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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

VIM Grav, a former resident OF this
,,sce who left here about So years ago.
spent several days here win iliG Gos
and relatives. He now resides III iia'
MIS- Minnie Snavely and grand daugh
Mrs. Minnie Snavely and grand-daugh
Mrs. Minnie Snavely and grand
daughter Glendora and young lazy
friend spent last Wednesday with Mrs'
Snaveley's uncle and aunt, Mr. and MIS-
David Gloss sc
Miss Hester Snaveley spent part OF
last week with relatives in Hagerstown:
A two-foot iron pipe has been put
across the road at the edge OF this place
where the big spring branch crosses,
and the water now passes through near
Daniel Souders' house 1t being cnangea
and the road over the top.
Mr.. and Mrs Nicklas, OF CHAMBERS
burg, were visiting Mrs. Nicklas' pa
rents, Captain and Mrs. ]. W. Monath:
We think it would be very wise for
Uncle Sam to have sent an aeroplane
to this place during the gasless Sundays
as one of the patriotic ladies, visitor
to our town, refused to ride in a buggy
to the railroad station Sunday last.
Her friend had to get out their private
auto to haul her out.
VIM. Pry, of Baltimore, spent Sunday
with his mother and brother, John Pry,
in this place. Ivan Renner returned
with him and went from there back by
rail to Philadelphia. VANS wife will
remain for a while here.
Sunday was very quiet day in this
place. But few autos were out and
most of them were with funeral pro-
cession, that Of Mr.. Jones, who was
killed on the B. & o. Railroad, near
Trego by being run over. He was bur-
led at Samples Manor.
Mrs. Philip Grove and Mrs. Lloyd S.
Grove entertained Saturday evening for
Miss Mary Stouffer, whose engagement
to Mr.. Harry Rider, of Pittsburg, has
been announced.
Miss Frances Mumma left Wednesday
for Norfolk, Va, to spend month with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd S. Grove.
Mrs. Vessa Twig, of Cumberland,
came down with her little niece, Miss
Margie Knode, who had been spending
a couple of weeks with her aunt. Mrs.
Twig had to 60 right back, owing to the
illness of her mother, Mrs. Frank Swain,
who makes her home with her daugh-
ter.
Mr.. Zimmerman and wife Of Martins
burg, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence yesterday, Mrs. thinner
mans sister.
Jacob Slime celebrated his 92d birth
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Charles Dorsey, on Cemetery Hill Sum-
day Mr.. Slime comes down in town
after the mail every day and walks
without a cane.
Mrs. Lawson Knight, of Chester, Pa,
spent two weeks with her sister Mrs.
Nelson Huff, in this place.
Miss Essie Benner, who had been
employed at the T. H. Porter Cigar
factory, has quit and returned to her
home here. She and Miss Attic Cramp-
ton are taking a course at the Columbia
College at Hagerstown.
Howell Fisher, employed at Bruins
wick as fireman on the B. & 0. Rail-
road, has been exempted, he being an
expert fireman. His run is between
Brunswick and Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

local transportation was to be gotten in
shane TO send to the front, and our mo-
torcycle has been taken from us and a
nice new bicycle substituted in its place.
Thank goodness ! can't ride one OF them,
and | don't think ri learn until the
weather gets little cooler, for they tell
me that they are pretty heavy and it
takes lot of work TO make one of them
roll over the road; so guess will stay
home for a while. A big bunch of off,
cial mail just came in and there are a
lot of things that must attend TO, so
will have to close. With love TO all the
folks,
Lovingly,
BILL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

1T is said that the price of sugar Will
be increased cent a pound in the near
future. Let US not grumble. II the
government had not taken hold Of the
sugar business we would now be paying
about twenty-five cents a pound instead
of fen cents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

TO-DAY in the United States there
will be registered twelve million men
for service in the army and in various
fields of duty in carrying on the war
against Germany. There can be no
question as to the doom OF the unspeak-
able Huns. This vast aggregation of
men, backed by the unlimited resources
Of the greatest nation on earth, means
inevitable defeat for the Kaiser and his
armies. The German Emperor cannot
but realize it. How bitterly he must
now regret having in his arrogance and
contempt awakened this mighty giant
this unconquered and unconquerable
America
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

