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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22
Haeerstowner Gets the Big Bass.

German 5. Bussard, OF Hagerstown,
caught the big bass that has sported in
the Potomac river above Shepherdstown
the past several years and which has
been the Joy and despair of scores OF
fishermen. And he caught it on a Sun-
day In company with A. o. Keedy.
Mr.. Bussard came here last Sunday and
The two spent the day on the river fishing.
They didn't have much luck until Mr..
Bussard put six-inch stonecat on his
hook and cast il as far as he could. There
was jerk and pull and then cataclysm
in the water as the mightiest bass that
has been taken in these waters for many
years struggled for freedom. After a
game fight Mr.. Bussard succeeded in
landing the big fish, which weighed six
pounds and two ounces, and later carried
him off to Hagerstown in triumph.
Fishermen for three or four years have
been trying to catch this famous old bass,
which showed himself frequently in the
stretch between Bellevue and. the one
mile lock. Almost everybody who has
fished in this part of the river has seen
him from time to time as he would rush
the minnows up on the sandbar or make
tremendous splash as he leaped from
the quiet waters. Many efforts have been
made to catch him, and if is believed that
he has been hooked several times, but no
one was ever before able to land him.
The lucky Hagerstowner is envied by all
our local fishermen, some OF whom would
have given twenty dollars for the honor
OF capturing such prize.
E. D. Bowly holds TO the optimistic
opinion that the fish taken Sunday is not
the bass that we have all been trying for.
He says that our fish is much larger-that
he has seen il several times and that il is
much nearer the proportions of a whale
than The one taken Sunday. Mr.. Bowly's
veracity as "a fisherman is well established,
and somehow we are hoping that he may
be right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22
The money Tree" is Gone.

Inc money Tree - oOnC.
The old money tree" is at last de-
stroyed. This famous old landmark
along the lower pike. mile or two south
OF Shepherdstown, has completely sue
cumbed TO the ravages of time and fire
and storm. Many years ago this giant
oak was partially destroyed when storm
broke its mighty trunk, but its roots were
deep and its lower branches revived and
continued to live. Decay set in however,
and little by little the grand old tree weak
ened and dropped. Last summer fire
burned in its hollow walls for several
days, and il was thought then that it must
quickly die But this spring il put out
green leaves once more, for still the sap
pressed upward and final effort was
made TO Withstand approaching death.
The end came last week, however, for a
passing storm twisted the weakened frag-
ment that was left and the old tree that
had been conspicuous object along this
road for more than hundred years fell
PROSTATE TO the ground. II is believed
that the tree was nearly 200 years old.
The history OF this tree has been told in
the Register heretofore. ltgained renown
by reason OF having sheltered for seven
or eight years fortune of $4,000. A
Union paynaster during the Civil War
hid between its roots this amount ofmoney,
that had been entrusted to his care, and
reported that il had been captured from
him by the Confederates. His story was
shown TO be false, and he was court
martaled and found guilty OF making way
with the treasure. He could not be in
duced TO tell what he had done with the
money, and so was sent to prison, where
he served his sentence OF some seven
years. AS soon as he was released he
came by night TO The giant oak that he
had marked well. and there he dug up
the box and found the money still intact.
He lived in Washington for number OF
years, but his money did him little good,
for he was never able TO rid himself OF the
disgrace that chung TO him as the result OF
his crime.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22
The Waterworks Project.

RowiandC Ringgold, the moving spirit
in the project by which Shepherdstown
is to be provided with system of water
works, reports This week that the sub
scriptions to the bonds TO be issued now
amountto nearly $50, 900. and he expresses
his confident belief that the full amount
will speedily be subscribed. The local
subscriptions amount to about $40, 500,
and this is more than was at first asked
for. II is realized, however, that the
more money is raised locally the greater
the interest will be in the proposition, so
all who are willing TO invest are urgently
desired TO do so. Mr.. Ringgold is in
communication with capitalists in the
western part OF this State who have agreed
to take considerable blocks OF the bonds,
and we hope soon TO announce that the
whole amount has been raised.
We are gratiiied to know that our peo-
pie are so deeply interested in The enter
prise, for the whole community seems
anxious for its success. The waterworks
naturally suggests sewerage, and The SEN
timent is equally strong for this modern
necessity. 1t is proposed that the cor
poration of Shepherdstown shall install
the sewerage, which can be done so ad-
vantageously in connection with the wa
taruorkc Practically the whole town
naturally drains toward the river, making
construction comparatively simple, and
the town has the right to use the main
sewer constructed by the State for Shep-
herd College several years ago, and which
extends from the river TO High street.
The time seems very propitious for the
installation OF a tine system OF waterworks
and for sewerage, and we very ardently
trust that these long cherished hopes may
be realized.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22
Lawn Eete Saturday Night.

