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The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
wh.n Iesbsran Are Near.

Icebergs indicate their presence by a blink" in the sky long before they may be seen. This blink Is path Of sky above them lighter than that sur rounding. It Is caused by their capac ity of refracting the sunlight or moon light An iceberg in a fog looks black If of any height 1t will send back an echo when the whistle is blown. By noting the time between the blast of the whistle and the reflected sound" say the men of the hydrographic office. the distance of the object in feet may be approximately found by multiply ing by 550"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27

Tho nex' time you require an eff fieient laxative, try ''PUROLA' Syrup of Figs-Nature's remedy. It Is pleasant and agreeable to the taste, az well as being effective. Its use will keep the bowels open and regular. Especially recommend cd for women and children. Price 25e and 5Oc. Specify "PURoLA."
 Sold by Keller Broa- Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
LIVE STOCK FOR FAIRBANKS

Wachter Bros. in Fairbanks are the consignees of the 100 head of cattI eand 300 head of sheep and hogs which were unloaded from the Ccrdova today. They will be ship ped Ly cattle train shortly.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
SPOKANE DUE MONDAY

The Spokane has crossed the Gulf of Georgia and is nostng north ward under full steam. It Is for this city some time Monday morning. A heavy passen- ger list and fregiht cai go is book ed ou the popular ship.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
SOPHIA OUT TONIGHT

The tas' tourist boat Sophia will lift ,uchor and hit for the south around the seven o'clock hour this evening. It will carry over a hundred returning passengers to the outside.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
SIX CARS FOR INTERIOR

Automobiles are becoming as numerous as mosquitoes in the interior. Hardly freighter ties uU at the dock, but what a ship ment of the Fordonians Is unloAded and sent oyer the summit to their final destination. Six are on the docks now for interior points.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
No Use.

"Georgie, dear" said his mother. you have been Mir. Coyne's office boy for neurly year now. and he hasn't raised your salary yet. Can't you do something to attract his attention so he'il know you're alive?"
 i've tried that. mother" answered George. "I tipped the inkstand over this morning and spilled ink all over his white vest. and it didn't seem to help a bit"-St. Louis Post-Dispatch-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
Helping the Congregation.

The following notice was recently ex hIbited in a certain large church:
 'aThe service on Sunday morning is at II a. m. The supposition that 1t Is ten minutes later is a mistake.
 Young men are not excluded from the week night service.
 'The seats in the front portion of the church have been carefully exam ined. They are quite sound and may be trusted not to give way.
 Tt is quite legitimate to join in the singing. The object of the choir is to encourage, not to discourage. the con gregatiou. ."-EXchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
PRISONERS EXAGGERATED

BERLIN July 27-The war de- partment iu an interview with as sociatcf press representatives has informed the press that the figures given cut regarding the number of prisoners taken by the Russians in their invading campaign is greatly exaggerated.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
GEORGE UNDER FULL STEAM

The Prince George left Wrangell at 10 o'clock this morning and is ste&mimg for the Garden City. It is scheduled to make trds port by ' o'clock tomorrow morning. A good tourist passenger list is notld for this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
Pulled tho Rule Book on Him.

PuIIod tho RuTe BOOK on 1IHl' How did you get along in your golf matchT
 Lost it."
 'aThe other fellow outplayed you. ehT"
 "No. I hit the ball as hard as he did, but he knew the rules better than I did and claimed six holes on techni. calIdes."-Detroit Free Press
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
NOTICE

The postponed business meeting of the W. c. T. IT., will be held afternoon at 3 D. n. at the tea rooms
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
What You See.

"It is amazing" said the young man, "how 1t happens that when you have a swell girl on your arm and you are only 9 cents strong you will see res taurants in every spot where the day before there were only vacant lOts."- Exchange.
 For Success.
 Remember if you have your mind bent on success that two things are necessary, two things that you must do yourself, that no one can aid you to achieve-mastery of yourself and a clear road to the goal Hew down your Instructions for yourself. If you have no opportunities make them!- American Magazine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
GREAT MEN OF LIGHT HEART
Many Examples Show IL Is Not Neees
sary to Go Through Life With
browning Brow.

