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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
A Little French Girls Composition.

We publish herewith an interesting
yet pathetic little document-a compo-
sition written by a nine-year-old French
orphan adopted by Miss Lorraine Muir
ply, Of this county. The child, who
will be educated by Miss Murphy and
cared for until she is able to take care
of herself, recently sent the compost
ton to her generous American patron.
My Impressions Before Bombed House
q have had no assistance.
Jacqueline Bertin.)
Ii was a Tuesday morning, while re-
turning from school. We had walked
along Mezieres street, where there was
a house that had been struck by a
bomb. looked at it, and thought the
people who lived there must have been
killed, and those who hid themselves
in the cellar, must have been buried.
But the fremen saved them. God pro-
teeted all of them and no one was even
wounded.
recalled that in the olden times the
Huns, a barbarous people, came very
near Paris, but retreated along the
Seine. The frightened people did not
know how to save themselves, but Saint
Genevieve invoqued Gods aid and
Paris was saved. A long time aftsr-
wards the English were at Orleans and
went TO Rouen, but Joan OF Arc, assist
ed by God, saved France, and so said,
"Now, therefore, know that my duty is
to pray"
Those invasions were horrible, but
less frightful than now, because in
those days, there were no large can
non," said. The Boscies are savages,
resembling the Huns; they have de-
stroyed Rheims Cathedral, and that Of
Scissors, where my Mothers burial
mass was said, and they are destroying
the Paris churches while services are
being held. They are attacking sacred
places, as we'll as defenceless women,
old men and children.
My thoughts were also for the house
in Scissors, where We used to live.
thought it probably had been bombed,
and probably been destroyed. re-
called that Papa, being at Scissors at
the beginning of the war, had taken a
picture Of the house, and we said il had
not been hit And ! also thought OF
our house at Nancy, which has been
ruined. saw Papa kissing US and CIV
ing US into the care OF my Uncle, who
is his brother; he spoke TO him Of Sc
rious things we were too young TO
understand. We told him to come back
to us, and he promised he would, be-
cause he did not wish TO alarm US; but
he died on the Field Of Honor, with the
War Cross and the Legion OF Honor. ]
thought Of all this, and that is Why the
hatred in my heart for the Huns grows
more and more. We will leave this sad
subject, hoping that France will have
vengance, by taking back her beautiful
Province OF Lorraine, where we used to
live.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

entrance, with a front porch and trim
mings. Then each fellow has locker
to keep his clothes in, and in the center
Of the tent is a nice big table with six
chairs, all homemade. The effect
was fine, and when Captain Edwards
came over TO see US he told Us that 1t
was better than the officers quarters.
All of the furniture has been burnt with
a blowtorch and then vanished, and
you would be surprised to see how nice
the effect is. Or course, We have
to use scraps Of lumber, and the
method of bringing out the grain Of the
wood with blowtorch was new one
on me, but it is astonishing what
nice looking finish can be had. We
thought We were pretty we'll fixed up
then, but that energetic carpenter
finally decided that the army hunks
were not in keeping with the rest OF
the place, so he put US to making beds.
The result is htat each of us have a
nicely finished single bed, with reg
ular head and foot, and it is sure COM
Portable sensation to be able to kick
your feet against the footboard OF
bed again. We are very proud OF our
place, and we keep it as clean as pin,
for it is just so nice that We can't af-
ford to let it get dirty. Then out be-
hind the tent we have a washstand
where we wash ourselves and our
clothes. We also have a good strong
clothesline where We air our blankets
whenever the weather permits. We are
now fixed right, and are as COM
Portable as we can be. II is more Of a
pull than ever TO get out of bed now,
and when morning comes that bed sure
has attractions for me.
There goes "ehow" call, and since !
feel pretty hungry guess had better
stop and 60 find out what the cooks have
got for supper. Mess call is the only
one that the bugler does not have TO
repeat. With love to all the folks,
Lovingly,
BILL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
How Huns Craci6ed a Kitten.

