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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
Shephdown Jefferson County, Virginia Thursday December g. 1912

Continental officers drank with eager zest
II is related that early in the morning hours
Washington himself stepped into the inn
and found some of his young officers in
clined to loiter by the fire and indulge in
extra potations. There was more serious
work on hand. Washington, it is said
drank Just one stout "snifter' and order
ed his officers to be about their business.
McConkey's house still stands, and the
place is known now as Washington's
Crossing.
Washington divided his forces into two
bodies, one to march down the river road
and attack the enemy from the west, The
other to enter the town from the north.
The commander instructed all his officers
to set their watches by his, so that the
attack might be made simultaneously al
every point. II was O'Clock when the
enemy's outposts were encountered and
driven in, firing from behind trees and
fences as they ran.
Colonel Rail had been up all night, with
other officers, carousing and playing cards
at the house of Tory. Though the at
tack was made three hours later than had
been intended, it was still practically a
surprise. Rail buckled on his sword and
calamity tried to rally his demoralized
forces, but it was too late. Already the
light horse and 500 Hessians had taken
flight and escaped Knox bad planted
his cannon ID sweep the principal streets.
and the attack from all points was furious.
Colonel Rail fell mortally wounded, and
little later he surrendered his sword to
Washington. The American commander
took nearly a thousand prisoners, with
many stands OF arms, cannon and other
equipment. The victory was complete.
CORVALLIS deferred his trip to England,
remaining here to surrender to Washing
ton at Yorktown five years later.
The next day Washington'S army re-
crossed the river, taking the Hessian
prisoners to Newtown. On the 29th, his
forces having been increased by the ar
rival of other troops, he made the passage
of the Delaware for the fourth time in a
month, reoccupying Trenton until forced
to retire TO Princeton by the maneuvers
of CORVALLIS. In crossing and recross-
ing the river and fighting the battle OF
Trenton Washington lost only seven men
Two were killed, four were wounded
and one was frozen to death.
The famous picture washington Cross
ing the Delaware" was painted in 1851 by
Emanuel Leutze, who was born in Wurt-
temberg in 1916 and died at Washington
in 1868, having settled permanently in
America. Leutze painted several other
American historical scenes. The Wash
ington picture, an immense canvas TO
which no printed reproduction can do
Justice, now hangs in the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York city, where it
may be seen free of charge by any Amer
ican patriot-or by any Hessian or Brit
ish visitor, for that matter. The great
painting was presented to the museum ten
years ago by John S. Kennedy. 1t is a
matter of congratulation that this artistic
representation Of an inspiring incident
connected with Americas most historic
Christmas now belongs practically to the
people of America, one and all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

A college girl was home from college
for the Christmas holidays and the old
folks we're having a reception In her hon
or. During the event she brought out
some Of her new gowns to show to the
guests. Picking up beautiful silk crea-
ton she held II up before the admiring
crowd.
"Isn't this perfectly gorgeous !" she
exclaimed. "Just think, Il came from a
poor little insignificant worm r.
Her hsrd-working father looked mo-
ment, then he turned and said: "Yes,
darn il, an I'm that womp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
A Christmas Carol.

The earth has grown old with its burden OF care
But at Christmas il always is young.
The heart of the Jewel burns lustrous and tair.
And IFS soul full OF music breaks forth on the air.
When the song Of the angels is sung.
II is coming Old Earth. il is coming tonight
On the snowflakes which cover thy sod.
The feet OF the Christ-chld fall gentle and white
And the voice of the christ-child tells out with de-
light
That mankind are the children Of God.
On the sad and the lonely. the wretched and poor,
The voice OF the christ-child shall fall;
And 10 every blind wanderer open the door
OF hope that he dared not TO dream oil before
With sunshine Of welcome for all
The feet OF the Aimblest may walk in the field
Where the feet of the Holiest have trod:
This, this is the marvel to moTtals revealed
When the silyery trumpets Of Ceristmas have peal
ed,
That mankind are the children OF God.
Phillips Brooks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

