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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

GOVERNOR RALSToN of Indiana has
appointed Tom Taggart to be United
States Senator to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Senator Shively. We
never knew before what sort OF man this
Ralston is.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

Some OF the delegates found opportu-
nifty on Friday to visit Elizabeth College,
a Lutheran institution for young women,
which is located between Roanoke and
Salem. This is very excellent school,
though but recently established, and is
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

THE United States soldiers commanded
by General Funston are pushing further
into Mexico in their search for Villa and
his band OF murderers, but they are not
yet within reach OF that willy brigand
Their mission is not popular one and
they are receiving very little help from
the preju iiced and treacherous MexlcanS,
who seem to prefer the tortures and in
conveniences they receive from Villa to
decent treatment from the Americans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23


PRESIDENT WILSON will head the
Democratic primary election ticket 10 be
voted upon in West Virginia next June.
In letter dated March 10th and addressed
TO State Chairman c. L. Shaver, Of Fair
mont, the President says:
My Dear Mr.. Shaver-While am en-
tirely unwilling 10 enter into any contest
for the presidential nomination o. the
Democratic party, am willing to permit
the use OF my name thatthe Democrats OF
West Virginia may make known their
preference in regard TO that nomination.
In order, therefore, to comply with the
request OF the Democratic State Executive
Committee OF West Virginia, hereby con-
sent TO the use OF my name as candidate
for the presidency by any candidate who
seeks to be elected delegate 10 the ma
tional Democratic convention, which is to
assemble in June next.
Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
In all probability no other candidate for
the presidency will appear on the ticket
in West Virginia President Wilson's
original friends will stand by him, and
those who opposed him so strenuouSly
four years ago having been provided with
fat federal offices will now be found
throwing their hats the highest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
Horses For Sale.

For SALE two good horses One bay. good
leader, will work anywhere you put him, very
gentle and safe driver. One sonel mare gentle
and good driver. .l,,nn,
Shenandoah Junction, w. Va.
March q, l9l6-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
Valuable Lots For Sale

These lots overlook the Potomac River
and command a beautiful view OF rugged
scenery. mountain and river. Two blocks
to the centre OF town, either by King or
Princess streets. Close and inexpensive
sewer connection. For further informa-
ton, apply to
X. L. RElNHART,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
JOHN T. pORTERFIELD.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

| hereby make formal announcement OF
my candidacy for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Prosecuting Attorney OF Jefferson
county at the primary election to be held
on June 6, 1916. Ifnominated and elected,
pledge myself to devote to the duties OF
the office the most Careful attention and
determined effort OF which am capable.
g. N. CAMPBELL,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
House For Sole.

Ny dwelling house and lot on Farview Avenue,
Shepherdstown. is offered for sale. New and IN
thoroughly good condition, desirable property.
For information apply 10 the undersigned:
March g. l9l6--lW J. L. ShEE IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
KearneySvill
FOR ASSESSOR.

We hereby announce ourselves as can
didates for assessor and deputy assessor
for Jefferson county, subject 10 the DEM
ocratic primary election June 9th.
WIN. A. DANIEL,
ARMlSTFAD g IlICAS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

Miss Gertrude Summers. who for the
past twenty years had published the Han
cock Star, died last week. aged 90 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

One bureau. bedsteads, pair springs and mat
tress extension table, stand, chunk stove, about
six chairs some carpet and mating, window shades
and screens. some sofa pillows. 4-gallon jar and
many one-gallon jars. one dozen quart jars, some
dishes and glassware. oil CLOTH lace curtains, churn,
digging iron and rammer, mattock, hali-buShel
measure, Single-Shovrl pillow. ice-box, oil stove,
some netting wire. and many other articles too
numerous TO mention.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Nothing TO be re-
moved until settled for. Sale TO begin al 2 p. m.
MRS. BERTHA NJ. ATHEY.
NJ p CroWl Auctioneer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
To Farmers!

