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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
CLARENCE w. WATSON

For United States Senator

FRIENDS of Mr.. Chiffon, in aaVo-
eating support for him for the uhl'ea
States Senate, assert that ne Is worm
sl5,oOoOOO to West Virginia. in that
he would likely be able to secure ny
congressional legislation this enormous
sum from fancifui obligation tha1 the
United States owes to West Virginia
m account of the Northwest Territory
II is true.that Senator Chiffon did urge
this matter upon Congress, but 1t never
nassed. and well-informed persons nave
no idea that it ever will. In fact' the
PROPOSITION is as dead as Julius caesar 5
ghost. We only wish that we couiu
recover. but this claim is about as ike
~ 70 enrich us as a search for Captain
Kidd,s treasures on the shores OF the
Potomac or the Kanawha would: MI
Cbilton,s resolution was not to have
Congress- pay our State Sl5,OoO,0oO or
compel payment from any other source
&c his friends would have us believe
II was merely giving West Virginia the
right to enter a suit in court with INC
ultimate purpose Of getting judgment
somehow against the government II
is onlv buncombe, and almost every
body knows it.
II is also iutimated that Mr.. Chiffon
will be able in some mysterious way to
save us from the judgment rendered
Nv the United States Supreme Court
against the State of West Virginia IN
the Virginia debt matter. ms nope
may be pleasing to those who are aoie
TO so easily comfort themselves, but II
will not stand the cold light OF reason.
II has been pointed out by a clear
minded West Virginian that the Viz
einia debt is now in the shape OF Jude-
ment against our State, and the ou-
irene Court has given us until next
January to settle it-and no longer
time than that can be expected. In
order to accomplish anything through
congressional action, Mr.. Chiffon must
first be elected, a very uncertain mat
ter in view of the fact that he ran some
5000 votes behind Governor Cornwell
and was defeated at the election two
wears ago. Granting that he might be
elected, however, he would not take his
seat in the Senate until December, 1919,
almost year after the time set by the
Supreme Court for a settlement OF the
Judgment. Then he would have to IN
troduce a bill that would 60 to the foot
of the calendar as non-essential, and
wouldn't even be considered until all
war measures and revenue bills and
similar matters should be disposed
of. Under ordinary circumstances II
would be years before such bill could
get consideration.
Besides all this, would Mr.. Chiffon
have more influence than Col. Watson
who is known the country over as one
of the important men in business al
fairs? And would he be any more
deeply concerned about West virgin
las welfare than Col. Watson, whose
interests are as great as those OF any
other man in the State?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Communicated.

July 26, 1918.
Mr.. Editor-The Register just ar
rived, and | have read with much sur
prise your charge that Senator W. E.
Chiffon voted against and fought
President Wilson in the Baltimore
Convention in 1912.
My dear Mr.. Snyder, brush the cob
web from your memory, and you will
see that it was your man Watson who
occupied that position. Senator Chill
ton was not delegate to the conven-
ton, but Mr.. Watson was and never
voted for the great man, Wilson, and
at the election before voted the Repub-
lican ticket. know you do not wish to
misrepresent Mr.. Chiffon or any one
else, so you will please publish this
note in your next issue.
Very truly,
G. w. BOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
73 HEAD OF HOGS

