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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

Announcement has been made by the
Berkeley County Court that that por-
ton of the famous old turnpike be-
tween Martinsburg and Winchester
which lies in Berkeley county will be
shortly turned into free highway, for
the first time in more than half centu-
ry. That portion Of the turnpike in
Berkeley county, about II miles, is
owned jointly by Berkeley county and
private stockholders, the county hold
ing the majority of stock and control
ling the road. 1t passed under control
of the county under the old State high
way law, which permitted counties to
take over turnpikes and operate them
as toll roads. Under the new West
Virginia law, Berkeley county has be-
gun the building and improvement Of
more than 100 miles of turnpikes,
radiating in all directions from Martins
burg, and will spend $4,000 this sum-
mer on these roads.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
Sephedauwn, JeHnnC Virginia Thursday June 1918

bag, and by way Of an "amen" to his
moral homily, an intrusive duck stuck
out its head and gave a good, long,
loud "Quackw
This crisis was startling. Humphrey
had boasted Of the fine squashes dona-
ted to him by a neighboring farmer,
and now by miraculous Intervention
they had been changed into ducks.
Both himself and Mrs. c. were
appalled, and nearly tainted, but he re-
covered enough to take leg bail and get
away-but he was too slow, the majesty
of the law came down upon him. He
was arrested and brought to trial.
Madam c. swore point blank that
"them ducks was hern," and he had no
smart attorney to set aside the verdict
on account of bad grammar, SO he, the
great moral preacher, was found guilty
and sentenced to receive the penalty OF
thirty-nine lashes. Why that special
number is a matter Of conjecture, per-
adventure the law was made by the
church warden magistrates OF old Viz
gnia, who desired to have a dose OF
morality and religion administered with
punishment, and so ordered lash or
stroke for each one Of their thirty-nine
articles Of faith.
Humphrey did not howl so piteously
as the rogue Sancho Panza, when he
vicariously assumed the penalty or
penance of a thousand lashes for his
master, at so many pesas per lash, and
went out in the dark wood with the old
confiding Don, and, unseen by him,
lashed the tree so vigorously and made
such outcry that dear, kind old Don
Quixote plead with him to forbear lest
he do himself mortal injury. The officer
who administered the punishment laid
it on as mildly as appearance would al
low in laying down the law. Perchance
Humphrey suffered more in pride than
in person, but likely as he came away
his old phrase came to mind and he
muttered, "Good Lawd, but amt de
people gittin' ornery."
So poor old Humphrey was made a
martyr in the pillory for his faith in a
double standard Of morals. For the
colored race, seeing that their own in
dustry produced the chickens and water
melons, felt that they were entitled to
better portion, than was allowed them
by the lazy white folks, who sat up
without any work and appropriated the
lions share, giving them only the rinds
and cheeseparings; so they sought by
stealth to bring about a fairer distri-
button. And when we go down to the
foundation rock of Gods Eternal JUS
tice, who shall say that they were entire
ly in the wrong?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06


covery and they gave me great relief. 1
was in much better health after their use.
/ found them both excellent medicines
AMRs. G. L. YERKIE, 211 Kelly Hill.
FAIRMoMT, w. VA.-rDoctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescription helped me when |
most needed help and / am glad to recon-
mend it. When l was going through
middle age / became all rundown, weak
and nervous, could not sleep, had severe
pains in my back and hips so l could
hardly walk. / took six bottles of the
'Favorite Prescription and il brought
me through this critical period in good,
strong, healthy condition. Women who
are going through this critical time should
not suffer, but take 'Favorite PreScrip-
tion.' Mrs. A. A. ATHA, 200 Grafton ST.
MoUNDsvILLE, W. vA.-"When 1 was
girl, just coming into womanhood, used
to suffer from suppression and pain. / be-
came very nervous and weak. was sick
this way for one whole winter. My sister
had been so wonderfully benefited by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
that she had me try it, and from the first
1t began to help me and two bottles COM
pletely regulated me and cured me OF all
my sickness and built me up in a good,
healthy state. / consider it the very. best
of tonicS for women or young girls
Mrs. j. w. HADDoX, 403 Baker Avenue.
rFavorite Prescription" the ever-fam-
Gus friend to ailing women. is sold by
druggists, liquid or tablets. Has enjoyed
an immense sale for so years, which
proves its merit as well as the above
statements. If you desire a trial pack
age of the tablets, send 10 cents TO
DR.. V. M. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
Maps and Pictures Wanted.