All lovers OF animals will shudder al
this part of Harvey Johnson's story,
told in the August American Magazine.
Johnson is a l4-year-old boy who has
fought cover there" and in telling OF
his experiences says:
Talking about animals makes me
think of something I'll never forget il
live TO be hundred. You've heard
what the Germans have done to men
and women, and even TO babies. And
mebbe this went seem much alongside
OF those things. But-well! Some
how it seems to me the meanest piece
of deviltry a grown-up man could stoop
10.
at was down on the Somme when wo
were pushing the Germans back. We
came into ruined village close behind
them and saw a broken tree trunk
lying across a pile of bricks. And on
that tree trunk was kitten-and il was
crucifed there. guess you'd call II
crucifed. Three Of its little paws were
fastened to the wood with bayonets.
The fourth was hanging free-and the
little thing was still mewing oh, Gee!
You know, you just looked at that lit
tie kitten and you wanted to cry. Or
course was a man and ! didn't. But
YOU don't know how il made me feel
Can you think OF men doing thing
like that? suppose they figured that
we'd believe they were regulars and be
afraid OF them. They amt got the
right kind of sense. We did think they
we're devils, all right. Bat you'll fight
that kind Of devil and wish you had
hundred hands 10 do IL with"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

Al dinner Frank A. VanderlIp, the
banker, gave TO a group OF writer's the
ether night at the Metropolitan Club,
Irwin Cobb, just back from the other
side, told OF the interest the English
were taking in baseball
In one game, where thousands from
London looked on, there was a Turk
playing. He came 10 the bat az
critical moment, when a hit was need
cd. Before stepping up 10 the plate he
lifted his head in prayer and mumbled:
Allah! Allah! Ciyeth strength TO me
to maketh a hit"
Then he stepped up to the plate.
Evidently his prayer was not heard
for he famed out. The next batter
was husky young Irishman from tbs
United States. He spat on his hands,
grabbed tho bat, and looking up into
the skies shouted:
"You know me, All"
he Knocked home run.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
Closing Hours

Osing to lack d help, we are CON-
PEELED to close our store evenings at
seven O'Clock, excepting Saturday even
ing, when II will be open until eleven
Ociock.
hcidc rom this one change, there has
been, and will be, no change in the
management or ownership Of this store
without due notice being given 10 The
public through the county papers.
We have two 10000 yictroIss on
hand, and seyera OF the smaller sizes;
il you want one you had best buy II
right nov. The ner revenue bill will
certainly add an additional tax upon
them which will necessarily result in an
increase in price.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
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 fixture. complete, and assignment
of lease of their late clace Of business
on Princess street, Shepherdstown, w.
Va, with immediate possession.
The approaching completion OF the
waterworks system in said town affords
a fine opening for business in that line
and is worthy the attention of workmen.
For terms and particulars, call on or
address,
GEO. Nj. BELTZHOOVER, Trustee,
Shepherdstovn, W. Va.
July IS, l91S-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
Executor os the estate of D. S. Rentch,
deceased, hereby notifies all persons
owing said estate to make prompt pay
ment. Those having claims against
the estate will please present them,
properly authenticated, for settlement.
C. D. WYSONG, Executor.
July Is, 1918.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
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. I, 19lS-4w Administrator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

A Scottish farmer, being elected a
school manager, visited the village
school and tested the intelligence Of the
class by his questions.
His first inquiry vas: "Now, boys,
can any one of you tell what nething
is?"
After a moments silence a small boy
in a back seat arose and replied, "It's
what ye gi'ed me t'other day for holdin'
yer horse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

Young Edgar was spending the sun-
mer on the farm, says the American
Medical Journal, and sought to ass.-.
Mr.. Greenbury.
One afternoon they had been max
ing hay while the sun shone, and after
finishing high kaystack Edgar shou--
ed from the top, "Say, Mr. Greenbury,
how am going 10 get down|
The old farmer studied the problem
a minute aHd finally solved il TO his
own satisfaction.
"Oh, jest shei yer eye. and walk
round a bitr'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

