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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
A Courageous American Girl.

When Eugenie was in the heydey OF
her glory as The lovely and idollzed
empress OF the French, il was a custom
in official circles ~ Paris 10 hold social
receptions on Sundays, and an invitation
10 attend the Sunday evening reception
Of the empress was considered as high
honor and privilege.
One day an American girl, the young
bride Of Baron Won Waechter, who was
representing Wurttemberg in Paris, re-
ceived an invitation from the empress.
AS al who are acquainted with royal
ways we'll know, an Invitation OF any
kind from royalty is equiv lent TO COM
mand, and The baroness was young. a
stranger, and the wife OF an official whose
career was largely contingent upon impe-
rial favor. But The young baroness was
high-spIrited, strong -pfincipled and couf-
sgeous, and not for an instant did she
hesitate in her resolve 10 refuse conces-
sion 10 custom so discordantIy at va
rance with her Puritan upbringing.
Friends urged the unwsdom Of oppos-
ing popular and long established Gus
tom. Her husband pointed out the
probable risk TO his official interests il
she should give offense TO one so proud
and so high in power as the empress.
But against argument, expostulalion and
appeal alike the baroness held firm, and
10 the mistress OF the bedchamber sent
letter stating her scrupIes and her
decision.
The young baroness then awaited IN
trembling apprehension the blow OF
social ostracism predicted by all Paris 10
fall upon her as The price OF her intrepid
and unprecedented act. But instead OF
the dreaded cold shoulder. the scathjBg
retuke. the 0lighting yisitaiions OF impe-
rial disdain, came gracious message
from the empress expressing strongly
sympathy with the American girls reli-
gious principles ard cordially inviting her
10 attend The palace Monday reception
a much more distinguished and intimate
affair than The reception Of Sunday. That
was not the only mark OF Eugenie' s
esteem that The baroness received. for as
long as she remained resident OF Paris
the empress continued TO show her favor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
LUCIFER H. SATAN.
Our Forestry Regiment.

One OF the most interesting divi-
Sions of our army arriving in France
is the forestry regiment, already re-
ferred to by The Companion, which is
TO help supply our allies with the tim
berS needed in the construction of the
trenches, dugoutS, bridges and rail-
ways. According to the American Mu-
scum Journal, vast quantities of wood
are required for those purposes, and
the demand is so urgent that men have
even been taken from the firing line
to help get it, In England, where the
greater part Of the wood has thus far
been obtained, the work has been in the
hands of Canadian battalions, as
many as seventy-five thousand men
having been engaged in it.One saw
mill to company has been employed,
together with donkey engines and rail
way, after the usual Pacific-coast GUS
tom. Whether the English forests are
becoming exhausted, or the shipping
facilities are lacking, is not known,
but the supply seems to have given out,
and France is now offering its forests
to be cut. Hitherto the French forests
have been untouched, perhaps because
they were deemed necessary for mill
tary purposes, as screens for artillery,
for example; but now that they must
be used, il is the desire Of the govern
ment that the work be carried on un-
der the direction Of trained foresters.
The forestry regiment is under the
command of w. B. Greeley, who has
been in charge of the silviculture of
this country for a number Of years,
and who is connected with the United
States Forest Service. There are three
majors and three staff captains, each
of whom has charge of a different
kind of work. Each company of the
regiment is complete working unit
in itself, able to handle the whole
work alone if need be. Highly train
ed foresters act as noncommissioned
officers. Most of the enlisted men are
lumbermen, millmen and road engin-
eers. The appropriation provides for
twelve specialists, two engineers of
high rank and number of first-clasS
SawyerS. The last are particularly i'm
portant, since on the sawyer depends
the amount of lumber to be obtained
from a tree. 1t is now thought that
three of the small portable milIs-of
about eight thousand feet capacity-to
company will produce the best result
Before the forestry regiment began ac-
tive work it was under strict military
discipline for two months. 1t goes
armed with rifles, and in every way
equipped as fighting unit. 1t is
probably only the beginning OF the
transfer of our scientific forestry ex-
perts to Europe, as at least five such
regiments will be needed in France,
and the work may have to be extended
to Russia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
The" Shovel V. c."