will begin the Spring Season on March
20, 1916, with my three fine stations, as
follows:
Silk Bailey. insurance $500.
Ganbaldi, insurance $l2 90.
Prince, insurance $40 90.
For any information regarding any of
these horse, inquire OF my groomSmen,
Howard Downs and William Taylor, or
myself. solicit share ofyour patronage.
Very Respectfully,
p. N. BRILLIANT.
March 9, 1916.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

housed in splendid building finished a
couple OF years ago. Ii is filled to over
flowing, and new building is already
imperatively needed. The young ladies'
of the school gave recital as a compll-
ment TO the visitors, and it was plainly
manifested that the advantages in music
are of high order. The singing both
in chorus and solo work was delightful,
while the piano numbers were OF unusual
merit. Several OF the soloists were real
stars, and the school officials have reason
to be proud of having developed such
talent. DR.. Peery has well-conducted
institution, with most excellent equipment,
and il deserves the support OF Lutherans
in every section.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
PUBLIC SALE.
Saturday, March 25, 1916,

Intending to reduce my household goods, will
sell at public sale, al my residence on Princess
street on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
At the solicitation of my friends here
by announce myself as candidate for
County Commissioner from the Middle
way district, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic voters at the primary
election June 9th, 1916. Having been
resident of Jefferson County for p years
and loyal supporter Of the Democratic
party and its principles, solicit your
support, and if elected will serve the Of
flee TO the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
D. /. ROVER,
Kearnevsville w Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
FOR COUNTY commissioners

EON SO'f SO1'I''f' SOIO4NLIN
| hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner from Harper's
Ferry District, subject to the decision Of
the Democratic primary election, June 9th.
CHAS. c. HENKLE,
R. F. D., Shenandoah Junction, w. Va.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
| hereby announce myself as candl-
date for the office OF Prosecuting Attorney,
and if the people of the county see fit to
elect me shall discharge the duties of
that office faithfully and impartially TO the
best of my ability.
IOHN T. RORTEREIEID
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
March 9, 1916.

FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the House Of Delegates,
subject TO the action OF the Democratic
primaries June 9th.
M. w. BURR,
Bardane, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
NOTICE.
Ground Limestone.

We are prepared to furnish Ground
Limestone to the public on our farm or to
do custom grinding.
MCDONALD BROTHERS,
Media Farm, Charles Town, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

Roanoke is thriving young city with
the conveniences and enterprise OF older
and larger places. Fine churches and
schools and banks and public buildings,
good stores, a splendid trolley system
that takes in neighboring towns. the hub
OF railway system that affords the best
facilities north. south, east and west, il is
most fortunately situated for steady growth
and development. And il is growing and
developing, and each year sees some en-
largement of its borders. The Norfolk q
Western Railway is the center OF its busi-
ness life, its main line and branches con-
verging here, where its vast shops are
models of their kind and afford employ
ment to thousands OF men. Many Shep-
herdstown men are among the best citl-
zenship of Roanoke, some OF them IN
business, others holding positions with
the railroad shops, while at least two OF
our best young men are recognized as
leaders in the educational work OF the city
schools. We were more than sorry that
we did not have time to hunt up all OF our
ShepherdstoWn friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23

and used also for restaurant cecream, etc. This
is a centrally located and welestablished business
stand. Possession April lst 1916 Apply TO
GEO. M BELTZH0OVER
March g. l9l6-tf Committee
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
DR.. Kings New Discovery
Instantly Relieves and
Breaks Up the most
Stubborn and
Hard Colds.

