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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
U-BOATS FAIL TO
STARVE BRITAIN,
PREMIER SHOWS


LONDON, Aug. 17.-Pointed answer
to German hopes OF starving out
England through the submarine cam
paign was given by Premier Lloyd
George when he announced today
that the food situation was now bet
ter than It has been In many years.
The stock of wheat on hand 10
100000 bushels above that Of last
year." the Premier told the House Of
Commons. "EnEIand's food position
IL better than in many years"
Discussing the military plans OF
the year. Lloyd George said: ut had
been intended to make one big move
this year. but the Russian claw Of
the nipper broke"
Hour For Patience.
This Is the supreme hour for pa
thence" the premier declared, "for
courage, for endurance, for hope, for
unity. Let US go through this hour
with a temper that will enable US to
destroy q great military despotIErn.
Let US 90 through this hour with the
old temper OF our race, so that next
year we shall begin. and the world
shall begin, to reap the fruits Of our
Vaior"
The premier said he would not ex.
change the military situation with
the enemy.
THE best Germany can DO now"
Mr.. Lloyd George continued. when
what practically was her most power
full opponent at the beginning Of the
war 10 parAlyEed by Internal Difficult
ties, is to hold her own against this
-
And she isn't quite doing It. On the
contrary. in this year she has been
beaten in several great battles with
severe losses and with hundreds OF
her guns captured, which IL not a
bad test OF winning or losing 4 battle.
Russia Recovered
Russia recovered and America real
ly in, with those nne troops Of which
we saw q specimen yesterday and
which were q symbol OF America COM
ing into this world struggle with u
virIle swinE-those' are the things the
Germans and their Allies will have 20
think about.
with reasonable economy there Is
no chance OF starving out the people
OF these islands.
81 do not think" the premier said,
"the time has come for q useful re-
view OF the military situation. The
main facts are well known. ! had an
ticipated this year q great converging
movement against our foes. Russia
was equipped for that part as she
never before had been equipped. The
nippers were beginning to grip, but, 70
be quite frank, one claw OF the nip
pers Is out OF repair for the moment
and. therefore, we have not got the
same converging pressure we had an
.ticipatsd."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
Silk Fibre Boot Hose,
3Pairs for S1.00
White Wolfe Waists, SEC

We were very lucky recently in securing
a splendid assortment Of very good quality
White Wolfe Waists that at first glance look
like $1.00 waists. Perfect fitting styles in
a complete range of sizes up to so. These
very unusual waists at this price will prove
worthy of your attention tomorrow. Satur-
day special, 59c.
Bargain basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
SON OF UNDERWOOD
ON RAINBOW" STAFF

Capt. Oscar W. Underwood, II. son
Of senator Underwood Of Alabama,
will be one Of the officers on the staff
of Maj. Gen. william A. Mann. who
will command the Rainbow division"
OF national guard under orders to
mobilize at Minsola, L. l.. prepare
tory to sailing for France.
Captain Underwood IL commander
of one of the troops OF the First Ala
bama Cavalry. other officers select
ed for the division are: Brig. Gems.
Robert g Brown, Michael ]. Lehman.
and Charles P. Summerall, brigade
commanders: Lieut.. Col Jay ". Girls
singer, medical corps: Majors james
B. Gowen, adJutant generals depart
ment: George F. Baltzell. John L. De-
witt. Harry B. Jordan. and Hanson B.
Black
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
BIeaehed, Hemmed
Csc Huck
Towels, 1Sc

Saturday Morning Special
lex3s Bleached, hemned
buck Face Towels, closely
woven: monogram space. Ac-
tual 25c values. Saturday un-
I'll / .. m. at 1se.
PaIais R0yaI-Sseond Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
MAY USE DUTCH SHIPS.

