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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Important Action By Fuel Committee.

A public meeting Of the Jefferson
county fuel committee was held in the
courthouse in Charles Town last Fri
day, with E. E. Cooke, county fuel ad-
ministrator, presiding. Dealers were
present from Shepherdstown, Charles
Town, Harper's Ferry, Summit Point
and Ripon, but the consumers were rep
resented by but three persons and all
of these were from Shepherdstown. The
question as TO the gross margin TO be
allowed coal dealers was discussed at
length. The Charles Town dealers
seemed to be unanimous in asking for
gross margin of SIPS per ton-by
gross margin being meant the amount
over and above the cost OF coal and the
freight thereon. The Harper's Ferry
dealers claimed SITS as fair margin,
owing TO conditions there and the heavy
cost OF delivery. One Shepherdstown
dealer urged $3.50 as the gross margin
for this place, while another figured the
cost of delivery at SLIP ton, and in
timated that SO cents would be fair
profit, bringing the gross margin to
$500 per ton.
At the invitation of Chairman Cooke
the consumers were heard. II. L.
Snyder gave il as his opinion that the
dealers were too high in their estimates
of cost of delivery and overhead charges,
and contended that a gross margin OF
$500 a ton was ample. He stated that
at similar meeting in Martinsburg
few weeks ago no dealer claimed more
than this amount, and that costs Of
delivery and overhead charges were no
greater in Jefferson county than in
Berkeley. G. S. MusSer spoke for the
consumer, and made the point that deal
erS should not charge the highest
price for all coal if they had purchased
part of it at a reduction-in other
words, he claimed that the gross mar
gin should be added to the actual cost
of the coal. VIM. H. Martin stated that
while everybody wanted to be fair to-
ward the dealer, at the same time he
thought that the dealers should be
equally fair toward the consumer.
The meeting was an interesting and
spirited one, and while the discussions
were frank they we're entirely in good
humor. The fuel committee took time
LOT luIlIlST COlSllSIdllOl, anu ySStSl
day announced the recommendations il
would make to the State Fuel Admin
istrator, its action being unanimous.
The committee agrees and will rec
ommend to the State Fuel Administra-
tor that two dollars gross margin is a
fair rate for Charles Town, Shepherds
town and other points in Jefferson coun-
ty, except Harper'S Ferry, on the basis
of ton of 1000 pounds. An extra
charge of IS cents a ton may be charged
where the coal has TO be carried from
the street to the bin, and an additional
charge of 10 cents may be charged for
delivery of less than half ton. Where
the consumer hauls his own coal, re-
duction of 50 cents ton will be made.
For Harper's Ferry, where delivery is
more difficult, a gross margin of SIPS
is allowed.
The rate fixed by the committee seems
to us to be a fair and reasonable one,
and we believe will be so regarded by
the people. 1t is the maximum to be
allowed, and if conditions justify it, the
dealers may make further reductions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Vegetable Plants

Are now ready. We sell only such va
rieties as have done well in our veeeta-
bic business. Transplanted Cabbage
plants stand the frost. We treat CAD
bage seed to prevent rot IL you car
not come TO town, send Us your money
and we will send the plants BY mail.
Also can supply Barred Plymouth
Rock Eggs for matching at SflOO for los
Sf.75 for 80; $3.50 for IS.
Some Irish Cobblef potatoes. free
from disease, for planting ssill left.
Please do not ask US to open Account
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BENZ. HARTZEL4
Shepherdstovn, ". Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

FOR SALE-Two good work horses,
9 and 10 years old, one of them good
brood mare. Will weigh around 1880
pounds. Also one dump cart and har-
ness. Plenty of time. if desired, on
negotiable note. Apply TO THOS. E.
HOWELL, Engle, W. Va. Phone
1862, Charles Town Exchange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

