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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
The Grand Duke And Buffalo Bill.

In the early seventies, when Buffalo
Bill was in his glory as hunter and scout,
writes contributor to the Westminster
Gazette, was ranching out on the great
plains ir Colorado, and often heard men
talk Of him.
The Grand Duke Alexis paid us flying
visit about that time, accompanied by a
train of Russian graudees, and The United
States authorities, who were anxious 10
entertain them properly, arranged to have
them 60 on great buffalo hunt and very
sensibly put Bill Cody in charge.
Alexis rode Cody's own favorite buffalo
horse, and, skilled hunter that he was,
Bill did not take very long to find the
party plenty of butfaloes TO chase.
Naturally, there was troop OF United
States cavalry 10 protect the important
visitors from the Indians, for the Sioux,
Arapahoes and CheyeEnes were hostile
Just then, and naturally eager TO take the
scalp of any unlucky white man they
could corral.
While the hunt was in full swing
cavalry sergeant came riding up TO Bill
and called out
"Say, cap (he was not colonel yeDi
one OF them kings OF -yourn has fell OF
his horse three times, and we're afeard
he might hur hisself What are We
goin' TO do ABOUT it?"
"Oh." replied Cody, offhand, "ies' til
his crown on under his chin with chin
strap and tie him into his saddle, ant
he'll do."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
EIenhants Haul A Circus Train.

When a circus train on the Southern
Pacific came to an involuntary stop near
Galveston not long ago, investigation by
the engineer revealed the cause, il is re-
ported, in carload oi elephants right be-
hind the water tank OF the engine tender.
Being athirst and dusty, the Intelligent
animals had reached with their trunks
through the end window OF the car into
the tank, and every drop OF the water
had gone 10 assuage eIephantine thirst
and spray vast areas Of dusty hide. The
elephant trainer was calIeu from the ca
boose to a consultation and solved the
problem OF moving the stalled train by
unloading the four offending elephants
who we're then hitehed in tandem in front
Of the locomotive and compelled TO pull
il for distance Of three miles along the
track to the nearest water supply. where
the tender wac repIenished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Backache? Rheumatism?
Rundown?

Those of us who are past middle age
are prone to eat too much meat and in
consequence deposit Gme-ss1ts in the
arteries, veins and joints. We often
suffer from twinges of rheumatism or
lumbago, sometimes from gout, swollen
hands or feet. There is no need of this,
rs the new prescription, Anuric, u bound
10 give immediate results as it is many
times more potent than lithia in ridding
the impoverished blood of its poisons
by way of the kidneys. Simply ask for
Anuric for kidneys or backache, the dis
oovery of DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. II
Will overcome such conditions as rheuma.
tism, dropsical swellings, cold extremities
scalding and burning urine and sleep
lessncss due to arising from bed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Another Day.

God gives thee. friend, another day.
A little space for work and play
A time for faith. a time for love,
A time to l;it thine eyes above,
And, seeing there Fate divine,
A time 10 catch IFS glow in thine.
Another day God gives thee, friend.
Thy small mistakes, perchance, 10 mend
Thy Joys win other hearts 10 share,
Thy help their heavy loads to bear.
From rise OF sun TO close OF day
God bids thee serve and watch and pray.
Thou canst not tell how short or long
May be the hours till evensong
But every moment may be bright
And beautiful in heavens light
II evermore upon thy way
Thy grateful heart is wont 10 say :
This little place is mine TO fill
According 10 my Lords sweet will. D"
Margaret E. Sangster
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

"Say, mother. what keeps US from
falling off the earth when we're upside
down?" "WhY. the law Of gravity"
"But how did we stay on before that law
was passed."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

II was the English hour in The seventh
grade, and Johnnie had been told to write
sentence using the word "notwithstand-
ing" When called upon he got up and
read:
"My father wore out the seat OF his
trousers, but not with standing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Frankenstein's Monster.

