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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
Air Raids And Reprlsals.

The German policy OF unrestricted air
raids seems at last TO have accomplished
the only result that we had reason TO
fear from it : il has provoked the Allied
nations TO an unfortunate determination
TO make reprisals.
There was never the slightest chance
that Germany could win any military
advantage by bombing the residential
districts of London or OF other smaller
towns and cities of England. Whether,
with singular lack OF intelligence, the
German leaders have supposed that
Great Britain could be frightened into
making peace by the slaughter OF few
hundred old men, women and children or
whether the air raids represent only an
exasperated desire on the part OF the
Germans TO cause injury to a country
they are unable TO invade is not certain.
What is clear is that they have chosen
10 disregard the principles that have hith-
erto governed the conduct of nations at
war, in the hope doubtless that their
enemies would be too humane and too
honorable TO retaliate.
For long time their hope was realized /;
but al last the oifenseS of the Germans
have grown so frequent and so monstrous
that public opinion in France and Eng
land has driven the governments OF those
countries TO consent 10 retaliation in kind.
1t is unfortunate, for il means only that
there will be more unnecessary destruc-
ton OF life and property, and that, at
least for the time being, all pretense OF
humanity in waging war will be abandon
ed. But since human nature is what il is,
no one can be very greatly tstonished at
the desire of the French and the English
people 10 see Germany obliged 10 take a
little of IFS own nauseous medicine.
II is one OF the chief indictments against
The German government and general staff
that they have done everything they
could TO degrade and brutalize the con-
duct OF war. Using poisonous gas and
liquid fire, taking hostages from occupied
towns, deporting civilians into virtual
slavery, bombing open towns, hospitals
and hospital ships, sinking merchant
vessels without providing for the safety
OF crew or passengers,-a things that
four years ago we thought the world had
outgrown for good,-are cardinal prln-
ciples OF war as Germany wages it, Un-
fortunately, such conduct reacts on the
enemies OF Germany. 1t is hard 10 fight
cIeanly against one who fights foul.
Patience and self control have their linn
its in our imperfect human nature. Little
by little, if the war continues, Kultur will
90 forward dragging civilization down to
its own evel.-YOuth'S Companion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
The White Farm.

Two men were riding through one Of
the newly discovered oil fields of the
Southwest. On each side OF the train
rose an ugly forest OF derricks. covering
the rolling prairie with an unnatural
growth. The ground under those leafless
timber trees was black with crude oil.
Refuse oil was burning, and enormous
clouds OF black smoke rolled up into the
sky.
Suddenly the train swept by quarter
section farm that lay like great white
square between the bristliug derricks
and the black soil. The little farmhouse
was surrounded by cottonwood grove.
Two men with team at work, stacks OF
grain and alfalfa and herd OF quiet cattle
completed the picture.
"Look p one of the travellers exclaim-'
ed. "Isn't that queer That must be a
dry sectionr'
A man across the aisle who overheard
spoke up:
"On the contrary, that quarter is per-
hapS the richest oil land in the field. See
that one derrick close by the house2 II
was guSher and ran more than eight
hundred barrels day. Philip Ross. his
wife and two sons live on the White
Farm, as it is called. When the gusher
was struck, Ross's older son rushed into
the house with the news. Ross and his
wife were there.
Father. he cried, the oilmen say
it's the biggest drill in the State We Can
lease the whole farm for million Hur-
rah 7
"The father calmly looked at the son.
"'What OF t?'
"What OF i'll We are rich We can
go 10 New York or Chicago and live
without working =
"'Live without working2' said Ross.
what sort of life is that2'
"They say Philip Ross brought his
hand down on the kitchen table where
he sat and said, Call in Duncan That
is the younger son. Duncan came in
and the family sat there together.
"'I let the oilmen drill to test our farm
because you boys asked it, said Ross.
The result will give us million without
stroke OF work But II will ruin our
quiet home and unfit us for lfe's real
tasks. II has already spoiled scores OF
our neighbors, as you and mother know
right well. think TOO much OF you boys
TO let you grow up with money you never
really earned. We are healthy, and daily
work is a Joy. We can't afford 10 be
rich.'
"He turned to his wife and said, Janet,
thank God that We are able 10 work. and
do not want TO live without it, And the
wife and the boys bowed their heads
while the sturdy old Scotchman prayed.
"The oiImen were frantic at his refusal
to sell or lease They offered fabulous
prices. They threatened and tried 10
scare him into yielding But the White
Farm is still there, and Ross and his vile
and sons are working on il happily, sur
rounded by the forest OF rigs and the
black stretch OF ruined prairie SOIL"
The train was again passing through
the tangIe OF derricks and black soil.
But in The memory OF the two travellers
the White Farm dwelt. picture OF rare
conscience and conviction and resistance
TO the prevalent desire TO make fortune
and live without working.
There is no real life without working.
When will Americans learn that lesson,
and be content to live and work on The
White FARM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
Dick Henderson's List.

