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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Barn Burned.

During the thunder storm that pass
ed over this section last Saturday after
noon lightning struck the barn on the
farm of Mrs. Jacob Kephart, near Dur
fields, and in a short time the building
was in ashes. The fire was not noticed
BY Messrs. Arthur and Elmo Kephart,
who farm the place, until it was envel-
oped in flames. Six fine work horses,
a good driving horse and two colts per-
ished in the flames, and the hay stored
in the barn and the harness were de-
stroyed. Seven ricks of wheat were
near the barn, and one of them caught
fire, but Chas. w. Fraley quickly got
his sprayer on the scene and by vigorous
work managed to save the other six.
There was an insurance of $500 on the
barn and $500 on the wheat, but un-
fortunately the horses were not insur-
ed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Real Estate Sales.

The home farm of the late Daniel
Link, northeast of Uvilla, was sold at
public sale last Thursday by the heirs
A number of persons were interested
in the place and the bidding was
spirited. The farm, which contained
90 acres, was finally knocked down to
Vaughn Link, who now resides upon it
and owned one-fourth interest in it,
at Sl45 an acre. This is pretty nearly
the record price for farm land in this
neighborhood. Mr. Link, the new
owner, will farm the place and make
his home upon it.
!. Strider Moler has sold to Jacob
H. Dutterer his farm of l52 acres near
Uvilla, the consideration being private.
This place was formerly known as the
Dow Hess farm, and afterward belong
ed to the late Capt. ]. S. Melvin. 1t
was bought some years ago by Buckles
brothers, who sold it to Mr.. Moler
about two years ago. Mr.. Moler i'm
proved the farm by building new
barn upon it and repairing the dwell
ing-houSe. 1t is an excellent farm.
John P. Rissler has sold his farm of
so acres along the Shenandoah river
to Henry E. Riley. This was formerly
known as the Vanvacter place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05

Sl.5O gets the Register a year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Our Public Roads.

A notable Improvement has been
made on the road leading to Martins
burg, on the Jefferson county side, at
the Geo. w. Cross place. A substan-
tial concrete bridge has been built
across the run there, and when the ap-
proaches have been completed it will
be an excellent job. This crossing was
very troublesome last winter, being al
most impossible at times, and travel
ers will be glad to know that it is now
in good order. A good deal of broken
stone has been placed on this road be-
tween the Berkeley county line and
Shepherdstown, and the road should be
in excellent condition within month or
two.
AT a recent term Of the county court
it was decided to employ road engin-
eer for Jefferson county, and Commits
Sioner G.. D. Wysong was appointed
committee to secure the services of a
competent man for this Office. An engi'
neer is a necessity if we are to make
and maintain good roads, and we think
that the court has acted wisely in taking
steps to secure one. We hope that
good man for the place may be secured
soon and put on the job.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
The Editor Goes A-Visiting.

The editor Of the Register spent
delightful evening Tuesday at the hos
pitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman
Lvne near Middleway, and enjoyed
real old-fashioned country supper OF
fried chicken, home-cured ham and
other good things such as Mrs. Lyme
knows so we'll how TO prepare. The
only way for us town folks to get good
square meal nowadays is to get out 10
the prosperous country homes OF our
farmer friends, where generous hospital
itv and abundance 60 hand-in-hand.
II was a genuine pleasure to leave the
exacting duties of the EDITORS desk and
get in that fine country among good
friends, even if only for part OF a day
and We don't mind saying that we ara
open for further engagements OF a SINH
liar sort, especially if we can have the
services of so charming guide.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Painful Accidents.

Butler Ronemous, who lives north
west of town, met with a very severe
accident Tuesday. He was crankinR
his automobile when the handle fle,
back and struck him on the wrist. The
bone was broken so badly that the end
almost protruded through the flesh,
and in addition there was a serious dis
location that further complicated the in
jury. Mr.. Ronemous was taken to the
hospital in Charles Town by his phySi-
clan, DR.. Myers, and after being placed
under an anesthetic the necessary
surgical attention was given him. He
will be disabled for some time TO come.
Chas. J. Unseld is limping around
very tenderly on a sprained ankle.
He was in buggy few days ago when
the horse became frightened, and in
jumping from the vehicle he sprained
one OF his ankles quite badly.
Yes, Owens Drug Store has just re-
ceived fresh supply of Norris and
Johnston chocolates, the best in candy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Apples Are Moving.

