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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

FOLLOWING the organization OF the
coal operators of West Virginia week
or two ago, comes the news from Hunt
ington that individuals representing many
millions OF capital were in that city the
first OF the week for the purpose of Or
ganizing State association of public util-
tiles corporations II is apparent that the
great corporations OF West Virginia are
preparing as never before to resist the
imposition of what we regard as their fair
share of taxation. AT the recent session
OF the Legislature bill providing for
production tax on coal, gas and oil pass
ed the House and was within two votes
(alas!) of getting through the Senate.
Never before was there such narrow
shave for these big interests, and they
are alarmed, especially in view OF the
present condition in the State because OF
our empty treasury. WeunderStand that
they will form powerful organization
and provide tremendous sum Of money
to influence public opinion. A publ
cation bureau has already been started
and il is said that speakers will be sent
all over the State to educate" the public.
These movements OF the corporations
call for action on behalf of the people
who have been bearing the burden of
taxation while the big interests escape.
The public should be aroused Partisan
politics should be put aside and men OF
all parties should unite in fighting for
their own protection and for the entirely
fair proposition that special privileges
should bear special taxation. While the
Register has no political affinity with
Governor Hatfield, We are ready to lay
aside partisan feeling in this matter and
join him in his efforts TO make these COT
porations carry their part OF the burden.
We believe that he is right in his attitude
on this question, and he ought to be sup
ported by those who believe in square
deal and who have gumption enough tc
know their own best interests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29
Mccormick Binders And All
Kinds of Farm Machinery.

The Mccormick line of Harvest
ing Machinery and all repairs for
same will be handled by the un-
dersigned firm at the following
points: Reedson, w. Va; Duff
fields, w. Va; Charles Town, w.
Va, and Summit Point, w. Va.
Before buying your farm machinery
or repairs you will find it to your
advantage to give us a call.
REED & MYERS.
April 10, 19l5-4W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

1T is apparent that the real trouble in
regard to West Virginia'S finances is the
fight ofthe corporations against Governor
Hatfield. This being the case, we are
inclined to think that the people will serve
themselves best by standing by the Gov
ernor. He may be fighter, but he needs
help lust now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering il through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. Ii is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bot
tie.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tiOn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

WE don't know what set OF figures
gives the most accurate statement as to
West Virginia's financial condition
though we have our opinion in regard to
TO the matter-but there's no getting
away from the fact that inc treasurer is
not paying the States bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

Two stores, one hotel and three dwell
ing were burned in Circleville, Pendle-
ton county, one night last week, when
yeggmen attempted TO loot the postoftice,
which is located in Dunkle Bros store.
Five hundred dynamite caps, placed in
the safe, blew out the end OF the building.
The debris caught fire and it spread TO
adjoining property. The total loss is
placed at $35 900. The burned property
included E. A. Warmers hotel and Dun
kle's store, and residences Of DR.. Priest,
Arthur Judy and Charles Van Devanter,
upon which there was no insurance, and
E. A. Lamberts store, with 1000 insur-
ance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

THE Mexicans have fought several fierce
battles the past couple of weeks, which
leads to the hope that in time the troubles
in that unhappy country may be ended by
killing off the belligerents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

Secretary OF State Reed announces that
the Board of Public Works will be in
session in the Governors rooms, in the
capitol, at Charleston, May 4, and O.,
1915, for the purpose of hearing repre-
sentatves ofthe railroads and other public
service corporations relative TO their as
seSsments. Any one interested has the
privilege of attending.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

1T is announced that the West Virginia
militia will not disband, even il there IS
no money for its maintenance. We had
hoped TO see il die peaceful death under
the favoring circumstance OF no appro-
priation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

If the B. & o. Railroad is really losing
5000 month on its passenger business,
as its own figures prove, it would seem
likely that some one doesn't know much
about running this department.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29
NOTICE..
To Horse Breeders.