We catch cold because our sys-
TEN has become weakened and
Inds itself unable to throw off the
Gold germs. Nature in some cases
Will effect cure; but generally,
without aid we get worse. How
much wiser to help nature fight
and expel these cold germs! For
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-23
FOR RENT.
Model Bakery Stand,

The Miss Ida E. Adams property, dwelling, store
rooT, lot, etc. on German street, ShepherdStown,
now known as the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-11

Owing to the dye famine, niIIiners
are warning women to keep their
Easter hats out of the rain. The col
ors will run, it seems. We. never
thought to turn fashion prophet, but
it is easy to see that notified com
plexion will be worn quite good deal
next summer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-11
GERALDINE FARRAR ONCE SAID:

GERALDINE FARRAR ONCE SAID:
Husband, home, children do not
exist for me, and never shall. You
cannot mix art and domesticity."
81 never intend to marry. I'm going
to remain stanch New England
spinster and never change my name"
The noted pair stood before the
camera in the license bureau in the
New York municipal building. Miss
Farrar gave her age as 80; her birth
place Melrose, Mass. Tellegen said
he was born in Holland, of a Greek
father and a French mother.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
Commissioner J. c.. Swindell Makes
Statement To Voters of Polk County

10 the Taxpayers of Polk County:
have refrained from any reply to
certain statements which have been
published from time to time since the
bond election intended to reflect upon
my character and the faithful per-
formance of my duties as Commits
sioner of District No. and chair
man of the Board of County Com
missioners of Polk county, and in so
doing have felt that it was the prop
er thing to do under the circum-
stances, because unless a public Off
cial is ready to be criticised and mis-
understood and misrepresented at
times he should not accept office. but
the time seems to me to have come
when | may, not simply answer the
unwarranted charges which have
been brought against me, for do not
care to do that, but, acquaint the
taxpayers of the county with the
actual facts concerning such state
ments.
The first statement to appear
against me was that as chairman Of
the Board | issued a warrant remit.
ting the fines of certain men who
were at the time guests of the coun-
ty, invited here, who had unknow-
ingly violated the law. / did this
without an expression of disappro"al
on the part of the Board, then in
session, and of a large number Of
prominent taxpayers in the coun y,
and with the full assurance that such
act was right and legal under the adj
vice of our attorney, who at the time
rendered his check for the amount
involved to be held subject to the re-
suit of an inquiry as to the legality
of such remittance. Such inquiry
was made, the act reported as not
perhaps illegal but inadvisable, and
the amount was returned to the
county. This act was in the full
light of day, open to some cf the
largest taxpayers of the county.
The next statements were that it
had cost the county $4,000 accrued
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
TOURIST HEADQUARTERS
SECURED At THE
AUDITORIUM

| An especially interesting meeting of
the Membership Council of the Cham
Der of Commerce was held in connec-
ton with it's semi-monthly luncheon
at the Colonial Cafe today. Senator
Duncan U. Fletcher was present at
the meeting and spoke a few words of
appreciation of meeting the members,
and the latter enjoyed having the dis
tinguished gentleman with them.
The meeting was short and snappy,
)ut two important matters were acted
lpon, the Council recommending the
change of location of the offices of the
Chamber of Commerce to the first
floor of the Dyches Building, which
will be remodeled for the purpose,
and the renting of the upper floor of
the Auditorium for the season as head
quarters for the tourists.
These recommendations doubtless
will be acted upon favorably at the
this afternoon. This will give the
Commerce desirable offices on the
ground floor, where it can much bet
ter serve the community, and the
Tourist Headquarters will provide
very comfortable and pleasant place
for our visitors during the next six
months. The place will be made at
tractive in every way and undoubtedly
will be greatly appreciated by the
tourists and induce them to prolong
their stay here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

exhibited in the jury room, SHOWING
not $4,000 accrued interest bu.
$13,333.33 safely deposited in the
Banks of Polk county.
The grand jury also decided from
evidence that no one had taken any
county money for trip to New York
but every cent had been turned over
to the banks of Polk county, if the
county was any poorer in the bond
transaction it could only be in the
bid accepted, but most of the jury
men and possibly all seemed salts
fled with the decision Of the experts
in helping the committee to decide
on the best bid. In this discussion
we were greatly aided by Juror
Wirts, cashier of Polk County Ma
tional Bank, who was perfectly ia
miliar with the bids submitted and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

