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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

WE very deeply regret that the bill
providing for production tax on coal
and gas and oil failed in the West Vir-
ginia Legislature by the refusal OF the
State Senate to pass the measure by the
close vote OF 10 to IA. The Democrats
had by caucus agreement decided TO vote
against all revenue producing measures,
hence all of them are recorded in oppoSi
ton. We believe that they were wrong
IN this position. The leadership that in
duced such action was utterly unwiSe, or
worse, and once again the people suffer
from partisan action that STILES indepen-
dence OF action.
Senator KumD, OF this district, an
nounced that he favored the bill, but,
being bound by the party caucus, he
voted against it. This was the time
when we believe that he would have
been justified in placing the desire OF his
constituents and the welfare OF the people
above petty partiSanShip. He knows.
doubtless, that the people OF his district
are practically united in support OF this
measure, and he would have been com
mended had he served them rather than
the mandates OF partisan caucus. Sen
ator Beckwith voted the same way, and
we presume that his hands were tied in
a similar manner.
For years efforts have been made to
tax the production OF the commodities
above referred to-which enrich great
corporations while robbing The State Of
It's natural treasures. Ii is painful TO
think that at the time when such revenue
was most needed the proposition has
been kiled-and slain in the house OF IFS
friends, al that.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
SHARPSBURd NEWS.

The War Department has had Super
intendent Cook of the National Cemetery
to number and locate all ofthe monuments
and markers on the Antietam Battlefield.
The Department has had no map OF the
monuments and markers since the battie-
field Commission reported their WORK
finished. o. T. Reilly, the guide, assisted
CAPTAIN Cook in locating and numbering
them. There are nearly one hundred on
the field now.
RAYMOND Dixon, of Brunswick, spent
several days with his wife and daughter
at Mrs. ]. c. Wilson's.
Mrs. /. Lester Otto and little son Enzer
have returned home from her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Butterbaugh, now living
at Thurmont. She had been with them
for two months, assisting them at the sale
and moving.
Frank Staub, of Washington, is here
arranging to have his fathers household
goods and blacksmith tools sold, owing
10 his father, Thomas Staub, being en-
tirely blind. He will sell the goods at
public sale Saturday. March 9th.
Mrs. H. M. Johnson went TO Baltimore
TO visit her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Hall,
and assist her in moving to our town
shortly.
Miss Julia Eavey, of Hagerstown, is
spending a couple of weeks visiting her
sister, Mrs. Joseph Wyand.
Every house in this town is rented now
and there are several applicants yet Tor
houses who cannot be accommodated.
The old saying is that when our people
who are away from here can't make out
good they pull back for Sharpsburg,
where they can live when they can't live
elsewhere.
Lloyd s. Grove was here for couple
OF days last week.
Frank Thomas is clerking in DR.. E. M.
CARROTS drug store during George Gro
nice's confinement TO his room suffering
with rheumatism.
Harry Cook has bought the Mrs. Martin
Hines property on south Chapline street
privately for $500. He will take posses
sion al once.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hetzel, of Baker
ton, spent the day in town Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Boyer.
The infant child uf Mr.. and Mrs. Gilt
ford Swain died at the home OF Mrs.
SWANS parents on last Sunday morning,
aged two weeks.
VIM. Grim. OF Washington, is spending
week with his family here.
Charles Rohr, who was working on
the Samuel Hebb farm, has moved back
to Myers mill with his father. Mr.. Hebb
had builta new house tor them to reside in
Rev Mr.. Cunningham, of the Church
OF God, has started revival meeting, to
be continued for week or so longer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