will start the spring season OF l9io
beginning March y with four fine stall
lions, namely:
GARIBALDI,
Imported registered black Percheron,
standard weight. 1900 pounds. lnsur-
ance $500.
PRINCE,
A handsome black grade Belgian and
Clydesdale, weight 1900 pounds. lnsur-
ance 5000.
SILK BAILEY,
A handsome bay registered standardized,
with trotting record OF PA. Insurance
$500.
PASHA,
A thoroughbred dark brown Shetland
pony. Insurance $1,000.
These horses will all make the season
in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. FOR
further information apply 10 the owner.
Pm BRILLIANT,
ShepherdStown, W. Va.
March II 1915
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

Doan's Regulets are recommended by
many who say they operate easily, with
out gripping and without bad after effects.
25c at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

THE representatives of the syndicate
that is trying TO exiort millions from West
Virginia for the payment OF that alleged
Virginia debt have, it is said, offered 10
compromise the matter. II ought TO be
a very advantageous offer before it is
considered by our State, for the whole
thing is fraud that should be resisted 10
the last gasp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29
Eggs For Tia itching
From S. {. White Leshorn Hens.

500 per 100; in lots less than hun
dred. S1.OO per setting of l5eggs. lhese
eggs are from vigorously earring mems lnaI
in their pullet year laid an average OF 10 lSS
eggs TO the bird in flock OF over 9VO;
One-half of the cockersls in this floGk Oh
breeders are the famous Tom Barron Leg
horns, The greatest laying strain in lthe
world. orders should be booked in 40.
vance. June is not too late to bring out
chicks if properly cared for, to make WIN
ter layers. Dnou,cE
Charles Town, w. Va.
Phone No. 20l-ll-l.
March 25, l9l5-2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

Judge Martin L. Keedy has drew the
Jury for the May term of court-Bdlh-
more Sun of April Path.
Doubtless the enterprising reporter
seen him when he done it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

A FEW days ago attorneys for the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad Company filed
bill in the Kanawha Circuit Court praying
for an injunction TO restrain State and
county officials from enforcing the two
cent passenger fare law so far as it ap-
plies to that railroad The bill AYERS that
the two-cent rate is coniiscatory, and
statistics are presented to show that the
company is actually suffering loss OF.
5000 month on its passenger business!
The railroad will doubtless be able to
prove this remarkable statement to the
satisfaction OF the court, but ordinary
folks cannot but smile at such an assertion.
The most that they will believe of il is
that an unusually ingenious manipulation
OF figures is getting up the statistics for
the B. & 0.
In a recent investigation in Washington
well-known railroad man admitted that
good many OF the statistics offered by
his company were largely guess work.
We can readily believe it-and the chief
guesser OF the B. & o. has got the other
fellows backed way up on siding.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

THE legal department of the b. & o..
Railroad says that the passenger depart
ment is losing money. Wonder how the
passenger department relisheS this re-
Election upon IFS ability
II such condition is true, why not give
up the passenger business and thus save
money for the stockholders?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

BY order OF the Republican bosses the
Pennsylvania Legislature defeated the
local option bill, although Governor
Brunbaugh had made every effort to get
the measure through, and though tens OF
thousands OF voters had petitioned for IFS
passage. Pennsylvania has never before
been so interested in atemperance meas
ure, and though the liquor interests have
again made successful use OF the corrupt
political majority the people are aroused
and we shouldn't be surprised TO hear Of
a political upheaval next year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

We hardly know which is the most
annoying-a saloon or a bowling alley.
-WiiLidnSp0r Leader.
Well, we'll, well | Little did we think
we'd ever see any unkind allusion TO a
whiskey saloon in the Leader.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-29

CERTAIN leaders of both political par
ties are very strenuous in their demands
that the prohibition question shall be kept
out OF politics. Yet last week, when a
Democratic national committee man was
selected 10 fill vacancy from Iowa, the
whiSkey interests OF that State forced a
pronounced liquor man as its member OF
the committee.
The political party that surrenders 10
the liquor people is bound to be defeated
as it ought TO be-for the intelligent
people OF this country are resolved never
again TO be a tail TO the saloon kite.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
Aviator Scout for Forest FIre5

