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Evening star., 1915-06-02
Summer Is Never
Hard as Winter


Simmer Is Never unusual tenn
peratures. Thus,
amount of work done by factory oper-
atives and school children almost in
variably show its very lowest ebb
some time in January and it's second
lowest in July and August, while the
autumnaI increase of energy begins in
the latter part of August or early in
September and is apt to reach it's crux
in this country in November. All scien-
tific Investigations of the subject seem
to indicate that vacation in January
would often be OF more value than one
in July. 1t is quite probable that the
American custom of always taking A
summer vacation and of working at
high tension during the winter is one
cause of our national plague of nerv-
BUSINESS.
The experiments made by Peterson
and Lehman show very clearly that
ly as physical energy. By testing a
large number Of school children with
problems in arithmetic they found that
the mathematical ability or the chill
dren was governed to a surprising ex-
tent by temperature. Temperature
~ from 81 to 40 degrees seems to he
the most favorable to mental work,
and mental efficiency will tend to de-
creaae as the temperature goes either
higher or lower. Physical energy on
the other hand. is at it's best when the
weather is in the nefghborhood of 5s to
There is no doubt that many
other elements besides Temperature en-
ter into this effect Of weather upon our
efHciency. Thus light undoubtedly ia
la stimulus to energy. and the shorter
days Of winter explain to some slight
extent the slackening Of physical ef-
fort at that time. A far different cause
Of the diminution of energy in winter,
however. is the. closing up of houses
The majority Of people begin keeping
windows and doors closed most of the
time in october. Houses are shut up
tighter and tighter day by day until
Ventilation is at Its worst some time
in January, when energy Is also at its
lowest. Undoubtedly, the lack of fresh
air ia an important element in the win
ter period OF minimum energy.
Evening star., 1915-06-02

Another phase Of the effect of wealth
or upon men has long been noted by
observers of
Heat Of Summer police statis-
tics. TIL .
MAAeS mcA NuAIISA. n u mber Of
cases Of assault and batteryvthat is.
the number of street fights that occur
rises in direct ratio to the rise Of
Temperature. The, hotter II gets the
more quarrelsome men bpcome. and no
doubt this irritability 10 one factor in
the loss Of eficS0ncy.
II 10 interesting 70 nots that export
ments with plants and animela show
! that they are Affected b. wsaense u
Evening star., 1915-06-02

Magelssen. in his study of the effect
of weather. started from the premise
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Two Accidents.


Miss Jessie Engle, teacher OF the My
erstown school, met with quite a serious
accident on Tuesday afternoon about 2
O'Clock. Miss Engle's school at Myers
town closed on Monday, and Tuesday
afternoon she and Miss Harriet Ware were
going on horseback 10 attend the closing
exercises of the Kabetown school, taught
by Miss Engle's sister, Miss Beulah En-
gle. Just after passing c. D. Johnson'S
store they met an automobile, which so
frightened Miss Engle's horse that 1t
threw her off and she was picked up I'M
conscious and carried into Mr.. MERGERS
house. The driver Of the automobile,
Page Cline, OF Bunker Hill, stopped his
machine and did all he could TO render
aid. He is not blamed for the accident.
Miss EngIe was later taken TO the home
OF her aunt, Mrs. Gerard M. RiSsler, where
she is being cared for. She suffered bad
cuts about her head, and one arm was
painfully injured.-AdpOcate.
Andrew Comrey, leader Of the Comrey
Band, OF Martinsburg, was badly hurt IN
Hagerstown on Monday. He was march,
ing with the band down Washington
street when a runaway carriage team ran
upon him from behind. He was knocked
down and trampled by the horses and the
vehicle also ran over him. Two ribs
were fractured and he was very seriously
cut and bruised. He was taken home Ia
ter in the day and will doubtless recover.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Notes of the Churches.

