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The Holly chieftain., 1915-12-03
No. Gray HAIRS but rirea Ewes

make US look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Ewes
Don't tell your age.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-12-03
"A Natural Question,


He's welded to his art"
rs : it happy match ?"-Detroit
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
Copper.

Among the on-precious metals copper
stands second in value. Iron, of course,
is first, and zinc, lead, tin and aluminium
follow copper in the order given. In re-
spect to the quantity produced there is no
great difference between copper, zinc, and
lead. The United States leads all other
countries in the production OF all these
metals except tin.
Necessary as every one OF the metals
is. to our modern civilization, copper
surely ranks next TO iron and steel in USE
fulness. The fact has been made clear
by the experience OF the world since the
present war began, although proof was
not wanting even before that. For a
short time at first it seemed as il copper
were useless article, which no one want
ed. Neither rathome nor abroad was there
any demand for it. That was because
industry in this country was at stand
still; because the nations at war had cop
per enough for the time being; because
Germany was cut off from its foreign trade;
and because the sea-bone commerce Of
the world had come almost to a full stop.
In those circumstances the price of cop
per declined 10 an extremely low point.
Mines closed, or cut their production to
a minimum; but the condition could not
last, and presently was reversed. The
belligerents now need copper in vast
amounts. We read Of extraordinary ex-
pedients in Germany TO get a supply,
even TO the collection of kitchen utensils
by the government. The allies OF the
Triple Entente are importing large guam
titles OF copper, besides creating heavy
demand for if in this country by their ex-
tensive orders for the war material into
which if enters.
The result is that, in spite OF a steady
increase in the monthly production, the
price OF the metal has advanced rapidly.
The change for the better has made many
communities happy. Official returns tell
US that twenty-one States in the Union
to say nothing Of AlaSka-produce some
copper. Alaska and ten OF the States
produce each more than million pounds
annually, and four-Arizona, Michigan,
Montana, and Utah-produce more than
a hundred million pounds apiece. Active
mines increase employment both directly
and indirectly, and the new prosperity is
already showing itself in additions to
miners wages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
The Man In The Box.

The messenger was alone in the ex-
press car, and the train was making last
time about two hundred miles outside
San Francisco, writes Mr.. WardW. Adair,
in the Wells Fargo Messenger. Al the
last stop the messenger had been sorry
to see an ordinary rough box loaded from
the truck; the experience was common
enough, but il always depressed him a
little.
Having set things TO rights, he sat down
near his little writing desk and dropped
into doze. A sudden lurch OF the train
reused him, and, as he stretched himself
awake, what was his CONSERVATION at
seeing that the lid OF the rough box was
lifted about three inches
Express messengers live in daily ex-
pectation OF train robbers, and the thought
flashed through his mind in the twinkling
of an eye that one OF those gentry was in
the box.
As he got up from his chair, he was
relieved to see the lid quietly drop into
its place. However, he knew that the
bandit was no doubt watching his every
movement from hole bored in the side
of the box, and that what he did he must
do cautiously.
Moving out OF the hidden mans range
OF vision, he got his hands on few nails
and hammer. Then he slowly worked
his way through the lofty pile OF pack
ages, which he pretended 10 be rearrang-
ing, suddenly threw heavy trunk on the
lid OF the rough box, jumped aStride II,
and nailed down the lid securely. The
imprisoned robber roared and struggled,
but to no avail.
The messenger rushed TO the rear OF
his car and looked back through the
coaches. He could see the mans con-
federates "going through" the passen-
gers, who held their hands aloft while
member OF the gang covered" them.
The express car carried valuable ship
ment, and the messenger determined 10
save it.
Grasping the lever that operated the
automatic coupler, he put every ounce ot
strength he possessed into one terrific
jerk. The drawheads parted. and gap
almost instantly opened between the ex-
press car and the coaches. Running back
through his car, barring the door as he
went, the messenger reached the front
door, and shouted to the engineer 10 open
his throttle. The engine and the express
car leaped forward, but not minute TOO
soon.
The bandits, emerging from the coaches,
were insane wiz f-ge when they saw
themselves foIed, and poured volley
after volley from their rifles into the fast
fleeing car.
From the next station, coach and en-
CINE, with posse armed 10 the teeth,
went back TO the relief the stalled train,
from which the bandits had long since
fled. The express car and engine, under
a heavy police guard, proceeded TO San
Francisco. The bandit was unlocked at
the police station, and an ugly looking
customer he proved 10 be. He got a
sentence OF twenty years in the peniten-
tiary. The messenger was rewarded
with substantial promotion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
The Bird Census.