On business trip to the city farmer
decided TO take home TO his wife Christ
mas present of a shirt-waist. Going into
store and being directed to the waist
department, he asked Of The lady clerk to
show him some.
"What bust 2" asked she.
The farmer looked around quickly and
answered 81 don't know; didn't hear
anything"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

81 thought il better to get you some
thing useful" said Mr.. Dodd to his wife,
so ! have bought you couple Of good
brooms for your Christmas present"
THAT was very thoughtful Of you. my
dear" replied Mrs. Dodd. "a share
your ideas. and have bought a good.
strong coal-scuttle for you to carry, up
Goals from the cellar bin."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

Landlsdy-Mr. Star. now that we are
seated about the board TO partake Of our
Christmas turkey, does it not occur to you
that there were only two turkeys in the
Ark with Noah 2
Mr.. Star-Indeed. II is forcibly brought
to mind. sincerely hope that this one
is the last OF the two.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
Notice to Trespossers.

All persons are hereby warned against
respassing upon my property by hunting.
rapping or shooting. Anyone who dis
regards this notice will be prosecuted, as
their names will at once be given 10 a
magistrate. II. w. Poll 10.
Nov. Z. 1912.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
Drives OFF A Terror.

The chief executioner OF death in the
winter and spring months IS pneumonia.
Its advance agents are cold and grip. In
any attack by one OF these maladies no
time should be lost in taking the best
medicine obtainabIe to drive II off. Count
less thousands have found this 10 be DR..
Kings New Discovery. "My husband
believes il has kept MIN from having pneu-
monia three or tour times, writes Mrs.
George w. Place, Rawsonville, VT, "and
for coughs, colds and Group we have
never found its equal" Guaranteed for
ali bronchial affections. Price 50 cts. and
y1.O0. Trial bottle free at Hills Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting ofthe stockholders
of the Morgan's Grove Agricultural, Me.
chanical and Live Stock Association will
be held on Saturday, January 4, 1913, al
2 o'clock p. m, in Firemen's Hall. Shep,
herdstown, w. Va, for The purpose oi
electing thirteen Directors and for the
transaction OF any other business that may
properly come before the Association.
H. L. LYME, President.
E. T. LIcKLIDER, Secretary.
Dec. 5, l9l2-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
10 Per Cent Interest is
LequI in Florida.
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meetirg OF the Stockholders OF Poto-
mac Permanent Building and Loan Association viii
be held al the Office oil the undersigned Secretary,
in Shepherdstown, on Thursday evening. January 2.
1913 al clock for the election OF Directors and
the transaction OF any othet business By order OF
the Board. q. NJ BELILhQOvER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

: Simpson CALAMITY escorted his Boston
hostess to the Christmas dinner.
"May l." he asked. "sit on your right
hand 2"
mo" she replied. II have 10 eat with
that. You'd better take chair"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

Hazel. aged seven, while feeding the
cat at the dinner table. on Christmas day.
was reproved by her father, who told
her that the cat must wait until later,
whereupon the small gid wepi and said.
81 think it is a shame. just because she is
poor dumb animal. TO treat her just like
a hired girl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
FOR SALE.
1000 Sbores Of Miller Troin
Control Cooperation Stock.

The corporation have closed their SUB
scription books and are not selling any
more of this stock atsny price. They re-
Gently sold at $3.50 per share and stated
that il they sold any more later 1t would
not be at less than $500 per share. Twill
sell YOU at price that is low, if YOU are
interested. Address P. o. Box 3S5, Ha-
gerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

A healthy man is a king in his own
right; an unhealthy man an unhappy slave.
For impure blood and sluggish liver, use
Burdock Blood Bitters. On the market
30 years. SlO0 bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

The minister was attempting TO carve a
very tough fowl al the Christmas dinner.
As he was trying TO separate one Of the
joints, II slid out OF the dish to the other
side OF the table. He calmly picked Il up
and gravely said: "Wbat God hath join
ed together LEI no man put asunder."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26

everything's exquisite ),
gifts TO m axe TO
every one, and d
that's the very reason
| save the ones they
give to me /; then give
them back next season.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-12-26
At YuIe-T1me.

