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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
The Origin OF BIindman's Buff.

Liege and Louvain, IN this year OF war
and desolation. are names that breathe
the very echo Of tragedy. II is hard 10
associate them with anything as gay and
innocent as the childish game OF blind
mans buif-although that game, indeed,
owes its origin TO tragic feud between
two warriors OF the rival cities, as long
ago as the year 999.
Jean Colin OF Liege was mighty fighter
OF gigantic stature and strength, whose
chosen weapon was neither sword nor
spear, but heavy mallet, which he WELD
ed with such terrific effect that il soon
earned him the nickname OF "Maillard," ="
or the mallel-man. Throughout his own
and all the neighboring provinces he be-
came known an L.eaJed as Colin Mail
lard. Everywhere he was victorious,
until only one chieitaln, the Count OF Lou
vain. still held the field against him. AT
length they met in final battle. Al the
first onset, before the terrible mallet could
reach him, the Count OF Louvain, with his
long spear. thrust straight for the giants
face and destroyed the sight OF both his
eyes. With the leader OF his foes thus
disabled, he had no doubt OF putting them
10 flight; he counted the victory as good
as won.
But the blinded giant rallied presently
from the shock. ordered his esquire 10
take him into the thickest OF the fight,
and dashed raging against his enemies,
brandishing his malIet on either hand as
he rode. He slew many man he could
not see, and the terror inspired by his
dreadful aspect, the execution done by
the swinging mallet, and the renewed
courage OF his followers. charging close
at his heels, first dismaYed and then
destroyed the men OF Louvain. Not one
survived TO tell the tale.
Robertt The Deyout, then Kingof France,
was an ardent admirer OF deeds OF valor.
Such an exploit as Colin MailIard's was
entirely 10 his taste. He not only show
cred gifts and honors upon the hero, but
caused the players OF the coun to produce
a psntomime, representing his achieve
ments, on the stage. They made, as
may easily be imagined, an exciting melo-
drama, which soon became so popular
that it was played everywhere, and imi-
tated even by the children on the streets.
The great scene was, ofcourse, the blind
man seeking for his enemies; and the lad
who played Colin was blindfolded and
given stick, while his pIaymates lodged
and ran as he pursued and struck or clutch
ed at them.
To-day the drama, the chieftains and
the king are forgotten; they are reIegated
to dry and dusty chronicles. But the
game still lives. To English and Ameri-
can children il is the blindman's buff; in
Europe it is still called "colin-maillard."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
To Cure ChiIdren's Colds.

Keep child dry, clothe comfortable,
avoid exposure and give DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. II is pleasant, soothing. anti
septic, raises phlegm and reduces inflam-
nation. The first dose gives relief, con-
tinued treatment with proper care will
avoid serious illness or alongcold. Don't
delay treatment. Don't let your child
suffer. Get bottle to-day. Insist on Dr.
Bells Pine Tar Honey. 25c. at Drug
gists.
Never ask God TO do what no man
would do for you.
Abstinence in living insures full meas
ures of good health.
care you a good cook p
"a am, num-" was the reply, "sure
and 90 10 church every morning."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
NEW VOL. 5l-No. 7.
PROVEN swAMP-R0OT AIDS WEAK
KIDNEYS.

The symptoms OF kidney and bladder
troubles are often very distressing and
leave the system in rundown condition.
The kidneys seem to suffer most. as al
most every victim complains OF lame back
and urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, as these danger signals often
lead 10 dangerous kidney troubles.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, which soon
heals and strengthens the kidneys, IS
splendid kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy, and, being an herbal compound, has
a gentle healing effect on the kidneys,
which is almost Immediately noticed in
most cases by those who use Il.
A trial will convince anyone who may
be in need OF il. Better get bottle from
your nearest drug store, and start treat
ment at once.
However, il you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents TO DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamiou, N. Y, tor a
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention the Shepherdstown Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17

Clara-Do you know, Maud, Mr..
Smithers paid me great compliment last
night1
Maude-No; what did he say2
"He said was among the prettiest girls
at the party"
"Yes; noticed you were among
Them"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
OWENS & MILLER
-nr nrNaHf o-Anr

We have the exclusive selling rights for
this great laxative :,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
4 word FOR MOTHERS

Itisa grave mistake for mothers TO neg
lect their aches and pains and suffer in
silence-this only leads to chronic sick
ness and often shortens life.
If your work is tiring; if your nerves are
excitable; if you feel languid, weary or
depressed, you should know that SCOTS
Emulsion overcomes just such conditions.
1t possesses in concentrated form the
very elements to invigorate the blood,
strengthen the tissues, nourish the nerves
and build strength.
Scott's is strengthening thousands OF
mothers-and will help you. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. n. ].
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Shepherdstown. w. Va.

