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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
How to Drive Away Rats.

expect il is quite generally known
that rats and mice have very tender feet,
and that they are very careful OF them.
If any sticky substance gets on them they
Immediately lick itoff. Ifanything which
smarts the feet OF rats and mice gets on
them they will leave the premises, after
the experience has been repeated a few
times. To pour thick molasSeS on a
shinge, sprinkle lye on it, and then place
the Shingle in the runway Of the rats so
that they will be compelled 10 get their
feet in it, will soon eXterminate them.
As soon as they get il on their feet they
lick ii off, and the lye does the rest.
Perhaps better way 10 get rid OF the
pests is 10 sprinkle air-slaked lime on the
floors of granaries and barns and wher-
ever they frequent. II will make their
feet sore and they will leave the premises.
Some time ago was in large seed and
feed store in a neighboring city. There
were three livery barns near and itwould
seem they would be overrun with rats,
but they had the floors, where the grain
and feed were stored, literally covered
with lime, and around the piles OF grain
sacks they had constructed small levees
OF lime. asked the proprietor if il was
successful, and he said he had not seen a
rat in month. II will pay TO try this =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
S1.OOO,OOO Church Gift.

The new church edifice of St. Jean
Baptiste now nearing completion in New
York city, at a cost of 100000, is the
gift of Thomas F. Ryan TO the Fathers OF
the Blessed Sacrament. This announce
ment was made last week by Father
Letellier, superior OF the order.
The old church OF St. Jean BaptiSte,
located in East Seventy-sixth street, IS
widely known as the church OF miraculous
cures. To its shrine thousands OF Grip
pied and suffering Catholics made pill
grimage, and the crutches and surgical
appliances abandoned by them form a
large collection which is exhibited at the
church.
The announcement states that the new
church, at SeventY-sixth street and Lex
ington avenue, will be one OF the largest
and most imposing Roman Catholic
structures in America. 1t will accommo-
date 5000 persons and will be built in
the shape of Latin cross, with three
naves. two twin towers and great dome.
The towers will be 80 feet in height and
the dome $50 feet.
Mr.. Ryan has taken personal interest
in the work OF the Society OF the Blessed
Sacrament. He built and endowed IFS
seminary at Sufferin, n. Y, where young
men are trained for the priesthood. FIJI
teen priests from this seminary will te
required at the new Church OF ST. Jean
BaptiSte.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
The Whale Doomed.

The speedy extinction Of the whale is
predicted by the Coast Seamen's Journal.
The Greenland right whale has already
been practically Totally exterminated.
This has been due to the fact that alone
among the large whales its range is re-
stricted to the Arctic Ocean.
OF the rorquals the chief is the blue
whale, the bulkiest creature that has ever
existed on this globe. Until about twenty
years ago this animal was exempt from
human persecution on account OF its tor
midable strength. But since the inven-
tion OF the bomb harpoon, fired from a
gun and exploding in the beasts vitalS, ii
has been hunted as diligently as other
whales, and steam whalerS with explo-
sive armament are likely to make short
work of the greatest known inhabitant OF
the globe.
r. Lydekker says that in 1911 the total
number of whales killed in the world was
reckoned at q, 500, yielding 100000 bar
rels of oil valued at between $l2, 800, 600
and $l5,0O0,0O0. This was double the
catch Of 1910, and that for the current
year is expected to exceed it by 10 or 10
per cent. The chiet field OF whale killing
is now in the southern hemisphere.
When it is considered that gravid cows
and nursing mothers are included in this
wholesale slaughter and that whales breed
very slowly, seldom bearing more than
one calf at a birth and requiring twenty
five years to attain maturity, it is obvious
that the whale population of the ocean
cannot long survive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
American Altar of Roses.