Fall apples are now being shipped
nv our orchard men, those that are now
moving being Grimes Golden, Wolf
River, Smith Cider, Summer Ramoo,
Followwater, Baldwin and Northern Spy
varieties. Five or six carloads of fall
en-apples, knocked from the trees by the
storm last week, have been shipped from
Shepherdstown, bringing 40 to SO cents
per hundred pounds. c. D. Sculiy'
north of town lost about ZOO bushels,
S. S. Stouffer, of Sharpsburg district,
lost 1000 barrels from this cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Ponies For Sole.

A. S. cambridge has four Shetland
ponies for sale. Gentle young ponies
with no bad habits, from some OF the
most famous stock in America. One
hundred dollars each. Also a cross
between horse And pony, any child can
ride, price $40 Just the thing TO take
the children 10 school.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-05
Saving Gasoline.

The request Of the government that
Sunday use of automobiles be discon-
tinued in order that gasoline be con-
served was generally observed in this
section last Sunday, the first day of the
new order of affairs. Aside from those
persons who attended church in their
cars or were on necessary errands
there were very few automobiles OBJ
served. Toward evening a few cars
in which joy riders were apparently
out on little trip were seen, but the
traffic was not one-fortieth OF what it
usually is on such a fine Sunday. The
roads were almost deserted, and ii was
plain that the people generally were
obeying the request. Reports from
different sections of the country indi-
cate that there was great decrease
in Sunday travel, and millions of gal
Ions of gasoline were saved.
AS may be seen by a letter printed
elsewhere in this paper, County Fuel
Administrator Nelson requests the
garages of Jefferson county to refrain
from selling gasoline on Sundays. This
will also help to restrict the use OF au-
tomobiles for other than strictly neces-
sary purposes.
The request made by the Fuel
Administration that pleasure riding be
discontinued on Sundays for the present
in order to conserve the supply of gas
oline for war needs was not intended to
prohibit reasonable use Of gasoline
driven vehicles as means of necessary
transportation where no other means
are available, according to advices COM
ing to J. Walter Barnes, Federal Fuel
Administrator for West Virginia. The
Fuel Administration is confident that
the public is constituting the request
wisely and intelligently and will not use
automobiles for other than the most
necessary purposes. Mr.. Barnes is
highly gratified at the way the request
was needed in West Virginia. Reports
from county fuel administrators indicate
that patriotic conservation was in force
all over the State. The intention Of the
request is that all mere pleasure riding
be eliminated, but necessary use OF auto
mobiles be not interfered with. Just
what pleasure" riding is and what is
necessary use" must be determined by
the individual. Efforts to get Mr..
Barnes to pass on this have been Of no
avail. Some of the most important men
in West Virginia sought ruling last
weSj but were told it was matter
for their own conscience, their. own
patriotism, to decide. The Fuel Admins
tration emphasizes the importance of
keeping in mind that there must be ad-
ditional reserves of gasoline, so that
there may be no possibility of delays
in overseas shipments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Money on Deposit Here
For Purchase of Paper,
Senator Humbert Says

Paris, Feb. Ex-senator Charles
Humbert, owner of the Journal, who
was arrested last week in connection
with the investigation of German
propaganda in France, has written
to Captain Bouchardon, of the Paris
military court a letter saying he has
been placed in a false light by the
cabled dispatches from New York
regarding funds on deposit to his
credit with J. p. Morgan and Com
pany.
Can investigation made at the re-
quest of the French Government by
Attorney General Lewis of New
bert had cash and bonds to the
value of $324,00O to his credit.)
The senator asked a hearing on
this subject, engaging to produce
complete documentary proofs of his
assertions.
Part of the money in question, he
writes, came from his personal for
tune, being deposited in August,
1915, for the purpose of purchasing
print paper for the Journal. An
other account was opened with the
Central Bank of Norway for the
same purpose. AS matter of fact.
he says, no paper was bought in
better terms having been
obtained. in Norway.
The remainder of the money, con-
sisting of $170,000 placed to his
credit by Bolo Pasha, recently SEN
fenced to death for treason, was paid
over, the senator asserts, to enable
him to reimburse Madame Lenoir.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
OF
TWELVE OUNCES
TOBESOLD HERE
Bread to Sell at Seven Cents
in Retail Grocery
Stores