Forty shoats weighing from Is to gu
pounds each; IL shoats Weighing rom
60 to 100 pounds each; 4 nice hogS
weighing about 200 pounds eacn; ~
MOS ten or twelve weeks old; orood
sows. three with pigs by their side, the
others will farrow in October. one
thoroughbred Hampshire boar, weighs
over 300 pounds, a good one. Anyone
wanting nice shoats to breed from can
oct them. All of these hogs are home
grown Hampshire, Berkshire and Du-
roc, and all are nice and thrifty
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, &c.
Vacuum cleaner good as new. SIX
dining room chairs, flour bin, lot OF gai,
Ion Jugs, 2 wooden stools, small
chairs. base rocker oak cradle with
snrine and mattress, oak dropleaf
child's high chair, 3 upholstered shirt
waist boxes, 2 leather hand satchels,
small telescope, leather suit case, Z
dozen quart Mason jars, steel spring
folding cot, oak desk, rocking chairs,
walnut extension table, Rayo lamp,
parlor lamp, quart and 4 quart Biz
card icecream freezers, 5 o-gailon Jars,
5 steel bread pans, hand dinner Dell, z
small looking glasses, z lanterns. OIL
cans, 2 iron kettles, iron teakettle, iron
cake griddle, wash stand, child's rock
ing chair, and many other articles.
MISCELLANEOUS
Canopy top runabout, riding brides,
8 scoops, hay knife good as new, horse
brush and currycomb, horse muzzie,
single tree, 2 ten-gallon barrels, III COW
halter chains, lawn mowers, iron wire
stretchers, lot of hoes, 2 calf weaners,
cow bell, sheep bells, 2 picks and
handles, l4-inch plane, 4 iron chisels,
2 pairs sheepshears, 2 hatchets, pointed
hammer, locks and knobs, large slop
barrel, 8 slop buckets, berry crate and
baskets, 2 fire shovels, step ladder, lot
of old iron, kraut stamper, meat boards,
one-horse Oliver pillow used only twice,
halter chains, bride bits, leather halt
res, cattewo kt-andtosmclrop,te
ers, cattle leader and rope, two mat
tocks, 2 trestles, spring wagon good as
new, calf crate, 2 hog crates, butcher
ing table, 3 butchering kettles, 3 kettle
stands, Enterprise suffer and grinder
good as new and stand for same, ap-
pie butter Stirrer, 3 lard and pudding
stirrers, Is gamble sticks, flesh fork,
lard ladies', nose hook, two water
sprinklers, eft. and gift iron hog
Thoughts, brace and Bit digging iron,
two keyhole saws, hand saws, iron
saws with frame, buckets, two harness
saws with frame, buckets, two harness
pads, collar pad, riding saddle good as
new.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit Of
twelve months will be given on all sums
of $40 and over, purchaser to give ne
gotiable note with approved security,
payable at the Jefferson Security Bank,
in Shepherdstown. Notes to bear in
terest from date. Two per cent off for
cash. Under $40 cash. No property
to be removed until settled for. Sale
to begin at | o'clock P M.
A. A. LAMON.
Dodd & Hoffman, Auctioneers.
Harwood Burkhart, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
LABOR FOR COLONEL WATSON.
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers,
Local Committee Of Adjustment,
Western Maryland Railway.

Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers,
Local Committee Of Adjustment,
Western Maryland Railway.
Mr. Leslie Harding,
Editor Randolph Review,
Elkins, w. Va.
Dear Sir-Following is part OF re-
port made by our representative, who
has investigated the labor records OF
all candidates for Offices in the State OF
West Virginia:
81 find that during his term OF office
as United States Senator Mr.. G. W.
Watson always voted in favor Of meas
ures that were endorsed by organized
labor. At the mines controlled by him,
working conditions have always been
the best in the territory with which ]
am acquainted. The same assertion
appliesto street railways, and in short
to everything in which Mr.. Watson is
interested. The unionization of the
street railway at Fairmont has been
completed and the unionization Of the
mines is progressing without a hitch"
Taking into consideration the above,
as we'll as the well-known business
ability Of Mr.. Watson, we believe that
he is the ideal type Of man to be sent to
assist our President in these most try
ing times. No practical politician can
at this time fill the bill as can Mr..
Watson.
A. I. MYERS, Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Prominent Man of Huntington Fayors
Colonel Watson.

Declaring that upon the support given
the President by the business men de-
ponds the winning Of the war and the
development of the country after the
war, Mayor Sehon, of the city OF
Huntington, has given strong en-
dorsement to the candidacy of Colonel
C.. w. Watson for the Senatorial nomi-
nation on the Democratic ticket. Mr.
Sehon stated in a letter he addressed
to Senator Watson that he intended to
vote for him in the primary election up
on his record as Senator and business
man interested in the development OF
the State.
Mr.. Sehon's endorsement Of the
Fairmont candidate leaves no doubt as
to his attitude on the SeHatorship, and
his concise statement is characteristic
of the excellent administration he is
credited with in the down State city.
Mr.. Sehon's letter follows:
Huntington, July Is, 1918.
Col. c w. Watson,
Fairmont, w. Va.
Dear Sir-I intend to vote for you in
the primary election for United States
Senator. shall do this upon your
record as Senator and as business
man interested in the development Of
the State.
| had the pleasure of knowing your
father well. He was pioneer in the
development of West Virginia coal, a
true Democrat, a reliable friend and a
man who stood steadfastly for the wei,
fare of the State.
Your lineage is good as we'll as your
own record.
Upon the support given the President
by the business men depends the win
ming Of the war and the development of
the country after the war.
Yours truly,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store