Daniel Shafer Rentch, Shepherds
towns most venerable resident and one
of the oldest men in West Virginia,
died at his home in this place last Fri
dav morning about six o'clock, at the
age of 90 wears, months and 7 days.
His death was the result of the intirm-
tiles of his advanced years, his bodily
powers having at last failed complete
". Up until last December Mr.. Rentch
enioyed exceptionally good health ana
was daily at his Office attending to MS
duties as magistrate. When the Sc
we're winter weather set in during that
month it was thought best for him not
TO venture down town, and ne ratner
unwillingly remained at home. After
Christmas he began to fail IN strength
and finally he took TO his bed. he
would apparently at times seem TO De-
come better, but the bodily machinery
was fast wearing out and couple OF
weeks ago il was evident that the end
was approaching. A few days before
his death he himself realized his con-
dition, and calmly made his prepare
tons for the end. With clear mind he
set in order his business affairs and left
messages for his relatives who were
absent, and then patiently awaited his
passing. AT sunrise Friday morning
he peacefully breathed his last and MS
spirit returned to the God who gave It,
In the death of Mr.. Rentch a very re-
markable man has passed away. He
was born August p, 1921, on his faith
er's farm near Bakersville, Washing
ton county, Md He was a son of
Iohn and Catherine Shafer Rentch, OF
two well-known families of that Sec
ton. He attended Marshall College at
Lancaster, Pa, in 1887. In 1885 he
moved to Shepherdstown, where he en-
gagged in the mercantile business in the
store room in what is known as the
Markell building on Main street, and
was also engaged in the grain business
by boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio
canal, besides being interested IN the
wooden factory in Shepherdstown. Dur
ing the Civil War he was postmaster
in this place during such times as
postoffice was operated, and later, dur
ing Cleveland'S first administration,
again filled the Office of postmaster.
For forty years he was a justice of the
peace, and up to last December, not
withstanding his great age, filled this
position acceptably, attending to the
business with wisdom and being in his
office daily. He retained his faculties.
to a remarkable degree, being able to
read fine print, to hear well and poss-
essing the bodily strength of men a
quarter of century younger. His
abstemious life and exemplary habits
from his youth up doubtless prolonged
his days. He was fond of travel, and
took trips to various parts of the coun-
try as opportunity offered. Last Octo-
Der helwas one of the honored guests
of the Reformed Theological Seminary
at Lancaster and had place on the
programme when special celebration
was held.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

For the best in stationery, see Owens
& Miller first. This week only, So
cent box of Lord Baltimore stationery
for 40 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
DAVIS ELKTNS,

subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Republican party and the laws of
the State Of West Virginia governing
the primary election to be held August
6. 1918
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skin trouble, use Doan's
Ointment. A little Of it goes long
way and it is safe for children. Coo a
box at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy for the Republican nomina-
ton for the United States Senate from
West Virginia of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

Corn has declined to SLIGO a bushel
Wheat is SIP.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

Mr.. Rentch came of family that en-
joyed unusually long life. Of one
group of eight near relatives not one
of them died under 50 years Of age.
His father, John Rentch, died while
vet a comparatively young man, but
his mother, who died July 2, 1889, was
90 years, 10 months and IA days old.
Her father, John Shafer, lived to be 81
years of age. One of his uncles, iona
than Shafer, reached the age of ga, and
a sister, Angelica Stonebraker, died at
%. Mr.. Rentch's wife died February
10, 1876, at the age of 81 years. Two
daughters and a son survive him: Mrs.
Eleanor ByerS, of GAINESVILLE, Tennes-
see; Mrs. Charles D. Wysong, of Shep-
herdStown; and John Elmer Rentch,
of Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

Mr.. Rentch was a member of the Re-
formed Church for more than IS years,
and was an ardent churchman. He
was baptized in infancy by Rev. DR..
Jas. P. Reilly, pastor of the Reformed
Church of HagerStown, and in his
youth became a confirmed member of
this body. When he moved TO Shep-
herdStown he became an active men,
Der of the Reformed Church here, and
was recognized as one of the wise and
exemplary members of the congrega-
tion,- devoted to all its interests and
unselfsh in his service for its welfare.
He was a member of the consistory for
more than half a century and active in
performing his duties as member and
officer. He was many times the repre-
sentative of the congregation to the
Virginia Chassis, and frequently served
as delegate TO the Potomac Synod and
the General Synod.
Mr.. Rentch had been an active men,
Der of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows for nearly O. years, having
been initiated into Caledonia Lodge
September 81, 1856 This lodge was
chartered in October, 1913. He was its
oldest member, and was probably the
oldest Odd Fellow in West Virginia. He
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04

had filled every Office in the subordi-
nate lodge, and had also been honored
by the State Grand Lodge, having been
elected State Grand Master in 1874. A
few years ago he was presented with a
very beautiful jewel as a Past Grand
Master. AT the time of his death he
was the senior Grand Master of the
State. He was devoted to the order
and was recognized as one of its most
influential members.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
AND COURTS
FIRED By BOLSHEVIkl

