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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

THERE'S no doubt about the determi-
nation of the Democrats OF West Virginia
TO elect their State ticket next November,
and in this they are going to be backed
up by many Republicans and independ-
ents who are sick and tired OF the dis
graceful conditions brought upon our
State by the factional fights in the Re-
publican party. The extravagant ex-
penditures of the public money in the
effort to maintain factional supremacy is
scandal and shame, and funds that
should be used only for the public good
are wrongfully spent, it is declared, in
building up a political machine. This has
long been standing reproach 10 our
State, and the only way TO break it up is
10 make clean sweep atthe State House
and elect Democratic officials to run our
State affairs. With John Cornwell in the
Governors office there would be a dif-
ferent atmosphere about Charleston.
Let US have an administration OF which
we shall all be proud, regardless OF parti-
san prejudice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

William HouSer came up from Wash
ington, bringing with him his friends,
Henry Crook and daughter, Miss Mildred
Crook. They will spend about week
with Mr.. Houser's parents, near the
Dunkard Church.
Johnnie Murphy is up from Washing
Mrs. Jennie Murphy.
An unusually pleasant family reunion
OF the Henry Piper family was held at
the home OF Mrs. Ella Smith on Sunday.
About 20 persons were present. Raleigh
Sherman, his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Dye,
Mrs. James Stowe and her son and
daughter, OF Washington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Smith and daughter, OF Martinsburg,
and number OF nearby relatives were
present.
Some OF our county papers in speak
ing of Superintendent Monath as super
intendent OF the National Cemetery make
amistake. Capt. John L. Cook has charge
OF the cemetery and McComas avenue,
leading from the town to the railroad
station, and Mr.. Monath has charge OF the
battlefield avenues and monument
grounds that have been decided by the
regimental associations TO the govern
ment to take charge Of.
Misses Myrtle and Maud Gray, of Cum
berland, are spending couple OF weeks
here with their uncle, Frank Cramer and
family.
Daniel SouderS. who has been employ
ed on the canal as level walker for the
past seventeen years, had TO call for
man TO take his place last week, owing to
sickness. Mr.. Souders walks Fl miles
every day, with no rest on Sunday.
Daniel Huyett, better known as Uncle
Archie Huyett, has been housed up with
a spell OF sickness. Mr.. Huyetti is Civil
War Union veteran and was wounded at
Gettysburg. He is now out again.
SilaS Shlpley, his wife and his mother
and sister, Miss Mary, and lady friend
went TO Harrisburg, Pa, and spent part
of the week there. They brought Mrs.
Shipley's son, Richard Davis, along back
with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Snively and family,
OF Greencastle, Pa, came down and
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Stouffer and family.
Miss Bette Wilson has returned home
from Camden, N. J.. where she had been
engaged in millinery work.
Miss May Bowers, Whit Grayson and
Milton Remsburg have bought new au-
tomobiles.
Mrs. Eva Reilly Dulin and her two
daughters returned to Baltimore after
two-months visit with her parents here.
Some OF our canal boat captains have
given up their boats, owing to the dull
ness OF business. They say they cannot
make anything out of it.
The town council is completing the
macadamizing OF the upper end of Main
street with taTvia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

If the people OF West Virginia shall de-
eide TO place the next administration in
the hands OF the DemocratS-aS they
ought TO do-the prohibition laws will be
rgidly enforced. The Democratic con-
vention, in session last week, adopted
The following plank in its platform:
eff placed in control OF the State gov
eminent, we pledge ourselves TO support,
maintain and enforce the prohibition
amendment in the full meaning and spirit
of The same, as voted for by the people,
and to the honest enforcement OF the
prohibition statutes, and all other laws.
without partiaity or favortism."
The defiant and besotted violators OF
the liquor laws are getting no comfort
from the political parties, and they are
going TO be run 10 earth in West Virginia.
Their very boldneSS will hasten their
punishment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

THE activity Of Governor Hatfield in
behalf OF the gubernatorial candidacy OF
Judge Robinson is not pleasing TO those
who fought so hard for General Lilly only
TO be juggled out of the fruits OF victory.
The settled conviction that Judge Robin
son will be dominated by Governor Hat
field is not helpful TO the former, and
there is a growing belief that the mass
Of Lilly supporters will not give him their
support.
The one way to break up the factional
fights that have done so much harm TO
the State in general is TO have an entire
new deal by electing John Cornwell Gov
ernor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
Proposed Levy by Shepherds
town Board of Education
State of West Virginia,
Co,,,,t,,nf Iaffarcou

