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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18
rhe Pregident,s Census Proclamation.

The Presidents Census Proclamation.
Whereas, by the Act of Congress ap-
proved March 3, 1919, the Fourteenth
Decennial Census Of the United States
is to be taken, beginning on the Sec
ond day of January, 1920; and
Whereas, a correct enumeration OF
the population every ten years is re-
quired by the Constitution Of the
United States for the purpose of de-
termining the representation Of the
several States in the House of Repre-
sentatives; and
Whereas, ii is of the utmost i'm
portance to the interests Of all the peo-
pie Of the United States that this
Census should be a complete and ac-
curate report Of the population and re-
sources of the nation;
Now, therefore, |, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States of
America, do hereby declare and make
known that, under the law aforesaid, it
is the duty of every person to answer
all questions on the census schedules
applying to him and the family TO
which he belongs, and to the farm oc-
cupied by him or his family, and that
any person refusing to do so is sub
iect to penalty.
The sole purpose of the Census is
to secure general statistical informa-
ton regarding the population and re-
sources of the country and replies are
required from indiyiduls only to per-
nit the compilation of such general
statistics. No person can be harmed
in any way by furnishing the informa-
ton required. The Census has moth
ing to do with taxation, with military
or jury service, with the compulsion
of school attendance, with the regula-
ton of immigration or with the en-
forcement of any national, state or To-
cal law or ordinance. There need be
no fear that any disclosure will be
made regarding any individual person
or his affairs. For the due protection
of the rights and interests OF the per-
sons furnishing information every en-
ployee of the Census Bureau is pro-
hibited, under heavy penalty, from
disclosing any information which may
thus come to his knowledge.
therefore earnestly urge upon al
persons to answer promptly, complete
ly and accurately all inquiries address
ell to them by the enumerators or other
employees of the Census Bureau and
thereby to contribute their share To-
ward making this great and necessary
public undertaking a success.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
WOODROW WILSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18
sdn Fleeing From Bursting Shells.

Still Fleeing From Bursting Shells.
Residents Of the devastated districts
Of France are still fleeing from bursts
Of shell and shrapneL The new men,
ace is caused by the small grass and
swamp fires which frequently set of
shells that have been piled up to the
hauled away and exploded in some
safe place.
Major H. C. Greene, Of Boston, had
a thrilling ride and narrowly escaped
hail Of shrapneI on his way from ST.
Quentin to Laon as a result Of one Of
these fires. A French woman work
ing in a field near BourconyiIIe was
garsed and considerable damage has
been done.
In the vast, desolate fields, thou
sands of unexploded shells have been
picked up by German prisoners and
though there are details hauling them
avay and exploding them in remote
valleys very day, there are still long
ranks Of them everywhere. Sparks
from locomotives and from small
fires where battlefield rubbish is be-
ing burned, occasionally set fire TO
patches Of cry weeds and the ac-
cidental bursts are numerous. Roads
passing places where shells are be-
inc set of are guarded, but it is from
the accidental blasts that the danger
comes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18

The man in the drug store was per-
picked. Try as he would, he could
not remember what his wife had told
him to get. Presently he frightened
up. "Say, name over few young
peoples societies."
christian Endeavor," began the
druggist.
mo"
'Young Peoples Union?"
"No."
"Epworth League ?"
"That's it! That's it! Give me 5
cents worth of Epworth salts"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18
Buy Red Cross Xmas Seals.

