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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
Debt Commission in Deadlock.

Hnpelessly deadlocked and as tar apart
as they were the day their conferences
opened, the joint commissions from West
Virginia and Virginia appointed to ap-
portion West Virginia's share OF Virgin
las old State debt adjourned last Satur-
day to meet again on August II.
The Virgiuians declared that they
would not open up the question OF amount
of principal West Virginia should pay
and would only negotiate as to the amount
of interest. West Virginia insisted upon
reopening both the questions OF prlnci-
pal and interest.
The Virginians contended that the de-
cree OF the United States Supreme Court,
in holding that West Virginia should as
sumo responsibility for share OF Viz
ginia's before the-war debt, fixed the
amount q principal at S7,l3S,OOO and left
the amodnt OF interest to be settled be-
tween the two States.
The older States commissioners, there
fore, held that il would be equivalent to
contempt OF court for the two COMMITS
sions to enter into negotiations 10 change
the amount of principal as fixed by the
Supreme Court.
II was upon this rock that the nego-
iatious were wrecked. West Virginia
would not concede that the question OF
principal had teen definitely settled and
Virginia would not recede from her ulti-
natum.
From the way members of the two COM
missions talked. the long-standing con-
troyersy is as hopelessly deadocked as
it has been for thirty years. tits possible
that subcommittee will be appointed by
each commission when the next meeting
is held and that these will be asked to
reach some decision.
Some of the commissioners even re-
garded this plan as hopeless. The opln-
ion is strong among them that an agree
ment between the two States will never
be reached and that the Supreme Court,
which fixed the principal at $,l3S,OOO,
will in the end be called upon to adjudi-
cate the amount OF interest West Virginia
should add to the principal.
According to Virginia's estimate, the
interest will be between OO,OW and
SIS, OOO,O OO, running the aggregate up to
$2l 100000. West Virginia does not ad-
nit such high interest amount.
The debt controversy between ne two
States has been hanging fire ever since
West Virginia was carved from Virginia
in the Civil War. Virginia has contended
that West Virginia should have taken over
a portion of her State debt when she left
the mother State, as the money was
spent in internal Improvements IN that
part of the State. If West Virginia ever
pays her share OF the old bonds, Virginia
will not be financially benefited. The
money will 60 to the holders OF the old
bonds, which Virginia refused to pay,
claiming that West Virginia should pay
them. Virginia, however, has been al
lowing itself TO be used TO collect the
money for the old bond-holderS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
Natures Warning.
sbepherdstown People Must Recog-
nize and Heed 1t.

Kidney ills come mYsteriously.
But nature generally warns you.
Notice the kidney secretlons.
See if the color is unhealthy
II there are settings and sediment,
Passages frequent, scanty, painful.
It's time to fear serious kidney trouble.
It's time to use Doan's Kidney Pllis.
Doan's have done great work in Shep-
herdstown.
M. /. Hickey, Princess ST., Shepherds,
town. w. Va, says: "My kidneys and
bladder caused me great dea, ottrouoiiee.
The kidney ecretions contained sedi,,
ment and were irregular in passage.
also had severe pains across my back.
When STOPPING if hurt me to strailghten,.
| lived in England at the time and Doan $
Kidney Pills were highly recommended
to me. used them and they gave me
complete relief. Since | came here, |
have taken Doan's kidney Pills several
times. and the results have been satlsfac,,
tory. II gives me pleasure to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price 5Ocents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New YORK,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name -DoanS- ana
take no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

WE are proud of our West Virginia
commissioners who have been wrestling
with the Virginia commissioners over the
debt question. They are standing firmly
against the exorbitant demands OF the
spectators who are holding these bonds,
and very properly refuse to pay twice as
much in interest as the Supreme Court
fixed the principal. There's big graft in
this affair, and the greedy spectators and
their allies are fighting hard for the swag.
Our commissioners are firmly resisting
the extortionate demands, and we hope
that they will continue to stand pat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Congressman John w. Davis, OF the
first West Virginia district, has been
named by President Wilson as Solicitor.
General ofthe United States. Mr.. Davis,
who is one of the best lawyers in the
State, is very useful member of Con-
gress, and we are sorry to have him leave
that body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