Dollars are plentiful, more plenti-
full, perhaps, than ever before in
the history of the world; but, as is
always the case, The few have
too many, and the many have too
few"
With many of the every day
necessities of life, three dollars
scarcely buys what single dollar
bought several years ago; to you,
friends of the too few" class, isn't
it worth while to shop where the
same money will buy more and
better goods?
2x 3 AIT Square Rugs, 4 %
3x3 l-2Art Square Rugs, 725
81 a Art Square Rugs. 800
II 81 Administer Rugs, 300
Teneo Snap Fasteners, dozen. 10
Rubber Heels, mems and womens,' 10
Shoe POLISH all kiHos, 10
Nick,l Alar,I Clocks, 80
Shell Side Combs, 10
Red and blue H8ndkerchiefs, .13
Sewing Cotton, 200 yds., 05
Mems Summer Caps, so
10 at. Galvanized Buckets, 40
Round Shoe Strings, pair, .05
Toilet Soaps, the cake, from .O4
Children'S Dresses, from so
Ladies Envelope Chemise, 90
LADIES' Muslin Drawers, 30
Ladies Muslin Gowns, 10
Ladies Ribbed Unions, 40
Ladies Ribbed Vests, .l5
Boys Pants, from 40
Boys Union Suits, so
Mems GauZe Shirts and Drawers, .46
Mems NaihsoOk Shirts and Drawers .4S
Mems Nainsook Unions, 90
Mems Khaki Pants, from $50
Mems Work Pants, l.50
Mems Overal.s. from 90
Mems Work Shirts. go
Mems Dress ohirts, from go
Shoes for each and every men,
berof the family at prices and values
that cannot be matched.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01

WE publish this week the statement
of the candidacy Of Robert Edward Lee
Allen, OF Morgantown, who is contest
ing with Ben H. Hiner for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress from
this district. Mr.. Allen is not well
known in this section, but his front
names are the sort to conjure with In
this county. He is we'll regarded in his
home neighborhood, and it is believed
that he will develop considerable
strength in this district.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Mr.. Rouss Favors The Amendment.

Many enquiries have been sent me
concerning my position on the Nation
al Prohibition Amendment. They are
too numerous for me to make per-
sonal reply to each, so that will make
this statement for publication: II
honored with seat in the House of
Delegates, shall vote to ratify the
amendment.
40. ROUSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
Administrator Of the estate of Margaret
Edwards, deceased, all person indebt-
ed to said estate are called upon to
make immediate payment. Persons
having claims against the estate will
at once present them for settlement.
ANNA L. PHILLIPS,
Aug. 1, 191S-4w Administrator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
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 l8, 1918-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01

ON the fourth page Of the Register
this week may be found printed in full
the proposed Budget Amendment" to
our State Constitution, which is to be
voted upon at the general election in
November next. We suggest to our
readers that they carefully read the
proposed amendment, and If they do
so. we think that it will commend itself
to their judgment. We are heartily in
favor of it, for many reasons. For one
thing, it will do away with the log
rolling and dickering that is always an
Objectionable feature at the sessions OF
the Legislature, and our appropriations
will be placed upon sensible financial
footing. Similar amendments have
been adopted by Maryland and other
States, and the results have been most
satisfactory.
We unhesitatingly advise approval OF
this measure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
THIS is no time for blind, partisan

THIS is no time for blind, partisan
action or prejudice. Let the voters OF
both parties at the polls next Tuesday
support the men who will give the best
service, from the smallest local Office to
tie most important position in the ma
ton for which We are called upon to
make choice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01

