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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
The Origin of "Dixie."

The Wall Street Journal in reviewing
the London Times's history of the Citi-
zens' Bank of Louisiana at New Orleans,
the bank that after eighty years OF honor
able history was converted into the Citi-
zens' Bank & Trust Company in 1911,
gives an interesting account OF the origin
of the word "Dixie" as applied to the
South.
The Citizens Bank was so closely
identified with the South that it gave it
the name "Dixie Land" since preserved
in the famous Southern war song, "Dixie. !"
II came about in this way. Prior to the
Civil War in the States, the Citizens
Bank had the power TO issue paper mon
ey notes, just as the Bank of England
does today. These bills were issued in
denominations OF ten dollars and twenty
dollars, TO the extent of a few millions.
The ten-dollar bills were more common.
They were well-kuoWn, and passed al
over the country.
These ten-dollar bills were engraved
in French, and on the backs they bore
very prominently the French word "Dix. !"
The ignorant Americans living along the
upper Mississippi River, not knowing
how to pronounce the French word, call
ed the bills "Dixies." Finally the banks
money became so popular that Louisiana
was referred to as "The Land of the Dix
ies," or "Dixie Land" Afterwafd the
term was made to apply to all the South
ern States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
An Unusual Face.

Capt. W. V. Lucas. who was an officer
in the 14th Iowa regiment, tells an anus
ing story OF an incident that occurred dur
ing General Prices raid into Missouri in
the last year OF the Civil War. The story
appears in "Pilot Knob" by Messrs. c.
A. Peterson and J. M. Hanson.
On arriving at Pilot Knob the afternoon
before the engagement OF the 9th, went
into barber shop TO be shaved. Sud-
denly, when the barber had shaved only
one-half of my tace, the long roll was
beaten. left my chair instantly. and
reached my company, half block away,
with one side of my face shaved smooth,
whereas the other displayed two weeks
growth OF beard. ! did not complete the
shave until six days afterward. when a
colored barber did the job at Rolla,
seventy-five miles away. While working
the dirt and sand out of the "long side,"
the fellows curiosity was excited, until
he could no longer refrain from COM
ments.
I" | nevah see a face befo', sab" said
he, "dat one side was richer dan de od-
der; but yo's is, suah -
My explanation seemed TO afford him
great relief.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
How The War Started.

One of the ableSt and most lucid ex-
plantations of the causes leading to the
present complicated war in Europe is
given by The Glen Elder Sentinel, pa
per out in Mitchell County, Kansas.
Here is the Sentinel's version OF il
AS we understand it, Servian Social
ist who was partly sane when sober got
drunk and killed an Austrian noble aud
his noble escort. Austria, observing the
unseemly incident, addressed herself
sternly to Servia, somewhat as follows !:
"See here, kid, no rough stuff. pro-
pose TO be a father to you. Come into
the woodshed. "Hold on" says Rus
sia, "don't you dare lay finger on that
kid, AustrY; he's my kid, !" says ne, land
anyhow you'd make fine father for any
ONE don't think" he says. "Think
again, you big slob," says Austria, iii
you can think twice in one day" he says,
land while you're thinkin', think what
Pm telling you," he says. 81 don't like
the color OF your eyes, and your nose Of
lends me and your feet don't track, be-
sides" says he, land can lick you," "
he says, land | will. too" "Good boy,
Austy," sings out Wilhelm, 81 can lick
him myself, can lick anybody: why ]
can lick everybody" says Wilhelm.
"WeTl take him on together and show
him." says he. So Germany starts for
France and slips up, incidentally landing
with both feet in the middle OF Belgium.
"Get off me stummick," walls Belgium,
"or I'll bite your leg off," says he.
couch, be patient, BelgY," says Wilhelm.
"Beg pardon, III get off when have
to-" says he. Excuse me, or III soak
you," he says. "Now watch me paste
CASTOR one." "No fair" says France.
Il wasn't looking. anyhow" says he.
"Take that" says he, slipping Wilhelm
hot one. al hate fight" says Eng
land, "but can bust the jaw OF any guy
that slaps my dear friend CASTOR, whom
don't like at all, he says, "but will de-
lend till DEATH" he says. "You don't
hate it worser than me-" says Japan,
standing back for an opening. ANY
how, you started it." says Wilhelm TO
Nicholas. "You started it yourself" !"
yeIls everybody to everybody else, stick
ing out their tongues. Then they all
cIinch, and the little fellows dance around
watching for a chance to get in punch
and run.
Moral: II you want to fight, all you
have to do is to say so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
NEW VOL. 4e--No. sc.
The Two Brothers.

