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The Washington herald., 1917-09-01
Vice Conditions Continue
Despite Increased Number
Of Arrests in Southwest

With evidence continuing pour The Herald office regard
the Illegal selling of liquor and the open solicitation of soldiers,
sailors and civilians by white and the second week of
newspaper publicity against Ized opens today The Herald
The Washington herald., 1917-09-01
Italians Join slightly.

a pause has set in on the AUstro-
Italian front. Gen Cadorna today re-
ported only consolidating actions on
me Balnsizza plateau and the Carso
front, and some advantages gained by
the Italians on the northern slopes Of
Monte San Gabrielle and In the Bres-
tovizza Valley. The Austrian resist
anoe s officially characterized as stI
Stubborn by the Rome oficial account.
Twelve officers and 60 men. as well
as hNe machine guns, were netted By
the latest Italian advance.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-01
CAPITAL To BAR
Peace COUNCIL
Peoples Delegates Will Not
Be Allowed to Meet
In Streets.
(On Board the Peace Train of the
Peoples Council)

(on Board the Peace Train of the
Peoples CounciI)
EIkhart, Ind, Aug. 31.-The or
ganizing committee OF the Peoples
Council today sent a telegram to
President Wilson skiing that he use
his offices to see that the laws of
the United States are upheld. The
telegram is the result of the action
of Governor Burnquist barring the
council from Minnesota. The mes
sage to the President read:
will you not, Mr.. President, use
your great influence to keep the
name of America clear as a land
where democracy respects it's own
laws and where public opinion is
free to express and organize itself
in all legal ways. The Peoples
Council is a law-abiding body seek
ing only to serve the highest good
of America; Of the peoples of the
whole world. We ask for ourselves.
as for everyone, the constitutional
right Of free and peaceable assem-
bly,"
Major Pullman Talks.
Little consideration will be shown
the members of the Peoples Council
of America, IL they attempt TO hold
pacifist convention here, it was
stated last night by police and high
government officials.
Official Washington is in no mood to
countenance any further disturbances
or any further utterances which might
reflect upon the President or tend in
any way to embarrass him. Heads
OF various civic organizations here
have indicated that they will protest to
. I,o In cath
ering.
Maj. Raymond Pullman, superintend-
ent OF Metropolitan police, stated last
night that there was no law to eX-
clude the members of the council from
the city, but that no permits would
be issued for holding any street meet
ings or demonstrations. II they meet
in a hall, said the chief. they will
have TO be good and careful"
Further comment upon the projected
visit of the pacifists by the police chief
was a reference to the attempt. last
April. to hold a demonstration here.
At that time, Mai. Pullman said, the
pacifists got only as far as Baltimore,
where their meeting ended in a riot.
Wisconsin Election.
Senator Paul o. Husting, of Wiscon-
sin. said yesterday that the people OF
Hudson, in that State, probably eject
ed the Peoples Council delegates yes
terday because they were tired Of Wis
consin being considered as a suitable
place for dislOyal meetings.
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette would
say nothing about the matter one way
or the other.
Loyal people IN Wisconsin, said
Senator Husting have aDpealed to
the Federal authorities in this siJua-
ton already. But the government
seems powerIess. 1t may be that if
nothing Is done. popular Indignation
may approach such a state that the
people will try to take things in their
own hands"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-01
Rapid Construction Planned.

VcT 2 3 o-pIan called TOT uIIIlLIHs
the IA cilities Of structural steel shops
that heretofore have been furnishing
fabricated steel for bridge building,
structural steel buildings. water tow
ers and other construction wherc
steel was used.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Fatal Accident to Mrs. OuigIey.

Idldl hSNluCul W NhTSs OulkiCy'
While on the way 10 church, Mrs.
Margaret Quigley, aged 70, slightly deal,
was struck by Santa Fe engine at Sixth
street and OhioSunday morning, and died
within two hours after the accident. She
suffered the fracturing Of both legs below
the knee, the left arm, and the ribs on
both sides and the lower jaw, together
with laceration Of chin and forehead. DR..
u. S. Abbott did what he could for the
fatally injured woman within the two
hours which she lived following the acct
dent. The train was going TO Oakland,
when Mrs. Quigley, who did not hear il
approaching, apparently, stepped on the
tracks from behind the small station which
stands there. Engineer Lee SeIvey de-
clares that he sounded the warning whis-
tie and applied the emergency breaks
which brought the train to standstill
within train length, too late, however,
10 avoid the accident. Mrs. Quigley is
sur vived by her husband. Alb South Fifth
street, and four sons and three daughters:
RS Qulgley, OF Richmond, Mrs. James
Butler, of Lake county, Thomas b. Quig-
ley, Of Richmond, Mrs. Lucy Brown, oil
Richmond, Edgar H. Quigley, OF Kern
county, William L. Quigley, Of Richmond
and Mrs L. X. Faron, of San Francisco.
Richmond California Independent
Mrs. QuigleY, was the wife Of Robert
S. Quigley, a native OF Shepherdstown,
and was a sister in-law OF John II. Quig-
ley and Mrs. E. n. Remnant, Of this place
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Circuit Court.

