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

Twas standing near the curbing Of a
street in one of our neighboring towns
some time, when an automobile stopped
close to the sidewalk.
In a few moments saw horse ap-
preaching, harnessed to large dray.
Seated high above the body OF the vehi-
Gle was the colored driver.
The horse showed signs OF uneasiness,
and when very near the automobile it
became quite fearful, so much so that the
driver came down from the high seat,
walked up to the horses head and turned
if toward the machine. He then petted
the animal and talked TO If in a way that
had the effect OF calming its fears, and
soon if followed him few steps after
which he climed again TO his seat and
the horse went on as if nothing had hap
pened.
Soon another horse came along with a
white driver, strong muscular man,
with whip and an enormous amount of
human will power 10 use it with. This
horse finelooking animal, also baked
when it neared the machine. The driver,
instead of trying to help the horse over
come the fear by talking sensibly and
patting If kindly, just whipped the horse
severely, turning, it seemed, much Of his
angry will power into using the whip.
Finally after much time had been lost in
beating the horse, he turned it around
and, driving it again to the machine sew
eral times, the animal almost desperate,
dashed by the machine and went on up
the street by no means in avery good hu-
NOR.
Both horses were frightened and were
unwilling to 20 too near a thing that
seemed dangerous and that they did not
understand. Of course it was natural
that they should try TO avoid the machine.
Both men had a problem to solve
how to get the horse by the automobile.
Eeach man got the answer to his prob
lem, and each man was different man
and each horse different horse after
wards.
The first man used his intelligence as
kindly and as patiently as he could to
make the dumb animal understand there
was no danger in passing. The animal
seemed TO understand, and horse and
driver went by. each better for the ex-
perience; the man was kinder and had
more faith in kind intelligence even when
used upon the animal world, and the
horse had overcome another fear and was
hence a better and more useful horse
with better feeling toward his briver.
This man solved his problem by thought
full action.
The second man used his unintelligent
human will power, and beat his horse
by the automobile, without trying to
strengthen by patience and kindness,
the intelligence which the animal had
already shown by being afraid of the
strange looking object. This horse and
driver went by also, but each worse off
for the experience; the man was less kind
and had even more faith in unintelligent
brute force, while the horse still had fear
of automobiles and stronger fear at that,
because he would expect a whipping
whenever he would see one, and those
fears made him less reliable and less
useful horse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

tack the vital organs, causing cstarrh Of
the bladder, brick-dust or sediment In
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizziness, sleepbsssness, nervous
ness, or the kidneys Themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement Of the kidneys and
better health in that organ is obtained
quickest by proper treatment Of the kid
news. Swamp-ROot corrects inability 10
hold urine and scaldiug pain In passing it,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
Of being compelled to go often through
the day, and 70 get mp many times during
the night. The mild and immediate effect
Of Swamp-Roo the great kidney remedy
Is soon realized. It stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial viii convince anyone.
Swamp Root is pleasant to take and -
sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and
one-doilar size bottles. You may have
sample bottle and book that tells all
about it, both sent free by mail. Address,
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghanton, N. Y.
When writing mention reading this gen.
erous offer in this paper. Don't make
auy mistake, bat remember the name,
Swamp-Root, and don't let dealer sen
you something in place OF Swamp p-koot-
If you do you win be disappointed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Fighting Famous Bugs.