James Russell Lowell Is said to have
been of a very fun-loving disposition
Light.hearted jest and nonsense were
sprinkled plentifully through the long
life which was so filed with SOLO,
hard work and achievement
One day, when walking with .
friend. they passed a large building
over the door OF which vas written:
Home for Incurable Children.
All" said Lowell, With a shake OF
his head. that is where shall have 70
be sent one day"
Everybody knows OF the Immense
labors of David Livingstone IN the In
hospitable part OF Africa and OF the
devotion of his noble wife. Does every
body know that IN the midst OF theil
lonely life they were often much OF
the time as jolly as a pair OF schoof
bovs off on a holiday? To such an ex'
tent did the spirit OF mirth preside
over their counsels and undertakings
that sometimes Mr. Livingstone would
saw to his wife: Really, my dear we
ought not to indulge in so many jokes
We are getting too old; it is not be-
coming. We must be more staid.
Charles Kingsley was always oeni
on introducing as much frolic and
merrymaking into his family life as
possible. He was proud to be able 70
say: Il sometimes wonder whether
there is as much laughing done In any
home in England as at our parsonage
Christian Endeavor World.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
HE WOUND UP THE RIBBON
Nav York Hotel Guest Found Il Leo
to a Very Much Embarrassed
Young Woman.

A man who could not possibly breaA
in the middle was sauntering slowly
away from the cashiers window al
a hotel In New York when suddenly ne
caught sight of something blue lying
on the floor. He stopped, but could
not get down far enough. A bellboy
saw what he was after and picked
up the end Of piece OF narrow I'D
bon and gave 1t to him.
More than the usual number Of
chair warmers were sitting in the
lobby at the time, and soon they and
the clerks were watching the stout
man. He fingered the piece OF rib
bon In a sort OF preoccupied fashion
and soon found that It led down the
corridor. He did not know 1t, but al
the other end was a young woman
AS she walked the ribbon seemed &c
grow longer.
Finally the stout man turned and
began to roll up the ribbon. Soon he
noticed where he was being led, and
By the time he reached the elevator
he was able to offer handful to the
woman who stood there. With a very
red face and hurried glance down
she grabbed It, and then the elevator
door mercifully opened and swallowed
her from the gaze Of the tittering spec
tators.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Got What He Wanted.

Two venerable theologians in an up
state town were very friendly, despite
their differences in belief. One, who
was about seventy, was an Episcopa-
liam, while the other, who was slight
ly younger, was a Presbyterian.
The predecessor Of the Episcopalian
in that town had always liked to be
addressed as Father n" Having
got used to this title in converse
ton with the predecessor the Presby-
terrain minister used it several times
In speaking to the new rector, who did
not want to be addressed that way.
Several times he asked the Presbyte-
rian to omit the title in his direct
conversation, but without result. One
day an explosion came.
See here, Doctor b. said the ven
cradle but irate rector for some time
have been asking you to stop calling
me father If you do 1t again, shall
call you mother and II you do 1t again
after that l shall call you grand
mother"
The threat had the desired effect.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
His Freak Memory.

The possession of a freak memory
was revealed during the course Of g
case OF robbery tried some years age
at Melbourne. The prisoner declared
that when the crime was committed
he was In the hut of man named
Lane, hearing him recite Walpole's
"Old English Baron" which occupied
two hours and half in the delivery.
The Jury disbelieved this statement
80 Lane was called to prove that he
was capable of the feat. He stepped
into the witness box and started re-
citing the story in a way that showed
he knew 1t thoroughly. When he had
gone on for some time without mo-
ment's hesitation, the judge wanted
him to stop, but counsel for the de-
Tense insisted upon proving his case
by having the whole story repeated
Eventually it was decided to admit
the evidence If Lane could repeat the
last page of the book This being sat
isfactorily accomplished, the alibi was
allowed and the prisoner received his
discharge.-London Chronicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice of Mother no Doubt Pre-
vents Daughters Untimely End.