A news item from Point Pleasant, w
Va, dated last Sunday, says When the
afternoon Kanawha and Michigan train
arrived here today, Gov. Henry D. Hat
field turned William L. Abbott, Jr., Of
Pittsburgh, and George Rousch, OF Chi
cago. over TO local officers, asking that
they be locked up until Monday. when he
said he would return from ParkerSburg
and swear out warrant charging theft
The incident leading TO the arrest occur
red in the dining car. Governor Hatfield
forgot book, and, missing it few min
uteS later, returned to the diner. 1t had
been picked up by the two men, and was
turned over to IFS owner, but a sharp IN
terchange OF words occurred as TO the
honesty of their intentions, which terml-
mated in Governor Hatfield notifying the
men they were under arrest. When the
train stopped here, the Governor, who
was laboring under excitement, took Ab-
bott by the coat collar, pushed him from
the car, it is said, and kicked him as he
walked down the steps. Both Abbott
and Rousch are travelling men, represent
ing a Philadelphia house. They had a
hearing at Point Pleasant on Monday,
when Governor Hatfield demanded that
they plead guilty. They did so, where
upon they were fined $3S 40
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Special Session Ended-Nothlng Done.

Special Session Ended-Nothing Done.
The special session of the West Viz
ginia Legislature, that had been called by
Governor Hatfield Immediately after the
close OF the regular session, adjourned
sine die last Saturday without having
accomplished single thing for the oene-
fit of the people. Only three bills, and
these of little importance, were passed.
The Governor had called the extra seS-
sion for the especial object OF passing
bills TO raise revenue for State purposes,
but not single measure of this sort was
en- cted. The House of Delegates passed
a number OF bills that would have accom-
plished this purpose, but they all failed in
the Senate. The Democrats voted as a
unit against all revenue measures, in &C
cordance with caucus agreement In
explaining his vote, Senator Hump, OF
Hampshire, said his vote did not repre-
sent his views on the production tax or
the tax on gas, but that he was bound by
a party caucus to oppose all measures
seeking TO raise additional revenue.
The House bill to provide for pro-
ducton tax on coal, gas and oil, regard
ed as one ofthe most important measures
ever before the Legislature, was defeated
in the Senate by a vote of l6 to a. Those
voting TO kill the bill were Beckwith, Bill
ings, Coater, Fox, Hatfield, Hawley ,Hogg,
hump, Lowe, Marshall, Morton, McCus-
key, Parrish, Rosenbloom. Strother and
Talbot. Those favoring if were Bless
ing, Carter, Cooley, Goodykoontz, Greg
DRY, Keim, Miller, McAboy, McClung,
McCrum, Steed, White and England.
The Pierce bill, providing production
tax on the transportation of natural gas.
was defeated by the following vote
Ayes, Billings, Blessing, Cooley, Goody-
koontz, Gray, Gregory, Keim, Miller,
McClung, McCfun. Steed and England
-12. Noes, Beckwith, Carter, Coalter,
Fox, Hatfield, Hawley, Hogg;5 Hump,
Marshall, Morton, McAboy, McCuskey,
Parrish, Rosenbloom, Strother, Talbot
and White-l7.
The bill to provide for an increase OF
the State levy TO 10 cents was killed by
vote OF l6 to IL Those favorlng the bill
were Billings, Coalter, Cooley, Goody-
kooniz, Gray, Keim, McAboy, McClung,
Parrish, Steed, STROLLER, and England.
Those voting TO kill the measure were
Beckwith, Carter, Fox, Gregory, Hatfield,
Hawley, Hogg, Kump, Lowe, Marshall,
Morton, McCrum, McCuskey, Rosen-
bloom, Talbot and White.
With the killing OF these three meas
ures in the Senate it became apparent that
further efforts TO enact proper legislation
would be futile, and the Legislature there
upon decided 10 adjourn. There is talk
OF calling an extra session for either June
or September, but Governor Hatfield will
not do this unless he shall have some as
surance that the proper revenue bills
shall be passed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Confirmed Proof.
Residents of Shepherdstown Cannot
Doubt What Has Been Twice
Proved.