Dutch ships, already food laden and
tied up in American ports, may be
utilised for food shipments to Bel
GUM and northern France for the
Belgian Relief Commission. NeEotia-
lions for the use of these shipb are
now under way. Food Administrator
Hoover and Chairman Hurley, OF the
shipping board, are in conference on
the shipping problem as It affects
this relief work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17

SOC quality women's Vests
OF fne combed yarn, some with
plain top. some with silk tape
and others with crochet trim
ming: regular and extra sizes.
Sold regularly at 39c. Some
have short sleeves. Saturday,
special, &c.
Bargain Basement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
Wonnen's
Vests, Sc

Ice quality womsn's
nne quality Ribbed
Vests, slight imperfec-
tions which have. how
ever, been effectually
rnended at the mills. Or
dinArily they would cost
Ice each. Saturday, spe-
cial, &c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17

Size i+in.. reg.
1928, at. S2S
Size 1c-in., reg
S6.76, at. .S.U
cen L q " n
Mowers, well con-
struc ted, with I
three self-sharpen
ing knives:
l4in- size: reg. $50
I6-in. size; reg. 81
1S-in. size; reg. 81!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
27,341 NEW OFFICERS.

A total Of 1884 reserve officers
were graduated from the officers
training camps which closed within
the last week. OF this number 1920
were commissioned second neuten-
ants. 4,452 hrst lieutenants. 3.722 cap
tains, 1856 majors, one Lieutenant
colonel, and two colonies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-17
LOCAL MENTION.

Woodmen Picnic at MarshaIl Hall.
via the Steamer Charles MaealsEtor. satur-
day. Aug. u. Boat leaves 1000 q. m. $50 ?.
m, ana go .. m. Under the direction OF
A. r. Talbot Camp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
Santa Claus Is A Faith.

Some very r-"est people are such
stcklers for tulh mat they are concerned
about our fIrm belief in Santa Claus
Well, il is a good thing TO stand M for
truth, if we really know the truth. But
We know that great many very learned
people have been wrangIing about what
truth IS for several thousand years, and
yet II does not seem 10 be settled. But
for the most oil us truth is what we truly
believe. II is the faith that is in us, and
Santa Claus is faith. II not fact, and
so we say again that we do believe IN
Santa Claus, says an exchange.
Take Santa Claus away from the chill
dren and you rob Christmas oi half IFS
Joy. Grownup though we may be, we
would rather hang up our stocking "the
night before Christmas" and find il buIg-
ing full OF gifts in the dim light Christmas
morning, than to have carload come
duly tied up and labeled, and delivered
by the mailman. Who wouldn't? There
is lure in The mystery OF Santa Claus
that has endeared him 10 every childish
heart, and so do not take him away until
you have something better TO offer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
Shephedtown Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday December M 1917
Interesting Letter From Washington.
Washington, Dec. 10, 1917.

Washington, Dec. III, 1911
Dear Register-"Everything to win
the war;" is the slogan in Washington.
The Treasury takes in three million
dollars day and pays out twenty MIL
ions. The difference comes in from
bond sales and war taxes.
Twenty thousand new clerks have
been added the last year, till now the
United States has $4,000 at work here.
School boys and girls work after school
from to p. m. and get $40 month,
counting liberty bonds and putting up
in packages for the banks. Only tenn
porary jobs are given city people.
Washington City wants fifty police
men at SIS pr month.
Save the wheat and flour to ship to
our Allies. Eat corn bread at home is
the cry. Europeans have never learned
to eat corn bread. The wheaton loaf
is the food of millions. Before the
war We shipped 100 million bushels Of
wheat to Europe, our normal surplus.
The last three years We have shipped
400 million bushels and same proper
tion of meat. This will surely contin-
ue for several years. Farmers will all
get rich if they will plant more crops.
Every mountain gorge in the West is
being damned and water let out grad
ually, which makes the desert blossom
as the rose and adds millions to our
food supply.
All this done to down the Kaiser,
who stood 25 miles outside Paris attired
in white velvet waiting the word to ride
in Paris in triumph, when the British
army fell upon his right flank and We
saw the Retreat of the Marne" in
stead of his triumphal entry. Let the
good work go on. J. M. E.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
The Three Wise Men.

