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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16

CITY NEWS


Two divorces were granted this morn
ing in Judge Galloway's court. Maude
A. Lucas received divorce from
Claude r. Lucas and the custody of an
infant son, Robert Warren Lucas. Ethel
B. Ramsdell secured a divorce from
Guy A. Ramsdell on the grounds of de-
sertion. They were married in 1910 and
the plaintiff was granted the care and
custody of their 3-year-old son, Charles
Ramsdell.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16
MARRIED.

DE BORD.ToWNSEND-At the resi-
dcnce of Mr.. and Mrs. George De
Bord, Saturday afternoon, November
IA, 1919, Miss Amy De Bord to Cecil
Townsend, Rev. }. Montcam Brown
of the Jason Lee NJ. r. church, Of.
ficiating.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16

A contract for the delivery of 1000
horses at Baker has been signed by
Robert Jones. The horses are for the
use Of the French army, and everything
meeting the requirement, Is hands high,
will be accepted, They are to be de-
livered November %,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16

All ordinary financing n'caus having
failed to effect the proper lighting OF
Gardeners streets, the company opcr.
ating the lighting plant has announced
a public ball, the proceeds of which
win be used for installing lamps in
parts of the town that need them tho
worst. E
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16

Majority for ,..,....,.... 2Ds
Incomplete returns from Malhour
county Indicate that that county will
give a favorable majority TO the meas.
urc, increasing the majority by which
the measure was carried IN the state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-16
PERSONALS

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Death Hook Of The Air.

II has long been noted that as soon as
an invention OF any kind which is a men,
ace appears, a counter invention ap-
pears. II some more impregnabie de-
vice for a fortress is discovered, al once
heavier means OF assaults found. Great
er battleships are confronted by heavier
guns, and in this war the heavy guns of
Germany have wrecked permanent forti-
ficatlons, while there is rumor OF still
heavier guns thdtwi render dreadnaughts
OF no account.
So the horrors ofihe Zeppelin dirigibles
seem now 10 have encountered an inyen-
ton that will put them out OF action and
end their apparently irresistible bomb
dropping. II is an American invention,
that of Joseph A. Steinmetz, president OF
the Aero Club of Philadelphia. II is a
destroyer OF air craft, said to be farther
reaching than any bomb b-dropping device
or aerial gun invented. II bears the same
relation that the torpedo destroyer does
TO navy.
An aeropIane cannot carry the amount
of explosive that dirigible can, but 1t
is faster, and the Steinmetz device is 10
destroy dirigibles as well as slow aero
planes, for 1t is TO be mounted on tne
swiftest OF planes. II is bomb with
contact devices, hooks springing out on
all sides.
II is let down by slender wire from
the aeroplane. which swiftly mounts
above the slower dirigible. When the
latter comes in contract with the wire this
draws up until the hooks of the bombs.
like The tent7cles OF spider, become at
tached and the explosion follows. The
apparatus is simple and is characterized
as one OF the most terrible OF death-desl
ing devices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
A WARNING TO MANY.
Some Interesting Facts About kidney
Troubles.

Few people realize TO what extent their
health depends upon the CONDITION OF The
kidneys.
The physician In nearly all cases OF
serious illness, makes chemical analysis
OF the patients urine. He knows That
unless the kidneys are doing their work
properly, the other organs cannot readily
be brought back 10 health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are
sure TO follow. According 10 health
statistics. Bright's disease, which IS really
an advanced form OF kidney trouble.
caused nearly ten thousand deaths IN 1913,
in the State OF New York alone. There
fore. il behooves US 10 pay more alien.
lion 10 the health of these most important
,rgsns. :.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
remarked success as a kidney remedy IS
DR.. Kilmef's Swamp Root. the great Kid
ney. Liver and Bladder Remedy.
The mild and healing influence OF This
preparation, in most cases. IS soon re-
slized, according 10 sworn statements and
verified testimony OF those who lave used
the remedy.
II you feel that your kidneys require
attention and wish a sample bottle. write
10 DIR. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton. N. Y.
Mention this paper, enclose ten cents and
they will gladly forward 10 you by Par
Gel Post.
Swamp Root is sold by every druggist
in bottles OF two sizes--5Oc. and $IW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
What The Farmer Did.