Everyone knows the story OF jacob and
Esau, but not everyone appreciates the
real significance of the story. Esau was
endowed at birth with almost every de-
sirable quality. Jacob by nature was tar
less attractive. Esau was big and strong
and rugged. Jacob was small and weak.
Esau was devoted 10 manly pursuits he
loved to trail the beasts of the forest to
their lairs, and laughed at any kind OF
danger. Jacob found delight in prosaic
occupations. He stayed at home, and
cooked and served. Esau twas generous,
warm hearted and forgiving. Jacob was
mean and resentful and selfish. Esau
was frank and open. Jacob was furiive
and deceptive. No doubt Esau was a
hero in his community, admired and loved
by young and old. Jacob was probably
! unpopular, effeminate and contemplate.
Anyone would have said that Esau would
be the one that men would remember
gratefully, and that Jacob when he died
would quickly be forgotten.
But the very reverse has been the case.
No one knows what became OF Esau.
No one took the trouble TO record his end.
AT the end OF jacobs life. he lowered
over Esau as the mountain towers above
the plain. Why? II was because Esau
had every good quality except one; Jacob
had scarcely any good quality, bu, he had
the one that Esau lacked. Esau lived
his life wholly in the present. He knew
no other world; he cared for no other.
Everything but the material present was
unreal 10 him. Even the future was un-
real. lie knew il was his right some
day to come into his bihhright. But all
the future was so vague and unreal to
him that he sold his oirhright for mess
OF pottage. Jacob, on the other hand,
saw that the things he could taste and
touch and see were only part OF the
valuable things in life. Jacob had some
spiritual capacity, and he made so much
OF il that he gradually changed an almost
contemplate character into one that was
heroic. Jacob looked ahead; he looked
within; he looked above. Slowly he
came 10 see and hear something that led
him on to greater and greater heights.
His achievement gives hint OF the
practical value oil religion in eveVones
life. There are hypocrites and failures,
as everyone knows. Yet Il is tact that
the man who nouriShes his spiritual ma
ture, who seeks the help oi religion, who
tries TO lay hold OF God and TO do His
will. will grow in grace as he grows In
years. lie will never cry out. "All Is
vanity - but each day life will become
more wonderful in his sight; he will see
the world grow nobler and sweeter. he
may be insignificant, as Jacob was IN The
beginning He may attain heights great
er than jacobs before he dies.-Youfh's
| Companion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
Shepherdswn Jefferson County, Thursday September TO- 1914
Doing No Harm.