The lawn fete to be held on the old
college lawn Saturday night OF this week
is expected to be very enjoyable affair.
Entertainment will be provided for all and
The people generally are invited to attend.
The usual refreshments will be sold
icecream and cake, homemade candies,
old Virginia chicken soup and other good
things-and pretty girls will serve them.
The grounds will be decorated with the
suffrage colors and the place will be made
as attractive as possible. Let everybody
come and enjoy pleasant evening and at
the same time show interest in good
cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The third uniform examination for
teachers certificates will be held in the
high school building in Charles Town on
July 22d and sd, commencing each day
at 7.3Oa.m. Applicants will please notify
me by phone or mail.
JAMES GRANTHAM,
County Superintendent,
P.O. Kearneysville. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-22

Best drug store, largest prescription
business, and registered pharmacist al
ways in charge at Owens & Miller's drug
store-pure drugs always. May we fill
your prescriptions ? Called for and de-
livered free.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
REASON FOR POSTAL CHANGE.
Honesty of silver Springs Postmns-
ter Not Questioned

In a statement made public yesterday
Postmaster General Burleson, in answer
to number of inquiries. gave his reasons
for making a change of postmasters at
the Silver Spring. Md, office.
The statement was as follows:
THE increased volume of postal busi-
ness makes it necessary to exact of post
masters careful handling of accounts, so
as to avoid confusing private and public
funds and to protect the revenues.
THE unsatisfactory conduct of many
postmasters in this regard has made it
necessary to change officials in a number
OF instances recently. even when the
honesty of the official was not aues-
toned. Among these is Silver Spring.
Md. where the son. Oliver H. P. Clark.
has been superseded by his father, Oliver
B. Clark.
"Silver Spring is Senator Blair Lees
home postoffice. and he alone has been
consulted with regard to the appoint
ment MIR. Oliver B. Clark. the incum-
bent. is a man OF integrity and good
reputation In the community, and will
give the office his personal attention and
the patrons of the Silver Spring Office
are therefore assured Of the very best
postal service"
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
BISPHAM NIGHT PLANNED.
Noted Bnrytone Will Entertain af
National Press Club.

1t will be David Bispham night at the
National Press club this evening when
thp Septembe: entertainment for women
will be given Mr. Bispham. who has an
international reputation as grand opera
and oratoria barytone, will sing number
of operatic selections. together with some
of the famous ballads with which his
name Is indelibly linked. He will also
give n talk on new movement in the
operatic world in which he Is deeply in
terested He Will be accompanied at the
piano hv Woodrow Rogers. The appear
ance OF both artists is through the cour-
tesy of the &. F. Keith management.
\ brilliant supporting program will sur
round Mr.. Bispham. With Mrs. Vivian
Matson at the piano. Miss Helen Dodge,
a gifted lioliniste. will make her first
appearance at the Press Club. as will
also Mrs Fred E. Kneip, a Washington
singer. who during the last few years has
achieved noteworthy success as a concert
artistic in New York. Baltimore and At
lanta. Miss Helene Oyster will accom-
pany Mrs. kncip-
The vaudeville feature of the program
will he furnished by the Three Whalcns
and the Excelsior Trio. who appear
through the courtesy of the Casino man
asement. The program will begin at S:i5
and the entertainment will be given in
the assembly room instead of on the
roof.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
jews GREET new YEAR
With PEACE PRAYERS
Hebraic Year 5676 Ushered in with
Special Services in All
Synagogues.

