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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1915-05-22
BATTLE RACES FROM cARPATHI-
ANS TO POL AND, AND FALL
OF PRZEMYSL THREATENED.
1000 SLAVS CAPTURED
CHIEF OF ITALIAN STAFF AT
FRONTIER; RAILROADS SEIZED
AS PARLIAMENT MEETS.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London. May 2O.-General Won Mack
enzens big drive of the whole Russian
line to the east in Galicia continues
with remarkable rapidity with a pros
pect of almost entirely freeing Aus
trian territory of the Slav invaders.
Emperor William is reported to be
on the eastern front Fighting is pro-
ceeding continuously along a 200-mile
battlefront in Galicia from the mouth
of the San river to Kolomea. The
Russians are sending in troops as
rapidly as possible to meet the ten
German and twenty-four Austrian
corps, about 1,360,000 men, said to be
operating on this front.
Operations along the San may be
considered as in three sections: the
first from Przemysl south to the Car
pathian foothills; the second from
Przemysl north to the mouth of the
Wisloka: the third from the Wisloka
to Sandomir, in Russian Poland, fifty
seven miles southeast of Radon.
The first section of the German adj
vance has not developed beyond the
stage of patrols and scouting parties.
In the second section there are large
opposing forces which are prevented
from engaging in hand-to-hand en-
counters by the wide sweep of the
San, over which artillery duels are oc-
curing.
The heaviest German forces evil
IDENTIFY have been concentrated in the
third section in an attempt to reach
the right bank of the San, which they
have crossed in places. The Russians
attempted by counter-attacks to check
the German troops which pressed for.
ward across the San but all these at
tacks failed with heavy losses to the
Russians. A division composed OF
Hanoyerian and Oldenburg troops
have, during the past two days, made
1000 prisoners, in the fighting at the
crossing of the San.
Rome, May 20.-Lieutenant Genera
Count Cadorna, Italian Chief of Staff
| has arrived with his staff at Vicenza
near the Austrian border.
The Italian Parliament will meet to
day and is expected to authorize
declaration of war against Austria
Mobilization of troops is continuing
rapidly in upper Italy Many trains
are leaving Milan carrying soldiers IL
the direction of the frontier posts.
A royal decree under which all rail
| road lines and stations in Italy are
| placed under the supervision OF the
military authorities is published by
| the Official Gazette.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1915-05-22

1,176,9S7. In that year Mississippi
and South Carolina had a Negro popu-
lation exceeding that of the white,
and in each of fifty-three counties,
scattered throughout the states of
Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama.
South Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas.
Florida and Tennessee, at least seven
ty-five per cent of the total population
was Negro. OF the southern states
West Virginia had the smallest per-
centage, 5.3 In the period of 1900
1910 the greatest gain, both numeri-
cally and proportionally, in this class
of population was shown by Birming-
ham, Ala, whose Negro residents in
creased to the number of 35,730, or to
the surprising per cent of 215. The
country as a whole indicated that
illiteracy among this class is gradual
ly being reduced it being shown that
between the ages of six and twenty
slightly over forty-seven per cent
were attending school. a large gain
over previous reports. Virginia had
by far the largest percentage of Ne
CROWNED homes, while Mississippi
ranked first in farms. Deaths caused
by malaria, tuberculosis of the lungs,
other forms of tuberculosis, pneu-
monia and whooping cough are rela-
lively more numerous among Negroes
than among whites; while the mortal
ity due to measles, scarlet fever, diph-
liberia. cancer, appendicitis, diarrhea
and violence Qncluding suicide) is
noticeably higher among whites.
Editor of the Washington Herald:
In the Herald of April 20 appears a
notice to the effect that the body of
Lieut.. Beverly Perea, U. S. A, brought
from Cambridge, Mass, was the first
colored officer to be buried in the
Arlington National cemetery.
This statement is not correct, as the
bodies of both DR.. Alexander 7. Au-
gusta, surgeon, Seventh U. S. C. in
fantry, surgeon in chief of Freemans
hospital, and for many years a prac-
ticing physician in this city, and Capt.
o. S. B. Wall of this city have been
buried in the Arlington National ceme-
terry, for many years, both being buried
in the officers section, with monu-
TneHlS Slduulns over tHelI graves, TIE
former officers grave is close to the
gate and the latter not far removed
therefrom.
In addition to these two officers of
whose burial l have personal knowl-
edge (and there may be others Of
whom l have no knowledge) there are
hundreds of colored soldiers buried in
Arlington.
The records at Arlington will con-
firm the facts as stated.
Believing that it is the purpose of
your paper to publish only facts. l am
calling your attention to this matter
that it may be rected.-Hamilton
S. Smith.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1915-05-22