An aviator has been appointed to
hunt forest fires in the north We as
of Wisconsin, Jack Villas is the man
and will use his hydro-aerOplane, now
at Trout Lake, in detecting and re-
porting the extent of fires,
E. NJ. Griffith head of the states
forestry department, visited Trout
Lake last week and made an ascent
with Villas They went up 1,2OO feet.
The ease with which a little fire
several miles away was located inn
pressed the chief ranger.
Heretofore the view a ranger has
had of the surrounding country has
been limited to that given from a
sixty-foot tower at the forestry sta
ton. Villas recently discovered a
fire thirty miles off and on investl-
cation found he had made an accur-
ate estimate of it's distance and
extent.
The hydrO-aerOplane will reach the
place Of a fire in a few minutes,
where with ordinary facilities of the
forest ranger hours would be con-
sumed. Hard trips on foot over
trails to learn the extent Of fires
will be avoided
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM
Several Houses Struck Saturday
Night and Considerable Dam
age is Done

A severe electrical storm visited
this locality Saturday evening, and
while quite number Of buildings in
Ladysmith and vicinity were struck
none were set on fire, fortunately,
and in most cases the damage was
not excessive.
Two houses south of the ward
school and near the river, belong
ing to Harry Copp, were struck, but
not seriously damaged. The EsWeln
home. across the river in Brooklyn,
was also struck, but the damage
done was small.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Pippin, just north Of the city in the
town of Flambeau, was struck and
here quite little damage was done.
The chimney was knocked down, the
roof torn up in places, some siding
was knocked off and couple Of
windows were broken. One of the
boys was asleep in the room through
WHICH JilC CHlulALJ passes anu Ii1C
bed he was occupying was fairly
covered with bricks, mortar and SCOT
but the lad was unhurt He was
some" frightened, however.
Lightning struck the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs ]. J. Schneiders, in the
town of Grow, last Saturday night
at II O'Clock, doing considerable
damage Eleven window panes were
broken, the chimney was demolished,
hole about sixteen inches wide and
six feet long was cut in the roof
and much Of the plastering was torn
off, besides a great deal Of other
damage The house did not catch
fire and no one was seriously hurt,
although one of the boys was bad
ly shocked.
Adolf SwabOda's house, AZ miles
east of Ladysmith, and near Mr..
Schneiders' place, was also struck,
but the damage done there was
very small
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
WATERPoWER BILL A LAW
Gcv. Philip Also Signs a Number
cf Other Measures

| Madison, July 12.-The Ackley wa.
terpoWer bill, amended by the in
corporation of the NOrdman and 9th
er assembly changes, has been signed
by Governor Philip and upon pub
lication will become the law of the
, state on this question. The bill was
with one possible exception the
most bitterly contested piece of leg
, islation at this session of the legis-
lature.
Other bills signed by the governor
last week included:
Granting to the city of Milwaukee
a certain portion of submerged land,
at the foot of Wisconsin street, for
public park and boulevard purposes.
Providing for the valuation and
assessment of lands containing de-
posits of lead and zinc.
Providing that elections in villages
and fourth class cities on the pur-
chase or construction Of waterwOrks
and lighting plants shall not be held
Oftener than once year.
Requiring the dairy and food COM
missioner to collect statistics of the
dairy industry in the state once in
two years.
Appropriating $4,000 for the state
tuberculosis camp in the forest re-
serve.
Appropriating $500 to the Wis
consin Academy of Sciences, Arts
and Letters.
Amending the schedules in the
Workmen's compensation act.
Imposing fine of $1CO Or Jail
term from five days to three months,
or both fine and imprisonment, for
driving of automobiles by intoxicated
persons.
Appropriating for compensatin2
chaplains officiating in the legisla-
ture at the rate of So per day.
New School Meet Date
Changing the date for the annual
school meeting from the first Mon
day in June to the first Monday in
July, at 500 p. m. Objective Jan,
3, 1850
Giving state aid of $1,000 per
school for consolidated school dis
tricts.
Amending the law on certified pub
lie accountants.
Authorizing the superintendent o.
public property to sell surplus print
paper.
Requiring public utilities in vii
lagos and cities under 5000 popula
| ton to report to the railroad commits
sion only as to earnings, operating
expenses, including depreciation and
maintenance, cost Of renewals, eX
| tensions and improvements, but per
mitting the commission upon forma
complaint to require the detailed re
ports as to units provided in tht
present law.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
DEATH OF HENRY HOFFMAN