HorticulturiStS OF the Bureau OF Plant
Industry at Washington are conducting
experiments with a view to growing a
rose which thrives on American soil and
from which altar OF roses can be distilled.
The worlds supply OF this perfume oil
now comes largely from Southeastern
Europe. Last years importation, about
10000 ounces, sold at an average price OF
$l5 an ounce. The Southern France and
Bulgaria product is often adulterated or is
OF low grade. The purest altar OF roses
produced is in Germany, but it is very
costly and little is exported.
The bureau has been carrying on its
experiments with the roses for a year.
One thousand varieties were imported
from Europe and planted in arose garden
at Arlington. The first harvest was
gathered recently.
The roses were gathered early in the
morning with the dew still on them. The
petals were placed in special still and
the dstillation made by applying a low
pressure OF steam. The product was
found 10 be OF much higher quality than
that sold by the peasants of Southern
Europe. The quantity was small, how
ever, averaging less than an ounce TO 400
pounds OF rose petals. The European at
tar averages an ounce TO 200 pounds.
The horticulturists are encouraged by
the quality OF the perfume they have pro-
duced. They believe that a somewhat
higher average quantity would justify
American manufacturers placing an altar
of domestic make in competition with
that of Europe. Some new methods OF
distilIation will be tried on the harvest"
next June.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
November A. 1917
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

President Taft last Thursday issued the
annual Thanksgiving proclamation as tol-
lows:
By the President of the United States
OF America, proclamation:
A od-fearing nation like ours owes IT
in its Unborn and sincere sense OF moral
duty to testify its devout gratitude to the
All Giver for the countless benefits il has
enjoyed. For many years it has been
customary at the close OF the year for the
National Executive TO call upon his fellow
countrymen to offer praise and thanks to
God for the manifold blessings vouch-
safed TO them in the past and TO unite IN
earnest suppliance for their continuance.
The year now drawing to close has
been notably favorable to our fortunate
land. AT peace within and without, free
from the peturbations and calamity that
have afflicted other people, rich in har-
vests so abundant and in industries so
productive that the overflow OF our pros
perity has advantaged the whole world,
strong in the steadfast conservation OF the
heritage OF self-government bequeathed
10 us by the wisdom OF our fathers and
firm in the resolve to transmit that heri-
tage uninpaired, but rather improved, by
good use, to our children and our chill
dren's children for all time TO come, the
people OF this country have aboundlng
cause for contented gratitude.
Wherefore, |, William Howard TAFT,
President OF the United States OF Ameri-
ca, in pursuance OF long established usage,
and in response to the wish OF the Amer
ican people invite my countrymen where
soever they may Sojourn, TO join on Thurs
day, the 2Sth OF this month of November,
in appropriate aScription of praise and
thanks to God for the good gifts that have
been our portion, and in humble prayer
that his great mercieS toward us may en-
dure.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal OF the
United States TO be affixed.
Done at city Of Washington this 7th day
of November, in the year of our Lord,
1912, and in the independence OF the
United States Of America, l36.
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
Porto Rico,s New Wonder.

From far away Porto Rico come re-
ports OF wonderful new discovery that
is believed will vastly benefit the people.
Ramon T. Marchan, OF Barceloneta.
writes, "Dr. Kings New Discovery is
doing splendid work here. II cured me
about five times OF terrible coughs and
colds, also my brother OF severe cold
in his chest and more than 20 others, who
used il on my advice We hope this
great medicine will yet be sold in every
drug store in Porto Rico" For throat
and lung troubles it has no equal. A trial
will convince you Of its merit. SOC ano
Sl.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
- How Monarchs art. .Guarded.l

