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Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

The real estate Of Mary ]. Clifton,
deceased, consisting Of four houses
and building lot in Clayton, Della
ware, will be sold by her executor at
public sale on Saturday. April 5,
1913, at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

Seed Potatoes and all kinds of Gar
den Seed at Geo. w. Cummings. Ode
Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02
AND VICINITY
Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.

Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings Phone 139.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

New prices where established for
farm stock in lower New Castle coun-
ty at recent public sales Cows
brought as high as s71.5O and four
months-old shoats sold for SO.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

The regular monthly meeting Of
Asbury Mite Society will be held at
the sual time and place Saturday
evening next. April 5. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

Many of the rural schools have
closed because Of the advanced farm
ing season. and many more of the
schools are expected to be closed by
April Is.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

All kinds of tobacco and cigarette
cupOns redeemed. Geo. W. Cunning.
Odd Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

The Young Ladies Club will meet
Tuesday evening. April Sth. at 8
O'Clock. Program in charge of Chair
man of Social. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

A necktie social will be held at the
home of Mr.. Harry 7. Smith,
Friday evening. April 4th. If stormy
Saturday evening. Ladies, please
bring neckties.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

For Sele-One S-fOot Showcase for
SO. 90 and one 4-fOot Showcase for
$500. Apply to Alfred Tilghman.
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Henrietts
Tschudy Monday evening April Z al
7.3O O'Clock. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

This is the time Of the year you
are thinking of purchasing lumber
and building material. See adv. Of
Edmund C. GoOtce. He is prepared
to serve you.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

Karl Chase, eldest son Of Frank L.
Chase, of RehobOth, has applied to
Willard Salisbury for Appointment to
Annapolis Naval Academy.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

Edward G. Walls our Clothier
makes an important spring announce
ment in his advertisement on this
page. Read it.
Smyrna times., 1913-04-02

ENtdANAees MAAtei pet ut.k -
Potatoes, sweet per besket......-.-.....-.. ~
country II
LIVE STOCK.
Calves, per 10
Beef
Lambs.-.... ............. ........ .-.-......-.
fork k.---..---....-..-..-.....-..- --.-...-.. ~
SMYRNA AND VICINITY
Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings Phone 139.
Seed Potatoes and all kinds of Gar
den Seed at Geo. w. Cummings, Ode
Fellows Hall. Smyrna. adv.
In addition to our high-grade Fer
tilizers we will offer Special Potato
Guano. For sale here this season.
S. ]. Reynolds, agent 70 the j. E.
Tygert Co.
All kinds of tobacco and cigarette
eupons redeemed. Geo. w. Cunning.
Odd Fellows Hall, Smyrna. adv.
The Young Ladies Club will meet
Tuesday evening, April 9Th. at 8
O'Clock. Program in charge Of Chair
man of Social. Sec.
For Sele-One S-fOot Showcase for
$500 and one 4-fOot Showcase for
$500. Apply to Alfred Tilghman.
Smyrna.
Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Henrietti
Tschudy Monday evening April Z a
7.3O O'Clock. Cor. Sec.
Edward G. Walls our Clothie
makes an important spring announce
ment in his advertisement on thi
page. Read it.
Karl Chase, eldest son Of Frank L
Chase, of RehobOth. has applied {
Willard Salisbury for Appointment t
Annapolis Naval Academy.
This is the time of the year 20
are thinking Of purchasing lumbt
and building material. See adv. {
Edmund C. GOOtce. He is prepare
to serve you.
A necktie social will be held at Il
home of Mr.. Harry T. Smitl
Friday evening. April 4th. If storm
Saturday evening. Ladies, pleas
bring neckties.
Many of the rural schools ha'
closed because of the advanced farr
ing season. and many more of q
schools are expected to be closed
April Is.
The regular monthly meeting
Asbury Mite Society will be held
the u sual time and place Saturdi
evening next. April 5. Cor. Sec
New prices where established
farm stock in lower New Castle cou
ty at recent public sales. Coz
brought as high as S71.5O and fOJ
months-old shoats sold for SO.
Delaware river fishermen say b'
and pike are in unusually fine con
tion, the result of the mild wint
- G. L..ra atrae
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
HOW CHRONIC COUGHS
Are Being Cured by Vinol