AT the recent meeting Of the West
Virginia Bar Association held at FL
kins, the association directed that the
newspapers OF the State be requested to
give publicity to the following excerpt
from the address of President wells
Gocdykoontz:
"At this time, members OF the bar
Should discourage litigation, should
advise conciliatory action on the part OF
81 ents, should counsel compromise,
a ID thwart threatened as we'll asdispose
c, pending litigation. Any lawyer who
peuifogs around, by bringing frivolous
actions before justices or proceedings in
the circuit court, should be denounced.
lie public will not long tolerate con-
Duct of this character"
The legal fraternity acts wisely and
periodically in endorsing this PROPOSE
ton, and the respect Of the people for
lawyers who advocate such sentiments
will be very considerably increased.
Some folks think it is step nearer
the millennium.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Heating, Acetylene Lighting,
Pipe Fitting, &c.

For work in this line apply to the I'M
dersigned. Radiator capacity esti-
mates will be made by experienced man.
The work will be under supervision of
Frank ]. Dobbins, who has had consid-
cradle experience in pipe-fitting. He
has installed hot water heating plants
in E. L. Remnants and R. M. Williams
residences and the greenhouse Of B. F.
Hartzell.
BENZ. HARTZELL,
Shepherdstovn w Vo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
BENZ. HAKIZELL,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Commissioners Notice.

The account Of w. Harry Staley, Ad-
ministrator Of Frederick Young, de-
ceased, is before me for settlement at
my Office in Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Given under my hand this 3Oth day of
July, 1918.
]. S. BRAGONIER,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Friday, August 10Th, 1913
The Following Personal Property!
11HEAD OF CATTLE

One black COW with two calves oy
her side; one part Guernsey cow with
two calves by her side; one black cow
with calf by her side; one Jersey COW
with calf by her side; nice black heiier ,
thoroughbred Jersey bull a year ana :,
a-half old; Registered Holstein pun =
months old, papers go with him; one
cow Giving nice flow of milk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
Salesman Wanted By
Retail Shoe FIRM.

Experience not necessary. Must
have good habits and make a good ap-
pearance. A splendid opportunity for
a young man who is ambitious. Call
in person or write,
BENTZ & DUNN,
Hagerstown, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01

AT the primary election to be held on
August 9th Hon. Geo. M. Bowers, who
seeks a denomination as the Republi-
can candidate for Congress from this
district, ought to receive the practically
unanimous vote of the Republicans OF
Jefferson county. He has made a
splendid record in Congress. Without
any compromise of his party principles.
he has been loyal to every measure OF
the administration that has been pro-
posed for the good of the country and
for the successful prosecution OF the
war, and his patriotism has been OF the
practical sort. No one could be more
assiduous in looking after the inter-
ests Of his constituents than he, and
few members of Congress are as sue
cessful in getting what he goes after.
He has taken real pride in everything
for the advantage of the second dis
trict and the people he represents, and
he has most certainly earned a renomi-
nation at the hands Of his party.
His opponent for the nomination,
William Taylor George, of Barbour
county, is an excellent man, but we
cannot see how anyone in this section
could be benefited by swapping off Mr..
Bowers for a man at the far end Of the
district, couple of hundred miles away
from US and our interests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public
sale, at Rock Hill Stock Farm, MS resi-
dence on the river road between mar
per's Ferry and Moler's Cross ROADS,
ahout a mile from Bakerton, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-01


