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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
A VIRGINIA
WOMAN'S ADVICE.

Roanoke, Va. Members of my
family have used DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. My husband used
it for cough and to make him stronger.
He used only a little and his cough
was cured by it. Others of the family
have received like benefit. 1t has be-
come family remedy and has never
failed us."-MRs. JOHN c. DAVIS, 81
9TH Ave, N. E., Roanoke, Va.
The best time to cure a cough is
when it starts. Ordinarily, a few
doses of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will cure a cough at the
beginning. But even when the cough
is deep-seated and the body is wasted
by emaciation, DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will in most cases
effect permanent cure.
Get DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery to-day from any medicine dealer;
1t is powerful blood purifier, so pene-
trating that it even gets at the inn
pure deposits in the joints and carries
them out of the system.
Depend upon this grand remedy to
give you the kind of blood that makes
the skin clear, the mind alert, the
vision keener, and puts ambition and
energy into the entire body. You will
not be disappointed. For free advice or
free booklet on blood, write DR.. V. NJ.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
Very Realistic.

Gov. James F. Fielder, OF New Jersey,
smiled when reference was made to real
ism. He said he recalled an incident that
happened in little country church.
One Sunday night the good parSon OF
the aforesaid church chose Hades for his
theme, and even as he eloquently dis
coursed an absent minded member OF the
congregation began to toy with nickel
plated match safe. Finally the matches
caught fire and the same was necessarily
dropped to the floor and covered with a
large foot.
at is wonderful, Mary" whispered an
elderly woman TO a friend in the seat ahead
OF the match-playing pariShioner. "lt is
simply wonderful !"
al suppose you mean the pastors re-
marks, Sarah," responded the other in
subdued voice.
eyes" answeredthe first, gently shifting
the sulphur scented air. 81 have heard
Brother White preach many sermon,
but none so realistic as this"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
American ShrapneI.

Aside from poison gases and fire bombs,
the most deadly engines OF modern war
fare are shrapnel shells. The most eifec-
tive parts OF the shrapnel are the lead
bullets contained in the shell, which are
thrown out in conical shape when the
timing fuse, which eXplodeS the powder
al the base, blows the nose OFF the shell,
freeing the bullets packed within il. In
an eighteen pound shell the range OF these
bullets is approximately 250square yards.
The lead bullets, which are generally half
an inch in diameter, are made from a
number OF different compositions, the
most common being that OF eighty-Seven
and one-half parts lead and twelve and
one-half parts antimony. The actual
number of lead bullets contained in
single shell varies with the different gov
ernments which manufacture them. In
the American pound shell there
are 252 in the British fifteen pound shell
there are 235. The bullets in the Ameri-
can shell have six flattened sides. In the
foreign made shells the bullets have
spherical sides, an arrangement which
does not allow OF so close packing as the
American plan.
There are two methods OF manufactur-
ing shrapnel shell which are commonly
nsed at the present time. BY one OF these
the bullets are cast in iron molds, which
are split down the center 10 facilitate re-
mova after casting. BY the other slugS
are cut from lead wire and struck between
dies in aheadingmachne. One hydraulic
wirepress and fourteen heading machines,
which have a producing capacity OF $50
bullets minute, are used for the manu-
facture OF flattened bullets. Onehydraulic
press and eight heading machines, with a
capacity of $50 bullets minute, are used
to produce the spherical bullets.
Thelead bullets for years have been cast
from lead wire by process which is
gradually going out OF use, and newer
and more rapid process has taken its
place. In the method used almost ex-
cusively at present the molten lead is
poured into cylinder from which ii is
pushed out through die by means of
plunger the metal having time TO settle
before it is forced through the press.
The bullets are shaken together in
tumbling machine or barrel for an hour,
the action OF one against another remov-
ing all unevenness on the sides. A care
full watch is kept over the tumbling op-
Grafton, as it is necessary 10 see that the
bullets conform 10 certain standard Of
weight. A variation OF one dram 10
pound of bullets is allowed, fory-one
bullets 10 a pound being the accepted
standard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