State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson,
District of Shepherdstown, To-wit:
At a session of the Board of Education
of Shepherdstown, district of Jefferson
county, held at the regular meeting place
thereof. on the second Tuesday in Aug
ust, 1916. Present: Robert 7. Banks,
president of said Board of Education, and
II. L. Lyme and w. E. Osbourn, Com
missioners.
In accordance with Chapter 81, Acts
1915, amending section Il, chapter u,
,Acts 1908, the Board of Education pro-
ceeded to make up an estimate OF the
amount necessary to be levied for the
current fiscal year, to cover all district
debts and liabilities payable during the
year, including the probable expenditures
for district purposes and proper allow
ance for delinquent taxes, expenses OF
collection and contingencies, but deduct
ing the money in the treasury applicable
to the service of the year and district
claims, doth determine and estimate the
several amounts to be levied as follows:
BUILDING FUND ESTIMATE
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
The amount due, and the amount that
will become due and collectible from every
source except from the levy OF taxes to
be made for the current fiscal year.
Amount due from Sheriff. 800. Sl57o.34
ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS
The debts and demands owed by the
district as a whole, and payable out OF
building fund.
Salaries OF district officers and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

In speech in Detroit on Monday Mr..
Hughes, Republican presidential candi-
date, in criticising the Democratic admin
istration made specific statements con-
corning the retirement OF certain govern
ment officials, and the appointment Of
others, that were so inaccurate and I'M
truthful that he has been called down by
The heads OF the departments he referred
10. Secretary Redfield calls his state
ments false and misleading" and pub
fishes the facts 10 show that this is so.
Mr.. Hughes doubtless has accepted as
facts statements made by uniformed per-
sons, and has thus gotten himself into a
position not at all creditable TO presi-
dental candidate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

AN old adage among lawyers is, II you
have a weak case, abuse the other side.
Presidential candidate Hughes seems TO
have made this his motto, for his speeches
are mostly criticisms OF President Wilson.
And still he fails TO say in what respect
he would have failed to act differently
from the President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

STILL the PIogressives are baking at
Mr.. Hughes. Matthew Hale, acting chair
man of the National Progressive COM
mittee, has just come out flat-footed and
says that he will do all he can for the re-
election OF President Wilson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

MANY are ofthe opinion that tits simply
a " aSte OF money for the Rcpub lcanS TO
hold State convention. Why not just
have the big boss at Charleston send in
structlons by mail or phone and let it 60
al that. All the talk about Hatfield being
side-tracked for the good of the party
does not carry much weight with those
who know Hatfield. The only way 10
do away with Hatfield is TO defeat the
Republican ticket this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
PUBLIC SALE.
The undersigned, intending 10 break up house
keeping, will sell al public sale. at her residence or
Washington street. in Shepherdstown, on
Saturday, August y, 1910,
the following
Household Goods, &c.

Four bed room suits with mattresses and springs,
one old secretary, oak buffet. couches. large oval
mirror, oldtime 'what-not," pillows holsters and
and tables lot OF Dishes glass and stone jars, pre-
serves, canned fruit and Jelly. window shades and
curtains, LOT of mating and carpet eghtday clock,
Latrobe stove nearly new, cook stove, wood
stoves hall load of wood and kindlng. machine
for making brooms, and many other things too
numerous TO mention.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of four months will
be given on sums OF $40 and over purchaser to give
negotiable note, bearing interest from date. Under
$40 cash. No property to be removed until settled
for Sale TO begin at 100 p. m.
MRS MARY E. POTTERFIELD.
Ny residence on Washington street is offered for
sale privately. Any person interested will please
inquire OF Sheriff J. w. Gardner.
MRS. POTTERFlELD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store.