The little village of Dilmouth had sui
fered from iire-Ethan Nund's lower
barn, where he had stored his farming
tools, had burned flat, and large part OF
the community had gathered about the
ruins. The men were busily recounting
their own exploits, and vigorously Grill
cizing the behavior of others who had
gone home. Jed Gipson was speaking.
at reelly takes fire TO bring out the
last mite OF foolishneSS there is in man"
he asserted, with conviction. "F'r ms
tance, did any OF you folks notice one of
them Bentley twins. TO see what he was
doin' ? Didn't, hey2 Well, did, and
he was over at that dry well, south OF the
barn, with pail and rope, tryin' to get
water out of it-and there amt been
drop of water in that well for more'n ten
yearP'
"Sho, now, Jeddie !" soothed Mr..
Peaslee. Don't be hash in your iedg-
ment. Mebbe the twin didn't know it
was dry well"
Course he knew itI" scofted Jed, I'M
patiently. THAT we'll went dry when
Bentley blasted out for that deep well OF
his-cut into the vein and sucked Nudd's
well dry as an ash heap. No, sir ! IT'S
Jest as tell you-a fire brings out all the
foolishness there is in feller, and he'll
do things there amt mite OF sense IN.
You notice, and see if amt right"
"Bentey's twin didn't do all the foolish
and useless things that was done there,
broke in Wendall Cooper, ''for TO my
mind the capsheaf of fooliShneSs was
when the passel OF lunkheads from the
lower road broke into the farther end OF
the barn and dragged out that old hayrack
full of bean straw. They got II just out
side the barn, and then they dropped the
pole and left il there-right where II could
ketch. Course it would have burnt in
the barn, but il wouldn't have burnt any
quicker than il did where il was. They
might Jest as we'll left it in the barn !"
Here Caleb Peaslee'S mild old voice
interrupted again.
"Under strain OF excitement, same'S at
fire." he observed, moderately, "Pve
noticed, Jest as Jeddie says, that folks'll
do things that mebbe they wouldn't do ii
they was cam, but I've noticed this be-
sides-and il don't seem TO have struck
Jeddie atall-the things they do any time
like that amt things that hender or help
much. That is 10 say, even if they do
seem TO be useless and foolish, the
chances are they amt right down HARM
full they're jest cases OF poor Jedg-
ment"
He twirled his ash stick in his hand a
moment, and then went on again as It ne
had not stopped talking
"Folks like that, he ruminated, as ito
himself, always put me in mind OF old
Aunt Dhly Peterby, the time her husband
had that fit, and came so near goin' off.
Folks down on the river road heard her
screechin', and came up 10 see what the
matter was, and they found Aunt Dilly
bendn' over him, ticklin him under
meath the chin with straw. Doctor
White was there, and he asked her what
her idea was, and Aunt Dilly told him
that she reelly want sure what she was
doin' if for.
"'But, says she, real decided for her,
Il wanted to do somethin' and ] knew
that if that didn't do any good, it couldn't
do great deal OF hurt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
The Retort Sarcastic.

A young man and young woman
leaned over the front gate. They are
lovers. II is moonlight. He is loath to
leave, as the parting is the last. lie Is
about 10 90 away. She is reluctant to
see him depart. They swing on The gate.
81 shall never forget YOU" he says
"and, II death should claim me, my last
thoughts will be OF YOU"
"l'll be true 10 you." she sobs. "Pll
never see anybody else or love them as
long as livep They parted.
Six years later he returns. His sweet
heart OF former years has married. They
meet at party. She has changed great
ly; between the dances the recognition
takes place.
"Let me see," she muses.. with her
fan beating a tattoo on her pretty hand,
twas il you or your brother who was my
old sweetheart ?"
Really, don't know" he says,
probably my father I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
Why Sermons Induce Sleep.

Do you know why sermons make you
sleepy? Becaused you hypnotic your
self. Have you ever wondered Shy II is
that YOU do get so sleepy in church 2
That YOU sometimes think you are going
straight off into Rip Van Winkle slum-
ber? II is because you have been too
attentive.
II isn't because the air is bad, the ser
mon stupid or anything OF The kind. The
more faithful and jealous you are the
sIeepieryou can get. The reason is thatyou
gaze loo hard atthe preacher and hypno-
tie yourself. Youare so attentive that you
get yourself in an unnatural state and then
suddenly you find that you are hopeless
ly sleepy and cannot remember what you
have heard.
In the earlier part OF the service there
is variety-singing, reading and so forth
but The sermon itself is utterly un-
broken. Your head and body are in one
position. your eyes are fastened on one
point, all conditions perfectly favorable
for self-hypnotism.
There are very few who will agree
with any one OF those explanations, least
Of all clergymen. Really, clergymen are
so exhiIarated by their own Sunday
morning remarks that they usually fail to
see, and therefore deny that the arms oi
Morpheus are forever wooing their par
ishioners while in church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

On one occasion census. clerk, in
scanning one of the forms to see that it
had been properly filled up, noticed the
figures l20 and ll2 under the headings,
"Age of father, if living" and age of
mother, if living"
"But your parents were never so old,
were they ?" queried the astoniShed
clerk.
mo-" was the reply, "but they would
ha' bin, if living"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
He Reached His Limit.

The delightful Southern gentleman of
the old school, under whose insinuating
tones and gracious bows the social baro-
meter rose to summer heat, was not with
out his little preiudices when it came to
outside barbarians.
"Pll give you my notion of things" :"
repeatedly declared sturdy old planter
OF Civil War time who bestowed much of
his wisdom on contributor TO Harper's
Magazine. 81 go first for Greenville dis
trict, then for the upcountry. then for
South Carolina, then for the South, then
for the United States-and after that
don't 60 for anything. I've no use for
Englishmen, Turks and Chinese |"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
PO.DO.LaX Banishes PimpIes.

