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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-01
NEW VOL. 49-No. SO.

had apparently settled down for the night
in the silent house before them. Drag
ging the sleepy orphan between them,
they crept over the dewy grass to the door
of this room and knocked.
They are bound, some OF 'em. to be
at home and awake" Aunt Deborah said.
Nobody on earth-but Thaddeus Beard
would leave lamp TO itself this time
of night"
She raped smartly again and vet
again. But there was no response-uot
a creak or a stir. Colonel nickered softly
in the bIackness, and from a nearby
pasture another horse answered with
friendly neigh. The little porch where
the wsyfarers waited was covered with a
Towering vine that made the air heavy
with its fragrance. Aunt Deborah drew
long breath.
They've got the identical climber here
that Eve trained on my kitchen porch,
she said, wiStfully.
Then, for some reason, the worn thread
OF her patience snapped. She gave the
knob a violent twist, and pushed.
The door opened so promptly thatthey
almost fell into the room on each others
heels. Il was not dec, rous way to en-
fer a house. but there was no turning
back. Anne saw at first only a square,
commonplace kitchen, with a squat oven
and the usual pots and pans. But Ro-
sella. wide-awake al last. gave a shrill
cry:
I'VE did come home I'm so glad we
did come homer
Anne BIT yawn in two and blinked at
her. Then slowly her vision began to
clear. II seemed as il years had gone by
since she had last seen that room, but
now it came slipping back into her men,
ory: the broad brick chimney behind the
stove, the cuddy closet under a back
stairway. even the red peppers, strung
like dusky rubies along the dark raiiers
over head. They were at Fairfields
Aunt Deborah'S Longest way round
had been, in reality, the shortest way
home. Sometime during the early dusk,
when they had become confused as to
the way, Colonel had followed his equine
judgment, and turning back on an op-
perfume road, had taken short cut to
Fairfields. And here FairfIelds was.
with the kitchen door Hospitality un-
locked, the lamp burning placidly, and
Thaddeus Beard upstairs, sleeping the
sleep OF the utterly shiitless and untrust-
worthy. Anne understood perfectly now.
and her heart sang.
But Aunt Deborah did not understand
in the least. She was turning round and
round, midway in the iloor, completely
dazed. Her bonnet was awry on her
tousled hair, and her big glasses were
cooked al useless angle. Anne would
have laughed II tears had not blinded her
all at once.
Suddenly the whiie-faced clock on the
mantel gave wheezy, premonitory whir.
Il was almost run down,-Thaddeus had
failed yet again,--and when il did speak.
the ten slow strokes were cultural and
complaining. But somehow they seemed
to say, welcome home"
Aunt Deborah took three steps, and
sinking into her cushioned rocker, lifted
a face that was radiant and revefent.
"Thank God 70 she said, In voice OF
complete satisfaction. THANK God p
| The YOufh,S C0niDdHi0n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-01
A Prayer.

Cod OF hosts that fight and die,
Mid smoke and din, and shot and shell.
Through all the noises OF a hell
The curse. the eroan, the battle-cry,
Our prayers 90 toward the far blue sky
o Lord. TO ask that We may be
From pain, and care. and sorrow free,
Until at last we come to dwell
Near thee. onhigh.
God of the multitudes that groan,
And yet strive on where cannon rolls,
Where death hews down its bloody tolls
Whose weary hearts begin to moan
Amid the battles sullen drone,
o Father, hear our humble prayer
Protect this country bright and iair
We lean our swords, we lean our souls.
On thee alone. Amen
Margaret E. Sangster, Ir.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-01
Your Fall Cold Needs Attention.

No use to fuss and try TO wear it out.
II will wear you out instead. Take DR..
Kings New Discovery, relief follows
quickly. II checks Cold and SootheS your
Cough away. Pleasant, Antiseptic and
Healing. Children like it. Get a &c.
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and
keep it in the house. "Our family Cough
and Cold Doctor" writes Lewis Cham
berlain, Manchester, Ohio. Money back
if not satisfied, but it nearly always helps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-01

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, la
borers, rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should DC
kept in every home. 25c and Soc.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
UNABLE TO RESIST IMPULSE
Solicitor, Refused Funds, Showed His
Resentment in Decidedly
"cheeky" Manner.