1T seems to be generally agreed that
the political campaign in West Virginia
this fall shall be free from partisan
bitterness and personal antagonisms.
This is as it should be, and the people
generally will approve. But it will
probably mean light vote at the polls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

SINCE the Germans are being push
ed back so steadily we hear very little OF
the movements of the Kaiser, who had
no hesitancy in going to the front and
posing when his armies were rushing
forward. Reckon he may now be found
in hole far, far from the battle front.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

BE careful how you talk. The secre-
tary to the President has just called up
on Will H. Hays, national Republican
chairman, to know if he really uttered
certain reckless statements that have
been imputed to him in a recent public
speech. If Hays is guilty he will be
contemptible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

IT is announced that the blockade
which had tied up the railroads so badly
when Director McAdoo took charge Of
them is now overcome, and freight and
passenger traffic is now being moved
without interruption. OF course gov
eminent service is given priority, but
the improvement in conditions is so
manifest that presently the people will
realize the efficiency of government
control
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

A la carte lunches and dinners on
dining cars will be abandoned after Oc-
tober I, Director General McAdoo has
announced, and table d'hote dinners
of not more than four courses sub
stituted, with the charge limited to 81
except on few through trains, where
Sl-2o will be charged. Breakfast will
be served la carte, with a restricted
menu. The purpose, the announcement
said, is to economize and put meals with
in the reach Of the most moderate purse,
increase the capacity of dining cars,
save labor and conserve food.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

THE new tax bill being prepared by
Congress will have no favorites. Every
thing and everybody will have to bear
a fair proportion Of the burden, and to
whom much is given much will be
required.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12
contemptibl,

THE Wat Department has announced
the safe arrival in France of Secretary
Newton D. Baker and an official party
that includes John D. Ryan, assistant
secretary in charge of aircraft, and
Surgeon-General Corgas of the Army.
They have gone abroad to confer with
representatives of our Allies concerning
important military matters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

THE cunning Germans, who are
beginning to fully realize that their
cause is lost, are throwing out peace
feelers in one way and another. Ger
tainly all the world wants peace, but
it must be dictated peace, not ne
gotiated peace, with the Allies to do
the debating. The Huns must be made
to disgorge all their stealings, give an
account for all their atrocities and settle
for the destruction they have wrought
before they can be released from the
grasp of an outraged world.
The Germans began the war. The
Allies only may end it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

DURING the past week Congress has
passed resolution giving the President
absolute authority to prohibit the sale
of intoxicating liquors anywhere
throughout the country where he thinks
such prohibition would increase eff
cheney in producing the things needed to
carry on the war. He can establish dry
zones in mining or manufacturing dis
tricts at will, and can close any or all
saloons the Punishment of which would
improve conditions.
In short, the President can with a
stroke of his pen shut up every grogshop
in the land, whether so-called respect
able or acknowledged as disreputable.
We wish that he had the nerve to go to
the limit in ending the wretched
business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

THE winemakerS Of Italy have had
the nerve to send a formal request to
tie United States Government not to
bar their liquors from import until they
have had opportunity to "readjust their
business"
There's not much difference between
the wine manufacturers of Italy and the
brewers and distillers Of America.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

AN entirely harmonious meeting OF
leading Democrats of West Virginia,
including the State committee, was held
last Monday in Parkersburg, when
plans for the fall campaign were discuss
ed. 1t was said that Colonel c. w.
Watson, the candidate for United States
Senate, expects to sail for France in a
few days, in all probability, and his
campaign will be left in the hands of his
friends. Colonel Watson rendered his
resignation as national Democratic
committeeman, and Colonel John T.
McGraw, who has been out Of politics
for several years past, was unanimously
selected for his place. This compliment
to the veteran Democrat who has given
so much for his party and received SO
little in return made profound impress
sion upon Colonel McGraw, andh made
an eloquent speech in accepting the Of
fee. Former Senator Chiffon, who was
defeated for the senatorial nomination
by such a close vote, was present and
made a speech in which he pledged
himself TO the heartiest support of the
ticket and said: "If anybody does more
for Clarence Watson for United States
Senator than do he'll have to talk
faster than Teddy Roosevelt" Gov
ernor Cornwell also made an enthu-
thusiastic speech in which he urged the
election of a Democratic Senator and
Congressman that there may be nc
question as to full support Of the
policies of President Wilson.
C. L. Shaver, of Fairmont, was made
chairman of the State Committee, with
instructions to open headquarters
wherever he deemed it most advisable.
This will probably be at Fairmont.
1t is apparent that the party is in
good order throughout the State, with
absolutely no dissension or i'll feeling,
and the prospects seem good for success
=, Tho noIIe newt November
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

