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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
A Vivid Picture.

Pictures Of the draft crowd my men,
ory, many of them too fine and intimate
to betray in print, some of them laugh
able, but most of the lump-in-tha-
throat variety. One will not forego,
for the paint is hardly dry on it and |
feel the keen stir of il now as write.
1t concerned the going to war of Joe
Lewis. A frail little chap he was, so
young and boyish for all his one-and-
twenty years. There was that about
him which spoke of knickerbockers and
romping childhood laid aside but yes
terday. | did not know Joe. He had
passed through the mill Of the draft as
one of many; but We met for a brief
sixty seconds one fine spring night at
the station, just as the train was taking
him away; and while memory lives, !
shall remember Joe.
He looked down at me from a car
window, and as he said goodbye there
was a twinkle in his eye as if he was
amused that did not know him.
Say goodbye to Mary Jane for me,
he called as the train moved out.
who are you?' cried, sprinting
alongside the moving car.
'Hap he laughed; I'm the grocer's
boy. Every day | came to your back
door. Mary Jane knows me and so
does the missus. Say goodbye to both
of them for me-
The train clicked away into the night.
| turned back, swallowing a lump. 1t
so befalls that the light of my house
hold is a little two-year-old, and her
name is Mary Jane.
o little girl, playing there with your
blocks, will you remember Joe, the
grocer's boy-little Joe, grown so sud-
denly to brave manhood and gone away
to fight for you, Mary Jane-gone away
to make and keep the world fair and
lovely place for little children to be
born in? You must. Your little heart
must find a niche for Joe to live in,
though he carry on beyond the stars,
and come never again to our back door.
Were ! their master, words would
build a monument TO Joe and his kind.
For do they not, in sense, typify the
times? Careless youngsters, caught
upon the great tide! Glorious youth,
knowing no call so high that it can not
answer?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

An Indian in one OF the western res
ervations was in the habit OF bringing
to Mrs. Gray each spring several bas-
kets of wild berries for which, from
time immemorial, he had always
charged so cents a basket. A few days
ago he paid his annual visit to Mrs.
Gray's back door. The maid took the
berries and rendered the usual payment.
The Indian shook his head. "One dol
lar a basket now" he said. The maid
called her mistress and explained the
difficulty. Much surprised, Mrs. Gray
again offered the moaey to the Indian.
who once more refused TO accept Il.
"Why is this ?" asked Mrs. Gray. "The
baskets are the same size as usual, are
they not?"
"Yes."
"And the berries are not scarce this
year, know. because have seen
bushes loaded down with them on my
rides about the country here"
"Yes."
"Well, then, why isn't Atty cents a
basket enough 2"
The Indian shifted from one foot to
another quite calmly. "HelI big dam
war somewhere" he announced: "Ber.
ries one dollar a basket now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
Steel Soldiers.

A Danish engineer has taken out
a patent for an apparatus he has con-
structed which he calls "The Automatic
Soldier"
1t consists OF a steel cylinder within
a larger cylinder, the whole being sunk
vertically into the ground. BY means
of a simple mechanism set in motion
by wireless telegraphy the inner cy-
Under rises l8 inches above the
ground.
At the same time an automatic rife
mounted on the inner cylinder fires 400
shots in any direction desired.
These automatic soldiers" can be
controlled from a position four or five
miles behind the line OF defense. They
can be seen by the enemy only when
they rise from the ground, and their
installation is a simple operation.
Trials already made have proved that
a few hundreds of these mechanical
soldiers can easily defend a position
against all infantry attacks, however
numerous the opposing force may be.
Panic or disorder affect them not,
and they blaze away without 1inching.
To overcome them they must be
destroyed one by one, which can be
accomplished only by direct hit from
a shell.
Danish military experts who have
examined the invention declare il
would be feasible to line up the auto
matte soldiers in the sectors most ex-
posed TO attack, human soldiers being
held in reserve in the more easily
defended positions. An army operated
on these lines, they say, could win all
the battles IL fought.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
SpY-proof Letters.

