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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
The Squire EXPLAINED.

We were sitting around the red-hot
stove in the lobby Of the village tavern
and just when a silence had fallen upon
the group one man turned 10 another and
asked:
esquire Perkins, if you don't mind, I'D
like TO ask you question" :"
The squire didn't say whether he mind
ed or not, but tihe other went ahead with il {:
"It's about this here high cost OF living.
Have you figured out what's the reason
for IT,"
81 have" was the answer.
"Then I'd like 10 hear il.
Ibid you raise any wheat, corn or oats
last year?"
"No."
"Any potatoes, beets or carrots ?"
"No."
"Didn'traise nothing whateverto eat 2"
Guess didn't"
"Just ate all you could OF what other
folks raised 2"
"Looks that way"
And sot around and lei your wife take
in washing and support you 2"
"Why. she likes 10 wash"
"Well, I've answered your question.
You and 100000 lazy loaiers like you
boosted the cost OF living"
expected TO see row follow, but none
came. There was minute Of suspense
and then the quesiioner yawned and
stretched and exclaimed:
"WelI, by thunder I've been puz-
zling over that matter for more'na year
and here you have solved il in three min
uteS."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
A Distinguished Spy.

Rudyard Kipling narrowly escaped ar
rest on charge of espionage recently on
the Territorial training field at SevenoakS,
England. In letter written by a ser
geant in the Territorials, he says:
"Our battalion turned out in full march,
ing order, and proceeded to our usual
practice ground. An ordinary-looking
man came 10 me and asked me lot of
particulars about the battalion. He told
me he had seen lot Of soldering in his
time, and said he must confess our men
struck him as being about the smartest in
marching he had ever seen, outside the
regulars.
"He asked me so many particulars
about them, and also about their blllets,
that thought should detain him as a
sort of spy. excused myself and rode
off 10 the head of the column, and in
formed one OF our majors OF what had
occurred, and later took the man to the
major.
"The officer stopped me to-day, and
laughingly asked me if knew whom |
had tried 10 put under arrest. said |
did not, and he told me 1t was no less a
person than Rudyard Kipling."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
Saved His Life.

II is probable that no class OF men is
lampooned more unjustly than doctors.
Many of the stories at their expense,
however, are both amusing and good
natured. A recent addition to the list is
the tale told by Tit-Bits about the China
man who was asked if there were good
doctors in China.
Good doctorsl" he exclaimed. "China
have best doctors in world. Hang Chang
one good doctor; he great, he saved my
life."
"You don't say so How was that ?"
"Me velly bad" he said. "Me callee
Doctor Han Kon. Give some medicine.
Get velly, velly i'll, Me callee Doctor
San Sing. Give more medicine. Me
grow worse - going TO die. Blimebly
callee Doctor Hang Chang. He no got
time; no come. He saved my life"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
What Becomes OF Them ?

What becomes of old sardine boxes,
tomato cans, meat cans, fruit cans, and
cans of all kinds a.?
In this country they are usually tumbled
into some waste LOT or down by the side
OF the road, where they are left In un-
slightly heaps.
But the people do better in France,
where nothing is allowed to go to waste.
They gather them up, and use them-to
cut into tin soldiers. The making OF Tin
soldiers is not an insignificant or unirn-
portant business, by any means. There
was published not long ago an item say
ing that the manufacture had reached
"great artistic excellence" and that "a
certain eminent German officer has found
it possible to representmilitary operations
on a large scale by their means" He has
"thirty- five thousand tin soldiers, loot
soldiers, horsemen, and artillerymen, with
all necessary equipments, and toy scenery;
and with them he goes through evolutions,
and works out interesting problems OF
military tactics.
In France, too, the old boots and shoes
are collected, and every part is used over
again. The work is mostly done by con-
victS in prisons. They take the boots
and shoes to pieces and soak them or,
if they are too far gone for that, a peculiar
kind OF pressed leather is made by some
chemical action. The nails are saved and
sold, and the scraps 90 TO the farmers TO
fertiIize the soil.
Who would have thought il possible TO
make anything out OF old saws? Yet il
Is said that many of the finest surgical
instruments, and some OF those used by
engineers, are manufactured from the
steel that first did duty in saws. The
steel of saws is of the very best quality
and finest temper; and since il is good in
the first place, il is always good.
After that il is easy TO believe that there
is place in Canada where they make
paper from sawdust. II isa kind OF paper
pulp, rolled out in great sheets, for the
purpose OF sheathing; that is, for using
on buildings before the clapboards are
put on. Wood pulp. made Of popular and
spruce, has long been used, mixed with
the rags in the paper mills, in the process
OF manufacture but il is new thing to
convert sawduSt into paper.
Where the largest quantity oilead pen
clls is made, the sawdust OF the cedar
wood is saved and distilled. Available
oil is extracted, every ounce OF which is
sold at good figures"
SO an old sardine box, tomato can, a
cast-off shoe, ard rusty pruning saw
may be made over into something en-
tireIy new and heap of sawdust and
the waste from lead-pencil mandatory
may furnish employment and be Of actual
use in the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
A Dainty Feeder.