The bird census takers have found that
for each 100 robins, which are the most
numerous. there are 20 catbifds. 81 brown
thrushes, % house wrens, n kingbirds
and 26 bIuebirds. The last fact the de-
partment notes as peculiarly gratifying.
inasmuch as only few years ago the
bIuebird population was almost Destroy
ed by a severe winter. II may be that
for the whole country bluebirds ere about
as one 10 four compared with robins, but
one TO hundred would be nearer the
ratio in this part OF the United S:ales.
No bird is greater favorite with man
than the bluebird, with its early coming
after winter, and the beauty il presents in
itself. II approaches nearly to the inti-
mate sense which the house wren exeri-
plifies more fully. To all lovers of birds
the department appeals for assistance 10
make the census more thorough, and il
asks that those who have The inclination
and opportunity 10 gather information
iwrite to the biological survey at Wash
ington for circulars and instruction. II is
all great thing for the country, tending
directly TO benefit in the way Of presev-
ng crops, and in arousing an interest in
birds, awakening afaculty that has wide
and strong influence on human kind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
DELAYED Letters.

During the siege OF Paris in 1870, the
German army kept such strict guard
round the city that il was impossible for
those within TO send mail or messengers
to the outside world. In order 10 cir
cumvent their watchfuIness, and 10 get
dispatches 10 the French lines down the
Seine, an army officer made an ingenious
contrivance. II was an air and water
tight zinc receptacle for letters-whicii
could be thrown into the river and carried
by the current TO The French lines, where
il was caught in fish nets. The system,
according 10 Noyellen-Schatz, worked
successfully for time.
The Germans eventually discovered
the new carrier system, and intercepted
the messages with nets OF their own.
That, OF course, put an end TO the matter,
and when the siege came TO an end, the
necessity for any such system came TO
an end, too. Ten years later, fisher
man who was casting his net in the Seine,
drew up with the fish a curious piece Of
hollow metal. He opened il with his
knife, and found in il nearly three hun
dred sealed letters, dated 1870. One OF
the containers at least had escaped the
German nets by being stopped by some
obstruction in the river, and had remained
there all that time. The letters were
turned over TO the postal authorities, and
after their long soiourn al The bottom Of
the Seine, they were delivered-a decade
late-to as many oi the persons as could
be found.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
LOO A YEAR IN ADVANCE
NEW VOL. 50-No. "a.
Big Day In Hagerstown.