To prevent the possibility Of valu-
able information getting into Germany
the American Red Cross, in sending
letters behind the enemy lines at the
request of persons in this country, is
following carefully plan worked out
by the State Department to do away
with codes.
Americans, Germans, or others in
the United States wishing to COM
municate with relatives in Germany
must write out their messages in
Red Cross chapters. The messages
are sent through the division Offices
of the organization to national head
quarters. Here they are rewritten and
and the wording absolutely changed
to prevent the sending of any diagram
or secret code. The messages are then
given to the Censorship Board and
are passed or refused, as the case
may be.
When the messages reach a neutral
country they are translated on other
paper, and in most cases delivered
by the Red Cross Of the place to
which they 60. The plan is consider
ed spy-proof as it is possible to devise.
Today the American Red Cross is
sending an average of 1900 letters
day to persons living behind the enemy
lines. The work is done thru Wash
ington headquarters of the American
Red Cross by the Bureau of Com
munication, of which Edward M. Day
is acting director
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
Shepherdstown Jefferson County, Virginia. Thursday August 1918

while to keep things cleaned up. And
when | say clean, mean that even a
burnt match stick has to be picked up
and gotten rid of, and paper and dirt OF
any sort are not tolerated for minute
by Captain Edwards. He is after the
cooks all the time, and as a result the
kitchen shines like new dollar all the
time and We cannot help but be a
healthy bunch.
We have some post band here now,
consisting of about sixty pieces and
you should hear them make music. They
can sure play the notes right of the
music, and every now and then they
give concert, which is joy for the
whole camp. Yesterday they had the
funeral OF one Of the men who had died
here, and since it was military the band
was out in full force, and We had
regular time. The poor soldier was sure
buried in fine style, with music and
volleys over his grave and taps and all
the rights of a real American who gives
up his life for the great cause. Seri-
ously it was mighty impressive cere-
mony one that | will never forget
Having about exhausted the supply
of information for my letter, will have
to stop and get TO work, and | have
plenty of it to do, for the end OF the
month is at hand and that always means
more than enough work for everybody.
Keep my letters coming, please, and tell
my friends that they might write to me
once in a while too. With love TO all
the folks,
Lovingly,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
Closing Hours

Owing to lack Of help, We are com
PEELED 10 close our store evenings q
seven O'Clock, excepting Saturday sven-
ing. when il will be open until eleven
O'Clock.
Aside from this one change, there has
been, and will be, no change IN de
management or ownership OF this store
without due notice being given 70 fbs
public through the county papers.
We have two $1,000 victrolss sa'
hand, and several Of the smaller sizes;'
il you want one You had best buy It|
right nov. The new revenue bill viii
certainly add an additional tax upoe
them which will necessarily result In e.
increase in price
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

There was a city lady visiting some
relatives in the country sn1 40 she vas
walking down the lane she saw some
calves.
Thinking to display her knowledge, she
remarked: 20, what pretty little cow
let's" Bill, the farm boy, came up
about that time, heard her remarks, and
said: Excuse me, miss, but them's
bullets"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

splendid health. have always felt very
lteful TO DIR. Pierce for what his Pre-
Scription' did for me and am glad to recon-
mend it."-MRs. M. j. REED, 1T Ocello st.
FAIRMoNT, WAT know DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is a splendid tonic
for women. At one time / suffered
severe nervous breakdown, became very
weak, could not sleep and was feeling
quite miserable, when began taking the
Prescription found it very beneficial,
inasmuch as it built me up and helped to
cure me of this nervous condition. MRS.
NAOMI SCHAEFER, 200 Newton Street.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA.-"I have never
taken any medicine that was so good as
DIR. Pierce's Favorte Prescription. l was
suffering with inward weakness. This
caused me to become rundown, weak and
nervous. could not eat nor sleep. was
very miserable when began taking the
Prescription and it was the means OF
restoring me to health and strength. |
can recommend 'Favorte Prescription
IS being a wonderful tonic for women
''''s. +. II. CARSON, 121 Ocello Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

A bank Official OF a Florida city tells
the touching story Of woman who
subscribed for Liberty bond on the
installment plan Of paying FIVE dollars
down and FIVE dollars monthly for nine
months. 81 think that can make the
payments all right" she said, "but il
may come hard to pay the government
the interest twice year for the nexr
twenty-five years" That was her idea
of what the bond meant, but, poor, old
and ignorant though she was, she had
such fame Of patriotism burning in
her heart that she was wiling to under
take the obligation
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
He Deserved The Title.

