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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
Shephrdsown West Virginia THURSDAY, July o. 1914
How We Get The Time.

On the outskirts of the city OF Wash
ington, in beautiful park, is group OF
stone and sheetiron buildings, all of uu-
usual shape, and with odd-shaped domes
on their roofs. Inside the buildings are
astronomical instruments, from the hand
sextant to the mighty twenty-six-inch
reflector, ard corps OF expert astron-
omers and mathematicians is always busy
with them. They are watching and mark
ing the endless march OF the heavenly
bodies, from which we get the thing we
call "time."
The finest clocks are used at the OBJ
servatory 10 keep the time. The STAN
dard clock is in vault, underground,
where the temperature never changes.
1t is in a glass case, where the atnos-
pheric pressure is kept always slightly
below that OF the lowest barometer read
ing, for changes in the surrounding air
pressure make difference in the run
ming OF the clock. The standard clock
has very small weight, which is wound
up every half minute by electricity; tor
heavy weights and long intervals be-
tween windings cause clock TO run un
evenly. The mechanism is as simple as
that OF clock can be, and is made of the
finest material.
In spite OF all these precautions, the
clock does not keep perfect time. No
clock or watch in the world does so.
The only thing that does keep perfect
time is the earth itself in its changeleSS
rotation.
The standard clock is constantly COM
pared with the true time derived from
star or sun. The observers use an in
strument called meridian circle for that
purpose, and il does its work so accu-
rately that it is the most indispensable
thing in the entire institution, not even
excepting the impressive twenty -six-inch
reflector.
The observations OF the last 80 years
have provided astronomers with great
many tables, aud they know to the frac-
ton of a second the exact instant when a
certain star should cross the meridian OF
any given place. II, at the instant il does
cross the meridian, we observe the time
that the clock gives, we have determined
the error OF the clock. While we cannot
make clocks that keep time with the stars,
they do keep time with themselves, and
lose or gain an equal amount day after
day. II is that little variation that the
observation on the star corects.
~ In addition TO the standard clock, there
are the time-sending clocks in the main
building of the observatory. There are
two, so that if one breaks down, time
signals can still be sent out. Every day,
just before noon, eastern time, the lines
of the telegraph companies are cleared OF
all other business, and the saunders in
the main offices of the country begin TO
beat out seconds. AT the end OF every
minute OF the five minutes before twelve
o'clock, there is a short pause OF five
seconds. Just before noJn, for ten sec
onds, the saunders all stop beating sec
onds. Then, just on the stroke OF noon,
they all begin TO chatter hard, long roll.
Noon is here. The sun is at the top OF
its daily course in Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

1t was Richards first day at school,.
At noon he rushed into The house, picked
up the treasured comic supplement Of the
Sunday paper and scanned it with eager
anticipation in his face. A moment later
he threw it down and, in tone Of dis
gust, cried:
Gee That's a rotten school,"
why, Richard - exclaimed his aston
ished mother; "wflat do you say that
tor ?"
'Well, I've been TO II a whole halliday
and amt learned TO read yet"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
"Papa's Coming"

he swung on the gate and looked down the street
Awaiting the sound OF familiar feet.
Then suddenly came TO the sweet child's eyes,
The marvellous glory of morning skies.
For manly form with steady stride
Drew near to the gate that opened wide.
As the boy sprang forward and ioyously cried,
"Papas comingr'
The wasted face OF little child
Looked out OF the window with eyes made wild
BY the ghostly shades in falling light
And the glimpse OF drunk man in the night.
Cursing and reeling from side TO side
The poor boy, trembling and trying TO hide,
Chung TO his mothers skirts and cried,
'Papas coming e.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
He Padded the Roll.

