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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

The great strike OF railroad employees
which threatened 10 paralyze the business
OF this country has been averted. The
date for the strike was set for last Satur-
day, but as the railroad heads and their
employees were still in conference at
this time postponement OF 4S hours was
made. In the meantime President Will
son made most earnest plea 10 both
sizes OF The controversy TO settle their
differences, showing that strike at this
time, when we are on the brink OF war
with Germany. would be national dis
aster. The labor leaders persisted in
their determination TO strike, regardless
OF the effect on business and public al
fairs. and at this juncture the railroad
managers showed the greater patriotism,
for they yielded TO the employees Sec
retary of the Interior Lane, who was one
OF the mediators, commended the railroad
chiefs 'for their high sense OF obligation
and their unwillingness to permit any en-
barassment 10 the country at this time OF
extreme strain"
The whole country was relieved when
the strike was averted, for had it taken
place it would have been dreadful dis
aster. Not only would it have paralyzed
business generally. but il would have de-
layed and obStructed the plans that seem
to be absolutely necessary by our gov
eminent in IFS preparations for the i'm
pending war with Germany. Besides, il
would have caused great suffering to
many persons, for the cutting off OF food
supplies and other necessities OF life
would have created the most serious con-
ditions in our large cities.
On Monday, soon after the strike had
been called off, the Supreme Court OF the
United States announced decision de-
claring the Adamson law passed by Con-
gress last summer to be constitutional anG
valid. The effect OF this decision is tc
permit the enforcement of the law fixing
eight hours as a work day, with over
time pay for service in excess of eight
hours. The court decision makes lega
the concessions granted by the railroad
managers.
The new arrangement will add from
thirty to forty million dollars year to the
pay OF the employees, and this burden
will be passed on by The railroads, nat
urally, 10 the consumers. After all, the
people will, as usual, pay The freight
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
In Memoriam.

In memory OF Mrs. Mary Helen Houser
who died October q, 1916, age 46 year:
and days.
Dear is the grave where my dear mother lies.
Sweet is the memory which never shall fade;
Roses may wither, leaves fade and die,
Others may forget you, but never shall !.
There is one who stil fingers.
To the spot where you are laid,
Who still comes and scatters flowers,
On the grave that Christ has made.
From this world OF grief and trouble
To the land OF peace and rest
God has taken yOu dear mother,
Where you will find eternal rest.
Rest on dear mother thy labor is DER.
Thy willing hands will toll no more:
faithful mother both true and kind
trueT mother you could never find.
BY her daughter, Margaret
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

THE West Virginia Supreme Court oil
Appeals has decided that former Senator
VIM. E. Chiffon has no right to conduct
a judicial Inquiry into the senatorial cleo
ton in this State last November. This
ends proceedings in this State, but Mr..
Chiffon has filed notice OF contest in the
United States Senate and will carry the
matter to that body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
State OF Ohio, City of Toledo,

Lucas county, SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of F. ]. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum OZONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH MED
lClNE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886. A. w. Gleason,
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken inter-
nally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces OF the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. L. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

PITY the poor jailer at Winchester, Va.
Since prohibition has gone into effect
there are so few prisoners that his fees
have dwindled 10 almost nothing; and
whereas he used TO have fat job board
ing w-breakers, he now has TO do all
sorts OF odd jobs to exc out "a living-such
as posting bills, running jitney, etc lie
is going to resign unless he gets a regular
salary
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
IT'S SURPRISING
That So Many Shepherdstown People
Fail To Recognize Kidney Weakness.

Are you bad back victim?
Suffer twingeS; headaches, dizzy
spell?
Go to bed tired-get up tired2
It's surprising how few suspect the kid
neys.
IT'S surprising how few know what TO
do.
Kidney trouble needs kidney treatment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidneys
only.
Have convinced Shepherdstown people
OF their merit.
Here's Shepherdstown case; Shep-
herdStoWD testimony.
Kidney sufferers hereabouts should read
if.
Mrs. Emma Hutton, New and Duke
Sts.. Shepherdstown, says: 81 have used
Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for the
last several years with very good results,
and can certainly recommend them.
Whenever my kidneys have become
weak, causing my back TO be lame and
achy, | have gotten a box or so OF Doan'S
Kidney Pills, at Hills Pharmacy and they
have never failed to cure the attack. |
think Doan's Kidney Pills are good re-
liable kidney remedy" Price SOC, at all
dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney
remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs. Hutton had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