Monday morning the new 12-
ounce war loaf of Victory Bread
WILDE put on sale in Harrisburg. The
new bread ration will wholesale at
six cents a loaf, according to- one
baker who proposes to place it on
the market.
Donald Mccormick, food admin
istrator for Dauphin county, urged
upon the bakers of the city the ne
cessity as a patriotic duty for the
bakers to place the small loaf on the
market. Mr.. Mccormick received a
telegram from the Federal adminis-
tration last night. urging that he es-
pecially request the bakers of the
city to make the 12-ounce loaf for
small families where a 16-ounce loaf
grows stale before it is eaten.
Graupner's Standard Bakery took
the initiative in the matter, saying
this morning they will bake their
first consignment of the new size
bread Saturday. The bakery will
have to secure necessary pans of the
proper size, which will curtaiI the
output of the new loaf at first. The
bakery manager conferred with the
local food administrator this morn
ing on the matter. The company
WHOLESALERS its 16-ounce loaf at eight
cents and will wholesale it's three
quarter pound loaf at six cents.
Bernard Schmidt of the Schmidt
Baking Company, said that he can
put out the 12-ounce loaf, but that
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
MACE WRITES
HIS MOTHER HOW
TUSCANIA SANK
Harrisburg Boy on Transport
Treated Like king in
England, He Writes
WAS U-BOATS LAST SHOT
Aviator Praises Hospitality
of British Allies After
Rescue

In his first letter home since he
was saved from the transport Tus-
cania, Merle Mace, aviator, dis
cusses the incident that sent scores
of American soldiers to the seas
bottom with few words to his
mother, Mrs. William K. Crozier,
1928 Swatara street.
The voyage which ended so tragi-
cally is described as having been
quite exciting" The U-boat, he
says, was caught" lie and the
other soldiers saved are being treat
cd like kings III England.
\ Wonderful Country
Young Mace, who fell 1900 feet
at Mineola when his airplane tumb-
led, writes as follows:
Dear Mother, | am well, safe
and sound ana nope this may find
you all the same. We had quite an
exciting voyage over here. We were
on the boat Tuscania. Everything
was going fine when on the thir-
teenth day out which was February
5, at exactly 5.45 p. m. we were
struck by torpedo. The Tuscania
went to the bottom at 9.35 D. m.
Submarine caught. Two hundred
and ten men lost.
This (England) is sure some
wonderful country and there is
plenty of beautiful scenery. The
people treat us like kings. If every
thing goes right l will see you all
soon.
well, mother dear, I must bring
this to close, but will write soon
again. Hoping this finds you all we'll
and happy, as ever, am closing with
love for you all. 1 think of you
constantly. Your loving son, Merle"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Halifax Property Owners
Must Pay Taxes on Homes
Which No Longer Exist

Halifax, n. s.. Feb. 2S.-Owners
of property destroyed by fire which
swept over an area of two and a-half
square miles after the explosion on
munition ship in the harbor here
on December G., must pay taxes on
homes which no longer exist, under
a ruling by the court of tax appeals
In dismissing petitions for remis-
sion of taxes the court held that as
the assessments had been. levided
before the fire, there was no legal
way pointed out that the magnitude
of the disaster did not make the case
any different from one which might
arise from the destruction of a sin
gle building and that the city was in
no position to assume an attitude of
generosity
The taxes in question were levied
for the year beginning May 1, next,
and the appeals were based on the
ground that such property would
not be in existence during that per-
iod.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Schneidmann Protests
in the Reichstag Against
Peace Forced on Russia

Amsterdam 'I4tb. 2S.-In the debate
Oh Chancellor Won Hertling's speech.
Philip Scheidemann. the Socialist
leader. said:
We fought for the defense of the
fatherland against barbarism and
against 'the Ententes plans of con-
quest. We did not, however, fight
for the dismemberment of Russia, or
the subjugation of Belgium. The
governments policy toward Russia is
not ours.
True, the Bolsheviki played into
the hands of all disintegrating ten
dencies in Russia, but we do not de-
sire a peace with the Entente like
that which is being concluded with
Russia. The government must re-
main ready for real peace by under
standing.
"The independence of Belgium
must be secured and the Flemings
and Walloons must settle their diff
ferences among themselves. We do
not desire the humiliation of the
enemy or peace by force"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Peace Discussion Might
Begin at Once, Says Editor,
Following Hertling Speech