In the charge that the British made on
Hill u during the Gallipoli campaign
Trooper Potts and Private Andrews were
wounded and, on account OF the deadly
Iire OF the Turks, were obliged TO lie in a
hollow betw cen the lines away from their
comrades for two nights and two days.
When darkness fell on tile third night,
says the author OF Heroes OF the Great
War. the two men determined 10 make
a dash for the British lines, cost what il
might AT first Andrews was able TO
crawl with The help OF Potts, but soon
was forced to give in. As Potts crouched
beside his companion, wondering how
he could carry him. he had an inspiration.
He had seen near by number OF dis
carded Shovels, and he now crawled over
and got one OF them.
In few minutes he was gently placing
the wounded man on il. Andrews sat
with his back TO Potts and. with his hands
over his shoulders, graSped Potts hard.
Although he was becoming weaker every
minute, Potts braced himself for the
heavy and dangerous task before him.
Fixing the shovel 10 his equipment. he
started, carefully and slowly, 10 drag his
human freight down the hill. The jour-
ney was risky as well as tedious, for
there was the ever-present possibility
that they would be seen or heard by the
cunning Turkish snipers, who were
always active by night.
One OF Andrews legs was useless, and
that added 10 the difficulty OF getting him
down the hill. As they progressed pain
fully the Turks fired al them but in
spite OF the need for haste Potts had 10
stop about every six yards and lie down,
owing TO his weakened condition.
At last Potts reached The loot OF the hill
and gained the shelter OF wood. Here
he rested Tor few minutes. then went
forward 10 look for path through the
wood, leaving his companion seated OIL
the shovel. He had moi proceeded more
than twenty yards when suddenly he re-
ceived sharp command 10 halt He
had struck the British lines and found
himself facing baYonet. A hurried ex-
planaton saved his life. The first man
10 grasp him by The hand was Sergt.
Maj Stubbing, Sixth Royal Enniskilen
FuSlllerS, who was on night duty. II
was he who reported Potts heroism 10
the captain, and the captain in tufn, laid
the case before the authorities.
Meanwhile, the sentry had gone 10 The
trench and brought back several men.
They carried blanket, and accompanied
Potts 10 The . 80 where he had left
Andrews. PuuS had started his journey
about six O'Clock in The evening, and ii
was now half past nine.
Both the wounded men were speedily
conveyed 10 field Ambulance dressing
station, where their wounds were tended.
Potts was lnvalided home al once, and
while en'route to England received the
news that he had been awarded the great
prize so dear 10 every British soldier.
He had regarded his thrilling exploit as
an ordinary incident. and was startled
when he leaned how highly il was es-
teemed
"You could haze knocked me down
with feather" said the "Shovel V.
c.. "ior never thought had done any
thing wonderful. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Community Hog Pens.

A veterinarian OF the Department OF
Agriculture reports the construction OF
community hog pen by one OF the large
coal companies OF Fayette county. This
company constructed the pens near their
plant, each yillager or employee is en-
titled 10 a stall in which he can keep one
or two pigs. Each party is required 10
keep his individual pen clean al all times
and in a good sanitiry condition or tor
felt his rights TO use OF stall. This
method seems good one as II keeps the
hogs up, prevents them from wandering
about the plant, and keeps the town clean
and sanitary and the hogs under the cir
cumStances about village plants do equal
ly as we'll
A somewhat similar plant is reported
al Hull, Massachusetts,. There the town
has herd OF 325 hogs which are turning
the garbage into pork, and providing a
cheaper disposa OF the waste than posi-
bic under the former garoage reduction
methods. Hull's municipal or community
piggery has been undertaken in response
10 appeals for more meat production and
officials OF the U S. Department OF Ag-
riculture and of the Massachusetts, Agri-
cultural College report the system as
practical. The towns Committee OF
Public Safely advanced the money 10
buy the young pigs, which were taken at
cost by citizens. The land for pasturing
and housing the hogs was given free, so
the only cost was tor two large hog
houses. One man feeds and manages
the entire herd. Each day the uneaten
garbage is taken away before any more
is fed ; all hogs are inoculated against
cholera ard are kept under sanitary con-
ditions. When the hogs are ready for
market the unit cost OF care and feeding
will be shared equally by the owners,
and this sum plus the original cost OF the
pig will be the only expense to the own
ers. The Public Safety Committee is
holding surplus OF young SowS Tor
breeding, since it plans 10 continue the
system. Citizens OF this town eXtol the
advantages OF its garbage disposal and
recommend il for other places OF similar
size
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Didn't Know About The War.