circuit court.
With only one jury trial. and that taking
Jess than a day, the May term OF the
Circuit Court is the shortest on record
certainly the shortest in recent years.
The prisoner who had the distinction
OF being the only man to receive the at
tention OF jury was Preston Thomas, a
colored citizen from Bakerton. While in
a state OF intoxication, Thomas is said 10
have terrified his neighbors over at Ba-
kerton by breaking into house and get
ting shotgun, then fourishing the weap-
on to the discomfort OF the community.
Practically all the witnesses stated that
Thomas was not responsible for his con-
duct. This testimony, together with the
tact that Thomas wore Charlie Chapline
mustache at the trial, seemed to have a
telling effect on the jury, who acquitted
him.
Bernard B. Hoke, resident OF Mill
vile, was awarded a decree OF divorce
from Lillian Hoke.
An order Of reference was awarded in
the case of A. M. Conner, executor, and
Ola V. Conner, executrix, VS.. Edgar r
Conner. &C., the case being referred &c
H. V. Sheetz, commissioner. to ascertain
what estate was owned by Keturah Nj
Conner at the time OF her death; the liens
on the same, If any, and to settle the &C.
count OF her Observation-Disclosures.
Forrest A. Brown, administrator, VS.
Ida w. Kahn ct al. Distribution OF II
per cent ordered.
First National Bank OF Romney VS.
William Campbell ct al. J. Sloan kuy-
kendall, T. c. Green, c. N. Campbell
F. L. Bushong, James M. Mason, Jr., F
A. Brown and Geo. M. Beltzhoover, Jr.
appointed special commissioners to sci
] real estate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Public School Closing.

The closing exercises OF the Shep-
herdstown Graded School will be held
tonight Thursday at 745 O'Clock in the
college auditorium. The programme will
consist OF drills, songs and recitations.
Miss Merrells, OF the college music de-
partment, has taken especial interest in
the music OF the public school children,
and the music during these closing exer-
cises will show how excellent her work
has been.
On Friday, June lst, at 10 O'Clock, the
regular graduating exercises for those fin
ishing the eighth grade will be held. Of
those graduating in this magisterial dis
trict nine are from the graded school in
Shepherdstown, two from Moler's Cross
Roads. and one each from Edgewood,
Oak Grove and UVilla. There will be
short exercises by few OF the graduates,
after which Superintendent John J. Tip
ton, Ct Cumberland, Nd, will address the
graduates. Superintendent Upton was
moderator of The Potomac Valley Round
Table for the past year, and is an educa-
tor of prominence known in both West
Virginia and Maryland. His address ought
to be heard by both young and old, foriii
will doubtless be helpful TO all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Appropriations BY the Legislature.

The West Virginia Legislature, in extra
session at Charleston, adjourned early
last Sunday morning, after having finally
agreed upon and passed the appropriation
bill, which had failed at the regular ses-
sion. Among the items provided in the
bill Of interest in this section We note the
following:
For Shepherd College Stale Normal
School, ST, 800 a year for this year and
next. This sum is divided into SIT 500
for teachers and employees, S. 900 for
general current expenses and 5000 for
repairs and improvements.
The Rumseyan Society Of Shepherds
town, $500 year for the two years.
The librarian OF the State Supreme
Court at Charles Town, 500 each for
this year and next.
Storer College al Harper's Ferry. g.
100 year tor two years, 81 200 for teach
ers and 81 800 for industrial training.
The Kings Daughters Hospital and
the City Hospital in Martinsburg, each
5000 a year for the two years.
For the Berkeley Springs board, 500.
For the Keyser Preparatory School,
So, 500 year for two years.
West Virginia School for Deaf and
Blind, 81, 800 for each OF two years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Church Notes.