On the night before Dick Henderson
went away TO boarding school he looked
at his mother with an expression OF min
gled amusement and despair. He was
about TO enter upon his first extended ab-
sence from home, and for several days
his mother had seized The opportunity OF
odd moments 10 give him advice. They
had just finished little talk.
81 can never remember all those things
you've told me-" he said. 81 know |
shall make a lot OF mistakes" "
"WelI," said his mother, eff it will
make remembering easier, I'll write out a
list for you"
In the hurry ofgetting away next morn
ing Dick forgot the list; nor did he re-
member il until he unpacked his trunk
and found il in the top OF his handker
chief box Itwas longer than lie had ex-
pected, and it contained several items
that he was surprised TO find there; but
he was glad TO refer 10 more than one OF
them before the Christmas holidays came.
Here is the list
Do not stand with your hands in your
pockets.
Never pick your teeth or clean your
finger pals in public.
Do not breathe through your mouth or
talk through your nose.
Do not laugh loud and boisterousIy:
Neverlliste with your mouth open.
Do.not show i'll temper when you lose
at a game.
Do not dispute or argue with your
roommate: respect his opinions and keep
your own.
Do not interrupt in conversation.
Do not be witty at the expense OF others:
there is plenty OF fun that is funny for
everyone.
Never be sarcastic or ridicule another.
Do not chew gum in public.
Do not talk too loud.
Do moi be snappiSf il you are teased.
Cultivate good table manners.
Do not touch lady's arm when you
wish TO speak to her.
Always pull out lady's chair for her
at table, and find a chair for her when she
enters room.
Always stand when lady stands.
Do not stop lady on the street il you
wish TO speak TO her. but turn and walk
by her side; and raise your hat when
you leave.
Never address aletter 10 married wo-
man as Mrs. Mary Brown, but as Mrs.
Charles H. Brown.
DO not put social letter TO lady in
typewriting.
Never take out your watch during
call; and above all, do not try TO get a
surIeptitious look at it. Leave whenever
you wish 10 go. but do not look at your
wa.ch.
Always introduce men to women,
young men 10 older or TO more distin-
guished men. Young women TO older wo-
men-never The reverse.
Always be gentleman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
The Great Embargo.

Now that the Allies have put really
ironclad embargo into effect against the
neutral nations through which Germany
has drawn whatever war supplies il has
got from The outside, the war may be ex-
pected TO draw rapidly toward a real
crisis. Ever since Germany failed TO
conquer France and the trench line was
established in the west, the war has been.
not war OF field operations, but war
on communications. The submarine CAM
paign, on which Germany bases its last
hope OF victory, is an attempt TO sever
the communications Of the Allies, 10
prevent food and ammunition and troops
from reaching the places where they are
needed. So The British blocade OF Ger
many and The great Allied embargo are
attempts 10 cut the last German lines OF
communication, and TO oblige Germany
TO yield 10 the siege that The Allies are
maintaining.
The authorities in London and Paris
and Washington believe that by cutting
off all imports to Holland, Sweden. Nor
way and Denmark, the situation OF Ger
many, not only in the matter OF food but
also in the matter OF essential military
supplies, will soon become desperate
They believe that il is the only way TO
bring the war 10 an end quickly. We
must hope that their confidence is iusti-
fed, for the policy they have decided on
will bear hardly not only on Germany
but on the small neutrals Of northern
Europe.
All OF those countries have lately been
dependent on Germany for coal, and,
since under the embargo they will have
scarcely enough food for themselves,
they will have no surplus with which 10
buy the coal they need. II is conceivable
that their situation will become so df-
ficult that they, or some OF them, may be
forced to abandon neutrality and to take
a definite stand either with Germany or
with the Allies. None Of them want TO
do so, and il is the task Of the statesmen
OF the Entente TO administer the embargo
so as to keep them neutral; or, If that be
impossible, TO convince them they will
serve their best interests. both present
and future, by joining the alliance against
Germany.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
NEW VOL. 52-No. As.
The Smelting-pot.

