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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
Idaho To Go Dry.

All three of the political parties of Idaho
Democratic, Progressive and Republi-
can-have held their conventions and all
three adopted iron-clad Statewide prohi-
bition platforms, which makes certain
that whatever the outcome of the elec-
tions the law abolis hing liquor from the
State will be passed. BY vote of l22 to
5 the Democrats declared that the men,
bers OF the party in the forthcoming leg
islature shall vote TO submit TO the people
in 1916 a constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting the liquor traffic for all time.
The Progressives and Republicans went
even step further. They promised. in
case the amendment was lost in the leg
islature, they would see that prohibition
law was passed.
There seems to be no doubt that Idaho
will be voted dry in 1916, and it seems
to be race now for tenth place in the
list of dry States. Texas votes on the
constitutional amendment this month.
Virginia will be dry in 1916, and with
Idaho that will be twelve States in the
white ribbon column.
The temperance forces of the country
are gaining ground even more rapidly
than they had hoped, and their march
now is irreSiStble-the saloon is doomed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
Trapped The Thief.

In describing certain experiences
among the outlaws and desperadoes OF
South America an English traveller tells
the following grisly story:
Zone night farmer was reused from
sleep by hearing unusual and Stealthy
noises about the place. He got quietly
out OF bed and, after listening attentively
discovered that some people outside were
cutting hole through the door close TO
the bolt by which il was held.
at did not require any grcatIamount OF
detective talent TO guess the object OF
the operation, and the best way 10 foil il
suggested by throng OF rawhide with a
loop on il which hung from hook on
the inside OF the door. Noiselessly re-
moving the thong, he slipped The end
of il through the loop, and there he stood
armed with an impromptu lasso, ready
for action.
at was an anxious time while the far
mer stood watching the hole in door grow
larger and larger until at last il was OF
sufficient size TO effect the purpose for
which it was made.
"The supreme moment arrived, and a
hand was stealthilY inserted not only
throught The loop OF the little lasso which
hung skilliuIly around it. With sud-
den jerk the loop was frightened around
the wrist and The hand dragged iE as far
as the aperture would allow. while The
thong was securely fastened 10 the hook
on the back OF the door.
"The robber was perfectly helpless.
His companions came 10 his aid and,
having Intellectually dragged at the i'm
prisoned arm till they were tired, gave
up the struggle and prepared TO depart.
"Buf they were prudent men, and il
occurred TO them that to save himself
thei' companion might betary them.
Dead men, they thought tell no tales, so
they killed him."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
''we'n Shoot High, Yank !"

When the griZzIed survivors OF two
great armies met last summer at Gettys-
burg, and wandered in friendly harmony
over The fields they had once stained with
each others blood, all the world won
dered.
In fact, however, it was less surprising
than to find Northern and Southern SOL
diers fraternizing, not fifty years after a
battle, but in the very midst Of one.
Many instances Of that have been record
ed-too many cannot be. A Companion
reader writes:
My father was private IN the 10Th
Michigan, and often told the following
story, although was never wise enough
TO make note of the date or the name OF
the engagement. There can be no doubt
however, of the substantial accuracy OF
the tale.
There had been fighting. but flag ot
truce had passed from the Confederate TO
the Union lines, and firing was suspend
ed. The lines were close together, and
both behind cover. As the white flag
passed out OF sight, the lines simply
flowed together, meeting in the vacant
space between. Officers on both sides
tried 10 prevent it, but their efforts were
fruitleSS. Little groups formed here and
there, and began TO barter. The Grays
had tobacco, and the Blues had coffee
and little sugar, and trade was lively
for time. Then they fell 10 discussing
other things, and 10 understand their
conversation, it ought 10 be explained that
the practice OF firing on picket line was
regarded by these soldiers, hardened
though they were by the awful sights OF
dozen bloody fields, as little better
than murder. Said Gray:
"Why do you fellows fire on picket ?"
Blue-"Why do you fire on picket ?"
Gray-"WelI, we don't. only when
that old Colonel b. from North Carolina
is officer OF the day; then we have to.
He makes us do it. But tell you, Yank,
weIl shoot hight" Yes, Yank, we'Il
shoot high !"
The flag OF truce came back; the nego-
tiationS had failed. The lines reformed,
and firing began again. Once more poor
humanity referred TO the rifle and bayonet
the questions it could settle in no other
way. But who can doubt that in the
hearts of all who witnessed that dramatic
scene these was less bitterness than be-
fore the truce Theirs was no vulgar.
sordid quarrel; no bitter, personal ven-
delta. Each side was pledged TO the
support of antagonstic principles, 10
maintain which they had staked their
lives, but they had no quarrel with their
opponents as men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
Puts Stills On His Hens.