PETROGRAD, jan, 3.-Leon Trot-
zky, the Bolsheviki foreign minister
has issued a decree dismissing all
Russian ambassadors and their STATS
because they ignored the Bolsheviki
demand that they denounce the Ker-
ensky government.
I'VE have declared them deprived
Of all further rights and pensions,
Trotzky said.
The Bolsheviki has dispersed the
senate, the highest Russian court, and
all the other courts of Petrograd. in
keeping with the recent decree of the
peoples commissaries. substituting
new revolutionary tribunals. The on
ly opposition met was at the congress
Of county judges. who refused to be
dispersed. They were arrested.
The soldiers. peasants and work.
men in each district. according to the
proclamation. name permanent pres
ident of the court and six jurors, the
latter serving only one week. They
have full power to impose fines. i'm
and Punishment. Each jur-
or can cause an arrest in an emer-
gency. but the entire court must ap-
prove later. Any member can cause
a prisoner to be released. The Petro-
grad advocates congress has decided
to ignore the law.
Announcement was made today
that revolutionary courts would be es-
tablished throughout the country on
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
Naming Alaska.

The name Alaska Is an English COR
ruption of perversion Of Alayeksa. AZ
It was called by the aboriginal inhab-
itants Of the Aleutian islands, lying
to the westward, observes a geograph-
ical magazine. When the Russians
first came to one IF the Aleutian
islands, they were told that Il vast
country lay to the eastward. and that
it's name was Alayeksa. The Aleuts
called their own island Nagun Alay-
eksa. meaning the land lying near
Alayeksa. BY process Of Russian
ixing and Anglicizlng Alayeksa became
Alaska, and Nagun-Alayeksa became
Unalaska. The original Aleutian word
Alayeksa meant "the great country"
AZ the Inhabitants of scattered islands
would naturally consider q vast con-
tinentnl region Of varied resources and
beautiful scenery ~ Alayekea or Alas
- ting stuee proved 70 be.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03

January 20 to assist in carrying on
the struggle of the Bolsheviki gov.
eminent against counter-revolution
and to stop brigandage. sabotage and
speculation.
Members of the courts will be revo-
lutionaries chosen by local councils OF
soldiers and workmen's delegates,
Accordins>td the announcement. the
courts will have free choice of means
of dealing with those who disobey the
orders of the revolutionaries. The
following punishments are suggested:
Fines. public disapprobation. re-
fusal of state credit. compulsory lab
or. imprisonment. Every citizen OF
good standing is entitled to the SER
vices of public advocate. All cases
must first be submitted to an inves-
tigating committee nominated by the
soldiers and workmen's delegates.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
GAMES OF SIAMESE KlDDlES
Girls Play Keeping House, with Dried
Clay Doiiies-Boys Jump Rope
and Roll Marbles.

When the SiamcSp folks get up In
the morning they do not 60 TO tho
washstand to wash their faces. for The
simple reason thnt Siamese houses can
boast no such article Of furniture. says
an exchange.
So our little SianleSp friend just
runs down to the foot Ut the ladder
for the house is built on pOsts-tO II
large Jar Of water with cnconut
shell clipper. There she washes her
face by throwing the water over her
hands and rubbing them over her face.
She needs no towel. for the water TX
left to dry. She does not brush her
teeth. for they are stained black by
chewing tho brtrl nut. Her hair does
not rrquir, conbing. either. for II Is
an shaved except little tuft on the
top Of the head. and that Is tied IN II
little knot and not very often coinbrd.
After breakfast Is over. the children
90 of and find some pleasant place In
which to play. The girls play at keep
ing. house and make dishes Of clay
dried In the sun. Little images OF clay
washed with lime are their only dolls.
The bnys Of Siam are very fond of
pitching coins. and spend much Of their
time In this game. They play leap
frog and very often Jump the rope.
Now that so many foreigners are In
Siam. they have learned to play mar
hleS, too.
As the streets in Siam are almost
all rivers and canals. the Siamese boys
and girls early learn to row, and pad
die their little boats almost as soon ~
they learn to swim. which they de-
when they ARE only four ar five years
old.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
Old Lady's Find.