In gratitude for relief from aches and
pains of bad backs-from distressing kid
ney ills-thousands have publicly recon-
mended Doan's Kidney Pills. Residents
OF Shepherdstown, who so testified years
ago, now say the results were permanent.
This testimony doubly proves the worth
OF Doan's Kidney Pills TO Shepherdstown
kidney sufferers.
Mrs Nettie V. Turner, Rocky ST, Shep-
herdstown, says: 81 had complication
of troubles, the principal one being kid
ney complaint. My kidneys were irreg-
ular in action and the kidney secretions
were unnatural. also had headaches
and soreness across my loins. finally
used Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
Hills Pharmacy, and it did not take them
long TO make me stronger and better in
every way. They stopped the soreness
and backache and made my kidneys nor
NAL. gave statement for publication
before, recommending Doan's Kidney
Pills, and | am now glad to confirm all
then said"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Turner
had. Foster-M ilourn Co.. Props, Buf-
falo, N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

In statement on Monday Postmaster
General Burleson emphatically declared
that the railroad are being paid well for
their services in carrying the United
States mails, and he had the figures TO
show that the railroads are receiving a
great deal more for carrying the mails
than they get for hauling express, which
is identically the same sort OF service.
He gave one Illustration TO prove his point:
The railroads get 81 Is for carrying 100
pounds of express between Chicago and
Boston, while their pay for carrying 100
pounds OF mail betweentheSe same places
is 81 81.
The railroads are never SatiSfied-the
time is coming when the government will
have TO run them and the express and
telegraph too.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Resolutions OF Respect.

Alta regular communication OF Elk Branch Lodge
No. 90. A.. F. & A. M, held in IFS lodge room al
Shenandoah Junction, w. Va. on March IS, 1915.
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted
Whereas, il has pleased Almighty God TO remove
from our midst our brother Jas: w. McGarry by
Raising" him from lower TO higher degree oil
work and usefulness, and by calling him from a
lodge on earth TO the lodge triumphant, therefore
be II resolved:
First That in the death Of Brother McGarry Truth
has lost fearless champion, the State daring
soldier. the community a progressive Citizen his
church jealous member, and Masonry an active
craftsman.
Second That we bear witness 10 Brother Nc
GarryS usefulness as a member OF this lodge, TO his
prompt and regular attendance, and TO his interest
in the welfare OF the craft. We also bear witness
TO his fidelity TO the principles OF our order to his
faith in the open Bible as the great light in Masonry,
and TO his humble submission when the will OF
God is accomplished" Our brother was man OF
iraternal spirit, social disposition, kindly heart, and
clean lips. When the craft assemblies. we shall
miss him. and we therefore send our greetings to
the bereaved family.
Third. That in token of our respect our lodge be
draped in mourning Tor thirty days and that the
members wear the usual insignia Tor the same
period OF time.
Fourth. That a copy of these resolutions be sent
TO the family OF the deceased and also be published
in our county papers
Respectfully submitted
JOHN w. IRWIN.
J. J. LYME.
w. w. BROWN.
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
A WONDERFUL EEALING INFLU-
ENCE IN KIDNEY TROUBLE.

A wear and a half ago was taken with
a severe attack of Kidney trouble that
panied me TO such an extent that NOR
phine had TO be given me. Was attend
ed by a doctor who pronounced II as
Stone in the Bladder and prescribed Litflia
Water. took Lithia Water and Tablets
for some time and received no relief from
them. | stopped taking medicines for
some time, later having some Swamp
Root in the house decided to try II and
felt much relieved. While taking the
second bottle commenced to pass Gravel
in urine until had passed in all at least
half dozen or more and have not suffered
the slightest since-and in all have taken
one bottle and half and feel very CRATE
full TO Swamp-Root.
Yours very truly,
H. w. SPINKS,
Camp Hill, Ala.
Personally appeared before me this 10th
day OF August, 1909, H. w. Spinks, who
subscribed the above statement and made
oath that the same is true in substance
and in fact.
A. B. LEE,
Eek. OF Justice OF Peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