Tom Whit, sheep herder on a ranch
in northern Texas, knew nothing about
the war until a sheriff arrested him
for failure to register He was found
so miles from the nearest railroad stop
on a ranch northwest of Stiles. He
was taken TO San Antonio, where he
was released under $500 bond.
Whit said that he had a hazy rec
objection Of fighting that was going
on somewhere, but had no idea that
the United States was mixed up in it..
He had not seen a newspaper for more
than a year and the few Mexicans he
had seen told him nothing Of the out
side world. 1t is believed that there
are many sheep herders in that Sec
ton who fail TO register through ig-
norance of the fact that the United
States is at war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

owners away to starvation. You have
strayed away from all legalized war
methods and introduced a code OF your
own. You have killed and robbed the
people of friendly nations ard destroy
ed their property. You are a liar, a
hypocrite and buffer OF the highest
magnitude. You are a partner OF mine
and yet you pose as a personal friend
of God. All, Wilhelm, you are a Won
der. You wantonly destroy all things
in your path and leave nothing for
coming generations.
| was amazed when saw you form
partnership with the impossible Turk,
the chronic killer of Christians, and
you a devout worshipper in the Luth-
eran Church. | confess, Wilhelm, you
are puzzle at times. A Mohamme-
dan army commanded by German Of
ficerS assisting one another in massa-
creing Christians, is a new line of war
fare. When Prussian officer can
witness a nude woman being disem-
bowed by swarthy Turk, committing
a double murder with one cut of his
saber, and calmly stand by and see
house full Of innocent Armenians lock-
ed up, the house saturated with oil and
fired, then my teachings did not stop
with you, but have been extended to
the whole German nation.
| confess my Satanic soul grew sick
and there and then knew the pupil
had become the master. | am back
number, and, my dear Wilhelm,
abdicate in your favor. The great key
of hell will be turned over TO you.
The gavel that has stuck the doom of
damned souls since time began is
yours. | am satisfied with what | have
done, that my abdication in your favor
is for the very best interests of hell
In the future am at your majesty's
service.
LUCIFER H. SATAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

An Interesting situation will confront
the committee named to ascertain how
much clerical help sSenator needs, when
il visits the Office of West Virginia's
retired Senator, Nathan Gotf. Senator
Golf has three men on the federal pay
roll One OF them has never been 10
Washington except fer a visit, but he
gets his pay check regularly at CIsrks-
burg. Another draws full pay under the
rules OF the Senate, and not only spends
much OF his time in private work but
uses The Senate Office building with all its
conveniences for carrying on his work
II the committee really investigates it
may be forced TO report that Senator
Go'f's duties in The Senate do not require
as much clerical help as has been supplied
him at government expenses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Nor is it always IN the most distin-
guished achievements that mems virtues
or vices ray be best discerned butverY
often an action OF small note, short say
ing. or jest, shall distinguish rer-
sous real character more than the great
est sieges or the most impoh3nt battles.
-PlutdTch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Make Sure OF Your Seed Corn.