Churcn Notes.
M. E. Church-Preaching Sunday in
ShepherdStown at L a. m. Children's
day service at Mt. Wesley at 1890 a. m,
and preaching at Mt. Wesley. by Rev
DR.. B. F. Devries, District Superintend-
ent, at 7.30 p. m. First quarterly con-
ference will be held at Shepherdstown
Monday, June 4th, at 10 a. m.
Christ Reformed Church-Trinity Sum-
day. Sunday school 945 a. M, morning
worship and sermon at IL a. m. Grace
Reformed Church, Kearneysville-Sun-
day school 2 p. m, evening service with
sermon at 3p. m.
M. E. Church Soutt-Preaching Sun
day by the pastor at Marvin at go a. m
and in Shepherdstown at II a. m. Ep-
worth League $50 p. m. Will unite ir
union service at college at night.
Lutheran-Service and holy commun-
ion at Uvilla Sunday at | a. m. No ser
vice in town at night on account OF annua
sermon at Shepherd College.
Rev. Absalom Knox will preach a
Edgewood school-houSe Sunday after
noon after the Sunday school session
which begins at 2 o'clock.
There will be service Sunday. il Provi-
dence permits, in the Presbyterian Church
in Shepherdstown at II a. m. and a
Kearneysville at 3 p. m.
The Lutheran Brotherhood will NEE
next Monday evening at O'Clock in the
Lutheran Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Plenty OF Rain.

richly VI Noh'
The drought that had prevailed in this
section has been broken by copious rains
the past week. Last Friday the weather
grew very chilly, and we record that on
Saturday morning, May 10Th, there was a
noticeable frost in the neighoorhood.
The air was very dry, however, and no
damage was done. Saturday the tenn
perature changed to warmer, and Satur-
day night there were some refreshing
showers. Sunday was real warm, and
Sunday night there was more rain, De-
ginning between s and 9 O'Clock, and
again Monday morning. The showers
kept up most OF the day Monday, ending
with severe thunder storm, accompan-
led by heavy downpour The light
ming was vivid and the thunder alarming
but no serious damage was done. The
electric lights were cut out for time and
number OF telephones were put out OF
commission. Butthe drought was broken
and everybody reioiced for the greatly
needed rains. A small hole was knocked
in the roof of the cottage at the girls
dormitory and ocusttfee opposite Elm
wood Cemetery was shattered by another
bolt.
During the storms OF Monday there
was good deal OF hail north and south
of Jefferson county, but our people for-
tunately escaped. Some damage was done
in Washington county, Md, and Frank
I'm county Pa and in Frederick and
Shenandoah counties, Va, there was a
good deal OF injury 10 crops and fruit.
During the storm Monday afternoon
the home OF T. p. Licklider in Martins
burg was struck by lightning and set afire,
but the flames were extingulshed before
much damage was done. William Goffs
dwelling, few doors from Mr.. Lickliders
home, was also struck and somewhat
damaged.
After the long spell OF cloudy and rainy
weather the sun came up clear and bright
Yesterday, and it shoue comfortably all
day long, 10 the delight OF all things an
innate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Booze Bearers Bagged.

Last Saturday evening Deputy Sheriff
Geo. c. Link, Constable Robert ShipIey
and deputy constsbles ]. r. Show and T.
A. Carter stationed Themselves atthe Viz
ginia end OF the bridge across the Potomac
river at Shepherdstown. and when one of
the notorious whiskey jitney automo-
biles, owned and operated by n. F. Ma
gruder, made its return trip from Sharps-
burg with five passengers and a full cargo
OF liquor, the officers took the outfit in
charge and brought il up town. The five
passengers were placed in jail and the
captured liquor was unpacked. The party
were from the limestone quarries at Blair
ton, Berkeley county, and they had evil
IDENTIFY prepared for a wet Sunday. Among
them they had twenty seven full quarts
OF whiskey, fen bottles OF beer and sundrY
bottles of apple jack and other liquor for
individual tastes. When the wet goods
were unpacked and displayed on benches
in The old market house building, the Of
iicers had to lock the doors, for the stuff
looked very enticing to certain thirsty
ones.
Justice R. 6. Miller was summoned,
and he held a trial without delay. The
prisoners included two Italians, two Irish
men and negro. They all admitted that
they had purchased the liquor and brought
il into the State. One man claimed two
quarts, another three quarts, while the
others said that they had bought some for
themselves and the balance for their bud
dies at Blairton.
After hearing their admissions, Magis-
trate Miller melted out punishment pro-
vided by the latest State law. William
Ewing, colored, g. Bergalow and AM
brose Cubbage were each sentenced to
six months in Jail and fine OF 500; and
Joe Costello and James g. Mccoy were
each given six months in jail and fine
of 800. The prisoners were at once
taken TO Charles Town, where they be-
gan their terms in the county jail.
The arrests and trial created a good
deal OF excitement in town, and a large
crowd OF spectators assembled at the
market-house. The officers were gener-
ally commended for their good work, for
the whiskey iitneys are an abomination
and disgrace TO this section as they ply
their disreputable business between the
Sharpsburg booze joints and places on
this side OF the river. A number OF acci-
dents have been caused by the reckless
ness OF their drivers, and country folks
who have 10 travel the roads are kept in
a continuous state Of alarm.
Yesterday attorneys for Joe Costello
appeared before Magistrate Miller and
paid his fine of 5000 and the costs, amount
ing in all to S2l3, whereupon the Jail
sentence was RENTED by the magistrate
and Costello was released from jail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Personal NOTES.

