way to rid
the children Of dangerous croupy
coughs and wheezy colds is to give
them Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. 1t gives almost instant relief
and stops a cough promptly. 1t
ssothes and heals, Contains no
opiates. H. l.. Bloomquist, Esdalie
Wis, says: My wife considers
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the
best cough cure and it gives the best
results. '--Adyt.