One Christmas mystery remains un-
solved. Who were the wise men of the
East-the maei who followed the star of
Bethlehem from afar to do homage TO
the newborn Saviour?
1t is fair to assure from the fact that
the visitors were received at court by
King Herod and that they carried gifts
of value that they were in their own
country men of royalty or close to it.
Herod evidently deemed it we'll to treat
them with Difference, for disquieted
though he was to lead them to the birth
place of the Redeemer he dissembled
and told them that when they had found
the new born he would return to wor-
ship with them.
Much of our information about the
early days Of the Christian era comes
from the monks of the fourteenth CEN
tury, who delved deeply into historical
sources since lost to the world. Their
story of the three wise men has received
wide credence. According to these
monks, the wise men were three great
kings called Caspar, Melchoir and Bal
thasar. Caspar was the oldest and from
the North. At the time of the birth of
Christ he was sixty years old, and for
more than two-thirds Of that time he
had ruled in Arabia. Balthasar was
black, a native of Saba, form the East,
and forty years old. The youngest was
Melchoir, from the South, whose coun-
try was Tarshish. He was twenty years
old.
Impelled by some mysterious power,
they dropped all the cares of state and
followed a single star thirteen days and
nights, without eating or sleeping, till
it led them to Jerusalem.
Then the story follows that Of the BIZ
bic until they returned to their own
countries.
The story does not stop here. 1t tells
rcircumstantially the after life of the
three wise men. The good Apostle ST.
Thomas journeyed to their country and
baptised them, and all three went out to
preach the doctrine OF the Christ.
They were slain by barbarous gen.
tiles, and later the Empress Helena,
mother of Constantine, recovered their
sacred bones and took them to Constan-
tinople. Thence they were carried to
Milan and finally found an ultimate
resting place in Cologne, where they
now are.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
Deeds Recorded.

The following deeds for real estate
have recently been recorded in the coun-
ty clerks office:
Robert NJ. Lucas and others TO Nor
man c. Lucas, farm of so acres, form
erly owned by Frank C. Lucas, on the
cross road from Uvilla to the Duffields
road, $500.
Latt Peacemaker to J. J. Russell, Jr.,
and DeKalb Russell, farm of 1877 acres
in Jefferson and Clarke counties, for
$500. Dekalb Russell to J. J. Rus
sell, Jr, the grantor's interest in the
same property.
Luther Henry Bagent to Robert Lee
Hardy, house and lot on the east side
of the Shenandoah river, for S575.
E. H. Vickers and Kiyo, his wife, to
Luther B. Vickers, farm of l22 acres,
north OF Shepherdstown, consideration
not given.
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover and Chas E.
Williams, special commissioners, to E.
E. Billmyer, lots with Improvements
thereon at the corner Of German and
Church streets, in Shepherdstown, for
SO, 800.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
The Place OF The Nativity.

In a place built, like Bethlehem, in
many cases against the soft limestone
rock il often happens that the existence
of cave where the house was TO be was
a great attraction, since it'offered a ready
made, dry, above ground cellar as well
as a specially suitable spot for The house
hold animals and for store room. IL
would seem that Joseph was at last able
10 get room in some such back portion OF
a house, and there, we are told, Mary
bore her divine Son.
A cave below the high altar OF the
Church OF the Nativity is now shown as
the very place where this august event
tranSpmed; little recess. shaped like
clam shell, IFS floor OF marble wrought
into a star IN the center, bearing in Latin
the words. "Here Jesus Christ Was Born
OF the Virgin Mary" A row OF lamps
hangs round the outer edge, The right TO
attend 10 them being jealously watched
matter, each OF the ancient churches, the
Greek. the Latin, the Armenian and the
Coptic, having one or more OF these un-
der lis care.
The evidence for this site is so strong
that most persons accept il as sufficient,
reaching up, as il does. 10 within living
memory OF the days OF the apostles But
even il this b. an illusion the fact remains
that in this petty village the Saviour OF
the world was made man Tor our re-
dempiion. No wonder that we read OF
the anthem of the angels, tor surely moth
ing could draw forth the interest OF The
heavenly population like the exceeding
grace God was showing 10 sinful man.
The scene OF the visit OF the shepherds
is pointed out as on a rough slope, facing
the village, at some distance 10 the east,
Bethlehem lying far above on its noun
tain seat One can follow the shepherds
in their journey TO see the unSpeakaole
wonder. They would 90 along the rich
valley OF Boaz and then up the teraced
hill by a path still IN use, nor is II unin-
structive 10 reflect ihlt, while simple
shepherds were led by angels to the
manger, the high priest and the great OF
Jerusalem. so near, slept through that
most ilustrious night OF all history, quite
unconscious OF what had happened. But
We know OF it, and may God grant that
if we cannot 20 with the shepherds TO
Bethlehem we may one day go 10 the
right hand OF God and worship him there,
who that night lay little child in MaV's
arms
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
Her Little Prayer.