M. E. Church South-Service in Shep-
herdstown at 10 80 a. m, special sermon
TO faculty and students OF Shepherd COL
lege. Subject, "Some things that money
won't buy" Marvin Chapel p. M,
preaching by pastor. No evening service,
on account OF annual sermon at Shepherd
College.
There will be preaching in the Elk
Branch Presbyterian Church Sunday at
IL m, in the Union Church at Middle
way at 3 p. M, and in the Shenandoah
Junction Presbyterian Church at p. m.
Reformed Church - ShepherdStown,
service at II a. m, Sunday school at 9.45,
prayer service Wednesday evening at 30.
Kearneysville, service at | 80 p. m, Sum-
day school at 2.30.
There will be no public worship on
Sunday during June in the Shepherds
town and Kearneysville Presbyterian
churches, as the pastor is absent.
Episcopal-Service in Shepherdstown
at II a. m. No service in the evening on
account of baccalaureate sermon.
M. E. Church-Children' day at Mt
Wesley at 1890 a. m. Shepherdstownl
Sunday school at 9.l5 a. m.
Lutherau-Service Sunday at Uvilla al
IL a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
The New 1916 Overland.


BY far the greatest value ever offered
in the automobile line is being shown by
the National Highway Garage. Shep-
herdstown, in the new 1916 Overland
Model SO. One of these new cars was
brought up from Washington on Tuesday,
and is on display now, and carload OF
them is on the way and due this week.
The specifications show what an ex-
traordinary value is offered, and these,
combined with the Overland's we'll
known stability and low cost OF upkeep,
cannot but make most attractive prop
position. A few of the features are: 30
40 horse power, l06-inch wheel base.
one-man top, 33x4 tires non-skid on rear,
demountable rims, full electric equipment,
including starter, generator, storage bat
terry, lights, horn, etc.; crown lenders,
left-hand drive, rain-vision windshield,
and many other fe atures which are notably
Overland. And the price is only $3.50
the lowest price that car made by this
company has ever been sold for. Moth
ing has been sighted to make the price
lower, in fact, number of new ideas are
embodied in this car which are bound to
make it the most popular car OF the sea-
son.
The proprietors of the National High
way Garage will be glad to demonstrate
this car to anyone who is interested atany
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Painful Accident To A Little Boy.

Tuesday evening Max Geltemacher
and lack Muldoon, two bright little boys
of our town, were engaged in the absorb
ing occupation OF mending set OF pony
harness in the yard at Max's home. They
had what they took to be several very
nice copper rivets-iust the thing for what
thew wanted to fix. Max held one OF tile
articles and Jack gave it a blow with a
hammer, whereupon there was an ex-
plosion and report that was heard sew
eral blocks away. The Misunderstanding
piece of copper was dynamite cap, and
when it exploded it tore Max's hand in
the most painful manner. The palm Of
his hand was manned and several of the
fingers were lacerated, causing fright
full wound. The children ran hastily to
Owens 6 Miller's drug store. DIR. Bur-
well fortunately happened to be nearby
and was able to give immediate attention
to the injury. Max was taken to his Of
flee. where the wound was dressed, and
slight cut on Jacks wrist was also at
tended to. Although Max will have
disabled hand for some time, it is hoped
that there will be no permanent harm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
The Richmond Reunion.

A considerable party left Shepherds
town on Monday for Richmond, Va,
where they are attending the great Con-
federate reunion that began on Tuesday
The veterans who were in the party were
]. M. Hendricks, Joseph B. VanMetrer
VIM. L. Arthur, Remington Spots, John
H. Schoppert. Maybery Mckee. ]. p
Kearfott, Thomas Rutherford, Geo. w
Osbourn, ]. Fred Keplinger. Mason Mar
shall, William Edwards. Others in the
party were ] S. Lucas, Frank VanMetre
James P. Staley, M. B. Baker, Phineas
Rush, Mrs. Mason Marshall, Miss Louise
Rightstine and Miss Julia Hill.
The reunion has been seriously inter
fered with by incessant rains. J. F. KEEP
linger has retured home and says that i
rained all the time he was there. Yes
terday it was voted to have The next re-
union in Birmingham, Alabama.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Two Cases of Drowning.