A generation ago boy on an Illinois
farm became deeply interested in geology.
He tried 10 borrow book the subject,
but the owner would not lend it. For
two dollars that he had worked long and
hard 10 earn he hired the book for six
weeks Then he spent the long winter
evenings copying the book from cover 10
cover. AS best he could, he reproduced
every illustration and drawingin its pages.
OF course he mastered the book. Could
anyone doubt that boy with that passion
TO learn, and that dogged determination
to master things, would 60 far in life I?
When he died a few weeks ago. the world
knew him as Sir William Van Horne, the
builder OF the great Canadian Pacific Rail-
way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

The alfalfa delegate was paying his
first visit 10 city. Standing along the
sidewalk, he CHANGED TO see sprinkling
cart coming down the street, and no soon
er had he set eyes on the thing than he
began to laugh like the boy at a minstrel
show.
"Say, old pal |" he remarked hilarious
ly, punching cop in the ribs, "don't that
just beat all ?"
Don't what beat all ?" responded
the wondering cop. Whats the joke 2"
Justlook at that feller on that wagon -
replied the alfalfa party. pointing TO the
sprinkler. "That derned chump won't
have drop OF water left by the tire he
gets home :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
EVERY MARRIED COUPLE

and all who contemplate marriage should own
this complete book of Life-The Common Sense
Medical Adviser" by K. V. Pierce, NJ. d. 1t
unfolds the secrets of married happiness, so
often revealed too late. No book like it TO be
had at any price. 1908 pages-bound in cloth.
Sold formerly for Sl50. We can only mention
few of the chapters here: The Mechanism
of Life, History of Marriage, Advice for Mother
and Babe, Nervous Troubles. Sex. Hygiene, An
atomy, Physiology. Medicine etc.
Special Offer = For a limited time we VIII
send one copy for dimes to pay cost of wrap
ping and mailing, to any reader of this paper.
Address 663 Main St.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
10 Cure ChlIdren's Colds.

Keep child dry, clothe comfortable,
avoid exposure and give DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. ltiS pleasant, soothing. anti
septic, raises phlegm and reduces iniIam-
nation. The first dose gives relief, con-
lnued treatment with proper care will
avoid serious illness or along cold. Don't
delay treatment. Don't lei your chlld
suffer. Get bottle to-day. Insist on DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey. DC. al Drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
Res.nred To Health RY Vim,

Camden, MI had a deep seated
cough, was rundown, and my lungs were
weak and sore. ! had tried everything
suggested without help. One eve
ming | read about vinol and decided
to try it Soon noticed an improve
ment / kept on taking it and today !
am a well man. The soreness is all
gone from my lungs, ! do not have any
cough and have gained fifteen pounds "
- FRANK HMLMAN.
We guarantee VinoI for chronie
coughs, colds and bronchitis and for ali
weak, rundown conditions.
OWENS & MILLER, Druggists,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
My Garden.

A garden is lovesome thing, God wot
Rose plot.
Fringed pool,
Ferned grot,
The veriest school
OF peace and yet the fool
Contends that God is not
Not God in gardens when the eve is cool 7
Nay, but have sign:
'Tis very sure God walks in mine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

The teacher g7vc The class some spell
ing words 10 study 81 home. That they
might get the benefit OF the words, the
teacher told them 10 look them up in the
dictionary and give a sentence containing
any word. Among the words was the
word suburb" Mary, a little foreigner,
received that word. She consulted the
dictionary, finding for the definition "out-
skirt"
First she looked at the teacher, then
at the floor. and replied:
"Your pettIcoatis longer than your sub
urb. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

"Why does your wife dry the clothes
in The cellar now? That isn't healthy, is
it?"
"Dulno. To tell you the truth, daugh-
ter is wearing so little that mother is
ashamed 10 hang the stuff in the yard"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
LiYen Up Your Torpid Liver.