Did YOU ever cough for q mon ~
Then iust think how distressing IL
must be to have q cough hang on fos
three months.
Mrs. Maria Primrose, OK 81 Newell
Btreet, Brooklyn, N. Y, says: i had
n very heavy cold which settled inS
A chronic cough, which kept me-
awake nights for fully three monthA
and felt tired all the time because my
rest was broken so much. The enecs
Of taking your cod liver and Iron rem
ndy, vinol, is that my cough Is gone.
I can now get a good nights rest. and
I feel much stronger In every way"
II Is the combined action OF the
medicinal elements, Gods livers. aided
by the blood-makiag and strength
creating properties Of tonic iron which
makes vinol 10 efficient In curing
chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis
at the same time building up the
weakened, rundown system.
Try a bottle OF vinol. with the un-
derstanding that your money will
be returned II It doea not help you
OWENS & MILLER, DRUGGISTS.
Shepherdstown,W w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
The Development of Whales.

The study of fossils and embryos has
succeeded in proving, says Professor
Kukenthal, the foremost authority on
cetaceanS, that whales are descended
from ancient land beasts OF prey-the
creodontS. In the long process Of evo-
luton changes have been wrought which
enable these monster mammals to handle
themselves in the water with as much
ease as if they were veritable fishes.
The embryo in its first development is
built after the type of land mammal; ;
the head is clearly separated from the
body by neck. the jaws are equipped
with a full set Of teeth, what would be
the limbs are plainly indicated, and there
is reason TO believe that al one stage the
embryo is covered with coat OF fur.
Life in the water first caused a slow
decrease of specific weight, giving the
whale gradually the ability to float on the
surface. This was brought about pin
cipally by the accumulation OF a thick
layer OF fat urder the skin and the growth
OF air spaces in the enormous skull,
which in some whales measures third
OF the entire body.
The incredible speed that tie develop
ment OF the powerful tail-fin made pos
sibIe, caused the elimination OF all pro-
iecting organs that might increase fric-
ton. Thus the spndle-shaped body is
perfectly smooth; only on its back is
generally narrow projection, which acts
as keel
Diving also has had its influence on the
alteration OF the body. Sometimes, as in
the case of the Iarge-toothed whales that
feed on cuttlefish, they 60 to a depth Of
a thousand yards or more. The openings
Of the body then close tight, 10 resist in
creasing pressure. Nature has provided
the nose with curious valve arrange
ment, the little eye is surrounded by
covering as hard as iron and fortified by
powerful muscles, and the whole body is
protected by tremendous covering Of
fat.
With these curious changes has come
an enormous increase in size, until the
whale, which descended from compar-
atively small animal, is now the largest
that lives, for its weight not uncommonly
reaches sixty or seventy tons.
II would seem impossible for the mother
to provide the young whale with un-
watered milk, but evolution has solved
the problem in this wise: the milk is
first collected in a container in the moth
er's body, and then by specially adapted
muscle it is squirted directly into the
baby's mouth without coming in contact
with the sea-water.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

Under bill passed by the Pennsylvl-
MIA Legislature and approved by the Gov
ernor, all soldiers who served In the Con-
federate Army and who are now citizens
of Pennsylvania will be invited to be the
guests OF the State at the semi centennial
celebration OF the Battle OF Gettysburg in
July. All who accept will receive trans
poration from any point within the State
and will be provided for al the celebra-
ton. The resolution also requests the
commission having the celebration in
charge TO provide transportation and
maintenance for all Union soldiers, sail
ors and marines OF the Civil War who en-
listed in Pennsylvania and who are now
living outside The State, provided they
come TO the border ofihe Commonwealth.
All other Civil War veterans now residing
in Pennsylvania, no matter from what
State they enlisted, are also to be invited
TO be the guests OF the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

State Superintendent OF Schools NJ. p.
Shawky has sent advance copies Of the
new law concerning the renewal Of first
grade teachers certificates. For any
renewal the applicant is required TO pass
a satisfactory examination on the subject
of agriculture, il this branch has not al
ready been taken, and must have taught
three years OF the previous five years
period. Renewable a second and third
time il the applicant has taught three
years during the previous five year period
and passes satisfactory examination in
two Of the teachers reading circle books
to be selected by the State Superintendent.
The books selected for the present year
are Colgrove's "The Teacher and the
School," and Gregory's Checking and
Waste" Examinations for renewals
will be in charge Of the county superin-
tendents and will be offered on the after
noon of the first day of each of the uni-
form examinations OF the year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
stwnJef Virginia Thursday April s. 1918
Pneumonia.