Ready. KY was not able to do
ANYTHING for nearly six months" writes
Mrs. Laura Bratcher, OF this place, land
was down in bed for three months.
cannot tell you how ! suffered with
my head, and with nervousness and
womanly troubles.
Our family doctor told my husband he
could not do me any good, and he had
TO give it up. We tried another doctor,
but he did not help me.
At last, my mother advised me to take
Cardui, the woman's tonic. J. thought
il was no use for was nearly dead and
nothing seemed to do me any good. But
| took eleven bottles, and now am able
10 do all of my work and my own
washing.
think Cardui is the best medicine in
the world. My weight has Increased,
and look the picture OF health.
II YOU suffer from any OF the ailments
peculiar to women, get bottle OF Cafdul
today. Delay is dangerous. We know
il will help you. for il has helped SO
many thousands of other weak women
in the past so years.
At all druggists.
Writ. 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies
Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn, Tor Ssfeid'
Ln,fyuft;on, on your case and 64-page book; HONS
Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper NJ. iz'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
LIVE FOREVER IN MEMORY
Loved Dead Who Have Conc Before
May Still Speak to Us With
Compelling Voices.

Who has not known old men and
women, bent by the storms OF life.
bearing on their foreheads the scars
Of bereavement? They have lowered
into the tomb with the sons and daugh'
tiers they loved the most precious
thing they had on earth. But there
was so much kindness in their eyes
and so much peace in their faces, that
we are won, we know not how. And
before the peace which their loved
dead have shed about their heads, we
bow as low as the hills bow before
Mont Blanc. For you, young men and
women, who perhaps have lost father
or a mother, no precept, no book, no
example, however great 1t may be,
can do as much as their momory at
the bottom of your heart, II you keep
it sacred. They are here no longer to
follow you, to console you, to point
out the way for you, nor to rebuke you
by raising their voices against your
errors: but in the silence their mem
DRY speaks to your hearts, and II you
are responsive 1t will be seen that this
compelling voice Of absent loved ones
is able to accomplish more with you
than ever their direct advice and their
material presence was able to effect
Christian Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Seven Young Buccaneers.

Seven boys from the National Nau
deal school at Portishead, Somerset,
England, engaged in a remarkable
exploit
The boys had been on cruise in
their training vessel Polly, and on
returning to headquarters took French
leave and rowed up the Severn several
miles in one of the ships boats. An
other boat set out in pursuit, and the
fugitives thereupon decided to take to
the land They drove their boat on to
the shore at a place called Holes
mouth, and then plunged into the mud,
which is particularly soft They pre-
scented a remarkable sight when they
reached the bank. Their experience
knocked the buccaneering spirit out
Of them, and they submitted to cap
ture by their pursuers, who arrived
on the scene a quarter OF an hour
later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
MODERN DETECTIVE AT WORK
Little Show for Wrongdoer When the
Up-to-Date SIeuth Really Gets
on His Trail.

"Sir," said the great detective, you
may as we'll confess. l always find
out everything go after-if deduction
won't work, use force"
But confound 1t. tell YOU" splut'
tered the banker, hopping his perspir-
ing brow, Il say l have nothing to
confess, l have been at my desk
every afternoon for the past three
months, and ! can prove 1t.
well, why don't you prove it," de-
manded the great detective.
because, no matter how hard the
wind blows, she Is still his mother,
retorted the banker sarcastically.
as that a species Of the capricornus
hunkydory on your wrist?" cried tha
great detective suddenly.
"Where?" said the banker, and flung
up his wrist. Quick as fash OF but
tered lightning the great detective
seized 1t, stabbed it sharply with a
small stiletto which he had concealed
In his hand, and as quickly whipped
OH MS nat 10 CdICH inc RESULTANT OLA
drops Of blood
In the silence Of his laboratory that
night he examined them.
"Tannic acid! Just full Of It." he
exulted. 'He could never get himself
in that condition without attending
tango teas every afternoon for months!
Now to identify the brand Of tea by
the acid, thus locate the hotel that
uses 1t. and in that way discover the
woman-and presto, his wife gets her
divorce and l get $4,000 fee-hee
heei"-Exchange
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31

lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Mound would cure it. 1t helped both
the Change of Life and the tumor and
when l got home did not need the doctor.
I took the Pinkham remedies until the
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and
have not felt it since. l tell every one
how | was cured. If this letter Will
help others you are welcome to use It,
Mrs. E. H. BEAN, 525 Joseph Avenue,
Nashville, Tenn.
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, a pure remedy containing the
extractive properties of good old fash
toned roots and herbs, meets the needs
of woman's system at this critical period
of her life. Try it
If there is any symptom i'm your
case which puzzles you, write TO
the Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
War Over a Glass Of Water.

