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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
RUSSIAN is CALLED MYSTIC
His Character on Surface Seems to Be
Readily Grasped But He Fur.
nIshes Surprise, Says Novelist.

Hugh Walpole has been much In
Russia during the past two momentous
years, says the London Mail. He mas
the keenest interest in Russia as ma
ton and the Russians as q people,
apart from the service they are giving
as powerful unit in the allied repulse
to German aggression. From first to
last he has found Russia an object OF
study and in many ways a problem.
The following analysis, taken bodily
from his novel, "The Dark Forest" re-
veals the very spirit of Russia:
However deeply Russian may adj
NIT an Englishman into friendship, he
can, to the very last, puzzle, confuse
and utterly surprise him. The Rus
sian character seems, specifically with
its lack Of restraint, its idealism, It's
impracticability its mysticism, It's
material simplicities, to be so readily
grasped, that the surprise that finally
remains Is the more dumfoundlng.
Perhaps, after all, 1t is the very close
ness Of our resemblance the one TO the
other that confuses US. 1t is, perhaps
that in the Russian soul the East can
never be reconciled to the West; that
the Russian never reveals his sacred
ideal, even to himself; far distant Is 1t
then from his friend. Whatever 1t BE-
the surprise remains. For to those
whom Russia and her people draw
back again and again, however strong
" they resist, the sure truth STANDS:
that here there Is a mystery, mys-
terry that may never be discovered.
In the very soul of Russia the mystery
is stirring; the restlessness, the great
ness, the disappointment, the vision OF
the pursuit Is working"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
Island CIassed as BattIeship.

Ascension is curious and out-of-the-
way little island in the south Atlantic.
about as far from any place else as IL
Is possible for an island to get. Its
nearest neighbor is st. Helena OF Ma
poleonic fame, and that is 100 miles
away. Ascension belongs to Great Brit
ain and, for some inscrutable reason
known to the powers Of England, 1t Is
not carried on the lists Of the colonial
governments, but perhaps because OF
its importance as naval station is
governed by the admiralty. 1t Is treat
ed as part Of the British fleet, and is
the only piece Of land on the globe that
is carried on a roll Of ships as part OF
the naval force Of the nation. Instead
Of ing garrisoned by the army. 1t is
manned by the navy. 1t Is classed as
a battleship In the admiralty offices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
Asuit that will be interestingly dentists

A suit that VIII De lntefeStlnglO uenllstS
if il ever comes to trial, is that filed by
Miss Annie Febrey against DR.. V. T.
Schlosser, well-known and veteran dem
fist OF Hagerstown. His side has not
been tiled but very likely he will contest
the case. The suit is for $4,000 and
involves malpractice, says allegation
Miss Febrey, OF ST James. by her lawyers,
states in her narration that she went TO the
dentist to have gold crown put on
tooth. That she went 10 his office TO
have him operate on one of her teeth. 10
fill il and crown il and that IT was his
duty 10 use reasonable care and skill in
the exercise OF his profession. That IN
grinding same tooth TO put the crown on
he broke in said tooth burr, and lett
same in there IN such way that said
burr proiruded through root OF tooth and
down into the Jaw OF plaintiff one-t'nrd
OF an irch and that while said burr was
in as described. he Put a gold crown
upon the tooth and this caused lndescrl-
bable anguish and The loss OF eight SOUND
teeth, and for the agony and loss involved
she asks the sum OF $40 600 as damages
and recompense -HagerStown Mall
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
a Sneed Producer.

The professor was trying to demon
strate a simple experiment in the gen.
Grafton Of steam.
"What have I In my handT" he
asked.
"a tin can," came the answer IN
concert.
Every true. Is the can an animate
or inanimate objectT
"Inanlmate."
Exactly. Now, can any little boy
or girl tell me how, with this tin can,
It is possible to generate surprising
amount Of speed and power almost be-
yond controlT
One little boy raised his right hand.
"You may answer, Rutherford"
"T1e 1t to a dogs tail"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

Farmers throughout the country will
be assured top-notch prices for their
crops all next season, and thus bump
er crop seems TO be assured. This was
the declaration of Secretary of Agricul-
ture Houston, addressing State food ad-
ministrators in Washington for two
DAYS conference with Federal Admins
TRAITOR Hoover. Secretary Houston said
his department was cooperating with
the food administration in the whole
matter of stimulating food production
and conservation, and aimed to bring
about the heaviest crop in the history of
the country He believes that the as
isurance of high prices to the farmers
will result in the planting OF thousands
of additional acres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