West Virginians having in their pos
session photographs, drawings and de-
scriptions OF bridges, buildings, towns
and localities now occupied by the Ger
man forces in France, Belgium and
Luxembourg and in a certain area Of
Germany are requested to give them TO
the War Department.
The following request comes to the
State Council of Defense:
"The War Department desires pho
tographs, drawings and descriptions Of
bridges, buildings, towns and locali-
ties now occupied by the German forces
in France, Belgium and Luxembourg,
and likewise in that part OF Germany
lying west of the line running north and
south through Hamburg. AT the re-
quest of the War Department the Coun-
Gil Of National Defense asks you TO Sc
cure all possible material of this char
acter. A large quantity Of material is
desired and may be sent without sort
ing or without any attempt to avoid du-
plication. 1t will not be practicable to
return the material to the contributors.
All such material should be sent by
parcel post or express to Colonel A. B.
Coke, 1856 18th ST., Washington, D. c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
McADOO'S CALL

In preparation for National War
Savings Day, June IS, Hon. william
G. McAaoo, Secretary OF the Treas
ury, has issued the following ssseo-
ment:
1T Is essential that the American
people economize and save In or
der to mako available 20 their Gov
ernment the money indispensably
needed for the war and TO release
supplies and labor required for the
production OF things necessary for
our own military forces and for the
military forces OF the nations asso-
ciated with us. one OF the best
methods Of bringing about this re-
suit is for everyone to pledge him
self to economic aud save and to
purchase, at definite periods, a spe-
ciic amount OF War Savings
Stamps. thus giving concrete svi-
dence of his support OF the prac-
tice Of War Savings.
ITO achieve this object, there
will be conducted, under the direc-
ton OF the Treasury Department, a
campaign for pledges. eliminating
on June 2Sth, when loyal Americans
throughout the country will be ask
ed to commit themselves to this
program.
THE progress OF war demands
constant and increasing sacrifices.
We are sending our young manhood
to represent us on foreign battle
asIds, where they are called upon
to sacrifice not only their personal
comfort and material interests, but
their lives as we'll II Is appropri-
ate, therefore, for the American
people who are privileged 10 re-
main in safety and comfort at home
to consider their sacred obligation
to support our gallant men and to
pledge themselves earnestly to save
and sconOmize In order that our
soldiers and sailors may have food
and clothing and the arms and am
munition without which they can
not fight
TO the end that this intensive
campaign may be most effective. !.
earnestly bespeak the cooperation
OF all the organizations and insu-
tutions Of tho nation which, through
their influence and active support,
can further this work. II h desir-
able that the attention Of the Ell
tire people be conferred on their OBJ
legation TO pledge the Cove nent
this kind Of support for the m
ming OF the war. and with this OBJ
tect in view, that June 18th, 1918.
be Observed as q National War Saw
ings Day.
with adequate preparation fo-
NssionAl War Savings Day On June
7sth, am sure Ihst ths American
people will be sIas to psst3s<paas
and to pledge themselves 70 Ss
come war savers, thersoy sfTtug
concrete evidence al thstr dsro$on
TO their cosntrys vslfass szd ot.
their infexi0ls purpose ITO fight
until . triumphant victory tor fro-
erty n secured
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
NEW VOL. 53-Nc. p
A Kind Letter From an Old Editor.