In addition to the seals, the West
Virginia tuberculosis League has is
sued Health Bonds in denomination
from FIVE to one hundred dollars, be-
lieving that corporations, companies
and business men would prefer con-
tributing to this good cause in these
larger amounts, with the feeling that
every such contributor may prove of
inestinable help to their own en-
ployees as well as to the country in
general. These bonds are now ready
for delivery. They bear interest in
good health for one year, with the
assurance OF having helped those suf-
fering from this dread disease.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Population 1886 (ie17), now
probably $1,000.
One person in every 1000 dies OF
tuberculosis in West Virginia.
Sixteen persons died in Jefferson
county every year Of tuberculosis.
There are eight living cases for every
one that dies.
There are 128 living cases Of tuber-
culosis in Jefferson county.
Twelve men were rejected in the
draft with tuberculosis.
Four soldiers returned with tubercu-
losis.
A human life is valued at $4,000.
Just $4,000 is lost by Jefferson coun-
ty every year by death from tubercu-
losis, without counting the poverty
and suffering caused by tuberculosis.
Red Cross Seals and Health Bonds
provide the money to fight tubercu-
losis.
Quota-6H seals for every man,
woman and child in the county makes
10000 seals, amounting to S1,04000.
In round numbers, S1,100.00
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18
Farmer Was Easy Mark.

Homer Hograth, farmer of Min
neapolis, Kansas, applied for the ar
rest of a man who had obtained $20,-
600 from him. He said this person
went through some surveying and as
Economical calculations and then tried
to buy Hograth's farm. Failing in this,
he offered to lei Hograth in on a
scheme that would make him a mill
lionaire.
He said he had accompanied Peary
to the North Pole, which was really
pole of steel that projected from
the center Of the earth. 1t was the
source Of all electrical energy. He
had invented a mighty scoop, which
would dig up thousands of tons Of
ice, and as the earth rotated, the ice
would be dumped on Hogrsth's farm
1t could be sold at big profit, the man
declared.
The farmer backed him!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18
Important Questions Asked of all
Persons.

I. Age at last birthday.
2. Each person ten years of age and
over will be asked whether he is able
to read or write.
3. Each person will be asked his
birthplace as well as the birthplace Of
father and mother.
4. If foreign born the date of com
ing TO the United States will be ask
ed, and, if naturalized, the date Of be-
coming a citizen; also mother tongue
or native language.
5. Each head Of family will be
asked whether his home is owned BY
him or rented. II owned, whether tn
home is mortaged or free of debt.
6. Each person will be asked his
occupation and whether he is an EN-
ployee or is working on his own ac
count.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-12-18

Uncle Ezra (at theater): George,
where do all them actors live?
George 1.-THE native): Why, they live
here!
Uncle Ezra: Right here in New
York, Ell? Wal, by heck! They do pur-
ty good fer local talent!
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
CLEMENCEAU'S BALANCE OF POWER

There is probably less difference between the peace
plans of Premier Clemenceau and President Wilson than
appears at first glance
The premier has ventured in defiance of what seems
to be the majority of opinion of the world to speak in de-
fense Of the balance of poower device to preserve
international peace The fact that the present war
orally regarded in ITSELF proof Of failure of that pan
does not deter him from continuing to champion it.
But as a matter of fact, what Cemenceau advocates
is not balance of power at all Anybody who thinks
is mised by words in disregard Of facts The premier
evidently wants an offensive and defensive alliance of the
big powers which have this war--France Britain
America and Italy From point of view, this would
merely be larger and stronger Entente, replacing
the old Triple Entente" of France Britain and Russia
Against this group before the war; it will be remembered
there was set the rival group of Germany Austria and
Italy, the "Tripe Alliance" These two old groups were
SO nearly equal in economic and military resources that
for many years they seemed to form an approximate
balance"
But if Premier Clemenceau succeeded in organizing
the alliance he suggests where would the balance be?
Not all the rest Of the nations the world together even
if it conceivable that they should unite could stand
against the four great victorious powers.
Manifestly what the French premier advocates is n
reality League of Nations" matter by what other
name he calls it,
Any League of Nations that is formed for the peser
walton ofo peace of necessity must have the allied power
as it's nucleus and main dependence They must be the
charter members They must shape the policies of the
federation and supply at least for generations, the mill
tay power and moral direction to make its mandates ef
fective.
The only question, then, would be whether other ma
tons should be admitted to the league or hereafter
Should it be close corporation, open to any power
qualifying for membership on the terms laid down by the
Big Four?
corporation Clemenceau seems to want it So The two
views certainly not far apart but that little good
will can bridge them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
SOLVING THE DILEMA.
lMedford Mail Trihune.l J