A STORY comes from Washington thai
Senator Golf will retire from office-two
wears hence. He will never do so vol
unfairly, for how could he live with only
two government pensions and few mil
lion dollars ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

GOVERNOR CoRNWELL announces that
he will not appoint personal staff OF
highly ornamental officers in gorgeous
uniforms. He tritely says TINT 'this is
no time for fin soldiers"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

MISSOURI is going dry, too. The Leg
islature has passed bill providing Tor a
vote OF the people on a prohibition amend
ment 10 the constitution. The State is
pretty sure to vote out the saloons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

OUR country is facing the greatest crisis
in fifty years. Let us all pray that our
rulers may have wisdom from above IN
these trying times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

Governor Cornwell. has appointed R.
B. Phillips, OF Clarksburg, to be State
hotel inspector, succeeding A. D. Sees,
resigned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, &c.
FOR RENT.

The dwelling-house aud The old stone
paper mill of K. Lucien Reinhart at the
loot OF the river hill in Shepherdstown
are offered for rent. Will be rented
separately. Apply TO the undersigned.
E. n. RElNHART.
March |, 1917.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
he balance 10 be distributed among the

the balance TO be distributed among the
counties in proportion to the mileage OF
main roads in each county, provided
thatth county court supplement the same
by like fund.
The bill creates the office of county
road engineer, and if a county is to receive
federal or State aid, such an officer will
be indispensable. II the court fails to
name an engineer, county supervisor
must be appointed. The office ofdistrici!
patrolman is created. The county cour'
may appoint a patrolman for each district,
who shall provide himself with mattock,
shovel and such other tools as may be
necessary, and daily patrol the roads oil
his district. He shall keep drains and
culverts open see that roads are well
drained and cleared of rocks, fallen timber,
unnecessary shade, and distractions OF
every kind and character; and keep
watch on the roads OF his district general
ly. lie shall have general police super
vision OF the roads in his district, and
shall report quarterly TO the county court
the condition OF his roads and bridges,
and render an itemized account OF all
money spent under his direction. He
shall recommend to the court such I'M
provements as he thinks ought TO be
made.
In our opinion, there are possibilities
for great Improvements to our roads under
the new law. When the members OF our
county court, our road men or citizens
who are interested shall have read its
provisions we shall be glad TO have their
suggestions for publication.
BY provision OF the law, all Citizens,
except in incorporated municipalities
may be required TO work from one to
four days on the public roads, or employ
substitutes to work in their places for
that length of time at their expense.
The employment OF convict labor from
the penitentiary is provided when ap-
proval is had from the commission, and
the Board of Control OF the State will
supply the convicts. County jail prison.
ers may also be worked.
Thirty-five miles an hour is the max
imum speed for any vehicle on the public
roads. A registration fee OF three dollars
Is charged any person operating a motor
vehicle, and none obtaining license shall
be under fourteen years old. The annual
license fee for owners of motor vehicles
is ten dollars for each vehicle weighing
1000 pounds or less, and an additional
Is cents for each additional 100 pounds
Fifteen dollars year is charged manu-
facturers or dealers in motor vehicles
All license fees shall be paid by the CON-
mission 10 the State Auditor to be placed
TO the credit OF the State road fund.
The committee appointed at the meeting
on Saturday convened in Charles Towr
on Monday, and road questions were
discussed at some length. A number o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

Monday night serious accident oc-
cured near Clearspring, west OF Hagers-
town, when party Of men and women
from the latter place who had been TO a
hotel in Clearspring ran down car in
which were Elmer Tosten and Miss Men
ia Schnebly. The Hagerstown crowd,
running at tremendous speed, dashed in
to the smaller Car. throwing the young
man and young woman out and smash
ing the machine. ToSten was not so bad
ly hurt, but Miss Schnebly, young lady
Is years old, had her back broken and in
consequence is paralyzed and will proba-
bly, die. William Davis, of Hagerstown,
was arrested for having caused the acct
dent! This seems to have been another
case of Joy riding and whiskey.
In the Chicago market on Tuesday hogs
sold If $3.50 per hundredweight. This
is liz highest price ever recorded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22

The committee appointeda at the meeting
on Saturday convened in Charles Town
on Monday, and road questions were
discussed at some length. A number OF
recommendations were adopted for sub
mission to the county court, and these
will be presented at a meeting OF the
court on Friday, and will be published
later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
At Last Years Prices
FOR SALE.