Prayers for peace in Europe were Of
fered in every Jewish synagogue in the
city last night at the opening services
Of the feast of Rosh Hashanah. or New
Year The Jewish year being ushered In
Is b67e. In the Orthodox churches the
New Year services will continue until
tomorrow evening. The Reformed Jewish
Church ends its New Year service To-
night.
THE Tomb Of the Ages" was the sub
feet of Rev. DIR. Abram Simon's sermon
at the Eighth Street Temple last night.
There were several solos in addition to
selections by the choir. This morning
Or. Simon will conduct the New ear
service from 10 O'Clock until noon.
Similar services were held at the Ortho-
dox synagogues at s O'Clock yesterday
evening At these churches there Will be
a service morning and evening today and
tomorrow. Rev. Or. George SliHerstohe
Is scheduled to address the congregation
of the Fifth Street Temple at II O'Clock
this morning and at o'clock this after
noon.
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock DR..
silyerstone will address a gathering OF
Jews at Pythian Temple, and at II
o'clock he will speak TO a meeting at
he Northeast Synagogue. AT CLOCK
tomorrow afternoon he will speak at the
Georgetown Synagogue
Saturday. September IS. the jewish
people will observe the feasts OF fom
Kippur. sor Day Of Atonement, when
friendships renewed. Orthodox Jews fast
on this feast in reparation for the sins
of the year On the Day of Atonement
this wear collections will be taken in all
syna cogues for the relief of suffering
Jews in belligerent countries.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
ANACOSTIANS HOLD MEETING.
Suburban Improvements Discussed
by Citizens ASsocfations.

Improvements in -Anacostia were dis
cussed by Maurice Otterback, president Of
Anacosti Citizens Association, at the
first meeting of this association last night
In the office CT the George S. King Com
pany. Nichols avenue southeast Several!
members offered suggestions for improve
mentS. and these will be included in a
list to be forwarded to the Commission
ers. with the request that they be in
GUIDED in the next estimates to Congress-
President Otterback stated that plans
were progressing for the celebration to
be held upon completion of the improve
ment 10 Nichols avenue, and indicated
that he would appoint 4 committee to ar
range for this affair. Protest was voiced
concerning the material placed on Nichols
avenue. 1t resembles black coal dust.
stays wet and is Objectionable
Yesterday saw the inauguration of an
agreement between all merchants of Ana
costa to close their places of business
4 ha,f day on Wednesday during the en-
tire year.
Children of the Episcopal Home for
Children. who have been at Colonial
Beach. returned to the winter quarters at
the head of Talbert street yesterday,
More than fifty children now are at this
home.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Changes in Personnel.

The Department OF Commerce an
nounced yesterday the following
changes in it's personnel:
The temporary appointment OF Ray
mond W. Parker as messenger boy at
$3.50 in the office of the secretary has
been extended.
Edgar c. Balm. laboratory assistant.
at $1,000. in the Bureau of Standards.
has resigned.
The temporary appointment Of John
J. Murphy as clerk. at $500. in the Bu-
reau of Navigation at New Orleans.
has been terminated.
Fleet ]. Harroll. laborer. at $500. in
the Bureau of Fisheries at Tupelo.
Miss, has resigned.
In the Lighthouse Service. the tenn
porary appointment of Thomas F.
Compton, as clerk. at SS40. in the
Eighteenth district at San Francisco.
has been terminated; Orlando c. Col
son. first assistant keeper of South
west Reef Light Station. La. has re-
signed. and probationary appointments
have been given to Junie c. Welch as
second assistant keeper of Chandelier
Light Station, La: John Rees as second
assistant keeper Of Hunting Island
Light Station. S. C: Arthur Taylor as
second assistant keeper Of Manitou
Light Station, Mich. and Clayton ].
Long as third assistant keeper of Rock
of Ages Light Station. Mich.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
President Wilson Proves He Has
"Come Back" AS Baseball Player

President Wilson proved himself an
inveterate baseball fan yesterday, when
two nonprofessional games were played
in the American League Park. Cabinet
members and members of the diplo-
matte circles. together with a crowd Of
several thousand people, saw the games.
The President stayed through both con-
tests, the first running six innings and
the last the full nine innings.
When the President had his second in
ming as a comeback" baseball play
er a stir was noticed in his box. 1t
arose over the inquiry of DR.. Frank +.
Gibson. director of the afternoons pro-
gram as to whether twenty-five feet
would be too far" for President Will
son TO toss out the ball to start the
second game.
The President smiled and members of
his party laughed as he told DR.. Glib
son to place the players as far out as
they wanted to stand" A compromise
was reached and he threw the ball some
forty feet.
The teams were crack squads from st.
Theresa's Church and the Washington
office of the Southern Railway. and the
Agricultural Department against the In
terror Department The Southern Rail-
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
PRESIDENT ESCAPES"
FROM WHITE HOUSE;
SLEUTHS IN PANIC

