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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Penitentiary For Legislators.

In TIE circuit court at Webster Springs
on Monday sentences were imposed by
Judge w. S. O'Brien upon five members
of the West Virginia Legislature convicted
of bribery in connection with the election
oil United StatesSenator early in The year.
The sentences were Delegates S. U. q.
Rhodes, {ath Duff and H. F. ASbury,
six years each in the penitentiary State
Senator B. A. Smith, five years and six
months; and Delegate David Hill, five
years. In addition, the five are disqual-
flied for life from holding any public Of
flee or office of trust.
The sentencing OF the Legislators came
shortly after Delegate Hill, the fifth TO
stand trial on bribery charges, was con-
victed Monday. After the sentences
were imposed. an arrest OF judgment and
stay OF execution for ninety days was al
bowed by The court TO permit attorneys
for the defendants to make applications
for appeals to the State Supreme Court.
More than two months have been con-
sumed in the trial OF these cases, the first
OF their kind in West Virginia. There
were seven legislators indicted, the five
already tried having been held on fell
ony charges, and the other two, George
S. Van Metre and the, Rev. T. ]. Smith
on misdemeanor charges. Ghe trial OF
the last two will probably be deferred
until another term of court.
The five convicted Legislators were ar
rested in Charleston hotel on February
llth by Sheriff Bonner Hill in the pres
ence of Public Prosecutor Townsend,
who, with the aid of private detectives,
obtained by William Seymour Edwards,
a candidate for Senator, investigated the
rumorS OF bribery which were being cir
culated at that time in regard TO the SEN
atorial election. Before their arrest, it is
alleged, they were paid by the private
detectives for their votes and the marked
money was found on their persons. After
the arrest the five were takel before a
Justice of the peace, where they waived
hearings and were held III $1,000 bond.
On February IA, at special session OF
the grand jury, they were indicted. The
trials were removed TO Webster county,
and here, one after another, they were
convicted OF the crimes with which they
were charged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

Merely as an indication OF how extern
sively rural people Of the State read the
papers, and how readily they take ad-
vantage OF any opportunity TO improve
their farming methods, the Agricultural
Extension Department at Morgantown
announces that Immediately following
their notice in the newspapers OF the
State to the effect that aid would be
given in starting alfalfa fields, requests
began to come in with the first mails and
have steadily increased since. 1t was
impossible to send out the inoculated
fertilized soil and seed 10 all the appli-
cants or to make visits 10 the very large
number who contemplate sowing larger
fields, but the department is doing every
thing that its funds will allow in this
direction at the present time and hopes
to be of service TO the disappointed ap-
plicantS in other ways.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

Sweeping reductions of the express
rates on parcels all over the country was
on Monday ordered by the Interstate
Commerce Commission, effective Octo-
Der Is. The reduction will range from
10 TO 60 per cent, relieving shippers OF
exorbitant charges. For two years the
new rates will be experimental" and
may become permanent. The express
companies were declared to be unentitled
to increased rates on large packages on
account OF loss OF business from the par
eel post, and the commission refused to
approve the exorbitant carrying contracts
with railroads. New shippers receipts
tor protecting the public have been pro-
mulgated. The commission declares that
the express companies are able TO secure
new business TO replace the parcel post
loss, and the companies assert that the
reduced rates will result in Is per cent
loss of revenue. 1t is expected that the
companies will appeal from the decision
of the commission.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

1T must be admitted, of course, that
West Virginia is disgraced by the shame
ful conditions shown up by the trial and
conviction of the five legislators who
were willing to sell their votes for cash
consideration, and yet it is good thing
that the exposure has been complete.
For great many years il has been known
by those acquainted with the inside work
ings Of the Legislature that there were
more than few members whose votes
were bought by candidates for the Uni
ted States Senate, who sold their influ-
ence TO the liquor interests and the rail-
roads, and who could be depended upon
to do the dirty work for the corporations
who stood ready to bribe them, but now
for the first time the rascals have been
convicted. II will make the crooks more
careful hereafter, but if the real lesson of
these exposures shall be needed il must
be by the people themselves, who must
resolve to send TO the Legislature only
those men who are known to be of such
high character that there can be no ques-
ton as to the manner in which they rep
resent their constituents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Doctors Said He Had DropSy.