The various insects that the gardener
now has to fight eyeriastingly may be
classified in several groups, according TO
their feeding habits. Some bite. They
have mandibles, which take the place OF
teeth. These insects eat the substance
OF leaf, stalk or fleshy root, just as a cow
eats clover in fresh pasture, according
TO their comparative sizes. Among the
leaf-eaters, We have the green ourrant
worm, green cabbage worm, cabbage
looper, yellow-striped cucumber or
squash beetle, potato worm. asparagus
beetle and slug and others of more or
less importance. Members of this group
are readily disposed of by the free and
intelligent use OF poisions. Most OF
them we can get with arsenate OF lead,
from two or three pounds TO 50 gallons
OF water or other spray liquid. For the
green curant worm, which is most de-
structive on gooSebeny bushes, however,
we prefer TO use white hellebore, one
tablespoonful TO the bucket OF water.
Another group OF insects lives on the
juices OF plants. They suck their food in
much the same fashion as the customer at
the soda fountain sucks his soda through
straw. Among these we have first OF
all the various plantlice or aphidS, the
various scale insects, the large black
squash bug and others. These can only
be killed by contact remedies, such as
tobacco tea, kerosene emulsion, lime
sulphur solution. etc., or, as the black
squash bug, by handpicking.
One group consists OF insects that gnaw
their way into the stalk or fleshy root
Of plants, despoiling and befouling the It's
sues that we calculated TO feed on our
selves, or injuring and killing the plants
altogether. Among them we have the
root m2ggots of the radish, the onion, the
cabbage and allied plants, as also the
been and pea weeyils. II is easy enough
to get rid Of the weevils by treating the
freshly gathered seed beans or peaS)
with carbon bisulphide, but more diff
cult TO protect our crops from maggot at
tackS. The free use of tobacco dust
around the plants or frequent and thor
ough spraying with strong tobacco tea
will help some. After while think we
will yet learn how to catch the fly which
lays the eggs from which The maggots
hatch and thus stop the trouble in the be-
ginning,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
To the Afflicted.

DR.. c. H. Whiting, late with DR.. Wat
son. of New York, Graduate OF Medicine
for the past Al years, and who has for the
past % years made disease of the rectum
his specially, desires to inform his patrons
and the public that he has moved to 5O4
w. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md, where
he has every facility for the above treat
ment. which is so thoroughly advanced
that his patrons are not prevented from
attending to their duties, nor are surgical
operations resorted to. He makes no
charge for consultation or examination.
ladies' treated at their home by skilled
lady attendants. DR.. Writings process
knows not the meaning of the word "fail-
ure." Why suffer this dread disease
when perman Mt reliefis at hand. Thous-
ands OF testimnials presented upon ap-
plication.
Have cured two doctors IS years old
who had practised medicine for 60 years,
also cured one man SO years old, who
lived for five years afterwards, and cured
a woman 81 years old. The treatment is
concluded IN fromthree to five minutes,
and no bad effects afterwards. People
gafnfruni . 10 90 pounds after trestmeut.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
A G A | N

and again and then once more we tell
you, and hope you viii remember thu
we sell everything handled BY fifst
class Drug Store. We cannot give you q
list OF all the goods we have In this lin
tied space, nor can we so efraneeston
store that every article in II Is 80 display
ed as TO be seen In single glance. JuA
remember this. Ask for what you want,
whether or not you see Il. We have Z
or will gladly get Il for you. We say ths
because II so often happens tilat ossto-
mer tells US, why, ] didn't know you
had this.D Well, If they Rad asked fof Il
in the first place all would have been 0.
K, and incidentally we would have made
a sale.
We are going to give you list below
OF few OF the really good arncleS which
are seasonable al this time Of year.
Try liz or Aliens Foot-Ease for ten
der, tired and aching feet. They afford
instant relief.
Mum or Perspi-No prevent pespira-
ton and all unpleasant bodily odor.
We cary al kinds Of TaIciims. Baht
Powders, Violet Amonia and Sea Salt.
A Bath Powder or Ammonia Is an abso-
Irhe essential where hard water is used.
Disiufeciarts do not cure disease. but
the proper use of them often prevents the
contraction of contagious diseases OF
those which are caused by non-sanitary
conditions. We recommend the We OF
carbolic Acid, Platt's Chlorides or Per-
oxide Of Hydrogen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Anxious To Know.