Your money back on any unsatisfactory
purchase is another feature and policy
that has made the Bargain Store so popu-
lar and successful.
Whenever you buy an article here and
find after you get home that it is not just
what you wanted or does not suit you,
bring if back and get your money, as
cheerfuly as we sold il TO you.
REAL SLEDGEHAMMERS.
Sure-catch Mouse Traps, 3 for .O5
Wizard Polish Mops, %
Gin. Steel Pliers, 10
Large Enamel Preserving Kettles, .2o
Talcum Powder, box sc and .O9
Embroidery Hoops, &c and .O9
Mems Isle Socks, Is
Mems Sport Shirts, AS
Mems Best Work Shirts, AS
Mems Khaki Pants, LOO
Boys Khaki Pants, AS
Boys Brownie Overalls, .25
Mems Work jackets, 80
Ladies Knit Union Suits, %
Ladies Muslin Gowns, 80
Ladies Bingham Aprons String, 20
Ladies White Aprons maids, %
ChiId's Muslin Drawers, all sizes 10
Child's Knit Waist Bodies, 10
Ladies Long KimonoS, 80
Ladies Short Kmonos, 20
Cotton Towels, %
Huck Towels, .OS
Boys Shirts and BlouSeS, %
Ladies House Dresses, 10
Mems Chrome Sole Outing Shoes, $50
Mems and Boys Tennis Shoes, .4S
All 25c. Rubber Heels. 10
Ladies' and Girls MILDLY BlouSes, .4S
Ladies Side Combs, pair, %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

Tables showing the assessed valuations
OF all real estate, personal property and
public service corporations, with the
State taxes thereon, in the county OF JET
ferSon, for 1912 and 1915. BY Estate
taxes" is meant those levied and paid
into the treasury OF the State for paying
salaries Of State officers, clerk hire and
so on, and for supporting such State
institutions, the expenses of which have
not, under Republican legislation, been
Saddled on the counties. State tax rate
in 1912, one cent for 1915, fourteen cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

CAN if be true that Colonel Roosevelt
is slated for Secretary of State in case OF
the election OF President Hughes This
would be, perhaps, a worse calamity than
elJcting the Colonel President. for his
opportunities formiSchiefmightbe greater.
Hughes, OF himself, may be safe and
sane. With Roosevelt in the cabinet we
would all pretty soon be unsafe and some
oil us insane.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

CONGRESS passed the army appropn-
alton bill on Tuesday, providing $751;
597 900 for maintenance of the army and
the reorganized national guards. The
LIMOGES ought 10 be happy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

THEY say that General Lilly is having
high old time at Atlantic City. Is en-
tertainment at Atlantic City a part OF The
price, or is he simply drowning his Sor-
row.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

1T seems mighty hard TO work up en-
thusiasm over the Republican State ticket
in West Virginia.
No wonder
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Farms.

BY virtue Of the following deeds OF trust TO the
undersigned recorded in the office OF the Clerk oil
the County Court OF Jefferson County; "; Va, two
from James A. Roper and wife. L w Roper ana
4. A. b. Roper and wife. Kearney L, Roper, Kearney
L. Roper and wife. and George W. Roper; dated
January 10th and June 9Th 1914, in deed books liz, ITO
deed ef book iO. page ss3 one from Jas A. Roper and
wife dated Feb. is, 1915, in deed book liz, page
lOe one from VIM T. and Geo. w. Roper; oi dated aea
from lawrence w. Roper and wife, dated Aug 10.
1915. in deed book liz, page 500. and one from m
Chester A. Roper and wife, dated Oct 70 ielo. IN
deed book 49, page SO. will offer publicly ioL Sale
VIRGINIA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
Saturday, August 20, 1910,