We have beaten our plowshafes into
blades 10 slsy an abominable thing. II
America Is to endure. this mailed horror
must pass.
We are battling for all the ideals that
democracies have tried for and died for.
We are defending holy heritage-we
are fighting for secure to-monows TO in
sure to our children the sovereignties en-
tailed by our fathers.
We hold for the right OF independent
actiou-for the right OF honest speech
for the right OF basic equality-for the
right to choose our own cauiers-for the
right TO elect our governors and the right
to displace them when Inefficient or ar
rogant-for all the rights OF the highroad
and for the right OF dreams and their ul-
| filment.
All this is threatened by the purposes
OF Germany, and as we meet her. We
shall find ourselves.
In The cucibe OF peril, men reveal their
metal. Their shoddy stuff shows through
pretentious gilds, and gold however deep
ly hidden. breaks splendid from its dross.
Now by their deeds Of valor and devo-
ton shall the great be measured.
Shame on the genius that does moi en-
list for victoryi Shame on the wealth
that does not fund our causel Shame on
the wisdom that does not seek council
seat today
This war-this supreme test OF brains
and souls-will challenge all position and
ambition. call upon every leader TO justify
his prominence and his office. expose
graft and ignorance. and win now every
field for keen. clean minds TO serve Amer
ica.
Opportunity is rapping on humble
doors with an impatient sword -hilt, while
the republic summons incompeienis and
dastards TO unmask and yield their power
to filter, finer men. Base ores cannot
cheat The smelting-pot.
The hour oi sacrifice reassays every
citizen and correctly marks his quality
Herbert Kaufman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

"What is triple alliance, Tommy"
"Ifs when pa and ma and the school,
teacher agree that ought 10 have a
lickin.'"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
The Lambs Could Run.

A cowboy who was "born and raised"
in the COW country and had never seen
sheep-so runs story that they like TO
tell in the Northwest-wentt 10 Texas and
hired himself to a sheepman TO herd
sheep. He went out on his pony the next
day 10 take care OF big flock.
"Well, how did you make out today?"
the sheepman asked him when he came
10 supper that evening.
"Fair, | reckon" answered the cow
boy, somewhat YEARLY, "but shore did
have time with them lambs. ! never
knowed lamb could run like that.
reckon if a grown-up sheep tried, il could
outrun a cyclone"
."Lambsl' roared the sheepm an
There's no lambs in that flock What's
the matter with you ?"
ayes, there are lambs" insisted the
cowboy. There are three oil 'em. and
nearly run the pony off his legs before
got 'em rounded up with The hero"
YOU'RE plumb crazy!" said the sheep
man
''lf you'll step out 10 the roundup with
me-" said the cowboy, calmly, "l'Il show
you those three lambs"
The sheepman went with him
There" said the cowboy, pointing
there's your three lambs u
The sheepman looked, and then he
howled with laughter. There lay three
jack rabbits with their flanks weakly pal
pitating and their tongues hanging out
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
A Piece OF Good Fortune.