Do you know that Owens drug store
keeps a full line of serums, antitoxins,
surgical supplies and sick-room re-
quisites? Just give them trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

THE boosted German efficiency is not
holding up very well against American
ginger and resourcefulness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12

1--WE have passed through many dark
days. Please God these will never re-
turn" says Field Marshal Haig, COM
mander-in chief of the British forces
in France, in an order of the day. The
commander then says: "The enemy has
now spent his effort"
Slowly but surely the Allies are win
ming the great fight for humanity. IT.
resistibly they are pursuing the Huns
back toward the Rhine. General Hang
is voicing the confidence ofhis colleagues
when he says that our days Of despair
are over and that Germany, now almost
ruined, is headed toward destruction
instead of the glittering success that the
Kaiser and his militarists have promised
the German people.
The fighting of the past week has gone
we'll for the Allies. Although the
German armies are falling back more
slowly and and are making every effort
to establish themselves securely on the
Hindenburg line, which they have
fortified so strongly, it is not believed
that even here they can protect them
selves. General Foch has already Bit
ten into this line at several points, and
it is expected that he will find a way to
rout them from these defenses. Once
pushed from these strong points, it may
be that the Huns can be pressed back
to the Rhine and French soil cleared Of
the foul foe.
A great American army is being
modified under General Pershing, and
some military experts believe that
General Foch is preparing for a tre-
mendous blow at the Germans with this
irresistible force. The Germans have
suffered enormous losses in men during
the past two months, and it is said that
they are getting weak in man power. II
a great American army can be
Unanswered into position to hit the
Huns with its full force it is confidently
believed that the war will be shortened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12
Constitutional Amendment.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
A p-o.Iamation: By the Governor.

A Proclamation: By the Governor.
/ Iohn 7. Cornwell, Governor OF the
State of West Virginia, pursuant 10 tl,e
Constitution and laws OF said State 90
hereby proclaim, announcing to the
voters of the State of West Virginia,
that on the Tuesday next after the trst
Monday in November, in the year one
Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighteen,
there will be submitted for ratification
or rejection an amendment TO the Con-
stitution of said State as follows, TO-
wit:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12
Subsection D.-General Provisions.

First: II the Budget Bilr' shall no,
have been finally acted upon by the
legislature three days before the expira-
ton Of its regular session, the governor
may, and it shall be his duty to issue a
proclamation extending the session for
such further period as may, in his judg-
ment, be necessary for the passage OF
such bill; but no other matter than such
bill shall be considered during such ex-
tended session except a provision for
the cost thereof.
cost thereof
Second: The board OF public works
for the purpose of making up its bud
gets shall have the power, and it shall
be its duty, to require from the proper
state officials, including herein all
executive departments, all executive
and administrative officers, bureaus,
boards, commissions and agencies ex.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-09-12
Subsection C.-Supplementary APP
preparation Bills.