The former Speaker Of the House Of
Representatives, Thomas b. Reed, once
went into an unfamiliar barber shop
TO be shaved. The negro barber, says
the Christian Register, began to try to
sell him hair tonic.
"Hair purity thin, sub," he said.
Been that way long, sub ?"
Il was born that way" replied Reed.
Afterwards ] enjoyed a brief period
Of hirsute efflorescence, but II did not
endure"
The barber gasped and said no more.
After his customer had gone, some one
told him that he had shaved the Speak.
er.
Speaker" he exclaimed. "Don' I
know dat? should say he was Q
speaker, sure 'nough!'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

Raker-Do you know that your
chickens come over into my garden?
Trowel-I thought they must be do
ing that.
Raker-Why?
Trowel-Because they never come
back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
W. Va. Women, Prepare !

Thousands of women in W. Va. have
overcome their sufferings, and have been
cured OF woman's lie by Doctor Pierce's
Tavorite Prescription. This temperance
medicine, though started nearly half a
century ago. sells most widely to-day. 1t
can now be had in tablet form cs we'll as
liquid, and every woman who suffers. from
backache, headache, nervousness, should
take this prescription Of DR.. Pierce's:
1t is prepared from natures roots and
herbs and does not contain particle OF
alcohol or any narcotic. It's not secret
prescription for it's ingredients are pri nted
or wrapper. Send 10c. for trial package
to DR.. Y. NJ. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
CLARKsBURG, WEST VA.-'Dr. Pierce's
FaYCrite Prescription was of great nelp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
GENERAL SUGAR CONSERVATION
Is sugar necessary in the diet2

Is sugar necessary in the diet1
Neither cane nor beet sugar Is necessary. In the
average American diet all thes needed may ordi-
nary be supplied by using honey, sirups fresh, pre-
served and dried fruits
What the general sugar saving rues1
Use all sugar sparingly and wherever possible use
other sweeteners. Be sparing Of confections and
sweet cakes. The American people last year spent
enough money for candy to feed all Belgium for two
years. Supplement sugar with honey and srups.
Cultivate taste for fruit in its natural sweetness.
Sugar is fuel food. Get fuel from potatoes and
other starchy foods rather than from sugar. Sugar
excels them as an energy-food only because 1t pro-
duces energy more quickly They excel sugar since
they supply than merely the fuel need.
How may the sugar ration be expressed in quantities
known to everyone?
Two pounds per month means about ounces per
week, or q little than ounce day. This daily
ration is trife than tablespoons level full.
1t should be remembered that this is to include all
sugar used for any purpose whatsoever-for table
use cooking in ice cream and desserts cereals
fruit in sugar sirups used on griddle cakes, etc.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

well they are taking good care of
my boy, anyhow"
THAT so?"
"Yes, he writes me tha, they're keep
ing him in the guardhouse for month. d
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil at
once. Safe for children. A little goes
long way. 3Oc and 60c. at all drug
stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

~ 49, "
to me during mid
die life. At that
time | became all
down, wea k
and nervous. l suf-
fered with h OF
flashes and dizzy
spells. At last l
began with the
: Favorite PreScrip-
ton and it brought
me through this
critical nnriod I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
HARRISON SCHLEY,
General Insurance,
Office in Jefferson Security Bank Building
ShepherdStoWn, w. Va
FOR SALE.
FINE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

As Trustee under a deed of assign
ment by w. S. Haines & Co., Ltd, !
hereby offer at private sale the
PLUMBING, HEATING & TIMING
Equipment of said firm, including stock
and fixtures complete, and assignment
of lease of their late place of business
on Princess street, Shepherdstown, W.
Va, with immediate possession.
The approaching completion Of the
waterworks system in said town affords
fine opening for business in that line
and is worthy the attention of workmen.
For terms and particulars, call on or
address,
GEO. M. BELTZHOOVER, Trustee,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
July IS, lels-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29