Oregon legislators are much alarmed
over the influenza situstion at Salem.
The Capital City is suffering a return
of the dilema-rather two easy ways.
under the ban by the health authori-
ties. The legislators fear the flu, and
the people of Salem fear the legisls-
ture as source of infection and talk
of placing it under the ban.
There is, however, an easy way out
of the delema-rather two easy ways.
The legislature can meet, rush through
the necessary appropriation bills to sus-
tain the essential state institutions and
adjourn-having saved the taxpayers
much money and given us the first
really popular session, or
The legislators can wear flu masks
during the session, giving us a silent
session, thereby conserving the energies
of its members, now wasted in useless
oratory and idle debates, for proper
consideration Of the various bills whose
advocates and opponents would be linn
tied to filing short briefs.
There is no reason why legislators
should continually impede progress by
spouting oratory, which no one cares
for or takes seriously and is not even
read by the public, orations which new
or make or change a vote end are in
dulged in solely to crafty the vanity
of the speaker who imagines he is climb
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
Monmouth Water Supply
Shut OFF By Accident

Capital Journal Special Service)
I Monmouth, Jan. S.-Monmouth has
been on short water rations for the
past week, which has caused mucn in
convenience i'll the various industries.
of the town as well as in the homes.
The trouble. was caused by worn out
plunger feathers in the large pump.
These were renewed but the supply OF
water was still inadequate so an ex-
pert was sent for and it was decided
to put in a new pump. This was in
stalled and everything was in working
order by Sunday afternoon, On account
of shortage of water the creamery was
unable to operate for several days 50
had a great quantity of cream aecumu-
lated but no butter to fill orders. No
tees were sent out to normal students |
stating that school would be postpon-
ed another week, tho it is thought that |
there was sufficient water Monday (
to operate the heating plant.
However as these notices had already
gone out it was too late to recall them
so the normal school will not open un-
til Jan. 13. This will make the fourth
week of vacation. The training school,
however, opened Tuesday morning,
being no eases of influenza in town.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

nature might suggest. The fear she
felt was greater than her disappoin.-
ment had been. And she prayed con
tinually that he might be spared. What
if he wasn't create
Then one day she saw it in the pa
per. 1t was all in paragraph by it.
self, pridefully isloated from the ordi-
nary news of the trenches. Brian 9
name fairly jumped out at her. At
first her heart stood still with dread.
and. she saw only a jumble of words.
Then the words began to fit together.
Then she read, and such glow Of
pride filled her that she had to talk
to someone. As Brian Jr, was the only,
one near, she addressed her remarks to
him:
"They are giving your daddy dee
Grafton for bravery, babyl He went
over The top, all right; and, baby, he
stayed over and brought somebody
back, his captain or something, whom
the awful Germans had wounded. Your
father is great hero now, baby. They
have told all about him in the paper
He will be a lieutenant now. Aren t
you proud, darlingY Mother is.''
"Whom are you talking to2" Mrs.
Clayborne asked, as she came in.
sWhom do you supposed To Brian
Haekett Jr. was telling him all about
Lieutenant Haekett who happens TO be
his father"
Tieutenantf"
"Yes-look at this 70 and proudly
Ruth showed her aunt the paragraph
in the paper announcing that Brian had
been decorated for bravery, and raised
to the rank of First Lieutenant.
For the first time Mrs Clayborne
showed real interest in her nieee's hus-
band. She read the short article which
told so little, yet so much, over twice,
then laid it down.
"You feel very proudi" she said
with smile.
"Indeed / do, But / knew Brian
would make good--as soldier. He is
very brave, and quick witted. Perhaps
that was what helped him save the
offieer-his quick action"
az am very glad he has distinguished
himself The service cross is not light
" won.'' Mrs. Clayborne said, and then
eft Ruth once more alone with her
baby, and the paper
'sAuntie was pleased. tool" she told
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Brian Jr. when again they were by
themselves. 'sShe LOOKED pleased
baby, and she doesn't like your dad,
mot much.''
All that evening Ruth was so hap
PLY restless that she could not keep
still. So finally she sat down and in
a long letter to Brian told him how
thankful she was he was safe, and of
how inordinantely proud she was that he
had won the Distinguished Service
Cross. 81 told baby all about it and he
is as anxious to see you and tell you
how proud he is of you, as | am. Hon
est he is-even though he can't talk, !"
she finished whimsically.
And while writing this letter not
one thought of Mlolie King disturbed
Ruth.
Commonwealth Receives The Con
gratulations of Her Friends.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
RIPPING RHYMES
ByssWalt Mason
STOLEN OR STRAYED.

