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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

II is proposed that all OF the men who
were drawn IN the draft the past summer
be given their physical examination in
the near future, so that all may know just
where they stand. II they pass. they
will have ample time to arrange their af-
fairs before another call is made, while if
they fail to stand the test they will be
freed from further anxiety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

The State Road Department gives no
tee that the signs which initiate the cross
arm railroad crossing signals, and which
are used for various forms OF advertising
in West Virginia, are unlawful and must
be removed. The department regards
them as distractions to "easy. safe and
convenient travel. as provided for in the
new road law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

after three doctors said never would
stand up straight again. Twas 6 mid
wife for seven years and I recommended
the Vegetable Compound 10 every wo-
man TO take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along so nicely
that It surely Is godsend 10 suffering
women. II women wish 10 write TO
me 1 will be delighted TO answer them. .
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North ST.
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer fromy ydisplscs-
ments, weakness, irregularities, = ner,;
vousness, backache, or bearing down
pains, need the tonic properties Of the
roots and herbs contai:.ed In Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

Little Lydia had been given a ring as a
Christmas present, but, much to her
disappointment, no one OF the guests at
the Christmas dinner had noticed it..
Finally, unable TO withstand their obtuse-
ness or indifference, she exclaimed:
90 dear, Pm so warm in my new
ring!"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04
"Man In iron Mask" Died At Paris
PA Years Ago.

On November l9, 1903, there died in
the famous French fortress prison, the
Bastile, one OF the most mysterious char
acters reflected in history. who is known
as the Man in the Iron Mask. Notwith-
standing all the curiosity and conjecture
that have been employed TO ascertain his
quality and pedigree, nothing authentic
has ever been discovered.
In 1893 he was brought from the Island
OF ST. Marguerite by M. de ST. Mars, the
newly appointed governor OF the BaSiile.
He was attended with the greatest respect,
maintained sumptuous table, and had
every possible indulgence shown him
until the time OF his death.
The mysterious prisoner, on his re-
moval TO the Bastlle, was carried in lit
ter, accompanied by several men on
horseback, who had orders to put him to
death if he made the slightest attempt to
show his face or otherwise discover him
self. The mask which he wore entirely
covered his head, and was so constructed
that he could eat without removing it.
PERSON OF IMPORTANCE.
The pains taken in his concealment
show that he was person OF consider
able quality and importance, and from
the following circumstances ii appears
singular that he was never discovered.
While at st. Marguerite he one day wrote
something with his knife on a silver plate,
which he threw from the window toward
boat lying near the tower. A fisher
man took up the plate and brought it to
the governor, who, with great astoniSh-
ment, asked The man if he had read the
writing or showed it TO any one, and al
though the fisherman answered in the
negative, kept him in confinement until
he was perfectly satisfied, after which he
dismissed him, saying: at is lucky for
you that you cannot read"
ADDRESSED HIM AS PRINCE.
Immediately after the prisoners death
his apparel, linen, clothes, mattresses,
and everything that had been used by
him were burned, the walls OF his room
were scraped, the floor was taken up,
and every precaution used that no trace
of him might be lett behind. When he
was on the road from ST. Marguerite 10
his last residence. M. de st. Mars was
overheard to reply TO question OF the
prisoner relative to any design against
his life mo, prince, your life is IN
safety. You must only allow yourself 10
be conducted" A prisoner told M. la
Grange Chancel that he was lodged with
other prisoners in the room Immediately
over this celebrated captive, and found
means of speaking 10 him by vents in
the chimney, but he refused 10 inform
them who he was, alleging that it would
cost him his own life, as we'll as the lives
OF those 10 whom the secret might be
revealed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04
TWIN BROTHER OF LOUIS XIV.