The Philadelphia Telegraph says that
some time ago an automobile party was
touring the back countries when hunger
seized the crowd. Having a kit with
them, they decided TO make Welsh rab-
bit, instead of going TO local hosiery.
To this end, trip was made TO the cor
ner grocery for raw materials.
owe want couple ofpounds Of cheese
and some large square crackers for a
Welsh rabbit" said the purchaser, after
entering the store.
"Got the cheese all right" answered
the groceryman, "but none o. them big
square crackers. How bout some little
ones 2"
"They won't do" answered the pur-
chaser. 1--WE must have the large ones" /"
"S'pose ye must, ifYe say so. !" thought
fully commented the groceryman, "but it
strikes me that rabbit of yourn is purity
derned partic'ler bout his eatin.'"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
VOL. 50-No. 35.
HomeIike Trenches.

To speak OF the Comforts OF home" in
connection with life in the trenches seems
glaring misuse OF language. yet that is
the term that correspondent OF the AS
sociated Press applies to the quarters OF
the Bavarian soldiers in northern France.
He made a round OF the trenches, accom-
panied by Bavarian colonel, and says:
at is certain that the trenches that ]
saw had not their equal on many OF the
fighting fronts. Every conceivable COM
fort that is available for trench has been
supplied, from shaving mirrors to four
post bedsteads. The fighting trenches
differ from the connecting runway only in
being wider; and they are reinforced in
front and rear with bags OF sand or plates
OF steel, through openings in which the
soldiers can use their telescopes without
being seen.
TO the rear OF these trenches, far un-
derground, are so-called Understand, or
shelters, where the soldiers live when
not on duty. These places are surpris-
ingly comfortable, under the circum-
stances. Most OF those occupied by the
officers are provided with big iour-post
beds. Many have clocks, and carpets on
the floors, and nearly all have cuciiix,
or little altar, at which the terrible Ba-
varians' conduct their devotious. The
approach to these shelters is almost in
variably decorated with tlowers.
"Included in the comforts OF home
that are part OF the trenches is a bathing
establishment, a little 10 the rear OF the
front. with bathtubs that are filled with
heated spring water. The men, who
customarily spend some daysiu front and
then 90 off duty for like time, thus get a
chance TO bathe once in the week-often-
er, if the spirit moves-while they are
resting"
II is interesting TO remember In this
connection thata certain Colonel Afansieff,
who has seen much OF the underground
life led by soldiers and refugees alike In
Poland, believes that, as result OF the
war, no small part OF the population OF
Europe will actually revert TO cave life.
The trenches, when properl built, arc
dry and warm, and the peasant and The
city laborer alike find them more health
full and comfortable than their own abodes.
They 90 back from the front on furloughs,
but the towns and houses bore them; they
are homesick for their trenches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
Yes, 1t Was Strange.