A 1.-THE girl OF a big eastern city was
visiting her grandmother on Thanksgiving
day Already the child had begun TO
speculate on what Santa Claus was TO
bring her al Christmas time, and, as chii-
dren-especiallY girls-will do when they
are al the home OF an indulgent friend,
she began to rummage through closets
and drawers.
In The course OF her investigation she
came upon a brand new white muff. II
was the very thing she had wanted, and
she knew that Santa Claus chief pur-
chasing agent-grandna-had obtained it
Tor her.
Taxed with it, grandma admitted the
truth.
But" she said, you must forget all
about il until Christmas day"
That might as she was being put 10 bed
the child astonished her mother by add
ing this TO her evening PRAYER:
please, God, make me forget all about
the little white muff Santa Claus is to
bring"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
How We Got The Christmas Tree.

A pretty legend about the origin OF the
Christmas tree tells us that in the begin
ming OF the ninth century certain 81.
WInfried went TO preach Christianity 10
the people OF Scandinavia and northern
Germany. One Christmas eve these
people were gathered round huge oak
TO offer human sacrifice, according TO
the Druid priests, but ST. Winfried hewed
down the great tree, and as il fell there
appeared in its place a tall young ilr.
When ST. Winiried saw il he cried 10
the people that here was come a new
tree. unstained by blood, which in point
ing 10 The sky showed them what they
were 10 worship.
at is the Christ Child" he said
Garry il 10 the castle as your chief, and
in the future, instead Of the bloody rites
OF the DruIds, your worship shall be in
your own homes, with ceremonies thai
speak the message Of peace and good
will TO all"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
Origin OF Word Christmas.

The word Christmas is OF comparatively
late origin. The word was first used in
1893, its form then being Chnstes-Maesse,
the mass OF Christ. Origeu, an early
taiher OF the church, said that in the
Scriptures II was the sinners alone, not
the saints, who celebrated their birthdays.
Another early writer referred 10 the fact
that the birthdays OF the pagan gods
were kept by the people. The very first
evidence OF feast having been held in
honor Of the birth Of Christ was in Egypt
about the year 200. Clement OF Alex
andria said, Certain Egyptian theolo-
gians oyer-curiously assign not the year
alone, but the day OF Chnst's birth,
placing it on MAY %" Another date as
signed TO the event was March 28.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

But how seldom Christmas comes
only once a year; and how soon II IS
over-a day and night II that is the
whole OF il, il seems not much more du-
rable than the little toys one buys OF a
taker on the street corner.
But surely that need not and ought not
TO be the whole OF Christmas; only sin
gle day OF generosity. ransomed from the
dull servitude OF a selfish year. II every
giit is a token OF personal thought, a
friendly feeling, and unseliish interest in
the Joy OF others, then The thought, the
feeling. the interest. may remain after the
Gift is made Henry van Dyke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
CHRISTMAS SONGS.

Oh, Christmas is a happy time,
When human hearts are light
And human hates have vanished
And all the world looks bright!
And Christmas is a solemn time,
For back long, long ago,
Christ was born to give the world
The JOY that we now know.
But not alone at Christmas time
Is happiness and cheer,
For he who really loves the Lord
Hath Christmas all the year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

There is one thing can't understand
about Christmas.
"What is that ?"
How il is that everybody gives more
than he gets, and yet nobody gets as
much as he gives. | can't understand
what becomes Of The surplus"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

Bishop Colfelt of Troy said at din
ner recently:
"The reason why some people get no
comfort out of their religion on Sunday
is that nobody else gets any comfort out
of il during the week"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

beautiful Christmas tree you have.
Your daughters certainly trimmed il very
completely"
"Yes," assented the old man, land
they trimmed me just as completely"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