ONE reason why the Legislature SO ut
terly failed In lis duty is that strong
faction OF the Republican party is at bitter
enmity with Governor Hatfield, and just
so long as il could throw the hooks into
him ii didn't care zig about the welfare
OF the State. The Governor knows who
these obStrucuonists are and he probably
knows good deal OF inside history that
would proiitaoly enlighten the people OF
The State.
Why not publish the truth, the whole
truth, and let the blame rest where II be-
longs? We think that the public should
be informed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

A contract 10 furnish the French govern
ment with $4,000 artillery and cavalry
horses was signed by Kansas City firm
few days ago. The money involved
amounts 10 over S.. 100000
The trial OF the notorious election
frauds case in Indiana this week shows
how closely the liquor saloons and rotten
politics are allied. In Terra Haute a Wit
ness testified that repeaterS and other
fraudulent voters were handed cards by
crooked election officials 10 show that
they voted right, and then these cards
were cashed in neighboring saloon
When the saloons shall have been finally
abolished there's going 10 be decided
improvement in elections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
NOTICE.

Prof Miller, Mr.. Goldsborough, Mr..
Hamrick, Mr.. Fulton and others will have
something of intense interest to tell the
people OF this community, especially the
young people, at the music hall at Z
O'Clock Friday evening March 18th. Come
and get the lineup" on the plans.
There will be "the feast OF seven tables"
at the same time. Everyone cordially
invited. B.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

In the hearing OF the appeal Il the
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
from the decision OF the West Virginia
Public Service Commission in Wheeling
this week Charlie Elliott has been star
witness. His testimony was taken just
as if he was expected to be believed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

THE President continues to show great
wisdom in his management Of our affairs
as they are related TO the warning nations
OF Europe and the never ending troubles
in Mexico. There Is absolutely no lingo
ism about him - on the contrary, his firm
ness and dignity not only impress the
other nations OF the earth, but are saving
our own country from the horrors OF war
thu might easily come upon us ii a man
mol so well balanced were in the White
House.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
NOTICE..

A complete line OF hand-built. high
grade buggies and carriages in Shippens-
burg, Pa. and Hagerstown. Nd. Rubber
tires put on al the lowest prices. We
pay freight on wheels both ways. Write
or call to see Us. Telephone at our ex-
pense.
We have in Charles Town at our Repos-
TORY large stock OF homemade buggies
and carriages. Mr.. Slough is there every
other Saturday. Mr. Adam Brown, at
the Palm Hotel, is our representative and
you can see him at any time.
THRUSH & SLOUGH.
March IL. lQl5-2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo, / &C
I ncoc COunty %

State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo, &C
Lucas County,
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm OF F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF To-
ledo. county and State aforesaid, and that
SAID firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. ID. 1886.
Seal A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

THE MarhnSburg World is disturbed
over The tact that Governor Hatfield cut
Out The appropriation OF $4,000 for the
two MartlrSburg hospitals. This is a
severe blow 10 these institutions and one
that will be felt by The people OF all this
section. 1t is likely that the hospitals
will not hereafter oe able 10 treat patients
Tree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

One ofthe most remarkable temperance
demonstrations ever seen in this country
was held in Billy Sundays tabernacle in
Philadelphia last Monday. Hon. VIM. J.
Bryan, who was the principal speaker,
delivered powerful address TO an audi
ence of $1,000 men, and 10000 OF them
Joined him in signing total abstinence
pledge and agreeing 10 give their influ-
ence to the temperance cause. Pennsyl-
vania is developing tremendous senti-
ment against the saloons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Stockholders Meeting.