This name is applied to several dis
tinct acute diseases of the lungs, but
most commonly TO that caused by the
poison of a particular microbe, the pneu-
mococcus. "Lobar" or croupous pneu-
monia is so named because it attacks one
or both lobeS, and involves the whole OF
the l,be or lobes affected. In "lobular"
pneumonia smaller parts of the lung,
called lobules, are invaded, and the
patches of disease are scattered here and
there over one or both lobeS.
The air-cells of the infected lung be-
come inflamed, and are filled with an ex-
udation of fibrin and blood. Thus the
lobe becomes a solid mass, imperviouS
to air. AT the same time the poison is
absorbed by the blood and causes the
symptoms most characteristic OF the dis
ease.
Lobar pneumonia begins suddenly, with
severe chill and usually with sharp
pain in the side. Sometimes there are
no premonitory symptoms, and the trans
ition from health TO serious illness occu-
pies only few hours. Fever begins
with the chill, and quickly attains its full
height. 1t remains high with little varia-
ton for several days. The patients
breathing is labored, rapid and shallow.
There is an almost constant cough, with
an expectoration of thick mucuS tinged
with blood. The pulse is very rapid.
This condition persists for several days,
from three or four to nine or ten,-and
then, in favorable cases, relief comes al
most as suddenly as the disease began.
The fever begins TO fall rapidly; the
breathing becomes easier; the pulse
drops nearly TO normal; the cough grows
less troublesome; the duskiness OF the
face disappears delirium, if there was
any, ceases, and the patient seems almost
well. He is not yet well, however, for
the lung is still filled, but the system has
got the upper hand ofthe invading germs.
This sudden change, called the "cri-
SIS" is the usual turning point in pneu-
monia, but often the remission OF the
symptoms and the return to comfort are
more gradual. In many cases, too, the
patient succumbS 10 the poison, and the
heart gives way under its burden.
Physicians are divided in their views
as TO treatment, but all agree on the value
OF good nursing, quiet, fresh air, and
measures 10 sustain the heart in its strug-
gle. Some hospitals keep their pneu-
monia patients on the roof. well covered
and protected from rain and snow. That
seems heroic treatment, but they get well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Watching Minks at Play.

Wild animals al play offer one OF the
rareSt and most entertaining sights in na-
ture. The observer must place himself
so that the animals can neither smell nor
see him. II he keeps perfectly still, they
are not likely TO see him, but il they get
his wind, they are sure 10 become sus-
piciouS.
One late August afternoon, writes a
friend OF The Companion, watched three
minkS playing tor at least twenty minutes.
was sitting on high railway embank-
ment, when three 1.-THE dark-browa crea-
lures ran out from under a pile OF old
ties at the foot Of the embankment. They
ran along stretch OF damp gravel, about
thirty feet below me. They were full
grown young of the season, but one was
much smaller than the other two.
They seemed to be playing a game OF
tag. One ran ahead, jumped narrow
pool, swan through it, dived into il, and
appeared Unexpectedly, now on this side,
now on that. The other two attempted
TO follow him, and nipped his tail when
they caught him.
After a little the game was changed, as
il by common consent, to "holding the
fort" The fort was stump in the mid
die of pool. One Of the minks got on
top Of il, and the others tried to pull him
down. They finally swarmed up oppo-
site sides of the stump at once, nipped
him vigorously, and pulled him down.
Then number two took the stump, until
the game grew too lively for him, and he
plunged after the one that had given him
too sharp nip. AT the end OF ten min
uteS train rushed by, shaking the whole
embankment, and the minks ran back
under the ties.
began TO fear that the game was over,
but in minute the players came running
out again, and the game began anew.
All through the game the runt amused
me very much. He reminded me OF a
small child who does not quite under
stand the game OF his older playmates.
He could not keep up with his brothers.
When they were at one end OF the pool,
he often came up at the other. Climbing
up the stump was hard work for him,
and he generally got on top OF il few
seconds after his big brothers had left it.
Then he would look round, half confused,
and dive after them. But he never got
discouraged, and played the game through
as we'll as he could.
Al the end OF another ten minutes, all
three minks ran quickly along the gravel
slope and disappeared under The ties. ]
waited half an hour, but they did not ap-
pear again.
These three minks had their home
within few rods Of farmer who kept
chickens. | strolled over and asked the
old man il he had had any trouble with
minks. They had not bothered him. he
said, and he had not seen one all sum-
mer.
also found a song-sparow's nest in
some weeds right near the minks' play
ground. True, the minks lived near a
marsh and lake, where both frogs and
fish, their favorite food, were abundant
but it is fact that wild animals do not
generally hunt near their homes. One
spring skunk raised large family with
in few rods OF my hen-house, and taxed
me only one hen all summer. and this she
did not take until the young skunks grew
so large that she found il difficult 10 pro-
vide for them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Coughs and Consumption.