Rreathless with excitement during
the cold weather. the old lady mp
pea red at the window Of the lost prop.
erty ONCE.
II found something In the trasn," she
said.
what Is 1t, ma'am?" inquired the
clerk.
81 don't know: it's box with han
dies ut each end. 1t may he a bomb.
an internal machine. Fetch police
man."
Tet me see 1t, ma'am." asked the
clerk
Certainly not; 1t may be a jewel
case. 1t II made Of metal and it's
very heavy. Send for the station
master" she said.
won't you let me see it,"
mo, will not. Trying to cheat an
old woman out Of her reward. Send
for the stationmaster and a police
man."
These two WORTHLESS having arrived.
the old lady showed her find to the
expectant crowd.
Now" she said, "what IL IT."
That" roared the stationmaster.
"That thing? Why. it's foot-warm-
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
pUDDLES, 4 CAT FISHERMAN
Emulated Skill Of His Master, and En-.
Ioyed Diving in and Fetching
Out the Doofish.

The English naturalist. Francis
auckland. once told u story Of fish,
,rman Of Portsmouth. England, whose
at. Puddler, prnulated in his peculiar
way the fishing skill Of his master.
Quoting the fisherman. Mr.. auckland
aid:
He was thr wonderfullest water
rat rs ever come ont Of Portsmouth
harbor. was Pmldl"s. He used to 60
put n-fiShln' with me every night. Cold
nightS he would >it in my lap while !
was M-fiShin' and poke his head ou'
every now and then. or else ] would
wrap him nv In the sail and make him
lie quiet. He'd lay down on me when
was asleep. and " anyone come he'd
swear II good one. and have the face
If EN- IL they went to touch me. Aud
he'd never touch Ash. not even lit
tie t""ny puut. if ! didn't give II re-
him. I WIS ,hli":,'pd Ia tale Lin out
a-f>hn' or else he'd stand anil yowl
and MARI I'LL I went back and catched
him ny the poll and SHE'D him into the
boat. and then h. was quite happy.
When 1t was fine he used to stick
up at the how Of the bont and sit u
watchin' the dOgfiSh. They used to
come alongside by the thousands ut
time. and when they was thick NIL
about he'd dive IN aud fetch EN- out
damned In his mouth. just ms II they
was u parcel of RATS. He looked ter
riblp wild about the head when NJ
come up out Of the water with the fis'
in his teeth.
larnt him the water myself. Ont
day. when he WIS a kitten. took HIN
down to the sea to wash him anf
brush the hpas out Of him. and In q
week ne could swim after feather
or a cork.-YOuth's Companion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STARTS MUTTON CLUB

OLYMPIA, Jan. "a day or two
ago State Commissioner Of Agricul-
ture Benson suggested that citizens
use sheep to Craze their lawns instead
Of using mowers. Attorney General
Tanner has acted on this suggestion.
He has purchased a masculine lamb
and arranged for pasturing 1t on the
land Of the Golf and Country Club.
and says he is going after every men,
Der of the club to do likewise. He be-
lieves q good-sized herd will soon be
storing mutton on the club grounds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
FIRST ELECTION IN 1859
George Washington Of Virginia.. Re-
eeivIng sIxty-Nlne Votes From Ten
States, Chosen President

The first election for president OF
the United States occurred in the
states which ratified the Constitution
nm the first "Wednesday Of January. the
7th. 1889. Only ten Of the thirteen
states voted in that election. New
York, Rhode Island and North Caro-
lima not voting. In five Of the states.
viz. Connecticut. Delaware. G"orgia.
New Jersey and South Carolina. the
people did not vote the presidential
electors being chosen by the state leg
islnturcs.
At that time the Constitution re-
Qulred the presidential electors to vote
for two PERSONS. the one receiving the
majority to be president and the one
receiving the next greatest number to
he vice president. There had been no
conventions held. no nominations
made and no platforms adopted. The
presidential electors were left without
instructions. to vote az they pleased or
according to their own discretion.
The ten states which constituted the
first electoral college had q voter.
VIZ, Connecticut. Z: Delaware. 3; Geor-
gin. =: Maryland. 8: Massachusetts,.
10: New Hampshire. s.; New Jersey.
g: Pennsyl, ania. 10; South Carolina.
7; Virginia. y. On the first ballot.
each Of the q electors voting for two
persons. the vote resulted:
For George Washington Of Virginia.
90: John Adams Of Massachusetts,. "a :
John Jay Of New York. 8; Robert H.
Harrison Of Maryland. 6; John Rut-
ledge Of South Cnrolina. 8; John Han
cock Of Massachusetts. 4; George Clin-
ton Of New York. 3: Samuel Hunting
ton Of Connecticut. 2; John Milton OF
Georgia. 2; james Armstrong Of Geor.
gia. 1; Benjamin Lincoln Of Massa.
chnsetts. I: Edward Telfair Of GeOr.
gia. I. This ballot made Washington
president and John Adams. the next
highest. vice president.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
RARE POSlES IN THE ARCTIC
for Long Winter During Which
There 10 No Sunshine.