A city man recently visited his "coun-
try cousin" The man from the city,
wishing 10 explain the joys of metropolI-
tan lite, said 1--WE have certainly been
having fun the last few days. Thursday
we autoed TO the country club, and golted
until dark, then trollied back to town and
danced until morning." The country
cousin was not 10 be stumped in the least,
so began telling OF some Of the pleasures
OF The simple life: I'VE have had pretty
good times here, too. One day we bug
gied out TO Uncle Ned'S and went out 10
the back lot, where we baseb llled all that
afternoon. In the evening we sneaked
up into the attic and pokered until morn
ing" A sturdy old farmer VINO was
listening, not 10 be outdone, took up the
conversation at this point and said: 81
was having some fun about this time my
self. muled 10 the cornfield and gee
hawed until sundown. Then suppered
until dark, and pped until 9o'cIock, after
which bedsteaded until the clock fived,
after which breakfasted until it was time
to go muing again."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

The Real Story of Thanksgiving.

wonder how many of my readers
know when the first Thanksgiving day,
first national festival, occurred? ? No, it
was not in the DAYS OF the Pilgrims; il
was appointed by George Washington in
l789. in celebration OF the adoption OF
the Constitution Of the United States.
And now who knows what other Presi-
dent first appointed the day as we have
il now, as day OF national thanksgiving
and harvest festival ? This was done by
Abraham Lincoln, in 1863. and il was the
first national thanksgiving day since 1915.
Our Thanksgiving day is both harvest
festival and day of solemn thanks to
God, and it owes its origin to two very
different days celebrated by the Pilgrims.
You all know the story OF the first-of
that abundant harvest in 1921, when the
little colony OF Pilgrims feasted the Indian
King, MaSSasoit, and his warriors for
three days, and when for the first time
the New World revealed her deep-hid
treasures to her new children. But this
was only harvest festival, such as the
Pilgrims used TO celebrate in Old England;
the real Thanksgiving day was two years
away.
In spite OF the abundant harvest that
first year, the next, 1922, was a year OF
terrible privation. More colonists ar
rived, but no more supplies all summer,
fall and winter the Pilgrims lived on what
the Indians brought in, or on fish. Then
came the spring planting OF 1923, and in
April, when everything promised well, a
terrible drought set in. For six weeks no
rain fell, and the corn and beans withered
and seemed dead Captain John Smith
was sent north in ship to try to obtain
some food, but he did not return and to
add 10 their mSerles the news came that
an English ship had been sighted, but
had doubtless been lost, as some wreck
age was driven ashore. Now even the
stoutest-hearted Pilgrims almost gave up,
but day OF service and prayer was ap-
pointed on July 10th.
The colonists gathered and joined in
great prayer 10 God, and atthe conclusion
OF The service the sky was overcast. Next
morning it began to rain, and continued
for fourteen days, and in the midst Cap
tain Smith returned with food and good
news. The ship had not been lost, but
was close at hand, and sure enough, in IT
came In token TO their gratitude TO God,
the first Thanksgiving day was celeora-
ted on July Goth, and it was day OF de-
vout prayer and thanks.
The second Thanksgiving day was 40
pointed by Washington, and the third in
1875. The fourth was appointed by Pres
ident Madison, on the conclusion OF peace
with Great Britain in 1915, and that was
the last until 1863.
The last national day, that is. In many
OF the States the custom upgrew of cele-
brating Thanksgiving day as we know il
today, and it spread all over the country
until President Lincoln appointed it for
November 26th, as a national holiday.
Since then every President has followed
his example, so that on Thanksgiving
day we should remember, not only that
first harvest celebrated by the Pilgrims,
but also that second day OF thanks TO God,
who had saved the little band in their ut
most need, and had filled their cup OF
blessings to overfowing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Incidents of the European War.