New York has about 100000 schoo
children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Rayages OF Rust.

Few people comprehend the extent OF
purely normal wear and tear. Tt-Bits
SAYS that one large railway system SUI
fers a loss OF more than eighteen tons oil
metal daily, due solely to the effect OF
rust. Thus far. the only known pre-
ventive is 10 keep the metal surface al
ways covered with suitable paint.
Some idea OF the costliness OF this REM
edy, however, may be gained from the
fact that il requires about 1000 pounds
annually to paint one large railway bridge
alone.
A typical case OF this kind is the forth
Bridge, on which corps Of painters are
constantly employed, since the weather
makes repaintng OF one end Of this large
structure necessary before the workers
have reached the other. Although ex-
periments have demonstrated that pure
iron surrounded by oxygen does moi nisi'
and that some acid, especially carbonic
acid, is necessary for the production oil
rust, the secret OF manufacturing rislless
steel and iron remains 10 be discovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
The WoOIen Sacrifice,

"Wool, wool, WOOL Everybody here
is talking wool. Everybody is collect
ing all the old wooleu goods they can
find in their houses and shipping them
TO the committees, who send them 10 the
mills TO be remade into woolen yarn. No
old wool is going 10 waste. Eighteen
million pairs OF woolen stockings for the
soldiers are called for, 100000 woolen
head covers and 100000 woolen muf-
flers."
So reads a dispatch from Northern Italy.
These supplies are only for one army and
these contributions are from only one
nation.
II is a mere hint OF what is going on all
over Europe. And the Italian people are
making the sacrifice for the first time.
The people OF France, Belgium. Germany,
England, Russia, Austria and Serbia, and
even OF the neutral nations adjoining
them, did il last winter, and are doing il
again-and may have 10 do it next year,
and the year after, with the stock of warm
clothing ever scarcer.
The able bodied men OF Europe will
be warmly dressed and well shod this
winter. They must be TO stand in the
cold trenches. But for the women and
children OF continent there will be few
wooden stockings and woolen shawls and
caps and wooden muffIers. Such wool
as they wear will be mostly shoddy.
There will be few warm garments OF
any sort left among tens Of millions OF
the poor. There will be little fuel. too,
in most OF the homes, 10 make the lack Of
winter clothing toIerable. Only here. in
peaceful America. will there be warmth
and comfort. And how long before we,
too, shall be giving up our woolen gar
ments ?
The women and children-they pay the
price. They always do. The sacrifice
of wool for the soldiers simply tells the
old story of wars since the beginning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28

I am well and strong again. 1 took
only three bottles of Favorite Prescrip-
tion,' and used the Lotion Tablets I
have nothing but praise for DIR. Pierce's
wonderful medicines."- MRS. LILA B.
HAWKINS, ZEUS, Va.
Doctor Pierce, of the Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, has good news for every
suffering woman. Write him to-day and
tell him your troubles, and he will send
you just the right advice to restore you
to health and bring back the roses to
your cheeks, and without charge.
His cFavorite Prescription" has been
the rescue of thousands of suffering
women. Many grateful patients have
taken DR.. Pierce's advice.
Mothers, if your daughters are weak,
lack ambition, are troubled with head
aches, lassitude and are pale and
sickly, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is just what they need to surely
bring the bloom of health to their
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
A Recipe For Cooking Husbands.