Coughs and colds, when neglected,
always lead TO serious trouble OF the
lungs. The wiseSt thing TO do when you
have cold that troubles you is to get a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
You will get relief from the first dose,
and finally the cough will disappear. o..
H. Brown, of Muscadine, Ala, writes :
"My wife was down in bed with an OBJ
stinaie cough, and ! honestly believe had
It not been for DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, she would not be living to-day"
Known for forty-three years as the best
remedy for coughs and colds. Price SOC
and sl.00. Recommended by Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
The Cry Of The TOiIer.

o. God for moment OF rapturous quiet
day, TO steal far from the hustle and riot
The want and the woe, and the strivings oil men,
And dream me the dreams Of my childhood again:
To sit and 10 gaze at the crimsoning west
And live in the light OF the rapturous rest
o. God for a moment in days that are long
And sunken in sorrow and weighted with wrong
To turn from the rattle and roar Of the STRIFE.
To dream OF the days OF the fullness OF life:
One moment. TO spare from the strivings Tor gain
The rack OF unrest. and the longing OF pain
To stand as OF old in tile sunlight OF love
A promise before, and heaven above;
One moment TO turn TO things undefiled-
To feel once again. with the heart OF child.
One moment to look on the blue Of the sky
That deepens and darkens and fades from the
eye;
To turn meath the toiling and burdens OF care
That shift to the shoulders OF reelng Despair
From secret and sorrow OF spirit Opprest-
o, God. but TO dream for moment OF rest!
R l. Masker.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Which Was 1t?

Little Willie. being city boy, has never
seen a cow. While on visit TO his
grandmother he walked out into the fields
with his cousin John. A COW was graz
ing there and Willie's curiosity being
greatly excited he asked:
"Oh, Cousin John, what is that ?"
"Why. that is only cow" John re-
piled.
"And what are those things on her
head ?"
"Horns," answered John.
Before they had gone far the cow
mooed long and loud. Willie was aston
ished. Looking back he demanded in a
very fever OF interest:
(Which horn did she blow ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

In answer TO the lady's advertisement
for a laundress, Ellen, darky, black as
the ace OF spades, applied for the work.
With her was group of small darkies,
some black, some brown and some yellow.
Her employer asked if alb these children
were ElIen's. The latter replied:
"YaS'm, ,they's all mine." but, Ellen"
said the lady, "they are all different COL
ors." "Yas'm; you see, it's like dis
My first husband was black like me, my
secon' was brown, an the one got now
he belongs TO the fair sex"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

He came in and laid down some sus-
picious looking bills, with a genuine dol
lar bill on top.
81 want 10 pay for that barrel Of pota-
toes got"
"Can'ttake this money. said the dealer.
"Why not 2"
"Most Of II isn't good"
The top layer is good is II not 2"
"Yes."
That's the way il was with the pota-
toes"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
MR.. FARM MER.