The story is going the rounds. and II
seems TO be based on facts, that an Illinois
Congressman was Hooded with petitions
OF the banoom brand. protesting against
the submission OF Prohibition amend
meni. This Congressman Is pains
taking sort OF fellow and so he sent a
personal letter 10 each name on the petit
tion, stating that he would give the mat
ter proper attention al the proper time.
Now that Congressman is being deluged
with letters from his district saying that
the persons TO whom he sent letters
never signed The petition. A large num-
Der OF those who have written the Con-
gressman declare they arc dry and not
wet. The explanation is that the saloon
keeper who had charge OF The petition In
one OF the principal towns Of the district.
in his anxiety TO secure as many names
as possible. took the city directory and
wrote the names OF the citizens on the
petition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

Wonder If Roosevelt paid that doctor
anything for advising him 10 keep quiet
for six weeks ? Once an old dsrkey visit
ed doctor and was given definite in
structions as TO what he should do. Shak-
ing his head, he started TO leave the office.
when the doctor said
"Here, Rastus, you forgot TO pay me"
"Pay yo' for what, boss 2"
''For my advice" replied the doctor"
Nav, sub nav, sub amt gwine
take II, and Rastus shuffled out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

He had held forth so long on the sub
ject of his adventures that the entire
smoking-room was distinctly bored.
Finally he reached India.
at was there that first saw a man
eating tiger" he announced boastfuIIy.
Pooh that's nothing" said mild
looking little man, edging towards the
door. al once saw man eating rabbit"
And he sauntered gracefully out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

The wealthy old lady was very i'll and
sent for her lawyer to make her will. 81
wish to explain TO you about disposing Of
my property"
The lawyer was very sympathetic.
There, there, don't worry about it, he
said soothingiy; "just leave itall TO me. I"
N"Oh, weIl." said the lady resignedly,
q suppose might as well. You will
get it all anyway"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

A small boy who had been naughty was
told by his mother that he must take a
whipping. He ran upstairs and hid in the
far corner under the bed. Just then the
father came home. The mother told him
what had occurred. Papa went upstairs
and proceeded TO crawl under the bed
toward the youngster. who whispered
excitedly: "HeIlo, pop, is she after you
too ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
A Russian Joke.

Count Nitacentski-Kst tpftemskoffine-
xtupolicaenolamynoxtiski?
Duke Fogoodayitch = RtlndtyxgnIifno-
Observation-Disclosures.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
Has Your Child Worms 2

Most children do. A Coated, fured
Tongue; Strong Breath; Stomach Pains
Circles under Eyes; Pale, SalIow Com
plexion Nervous, Fretful Grinding OF
Teeth Tossing in Sleep Peculiar Dreams
any one Of these indicate Child has
Worms. Get box OF Kickapoo Worm
Killer at once. II kills the Worms-the
cause OF your chiId's condition. Is Laxa-
tive and aids Nature TO expel the Worms.
Supplied in candy form. Easy for chill
dren to take. &c, at your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye for Cuts,
Burns. Sores.

Burns, Sores.
Mr.. z. S. Loper, Marlla, N. Y, writes:
81 have never had a Cut, Burn, Wound
or Sore il would not heal" Get a box
OF Bucklen's Arnica Salye to-day. Keep
il handy at all times Tor Burns. Sores.
Cuts, Wounds. Prevents Lockjaw. &c..
al your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-23

To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life,
use Bnrdock Blood Bitters, the family
system tonic. Price, sl.00.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
METHODIST NEWS.

The Woman's Missionary Society had
most enjoyable meeting on Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. V. Erath
where they were elegantly entertained.
The Epworth League is making full
preparation to entertain the District
meeting from June 18th to 18th.
In the death of Judge ]. R. Davis,
the Methodist church has lost a faithful
official.
The Sunday school through the super
intendent H. N. Pharr, is making a
strong effort to make Children's Day,
Sunday, May 31st the most successful in
the history of the Church.
The Sunday School picnic will be
given on June 10Th.
Regular services on Sunday as fol-
lows: Sunday School at 10 A. M;
Preaching by the Pastor at IL A. M:
Junior and intermediate Epworth
League at 3 P. NJ; Senior League at
6:45 P. NJ; Evangelistic service at 7:45
P. M. with stereopticon views on "The
Crucifixion." All seats are free. The
public is invited.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
MT. CARMEL CONVENT NOTES.