The numerous caves in Kentucky. OF
which the Mammoth Cave is The most ia
nous, may yet be turned 10 use for stor-
ing perishable foods. The air in The
caves is dry and the temperature even.
Lemons and oranges left there two years
ago and taken out recently are apparently
as good as when they were harvested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
A Theory Put Into Practice by Well
Known Business Man

"a druggist has many opportunities
to make lasting friends OF his custom
ers," said Mr. J. G. Brady, popular
RexaH Pharmacist Of Fan River.
Mass. THE very nature Of his bust
ness draws their confidence for little
helpful suggestions on the matter Of
health Many people have thanked
me for recommending Rexall Orderlies
as the best relief for constipation and
its resultant Ills. Put up In dainty
candy tablet form, they are pleasant to
the taste and make an ideal laxative
for the home-for men, women and
children alike"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
How To Cure Colds.

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat right.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery. II Is
prepared from Pine Tar. healing balsams
and mild laxatives. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery kills and expels the cold germs,
soothes The initated throat and allays In
flammation. II heals the mucous mem
brane. Search as you will you cannot
find better cough and cold remedy. It's
use over 45 years is guarantee Of salts
faction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
erson County, West Virginia Thursday, February II, 1916
The Love of God.

Gods boundless love and arching sky
Above US when we wake or sleep.
Above us when we smile or weep.
Above us when we live or die
Gods tireless Love Beside the cot
OF her sick child the mother sleeps.
The Heavenly Father ever keeps
Unweary watch-He slumbers not
Gods patient Love Misunderstood
By hearts that suffer in the night.
Doubted-yet waiting till heavens light
Shall show how all things work for good.
Gods mighty Love On Calvay's height.
Suffering to save US from our sin,
To bring the heavenly kingdom in,
All fill our lives with Joy and light.
Gods changeiess Love The wandering one
ForSakes, forgets, diShonors yet,
Repenting. going home. is met
With no reproach-"Welcome my son 20
Gods endless Love What will it be
When earthly shadows flee away.
For all eternity's bright day
The unfolding OF that Love 10 see
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Liven Up Your Torpid Liver.

Tokeep your liveractive use Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. They insure good diges-
ton, 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, 1916-02-17
BRONCHIAL COLD
Yields To Delicious vinol

Philadelphia, Pa.-"Last Fall / was
troubled with very severe bronchial
cold, headaches, backache, and sick to
my stomach. | was so bad / became
alarmed and tried several medicines,
also doctor, but did not get any relief.
A friend asked me TO try Vinol and II
brought the relief which j ersved, 30
now | am enjoying perfect health. -
JACK c. SINGLETON.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic without oil, for
chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis.
OWENS & MILLER, Druggists,
Chanhardetowp w Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Coughs and Colds
are Dangerous!
One out Of every three people
die Of Lung Diseases-ali
started with a Cough
At First Sign OF Cough take
DR.. Kings New Discovery.

Few OF us realize the danger OF
Coughs and Colds. We consider
them common and harmless all
ments. However statistics tell Us
every third person dies OF a lung
ailment.
Dangerous Bronchial and Lung
diseases often follow neglected
cold. As your body strueeles
against cold germs, no better aid
can be had than DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Its merit has been
tested by old and young. ~In use
over IS yean. Get q bottle to-day.
Avoid the risk of serious Lunl
ailments. All druggists.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
OLD TIGER STARS
WILL ASSIST RUSH
Phil King, Of This City, Named to
Coach Football Team.

