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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
In A Far Country.

II was beautiful bright, sunny summer
afternoon in Zermatt. In the clear air
The mighty peak ofthe Matterhorn cleaned
like an inverted icicle. Ii seemed pre-
posterous that human beings should al
tempt 10 climb il, and Incredible that any
should succeed.
The party OF fourteen or fifteen Ameti-
cans who had gathered in front of the
hotel had no thought OF attempting the
feat-then, at least. Some OF them had
already made the ascent; others intend
ed 10 make il by and by. Just now they
were resting and enjoying the tremendous
panorama. All the morning they had
tramped together, as indeed they had for
several weeks. Luncheon was over, and
in little while they were TO separate.
Some one started song, rollicking
college lay, with fair imitation OF the
Swiss Yodel for the chorus. The others
caught il up, and in few minutes every
one was singing.
There were some good voices in the
group, both among the men and among
the women, and the pleasure OF singing
together was contagious. One selection
followed another in quick order-the
songs ofseveral American colleges, negro
melodies, church hymns. Scotch and
English ballads.
AT first the tone was gay and little
boisterous but either the influence OF
the surroundings or OF the singing itself,
or the thought OF the coming separation
and the break in the pleasant summer
friendships, began TO exert quieting ef-
feet. The songs gradually took on
sentimental quality-Annie Laurie, My
Old Kentucky Home, then Auld Lang
Syne.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

A well-to-do manufacturer who made
hobby of archaeological research was
travelling in Palestine when the news
reached him OF an addition TO his family.
The manufacturer sacrificed archaeological
to parental joys. Providing himself with
some water from the Jordan 10 carry home
for the christening. he at once set out for
Kentucky.
On the morning appointed for the bap-
tismal ceremony he arrived at the church
ahead of the rest of the family in order
to hand over the precious water TO the
preacher. As he pulled The flask from
his pocket the minister held up a warning
hand.
"Not now, not now" he said softly.
"Maybe after church is out"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
The Earth's Atmosphere.

We crawl about on the bottom OF a sea
OF air. Only very recently have we
learned to swim in it. We call the per-
formance flying"
The gaseous mixture composing this
ocean OF air is so fluid and transparent
that we hardly realize its presence.
Doubtless fishes in like manner are not
conscious OF the water in which they
swim.
But the air is much denser tban we
imagine. A small child blows up a toy
balloon. Probably the air inside the in
flated rubber bag is at pressure OF no
more than two atmospheres, yet the bal
loon has become in effect solid object.
A cubic foot of air weighs considerably
over an ounce. A dry goods box three
feet cube will contain two and one-half
pounds OF air. This means, OF course, at
sea level.
As one climbs mountain or goes up
in balloon tte air becomes thinner, its
density diminishing steadily until perhaps
$50 or 200 miles from the surface Of The
earth there is virtually none of it left
II is reckoned that one-half OF the entire
bulk Of the atmosphere is below the three
mile level.
The sea OF air is warm sea, conserv-
ing the heat delivered by The sun upon
the earth. If it were suddenly removed
we should find ourselves exposed to the
cold OF outer space 400 below zero F. J
and would be frozen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
NEW VOL. 52-No. 27.
A Division And It's Equipment.

