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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

The Maine Division of the Sons of
Veterans. ut Bath, Thursday. voted TO
hold the 1911 eneampment in Water
Vile. This will mean the coming oil
some 300 OF 100 visitors into the city,
The dates set are June 3 and l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Atherton Furniture CO., have been
doing a rushing business and vet with
their auto truck service they are al
ways ready and prompt in delivery.
See suggestions in new adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

The Wardwell Dry Goods Co have
secured the services of one of New
York's eminent women physicians,
Maude L. Dunn, NJ. D., to give free
lectures to women only, on the sub
ject of corsets in their relation to
health Monday, June 8, 1890 A. NJ.
and 1 z. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

now in a position to say that the two
most potent causes of this new dis
ease of civilization and of brain wor-
ries are muscular overstrain and IN
fictitious diseases. London Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Last few days give promise OF the
helated summer being here and sum-
mer cottagers will be seeking the most
sanitary and coolest in carpets and
rugs. Redington e Co. are strong in
Crex grass rugs and carpets. None
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

The postponed meeting of the Ladies
| Aid of the Congregational church. which
was to have been held, Wednesday. will
/ be held all day. Friday, at the home OF
Mrs NJ. w. Bessey, 70 Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

William II. stevens, Colby o. profess
scr of economies in Columbia University
was in the city. Thursday, Gaining OF
friendS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Rev. and Mrs. e. f. Downey of Port
land are spending few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Fred l., Chase of Belfast made bust
ness trip to the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
What A Rail Must Stand.

Have you any idea of the strain to which
a steel rail is subjected2 The Metropol-
itan Magazine illustrates il by picturing
the passing Of the Cannon-Ball Express.
II is drawn by two engines. The largest
weighs one hundred tons; seventy-seven
tons OF the weight are carried on the six
driving wheels, which means almost
thirteen tons 10 wheel.
Thirteen tons OF weight upon each
wheell That means that thirteen tons ot
weight falls for flying insislt upon
rail surface perhaps nc more than an
inch square, and then moves rapidly
forward. II is like succession Of whirl-
ing blows from thirteen-ton hammer.
If the train is going thirty miles an hour,
an imaginary square inch has only one
five-hundred- d-twenty- eighth part of
second in which TO receive the blow.
vince under il, distribute the terrible
force of il through its elastic elements TO
the surrounding mass OF the rail, brace
itself to help distribute stresses that are
being taken by the adjacent surfaces, and
passed back and forth in all sorts Of ways
through the mass of the rail, and then to
receive the blow of the next driving
wheel.
II the train is going sixty miles an hour,
instead Of thirty, the rail has 10 receive,
Withstand, and pass on all this stress in
hundred -fifty-sixth part Of
second.
That is not all that happens TO the rail.
We have taken account OF the compress
sion strains only. There is another set
OF strains for these big driving-wheels
are pulling the train. They have caught
hold Of the rails just as your hands grip
the rope in tug Of war, and they take a
fresh hold every fraction OF second.
The tendency is to pull the top off the
rail, for rail and wheel to stick together,
top and web and flange, in every single
and separate molecuIe with all the tenacity
OF which steel is capable.
But still we have stated only oue-half
The tension strain. The strain is revers-
ing all the time; for while the huge drivers
are pulling one part Of the rail toward
them, they are pushing another part away
from them. This plucking and spurning,
hauling and kicking, tension and COM
preston goes on continuously. COM
plete reversal from compression TO ten
sion, and back again takes place with
every half-turn of a driving wheel, and
at a frightfully rapid rate. The marvel is
that the rail is not ground 10 powder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

The daughter OF Southern Congress
man had recently been bridesmaid at
the marriage OF college chum. On her
return home she was telling the family,
including the old colored nanny, OF The
ceremony.
"And just think, Aunt Comfort" she
finished, "the bride wore the lace veil
that had belonged TO her great-grand-
motherp'
rLaw. Miss Sidney, chile" exclaimed
nanny, in tones of horror. that sholy
am one saving famblyl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
YOU CAN'T EAT
APPETITE POOR

Multitudes of people lose their
thing to eat. The dinner bell has no
interest to them. They loathe their
breakfast. They may nibble a little
Of this and a little Of that, but they
do not care for 1t.
Lunch has lost all of its charms,
although they try to eat something.
Dinner about the same.
There is something positively
wrong, of course, but no disease that
can be named. Just out Of sorts
That is all.
1t Is In this kind Of condition
that Peruna acts very beneficially
After using Peruna, interest in food
is revived. Beginning with a tea
spoonful Of Peruna before each meal
will generally quickly improve the
appetite and help the digestion.
Thousands Of people can testify to
this. Liberated from slavery that is
almost unbearable. The slavery Of
having no interest in life. All used
up. Yet one does not know exactly
why. Take Peruna before each meal.
Skies will get blue again. Fields will
look green once more and life will
be pleasant. You will feel that yoV
are good for something and the world
is a good place to live in. Peruna
will do it. Not as an artificial stim-
ulant. Simply tonic that stimulates
appetite in a natural way.
Those who object to liquid medi-
cinss can now obtain Peruna Tablets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