Neither house shall consider other
appropriations until the budget bill
has been finally acted upon by both
houses, and no such other appropria-
itions shall We valid except in accordance
with the provisions following:
o. Every such appropriation shall
be embodied in a separate bill limited
to some single work, object or purpose
therein stated and called herein a sup
Elementary appropriation bill; ~
Each supplementary appropriation bill
shall provide the revenue necessary TO
pay the appropriation thereby made by
tax, direct or indirect, to be laid and
collected as shall be directed in said
bill unless it appears from such budget
that there is sufficient revenue avail
ehle: 81 no supplementary acp:o,T.a-
i.Un Dill snail become law unless it be
passed in each house by vote OF a
majority OF the members present, and
the yeas ard nays recorded on rs final
passage. Each supplementary ap-
preparation bill shall be presented TO
the governor Of the state as provided
in section fourteen or article seven o.
the constitution and thereafter all the
provisions of said section shall apply.
Nothing in this amendment shall be
construed as preventing the legislature
from passing in time OF war an ap-
preparation bill to provide for the pay
ment Of any obligation OF the state OF
West Virginia within the protection OF
section ten of article one OF the conSt:-
tuition OF the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

anxious to insure its fidelity, which Is not
particularly certain. How strained the re-
lat:ons have been can be guessed from the
fact that Rupprecht's father received e
Prussian bullet in the leg while opposing
the advance OF the Prussians against Aus
tria in 1866.
Rupprecht however, has been q consist
ent supporter Of Hohenzolern supremacy,
although he also sticks out for a good
share of power for Bavaria. 1t would be
clever policy from the German imperialist
point Of view to place him in control of
Luxembourg, which dominates the eastern
frontier Of France and is the strongest nat
ural fortress in Europe
Beyond admitting that he Is compe-
tent soldier, there Is little that Is pleasant
to be said about Crown Prince Rupprecht.
He has spent most Of his life with the
army, and his habits are those of the most
overbearing German cavalry officer His
first wife. who was ten years younger than
himself, died in carly middle age She
had suffered many illnesses, due to his
brutal treatment of her. At one time she
ran away from him, and European courts
were threatened with another scandal like
that caused by Crown Princess Louise of
SaHOny, but before this could happen the
Bayarian Crown Princess was forcibly
brought back to her husband
In addition to il-treating his wife In
various ways. Rupprecht was shameless in
his infldeIity to her. He caroused with
Copyright, 1913. by Star Company.
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TIE Cynical Romance of Fiifttu-
YeGr-OId Prince Rupprecht of
Bavaria 0zsd the Child Sister Of
tie Unhappy Grand Duchess
Who Hos WitzastO0d AgE
Attempts TO Bully or Trick Her
Z7ot0 o. Marriage with q Gernga.)
Pvizece---0zsd the Threat 1T HoLzg
Against Her and Her Sisters B

