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Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
THE COSSACK

Of all the mounted soldiers of the world, the Cossacks of Russia are perhaps the most famous Certainly as horse soldiers they nave no superior, if any equal, among the mounted arms of any other army It has been said of the Cossacks that they are born to the horse Now that the Russian armies in countless thousands are advancing to the frontiers of Germany and Austria Hungary, the newspapers daily report some action in which these famous mounted soldiers of the czar have played an important part
 The Cossack population of the Russian empire is scattered being divided into mill tary groups and distributed along or il proximity to the frontiers. The distribution Is purely for strategical purposes. On a war ooting the Cossacks number about l82, 900 men, of whom 4,300 are commissioned off CerS.
 Practically every male Cossack who has attained the age of IS years and + phys Ically tit-and a Cossack Is generally fit must serve the czar in a military capacity for a period of twenty years, by far the longest enlisted period enforced in ans' army on earth.
 Of this term of service for the czar, l1Itt years alt Sk'tlll III q iOl- til stage, twelve in active duty wherever re- Gured, and five in the army reserve. The government furnishes the arms, but the Cossacks furnish their own horses and sad des, for to a Ccssack, next to his own family, his horse is his dearest possession, and he would be insulted if anybody sug gested that he ride any horse other than the one he himself owned and had person ally trained.
 "The military organization of the Cos sacks" says Army and Navy of Lcndon dates long way back in history Their first service took the shape of garrisoning certain forts erected by the Muscovy czars and kings of Poland in combination aS a safeguard against invasion by hostile tribes over the frontier The Cossacks of that time enjoyed many unique privileges in re- turn for this. They paid no taxes and no one was allowed to pass through their territory without permission. Nominally they were Russians and adherents to Chris tianity; practically, they were 8 constant source of diplomatic embarrassment. When the sultan of Turkey complained that they had ravaged his borders, the czar would reply that he was not responsible for them Nlln the result that SlFdlneQ reldtlonS WOulu immediately ensue between the two coun tries.
 "As for their early loyalty, it may be mentioned that when Peter the Great was at war with Sweden, one of the most power ful of their communities the Cossacks Of the Dnieper openly ranged themselves against him. Catherine II took the extreme step of dlsbanding them, while the remain der were deprived of their independence. This had an excellent effect, and ever since then the whole of the Cossack population, extending in one long line from the Sea of Azof to the Caspian, have proven loyal and worthy subjects of the emperor of all the Russias"
 As Army and Navy points out, the Cos sack regiments are, as a rule, composed of SIX squadrons, or sotnias, of l25 men each. There are also Cossack infantry and artil lery detachments, operating with the mounted Cossacks. The mounted force of
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Mo Dance Nh Church

The Haines Indians gave dance in thelr tribal hall recently, and one Joe Hays, known as a native dandy" held his part ner in a manner unbecoming the high stand ard of the modern dance, according to the Juneau Empire. Hays and the husband of Hays partner indulged in fight that lasted for several minutes, when complaint was made by the woman. As the Presbyterian mission has half interest in the native hall, the local minister locked the hall, It IS said. and refused to let the natives use 1t until they could satisfy him that there would be no more belligerency. The natives "countered" by informing the minister that they would not attend his church until his ban on their use of the hall was raised.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
DANCING CLASS AFFORDS
 VERY PLEASANT EVENING

The social dance given at A. B. hall last Saturday night by the graduating class of Professor Hudson's Terpsichorean Academy was huge success in every way except the disappointment occasioned by the appearance of the prlze-winning pupil who enjoys a splendid reputation among the fair sex because The IS so light upon his feet"
 There was goodly attendance from the creeks, and the music furnished by Messrs. Lowrie and Hudson was pronounced excel lent by all the dancers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Prohibition Agitation in Juneau

That campaign for prohibition IS un- der way in Juneau is indicated, Prohlbl- ton literature used in the States during the recent elections has reached the local head quarters of the Women's Christian Temper ance Union, and five or six blllboards m the city have been rented for the display of the matter The prohibition movement is headed by the Rev. J. B. Stevens, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the W. C. T. U. IS going to make an active fight for the presentation of wet and dry issue to the voters, it is asserted
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
LeoisIative Gossip