Hagerstown's monster safe and sane
fourth of July celebration, an advertise
ment of which appears in another column
OF this weeks Register, is rapidly assur-
ing such proportions that il promises to
be the biggest time pulled of in our
neighboring town for many years. The
affair is being given under the auspices
of Company 3D." First Infantry Mary
land National Guard. and the Antietam
Fire Company, and every member OF
these organizations is leaving no stone
unturned TO make this an event long to
be remembered by all who attend. ln-
yitations have been received by our local
fire department to attend the big parade
and also to enter team in the reel race.
The first prize in this event is $50 and
the second $50. being large enough to
assure the promoters large number OF
entries. The military features OF the big
celebration will be camp OF a battalion
Of the Maryland National Gussd on the
fair grounds, the organizations arriving
on Sunday. July 4th. The celebrated
First Regiment Band, the only enlisted
band in Maryland and an organization
with a reputation Of being one OF the
finest military bands in the country, will
be in camp with the battalion.
On Monday, July 9Th, a big street pa
rade will be held, composed OF the mill
tary, firemen and civic organization from
Hagerstown and the towns OF the Shen-
andoah and Cumberland valleys, and
from the number OF acceptances OF the
invitation to take part in this parade al
ready. in the hands OF the celebration
committee il will be one long 10 be re-
membered. In the afternoon there will
be reel races, foot races, motorcycle
races, aerial truck demonstration. and a
great sham battle. showing the pick OF
Marylands crack militia In great battle
problems.
All the railroads are arranging special
rates and there will be late trains to all
points. Arrangements have been made
10 have the N. & w. train leaving Ha-
gerstown at one o'clock al night stop al
all stations. With good weather Hagers-
town will doubtless have the largest
crowd in her history 10 witness this large
and varied programme.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
A Saltwater Canal.

AS the result of unexpected hydraulic
action set up in opening and shutting the
locks, if seems likely, says Popular Me-
chanics, that the entire Panama Canal,
including Gatun and Miraflores lakes,
will ultimately become salt. Indeed,
Miraflores Lake has already become so
brackish that ii is unfit to be used as the
source of water supply that the plan was
10 make it. When ship coming from
the Pacific enters the lower lock at Mira
flores, it brings with il so much salt water
that after the gates are closed almost sew
enty-five per cent. of the water is salt.
Some OF that salt water is carried with
the ship TO the next higher level, then
into the upper lock, and finally into the
lake. OF course it is diluted at every
stage, for fresh water is used TO raise the
level in the lock chambers; but still enough
is carried into the lake to accomplish the
predicted result.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
Jefferson Thursday June H. 1915
Riggs Disease May Be Cured.

A falling off in the sale Of "store teeth"
and "plates" and the gradual eradication
OF ''toothIess humanity" is predicted by
the public health service in bulletin just
issued. This is TO be accomplished
through what is described as an "epoch
marking" discovery OF the cause and
method OF treating what is known TO The
public as Riggs disease" and 10 the
scientist as pYorrhea dentalis, the worst
enemy of the dental equipment OF man
that is known.
Other ills of humanity are 10 be bene-
fitted through this same important discov-
cry. American scientists, TO whom the
credit IS due, have worked out the rela-
tionship between decay ofteeth and Riggs
disease, on the one hand, and rheumatism,
serious heart trouble and high blood press
ure, on the other.
In the treatment OF these functional al
fections the wise physician now begins
with an examination OF the teeth and their
sockets and cures them of disease as the
first step.
Emetin, a modification OF ipecac, is
found in the cure for Riggs disease. 1t
is a gem-the endamoebae, to give il the
right name-which is responsible for Rigg's s
disease, and il sometimes takes a long
time TO persuade this germ that emetin is
not good for his germ system, and that
he had best move on.
The regimen imposed consists OF a
cleaning OF the mouth several times daily.
The dentist is expected to remove tartar
and yellowish matter which accumulate
along the inner edges ofthe teeth and be-
tween the teeth. The apparent dullness
of children, il is declared, can often be
traced to chronic poisoning produced by
decaying teeth.
The number OF sufferers from Riggs
disease in the United States, the public
health bulletin states, is large.
Riggs disease is described as a sup
puration around the roots OF the teeth,
which causes an inflammation which pro-
duces looSening and loss OF the teeth. AT
one time or another practically everybody
has Riggs disease. II is caused by a
minute single-celled animal called the
endamoeba buccaliS. This malevolent
parasite does its work in combination
with the pus- producing bacteria or germs.
The skilful team work between these two
destroys the delicate membrane which
surrounds the roots of the teeth and causes
them to fall out.
lust as soon as the cause was found
out, search for cure began. II had been
previously discovered that the use OF
ipecac would cure diseases caused by
infection OF the intestine with endamoebae.
From this if was deduced that Similar
treatment would cause the destruction OF
endamoebae in the mouth.
This was found TO be the case. Emetin,
the form OF the drug used, is now admin
istered by physicians for the cure and pre-
vention OF the disease. II sometimes
takes considerable time to get rid OF all
OF the malignant germs in this way, but
the results which have been obtained
have been remarkably good. The treat
ment is both local and general.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
WHAT CATARRH IS