The war Of the Spanish succession,
in which the great duke Of Marlbor-
ough played brilliant part, was said
to be the outcome of glass of water
at a ball at the Tuileries in Paris.
One Of the court ladies had ex-
pressed wish for a drink Of water
in the hearing OF the British and
Spanish ambassadors, who fastened to
get 1t for her. Returning each with
tumbler, they found the fair bird
had flown and was dancing with a
French statesman. The English dip
lomat accidentally, 1t is presumed
brushed against the Spaniard and up
set the glass he was carrying. This
ridiculous incident !nflamed the jeal-
ousies of the nations and turned the
balance in favor of war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
(From the Harrisonburg Daily News.)
LIVES SAVED BY TELEPHONE.
One Man Drank Poison, and Another
Severed Four Arteries.

Within the last several days two lives
have been saved over the telephone.
Rev. ]. w. Lentz. OF Orders, Breth-
rem minister, took poison by mistake tor
his medicine. No physician being here,
his family got instruction from distant
physician. Antidotes were administered
and his life was saved.
William Mionich, in Pendleton county
tried to cut bullet from the breach Of
gun. The knife slipped and severed four
arteries in his wrist. He was in danger
OF bleeding to death. DR.. Meyers, al
Oak Flat, six miles away, gave instruc-
tions over the phone. Another life was
saved. Mr.. Mionich is 76 years old.
so daily are valuable lives preserved
and saved by the use of the Jefferson
County Telephone.
Is your wife's life valuable to you
Do you want to preserve your children's
lives ? Is your own life valuable to your
self or family2
DO you want to make paying invest
ment? Install Jefferson County Tele-
phone. II is a MONEY maker. Ask
Wall, who sits in his country home and
talks to Chicago. Install Jefferson
County Telephone. Pay $500 per an
mum. Meet me at the end of the year
and say, "Getzendanner, that phone did
not pay me, take it out, give me your
check for $780," will do it. mean
this, every word of it. Phone, write OF
wire. DELAYS are dangerous" Long
distance connections with the world.
H. c. GETZENDANNER,
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
al anuuaueU Hath Charms.

Few people enjoy joke more heart
lily than Sir Oliver Ledger, the prin-
cipal of Birmingham university and
a foremost authority on many things
In this world and some few In the
next. Among the stories he is fond
Of telling is that Of bishop who
was walking along canal toWpath
when he heard q bargee using very
strong language to the horse The
bishop demonstrated in stately terms
and pointed out that such profanity
was most unseemly. The bargee lis
tened respectfully and then scratched
his head ruefully as he replied: Its
all right, gov'nor, l sees what you
mean, and I'll speak quieter like. But
I'm afeard as how it'll be a bit lone
some like for the boss"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Real Estate
For Sale
n. /. SNYDER 6 co
ShepherdstoWD, w. Va.
The undersigned call attention to the
following desirable parcels OF Real Estate
now in their hands and for sale:

