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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
In A Wilderness OF Gold.

The New York assay office is now the
most important institution OF the kind IN
the world. There Is more gold stacked
up in boxes and kegs, in bricks and bars,
in bins aud bags. than ever tetore in The
history OF the country. The assay office.
says The New York World, is the pur-
chasing agent sor the government. For
eign gold, consigned TO banks and trust
companies, is "cashed in" through the
assay Office.
British sovereigns, packed in boxes,
are piled as high as the ceiling. Dodg-
ing that golden bulwark. the visitor is
likely 10 bump into the cases full OF French
twenty francs that are piled on the other
side. Turning TO reach The elevator, he
skirts row OF gold bars, packed live ten
thousand dollar bars 10 the keg, in saA-
dust, and stretching along the wall twice
the height OF a man.
All gold, of whatever nature, is melted
and refined to fineness of 999 5, orfiner,
and cast into bars OF sta andard sizes. The
value OF each bar is expressed in United
States dollars and cents. Every bar and
coin has to stand the acid test.
There are fifteen big melting pots at
work on gold exclusively. Ii seems al
most brutal to see the workmen scoop
shovelfuls of gold pieces from metal
boxes and dump them, one after another,
into pot until il is full, and then clap
on the lid and wait for them to stew
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
Half Million Agents After Spies.

A half million postmasters. letter car
riers and field agents for various federal
departments have been set on The trail oil
spies or conspirators against The United
States, under government orders. These
are in addition 10 the multitude OF mu-
nicipaI police and detectives who are be-
ing organized into a single machine 10
gather information on agents OF foreign
governments. The work is directed by
the bureau OF investigation and the secret
service.
Considerable aid also is being given
these government forces by individuals,
who have reported persons suspected OF
disloyal acts. The Department OF Justice
counts on much more help. in the future,
from such sources in response TO hundreds
OF letters sent out recently appealing for
corporation. All communications are
welcomed and treated coniidentislly.
AT least 100000 city letter carriers and
rural free delivery employees alone are
under orders to scan letters and packages
passing through their hands for evidence
OF plots against the nation. Virtually all
government employees are expected TO re-
port suspicious incidents or even scraps
Of conversation reaching them which
might bear investigation by trained gov
ernment agents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
The Perlls OF Powder Workers.

Smokeless powder is made in sticks.
something like mscaroni. ltgoes through
a number OF processes, and for the sake
OF safety those processes are conducted
in small buildings remote from one an
other.
In a New Jersey plant the powder IS
conveyed IRON one building to another
on flat cars drawn by electric motor cars.
Six one hundred pound open boxes are
loaded on each Hat car. The wheel
trucks have TO be blocked by a wooden
bar. which the brakeman adjusts before
the motor starts
One day last spring brakeman failed
10 adjust his wooden bar properly. The
car was derailed and the powder was
spilled down an embankmeni No guard
happened to be near, and as duickly as
possible the brakeman and the motoman
shoveled up the powder and put II back
on the car. In few minutes the load
was delivered al the grinding house, and
no one except the two men knew OF the
accident. Unfortunately, they had shovel
ed up some gravel with the powder.
The three men in the grinding house
heard the harsh crunching OF the small
stones as they passed through the rollers.
Every powder mill employee receives
minute instructions about what to do
when anything goes wrong. and one OF
the three, following instructions. threw
open the door TO make way OF escape.
The crunching continued. One OF the
gravel stones emitted spark as the roll
ers crushed il. In an instant there was
great flash and a roar, and the building
disappeared. Three backened and man
gled corpSeS were picked up. In order
10 save themselves IRON rebuke and per-
haps from discharge. two workmen had
sacrificed The lives OF three other faithful
men and placed the lives OF thousands IN
jeopardy.
In Delaware plant young man op-
Grating cutting machine, in which long
sticks OF smokeIess powder are cut into
shorter pieces, saw an iron nail coming
down with the powder. He did OF have
time 10 stop the machine before the knives
struck the nail. II he tried 10 snatch It
out he might lose hand. II he let It 20
nothing but miracle could prevent an
explosion, for the nail would be sure TO
give off spark il struck by the knife.
There was only fraction Of a second
in which 10 decide. With the GOODNESS
that characterizes those who spend their
days in the presence Of danger, he snatch
ed the nail from under the knife and put
in into his pocket SO quickly did he
move that not eyel the skin OF his hand
was broken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
NEW VOL. 52--No. II.
Gasoline For Wounds.