In these days OF high prices II Is re-
freshing to find one article oil nation-w
demand that will not cost more Than II did
last year, and yet will be more valuabl:
than II has ever been.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
To Our Friends and Patrons

We are very sorry indeed to announce Mr. Frank Myers
who efficient Sephedstown has resigned
to accept position New York. and therefore becomes
appoint agent Shepherdown look after the inter
eStS of our pocyholders and ourselves.
duly considered matter and have appointed Mr. JOS
Trout newly cashier of the Farmers Bank and
bespea for Mr. Trout the share your patronage as has been
given Mr. Myers.
Renewal your will be looked after promptly and
hope both Mr. Trout and ourselves be favored with continuance
of your patronage. With best wishes, we are
Very Truly Yours,
WASHINGTON ALEXANDER & COOKE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
He Wanted To Be Honest.

A Congressman who sent free seeds
TO a constituent in ranked envelope on
the corner oil which were The usual
words, "PenaIty for private use. $780,"
received, few day later, says the Guide
10 Nature, letter that read:
81 don't know what TO do about those
garden seeds you sent me. notice II Is
$500 fine for private use. don't want
to use them for the public. want 10
plant them in my private garden. can't
afford TO pay $500 for The privilege.
Won't you see Il you can fix II so ! can
use them privately2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

She was very stout and must have
weighed nearly 300 pounds. She was
learning roller skating at the Braddock
Heights Casino, one Friday night, when
she had the misfortune TO fall. Several
attendants rushed to her side, but were
unable to raise her at once. One said
smoothiDgly:
"We'Il get you up all right, Madam"
"Oh, I'm not alarmed at all. but your
floor IS so terribly Iumpy."
And then from underneath came small
voice which said: 81 am not lump,
am an attendant"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

For Group or sore throat, use Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Two sizes 5Oc
and 60c at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

"Hum, no I" sighed the New Hamp-
shire farmer as he came down town.
Deacon Jones wants me TO be pail
bearer again TO his wiie's funeral"
"WaI, you're goin' TO be, amt YEP"
asked the farmers better half.
81 dunno. Y know. when Deacon
Jones' fust wife died, he asked me to be
a pail bearer. an did; and then bis
second wife died, an was the same
again And then he married ther Perkins
gal, an she died, and was pail bearer
TO that funeral An now-wal, | don't
like to be all the time acceptin' fayors
without bein' able to return 'em."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08
HUNTERS!

We are selling Smokeless, Heavy
Loaded, Chilled Shot Shotgun
Shells for 90 cents a box. Ask TO
see the shells we have-you can
not buy them at this price anywhere
else.
Victrolas are going up in price
better LET US have your order now
while we have them in stock at the
old prices.
We have a nice assortment OF
Ansco Cameras, ranging in price
from 500 up TO $500; all styles,
olding and box.
Complete line of Hudnufs Per-
fumes, Powders, Soaps, Talcums
and other Toilet Requisites.
No matter what il is, If you want
the best, ask US first.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

A binder used 10 cost about Sll5-neSt
year they will cost $3.50 or 500. This
same applies 10 all farming implements.
Is your insurance enough 10 fully protect
you in event fire should destroy your
outfit this winter 2 A short term policy
for an additional amount during the
winter months would make you feel much
safer. Washington, Alexander & Cooke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-08

"How much are these puppies, little
boy?"
"All quarter, 'cept that one, and he's
IS cents. He swallowed dime Yester-
day P'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-10
EAST RUPERT

The friends OF Mrs. Earl HARDWOOD,
who is in Albany hospital, receive
very favorable news from her.
Mrs. Healey and Miss Hammond
spent the week end with their par
ents in Middle and North Granville.
Mrs Jennie Manley, Mrs. Frank
Danforth and son OF Brattleboro spent
few days last week visiting their
father and other relatives.
George Fitch. formerly resident of
Dorset but now living in Templeton,
Mass, spent Sunday with his cousin,
Mrs Wallace Towsley. This is his
first visit here in thirteen years
Steadman Aldrich with his wife and
little boy took trip to Rutland Sun
day. Mrs. Henry Towsley. Mrs. John
Dennison and little son accompanied
them, the two latter will remain a
few days visiting relatives. Mrs.
Vail came back with them to spend
some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Towsley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-10
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Ted
Briefly for Busy Readers

