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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
HERBERT SPENCER GETS HIS

l started, little book, to tell you
about Jim's visit to me last night,
and what he and Dick talked
about, when my pen and my
thoughts went wandering off to
poor old Dick"
1t seems that yesterday the
breach of promise suit of Miss
Heathcott against Herbert Spen-
Ger, poor little Kitty Malram's
husband, came up for trial.
Listen to this one, Margie,'
said Jim. Then he head: AT
torney Scotte for the prosecution
was both pathetic and humorous
at times, and the defendant
turned pale at intervals from the
vigorous onslaught. Scotte pic
tured the brilliant beauty of
Spencer's first wife and the loving
care Miss Heathcott gave to her
at first and afterward to the child.
This child said the lawyer.
had been verbally bequeathed to
Mrs. Margaret Waverly, an old
friend of the mother. Spencer OBJ
jected to Mrs. Waverly's bringing
up the child because he thought it
would not get the Christian Gull
ture he could give 1t.
Look what happens!
Evidently the defendant
overrated his will power, for my
client will tell you when she takes
the stand that in less than four
weeks after his wife was buried
the defendant began making love
to her.
AS you see, the Rev. Mr..
Spencer is a handsome man, and
cultured. Few women can resist
his many virtues and attractions
in their favorite minister, any
more than they can resist them in
their favorite actor.
But my client begged for
time. The pointed out that they
must be discreet. In this peculiar
case. gentlemen, the mans char
acter and success in life would
suffer more than the woman's
from the breath of scandal. And
so the romance grew, and there
was talk that at the end of the
year she. should take her rightful
place as Spencer's wife.
"'All went we'll until ambition
began to whisper to the young
clergyman and settlement worker
that a marriage with someone
with more money might be effect
ed, and he would gain more than
just a wife by the transaction.
All this time, gentlemen, the
defendant was going about with a
grief-stricken manner, accepting
the pity and condolences of his
friends and acquaintances, while
at home he was enjoying to the
fullest the love and tender care
of my client.
%They called him "the man of
SORROWS" gentlemen; they called
him "the man of sorrow" and all
the while he was holding hands.
Jim and Dick shouted at this,
but truly, little book, / felt sorry
for poor Herbert.
Wouldn't Kitty scream over
this II she could know it?" re-
marked Jim. For whatever else
Kitty Malram was, she was a good
sport, and l think her sympathies
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
A REAL, TRAGEDY

Young housewives obliged to
practice strict economy will SYM
pathize with the sad experience
of a Washington woman.
When her husband returned
home one evening he found her
dissolved in tears, and careful
questioning ELECTED the reason
for her grief.
DAN" said she, every day
this week | have stopped to look
at a perfect love of hat in Nine.
Louise's window. Such hat,
Dan, such a beautiful hat! But
the price-well, l wanted it the
worst way, but just couldn't af-
ford to buy it,"
well, DEAR" began the hus-
band recklessly, I'VE might man.
age to"
Thank you, Dan," Interrupted
the wife, "but there isn't any
might about it. / paid the cook
this noon, and what do you
think? She marched right down
herself and bought that hiatt"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
Latest Absurditv

to be about on par when it to showing up the
lengths to which special interests and their kept
press will go in vain efforts to discredit any for
ward-looking measures threatening their wrongful
privileges.
men.
Evidently hoping to slip one over on the public,
they are now trying to blame the seamens law for
the strike of the steamshipmen employed on Sound
vessels.
Puzzle: What connection, other than the smell of
the briny deep is there between few hundred men
who are out for raise in their pay envelopes and
law which serves to protect American seamen from
injustice?
Say, how about accusing Louis Brandeis of causing
the European war? They're using railroads over in
Europe
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
PIMPLES DISAPPEAR