Amsterdam, Feb. 2S.-Chancellor
Won Hertling's denial of any inten-
tion by Germany to establish her
self in Esthonia and Livonia, says
the Frarkfurter Zeitung, excludes
misunderstanding. 1t adds:
"It now must re assumed there IS
no fundamental difference of opinion
between the chancellor and Presi-
dent Wilson and peace discussion
based on President Wilson's prin-
ciple might begin Immediately. 1t
is important however, for the Presi-
dent to induce his allies to recog-
Mise his principles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
American Military Band
Given an Ovation While
HOnOring Italy's Patriot

Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 27.-The
American military band which came
here from France with the American
military mission to Italy, paraded
through the main thoroughfares of
Rome to-day and received an enthu-
siastic reception. The band went to
the top of the Janiculum to pay ho-
mage to the memory of Garibaldi,
whose monument adorns the hill.
Before an enormous crowd, stirring
speeches were delivered by Ameri-
can Ambassador Page and General
Rieciotti Garibaldi, son of the Ital-
ian hero. The American and Italian
anthems were played by the Ameri-
can band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
English Take Prisoners
and Machine Gun in
Greenland Hill Raid
By Associated Press

London, Feb. 2S.-"English troops
carried out a successful raid last
night against the enemy's trenches
on Greenland Hill, north of the
Scarpe river" says to-day's war Of
flee report. Twelve prisoners and
a machine gun were captured by us.
English and Scottish troops also
raided German positions in the
southern portion of Houtholst for
est and brought back twelve pris-
oners and three machine guns.
"The enemy's artillery was active
in the neighborhood of Havrincourt
wood and south of the Scarpe river.
The artillery on both sides was ac-
tive during the early part of the
night east of Ypres."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28

In their advance into Russia the
Germans are meeting with more re-
sistance and apparently they have
been unable to make much headway
toward Petrograd from Pskov. The
Petrograd correspondent of the EX-
change Telegraph Company, says the
German army has received orders to
stay it's advance into Russia.
Petrograd was declared to be the
Teuton objective in the north. Tues
day the Germans made no progress
there or, at least, Berlin reports
none, while in the south the greatest
gains were made in the Ukraine. A
German attempt to take Vitebsk,
near the center OF the front, failed
before Russian resistance which
forced the enemy to retire, Petro-
grad says.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Seven Nurses Missing
From Hospital Ship;
1872 Persons Were Aboard

London. Feb. 2S.-The British
hospital ship Glenart Castle had 1872
persons on board, it is stated unof-
ficially, when she went down Tues
day in the Bristol channel. Three
parties, agPregating SO, have been
landed at Swansea, Milford and
Pembroke. None fthe others have
been heard from. The missing in
clude about seven female nurses.
Survivors of the Glenart Castle
landed at Swansea declared the
ship was torpedoed by a submarine.
No submarine was seen by them,
but a dim light was seen on the sur
face of the water before the ship
was shaken by an explosion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Mexican Officers Executed
For kidnapping Girls

JuareZ, Mex. Feb. 2S Eight
Mexican federal officers were exc
cuted at Chihuahua City recently
after having been convicted of being
members of gang which had been
kidnapping young girls, carrying them
away in automobiles and detaining
them for days, according to informa-
ton received here last night.
seize a young society girl as she
emerged from theater, hurry her
into the automobile and drive away
with her before she could give an
alarm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
HAS TWO DOGS AND 4 CAT;
SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM ARMY
Certainly He Has Livestock His Farm, Says Dduphin
County Agriculturist Who ProDides Food For the Army