Arthur G. Shoup, representative ln the legislature from the First division, IS a candidate for the speakership Of the house at the forthcoming session of the legls- lature, according to a we'll authenticated story that comes from Sitka Ernest $. Collins of Fairbanks, who yielded the gavel of the speaker at the first session, also IS regarded at least as receptive candidate. So far as is known in Juneau, no candl- dates have been formally announced for the presidency of the senate With the opening of the Second session only short time distant, there is much speculation as to the distribution of the patronage in the selection of emploves in the house and sen-
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
For Presidency of the Senate

Senator's Willard, Sulzer and Aldrich are said to be the candidates for the presidency of the territorial upper house. Senator Mil lard has told Senator Ray that he will be a candidate and Senator Aldrich stated while he was in Seward on his way through from Nome that he would also be candl- date. It is stated on good authority that Senator Sulzer will be a candidate, but no statement from him has been received dl- rectlY-SeWard Gateway.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
LEFT FOR IDITARCD
 ON WEDNESDAY LAST

FAIRBANKS, Feb. 28-Judge Guy C. Geraehty, recently appointed United States commissioner of Otter precinct to succeed Major G. w. Albrecht, will leave this city next Wednesday, March g. for Iditarod, to take charge of his office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
Capture of Trail Murderers Announced

News comes from Valdez that the mur- derers of the men killed near Copper Cen ter more than year ago had been cap tured at Denver The murder was known as the Willow creek murder A detective named Mcclure has been working on the case for some time. He went Outside and it is supposed that he succeeded in getting the men he was after.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
ALASKA
BuiIdinu Boat for Railroad Work

The Susitna Transportation Company, Captain Omar J. Humphrey, manager, has let contract for a 70foot stern-wheel steamboat and two barges, to be completed April 1, and to be used in carrying con struction material and supplies for the Alaska government railway from knik up the Susitna to the Matanuska river.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
lGR. AND MRS. TROPEA
 LOSE THEIR BABY GIRL

The infant child of Mir and Mrs James Tropea of Iditarod died at the home of its parents last Monday night, and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at Smiths undertaking rooms. The services were con- ducted by E. NJ. Stanton. The babe was born on February "A.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

Pat kellett, George Young, John Fore man, Davie Stranberg and Charley Jack son were among the visitors in the city last Wednesday night to attend the semi monthly meeting of the Pioneers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
IN MERRY MONTH OF MAY
 'HEINIE" WILL RETURN

FAIRBANKS Feb. 28.-Word was re, gently received in this city from Henry Roden, former territorial senator, stating that he would return ot Iditarod in May to look after pending litigation for the Gug- genheims. Roden Is now en route to Ju- neau.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

FOR SALE-A quantity of good copper mixed lead (type metal). Much better and more durable for machinery repairing than the ordinary soft lead. Pioneer office
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06
THE LITERARY BATTALlONS

In the next war-if there's going to be another-the literary battalions will prob ably be recruited and trained with the same care as the gunmen-Chicago Herald.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

MT. and Mrs Robert Goebel Mir. and Mrs. James Chronster, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Fontas and Sidney Schloeman of Otter creek were among those who attended the social dance at A. B. hall given by Professor Hud- sons dancing class last Saturday night
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

Fresh Olympia Oysters for cocktails. s2 can. Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-03-06

Job Printing at Pioneer office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
From the Hauisonburg Daily News.)
LIVES SAVED BY TELEPHONE.
One Man Drank Poison, and Another
Severed Four Arteries.