The alienation suit of Joseph W,
Harper, of Jefferson county, against his
brother, Charles H. H arper, of Okla
homa, which was tried in the Federal
Court in Martinsburg some months ago,
is now before the Federal Circuit Court
of Appeals, at Richmond, on an appeal
The jury in the case at Martlnsburg
awarded the plaintiff $500 damages,
and the case was then appealed to the
Richmond court, where it was argued a
few days ago. The plaintiff asked
$4,000 damages. The decision of the
appeal court will be handed down in a
few weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says Watoga Lady, GAS 10 What
Cardui Has Done For He, So
As To Help Oilers"

Watoga. W. Va-AlrS. S. w. Caldwell,
Of a., Town, says: when about l. years
c: suffered greatly -. Sometimes
SO morih or two, and | had
g.; tache, taSkachc, md bearing
Ja.Ds, gni world just drag and
T. 3fHo~:e. Then . =. it would last
rp' 50. aad was SO weakening,
. ,',h VS. awful.
.F |:or bought me bottle OF
{ ID he..,,a1 10 improve after
/ p, first hotte, so kept it up till !
l., '.Iye -. g?;ned, ard was well
a. ,onr, and owe il all TO Cardui.
Ian married now and have 3 children
;. Have never had 10 have doctor for
female trouble, and just resort 10 Cardui
if need tonic. am glad TO testify to
what il has done for me, so as to help
Others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any OF the other
ailments so common 10 women, why not
give Cardui trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
BEGIN taking Cardui today. II may
be The verv medicine you need.
NC-l3
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

Not satisfied with the laws delay,
Mrs. J. A. Mcneil stabbed Charles F.
Gallagher, former street car conduc-
tor, seven times in Bluefeld, w. Va.
Gallagher, who was out on bond, was
charged with contributing to the delin-
quency of Mrs. McNeill's fourteen
year-old daughter. He is in the hos
pital there and likely will die. CAL
lagher, who lived at the same boarding
house with the McNeills, is married and
has one child. 1t is charged that Gal
lagher enticed the girl to a rooming-
house and kept her there all night Mrs.
Mcneil! assaulted Gallagher when she
met him in the street and then went be-
fore magistrate and gave herself up.
She used a penknife and Gallagher's
vest was cut into shreds. One Of the
wounds penetrated the lungs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

health. | believe the Compound will
ere any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
I.FLLER, Christopher, III.
Nervousness is often symptom of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience. ;.
If complications exist, write Lydia q.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, Tor
suggestions in regard to your ailment.
The result of its long experience Is
at your service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
A Standard Tuninu Fork.

Testing tuning forks is q new line
Of work which the versatile United
States bureau of standards has taken
up. A tuning fork for use In ordnance
tests has recently been standardized
for the war department, and equip
ment has been secured for carrying on
such work OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Amer.
lean.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

E. Bailey Johnson, one OF the oldest
mail carriers in Jefferson county, recently
rendered his resignation on account OF
age. Mr. Johnson has been a rural mail
carrier for over 20 years from the Charles
Town office and is now over 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

AASA
was in a run down
condition. Two of
our best doc tors
failed to do me any
good. / heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege t a Bile Com
pound had done for
others, l tried it
and was cured. |
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

Governor Cornwell has appointed DR..
c. E. White, OF Buckhannon. as superin-
tendent OF the Weston State Hospital, to
succeed DR.. c. w. Halterman. of Clarks-
burg, the appointment effective January 5.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
Comes Anyhow.

IT want to get married. My occupa-
ton is in the electrical business; I'm
q trouble seeker"
"Then get married and your occupa-
TONS gone"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
PROVING the Boast.

"Didn't you tell me your dog could
lick anything in sightW
"Sure 1 did. He's licking the sugar
OF the top of your cake now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
HOW THIS a
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her Sim
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, Ill.-"For four years |
entered from irregularities, weakness,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight, good
health and purify the blood, use Bur
dock Blood Bitters. Sold at all drug
stores. Price, LIS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-17
4. S, cambridge & Go

Brown Wagons,
With Steel Skeins all sizes and FULLY wal
ranted.
ienuine Oliver Chilled PlOWS ant
Repairs,
Spring-tOoth Lever and Float Har-
row,
New York Champion Hay RakeS
Tiger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Oeering Binders and Mowers,
Brown CultivatorS,
Single and Double Shovel PloWS,
White Sewing Machines,
Sickle and Tool Grinders,
Repairs for all kinds of implements
and Machinery,
)ur stock is large and our prices are low
Call and zee us Respectfully,
( cambridge & &C
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
TREMENDOUS VALUE FOR 15c
The Pathfinder, Leading Weekly Mag
azine of Nations Capital, Makes
Remarkably Attractive Offer.