EEvery.night the. palace at! whichi. King
George is sleeping is patrolled by night
watchmen who pass along the corridors
throughout the night inspecting doors and
windows. These Watchmen wear carpet
slippers to deaden the sounds OF their
footballs and are specially trained to know
exactly what TO do in case offlre. In ad-
dition TO the night patrol there is always
a sentry on duty outside the chamber IN
which the kings sleep.
King Alfonso of Spain is guarded at
night by specially selected soldiers, who
take charge of the keys of all the palace
doors each night. These men pledge
themselves that the doors shall not be
unlocked unit! daybreak, and no one is
allowed to enter or leave the palace until
the night is over. The guards sleep out
side the royal bedchamber, so that no
one may enter during the night.
King Albert of Belgium is another care
fully guarded monarch whom no one may
disturb once night has setin Soldiers pa
troll the corridors of the Kings palace,
and his special valet locks himself in the
Kings antechamber, which no other per-
son is allowed to enter. The valet is for
hidden 10 open either door until morning
under penalty OF death.
The Gar of Russia, the closest guard
ed any monarch, is protected at night by
several companies OF soldiers, including
Englishmen, members Of the secret po-
lice and a body of CoSSaCkS. The va
riouS companies work independently OF
one another.
The Sultan OF Turkey is nightly watch
ed over by very large number OF SOL
diers and councillors, who remain within
the neighborhood OF his bedroom until
morning. The Sultan changes his sleep
ing apartment oftener than any other
monarch. He has the choice OF two
score bed chambers and he visits many
of these in turn throughout the year.
His Holiness the Pope is guarded by
an attendant who is able to watch the
welfare of his master through spy hole
in the wall OF his bed chamber, so that
the Pope is always under observation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
Relief Measures For Elk. J

To prevent starvation among the elk
which have crowded into the Jackson
Hole region OF Wyoming for several win
tiers, and have perished miserably by the
thousands for lack OF forage, Congress
has appropriated $4,000. Under the
Biological Survey, efforts will be made
to drive some OF the elk TO other parts OF
Wyoming, where they will be within
easy reach of a specially prepared and
protected winter refuge.
This seems TO be the most sensible
solution of the elk problem. Wider ran
ges and hence greater food supply have
been the dire need of the elk herd, not
because of any great or unexpected in
crease in their numbers, but on account
of the encroachmentS OF civilization upon
their natural domains.
Even if these noble animals are doomed
to extinction, through wider distribution
il should be possible, at least, TO save
them from dying by starvation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
A Great Building Falls

when ifs foundation IS undermined, and
if the foundation of healtll-good diges-
tion-is attacked, quick collapse follows.
On the first signs OF Indigestion, DR..
Kings New Life Pills should be taken to
tone the stomach and regulate liver, kid
news and bowels. Pleasant, easy, safe
and only 25 cents at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
"She Did Her Best.

II can live
To make some pale face brighter and TO give
A second luster to some tear dimmed eye,
Or cen impar
One throb OF comfort TO an aching heart.
Or cheer some wayworn soul in passing by;
II can lend
A strong hand TO the fallen or defend
The right against single enyious strain,
My life, though bare,
Perhaps OF much that seemeth dear and lair
To us on earth will not have been in vain
The purest Joy,
Most near to heaven. far from earth's alloy.
Is bidding clouds give way to sun and shine,
And twill be well
II on that day OF days the angels tell
OF me, "She did her best for one OF thine.
Helen Hunt Jackson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

Little Elmer, while out walking with
his nurse, saw a blacksmith shoeing a
horse, and upon returning home, said !:
Mama, | saw the man today who makes
horses"
"Are you sure you did 2" asked MANI
ma.
"Of course am" replied Elmer. "He
had one nearly finished when saw him.
He was just mailing on his hind feet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
Asstatue's Silent Sermon.

In Paris there is a statue erected for the
humane purpose Of denouncing the ter
rible traps used by farmers and Others in
order TO catch wild animals. The statue
depicts a large wolf. with one foot caught
in a spring trap. The painful expression
on the face Of the animal tells IFS own
tale and must appeal to the heart ot every
man and woman who sees IL.
Many who were in the habit OF using
spring traps have discarded them as
result of the statues silent sermon, and
the trapped wolf," as il is called, has
set on foot a movement which will have
far-reaching effects.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

Father vas walking TO Sunday school
with little Johnny and endeavoring to i'm
prove the time by teaching Johnny his
Golden Text, the words OF which were
Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he
reap" Johnny repeated ii alter his fatf-
er several times and seemed to have mas
tered the correct wording.
As they drew near the Sunday school
the father gave Johnny his last rehearsal
Nov, son." he said, lets have the
Golden Text once more without any help
from me-"
This is what he got from Johnny:
Whatsoever man sews always rips. ;"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

For any pain, from topic toe, from any
cause, apply DR.: Thomas Eclectic Oh.
Pain can't stay where it is used.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
Children Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
Q ASTOR
Fine Stationery.