In the brief. bright. Dightless SUM-
mer the Arctic IL u paradise Of flowers.
It would seem Ia be compensation
Iof Dame Nature for the long winter.
during which the sun never shows his
Jolly face once. observes corresponds
ent.
\ great many OF these plants have
den lovers hecnusr they are much used
In rock gardens and every flower lover
knows their drlicncy Of structure. their
brightness Of color and their hardf-
hood.
But nothing can beat their original
environment. These patches Of yellow
and blue and rose and purple. cheek
by jowl with great beds Of snow or
some stranded and long unmelted berg.
look lovely. II Is the setting they were
made for.
Strangely enough when brought
! south and coaxrd to grow in our gar
dens. these Arctic and Alpine plants
lose both part Of their great vitality
and their lovely tint. They pine for
the Arctic like the Eskimo does.
hansen tells ~ delicate bluebeii>
modelling In the breeze. saxifrages with
large blossoms. pale yellow mountain
p0ppies. white cloudberry flowers. and
blue forget np-n0tS in countless mil
lions in the nsighbnrl,onai OF the north
pole. So II Is not all desOlation and
death. A flower seed Is one Of the
most difficult things in nature TO kill.
Give It half a chance and II will show
Eup smiling. and do its hit" In making
the world brighter place to live In.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
The Tuna Anoler.

Southern California. and Santa Gaia.
lima island In particular. has produced
two game fishes pre-eminent In the an.
mails Of the worlds sport, says the
American Angler. One is the leaping
tuna the other the swordhsh. The
tuna is game for the aforementioned
athlete. The man who takes q large
one with the rod must he an athlete.
He must bp ready for a continuous
round Of from one to four hours,
keyed up to the highest excitement,
as II he gives in and tries to rest the
tuna rests twice as fast.
To obtain the full enjoyment Of tuna
angling the rod should be Of 16 ounces,
the line No. u and the fish should not
weigh more than 100 pounds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
Curing Elephants Cold.

A circus man, caught In the act Of
curing an elephant Of cold. was dared
to take his own medicine. He decline. d
hut invited the interviewer to return
the next day and see the elephant
cured. And the next day, sure enough.
the elephant was rid Of the cold. What
was the treatment? Nothing compli-
Gated at all. The keeper placed a
bucket Of boiling hot vinegar In a bag
and then tied the latter snugly about
the indispOsed animals trunk SO that
he was compelled to inhale the bene-
fetal fumes whether he wished to or
not.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
Children and FalrieA

To the children fairies stand for all
the wonderful and unpredictable posi-
bilities of life, for all the magic Of It,
its charm Of unexpectedness, says the
Atlantic Monthly. A child IL bit pug
Fled by the Inevitable; IN the fairy
world II does not exist. In that world
he slips away from the world Of grown
ups, with its endless consequences re
ruorselessly bounding the gay. IRE
sponsible little child d0inss. He loves
the grownups and 1t 10 not from them
that he wishes to escape. but from
their world. their difacult Hnyieldane
w0sid.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-03
A complete line Of fountain pens.
perfumes. stationery: etc., at the
Valdez Drug Store. Buy your Xmas
gifts there. #
Notice to Pioneers

Notice to Pioneers
A joint initiation of officers of the
Pioneers Of Alaska and the Ladies'
Auxiliary will take place on Friday
evening ut their hall.
All members are urged to be pres
emit. :.
J. @. SNYDER. Rec. Bee.
Igloo No. Z.