You know, or you ought 10 know, that
the only way 10 raise and keep good
looking, healthy stock, Is 10 look after
them before they get sick. An ounce of
prevention IS worth many pounds OF cure.
First, we want 10 call your attention 10
Kreso Dip. We sell Il In all sorts Of
quantities. from pint bottle up 10 a bar
rel. II will do this Used on colts and
stock in the Spring II will kill all lice and
other vermin, and at the same time will
enable them TO grow a healthy, glossy
coat Of hair by keeping them clean Il
will kill lice and ticks on sheep and lambs,
and at the same time prevent diseases.
In tact, our space is loo limited 10 tell you
here OF the many uses 10 which II Can be
put on The farm. Come In and LET rs tell
you about II, show you what others say
about II, and what results they have re-
ceiyed by ITS intelligent use.
We don't sell any Patent Horse
Cattle or Poultry Powders, because mos
OF them are not reliable and soon lose
their efficiency, II they have any, by be-
ing exposed 10 the air.
But we will make you any powder you
want according 10 your own formula. or,
II you have none, will supply you with
any one OF a dozen or more tested feci-
pes which we have on our files.
And we will make you any amount that
you want at an average cost of not over
twenty cents pound, some Tor less.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

The neatness of the New England
houSekeeper is a matter OF common re-
mark, and husbands in that part OF the
country are supposed TO appreciate their
advantages.
A bit of dialogue reported as follows
shows that there may be another side to
the matter:
martha, have you wired the sink dry
yet ?" asked the farmer, as he made final
preparations for the night.
"Yes, Josiah" she replied, "Why do
you ask ?"
"Well, did want a drink, but guess
| can get alonguntil morning."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

Newedd-Did you sew the button on
my overcoat, love?
Mrs. Newedd-No, darling | couldn't
find the button, so | just sewed up the
buttonhole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

The curate Of a large and fashionable
church was endeavoring to teach the
significance Of white 10 Sunday-school
class.
"Why," said he. docs BRIDE inyar-
iabIy desire to be clothed in white at her
marriage 2" As no one answered, he ex-
planned. White" said he, Stands for
Joy. and the wedding day is the most
joyous occasion of a woman's life."
A small boy queried, "Why do the
men all wear black 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

AT domestic economy lesson, the
Northern Christian Advocate reports.
little Emily was asked to state briefly the
best way to keep milk from souring.
Her answer was certainly brief and TO
the point. II ran, "You should leave Il
in the cow"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Miller's Pharmacy,
Charles Town. w. We.
DEWELL g TRIPLETT,
Affornevs afIav
Hotel For Rent.

The well-known and old-established
Entier Hotel in Shepherdstown, w. Va,
viii be for rent from April lst. 1913. Ex-
tensiye Improvements will be made by
the new owners. Only hotel In the
town. For information, apply 10
REGISTER OFFICE,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Drive Sick Headaches Away.

Sick headaches. sour, gaSsy stomach,
indigestion, billiousness disappear quick
ly after you take DR.. Kings New Lite
Pills. They purify the blood and put new
life and vigor in the system. Try them
and you will be well satisfied. Every
pill helps; every box guaranteed. Price
25c. Recommended by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

Benevolent Old Lady-What is your
son doing now?
Auntie Washington - Him ? Oh, just
talkin' about what he's gwine ter do.
B. o. But your husband-what is
he doing?
A. W. Him ? Oh. he's just talkin'
about what he's done.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

A stout old gentleman was having
trouble with the telephone. He could
hear nothing but a confused jumble of
sounds. Finally he became so exaSperat-
ed that he shouted into the tranSmitter:
as there blthering fool at the end OF
this line ?"
"Not at this end" answered a cool,
feminine voice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03

Cheapest accident in:
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Fl
cuts and emergencies. A
il. 25c and SOC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-04-03
Eggs For Hotching.

Fawn and White Indian Runner Ducks
white eggs, SIPS and $3.50 l3. White
Rocks. Barred Rocks, White Leghorns
(ranging on separate farms) l5, $l.00;
100 for $500. All money makers. Send
for interesting booklet. Let's get ac-
quainted, anyway.
MODERN HENNERlES,
Box 40, Myersville, Md.
March 6, l9l3-4m