mously opposed to annexation to any
stronger ncighbor.
Luxembourg is somewhat like Switzer-
land on a smaller scale, mass OF noun.
tains woods and swift rivers It contains
some Of the most valuable coal mines in
Europe
Being SO rough and mountainous, Lux
emburg Is country in which an army
cannot maneuvre. On the other hand. as
defensive position 1t is nearly imDrec
nable
1t lies Just off the northeastern corner of
France. North OF it is the fiat country Of
Be'5ium. South OF 1t is the fiat plain in
*hlch Sedan Is situated, through which
PRUSSIA invaded France in 1870 Hence it
VIII be seen that control of Luxembourg
gives an enormous advantage to Germany
or France. as the case may be. Since 1870
the Germans have constructed strategic
railroads concentrating in Luxembourg, so
that they could make it point of attack
on France
Immediately on the outbreak Of war thew
rushed their troops into Luxembourg. The
Grand Duchess met them in her carriage
III the middle OF the road Mt the frontier
and forbade them to enter OF course
they turned her back, ordered her into her
palace and put a German guard over her.
Resistance by Luxembourg was out of tho
question, for the little country maintained
an army OF only $50 men,
Chancellor Won Bethmann Hollweg admit
ted In the Eeichstag: 1.-THE occupation or
Luxembourg is contrary to the law of ma
tions and the protest Of the Grand Ducal
Government is justified. We shall repair
inc harm we caused as soon as our milf.
tary object is attained"
In spite Of this assurance the Germans
took everything they could lay their
hands on in Luxemburg-coal, iron. food
money, everything worth taking Hun.
dreds OF Luxcmburgers were executed for
acts displeasing to the Ger.lanq.
AND then the German Government maid
Luxembourg 100000 as compensation
while the German newspapers Dragged
about their generosity The propertv
taken was worth millions!
From tho first invasion of I,nxembrre
the personal persecution OF the Grand
duchess began. No Luxemburger was al
lowed 10 ride In carriage or auto In his
own country without permit from the
German authorities. This rule was applied
to the Grand Duchess herself, although
she protested most vigorously to the Kali.
ser.
The Kaiser has spent great deal of his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
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time in Luxembourg since the guthrie IN
the war. 1t is convenient to the occ ~
region Of northern France, and off IN
rather safe and pleasant retreat. It f@SA
exceedingly picturesque, romantic cfa5sA
Of the world, and its capital city, ~
called Luxembourg, is one of It's grd&&i
gems. "a,
The Grand Duchess Is very brig ~
we'll as pretty young girl and haflGNS
deared herself to the people by her sil..x=N
unaffected manners. I
Entertaining stories are told Of IN
encounters between the Grand Dun
and the Kaiser. It IS related that thUtseSt
Highest" looking out Of the Duchess'a paI
ace window, asked:
What Is that interesting old building
over there?"
Ali" said the Grand Duchess. that aAI
where Louis XIV.'s general. the Marauiai
de Crequy, dictated peace to the Elector OF
Brandenburs" tthe Kaiser's ancestor).
The Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide beass
longs to a very remarkable family group.
She is one of ak sisters, and has, of COURSE
no brothers. All the sisters are attractive,l
The mother was known as one of the mostS
beautiful princesses of Europe. but her
life was made miserable by the long and
unbroken series OF daughters she bore.
Immediately after the Germans had
stolen Luxembourg the Kaiser began hiad
cruel attempts to force the Grand Duchess3
into marriage with a German prince, in5|
order that he might kept his clutches perl
manently on the little state
He first suggested that She should MARI
Ty his young nephew. Prince Waldemar OF
russia, son OF his brother Henry. Hist
Majesty considered 1t an honor to permit
n i to marry this young princeling. Sha3l
thought otherwise
II will die before will marry him. -. ana
swered the Grand Duchess.
Other German princes we're proposed adj
husbands. but with the same result. ,sE
The Kaiser, 1t Is reported then tried t0a
marry his kinsmen to the next tw0A
princesSes, Charlotte and Hilda but thavsA
answered: 1r>Ssss2N
we VIII die before we will marry thsm.sss
1hey STAYED close to the grand ducafSy
nome and defed their perseuctors hut tha2
iourth sister, Antoinette, allowed herself ttys&
Ee iured into Germany, as we have seanI7
win the result that she has been affiancadSX
TO tho elderly Crown Prince OF Bavaria
mo remaining sisters, the PrincessasS
Eilzaoeth and Sophie, are only eight aridS
six years old respectively. -
our Yankee soldier boys will fight with8
even more fury when they know that fhavS
are helping to save the pretty little nrqn.S
cess OF Luxembourg from cruel pcrsacu.S
ton. ~ ~
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The Quaint City of
the Little State That Has Been Soen Like Belgium

perial Government would stop at no crime
at no murder. however abhorrent. The
United States Government has shown by
documentary evidence that the German
imperial Government planned the assas-
sination OF Russian statesmen not suffi
GENTLY subseryient to its policy. even after
1t had made peace with Russia. In other
countries 1t has condoned the torture and
murder OF women and children by whole
sale. Therefore there is no reason to be-
leve that the Kaiser,s government would
hesitate at the removal by foul means of
group of Young girls. Processes OF Lux
emburg though they be. who stood in the
path of imperial ambition
The Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria
is or course we'll known to the world as tho
commander-in-chef Of the German armies
facing the British on the Flanders front.
lie IS considered q successful general, as
princes go, although there is no reason for
regarding him as genius He has con-
Quoted many terrific offensives against the
British. however, and has held his own oh.
stinately on the defensive Certainly he has
made no such horrible failures as the
Prussian Crown Prince has done in his at.
tacks at Verdun and his recent ATTEMPT on
Paris.
AS the heir to Bavaria's throne Rupprecbt
IS one OF the greatest personages in Ger.
many, for Bavaria Is the second state In
the empire, and Berlin, moreover, is very