An amateur charity worker, visiting a
family in the tenement district, was
alarmed to see the mother dash cup OF
cold water in the face OF the baby she had
just finished dressing.
Too polite TO express her amazement,
the visitor held her breath, expecting the
air to be rent with screams. When none
came, the child merely whimpering, she
said:
"Dear me, should think he'd object
more than that"
Wouldn't ye, now 2" said the fond,
admiring mother; "sure. I've been prae-
ticing on him forihree weeks. He won'l
yell when he's baptized next Sunday.
He'll be used to il"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
Caesar AS An EplIeptic.

Says Mark Antony, who had evidently
seen him in commissions: "When the fit
was on marked how he did shake; It's
true this god did shake" Again: aye
gods, il doth amaze me man OF such a
feeble temper should so get the start OF
the majestic world and bear the palm
alone"
We would hardly recommend horse
back riding to an epileptic, "but by dint
OF perseverance, says the historian
Oppius, Caesar became an expert horse
man, often debating TO two or three Sec
retaries at once while in the saddle. and
rode without using his hands," We have
had a somewhat similar experience in
our own practice, where the patient,
unlike Caesar, gave up epilepsy while
continuing as horse trainer.
When Caesar came to unbridged rivers
during his campaigns he swan across
them, sometimes helped by inflated blad-
ders, but usually unaided. Once, having
a seizure in the water, he cried out, you
remember, "Help me, Cassius, or per-
ish."
He explored personally and afoot con-
quered cities, accompanied, by way OF
precaution. by but one or two servants
an admirable precaution for epileptics
when at all possible.
He needed 10 be careful. II he had
lived in the gluttonous days Of Cal;gula
or Nero, and had TO any extent INDUCED
in their dietary excesses, he never would
have crossed the Rubicon nor effected
the important victory over Pompey The
Great at Pharsalus, the protests OF his
nervous system in the way OF convuisions
would have been more numerous.
He paid the strictest attention TO his
hair, although he had so little OF it. Like
the rest of the bald-headed the world
over, ne allowed this occipital fringe to
grow long and boldly combed II forward.
like vine over blank wall, in the vain
hope Of concealing his cranial nakedness,
the touch of nature that makes the whole
bald world kin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
Shehrdsown Jefferson County, Thursday, October g. 1913

The teacher in country school always
tried to make the lesson as interesting as
possible.
"Now, children" she said, '1etme see
what you remember about the animal
kingdom and the domestic animals that
belong to it. You have named all the
domestic animals but one. Who can
tell what that one is 2"
There was no reply.
"What!" !" exclaimed teacher. "Does
no one know? II has bristly hair, likes
the dirt and is fond of getting into the
mud"
A small boy at the end of the class
raised timid hand.
"Well, Allan ?" said teacher.
"Please, ma'am," said the little boy
reflectively, 'it's me-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
NEW VOL. 48-No. 40.
Getting Ready For An Accident.

A woman had Just selected the finest
pair of black silk stockings that money
could buy. And she didn't look like
silk stocking woman, either, says the
Washington Star.
Another woman who had joined her at
the counter just as the clerk was gather
ing up the stockings 10 be wrapped,
smiled her surprise at the woman who
had bought:
Getting giddy, Louisa Ellen"
The Louisa Ellen woman resented the
idea.
"Not me. II was, wouldn't be buy
ing just one pair Of stockings at time.
But really need only one pair to be
killed in"
To the friends smiling surprise was
added a friends solicitous call for
knowledge.
"Oh, nothing to be alarmed at; no
operation or anything OF that kind, only
well, I'm about 10 start for the West,
and want them 10 wear on the train.
When get there III wash them and put
them aside until I'm ready TO start home
again."
"On the trainl Why, what on earth !
Those lovely silk oues2 Why, anything
is good enough TO travel in"
THAT'S the way thought until con-
duc,or unintentionaliy put me wise.
There was wreck on his line in which
two unidentified women were injured.
One was dressed shabbily and the other
wore fine clothes and black silk stockings.
The poor woman had good enough treat
ment, OF course, but the finely dressed
one had the best room In the village near
where the accident occurred, with the
doctor popping in every hour and every
body running their feet of TO help, so
that when the rich relations could be
found those who had been kind'would be
properly rewarded. Both women died
without regaining consciousness, poor
things, and while the poor one goi some
sort OF a little old corner in the country
churchyard, the rich woman had line
grave in the middle Of everything. And
sure do want nice grave.
"You ought 10 see my rongeree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
Eczema and Itching Cured.