There is one remedy that sell
dom fails to clear away all pim-
pies, black heads and skin erup-
tons and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you
with zemo, which generally over
comes all skin diseases. Acne.
eczema, itch, pimples, rashes,
black heads in most cases give
way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight
Itching usually stops instantly.
Zemo is safe, clean, easy to use
and dependable. 1t costs only
25c; an extra large bottle, $1.OO.
1t will not stain, is not greasy or
sticky and is positively safe for
tender, sensitive skins.
Zemo, Cleveland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
THE INDUSTRIOUS TOAD

The toad lives from 10 years. lay eggs
1t has lived two without food
takes dead captures and de-
yelOwjackets Beetles worms, SPIDERS snaIs
bugs gasshoppe cckets weevi caerplars moths 81
hours the times
single toad three months will devour 1000 every
of these would SfOO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

As IA inquiries pretty concIu.
svey established that the price gasoline
due the cutting European market compelled
certain Dsntegaed Monopoly
with which
al
Thus Dear Students,
Private Ownership Public
Of the tmehonored law of Demand Supply determining
The Demand, Higher Price.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
Observation-Disclosures
j ANS WERS|:
BY CYNTHIA GREY f:
MISREPRESENTATION |IINI|

Q-When born in Austria comes to the United
States leaving wife and child his home after three
again this country his marriage legal
be wife
and still Austria? VERY ANXIOUS
A-he T. s. recognize that marriage in Austria
Consequently his
would legal
could be depOrted for such Offense
Q-I am a girl It. I m of my
plain furniture porch. associate with
who have fine homes, but return their hospitality
know circumstances will permit have the things
want What can 1 do? DISCOURAGED
A-Nener money fine things make a home. requires
You influence Al
and shabby though which made Ores
Women" Jos BY helpful
influence friends will be glad
to share.
Q-My wife self have a claim that the large
bee called the bumbebee the humble bee My
wife contends the is the bumblebee Which is
right? F. L. X
right encyclopedias
rect.
Q.-What shall get mother for her birthday?
BILL AND IDA
A-Mothers always like little
they could buy themselves wish
ly be appreciated.
Q.-Do know of anything which will remove brown
birthmark from cheek? A b. G.
A-NOthing surgical operation will
that kind of a mark
Miss Grey maintains office hours each Wednes-
day from II m. to p. m when she is pleased to
meet any Times reader. On other days she replies
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

The trouble with most men of
the world is that they think the
school of experience is only a
night school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

Miss Grey maintains office hours each Wednes-
day from II a. m. to- 4 p. m. when she is pleased to
meet any Times reader. On other days she replies
to questions only by mail or through her column.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

Farmer Cat cashiers window in
newspaper office)-I want to put
in this here notice about Bill
Smiths death. There amt no
charges, be there?
Clerk-Oh, yes. Our rate is Is
cents an inch!
CHARACTERIZATION! Bill stood
six feet five.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
THE SOLUTION OF THE VILLA PUZZLE

From Sergeant OTooles chart and explanation able
villa the United States cavalry,
prove willy will be nabbed point midway
g. the routes coming together
follows:
Funston to v; Villa to B; to II " to F.
Ri to L; f to O; to o; to U; v to A.
LII Y; to E + to X; v to T; to w; to o.
p; to s; F to @.
They covered all the points and head be-
8 and q.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

Q.-Do know of anything which will remove brown
birthmark from cheek? A B. c.
A.-NOthng and surgical viii
remove kind Of a lark.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

A-NOhers always like little
II
percoator, reading lamp would
Iy appreciated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

A-You both right. The encyclopedias and dictona
preference the bumbebee" but humble bee just
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23

Q.-What shall get mother for her birthday?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Farmers Institute.

A farmers institute at Shenandoah
Junction will be held Wednesday and
Thursday, December and 7. The in
structors are from the West Virginia Uni
versity. E. G. Auchter will discuss i'm
portant phases OF orcharding as applied
to this section Dr. c. A. Lueder will lee
ture on live stock and give valuable in
formation on wounds and treatment OF
diseases; and Miss Marion Hepworth
will speak on home and rural subjects.
These lectures, together with question
box and round table discussions of our
farming problems. promise to make
very interesting two-da session. Every
farmer who is interested in finer live
stock. larger crops, more fertile soil. more
profitable, farming and better homes
should attend.
Come Bring your wife, bring the boys
and girls, bring your neigtbors. Ask
questions and give your experience and
opinions on the questions of others.
Bring your basket and join in making this
the best institute we have ever held.
r. p. MCGARRY, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Plain Questions to Shepherdstown
People.
Every Shepherdstown Reader VIII
Admit the Soundness of the Logic.