Compiled from data not hitherto pub
lisbed, the National Geographic Society
has issued from its headquarters in Wash
ington The following bulletin on the units
and equipment OF an infantry division OF
the United States Army as reorganized in
the light OF the lessons learned during
the 81 months OF warfare in Europe As
reorganized for the war with Germany,
an infantry division OF the United States
Army will number 65 per cent more men
than division OF the German army as
now constituted. The enemy's divisions
are made up OF 1900 men and 1900
horses the new United States division
at maximum strength will be composed
OF 2S,235 men, 6,S34 horses and 1875
mules
The new United States Army divisions
will be composed OF the following units
Three infantry brigades, 1850 officers
and men.
One field artillery brigade, 1000 officers
and men,
One regiment OF cavalry l,579 officers
and men, | l,54l horses.
One regiment OF engineers, l,09S Of
ficers and men.
One field signal battalion. $50 officers
and men.
One aero squadron. l73 officers and
men, II aeroplanes.
Total, with wagon trains. p, 235 officers
and men.
Or total, with molor-traius, D, ,04 Of
iicers and men.
The number of commissioned officers
in division is Sl7, with 90 additional Of
ficers tor the wagon trains; 92 II the
division is organized with motor-irains.
The medical department is composed oi
l25 officers. l,332 enlisted men, and As
ambulances. II The division Is equipped
with wagon trains, ,0O9 wagons are re-
quired, supplemented by 81 motor trucks;
il ifequipped with motor-trains, 493 wagons
supplement the 627 motor trucks. The
total number OF riding horses required
for division and IFS wagon trains is a.
6l6, together with 2.2lS draft horses aud
1875 riding, pack and draft mules.
More than 10000 rifles are required to
arm division and its trains, together
with $500 pistols. The artillery consists
OF so three-inch field guns firing either
high explosive shells or shrapnel. each
proiectile weighing IS pounds, and .
3.S-inch howiizers, the shells for which
weigh 80 pounds. The number ol ma
chine guns with which division is 10 be
equipped is still an open question, but
the number which will appear in army
charts soon to be printed is II for The
division itself and 20 additional guns Tor
the wagon trains. The number in all
probability will be greatly increased,
perhaps 10 as high as 30 guns Tor every
| 900 rifles, making total OF 600 for the
division.
rhe length OF division in marching
order is more than II miles. while the
wagon trains require an additional six
miles; II equipped with motor-irains in
stead OF wagon trains, the length from
the head OF the column 10 The last Of The
rear guard is 10 miles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
The Most Valuable OF Scrapbooks.

What is probably the most valuable
and certainly the most interesting-scrap-
book in the United States is large but
very ordinary appearing volume owned
by the government and kept by Maj.
Alfred r. Quaiffe, who has charge OF the
safe at the Treasury Department in Wash
ington. This scrapbook contains spec
linens OF every kind OF papermoney issued
by the United States government since
1865, when Major Quaiffe assumed
his present duties. and the ace value
alone OF the notes pasted in the book is
Seventy-six thousand dollars. Inasmuch
as many of the notes are now obsolete,
while others have considerable historic
value, the scrapbook would undoubtedly
bring in the neighborhood OF one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars if il were put
up at auction.
Shortly after he took charge OF the big
vaults where the Treasury Department
stores the money that il pays out every
day over its counter, Maj. Quaiffe con-
ceived the idea OF starting scrapbook
that would serve double purposes a
record OF the various issues OF paper
money authorized by the government
and as means OF Identification OF ole
notes.
On number OF occasions the. book has
been OF great service in detecting coun-
terfeits OF old issues or in identifying bills
with which banks were not familiar. i
would probably be very hard TO cash
some OF the paper money in this scrap
book at the present day, for many of the
older bills are very queer-looking, and
there is one one hundred dollar gold GER
tificate, dated January 2, 1877, that is en-
graved on one side only.
The value OF the book is constantly in
creasing, for, in addition TO the new bill:
that are added to the collection from time
TO time, the old notes become more val
liable as they become more and more
rare.
The scrapbook, as BELTS so precious
volume, is kept in safe at the Treasury
Department, over which hangs a fram'
inclosing three government notes-a golt
certificate for ten thousand dollars, a silve
certificate for ten thousand dollars, ant
another silver certificate fer five thousand
dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
H. L. SNYDER, Publisher.
40 LIVE LONG!