We in America might we'll be-
tempted To ask the following question,
which finds its way into print in an
English publication:
who is this Mr.. Less who adyes.
tiSes so much 2" inquired the dear old|
lady And he seems TO deal In every
thing, too! First I, was Eat Less|
Bread; now it's Use Less Suear'rv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-29
Miller $ Pharmacy
C.P. MILLER, Proprietsr
CHARLES TOWN. w. VA.

For regular action Of the toys1of
easy, nafufsl movements, feLjoS -
constipation, try Doan's Regulo(a -
At all stores.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29

Burial was at Mountainview ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Stevens was q native OF lndi-
ana, but came to New Mexico from
Chicago in 1897. lie was for for IL
years in the employ of the Southern
Pacific here as telegraph operator,
but retired from work about four
years ago. He saw three years Of
service as q soldier in the civil war
with an lidiana volunteer regiment,
enlisiing in 1862 and serving till the
war ended. lie is survived by his
wife, Martha Webber Stevens, whom
he married at Wcstville, Ind, in
1871. Two children also survive
their father William, an Il. p. 4
s. W. engineer, Of Douglas, Ariz.,
who was present at the funeral, and
Mrs. Marie Marris of Keeling, Tenn
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29
Mr.. DENISON TO SAN ANTONIO
Y. N. C. A. Head Takes Charge Of
EmnlOvment Eepartment In South.

II. y. Denison, general camp secre-
tary Of the Y. NJ. c. A., left Wednes-
day for San Antonio, Tex, where he
has been transferred to take charge
of the personnel department Of that
organization for its entire southern
states department, comprising APP
proximately 700 men, including the
43 at Camp Cody. He will have
charge there Of the employment of
new men by the 'Y," which is send
ing out urgent calls for help Of the
right sort, asking for men OF the
highest ability, not of draft age un-
less incapaciiated in some way for
military service.
Mr.. Denison has been in charge
of the "Y| activities since last Aug
ust, coming here ahead Of the sold
iers, and he has made quite a notable
record, the San Antonio transfer
without doubt resulting from his very
evident worth to the organization. He
is still nominally at the head of the
~. NJ. C. A. at Omaha, where he was
engaged in the same work for IA
years, giving up the place there to
enter directly into the army activities.
He has become very much enamoured
Of his work at Camp Cody and ex-
pressed great regret at leaving Dem
ing, only the urgent call for his serv-
ices ut the head Of he employment
department outweighing his desire to
stay on the ground where he first en-
tered the army work.
Mrs. Denison and the children will
remain in Deming until the end OF
the school year.
A. J. Fry, secretary of the "Y'
educational department at CAM
Cody will be the temporary head Of
, the organization here until the ar
,1nyaI Of Mr.. Denison's successor.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29
FAMILY CARES
This Information May be of Value
10 Manv a Mother In DemlnQ.

When there is added to the many
cares inseparable from the rear
ing of children that affliction Of
weakness of the kidneys and auxil-
larry organs, the mothers lot is far
from a happy one. This condition has
often been corrected by the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills. When relief
comes the mothers burden will be
lighter and her home happier.
Mrs. John loot, 623 Platinum Ave,
Deming, says: "About two years ago
my little daughter had weak kid
neys. She had absolutely no con
troll over the kidney secr6tions at
night This trouble certainly made
my homework burdensome. tried
different kidney remedies for her
but with no help. Seeing Doan's Kid
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29

h. S. Charles Hammond, prominent
Fl Paso Mason, spent most Of last
week at Camp Cody campaigning
.ameug the soldiers to give those who
failed to get into the recent Shriner
and Scottish Rite limitations a chance
to join those organizations at the an
nual spring reunion of the Scottish
Rite and Shriner bodies at FL Pasc
on April 18th. He found quite q
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29
Reduced Prices at leafs.