An elderly man of rural appearance
had hardly seated himself in the cross
town Car when young woman who had
followed him in approached him.
"Sir. did you lose a S. bill ?" she asked.
For moment the farmer observed her
with surprised, curious look, then said.
convincingly "Yes. ma'am, | did,"
"Then here it is, said she, handing
the bill TO him. 81 picked il up behind
you from the Car floor"
"Thank you very much, young woman
for your honesty. This is a most remark
able happening"
"0h, don't think so, sir. ! believe
everyone should return the money in
such case as this. What is there so
remarkable about il ?"
"Why, lost my S. bill two years ago."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
A Blow To Her Pride.

An old Scotswoman, who had resisted
all the entreaties of her friends TO have
her photograph taken, and who was at
last induced TO consent in order that she
might send her likeness TO her son in
America, is the heroine OF the following
anecdote in Tit-Bits:
On receiving the first proof she failed
to recognize the figure thereon represent
ed as herself; so, card in hand, she set
out for the artists studio to ask if there
was no mistake.
"Is that me ?" she queried.
"Yes, maGam," replied the artist.
"And is il like me 2" she again asked.
Eyes, madam; it's aspeakinglikeuess."
"Aweel," she said resignedly. "it's a
humbIin' sichtl"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
WOMEN VOLUNTEERS.

In stress and trouble the women of
a nation are always to be counted
upon. In this country few of our
women escape the weakening troubles
peculiar to their sex.
Middle aged women about to expert
ence that dreaded change of life, should
profit by the experience Of thousands
of noble women who have gone through
the same period with little or no pain,
misery or discomfort.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
and has been for nearly 80 years just
the medicine. 1t is not q secret pre-
scription, for its ingredients are print
ed on the wrapper; it's temperance
medicine, glyceric extract from roots.
Not only does it build up the entire
system and make it strong and vigor-
Gus enough to withstand the organic
disturbances, but it has q quieting eff
feet upon the feminine organism.
Lypchburg, Va.-"I am glad to
speak of DR.. Pierce's remedies in high
terms. While i have not had any
occasion to use 'Favorite Prescription
myself, 1 can tell Of its benefit to my
sister. She used it to build up after
a nervous breakdown. She was well
satisfied and it did all she could eX-
pect. l have been we'll pleased my
self with DR.. Pierce's Pellets. They
are fine. l am only too glad to
recommend them. j. G. FRANK
LIN, Cabell Street.
Hinton, w. Va.-"I am glad to re-
commend DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
For pills that cure indigestion, con-
stipation and biliousness / have never
found anything better. L cheerfully
recommend them. ."-MRs. j. w. Moss,
515 James Street.
Every woman should be careful that
the liver is active and the poisons are
not allowed to clog the system-get rid
of these poisons by taking a vegetable
laxative occasionally-such as DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They do not
grippe and will not harm the system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
Auto Owners Must Pay.

West Virginia owners and operators OF
unlicensed automobiles, those persons
who have failed TO secure State license
and tags for the license year which began
July Isl, will be required TO pay an ad-
dtional charge OF one dollar for each
month they fail TO secure such license.
The license laws OF The State provide a
penalty OF 10 per cent OF the annual tax
for each month or traction OF month an
unlicensed car is maintained.
State Auditor John S. Darst, who Is
charged with the collection OF the annual
tax on automobiles, has declared that
provision had been made 10 enforce the
collection of The annual tax, together
with the added penalties, and the owners
OF automobiles who have failed TO take
out their licenses for the new year were
requested 10 add another dollar TO The
annual foreac month or traction OF month
they have delayed 10 secure license.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
NOT. ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance Of food
to sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
natures demands are greater than IN
mature life. This Is shown in so many
pale faces, lean bodies. frequent colds,
and lack of ambition.
For all such children we say with
unmistakable earnestness: They need
Scott's Emulsion, and need it now. 1t
possesses In concentrated form the very
food elements to enrich their blood. 1t
changes weakness to strength; 1t makes
them sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott s. Bovine. Bloomfield, NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
Safe.
The house OF Obed-edom,
NlrLa~o e,fa tt,a orL ahoda