Within the last several days two lives
have been saved over the telephone.
Rev. |. w. LeHtZ, OF Orders, Breth-
rem minister, took poison by mistake tor
his medicine. No physician being here,
his family got instruction from distant
physician. Antidotes were administered
and his lite was saved.
William Mlonich, in Pendleton county
tried TO cut bullet from the breach Of q
gun. The knife slipped and severed four
arteries in his wrist. He was in danger
OF bleeding to death. DR.. Movers. al
Oak Flat, six miles away, gave instruc-
tons over the phone. Another lite was
saved. Mr.. Mionich is 10 wears old.
SO daily are valuable lives preserved
and saved by the use OF the Jefferson
County Telephone.
Is your wife's life valuable to you 2
Do you want to preserve your children's
lives Is your own life valuable TO your
self or family
Do you want to make paying invest
mentp Install a Jefferson County Tele-
phone. II is a MONEY maker. Ask
Wall, who sits in his country home and
talks TO Chicago. Install a Jefferson
County Telephone. Pay $500 per an
mum. Meet me at the end of the year
and say, "GetZendanrer, that phone did
mol pay me, take it out, give me your
check for $500" will do il. mean
this, every word of IT, Phone, write or
wire. DELAYS are dangerous. Long
distance connections with the world.
H. c. GETZENDANNER,
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

In Berkeley Springs few days ago
thirteen residents of the town were made
defendants in a suit instituted by Chau-
tauqua company, the amount asked for
berg $500 1t is alleged that The thirteen
men had agreed to sell $500 worth oftick-
els for the Chautauqua, but only proffer-
ed the company about hall that amount,
this being refused. The defendants claim
they had an agreement with the Chautau-
qua managers that the meetings were moi
10 be held rirg the circuit court term,
but that the Chautauqua managers not on
ly insisted upon holding the meetings
curing the session of court in Berkeley
Springs, but while Chautauqua meetings
were also in progress in Hancock. Both
sides allege breach OF contract.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

Convicts from the State Penitentlary
are at work beauiiiying the historic Indian
mound al MoundSville, now the property
OF the State. Ii is being surrounded with
a California hedge OF more than LOCO
plants, and two flower beds each 70 feet
in length. One will be planted IN cannas
and the other with caladiums. There
also will be two geranium beds and two
beds OF mixed flowers on the east and
south of the mound, bordered with How
erS. Blooming shrubbery and ornamental
trees will be planted on and around the
pre- historic mound, the surface all 10 be
in a beautiful lawn. A winding stairway
OF cement will be built from the bottom
10 the top and electric lights will be
put in place for IFS illumination. A few
relics have been found by the workmen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

Because he thought train, the first he
had ever seen, was ahuge varmint charg-
ing down upon him, George Mason
heaved a rock at the "Royal Palm" on
the Queen and Crescent route near Dam
vile, Ky, a few days ago. Ray Pagan,
of Sandusky, o., who happened TO be in
the path of the missile, sustained slight
scalp wound. 81 thought the COL den
thing was one OF them monsters you see
in the picture books" Mason told the
police. 81 never seen one OF 'em atore,
and was so derned scared, jest lam
med rock right at the pesky thing.
Mason was so emphatic in relating the
motives that acluated him that the Off
GERS released him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedforEs Black-Draught.

McDuff Val suffered for sever1!
wears" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, OF
his nIace, with sick headache, ana
stomach trouble.
Ten wears ago friend told me to Try
ThedfoTd's Black Draught, winch oio'
and found il 10 be the best family medl-
cine for young and Old.
| keen Black Draught on hand all the
lime now, and when my children feei a
1.-THE bad, they ask me for dose, and II
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell OF sick;
ness in our family, since We commenced
using Black-Draughi.'
Thedford's Black-Oraught is purely
vegetable. and has been found to regu-
late weak siomachs, aid digestion, re-
Iieye indigestion, collie, wind. nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use Tor more
than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-DraugEt. Price only 2oc. Get a
package to-day. NC ia
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
ia. GOO Lines In Six Square Inches.