What is considered by many theatre
goers in the country rs the biggest
and best musical comedy ever pre-
sented, "Three Twins" will be the
offering nj the Teal theatre com
mencing next Sunday afternoon and
continue until Wednesday night, II
has never been played anywhere OK
cept in the best combination houses
throughout the country, aud that ut
30 and up prices. That Mr.. Teal can
present il Notwithstanding the fact
that last Monday the price Of admis-
sion was reduced for the summer
months from 75c and Soc TO Soc and
Soc is remarkable. There are many
catchy song numbers among which
"The Yamn Yama Girl" is usually
whistled for weeks after the show
has been presented. The scenic ef-
feets and costumes are fully equal
to those carried by the more preten-
tious shows, although they will be
used for four days only. A special
vaudeville feature will also be in
troduced. 1t is somewhat unusual
for theatre to reduce its prices Of
admission and at the same time en-
large the company as well as pre-
senting stronger and bigger shows
but that is Mr.. Teal's idea Of thu
show business, and he has been I
successful show man for many years
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29
KILLED BY service CAR
John 7. Stevens, Civil War Veteran,
Victim Of Accident at Gold and
Pine Saturday Night.
Amos Norman, Driver Of Car, jailed,
but Released Following COronsr's
Inquest Monday Morning.

John T. Stevens, aged 10, civil war
veteran and q citizen Of Deming for
more than 20 years, was run down
by q service car at the corner OF
Gold and Pine Saturday at about )
o'clock p. M, and died few hours
later at the ladies' hospital, TO which
he was removed Immediately after
the accident. Amos E. Norman, the
driver of the car, heavy Studebak-
er, was placed under arrest and con-
fined in jail until Monday morning,
when he was released, following the
verdict Of accidental death returned
by the coroner's jury, convened by
Judge c. c. Rogers. The verdict did
not state that the accident was un-
avoidable, but no action will now be
taken against Norman.
Mr.. Stevens was crossing from the
Deming National hank corner toward
the Lester, Deckert & Elufson store
when the service car, approaching
from the north, struck him. The cal
approached very slowly, at a speed
of not more than five miles an hour
/ according to testimony Of witnesses
at the inquest, but the aged mai
became confused and Ms the ca
swerved to pass him stepped direct
" in front Of it. The impact felle'
e him and, as it developed, broke on
= arm. one leg and inflicted intena
I injuries. He was unconscious whel
picked up by Patrolman Dick Head
I rick of the city police, assisted b.
t some bystanders, and never regaine
/ consciousness. His death oceuTe
:, at IL :25 p. M, about three and hal
hours after the accident.
Norman stopped his ear about 4
feet away, near the east curblnl
With him in the ear were Corpora
e Joe Buglenicz, l36th ambulance CON
d many, and Bruno and Tom Keeper
= Of the quartemaster department. A
d three testified Mt the inquest that
Il their opinion the accident was IN
= avoidable.
v Funeral services were held Mon
IT day afternoon at the Stevens HON
Y. 21l s. Copper Ave, Revs. ThOs. No
Clement and W. r. Foulks in charg
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29

ney Pills so highly recommended |
bought IA box of them at the Palace
Drug Store. One box cured my lit
tie girl of all this trouble. ] can't
speak too highly Of Doan's."
Price 6Oc, at a Il dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. loot had. Foster Milburn Co..
Mfgs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29
Thanks DENIM Friends.
Monroeville, Ala, Mar

MOnrOeVlIIeJ Ala, Mar. 20.
The Graphic SO numerous were
the kindesses and tokens Of love and
sympathy shown me in the recent Oc
casion Of the death of my husband
that it seems impossible to thank all
my friends personally; so ! am ex-
tending through the Graphic my
heartfelt gratitude for the comfort
81 so many good friends.-Mrs. W
A. McCreary.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29

S. B. Twiss left Monday on long
trip that will embrace points in Ohio,
several southern states, California
and Montana, in which latter state
he will make his home hereafter. lie
came here from Montana some time
ago.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-03-29

number eager for the ordeal and a
large class is certain to go from the
camp TO the ceremonial.