Everyone wants strong mind. II
is reasonable to suppose that everyone
wants a pure mind. But no one can
have a strong mind without strong
body or a pure mind without pure
body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

Edith, I'm ashamed Of you. saw
that young Frenchman kissing you re-
peatedly. Why didn't you tell him to
stop?"
"How could |, mamma? You know,
can't speak French"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

She had just uttered The tsiefuI yes "
DO you think. desfie." he went on,
THAT you can manage with my salary oi
so week 2"
"l'll try, Tom" replied the girl. But
what will you do 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

my kettle OF preserves has exploded
and is spouting all over the kitchen.
What had better DO?
"Send for one Of these experts on
food control"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

The Vicar-Whai a dreadful plague o
caterpillars. John
John-Ah an 90 let loose the first
pair OF 'em ? Noah !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

For baoy's Group, WiIIie's daily cuts
and bruises, msmma's sore throat, grsnd-
mas lameness-Dr. Thomas's Eclectic
OiI-the household remedy. 3Oc and eOc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

Silence is golden. The man who
says nothing doesn't have to take it
back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20
To Our Friends and Patrons
ESTABLISHED lS49.

We are vev sorry that Mr. Frank W. Myers
who has been efficient Seperdown has resigned
TO accept position New York. and therefore becomes necessary
for us TO appoint Shepherdown look after the inter-
ess of our polcyhoders and ourselves
We have duly considered temaer and have appointed Mr. JOS
H. Trout who cashier of the Farmers Bank and
we bespea Mr. Trout the share patronage has been
given Nh. Myers.
Renewal your will be looked after promptly and we
hope Mr. Trout and ourselves be favored with continuance
of your patronage. With best wishes,
Very Truly Yours, -
WASHINGTON ALEXANDER COOKE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-20

A lazy liver leads 10 chronic dyspepsia
and constipatlon-weakens the whole
system. Doan's Reguleis Doc per box
act mildly on the liver and bowels. Al
all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-20
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The Rsam methods o % @ IN
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oil "a a
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-20

The Of
ambulance heroic
of ambulance mems bravery The
soldier through the
the French offensive
the
bis bearing his burden safety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-20

ntannf rd6ctonnt heCar 0bov) d typ o
italian at ouc
dIcplun passed by 9TH European OF
italian in C
fhetp arerapdy becoming popular
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY

The Memorial day exercises were
well conducted and successful from
every standpoint. Owing to the mud
dy condition Of the roads the parade
to the cemetery was made IN teams
and automobiles and was made up Of
the soldiers, school children, the band
and others. They returned to the hall
where dinner was served by the ladies
Of the NJ. z. church. At 2 p. m. Rev.
C. w. Kelley opened the exercises at
the hall with prayer. Then followed
singing by the union choir. Prof. o.
n. Washer read the names Of the sol
diers who enlisted from this town for
the Civil war, which numbered so or
more Then followed a song by the
school children, a poem by Mr.. Kelly,
and Mrs. Upper sang very nicely,
in Memory" with chorus by the
choir. Mr.. Kelly introduced the
speaker Of the afternoon, Miss Ina
Morgan Of Lowell, who gave an ex-
tremely interesting address based
particularly on Vermont's part in the
Civil war and her readiness 10 re-
spond to President Lineoln's call for
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-06-06
EAST CRAFTsBURY

Children's day will be observed in
the u. p. church Sunday, June IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Derusha and family
of Lowell have been spending the
past week at James Anderson's.
Rev Mr. Teas preached a very able
sermon on 1.-THE Three Crosses" Sun
day. He win occupy the pulpit next
Sunday.
The Woman's Missionary society
will meet in the vestry of the u. P.
church Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock to sew. Plan to come.
Nr. and Mrs. Lindsay Wilson have
come to spend a few weeks with rela-
tives and friends while Mr.. Wilson is
recuperating from a recent operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Anderson
have been visiting at James Ander-
sons for few days, before leaving
for their new home in Massachusetts.