THE house OF Obed-edom,
Where safe the ark abode,
What time were wars and fightings
On every mountain road,
What time was pitched the battle
In every valley fair,
The house OF Cbed-edom
Had peace beyond compare.
With famine on the border
And fury in the camp,
With the starving children huddled
In the black tents shivering damp,
With mothers crying sadly
And every moan prayer
In the house OF 0bed-edom
Was neither want nor care.
THE fields OF Obed-edom.
No ioeman trod them down:
The towers OF Obed-edom
Were like fortressed town;
And only grace and gladness
Came speeding on the road
To the house OF Obed-edom,
Wherein the ark abode.
The line OF Obed-edom
Is on the earth today;
In the house OF Obed-edom
Still he may safely stay
Who, dearer than all treasure,
For which men toll and plod.
Shall prize the covenant-blessing.
The halloWed ark OF God"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

When, according TO Answers, Pat Hoog-
an burst into the house. crying, "Mrs.
Flanagan, yure mon, Mike, has just fell
off the scaffolding and killed himself,
bedadp Mrs. Flanagan collapsed into a
chair.
"AisY, aisy I" Pat continued. "Tis
only his leg thot's bruk. It's rejoiced
yell be TO hear il, when Ye thought he
was killed fur-r-stH
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

"Stella," he murmured passionaiely,
." want -"
"Just look at that beautiful star, cooIIy
replied the maid.
There is but one star for my eyes,"
answered the loyesick youth.
"Ifs getting chilly" cried Stella, draw
ing her cloak around her. LETS get in
side"
But determination had come 10 the
youth at last, and planting himself in the
middle Of garden path. he bIufted out:
"This is the last time shall ask you
-
Look here, jimmy" impatieutly
broke in the damsel, .'how many more
times are you going TO ask me to marry
you?"
"SteIla, I'm thinking this will be your
last chance. One OF the other three girls
have proposed TO shows signs ofweak-
ening."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

Neighbor's Little Girl-When did you
get back, Mrs. Browne ? Did you have
nice time ?
Neighbor-Why, haven't been away,
my dear.
Haven't you, reaIly2 I'm sure ]
heard mother say you and Mr.. Browne
had been at loggerheads for week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

Truth.-Mrs. Exe-"Here's an invita-
ton from Mrs. BoreIeigh TO one Of her
tiresome dinners. hate them"
Exe-"Why not plead that you have a
previous engagement ?"
Mrs. Exe-"That would be a lie.
Edith dear, write Mrs. BoreIeigh that we
accept with pleasure"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

Constipation causes headache, indiges-
tion, dizziness, drowsiness. For a mild,
opening medicine, use Dosn's Regulets.
25c box at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
A Good Household SaIye.

Ordinary ailments and injuries are not
of themselves serious, but infection or
low vitality may make them dangerous.
Don't neglect cut, sore, bruise or hurt
because it's small. Blood Poison has re-
suited from pin-p or scratch. For
all such ailments Bucklen's Arnica Salve
is excellent. II protects and heals the
hurt; is antiseptic, kills infection and
prevents dangerous complications. Good
for all Skin BIemishes, Pimples, Salt
Rheum, Eczema. Get an original 2
ounce &c. box from your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundy and enjoy life,
use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family
system tonic. Price, Sl00.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
A Cough Remedy That Relieves

It's prepared from the healing Pine
Balsam, Tar and Honey-alI mixed in a
pleasant, soothing Cough Syrup called
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-HoneY. Thousands
have benefited by its use-no need Of
your enduring that annoying Cough or
risking dangerous Cold. Go TO your
dealer, ask for 25c original bottle DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey, start using al
once and get rid OF your Cough and Cold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
at was a street beggar who made me

1T was street beggar who made me
feel my insignificance," said former Uni
ted States Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew,
"and he did II in a gracious way. ! was
a trifle out of sorts when ! said to him,
You can't hold me up
Not even as good example, he re-
piled, lifting his hat"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
Hill Top House
Horper's Ferry, w. Va.