At Yule-Ilme.
IT'S
now the
time for
Christmas trees,
mistIetoe and holly;
sleigh-bells ringing o'er
the breeze, and everybody
Jolly; the children all viii eat
their fill of turkey, sauce and
candy, and Mother will be sure to
have the paregoric handy; relatives
and friends will come to pay their
annual
visit
and
swear
by all
the
saints
above
that
everything's exquisite
oiffc IN ma he tO
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
School Houses.

There is a growing tendency
all over the country to utilize the
the school buildings outside of re-
gular school hours for social and
civic purposes. The question
that prompts this movement is
why should an institution that
costs so much money and that is
common property lie idle so much
of the time. The plan is to en-
courage mothers clubs, literary
societies and social functions of
various kinds that will bring the
people together in a common in
terest and thus further a COM
munity feeling which, in co-ope-
ration with the regular work of
the school, will lead to a higher
plain of thought and greater use
of the individual as a member of
the society in which he is forced
to live.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
SilO Observations.

The readers of this publication
are going to hear a great deal
during the next six months con-
cerning the silo, and its applica-
ton to Colorado conditions. There
are at least ten good reasons why
the silo is practically adapted to
the Plains Region of Colorado.
The fact that a man does not have
capital enough to build a silo of
the better type, ard to purchase
machinery for it, does not pre-
vent him from using this means
for forage preservation. as the
pit silo is adapted to the needs
Of the plains country. Of course
the concrete silo is better. but it
is also much more expensive and
the pit silo will do until the man
is able to build one Of concrete.
A thorough discussion Of the silo
question and the construction of
both pit and concrete silos will
be given in subsequent issnes.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
Be Careful How YOU Vote.


If you want the taxpayers of
Cheyenne Wells to win. and the
people to rule, write the word
"Citizens" at the head of your
ticket and put it in the box with
out any other word or mark on it.
If you do this, the people will be
in power and Cheyenne Wells
will be transferred from the
hands of a few, to the hands of
the people.
Vote the Citizens" ticket that
was named by the caucus, and
elect the ones the two-thirds ma
jority of the people attending
expressed their desire to have in
Office.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29

! You have a right to hunt rab-
bits with a spade and club on the
prairie, digging is good) or you
can take your dawg and ak and
hunt 'em in the woods along Cat
creek, but if you carry fire arms
sab, you must first procure a
license from the County Clerk,
costing a dollar. Sabe?-Spring-
field, Colo, Herald.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
Why A Silo.

You need a silo because sou
wish to make more money on the
farm. tits because you cannot
afford to be without a necessity,
and to compete with the man who
has one you must have one, too.
The silo will reduce the cost Of
raising beef, milk, mutton and
eggs. It will permit of keeping
three times more stock on your
farm than you now have.
| If you have a summer silo you
will need less pasture and will
have more land for cultivation.
It will build up your soil and
increase the value of your land.
A silo saves labor, as with it
you can feed more stock in much
less time than by any other
means and it can be done easier.
Not only does the silo decrease
the cost of production, but it in
creases the animals production
and the quality of the product.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
PeraIyzing.

"A man from near Ramah order
Sae6me booze the other day ann
lid So. so for two gallons. 1
am buying this for my brother,
who is paralyzed, "said the gentle
man to lis friend. We don't
wonder that he is paralyzed if he
drinks that quality of booze.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
Honest Iomesteaders Buncoed
by Federal Office Sharks.
Hundreds OF Poor Settlers Made Paupers BY
Order of Department of interior.
Entrymen Will Abandon Homes, Conditions Will Not War
rant Laws Compliance
FROM THE DIVIDE FARMER


which
holder whose knowledge of the
of dMonalGI
ntomakip final
We
yhmeses
the man
some 90 o a andon eircaims
r'sreeit twashsu
a lower rmanhu
Ito the st fhealh
the aborfor fhif
vi mi dauabe piece o cssednes
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
TO sc

Anyone seeing cattle with this
brand strayed from Big Sandy
range will please notify the T O
ranch, Brandon, Colo.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29

A telephone for fire alarm in
pour home is worth the price, if
you never used it for anything
else.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-03-29
CORRESPONDENTS:

United States National Bank Denver First National Bank
Denver Continental Commercial National Bank Chicago
National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
MOTION OF THE EARTH.
II May Easily Be Demonstrated by =
Simple Method.