A method for keeping his chickens
from scratching up his garden has been
hit upon by one West Duluth man. This
man has not only a large number OF
chickens, but also prides himself on a
splendid vegetable garden.
His chickens are allowed to run at large.
They do not damage his garden nor that
of any of his neighbors. The solution OF
the problem has been reached by the
use OF little stills attached TO the back Of
the chickens foot.
"What is that you have or your chick
ems ?" he was asked.
"StiIts," he answered. "You see
when the hen wants TO scratch she digs
that stlt into the ground and that makes
her move along. She cannot tear up the
garden with anything but her bill, and
that does not amount to enough to worry
about"
The stills were attached to each OF the
legs of the chickens. The only time the
stills bothered the chickens was when it
made the hen move forward pace.
"lt surprised many Of the hens when |
first tried it out" he explained. but
now they are used 10 it, and one thing il
has done is to break them entirely OF
scratching up the gardens
Bena was much excited over the pros
poets OF campmeeting that was about to
take place in her neighborhood. For
weeks she had been preparing gay and
gaudy feathers for the array, and now
her outfit was complete save a pair OF
much desired patent leather slippers.
She approached her mistress:
"Mis' Ford" she said, 81 sho' wants
TO git pair o. slippers TO- de meetin'
fo' de meetin' commences, and ain'tgot
single cent lef'."
"What size do you wear, Bena ?" ask
ed her mistress.
"Mah right numeah is fo', " she replied,
"but has to weah sebens, cause fo's
hurts me dat bad jeS natcherly can't
hardly walk"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27

A party named Jake Meyers, who works
with gang of linemen for Western tel
ephone company, doesn't like TO wear a
hat on hot day. One afternoon he was
digging away in the sweltertng sun. when
an elderly woman living close by him and
offered him hat belonging TO her hus-
band Not wishing to offend the woman,
Jake took IL.
Here is the hat you loaned me, ma
DAME" said Jake, recurring the cap later IN
the day. al am very mich obliged to
you"
"You must keep it" insisted the moth
erly one. "You will bake your brains
out if you don't wea: something on your
head this hot weather"
.'Oh, no, ! won't madame" was The
positive response of Jake. 81 haven't
got any brains. II had wouldn't be
digging postholes."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
Shephedsown Thursday, 2, 1914
Deafness.

Two things are essential to perfect hear
ing-a free passage OF the sound waves
to the internal ear, and healthy condi-
ton of the apparatus that perceives sound
in the internal ear and in the brain. Dis
ease of the auditory nerve at any part of
its course from its origin in the brain to
its termination in the internal ear causes
the most serious, and fortunately the
least frequent, form OF deafness. Dis
ease of the auditory nerve can be caused
by chronic inflammation that has eX-
tended inward from the middle ear; by
exhaustion OF the nerve by excessive
noise, as in the case OF boiler makers, OF
sailors during a battle at sea, or OF artil-
lerymen; by constitutional disease; or
by some affection OF the brain itself.
The other form OF deafness-that cauS-
ed by interference with the passage OF
the sound waves to the auditory nerve
is often durable, at least, the hearing can
usually be helped by some form OF appa-
ratuS. One cause of deafness is an &C
cumulation OF wax in the ear; another is
the blocking of the Eustachian tube,
which admits air TO the middle ear from
the throat. The auriSt can often remove
the wax or the obstruction in the tube,
and so restore the hearing.
Catarrhal deafness, which is owing to
the spread OF chronic inflammation from
the mucous memurane OF the nose or
throat, is more intractable. In such cases
the joints OF the chain OF little bones that
conduct the sound waves from the drum
membrane 10 the internal ear become so
Stiffened that they do not perform their
office perfectly. Even then the aurist
can sometimes reduce the Inflammation
and restore suppleneSS TO the little joints;
even il he cannot cure the deafness, he
can arrest its progress.
In most cases OF chronic and incurable
deafness, some form OF apparatus will
help the trouble. A small and incon-
spicuouS horn, speaking tuqe, fan
shaped piece OF gutta-percha held against
the teeth TO transmit the sound waves
through the bones OF the head, or an cleo
trical appliance that works on the princi-
pie OF the telephone are all used. Differ
emf forms of apparatus suit different cases,
and sometimes it is only by repeated
trials that the patient can select the aid
that gives him most help. The tele-
phone-like apparatus is usually most
helpful in a public place, although for
conversation provided your upper teeth
are your own the gutta-percha fan is
very useful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27