Miss Anna H. Gardiner, daughter o
Mrs. Mabel Henshaw- Gardiner, of this
place, sails this week with the Harvard
Red Cross unit for service in hospital work
in France. Miss Gardiner, who gradu-
ated from Shepherd College in the class
of 1909. is a trained nurse. having CON-
pleted her course in Boston hospital
The port from which she sails is not re-
vealed, the only information impaired
being that she expects to leave on June
LIST.
Messrs. II. F. and Thos. c. Greenwood,
OF Roanoke, and MIR. B. c. Greenwood,
of Cooper's, w. Va, were in Shepherds
town yesterday, having been called here
by the death OF their aunt, Mrs. L. S.
Greenwood.
Miss Mabel Boyd, who graduated al
Shepherd College in the class OF 1913, is
here 10 spend commencement week
among her friends. She has been teach
ing the past year near Morgantown, this
State.
Miss Frances Brown, living east OF
town, has secured an appointment in the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing in
Washington and is now busy with her
work there.
Mrs. Fannie Leggett goes to the Charles
Town Hospital today for treatment, and
will probably have to undergo a serious
operation. She has been very sick the
past week.
Mr.. John Ed. Schley, OF Pittsburg,
spent day or two in Shepherdstown
this week with his friends and relatives.
We were glad TO have call from him
yesterday.
Miss Helen Carper, OF Augusta county,
Va, is in Shepherdstown to spend a
week or two with her sister, Miss Glenna
Carper, a student at Shepherd College.
We were pleased TO have call on
Tuesday from Mr.. H. Shepherd, OF
Berkeley county, who has long been a
friend OF the Register.
Mrs. Charles w. Freeman, OF Hamburg,
Pa, is in Shepherdstown to spend a
couple OF weeks with her relatives and
friends.
Mr.. w. A. Lemen, OF Billmyer'S Mill.
called at the Register office on Tuesday
TO renew his subscription for another
year.
Mr.. John M. Osbourn, one OF the lead
ing farmers OF the Sandy Ridge neighbour
hood, was among our callers on Tuesday.
Mr.. Samuel d. Barnhart, of Roanoke,
is spending this week with friends and
relatives in Shepherdstown and vicinity.
Rev. ]. w. Ware is in Clarksburg this
week attending the annual meeting OF
the Episcopal Council Of West Virginia.
Mrs. Walter T. Fredeking, of Hinton.
W. Va, is in Shepherdstown visiting her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. q. w. Banks.
Mrs. VIM. J. Foutz, from north OF
town, spent several days with friends in
Hagerstown the past week.
Mr.. wv. Snyder was here from Wash
ington TO spend the week END with his
sister, Mrs. H. M. Turner.
Mr.. J. Ferd Randall, OF Berkeley county,
was among the callers at the Register Of
flee yesterday.
Mr.. Albert B. Cookus, of Washington,
spent couple of days here this week at
his old home.
Miss Alice Selby OF Baltimore, is in
Shepherdstown visiting her brother, Mr..
A. r. Selby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Memorial Day In shepherdstown.

Saturday, June I'd, will be observed as
Confederate memorial day in Shepherds
town, when the usual impressive exer-
cises will be held. The speaker for the
occasion is the eloquent Col. Robert Z.
Lee, of Virginia, grandson OF The great
Confederate commander. The procession
will form in front of the old college build
ing at 2 O'Clock, with Captain John Kyd
Beckenbaugh as chief marshal, and pro-
coed to the cemetery. Here the Veterans,
Sons and U. d. c. will eucircIe the mon
ument. Prayer will De offered by Rev.
DR.. Charles Ghiselin. the responsive
service will be read, and taps will De
sounded. AT the speakers stand the
following programme will be observed:
Music by the choir.
Prayer by Rev. Absalom Kncx.
Music by the choir.
Address by Col. Robert E. Lee.
Music by the choir.
Beuediction by Rev. MIR. Knox.
Strewing of flowers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
sbeoherd College commencement.