Washington. d. O., (SpecidD-Peo-
pie in every section Of the country are
hurrying to take advantage of the Path
finders wonderful offer to send that
splendid illustrated review of the whole
world thirteen weeks for Is cents. 1t
costs the editor lot Of money to do
this, but he says it pays to invest in
new friends, and that he will keep the
offer open until the Pathfinder passes
the 100000 circulation mark, which will
be In few weeks. Fifteen cents mail
ed at once with your application to
Pathfinder, 179 Douglas ST., Washing
ton, D. c.. will keep the whole family
informed, entertained, helped and In
spired for the next three months.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
B0ScHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in-
fammatfon of sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes,
insuring good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
in the morning. Made and sold I'M
America for ffty-two years. A won-l
derful prescription. assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil.
lied countries.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

worries of impending
railroad strikes-and one
may gain some idea OF
why there is no peace OF
mind for the chief exec
utive.
One must remember
too that in these war
times congress has be-
slowed upon Woodrow
Wilson powers and func-
lions wider than those
possessed by any mon
arch. He is empowered
to commander hips
and shipyards, to take
over Industrial establish
ments and operate them,
to construct a great mer-
chant marine, to send
millions of Americans to
the trenches in France,
to provide officers for an
aviation service that is
to expend S640, 600. 600,
to administer the food
supply of an entire ma
ton, and so on.
There is little wonder
then that Mr.. Wilson has
shut himself in and that
domestic matters which
mig hit engage him In
these times of peace now
must be handled by as
SiStantS.
For the first time In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Sec~ekA1 M,7zz1lxtI 81 ms A@,k

the president should see a memorandum sent
reading something like this:
1.-The president may be interested this edi-
torial from the -. 1 invite your attention
particularly the underscored paragraph"
Or delegation may call at the executive
offices seeking the presidents aid in project,
such as the adjustment of labor dispute. The
story is heard by Tumulty and briefed by him in
note for the president. Sometimes the
randum is merely of recital; again the
rotary will suggest that the earnestness of the
delegation and the story presented might justify
statement of the administrators attitude.
The memorandum system, used whenever pos
sible, illustrates the departure from the peace
time routine of the White House, and the ex-
traordinary methods used to the president
time, worry and strength 1t is found absolutely
essential.
The wartime days work of the president is
of momentous performances embodied in
program which reads like routine Here is
sample day:
Arises z a.
Eats breakfast at 8 a. m.
Goes horseback riding with DIR. Cary T. Gray
son, a admiral by the presidents ap
pointment, gofng with Mrs. Wilson or Doctor
Grayson.
Returns to the White House after recreation
of hour
Dictates Charles Swem his personal stenog-
rapher, until Sven has bookful.
Fills appointment two before lunch.
Takes lunch at 1 p. m.
Fills other engagements and dictates again.
Goes automobiling late in the afternoon.
Attends theater twice week.
That might seem like day to man
in-between worries that count and cause the
president to need every minute of rest he can
take.
For instance, there a time recently when
the president had before him all these major
troubles at
The Goethals-Denman shipping board that
hating the construction of ships to combat
the German submarine menace and to feed the
allied armies the battlefelds of Europe.
A reorganization of the purchasing and
tracing system of the council of national de-
Tense. In this war the contracts of this govern
ment will into billions of dollars and the
president is directly indirectly responsible for
the wise expenditure of
Insurrection In congress against the food
troll BILL which the president regarded legs-
lation absolutely essential for the successful
duct of the
The determination of policy regarding the
exemption of government clerks and others
drafted for service in France.
Price fixing steel. coal and other articles to
be used in great quantities by the United States
while at
Appointments to fill vacancies in the Interstate
commerce commission.
Complaints of questionable utterances of
tain German-American and other publications
concerning the raising of army. CONSUMPTION
and other governmental policies
Add to these troublesome questions of major
importance the thousand and little things
that skip across the desk OF "A president OF the
United States-patronage rows. applications for
executive clemency, requests for interviews. pro-
tests against pending legislation. fractional wran-
giles within the party, demands for action
corning riots and industrial troubles. the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Soft Soap in One Bar.

SOfI SOdf5 OFfC 0dF.
Jack-f I dared to love you anyi
more than I ought
Ji1l-Yes?
Jack-I wouldn't love you any more
than / do now i"-"'Business of Mar
quis of Queensberry,'' in the Jester.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Mans Best Commentator.

About the best praise that man
can get Is to come to the end of his
life and still be the man his wife Is
glad that she married.-Detroit Free
Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Why Bald So Youno7

why BAD SO Young7
Dandruf and dry scalp usually the
cause and Cuticura the remedy. Rub
the Ointment into scalp. Follow with
not shampoo of Cuticura Soap. For
free sample address, "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston. At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment Is and 5O.-Ady.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

The woman who doesn't care what
she does usually marries a man who
doesn't care what he does.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

In the handles of recently patented
scissors are recesses to hold needles
and thread.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Thrift.