Is your seed corn safe? Can you
supply your neighbors?
Recent inquiries into the seed corn
situation in the several States indicate
serious shortage of good seed.
The complaint is that even where
seed corn was gathered early it has
failed to cure well, except where artifi-
cial heat was used in drying it. Many
farmers who had supposed that their
seed corn was safe are finding that il
is wet, soggy, and in many cases mold
ing between the rows and on the cob.
Corn that is moldy will not make good
seed under any circumstances but
corn that is wet may be saved by i'm
proving the drying conditions, provided
the germs of the grains are not al
ready killed by freezing. There are
many who have been unable to gather
any corn that is mature enough for
seed.
All seed corn not known 10 be well
cured should be carefully examined
for moldy cobs or kernels. Corn that
is wet or green should be taken TO a
room where heat can be applied to
hasten the curing. 1t will not do this
year to leave it in sheds or granaries
70 cure by air drying. The corn con-
tains too much moisture and the germs
will be killed by freezing if not already
destroyed by molding.
Anyone having good sound corn Of
this years crop either in the crib or
in the field should select all Of the good
seed ears that can be stored and cured.
The seed will be in demand next spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

A college graduate was walking down
the street with friend OF Irish descent,
and, psusing 10 look up al The starry sky,
remarked with enthusiasm:
"How bright Orion is tonight -
so that is Organ, Is II 2" replied Pat.
"Well, thank The Lord, there's one Irish
man 10 heaven, anyhow !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

While carrying a ladder through the
crowded streets of Philadelphia, says
the New York Herald, a big Irishman
unluckily broke a plate-glass window
in shop. Immediately dropping his
ladder he broke into a run, but he
had been seen by the shopkeeper, who
dashed after him and caught him by
the collar
"See here" the shopkeeper ex-
claimed angrily when he had regained
his breath, you have broken my win
doww
"Sure have" admitted the Irish
man "and didn't you see me running
home to get the money to pay for il? ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Stockholders Meeting.

Shepherdstown Fire Department will be held on
Monday January I 1918. al p. m. in their hail. in
Shepherdstown. w. Va. for the purpose OF elecilng
Directors and for the transaction OF any other busi-
ness that may properly come before the Depart
ment
]. H. ROBINSON. President
Z. w. TERRELL, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Black--He's a young lawyer and
desperately in love!
White-Yes; he enters an appear
ance at the girls home three nights
a week, pleads his case, receives an
adverse decision, and then appeals
again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Only chronic diseases. Send me
your name and address and | will
send you mailing case and question
blank. Don't use dope for chronic
troubles, get cured. 1t IS salts
faction to know what the cause is.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
NEW VOL. 53-No. |
At Yesper lido.
Al yesper tide.

NJ Nc,pCI Uuc,
One virtuous and pure in heart Gid pray,
Since none wronsed in deed or word today.
From whom should crave pirdon7 Master. say.
A voice replied;
From the s.d child whose Joy thou hast no, plan
ned:
The goaded beast whose friend thou didst not
stand:
The rose that died for water IRON thy hand"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

In renewing her subscription TO the
Register for another year Mrs. E. d.
Johnson, OF Marietta, Ohio, writes US an
interesting letter, in which she says :: 81
had thought OF giving up the paper. but
when ! mentioned this my daughter said:
'Why, mother, the Register is The cleaH-
est paper know Of SO please send it
on for another year" 1t is appreciation
such as this that warns The editors heart.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

"How is the soil on your farm?'
"The richest ever. raised onions
as large as squashes and cucumbers as
large as watermelons. dent dare
plant any pumpkins"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Mrs. Benton Holme (engaging new
cook}-Why did you leave your last
place?
Bridget Burns-Shure, an why did
yer last cook lave yez?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Ignore all chain letter requests for
donations. This is a practice which
is contraryto law, and also contrary
to the wishes Of all reputable organi-
cations whose names are often used
in letters sent out in this manner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Acknowledgement.