Senator Clarence Wason, Of West Viz
ginia, while a Democrat, attended the
Republican convention In Chicago last
June as a student OF politics. When he
returned to his home, Fairmont, colored
man who had been connected with the
Watson estate since before his hairistan-
ed TO turn gray, said:
"Mister Watson. sub, they done NOM
mated Mr.. Tai at Chicago 2"
Eyes, Sam. they nominated Mr.ITaft."
"An' il looks like the Republicans is
going to nominate Mr.. Roosevelt. t.too 2"
"Yes, Sam, that seems to be the prob
ability"
eyes, sub; yes, sub. Say, Mister
Watson, suh, who is the white folks goin'
to run 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

A couple of drummers, having a few
hours lay-over in small town, decided
to dine at the village hotel. On looking
over the bill OF fare they noted that young
.fry" were especial" for that meal, SO
one of the men turned TO the pretty little
waitress and asked:
"How's the chicken 2"
The young lady blushed, then answer
ed: "Oh, I'm all right. How are you 2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
The Men Who Succeed,

as heads oflarge enterprises are men Of
great energy. Success, today, demands
health. To all is to fail. It's utter folly
for man TO endure weak, rundown
half alive condition when Electric Bitters
will put him right on his feet in short or
der. "Four bottles did me more real
good than any other medicine ever took, "
writes ChaS. B. Allen, Sylvania, Ga.
"After years OF suffering with rheumatism,
liver trouble, stomach disorders, and de-
ranged kidneys, ! am again, thanks to
Electric Bitters, sound and we'll" Try
them. Only 80 cents at Hill Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
IJncIe EZra Saws.

at don't take more n a gill Nv effort TO
git folks into peck OF trouble" and a
little neglect OF constipation, bliousneSs,
indigestion or other liver arrangement
will do the same. II ailing, take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills for quick results. Easy,
safe, sure, and only 25 cents at Hills
Pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Virginia May Get Flag Back.

Wilbur F. Sadler, adjutant general OF
the New Jersey national guards, surprised
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson OF Virginia
while the latter was visiting Governor
Wilson at the capital recently by show
ing him a flag which Mr.. Sadler believed
to be that under which "Stonewall"
Jackson received his mortal wound. Mr..
Ellyson was so impressed that on his re-
turn to Virginia he will try TO identity the
flag. If he succeeds both he and Gen.
eral Sadler will try TO have il restored TO
the State of Virginia at formal cere-
mony TO be attended by Governor VIII
son and regiment OF the New Jersey
national guard. The flag is division
carps flag and was captured at Chancel-
Iorsville, Va, by New Jersey regiment
the day after Jackson was shot. II has
remained in the keeping Of New Jersey
ever since. Mr.. Ellyson expects TO see
Captain ]. p. Smith, Of Richmond, Va,
who was with Jackson whenh he was shot,
and will attempt through him TO identity
the flag. The flag is Of fine silk made,
Mr.. Ellyson thinks, by women OF Vir-
ginia, with diagonal bars Of blue travers-
ing it. Six stars are on each bar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Two young men Of short acquaintance

Two young men OF short acquaintance
were talking together. when George, the
older of the two, became suddenly very
confidential.
81 am much bothered" he said. 81
can marry wealthy widow whom don't
love, or a poor girl that do love intense
ly. What shall do2"
Listen TO your heart" advised his
companion, land marry the one you
love.
"You are right my friend. ] shall mar
y the girl"
Then can you give me the widows
address"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Pray For Me.

Pray for me, love at dawn. what time
For thee my prayers arise,
That, hand in hand. our vows may climb
The steep path through the skies.
Pray for me, love at eventide;
So shall the words we say
Meet In the mists. and side by side
Sweep I'D the beaten way.
That every time kneel for thee
May my unhallowed prayer,
Coming in such good company,
Find sweet acceptance there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

The wise man will plant PEACHES
this fall, as the epidemic OF "Yellows"
and other diseases that are so fatal to
peach trees has passed and gone, and
may not appear again in so years. The
man that plants now will make the big
money. AS "fillers" both for apple and
peach orchards, OUNCES are ideal,
make sure crops and will live for 100
years, making a permanent, big-paying
orchard after the peaches have gone.
Ounces are also easily and cheaply cared
for, as the trees do not grow very high
and are easily sprayed, and there is al
ways demand for the fruit at top prices.
Another filler is to plant small patches
of Rdspberries, Blackberries, Gooseber-
ries or Currants between your trees:
They will begin to pay you the second
year from planting, will yield a fine in
come and pay all orchard expense until
your trees come into bearing.
Call on or write to me, and let me give
you some possibilities ofthe above meth,
DDS of making every foot OF your orchard
Weld a good profit. Write for valuable
"Planting Book" free. ,
Shepherdstown, W: Va.
Representative of Stark Bros. Nurser-
les and Orchard Company.
Iuly Is, 1912.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
Nothing to Worry About.