lust little reminder when you need a
pen, pencil, paper or any kind OF writing
material.
We have for social correspondence the
very best OF Fabric or Cloth Finish pa
perS in boxes, both note and letter size,
correspondence or invitation cards With
envelopes to match. Louisine pound pa
per in both note and letter sizes, two
Styles OF the letter size.
We have quite an assortment of type
writer papers in both legal and letter
sizes, some bond and some in fabric I'm
sh. Typewriter ribbons Tor all machines,
typewriter eraSers, oil, etc.
Pencils plain and indelible or copying.
also the smaller sizes used Tor programs,
etc.
We have beautiful line OF Tally and
Bridge score cards, besides score pads
Tor Bridge, Five Hundred and Auction
Bridge.
Every kind Of cards from the visiting
card to the playing card.
All kinds of Inks, Clues, Mucilage,
Photo-Library Paste, etc.
kAnd that brings US 10 the one really i'm
ponant article in this entire ad.-the one,
without which no man or woman has a
complete outfit for writing. OF course
you all know that by the above we can
mean only one article, and that IS the
"Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen, the
fountain pen which does notleak, the one
and only Fountain Pen with which you
can write letter al any and all times and
then have clean,bands.
We especially recommend for those
who travel or motor that tlIey buy the
Psrke Jack-Knife Safety, because il can
be carried in any position in the pocket,
IN the purse or suit case, and will moi
leak.
We carry Parker Pens for men and
women in all styles ano sizes and IN
prices ranging from 81 .5Oto $40 90 each
a range wide enough to suit every purse
or desire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14
Notice to Trespussers.

All persons are hereby warned not to
trespass. trap or hunt with either dog or
onn on nv farm in Terrapin Neck. Per-
Sons violating this notice will have their
names sent by me to d. S. Rentch, Shep-
10 WALPER.
n.k II 1919
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

"How is il that Rufus never takes you
10 the theatre any more 2"
"Well, you see, one evening il rained.
and so we sat in the parlor."
"Yes ?"
"WeIl, ever since that we-oh, ] don't
know, but don't you think theatres are
an awful bore ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

A Colorado Sunday Y-school teacher re-
Gently asked her class for definition OF
the word Pharsee. One bright little
chap answered, 81 expect he's horse"
"Why, what makes you think that ?"
asked the teacher, very much surprised.
"Well, because the Lord said, whoa
unto him." was the reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-14

Itching. bleeding, protrding or blind
piles yield TO Doan's Ointment. Chron-
ic cases soon relieve, finally cured. Drug
gists all sell il.
Williams news., 1912-11-16
NEWSY NOTES FROM .
 THE COUNTY SEAT

Several democrats have already announced that they would like to be Flagstaff's postmaster under the new administration. Among those whom we have heard mentioned are James Ryrnes, Edgar A. Brown and J. w. Francis.
 The town council has raised the water rent for families to S1.5O for the first 1000 gallons, the price heretofore having been $1. Some of the property owners are wanting to know "what for. "
 Spuds are now selling on this market for $1. 35 per sack.
 Attorney Jones is home again af- ter ten days trip to New Mexico on legal business.
 Paul Geary, member of the state corporation commission, was here Monday and held a meeting with representatives of the Wells Fargo Co.,, business men and others in re- gard to whether or not Flagstaff could get free delivery of express. Nothing definite was done in the matter.
 The Messrs. Brown and William Pitts, cattlemen of Ashfork, were here the first of the week.
 Milton Powers, of the Citizens Bank, was in Kingman this week, looking after the firms branch bank at that place.
 ] The newly-organized band is pro-
Williams news., 1912-11-16
ARIZONA MAY LOSE
 ELECTORAL VOTE