Various have been the individuals sup
posed TO have been the masked prisoner {:
the Due de Beaufort, the Count de YER
mandoiS, natural son of Louis XIV by the
Duchess de la Valliere; the Duke OF
Monmouth, natural son Of Charles II Of
England; Gerolami Magni. minister Of
the Duke OF Modeua the offspring Of
marriage between Anne OF Austria and
Cardinal Mazarin, etc. Voltaire says
that the secret was known to M. de Cha
millard, and that the son-in-law Of that
minister conjured him on his death-bed
10 fell the name ofthe man with the mask;
but he replied it was state secret, which
he had sworn he would never divuIge.
The supposition now generally re-
ceived is that the unfortunate person was
twin brother OF Louis XIV, born eight
hours after this monarch, and the un-
happy victim OF superstition and cruelty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

LADY TRENDS cafneU
see me and she ad
vised me TO com
mence taking Lydis
+. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound
and 70 use Lydia Z.
Pinkhhm's Sanative
Wash. Ibegan TAX
ing your remedies
and took&. 00worth
and In two months
was n well woman
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

Don't use harsh physics. The reac-
tion weakens the bowels, leads 10 chronic
constipation. Get Doan's ReguletS. They
operate easily. 30c at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04

For any pain, burn, scald or'bruise. ap-
DIV DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-tle house
hold remedy. Two sizes Ocfand 6Oc at
all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.

Lima, Ohio. -"I was all broken down
In health from displacement One Of my
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04
TO BUILD up both the flesh and strength

bOAlA AAAN I'LL ANhhNA GU NAhN- ~
OF pate, puny, scrofuloU,
children, for young or old
people, get DIR. Pierce'S
Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the best thing known
for o wasted body and q
weakened system. 1t
thoroughly puriiies the
blood, enriches it and
makes effective every nat
ural means of cleansing,
repairing, and nourishing
the system. In recovering
from feverS, pneumonia,
, or other facilitating dis
aocas nothing ran pQual
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
GREECE MOVES VliE:S FAST. !. !.
TOWARD ACTIVE WAR

Athens. June 30.--Greece has
moved rapidly since the change in
government authority, All Greek
diplomatic representatives have been
formally recalled from the central
powers. Greek army leaders have
been, summoned to Athens for con-
ference.
II is confidentally expected that
Germany will promptly respond with
declaration OF war against Greece,
There is little doubt here but that
the Grecian army will soon take the
field against Germany and her allies.
When Premier Venzelos took the
oath of office he announced that
Greece's place was beside democracy.
The Grecian army consists OF S00.-
600 well trained men which can be
thrown into the Macedonian cam
paign and thereby make that an ef-
fective theater OF war, or release q
large number Of British. French.
Italiams and Russians.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
GOMPERS APPROVES /.
ANTEPROHl STAND

New York. June 30.-In speech
here tonight, Samuel Gompers, pres
ident OF the American Federation Of
Labor took the same position as
President Wilson has regarding the
prohibition bill now in congress.
He declared the habits OF the peo-
pie should not be changed because of
the war. The workingman. he said.
is entitled to beer and light wines,
and should not be deprived OF these
beverages. The workingmen and
women Of the country are prepared
for the war struggle. Mr.. Gompers
asserted, but he urged that they be
not overworked in consequence OF
the unusual economic conditions fac.
ing the country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
CANADA WILL PASS
CONSCR|PT|ON BILL

Ottawa. Ont. June 30.-Canada' Z
bitterly debated conscription bill Is
expected to become law despite the
threat In commons from Alphonse
verville. labor member. OF a general
strike unless the proposed measure
Is hrst submitted to the people.
The general feeling Is that the
bill will pass In the house with 40 to
go majority and that II will undoubt-
edly ibe carried In the upper house.
Not much support for Sir Wilfrid
Laurier's proposed referendum to
the people has developed. II has not
even the complete support OF men,
bers OF his own party. the French
Canadians
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
TERRIBLE CARNAGE:
AUSTRIAN ADVANCE

Rome. June 30.---At least 5000
AustrIans have succumed In u fruit
less offensive against Mont OrtIgarp
between June 10 and 25. accordinl
to Official estimates.
The battles for the domination ol
this point have set n new mark In
feroclty. The AustrIans have attack,
cd In succeeding waves, with bis
guns, little guns, machine guns
LIQUID fire, flame projectors, yas
mines and bnyonots, The ground was
literally chnrned into powder and
soaked with blood,
Today neither aide holds Ortlgor-
ridge, The barrage waves of both
tho Italians and Austrlans converge
over the summit making II absolute.
ly impossible for any human to live
through tho shell fire,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01