One of Rusk countys pioneer set
tiers passed into the great beyond"
last Saturday, when Henry Hoffman
breathed his last Mr.. Hoffman, who
was "a years of age, has enjoyed
good health up to within a couple of
days of his death and his death
came as a great shock to his many
friends here and throughout the
county
Mr.. Holman is survived by his
wife, two daughters, Mrs. John Bates,
of Touloume, Calf, and Mrs. w. H.
Lee, Of Weyburn, Sask., Can, and
one son, P. A. Hoffman, of Bemidji,
Mimi.
AS the deceased was a prominent
Odd Fellow, the services, which were
held here Monday evening, were un-
der the auspices of that order, both
the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at
tending and presenting beautiful
floral tributes. Tuesday morning the
remains were taken to HiXt0n, this
state, for interment
Relatives from out of town who
attended the services were: Mrs. w.
H. Lee and daughters, Zella and
Gladys, of Weyburn, Sask., Canada,
P. A. Hoffman, Bemidji, MINI.
Mr.. Hoffman moved to Rusk coun-
ty in 1894, locating at ApollonIa,
then a thriving village. The files
Of this paper of twenty years ago,
when it was published at ApOll0nia,
contain frequent mention Of Mr..
Hoffman, as he was one of the
leading citizens Of that town. IN 1907,
he moved his family to Ladysmith
and has been a resident of this city
ever since.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
AUTO TURNS: TWO KILLED

Last night while Alfred Kringle,
Alfred Everson, of Mikana and Mrs.
Anthony King and her sister, Julia
Paskey, 4096th Ave. Milwaukee,
were returning home from a moving
picture show at Campia, something
went wrong with the steering gear
of the auto on the hill about three
miles south of Mikana, and it went
over a four foot embankment, killing
both ladies. Neither Mr.. Kringle
nor Mr.. Everson We're seriously in
iured.
The two women had been visiting
at Mikana with their cousin, Mrs.
A. Stewart, for about a week. Mrs.
King, we understand was about
twenty-four or five years old and
her sister, Julia, was some younger.
Alfred Kringle was driving the car,
new Overland which he had re-
Gently purchased, and we are told
was running at a speed of only ten
OF Twelve uullcS du uOul lC LIS LilhO
of the accident. AS the car went
over the embankment it tipped over
and both ladies were caught under
the doors of the automobile nearly
across the breast and their bodies
crushed. The remains were brought
to Rice Lake this morning and pre-
pared for shipment to their home at
Milwaukee, News.
Later-The accident occurred at
about midnight at a turn in the
road Both of the men are said to
have been intoxicated and the driv-
er had turned around to talk to one
of the occupants Of the rear seat
just before the turn was reached.
The steering gear of the car was
in perfect condition
Developments subsequent to the
automobile tragedy near Mlkana
Thursday night of last week indicate
that Alfred Kringle, driver Of the
car was guilty of criminal careless
ness and that the accident was due
to the fact that he was intoxicated.
An inquest was conducted by Dis
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
Married en- Chautauqua Grounds

Mr.. Donald CalQuhoun, of Atlanta,
and Mrs. Josephine Lamphere, of
Bruce came to this city Wednesday
and applied to Rev. Sanders for "the
tie that binds" Now, as platform
manager Of the chautauQua Rev.
Sanders has enough work for about
four men and was particularly busy
just about that time, as the after
noon program was about to begin.
However, marriages have been so
scarce recently that the ministers
are loath to pass up any and the
reverend arranged with the couple
to pronounce the ceremony on the
chautauQua grounds, which was done
as soon as the program was we'll
started and Rev. Sanders could slip
away a few moments. We think the
pastor overlooked a bet" when he
did not arrange to splice the love
lorn pair on the platform as an at
traction
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND MEETINGS
Prominent Cincinnati Editcr Ad
dresses Gatherings at the
Church of Christ