Three thoroughbred Shropshire Rams.
Apply TO {. L. Crane, Tylertar Apple
Orchard, Charles Town, w. Va.
March 10, l9l7-4W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell al public sale. at his
home on the road between Billmyer's Mill and
Scrabble about midway between the two places
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-22
PUBLIC SALE.

Having qualified as Executors ofMrs. K. R. Conner,
deceased, we will offer at her farm, one mile south
OF Uyila, on the road from Harper Ferry 10 Shep-
herdstown and two miles from Dufiields, on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
VATICAN DENIES ANY CHANGE IN
 FATAL SECRETARY
Cardinal Gasparri Said To Enjoy Full Confidence
 of Pope Benedict

Rome, August 12.-Reports from for eign countries that Monsignor Frederico Tedeschini had succeeded Cardinal Gas parri as the papal secretary of state were denied today at the Vatican. It was stated at the Vatican that Cardinal Gasparri enjoys the full confidence of Pope Benedict and that no change in the office of secretary of state has taken place
 The official French bureau of infor- nation in New York made public August 10 a, cable message, received from Paris, indicating that Monsignor Tedeschini, the under secretary of state at the vati- can, had succeeded Cardinal Gasparri as Pope Benedict's prime minister. The Rome correspondent of the A. B. CI a Madrid newspaper, according to the mes sage of the French bureau of informa ton, quotes Monsignor Tedeschini, whom he described as the new secretary of state of the Vatican" as declaring for Ia peace of justice.'' There had been reports that Cardinal Gasparri had re- signed, but the semi official Vatican or gan denied that the cardinal had re- tired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
NORWAY FAVORS U. s. TAKING OVER SHIPS
 NOW BEING BUILT
Norwegian Firms Already Establish ing Branches In the United States
 With American Directors

Christiana, Norway, August 12.-The ment to take over ships under construc- ton in American yards elicits favorable comment in the Norwegian press. The newspapers agree that it is to Norway S interest if the tonnage is used under the American flag, because the taxation Is more favorable than under the Nor wegian flag. For this reason several Norwegian ships have been transferred already to American registry.
 Norwegian concerns also are establish ing branches in the United States and incorporating them with Americans as directors and it is hoped that some of these firms will be given the manage ment of newly built Norwegian ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
FORTRESS MONROE