One OF the lectures before the Baltimore
Cooking School recently gave this recipe
for cooking husbands. A good many
husbands are utterly spoiled by misman-
agement. Some women 90 about il as il
their husbands were bladders, and blow
them up. Others keep them constantly
in hot water. Others LEI them freeze by
their carelessness and indifference. Some
keep them in stew, by irritating ways
and words; Others roast them. Some
keep them in pickle all their lives. 1t
cannot be supposed that any husband will
be tender and good, managed in this way,
but they are really delicious when prop
erlY treated.
In selecting your husband, you should
not be guided by the silvery appearance,
as in buying mackerel, nor by the golden
tint, if you wanted salmon. BE sure TO
select him yourself, as tastes differ. Do
not 90 to market for him, as The best are
always brought TO your door. II IS tar
better TO have none unless you will pa
tiently learn how 10 cook him.
A preserving kettle OF the finest porce-
lain is best, but, if you have nothing else
but an earthen pipkin, it will do with
care. See that the linen in which you
wrap him is nicely washed and mended,
with the required number OF buttons and
strings tightly scw,i on. Tie him in the
kettle by strong silk cord called Com
fort, as the one called Duty is apt 10 be
weak.
Make clear, steady fire out OF love,
neatness, and cheerfulness. Set him as
near this as seems 10 agree with him. If
he sputters and fizzes, do not be anxious;
some husbands do this TILL they are quite
done. Add little sugar in the form OF
what coniectioners call kisses, but no
vinegar or pepper on any account A
little spice improves him, but II must be
used with Judgment. DO not stick any
sharp instruments into him 10 see If he is
becoming tender STRIKING gently, watch
ing the while, lest he lie too flat and close
to the kettle, and SO become useless.
You cannot fail to know when he is done.
II thus treated. you will find him very
relishabe, agreeing nicely with you and
The children, and he will keep as long as
you want, unless you become careless
and set him in too cool a place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Poisonous Plants.

There are no beautiful poisonous flow
ers native to this country. There are on
ly three plants that are really poisonous
to the touch. They all belong to the
Rhus family, and resemble one another
in their uninteresting cluster OF dull green
ish-gray berries.
Two OF them, poison ivy and poison
sumac, are found in the eastern part OF
the country, and poison oak grows on the
Pacific coast.
Poison ivy is common vine that climbs
over rocks, and that in some shady places
covers the ground with luXuriant leaves.
Occasionally, in fertile spots, it will raise
branches like shrubs up over the rocky
supports elsewhere il clings to the bark
of trees and climbs high.
Its flowers and berries are always in
dull clusters, but its leaves may become
brilliant red and brown in the autumn
sun. Do not pick leaves that grow in
threes on a vine, but do not be afraid OF
leaves of the woodbine, which grow in
clusters of five.
Itis difficult to distinguish poison Sumac
from other sumacs. Do not call il dog
wood il does not look like dogwood
true dogwoods have beautiful flowers,
and are not poisonous. Poison sunlac
grows like small, branching tree it is
the cleanest and smoothest in leaf and
branch OF all the sumacs. The leaflets
are long and pointed, five TO eleven on
one petiole. If you see little dropping
clusters of greenish-white flowers, or la
ter the greenish little berries, do not
touch anything on that shrub or tree.
Poison oak does not look like any oak.
1t has clusters OF three almost round
leaves, which grow on vine like poison
ivy, or more often on low shrub. If
you see the clusters OF white flowers, or
berries, do not touch the plant.
There are many plants with sap that is
more or less poisonous if it reaches cut
or,abrasion. DO not LET plant drip on
wound. There are many plants with
thorns and stings that produce painful ir-
ritation if they scratch through the skin.
Pick their flowers carefully.
Many beautiful flowers have sap that
is more or less poisonous if swallowed.
DO not ever hold flowers in your mouth.
Do not give flowers to babies, for they
are sure to put them into their mouths,
and some OF our familiar flowers have
poison enough TO affect baby'S health.
There are other flowers and plants that
are harmless 10 man, but poisonous 10
animals, if eaten. Many who read these
lines know the bad effects OF the loco
weed of the West or the lambkill Of the
East. In pastures where buttercups
abound cattle carefully Craze round them,
but will not eat the flowers or leaves, be-
cause OF the bitter taste Of the poison in
them.
The botanist and lover OF flowers
should remember two things: first, il is
safe to pick any beautiful flower; second
it is never safe TO let its juices touch the
lips or any flesh wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Correct Information.