The ambulance surgeons and many OF
the field hospitals OF Europe use gasoline
for the first cleansing OF wounds OF SOL
diers brought in from the oattlefields.
According to a writer Ia The British Med
ical Journal. the skin and then The surface
of the wound are cleansed by vigorous
rubbing with a swab OF absorbent cotton
soaked in gasoline. Swabs OF cotton are
wound round pair OF artery fcrceps or
a probe and soaked in gasoline. and the
wound is cleansed from the surface in
ward as far as the instrument can be
pushed. The process is continued until
the swabs come out perfectly clean. The
gasoline does not cause any special
smsrtiug, and patients do not complain oil
its use but Il The gasoline Is left on the
skin and strips OF adhesive plaster are
applied close together over the dressing.
so that they prevent evaporation. the
skin will blister. Gasoline properly used
seems to clean up not only the surface
but the depths otwounds better than any
thing else that mas been tried. II has
been used in Canadian hospitals and In
many American iron and steel foundries
for many years TO clean confused or laeer-
ated wounds that contain deeply embed
ded dirt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
Paid In His Own Coin.

In the days the country inn and when
travelling overland was done on horse
back or in carriage, the eccentric JohH
Randolph, OF Roanoke, was passing over
a road that was new 10 him. He stopped
at an inn Tor dinner. The meal being
over, the driver hItched iu his team, and
was ready to resume the journey, when
the lnn-keeper, doubtless with the best
intentions, inquired of Randolph where
he was going.
"I've paid my bill, and it's none your
business" grufflY answered the traveller.
About halia mile from the i'm Randolph
found that the road forked He, of course,
did not know which side to take, so he
sent the driver back to inquire of the inn
keeper.
"You can tell Mr.. Randolph that he
has paid his bill and that he can take
which ever way he chooses" returned
the inn-keeper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
What "state Of War" Is.

A declaration OF war" by one nation
against another is an outright announce
ment that one intends TO wage war on The
other. The declaration IS formally sent
to the enemy's government. Usually the
responsibility for the war, in such a case,
lies with a nation declaring it.
The United States has engaged in for-
eign wars. but II never has declared war
in any OF these cases, nor has any nation
ever declared war against the United
States.
A Estate OF war" was declared to exist
in 1912 with Great Britain. IN 1916 with
Mexico and in 1893 with Spain. A dec
laralion Of independence brought on the
war OF 1776.
A "staie OF war" means that the country
recognizing such a condition believes il
has been attacked, war is being waged
against il. and It's Necessary tor national
defence and security TO tight back
Recognition oi 2 site OF "a" piaces
the responsibility ~ ~ w. ~ rS
consequences upon one olgsf asdou.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
April Is Month OF Wars.

April 10. 1775 - Revolutionary War
started by battle OF Lexington, Mass.
April II, 1S6I-For Sumter. Charles
ton isrbor, bombsrded, beginning the
Civil War.
April 9. 1S65-Genersl Robert e. Lee
surrendered al Apoomsttox TO General
Grant, ending the Civil War.
April 25, l898-President Mckinley, 10
a message to Congress. declared state
Of war with Spain existed.
April 2. l9l7-Presioent Wilson ad-
dresses Congress on war situstion be-
tween the Jnited States and Germany.
April 6. lel7-congress declares state
OF war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
sprains And Strains Relieved.