), PRINCETON. May 17.-Coach John II.
krsh, OF the Princeton football team.
will have eight assistant coaches to
help him whip the Tiger eleven into
shape next fall. The coaches were se-
lected by the board of athletic control
and the boards nominations were rati-
ned ty the faculty committee on outdoor
hpcrtA here today. With the exception
OF C-uikshank all the assistant coaches
have played on a Princeton team at one
time or another.
1ne men selected are Philip King. SO.
OF Washington. ID. c.: Arthur Il. Hilie-
brand, OF Waubay,. 8. d., 20; Sanford
z. White. Of Pfinceton, ~: Thomas A.
Wilson, OF Binkhamton. N. ". 'I3; Ar
thur Bluethenthal. Of Wilmington. N. c..
10: Harold b. BaIlin. rs; B. 4. Cruik-
shank. of Princeton. and Edward l..
snea. OF Nashua, n. H., 'l6.
The combination Is exceptionally well
balarced. with two men who have had
experience In the back field, two at both
the tackle and center positions ana one
at gusrd and end. All but shea and
Wilson have been selected for All-Amer1-
can teams. and most or them have
coached either here or elsewhere.
King captained the TIGER eleven In
90 and thrice was selected for position
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
Hughey Jennings Is
Gaining Fame at Golf
Ruddy Leader of Tigers Finds That Knowledge of
Game Helps on Diamond and He Lauds the
Benefits Derived From It,
BY KIRK c. MILLER.

\ solf stock and a baseball bat, and the
fact that the ball stands still to be
struck Is sure to have some demoraliz-
Ing influence on the hitting OF base
ball players and for that reason 1 think
that the game should be followed by
ball players mostly during the on sea-
son."
Jennings concluded. probably the
greatest handicap the mixing or the two
games would present would be that of
changing the manner in which ball
player would strike.
"a golf stroke, except when very near
the hole, should be a lit stroke. The
sticks are built to make a lift in the
but the development of a lift in the
stroke with bat would continually foul
the bah or have a tendency to create ny
balls rather than clean hits or drives
through the infeld."
Baseball has many notable players
who are also accomplished performers
on the golf links. Besides Ty Cobb.
Chrtsty Mathewson, Heine Zimmerman.
Chief Bender, and Fred Merkle have all
made regulations for themselves as sue
cessful wielders of the golf clubs. John
Henry Is the only golfer on the wash
ington team. and he spends much or the
of season in pursuit Of that sport.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
MARYLAND AGGIES .
TO MEET GALLAUDEE
Will Play Kendall Greeners in
Baseball After Losing to c. u. 30

The Maryland Aggies are down for o
battle with Gallaudet TODAY after los,
ing yesterdays contest to Catholic Unis
versty by to /. The Aggies have d
fine chance of coming through with a
win. as Gsiladuet has had a long lay
off. e
Kendrick was too much for the Marys
land boys yesterday. The Brookland
freshman was good in the pinchea
While hit hard Kendrick kept the long
bingles well scottered. and received
some good support.
Pat Rooney. Techs baseball and foot
ball star of last season, got n trial
with the Catholic University team, and
made good at third. There were sew
eral new faces In the c. U. lineup The
score: r.. III. E.
C. U................. 0l0 102 001-5 9
Batteries-M. A. c.. Derrick and Mess;
C. u. Kendrick and Rogers.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
How Teams Stand
In Titular Series
BY BRYAN MORSE.