DR.. A. A. Nicholson, of the University
of Chicago, winner, of the Noble prize
for research in physical science in lSOI,
has completed l2-year task, il was an
nounced this week, of drawing l2O.OOO
lines on six square inches of metal. which.
il IS said, will determine the chemical
substance OF the planets.
The purpose OF the ruled metal, which
is c lied a diffraction grating, is to analyze
light and, through the analysis OF light, to
analyze the chemical composition OF OBJ
iects of any distance. The sheet OF metal
is resting on a bed of mercury at the uni
versity TO protect it from earth vibrations
and encased in glass TO exclude the ali
and dust.
II was covered with straight ruled lines
all exactly alike aud all parallel. Twenty
Thousand lines were drawn on every inch
OF the six inch surface.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

The city OF Wheeling has saved 2S,5SS
meals in the last six months because OF
prohibition. That many fewer meals
have been served at the city workhouse
during the "dry" regime. In the six
months ended February %, all "dry"
months, 1900 meals were served work
house prisoners. In the six months ended
F, b-uary %. 1914, all wet" months, &c.
458 meals were served. In the six dry
months 2O3 prisoners were received, while
in the SIX wet" months there were 737
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

Settlement with the heirs OF Martin u.
Kinsen. of Big Pool, who disappeared on
December 10, 1906. was made last week
IN the Washington county orphans court,
which, upon petition filed by Mrs. Kin
sell. declared Kinsell legally dead and or
dered distribution OF The estate among
his wife and children. Kinsell, II was be-
lieved al the time OF his disappearance,
was murdered, robbed and his body
thrown into the Big Pool. He was a
boatman on the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, and on the night OF his disappear
ance had tied up his boat al Big Pool and
started for his home. He had large roll
OF money in his pocket. A countrywide
search was made. The Big Pool and the
Potomac river were dragged and the
mountains secured, but his body was
never found. His estate consisted large
ly OF real estate and money in Hancock
bank
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
Some Forms of Rheumatism Durable.

Some Forms of Rheumatism Durable.
Rheumatism is disease characterized
by pains in the joints and in the muscles.
The most common forms are: Acute and
Chronic Rheumatism, Rheumatic Head
aches, Sciailc Rheumatism and Lumoago.
All OF these types can be helped abSo-
lutely by applying some good liniment
thatpenetfates. An application of Sloan's
Liniment two or three times day TO the
affected part will give instant relief.
Sloan's Liniment is good for pain. and
especially Rheumatic Pain, because il
penetrates to the seat OF The trouble,
soothes the afflicted part and draws the
pam. "Sloan's Liniment is all medicine. /"
Get 25c. bottle now. Keep it handy in
case of emergency.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

A family recently passed west on a
Baltimore and Ohio train consisting OF q
members. The father was 50 years old,
the mother sc years, and there were nine
pairs OF twins. Fourteen OF the children
passed free, being under the age limit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

Details OF plans for the raising OF ST.
OO0, GOO in celebration OF the 40Oth birth
day anniversary Of Martin Luther in 1917
were worked out last week al meeting
at York. Pa. OF prominent Lutheran
clergymen and laymen. Delegates were
in attendance at the meeting from Balti-
more, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and other
sections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
Man Takes Ills Own Medicine Is An
0ptimiSt.

He has absolute faith in his medicine
he knows when he takes il for certain
ailments he gets relief. People who take
DR. Kings New Discovery for an irritat-
ing Cold are optimSts--they know this
cough remedy will penetrate the Innings
OF the throat, kill lie germs, and open The
way tor Nature 10 act. You can't deS-
troy Cold by superficial treatment-you
must 20 TO the cause OF the trouble. BE
an optImist. Get bottle CT DR.. Kings
New Discovery to-day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
Norfolk &W eStern Ry.
Schedule in Effect Oct. IS, 1914.