The Commencement Exercises of tho
Convent and ST. Berchman's Boys School
will take place, June % and %. The
following young ladies, boarders at the
Convent School with receive their d.
plomas: Miss Angela A. Haupt, Nat
chez, Miss; Miss Ruth V. LeBeaux, Ro-
chelle, La; Miss Aline M. Romero,
Cade, La. Their Class Motto is: Build
Above the Stars" Class colors: White
and gold. Class flower: Daisy. The
beautiful Sacred Drama "St Philomena"
will be played Graduating night.
On Wednesday evening, through kind
ness of Mrs. F. Dietlein the Sisters mo-
tored to Abbeville to visit Father Laforest
who is very sick.
Saturday the larger branches of the
Convent, accompanied by three Sisters
spent the day at the prettily shaded
Club House near Spanish Lake and en-
joyed there among the beauties of nature
well-prepared lunch.
MORE ANON.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
w. G. WEEKS,
Insurance Agent.

Mr.. Clarence L. Widney returned last
Thursday from New Orleans where he
had been a delegate to the Cotton
Crushers Association Convention. Mr.
Widney will remain over here until next
Monday when he will depart for his
home in Oklahoma.
Paints and VaYishes Of all
kinds. Sherwin- Williams, Agents.
Bertrand Lumebr Co. Ltd.
Miss Lena Boas, neice of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Daigre arrived here this week
from Sherman, Texas, where she is a
student in the Kiddkey Female College,
one of the largest of its kind in the
Lone Star State She will leave next
week for Jennings, La, where she will
remain with Mr.. and Mrs. Armand
Bergerie until the next session of school.
Master Fitzhugh Murray is again at
bis post at Baton Rouge as Page in the
Senate Chamber. After the session as
over Fitzhugh will likely enter school
in that City. He is stopping with his
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. LeDoux E.
Smith. - A
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
LOCALS.

The Equal Suffrage Club of New
Iberia will hold its next regular meeting
in the parlors of the Frederic Hotel on
Wednesday, May 9th at 5 o'clock. The
membership is requested to be present
as business of much interest to them
will be discussed.
Two large oak counters for sale
cheap. Apply this office.
The regular services of the Presby-
terian church will be held next Sunday
morning at the usual hour. The public
is invited to be present.
Tomorrow large number OF
Knights of Columbus are to accompany
eight candidates from New Iberia Coun-
Gil who are to be initiated with class
at Morgan City. The delegation will
leave on the 80 A. M. train and ex-
pect to put in a full day ofpleasure at
the expense of their charges.
Don't fail to smoke "Thc
Trade" Cigar, Sc. Manufacture
ed in New Iberia.
Hon. Ventress J. Smith was again
appointed by the District Court to act
as City. Judge ad hoe, owing to the de-
mise last Thursday of Judge John R.
Davis. Mr.. Smith has filled this posi-
ton several times during the illness of
Judge Davis and his appointment meets
the appreciation of the entire commun-
ity.
Moss Club Sauce now 15c. Buy
a bottle.
Mr.. C. C. Sandoz, Secretary of the
State Highway Department, was in New
Iberia last Tuesday seeking to adjust
differences in regards the rights-of-way
for the new road leading to Burke Sta
ton. After driving over the entire route,
Mr.. Sandoz met the right-of-way COM
mittee and advised that all curves be
eliminated where possible and requested
that immediate action be taken SO that
the work of the contractor be not in
terrupted. The work of construction on
this road is progressing rapidly and !:
is expected that the new route from
Main Street will be open to travel in
week or 50.
Lime, bricks, cement, gravels,
white and yellow sands.-Ber-
trand Lumber Co. Ltd.
Deputy Sheriff J. Fay Breaux re-
turned last Wednesday from Baton
Rouge and Pineville after several days
absence from New Iberia. MI. Breaux's
unpleasant duties were to take the
venerable Mr.. Oneziphore Viator to the
Asylum, owing to his infirmities which
caused his introduction at the recent
term of Court. While on his mission
he took three negroes to the Penitentiary
where they will serve short terms
LOST-A solid gold engraved
belt buckle on Tuesday last on
Main Street. Finder will be Civ
en- a reward if returned to this
Office.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
BASE BALL.