In view of the TACT that the commits
sioners representing the bondholders are
standing out so stoutthfor some SD, OOO,-
600 interest in addition 10 more than
100000 principal, we would suggest
TO our West Virginia commissioners that
they get all the light possible on this gil
gantic graft in connection with the So
called Virginia West Virginia debt.
Let us have full publicity. Letus know
who are the owners OF these bonds; how
they acquired them; what they paid for
them, if anything; how long they have
held them; give us the names of the at
torneys in the case, and OF the lobbyists,
the secret agents, the managers, the
New Workers who are financially con-
cerned, and the public men ahd private
individuals in the Vhginias who are in
terested in them; let all the facts and
details be ascertained and made public.
II is generally believed that some very
interesting matters could be revealed if
the truth is searched out.
We are of the opinion that if the whole
scheme is brought to the light of day
there WI be very material decrease in
the demands Of the schemers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

AT Birmingham, Ala, the other. night
Donald A. Kenney, a Chauffeur, and Chris
topher Gustin, an iron moulder, were
killed by an electric shock at the local
hall OF the Loyal Order of Moose. An
initiation was in progress, and it is sal
that an electric shock was part of the
ceremony. 10 some way, not yet ex-
planned, Kenney and Gustin, ii Is stated,
received too much current.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE appointment of Congressman John
w. Davis TO be Solicitor General of the
United States leaves a vacancy in the
first congressional distGct which will
have to be filled by special election.
This is normally Republican district
with large plurality, but Mr.. Davis has
managed to carry il at the last two cleo
lions. Candidates for the vacant place
are already springingup. Louis Bennett,
of Weston, ii is said would like the DEM
ocratic nomination, Julius Hearne, Of
Wheeling, is spoken of by the Republi-
cans, while George r. Laughlin, also of
Wheeling, is suggested as Progressive
candidate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

A RATHER far-fetched proposition has
been suggested as possible solution Of
the controversy over the Virginia-West
Virginia debt question, namely, that in lieu
ola cash payment on account oflthe alleged
debt, that West Virginia cede to Virginia
the counties of Jefferson, Berkeley, Nor
gan and Hampshire.
One important fact overlooked in this
suggestion is that the claims against West
Virginia are not held by Virginia, but by
group ofspeculators and grafters, mostly
from New York, who would have no use
for territory. They are out for the cold
cash and as much of it as can possibly be
squeezed from West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE Republicans in the Senate are be-
ginning to feel the hot weather, and they
are not as cantankerouS over the tariff bill
as they threatened to be. That measure
is slipping along very nicely, and it will
probably soon be ready for conference
committees
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Negro residents of Wheeling tried to
get councils TO order them equal accom-
modations with white folks at moving
picture shows, but their request was
turned down. Theatre owners declared
that their business would be ruined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE Progressive Republicans in the
Senate have rebelled against the policy OF
the standpatters, led by Senator Smoot,
and have declared that they do not APP
prove of the tariff ideas that he and his
colleagues advocate. They say that they
are for tariff reform, and will support the
plans of Senator LaFollette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE brewers and the saloon-keepers
in Baltimore seem unable to agree upon
the best way OF purifying the liquor bust
ness. This is not to be wondered at, as
neither side is willing to adopt the only
method of making saloon decent-that
is, wipe il out entirely.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Captain Thos. w. Manion, a we'll
known resident of Parkersburg. has got
ten divorce from his wife. He declared
that she called him dirty niger, where
upon the court set him free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE Democratic majority in the Senate
is patiently listening to the arguments OF
the Republican minority on the tariff bill.
The country at large is not quite so pa
tient-the people want change in the
tariff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THE State Board OF Health OF New
Jersey has just decided that eggs tour
years old are still fit for food. We'd
hate 10 have those fellows do our mar
katinp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