In useful anu lnougnlIul eulloItidl tiie
New York Sun says:
"The German government is now
brought face TO face with the fact that,
like Frankenstein, IT has created in the
Pam German sentiment monster which
may ultimately result in its overthrow.
For once somebody gets that allusion
correctly. Usually the "monster" is
designated by the name OF Frankenstein,
by a writer who never read Mrs. Shelley's
only considerable work, apopting what is
perhaps one OF the mostgeneral OF news
paper misquotationS.
The essence OF Mrs. Shelley's story
was that Frarkenstein a student ofphysi-
ology, created something in the image OF
man, perfect physically, with the neceS-
sary mentality for muscular control.
What he could not do was 10 endow this
creature with a soul. The consequence
followed in the acts OF the irresponsible
monster, and the book ends in haze OF
this creator chasing his creature, in order
10 destroy the monstrous thing he has
created.
There is here striking parallel TO the
system OF education which has built up in
Germany government without a soul.
II has every physical attribute that mod
ern science can give it, and all the men,
tality that disciplined educators can bring.
But when once il adopts the monstrous
theory that nation is not bound by moral
and spiritual considerations, that it can do
in its national capacity what il would not
tolerate in transactions between its citi-
zens, il creates an uncomfortable monster
whose danger TO the worlds life is only
measured by IFS capacity for mischief.
This is the truitof system Of education
which has organized every branch OF Ell
fort in Germany until the individual has
ceased TO apply the rules OF common NOR
ality to the government under which ne
lives. All the rest follows. Where there
is no soul, no spiritual essence, the sane
tions which are deep in the hearts of man
kind, forming the basis OF all laws, cease
10 exist. Frightfulness becomes matter
OF course, and the world, in self-defenSe,
has risen 10 combat a monster which
threatens its very existence.
Ills sometimes asked with surprise how
the German can contemplate the entire
sentiment OF the world arrayed against
him, without asking himself if there is not
something rotten in the system upon
which his position is based. The answer
is that the civic soul has been educated
out OF the German people and that until
something Can be done, either 10 exter-
inmate the monster which the German
system has created, or TO breathe into it
what is in truth the breath OF life, the way
must 90 on and The soul OF democracy
must face the ordeal by fire to save a
threatened world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
have YOU BEEN SICK /?

Then you realize The utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite
and makes work a burden.
To regain your strength nothing has
ever equaled or compared with Scotts
Emulsion; its blood-enriching proper
ties give energy to the body while its
tonic value sharpens the appetite In
a natural, permanent way.
If you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, be sure
to get SCOTS Emulsion today.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield MI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

It as an appetizing, restorative tonic to
bring back health and vigor. Always
benefits in nervous and general debility.
Sold in tablet or liquid form.
Purify and rid your blood of the
taints and poisons that make it easy
for disease to fasten its hold.
Doctor Pierce's Pellets were first put
in ready to use form nearly fifty years
ago, and will always relieve the inactive
liver and biliousnesS. Insist On getting
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pelle.s there
is none so good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Whoever iirstbrewed beer has prepar-
ed pest for Germany. have prayed
to God that he would destroy the whole
brewing industry. All Germany could
live on the barley that is spoiled and
turned into a curse by The brewer.-Mar-
tin Luther, in his "Table Talks"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight, good
health and purify the blood, use Burdock
Blood Bitters. Sold at all drug stores.
Price, $l.00.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Iohn-Was Mabel offended when you
called on her with your face unshaven ?
Jim-Yes; she said she ielt it very much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Wigwsg-I suppose every married man
requires little change now and then.
Henpeck - Well, I'm very fortunate
that way My wife gives ne Is cents
every morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner Bit
ter tasie2 Complexion sallow? Liver
perhaps needs waking up. Dosn's Reg
ulels Tor bilious attacks. 25e al all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
TO BUILD UP both the flesh and strengt

both the flesh and strength
OF pale, puny, scrofulous
children, for young or old
people, get DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the best thing known
for a wasted body and q
weakened system. 1t
thoroughly purifies the
blood, enriches it and
makes effective every nat
ural means of cleansing,
repairing, and nourishing
the system. In recovering
from fevers, pneumonia,
or other facilitating dis.
-. nA% hive con nnnOl
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
REAL DRAFTING WORK
IS UNDER WAY TODAY
Divisional Board Holds First Meeting
Today And Expects To Dispose
OF 200 Cases