"Why is it, Sam, that one never hears
Of a darky committing suicide?" in
quired the Northerner.
'Well, you see, it's disavay, boss
When white pusson has any trouble
he sets down an gifts 10 studyin' bout
it an a-worryin'. Then frs thing you
know he's done killed hissef. But
when niger sets down to think bout
his troubles, why, he jes' natcherly goes
to sleep"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

cured me and restored me to good health.
/ have also taken the Pleasant Pellets for
sluggish liver, constipation and bilious
neSS-they are fine. | am always glad
to recommend DR.. Pierce's remedieS."-
JOHN BIDY, 307jl Jackson Street.
FAIRMoNT, W. Va Ny wife became
ailing from complication of diseases;
her blood was thin, she was rundown,
nervous. and had other ills. | had TO wait
on her five weeks day and night. | pur-
chased a bottle of Golden Medical Dis
covery which gave her strength and am
bition; also great number Of gall stones
She had. The discovery is more than it is
claimed to be; it is worth five cents drop
to the rundown and debilitated syStem."-
SOLOMON EFAw, r. +. ID. 6.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

A recruit, on night guard duty for the
first time, observed shadowy form ap-
preaching. Following his instructions.
he cried:
HALT Who goes there?"
"Shut up" a husky voice replied
With some impatience. II amt going;
I'm coming back"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

Her Legal Adviser-Madam, you
have had three husbands, and very one
of them either went crazy or turned
out to be worthless. Yst you are think
ing of marrying againI
Fair Client-Yes, sir. want safe
and sane fourth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15

Impure blood runs you doSn-makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion-Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores.
Price, S1.25.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-15
TO RESIST THE ATTACK
of the germs of many diseases sue

lltIle boy at nome
.Pierce's medicines.
They were taken
by nearly every
member of my fam
lily with good re-
suits, and | myself
was greatly benc-
fitted by the use OF
the Golden Medical
Discovery. | lad
caught a severe cold
which settled on my
lungs and in my
bronchial tubes. [
could not seem to
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

cies which are pursued steadily.
for years.
1t is plain this present Repub-
lie has made no mistake compari-
able with those of the ancient
regime or Napoleon the Great,
or Napoleon the Little. For forty
years France has furnished the
strongest proof to Europe that
the principles upon which the
United States Of America was
founded and continues are prin-
ciples under which a great mo-
dern state can be carried on.
By Miss Larson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

| III seeming IcrmcnC. Inc lcdu-
ing men of the different sects
or wards of the city formed
themselves into a sort of provi-
sional city council, assumed the
government of the capital. Thus
came into existance the revolu-
tionary Commune Of Paris, a
body whose power came to over
shadow that of the National as
sembly itself.
Under the direction of the
self-constituted Commune the in
habitants Of the capital now
formed themselves into sort of
police force. Other cities thru
out France initiated Paris and
organized their militia.
Thus all Paris was ready to
burst into conflagration. The
news Of the dismissal by the
king Of Necker, a minister,
kindled the inflammable mass.
The old state prison was torn
down and the prisoners set free.
This was the death knell not on
ly of Bourbon despotism in
France but of royal tyranny
everywhere.
The peasants in many districts
now followed the example and
burned many of the castles Of
the mobiles. The main object of
the peasants was to destroy the
title deeds, since it was by these
that the lords exercised so many
rights over the land Of the pea
SAINTS.
The storm without FASTENED
matters within the National AS
sembly.
The next work Of the National
Assembly was the drawing up of
a Declaration Of the Rights Of
man. This was n conscious at
tempt to repeat the bill of rights
found in the American State
Constitution. Our Declaration
Of independence became a kind
Of state paper for the French.
American democracy, American
simplicity, American popular
government were parts Of the
foundation of French republican
ism. -
The main difficulty in putting
these great ideas into operation
was the monarchy which had
been established for ten centur-
les. This was swept away by a
decree abolishing royalty, issued
Sept. q, 1902, by the Convention
elected rs representative body
for all France. Unfortunately
for peace and union, Louis Cap
ct, former king of France was
behcaded. This act, combined
with the relentless persecution
of the former nobility divided
France from top to bottom into
a royalist and a republic faction.
Other troubles were the lack
Of experience of government by
a deliberate body and the imme-
date and pressing danger from
foreign enemies. The result was
that the new republic drifted
straight into the hands of a self
appointed and constantly chang
ing body called the Committee of
Public Safety, one of whose in
struments was the Revolutionary
Tribunal. The quillatine worked
first upon the royalist then on
the moderate republicans, and
finally on the extreme radicals.
But it must not be forgotten
that Notwithstanding the tyran-
ny and the brutality Of the
French Republic, is was victori-
Gus against all the armies that
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The Development Of the Govern
ment Of France.
concluded from page y