a recipe gwen 10y famous physician
for long life was: "Keep the kidneys in
good orderl Try to eliminate thru the
skin and intestines the poisons that
otherwise clog the kidneys. Avoid eat
ing meat as much as possible; avoid too
much salt, alcohol, tea Try a milk and
vegetable diet. Drink plenty of water,
and exercise so you sweat - the skin
helps to eliminate the toxic poisons
and uric acid"
For those past middle life, for those
easily recognized symptoms of infiam-
nation, as backache, scalding cwater, u
or if uric acid in the blood has caused
rheumatism, vrusty" joints, stiffness,
Get Anuric at the drug store. This is q
wonderful eliminator of uric acid and
was discovered by DR.. Pierce of Invalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, n. y. If your druggist
does not keep it send 10 cents to Dr.
Pierce for trial package and you will
find that it is many times more potent
than lithia and that it dissolves uric
acid as hot water does sugar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
Shpherdsbwn County, Virginia. Thursday
Pertinent Questions For Our Town.


Is Our town living up 10 its civic, social,
recreational, educational and business op-
perfumes 2
Have we provided improved street ia
cilities
Do we, as citizens. appreciate the bus
mess that our surrounding farming dis
tricts give us2
Is our town we'll lighted?
Have we provided play grounds and
other recreational facilities for our chill
dren?
Have we provided restroom wherein
the farmers wife and children can find
rest and comfort while he transacts busi-
ness?
DO our merchants keep their stocks OF
goods complete, attractively displayed,
and their stores in neat condition?
Are dirt and fly specks more prevalent
than shining glass and clean floors ?
Have we provided adequate fire pro-
lection?
Have we planted trees, flowers and
well-kept lawns 10 beautify our environ
ment?
Have we done our part in providing
funds for improvement OF roads leading
into adjacent territory? Or do we still
expect business TO come TO us without
making any effort TO get it
Have we any efficient organization
wherein our problems can be discussed
and an effort made TO find remedy?
Are we doing anything to insure larger
food production in view OF the stringent
shortage this year?
Do we lend every aid and encourage
ment to our progressive neighbors in their
effort to better conditions ? Or do we
throw "cold water" on every proposition
suggested for the benefit OF our town?
DO we realize that we can have just as
good town as we are willing to make il?
Do we lend proper aid, encouragement
and support to our churches our
schools our pastors? our teachers?
Do we realize that it takes money 10
support these institutions, and that we
can have just as good schools and
churches as we are willing TO pay for
that the less we pay the poorer they are?
Do we lend aid and encouragement TO
newcomers to assist them in becoming
prosperous and thus contributing TO our
prosperity?
Do we realize that it devolves upon us
TO make our town attractive TO our boys
and girls, and that if we fail 10 do so they
will continue TO leave us and locate in
better towns
Has our town a woman's civic better
ment club ?
Have we provided library and read
ing room for our own citizens, our coun-
try people and those who come TO visit
us?
Have we inaugurated "clean-up day"
and "clean-up campaign?" A town
needs semi-annual cleaning as much as
a home.
Do we fully realize the benefit OF beauty
and cleanliness in our home aid town
environment?
Do we make any distinction between
the merchant whose place OF business is
clean and immaculate, whose stock is
attractively displayed and whose clerks
are courteous and obliging, and the mer-
chant who fails 10 offer any OF these in
ducements ?
Are we proud OF our town? And if
not, are we going TO determine 10 make
il a town we can be proud OFF,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

nursing mothers; and eUerU woman who
is rundown" tired or overworked 1T
is a special, safe, and certain help.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels,
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take
as candy.
How TO preserve health and beauty is
told in Doctor Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser 1t is free. Send DR..
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, four dimes, ol
stamps, TO cover wrapping and mailing,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
The Evils of Consultation.