The Divisional Draft Board for the
Western Shore, which covers Anna
polls and other territory, held it's first
meeting ina committee room on the
basement floor of the State House to-
day. Robert Moss is chairman OF this
Board, There are two other such
boards in the State, but the meeting
here is the first that either of them
has held
Chairman Moss stated this morning
that the Board would pass upon the
papers of the "a young men between
the ages of u and 81 years, who were
accepted by the local exemption
board, as well as the papers of the
large number Of men who filed claims
for exemption. He said further that
the Board in all. expected to dispose
of about 200 Of the cases today. and
a portion of this number will be certi-
fed to, and filed i'm the Adjutant Gen
erals Office tomorrow. These men
will then be available for immediate
call to service. The work will then
go steadily on The local exemption
board soon will begin TO draft on the
second call of 400 names in the draft.
II is expected the call will be made in
blocks Of so and 100 names.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
"GHOST" WALKS TODAY
SOLDIERS ARE HAPPY
Funds Distributed Cover Last 6 Days Of
July, But Boys We're Glad For
That Much

There is JOY among the soldiers OF
Company NJ and the Machine Gun
Companies of the First Regiment Of
this city today, for il was pay day
among the boys, and it is the first
time they have seen the ghost" walk
in a long while.
But even then their pocketbooks
are not very fat, because they were
only paid for service during the last
six days in July. Practically all of
the men were in high spirits. how
ever, expressing pleasure 70 get any
funds. at all, admitting, TO use the
slang. that they have long since been
busted" In the meantime all hands
will be looking forward to the next
pay day when they will get a dig into
Uncle Sans Golfers to cover a whole
months service in the army The
soldiers were spending their earnings
lavishly about the city today and
there is no doubt all viii be gone in
far less time than employed in ardu-
Gus duties to earn it,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
FOR PROPERLY ENFORCING
COMPULSORY WORK ACT
Director Malone Writes to County
Commissioners of Importance
TO State

The County commissioners have re-
cciycd letter from Mr.. George A
Nahone of the Labor Bureau. direct
ing attention TO the Importance to the
State of the proper enforcement of
the Compulsory Work Law. passed
during the special session of the
legislature
Only two other matters demanded
the attention of the Commissioners
az their weekly meeting on Tuesday
Sitting as a board of control and
review under the provisions of the
general re-assessment law, the Board
is sim engaged in passing upon the
re-assessmont of real estate in the
Third District In this connections it
Viii pass on assessments under the
alphabetical arrangement of property
'Vners who names run from G to Nj,
inclusive on Tuesday, August rs,
from 20 p. M. and on August 80
lhe Board viii sit all day to take up
TIE remainder of the list.
lt was ordered that the names of
Robcrt T. Werntz and A. T. Dukes be
added 90 the general committee re-
Gently appointed to oppose the ques-
hou Of annexation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
TICKET NOMINATED BY
THE REGULAR DEMOCRATS
Complete List Of Candidates, With
Hugh A. McMuIlen For State
COMPTROLLER

The complete ticket of the Progress
sive Democrats was published in The
Capital few days. ago. and since the
Organization slate is now complete. it
is published herewith as follows:
For Comptroller-Hugh A. McMul-
len.
For Judge Circuit Robert
Moss.
For House of Delegates-W Wade
Hampton Linthicum. Ridgely p Mel
win, John II. Rodgers. Charles L. Sol
ley
For Register of wills-oden b.
Duckett.
For County Commissioners Henry
B. Myers, Percy Williams, John G.
Freebooter, James A. Walton, Emmett
NJ Webb Joseph NJ Wilkinson,
Charles c. Bassford.
For Delegates to State Convention
George Wells. John Levy, Frank NJ.
Duvall, Joseph G. Bannon, Thomas b.
Norton.
For Treasurer-Alton r. Arnold.
For State Central Committee
Martin Brady. John E. Potee, Frank S.
Revell.
For County Surveyor. Carson
Boush
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22