Last Monday afternoon F. Guy Tucker,
aged p wears, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
E. Tucker, of Martinsburg, met his death
by drowning in the Potomac river at
Black Rock, two miles above McCoy's
Ferry. Young Tucker and companion,
Sherman Snyder, had gone TO the river on
fishing expedition, and were running an
outline when their boat capsized, throw
ing them both into the swift current OF the
river. Snyder, who could otSwim, some
how managed 10 get ashore, but Tucker,
who is said TO have been good SWIM
mer, sank and rose but once, then dis
appeared beneath The water. The river
was dragged by friends and relatives who
sought TO recover the body, but so lar it
has not been found.
James Leroy Summers, aged "a years,
who lived at the Mountain Lock, several
miles east OF ShepherdStown, was drowned
in the canal last Thursday morning. The
young man was employed at the Bakerton
lime works, and had asked for day oil
on Thursday, as he wanted TO go fishing.
He arose about five O'Clock in the morn
ing and went up the canal about quarter
of a mile with his fishing tackle. He was
subject TO epileptc attacks, and his moth
err felt an uneasiness about him, tearing
that something might happen TO him.
About half-past ten O'Clock she had a
presentiment that all was not well, and
she went in search OF him. She had not
gone far until she saw his fishing pole
along the bank, and then she saw his body
lying in the water. She summoned help
and neighbors removed the body from
the water, which was only a couple OF
feet deep at the place. and removed ii TO
her home. The presumption is that he
had a spell and fell into the water and was
drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Shepherd College Commencement.


The following is the schedule OF exer-
cises arranged for commencement week
at Shepherd College State Normal School
Friday Evening, June 4th-Recital by
department of expression.
Saturday Evening, June 5th-lnter-So-
ciety contest.
Sunday Evening, June 6th-Annual SER
mon, by Rev. B. M. Meeks, d. D., Mar
tinsburg.
Monday Evening. June 7th-Recital by
music department.
Tuesday Morning, June Sth-Tennis
tournament.
Tuesday Evening, June 9Th - Senior
Class play.
Wednesday Morning, June 9th-Class
day exercises.
Wednesday Evening, June 9th-Alumui
exercises and banquet.
Thursday Morning, June l0th-Grad-
uating exercises. Address to the Senior
Class by Hon. J. L. McBrien, OF the Bu-
reau OF Education, Washington. Pre-
sentation OF diplomas by Hon. Jos. M.
Murphy, member of the State Board OF
Regents, of Parkersburg.
Thursday Afternoon, June l0tli-Exhi-
bit by the art, domestic science and man
ual training departments. Registration
for summer term.
The morning exercises will begin at
$50, the afternoon at go, and the even
ing at O'Clock.
A fee of Is cents will be asked for the
contest and musical nights.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Big Rains-High Waters.

The heaviest rain that has been seen in
this section in some years fell yesterday
The rain began some time during Tues
day night, and all day yesterday it fell in
cessantly, coming down steadily in heavy
showers until about dark, when it gradu-
ally ceased. II began again about one
O'Clock this morning, but the showers are
light and the weather report says Friday
will he fair. The ground has had very
thorough soaking, all the springs and
streams are full, and cisterns and ponds
have been replenIshed.
The Potomac river is likely TO get very
high. 1t raised considerably the first o
the week as the result OF heavy rains ir
the mountain districts, and yesterday:
downpour has brought it up TO the poin
where it is liable TO get out ofbank. The
lowlands are flooded this morning, ane
the stream is rising at the rate OF nine
inches an hour. The last canal boat pass
ed Slackwater about midnight, and thu
current carried the boat the four miles il
forty EIGHT minutes. No more boats vii
be locked through until the river fall:
again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Seventeen-Year Locusts Coming.

According to a bulletin issued by the
Department of Agriculture, brood six OF
the cicada, commonly known as The IL
wear locust, is due this month in much OF
the territory embraced in the central and
northern States lying between the Hud-
son and Mississippi rivers. In West
Virginia the locusts will appear in the
counties OF Berkeley, Brooke, Clay. Fay
cite, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy.
Jefferson, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia,
Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton. Poca-
hontas, Preston, Raleigh, Tucker, Tyler,
Webster. 10 Maryland they are due in
Carroll, Cecil, Montgomery, Prince
George and Washington counties, and al
so in certain parts of the District OF COL
umbia.
The l7-year locust covers in its range
all OF the United States from the Missis-
sippi Valley eastward. The curious fea-
ture of its regular periodic appearances
and its long subteranean life give it per-
haps the greatest popular interest which
attaches to any insect on this continent
and lead to many inquiries with every
temperance of any important brood.
There are two races of this insect: %
the 17-year race, which occurs in II dill
ferent broods over the northern and CEN
trail United States and ~ the l3-year
race, which occurs in different broods
throughoutthe southern States from Texas
eastward. When any OF these broods are
characterized by great swarms they nat
urally cause fears for the safety OF trees.
The actual damage, however, is slight,
and is accomplished by the female cicada
when she cuts the bark OF the twig in
which she deposits her eggs.
The scientists OF the Bureau OF Ento-
mology are keeping close watch over the
territory where the locusts are due to ap-
pear, and will be interested in having re-
ports oftheir appearance. Acareful study
of the whole cicada area was made by the
bureau in 1898, and much valuable infor-
nation was acquired. The locuSts are
supposed to make their appearance just
about this time.
Our recollection is that the cicadas were
in the vicinity OF Shepherdstown in 1885
and again in 1902, which would make
their next visit in this immediate locality
four years hence. Does any one in this
vicinity have the facts as to the correct
year ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
ROY STALEY DROWNED.