The little city of Sermaize-les- Bains.
in France, that had $500 il habiiants, is
representative OF what happens to a
place in the path of hostile army.
There were 600 houses. and now dozen
bullet. Scared buildings are all that are
left standing. All the others have been
knocked TO pieces by shells or burned.
mostly burned. Two hundred persons
live in the dozen houses or in improvised
shelters set up against some of the half
ruined walls. A couple OF hundred men
answered the mobilization call posted on
the city hall on August |. Then the
French army in retreat came through and
upward OF 1000 inhabitants took flight,
some by their own conveyances. others
on the wagons OF the army transport and
hundreds afoot. carrying packages and
their small children. Few Of these ever
returned-perhaps never will.
A dispatch from Paris says that a
Frenchman, Alfred Durot, has been SEN
tenced to death by court-martial for
treason. During the battle which ragged
about Rheims, the French artillery oper-
aiing near the village of Puiseulx was
subjected to a terrific bombardment from
the Germans, no matter how often they
changed their position. A careful watch
was kept, and il was discovered that a
mile in front OF the French batteries a
shepherd was feeding his flock, among
which were five snow-white goats. The
shepherd was arrested and inquiries
showed that during the German occupa-
ton of PuiSeulx he was the only inhao-
liant who had not been moleSted and that
he had been given the white goats, whose
presence was TO signal the position OF the
French guns. Durot, at his trial, admit
ted his guilt.
A newspaper in Geneva, Switzerland,
on Monday published long letter from
Swiss who is doing Red Cross work at
Brussels. An extract from the letter
saws: 1.-The number of German wounded
arriving here is unimaginable. Trains,
which we call cemetery trains, iull OF
piled up dead soldiers, continue 10 arrive
from the front. They contain bundles OF
dead, that is, four bodies tied together TO
facilitate transportation. The bodies are
burned promptly in special furnaces
erected just outside Brussels"
England has paid the heavy toll OF B.
GIT officers and men killed IN naval en-
gagemepts TO date. Winston Churchill,
First Lord OF the Admiralty, announced
in the House OF Commons that the Brit
ish naval losses were 222 officers and s.
ass men killed; 81 officers and 42S men
wounded, and officers and | man miss
ing. And yet there has been no great
naval battle-moSt OF the men having
gone down on ships sunk by submarines.
The Nieuwe Rotterdam sche Courant
quotes letter from a Gslician priest
stating that 40, 900 Austrians were buried
in one day in a grave six and a-half feet
wide and little more than four miles
long. The bodies, the letter says, were
laid next TO each other in three layers.
These men were killed, II is stated, in a
battle lasting only a few hours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
WHEN THE TIRED
MOTHER GIVES OUT
What Then?-The Family Suf.
fers, the Poor Mothers Suf-
fer-Mrs. Becker Meets
This Distressing Situation.

Collinsville, Ill. l.-"I suffered from a
nervous breakdown and terrible head
aches, and was tired all over, totally
worn out and too discouraged to enjoy
life, but as l had four in family and
sometimes eight or nine boarders, l kept
on working despite my suffering.
I" | saw Vinol advertised and decided
to try it, and within two weeks /
noticed a decided improvement in my
condition and now am well woman.
Mrs. ANA BECKER, Collinsville, Ill.
There are hundreds of nervous, run
down, overwork ed women in this vicinity
who are hardly able to drag around and
who we are sure would be wonderfully
benefited by Vinol as Mrs. Becker was.
The reason Vinol is 80 successful in
building up health and strength in such
cases is because it combines the medici-
nal tissue building and curative elements
of Gods livers together with the blood
making, strengthening properties of
tonic iron. We ask every weak, ner-
vous, rundown man or woman in this
vicinity to try bottle of Vinol on our
guarantee to return their money if it
fails to benefit.
OWENS IL MILLER. DRUGGISTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Communicated.
Washington. ID c.,