Business was brisk in the village store
when the stranger entered.
"Any OF you drive up in a trap?" he
asked casually.
eyes, | did," said Farmer Turnups
disinterestedIy. "Why?"
"Gray horse, and an old lady insideT'
'Yes, that's right But"
"Can she manage him all right2" said
the stranger.
81 should think So" replied Turnups.
"Why, my wife's druv that horse ever
since he was three-year-old y
"That's all right, then" said the stran-
ger. 81 merely asked because the gray
has Just gone down the street like mad
bull, and the old lady's hanging on to the
back of the trap, screaming 'murderP J
Still, if she can manage him, there's moth
ing to get excited about. How's the
price Of 'taters down your way ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05

- UCduoG ucCeP
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result Of kid
ney disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowedtoadvance
neutrality-suspicious.
~ b1o.rd srfil of-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-05
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

the soreness II would probably not
greatly bother me-
Now you must lie back and rest.
she said commandlngly. as attempted
TO thanK her.
AS your nurse | command ALSO
lutte quiet" striving to speak gaily
See, the daylight Is already here.
and | mean to discover II this lone
cabin contains anything which human
beings can eat; | confess that ! am
nearly famished,"
"A most excellent symptom. and |
imagine your quest will not be wholly
vain. To my eye that greatly re-
sembles slab OF bacon hanging be-
side the chimney"
1T indeed is," she exclaimed. land
! feel as a shipwrecked seaman must
on first beholding land"
However my nat Irally energetic
spirit revolted at inactivity, for tho
time being my faintness precluded any
thought of doing other than obeying
her orders, and | lay there silent,
propped up against the logs, my eager
eyes following her rapid. graceful
movements with n constantly increas.
ing interest. As she worked, the re.
Election OF the red flames became
mingled with the gray dawn, until the
bare and cheerless interior grew more
and more visible. Her search was far
from unsuccessful, while her resource.
fulness astonished me. old campaigner
as ! was; for It was scarcely more
than full daylight before she had me
at the table, and was doing full
justice to such coarse food as the
larder furnished.
The eating helped me greatly; but
for some time so busy were we that
neither Of us spoke. On my own part
experienced a strange hesitancy In
addressing her upon terms of equality.
Ordinarily not easily embarrassed in
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Washing Flannels.

Greatest care must be observed In
washing Aannels; otherwise they will
shrink, become bad color or be en-
tirely ruined.
Take enough warm water-not hot,
for that is sure to shrink flannel-and
for each gallon add teaspoonful Of
borax and one OF ammonia. Shave O.
half cake of pure white soap, add a
little water and boil until dissolved.
Pour this into the water prepared for
the fannels and gently rinse and
knead them in the water until they
are quite clean. Never rub flannels,
for this mats and causes them to be-
como harsh and thick.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
CARE OF HARDWOOD FLOORS
Need Systematic and Intelligent At
tention or They Soon Lose
Their Beauty.

One housekeeper has declared that
hardwood floors require as much care
as baby Although we doubt tho
statement, It is a well.known fact that
II floors are not properly cared for
they soon lose their beauty.
Attention should be given them sys-
lematically; every day they should be
brushed over with broom covered
with flannel cloth made into n bag.
with drawstring in the top.
Once week at least twice II you
can. the floors should be oiled, using
linseed oil and applying it with n
checsecloth rag TO prevent lint from
spreading.
Deeply stained or vanished floors
should be wiped lightly and frequently
with solution of milk and water.
Polish with n dry cloth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

