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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Idaho Is A Big State.

70 those of us who remember Idaho
in our school biographies as small pink
block, shaped like an easy chair facing
east, it may be otinterest that this State,
which in 1890 added the forty-ffth star
to the constellation Of the flag, is nearly
as large as Pennsylvania and Ohio COM
bIned and larger than the six New Eng
land States with Maryland included for
good measure. II is divided into thirty
three counties, the smallest OF which is
half as large as the Stale OF Rhode Island
and the largest greater than the combine =
area OF Massachusetts and Delaware.
Idaho covers an area OF S3,S8S square
miles, divided principally between the
Rocky mountain region and the Columbia
plateau, only small part in the south
east corner OF the State lying in the great
basin. In elevation above sea level the
State ranges from 735 feet, at Lewiston,
TO 12,07S feet at the summit OF Hyndman
peak. it is drained mainly TO the Co.
lumbla through the Snake river and its
tributaries and has an annual rainfall OF
about seventeen inches the range in a
single year at different places being from
six TO thirty eight inches.
The industries OF the State are chiefly
agriculture, stock raising and mining.
Hay, wheat, oats and potatoes are the
principal crops. A large area IS culti-
waited by irrigation. The mineral pro-
duction includes gold, silver, copper,
lead and zinc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
The Greatest Tragedy.

In The Men OF the Mountains" =" Mr..
Arthur w Splul 'i~g quotes a touching
little story OF on. VI those isolated homes
among the Appalachian hills whose oc-
cupants seldom hear the voice OF prayer,
have never seen a Bible, and could not
read It If they had it. A minister visiting
the home for the first time told the little
family the story OF the cross. They fol-
lowed him with rapt faces, and, when he
had concluded, the mother, leaning to-
ward him, whispered hoarsely:
Stranger, you say all this happened
long time ago2"
Yes" he said, almost two thousand
years ago"
"And they nailed Him TO that thar tree
when He hadn't done nothing 10 hurt
'em; only jest loved 'em 2"
"Yes."
She leaned farther and placed her hand
impressively upon his knee. oval,
stranger" she said. the tears standing in
her eyes, Tets hope hit amt so I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
YOUR LAST CHANCE.

Recently we published IN these columns
an offer OF The YOUTHS Companion and
McCalPs Magazine. both for full year,
for only g 10, including a Mccall Dress
Pattern. The high price OF paper and
ink has obliged McCalPs Magazine 10
raise their subscription price February !
TO 10 cents copy and IS cents year
50 that the offer at the above price must
be Withdrawn.
Until March 81 our readers have the
privilege Of ordering both publications
for full year, including the choice oiany
I5-ceni Mccall Dress Pattern, for only
s. 10.
The amount Of reading, information and
entertainment contained in the iiftY-tWo
issues OF The Youths Companion and the
value Of twelve m~nthly iashiou numbers
Of McCalPs al s. 10 offer a real bargain
to every reader oi this paper.
This two-st-oDe-p price offer Includes:
/. The Youths Compznion-52 issues.
2. The Companion Home Calendar for
1917.
3. McC4ITs Magazine-l2fsshion num-
bers.
4. One l5-cent Mccall Dress Pattern
your choice from your first copy Of Nc
CsII's-ii you seed two-csnt stamp with
your selection.
THE YOUTHS coMPANloN,
81. Paul St, Bostos, Mass.
Nsg Subscriptions RsssysG al the Rx-
lsfsr Office
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Between The Trenches. ~