Business men are industriously pur
sued by insistent people who make a
trade of soliciting money for societies
and movements too numerous to men
tion, and sometimes a disappointed so
licitor shows petty resentment when
his demands are refused.
Recently one of them called on a
well-known restaurateur of New York
to obtain funds on some pretext, and
gained admission to the private Of
fee.
It is the habit of the distinguished
restaurateur, who rejoices in heavy
beard, to play with his whiskers while
talking intimately to callers. On this
occasion he kept pulling his whiskers
as usual while affably protesting that
the solicitors requests were impos-
sible.
Finally the caller became angry. He
reached over and pulled the whiskers
sharply several times.
What does this meanT' gasped the
victim.
"Mean7 echoed the caller airily. II
doesn't mean anything. You cannot
resist playing with your whiskers--
neither can l."
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease. and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surface. Halls Catarrh Cure is
not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians
in this country for years and is reg
ular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The per
feet combination of the two ingre-
dients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
r. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Hall's Family Pills for consti-
patton
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
SAN DIEGO FAIR
WILL open ON
JANUARY |
ELECTRIC FLASH FROM WHITE
HOUSE AT MIDNIGHT ON
DECEMBER 81

San Diego, Dec. 4.-With the closing
OF the gates to the public on Noyem-
ber 80, in order that the last month
Of 1914 may be devoted entirely to the
rapid installation Of foreign and do
mestic exhibits, the san Diego expo
sition enters on the last lap Of the
pre-opening period. On December 81
at sunset gates will once more be
thrown open and at midnight, with
the arrival Of 1915, a telegraph flash
from the White House and the boom
of the guns on the battleships in the
bay of San Diego will open officially
the first all-year exposition in history.
President Wilson will not be in San
Diego on New Years day and the tele-
graphed signal must serve as a sub
stitute for his presence. Two months
later, according to information from
Washington, the president will pass
through the panama canal with the
fleet of American hattleships and pro
ceed up the coast to San Diego, the
first port of call, for two day stay
at the exposition. He will then move
on to the north for the sister exposi-
ton at San Francisco, which will open
OH February 20. His stay in southern
California will be marked by special
celebrations, notably the most impress
sive of the Aztec ceremonials and a
tremendous showing of the midwintel
flowers of southern California where
frost never comes.
Many reservations are now being
made at the local restaurants, more
especially those on the isthmus ant
elsewhere in the exposition grounds
by large parties from different parts
of the west intent on being in Sar
Diego for the opening night, looked
on as the "big night" in southern Cal
ifornia. Uniforms for the Spanish
bandsmen, the Spanish dancing girls
the conquistadores who will act al
attendants and the Balboa guards, The
name Of the Pinkerton operatives who
are already policing the grounds, have
arrived and the display is striking
The whole atmosphere is Spanish.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

lust married to the dearest young fel
low In the world. When | told him
about you, he instantly ordered me tc
remove you to our own little home.
We will be as your children, tenderly
caring for you all your life"
Then the tears Of the astounded
and overcome old man mingled with
those Of this bright angel of hope, who
had come to his succor at the darkest
moment Of his life.
She brought her husband with her
that evening, a stalwart, honest-faced
young man, who moved about and
spoke at the behest Of her suggestion,
as though her sweet, loving voice
were rapt, directing music. It was
dusk when the closed carriage they
brought conveyed the old man to his
new home. He did not see that 1t was
located in a poor street. he did not no
tice that as they tenderlJ carried him
Iup the stairs the lower apartments
were furnished sparsely, indicating
rigid economy, IL not scarcity OF
money.
AS they placed him in a wheel chair
and turned on the lights rapt CRY
came from his lips, ending in sob Of
mingled joy and gratitude.
This is your home said Rhoda
sweetly.
"And welcome, thrice welcome, sir,
spoke blunt, plain Ernest Leslie. I'VE
realized how you could not get about
freely and have tried to make 1t com
Portable for you"
Comfortable! The bedridden old In
valid felt as il he had been lifted to 9
new sphere of perfect luxury. 1t was
3 large, roomy apartment, newly pa
Ipered. Two neatly curtained windows
looked out upon a pretty garden. There
we're soft, warm rugs on the floor, q
fireplace, and as they brought up his
evening meal all this attention and
plenty reminded the old man Of the
days when he had wealth at his ready
command.
you are the best husband In the
world!1 said Rhoda. as they left their
guest comfortable and content in what
was to be his own special apartment.
Il love the old man because he was
good to you" answered Ernest simply
you are SO willing to make sacri-
fees for others, Ernest" said Rhoda
fondly.
"Oh, we are young and the pleasure
Of seeing this dear old man happy and
comfortable win compensate for the
loss Of few Injuries"
He must not know how poor we
are" urged Rhoda earnestly. HE can
not leave his room, you know, to tlnd
nut $
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