SOMEHOW we can't think that the Pro-
g.essives in West Virginia are liable to
cause much excitement. The chance to
get office is so slim they are not likely to
get enthusiastic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

WE are not worrying much about the
Mexican situation. The man in The
White House who manages United States
affairs so well is not likely to blunder
with Mexico.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

BY the time all of these briSe-seeking
legislators in West Virginia are safely
jailed we shall look for an improved po-
litical status in the State. 1t will be
reckless man who shall hereafter sell him
cell
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

THERE has been no reassignment OF
Governor Hatfield's appointees this week:
Looks as if they may stay put for a
while.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil at
once. Safe for children. A little goes
long way. 25c and SOC. At all drug
stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
Uniform Examination.

The third uniform examination for
teachers will be held at the Graded School
building, Charles Town, on July 3lst and
August list, commencing each day at $50
a. m.
JAMES GRANTHAM,
County Superintendent.
P.O. Kearneysville, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
1876 Acres of Land,

lou AVN VI Loliu3
with barn 4Ox9O and two houses, one
a large stone house and one weather.
boarded, in good repair. A fine spring
of water right near the house, and run
ming water nearly in the barn-yard for
the stock. The barn has double barn
floor and is one OF the best built and
most up-to- date barns in the county.
Ten acres Of fine apple trees about II
years old.
Part OF the land is level and some
little rough. Will make fine stock farm.
Fencing in fairly good shape. Some part
of the land has been lined. This farm
is about half mile from railroad station,
on the road leading from Eakle'S Mill TO
Locust Grove.
For any information you want, call on
H. g. Snyder, Keedysville, Nd.
Terms-One third cash on day OF sale,
balance cash on April lst, 1914, at which
time we will give possession.
Also II acres OF mountain land, lying
on the east side of Red Hill, with line
chestnut timber, will be sold for the cash.
H. q. SNYDER,
MRS. c. o. EAKLE,
MISS GRACE SNYDER,
Agents.
Roy Eigenbrode, Auct.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

One bureau. walnut mohair sofa, mohalr rocker.
sX rocking chairs six walnut cane-Seat cilaIS, SIX
dining-room chairs four old-time cane-seat cnals
three split-bottom chairs. good organ o. yaras o.
ingram carpet, rugs. marble-t top walnut stand
Webster dictionary and stand. large mirror, WIN
dow screens. dozen window binds, 3large pictures.
cherry table box Of tools. seed sower, elght- DAY
Clocks stand, breechloading doublebarrel shotgun,
20 wards Of linoleum Domestic sewing maehine'
bedstead and springs walnut washstand and ou-
reau towel racks, bowl and pitcher, walnut
stand, trunks bedstead aud stand, red cnerry ou-
reau bedroom suit. small looking glasses, iron
bedstead, springs and Mattress dozen bed sheets;
& pillow cases holsters, pillows, feather ped,
onits, blankets, 4 comforts, bedspreads 4 bed
ticks, good ladys. side saddle, two large iealner
pillows, brass kettle. kitchen range. stoves. many
OF which are in good condition. ironing board par
of androns, clothes rack cook steamer, Shepherd
dog IS dozen glass jars, ten-foot extension table.
dozen one gallon stone jars, set oil SadIronS, cream
Separator pair OF spring scales, glass lamps lot OF
Cooking utensils lot OF glassware, lot oil table DISH
es. lot OF table and teaspoons, two butter knives,
silver water pitcher and cup, barrels, churn large
cooper kettle safe iron kettle. corn basket large
table, 20 grain sacks one share OF Morgans Grove
stock. gold watch. and a multitude OF things not
Also
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
About 300 Bushels of Corn.