Washington, August 12-Southern men studying at the coast artillery school at Fortress Monroe, Va, who have been awarded commissions by the war depart ment Include:
 Captains, coast artillery. officers re- serve corps: Louis r. Kleeber, Miami. Fla; Byron R. Cecil. Jackson, Miss, William c. Braly, Muskogee. Okla: Mat tLew G. smith, Fort Worth, Tex W. k. Peacock, Chattanooga; Robert H Woods Savannah; Richard c, Beckett. IT.. West Point, Miss; Harold E. Swope, East Lake. Fla; John Perkins. Starkville, Miss: Ernest N. Hogue Paris, Tex. Albert A. Bennett, Austin, Tex; Allen Wight, Sweetwater, Tex; Abner W. Hill, Atlanta; Martin B Buckley. Mont eomery: Arthur B. Chiffon. Montgomery; Hunter Perry, Atlanta; Marion H. Bar nett, Washington, Ga; Charles s. Brice, Spartanburg; Kenneth McD. Lyne. Mem phis; James K. Jordan. Atlanta; David c. Kelley, Greenville, Tex. Oscar D. Me- Nelly, Goltry, Okla; Evans R. Crowell, Knoxville; William A. West, Norwood, La; Louis H. Thompson, Calhoun, Ga; AiD6IL bOidSB NlO&NilCs Aids 4HOllldS W. Conrad, Atlanta; John c. Stephens. Austin; James D. Jones. De Rider. La.; Ralph E. Hill. Fl Campo. Tex; Francis L. Christian, Galveston; Hal F. Corry. Rockwall, Tex. Edward R. Holland, Jr., San Antonio; John w. Russey. Atlanta; Ryan L. Milburn, Fayetteville, Ark; Bradley J. Saunders, Jr., Birmingham; fo inc nta o W Fuchs. Pflugerville, Tex; Clyde NJ. Watson, Lithia Springs, Ga. Charles T. Trickey, Sanger, Tex; Adam J. Bennett. East Bernard, Tex; Adam J. Bennett, New Market, Ala; Guy E. Cate, Knox vile; John C. Roberts, Columbia. S. C.; Douglas E. Morrison, Trenton. Ga; sam uel D. Bridge. Jr.. San Antonio; Thomas E. Jeffords Darlington, S. C.; Amory Ol-' iver. Lampasas, Tex. Robert J. Malone. Birmingham; Walter A. Moore. Jr.. Charleston.
 First lieutenants. coast artillery, 0. R. C.; William F. Ayres. Austin Tex. i Louis M. Cohn. Little Rock; Russell D'L Lanier. Birmingham; Willard V. Brenizer, Austin; John H. Thomson. Union, S. C.; Joseph H. Cochran, Lit tie Rock; Charles S. Harkinsky. Little Rock: Wood s. Erskine. San Antonio. Gilman J. Drake. Griffin Ga: Joseph P Mudd. Birmingham; Jefferson L.. Newborn. Atlanta; Milton V Griscom. Chattanooga Robert R. Witt, Jr., Cor pus Christi. Tex. Berthram H. France,
 (Continued on Page Txvo)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
American Steamer Sunk With Probable Capture Of Naual Guard Crelu
Department Issues Statement Stating Campana Was Sunk by Germans August g. and It Is Believed Captain of Steamer and Four of Armed Guard Are
 Prisoners Board Submarine

Washington August 12Sinking of the American Campana Standard Oil tanker with the probable capture of her captain and four members of the guard the ing German submarine today the navy partment.
 this statement: sub
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
ADMIRAL JELLICO MAY RESIGN IN FAVOR
 OF ADMIRAL BEATTY
London Sunday Times Makes Predic tion That Another Change In
 Naval Circles Will Be Made Soon

London, August 12-In well informed naval circles, says the Sunday Times, further change in the personnel of the admiralty board is expected short ly as Admiral Jellicoe, the first sea lord, feels that he is in urgent need of rest.
 In the event of Admiral Jellicoe's res ignation, the newspaper adds, Vice Ad- miral Sir David Beatty, commander of the British grand fleet. probably may succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
DESPERATE
 ENGAGEMENTS

agreements are being fought by the Rus so- Ruma nian forces and AustroG German armies all along the Ruman;an front. In the center of this battle lines, according to .oday,s Russian official statement. the Russians and Rumanians yesterday re- pulsed strong Teutonic attacks along the Fokshani- Marasechti railroad, then coun- ter attacked and captured 1200 Germans, only to retire later in the evening.
 In southeastern Moldavia the Russians took the offensive. smashed the Teuton lines and captured number of prisoners and four guns. In western Moldavia the Austro-G Germans after battles of great in tensity, forced the Rumanians to retire to Ocna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

1--Birmingham men get commits
 sfOns.
 French avintOrs drop bombs on
 Franlkfort-on-the-Nla Administration plan to control all
 whent products. 2-PrOtest agninst German bsrbarity. Summary of outstanding develop
 Ments In war theatres. 3--MountHineers. being tried for high treason. 4-Edft0rial comment. b--Local news. O--SpOrtn. 7--MarlSet reviews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
BRITISH STATEMENT

London, August 12.-The British off cial statement issued this evening says.
 The number of prisoners captured in the successful attack of the 10th and in subsequent operations east of Ypres has reached a total of 454, including nine officers. In the same operations We also captured six German guns.
 An attempted enemy raid this morn ing south of Armentieres was success fully repulsed by the Portuguese With bombs and rifle fire
 Tn spite of repeated storms and strong westerly winds, which greatly favored the enemy. our airplanes carried out much successful work yesterday. In air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
CARMEN OF THREE
 CITIES HAVE STREET
 RAILWAYS TIED UP
Springfield, H., San Fran cisco and Kansas City Strikes Continue To
 Tie Up Systems