| You are Confederate. them"
asked. curious to know upon which
side his svmpathies were enlisted IL
the struggle.
He glanced warily at my gra.
Jacket, then his shrewd, shifty eyes
Wandered TO the blue ant yellow cav
airy cloak lying on the floor.
Wal list don't know. Cap" ht
said cautiously. continuing to eat ai
he talked, as I'm much o enythinf
in this yere row. First Their burned
gray backs they come sroopin W
yere. an run off all my horgs; tner
Their blame blue.bellieg come long
| ar cut down every lick o my corr
fodder. so tibet I'll be cussed II | a.n'i
bout ready ter fight either side. Any.
how amt did no fightin' yit worth
talkin bout. fer Marian is pow'ful
feared I'd get hurt"
Maria regarded him scorniully.
Hiding out. ! suppose?"
wal. I amt very healthful fer
us ter be stayin' ct hum much u
Their time. long with that thar Red
Lowrie. an Jim Hale. an the rest o
tibet cattle round yers."
"Guerlllas pretty thick now in the
mountains"
Wal. / dunno; / heerd as they wus
doin' somethin down by Their brick
church. but thar's no great shakes OF
en- fist round yere reckon as how
they knows nough tor keep way from
Jed BurRsy-I'd pitch EN- far as
ever peasant pitched bar"
You hFr, no fear Of them, then p
"Whut, me-" The little man sat
, holt upright, and glared ercely across
the table as though he would resent
IN insult. IL fist tell yC Cap.
reckon thar amt no guerilla a goin'
ter poke his nose round yere less
he's lookin fer sudden death; thar's
mighty few o EN- amt heerd o Jed
Bungay- Whit in thunder's ther
matter with yer gal7"
He stopped suddenly and stared at
her: but before could turn about
in my chair one of the great dogs
began TO growl savagely. and Maria
sprang forward and cuffed the surly
brute into rcbellious silence.
IT'S hcsses," she SAL nnrshly,
Likely as not it's Reds gang. Now,
Jed Bungay yere's two lovely females
fer ye ter perfect"
AS ! hastily sprang TO my feet
caught a fleeing glimpse out OF the
partially opened door. Down the steer
OF the hill road there was slowly NOV
ing toward us on foot small party
OF perhaps n Gozen men. so variously
clothed as to make II evident they
were irregulars. Just ahead OF them.
but on horseback, two others we're
even then turning into the narrow
path that led to the house. attracted
probably by the smoke which
streamed from the chimney.top.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Removing Stains.

Before sending linens to the laun-
dry they should be well examined to
see If they are stained. Table linens
especially should be carefully looked
after, and when stained should be
well washed and left to stand in very
hot water to which a tablespoonful of
borax or a teaspoonful of salts Of
lemon has been added. If the stains
appear stubborn, this may have TO be
repeated several times Rinse in cold
water and hang out to bleach. Never
plunge clothes in hot water with soda,
as this will set the stain. Fruit stains
may usually be removed by pouring
boiling water on them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
SALADS ARE MOST VALUABLE
Would Be Less Intestinal Indigestion
II Salad Was Eaten at Least
Once a Day.

Probably no detail Of the French
menu IL so important to us as the
salad, says the Century. Very few
American families know what an In
valuable delicacy n genuine French
salad, with dressing Of good olive oil
and pure. fragrant vinegar, is--inval.
liable, because OF It's effect on the d.
gestion and health. There is very lit
tie nourishmeDt In salad leaves until
the oil has been added, and the oil is
what many Of us need. according TO
the doctors, who deplore the INSULT
cheney OF 1t In the average American
diet. II Is excluded therefrom for the
very good reason that the average
American finds II difficult to digest It.
But It is right there that the salad
comes to the rescue. The vinegar In
Il, II genuine. excites by its fragrance
and acidty the digestive glands not
only In the mouth and stomach. but In
the pancreas, which acts on all tho
constituents Of food. particularly the
fats. There would be vastly less In
testinal indigestion in this country II
every family followed the French Gus
tom OF eating salad at least once
day.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Stewed Tomato Creole.

Drain dry and place in a small
stewpan with a cup Of water a can OF
the best tomatoes. Let them simmer
and add a dessertpoonful of chopped
parsley. Cook for twenty minutes.
Pour the liquid into a side dish and
prepare a thickened sauce, using one
small cup of the liquor to two level
tablespoonfuls of butter and of -four,
Blend the latter together in dry
dish over the fire and then gradually
add the tomato water. When thick
ened season well with curry powder.
Pour into the tomatoes and stir. Let
the completed dish simmer for Eve
minutes and then serve This is an
admirable chafing.dish product.