The editor Of the Register has received
very kind and interesting letter from
his good old friend Mr.. F. Cook, who
some years ago was editor OF the lnde-
pendent when that paper was published
by the late Col. w. F. Boone. MI. Cook
IS now in the Confederate Soldiers Home
al Richmond, Va. and though we blush
to repeat his sppreciative words, we just
can't help from printing what he says:
al have been a close reader and am
occasional contributor 10 the public press
since was school boy, and ! am
pleased TO say that the Register is the
best weekly newspaper ever had the
pleasure OF reading. | receive regularly
three country papers, besides have the
privilege OF reading some eight or ten
others that come to my friends-and the
Register leads them all. The Hampshire
Review. Cornwell'S paper, stands second
in the test. The letters from Sergeant
Snyder, over IN France. are worth a
years subscription 10 the paper. | have
read those in the recent issue OF the
Register twice and expect 10 read them
again. They make me feel as II | were
over in France touching elbows with the
boys as | did in the days OF the Con-
tederacy. AM proud tina, the two
Virgiuias are rallyiug so nobly around the
beloved colors OF our country, and ! am
proud also OF the splendid material that
the two States are sending TO the front.
feel proud OF the honor OF a personal
acquaintance with the sire OF such
noble son as Sergeant Snyder. May
God bless the boy and return him safely,
full of honors. 10 his father
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
His Own Fault.

This is jury room secretihat has come
into circulation in some mysterious way
Look here" said one Of the iuVmen
after they had retired, "if | understand
right. the plaintiff doesn't ask damages for
bIighted affections or ranyihing Of that sort,
but only wants to get back whsthe's spent
on presents, pleasure trips and so forth.
THAT is So" agreed the foreman.
"Well, then, vote we don't give him
a penny" said the other hastily. ''lf all
The fun he had with that girl didn't cover
the amount he expended il must be bis
own fault. Gentlemen, | courted that girl
once myself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

every interesting conversation in
here?" asked papa, suddenly thrusting his
head through the conservatory window,
where Ethel. Mr.. Tomklns and Eva sal
very quietly.
"Yes. indeed" said Ethel, ready on the
instant with reply. "Mr. Tomkins and
lwere discussing our kith and kin, weren't
we, Eva?"
"Yeth, they wath, replied the little girl.
"Mr. Tomkinth thaid, May have a
kith?' and Ethel thaid You kln! /"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
Two Choices.

Unto each man one choice. one chance has come
To serve in different ways and give no thought
Save TO his Countys call and have no self.
And one DER DEATH -strewn seas 10 blood soaked
lands
Shall go. despising fear deiying death
And all high heartedly take every risk
And give OF pain and blood. and Lille itself
That. one day when the world is safe again
The rainbow smile through tears shall shine as his
reward.
And one shall choose the soft and easy way
And dearly sell his pride for gain Of gold
Shall salve each conscience prick with cynic smile
To hide the shame that he alone knows best
And he. with ILL got gain that weights his soul;
With grasping greed that brings no JOY, and lips
Lying in vain TO those who understand
And die Soul Cruciiied-in vain regret.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

An old negro approached white man
in southern town and asked:
"Marse Tom, you amt seed anything
OF dat ole mule Of mine, is your"
why, no. Henry, haven't seen that
mule. Have you lost it?"
swell, All doan know ef Alive lost
him or not, but he is shore 'nutf gone"
"Henry. | suspect the best ay you can
find that mule would be TO put want ad
in the paper for him."
"Shucksl Dat wouldn't do no good.
Marse Tom"
"Why noil'
"Why, Marse Tom, you all know puf-
fickly well dat mule cain't read"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
A Big Snake Story.