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprsins, bruises and
all muscle soreness. A clean. clear liquid
easily applied, itquickly peneirates with
out rubbing. Sloan's EnIment does not
stain the skin or clog the pores like rnussy
plasters or ointIneniS. For chronic rheu-
matte aches and pains. neuralgia, gout
and Iumbago have this welI-known rem
edy handy. For the pains Of grippe ana
following Strenuous work. II gives quick
relief. At all druggists, 25c-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

He was a perfect wonder, was the
parliamentary candidate for certain ag-
ricultufsl district. And he was never shy
Of telling The voters why they should
return him as their Mp
81 am practical farmer," said be
boasliuIIY at one meeting IL can pIow.
reap, milk cows, work a chsff cutter,
shoe ahorse-in fact, he went on proud
ly. 81 should like you tell ne one thing
about farm which cannot do"
Then, in the impressive Ience small
voice asked iron the back OF the crowd ::
''Can you lay an egg?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
Shepherdstown Jefferson County, Virginia. Thursday April 49,
Trying The Hearts of Men.

As the gold is tried in the furnace,
So He tries the hearts OF men,
And the dwaIe and the dross shall suffer loss.
When he tries the hearts OF men.
And the wood. and the hay. and the stubble
Shall pass in the flames away.
For gain is loss and 10 is gain,
And treasure of earth is poor and van
When He tries the hearts OF men.
As the gold is refined in the furnace,
So he fines the hearts OF men.
The purge Of the flame doth rid them OF shame
When He tries the hearts OF men.
o, better than gold, yes. than much fine gold'
When He tries the hearts ofmen,
Are Faith. and Hope and Truth. and Love.
And the Wisdom that cometh from above
When He tries the hearts OF men.
John Oxenham
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
The Name OF It.

An elderly bachelor and an equally
elderly spinister sat IN concert hall.
The selections were apparently entirely
unfamiliar to the genIleman, but when the
wedding March OF Mendelssohn" was
begun he pricked up his ears.
That sounds familiar" he exclaimed.
"But I'm not strong on those classical
pieces That is a good 'un. What IS
it ?" The spinster cast down her eyes.
THAT" she told him demurely, "is
the 'Maiden's Prayer +"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
The Bait.

Altho the notice plainly stated that fish
ing was prohibited there. the angler sat
placidIy dangling his line over The stream.
The irate keeper. who approached him.
was surprised TO see that the line was
baiied with potato. Ia an amused voice
he asked the intruder what he was doing.
Fishing" was The reply. "You see
my health has been upset by financial
worries. and came down here TO see u
fresh air would help me-"
Thinking that perhaps the poor chap
was mentally afflicted, the keeper went
away without denouncing him.
That evening the keeper was iu the
local tavern, telling his friends about the
potato -baited line. when In walked the
angler
"Any ?" saidihe innkeeper. kindly.
"Oh, fair |" was the reply. as the fish
erman opened his basket and displayed
a fine catch.
Look here" stormed the iniuriated
keeper, "you didn't catch that LOT with
potato"
"Oh, no u" said the angler, coolly
"That was what caught you with"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

The subject was The whale, and the
teacher, who had given lesson on The
same subject week previously. was anx-
ious 10 see how much the children re-
membered. But they seemed never 10
have heard OF whale before and were
extraordinarily stupid.
Come. comet" cried the teacher pa
tiently. "What DO we do with whsle-
bones"
There was minutes silence, then a
small hand was raised.
please, teacher. we leaves 'em on the
side OF our plates"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
Clear Your Skin In Spring.

Spring house cleaning means cleaning
inside and outside. Dull pimply skin is
an aftermath of winter inactivity. Flush
your intestines with mild laxative and
clean out the accumulated wastes, easy
to take, they do not grippe. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills will clear your complexion
and brighten your eye. Try DR.. Kings
New Lie Pills tonight and throw of the
sluggish winter shell. Al druggists, 2oc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
SOME SUGGESTIONS.