Claims for exemption on the
grounds of agricultural occupation
continue to pour into the district
draft appeal board and some regis
trants are hard pressed for adequate
excuse. The other day solemn
looking chap entered and dropped
into a fat leather chair with a sigh
of WEAKNESS. He was engaged in
agricultural enterprise; he claimed
exemption, and was asked to state
the kind of farm"
Fifteen acres; limestone land; but
takes u lot 20 Fertilizer
do you give all your working
time to the farm?"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
Five More Americans
Dead From Effect of Hun
Gas Shells in Late Raids

With the American Army in
France, Feb. 27.-Two more Ameri-
can soldiers died in hospitals to-day
from the effects of the German gas
shells, making five dead in all Sixty
others were affected by the poisonous
gases.
The enemy to-day heavily shelled
the American battery positions with
gas and high explosive shells, while
the American artillerists secured a
direct hit on a large enemy dugout.
The American shells also reached
numerous working parties.
One of a group of seven enemy
airplanes which crossed the Ameri-
can lines was shot down.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28

DAY an night"
What is the name of your job on
the farm, overseer, manager, fore
man, laborer?"
"All o. them"
State the number and kind of
livestock on the land"
Livestock; well, now, let's see.
Why i got two dogs and a cat"
The board grinned but there seems
to be small hope of these livestock
getting the owner exempted.
A QUESTIONABLE considered to-day
shows that one farmer, aged 81, has
a wife 63. He claims exemption
because his wife is not we'll enough
physically to support herself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
NEED
FOR REBUILDING
MAIN HIGHWAY
Representatives of Lebanon
and Dauphin Counties Con-
fer With State Official

Delegations representing Lebanon
and Dauphin counties had a confer
ence with State Highway Commits
sioner O'Neil to-day in the hope of
reaching some conclusion regarding
the permanent improvement of the
Berks and Dauphin turnpike through
the three counties. The approximate
ocst of this improvement will be
about $4,000 mile and as it is an
important highway and must be
utilized for national war needs there
is a strong effort being made to pro-
vide for the work. Highway Commits
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
W. S. Allen, Indicted
For Embezzlement From
Preachers Aid, Is Dead
n Associnted Press

Boston, Feb. 2S.-The death at
Santa Fe. N. M. of willard S. Allen.
indicted here fifteen years ago for
the embezzlement of $4,000 from
the Preachers Aid Society, a cor
poration formed to aid sick, infirm
and aged members of the New Eng
land Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, was announced in
a letter received here to-day by Rob-
ert Cushman. lawyer. or this city,
from lawyer at Santa Fe. who ask
ed that an effort be made to locate
relatives. ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
FORMER TEACHER
OF GERMAN HELD
AS NATIONS FOE
Prof. Licbfg Detained by U. S.
Marshal For Further
Investigation
FACES A PRISON CAMP
Dismissed Instructor Arrested
as He Was About to
Leave City

II. A. Liebig, the ex-instructor of
German who was dismissed from the
Technical High School faculty for
his pro-German sentiments, two
weeks ago, is being detained by Dep
uty Marshal Harvey II. Smith, while
an investigation is made to deter
mine whether or not his pro-Ger-
man leanings will make it necessary
to intern him for the duration of the
war.
An extensive investigation into
Liebig's past life and future inten-
tions is being made. and proceed,
ings against him will be delayed
through to-day and tomorrow, while
the extent of his pro-German lean
ings is determined. If he is found
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28
ITALIAN SHIPPING IMMUNE
DURING TINE PAST WEEK

Rome, Feb. 2S.-Italian shipping
was immune from German sub
marines and mines in the week end
ing February 23. One steamer at
tackled and beat off a submarine
which menaced it. During the week
419 ships entered Italian ports and
SSS cleared, exclusive of fishing and
other small vessels.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-28

arming German and Austrian pris-
oners in the Ukraine. The proclama-
ton asserts the troops at the front
now have pulled themselves together
and are resisting the invasion. 1t
concludes:
May the blood spilled in this un-
equal struggle fall on the heads of
the German Socialists who are al
lowing the German workmen to be
ranked among the Gains and Ju-
dases."
Enrolment of the new army is
proceeding successfully an Exchange
Telegraph dispatche says. Cossack
regiments in Petrograd are being
sent in the direction of Pskov and
other regiments formed of mixed de-
tachments are marching to the front
Several detachments of sailors have
arrived in the capital from Finland.
Women, children and invalids have
been given permission to leave the
city.