November 10, 1914.
Editor Repister-We had great meet
ing of the Association of American Ag-
ricultural Colleges in the ball room oi the
Willard Hotel all last week, consisting OF
50 colleges and 50 agricultural stations IN
the United States-about $50 members.
These colleges teach county expert agents
the best plans TO restore worn soils 10
fertile fields again, to wit: Lime the land.
plow under crops Of scarlet clover. COW
peas. soy beans. etc. Prof c. K Titlow,
OF Morgantown. w. Va. seemed to please
the whole body by his advice and plans
10 county agents. The whole body want
ed TO get at the best plans to induce 'ar-
mers TO take hold OF government ideas to
improve the soils.
The Agricultural Department started
four men from ST. Louis, Chicago. Cln-
cinnati and Wheeling TO walk through
the country and ask 1000 farmers what
they were doing on the government plans,
and their answers were tabulated and
found encouraging. Congress has ap'
propriated 10 millions in the next lew
wears by the Smith-Liber act to help
along. One-half the county agent ex-
pense is paid out OF this in most States.
An illinois farmer plowed and planted
40 acres hall swamp land in corn and
raised only bushel to the acre. tie sent
some soil to the agricultural college to
analyze and they wrote back. "soil deli
Glen, in potash and lime" lie put these
on next year and raised 40 bushels TO The
acre
WestVirginia's share Of the Smith Lioer
fund is near 500, 900. or about s. 900 Tor
each county.
Respectfully,
JAMES ~. ENdLe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
A Hymn OF Thanksgiving.

We thank thee. o Father. for all that Is bright
The CLEAN OF the day and the stars OF the night.
The flowers OF our youth and the fruits OF our prime
And blessings e'er marching the pathway oil time.
We thank thee, o Father. for all that is drear-
The sob Of the tempest, the flow OF the tear
For never in blindness and never in vain
Thy mercy permitted sorrow or pain.
We thank thee, o Father, for song and for feast
The harvest that glowed and the wealth that IN
creased,
For never blessing encompassed thy child
But thou in thy percy looked downward and smiled.
We thank thee. o Father OF all, for the power
or aiding each o,her in life's darkest hour.
The generous heart and the bountiful hand
And all the soul held that sad souls understand.
We thank thee Father for days yet TO be,
For hopes that our future will call US TO thee,
That all our eternity may form through thy love
One Thanksgiving day in the mansions above.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
The Farm Boy Who Can Dream.

II is good thing for a farmer boy TO
have an imagination. It is good thing
for him to "dream dreams and see Wis
IONS" II takes the dreamer to see the
transformation that intelligent effort will
bring to pass on the old place. 1t takes
the dreamer to see how much more de-
sirable that place will be in Ten years
than job in dry goods store. 1t is the
boy who dreams who sees field OF
thrifty alfalfa where that stunted yellow
corn is growing on the timber iorty. 1t
is the boy who dreams who sees those
hungry looking cows with burrs in their
tails replaced by herd OF dairy matrons
that tax the capacity OF the milk can at
their milking. 1t is the boy who dreams
who sees waving corn field where the
cat tails are growing, who sees woven
wire fence in place OF the old hedge, and
new barn where he COW shed is falling
TO pieces. We need more dreamerS on
the farm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Mr.. Blobbs, who is somewhat deal.
dined one evening with friends. When
the guests were seated The host bent his
head and began speaking in a subdued
tone.
whats that ?" demanded Bobbs. who
sal beside him.
The hos, smiled patiently and began IN
a louder voice.
Speak louder, don't catch what
you say" Blobbs persisted.
A low ripple Of laughter went around
the table.
The host. hrs face crimson with en-
barr ssmeni, raised his voice still higher.
The poor man did his best TO hear, but
failed. "What did you say 2" he de-
manded irascibly.
The host cast an angry glance al him.
"Hang II. man." he shouted, "Pm saying
grace I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

He had a drove OF diSpirited steeds,
and paused TO give them much-needej
rest. The storekeeper came out and
looked them over casually.
"Want horse 2"
Guess not"
"Ill take il out in goods" said the
stranger. "l'll take it out in tobacco, IN
fact"
might do some business along those
lines," responded the storekeeper, "if
we kin agree on basis ?"
whats your basis ?"
"Well, I'll trade with you, plug for
plug"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
BLOW Restores fer Sight,

Mrs. Frank Paxton. OF Arcadia a Den
yer suburb, recently Tor the first time saw
her husband and her S-year-old son.
For the first time since she was seven
years old she is able TO distinguish OBJ
iects OF any kind by The eye.
The recovery OF her vision she eonsid-
cred almost a miracle.
Nine years ago she married Paxton. a
mining engineer. She had just graduated
from the State School for the Blind at Col
orado Springs. Monday a fly III on her
face and her little son tried 10 knock Il oil
with a newspaper, the corner OF which
struck her left temple Almost immedi-
ately she screamed: 81 must be dying
can see u
Now the VI ion OF her left eve is virtu-
ally normal. Six months ago physicians
who treated her declared she never could
regain her sight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Don't Delay Treating Your Cough.