The Servian is seen at his best In
family life. Nowhere is the blood tie
so strong as among the Serbs or rev
erence for parents more real. When
Servian peasant Rarries he does
not leave home, but brings his wife
into the "zadruga" or family tribe
often comprising as many as hun
dred persons, ruled over by family
chief. This chief keeps the money,
makes the purchases, and decides the
minutest details Of family life, and
on his death a successor is appointed
by the vote of the grown.up males Of
the "zadruga."
The whole family does not always,
OF course, live in one building, but it
lives together in adjoining houses,
sometimes occupying whole street.
Imagine enduring the proximity and
perpetual criticism OF such an array
Of mother-in-law, aunts, cousins, etc,
and you gain some idea OF the general
equanimity Of the seryian tempera'
ment.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
wRs. WHITE is FlRsT

Santa Fe, Dec. 4.-Mrs. Louise
White, wife of the superintendent of
public instruction, had the honor TO
affx the first war revenue stamps on
warranty deed recorded in this coun-
ty. The number of stamps affixed to
the deed recording the acquisition of
residence property on Washington
avenue from former state Engineer
Charles D. Miller, was so, each Of two
cents denomination. The law requires
that each stamp be Cancelled separate
ly by writing name and date upon It,
which was quite task in this in
stance.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
SANTA FE PAYS
patton

Santa Fe, Dec. 4.--The A. r. and S.
F. is prompt, as usual, in paying it's
taxes. In fact. it is by far the big
gest taxpayer in the state and the
amount it pays each year to state,
county, city and school districts, would
almost run the state without any fur
ther income. County Treasurer Celso
L,oez rejoices over the receipt yester-
day Of S2291 paid by the company
for the holdings Of the Cherokee and
Pittsburgh Coal and Mining company
in southern Santa Fe county, in the
Cerillos district. 1t also paid $15,
1886 of taxes on its track in the
county, the county treasurer holding
it before issuing receipt until the as
sessment books are received by him
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
Childish Reasoning.

A neiEhborhood meeting had been
called, in rural district, to pray for
rain, and a sweet little maid trudged
down the hot and dusty road bearing
huge umbrella.
"Why, Jennie!" exclaimed a sur
prised elder. oyertaking the child,
why don't you open your parasol and
protect yourself from the SUM-"
IT didn' bring 1t for the SUM-" came
the quiet answer, 7 brought it for
the rain. If our prayers are going
to be answered, I'll need it, and Il"
seeing the elders eyes twinkle, I'VE
don't expect an answer, why do we
take the time to pray?"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
DIDN' 7
APPROVE OF
SECRECY
THE LORD, JUST BEFORE HIS
DEATH, SAID HE MEANT TO
SPEAK TO FRENCH