TERMS OF SALE-A credit of four months will be
given on ali sums over $40. Under that amount
the cash will be required. Notes TO bear interest
from day OF sale, well Endorsed, payable at either
bank in Shepherdstown. No property to be re-
moved until settled for. Sale to commence al III
O'Clock A M
M p CroWl Auctioneer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Lot of harness. cutting box. hay fork, Surrey.
wheat fan barn truck, lot OF hay, corn sheIef uVu
HE ladder stick wagon buggy sleigh and oeiis' io'
ot washing machine lumber mattock, garden tools;
iot of lin roofing wire stretcher digging IRONS,
hand corn planters corn SCOOP, tTowel steel Siege
X-cut saws buck saw, grindstones wne sD1;,,o
wagon. double tree cart and harness, lever narrow
anvil, new Oliver plow. log chain. wise, wafer aIay'
heavy Crowbar about 100 locust posts, lot OF lens
ing wire. good grain cradle, splendid steer Wa'ei
trough twelve feet long.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
PUBLIC SALE.
p HEAD OF HOGS +!
FAPMING IMPLEMENTS.

Ono good brood sow four of them will weigh
about is pounds: seven shoats VIII weigh aDou'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property.

The undersigned Administrator OF John II.
Show. decd. TO settle the estate, will sell al public
auction, at his late residence, in Shepherdstown'
w. Va on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Louis M. Propst, 43 years old,a widower
with nine children, and Mrs. Emma
Whetzel, 81 years old, widow with
seven children, including one pair OF twins,
were married at the home of the bride.
near Franklin, w. Va, last Sunday, by
the Rev. c. K. Lacy. The pair start
housekeeping with total of sixteen chill
dren. Propst is well-known and pros
porous farmer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-07-31

Rev. Charles Steele Davidson Of Char
lottesville, Va Friday severed his corrlec-
ton with the Episcopal church by burning
his vestments and prayer book at the
gates OF historic Monticello. He issued
a statement making charges against the
two Bishops OF the Virginia diocese and
caustically criticising the church which
he has served for a number OF years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
COMBINE AGAINST CASTRO
Venezuela, Colombia and Mic
aragua Determined to
Bar Ex-Dictator.

NEW YORK, March Ga triple al
lance OF Venezuela. Colombia and Mic
aragua is said by South American con-
sular agents here to have been inform
ally entered into By these governments
to prevent any return OF the deposed
President Castro to Venezuela. Fran
cisco Escobar. consul general Of Colom-
bia, said today that his government
had three naval vessels patrolling the
Colombian coast, which had been In
structed to thwart any landing OF .
Castro force.
Gen. Castro, who arrived in New York
last night from Washington, where he
witnessed the inauguration ceremonies.
laughed at these reports. refterating
his denial Of any intention to engage
In fomenting revolution in Venexuel&
or Nicaragua He said he would de-
part shortly to rejoin his family I'm
Europe.
He contracted q severe cold upon re-
and expects to remain quietly at his
hotel here for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
SUES TO RECOVER 1891, oil.
Clay Products Company Brings Ac
ton Under Antitrust Law.

CLEVELAND. March 6.-Suit under the
Sherman antitrust law to recover $1.921. ;
OIL 90 from the National F1reprooflne
Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa, has been
filed in the federal court here by attor-
neys for the Great Eastern Clay Prod.
ucts Company of South River, N. j. The
Great Eastern claims to have been dam
aged to the extent Of $64O337.33, and un.
der the Sherman law may sue for triple
damages. 1t Is said this suit of pri-
vate corporation against another cor.
poration as trust is the first notable
instance of it's kind in the country.
The petition alleges that a decree OF
dissolution signed in 1862 by the Nationa
Company at the instance OF the Attorney
General has not been observed.
The plaintiff alleges that the Nationa
Company controls twenty EIGHT fireproof
ing and clay products companies in thu
United States and Is per. cent Of thu
business In clay products east OF the Mis-
sissippi, and through cutting Of prices II
| rate wars has attempted to drive tn,
plaintiff out Of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
We Are Showing a
Most Complete Collection
of WOmen's and Misses
Suits, Coats and Dresses
i'm Draped Models.