'1t costs three cents to send a letter
now"
Yes. I'm using narrow spacing,
though, to get my moneys worth"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

People resemble pianos when they,
are square, upright and grand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

Time is always represented by men.
Women are calendar shy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
Those Girls.

Those Girls.
Stella-Do make myself plain?
Bella-It isn't necessary.-Philad
phia Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

important to MothePo
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1T
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07
BY THEODORE FILLER.
Tin New York SUM-

AR has made almost a recIuse OF the
president. 1t has closed the White
House to all save the really fmpor-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can secure Peruna tablets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-03-07

w. N. u, KANSAS CITY, NO. s-1e1s.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
AND STILL THEY HEAR THE
CRY FROM LOVER THERE"

Two more OF Delta's finest young
men have heard the call to arms and
responded. They are Monte Gallup
and Louis T. Seicrest.
On Sunday these two splendid young
fellows who have grown to manhood
here. will sever the ties that bind
them to home and go out into the
great battle as hundreds OF thousands
have done before.
Mr.. Seicrest will enter the electri-
cal engineering corps. while Mr.. Gal
lup after short preparatory course
at Fort Collins, will take up work with
the engineers.
Both gentlemen have n world OF
friends. who, while regretting to have
them leave will honor their action In
volunteering their services.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
MANY VIEW SOLAR ECLIPSE
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

SATURDAY. afternoon from to s
O'Clock was sort of holiday for the
residents of the city and there was
general rubberneck party all about the
streets, in the hope of catching the
first tiny shade of the eclipse. which
i was the first one ever seen by many
persons.
Several places were fitted with
large smoked glasses. while telescopes
were also smoked for the occasion.
Almost everyone carried a small ricce
of smoked glass, while not few tried
once or twice to glimpse the disc With
the naked eye. and got a tempo AIRY
case of blind staggers for their palms.
The first appearance was at All
O'Clock and the last rim vanished at
6:12. This section viewed it at rs per
cent total.
When one has the opportunity to
view these phenomena, one realizes
more fully the vast mystery surround
ing the universe in which we live. and
too, the marvellous skill of the astrom-
oners who years ago figured out the
time to the minute when they would
make their appearance.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
THERMOMETER ON TOP ROUND
OF LADDER THIS WEEK

Hot. hotter, hottest, II there were
any who feared that We would have
no warm weather this summer. they
surely had every opportunity to allay
such fears within the past week.
Beginning Sunday with maximum
of 95 degrees. and continuing on with
80 on Monday. 1O2 on Tuesday, 1O1 on
Wednesday and 80 on Thursday. peo-
pie have been driven to the cool spots
and soda fountains have been at a
premium while the atmosphere from
IL a. m. till p. m. would make that
undesirable locality they preach about
look like the polar region. This was
during the day. but when evening
came and old Sol slipped over the hill
grinning to think of the discomfort he
had brought about. the breeze was
like breath from the ocean.
Each night the temperature ran to
a minimum somewhere in the SOS and
after a nights sleep the heat-wearied
populace rose feeling as II it could
conquer the world.
The weather is trying and especially
so in view of the fact that we have
not had enough rain to fill a pint cup
but even at that we can thank our
lucky stars that we live in land free
from heat stroke. cyclones, kaisers and
bolshevikis. Everything has its COM
pensatiOns.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
DELTA GENTLEMAN WINS STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH TIME

To n. A. King. young man who
was reared in Delta. and who Is now
established as attorney in this city.
comes the signal honor Of winning for
the fourth time the state championship
trap shoot. He has competed many
times in shoots always winning n
good share OF the spoils. cups. silver
sets, medals. and cash.
On Thursday OF last week. the first
day Of the shoot at Colorado Sprinr
he made record OF 80 out OF 100. in
a contest open to all. and he has ac-
complished this in other years. The
following day there was a high wind
and none OF the participants could do
their best. but even with this handi'
cap. In the contest to amateurs only.
his record was 93 out OF 100.
II seems preposterous to refer to
this prodigy as an amatuer. but Il only
question of time until his achieve
ments will place him at the top OF the
professional class. II they put him on
the firing line with half chance. the
Kaiser wouldn't hanve any more show
than case OF sun stroke In Greenland.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
SHALL COUNTY CONTINUE TO
HAVE THE COUNTY AGENT

All the July meeting of the Board
OF County Commissioners, a new con-
tract with the county agent must be
made for the coming year and the
Board desires an expression from the
farmers of the several sections of the
county at the meeting, as to the bene-
fits derived from the employment of
an agent the past year, before renew
ing the contract.
1t is suggested that ins the mean
time the farmers of the different
sections arrange meetings, talk this
matter over, and send representatives
TO meet with the board the 1st Monday
in july % &c