To keep your liveractlve use Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. They insure good diges-
tion, relieve constipation, and tone up the
whole system-keep your eye clear and
your skin fresh and healthy looking.
Only 25c. at your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

"Is it true that you proposed TO Alice
and were rejected ?"
"Not exactly rejected-she said when
she felt like making fool OF herself she'd
LET me know"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

Magistrate-Eph, thought you used 10
say you were as honest as the day is long2
Prisoner-Ah is, sab. All borrowed
dis pulet in de night time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

"Run up stairs, Tommy, and bring
baby S nightgown, sdidTommy's mother.
Don't want to-" said Tommy.
"Oh, Tommy II you are not kind TO
your new little sister she'll put on her
wings and fly back 10 Heaven"
Tommy's reply came: "Well, let her
put on her wings and fly upstairs for her
nightgown."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil al
once. Safe for children. A little goes a
long way. 25c and SOC. AT all drug
stores
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

The stockholders Of the McKown Or
chard Company OF Berkeley county have
just declared a dividend OF per cent on
the capital stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16

For regular action Of the bowels; easy,
natural movements, relief OF constipation,
try Doan's Regulets. 25c at all stores.
Evening journal., 1915-08-03

uct, but this does not seem to help the
situation much.
Figures in, the current number of the
Oil Drug and Paint Reporter show thai
imports of the muriate and sulphate of
potash have declined from S2l 52s5ss
last year to S9,557 1854 for the last eleven
months. There has been no potash
from Germany since last January. when
the embargo which had been withdrawn
in September was renewed.
The Germans take the position that
they cannot afford to send potash over
here, because it is likely to be made into
explosives for shells for use against
them. It has been proposed by them
that the potash salts be forwarded here
on the condition that they be used in
the United States only for agricultural
purposes or for certain designated induss
trial uses. II this agreement could bC
made the question would be raised
whether the British would permit th(
traffic.
In the meantime, there is in this couni
try veritable famine in the potasi
salts. The muriate, which at the begin
ming of the war sold at $3.50 tor
now is held at 1928.
Evening journal., 1915-08-03

these the Civil Service Commission
sets forth the requirements. II is
interesting to note that there is a
scarcity Of marine engine craftsmen
for submarines. An examination was
held in June and the number of ap-
plicants was insufficient. Another
examination is to be given August
1919. The entrance salaries range
from S4 to S5.04 per day, and men who
are proficient are subject to promo
ton.
The duties Of this position will con-
sist in preparing notes and recon-
mendations. checking plans and
specifications, making sketches, de-
signs and drawings of proposed gas
and oil engines and auxiliary ma
chinery usually installed in sub
marines. and all changes and addi-
tions thereto. The appointee will at
times be required TO witness, conduct
and record tests and work up test
data for submarine machinery and
must be capable of preparing notes
/ for correspondence in Connection with
( the submission of plans. proposals
Z and contracts concerning the install
lation of submarine gas and oil en-
gines.
Ordnance Craftsmen.
On August AS there is TO be an
examination for ordnance craftsmen
For positions paying S3.2S to $4
per diem applicants must have had a
two years engineering course in a
technical school and at least three
years practical experience IN the
drafting-room. or have had the
equivalent of a complete course I
Evening journal., 1915-08-03

machine design and drawing in a
technical school and not less than
one year of practical experience in
the drafting-room. For positions pay
ing S40S per diem or over applicants
must have had the equivalent of a
complete course in engineering in a
technical school and at least three
years practical experience in the
drafting-room. or a full course in
machine design and drawing and at
least five years of drafting-room ex-
perience, of which not less than one
year must have been spent in de-
sign
August 1919 examinations for ma
rine engine and boiler craftsmen are
scheduled September 1916 for local
and assistant inspectors of hulls. Ad-
vanced apprentice craftsmen to be
employed in the photographic Office
of the Bureau of Navigation are also
needed, and young men who are
graduates of high schools or who
have spent two or three years therein
are preferred.
Other Positions.
Junior. civil. mechanical or cleo
trical engineers can take the exami-
nation August 25-26.
The Manual of Examinations for
the fall of 1915 provides that ap-
plicants for these examinations must
have had at least five years good ex-
perience IN civil Tor mechanical or
.electricaD engineering work, and
that graduation in civil Tor mechani-
cal or electrically engineering from
any technical school OF recognized
standing will be considered equiva-
Evening journal., 1915-08-03