Between Inc lrencneSs ~ IS
Sapping deeper. the French engineers
had countermined their foes, and very
early in the morning, with thunderous
explosion, they blew up the German po-
sition. Many Germans were killed, but
some escaped and ran for their nearest
trench. The French leaped their en-
bankment and dashed forward to occupy
the crater that the explosion had made;
but the enemy's fire drove them back.
So, now, French and Germans faced one
another not thirty yards apart, with the
demolished trench between them, neither
army able TO occupy it.
None dared show his head above the
trench, for sharpshooters watched with
keen eyes and ready rifles from the op-
posite positions. A great silence reigned,
broken only by the agoniziug cries OF the
wounded who were unable TO crawl
back 10 their lines.
Gradually the cries ofthese unfohunateS
ceased, all except one, whose piteous
walls filled the air "Hilfel Hilfel Um
Gottes willenl" he repeated over and
over again. But none dared 90 TO him
The hot sun shone down mercilessly
upon the half-buried, suffering man. He
was severely wounded and pinioned be-
meath the fallen timbers Of the trench. Ii
appeared he must die slow and agoniz-
ing death, with help SO near, yet so tar;
with power so close TO him, yet so impo-
tent.
"HeIpl Helpl For Gods sake, help
mel" he kept groaning.
His voice became weaker and weaker.
"Waterl Water-oh, give me water! !"
he moaned. But none dared TO help him.
Suddenly, with utter disregard OF the
danger, a tall, slim, young French captain
leaped to the top OF his trench. A shot
sang past him instantly, but he fearlessly
held aloft his hand TO command attention.
Then he shouted to the imprisoned Ger
man, Tell your comrades TO come and
fetch you! We will not fire. We give
our word" He jumped down inside
again.
The wounded man heard. Summon
ing his last remaining strength he raised
his voice and cried the message aloud TO
his comrades.
There was short conference inside
the German trench. Then four tall sold
iers in the uniform OF the Prussiau Guard
climbed over their parapet and advanced
boldly into the open, carrying stretcher.
They faced hundred rifle barrels, but
there was no shot The word OF honor
had been passed. and men were acting
as human beings, saving instead OF de-
stroying.
Quickly the Germans reached their
comrade. A heavy beam Of the demol-
ished trench had fallen upon him and
crushed both legs. Working with a will,
they soon had him released, and, placing
him on the Slretcher, they bore him away
to the safety OF their trench.
A moment later some sixty Prussian
helmets were hoisted enthusiastically on
rifles above the trench, and in mighty
chorus there came the shout, Thank
you, comrades, thank you p
The French captain climbed upon the
trench, bowed courteously, and respond
ed, 1T was our pleasure, comrades.
Now TO our duty again"
And pitiless war reigned once more
between the lines
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Moihef-Why didn't you prevent him
IRON kissing you2 Why didn't you call
me2 DReiIecliyely.D But suppose u was
all over loo soon.
Daughter with a iar-away look Yes,
mamma. il was all over too soon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
The Huge Cost OF wastefaIness.

Cologne, in Germany. Is conducting
the biggest restaurant IN the world. The
municipality feeds for six days in each
week nearly half Of the population Of
100. 900 at the surprising price Of ? marks
apiece, or 30 cents, for six square meals.
This shows what concerted action can
do for community.
The story from Cologne is lesson in
the cost Of living and in elimination OF
waste and undue profits in ioodsiuiis
Much OF the high cost Of living here is
due 10 waste and to Inefficient methods
OF distribution. individually we throw
away as much as we consume. Col
lectively we permit cold storage corners
in eggs and other necessities. And then
we complain Of the cost Of living.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Constipation Makes You Dull

That drsggy. listIess, oppressed feeling
generally results from constipation. The
inlestines re ciogged and the blood be-
comes poisoned. Relieve this condition
at once with DR.. Kings New Life Pills /;
this gentle, non gripping laxative is quick
~ effective. A dose al bedtime will make
you feel brighter in the morning. Get a
bottle today at your Druggist, 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
NEW VOL. 52-No. 3.
The Greater Values.

Some years ago a mayor OF New York
City was on the crest OF the wave OF pop
ularity. He had finished his first admin
isiraiiye year with such conspicuous sue
cess that even his political enemies ac-
knowledged il; moreover. a crazy man
had made an attempt on his life, which
had almost succeeded and from which he
Was slowly recovering. He had the SYM
paihy as well as the approval Of his fel-
low ciuzens.
Il was then that the leaders OF one OF
the great political parties wrote to the
mayor and offered him the nomination
tor governor at the coming convention.
The mayor declined the nomination.
One OF the leaders then wrote per-
soual letter to the mSyor in which he
said Surely you do no, realize what
you are declining Iouar certain ot the
nomination, and there is every indication
that YOU would be elected by an unusually
large majority in the fall. Such an cleo
lioa would make you the leading eandi-
date OF our party tor the presidential nomi-
nation. There is no question In our
minds that our nominee will be the next
President OF the Uuhed States. Thiuk Il
over again, Mr.. Msyorr' -
The mayor replied: After one has
gone down into the valley OF the shadow
OF death as have, and there laced the
great realities, all these things seem
mighty small /"
To most OF us II is given 10 see that
truth only occasionally, and then but
dimly. The great deluSlon OF lie IS that
these things are tremendous ia value. II
seems so supremely important that ve
prosper IN material thiugs-ihat we make
money, that We are well thought OF, that
we reach high stations, that our health
does not tail. that We prolong our lie.
OF course these all are good things that
naturally and rightly we value Tor our
selves and Tor those we love. but they do
not belong the category OF the great
things. To be clean, 10 be honest
through and through, 10 DC filled with the
spirit OF service, 10 be true 10 our best,
10 grow into the spirit Of ChhSt-ihese
after an are the supreme things OF lie.
Only the unseen things are eternal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Shephdown Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday January ls 1917
Giving.