Schedule in Effect Oct. IS, 1914.
LEAVE SHEPHERDSTOWN DAILY.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. 13-S.3OA. M.-For Bristol and in
termediate stations; Pullman sleep
er to Roanoke; Dining Car; connects
with the ST. Louis Express Tor all
points West; Pullman Sleeper Roam
oke to Columbus and Cincinnati, cate
car.
No. 27-5.33 p. M. - For Shenandoah,
Va. and Local Stations.
No. -1.36 A. M.-Let o. from connect
ing lines at Hagerstown or Shenan-
doah Junction or to take on for Ro-
auoke or beyond. Pullman Sleeper
to Gary and WinSton-Salem. Cafe
Car 10 Gary.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2S-10.2S A. M.-For Hagerstown
and intermediate stations, connects al
HagerStown for Harrisburg, Philadel-
phia and New York.
No. l4-S.04 P. M. - For Hagerstown,
Philadelphia, and New York; Pullman
SleeperS via HagerStown 10 Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No. 2-1.36 A. M.-Let off from Basic or
beyond, or to take on for connecting
lines at Shenandoah Junction or Ha-
gerStown. Pullman Sleeper TO Phil
adelphia and New York
II you are thinking OF taking trip YOU
want quotations, cheapest fares, reliable
and correct information, as TO routes, train
schedules, the most comfortable and quick
est way. Write and the information is
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08
Real Estate
For Sale
H. l.. SNYDER & CO
ShepherdstoWD, w. Va.
ShepherdstoWD, w. Va.

The undersigned call attention to the
following desirable parcels of Real Estate
now in their hands and for sale:
No. 81. The property known as the Potomac c.
ment Works one mile east OF ShepherdStown, on
the Potomac river. Improved a large three-Story
rick cement mill. with kllnS. ETC., and has upon Il
everal dwellings. Splendid water-power, control
ing the entire flow OF the Potomac river.
No. III. The old Lutheran Church property IN
SIepherdstown. This will make an eXcelleniw ware
house or storage place, or could be converted into
residence apartments or still utilized as church OF
public hall. Large. substantial brick building, ada
cent to the new depot OF the n. w. Railway
Price 81 500.
No l46 Very desirable farm OF about IFS acres
three miles from ShepherdStoWn Good brick
house. barn and other buildings. Fine young or
chard now in bearing Springs and running water
Good neghborhood. Price reasonable.
No. Id. A very desirable building LOT in fine
location in Shepherdstown Size OF lot l03xl03
Excellent building site.
No. l4S Fine LOT in Shepherdstown lO6 feet front
by 2l2 feet deep. Will be sold as whole. or vii
be divided: Good dwelling house and about 90
feet irVnt, and small dwelling and about 90 ieet
front. Well located and desirable property.
No. l49 Splendid Jefferson county farm OF 200
acres. smooth limestone land. unusually beautiful
location Large brick mansion OF eleven rooms
and tenant-house OF seven rooms. Stables and
other needed outbuidngS. Two wells, two els
terms and stream OF water. Price $50 per acre.
No. $50 Very desirable little farm Of about OUT ~
lent orchard. Good frame dwelng-house, barr
and other needed buildings.
No. ISL. desirable little farm OF about 60 acres
near Bakerton. Good stone dwelling. large bank
barn. and other needed buildings. Fine spring and
running water through the place. Excellent lime
stone land. productive. and part in blue grass.
Persons having property to sell are re-
quested to place it with the undersigned
No charges unless sale is made. For par
ticulars about property, or any informa-
ton, call upon or address the underSign-
ed, Register Building, ShepherdStown
w. Va.
II. L. SNYDER 6 Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-04-08

The contract for the construction Of
the Williamspor, Nessle and Martins
burg Railway, branch Of the Western
Maryland Railroad, between the Potomac
river near Williamsport and Martinsburg,
has been awarded to the firm OF Clay
bourne, Johnson & Co., OF Baltimore,
while the Pennsylvania Steel Company
gets the contract for the erection of the
bridge across the river. Work on the
road will be pushed TO completion as
speedily as possible. The construction
OF the road has been held up for couple
OF years by the opposition OF the Standard
Stone and Lime Company.
Leo P. Wheat, former resident OF
Berryville, Va, and an eccentric musician
well-known in this section, died last
Thursday in Washington, where he had
lived in retirement for the past ten years.
Mr.. Wheat had great natural t7lentin mu-
sic and had the advantage Of Study in
Europe. Had he been able TO devote him.
self seriously TO his art and control him
self he would probably have made great
pianist and composer. He gave recital
in Shepherdstown some years ago, but it
was notifying failure because of his
unfortunate condition at the time. He
was 70 years of age.