The above Hotel, with improved ser
vice in every department is open to the
public. Rooms with and without private
baths. Meals are noted, and the location
of this beautiful Hotel makes il one OF
the most attractive in this community.
Charges are reasonable. Special atten-
ton given in winter months to dance
parties, and we are prepared to furnish
everything. ~
RATES Single rooms, $500 to $l4.OO
per week. Double rooms, $1,000 TO $24,o
90 per week. With private bath, $5O.OO
per week. Day rate, 81, $3.50, s..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

When baby suffers with eczema or some
itching skin trouble, use Doan's Oint-
ment. A little of if goes long way and
il is safe Tor children. SOC box al all
stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02

First FIea-Been on a vacation 2
Second Flea-Nope, on a tramp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-09-02
An Easy. Pleasant Laxative.

One or two OF DR.. Kings New Life pills
with tumbler OF water al night. No bad,
nauseating taste; no beIching gas. 90
right to bed. Wake up In the morning,
enjoy free, easy bowel movement, and
feel line all day. Dr. Kings New Lie
Pills are sold by all Druggists, 10 In an
original package, Tor 25c. Get a bottle
today-enioy this easy, pleasant laxative.
"The Ayres occupy the street floor, J
understand. Do they associate with The
people in the other apartments 2"
mo, indeed they consider those who
live above them beneath them"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-07-09
MANY STATES USE coNvIcTs'
Different Systems Of Employing Prison,
Labor on Public Highway Improve
ment 10 Described.

Thirty states at the beginning az
the present year had on their statutas
books laws providing for the employ
mcnt Of state prisoners in road build
ing. Arizona, Arkansas. Idaho, LlDuisl-
ana, Maryland. Montana, Nevada, New
Jersey. New Mexico, Ohio. Oregon. Viz
ginia and Washington follow practical
ly the same system. providing that tho
control of this work shall be vested
in the state highway commission.
The highway commission or state cn-
gineer makes requisition for snch
number of prisoners as he can use
effectively. and the prison aU'horitica
turn over to him such prisoners as
are suitable for the read work
The prison commission Or board Of
control of state institutions is held
responsible for the development Of
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-07-09
Mukden Water Project.

Chinese company under the name
Of Tien Pc Kung Ssu has petitioned
the governor general at Mukden for
permission to install waterworks in
Mukden. The proposed capital is ST..
100000 small coin. about 100000
United States currency, in 100000
shares of $40 each. The amount to
be paid up before starting work is
100000 small coin, the remainder to
be paid up when required. Such a
scheme is doubtless workable and
would be profitable If properly man.
aged, for Mukden has population of
$4,000.
The scheme does not include piping
for houses, but the water ia to be
conveyed to street MIGRANTS from
which every householder will be al
lowed to draw his own supply. Those
who wish to have water in their
houses will be able to do so later by
paying the cost of laying pipes and
making necessary connections. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-07-09

the convict road work In some Dine.
states-Colorado. Indiana, Iowa, Kan,
sas, Michigan, Missouri, North Ja'
kota. Oklahoma and Wisconsin. State
prisoners are turned over to the coun-
ty authorities to be worked on the
county roads in Florida, Georgia.
North Carolina and South Carolina
This system is not approved by tho
national committee on prisons and
prison labor. which holds that tho
state under no circumstances is .inssj-
fled in delegating the responsibility
for its convict wards to county au-
thorities.
The system in New York state d.
vides the responsibility for the con-
struction work and maintenance q
the camps between the state highway
department and the commissioners OF
the counties in which the roads arc
to be built, with the state superintend-
ent of prisons in final authority In
Utah. West Virginia and Wyoming
the highway department and the 'pris-
on department cooperate in the con-
troll of this work. The prison depart
ment is fully responsible for the care
and discipline of the prisoners. whike
the road department is called upon to
do the work which it is equipped to
do, the building of roads.
The committee has found this lat
ter system essential to the successful
development of convict road work
The prison department is in a posi-
ton to care for the prisoners and 10
handle such matters as food, clothing,
housing, medical attention, the afford
ing of educational facilities and rccrt.-
alton.