No O. The property known as the Potomac Ce-
ment Works, one mile east OF ShepherdstoWn. on
the Potomac river. Improved a large three-stoy
rick cement MILL with kilns, etc, and has upon II
eyeral dwellings Splendid water-power, control
ing the entire flow OF the Potomac river.
No. III. The old Lutheran Church property m
Shepherdstown. This will make an excelentware
house or storage place. or could be converted into
residence apartments or still utilized as church OF
public hail. Large substantial brick building, ada
cent TO the new depot Of the N. & w. Railway
Price 81, 500.
No. I46 Very desirable farm OF about It's acres
three miles from Shepherdstown. Good brick
house barn and other buildings. fine young or
chard now, in bearing. Springs and running water
No. $50. Very desirable little farm OF about 80
acres on good road, in fine neighborhood. Excel
lent orchard Good frame dWellng-hOuse. barr
and other needed buildings.
1853. Two excellent building lots in Shepherds
town in desirable locality
No. 1856 The Faynan farm, containing PAS acres OF
Limestone Land, improved by an old-iashloned
ante-bellum residence a SiX-r0om comparatively
ne'y tenant-house a stone bank barn double
courthouse. carTiage-houSe, stone spring house,
dairy sheds. and sheepfold lime kiln built Tor use
OF the farm small woods permanent blue grass S;
fields. Overlooking the stretch OF river is high
bluff offering splendid seat Tor country residence
The farm is also improved by 54-ACRE APPLE
ORCHARD ten and eleven years old, OF Ben DAVIS.
York Imperial, WneSap, etc, varieties. Inc larm
is situated three miles from ShepherdStown, West
Virginia. on superior McAdam pike.
No. loo. A desirable residence al shenandoah
Junction, with large lot. Latrobe stoves go with
the house. Entire dwelling screened. Wen-bullt
properly in every respect. The price is attractive.
No. l57. most desirable tract OF 50 acres OF
good limestone land two or three miles IRON Shep-
herdstown on fine road, in excellent neighborhood
No dwelling, but has barn and slo upon II. VIII
make a line farm home.
No. 1883 Large and comfortable dwelling house
and three or four acres OF land adjoining Shep-
herdStown. Very attractive home, new and con-
veniently arranged. Good barn on the place.
No. l59 Fine new Westinghouse, very conven-
ienty arranged and desirable in every respect. at
the edge OF ShepheTdstown.
No. 100 Comfortable iour-room dwelling-house
on good sized LOT at east end OF Main street. Shep-
heTdStoWn.
No I6l. The r. H. Rogers property near KeaI-
neySvle. consisting OF dweng-house, blacksmith
and wagon-makers shop. and between live and six
acres OF land. Excellent location.
Persons having property to sell are re-
quested to place il with the undersigned.
No charges unless sale is made. For par
ticulars about property, or any informa-
ton, call upon or address the underSign-
ed, Register Building, Shepherdstown,
w. Va.
H. L. SNYDER 6 Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Homo Thrust,

The stout party had been in the
shoe shop for over an hour. and the
patient shop assistant had had half
the stock down for her inspection,
She found fault with them all ua-
til his patience became quite e3.
hausted.
These would suit you" he said.
taking another pair down as last 70
source. Still the lady was not sat
isfied.
Il don't like this Sort she said.
They have a tendency TO get wider
as they get a bit old"
We'll, madam retortej the exaS-
perated attendant. politely. didn't
your
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Bad To Have A Cold Hang On.

Don't let your cold hang on, rack your
system and become chronic when DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey will help you. II
heals the inflammation, soothes the cough
and loosens the phlegm. You breathe
easier at once. DR.. Bells Pine ar
Honey is a laxative Tar Syrup, the pine
tar balsam heals the raw spots, loosens
the mucous and prevents irritation OF the
bronchial tubes. Just get bottle OF DR.
Bells Pine Tar Honey today, its guaran-
teed to help you. AT druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
VIII My Child Take DIR. Kings New
Discovery

This best answer is DR.. Kings New
Discovery itself. It's a pleasant sweet
syrup, easy to take. II contains the medi-
clnes which years OF experience have
proven best for Coughs and Colds. Those
who have used Dr. Kings New Discovery
longestare its bestfriends. Besideseyery
bottle is guaranteed. II you don't get
satisfaction you get your money back.
Buy bottle, use as directed. Keep what
is left for Cough and Cold insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
Does SIoan's Liniment Help Rheuma-
tiSm?

Ask the man who uses il, he knows.
"To think suffered all these years when
one 25-cent bottle OF Sloan's Liniment
cured me-" writes one grateful user. Ii
you have Rheumatism or suffer from
Neuralgia, Backache, Soreness and Stiff
ness, don'tputoff getting bottle OF Sloan's.
II will give you such welcome relief. II
warns and soothes the sore. stiff painful
places and you feel so much better. Buy
it at any Drug Store, only p cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31

lulOE do ioA 81 10
child's head. The
doctor said it was
three years coming
and gave me medi-
lcine for it until l
Twas called q ay
from the city for
Is ON e ii m e. OF
course l could not
iIgo to him then, so
/ my sister-in law told
lme that she thought
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-08-31
"Rastus. what's An allbi ?"

OATS provin' dat you was at prayer
meetin' whar you walnut in order to
show dat you wasn't in somebody's
chicken coop, whar you was"