Large audiences attended and en-
jOyed each of the three meetings
held at the Church Of Christ Sunday.
The first meeting was at the time
of the usual morning worship, an
other was held at three in the af-
ternOon and the last was in the
evening, at the time of the evening
service
At the morning and evening meet
ings eloquent addresses were made
by S. S. Lappin, of Cincinnati, who
is the editor of the Christian Stan
dard, published in that city, and
which is one of the leading relig-
ious journals in the country.
Following the morning session and
the Sunday school, dinner was served
in the spacious dining room in the
church basement, which was partak-
en- of by over 200 A large number
also took supper here.
The afternoon session was a good
fellowship meeting in which visi-
tors from different places took part.
The meetings were attended by a
gOodly number from other towns and
from the country district. There
was a delegation of ten from Rib
Lake and other places as far away
were we'll represented.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
REJECTED, STABS SWEETHEART
john Guqan, cf Hawkins, Attacks
Katherine Veda With Knife, When
She Refuses TO Marry Him

Incensed when his sweetheart,
Katherine Veda refused to marry
him, John Gugan, of Hawkins,
stabbed her twice Saturday night at
her home near that place.
Gugan had been a persistent and
ardent suitOr and We are Informed
that the girls parents looked with
favor upon his suit. AS usual IN
such cases, however, the girl had
other ideas in the matter and very
much preferred another. Gungan be-
lievcd he would win out and came
to Ladysmith last week and cot a
marriage license.
Even this failed to induce Kath-
crime to give up her real affinity for
Gugan and he finally became so en-
ragged that he drew a knife and
stabber her, once in the back and
again in the face. The latter thrust
he evidently meant for her neck,
but the knife struck her jaw, lay
ing the flesh open to the bone,
Gugan fled to the woods and at
this writing has not as yet been
apprehended The girl will recover.
A marriage license has been TAX
en- out by George Palzo, of Hawkins,
who was Gugan's rival, to we'd Kath-
crime. Both Mr.. Palzo and his
bride-to-be were in this city yester-
day to get the license.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-07-16
LOCALS LOSE TO WEYERHAEUSER
Drop interesting Game, Apparently
Won, in the Ninth InninJ.-PIay
Amacoy Next Sunday

Ladysmith lost to the Weyerhaeus
er "Grays" Sunday at the fair
grounds, 10 to 4. The game was
close and Well-played up to the
ninth inning, when the locals went
to pieces somewhat and allowed the
boys from the railroad town to pile
up eight runs. At the beginning of
the last inning, the score stood 8
to 2 in favor of Ladysmith, but this
lead didn't amount to much when the
Weyerhaeuser lads started pound
ing the pill' and making a merry
gO-'rOund Of the bases.
The teams lined up as follows:
DISQUALIFICATION, 3b; J. Hayes,
2b; H. Miller, CT; Stewart 1b;
Smith, SIS; Gown, If; A. Hayes, p;
E. Miller, IF; Christianson, c.
Weyerhaeuser-Walker, 2b; Kelly,
3rd Needham, IS; McGee, RI; lie
cocks, If; Labontz, c; R. Anderson,
CT, Stevens, 1stb; Towers p; Hoi-
by and T. Anderson, subs
The score by innings:
Weyerhaeuser. o 0 @ 0 @ 2 0 0 8-10
Ladysmith ..0 2 / 90 c 0 0 / 4
Next Sunday Ladysmith Will play
Amacoy at the fair grounds. Amacoy
and Ladysmith crossed bats recent
ly, at Bruce, the locals winning by
a score Of 2 to l. The fans can look
for a good game.
DR.. Lee umpired the game The
attendance was over 200.