| interest on the bonds and the az
penses of five people to go 10 New
YORK to deliver the bonds when
were sold for delivery in Bartow II
was ascertained that it would cost
Sl,o00 to send such valuable ,locu-
ments by express and the agent of
the pond buyers suggested that the
bonds be signed in New York 5v and
in the presence of the proper Official,
and that they would bear al. the ex-
penses of such officials to make the
trip. No part of this expens, was
paid by the county and all of the nro-
ceeds of the bond issue, namely: the
81, 800, 900 with the premium of 81
$500 and accrued interest to date
of delivery (s13,33333) was prompt
ly paid in on the date of its receipt
to the selected repositories in New
York city, and almost immediately
thereafter drawn out by the bond
trustees and placed in the banks Of
the county and other repositories Sc
lected by them.
Certain parties have charged that
] used my teams on the county road
work in violation of the statutes
did use my teams but not in viola
tion OF the statutes. My teams rem
dered good service at times when
they were needed and at a cost of
fifty cents a day less than the price
generally paid in the county Any
competent lawyer will promptly sup
port the statement that such hiring
of teams is not unlawful, and my
only reason is that at times have
found it hard to get teams when
wanted for the work
This is a complete statement of
the facts. as they have been present
ed to the Governor for his considera-
ton, and have no reason to fear
whatever the result of his investiga-
ton.
Respectfully,
j. G.. SWINDELL,
County Commissioner District J.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
U. S. Sen. D. j. FLETCHER
Spent TWO HOURS
in LAKELAND TODAY

Hon. Duncan U. Fletcher, senior
United States Senator from Florida.
and one of the nations real big men.
was visitor to Lakeland today,
stopping over between trains en-
route from FIT. Myers, where he de-
livered an address last night on the
rural credits act. Mr.. Fletcher
came to Florida in response to an
urgeI. invitation to make an address
at the Citrus Seminar, and he has
been bounced upon by several other
communities which have succeeded
in getting him to visit them and tell
them more about this greatest piece
of constructive legislation of this
generation, the passage of which is
due, more than to any other agency,
to the ability, industry and states
manlike qualities of Senator Fletcher
Mr.. Fletchere declared that the
chances for the election of the ma
tional Democratic ticket, from his
observation and information, are ex-
cellent, and believes with many
others that the defeat of Wilson at
this time would be most deplorable
calamity.
Senator Fletcher spent the couple
OF hours between trains very pleas
antly greeting friends here, and was
entertained at luncheon by the Mem
bership Council of the Chamber of
Commerce He is in fine health, and
looks like he will be able to serve
Florida in the Senate for many
years, a consummation devoutly
wished for by all who have the
States interests at heart, as no man
who has ever represented Florida has
reflected more credit upon her.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
Clerk of the Grand Jury Makes Statement

In response to several inquiries
made of me as member of the grand
jury, relative to the exact or fuller
meaning which that body intended
to convey in certain portions of its
presentment; please allow me space
to explain.
Before do this, however, | wish to
say that the investigation of charges
against county officials and others
was made because there was such u
strong demand made by the people
of Lakeland and other sections of the
county, and, Furthermore, the grand
Jury was the proper body to make
the investigation, and they starte 4
out with the intention of going to
the bottom of things and if they
found those who ought to be indie
ed. they would not hesitate to do so
and if they have not made their
findings clear they ought to, for they
owe it to the county.
The time of grand jury is limit
ed, men are away from their bust
ness, and yet no cases were sighted
and surely not this case which we
knew was of such general interest
Thirty-siX cases occupied six days Of
cur time while we spent two whole
days and one night on this one case,
In closing the terms work, there is
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