beginning al 10 clock a. m. the following Valuable
real estate OF said Ropers in said county
First that farm on the Berryville pike, miles
south OF Charles Town, known as the
"STONE HOUSE" FARM,
containing 2i5 acres more or less. and improved by
a DWELLING and OUTBUlLDlNGS. This farm
has running water and is as valuable piece oil land
as is in the county. Second. the
"MT. HAMMOND" FARM,
about miles southeast of Charles Town. contain
ing 200 acres. more or less, fronting on the Shen,
andoah river and improved with DWELLING and
STABLE. A very desirable farm. Third, the tract
known as the
"MILL LAND"
on Evius Run, about two miles south OF Charles
Town, improved by DWELLING and 0UTBUlLD-
INGS. A very fine piece of land. Fourth the 6-S
INTEREST OF Walter L., J. Albert, Lawrence W.,
William T., Chester A. and Geo. w. Roper, in
tract OF
40 Acres of Mountain Land,
east Of the henandoah River, in the southeast cor
ner OF The county.
Possession 10 be taken April /, 1917. Crops now
growing and tenants rights in those planted in 1916
reserved.
TERMS-One- third Of purchase money cash, and
balance in two equal payments al one and two
the notes Of the purchasers. bearing interest payable
Semi-annualy, and secured by trust on the proper
ties. -
s w. WASHINGTON.
Trustee
AT the same time and place will sell on the same
terms The 2-S interest OF Ambrose D.. and Kearney
|. Roper in said mountain land.
WIN. NJ. BURNS,
Attorney in Fact
T. J. West. Auciioneer. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
Total estimated disbursements 3,772 SO
Amount to be raised by levy 2,99S. %

Total estimated disbursements 3,772 SO
Amount to be raised by levy 1882 %
1t appearing to the council that the
total valuation of all taxable property
IN this municipality according TO the
last assessment thereof is 6S5. 224 90 be-
ing real estate 10 the value of 3l6 800 90
personal property to The value Of 300, 265
and railroad aud other property assess
by the Board of Public Works to the
value of SO, $1,000 "a certiied to the
council by the officer whose duty it is
to make such report. and it appearing
from the foregoing estima that it is
necessary to raise by levy. after deduct
ing all credits 2,39S % for municipal
purposes; therefore il is dete. mined that
levy on each One Hundred Dollars
valuation of thirty-five cents for nun
Icipal purposes will be necessary to pro-
duce the estimated amount as afore
said for the ensuing fiscal year.
State of West Virginia. County of
Jefferson, tow of Shepherdstown, To-
wit:
l. +. L. Weltzheimer Recorder in
and for the municipality of Shepherds
town, county of Jefferson and State OF
West Virginia, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is true copy from the
records of an order made by the coun-
Gil of said municipality on the Sth day
of August, 1916.
Given under my hand this 8th day of
August, 1916.
F. L. WELTZHEIMER, Recorder.
Further, that meeting of said coun-
Gil will be held in the council room of
said town on August %. 1916, at 100 p
m, to hear and consider objections, if
any, to said proposed levy as may be
approved and found necessary.
U. S. MARTIN, Mayor.
F. L. WELTZHEIMER, Recorder. J
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
Sl374.65
ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS

Debts and demands owed By said
municipality which will become due
and payable during the current fiscal
year, including interest on bonded in
debtedness of every kind and character.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

Mr.. HUGHES has started upon west
ern tour in the interest OF his presidential
candidacy. He may warm up the CAM
paign bit, but reports are that the people
OF the West are very well satisfied with
President Wilson because he has kept
this country out OF war, and in addition
his administration has fulfilled the pledges
OF the party to the welfare of the whole
country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

FROM every section OF the State comes
the news that the people are determined
TO clean out the State House al Charleston
and rid themselves ofth eXtravagant and
disgraceful factional troubles that are so
detrimental TO the public welfare and so
harmful to the good name of West Viz
GINA. We look for a tremendous ma
iority for John Cornwell next November.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10

Total disbursements. So,Ooo.uu
Amount to be raised by levy ,47S.oo
TEACHERS FUND ESTIMATE
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
The amount due, and the amount that
will become due and collectible from
every source, except from the levy OF
taxes to be made for the current fiscal
year.
Balance due fund from Sheriff .slO4.O3
Due from general school fund
(enumeratlons) "o.o4
Total receipts. sSS2.57
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
The debts and demands owed by the
district as whole, and payable out OF the
teachers fund.
Sheriff's commissions (estimated) $500
For 19 teachers holding No. one
certificates at 5000 per month
Additional Prin Graded School Zlo.OO
District Supervisor :. oOO.OO
Total expenditures 9,Ioo.n
1t appearing to the Board of Education
that the total valuation of all taxable
property in this district, according to the
last assessment thereof, is S3,OSS, I7o,
being real estate to the value of ,oS7,-
sos 90 personal property to the value OF
79l 500. 90, and railroad and other prop
erty assessed by the Board of Public
Works to the value of oO9, $4,000, as GER
tilted to this board by the officer whose
duty it is to make such report, and it APP
pearing from the foregoing estimate that
it is necessary to raise by levy, after de-
Quoting all credits, 544.3 S for building
purposes and S,95745 for teachers pur-
poses; therefore it is determined that
lew on each One Hundred Dollars valu-
alton of five cents for building and
twentv-nine cents for teachers purposes
will be necessary to produce the estima-
ted amount as aforesaid for the ensuing
fiscal year.
State of West Virginia,
County Of Jefferson,
District of Shepherdstown, To-wit:
I. Harrison Schley, secretary of the
Board of Education in and for Shepherds
town district of said county and State,
do hereby certify that the foregoing IS
true COPY from the records of an order
made and entered by said board on the
Sth day of August, 1916.
Given under my hand this Sth day of
August, 1916.
HARRISON SCHLEY,
Secretary Board OF Education,
Shepherdstown District,
Jefferson County, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
ESTIMATES
Maximum levy 35 cents on the Hun
dred Dollars va uation.
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS

