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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
Issued yesterday in the office of the
probate clerk:
p. ]. Keith of Argo and Miss Doncle
Courson.
Lorine Smith.
Homer Davis of Bessemer and Mrs.
Mettie Lou Trimble
J. e. Harris of Birmingham and Miss
Pearl Lillian Pittle.
Edward c. Miller of woodward and
Mrs BERTHE Steele.
Frank r. Williams of Birmingham
and Miss Velma Virginia Platt.
agery. is recorded in books that should
be found on our library shelves.
''These books contain the totality OF
knowledge to use which preparation is
made in school and college and univer-
sity.
''Our citizens divert ii portion of their
annual earnings into charitable altrli-
istic channels of some description. In pre-
senting the library book fund as a legiti-
mate channel for private benevolence and
munhcence, I'VE confidently rely on the
universitality of the good conferred or
the enduring quality of the good con.
ferred on the non-partisan and non-sec.
tartan character of the institution, tc
bring forth a generous, a patriotic re.
sponse.
MRS. e. L. SMITH,
"E. f.. SMITH,
LILY LYKES,
"W C. GEWIN.
MRS. w. ID. HAWKINS,
I'D. NJ. LEWIS,
MRS. r.. DUPONT THOMPSON,
-. W. DONNELIlY.
ct. ID. PARKE.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-21
.DEMERE: ANNOUNCED
AS NEW SECRETARY
OF SOUTHERN CLUB
Well known Real Estate
Man Succeeds James Ran
dali Who Recently Re-
signed Position

1t was announced yesterday that
Capt r. L. Demeres the well known
real estate man, had been elected Sec
tary of the Southern club.
He succeeds James Randall, who has
been secretary for some time, but
who resigned to take up different work.
Captain Demeres election was an
nounced yesterday bye Col. Tom Q.
Smith, president of the Southern club.
The new secretary is widely known
in Birmingham, where he has resided
for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-21
ACTION ON CLAYTON
IS EXPECTED SOON
If Adverse O'Neal Could
Quickly Call Session
UNDERWOOD LETTER
Would Not Enter Special Election, but
Will Come to Birmingham After
Natk is Finished to Con-
suit Friends

Early action by the Senate committee on
privileges and elections in regard to the
credentials of Henry d. Clayton, recently
appointed to succeed the late Senator
Joseph f. Johnston, is anticipated.
The credentials were sent to the COM
mittee yesterday, and despite an informal
report last night that action would be de-
ferred until after the passage of the tariff
legislature it is generally believed that
within the next few days, it will be defi.'
ritely known whether or not the COVER
nors appointee will be seated
The Washington special of yesterday
quoting Senator Bankhead was identical
with the senator's statement made in The
Age-Hera1d prior to his departure for
Washington. In case of an adverse re-
port by the committee, Senator Bank
head believes that that action win be
taken at once that the governor can as
semble the lawmakers in three days, and
that the lawmakers in one day can pass
joint resolution authorizing the COVER
nor to make temporary appointment,
and providing machinery for a special
election
May Gall Legislature
There seems to be general preference
that the governor call a special session
of the legislature rather than provide for
a special election. 1t is understood that
If it is determined that the governor
had no constitutional right to name a
successor to Senator Johnston. he would
have no right. without legislative action,
to call special election.
And the expense of the special election
would be much greater than the expense
of an extra session of the legislature
Should the legislature meet and pass a
joint resolution it is estimated that the
expense to the state would not be in ex-
cess of $1,000. whereas a special election,
held in every precinct of the state, would
cost practically $4,000.
1t is not generally believed that the
pose would attempt to enact other leglsla-
tior. and it is thought that If the legisla-
ture desired to act upon matters not in
cluded in the call of the governor, il
would lack the necessary two-thirds ma
Jority to do So
Mr.. UnderwOOd's Attitude
In letter to a personal and politica
friend, Mr.. Underwood wrote yesterday
that he would not enter a special election
for the Senate. He stated, however, tha
he would come to Birmingham following
the passage Of the tariff bill, and consult
with friends relative to entering the field
for the regular term. In this regard, II
| is not generally believed that Mr.. Under
wood would oppose Mr.. Clayton were h,
to receive the senatorial seat through {
| special election, or were he to be seated
on his present credentials. Mr. Under
woods regard for Mr.. Clayton is too great
| it is believed, to permit him to make al
effort to put Mr.. Clayton out of Goa
! gress.
In the meantime. Congressman Hohsoi
| is strenuously campaigning for the sea
of Senator Johnston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-21
How Much

Would you lose tday
should fire destroy or burg
lars steal your jewelry,
bonds, securities and other
private papers1
Some things could not be
made good with the fire in
surance on your property.
A safety box in our steel
vaults at from So to $50 a
year is the strongest insur-
ance against loss of your val
uables.
Why not rent one today?
The First National Bank
Capital and Surplus
S3,0O0,000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
The Day Of Destiny.