Washington, June 30.--Reports
from Major General Pershing on the
landing Of American troops In France
stlll were lacking tonight.
Marine corps officers were eager to
learn whether the regiment OF sea
soldiers. under Colonel Doyen. which
formed part Of the initial force, was
first to land, The marines generally
are proud OF their record OF being
hrst In the held and are hopeful III I
II has been sustained In this insta nee.
Preparation OF the great forces
that are TO support those already dis
patched. are moving steadily ahead.
both In the army and navy. An
nouncement today that. when the ma
tional guard 10 drafted into federal
service and mobilized. II will be sent
at once to tho divisional training
camp sites In the southeastern,
southern and western department.
which will be another step on the
road, III will eliminate delay In maxi
Ing read the state troops for the
~ Mt.
Al full war strength. the existing
regiments would present u totaI force
of prcbably $4,000 men. OF tha,
numoer at least one-third are fairly
well-seasoned troops who already
have had six or eight months OF In
tensive instruction and active service
on the border,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01

London, Juno 30.---With irrestible
force the British arc closing In sasou,
Lens.
A gasn Of milo along a four mile
mont has boon reported BY General
Haiw. with the added statements that
all British objcctives were won and
their losses small.
Tho enemy suffered heavy casual
tea. General Haig stated. and his
troops had occupied new positions Of
strategic importance.
Both north and sou'hw>ss snss 4 ,sas
there was hard fighting. and the
German situation within the great
French mining city was made much
more precarions. Farther south. at
Oppy. the British took more than A
mile OF German trenches and are
now nt the very edge OF the
Oppy wood. In which can still be seen
the remains OF the ghostiy white
chateau. roofleSs and wIndowiess
but still afrordIng cover for enemy
machine guns.
AZ some parts OF the battle line the
British troops took advantage OF a
Thanking artillery bombardment to
raid enemy trenches. They met with
stiff opposition at some places and
the fighting became desperate. The
British advanced more than half
mile through Avion. which la one OF
the largest suburbs Of the Lens dis
trict. Here't the fighting ragged among
tho debris OF the collieries. Pit der
ricks and other paraphernalia were
found about coal mines. all smashed
by the artillery fire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
RED CROSS FUND
NEARLY $4,000
Subscriptions About All In on Most
Successful ETort In which Jose
phine County Ever Engaged

The grand total subscription of
Josephine county TO the Red Cross
war fund is $10.760.36, OF which
amount more than $4,000 was con
tributed from the country communi
ties Of the county. 50 far as the
committee is able to place the loca
.tions Of the subscribers the follow
ing Is the list of subscriptions from
the county,
Wolf Creek and Golden, $50.
Provolt. $3.50.
Takiima and Waldo. 1924.
Wilderviile. $313.50.
Leland and Placer. $157.50.
Selma. t130.40.
Dryden, $3.50.
Murphy, SETTLES.
Holland. $792.
Williams. $4S5.55.
Kerby. $227.50.
Hugo, $70.50.
Merlin, 3145.
The Holland district. which was
canvassed by DR.. Bywater's commit
tee. had the largest number Of SUB
scribers. l10, as well as the largest
total of subscriptions.
The standing Of the teams:
Mashburn. S917.50.
Loushridge. $s4s.
cramer. 81, ,361.91.
Bywater. $1.510.65.
Williams, 373S.25.
Sabin. Ss33.S0.
Demaray. $734.75.
Quinlan. $1.227.5o.
Bramweii. $1.557.0O.
Blanchard. ss20.5o.
Will Creek Committse.-sl1n.ses
Contributors whose names have
not been published:
SS1.S0 Subscriptions
Grants Pass Poultry Association.
fCorttnuoH an pev. Qev
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01

Washington. June 3O-Immediate.
ly after the supreme court held the
Adamson eight-hour railroad labor
law constitutional last March, Am.
erican railroads announced they
would need an advance OF Is per cent
In freight rates to meet the increase
In employees wages.
Shippers and farmers organiza.
tions thereupon launched the biggest
fight In the Interstate Commerce
commissions history. The requested
Increase was the largest ever asked
by the railroads at one time in the
commissions existence.
The railroads cited the war and the
increased cost OF raw materials as
additional reasons for the advance
In rates.
Hearings on ex parte 81. as the
case is docketed. began May in
Washington. For four days the car
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
PREMIER DECLARES sUBMAR-
INES COULD NOT PREVENT.
PROSECUTION OF WAR
BRITAIN CAA WEATHER STORM
Prussians Arc Being Taught Their
Inferiority With Relcntiess Lash,
Says yd-George