An important-looking and haughtily-
acting young man was wandering up and
down on the platform OF the railroad sta
ton of a small Western city. He was
intent on finding an empty seat in the ex-
press, which was almost due to start.
Vainly did he search each car. Suddenly
he assumed an official air and, walking up
to the last car. cried out:
"All change here. This car will be
left here"
The occupants of the crowded car
uttered exclamations which proved their
dissatisfaction, but hurried out and packed
themselves in other coaches. The face
of the young man assumed a bland and
child-like expression as he settled him.
self very comfortably in an empty seat.
Shortly after, the station-agent put his
head in at the door, and said:
"a suppose you're the smart boob who
told the folks this Car wasn't going, aren't
you?"
eyes," replied the bright youth, with a
grin.
"Well," responded the station-agent,
''you were right. II isn't. The brake
man heard you calling out about it, and
so he uncoupled it. He thoughtyou were
an official"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
FREE UNTIL 1910.

Have yousubscribed yetfor The Youths
Companion for 1862 Now is the time
to do il. If you are not already sub
scrlber. for you will get al the issues for
the remaining weeks Of 1915 free from
The time your subscription with & % is
received.
The fifty-two issues Of 1916 will be
crowded with good reading for young
and old. Reading that is entertaining,
bui not "wishy -washY." Reading that
leaves you, when you lay the paper down,
better informed, with keener aspirations,
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Companion is good paper to tie TO il
you have growing family-a1d for gen.
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II you wish to know more Of the bril-
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know something Of the new stories for
1916. let US send you free the Forecast
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for 1916 will receive, in addition 10 this
years free issues. The Companion Home
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28

"What do you know OF the character
of the defendant ?" the Judge asked a
negro washerwoman subpoenaed in an
accident case. A white man had been ar
rested for careless driving OF second
hand Ford car.
"Hits tolable." Miranda said.
"Have you ever seen him drive his car
before ?"
eyes, sah."
"Would you consider him careless 2"
"Well, ledge. ez fer de car-dat little
thing amt gwinter hurt nobuddy, but
being US is all here, might ez well iieIl
yo' dat he sho' is keerless bout payin'
TO- his wash |"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Shepherdstown Jefferson County, Virginia Thursday October 8 1915

were giants that were probably twelve or
fifteen feet in circumference, and down
along the run grew many more. In the
centre of Lees marsh, now HartzelPs
fertile garden patch, stood two together
that would have furnished lumber enough
to supply a whole army with WOO den
legs. AT the old spring-houSe was an
other, and scattered here and there about
the wet places were willows from which
we have made many whistle and FASH
ioned wreaths OF the plant branches for
the pretty girls we thought we loved.
The trees are now all gone-every one OF
them-and, alas so have the sweethe arts
OF those ancient days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28