Some time ago had an attack Of grippe
which finally settled in my kidneys and
bladder. ! doctored with the doctors
and they claimed had dropSy. tried
other remedies and got no relief from any
OF them. My condition was such that |
was unable TO work for about two months
and the annoying symptoms caused me
a great deal OF trouble and pain. | was
hardly able to turn over in bed. Seeing
one of your Amanacs, | decided to give
DR.. Kilmer'S Swamp-Root trial and
after taking several bottles was able TO
resume my work again. | cannot say
too much in praise of your Swamp-Root
as the results in my case were truly
wonderful.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT BALLARD,
Mansfield, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this
7th day OF May, 1912.
RAY G. LONGBOTHUM,
Notary Public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

SENATOR BRYAN, of Florida, advocates
one cent letter postage, while at the same
time he is opposing the extension and
improvement OF the parcel post system.
He evidently thinks more OF the express
companies than he does OF the govern
ment
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

WHILE the three Eastern Panhandle
counties of West Virginia could have no
strong objection to being returned to the
splendid old mother State in settlement of
that alleged debt, we can suggest better
division OF territory, namely: Give Viz
ginia Mcdowell and NHngo counties, and
if not satisfied with this give them eight
or ten million dollars to boot. Wouldn't
West Virginia be fine State with Nc
DoWell left Out?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

A NOTED Swedish woman, DR.. Annie
Quenzl,, has just arrived in America to
tour the country in the interest OF an in
ternational anti-kissing crusade. She
wants kissing prohibited by law, with
punishment for those who violate it.
The penalty will have TO be mighty heavy
and then some.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

EVERY now and then some opponent OF
woman suffrage argues that woman will
not properly use the privilege of voting,
even if il should be granted her. We
can never agree that this is true-give the
women the right to vote, and fair chance,
and they will render better account OF
themselves than the men. In Benton,
Illinois, short time ago, the licensing OF
saloons was defeated by $40 majority.
Under the Illinois law the women use
separate ballot box because they are not
allowed to vote for all offices. When the
ballots cast by the women were counted
it was found that 40S were against the sa-
looms and IA for them.
Isn't that voting right?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

THE resignation OF Henry Lane Wilson,
ambassador TO Mexico, has been accepted
by Secretary of Stale Bryan. 1t does not
look as if Mr.. Wilson has been OF much
service to our government during the try
ing times in Mexico, and it is well to re-
call him
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

THE Republican minority in Congress
has practically given up the fight against
the Democratic tariff bill. A few Sena-
tors are talking for effect, but they are in
the minority and wrong besides and the
opposition is getting weaker every day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

A SHORT time ago the National Associ-
alton Of Manufacturers was an active and
powerful body that exercised tremen-
dous influence upon national politics and
legislation. The limelight has been turn
ed upon it, its methods exposed, the lob
byists shown up, the secrets divulged-
and, 10, il is harmless, sordid creature
which disgraces all connected with it,
feared by none and despised by all.
The policy OF publicity put into effect
by President Wilson is the best cleansing
agency this country has ever known.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

SCORE one for the Interstate Commerce
Commission. 1t is doing something TO
bring down the high cost of living by re-
curing substantial reduction in the ex.
orbitant rates charged for so long by the
express companies, and at the same time
demonstrating that the government can
give relief when the right sort OF men are
in charge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

The city of Wheeling, this State, has
al last healed sore spot OF some twenty
years standing by ousting the infamous
turf exchange, gambling hole that has
ruined more men in that section of the
State than any other agency-except, OF
course, the accused saloons. Wheeling
has done well TO rid itself of the turf eX-
change-what fine town it will be when
its scores OF wretched saloons shall have
been closed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

REPORTS OF drought have served as an
excuse for again putting up the price OF
meats of all kind. 1t is to be noted, how
ever, that the most abundant rains do not
cause prices TO fall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

1T is announced that Senator Golf is
going to Europe for the balance OF the
summer. He needs good rest-drawing
so many salaries is exceedingly onerous.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
1876 Acres of Land,

1876 Acres of Land,
with barn 40x90 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 date barns in the county.
Ten acres OF fine apple trees about IL
years old.
Part OF the land is level and some a
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. q. Snyder, Keedysyille. Md.
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, 1913-08-07

THE legislative crooks of the recent
session OF the West Virginia Legislature
are facing the penitentiary. but there are
others who have not yer been indicted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

Hon. LEE OFT has been made chair
man OF the State Public Service Com
mission. w. w. Whyte has resigned as
secretary OF the commission and the place
has been offered to K. b. Bernheim, who
has been private secretary 10 Governor
Hatfield. The resignation OF Whyte is
acceptable TO the people, as his appoint
ment was never regarded as proper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