Others present included the Board
OF County Commissioners. James A
Walton. president, Judges of the Or
phans' Court. Many of the pastors
OF other churches in the city and
county, the lawyers in Annapolis, pro
fessors of st, Johns College and the
Naval Academy and other distinguish
ed people.
The honorary pallbearers were:
Chief Judge William II. Thomas and
Judge W. II. Forsythe, associates on
the local circuit with Judge Bra
shears: Judge Stoekbridge. of the
Court of Appeals and Hon. James NJ
Munroe
The active paIlbearers were William
NJ. Holiday, c. A. Brady. r. p. Melvin.
States Attorney Nicholas II. Green.
Deputy Court Clerk William ~ Wood
ward Prof. d. NJ Garrison, U. S. n. 4;
Or. Washinbton G. Claude and Graf
ton d. Ridout.
A large concourse of people follow
ed the funeral cortege to the grave.
The interment was made in the old
Mccullough burying ground in St
Anne's cemetery, outside the McCul-
Tough vault, which has been filled with
remains OF the family of Mrs. Bra
shears and their ancestors ancestors.
Beautiful flowers were banked on the
vault so that it was hidden from view.
and it appeared that exquisite pink
gladiolas and other flowers which
were so arranged were growing there.
The floral tributes were numerous
and elaborate, and came from all parts
of the State and nearby cities, where
the deceased was known and honored.
Only the flowers on the casket were
brought into the church, all others be-
ing sent to the cemetery.
The services were concluded at the
grave, and were participated in by
the Red Men of Chesapeake Tribe, the
Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen of
America, to all of which the deceased
belonged
The services at the grave were most
impressive, and were attended by
large concourse of representative citi-
zens and friends of the deceased, who
paid this tribute OF respect to the
memory of one who had gone in and
out among them for many years, and
whose clean. moral, upright life will
not soon be forgotten, although the
grave has closed over the mortal
remains
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
NEATLESS DAY, IF ANY,
WILL BE ON TUESDAY
Public viii Be Asked 10 Do Own
Regulating.
CAMPAIGN TO CONSERVE FOOD
Next Step Of Food Administration Will
Be To Cut Down The Wheat
CONSUMPTION

Americas "meatless day" II il
finally is ordered is 10 be Tuesday.
Plans for the publicity campaign of
the food administration to conserve
the food supply of the nation during
the war are rapidly coming to a head.
The campaign will be launched very
shortly.
While the food administration can
restrain TO some extent the sale OF
those foods the consumption of which
it is desired to cut down. that step
will not be taken unless other means
fail The public will he asked To
regulate itself
Patriotism Depended On.
Hotels, restaurants and dining cars
all over the country and clubs in very
many cities will serve no meat on
Tuesdays after the appeal Is issued.
Patriotism and neighhorhood innu-
ence will be counted upon To bring
about observance Of the day in pri-
vate homes IL is hoped To bring peo-
ple-to the point where they will be
ashamed to eat meat on the forbid
den day
1t had been expected that Friday
would be made the meatless day. as
the millions of Catholics in the United
States already observe il as such. 1t
was pointed out by the food admins
tration, however, that on that very
account there would be less conserva-
tion of the meat supply.
To Cut Down ON Wheat.
Close on the heels of the "meatless
day campaign, the food administra-
tion will seek 10 cut down wheat con
sumption. Control over bread mix
lures probably will be resorted TO
and through a campaign of publicity
and education the use of corn TO sup
plant wheat in the menu will be
pressed vigorously.
Americas allies are not educated
up TO the proper uses of corn They
have not the equipment for milling Il
and they don't know how TO prepare
1t properly A ton of wheat has far
greater food value than a ton of corn.
Shipping the same food value I'm
wheat as in corn would require much
less tonnage Those are the reasons
why the administration wants to sub
stitute corn for wheat at home and to
send wheat to its allies.
The object Of the campaign. sum
med up are these:
Save wheat.
Save meat.
Save fats.
Substitute corn for wheat when
ever possible
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
SUMNER CRUISE OVER
MIDD|ES co ON LEAVE
Arrived Early Today From Some
where on Sea
EVERYBODY WAS HAPPY
Students Allowed to Get Away as
Early as They Cared to and
Rnsh Was On