Dundee, june 30.-Great Britain
has such reserves Of munitions that
whatever the Submarines may do
they cannot prevent the successful
prosecution OF the war. declared Pre-
mier Lloyd-George in a speech here
today. d4JN t@t
We have driven the great Ger
man army under ground" he con-
tinued. That means the beginning
Of the end. II means We are pound
ing the sense Of inferiority into every
pore OF the German mind. The Prus-
slams are possessed OF many virtues.
But they do not know humility
which is NOW being taught them With
o fierce relentless lash. nN
Great Britain. 30 far. has wealth
cred the storm, but the hurricane il
not yet over. and II win need all the
efforts. al the patience and all the
courage and endurance OF al a
board to steer the country through
without laundering in the angry
deep.
Z eTt is a satisfaction that Great
Britain has no share in the responsi-
bility for these grim events. Dur
part was as honorable and q chiv.
alrous . part as was ever taken BY
any country in any war. The peo-
pie must be sustained by the unswerv-
ing conviction that no part Of the
guilt for this terrible bloodshed rests
on the conscience Of their native
land. ~,
"Our Shipping losses during May
and June were heavy. but they were
hundreds Of thousands Of tons be-
meath the admiralty forecasts"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
LETTER CARRIERS HOLD
STATE CONVENTION

Albany. Ore. June 80, The an
nual convention OF the state letter
carriers, postal clerks and rural car
riers associations Is being held here
this afternoon. Local postal em-
ployes will give a banquet for the
visitors tonight In the basement OF
the First Presbyterian church,
Frank 8. Myers, Portland postmas-
ter, and Rev Jas, Elvtn, OF Salem,
are on the days program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
THE DREADNAUGHT
IDAHO LAUNCHED

Camden, N j., June 80, The
dreadnaught, Idaho, sister ship to
the Pennsylvania and Mississippi, the
most powerful OF Americas warships,
was launched at the yards OF the
New York Ship Building Co., hero
today,
A detail of 100 blue Jackets from
the destroyer Downs, stood at attcn-
tIon; bands played the Star Spangled
Banner as the $4,000 ton ship slid
down the ways.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
FOREST FIRES THREATEN
WYOMING TOWN OF GRAAfM

Laramie. Wyo., June 30.-Through
heroic efforts Of volunteer fire fight
ers rushed from here in automobiles.
the town Of Gramm has been saved
from destruction by forest fires eat
ing a swath mile wide through the
forest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
WHITE SALMON VISITED
By DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

White Salmon. Wash. June 30
An entire block In the business dis
trict was burned today, The loss
viii amount to about sSb. 900.
The Hood River fire depart ment
crossed the Columbia river to help
fight the blaze.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
EIGHT MEN KILLED IN
SUMMARIZING BRITISH SHIP

London, June 2s.-rhe British
steamship Addah. of 1897 tons. was
torpedoed and sunk without warning
by a German submarine June 15.
Eight men were killed by shell fre.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01

riers presented evidence In support
OF their request. Then a rest wa,
taken until May 23 to permit the
shippers toprepare testimony and re.
buttal for presentation and to plan
cross-examination OF the railroad rep.
resentatives.
The shippers and farmers organ.
izations were heard by the commits.
sion In daily sessions from May %
to June 8. The carriers lawyers on
cross-examination further advanced
their claims to hundreds OF millions
OF new revenue to Offset Increased
cost Of operation. War efficiency be-
came the railroads' new slogan In
pressing their request.
Three days were given over BY the
commission to oral arguments by the
ablest railroad attorneys and ship.
pers counsel In the country.
Six thousand pages Of Testimony
and hundreds Of exhibits we're piled
up during the hearings.
Speeches on both sides bordered or
personal recrimination. The ship
pers charged the railroads with ex
aggerating increased costs and ne
slecting to consider increased gros,
revenues. n IA y
The shippers declared they wer,
loath to pay Increased dividends OF
"wateredl stock" The railroads re
piled With . vromlss shat the. as,des
revenues from the Is per cent In
crease would he devoted solely I,
meeting higher costs or would be pu
back In improvements so that tn,
railroads would be more eficient II
war service.
Lack OF patriotism in making tn,
request for Is per cent In the mids
Of the war was alleged by the ship
pers.
To this the railroad lawyers re
piled that farmers have been collect
ing an advance Of 100 per cent or
food products. as result OF the war
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
EXCESS PROFITS WILL
NET HUGE AMOUNT