President Wilson did not have
the satisfaction of breaking a
precedent yesterday when he
slipped out through the basement
door of the Executive offices to
make a call on Secretary OF State
Lansing at the State Department
across the street.
Not only did President McKin-
ley make a similar call on Secre-
tary Hay during the Spanish
American war. but Mr.. Wilson
himself has called upon members
of his Cabinet before this to dis
cuss official business with them.
More than a year ago-it chanced
to be only q short time after he
had delivered one OF his addresses
to Congress-Mr. Wilson went to
call on Secretary of the Interior
Lane and Postmaster General
Burleson in their respective Of
fices on the same day.
The Presidents action in going
from the White House to the
State Department. with a sheaf
Of important papers in his hand
and practically unattended. at
tracted a great deal OF attention
among those who are familiar
with the usual formalities of
Executive labors. The Secret
Service men were thrown into a
little panic by the news that the
President had escaped" again.
Having concluded his study of
certain State Department docu-
ments, he decided to take them
across the street to Mr.. Lansing
instead OF following the usual
procedure of sending them over
by White House messenger. He
passed through the offices OF
Secretary Tumulty and that of
the assistant secretaries. through
the telegraph room and down the
little stairway into the base
merit. which has an exit on the
sidewalk to the west of the
White House.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
ARMY AND
NAVY ORDERS
ARMY ORDERS.

CAPT. James P. Harbeson. Twenty-frst Infantry.
IL detailed for duty TO assist the Government Ex-
hibit Board at ths Panama Pacific International
Exposition San Francisco. Cal. vice Second Lieut..
John c. Walker. IT.. Twelfth Infantry. hereby re-
ieved.
Leave of absence for two months. To taks effect
about October !, is granted Second Lieut. McG.
Littlejohn. Eighth Cavalry.
Capt Stewart McC. Decker. Porto Rico Regiment
of Infantry having been found incapacitated for
active service On account Of disability. the retire
ment of Capt. Decker from active service Is an
nounced
Maj. Peter L. Marquart. Twelfth Infantry. is de-
tailed to Ill a vacancy il the Quartermuter Corps.
Leave CT absence for twenty-one days Is granted
Mai Ernest L. Ruffner. Medical Corps.
Mai. Edwin V. Bookmiller. Ninth Infantry, haT-
ing been found incaracitated for active service on
account Of disability. the retirement Of Mai Book
miller from ac've service is announced.
CAPT. Harry S. Rowland Sixteenth Infantry. har-
ing been iound incapactared for active service on
account Of disability the retirement Of Capt How
land from yctive service is announced.
The leave Ct atrerce granted Second Lieut.. Dana
Palmer, Third Infantry. is extended ten days.
Leave of absence until September 3 is granted
Capt. G. Arthur Hadsell infantry.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
NUMEROUS REFORMS In
NEW DUMA PROGRAM
Drastic Measure Proposed by Ma
jority as Necessary for Victory
of Russian Arms.

Petrograd. Sept. s.-A common program
has been agreed upon by the new ma
jority of the Russian Duma. This ma
jority. comprising the Liberal and Pro-
gressive elements. has replaced the
former conservative majority.
The preamble of the program declares
that victory can be secured only by au-
thority supported by the confidence of
the people. and that such authority only
can be established under conditions emu
merated in the program.
These conditions include an ample
measure of amnesty for political and re-
ligious offenses. prompt introduction Of
bill establishing autonomy in Poland.
the inauguration of steps for the re-
moval Of the disabilities of Jews. a con-
ciliatory policy for Finland. the enlarge
ment of the rights of associations in the
interests of the artisan classes Grades
unionism). the agreement between the
government and the legislative chambers
as to the rapid adoption OF bills bearing
directly on national defense, supplies for
the army. and care OF the wounded and
the amelioraton OF the lot OF refugees.
besides lengthy list Of measures for in
ternal reform.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
SOUTH FAVORS COMMON
SENSE DEFENSE PLAN
Representative Webb Says Extrava-
CANT Expenditures for Prepared
ness" Will Not Be Supported.