Carve your name high DER shifting sand.
Where the steadiast rocks defy decay.
Al you can'hold in your cold dead hand,
Is what you have given away.
Build your pyramid skyward. and stand
Gazed al by millions cultured they say
All you can hold in Jour cold dead hand.
Is whzt you have given away.
Count youf wide eonquests Of sea and land
Heap up t1s gold and hoard as you may
All you can hold m your cold dead hand,
Is what you have given away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Winter Brings Colds To Children

A child rarely goes through the whole
Wirier without cold, and every mother
should have reliable remedy handy.
Fever, sore throat, tight chest and croupy
coughs are sure symptoms. A dose OF
DR.. Bells Pine Ia. Honey Will loosen
the phlegm, relieve the congested lungs
and stop the cough. Its antiseptic piae
bzlSzms heal and sootte For Group,
Whooping cough and chronic bronchial
troubles try Dr.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
At all Druggists, 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Casey had dropped in for visit on
Callahan, and during the course Of his
stay observed that Miss Callahan spoke
several times of a chaiiHg dish party she
had attended the evening before.
Now Casey agreed with Callahan that
the Iatter's daughter was putting on en-
tirely too may airs; so. with yisw to
diseoucerting hs', he sudosnlY asked
"An phwat the diVil is chsiing dish ?"
"Chsflng dish, Casey" said CALLAHAN,
with sly wink al his visitor. "a chzfIng
dish iszfrYin' paathzt's gotinto society r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Bill Smith went off TO the seaside for
a week or two. and on his return took
Sam Jones to task severely.
Look here, SAM" he id, 81 under
stand that while ! was away you took
advantage OF my absence 10 hand around
Mabel Green nearly every night"
mo, Bill" said SAN. you're mistak-
en-. "lt's her sister. SaIlie Green, that
I've been hanging around
well" said Bill, that makes no diff
terence. got my eye Oh both the girls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous

Get rid ofthst licking cough that keeps
you awake al night and drains your VI
llty and energy DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery IS pleasant bdlssm remedy, an
tlseDtic, laxative and promptly elective.
II sooihes the irriisieo membrane and
kills The cold germs; your cough IS soon
relieved Delay IS osBkerous-get Dr..
Kings New Discovery at once- for
nearly fifty years Il has been the isyonie
remedy for grippe, Group. coughs ara
colds. Get bottle today al your Drug
eist, SOC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
AFTER THE GRIPPE
Vinol Restored Her Strength

Canton. Miss.-'I am 75 years old and
became very weak and feeble from the
effects Of Ia Grippe, but yinol has done
mo n world Of good. IL has cured my
cough, built mp my strength 20 ] feel
active and well again. Mrs LIZZIE
BALDWIN. Canton, Miss.
Ninol is constitutional remedy
which aids digestion, enriohes the
blood and creates strength. I'm.
cquallcd for chronic coughs, colds or
bronchitis. Your money back II 70
fails
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
"HIS BRIDAL NIGHT"

Frederick V. Bowers and a rather
small but willing company present
ed the intimate" musical comedy.
His Bridal Night az the oliver
Saturday afternoon and evening.
The audiences were discouragingiy
small, owing TO the previous attrac-
tons Of the week, but most Of those
present got a good deal Of enjoy
ment from the piece.
Miss Alma Youlin. who has been
heard here before, sang several Of
the rather Cuneful songs very
charmingiy. revealing the best voice
i'm the cast. Bowers himself sang
several others in a manner very
pleasing 10 those who care for his
style. There are some who coaId
have extracted more comedy from
the situations however. Bowers is
the composer of the music for the
piece. much of which received a
warm reception The Warren sis
tiers played the roles Of the twins.
who cause the com plications la a
satisfactory manner. Bowers pleased
the audience very much after the
second act with % rendition OF
new song Of his apropos Of the war.
entitled Good Luck 20 the L. 3.
A "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

IN COLORED CIRCLES.