London, Dec. 4.--Lord Roberts
views as to the secrecy maintained
by the English military authorities
regarding war news, which were wide
" quoted on the day following his
death, are given as follows by a
French journalist who talked with
9Bobs" just before ais departure for
France:
while the primary object of my
visit to France Is to see my Indian
troops, intend to speak to General
French also about the too great secre
cy, which is to my mind, kept by the
military authorities at the front and at
hcme concerning the work of the
brave deeds of the English soldiers.
II naturally approve that all mill
tary movements, whatever they be,
should be kept absolutely secret from
the war correspondents: but it seems
TO me that they should be allowed to
receive at least fair modicum of In
formation. Why not allow them to
write, for instance, in detail OF the
glorious actions fought by our troops.
several days, it goes without saying,
after these actions have taken place?
/ am referring naturally to the Eng
lish lines. You in France are in a po.
sition different from U.s. You have
eonscription. Every man is called to
the coIors and you do not rely on the
public enthusiasm to recruit your
army.
Tn England we want men, many
more men, and if we do not let ou
people at home know in detail of th'
life Of our soldiers at the front, 0
their brave fights and gallant deeds
how shall we awake in the soul 0
our young men the high sentiment 0
emulation which will strongly contrit
ute to lead them to the recruiting Of
flee?
They are brave no doubt, and will
ing to offer their lives to their coun
try If necessary. But they often d,
not know that it is absolutely neces
sary; every minute they lose now is
priceless minute, maybe battle jeor
ardized in the future. They do NO
know well enough that our men ar
always fighting against tremendou
odds, that we want more men and stil
more men to eQualze matters. The
are not sufficiently able to follow da
by day the life and the fighting o
their friends who have enlisted"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
MORE RooM ZOE INsANE

Puebla, Colo, Dec. 4.--Memebrs oi
the state insane asylum board, accom-
panied by Governor Ammons, today
visited a ranch near this city and in.
spected the property with view OF
leasing il for the purpose Of estab-
fishing a farm in connection with the
state asylum. It is planned to lease
tract of 400 acres and erect build
ings thereon in order to relieve the
crowded conditions now existing in
the housing Of the insane.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
entries of all kinds and the fees paid

entries of all kinds and the fees paid
were S3,463.4e.
or the entries, 60 were final home
stead, total of almost 10000 acres.
There were III original homestead en-
tries showing that the stream of home
seekers continues unabated. These
covered more than 1900 acres. There
we're six final desert land entries 72O
acres and three original covering $50
acres. There were SS state selections
of indemnity schools lands, a total OF
I14,422 acres; rs small holding claims
final 946 acres; one commuted home
stead 100 acres; five mineral applica
tions so acres.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
ss4ss1R4s1ss1ss1ssvslAss
FROM THE TIN box
BY ALvAH JoRDoN GARTH.

Copyright, 1914. by w O. Chapman.)
mot friend in the wOrldl" said
Rufus Deane, desolately, at six o'clock
in the morning.
"A nest Of comfort and true hearts
to cherish me-" he added that same
evening.
For years he had lived alone, occu-
pying @ wretched attic room with a
poor family in the slums. Long since
he had lost the use Of both his lower
limbs. He had been confined to the
one apartment, HIS wants attended to
by his landlord. but living in the most
narrow way. Somehow he managed to
scrape up the few dollars required to
pay for board and keep each Saturday
night.
Then that day there had come to
his lonely habitation pretty, neat, but
plainly dressed young girl
II am Rhoda Leslie" she said =
was Rhoda Merrill. Do you remember
the name?"
"Merrill?" repeated Mr.. Deane. =
ought tol It was that Of my best
friend, Robert Merrill"
my father" said Rhoda, and hel
eyes were filled with tears as she
noted the helpless condition Of thii
once proud and wealthy man. "H'
never forgot, and never will.
thought you in another country, o.
dead. 1t was only yesterday that
learned about you-poor, an invalid
friendless. oh, sirl" and her eyes ex
pressed the genuine love and graft
tude she felt, 1t seemed that coulC
not come quick enough to your side
You did everything for my fathe
when he was alive. He told me tina
1t was your money that kept me a
boarding school for two years. w
owe everything to you See, sir, an
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
EDUCATIONAL MONEY

Santa Fe, Dec. 1.-The largest sum
in the history Of the department Of
education will be distributed by to-
morrow by Superintendent of Public
instruction White. It amounts to $71,-
O4S.5S or 67 cents per capita for the
new school census Of 105,303. Last
December the distribution, with sew
eral thousand less persons enumerat-
ed, was 63 cents per capita In addi-
ton $71,O48.5S have been placed in
the reserve fund.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