Washington, d. c., April 10, 1917
RegisterThe European may be before another
crop raised farmers urged TO opds wheat fields
this spring strong the farm and raise OF
wheat The Register had good article last month on urging
fertilizer and better quality wheat pays
spoonful Of fertilizer in the h strengthens the
plant young good start growing well all ior
Washington eats carloads OF potatoes week and
pay five times than wheat Yet n supply
way from Michigan Let the farmers potatoes TO
Next they will good price If lasts
Agricultural Department woman farmers raises sdozen
farmer beet will sete the
high cost OF living NJ T.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

An Inspector visiting provincial school
was much worried by The noise oi The
scholars in the next room. Az last. un.
able TO bear il any longer, he opened the
door and burst in upon the class.
Seeing one boy, rather taller than the
others, talking great deal, he caught him
by the collar, carried him 10 another
room and banged him 10 chair, saying:
NOW, sit there and be quiet !"
A quarter OF an hour later small head
appeared around The door and meek
little voice said
"Please, sir, you've got our teacher !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

Teacher-"Tommy, spell wrong"
Tommy-"R-o n-g.
Teacher-"That's wrong"
Tommy-"That's what you asked me
to SPELL"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
MAKE THE BEST USE OF FARM LABOR.

II West Virginia herself the farmers must do all that lies
within power utilize their available labor the most economical
efficient way Even normal times The labor problem serious
one But supply reduced by the call munion
factories and other factories Mines will be all the necessary
to provide efficient utilization OF farm labor
directed whether done by the
himself by hired The ambitious successful farmer
knows that the when the working
with nd the pace This not time for the West Virginia
merely directing the labor his farm the ma
his hands we'll Even though man myhave
good income other source such income excuse tor
his being idle The retired farmer aoorer living the town
should feel his patriotic duty do much OF the lighter farm work.
Ii farm be efficient must be well planned The following
facts secured study 800 OF the State will give practical
plan the efficient utilization Of farm labor:
Plan entire tile farm is OF good sHe
select crops requiring labor and less lbo extensive
crops The following table shows the average
days required and harvest some OF our most
important crops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

TO OUR FARMERS EVERYWHERE.

1t will take many months for country to train and
equip army for its fight with the world against the
brutal savagery of the German government; at YOU
enter the fight against the worlds hunger with all the
resources of farm and home
Every garden, every field, every farm be made to
produce more with fertilizers lme better cultivation and
other agencies that you know so well.
YOU are not asked to suffer in the trenches but you
ARE asked to do this much for the sake of your country
and humanity X l. b.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19
ANOTHER WOMAN TELLS
How Vinnl Made Hnr afronn

Beallsyille, Obio-"T wish all ner.
yous, weak, rundown women could
have Vinol. ] vas 10 rundown, weak
and nervous ! could not sleep. Every
thing ! ate hurt me, and Che medicine
had taken did me no good. de-
eided 70 try Vinol, and before long
could eat anything wanted and could
slecp all night. Now / am well and
strong, and In better health than
have been for ycers,--Mrs. ANNA
MILLIsoS, BcalIwille, Ohio.
We guarantee Yinol for all rundown,
weak and dcJ!litstcd conditions.
OWENS & MILLER, Druggists.
ca..L..x.,o... a. W,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

Never can tell when you'll mash q fin-
ger or suffer cut. bfuise, burn or scsid-
Be prepared. Thousands rely on ~.
Thomas Eclectic OH. Your druRRfst
sells IL Z5c and Soc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-04-19

potatoes will much man labor as two acres OF
field five of wheat OATS or ouckwheat
crops that labor different times during The season.
staple -peshabe such con wheat soy
beans and potatoes good that will distribute labor is
First Year-Part and part potatoes.
Second Year-Wheat
Third Year-Clover.
First Year-Corn with crop.
Second Year-Soybeans.
Third Year-Wheat
Fourth Year-CloVer.
For the man with only small area OF abe land desirable
ton might be:
First Year-Pat corn and part potatoes with CROP
Second Yea-P soybean field beans with cop)
addition crops and children The farm
grow poultry and vegetables help with the milking and can or dry all
surplus fruits, vegetables etc.
Use labor. Avoid much hand work
sbe Use the cutivator instead OF the hoe.
machinery labor. Cooperate with neghbors in
buying machinery Use weeder that covers
wide strip crops weeds esma Harrow the ground
just the and potatoes are coming up
OF fields made the larger fields, regular
shape we'll and nearest the barn. for growing cultivated
crops rough irregular fields long distance from
the barn. demands that many old Sods be powed and
planted to and beans.
Keep the team busy weather will permit
Do the work the proper Kill when they first appear
even lessen the amount OF cultivation
needed. Begin hayng when the heads are in blossom.
and boys and se the pace avoid high ex
pene supervision Pay better the good
Keep ranyday be done grease sharpen
TOOLS horse shces repair machinery clean buildings etc., and
leave the good days for field work
methods production that have proved successful by DEM
onstraons your county Discuss these suggestions farmers
club your county agricultural AGENT and your neighbors
c. R. TITLOW
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-25
Change in England Results
from Successes Against
the Submarines
EFFECTIVE BLOWS
LAST THREE WEEKS
More Accomplished Than in Any Cor
responding Period of the War, Says
Premier, Who Pays Tribute to Help
Received from u S.