The Oriental capacity for using our
mother tongue with strange twists Of un-
conscious humor is well known, but few
examples are equal TO this delicious sign
of Japanese bakers shop:
"a. Karinura, Biggest Loafer IN To-
kio."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
NEW VOL. 49-No. "a.
Appropriate Remarks.

Presence of mind is valuable quality
for one who must make public appear
ances without complete preparation.
Madame de Observation-Disclosures in
her letters published with the title, "ln
the Courts OF Memory" tells how much
she suffered from the lack OF that quality
when she was invited 10 sing and to speak
at The prison in Rochester.
knew the words of "Home, Sweet
Home" and decided on that. Nothing
could have been worse. attacked the
spueakY melodeon, struck the chord,
and standing up, ! began. These poor.
homeless creatures must have thought
that my one purpose was to harass them
TO the last limit, and | only realized what
was singing when saw them with bow
ed heads and faces hidden in their hands;
SHINE were sobbing.
The director, perceiving the doleful ef-
feet had produced, suggested, "Perhaps
something in lighter vein." tried to
think OF something in a lighter vein,"
and inquired, "How would 'Swanee Riv-
err be P"
"FnSt-rate," said the kind director.
"lust the thing Goodp emphasizing
the word good" by slapping his hands
together. Thus encouraged, started of
again in the melancholy wake OF the me
lodeon.
Alas this Jared no better than "Home,
Sweet Home" When sang, "Oh, dark
les how my heart grows weary T" the
word weary had disastrous effect.
and there was regular collapse OF penl-
tents. thought that they would have TO
be carried out on stretchers.
The poor warden, now al his wits end,
but wishing TO finish this lugubrious per-
Torrance with flourish, proposed-un-
happy thought-thai should address a
few words 10 the now miserable, broken
hearted crowd. will give you a ihous-
and guesses, and still you will never
guess the idiotc words that Tell from my
lips. said, looking at them with a tri-
umphant smile have no doubt that at
that moment thought was in my own
drawing-room, bidding guests good night
Il said really hate TO write it-"l
hope the next time come 10 Rochester
shall meet you all here again"
"Goose stepl" yelled the German Of
iicer.
Cant do it, answered private, sa-
luting.
"Why not ?" exploded the astonished
captain.
Were wearing duck pants" replied
the soldier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27
Fishin' >.

Spose the fish don't bite at fust,
What be yew eoin' tnr dew ?
Chuck down yewr pole. throw out yewT bait
An say yewr iishin's threw2
Nv couse yew hain't yew're goin' tew fish.
An fish. an fish, an wait
Until yewve ketched yewr baskit full.
An used up all yewr bait.
S'pose success don't come at fust
What be yew goin' tur dew?
Throw up the sponge an kick yewrselt
An go tur feelin' blew?
Wv course yew haint yewr goin' tur iish.
An bait. an bait agin:
Bimeby success will bite yewr hook,
An yeW will pull him in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27

There's no use talking, Brown vii
never keep up with the tines"
Whats the trouble now %
"He dropped in for visit little while
ago and the first thing he asked me was
what thought Of the Mexican situation"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-08-27

Most disfiguring skin eruptions, scrof-
ula, pimpIes. rashes, ETC., are due 10 i'm
pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters as a
cleansing blood tonic is well recommend
ed. 81 100 at all stores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
Field Sports