The Register stops its press to briefly
record the sad drowning OF Roy Staley,
son of Mr.. James P. Staley, who lived
just east of town, which occurred at noon
today. The young man was about q
years Of age.
Our information is that Roy and John
w. Mitchell were in skiff near the old
cement mill, when il upset in the greatly
swollen river and threw both men in the
water. Mr.. Mitchell saved himself by
grasping the limb OF tree, but Roy sank
and was seen no more. The body has
not yet been recovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
KIDNEY TROUBLE CAUSES INTENSE
SUFFERING.

Sixteen years ago | was taken sick
with Kidney trouble and suffered terribly
for three months. did not work during
this time and was mostly confined TO the
bed. After using other remedies finally
tried a bottle OF Swamp-Root. ! i'm
mediately began TO feel better, and after
using seven fifty-cent bottles, was en-
tirely cured and have had no Kidney
trouble since. can truly say that ! owe
nv good health to Swamp Root. You
may publish this letter for the benefit OF
other people afflicted as ! was with me
hope OF bringing TO their attention TINS
most wonderful remedy.
Yours very truly,
HATTIE A. QUlMB1,
So Spruce ST. Watervllle, Maine.
State OF Maine &C
Kennebec County
Personally appeared the above named
Hattie A. Quimby, who subscribed above
statement and made oath that the same
IS true in substance and in fact.
ANNA NJ. DRUMM0ND.
Authorized to administer oaths, etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Confederate Memorial Day.

Saturday, June 9Th, has been set apart
as Confederate memorial day in Shep-
herdstown, and the usual exercises ap-
propriate to this occasion will be held
The procession will form at 2 O'Clock In
the afternoon in front Of the old college
building and proceed to the cemetery
speakers, Sons of VETERANS, United Daugh-
tiers ofthe Contederacy, Veterans. Robert
T. Banks will be chief marshal. AT the
cemetery the usual exercises will be held
at the monument. Prayer will be offered
by Rev. wv. Ware; responsive service
led by H. c. Reynolds taps; benedictior
by Rev. Mr.. Ware. At the speakers
stand the following programme will be
observed
Music by the choir.
Prayer by Rev. |. D. Norman.
Music by the choir.
Address by Rev. Absalom Knox.
Benediction by Rev. Mr.. Knox.
Strewing of flowers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
I'm The Circuit Court.

Richard Renner was tried before the
court on Thursday, charged with break
ing Jail April, 1914. He was recently ap-
pretended in Washington. He was con-
victed and sentenced by the court TO work
six months on the public roads.
!. w. Gardner, sheriff committee ad-
ministrator VS.. Elizabeth Watson, Ell al.
report OF H. V. Sheetz, commissioner in
chancery, approved, and W. Gardner
appointed special commissioner to sell
property.
Maize VanMetre ct al, VS.. R. L. Bill
myers executor ct al, referred TO S. w.
Washington, commissioner in chancery.
Marshall w. Mcdonald VS.. H. c. Adam
son ct al, report of John T. Porterfield
and F. L. Bushong, special commissioners,
received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03

In Hagerstown last Sunday Charles c.
Neal was arrested for being drunk and
disorderly and brutallY beating his wife.
He was sentenced by Justice Doub TO
receive seven lashes on his bare back, TO
be administered by the sheriff. His pun
ishment is well deserved-but how about
the saIoon-keeper who sold him the brand
of whiskey that caused him 10 beat his
wife? Why not lash him also ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03

Jim lobe Jones was sentenced in Ha-
gerstowu on Monday to serve six months
in the House of Correction, on the charge
of being an haoitlial drunkard. The Ha-
gerstown Herald says that he had the
"manipocia." Hagerstown whiskey is
responsible for some queer things.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03
Letter TO
Or. Kilmer q Co.
BInohdmton. n. Y
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII
no For You,