We hear Of all the famous Huns who put up hay and
barley when Teus busy shooting guns sent forth
by Bill and Charley. Old Hndenburg is still alive, though
dark disaster viewed he he boosts himself and to
Holland sits, and writes an endless letter. four times
day he throws fits and murmurs "Donnerwetter!
The future looks to him bleak he's sick at heart and
moody and scading tears are on his cheekbut what's
become of Ludy? The kronprnz on narrow isle sur
veys the heaving breakers; him sing and
smile, gambo DER the acres He's nervous, restless
and upset. like some old hen that's broody although he's
in the melight yet--but what's become Of Ludy? Won
rpitz bobs up and then in news from Ger the water
although he isn't sending to raw unlicensed saugh
ter He his navy loop the loops and in black sorrow
stewed he yet still he paws around and whoops---but
what's become of Ludy? And Ludendorff, six months
ago. was greater than the greatest the prophet he of war
and woe, the champeen all around hatst He was the
German hope and prop the military dude he now all the
others whine and yawp, but what's become Of Ludy?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

ing a ladder of fame when he is only
boring or amusing or killing time for a
limited audience of stenographers and
lobbyists.
If we must have legislative session,
let us try one muzzled by masks. 1t
will not only be safer for the legisla-
tors themselves, but for the public. 1t
will mean better laws and saner ex-
penditures, less political horseplay, less
individual grand-standing and shorter
sessions. 1t will be remarkable how
quickly bills will be acted upon.
Such a session will go far towards
eompensating the public for the inflic-
tion of influenza. The epidemic will
not have been in vain. Again, it will
have been proved that there is no great
loss without some small gain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
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BRAVERY.
By Jane Phelps.
CHAPTER CXXXI.

NAAAAA iIie oAN-NAi.
Ruth plunged into her work for sol,
diers wives and babies with redoub-
led fervor. Sc worked at the shop un.
til she was so tired that she slept
as soon rs she lay down. But each day
she watched the list of casualties with
growing apprehension; and each night
she broathed prayer Of thankfulness
that Brian's names was not among
them.
The war had begun to affect Ruth
deeply. II had affected all her stand
ards, her ideas of life. The things
that she and Brian might have disa-
greed upon year ago, now seemed Of
no Importance The important. things
of life, the strenuous life of the days
in which she was now living, smother
ed all tho other things which, until
the war--until Brian became sul.
dier--had seemed of paramount i'm.
portance.
She used to think, if only Brian
would stop being negative--if he would
do something big, something positive
that she would be willing 20 give up
all her cherished plans to please him.
But he had been so supine. The world
was all around him, teeming with OPP
portunities for action, and he let it
pass while he either loafed or dream
ed-or sulked
Ruth had wanted Brian to grow into
something great, something noble. She
had wanted " see him high in his pro
fession, one of the "shining lights. .
At first she had been whimsicaliy in
earnest about it. Then disappointedly
anxious that he should redeem himself
her belief in him.
Now she had almost forgotten her
drama Of advancement in his profes-
sion, in her fear that he would be too
brave soldier. That he would take
the unnecessary risks his tempestuous
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
TrOtsky Made Dictator
And So Arrests Lenine

Copenhagen, Jan. S.-Leon Trotsky,
Bolsheviki war minister, has been pro-
claimed dictator and has arrested Me
olaf Lenine on charge of forming a
coslition with the menshcviks (radical
partly according to Moscow
dispatch received to-day by the Goth
enbcrg Gazette.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Feiling to get permission to flaunt
a red flag at the funeral of James
Cooper, Spokane I. W. w. adorned the
neck of the deceased with red neck
tic and red carnations were the floral
offerings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08
A WIFE FOR A PRINCE.