NEXT Tuesday the voters of West
Virginia will be called upon at the
Statewide primary election to nomi-
nate candidates, from United States
Senator down to school officers in the
l0cal sub districts. The most impor-
tant candidates to be voted upon are
those aspiring to the United States
Senate. On the Republican side are
Davis Elkins, of Morgantown, Virgil
L. Highland, of Clarksburg, Joseph H.
Gaines, Of Charleston, and James H.
Hughes, of Huntington. All are pol
iticians, a couple of whom have gain
ed a notoriety in this business that
should cause them to be undesirable at
this time, but which makes them all
the more dangerous because they will
be backed by henchmen who will
stoop to anything to gain political ends.
The Democratic candidates are Hon.
Vim. E. Chiffon, of Charleston, poll
tician from his youth up, Of the Kanaw-
ha county sort, who has served a full
term in the Senate to the satisfaction of
his friends, and Col. Clarence w.
Watson, Of Fairmont, business man
whose ability is recognized in the
State and throughout the country gen.
orally. AS between the two men, we
have no hesitation in saying that we
believe that Colonel Watson is the man
who should be chosen at this time for
our representative in the Senate. Dur
ing the continuance of the war and al
terward, tremendous questions are to
be considered and settled, and We are
going to need business brains and re-
SourcefulneSS as never before, not only
for the good Of our own State, but for
the welfare of the general government.
Solid, substantial men of the Watson
type are going to be absolutely neceS-
sary in our national councils, and all
the shrewdness and partisan adroitness
Of clever politicians will count as moth
ing in comparison to the business
ability that he can and will exercise.
Ii is certain that our Republican op-
ponents will put up politician as their
candidate. 1t will be the part Of wis
dom for the Democrats to name Col
onel Watson as exactly the opposite
sort OF man, and if We do so we car
60 before the people of the State with
confidence that will make his election
practically sure. For the good of the
country and for the good OF the party
we hope that the Democrats Of Jeffer.
son county will support Colonel Wat
son at the polls next Tuesday, for if we
name him then as.our candidate we viii
elect him sure next November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
Continued.
N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc.

N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc.
NEAR 10th ST. AND COLORADO
AvE.-A beautiful detached home
in ore of the nearby suburbs: built
white stucco; colonial design. with
central hall entrance; mahogany
and white interior; contains 10
rooms. : bathrooms. large buffers
pantry. back stairway. etc; hot
water heat and electric lights; Large
lot. Price, $4,000.
IN CHEVY CHASE-An opportunity
to buy a good home in this section
Mt low price: located within one
square of Connecticut avenue and
having rooms and bath, hOt-water
heat and electric lights: the lot is
1OOX1S., with plenty Of ahrubbeIy
ard flowers. Phone us fer permit to
inspect. Price, $500.
IN StUL'S ADDITIONAL we'll built
and we'll located detached house con-
tanning 8 rooms and bath. front and
rear rorches. lio,-wnter h at. electric
lights and HARDWOOD foors. This
will please you. Early possession.
Price, $3.50.
on WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-1n
one Of the most desirable locations
of the heights. We're offering
11-room and 2-hatn house with all
modern conveniences. This property
overlooks n government reservation
and is one Of the best values we
ire quoting. Price, $1,000.
on PARK ROAD NEAR 18th ST
An ideal home Of superior merit
contains 10 rooms and 3 baths; is
heated by hct water and lighted by
electricity. II yon wart the best
house obtainabl, today ii: a strictly
high-class section ask to see this
one. Occupied by owner and early
possession can he given. Price,
$1O,5O.
on COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-A snap
m a Groom and bath residence. near
Central High School and the 18th st.
car line: modem and in good condi-
ton: out-of-town owner has re-
qucsted an early sale. Price. $500.
ON NEW HAMPSHIRE AvE.-A
practically new Groom and bath
house. having lot-wat.r heat, cleo
trio lights, hardwood floors. frort
and renr porches. This house was
built recently frd is occupied by the
owner. Early Possession can be OBJ
tanned. Price, $3.50.
NEAR 18th ST. AND PARK ROAD
For immediate possession we can
show you a modern, we'll built house,
containing rooms and bath; rewly
papeled and painted and in tip-tcp
shape: lot 20x11O. A good buy, 30
you should ii vestigate at once.
Price, 5000.
If you wish to buy a
home, large or small, phone
us-we can supply your
needs.
N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc,
721 18th st. NV. Phones 5904-5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11

FOR SALE-DOwN TOWN, LARGE
residence. II rooms and bath; three
story brick: located near North Capitol
and Eye sts.; convenient to government
printing office and Union station; large
- brick gntaSe. Price. $1,000.
Two-sfory brick. 0 rooms and bath;
garage: located OH 9Th st. Price, 81. 900.
For full Information phone Main 1885,.
JOSEPH {. ZIRKLE, 2O3 Colorado BLDG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11

FOR sALE-A 10-RooM BRICK
house with stone front, within half
square Of 18th street car line. Two
baths, steam heat. This house sold
ut one time for more than Sl,OOO
$3.50
THOMAS ]. FISHER & CO., INC,
73S 18th st. NV.