lent to three and one-half years Of
this period.
Attention is invited TO the fact that
the requirements have now been re-
duced TO four years good civil (or
mechanical or electrically engineering
experience, or graduation in civil Tor
mechanical or electrically engineering
from an approved technical school.
Other places to be filled are as fol-
lows: Metallurgical chemist, 81 500
per annum; junior drainage engineer.
S96O-S-620 per annum; senior drain
age engineer. S22OO-S3000 per annum.
and drainage engineer. $500 to S2100
per annum; senior and Junior land
appraisers, salaries ranging from S9Oc
to $4,000; assistant pathological in
spector. S1000S1400; assistant curator
in Palecntology Department, $1,000,
and laboratory aid in seed testing,
S720.
Evening journal., 1915-08-03
AGRICULTURE SUFFERS
BY POTASH SHORTAGE
Supply Cut Off Since Ger
many Has Been
at War
LOW PERCENTAGE
OF SALT USED

Exhaustion of practically all the
stocks of potash salts in this country
brings American agriculture face to face
with serious situation Inquiry in the
principal markets yesterday showed how
completely the country is dependent
upon the output of the German potash
syndicate. for. although there have been
many talks and circulars about making
potash from kelp and feldspar in the
United States, little or nothing has been
done.
The fertilizer manufacturers Of the
country at meeting held a few days
ago at Hot Springs decided TO put low
percentage of potash salts in their prod
Evening journal., 1915-08-03
OPPORTUNITY FOR
YOUNG ENGINEERS
Government Offers Positions
to Men Equal TO Re-
quirementS
MUST TAKE THE
EXAMINATIONS

Opportunities are offered young en-
elneers who can meet the require
ments demanded by the United States
government. There seems to be a
scarcity just now Of technical men
owing probably to the demand made
upon the members of this profession
by the great corporations. These
have been raiding the War and Navy
Department and secured the services
Of some of the ablest and most ex-
perienced men in the construction di-
visions. There is also need of drafts
men in the ordnance and marine de-
partments, not to speak of the many
positions in other branches of the
service
In announcing examinations for
Evening journal., 1915-08-03
Just "A Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER
Compiled by John G. ouinius.
(The Sunshine Mani

For her wound is incurable; for
il is come unto Judah; he is come unto
the gate of my people, even to Jeru-
salem. Micah i. 9.
The prophet here assumed the char
acter of a mourner that he might
more deeply impress the lsraelites;
for they were almost insensible in
Evening journal., 1915-08-03
The Wonderful ShOI

Maehs Rsssi iSr az eyss IN oI9s Pfesfrp1ps
Watches. Jewelry Silvervare and Clocl
repairs. Connected with 22-year-old gen
eral iewolry, diamond and watch house
Work and goods sold right and moderated.
priced. 220 King ST.. Wilmington. Del
VIM @. r. WRIGHT, Manager.
Evening journal., 1915-08-03

their torpidity II was therefore nee
essary that they should be brought
to view the scene itself, that seeing
their destruction before their eyes,
they might be touched both with grief
and fear. Though the prophet here
addresses the Israelites, we ought yet
to apply this to ourselves; for we
are not much unlike the ancient peo-
pie. for however God may terrify us
with dreadful threatenings we still
remain quiet. II is therefore needtul
that we should be severely treated,
for we are almost void of feeling. The
prophet does here these two things
he shows the fraternal love which
he entertained for the children OF
Israel. as they we're his kindred and
a part Of the chosen people-and he
also discharges his own duty; for this
lamentation was, as it we're, the mir
ror in which he sets before' them the
vengeance of God toward men so eX-
tremely torpid. He therefore exhibits
to them this representation, that they
might perceive that God was by no
means trifing with men, when he
thus denounced punishment on the
wicked and such as we're apostates.-
&C. z. Edwards
Not my will, but thine, be DONE
Luke 22:42.
The true meaning of prayer is not
swaying Gods will into harmony
with ours. but bringing our will into
harmony with his.-Maclaren.
CnNton. Ohio.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-09-30
NEXT MARION COUNTY
SINGING CONVENTION