naturally rush at the very end anu
it may be that the presentment Is
possibly not a perfect literary pro-
duct.
The grand jury during the first
was fortunate in having the States
attorney, Hon. John Burton, with
! them in their deliberations; his abll-
/ ity, Justice and thoroughness was
evident to all. The second week his
time with the jury was limited as
duty called him also to the corr
room
The statement that call Of the
statements made in the said news
paper (The Starr were not supported
by facts" means that some were and
some were not; in fact, only one was
found to be founded on facts or fig
ures and that was the so-callcd Gam-
bling case or fine, in which some
'thirty-four dollars were taken from
one end of the county treasury while
some thirty-four were put in at the
other to reimburse the county.
AS to the expenses of the trip to
New York. we satisfied ourselves
from evidence produced that the
$1,000 or $4,000 accrued interest
which it was alleged, had never
shown up, was properly accounted
for, as the original papers were all
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
the jury was confident that the SAT-
est and best bid was accepted.
e. C. ANGELL

Almost every afternoon at the i'm
migration station on the American
side of the international footbridge a
rare sight can be witnessed these
days of the many Mexican laborers
passing inspection before allowed to
enter this country Some of the i'm
migrants are in filthy and deplOr-
able-looking condition, but the pre-
cautions are merely to safeguard the
health of this country and some of
the immigrants are sent back now
and then to be given a gasoline bath,
Laredo Times
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31
| of St. Agnes

be Guild of st. Agnes met yester-
afternoon in the Guild hall, Mrs.
Eaton hostess.
De business session was in charge
De president, Mrs. S. F. Smith
i the minutes Of the last meet
were read, the matter of light
water for the church and Guild
WAS taken up and satisfactorily
3ted.
e Bazaar to be held in ,Decem-
Fas discussed and plans were
therefor. At the next meeting
ov. 10, final plans are to be
and full attendance of mem
1s very much desired.
e following members were pres
Y the meeting yesterday: Mrs.
Eaton, Mrs. S. F. Smith, Mrs.
Hugenin, Mrs. E. o. Flood, Mrs.
Holworthy, Mrs. Tilly, Mrs.
Rs, Miss Towers, Miss Hattie
petit and Mrs. George Richards.
be next meeting Mrs. Richards
Pc the hostess.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

DR.. Mcclure and Dr. Sanchey, of
Plant City, were in Lakeland this
morning, coming UP to assist in the
operation of Mr.. Caten of their town.
who was operated on at Morrell Me-
mortal Hospital. The visiting physi-
clans were high in their praise of the
hospital and it's excellent manage
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

b. and Mrs. Henry Bacon, for
" of this city, but who for the
four years have lived in Tampa,
ed through Lakeland yesterday
hte to their old home in Louis
Ky. The many friends of Mr..
IN will regret to learn he has
paralyzed from the waist down
Pie past four months, and is I'M
to walk a step.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

pday there are thirteen patients
Nlorrell Memorial Hospital, the
est number to be cared for there
|ny one time since the hospital
fed There have been SO pa
Is admitted and given medical or
(cal attention, as their cases re-
ed, since the hospital was
ed, which is an excellent record
ed for nine weeks period.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

rs. j Mercer Holland, of Tampa,
the city for few days the guest
elatives. Before her marriage
Holland was Miss Helen Hobbs,
she has many friends who are
to see her on the occasion of
short visits here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

:. G e. Southland, after a few
5 absence on the East Coast
al various points in Georgia,
e he has business interests, is
I in Lakeland. He reports
less conditions good in all Sec
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

[rs. II. H. Cole, who recently
ed here from Kissimmee, her
band being a member of the Cole
elry Co., was operated on this
hing at the hospital. Her condi-
is reported as very satisfactory.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

frs. w. NJ. Boswell has been quite
|pr the past week but we are glad
EARN that her condition is i'm
led today. Her many friends
testify trust that she may soon be
much better.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-31

[rs. Nellie Cannon was operated
Yesterday at Morrell Memorial
pital, and her many friends will
had to learn that she is reported
e doing well today.