1t has been said that every third
person has catarrh in some form.
Science has shown that nasal catarrh
often indicates "a general weakness
of the body; and local treatments in
the form of snuffs and vapors do little,
if any good.
To correct catarrh you should treat It's
cause by enriching your blood with the
oil-food in Scott's Emulsion which Is
medicinal food and a building-tonic, free
from alcohol or any harmful drugs. Tryit.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. M.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

The Shenandoah division OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, embracing the
line through the Valley OF Virginia from
Harper's Ferry to Lexington, made a
perfect record for punctualiiy OF passen-
ger trains during May, when 300 passed.
ger trains arrived al their terminals on
time. Ten scheduled passenger trains
are operated in the Valley OF Virginia
each day, six OF them running between
Harpers Ferry and Strasburg and four
between Harrisonburg, Staunton and
Lexington. For several months the rec
ord for punctuality OF Baltimore and Ohio
trains has been watched with interest In
railroad circles as well as by the general
public, keen rivalry having been displayed
by the employees in The respective terri
tories TO such extent that an act OF negli-
gence resulting in delay 10 train Is
regarded as an oifense against all OF the
co-workers OF The district. The perform
ance OF the Shenandoah division trains
reflects 10 the credit OF the railroad men
employed on over one hundred miles OF
territory.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
Your Cough Can Be stopped.

Using care to avoid draughts, exposure,
sudden changes. and taking treatment
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery, will posi-
lively relieve, and in time will surely rid
you, of your Cough. The first dose
soothes the irritation, checks your Cough,
which stops in short time. DR.. Kings
New Discovery has been used success
fully for IS years and is guaranteed 10
cure you. Money back if il fails. Get
bottle from your Druggist; il costs only
little and will help you so much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
Tree Records.

Little diagonal streaks or wrinkles
across the grain of piece of timber be-
tray not only weakness, but sometimes
also the strains to which the tree was
subjected while il grew. They may even
be used to check the official record OF
windstorms. The marks are caused by
what are known as compression fail
ures"-phenomena that occur when the
fibres bend or buckle under too heavy a
strain. In cutting up logs collected for
experiment at the forest service labora-
tory at Madison, in Wisconsin. the in
vestigators noticed thar compression fail
ures appeared on the north side OF sew
eral trees from the same neighborhood in
Florida. Knowing the date at which the
trees were felled, they were able to de-
termine by counting the annual rings that
the compression failures were probably
caused by severe wind from the south
about the year 1893. They made in
quiries in Florida, and found that in that
year hurricane had, in fact, swept over
the region. The experiments showed
that the strength of piece OF wood may
be seriously impaired even by the slight
compression failures caused by rough
handling. If a beam is dropped across a
skid, and compression failure occurs at
the point at which it strikes, it will give
way at that point whenever subjected TO
too severe strain. Compression fail
ures, owing to windstormS or to hard
usage by lumbermen or manufacturers,
thus may explain the hitherto unaccount-
able breaks in hickory wheel Spokes, and
in other articles made of equally tough
woods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

"No use," growled Mr.. Smith to his
wife from the bathroom, 81 can't do it."
What is it, dear ?" asked the wife in
alarm.
"Why, the doctor told me this morn
ing to drink hot water an hour before
dinner for my indigestion. Here | have
got nearly two quarts down, am nearly
bursting, and | haven't been drinking
fifteen minutes yet"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
A Medicine Chest For 25c.