! Exclusive and unusual spring styles
i'm Suits, Coats and Dresses for inn
mediate wear.
The Suits are i'm new fabrics of
eponge, silk or wool Joplin, moire.
serge and fancy wOOlens, i'm charming
styles adapted from such famous mo
distes as Drecoll, Tinker, Bernard,
Francis and others.
The Dresses are beautiful models,
exact copies of foreign importations,
i'm crepe de chime, meteor, brocades,
bOrdered materials and ep0nge.
The Coats and Wraps are of char
meuse, n1oire, silk poplin, eponge and
WOODEN fabrics, especially suited for
street, afternoon and "sport" wear
copies of imported models that you'll
find here exclusively.
Our prices are absolutely the low
est i'm Washington for really high
class merchandise.
This is a shop for refined women of
moderate means - not a "bargain
store"
We charge enough to insure good
materials, good style and good work
mansFip-but less than other stores
for our character of merchandise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
SalvcS Can't /
Cure Eczema

In regard to skin diseases, medical authorities
are now agreed on this:
Don't imprison the disease germs In your skin
By the use Of greasy saves. and thus encourage
them to multiply. A true cure Of all ecsematous
diseases can be brought about only BY using tAo
healing agents In the form OF . hsusd.
WASH THE GERMS OUT.
simple wash: A compound Of Oil OF Winter.
green, Tnymol and other ingredients ~ combined
in the ODD. Prescription. This penetrates TO
the disease germs and destroys them. then
soothes and heals the skin as nothing else has
ever done. vE
A 5o-cent bottle will start the cure and give
you instant relief. tf 80.
We have made fast friends Of more than one
family BY recommending this Odd. Prescrip-
lion to a skin sufferer here and there, and W.
wsnt ron to try 1t now on our positive pay guar
antee. ODD. Soap keeps the pores clean; ask u.
o. Dounelrs Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
ENUMERATION OF QUINCY.
Only One Charge Now Remains
Against Former Boston Mayor.

NEW YORK. March 6.-United States
Judge Mayer has dismissed another OF the
five indictments on which Josiah Quincy,
former mayor OF Boston, Is being tried.
together with Julian Hawthorne. DIR. VIII
Nam j. Morton and Albert b. Freeman.
for alleged fraudulent use of the mails in
promoting Canadian ore claims.
The courts action exonerates Quincy OF
any knowledge Of the literature that was
prepared exploiting the several mines.
Judge Mayer also dismissed all but a
single count on another indictment. This
count charges Quincy with conspiracy In
his association with the Hawthorne COM
panies. inasmuch az he allowed his name
to be used in their exploitation.
As three indictments against Quincy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
DEATH OF EXPLORERS
TOLD OF IN WIRELESS
Tragic EnS1ng Of Two of South Polar
Expedition Described by
DR.. Mawson.

SYDNEY, N 8. W., March 6.-Details
Of the tragic ending OF Lieut.. B. e 8
MINIS Of the Royal Fudlliers Regiment
and DR.. Xavier Mertz, champion ski
jumper Of the world. who met with death
in the frozen south polar regions while
members OF the Australian antarctic ex-
petition. are told in wireless telegraph
message received here from DR.. Douglas
Mawson. the leader Of the expedition.
who also suffered great hardship.
The wireless message received from DR..
Mawson, who Is now In Adele Land,
says:
ION December 4, 1911, while we were
exploring a new coast line 800 miles ia
the southeast OF our winter quarters.
Lieut.. MINIS. with q dog team and. with
almost all our food, disappeared In en-
Questionable crevasse.
subsisted on Dog Meat.
..Dr. Mertx and myself. with an made
quate supply Of provisions and with dx
starving dogs. then started over the
plateau for our hut. Bad weather re-
chiefly on dogs.
causes Of his death arising from malnu-
triton.
FEBRUARY arrived at the hut alone.
having travelled through snow and fog
and having miraculously been guided BY
Providence through the heavily crevassed
areas
s.The steamer Aurora waited at the
base until the weather conditions made 1t
no longer safe. She left q few hours
before my arrival at the hut. Six men
were left there by the Aurora to prose-
cute search for the members of our
party