The Pennells were housecleaning. The
word is not suggestive of serenity, and
the Pennells were experiencing the thing
at its worst. In addition to the usual
upheaval, there were two paper-hang-
ers in the parlor and one in the library
and painter in the diuing-room.
"Dante," Elizabeth exclaimed, as she
surveyed the scene at breakfast-time,
"should have lived in New England in
the twentieth century-he would have
found this scene suggestive"
"'Cheer up,'" Jean quoted, mischiev-
ously; the worst is yet to come
And two. hours later matters actually
grew worse even Jean OF the dauntless
chin turned white when the card came
up. Miss Bristow, whom she was 10
see about the history position that she
had set her heart upon How could it
have happened, when Miss Bristow had
distinctly said that she would be passing
through the city the last of the week, and
this was only Tuesday
"You can't see her-you'll have TO be
excused" Elizabeth cried, "unless, in
deed, you take her out to lunch some
where p
"You can't take anybody TO lunch be-
fore eleven" Jean retoried. mo, I've
got to see her here. If she can't separate
me from housecIeaning, don't want to
teach in her school p Her chin was
dauntlessIy raised once more, bit her
voice shook a little. However, Jean ran
down at once. Miss Bristow must not
be left standing in the hall.
Miss Bristow looked as if she had
needed TO be rescued. "Miss Pennell p
she asked. 81 am so distressed. | was
called home Unexpectedly and had no
time to write you, but should have tele-
graphed you. /"
"Please don't say anything" Jean in
terrupted her. m'll promise not to mind
if you won't. And if you'll overlook the
fact that half my books are on the floor,
we can find quiet corner in my room.
But the Stars are vanished on one side.
Can you go up close TO the banister ?"
Miss Bristow could and did; and in
Jeans room they found comparative COM
fort. Jean seated her guest with her
back TO the dismantled bookcases, and
the talk began. They both started when
the luncheon-bell rang.
mo-" Jean begged, interpreting Miss
Bristow's look OF dismay, "please don't
go. am treating you to strange expert
ences. The painter is in possession, and
he will probably go right on painting.
You shall see how we carry on light con-
versation in the presence of painting
back"
An hour later Jean, tired and grave,
dropped down on Elizabeth's bed. 81
don't know" she said. "I'm afraid
not. She didn't say anything"
"It's flowers. Miss Jean," Manda an
nounced, at the door.
Jean opened the box wonderingly.
Inside, upon the beautiful roses, lay a
card.
Just to try to thank you for your lovely
hospitality. Will you come upon the
terms | wrote you? A girl who can
master circumstances is the one ! want
for my girls.
Jessica Bristow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
The Power of Humbug.

An individual who opened small tav-
ern near the field OF Waterloo was fre-
quently questioned as to whether he did
or did not possess some relics of the bat
tie, and he invariably and honestly an
swered in the negative. But he was very
poor, and, while lamenting TO his neigh
Dor not only his poverty, but the annoy
ance to which travellers subjected him,
his friend cut him short with,-
"Well, make one help the other. Make
some relics"
"But what can do ?" inquired the
poor man.
"Tell that Napoleon or Wellington en-
tered your shop during the battle, and
sat down in that chair"
Not long after, an English tourist en-
tered the tavern, and, inquiring for relics,
was told the chair story. The chair was
bought at an incredible price. The next
conner was informed that Wellington had
taken drink, and the Wellington tum-
bier wss accordingly sold. The third ar
rival gazed with breathless wonder at the
nail on which Bonaparte hung his hat
the fourth purchased the door-posts be-
tween which he had entered; and the
fifth became the happy purchaser Of the
floor on which he had trodden. At the
last advices the fortunate tavern-keep-
er had not roof to cover MS head, and
was sitting on bag of gold in the cor
ner of deep pit formed by selling the
earth on which the house had stood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
. How To Keep Young.