Concluded from page y
During the eighth century the
conditions of perhaps the major
ity Of the French peasants had
been much improved yet never
before had a more rebellious spi-
nit stirred in the French peasant
~. The peasants had become
more intelligent and realized
more keenly the wrongs he had
suffered and knew better his
rights as a man than did the ig-
norant peasant of the previous
century.
About this time Voltaire's wri-
tings stirred all Europe as we'll
as France. His aim was to make
justice and reason dominate in
human affairs. The people be-
came disconnected with the esta-
blished order Of things. They
contrasted the successful estab-
lishment Of the American Repub-
lie with the extravagant artifici-
al court at Versailles. In this
American Republic the right of
man had been recovered, and now
this liberty which the French
people had helped the American
colonists to secure, they were inn
patient to see France herself en-
joy.
Louis the 18th left the totter-
ing throne to his grandson, Louis
10Th. France was now on the
verge of bankruptcy. How to
raise money was the urgent and
anxious question with the gov
eminent. 1t was found necessary
to call together the States gener-
al composed Of representatives
of the three estates the nobili-
ty,. the clergy, and commons. The
commons had insisted upon be-
ing allowed double representa-
ton, that is as many deputies as
both the other orders.
The commons now demanded
that voting should be done by
individuals and not by orders rs
was the old custom.
As the third estate had been
permitted to send twice MS ma
ny delegates as either clergy or
nobility it was plain that the
proposition of the Third Estate
would give that body the prepon-
derence. The clergy and nobili-
ty. therefore offered stubborn
resistance: but after month of
contention, the Third Estate de-
clared itself, with or without the
feudal orders, the National AS
sembly Mortified by this act the
king tried to get the commons
to submit to the procedure. but
the commons refused, and the
the king himself gave way and
ordered the clergy and nobility
to join the Third Estate. The
States general thus became in
reality the National Assembly.
The National Assembly was
composed of the most intelligent
men whom France could then
boast. Unfortunately however
these men were inexperienced in
the practical affairs of govern
ment, and was therefore prone
to treat all questions which
arose as delightful occasions for
the display of parliamentary elo-
quence.
Gradually parties began to
form about the men who. by
virtue of their talents took the
lead.
For several weeks Paris was
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la .uet for fighters. Bacon is
badly needed in the allied armies and
navies. The allied needs In pork prod
Gcts are 10000 900 pounds monthly,
three times as much as before the war.
Anotherwastee lmnator on the North
Dakota is the potato peeler. shown In
the lower photo. Nothing Is lost ex-
cept the actual notate skin
There is a sufficient quantity Of DO
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AEmoEAx0n Ax6 vHksAze