The locals met and defeated Able
Vile at the local park Sunday by the
score Of IA to 9, it was walkover for
the locals, they making short work o.
the visiting pitcher, driving him to shell
ter.
Owing to the masterful pitching of
Dieudonne there never was any chance
of them scoring, he allowed one scratch
hit in the third inning, but never was in
danger, the boys gave him gilt edge
support. The hitting of Markham and
the throwing to base of Doerle featured.
The locals meet the fast team from
Morgan City, Sunday and fast game
is expected. Come out and root for the
boys. Following is the box score of last
Sundays game: ~
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

Investigate standing the Company in which insured
have policy that insures Give call whenever
you need insurance
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
JUDGE JOHN R. DAVIS.

After months Of suffering borne with
the fortitude characteristic of the man,
Judge John R. Davis breathed his last
at his home on Duperier Avenue at 1O:45
A. M. last Thursday. In the passing
away of Judge Davis, New Iberia
mourns leading citizen and loses the
services of an official whose place will
be hard to fill Born in Claiborne Coun-
ty, Miss, on February 18th, 1865
Judge Davis was brought to New Iberia
by his parents when a young child AM
spent practically his entire life in this
community. After receiving his educa-
ton in private and public schools here
the decedent first took up the work OF
machinist and engineer and soon took
rank with the leaders in those lines
Having however a preference for law
he devoted his spare time to its study,
and under the preceptorship of the late
T. D. Foster and Congressman Robert
F Broussard, acquired the pro-
fession to which he afterwards devoted
himself, and to which he was an honor.
In 1908, in spirited campaign he de-
feated two opponents for the position
of City Judge; and so well did he per
form the duties of his office, that he was
reelected by a handsome majority over
his opponents of 1912. A man of force
and with the courage of his convictions,
he from the outset determined to en-
force the laws, and discriminating to-
wards neither friend nor foe, placed
New Iberia in the lime light with the
proud j. R. D. distinction of being the
most orderly town in the State, which
distinction will last as long as the mem
ory of Judge Davis survives.
There remains to mourn him, his de-
voted wife who was Miss Olive SLATE
and seven children, John R., Chas. N,
Olive K, Ruth, Caius, Virginia and
Adam w., besides these are his aged
mother, Mrs. John R. Davis, Sr., his
brother, Mr.. w. B. Davis of New Iberia
and two sisters, Mrs. R. D. VOORHEES, and
Mrs. Henry Jung, both of Lafayette.
AS a mark of respect to his memory,
Judge Simon adjourned the District
Court Friday afternoon and the Court
officials and lawyers joined the entire
community in attendance upon his fun
eral which took place from the Meth
odist church at 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
MATRIMONY.

A gentleman in fair circumstances.
age about forty, lonely widower, no
children, desires to correspond (object
matrimony) with maiden between the
age of twenty-four and thirty-three.
Must furnish references and photograph.
be brunette, French family and mus
ical. Prefer Roman Catholic or Epis-
copalian. Wealth not requisite. Must
be we'll educated, orphan preferred. I
refer to any bank or minister here or
the Priests in Greenville, S. c. Address
Lonely Heart, care this newspaper, CT
"Mr. ]. c." Drawer 1856, Spartanburg.
S. C.
P. S.-Everything will be kept conf
dental. ~
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
HoW'S This +?

We o6sf Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
0as OF CAtAnh that cannot b. cured BY Halls
CatArYh CufU.
FL. CHENEY co.: Tolsdo. o.
We. ~ undssvsnsd. hAvs kAowa y. J. CAaney
fr tn last Is ysasA md belisvS him pefeee0y hon
eeAbjs n ~ business 6anAe>soas and 0nAAo1Alty
able % sAxyy out any Obligations u,Aae By hb A1n-
NATIONAL BARK on eoHAXa0.
Teiedo. Ohio.
HA0S AtarYA Cure b taken hsssnany. aesng
dtssely upoA - hoed md MUCOUS surfaces OF ths
syyeoa fssttnooiAls ssAS frSe. Pysoo u ooots pes
bOAela 0osd ~ al DfuogO0.
nAs HANS Family Pms for ec0Ctpataeo.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
1872 81 40 .2o7
FIELDING AVERAGES.