A slight cough often becomes serious.
Lungs get congested, Bronchial Tubes
fill with mucous. Your vitality is reduced.
You need Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. u
soothes your irritated air passages, loosens
mucous and makes your system resist
Colds. Give the Baby and Children DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey. It's guaranteed
to help them. Only 25c. at your Drug
gist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Two MarylaDders, who were visiting
the National Museum at Washington,
were strndng in front OF an Egyptian
mummy over which hung pIacard bear
ing the inscription "B. c. llS7."
Both visitors were much mystified
thereby. Said one
"What do you make oi that, Billy ?"
"Well," said Bill, 81 dunno, but may
BE- it was the number Of the motorcar that
killed him."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Thanksgiving.

When with wheat and corn the bins are hlled,
And the noise OF the gathering-in is stilled
When the trees are bare. and the fields are brown
And the feathery flakes come floating down.
When the ground is hard and tire skies are gray.
And the skaters skim o'er the ice away;
When the cattle stand in their stalls. content
And MUNICH the clover the summer sent:
When the wood-house shelters the wood-piles neat,
And the cellar is stored with the things TO eat:
When the house is banked gainst the winter storm.
And all within is snug and warm:
When the days are short and the evenings long,
Then rings the glad Thanksgiving song.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

One night when her grandmother was
putting her in bed, three-year-oId Olive
said. Grandma. every night when ] 20
to bed, ask God to make Fred a good
boy"
"That is right" said her grandmother.
but he hasn't done il yet" replied
Olive. soberlY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Two college students were arralgned
before the magist ate, charged with hurd-
ling the low spots in the road in their
motorcar.
"Have you lawyer ?" asked the mag
istrate.
"We're not going to have any lawyer"
answered the elder OF the students.
"We've decided to tell the truth"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

mabel, why do you hesitate TO marry
me? | get $50 week"
Reginald, you are good dresser.n
"Yes."
"And I'm good dresser"
"Well?"
(which will be the good dresser after
we are married ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for disease. For pure
blood and sound digestion-Burdock
Blood Bitiers. AtalI drug stores. price,
81 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Louise had made loud and repeated
calls for more turkey at the Thanksgiving
dinner. After she had disposed OF a
liberal quantity she was told that too
much turkey would make her sick.
Looking wistfulIy at the fowl for no.
ment she said
"Well, give me annuzzer piece an send
for the DOCTOR"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Look at Me
I am Well.
cannot say

II cannot say
too much for Pc
runa. 1t has en-
tirely cured me OF
my trouble. Ny
eye lid 8 " e re
thick and red |
nearly all I h 81
time. My eyes
were especially
sensitive to light.
Catarrh was my
trouble. 1 had
h O d my eyes 8
treated and took
q great deal Of
m e dicin e, but
nothing seemed to
helm me until I
tried Peruna. /
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Robinson-I hear you fell out with the
bank.
Iackson-Yes, lost my balance
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26
Hill Top House
Horper's Ferry, w. Va.

The above Hotel, with improved ser
vice in every department is open to the
public. Rooms with and without private
baths. Meals are noted, and the location
of this beautiful Hotel makes it one OF
the most attractive in this community.
Charges are reasonable. Special atten-
ZION given in winter months to dance
parties, and we are prepared to furnish
everything.
RATES-Single rooms, $l2O0 to $l4 90
per week. Double rooms, $50. 10 S24.-
90 per week. With private bath, 5000
per week. Day rate, $2, $3.50, s..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

always use Peruna when my family
need It. Always find 1t very good;
1t helps wonderfully. You can use
nv testimonial anywhere you wish
to-" So says Mrs. c. Skehan' NO.
GA s. Leavitt ST., Chicago. Ills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

FOR regular action OF the bowels; easy,
natural movements. relief OF constipation,
try Doan's Regnlet. &c at all stores
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-26

Ada and Beatrice had been exchanging
condolences.
why didn'tyou scream ?" asked Ada,
"When he put his arms around you?"
"Well," replied Beatrice, "you see,
when | wanted TO couldn't, and when !
could didn't want to-"