CkIES in the Anieri.
can navy are ciaSSed
as the best fed body
Of men in the world.
In the ships galleys
every effort Is made to
eliminate waste.
In the upper photo
one of the cooks on the
North Dakota is oper-
ating q meat Siicer that
cuts bacon with the
least possible wastage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

attacked it. There was at one
time a party that wished to
make France a federation on the
model Of the United States, but
the plan Of highly centralized
government divided into about
eighty departments, each of
them exactly like every other de-
partment, won the day. When
Robespiere went to the scaffold
France again breathed freely and
began to prepare for a better or
gained Republic.
The Second Republic is COM
monty called the Directory from
the Executive Council which was
the active part Of the govern
ment. BY a formal written Con-
stitution a Council Of Five Humid
red was established, with CO.
ordinate Council of Elders and an
Executive Directory Of five per-
sons. The royalists attempted to
raise the people of Paris against
it. and the Directory appointed
Napoleon Bonaparte to defend
the government. He broke up
the opposition and the new gov
eminent went into operation.
The Councils were Of little sig
nificance; the decisions were
made by the Directory.
Within a few months Bonapar-
tie became the strongest power
in France. The Directory was
relieved when he went to Egypt
but very much depressed when
he returned and broke up the
Republican government and set
| up Consulate in which, by a
single coincidence Napoleon was
First CONSUL and practically
head Of the state. This docu-
ment was submitted to popular
vote. Nearly all were in favor
of the document. 1t was practical
ly the restoration of monarchy.
Napoleon made himself Emperor
of the French and the Second Re-
public disappeared.
When the Bourbon monarchy
was overthrown, there was a Re-
publican party in France. but
they could not prevent the ac-
ceptance of Louis Philippe as
King. This effort to create a
popular monarchy supported by
the middle class was successful
for Is years: and then the whole
thing collapsed. People simply
got tired of the weak but re-
spectacle government. A Third
Republic was now proclaimed
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, ne
phew of the great Napoleon. was
elected President. Three years
later he arrested and imprisoned
the members of the assembly
who were hostile to him and de-
clared the Constitution of no
force.
France did not want either
Louis Napoleon or the Second
Empire which he established;
but they put up with him. and
he had 10 years in which to show
the fearful harm that can be done
by an unprincipled monarch.
In 1852 he went to the coun-
try" as the English have said
and was elected.
That government was honey
combed with corruption and
weakness. During the war
against Prussia, Napoleon was
taken prisoner by the Germans
and never again set foot in
France. Two days later a Repub-
lie was again proclaimed in
France.
At the beginning the Repub-
lie was looked upon as only a
temporary affair Marshal Mac
r L 4 l. 4
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EVERYONE MUST HELP.


IN.
and splendid work which God has called US to
W. MeADoo
Secretary Of the Treasury
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than before Patriotism 900 An,eraas
gardens estimates 80 hs
kNH United States Department Of Agriculture
facilities of the will
~ and foods
ESSE ated by gardens will nroa
X4&21AE1
and thai hen ,.,
garden helping the Leanets Jug
garden making be secured from Agriculture
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

The first principle of money
making is money saving. Buy
War Saving Stamps.
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Amount OF reserve ON hand ,,....,... 1921 81
Amount of reserve required by law So 4,sTs. -
STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine
We. NJ. Bulls. president and Jas. H. Hogan,
cashier of the above named hank. do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to the best
of our knowledge and belief
Nj. BULLS, President.
JAS. II. HOGAN. Cashier
Correct Attest. w. p. Hogan
two directors) John N. Wolby.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this z
day Of May. 1918.
NJ. A. McGrath.
tseslI Notary Public. Pine County. MINI.
Ny commission expires Feb. Il, 1898.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine o.
We. l.. c. Petersen. President. and Anton Gra-
vesen, cashier of the above named bank. do
soemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of our knowledge and belief.
l.. c. Petersen, President.
ANTON GRAvESEN. Cashier.
Correct Attest: J. r. Howe.
1.-TWO directors) l.. G. Petersen
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day
Of May. 1918.
H. Petersen.
lSEALl Notary Public. Pine County. MINI.
My commission expires Jan. IS. 1925.