We copy The following seasonaole
snake story from recent issue OF the
Weston independent:
"Whle cleaning up some filth on his
farm, !. n Smith succeeded in killing a
very large black snake one day last week
After Mr.. Smith had taken its lite he
found i, 10 measure twenty one feet long.
and near the end OF its tail II was about
the size OF a FORK handle. Letchef fine-
gan, whose farm joins, says he had often,
and as many as three years back. found
the snake coiled up and asleep. and It
made enough bunch TO be the size OF an
ordinary wash-tub."
We sor, o. hate 10 publish this yard
moi that we doubt IFS truthiulness. but
because we are afraid Il = Il will dis
courage our friend VIM. II. Johnson.
north OF town, who feels badly whenever
anyone gets ahead Of him with a snake
story.
Can't you beat II, Mr.. Johnson y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

An elderly lady was buying New
Years present for her married daughter.
She asked TO be sho IN some tabIecloths.
The salesman brought pile and showed
them to her, but she said she had seen
those eleswhere-nothing suited her
Haven't you something new2" she ask
ed.
The clerk then brought another pile
and showed them 10 her.
These are the newest pattens," he
said. "You will notice that the center is
exactly ir the middle and the border runs
around the edge"
"Isn't that lovelyl" said the lady. 81
will take hall dozen of those"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

mad ulcers. Through
this / became very
weak and nervous,
could not eat nor
sleep. / had severe
pains in my back
and head. also bear
ing down pains. l
was continually In
distress w hen L
b c an tak k ing
DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and
noll All.l III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
Can't you beat II, Mr.. Johnson Z

An automobile bus line has been
started between Martinsburg and Win
chester. II carries lS passengers and
makes two round trips a day. Since
the service was instituted, following
the removal Of two passenger trains on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad, II has
received liberal patronage, being boon
for people living along the Martinsburg
and Winchester turnpike, and especial
ly handy for the travelling men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation-weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (30c
per box) act mildly on the liver and the
bowels. AT all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

"Cee whiz! Dey got cherries an
strawberries an all kinds OF fruit COW
cred wild candy What kind shall ]
get, Rastus?"
Get me a chocolate-coated water
meionn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

Cheapest accident insurance - Dk
Thomas Eclectic Oil. For burns, cuts,
scalds and emergencies. All druggists
sell it. 30c and 60c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
WHILE AT WAR
Women Of ". Va. Suffer at Homo,

CLARKsBURG, w. VA. "A few years
ago l developed woman's weakness and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
NOTICE.

We want to buy all kinds of
FURS, HIDES, PELTS, ETC., in
Guiding muskrat, 'posSum and other
skins. Highest prices paid in cash.
We are in the market for all
kinds of Old Metal, Old Rubber,
Rags, Old Paper, Bones, and Junk
of every sort, for which we pay the
highest market price in cash. If
you have anything to sell, send me
word and | will come and buy it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't remove them. Doan's
bleeding or protuding piles. 60c at any
drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
HARRISON SCHLEY,
General Insurance.
Once in Jefferson Security Bank Building
ShepherdStoWn, w. Va.
Eggs ondPoultry

We will pay best cash price the market
jus,iiieS for strictly clean. fresh eggs and
poultry al our office near the freight sta
ton We keep open on Saturday nights
until o'clock, other days until O'Clock.
Can take care of eggs al my residence
after o'clock.
BENZ. HARTZELL.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-17
Debs Now and Then

The things that Eugene Debs said leading to his prosecution and conviction mild in comparison with his utteTances agant the government during the preceding quarter of a century. Debs it appears made effort to keep himself within bounds in the speech that brought about his undoinS He pre- faced his remarks by the statement that he would have Ito be careful what he said and how he said it.. But such camoufage he employed was ineffective
 There is nothing Debs said in his Canton speech that could have done as much harm he had done in hundreds of earlier speeches. There has been time in our history when the anarchist could do little injury when the patriotism of the people is aroused. The damage was all done before when allowed and to say write what they pleased under the guise of free speech
 It is that Debs offended his country more seriously at Canton than he had often done. But there he offended the espionage Without that act he and others like him could pursue their dsintegrat ing way undsturbed. We arc not sure that the con- tnuation of the espionage in force long after the would not be a good thing for the nation.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-17
The Fourth Liberty Loan