II May Easily Be Demonstrated by =
Simple Method.
1t Is quite possible to prove that the
earth revolves on its axis by a simple
experiment and without having re-
course to mathematics. Take a good
sized bowl ill it nearly full of water
and place II upon the floor of a room
which is not exposed to shaking or
jarring from the street
Sprinkle over the surface OF the wa.
ter coating of lycopodium powder. a
white substance which can be bought
at almost any drug store. Then upon
the surface of this coating of powder
make with powdered charcoal a
straigh; black line. say. an inch or two
inches in length and lying north and
south.
Having made this little black mark
with the charcoal powder on the sur.
! face of the contents of the bowl, lay
| down upon the floor stick or some
other straight object. so that it shall
! De exactly parallel with the mark.
Leave the bowl undisturbed for a
] few hours and then notice the position
! of the black mark with reference to
the object that it was parallel with
1t will be found to have shifted Its di-
rection and to have moved from east
to west-that is to say. in direction
opposite to that Of the movement OF
the earth on its axis.
The earth in simply revolving has
carried the water and everything elst
In the bowl around with 1t. but the
powder on the surface has been lef
behind a little The line will always
be found to have moved from east t.
west. which Is good proof that every
thing else has moved the other way.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
vARIEGATED SPELLING.
Mark Twain Liked It Because Il Was
So Refreshing.

Mark Twain Liked II Because Il Was
So Refreshing.
Writing In the Hartford Courant on
"Mark Twain" DIR. Edwin z. Parker
OF Hartford said:
ain 1876, according to my memoran-
dunn, notable spelling match took
place at the Asylum Hill Congrega.
tioual church. in which some thirty
persons. under their respective cap
talns. took part Among these con-
testants were DR.. Burton. Judge Car
peUter, Charles e. Perkins. Mr. Glenn
ems. Mr. Twichell, Charles II. Clark.
General Hawley. Miss Trumbull. Miss
Blythe. Miss Burbank and Miss Stone.
at last there were left standing only
DR.. Burton and Miss Stone. and the
gallant doctor took the first oppor.
tunity to make an error and SO to
leave Miss Stone the winner.
But this notable contest was pre-
ceded by a preliminary speech in
which Mr., Clemens wittlly criticised
the supposed necessity Of having any
uniform and arbitrary way OF spelling
words. Among several amusing illus
trations of his argument was one as
follows; I have a correspondent whose
letters are always a refreshment to
me. there Ia such breezy. unfettered
originality about his photography. He
always spells Kow with a large X.
Now. that Is just as good as to spell
1t In the conventional way with a
small one! 1t is better. for It sug.
gests to the mind a new. grand and
impressive creature
Nevertheless. in the contest that
ensued Mr.. Clemens produced no 'su.
perb effects of varigated spelling but
stood up among the last five. II my
record is right. only Mr.. Clark. Miss
Keep, Dr. Burton and Miss Stone out
lasting him"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
Mo Moro Smiling.

The new vicar was paying a visit
among the patients in the local hos
pital. When he entered ward No. ne
came across a pale looking young man
lying in a cot. heavily swathed in band
ages. There he stopped. and, after al
ministering a few words Of comfort to
the unfortunate sufferer. he remarked
In cheering tones:
"Never mind, my man. you'll soon be
all right Keep on smiling; that's the
way of the world"
"I'n never smile again." replied the
youth sadly.
"Rubbish!" calculated the vicar.
There amt no rubbish about it, eX.
claimed the other heatedly. "lts
through smiling at another fellows girl
that I'm here now."-Pearson's Weekly.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
His Elouuence.