The soothing, healing medication IN
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment pene-
trates every tiny pore ofthe skin, clears il
Of all impurities-stops itching instantly.
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment is guar
anteed to speedily heal eczema, rashes,
ringworms, tetter and other unsighfiy
eruptions. Eczema Ointment IS a doc
tors prescription, not experiment. All
druggists or by mail, Soc. PieIffer Chem
ical Co., Philadelphia and ST. Louis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

A baseball player in ST. Louis was
promised bonus of $500 if he would
refrain from drinking during the baseball
season. He drank glass of beer; the
manager saw him; the bonus was not
paid. The player paid five cents for the
beer and $500 for the privilege of drinking
it. Yes, he exercised his personal lib
erty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A mild, gentle and effective laxative is
what people demand when suffering from
constipation. Thousands swear by DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman.
of San Antonio, Tex. writes: "They are,
beyond question, the best pills my wife
and hayeever taken." They never cause
pain. Price 25c. at druggists, or by mail.
H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or ST.
Louis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
My Garden.
Ny father left a park to me,

Ny father left park to me,
But il is wild ard barren,
A garden. too. with scarce tree.
And waster than warren:
Yet..say the neishborsiwhen they call.
II is not bad. but good land.
And in il is the germ OF all
That grows within the woodland.
And must work tllro' months OF toll
And years Of cultivation.
Upon my proper patch OF soil
To grow my own plantation.
III take the showers as they fall,
Twill not vex my bosom;
Enough il at the end OF all
A little garden blossom.
-Tennyson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
The House That Rum Built.

The almshouse is the house that
rum built.
The.drunkard-This is the beast that
lives in the house that rum built.
Appetite-This is the chain that binds
the beast that lives in the house that rum
built.
Intoxicating drink-This is the serpent
in flowery guise, with artful tongue and
dazzling eyes, that YIELDS the chain that
binds the beast that lives in the house
that rum built.
The rum seller-This is the monster
that holds the rein over the serpent in
flowery guise with artful tongue and daz-
zling eyes, that YIELDS the chain that binds
the beast that lives in the house that rum
built.
The license voter-This is the man with
ballot in hand who says to the monster
"You may hold the rein over the serpent
in flowery guise with artful tongue and
dazzling eyes that YIELDS the chain that
binds the beast that lives in the house
that rum built"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

Tommy. having disposed ofthree help
ings of sausage and doughnuts, sat
mournfully regarding his empty plate.
Observing bis pensiye expression, Aunt
Sarah kindly asked: Tommy. won'tyou
have some more douginuts?"
"No'm,D the poor lad replied. with
feeling emphasis, al don't want them
got now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
P r | C E s.

Below we quote few Of our regular
prices-not cut prices, b,h Just what we
have sold these goods Tor In the last ten
years, and are selling them for now.
Wyeth's Phosphate OF Soda, regular
price Soc, our price 40c.
CoIgate's Talcums, all kinds, regular
price 25c, our price 15c.
CoIgate's Tooth Powder, regular price
2Jc, our price l5c.
Ramon's Liver Pills. regular price &c,
our price l5c.
Two-grain Quinine Pills, our price 10
&c for one hundred.
An CaIomel and Soda Tablets, regard
Tess of size, 25c per 100.
Mennen's Talcum, 20c per box. oil
styles and odors.
Thermos Bottles, the newest and best,
st so for pint size, g 50 for quart
Louisine Papers, three styles and sizes,
25c for full pound package.
Red Cross Kidney Piasiers, &c each
fhe best plaster made.
Whitran's Candies 60c per pound, uu-
eousled by any, regardless OF price.
Full Stock Of Hudnufs Perfumes, Tai
Gums, etc.
Ksie Dyspepsia Cure. Doc fof Soc size,
All kinds Of Bdsue Goods, with wide
range Of prices.
One Hundred Compound caihastic
Pills for 25c.
Sole Agent for vinoI, NyaPs Family
Remedies, Christian Of Washington, DIS.
w. ]. WhifIock and Nephew OF Wincnes-
Ter, and many others.
Remember, we rave what you want,
or we will get il for you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

The day of harsh physics is gone.
People want mild easy laxatives. Doan's
Regulets have satisfied thousands. 25c
at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