Bad Blood, Pimples, Headaches, Bill
iousnesS, Torpid Liver, Constipation, etc,
come from Indigestion. Take Po-Do-
Lax. the pleasant and absolutely sure
Laxative, and you won't suffer from a
deranged Stomach or other troubles. II
will tone up the Liver and purify the
blood. Use it regularly and you will
stay well, have clear complexion and
steady nerves. Get a 50c bottle today.
Money back if not satisfied. All Drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

A gentleman, going into his stable one
day, found his little son astride one of the
horses, with slate and pencil in his
hand,
"Why, Harry" he exclaimed, "what
are you doing ?"
"Writing a composition. was the reply.
"Well, why don't you write if in the
library ?"
Because the teacher told me TO write
composition on horse" +"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

Without making public the reasons for
his action, and within thirty-Six hours Of
filing the bill, DR.. Humphrey. through his
attorney, Withdrew his petition TO the
court for divorce from his wife. But
from an authoritative source if was learn
ed that the muffling OF the divorce pro-
ceeding is not by any means solution TO
the trouble. Ii has been reported that
the next move will be from Mrs. Hum
phrey, yet she does not give the slightest
inkling as to what she will do in the
matter. The main point at issue is-the
child, now in possession of the mother.
1t is believed that Mrs. Humphrey will
file suit for divorce from DR.. Humphrey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

In these days Of the high cost OF living
the following story is not without de-
cided point.
The teacher Of primary class was try
ing to show the children the difference
between natural and man-made wonders,
and was finding it hard.
what" she asked, "do you think is
the most wonderful thing a man ever
made ?"
A little girl, whose parents were OBJ
viously harassed by the question OF ways
and means, replied as soIemnly as the
proverbial judge:
"a living for his family"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

"No man is as well known as he thinks
he is" says Canuso. "a was motoring
on Long Island recently. My car broke
down and entered a farmhouse to get
warm. The farmer and chatted and
when he asked my name ] told him mod
estIy that it was Causo. AT that name
he threw up his hands.
'Camso + he exclaimed. Robinson
Caruso, fhe great tTaveIerl Little did !
expect ever to see man like you in this
here humble kitchen, sir ="
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10
Troubles,

II was not lust to tease me
The skies let down the rain,
That far-oii day in summer
When flew my kite in vain.
But what knew ! OF blasted fields.
OF thirsty, dying grain
To-day fallen life dream
Before me shattered lies.
And now, as then. my child-heart looks
Accusing at the skies.
Perhaps in other years my heart
Will see with other eyes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

The campfire discussion drifted into
the fighting qualities otthe different coun-
tries. A son OF Erin thought the Irish
men were the best fighters and the China
men the worst.
"Whin an Irishmen goes to war;"
said he, che prays to the Lord to make
him brave"
"WeH." said comrade, "the China
man prays, too"
"Yes, know they do" said Pat; "but
vino the diyil can understand them 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

Feel languid. weak, run down ? Head.
ache ? Stomach "off ?" A good remedy
is Burdock Blood Bitters. Ask your
druggist. Price sl.00.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-09-10

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipation, ,-weakens the whole
system. Doan's Regulets l25c. per box
act mildly on the liver and bowels. AT
all drug stores.
The bee., 1914-12-18
Makinq AttraetIvs erush.s.


Very often on the dressing table the
clothes brush with a plain wooden
handle Is the only unattractlve article
20 be seen. Silver backed brushes al
ways have bristles too soft to be Of
practical use ana the plain ones With
sti6 brtstles are within the reach Of
even the mt,,cst purse. - /,
A good wa. to bring them into hari
shAotiyswith tue surroundings Il 10 Gov
q the backs OF such brushes With bro
cade OF broche silk.
Sandpaper the wood 50 II win retain
mucilage. Have the silk cut the exact
slSe ana shape Of the brush's back
and paste It on very smoothly. Fin
Ish the edge. after It Is dry, with q
narrow border OF gimp or gnIloon.
Flowered SILK 10 match the coIorIng
"a the other toilet belongings Il best.
A., brush treated In this way makes
"a attractive gift and one that would
DO appreciated By the dainty. woman.
Cretonne and small figured chlntH
may take the place OF sllk IL the for
nper Is used elsewhere IN the bedroom
furnishings.
Linen or plain silk with the mono
gram Of the owner embroidered on Il
also maa1es a pretty covering for tho
backs OF brushes.
The bee., 1914-12-18
Claude Morton
UNDER TAKER
Center St. jacksonville, Ky
L. & N. rIMEcAR0.