LONDON, May 25.-'.Thc successes
against submarines have resulted in a
distinct Improvement in orr food Sit
uation, said Premier Lloyd George
today in the house of commons. The
premier said more effective blows had
bcca dealt the Submarines during the
last three weeks than in any CORES
pondins period Of the war The ship
Iping losses for May, he said, probably
would show reduction from the April
figures. Speaking Of anti-subma.inc
methods he said 1--WE owe a very con
siderable debt of gratitude to the
great American people for the cffcc
tive assistance they have rendered
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-25
INSTALLATION OF
REV. r. M. HOUGHTON
Three Members of Centre Church At
tend Services III New Haven-Ser-
mon by Dean Brown of Yale.

Rev. Roy A. IIoughton, formerly pas
tor of the Centre Congregational church.
was installed Wednesday afternoon as
pastor of the Church Of the Rcdecmer
iii New Haven, Conn, i'll one of the
most impressive and largely attended
services of its kind held in Congre-
gational church in New Haven in many
years. The Centre church was repre-
scntcd by three Of its members. Ed
ward c. Crosby, George L. Dunham and
Rev. Richard II. ClaPp. The congrcga-
tion filled the chapel, which is being
used as a house of worship until the
erection Of the new church cdifice
Dean Charles K. Brown Of the Yale
School of Religion, preached the sermon
Of the evening on the topic, The Lure
of Goodness. He brought out the
the thought that goodness is much
more prevalent than evil, despite the
greater publicity given to the latter
His text was If | be lifted UP | shall
draw all men unto Me, - and he showed
how goodness. lifted up, would indeed
ultimately draw men unto it.
Rev. Richard II. Clapp read the scrip
turc lesson and Rev. Or. Watson J.
Phillips, pastor emeritus Of the church,
who served as pastor - years until
his retirement just before the calling
of Rcy. Mr.. lIoughton, delivered an af
fccting prayer in which he recalled cs
peeiallv the work Of those who had la
bored for the success Of the church dur
ing the - wears of his pastorship
many of whom have now passed on
told Of its progress and forccastcd the
future work which lies before the con
gregation.
Rev. Orviue o. Petty, chaplain oil
the Second regiment and pastor of tn,
/ Plymouth church. extended the right
/ hand of fellowship, Rev. Harry Il
Miles. pastor of Dwight Place church
formerly pastor of the Centre Congre
/ gational church here, delivered tn,
#chargc to the people Of the church
Prof. Williston Walker Of YAH
the charge to the pastor and Prof
Luther \. Weigle Of Yale the convoca
tion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-25
NO LIQUOR FOR ARMY OFFICERS.
They Can't Even Buy It for Their
Guejts at Eating Places

WASHINGTON. May 25.- Reports
reaching tn" war department Indicate
that the war army act, prohibition
against the sale of liquor about mill
tar, camps or to cIlistrd men aad cf
iccr~ ia uniform, Is being observed
rigjdly Even hotels and restaurants
have refuaed to serve liquor to guests
Iof army officers wearing the uniform
on the ground that such sale would
be- 10 the officer a3d would make the
management liable to fine Of not
more than $1,000 or not more than ono
years imprisonment or both which the
act provides as penalty for violation
The law forbids not only sale but
even possession of liquor at any kind
of military camps or clubs. \ bill
+ Applying similar restrictions to thl
navy is pending.