dred Dollars va uation.
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
The amount due the said municipal
ity, and the amount that will become
due and collectible from every source
except from the levy Of taxes to be
made for the current fiscal year.
a Balance in hands of the city treas
ury ...........'...'.' If'oo
b Hotel licenses .................20 90
Other licenses. ................lS $780, 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-10
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

ESTIMATED ENPENDII UKES
The debts and demands owed by the
district as whole, and payable out of the
teachers fund.
Sheriff's commissions (estimated) 5000
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-03

Time will show whether the Pros pector has been accurate in giving the news of the Wickersham -Shackle- ford combination, whereby the Dele gate is ot receive the repu blican nom- ination for Delegate at the Seward convention this month. If the Dele gate is to receive the republican nom- readers will know that we have given the news correctly and that the Dele gates alleged telegram denying the proposed alliance was fabricated by some of his admirers who are not in the Delegates confidence. ' The news came to us direct. both from Wash ington and Juneau. and was reprint ed without comment or bias. We desire accuracy above political pref, erence, and can assure our. reAders that the political news is not vamped from hearsay. but absolute facts. re- ceived from official centers in tfre States ard from Juneau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-03
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1916
THE GLORY OF ERIN.


 ing for Erin.
 Was fighting for Erin in Elan A ders and France.
 The truest and bravest of all is
 my Erin. So mighty seemed he with his saber and lance: Who, when he departed made lonely my Erin. But clasped noe and cried. Gods heart be with thine" In answer I gave him shamrock Of Erin And tenderly whispered Thy glory be mine The shamrock gathered. the shamrock The shamrock sent with ny soldier to h resting this day the warm breast of Erii .. Ger the heart of a hero in l,eath's icy trance But not for the gold, nor tn. wealth of al! Erin
 dier decline; 1t was he who went forward. went for ward for Erin Erln. oh. Erin. thy glory te m;ne! How proudly the ship will return nome to ETln, Return home to Erin from over the Sea, Return with the soldier who died for sweet Erin Who died for sweet Erin-for Erin and me Thy crags and thy wales will he desolate, Erin, The life which thou gavest. thou gavest WAS thine, So why should pine when ne gave it thee Erin Erin, sweet Erin. thy glory be mine.
 -ReuDt Rose.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-03

And after the election is over for get it. Let sleeppg dogs lie. and let's put our surplus energy into building If Anchorage or Seward had our har- bor and natural advantages they would shortly have half d million population. We have the best of ev- erything in the Territory at our door and are allowing it to lie fallow while we engage in factional fights. Let's unite and fight the other towns.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-03

This paper had no intention of de. tracting from Chas. McCallum's vote for City Councilman by publishing the announcement that he had with drawn from the ticket The news was brought to the office by a gentle man who claimed to represent Mr.
 McCallum, and we published it at his solicitation. It was unethical in a way. as we should have had MT. Me Pr0spector desires to be accurate in its statements and if the report was unauthorized we tender our apolo- gies .
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-03

Voters should go to the polls to- morrow with the idea that they are not voting for any issue, party or man, but for Valdez. It is harmful to the town to interject outside is- sues into city politics. Vote for the man whom you think will give the city the best business administration, irrespective of whether the man is q democrat or republican.