Kansas City, August 12.-Deportatlon of 500 strikebreakers, accomplished in or derly fashion early today by sympathiz- CTS of striking street car employees under the supervision of the police, left the transportation system of the two Kan sas Cities still tied up, while confer nece committees en deavored to find a solution of the situation. Mayor George Edwards of Kansas City, Mo, announced that an amicable settlement was in sight. The men demand recognition for the union and reinstatement of discharged employees.
 The strikebreakers lasted one day, day filled with terror, besieged in the Kansas City Street Railway companys barns by strike sympathzers. When they finally were herded into a train some said they had eaten nothing except sandwich since their arrival, so eff fective had been the barrage of bricks and stones poured into the barns Hum ger contributed materially to quell any spirited resistance.
 Absence of extended disorder in con- nection with the actual deportation drew from Thomas Flahive, chief of police, d statement pIdlSl1S lli6 GOtlQQtl9 Ol tilc men en strike. The police were called to the barns by the strikers. when it ap- peared that excitement might lead their friends to excesses The strkebreakers, cowed by the day-long demonstra ton against them, volunteered to leave the city, and Flahive obtained cordon of linked arms, through which the strike breakers marched to the Union station. Nc serious trouble was encountered en- route, but several attempts of the stran- gers to break away brought instant re- proval in the form of fists, clubs and lengths of rubber hose When the pro cession arrived at the station, half dozen strikebreakers were being carried Leaving the men under guard, the crowd searched hotel for the leader of the imported men. He was absent. Then they proceeded to a second barn to round up other strikebreakers, but the men had escaped through a rear door to the station, where they asked to be locked up with their fellows.
 Late tonight it was reported the spe- cial train or which the men left had been sdetracked Is miles from Kansas City and that their leaders were urging them to return.
 During the deportation, four street cars were burned in other parts Of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
GERMANS REPORT
 ATTACKS REFUSED

Berlin, August 12.-(Via London )-After hours of artillery gunfire several Brit ish regiments this morning attacked the German lines north of Hollebeke on the Belgian front. The German general staff reports that the attackers were forced to retreat with heavy losses.
 On the Aisne front two French attacks at Cerny- En -Laonnois broke down last night with heavy losses and at Mont Carnillet French hand grenade detach- ments were repulsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
TEUTONS CAPTURE
 67OO RUSSIANS


 Berlin August 12.-(Via London.)-Brit- ish Admiralty. per Wireless Press.)-Field Marshal Won Mackensen's forces fight ing in central Rumania yesterday took more than 67o0 Russian and Rumania Il prisoners and captured IS cannon and s1 machine guns. The German general staff reports that the Austro-Germans did not lose foot of ground.
 In western Moldavia the Austro-Ger- mans stormed the village of Grozesni and also captured the dominating height positions. Bitter Russo Rumanian coun- ter attacks were repulsed, says the Ger man statement, which adds that the fresh enemy forces bled themselves to death.''
 A Russian attack at the mouth of the river Buzcu, northwest of Braila was repulsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
FRENCH A VIATORS DROP BOMBS
 ON FRANK RTON-THE-MAIN
 LN RE7ALLA 7TON OF GERMAN ACTS
French Resume AttackTeutons Report Capture of 6700 Rus sians and the Repulse of All Acknowledgements En- agreements Are Being Fought by Russ-Ro-
 manians and the Austro Germans

Paris August Two French avators yesterday dropped bombs Frankfort the Main of the most important cities of the German empire having population of more than 300OOO French official statement announcing the raid says retaliation for the German aerial bombardment of Nancy and the regions north of Paris Both French machines returned undamaged.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
BRITISH DRIVE
 OFF GERMANS

London, August 12.-Last night the weather on the battle front in Flanders was wet and stormy. Fighting betweer
 the British and Germans took place eas. of Givenchy-Lez-La Bassee, seven miles
 north of Lens, where the British occu-
 pied the nearer lip, of a mine crater and
 drove off the German counter assaults.