The fall season reminds Observer OF
many pleasures OF forty years ago. Just
al this time OF year the pawpaws would
be ripe, though We always pretended we
liked them much more than We really
did. Some OF the older fellows will re-
member the boy uptown who wanled to
know if they could make applebutter out
of pawpaws. Then there were the chin
quapins in Marmaduke's woods; the
hazelnuts in Philip Barnhart's lots; the
hickory nuts in any OF the woods; the
wintergrapes that were so sour and yet
so irresistible; The bunch OF "lorg wal
nuts" or butternuts on Col. Morgan'S
place; the solitary chestnut tree on the
Billmyer place up the river-the NOUN
tains being too far away for small boys TO
adventure the persimmon trees along
Schley's lane and on persimmon hill at
the old cerlent mill. These were all
places OF delightful adventure, and many
happy Saturday we have spent gather
ing the spois and enjoying more than we
realized the great outdoors. Some OF
these treasure spots are still in existence,
but we doubt if the boys of this day are
as much interested in them as those OF
forty-odd years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
A cIogged System Needs Attention.

Are you bilious, dizzy and listless ?
DR.. Kings New Life Pills taken al once
seizes upon constipation and starts The
bowels moving naturally and easily.
Moreover il acts without gripping. Ne
glect OF a cIogged system often leads 10
most serious complications. Poisonous
matters and body poorly functioning
need immediate attention. II you wish
to wake up tomorrow morning happy
in mind and entirely satisfied. start your
treatment tonight. 25c. bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Facts For Sufferers.

Pain results from injury or congestion.
Be il neuralgia, rheumatism. lumbago,
neuriiis, too;hache, sprsn, bruise, sore,
stiff muscles or whatever pain you have
Yields 10 Slosn's Liniment-brings new
fresh blood, dissolves the congestion, re-
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and your pain leaves as ifbY magic. The
nature OF ifs qualities penetrate imme-
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suffering. Get bottle OF Sloan's Gni-
merit. Use if. II means instant relief.
Price 55c. and SOC. Sl00 oottle holds
six times as much as the &c size.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
"On Agin, Gone Agin. +"

In Montana a railway bridge had been
destroyed by fire, and it was necessary
10 replace it. The bridge engineer and
his staff were ordered in haste to the
place. Two days later came the super
intendent of the division. Alighting from
his private car, he encountered the old
master bridge builder.
"Bill." said the superintendent-and
the words quivered with energy"
want this job rushed. Every hours de-
lay costs the company money. Have
you got the engineers plans for the new
bridge ?"
81 don't know" said the bridge build
er, "whether the engineer has the picture
drawed yet or not, but the bridge is up
and the trains is passin' over it"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
AN IMPORTANT LETTER
FROM A VIRGINIA WOMAN.

There is nothing that will bring COM
fort and renew hope to the invalid
so surely as good news. When the
vital forces are at low ebb and every
thing seems useless, ray of JOY and
assurance will stimulate the weary
body to new effort and energy. A let
ter from a loved one has turned the
tide in many seige of sickness.
Zeus, Madison Co., Va.-vIn reply to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
Coughs That Are stopped !

Careful people see that they ere stop
ped. DR.. Kings New Discovery is a
remedy OF tried merit. II has held its
own on the market for 46 years. Youth
and old age testify TO its soothing and
healing qualities. Pneumonia and lung
troubles are often caused by delay of
treatment. DR.. Kings New Discovery
stops those hacking coughs and relieves
la grippe tendencies. Money back II II
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
God In War.

Mankind into dread confusion hurled
night OF Hate enveloping our sphere;
The age of Death-Destruction-D Doom unfurled;
But God reigns. and will hear upon His throne
The prayer mixed with the tear:
Thy will be done
And once again. as on the blood-stained tree,
That Will shall work from evil mightiest good.
For while war echoes notes OF Calvary.
As grace employed the suffering OF the Son.
So, mid the storm OF blood,
Gods will is done
Then, in the time OF peace God send il soon,
When men shall taste the frliitage OF the pain.
In saved and sober living, and the boon
OF nations seeking rest in God alone,
His answer shall be plain
His will was done.
William Olney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-28
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