Gore, Pa, P. A. Morgan had occa.
sion recently to use liver medicine
and says Of Foley Cathartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cleased my system
and I felt like a new man--light and
free. They are the best medicine |
have ever taken for constipation. They
keep the stomach sweet, liver active,
bowels regular" o. G. schaefer and
Red Cross Drug Store.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

worlds history, but our marketing
methods are most primitive, In the
dawn Of history we find agriculture
plowing with a forked stick but with
system of warehouses under govern
mental supervision that made the
Egyptians the marvel Of civilization,
for who has not admired the vision Of
Joseph and appIauded the wisdom of
Pharaoh for storing the surplus until
demanded by the consumer, but liz
this age we have too many Josephs
who dream and not enough Pharaohs
who build.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
Best For kIdneys-says poetor

DR.. J. T. R. Neal, Greenville. So
Car, says that in his 80 years of ex-
perience he has found no preparation
for the kidneys equal to Foley Kidney
Pills. In SOC and $1OO sizes. Best you
can buy for backache, rheumatism
kidney and bladder ailments. 0. G.
schaefer and Red Cross Drug Store.
Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
Rullock.a Eraak Annatlta.

A curious appetite has been dis
played by bullock owned by North
Lincolnshire (England) farmer. The
farmer found the hair had apparently
been cut OF the tail Of six Of his
horses, and constable was instruct
ed to keep special lookout Shortly
afterwards the constable saw bull
lock eating the hair on a horses heels.
It Cleaned the heels, and then de-
voted its attention to the horses tail.
The tails Of the other horses were
then found to show unmistakable signs
Of having been bitten of, and hair was
found nearly all over the field.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

Gas in the stomach comes from food
which has fermented. Get rid Of this
badly digested food as quickly as pos
sible if you would avoid bilious at
tack; HERBINE is the remedy you
need. 1t cleanses and strengthens the
stomach, liver and bowels. and re-
stores energy and cheerfulness. Price
soc. Sold by Central Drug Co.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
NEW NoTARIEs NAMED

Santa Fe, Dec. 4.-Governor McDon-
aid today appointed the following not
aries public: Edward G. Cessert, Ros-
well; William H. Becker. BeIen; Tho
mas Werner, Old Albuquerque; Wal
ter c. Beddow, Gallup.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
nAeEL The NlMRop

Santa Fe, Dec. 4-Mathias Nagel,
Jr, of this city, is quite nimrod for
today he filed application for bounty
on 12 coyotes $24; 2 wild cats, s4, and
2 wolves $50, all shot within few
miles of Santa Fe.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
nldnt Mant 4 to Re PuhlIe.

Miriam had picked up some bad
words from the workmen employed
about the place, and her mother.
giving her serious lecture on the
subject, assured her that such Ian
guage greatly displeased her heaven.
ly father. The next day she was sur
prised to see Miriam rush to her room,
throw herself down beside the bed
and begin to whisper furiously
to the curtained dimness beneath.
I'm so mad Just can't help swear
ing" explained Miriam, an explana-
tion being demanded "and ! don't
want God tn heart
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
scHool AMn cnIMn

Santa Fe, Dec. 4.--Anotner slice Of
almost $4,000 acres was segregated
from the public lands in the Santa Fe
land district during the past month,
according to the official report Of the
receiver and register sent to Washing.
ington. D. @ today There were sos
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

Sick Two Years with Indigestion
Two years ago was greatly ben
|efited through using two or three bot
ties Of chamberlain's Tablets writes
Mrs. s. A. Keller, Elida, O., "Be-
fore taking them ! was sick for two
years win indigestion" sold BY
dealers--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

Wheezingi the lungs indicates that
phlegm Is obstrncting the air pas
sages. BALLARD's HOREHOUNn
SYRUP loosens the phlegm so that 1t
can be coughed up and elected. Price
Csc. SOC and s1.00 per bottle. Sold by
Central Drug Co.--Ady.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04
PHILOSOPHY and ManIIness.

Be a philosopher; but amidst al
your philosophy. be still a man.
Hume.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-04

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