Washington, June 30.-Excess
profits provision In war tax bill, is
expected to contribute $730. 900 900
toward paying the cost OF the war,
according to the senate finance COM
mittee's plans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
PERShIIil,G J0|NS
AMERICAN FORCES
EsIcditionary Force From the Unit
ed States is Ied Into Camp by
General Pershing

A French Port. June 30.--.For the
first time In history that two Amerl.
can generals. on n bclllgerent mis-.
sion. me, on French soil today. when
General Pershing reached here to-
day and met General sibert who has
had charge OF the landing of the
frst American expeditionary force.
Pershing was given u most On
thusiastic welcome.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01

Washington, June 80. For the
average American woman who wants
to help her country In this war by
going to the front as nurse there Is
no hope Of her ever realizing her
wish.
Only graduate trained nurses are
chosen by the American Red Cross
for war hospital service, And nur-
ses' aids arc also specially trained
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
bhiTlSH AMI CANADIANS CIA)s.
ING ON LENS WITH iI,sEsIs.
Table FORCE
HARDEST Or FIGHTING PREVAILS
stubborn iland-to-hand Fighting
Rnges Amid Wrecks of Coilicrics
Derricks and Debris

London. June 3O.--tIate Dis.
pnich)--t'cncrai Haig's wpor 70.
night states that the German rc.is.
'nncc is gradually bcing moved down
oy repeated british advances. The
French statement reports tim, ,he
Teut"ns have made repeated attempts
10 '"crcasc their advantage on the
west slope of Dca4in.an's MN men,
Vortian hut that all attacks Ind fail.
Cd. Ffcw~ fighting Is In pogrrss
tonight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
RAILROADS.&C. THEIR
RATE INCREASE EFFORT
Interstate Commerce Commission Decides Against Rail-
roads Request for Straight Fifteen Per Cent
Increase in Freight Rates

Washington. June 29.---The Inter
state Commerce commission today
denied tho application OF the rail.
roads Of the country for a horizontal
advance Of i5 per cent In freight
rates. I
The decision allows some increases
In class rates which amount. in the
aggregate 10 about four per cent
gross Increase on all their freight
business.
The commission suspended the
proposed tariffs until October 2s bu,
indicated that no rehearings would
he granted at that time.
The commission nnds that the
gloomy forecasts Of jeopardixed In.
comes. seen by railroad oificials early
In 1917, have not been borne out by
the figures available for later
months. The proceedings we're
brought In March. when the returns
from February were Just being made.
February was one OF the worst
months In railroad history. The. sub.
sequent months have shown increas.
Ing revenues, while expenses have In
many cases failed TO mount to the
extent the carriers oficiais feared.
The decision points out that the
carricrs COMPETITIONS have been made
largely with those OF 1916. which was
the banner year In railroad earnings
And sdss,bat the ief7 ,inea N.
might DE considerably diminished
without necessarily Indicating a dan.
ger point In earnings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-01
TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED NURSES
ARE WANTED BEHIND BATTLE FRONT

and chosen with the EXTREMIST care.
In previous wars. women nurses
were not infreQuently seen on the
battlefield, In war today they never
get any closer to the front than the
base hospital. which generally is out
OF sound Of the cannonading. The
machine gun and the barrage of
modern warfare has forced the re-
tirement Of women into safer fields.
For the first time in the country's S
history the United States is sending
to the front modern hospital
equipment, Uncle Sans sick and
wounded In France win receive rs
good care as they could get in any
hospital In the United States. The
best surgeons and the best nurses In
the country are going with the
troops,
When the American Red Cross was
organized In 1905 the principle was
adopted that not merely trained
nurses but nurses Of character and
experience vouched for by recognized
hospitals could be enrolled in the
Red Cross service,
She receives only $50 per month
while In service, /, Her hours Of worl,