The Red Cross knitting class gave
their first entertainment last We'd
nesday evening at the X. of p. hall.
The hail was artistically decorated
with flags and cut flowers. A mu-
steal and literary program was rem
dered and refreshments served, pro-
ceeds TO be used for yarn to knit
socks. scarfs, and wrist bands for
the soldiers. A series of entertain
ments will be given for that pur-
pose and anyone interested in this
work is cordially invited TO join this
class. Pres't Mrs. Andrew Long.
The Dreamland dancing academy
will give a harvest dance at the La
sale hall on E Washington ST. Mon
day night. oct. Z The ladies' are
requested TO wear Bingham aprons
and sun bonnets; the men, Overalls
and straw has. Music will be fur
nisher by that Jazz orchestra" .
Fred Stith. floor manager.
Miss Florence Adams makes an
earnest appeal for everyone 20 at
tend the Allen Christian Endeavor
league. which meets every Sunday
evening at $50 o'clock.
Topics discussed are found very
interesting Come and bring your
Bible. Miss Dorothy Johnson, secre-
tary.
The Jazz Orchestra Co. are plan
ming 10 give a grand musical and
literary entertainment the 10th of
october at the X. OF p. hall. Atty.
J. W. Thomas will speak and Mrs.
Thompson Of Elkhart viii sing. The
affair has promised 10 he one of the
most brilliant and interesting affairs
Of the season. Prof. w. II. Gordon,
manager.
Personals.
Rev. L VI. Needs Of Grand
Rapids. Mich. was the guest of
friends here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Postan have
returned from Chicago where they
have been the guests OF Prof.
Charles Reese and wife.
Mrs. Georgia Ash is i'll al her
home on y. Walnut st.
Mrs. Matte knight il improving
after an illness OF three weeks
Mrs Rachael Asher has return
ed after visiting her father, Rev.
Binkley Of Louisville, Ky
Rev c c. Carter and family OF
Benton Harbor. Mich are visiting
Mrs Carriers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cal Weaver and wife
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
TWO ITALIAN PLANES
HALTED BY MISHAPS

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. Sept 22.-Two
Italian planes, which with a third
started on a fight this morning
from Langley field at Hampton,
Va. to Washington and back. suf-
fered mishaps here which prevent
ed their return tonight.
\ big Caproni biplane which
brought nine persons, broke a wheel
and smashed plane in landing aft
er an exhibition flight with news
papermen as passengers and a Fiat
battleplane. short of gasoline, land
ed in a marsh on the Virginia side
of the Potomac river.
The third machine. a fast Pomilio
battleplane, left Washington on the
return trip shortly after 4 o'clock
Hampton safely less than
two hours later.
The airplanes were pilOted by
Italian military aviators, sent TO
this country TO instruct American
avi1tOrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
ARRESTED FOR
QUITTING FAMILY
B. Larimer Sells His Auto and
Has "WhaIe" of
a Time.
News-Timcs SpeciaI Service:

News-Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. Sept 22-B. Larimer.
residing on a small farm near Mil
lersburg and well known in that
section, was arrested at Kendallvile
where ne was attending the fair.
and he is now occupying a cell in
Elkhart county Jail, where he will
be held pending his arraignment on
charges of wife and child desertion.
Several weeks ago Mr. Larimer
left his Millersburg home and drove
10 Fort Wayne in his auto. While
in that city he sold his machine.
and then started out for good
time, attending fairs i'm this section.
and southern Michigan. Officers had
been on his trail for some days but
ne was not apprehended until yes
terday. When taken into custody
he had about s. left from the sale
OF his auto. but declared ne had "a
whale" Of a time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
DEATHS
JOIN W. FISHER.

John ". Fisher, 63 years old, sol
y. Cushing st. died yesterday aft
ernoon following an illness of three
weeks OF typhoid fever.
He is survived by his wife and a
son. Hilbert OF Chicago; also a
daughter. Mrs. L. II. Lehman OF
Mil Valley, Cal. and two broth
ers and one sister. James 3. Fisher
OF this city, Charles NJ. Fisher OF
Oklahoma and Mrs. Alice Kline OF
Plymouth, Ind. Mr.. Fisher was
born May y, 1854, in Crestline. o.
Burial will be at Sumption
Prairie. Date has not been set for
the funeral. owing 10 the fact that
the relatives have not arrived from
California.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
STORY Is A FAKE.