For the first time since the resump-
ton of the annual field and track
games at Tome Institute, Port De-
posit. Nd, the Washington high schools
will be without representation. st.
Albsns athletes are the only ones who
will endeavor to carry the city honors
TO the front against other schools In
Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The Blue and White athletes will
probably lave their full strength IL 1t
Is decided to send the entire team.
Brooke Brewer. who will run in the
A. A. U. championships on Friday at
Baltimore in the 100. will head q
list which will include Maxam. Wal
lace, Carter, Schroers, Morse. Prld-
more, Hauser. Brock, Stubbs. Castle.
and one or two others who are novices.
Entrants in the Tome meet are from
school. HaYerford School, George
School. Baltimore City College, Wiz
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Mer-
cersburg Academy. Chester High
School. Penn Charter. West Virginia
Preparatory. Buffers Prep School.
More than 25O boys are entered in the
meet, according to advices from Tome.
Besides the Washington boys. who are
stars OF the hrst water, are Calder, of
Penn Charter; Huhn. of Haverford;
Il u,
Towson OF the Baltimore Polytechnic
Institute: Shields and Reed. of Mercers-
burg; Sproul. Topkis, and Kite of the
Wilmington High School; High, Irvine.
High School. Chester. Pa; Holofner.
Copper, Stigler. Lomerie, Biggs, of the
Baltimore City College; Hough, Walter.
Pyle, and 1nkem, of the George School,
near Philadelphia and Lewis of Haver-
In the century, Brewer, the st. Adams
fiier, is expected to have to either tie
or beat the record of 10 seconds to get
Conference Academy. Calder of Penn
Charter, and Andrews of Poly. The
high hurdler ought to be pretty race
between Bradford of Tome. Weldon
ef plI Poly Hauser Of a,0 st. AS,lbans' and the
and Walsh. The record for the mile Is
almost sure to be broken with Carter,
St. Adams, Sproul OF Wilmington. Lewis
of Haverford, Baker of Tome and Reed
and Shields of Mercersburg.
Last year four meet records were
broken and two were tied, and there is
every indication that even more records
tSs @ Sear s hS ysar tss thew aSsae fsss1pe
events for Midgets. There are twenty
or twenty-five entries for each of these
events, and seven schools have entered
teams In the ll5-pound relay. Altogether
thirty-eight events have been arranged
for the meet. and twenty-five school:
: are now entered.
.t' -
BY virtue of defeat OF Business b,
2 TO 4, Eastern and Western are nov
tied up In the high school title serlei
with two wins each and one loss. Tn,
tie will probably be broken on Frida,
when the schools line up for their firs
meeting of the. season. Eastern was bet
ter than Business all the way. Tomlil
failed to allow run until the eighth
: when the Business players got severa
long hits for extra bases and fou
counters The Fasteners played wei
within themselves at all stages OF tn
contest. In the final frame the East
erners got to Wassmann for NOR
counters and clinched the game.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
ALMA RICHARDS is
IN POOR CONDITION
Cornell's Great Athlete May>Not
Enter Big Games.

ITHACA. N. Y. May 17.-If Alma
Richards. Cornell's great jumper and
all-around athlete. enters the inter
collegiate games next week It will be In
defiance Of the hoodoo that has pur-
sued him for many years. Richards.
who already at various times In his
career has broken his left leg in the
high jump, hurt his right leg on several
occa sions. and also broken both wrists.
and is now suffering from severe strains
of the muscles of the affected groins.
which developed shortly after he COM
peted in the Penn relay carnival two
weeks ago.
Neither Richards or Jack Moalley. the
Cornell coach. appreciated the full pos
sibillty OF the injuries until the Penn
Cornell dual meet a week ago, when the
great Cornell star fell short Of his best
work in the shot putt. broad and high
jumps.
Moakley has not given up all hope of
getting his crack performer back into
condition for the intercollegiates. but
he said that there was some doubt Of
a favorable outcome.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
Marquard Is Hammered
And Cards Take Game

ST. LOUIS, May 17.--Rube Marquard
was hammered frcm the mound yes
terday by the Cardinals. who won a
ten-inning game from the Dodgers. S
to 4. Dell. who replaced the eccentric
southpaw. pitched fine ball and bad
walk Snyders single, ar error and
Buffers sacrifice fly gave the Cardinals
the run that won. Score by innings:
r. II. e.
Dodgers .......... 100 COL 020 o. 2
Cardinals ........ 800 Wl 600 Id q
Batteries-Dodgers, Marquard, Dell
and Miller; Cardinals, Jasper and
Snyder.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
MISS GUTHRIE MAY
PLAY FOR HONORS
Pittsburgh Player Expected to Face
Miss Bjurstedt.

NEW YORK. May 17.-Of the three
score players entered in the woman's
metropolitan tennis championship tour
nament at Forest Hills but ten re-
mained to start play today. The re-
mainder had been eliminated by de-
feat.
Miss Martha Guthrie. OF Pittsburgh,
continues to show the form she dis
played opening day and is now looked
upon as the one who will give Miss
Molla Bjurstedt. the champion, fight.
Miss Bjurstedt did not play yester-
day, her match being one OF the seve-
raj postponed on account OF the rain.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
In ,Ie All-AmerIcan backfield. A

In tie All-American backfeid. After
having had marked success as head
coach at Wisconsin he was head coach
here for year. Hillebrand played foot
hail at Princeton for four years and
explained the team in 80. lie Is one OF
the Test tackles Princeton ever had.
hall championship for Princeton in lOiz
by recovering fumbles in the Yale and
Harvard games. Wilson Is a brother of
last years captain at Yale, and had
been an assistant line coach at wiscon-
ain for some time. He played guard on
the varsity eleven here for two years
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Prince Albert is sold strictly on merit. 1t
is tobacco of choice quality, and made by
an exclusive patented process that does cut out
bite and parch! 1t took three years and
fortune to perfect that process so that today
every man with desire to smoke pipe or
roll his own cigarettes can do 80 without a
comeback, no matter how tender his tongue
or throat may be
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
AMATEUR PITCHING
BEGINS TO SHINE
Munich Holds General Office to
Lone Hit in Contest.