How to remain young and escape the
disadvantages of "middle age" was ex-
planned by DR.. Josiah Oldfield,. the food
expert.
"There ought to be no such thing as
middle age" he said. "lf man lives
properly, he can carry the spirit of youth
to the end of his days. | am on the way
toward 90, but feel entirely young. The
secret is simple. A man must submit
himself to mental and physical discipline
and eat wisely and not too WE'LL"
DR.. Oldfield's rules are:
Think big thoughts and cling TO noble
ideals.
Live on the fruits OF the highest minds.
Do not waste time over petty things
and do not take narrow views.
Take fruits, vegetables, oils, eggs, but
ter, milk and bread. Avoid shoddy,
second hand food of all kinds.
Bathe every morning and rub the skin
with towel.
Change underclothing every "a hours.
Know yourself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
from the HarisonburR Daily NewsJ
LIVES SAVED BY TELEPHONE.
One Man Drank Poison, and Another
Severed Four Arteries.

Within the last several days two lives
have been saved over the telephone.
Rev. !. w. LentZ of Orders, a Breth-
rem munster, took poison by mistake tor
his medicine. No physician being here,
his family got instruction from distant
physician. Antidotes were administered
and his lite was saved.
William Miouich, in Pendeton county
tried to cut bullet from The breach OF a
gun. The knife slipped and severed four
arteries in his wrist. He was In danger
OF bleeding TO death. DR.. Meyers, at
Oak Flat, six miles away, gave instnIc-
tions over the phone. Another life was
saved. Mr.. Mlonich is 76 years old.
So d9ly are valuable lives preserved
and saved by Tie use of the Jefferson
County Telephone.
Is your wife's life valuable 10 you2
Do you want 10 preserve your childfen's
lives 2 Is your own life valuable TO your
self or family2
DO you want 10 make paying invest
ment? Install a Jefferson County Tele-
phone. II is a MONEY maker. Ask
Wall, who sits in his country home and
talks TO Chicago. Install Jefferson
County Telephone. Pay $500 per an
mum. Meet me al the end OF the year
and say, "Getzendanuer, that phone did
not pay me, take II out, give me your
check Tor $780," ! will do II. mean
this, every word OF II. Phone, write or
wire. delays are dangerous" Long
distance connections with the world.
H.C. GETZENDANNER,
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
The Curse of Curses.

We reiterate, with increased emphasis,
our relentless opposition to the liquor
traffic. We hold that it cannot be legal
lied without sin. Its only argument is
an appeal to greed and appetite. II is in
collusion with the white slave traffic and
other forms of evil. Its fruits are cruelty,
de5auchey. conspiracy and murder. II
is the wholesale despoiler of the race,
and is intoxicated with the blood CT the
multiplied thousands it has sIsin." As a
rising flood il sweeps away life, proper
ty and fortune. II is in a death struggle
for mastery in politics, government and
society. The church Of God dare moi
yield an iota to its murderous march
against humanity. II has no rightful place
in our modern civilization. II is doomed.
The forces that opposes this gigantic evil
are in accord as never before. The sa-
loon must be driven out OF business. In
the name of God, the church, and hu-
mainly, let the next final step be move
ment to outlaw this traffic in a holy cru
sade for saloonIess nation and liberated
humanity under a constitutional amend
riieHt Of national Prohibition.-From the
Bishops quadrennial address atthe Gen.
eral Conference of United Bfethren,
Dayton, Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
Water for Health.

"It's queer" said medical man to the
writer, chow few people drink the
amount OF water they should TO insure
good health. You should take at least
three pints daily.
"In the first place, you lose by perSpira-
ton and evaporation in the breath about
two pints day Of the water you take into
the system, and about another pint goes
to help keep the blood in order and the
skin, glands and joints, ETC., sufficiently
moist.
Milk is not OF much use to replace this
as if is mainly food. Tea and coffee are
not advisable drinks, because they con-
tain nerve destroying drug (caffeine.) }
Cocoa, again, is more Of a food than
drink, and alcohol-well, the less said
about that the better.
1.-The only drinks we have left, then, are
mineral waters and plain water. Too
much mineral water is not good; but
plain water contains no harmful drugs or
minerals and, moreover, is natures own
product. II you drink sufficient OF it the
skin will be kept clear ofpimples, rashes,
and sores, the blood will be purer and
nature will see to it that sufficient water
is mingled with it so that il circulateS
normally aid not sluggishly because it is
thick with impurities.
"Take half pint glass of water at a
time. One in the morning on rising, one
after breakfast, one after dinner, one dur
ing the afternoon, one after tea and one
before retiri1g-total three pints.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
eHesonCo West Virginia Thursday July g. 1913
She Knew What To Do.