Happy TO be back on shore again,
although they enjoyed the pleasures
of the trip, the four hundred Midship-
men. comprising the two upper classes
at the Naval Academy, returned TO
their home station in the early hours
of this morning
Landing at the Academy dock with
all OF their luggage, the lads, thor
oughly tanned. as the result of nearly
three months spent at sea along the
Atlantic coast or other parts of the
globe probably made a rush for their
former quarters in Bancroft Hall, the
dormitory building, and then hurried
hither and thither about the streets
purchasing "cits" clothing or other ar
tieles. All hands were anxious to get
away on their annual vacation. which
will cover a month. They are under
orders TO report their return to the
Academy about September "a, prepara-
tory TO the re-opening of the institu-
tion for the regular academic term.
Whittier the Middies went, and TO
what ships they were assigned during
the cruise, mas never Deeu ulSCiOSeu,
owing to the strict regulations. Nor
were they allowed to talk of their trip,
as the orders of Secretary of the Navy
Daniels are more stringent in this re-
spect now than ever before
Anticipating the return of the
students. Captain Edward w. Eberle
Superintendent of the Academy issued
an order granting them the privilege
of leaving on their vacation as
promptly as they could pack their
grips and do so. Not all of the stud
ents went on leave, however, as it is
stated that large number will ne
cessarily be detained for a week, or
two weeks, in order to take delayed
examinations or to overcome deflcien-
cies in subjects as a result of the an
nual examinations in June. 1t is ex-
pected that many of the officers who
were sent with the Middies on the
cruise will be leaving for vacations
within the next few days
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22
HOME GUARD TO
BE ORGANIZED
voIunfeers Wanted at 0nce---6O
Mem and 3 Officers
MIST VOLUNTEER OR BE DRAFTED
I0oly 10 Major ]. DEP. DOuw, at Ad-
iutant Generals Office Same
Status of National Guard

The state authorities have deter
ned 10 form q Home Guard, for the
~,otection Of those left behind when
~ National Guard are called TO the
front
To this end all men between the
ages Of ] 3 and as, who are not drafted
tor the regular army, or who are ex-
enot because Of dependnts or for other
,eas9ns. are wanted to join ne Home
cusrd and are eligible for member
.bjn The Home Guard will number
In men and three officers, the officers
10 he appointed after the Home Guard
i Organized All applicants for the
Home Guard are requested to send in
their names at once to Major John de
p Douw. at the Adjutaut Generals
Office. or apply in person to Major
Do1w.
The Home Guard will not be taken
ont Of the State. They must be in
good physical condition and stand a
physical test.
The Home Guard will have the same
status as the National Guard. The
nav will be the same, viz: 81 20 per
day for private; l.60 for corporal; ;
81 rs for sergeant; 50 90 for first SER
geant. and S4.66 for Lieut..
The Headquarters of the Home
Guard will be in the State Armory,
Blsden street, which offers every fa-
city and advantage of n Club with
games, advantages for social enter
tainment and the like.
The Home Guard will be called upon
in case OF emergency TO protect the
home, city and its inhabitants. The
guardsmen may be sent to camp to
train for ten days or two weeks. They
will be obliged to attend drill and will
be practically on the same footing as
the National Guardsmen at Home.
II men from Is to 45 do not VOL
UNTEER in the next few days for the
Home Guard, they will be DRAFTED.
That Annapolis needs a HOME
GUARD goes without saying. The
Development of the past few weeks
emphasizes this need, and this paper
has stood for a Home Guard as far
back as months ago, which the files
will prove. Il is hoped there will be
such rush to answer the call for the
Home Guard that three times 60 men,
the required number, will be available.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-22

TO the position of Mr. Nutwell in the
fight. his friendship for Mr.. Moss, etc,
will throw their support to Mr.. Green,
it is understood. The States Attor-
ney also will draw many votes from
his friends in the Organization. and
vice versa, as pertains to Mr.. Moss,
and the Progressives But the tangle
is big one, and how it will unravel
is question. In a way, it looks like
a jockeying for positions for leader
ship. and there are strong indications
Of swapping horses. In this connec-
tion, there is Mr.. Brady on the Pro-
gressive ticket for the House, who is
a close friend of Mr. Moss, and so on.