There is no other country of the allies where the new Austrian peace offensive can do much harm ,s in America on tho eve of the fourth Liberty loan -ampaign IL will have the effect of increasing the difficulties of the loan. It does not require much n diligence in one to perceive that nothing come af the proposition of Austria cannot lead to peace: that t can have possible effect upon the course of the war.
 But there is another feature of the which is very likely to be misunderstood and that it is mis- understood know from conversations with scores f citizens. They regard the proposition signif -aut of an early collapse of the alliance; last lespairng effort to save something from the wreck hat it is a sign of the early end
 We cannot at this time entertain a danger ous belief than that. slight letting down of effort on the part of the allies would the indefinite prolongation of the war. We will need more millions or men and will need to spend many billions of dollars before Germany is brought to it's knees It is vet a long way out of French and Belgian territory and then there will be the Rhine. The farther go tho harder will find the going.
 The government has been in greater need of war funds than it is now It has never needed much time it will need within the few months Greater effort than ever should be made to meet the request of the government Every sub scription in the past should be doubled
Arizona republican., 1918-09-17
Persists in Misunderstanding

We persist in theory that Evening Friend labors under misunderstanding of the qualifications of a candidate before after primary and that it official Among the specified dsqualifications of a candidate for governor that he shall have voted a member legislature a bill to increase the cmoluments of the office. That is a specific dis qualification of a who may be elected governor. The qualifications of candidate before primary a general election except an elected candidate for torncy general different the qualifications the qualifications of an elector.
 The king ot England of course could not have been candidate for governor Evening Friend suggests for the that he lacks the qualified tions of an Arizona eector.
 Again the fact that a candidate cannot qualify for office does not throw the election upon a ddate who has received a smaller number of votes; that is, upon minority candidate.
 For instance will suppose that the coming general election MT. Colter should receive greater number of votes than MT. Campbell, Gan improbable suppositon) does Evening Friend believe that Mir Campbell would succeed to the office in the event that should finally be shown that MT Coer is in eligible?
 What Evening Friend has to say of the forti- ficaton of it's position by an able lawyer" is wholly irrevelant Able lawyers the court records show are theoretically wrong just half the time We think than half the time. Lawyers become weighted down by the volume of their learning and founder about in the slough of erudition.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-17

Mrs. Bessie Skeels has been charged with the death of Florence W. Gay of Andover Mass. The charge. was filed against her when she wds arraigned on the complaint that she had taken jewels from Miss Gays estate. Mrs. Skeels formerly lived in Bayonne, N. J. She has pleaded not guilty to the charge in connection with Miss Gays death. Hearing has been set for September
 at Lawrence Mass.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-17
Germany to BeIaium

The proposition of Germany to Belgium is a proposition to compound a felony. That is contrary all ordinary criminal law and doubt, the allies N hold it to be contrary all law. The proposition moreover an insulting one. It offers nothing in reparation for the destruction of Belgium the out rage and murder it's citizens. It proposes now that Belgium shall restore itself not to it's status imme- diaicly preceding the war but to status that Ger many then desired In spite of all the great injury done to Belgium it proposes that Belgium shall con- ccdc now more than Germany shall concede.
 It is if a bandit who had murdered the family of a citizen and had despoled his home when sur rounded by the officers of the law should send for the citizen and say to him: We can arrange this affair amicaby. by the cessation of your hostility Co mo by permitting me to escape with part of the plunder have taken and by using your influence for the return to of property which the officers have already seized In consideration of this I will you part of the foundation of your ruined home
 Belgium. Of course will either reject this propo- 'ition will make no reply to it. It indicates that thc murderer is also insane Belgium which has fought bravely through the dark days fighting seemed hopeless will now hardly make terms with Inc murderer when the light of hope is bursting out brighter day by day.
 1T there had been the slightest prospect that the invitation of Austria Hungary would receive any consideration from the allies, this proposition 10 Belgium would it. The allies could not con- a discussion with a nation whose notions al oblique for the chief figure the quadrupe alli- snce is Germany
 So, useless such conference might have ap- pcared in the beginning it would appear much worse than useless now.