Peace war. and cotton are the top
les of discussion in the South today"
declared Representative Webb. Of
North Carolina. member of the House
judiciary Committee, last night.
They want peace. they are inter-
ested in the war. and they are losing
money through inability to market
cotton" Judge Webb refused to dis
cuss the international aspects of the
cotton situation.
Il believe the people of the South
are deeply interested in the question
of preparedness" he declared. and are
waiting to hear what policy will be
presented for the consideration of
Congress. But they are not in favor
of eXtravaGant expenditures at this time.
The; ar lot in favor of a navy equal
in size to Great Britain and her allies.
nor are they in favor of a standing
army of 100000 men. Neither do they
favor the expenditure OF s500.00O.00 000 a
year on the military establishment.
All these have been suggested in
the public press. and recently the
President was said to be in favor of
of eXtravagant proposals
which l am re.ia ply informed he has
not seriously considered I believe the
people of the country will stand
strongly behind a common-sense plan
for defensive preparation"
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09

way team won by a score Of to In
six innings and the Agricultural squad
defeated the Interior aggregation by
to ! in nine innings.
The President and his party arrived
promptly and started the first contest
by tossing out a new ball on which he
had inscribed his name. 1t was thought
the President would stay but few
innings during the first game and a
ripple of interest went through the
grand stand when it was rumored he
also was to start the second game. His
zest for the sport kept him in his box
during the entire second game Of nine
innings.
In the Presidents party were Miss
Bones. DR.. Cary Grayson. his physician,
Ambassador and Mrs. Jusserand, from
France; Secretary of State and Mrs.
Lansing, Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Lane. Assistant Attorney General
and Mrs. Warren, and Solicitor General
and Mrs. Davis. The Chinese minister.
kai Su Shah, with his family, occupied
the box adjoining the Presidents.
The games We're played for the benefit
OF fund being raised TO finance the
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic here the latter part OF Sep
tember.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
District Courts

In her suit for limited divorce filed
in the District Supreme Court yester-
day, Mrs. Harry J. Sanger alleges her
husband took her out for an automo-
bile ride and landed her in the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane. She
was declared sane by the court several
weeks ago and ordered released from
the institution. She states her nerves
are shattered by reason of her expert
ence in the asylum. They We're mar
ried July l, 1911. Attorney E. c. Dut-
ton appears for the wife.
Justice Siddons yesterday cited Her
bert E. Pelton to show cause Sep
tember II why he should not pay ali
mony to his wife. Marie q. Pelton. In
her petition the wife alleges desertion.
Attorney R. L. Miller represents the
wife.
Alleging his wife deserted him last
December. George c. ingalls, yesterday
applied for an absolute divorce. They
were married February l6. 1905. At
torney James W. Shea appears for the
husband.
The will OF Col. Charles a. Boynton.
with a codicil. filed for probate yes
terday leaves his entire estate to his
wife, Marietta Hudson Boynton. In the
event his wife is not living. the estate
goes to the daughter. Marietta Grace
Boynton. The paper is dated Septem-
Der IL, 1900.
A new record was established in Police
Court early this week when Assistant
CORPORATION Counsel Taggart signed 4i0
informations OF this number 22S were
on Monday and 10 Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Gas in the Stomach
Is Dangerous
Physicians Recommend the Use of Mag
nesln.

Sufferers from INDIGESTION or dyspepsia
should remember that the presence Of gas
or wind in the stomach invariably indi-
Gates that the stomach Is troubled by
excessive acidity
This acid causes the food to ferment
and the fermenting food in turn gives
rise to noNious gases which distend the
stomach. hamper the normal functions
OF vital internal organs. cause acute
headaches. interfere with the action of
the heart. and charge the blood stream
with deadly poisons. which in time must
ruin the health. Physicians say that to
quickly dispel a dangerous accumulation
OF wind in the stomach and to stop the
food fermentation which creates the gas,
the acid in the stomach must be neutral-
lied. and that for this purpose there Is
nothing quite so good as teaspoonful Of
pure bisurated magnesia taken in a little
water Immediately after meals. This in
stantly neutralizes the acid, thus stopping
fermentation and the formation Of gas,
and enables the infiamed. distended stonn-
ach TO proceed with its work under natu-
raj conditions. Bisurated magnesia is OBJ.
tainable in powder or tablet form from
any druggist: but as there are many DIFF.
ferent forms OF magnesia II is important
that the bisurated. which the physicians
prescribe. should be distinctly asked for.