The English newspapers are busy picking wife fo.
the Crown Prince 1t is hard matter because the pos
sbilities dreadfully limited Germany formerly
the happy hunting ground of royalty, out of the
Isuestion. Not only would German marriage be "ver
boen for any prince of allied country but the harvest
of royal brides which Central Europe formerly dstrbut
ed generously the world has been swept away by
the wave of democracy.
There are seemingly eligible brides in certain allied
and neutral countries but several of them impossible
from the British standpoint, because they Roman
Catholics
In this dilemma the British match-makers are sug-
gestng unprecedented thingthat the Crown Prince
descend below the ranks Of royalty andchoose bride
from the British nobility This naturally strikes an
American sensible thing to do at any time because it
would help to make the royal family English For gener
atons it has been mostly German. If nation will have
kings why should not those kings be of the same race
as the people they rule?
There is still more startling innovation suggested
by of the London papers, They propose that the
Prince choose American girl for his future queen If
he should do so says the London Express he enthusiasm
both sides of the Atlantic would be unbounded and
dramatic possibilities opened up."
Edward Albert is fine, clean, keabe young fellow
"a years old He is going to visit this country before
long. A word to the wise is sufficient.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Senator LaFollette, representative of the proGer-
element of Wisconsin in the United States senate,
comes to life again in speech defending the Russian
boshevh Evidently he is preparing to contest with
Senator Hi Johonson for leadership of that element IN
this country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Contracts were let yesterday for nearly half mil
lion dollars worth of road work in Oregon The road pro-
gram is of double significance now in that it provides
great deal of dork during the reconstruction PERIOD
well marking the beginning of system Of permanent
roads which in time will reach into all
tons of the state, Fastening development and materia
growth. md
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Bonds amounting to $780, 400 were sto-
len from G. r. Boutwell, at Salt -aKe
City Saturday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

One man has advertised that he wishes to rent a
haunted house, near London Why advertise? Rent
any old house, don't pay any rent, or bis and the
haunting will begin Immediately
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Anyway we do not need to worry ovoer the high price
of turkeys again until next November
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

Enforce the quarantine until it becomes extremely
unpopular with those affected and the influenza epidemic
will be quickly brought under control There is other
way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

"We interested in the peace Of Europe but in the
peace of the world" says Mr. Wilson, That's all right,
long the piece of the world interested in is big
enough to lick any piece of Europe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-08

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-11

There moved into our notGhb"rhood
I fc wm~nths az" nIs"dlc-hg"d C"H-
Pie whose only daughter - married anu
lives in cit yahuut thousand miles
away. l had rcvrr mot the daughter.
bat soon came - feel as though
knew her well. brcauS" h"r mother had
50 much TO say about her
Seldom have l seen mother and
daughter seem TO think NOR" or each
other. They wrote to each other every
other day. and never did any possible
occasion for Eift-EINlnC. such at Nai"n-
tines bay. THANKSGIVING or Easter. pass
but what the mother had some little
cIrt TO SHOW me that her daughter had
frut. As for the moth"r--wcI. she
didn't need any occasion for her giil%.
Her fingers were rcrrNtUally busy. and
II one asked what kept them So. one
was sure to find il WAS pair Of romr-
ers for her Erandchild, a shirt for the
son-in-law or dainty waist for the
daughter herself.
All Roads Led to Daughter.
In conversation with her, all roads
led straight to the daughter and family.
She never tired Of telling me how gen
crous and thoughtful her daughter was.
how she had had flowers sent her every
day when she had been i'll once. and
how she never missed 4 letter. and So
forth. and SO on.
Naturally, when her daughter came
to visit, looked for q remarkable
demonstration OF family affection. And
for the first two or three days l saw it,
But very, very soon tho riffs in the luto
began 10 appear. Daughter accepted
too many invitations from her old
friends, and mother was hurt at being