LONG HITS:
Two bases-Markham 1, Martin 2,
Maier 1, HILBERT 2, Doerle 1, Dieudonne
1, Mini 2.
Three base hit-Jennaro.
Stolen bases-Markham 6, Jennaro 3,
Martin 2, Maier 8, Hebert 1, Rodrigue l,
Doerle 2, Mini 1, Courts 1.
Sacrifice Hits-Jennaro 4, Porter l.
Games won 4; Lost ...........5T1
PITCHERS RECORDS
Dieudonns won 8; lost ! ...........750
Porter won /; Lost z ..............333
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
AGENTS WANTED.

New Iberia to look after the renewals
and new subscriptions to Metropolitan,
1.-THE Livest Magazine in America" The
work may be done in spare time-a few
hours each week. Liberal pay for what
ever time is put in. No investment o,
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

Summary-Earned runs, N. I. s: Base
on balls off Melebeck 1; Struck out by
Dieudonne 8; by Montague l, Melebeck
Q; Left on bases, New iberia 3, Able
vile Q; Two base hits, Markham, Mini
Q Martin; Double plays Maier to He
bert, Montague to Lotto; HIT by pitcher
Hebert, Doerle, Ewing, Montague; Stol-
en- bases Markham 3, Jennaro Q; Sacri-
flee Hits, Jennaro 2. Time of game,
one hour and twenty minutes. Umpires
Boutte and Courts. Scorer, N. Davis.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23
PERSONALS.

r Vic J. Poirscr of Jeanerette spent
rial hours here Thursday morning.
Albert Thibeaux of Jeanerette
visitor here last Saturday.
Chauvin of Jeanerette was in New
la last Saturday on business.
&c Fred Hammond, daughter of the
Judge Robert Brown, left last week
o;n her husband at Meridian, Miss.
title Miss Alice Dominique of Kerr
Texas, arrived here this week tc
the LeBourgeois- Provost families.
: and Mrs. julius Koch of Rayne
visitors here this week, the guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Fisher.
h. Henry Bauman, of Kerrvillc
as. son of Hon. Fred w. Bauman is
ing here, the guest of his parents.
RS. A. L. Provost Of Jeanerette
her of Hon. Chas. L. Provost visited
this week, the guest of her rela-
fter visit here of several weeks
Quest of relatives, Mrs. Wilkie Cohen
70, New York last Thursday where
will reside in the future.
strict Attorney A. N. Muller re-
ed last Thursday from New Orleans
Re he has been for several days un-
cling treatment.
Edwards of Abbeville, the genial
n and proprietor of the Abbeville
Edional spent several hours in New
ia last Monday.
ISIS Anna Bell of the Treasurer's
:, Baton Rouge arrived here last
rday to be the guest Of her 1ela-
TO, a few days.
r. E. w. Gutheridge of the South
Term Louisiana Bureau spent last
lday in this City on business mat
appertaining to the Bureau.
I. John R. Taylor and Judge Ven
]. Smith spent the first part Of
week in New Orleans on business
pleasure.
on. John A. Gebert returned home
days since from few weeks visit
Hot Springs, Ark, where he was re-
rating his health.
On. Paul Bryant of New Orleans
Il several days here this week greet
old friends. While in New Iberia
vas the guest Of Mr.. Octave Darby
(. J. S. Suttle returned home this
from Covington, La, and othel
|h where he had been recuperatine
health. He was much benefited by
"Trip.
/. and Mrs. S. B. DeBellevue left
week for a three weeks trip. They
visit Mr.. DeBellevue's relatives in
Fandria, Marksville, Shreveport and
pisces in North Louisiana.
be home of Dr.. and Mrs. J. H
|te was made happy last Tuesday
ming upon the arrival of q bouncing
their second child. Mother and
pt doing we'll
=. Thorpe-P Price Of Rapides Parish
red here this week to look after her
rests. Her friends were glad to
her once more.
10. Abe Hirsch left last Sunday fol
bodaux where she will spend several
with relatives. From there she
60 to New Orleans where she will
be the guest Of her friends.
n. L. G. Williams of West Mai,
ct had contemplated leaving yester-
for an extended visit with her son
resides at Greenville, Miss. I'm
hnately her recent illness will keep
at home for some weeks yet to the
ct of those who were anxious to
her with them.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-05-23

WANTED-to purchase an almost
new second hand piano if in good con-
dition and price right. Address box SIS,
New iberia.