rIme Ol arrival of traIRs passing
hrough and departure Of trains
.riginating at Darlington. t7
Rtfeotive Sunday, Oct. Is, 1914
a.
The bee., 1914-12-18
A Texas Wonder

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissOlves grav-
sl, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism and ali irregu'
lar1ties OF bladder troubles, remov-
inR gravel, the kidneys and bladder
In both men ana women. Regulates
bladder troubles IN children. II not
sold by your druggists will be sent
BY mail on receipt OF Sl.OO. One
ANAL bottle is two months treat
mend and seldom fails to perfect q
cure. Send for testimonials from
Kentucky and other States. Or. E
W. Hall. 202R Olive ST.. St. Louis
No. Sold by Druggists.
The bee., 1914-12-18
BABY poorERs.

they would be both pretty and com
Portable. The ones below could be cut
from warm wooden material in dainty
colOrs, pink or blue, with a little border
around OF swansdown. Ties Of rib
bon would keep them on the baby feet,
and the cost would be next to nothing
save little time.
The bee., 1914-12-18
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR TIE WEE ONES
Articles m0lhsTS Gan Make
From OddS and Ends.

TIT is important that the baby's feet
shall be protected from the cold
during the excessively cold
months even though mp to date
mothers permit their babies to go With
bare feet during the warm months.
Illustrated here are two pretty pairs
Of boOtees which would be very com
Portable for baby's pink toes. The up
per ones could be cut from pieces OF
ribbon or satin With an tOterlining
The bee., 1914-12-18

There Is a great fad In these mod
ern times for willow furniture not only
IN the summer time and for the piazza.
but for lying rooms and the boudOir
The bee., 1914-12-18

Another cross which we strive to
bear as patiently as we can is that we
are expected to kiss the wlfe's rela-
lives with whom wiSd rather SHAKE
hands ana shake hands with those
we'd rather kiss.-OaliO state Journal.
The bee., 1914-12-18

po.ns ResuIets are recommended BY many
mo say ines spsrais sasily. with0ui gflPlug and
without bad after effects, aso q an sTus stores
The bee., 1914-12-18
NORTH ROUND.

y No 4tand 40 Sunday Only4s no. As
does not run South OF Darlington.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-20

Asked by the chairman of the Felt
ham Bench if his case would take
long police officer replied: mo, sir.
l have two short witnesses, one lit
tie longer than the other ,.-.,..-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-20

The spring lingerie of miIady's
wardrobe is most fascinating, in
Guiding, as it does, all sorts of fresh
little waistcoats, fronts, cuffs and
chemisettes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-20

BOYS STOCKINGS Heavy corduroy weave, fast O. black, worth 15c a pair, MI. reduced to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-20

BOYS, SWEATERS Coat style. Heavy weight, in SA0 grey only. All sizes, re- ZT9, duced to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-26
NEW RULING BY
TENNIS ASSOCIATION

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.--An amateur
rule, which liz likely to meet with the
favorable consideration Of, the major
ity Of American lawn tennis players
has been drafted, and will be offered
for action at the thirty-third annual
meeting of the United States National
Lawn Tennis association, which will
be held at the Hotel Waldorf Friday.
February 9Th. In the estimation OF
members OF the executive committee
the rule proposed for adoption in this
country meets the requirements of the
rii-pcwerfuf~ Anternatfcneit-IrAw writ <fs-
mis- Federation. which is now attempt
ing to standardizlng the rules and laws
OF the game throughout the world.
The American rule goes only step
beyond the European rule In provid-
ing that the expenses OF player may
be paid by an association of clubs to
national. sectional and State cham
pionship tournaments. ---.-