When you keep boy interested il
football, baseball, tennis, and the like
you lessen the chances that he will
get interested in things not so good
for him.
The Youths Companion, since its
enlargement, gives generous space to
this matter of athletic training, and
gets the best coaches in the country to
write for it.
How to practice to become a first
rate pitcher, how to train for race,
how to learn the newest strokes in
swimming-these and a hundred other
topics of the greatest interest to boys
to girls, too, for that matter-are
touched upon in this important de-
partment of The Companion.
And this is only small part of the
service which The Companion renders
in any home which it enters. 1t has
points of contact with hundred in
terests.
1t you do not know The Companion
as it is to-day, let US send you one or
two current issues free, that you may
thoroughly test the papers quality.
We will send also the Forecast for
1915.
Every new subscriber who sends 81
for the fifth-two weekly issues of 1915
will receive free all the issues of the
paper for the remaining weeks of
1914; also The Companion Home Ca
lendar for 1915.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
LA Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions received at this
Office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
IT,, Ne.

If anybody doesn't bring
The hammer in, or breaks a thing,
Or dulls the ak, or doesn't know
What has become of so and so
That's lost for maybe six weeks past
If anybody's had it last
It's me!
If anything is lost or gone,
They've got someone to blame it on
| get the blame for all the rest
Because l am the little-est,
And if they have TO blame someone
For what is or what isn't done
It's me!
james w. Foley.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
Distress in the Stomach.

There are many people who have
distress in the stomach after meals.
1t is due to Indigestion and easily
remedied by taking one of Chamber
lain's Tablets after meals. Mrs. Henry
Padghan, Victor, N Y, writes: For
some time l was troubled with head
ache and distress in my stomach after
eating, also with constipation. About
six months ago l began taking Cham
berlain's Tablets. They regulated the
action of my bowels and the headache
and other annoyances ceased in a
short time" Obtainable everywhere.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05

If any body comes in late
To dinner and don't shut the gate,
Or doesn't sweep the porch, or go
Right out and shovel off the snow,
Or bring in wood or wipe his feet,
Or leave the woodshed nice and neat
It's mel
If anybody doesn't think
To carry out the COW drink,
Or tracks mud on the kitchen floor,
Or doesn't shut the cellar door,
Or leaves the broom out on the stoop
Or doesn't close the chicken coop
It's me!
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
nThe English answered the PROV.

"The English" answered the prov
Ter.
The officer went on:
"Look in my pockets; you will fine
watch and purse. Take them"
1t was already done. The prowlel
executed the required feint and said
"There is nothing there"
81 have been robbed" said the off
Ger, 81 am sorry for you. You should
have had them"
The steps of the patrol became
more and more distinct.
Someone is coming" said the
prowler, with the movement of one
who is departing.
The officer raised his arm feebly
and detained him.
"You have saved my life. Who are
your"
The prowler answered rapidly and
in low voice.
"Like yourself l belong to the
French army. 1 must leave you. If
they were to catch me they would
shoot me. l have saved your life.
Now get out OF the scrape for your
self"
"What is your rank?"
Sergeant"
What is your name?"
"Thenardier."
az shall not forget that name" said
the officer, "and do you remember
mine. My name is Pontmercy."
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
Hack. Hack. Hack!

With raw tickling throat, tight
chest, sore lungs, you need Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, and quick
ly. The first dose helps, it leaves
a soothing, healing coating as it glides
down your throat, you feel better at
once. Every user is friend. B. b.
Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
AGhoul Of Waterloo

From "Les Miserables,D by Victor Hugo.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-05
Machinery, Etc

1 Camp Wagon.
1 Centrifugal B. & j. Pump.
1 Spring Tooth Harrow
1 Corn Cuivator
2 FresnOes.
1 Double Disc Plow
1 3 u inch Studebaker Wagon with California Bed.
1 Thomas Grain Drill (new). Monitor Grain Drill
1 Deering Binder. Tanning Mill 1 Platform Scale.
1 Rubber Tired Buggy. Saddles.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26
A DOCTORS GRATEFUL
TESTIMONIAL.

DR.. C.. H. Lee, Newcastle, Pa,
writes: about 1S months ago eczema
broke out in my right ankle and
spread to my knee. The itching was
intense. In three or four months it
went to the left ankle and leg. l got
no relief until six months ago, when
l tried EX-ZEMA-FO. The first
bottle allayed the itching, with the
second bottle, to my delight, improve
ment began and I am now about we'll.
In Mr.. F. Dunlap's case, his hands
were in a terrible condition, but he
made a very rapid cure. Gladly use
my name, if it can be of any use to
you" EX-ZEMA-FO is the only
remedy for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum and all skin troubles. Sold
with the guarantee that unless results
are satisfactory to the buyer the
money is refunded. Fifty cents and
S1.Oo per bottle
FOR SALE BY
Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg, s. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26
Wanted a Pair Of Specs.