Constipation is one Of the main reasons
why the average human life is below 40
years. Leaving waste matenaIin the body
poisous the system and blood and makes
us liable TO sick headaches, biliousness,
nervousness and muddy skin. When you
note these symptoms, try DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They give prompt relief, are
mild, non-griping in action, add tone 10
your system and clear the complexion.
AT your druggist, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

"Rear- Admiral Robert E. Pesry told a
subcommittee OF the Senate Military Com
mittee last week that the aifplane was
the cheapest and quickest answer 10 the
submarine, and that II 1000 airplanes
were sent abroad they would do more TO
curb the submarine menace than anything
else that could be done. The general
opinion among experts, he said. is that
the war will be decided in the air and that
soon airplanes will be fighting in bfigades
OF from 500 10 1000 fliers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

you've made mistake in your pa
per" said an indignant man. entering the
editorial sanctum Of daily paper. 81
was one Of the competitors at that athletic
match yesterday and you have called me
the welI-known lightweight champion. >"
"WelI, aren'tyou?" inquired the editor.
mo; I'm nothing Of The kind, and it's
confoundedly awkward, because I'm a
coal merchant"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

Is il not curious that Germany, which
began the war as The greatest OF all mill
tary powers, and which expected It's army
TO win for il quick victory, finds itself
forced 10 a warfare oil defense and retreat
on land, and that on The other hand Eng
land, long confident OF lis power on the
sea, is threatened to-day with defeat
because ITS navy cannot protect its mer-
chant vessels from The enemy's subma-
rines2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
Group. whoopIng-cough Relieved.

Chidren's diseases demand prepared
ness. When the child wakes you al
night, gasping and strangling for breath,
how thankful you are 10 have DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey at hand This effective
remedy loosens the mucous and permits
free and natural breathing. Its soothing
baIsams heal the initated membrane and
arrests further inflammation. Pleasant to
take. Keep DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
in the house for all colds and bronchial
troubles. AT your druggist, 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

Willie-"Say, pa. what part Of speech
is woman ?"
Ps-"Woman, my son, is no part es
speech; she is all of IT,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

The stingiest man was scoring the
hired man for his extravaganza in want
ing TO carry a lantern in going TO call on
his best girl.
"The idea p he seoffed when | was
courtin' ! never carried no lantern !
went in the dark"
The hired man proceeded TO fill the
lantern.
"Yes," he said sadly. "and look what
you got"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

A lazy liver leads 10 chronic dyspepsia
and constipation, ,-weakens the whole
system. Doan's Regulets (25c per box
act mildly on the liver and bowels. AT
all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28
NOTHING STANDS AS HtdH, az remedy

for every womanly aIiment,
as Dr. PierceS IaVorite
Prescription. It's the OntD
medicine for women certain
in its effects.
cFavorite Prescription" is
an invigorating, restorative
tonic, a soothing and
strengthening nerYine, and
a complete cure for all the
functional deraneementS,
painful disorders, and
chronic weaknesses peculiar
to the sex.
For young girls just
entering womanhOod for
women at the critical time;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

A country man and his bride applied al
The box office for tickets.
"Orchestra chairs, psfquet, Or family
circle2" asked the ticket seller.
"Which'll il be, Maher2" SAID the
groom.
"Well," she replied, with blush,
"bein' as how we're married now, per-
hsps II would be proper to sit in the
family circle"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

Said The teacher 10 The little Hebrew
boy: "Ikey, Is The world fiat or round 2"
1T amt needer yun. teacher" said
Ikey.
"Bu what is il, ikey, asked the teacher
in surprise, ,"if il is neither round or flat 2"
"veII." said lkey with conviction.
fader says II yos crooked"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

For any itchiness Of the skin. for skin
rashes, chap, pimples, etc. try Doan's
Ointment. SOC at al drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

Minister - Nov, Tommy. suppose
you did something naughty and were
asked if you did il. What would you
say ?"
Tommy-"I dunno"
Minister-"You don't know? Why
why, what would happen il you told q
lie ?"
Tommy-"The devil'd git me-"
Minist er-"That's right. And what i
you told The truth?"
Tommy-"I'd git The devil"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-28

"You ought 10 have seen Mr.. Marshall
when he called 10 see Dolly the Other
night" remarked Johnny to his sisters
young man. 81 Tell you he looked fine
a-sitting alongside OF her with his arm
Johnny !" gasped his sister. coloring
"WeIl, so he did," insisted Johnny
"He had his arm"
Johnp screamed his mother, frantical-
ly.
"Why," whined the boy. 81 was
John," said his father, "Ieave the
room."
And Johnny left, crying as he went, 81
was only going 10 say that he had his
army clothes on"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-06
NEW PUPILS.