Would Shepherdstown people recon-,
mend Doan's Kidney Pills as they do Il
the medicine were not reliable? Would
they confirm their statements after years
have elapsed if their experiences did MOI
show the remedy TO be deserving OF ltf
Statements like The following must carry
conviction to the mind OF every reader:
Mrs. Nettie V. Turner, Rocky St.'
Shepherdstown, says: 81 had a COM
plication OF troubles, the principal one
being kidney complaint. My kidneys
were irregular in action and the kinney
secretions were unnatural. | also mao
headaches and there was soreness across
nv loins. finally used Doan's Kidney
Pills. procured at Hills Pharmacy, and II
did not take them long TO make me strong
err and better in every way. They STOP
ped the soreness and backache and mace
my kidneys normal" r
Mrs. Turner gave endorsement OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in November. l9lO.
Over two years later, she said: ~ use
Doan's Kidney Pills once in awhile ana
they always give immediate relief"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't SIMPLY
ask for kidney remedy-get Doans
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Turner
has twice publicly recommended: roster
Milbum Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Communicated.

Editor Register-The writer read with
much interest your article in the Register
entitled, DR.. Gerhardt SO Years Old"
This article gives brief but instructive
history OF DR.. Gerhardt's many years.
Many people Of this section of North
Carolina have deep interest in him, and
expressed no little appreciation Of the in
formation which you furnished them
your paper. Dr. Gerhardt once lived in
Mount pleasant, North Carolina, and did
educational work among this people. In
1853 he was made "tirst professor" of
what was then known as Western North
Carolina Male Academy, and, according
TO the records he held this office until
1858. The successor of that institution is
the present Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Insti-
tute, in which am now serving my fourth
session as professor of ancient languages.
One Of our three literary societies is named
for DIR. Gerhardt, ii being known as THE
Gerhardt Literary Society" The insti-
titute keeps in touch with DR. Gerhardt,
and we hope that he may be spared to
"round out the century"
Very truly yours,
B. L. STANLEY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Notice to The Public.

The undersigned wishes to an
nounce to the people of Shepherds
town that on or about December
lst, in the Chase building, corner
New and Princess streets, he will
open first-class plumbing and
heating establishment. He will
carry a full and complete line of
pipe and pipe fittings, valves, SAM
tary plumbing, fixtures, also heat
ing boilers, etc. Will give especial
attention to making connections
with the new water system and in.
stalling the necessary fixtures, in
Guiding bathroom outfits, in dwell
lighthouses. Will also install mod
ern heating systems. Call and see
me. Having had experience in
this line of work, | can guarantee
satisfaction in every respect.
w. S. HAlNES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Historic Farm Dwelling Burned.