1t is said that woman who look
ed as if she had been long time
in this vale of tears went into an es-
tablishment where they tested and
fitted the eyes and said:
Il want pair of specs.
This way" said the obliglng
clerk, and he led her into a room
that was fitted up for optical pur-
poses. A small nervous-looking man
at once surrounded her.
sit here" he said, placing a chair
for her and hanging up an A. B. c.
card in front of her, Fix your eyes
on that
Il amt goin to have my picture
took" said the woman tartly.
Certainly not, madam, you wish
to renew your eyesight. Just tell me
what YOU see on that card, 9-7-10.
Do you follow me?"
Just let me have my parisol and
I'll foller We. | didn't come here to
be made fun of. kin read and
write as good as you kin, and count
too, want a pair of specs
Exactly, but | should recommend
eyeglasses, with such a nose as
yours, madam"
whats the matter with my nose,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26
BRIDE is LEFT IN THE LURCH.
Bridegroom HurrieS Back to Insane
Asylum as Soon as They Wed.

Harold Fabyan Hoops is still rock
ing the boat.
He took a day off from the State
asylum for the insane at Elgin, where
he has been since last December, and
ran over to Chicago and took unto
himself wife. Of course, he has an
other wife, who has been striving
desperately for divorce. but, then,
Harold never did stop for conven-
tons
He came to Chicago with DR.. O.
Hogan, of the asylum. and went out
to see his millionaire father. William
H. Hoops. He borrowed s23 from
his father and hurried downtown to
buy suit of clothes.
On Jackson boulevard he stopped
before a scene of beauty. 1t was
Hortense Carson, tall brunette.
I'm the young doctor from Elgin," "
said Hoops to the girl, Eve got a
dandy practice out there and am
making loads of coin. What want,
though, is a wife just about your
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26

hey? If it amt much of a nose, you
amt got to poke fun at it.
It's a beautiful nose," said the
optician firmly, "and would adorn a
handsome pair of eyeglasses. Will
you kindly look at this circle OF
lines? Do they all appear the same
size?"
Pear to be? they are all of a
size no fooling young man.
certainly not, madam; if the cir
cles appear to be the same size your
eyes are not deformed."
"Deformed, Good gracious, who
said my eyes were deformed? If |
ever heard of the like"
You see, madam, We are compell-
ed to test the optic nerve, and deter
mine if the person has presbyopia-"
NO, sir, I'm a Baptist, and | won't
stay here and be insulted-
You misunderstood me, madam,
if you are afflicted with hypermopia
in either eye
Look here, young man." said the
woman fiercely, Il dale say you think
you know lot, but l want a pair of
specs; l amt as young as l used to
be and"
"Oh, yes" interrupted the rash op-
,tician, 81 see you are getting old
and But he never finished the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26
size. What do you say?"


What do | say?" cried the girl,
joyously. Lets have it over with
right away"
The. pair were married by Judge
Burke. In getting license Hoops
denied his identity or that insanity
existed in his family.
Then Harold took his new-found
bride to a hotel and gave dinner.
1t was jolly party. Harold left in
the midst of it.
1--WE got to cut over to the Annex
and get a check cashed," he explain
ed
He went to his fathers home at
4.105 Drexel boulevard.
Say, you'd better get back to Ell
GIN" his father told him.
And an hour later the bridegroom
was on his way back to the asylum,
where he is patient.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26

sentence. When the woman came out
of the store she was trying to
straigen out the ribs of her parasol,
and muttering to herself:
"Old, indeed! I've ruined 50
parasol, but l haven't lived all these
long years to be insulted by being
called old. I'll find some hardware
store where they speak English to
get my specs at! Old! the imperti-
nent thing"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-26
The Real CaSus Belli.

''This history says there was no
war in Atlantis for more than a
thousand years."
Does it explain how they got rid
of their statesmen men?"-Philadelphia
Public Ledger.