Every day Dakota Business coli
lege is sending graduates to situ-
atoms. The school had room for
few desks are still vacant. An
other position will be secured to-
morrow and still another Thurs
day. Better ask for one of these
desks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-06

fact that farmers Of the western end
of the state will be heavy borrowers.
So far as the eastern part Of the
state is concerned. it L. maintained
that rates are now eight per cent and
less, and that the proposed reduction
will have no effect.
Committee 10 Divided.
The senate Indian affairs committee
Is divided on the proposal that In
dams be released as wards Of the gov
eminent. and given full citizenship
rights.
The resolution introduced In the
senate yesterday afternoon by the In
dian affairs committee. when brought
before the committee for considera-
ton, developed the fact that the COM
mittee' was almost equally divided on
the proposition, and as a result, the
resolution comes back to the senate
today or tomorrow without recon-
mendation. 49,
In the resolution &c Is set forth that
the Indians have been educated, cared
for, and their affairs administered, by
the government. Now. 1t 10 maintained,
the time has arrived when the Indian
is prepared to provide for himself, and
the resolution would ask the govern
ment to surrender it's guardianship.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-06
ITO FORM
VOLUNTEER.
REGIMENT
John Gammons, Chief De-
putty u. s. Marshall, to
. Raise Troops If Needed
HILDRETH May ASSIST.
Because of Military Expert
ence, District Attorney
May Lend Hand
HILDREHH May ASSIST

All interest at the federal building
centers around the break with Ger
many and every person in the build
ing stands back Of the president in his
action and any future action he may
take. Before the president addressed
congress on Saturday none Of the Of
ficials would make any statement re-
garding the break with Germany.
However, they now feel at liberty
to talk and John Gammons. chief
deputy U. s. marshal, said today that
in event Of the worst coming to pass
with actual warfare he would start
the organization of a regiment Of
volunteer troops in this state. Because
of his wide experience in military af-
fairs Col. M. A. Hildreth. u. s. district
attorney, will be asked to assist in the
organization.
Mr.. Gammons said that he would
resign his position as chief deputy the
moment that war was declared and
begin the formation Of volunteer
troops which he would then offer for
service to the president.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-06
rIrenu, I1nfa HearinR.

The North Dakota railroad commits
sion will hold a hearing in joint ex-
press cream rates at the commercial
FEB. ia. 1917, and all persons or cor
porations interested I'm this matter are
invited to be present and present their
views.
w. #. CUSHING,
Secretary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-06
Bone Dry" Bills in
Legislature Likely
to Fall by Wayside
Little Possibility of Hecke Measure Passing Senate in
View of Fact That Martin Measure Along Same Lines,
Met Defeat Prohibition Forces Silent on Issue rs
(BY II. D. Paulson.)

Bismarck, N. d.. Feb. 6-"Bone
dry" prohibitory measures, proposed
in the state senate are not likely to
materialize into laws, according to the
present outlook. ~g - do.
One of the bills, that of Senator
Martin. has already been killed, and it
is expected that similar measure by
Senator Heckle will meet like fate.
Prohibition forces of the state, as
represented by the North Dakota En-
forcement league, are not making any
fight for bone dry measures at this
time. and. as explained by Superin-
tendent Watkins, the various steps
anticipated along the line of increasing
the effectiveness Of the present pro-
hibitory measures, coupled with the
seeming certainty OF national prohi-
bition, they do not regard a "bone dry"
law as a necessity. ~t.
LANCER for II.
Atty. Genl William LANCER, when he
addressed the North Dakota German
Alliance at its convention in Bismarck
last week, startled members OF that