By virtue OF decree OF the Circuit Court OF lei-
ferson County, West Virginia, entered on the lOln
day OF June 1913 in the chanee cause or sun mere
in pending, in which w. K. Chapline was complain
ami and Ida NJ. Chapline and others were defend
ants. the undersigned will sell at public outcIy IN
front of The Entler Hotel in ShepherdStown. West
Virginia. on
Saturday, August goth, 1913,
commencing at O'Clock p. m, the following de-
scribed property. to-wt Those two eertaln par
GELS OF real estate as follows: ~ ONE LII I'M
proved by a
Two=Story Brick Building,
said real estate being situated and fronting on Ger
man or Main street. and on the South side thereof.
between the Register Building ana 6 me magII SN
Two-Story Brick Dwelling,
fronting on King street. on the east side thereof 10
Gated between the M. E. Church Soyih and the
town alley both OF said parcels being the real eS,
tate OF which the late w. A. Chapllne died seized
and possessed, as described and referred TO m tne
bill in the chanceTy suit mentioned ABOVE, anu Salu
parcels of real estate being well located IN the cen
trail part of the town OF Shepherdsown, IN Jefferson
County, w. Va.
TERMS OF SALE One third cash on day Of
sale and the residue in one and two years there
FROM said deferred payments 10 be evidenced oy
The notes or bonds OF the purchaser, bearing inter-
est from day OF sale at six per cent per annum, ana
secured by reservation OF title until the purchase
F. L. BUSH0NG,
GEO. NJ. BEL ZH00VER.
Special Commissioners.
w. R. Chapline
vs.
Ida M. Chaplne ct ais
This is to certify that F. L. Bushong, as Special
Commissioner in the above named chancery cause,
has executed bond as required by decree in said
cause July 18th, 1913.
Attest:
mo. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk Circuit Court.
August 7, l9i3-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

BECAUSE OF the opposition OF several
southern Senators, President Wilson has
withdrawn the name OF Adam E. Patter-
son, a eolored man, recommended for
Register OF the Treasury, and has sent
TO the Senate the name Of Gabe E. Par
ker, Ghoctaw Indian. We have never
been able to understand why white
man should not be named for this office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

One bureau. walnut mohair sofa, mohair rocker,
six rocking chairs. six walnut cane-seat chairs SIX
dining-room chairs. four oldtime cane-seat cnarS
three split-bottom chairs. good organ o. yaras o.
ingram carpet. rugs, marble top walnut stand
Webster dictionary and stand large mirror, WIN
dow screens. dozen window blinds, 3large pictures.
cherry table. box OF TOOLS seed sower. eight Gay
clocks. stand, breechloading doublsbanel shotgun'
20 yards OF lnoleum. Domestic sewing maSni INC
bedstead and springs, walnut waShstand and ou-
feau towel racks bowl and pitcher sSsI walnut b
2eam bedroom suit, 2 small looking glasses. iron
bedstead springs and mattress dozen bed sheets nee
quilts, 4 blankets, comforts, bedspreads, pea
ticks, good lady's side saddle. two large iealner
pillows. brass Kettle. kitchen range. stoves, many
of which are in good condition, ironing board par
OF andirons. clothes rack. cook steamer. Shepnero
dog Is dozen glass jars, ten-ioot extension table,
dozen gallon stone jars, set OF sadirons, cream
separator pair of spring scales glass lamps lot Of
Cooking utensils lot OF glassware, lot OF table DISH
es, lot Of table and teaspoons two butter knives,
silver water pitcher and cup, barrels, churn. large
conner kettle, safe. iron kettle corn basket large
table 20 grain sacks, one share Of Morgan's Grove
stock. gold watch, and multitude OF things not
manti0ned Also
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

One good brood sow four OF them will weigh
about rs pounds: seven shoats VIII Weleh aoou'
60 pounds,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

Lot of harness, cutting box. hay fork; Surrey
wheat ian barrFtruck. lot OF hay. corn shelter dou
he iadder Stick wagon buggy. sleigh and bells lot
of washing machine lumber. mattock. garden toois
lot of tin roofing wire stretcher. digging mons.
hand corn planters corn SCOOP trowel steel sgsge'
XNctIt saws. buck saw. 2 grindstones, wheelbar-
To,, SingIe-shoyel blow four-horse wagon. spring
wagon. double tree cart and harness. lever harrow,
anvil new Oliver pillow. log chain. wise. water aray'
heavy crowbar about 100 locust posis iot o. ienS
ing wire good grain cradle, splenoiu sleei "aiei
trough, twelve feet long.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
About 300 Bushels of Corn.

TERMS OF SALE-A credit Of four months will be
given on all sums over $40. Under that amount
the cash will be required. Notes TO bear interest
from day OF sale well indorsed, payable at either
bank in ShepheTdstown. No property TO be re-
moved until settled for. Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock A M, 100000, .-,-,
NJ P. Crowl, Auctioneer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Three Good Things.