The various groups OF Red Cross work
ers OF Jefferson county sent this iall sos 90
10 the American committee for Armenian
and Syrian Relief, for the war sufferers Of
Western Asia AS The Shepherdstov n
Red Cross workers contributed $50 90 10
this sum. the readers OF The Register will
be interested in the acknowledgement
received by the treasurer Of the fund, and
gratified 10 know that their gilt was sp-
preciaied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

zone wife too many~ exclaimed
Mrs. Wederly as she glanced at the
headlines Of her husbands paper. Il
suppose that is an account Of the do
ings of some bigamist?"
mot necessarily, my DEAR" replied
her husband without daring TO look up.
Good Hivlns, man! Ii Casey has run
off wild yer wife, why don't ye do some
thin ?"
"I'll not DO thing. Ufs his own
fault, warned him."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Miss Florence cambridge,
KearneysyIlle, w. Va.
My Dear Miss Dandridge Enclosed
please find our treasurer's Official receipt
for sos 10. and may ! add personal
word OF appreciation for the substantial
gift from The various groups Will you
not convey 10 them our thanks, in
behalf OF those whose lives they have
saved ?
Sincerely yours.
II. &. IAoUfTH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Popular Mechanics offers no premiums;
does not Join tn "eiu65ins offers" and
employs no solicitors to secure su6scriotions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Sincerely yours.

II. c. JAoUHH.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-12-27
ALL RETURNING SOLDIERS
GIT RACK FORMER POSITIONS

Five returning Carbon county aol-
dlcrs have been taken care of hy en-
ployment during the past week All
nv they arrive home are looked after
hy tho committee OF tho United States
employment service. department Of
labor. consisting OF George A. wOoten
and Neil NJ, MndHen OF Price aud
Frank 7. BENNETT OF storra Leonidar
ParpaElanoki and George a. Smit.
worked for Utah Fuel company M
Winter Quarters when they left a.
serve their country. Their old job,
or latter ones are rendered them and
accepted. q. y. Glenn 81 Cedarview
and NJ. T., Robertson OF ornngevlils
were employed at Storrs. They are
given their former positions by A. ~
Gibson, general superintendent there
Nick liernardi OF Price returns o. ths
Garden Store here. II may be that
tho city win again take him on as fire
chief or some other place In the de-
partment.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-12-27
SEVERAL EASTERN uTAIINs
DEMoisii.izED FRIDAY LAST

Utah mon 90 the number OF four
hundred who were indicted iato SER
vice September 18th. last. were de-
mobriked M Fort Logan. Colo. last
FRIDAY. or the number there were
thirteen from Carbon county. four
uom emery and nineteen from Ouch
cfne. Several of these are Low at
, ONE. The thlrty-eiKht limited SER
vice m1n who have been serving az n
clerical detachment for the relectiye
service bureau OF the United States
army. Ina have been assigned 10 yari-
Oua dram boards and 10 draft head
quarters In Utah, must report at Fort
Logan, Colo, not later thEn . o'clock
This morning-Friday December 9Th.
FOR Generalization. This order has
been received from Gen. u. A. Crow
der. provost marshal general Of the
United Staten army. by Major Fred
iorEonsen, adlutant general 81 Utah.
Major Jorgensen had suggested that
the men be- demoboiixed In Salt Lake
city. but the order sends them hack
=, the same place M they reported on
entering the United States army ser
ice.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-12-27
UTAH MERCHANT PUT KIBosu
an HAD FOODS AND THE LIKE

Due largely 10 the attitude Of Titan
merchants In insisting ON pure prod
uctH. food authorizations are decreaH-
inE In the state. according Go report
made by Herman Harms. state chem
let. The merchants. he says. have co..
operated with the state officials to
prevent the unloading OF adulterated
foodstuffa- During the past two
years. Harms confided. he had made
chemical analyses OF eighteen hum
dred samples of food and drink. The
latter included many dubious drains
conflseated since the prohibition law
went into effect on August !. 1917.
OF these mary worS found a. be- In
toxicantH.
Analyses included also those of u
hundred and forty-two samples of
water ana Ice FOR the state board 81
health. tho state prison ana the state
mental hospital al Provo. ENnmina-
lions developed that the products OF
the canning industry OF Utah were OF
"a high standard. The food depart
ment h Indebted 20 large extent to
the newspapers for the Results accom-
plishcd." the state chemist declares.
The press ~ the state without OK
ception has been ready and anxious
10 aid the department and certainly
Il must be considered powerful
factor IN the matter ~ food reguia-
ton"