Miss Bessie Landfear was a Sunday
guest of Miss Mildred Eddy.
DR.. w. Montmarquet, the chiropo-
dist, will be at the colonial Thursday
ADV.
The Knights of Columbus will hold
a social dance Friday evening. Mu-
sic:-Hurleys' orchestra. Adv.
DIFFERENTIATION 10, Hawks
block, NorthS street. Respectable
women welcome. Men not admitted
14tf
Miss Edna Loomis returned yester-
day from Troy, where she has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. w. t.
Lawrence, for several days.
For Sale-We have lot of good
second hand heating stoves and rang.
es. All kinds OF second hand furni-
ture for sale at a low price in the
rear OF Pottery on Park ST. Stored
stoves are now ready. ]. Ed. Wal
bridge. 4 Adv.
The friends OF Miss Bernetta A.
Miller of New York City, who was
here with Miss Fannie Loomis, while
on her vacation this summer. will be
interested to know that she leaves for
France next week in the interest of
the Y M. c.. A. work, to do her bit for
Uncle Sam.
Clarence A. Slackford OF Bling
hamton, who is member OF Co. Fl, LIST
New York Infantry, now stationed at
Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, s.
c., is nephew OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. b.
Murphy Of Gage street. He has many
friends here who will be pleased to
learn of his whereabouts, having been
a frequent visitor in Bennington
The depot brigade at Westfeld
composed of Vermont officers and
non-eoms is now enlisting men who
will go south for training this winter
and to France In the spring They
would like to secure recruits from
Vermont. Any young man who wants
to enlist is invited to write to Corpor-
al =. p. Howe, clerk. Company |,
First Vermont Infantry, Depot Bri-
gad0. Westfeld, Mass. Young men
can volunteer between the ages OF Is
and 81 without their parents consent
and recruits between the ages of 81
and As will be accepted il in proper
physical condition. Those on the
draft list can also volunteer IL not yet
called Az there is sure to be another
call under the draft to fill the quota
this will give those who desire a
chance TO volunteer instead 10t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-10
DORSET HOLLOW

Erwin Roberts is building granery
on his farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dalton were in
Manchester last Monday on business.
John Wildwood and George Casavoy
OF Rutland were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Kelley recently
Edward Kelley left last week Tues
day for Aver, Mass, where he entered
the Devens training camp.
John Leary and Frank Mclaughlin
OF East Dorset were guests last Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs John Dalton.
Mr.. and Mrs p. w. Mclaughlin Of
Manchester Center spent Sunday with
the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Kelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hulsberg and
two children were Sunday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin V. Weeks of Elm
street;
George Edgerton. Mrs. Burt Phil
lips and Miss Chole Edgerton OF Dor
set spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry HARDWOOD
Mr. and Mrs. NJ II Lowell, who
have been staying at Glen cottage all
summer, left for their home in New
Rochelle, N. Y, Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Moon and daugh-
ter Charlotte, also the nurse, Miss
Wolf, left Saturday for Milwaukee.
This is where they will spend the win
te.
Mr.. and Mrs. H, NJ. Dawson and
two daughters left last week for their
home in Brooklyn, N. Y, after spend
ing the summer at 'Kewaydea" cot
tage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Funky and son who
have been spending the summer at
"Wabeka' cottage moved Friday to
the Glen Farm where they will reside
for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Kelley and sons
John and Edward Kelley and daugh.
ter, Clara Kelley were in Wallingford
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-10
VINO[ MADE
THIS NURSE
STRONG
Nothing Like it for Rundown
and Nervous People

Won Ornny, Texas--"I suffered
from a general rundown condition
anaemia, loss of appetite and cough,
so / was unfit for my work. ! tried
different medicines without help, and
through my druggist learned of Vinol.
/ took it; my appetite increased, my
cough disappeared, ! gained in weight.
and am now well and strong, So l.
can conscientiously endorse Vino" -.
Viola Salada, r. NJ, Van Ormy, Tex.
We guarantee Vinol to build up
rundown, anaemic folks or return
your money. We take all the risk.
Wn. L. Gokay, druggist, Bennington,
VT, and at the best drug stores in
every town and city in the country.