In this chest you have an excellent rem
edy for Toothache, Bruises, Sprains, Stiff
Neck, Backache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism
and for most emergencies. One 25c.
bottle of Sloan's Liniment does il all
this because these ailments are symp-
toms, not diseases, and are caused by
congestion and Inflammation. If you
doubt, ask those who use Sloan's Lini-
ment, or better still, buy a25c. bottle and
prove it. All Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
The Test Of Life.

Let me but live from year TO year.
With forward face and unreluctant soul.
Not Fastening TO. nor turning from the goal;
Not mourning for the things that disappear
In the dim past. nor holding back in fear
From what the future wells but with whole
And happy heart. that pays its toll
To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.
So LET the way wind up the hill or down.
Through rough or smooth The journey will be joy:
Still seeking what sought when but boy,
New friendship. high adventure. and crown.
shall grow old. but never lose liie's zest.
Because The roads last turn will be the best.
Henry Van Dyke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

"Just as MiIIet and the widow started
up the aisle to the altar, every light in The
church went out"
"What did the couple do then 2"
"Kept on going. The widow knew
the way"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

Old Roxleigh-"Consent to you mar
rying my daughterp No, sir u You have
no prospects, have you ?"
Impecunious Suitor - "Well, sir, if
that's the way you feel about it, | can't
say that have"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

The Ford Motor Car Company announ-
ces that if has increased its authorized
capital stock from 5000, 600 to 500, ,0O,-
900, and declares stock dividend ofS4S,-
600. 600. payable July first. A cash divi-
dend was declared on the original author
ized stock OF two million dollars, but the
amount was not made public. The stock
dividend increased The holding Of Henry
Ford, president OF the company, by ST, =
$4,000. James Couzens, vice president,
received $5,0OO,0O0.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

Census Man-How old are you madam?
Lady-Twenty-five.
Census Man (gallantiy) - You could
easily say you were five years younger
than you are.
Lady-Oh, I've done that already.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

Wife Sentimental -Egbert, what would
you do if were TO die
Egbert (ditto)-I should go mad, my
dear.
Wife-WouId you marry again?
Egbert-WeIl, don't think should go
so mad as that.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice Of Mother no Doubt Pre-
vents Daughters Untimely End.

Ready, KY was not able TO do
anything for nearly six months" writes
Mrs. Laura Bratcher, of this place, "and
was down in bed for three months.
cannot tell you how | suffered with
my head, and with nervousness and
womanly troubles.
Our family doctor told my husband he
could not do me any good, and he had
to give it up. We tried another doctor,
but ne did not help me.
AT last, my mother advised me to take
Cardui, the woman's tonic. | thought
It was no use for was nearly dead and
nothing seemed TO do me any good. But
] took eleven bottles, and now am able
to do all OF my work and my own
washing.
| think Cardui is the best medicine in
the world. My weight has increased,
and ! look the picture of health.
II you suffer from any of the ailments
peculiar to women, get a bottle OF Cardui
today. Delay is dangerous. We know
1t will help you. for it has helped so
many thousands of other weak women
in the past 50 years.
AT all druggists.
Wyifs to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn. for .Ssecial
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17

Byiss TO-: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn. for Ssecial
Lssf-scfioss on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper. NC. l25
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-22
JOLLIFS HIS HENS
 WITH INCANDESCENTs

Chicago, Jan. 2O--Fooling his hens into believing the short winter days last as long as those of sum mer by using an artificial lighting system, George c. Newell, an audi tor, is increasing the egg produc- ton of his poultry yard from s daily average Of 26 eggs to a daily S2 eggs. Observing his chickens go- ing to roost as soon as dusk began in winter time, Newell installed cleo tric lights by which he fed his hens uD to s D. III.
 Food and exercise are essential to egg production" he says. "Shor-- ly before p. III. gradually reduce the light power to give the appear ance of dusk. l light the hennery at 6 Q. m." Newell has 150 "eg= machines" as he calls his hens. They laid 1S,0OO eggs last year.