The sharp-nosed man looked, dubious
ly after the retreating figure of the stem
ographer.
"l'm in quandary what to do with
that girl, !" he said. "Idon't know wheth-
er to fire her or raise her salary. don't
know what to make of her. She is the
quintessence of either innocence or deceit,
can't figure out which. Any way, she's
got me into pretty pickle.
"About two months ago some misguid-
ed member of a certain benevolent society
sent me two tickets for a charity ball. |
was surprised to get those tickets, for |
supposed everybody who knew me knew
my sentiments in regard to charity.
81 don't believe in it. don't encour-
age it. don't believe in giving things
away. have TO work for every cent !
have and expect other people TO do the
same thing. To my mind these folks that
dance for charity and sing for charity and
cut all sorts OF didoes for benevolent pur-
poses are only degrading the masses they
are supposed TO benefit. had express
ed this opinion so often that was amazed
that anybody should ask me TO counte-
nance a benevolent scheme by buying
tickets for ball. Naturally, ! hastened
to send the tickets back. put them into
an envelope and handed them TO the STEM
ographer.
"'Here, Miss Drew said. you know
what to do with these
"'Yes, SIR she said. Thank you
at struck me then that there was no
occasion for her TO thank me for request
ing her TO perform her regular routine OF
duties, but didn't give the matter a
second thought until three weeks later,
when representative Of the benevolent
society called 10 collect $40 for the ball
tickets.
But didn't use the tickets, said.
q don't believe in charity
"'I beg your pardon, he said. They
were used. Here are the numbers sent
you and here are the tickets bearing the
same number which were taken in at the
door. If you didn't want them you ought
to have returned them TO us at once, as
requested in our communication TO you.
I" But did return Them argued.
Then called in the stenographer.
"Miss Drew said, didn't give
you two ball tickets some time ago TO be
returned to the benevolent society p
"'Why. no, she said, you didn't say
anything about returning them. You
simply said | knew what to do with
them.'
"'And what did you do with them p
asked.
"T went TO the ball. said she. i
thought that was what you meant
81 was furious, but saw the benev-
olent society had the drop on me, and |
paid the $40. The worst OF it is the girl
seemed so sweet and innocent and sorry
that haven't had the courage either TO
discharge her or deduct the money from
her salary. can't make up my mind TO
this day whether she really thought
meant TO make her present or whether
she notified the society to send me the
tickets and then deliberately worked me
for a good time. But, whatever her
motive, there is one charity organization
il town that is now growing fat off $40
of my hard-earned money"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
BY Request.
Be A Woman.

Oft I've heard gentle mother,
As the twilight hours began,
Pleading with son on duty.
Urging him to be man.
But unto her blue-eyed daughter.
Though with loves word quite as ready.
Points she out that other duty,
Strive, my dear. 10 be lady.
What's a lady2 Is il something
Made OF hoops and silks and airs.
Used to decorate the parlor,
Like the fancy rugs and chairs
Is il one that wastes on novels
Every feeling that is human
II It's this TO be lady,
'Tis not this TO be woman.
Mother, then. unto your daughter.
Speak OF something higher far,
Than to be mere fashions lady.
Woman is the brightest star.
II you, in your strong affection.
Urge your son TO be trne-man,
Urge your daughter no less stronger
To arise and be woman.
Yes. woman-brghtest model
OF that high and perfect beauty.
When the mind and soul and body
Blend TO work out LIES great duty.
Be woman-naught is higher
On the gilded list OF fame.
In the catalogue OF virtue
There's no brighter holier name.
Be woman. on 10 duty.
Raise the world from all that's low;
Place high in the social heaven
Virtues fair and radient bow
Lend thy influence to each effort
That shall make our nature human
Be not fashions gilded lady.
Be brave, whole-soulcd live woman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
Strength Out OF Weakness.