That there is very grave possi- bility that John R. Hampton, Wiley E. Jones and w. T. Webb, the re- gently selected presidential electors, may never have the pleasure of east ing their ballots in the electoral col lege for Woodrow Wilson as chief executive of the land, was the posi- tive statement made by one of the states leading lawyers today, says the Democrat of the 12th inst.
 After making this startling state ment the attorney continued to "prove his case." He stated that after carefully looking at the matter from every angle he was absolutely of the belief that unless session of the legislature was called immedi- ately and law passed providing for the canvassing of the returns of the recent election before the meet ing of the electoral college in Feb ruary, the Arizona members would be debarred from voting if anyone desired to take the matter to court.
 After waiting for years to cast a presidential vote it now appears that unless Governor Hunt immediately issues call for the converting of the legislature, the ballots cast last Tuesday will be of no effect.
Williams news., 1912-11-16

Al. xander Chisholm has sold hi. saloon business to R. E. Hopkins
Williams news., 1912-11-16
SULTANA THEATRE
 SUCCESS EVERY WAY

Wednesday night the new and beautiful Sultana Theatre was thrown open to the amusement lov- ing public of Williams, and judging by the number in attendance at the first attraction. the amusement lov- CTS are in the majority by a consid- erable margin. Long before the curtain arose on the first vaudeville act by Pringle & .Jorden every avail able seat in the house was taken, and all came bent upon enjoying themselves to the fullest extent, as was attested by the prolonged ap plause which greeted the players and the pictures between the acts
 The beautiful new playhouse was ablaze with light, which showed it off to advantage and many were the expressions of delight and admira- ton as the eager audience thronged in. It is the finest theatre between Trinidad and San Bernardino, with the possible exception of Albuquer- que, and The News speaks for the whole people of Williams when it extends congratulations and thanks to the management for their gener- osity and forethought in giving to the public this beautiful place of entertainment.
 On last Saturday night a ball was given in the theatre which was largely attended, the participants enjoying themselves to the limit on the polished floor of the large audi torium.
 May the "Sultana" have all kinds of success and we predict it will.
Williams news., 1912-11-16
Additional Local Notes

Word has been received by the Santa Fe officials in Williams that the road has accepted the decision of the voters at the late election and will establish the semi-monthly pay day, beginning next month. The pay checks will arrive on the 9th and 21st.
 N. G. Layton, county superinten- dent of schools, visited with the To- cal school on Tuesday. The judge just returned from a visit to the Fredonia school, and is firmly con- vinced that one visit a year is all that school will need at least un- der present conditions for making the trip.
 Parties interested are circulating petitions asking for appointment by the town council to the position oi town marshal, made vacant by the resignation of T. F. Holden. The News hopes the appointment will go to some one as capable as MT. Holden.
 At the meeting of the town coun cil November }, Town Marsha Fred Holden handed in his resigna- tion, but the council refused to ac cept the resignation and the matter went over for future action. Mr holden has made a good officer anc his many friends in Williams hope he will reconsider the matter airC serve out his term.
Williams news., 1912-11-16
Maine News Items

Maine, Ariz. Nov. 16.-Mr. Glea- son and family were Maine visitors Sunday. They expect to move to Maine next week to send the chil- dren to school.
 Messrs. Beasley and Porter have a man removing the old Dennis ma- chinery and expect to take it to Riordan, where they have started a mill.
 Maine has one of the best schools in Arizona. At present there are twenty scholars.
 Mrs. Jas. Morehead and Mrs. Neal Ward were Chalender visitors last Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Aldridge and family are visiting with Mrs. Aid ridges mother, Mrs. Watson, at her ranch, this week.
 The machinery for the w. K. Ross mill was unloaded at Maine this week. The mill is to be sta toned eight miles south of Maine.
 Al xander Chisholm has sold his saloon business to R. E. Hopkins.
Williams news., 1912-11-16
Appealed the 3-Cent Fare Law

Phoenix, Nov. 11.-To prevent, if possible, the putting into effect the provisions of the scent fare law recently adopted, suit for an in junction against the Arizona Cor poration Commission was filed be- fore Federal Judge Sloan late yes terday afternoon by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad com pany and a hearing of the petition will be had by the judges of the ap- pellate court of the Ninth judicial district in San Francisco this week.
 A similar suit has been filed by the Grand Canyon road.
 The state has taken steps to fight the case to the last ditch.
Williams news., 1912-11-16

Population 1900 Elevation 6,75O The fastest growing town in North ern Arizona. A climate unsurpassed