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet OF valuable
information. telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention the Shepherdstown Register.
Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale at all drug stores
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-03

NdHIIlO1U Ildll 10 III titS hSud q
a few weeks ago. Both parties are COL
ored. The assault occurred while the
men were working on the foundation for
Writings new mill in this place. Will
liam Hale, a notorious negro Of this coun-
ty. was sentenced to three years in the
penitentiary for stealing meat in the Kel-
Ter neighborhood. and there is consider
able satisfaction that he has been sent up
for good, long term. He is the man
who is accused OF causing the death OF a
white man at Shenandoah Junction last
year by forcing him under train. Jim
Masch and Ernest Yates, convicted oil
stealing chickens, were sentenced to eigh-
teen months each in the penitentiary.
The Rumseyan Society, which a couple
of weeks ago let the contract for $751;
600 monument TO James RumSey, TO be
erected on the river cliff on site pur-
chased from the Norfolk & Western Rail-
road Company, has been confronted with
an obstacle which may considerably de-
lay the enterprise. Mayor U. S. Martin
who some years ago bought from the
Shepherd heirs certain rights along the
river front, has notified MIR. Potts, presi-
dent OF the society, that he claims owner
ship OF part of the cliff selected for the
site of the monument. The spot chosen
is rocky bluff some forty feet square
and Mr.. Martin claims such portion CT
as to seriously interfere with the erection
of the monument if his contention shoulc
be sustained. lfthe society shall dispute
his claim and fight for its right to Tit
property decided TO it by the railway com
pany, the project will be indefinitely de-
Iayed. If it shall abandon the chosen 10
cation il will have to select site less de-
lsirable and accessible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-30
NEGROES At
BERWYN ARE
D|STURBERS
TRIED TO BREAK UP COMMENCE
MENT EXERCISES AT NEGRO
SCHOOL. OFFICERS MAKE SEW
ERAL ARRESTS.

For number Of years the negroes
about the Dawes school house near
Berwyn, have been in the habit of
starting a rough house during the clos
ing exercises of school, and for that
reason the better element of colored
citizens requested the sheriff to send
deputies to protect them this year,
Last night deputies Kendall, Ballew,
Williams, and Gaines went there to
preserve order and it was later on
manifested that they were needed. A
burly coon started something, and in
a few moments the officers had a
bunch of belligerent ones corraled
and had taken six pistols from the
bunch They were brought to the
county Jail and information filed
against them for carrying weapons and
disturbing the peace. In the melee
the officers were compelled to use
their pistols as clubs, and several sore
heads are being endured by negroes
about the neighborhood where the
trouble occurred.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-30

Washington, D. c., May 29.-on the
eve OF Germany's reply to the United
States note on the sinking of the Lusi-
tanla, there are indications that Pres
ldent Wilson will take the position
that If Germany wishes to conduct a
long diplomatic negotiation, she shall
first suspend her submarine warfare
on American ships or those CARRYING
Americans.
1t was expected here that the note
would be delivered to ambassador Ge-
rard at Berlin today, but it may not
reach Washington before Monday.
Germany's delay has not diminished
the tension in official quarters here.
The German admiralty statement
that a German submarine torpedoed
the American steamer Gufiqht be-
cause two British patrol boats made
a close investigation dangerous, is ta-
ken by officials here to prove their
contention that the Germans are like
ly to subject American vessels to the
same risks as the ships Of the bel
ligerents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-30
HERE
TOMORROW
AS GUESTS
BOATING, FISHING, GoLFING AND
AN AUTO RIDE, FOLLOWED BY
BIG FISH FRY ARE AMONG THE
EVENTS PLANNED.

Carter county bankers will enter
tain the bankers of neighboring towns
Monday. The day will be observed as
a holiday, and the bankers will take
advantage OF the opportunity to
spend the day together Bankers will
be here from Marietta, Madill, Tisho-
mingo, Mannsyille. Kingston, Rayia,
Berwyn, Ringing, Wilson. Orr, Mil
burn and Wapanucka The Murray
county bankers were asked to come
but they have a meeting of their own.
The visitors will be entertained at
Chickasaw lake with boating, fishing
and the big event will be fish fry
After spending a portion of the day at
the lake. the bankers will be taken
for a drive over the city, and Dornick
Hill Country Club will be visited. and
those who desire to do so will en-
gage in a game Of golf or will play
tennis.