The extent TO which the worlds work
has been done by invalids is shown by a
few examples given in a medical con-
temporary:
Caesar, Mohammed and Napoleon were
epileptic.
Calvin was in himself almost patholog-
ical museum.
Frederick the Great was OF delicate
constitution and frequently III.
Darwin was prostrated by two hours
OF work daily.
Johnson was scrofulous and melaneholic.
Scott dictated "The Bride OF Lammer-
moor" during such intervals oi lucidity
as were left him when taking large doses
OF opium for "spasms."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
unsightIy Face Spots

Are cured by DR.. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment, which heals all skin eruptions.
No matter how long you have been
troubled by itching, burning, or scaly
skin humors, Just put little OF that
soothing antiseptic, DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. on the sores and the suffering
stops instantly. Healing begins that very
minute. Doctors use it in their practice
and recommend if. Mr.. Alleman, OF
LittIetowh, Pa, says: "Had eczema on
forehead; DR.. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment cured il in two weeks" Guaran-
teed to relieve or money refunded. All
druggists, or by mail. Price SOC. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co., Philadelphia and st. Louis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
Today May be the Only Day You Have

William Johnson, writing some very
sound advice in the June American Mag
aziEe. says:
Good days and bad days exist only
your own head. The weather has
nothing TO do with it. Each day is what
you make il for your self. Bad weather
is only an unfortunate opinion.
Suppose il is raining pitchforks. You
get word that your salary has been
doubled or that forgotten uncle has left
you 81 100000. What do you care about
the weather then 2 Or suppose the per-
son you love is dying. Unexpectedly q
turn for the better comes. The doctor
says your dear one will live. Then ii is
a good day, great day, happy day.
ats what you think and feel about il
that makes each day what it is. You,
within yourself, can make each day, every
day. good day. Put down in the note
book OF your soul the poet Runeberg's
thought:
Each day is life.'
"When you get up in the morning throw
back your shoulders, take deep breath.
Meet the new day like a man. Say Ia
yourself:
"Another day-another life 2
"for all we know II may be the only
day we'll ever have. Let's make il the
best day we can. Let's strive to see
that il is day worth while. Let's move
step forward in our work. Let's DO all
the good we can. Let's get all the hap
piness we csa-foday.
Fright now is the only time you can
control. Yesterday is record. Tomor-
row is secret. To-day il yours, is
mine %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03
T O N | G S

Use our Beef, Wine and Iron, or Nyals
Nutritive Hypophosphites, either OF which
is an efficient combination acknowledged
to be without an equal as a nutritive tom
ic, as blood builders and for the various
forms OF general debility.
In cases Of weakness arising from sick
ness or disease the use OF either will be
followed by the very best Of results.
Prices 50cents and sl.00 the bottle.
With warm weather coming on, don't
forget that we have the most complete
line OF Talcums, Face and Rice Powders,
Toilet, Bath and Medicinal Soaps. Bath
Sponges and Chamois, Wash Rags, etc.
Our line Of bristIe goods Is large and
well assorted, comprising only the best
in Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Mali
Brushes and Hand Scrubs, Genuine Rub
berset Shaving Brushes, etc., etc.
We carry at all times a complete as
sortment Of sick room accessones-Hot
Water Bottles, Fountain and Bulb Syr-
inges, Ice Bags and Caps, Bed Pans, In
valid Cushions, Disinfectants for every
use, Bandages and Gauzes, Sferilized
Cottons, Adhesive and Medicinal PIas-
tiers, in TACT everything that is commonly
needed or used.
lfyou, who are reading this, are smok-
er, we have Pipes and Tobacco 10 sell
you, and a lot OF the very best of Cigars
and Cigarettes. II you are writer, we
have Parker Fountain Pens to sell you,
there are none better. II you shave
yourself, we have Razors, Shaving Brush
es and Mugs, Shaving Soaps, Creams and
Powders. II you are fisherman. we
have the tackle-in fact we have anything
you want or think you want and lot OF
things that you ought to have but don't
know IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-03

According TO story credited to Mr..
John Hays Hammond in the New York
Tribune, a LapIand girl was seeking a
place as maid in city in the northern
part OF Florida.
"Can you cook ?" asked the mistress
Of a house al which the girl had applied.
"No."
"Can you clean up2"
"No."
"Can you make beds 2"
mo"
"Bu what can you do 2"
"Oh," replied the girl, proudly. ~
can milk a reindeer"