Last Sunday morning the dwelling
house on Miss Jeanette Aglionby's
"Collingwood" farm, near Charles Town,
tenanted by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Ware,
Jr., was completely destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Ware was in the yard about 10
o'clock. when he noticed smoke coming
from the roof He went upstairs to in
vestigate, and found that the roof and the
attic were ablaze. The flames spread so
rapidly that there was no hope Of quench-
ing them, and after Mr.. Ware telephoned
to the exchange in Charles Town and
asked il to spread the news he began to
carry out the most valuable contents OF
the house. Central made good job OF
notifying the neighbors, and in a few
moments they began to arrive in auto
mobiles and vehicles OF various sorts.
Many willing helpers carried out the
furniture, and everything on the lower
floor and considerable part OF the con-
tents OF the upper story were saved from
destruction. The portraits, silver and
wedding presents of Mr.. and Mrs. Ware
were all gotten out. In the meantime the
fire had been steadily burning, and by
twelve O'Clock the building, which was
OF frame, had been entirely consumed,
only the chimneys standing. Fortunately
no person was injured.
"Collingwood" was one OF the Oldest
houses in the county. II was originally
built by Baptist minister named Collins,
or Colling, who in the early days used 10
hold service in the main room OF the
house. II is stated that George Wash
ington had been guest here and had oc-
casionally eaten meals with friends who
lived at the place. The loss on the
building, which had recently been i'm
proved, is estimated at s. 500, on which
there was an insurance OF 81 500 with
VIM. A. Daniels insurance agency. The
furniture was insured with F. w. Myers,
OF ShepherdStown.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Wares neigh
bors hitched up their teams and hauled
his furniture to the home of George w.
Moore, who had but recently moved to
Charles Town for The winter, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ware are again comfortable and
not much the worse for their trying ex-
perience. II is thought that the fire was
started by sparks from defective flue in
the attic or about the roof.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together, and for years il was supposed
10 be incurable. Doctors prescribed loca
remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it
incurable. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio. is constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. One Hundred Dollars reward
is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh
Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY 6 Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
BIELMYER'S
Bargain Store.

The way prices are soaring on every
necessity of living. should induce every
oue TO figure TO the very last penny
where the dollar will buy The most mer-
chandise.
We positively can and do sell the same
goods cheaper than you can buy them
elsewhere and it is not hard to under
stand how we do it; it is the powerful
Rouss system which sells us cheaper.
Charles Broadway Rouss was the first
wholesale merchant to cut out the Drum
mer Salesman, whose salary and expense
account you, Mr.. Consumer, always. have
to pay.
How Are These For Example?
Women's and Mems Overgaiters
Ispats). so
Wizard Triangle Polish MopS, %
Mems and boys Apply Linen Collars, 10
Rovs' and girls Knit Puddenbags, %
Boys Cord Knickerbockers. 80
Bed Comfortables, $l.1o
Bed Blankets, pair, 81 y
Bed Spreads. Si00
Bed Sheets, Oh
Mems Blue Chambray Work Shirts, 30
Mems Heavy Fleece Shirts and
Drawers, .oO
Boys Cotton Sweaters, 80
Women's Outing Gowns, 30
Girls Bingham and Percale Dresses, 80
Women's Fleeced Vests and Pants, %
Mems Cotton Gloves, .Oo
Women's House Dresses, .I5
Mems and boys Winter Caps, % and 80
Ain hand Neckties, from 10
Silk Shield Bows, 10
Sewing Cotton, per spool, .O4
Safety Pins, dozen, US
Nckle Watches, $l.OO
Cork Soles, per pair, .O5
Ladies' Dust Caps, 10
Ladies' Knit Petticoats, 80
Good Umbrellas, 75c and $l.OO
SOC Police Suspenders, .25
Whittemore's Shoe Polish, .O8
Talcum Powder, .O5
Shoes Tor every member of the family at
prices that cannot be matched.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

THE good Book says that they who dig
pits for Others shall themselves falltherein.
This is true so far as Governor Hatfield
is concerned. He has lost the confidence
of fair-minded persons generally and he
can never hope for further political honors
in West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
The Farmers Bank Of
SbepherdStoWn,
ShenherdstoWn. w. Va

State OF West Virginia County Of Jefferson.
l. F. w. Myers. Cashier of the above named bank
do solemny swear that the above statement is true
TO the best OF my knowledge and belief,
F. w. MYERS, Cashier.
GEO. F. TURNER.
G. w. HOFFMAN,
F. R. MCQUlLKIN,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th day
OF November. 1916.
D. S. RENTCH, Notary Public.
NV Commission Expires Nov. Is. 1919
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

THERE is little doubt that Governor
Hailleld's ambition was to secure seat
in the United States Senate, and all his
extraordinary political performances have
had that purpose il view. But he will
never sit in the Senate. The people OF
West Virginia couldn't be paid TO endorse
for this high honor man who has so
little regard for fairness and whose par
tisan rage blinds him TO all sense OF po-
litical decency. The Governor has de-
stroyed himself by his own unbridled ami
mostly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