The Marion County Singing Convsn
tion will assemble in the Town Hall
at Sequatchie, on Sunday, Oct, 10,
1916. The Hall will seat eight hund-
red people. The ushers will see that
you get comfortable seat. The con-
vention will be called to order at
1890 a. m. Dinner at moon at the
noted Blowing Spring. Everybody
bring full basket, chicken, stack
cake, openface pies, halfmoon pies, and
all other good eatables. All singers
are invited to take part in program,
and may use song books of their own
selection We have some noted speak
ers and singers on our program, don't
fail to hear them. jackson Bros,
liverymen at Whitwell, will give a
special low rate in conveying people to
Sequachee and return, Sunday Oct. TO-
ur .v G.. p. LAYNE.l a-~f
.... fsr ast sa President.
BYRON GRAHAM, on
ST.. ... t2a .ae Sec Treasurer.
Wbitwsll, Tenn, Sept. 28, 1915.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-09-30
FORM PATTERSON CLUB
Marion Countians Divided Be-
tween Patterson and Me-
... -. Keller.

JASPER, Tenn, Sept. 25,-Ihe
democrats of this district are forming
a. "Pattelson club" for the purpose OF
promoting the interests of the Hon:
M, R. Patterson in his coming race
for the nomi nation of United States
senator, The club is growing rapidly
and Is expected to extend over the en-
tire county. at .a
An effort is being made to have the
ex-governor address the people OF this
county, both at Jasper and South
Pittsburg, some time about the mid
die or latter part of October. Also.
there is movement on foot among
the citizens of Sequatchie county to
arrange for his coming there at date
near that in view by the Marion coun-
ty club. "'@.'F go :. a""
Mr.. Patterson has developed a great
amount of strength here the past few
DAYS, and is beginning to be pointed to
as the likely winner of the nomina-
tion sought. The race seems plainly
to be between Mr.. Patterson and Mr..
Nick Kellar in this county. At no time
has any great strength for Mr.. Les
been apparent.
Quite a number from Sequatchie
valley were in Chattanooga Friday
night to hear the speech of Mr.. Pat.
terson. 21'7 2a" '@#'Et ..sE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-09-30
500 AUTOS
FROM CHICAGO
Big Migration Through Here
II Scheduled for Oct. 14th.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. %.
More cars than ever have been gath
cred together in any one procession to
meet the Dixie Highway commission
ers on their inspection tour Of the
western division of the Dixie High
way which starts from Chicago. Sat-
urday, Oct. 8, is the assurance given
The Dixie Highway Association by 81.
N. Read, president of the Atlanta
Automobile Association, on behalf Of
the automobile owners and Dixie
Highway boosters Of Atlanta and Full
ton county. This statement Is an
example of the interest and enthusi-
asm which is being manifested all
long the route of the tour and shows
the determination of the Southern city
to eclipse If possible the demonstra-
tion planned for the President M. M.
Allison and the other commissioners
on the start, of their tour from Chica-
60, when the Chicago Motor Club ex-
poets to have 500 or more cars headed
by Gov. Dunno, of Illinois, to accom-
pany them from Chicago to Danville.
III. kilograms and letters are food
ing the Office of the association in this
city expressing keen interest in the
tour and giving every assurance that
the road would be placed in the best
possible condition and every car avail
BILE sent out to greet the tourists.
The cars will pass thru Sequatchie.
Oct t4th, via Tracy City. and the
mountain road here, and Rankin's
Ferry, owing. to the Dixie Highway
route thru this county not being
built. The automobilists will arrive
in Nashville, Oct. 18th, remaining
over night there. and will spend the
next night in Chattanooga.