Some good pitching was seen In the
amateur leagues yesterday. Munich.
pitching for Auditors. held the General
Office to one lone hit in the Terminal
giving pases on BALLS caused the game
to end in a 3-to-3 tie.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Holy Name defeated Sacred Heart by
n 15-to-0 count In the Catholic Church
League. Sweeney. pitching for Holy
Name. allowed his opponents three hits
and struck out nine. He also got two
triples In two trims to the plate.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
PrepS Win.

Georgetown Junior Preps defeated the
Western Freshmen yesterday. 10 to 8
The Junior Props play Friends School
today and the Episcopal High School
juniors Saturday. -
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Rosedale took the measure OF the
Printers In the Rosedale League by a
10-to-4 score. Two double plays started
by Goebel featured the game.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Machinists. although greatiy outhit.
defeated Steel Plants by to !. Roun-
tree at second for the Macbinists
played a good game In the field.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17
PRINCE ALBERT
the national JOY smoke

Your taste and satisfaction is proof that
Prince Albert quality is more desirable than
coupons or premiums.
You buy Prince Albert everywhere tobacco
is sold in toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red tins, 1Oc
handsome pound and half-pound tin humi-
dors, and in that fine crystal-glass humidor
with sponge-moistener top that keeps the
tobacco in such perfect condition.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Fifth easiiy defeated Kendall In the
East Washington Sunday School
League. the final score being 10 to o.
OBrynim. pitching for Fifth. allowed
only two hits.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

Bureau of Mines forfeited to the Sec
retary's Office. In the Home Club
League.
The Washington times., 1916-05-17

The correctness of our belief that
smokers do prefer qnalfty rather than
premiums or coupons is proven by
the enthusiasm with which Prince
Albert pipe and cigarette tobacco has
been received throughout the civil
ized world! Premiums or coupons
haze never been offered as an induce
,uent to smoke iii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-13
kennebec Pomona

The meeting of kennebec Pomona
with Winthrop Grange. March 3. was
an all-day meeting and highly honor
ed by large attendance, being nearly
1a0 members present.
This meeting was promptly called
to order at 1890 by Worthy Master c.
l.. Richardson and the roll call of Of
fcers was answered from every chair.
After the regular business meeting
the Fifth degree was conferred in full
form in very pleasing manner. each
officer working without assistance from
the ritual.
At the noon hour a bountiful feast Of
fish chowdcr and pastries was served
in the dining hall.
The afternoon program was opened
by piano solo rendered by Bro c. T.
Washburn. who responded to encore.
The address of welcome was offered
by Deputy f. T. Clifford, w. NJ. Of
Winthrop Grange.
Past Master E. H. Tillson responded
in behalf Of Kennebec Pomona.
The afternoon address was delivered
by r. l.. Cummings. chairman Of
Grange Service committee, who spoke
dloilS uIeS u eACeSSlNe
rates OF our ships and railroads, also
explaining the work and purpose OF
the Grange Service committee.
The following solos and readings were
perfectly rendered:
Vocal solo. encore, Sister Elliott;
reading, Sister Cushman; vocal solo,
encore. Worthy Master Richardson; pi-
ano solo, encore. Bro. c. T. Washburn:
reading. encore. Bro. F.. Fisher; whist
ling solo, Sister Elliott.
Many interesting remarks were made
by past masters and charter members.
The new prize banner purchased at
an expense of about $65. was a great
attraction Of the day. This banner is
the property Of kennebec Pomona but
placed for the year in charge OF the
Grange having the largest percentage
OF representation at meetings during
the previous year. Manchester Grange,
No. 1172 was the leader in 1915, and the
owner Of the banner for 1916 Many
threats by other Oranges to take this
banner for 1917 must be proven to be
believed.
The next meeting Of Kennebec Pomo-
ma is at Litchfield, April 12.