The following is the order OF exercises
for commencement week at Shepherd COL
lege this year:
Saturday, June 2d-Entertainment by
Mrs. Robert Gibson's private pupils.
Sunday, June 3d-Annual sermon by
Rev. |. Edward Harms, pastor OF St
Iohn's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown.
Monday, June 4th-Miss MenelPs mu-
sic recital.
Tuesday, June 5th-Senior Glass play.
Wednesday, June 6th-Inter-Society
contest
Thursday, June 7-Morning, finals in
tennis tournament; afternoon, art, manual
training and domestic science exhibit;
evening, alumni reunion and banquet.
Friday, June, 9Th at 9 30 a. m, COM
mencement proper, with address before
the graduating class by Hon. N. g Keim,
OF Elkins, member OF the Board OF Re-
gents, and presentation of diplomas by
Hon. NJ. P. ShawkeY. State Supenntend-
emf OF Schools.
All night exercises begir at s o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
Owls On The Rampage.


For number OF years past family OF
owls have had their home in hollow tree
and other convenient places IN the Epis-
copal church yard on Main street, and
here they have raised brood each sea-
son. This year they have moved across
the street and established themselves in
one OF the trees in front OF the Billmyer
building: Removed from the religious
influence OF the church, they have devel-
oped into quarrelsome rowdies, and it
isn't safe for unprotected persons TO pass
by that way after night. Last Friday night
the owls were particularly vicious, prob
ably because one OF their young was out
OF the nest and unable TO take care OF it,
self. One OF the old birds swooped down
on number OF persons and startled them
good deal by boldly attacking them.
Mrs. Edward Relrhart was walking along
slowly when vicious old owl flew upon
her and scratched her face and neck with
its beak and talons. returning TO the at
tack the second time. Mrs. Reiuhart was
considerably frightened and had TO run
into neighbours home for protection.
Her wounds were cauteriZed by DR..
Burwell.
The same night Charles E..Walters was
attacked by an owl at the same place, and
as he thought German dirigible was
after him he made quick retreat. Tues
day night the owls got after Mrs. NJ. L.
Harrington and made persistent attacks
upon her. A considerable number ofper-
sons have been set upon by the daring
birds, and the boys have had good deal
of fun watching the encounters. Reckon
we will have 10 call out the militia to fight
the owls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31

Sufficient funds are in sight 10 insure
the employment Of demonstration OF
home economics, and Director Titlow has
been requestedto furnish capable wom-
an for this line of work. II is probable
that the demonstration will be here within
few weeks. Those who have not yet
contributed 10 this fund are urged 10 make
subscription. which may be done
through Our Community Club in Shep-
herdstoWn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
DR.. fAHRNE
HAeERsTowN. Nd.
Chronic Diseases Only.

Anemia, Appendicitis, Arterioeclerosii
fHsrdening Oh Areries) }, Asthma, Bilious
ness, Bladder Disorder, Blood D1sor.e
Catarrh, Constipation. Consumpn'-
Dialects, Dropsy. Drowsnese, CAL stone
Sastritis, Headache, Heart Disease. indi'
vsstion. Nervousness. Neuralgia ki,eu
natizn, Rundown Condition, scistlcs'
Sluggish Liver, Skin Diseases, S<onscL
trouble, Tuberculosis. Coneuitatio1
Free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-31
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store.

BiIImyer can save you money.
Then why don't you let Billmyer
help you along in this economic
crisis of the high cost OF living?
BilImyer sells no Injuries or fool
ishness-onIyuseful aticleso OF wear
and household necessities at mon
ey-saving values. All of the trade
who knows us stays by US; and
to you who don't, we would be
glad to have you come see US, and
dope out the following
Mems Blue Work Shirts. 90
Mems 800 Khaki Pants, $50
Mems Shirts and Drawers, from q
Mems Union Suits. from 80
Mems and Boys Summer Caps, 2and 80
Mems and Boys Tennis Shoes, IS
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, Is and 80
Ladies' Muslin Skirts, 30 and 10
ladies' Muslin Gowns, 80 and IS
Child's Muslin Drawers, .l3
ChiId's Knit Waist Bodies, .13
Ladies Gauze Ribbed Pants, 30
Ladies Gauze Ribbed Unions, IS
Mems Pad Carriers, 10
Dress Snap Fasteners, dozen, %
Card Case BiIl-iolds, 10
81 K 90 Bed Sheets, IS
Y K 80 Pillow Cases, Is
White Bed Spreads. from 100
Sweet TsIcum Powder. box .05
Selick's Perfume, bottle, %
Ever-Ressy Safety Razor, II blades. 90
Shaving Brushes, 10
Shoes - Rugs = Laces = En-
broideries = Ribbons - Always
Cheaper Here.