The curate of "A country parish lately
preached a charity sermon. and the
collection which followed amounted to
200 7s AID. In the vestry after the
service the churchwardens counted 1t
ont and mentioned the result well,
said the reverend preacher. u must
have preached pretty well to get all
that" NO doubt you did. slr,' re
piled one of the churchwardens who
had been collecting. but the squire
nut in a f2O note. and he's deaf
London Mail.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
lJnreluctantly.

Ralph DarnIey called again last
night, Bessie. didn't he? Yon Know
he's rather well off, so hope you
didn't treat him distantly." said
mamma.
Indeed I didn't, mamma. ] was
very much drawn to him-very much,
she answered. with blush.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
a hardship.

'"They talk of hardships'" said an
Irish soldier as he lay down to sleep
on the deck Of transport. but De
dad, this is the hardest ship ! was ever
In In my lifew
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23
Health and an Umbrella.

A mans health II something like an
umbrella. When once lost 1t Is hard
TO get back. hut when worn little II
may be recovered.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23

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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23

SUNSET MAGAZINE and Ashland
Tidings one year s2.75 to old or new
subscribers. Regular price of Sunset
Magazine is $3.50 per year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23

For Paint and Wall Pa
per, or work i'm these
lines, see VIM. o. Dick
ersOn. ResidencephOne
494-R. Store phone 172.
We can save you money
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-09-23

Speak with the speech of the world
think with the thoughts OF the rev.
John Hay.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-02-15
UNIVERSITY IS
THE Scene OF A
SMALL BLAZE
BLAZE ORIGINATES FROM UN-
KNOWN CAUSE IN BATHROOM
AT LINCOLN HALL.

RENO. New, Feb 15.-A fire in
Lincoln hall yesterday forenoon
might have proven very serious if
first aid to the injured had not
been efficiently rendered by the
university fire department.
The fire originated from some un-
known cause In the bathroom of
Prof Browns apartments in Lincoln
hall, The bathroom is a large one
and a considerable amount OF cloth
ing and other infammable material
was stored there. By the time the
blaze was discovered the fire had
communicated to a bedroom adjoin-
ing.
When the central department ar
rived Chief Hawcroft found the stu
dents playing a chemical stream on
the blaze. lie had little difficulty
holding the fire and conquering 1t
without an engine stream, although
line of hose was laid and con-
nected up. The loss is estimated
at $3.50, which is fully covered by
insurance.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-02-15
DENTAL OFFICE
IS ROBBED OF
SUPPLY OF GOLD
THIEF ENTERS DENTAL OFFICES
IN DAYTIME AND SECURES
MANY VALUABLES.

CARSON CITY, New, Feb. H.
The officers of Carson City are
looking for a professional burglar
who on Monday burglarized two
dental offices in this city and car
ried away gold and silver worth
$3.50.
The thief entered the Offices in
the daytime about noon and took
all the precious metal in sight. The
first theft discovered was in the Of
flee of DR.. w. H. Cayille, in the
State Bank building. This was
found out about o'clock. The sec
ond theft reported was that of gold
in the Office of Dr. W. H. Goode
in the First National Bank build
ing.
Dr. Goode, on entering his Office
in the afternoon. found his gold
and silver missing and called up Or,
Caville to notify him of his loss.
Dr. Caville sympathized with him
and then offered to loan him some
gold He made a search Of his
place and found that he had also
been robbed. The thief secured
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-02-15
ARIZONA is NOW IN
SISTERHOOD OF STATES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-As the
White House clocks were striking
10, President Taft yesterday signed
the proclamation admitting Arizona
to the Union He used a gold
pen which is to be given to POST
master General Hitchcock.
There you are. said the presi-
dent, as he signed the last docu-
ment.
In signing the proclamation, Pres
ident Taft added the forty-eighth
star to the flag and brought within
the sisterhood of states the last bit
of territory, except the District of
Columbia, within the confines of
continental United States.
To perpetuate the scene there
were three moving picture machines
in the presidents office for the first
time in history and half a dozen