Woman loves clear, rosy complexion.
Burdock Blood Bitters Is splendid Tor
purifying the blood, clearing the skin,
restoring sound digestion. All druggists
sell il. Price, $.Q0.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

A theological student was sent one
Sunday to supply vacant pulpit In a
Connecticut valley town. A few days
after he received a copy Of the weekly
paper Of that place with the following
item, marked:
"The Rev. -, Of the senior class
at Yale Seminary, supplied the pulpit al
the Congregational Church last Sunday
and the church will now be closed three
weeks for repairs"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

That the aged are not easily reused to
enthusiasm or excitement is well known,
but they are not often as calm as one old
woman.
An old man fell from second story
window into the street, where an anxious
crowd Immediately gathered to see
whether he was seriously injured. One
of his daughters rushed franiically into
the first room, where his wife sat knitting,
and cried:
"Oh, mother, mother, fathers fallen
from the top OF the house into the road
Oh, dear Oh, dear!'
eyes. my child" answered the old
woman, placidly, looking up from her
work, 81 saw him pass the window"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

Three Germans were engaged in
confidential talk while dining together in
Broadway cafe few days ago.
Their conversation drifted from politics
to the second marriage of mutual friend
when one of them remarked:
"I'Il tell you what. Aman vhatmarries
de second time don't deserve to have
lost his first vife."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

The United States supports 22l ,433
churches, likewise, 45O, 900 saloons, more
than all Our churches, hospitals, colleges
and high schools combined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09
Notice of Application For
Franchise.

Notice is hereby given that on the Sih day oi
September. 1913. Inc Shepherdsiown Water Com
pany, OF Shepherdstown. w. Va, fled with the
Common Council OF the city OF Sbepherdstown, W.
Va. its application for a franchise enabling Il 10
Law construct. maintain and operate through the
streets and alleys and over the bridges OF said city
IFS mains and pipe lines TO enable II TO czry on
the business OF transporting. distributing and de-
iivering 10 It's customers wafer Tor drinking. do
fnestc use and other purposes and that il viii ask
said Common Council 10 act upon said application
at its regular meeting TO be held on the 18th day OF
October, 1913.
By Hugh T. Downing.
ROBERT GIBSON, Mayor.
Is. Righfstine, Recorder
Sept II. t9i3-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-09

You'll never have good neighbors un-
less you are one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-19
Sleuth On Stand
Story To Jurors
From Mondays Daily

From Mondays Daily
Blue Earth, Mimi, December 10
The proceedings in the VIRGINS muir
der trial are growing in interest, and
as the trial progresses, the strong
chain of circumstantial evidence with
which the state is surrounding the
defendant is gradually becoming
more apparent, and there is keen
surmise as to whether the defense
will be able to break through the
links that are being forged on the
witness stand by the witnesses for
the state.
Detective ]. e. Lawler went on
the stand shortly before noon Satur-
day and remained on the stand all
afternoon and his cross examination
was not concluded before this morn
ing. County Attorney Dean conducted
in the direct examination and in
reply to his questions Mr.. Lawler
stated in substance.
| reside in st. Paul and am con-
nectad with the Pinkerton National
Detective Agency. On May 9th, 1918
| was detailed by our superintendent
to work on this case and left the
same day for Fairmont for the pur-
pose of assisting the authorities in
discovering the identity of the MUIR
derer of John Steen. | put in at that
time twenty days working on the
case. | made close examination
OF the John Steen premises, attended
the funeral of the murdered man, in
terviewed scores of the neighbors,
and investigated thoroughly all pos
sible clues.
Mr.. Lawler gave a graphic account
OF the arrest of the defendants, corro-
borating the evidence of Sheriff
Carver and Court Reporter Nicholas
In addition to reciting facts pertain
ing to the arrest already published,
up to the house they noticed Mrs.
Virgens in the door of the house.
Later they saw her at the window,
through which she watched the scuf-
fe of the officers with her husband,
and his arrest. She did not come out
or make any attempt to speak to her
husband before he was driven off by
the sheriff.
On Sunday May is, there was a
big searching party on the Virgen's
farm in which three or four hundred
persons participated. They were
armed with rat spears pitch forks,
spades, etc. Dat bins, hay and straw
stacks and nearly every part of the
farm was probed end searched in
hope of finding the missing revolver
and other evidence.
An old well that had not been used
for some time was probed Among
the things taken out was bludgeon
consisting of rock placed in the
toe end of a sock. The sock con-
tanning the rock was introduced as
evidence.
Mr.. Lawler also testified about the
third degree given Virgens at the
county Jail on May 18th by himself,
and Dean, Carver, Ebben and