A smooth limestone farm of 70 acres
two miles from Shepherdstown.
A nice level farm of | II acres fine lime
stone land three miles from Shepherds
town.
A comfortable and desirable home, al
most new, IN nice location in Shepherds
town.
Prices are right on all OF the above
properties. For further information, ap-
ply to
H. l.. SNYDER & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Letter to
Or. Kilmer g Co.,
Binehomton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will
Do For You.

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. II will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet OF valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention the Shep-
herdstown Register. Regular fifty cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned. Administrator Of the estate Of Of
Geo 6 Knott deceased. viii sell at public Sale a.
his late residence, three miles east oil SnepneiuS
town. near Moler's Cross Roads, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Tuesday, August 18th, 1913,
4 HEAD OF HORSES !!
5Heod OF CottIeH

One a general purpose horse. two of them good
drivers, one young roam mare, very nandSome' )
nj
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
p HEAD OF HOGS /!

Two good black cows giving milk, one Durham
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

The undersigned Administrator OF John II.
Show, decd, TO settle the estate will sell at public
auction. at his late residence. in Shepherdstown.
w. Va. on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07

Roy Eigenbrode, Auct.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-08-07
Saturday, August goth, 1918
Two=StOry Brick Building,

said real estate being situated and fronting on Ger
man or Main street. and on the South side thereof.
between the Register Building and the Magruder
nronerty And (2) ANOTHER LOT improved by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-29
WhaS 10 lsnnoealf
fGS1llNors~ "0Ak1S.

II a play or . book or . form
Of amusement innemes the pas
sions ana encourages vice. It
10 Immoral. II it makes sin re-
pugnant and gives reaction toward
clean and wholesome living. It Is moral,
no matter with what subject 1t 10 deal.
ing. This much few persons will dis
I,ute. And yet 1t ia only within tho last
few weeks. and after the most elabor-
ate maneuvering for q theater, that
Brieux's powerfully prophylacttc play,
Damaged Goods" which we have
previously mentioned, has been per-
mitted to present in public its mes.
sage. that the wages OF sin IL death.
While for years. in every city In the
country, from every music hall stage,
the message. thinly disguised II at all.
has been sung and acted that immor-
ality 10 a joke and the wages OF sin IL
joy. There has recently appeared also
in New York. as part of the Princess
Theater Company's presentation OF
one-act plays. short sketch entitled
amy Night" 1t is painfully real
istic picture Of the sadness and sor-
didness OF prostitution. 1t Is not high
art. nor does it give any sociological
solution to the problem presented, but
it would be a callous and hippant soul
indeed who could leave this perform
ance for that life OF which it is a
photograph. But what happens after
the fall OF the curtain on the typical
musical show? Yet the pillars OF So
ciety are complaining OF ANY Night"
because they say it is immoral. And
IL similar play were put on in a
popular priced theater for all the pub
lie to see. or in any city not a metropo-
lis. the thunders and lightnings Of
righteous wrath would sweep it from
the earth. In spite OF the fact that the
program especially suggested that
daughters be left at home, parents say
with horror that the young folks may
drop in Yet these same persons see
schoolgirls and. worse yet, schoolboys
flock to the nearest music hall show by
hundreds and never turn a hair. In the
light Of recent revelations Of the con-
nection between the police and immor-
ality. 1t is not surprising that they
should be loath to allow the truth to
appear. What is amazing is that the
good people of every city should make
SO slight an effort to put a stop to the
stimulation Of vice which is carried on
glittering seduction. and yet should
combine in q complete conspiracy to
keep from the young the truth about
the sadness OF immortality and the
wages OF sin. What a comment this Is
on the intelligence Of the average
father!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-29
Looker-On In Iona

Traer. April 2s.-The operations Of
the Hannah boy, the boy bandit Of
Grundy Center" showed considerable
nerve TO say the least. Two days after
his escape from jail by locking the
sheriff in his cell. he coolly attempted
to go thru Grundy Center on the way
freight arriving at II a. N. Some one
in the caboose recognized him as the
missing would-be burglar and came
into the passenger depot and tele
phoned for the sheriff. Passengers,
train men. depot officials, grain men
and dray men all went out to witness
the capture of the young desperate.
He was told to stay IN the caboose,
but he didn't stay worth cent. Told
everybody to let him alone as they had
no warrants for his arrest. A Metho-
dist preacher in the crowd sized up the
situation In this way: 'I'm not going
to arrest him for have no gun and I
think ne has" And before the sheriff
and deputy arrived he linked across
the meadow north of the depot. The
last the passengers OF the outgoing
train saw of the affair was the sheriff