In accordance with the charter notice is hereby
given that the annual stockholders meeting Of the
Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company will be
held on the first Monday in April next the 5th. al
the residence OF E E Billmyer. Shepherdstown
w. Va. al O'Clock o. m. to elect Board OF d.
rec.ors and transact any other business before IT,
E E BlLLMYER. Secretary.
March IS iel5-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

We endorse the sentiments OF Champ
Clark, Speaker of the House OF Repre-
sentatives as he expressed them a few
days ago in regard TO Mexican affairs.
He said that intervention by the United
States in Mexican matters would be mon
umental folly. "Let the Mexcans figh
it out, as this country did in the Civil
War" Mr.. Clark is quoted as saying.
"The people who want the the United
States TO go in there and stop the fight
ing are the persons who own property
there and want to work it. They knew
what the country was like when they
bought the property and they should
make the best OF it. II the United States
went into Mexico, it would take 100000
men for centuries to maintain order"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

Iiso, and your personal property is in
sured in our agency. don't fail to notify
US, so we may make the proper transfer
OF your insurance policy.
Washington. Alexander & Cooke.
F. w. Myers, Sub-Agent.
March IS, 19l5-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

WONDER il il will ever be possible to
elect Legislature in West Virginia that
will not be dominated by the corpora
lions and other selfish and malignant in
tereStS ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Locust Posts For Sole.

have for sale about 2 900 locust posts, any size
desired. on the old Marshall farm on the Shepherd
pike and Scrabble road
MRS. c. E. JONES.
March II, iel53w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Estroy.

Estrayed from the Cherry Hill farm on
Sandy Ridge several weeks ago, a black
rull calf about nine months old. lnfor-
nation will be thankfully received.
K, l.. MURPHY.
March II, 1915.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

In the fight between the Governor and
the Legislature the Governor failed 10
win the first round and was completely
knocked out in tire second.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

WEST VIRGINIA is several hundred
thousand dollars worse off than it was
before the Legislature met-and there's
precious little on the credit side,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
A. w. GLEASON,

A lazy liver leads 10 chronic dyspepsia
and constipation, -weakens the whole
system. Doan's Regulets Use per box
act mildly on the liver and bowels. AT
all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
I'm menOriam.

In loving remembrance OF Mrs. Mary
E. Robinson, who departed this life jan
uary IS, 1915. BY her loving niece, Mrs.
Nancy Robinson.
We miss thee from our home dear,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow Oil our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine OF thy face.
We miss Thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and honest care,
Our house is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18
Examination for Teachers Certificates.

Examination for Teachers Certificates.
The first uniform examination for teach
ers' certificates will be held in the high
school building in Charles Town on April
lst and I'd, commencing each day at 7.3O
a. m.
Applicants for this examination will
please notify me as early as possible by
phone or card.
JAMES GRANTHAM,
County Superintendent.
Kearneysville, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

THAT special session OF the West Viz
ginia Legislature cost the State CT West
Virginia 81 600 day for The two weeks
it was in session.
Andit waSn'tworihtw two cents altogether.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

FOR President and Vice-President next
year: William Jennings Bryan and Billy
Sunday
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

THE Legislature is gone-but not for
gotten. Indeed il should be especially
remembered next year at election time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

This is Billy Sundays last week in
Philadelphia. Up to this time about 40
600 converts have hit the trail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-03-18

The redistriciing bill passed at the re-
cent session Of the West Virginia LegiS-
lature was designed 10 prevent as many
Democrats as possible from being elected
to office. II looks 10 us, though, as if the
people will ,.ay o be utterly blinded by
partisan feeling ifthey will next year elect
the Republican ticket in this State. The
fail IRE OF the Governor and the large ma
lorltieS IN both branches OF the Legislature
TO unite on absolutely necessary legisla-
ton shows an incompetence or cantank-
erouSnesS that is inexcusable, and should
be rebuked. As head of the Republican
party Governor Hatfield has proven him
sell unable 10 direct its policies, and the
enmity OF other leaders TO the Governor
has brought division in the ranks that
prevented any useful accomplishment.
A new deal is needed in West Virginia