OUR greatest public nuisance, Colonel
Roosevelt, is going to give the country a
welcome rest-he is TO make long trip
to the Fiji Islands. The sooner he goes
and the longer he stays the better he will
please a great many people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

1T is now admitted that Senator Chiffon
has been defeated for the United States
Senate by MIR. Sutherland. We are also
willing to admit that if the Democrats had
wisely chosen John ]. Davis as their
candidate he would have been elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Two-Story Stone Dwelling,

with back building and other necessary outbuild-
ings: also good cistern.
This is a comfortable home, easily accessible.
and possession can be given Immediately.
TERMS OF SALE-One- third cash on day OF
sale the residue in two equal payments at six and
twelve months with interest from date, TO be evil
dencedby notes OF the purchaser and secured by a
lien upon the premises sold. -
49," GEO. NJ BELTZHOOVER
Nov. 30. l9l6-4w Executor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

AFTER all is said and done, that extra
session of the West Virginia Legislature
was called for the sole purpose of trying
TO save the Hatfield political machine.
And the taxpayers are footing the bill OF
some $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

THE outrageous price OF eggs and but
ter and other provisions throughout the
county, which is very largely due TO
middlemen and cold storage people, has
resulted in boycott against eggs in New
York and other large cities. Eggs have
gotten up TO so cents dozen in New
York, and other things are almost as bad.
Whether boycott will prove efficaciouS
remains 10 be seen, but everybody is
agreed that something must be done"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

JACK LONDON, the famous author who
died last week, was genius-a man OF
real talent. But John Barleycorn got him
before his time was up, as he gotten so
MANY other thousands OF brilliant men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

WE think that Judge Robinson has
missed splendid chance to put himself
right with the people of the State. If he
had repudiated the dishonest and I'M
principled schemes TO deprive John Corn
well of his natural rights and privileges
everybody would have said, Behold
mani" But he has maintained anunfortu-
nate silence during all this skullduggery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Tresposs Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden TO trespass upon
the premises owned or occupied by the undersigned
by hunting, fishing, or in any other manner Per-
sons offending will be prosecuted.
J. J. EBY
II. w. POTTS.
10 WALPER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Ready to Receive Milk.

The milk receiving station at Kearneys-
vile is now ready TO receive milk, and
will pay $2.l5 per hundred pounds for
per cent milk and cents for each point
above 4 per cent.
E. w. WOOLMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
To The Public.

| wish to thank all of my friends
and customers who have patron
lied me since | have located in
ShepherdStoWn. | think that can
safely say that every article have
sold has proven satisfactory, for |
have been told so. If can please
others, why may not please you?
All that ask is that you give me
chance to show you. g.
expect my new goods in the
latter part of the coming week, and
will be able to show you some nice
things in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Silverware, French Ivory Toilet
Ware, etc. | will be pleased to
order for you anything not in stock,
and can get it on very short notice.
Reserve your purchases until you
see what will have to offer you.
MAX LEWIS,
JEWELER,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30

The railroads of the country are uniting
in legal proceedings TO resist the enforce
ment OF the eight-hour law passed at the
recent session of Congress. OF course
they have had no difficulty in finding
federal judges who are ready to say that
the law is unconstitutional and TO hold
up its operation, and now that this has
been done, the matter will be carried to
the Supreme Court OF the United States
for final adjudication.
We admit that we do not approve Of
the law, but we approve still less of the
method by which federal judge can abb
rogate the action OF the Congress OF the
United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-30
Saturday, December q, 1910.

at 2 O. clock p. M. the HOUSE AND LOT Of which
She died seized and possessed, known as her late
residence, situated on the south side OF New street.
in Shepherdstown. the said lot fronting on said
street 20 feet inches by l03 feet deep, TO public
alley in the rear, the improvements whereon CONSIST