Editor News Times:
A story printed in a Hammond
newspaper and copied in a more
recent issue OF Laporte and Mich
igan City papers designed to dis
credit and maliciously misre present
Sister Louis Of the Ladies' of St
Mano engaged in gathering funds
in this section and throughout the
U. S. TO sustain a missionary band
ed by the French people before the
war. has found its way into South
Bend where Sister Louise has met
and addressed a large portion of
the Catholic women during the past
year.
The story is without foundation,
its source has not as yet been trac-
ed. 1t has not been taken up by
any of the various press associa-
tons and has only the ear marks
Of the anti Catholic sheets so free
" circulated today. This slanderous
story is causing great annoyance
and pain to the many friends Of
Sister Louise in South Bend some
Of whom have known this noble
woman for more than eight years.
Sister Louise is at present in Fort
Wayne having left South Bend only
a week ago and is expected here
again soon.
Yours truly,
d. J. GUILFOYLE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
ANNA LUCRETTA WATKINS.

Mrs. ma Lucretta Watkins. 20
years old, died Friday morning at
her home in Union township near
Lakeville, following an illness CT
seven weeks OF Rright's disease.
She is survived by her husband,
Charles Watkins Of Boone. Mich,
ana William Watkins OF South
Bend; - grandchildren and three
great grandchildren; one brother,
Jerry Hndebrand of Union town
ship and a half brother Mark
Platz OF Cadillac, Mich.
Mrs. Watkins was born in Union
township and lived there all her
life. The funeral will be held sun
day afternoon at O'Clock from
the Olive Branch church, Rev. Mr.
Rhodes officiating. Burial will be
in the Lakeville cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
SAYS HE'D RATHER DIE
THAN ENTER SERVICE

Associated Press Service:
WARSAW, Ind, Sept. 22.-Pro-
testing that he would rather submit
70 IMPRISONMENT or even death than
10 enter military service, Philip
Harold Pound. one of the 10 men
comprising the second group of kos
ciousko county's selected soldiers
was taken 10 Camp Taylor today
under arrest lie had claimed eX-
emption on three grounds-that he
had a dependent father, that he was
a minister and that his religious
convictions would not permit him 10
become a soldier Both the local
and district board overruled his
claims. The federal authorities at
Camp Taylor will render decision IN
his case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

months later:
Sender, Biereck. Contents, of
fer of picric acid
"Picric acid is a constituent of
many high explosives"
Some "War Expenses"
An entry entitled Pure war ex-
penses" from the Won Igel papers is
made public by the committee as
follows:
Edwin Emerson 1000.
Fair Play (Mr. Braun $4,000.
Fair Play (Mr. Braun $1.500.
Marcus Braun $1,000.
81. Archibald $1,000"
The statement continues:
Concerning the identity of the
last entry there might be room for
doubt but for a signed receipt from
j. +. J. Archibald, acknowledging
the sum of $1,000 for the German
embassy for propaganda work.
The committee concludes its eX-
pose as follows:
while chiefly concerned with
military affairs in Europe, the rep
resentatives of a supposedly friend
" nation were keeping an interest
ed watch on our own activities in
that line. A secret code message
of April II, 1916, signed 1922
1929 46919, addressed Won Igel
to this effect:
'' Herewith respectfully send an
extract regarding the troops sta
toned in California and the arma-
ment of the coast fOrtiications.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
PACIFIC STRIKERS
READY TO RETURN

WASHINGTON. Sept 22.-Ship-
pins board officials today felt en-
that construction of gov
eminent ships at San Francisco
would not be delayed much longer
by the strike Of iron workers here.
following receipt OF reports that the
union men have agreed 10 return
To- work If a temporary wage agree
meut can be reached. IL was felt
temporary settlement should be
comparatively easy and that some
permanent basis for uniform
wage scale in all Pacific coast ship
yards would be developed within a
few weeks at the longest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
RICHARD FRANCIS.

Richard Francis, nine-year-o
son of Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Francis,
of Wichita, Kan, died at his home
Friday. He was born in South
Bend, Jan. II, 1908, and moved with
his parents to Wichita about six
years ago. Besides his father and
mother he is survived by one broth
er. Devon, and sister Ruth. The
body will be brought 10 South Bend
for burial, arriving here Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock.
The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon from the Yerrick chapel
at o'clock, followed by burial in
Riverview cemetery.