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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

The authorities OF Franklin and
Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa, have
begun investigations Of the cruelest
hazing that has ever taken place at
caught Robert Dutenhofer, a fresh
that institution. Thirty sophomores
man, shaved his head and eyebrows.
then took him outside the city and
beat him in a shocking manner, ending
by throwing him into the creek. A
passerby found him and took him
home. He is in a serious condition.
Suit is to be entered against the
hazers.
An attempt at a wholesale escape
OF thirty or more prisoners from the
State penitentiary at Moundsville was
frustrated when several OF them were
caught at their work Of trying to tun-
mel beneath the prison walls. A hole
II feet in depth had been dug under
the floor Of the shirt factory from
which the convicts we're preparing TO
start a tunnel toward the south wall.
40 feet away. The scene OF the opera
tions was on the ground floor OF the
shirt factory, where number OF men
had been employed without guard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20
THAT CHANGE IN
WOMAN'S LIFE
Mrs. Golden Tells How It
May be Passed in Safety
and Comfort.

Fremont. @. ~ was Passing through
- critical ,.rsill vi life, being forty:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

Right Of the beneficiary to collect
life insurance when the beneficiary
murders the insured was denied BY the
Court OF Appeals Of West Virginia.
The decision came as result OF the ac-
ton Of James E. Johnston, admins
traitor for the estate OF a man named
Dickens in Cabell county, to recover
the amount Of his insurance. Dick
ems was murdered, and his widow,
beneficiary under the policy, is now
serving a term in the penitentiary for
the crime. Decision in favor Of the
administrator was given in the circuit
court. In the Court Of Appeals il was
found that the widow was the only
heir and the lower courts decision wa.
reversed. The appeals court gave pub
lie policy as ground for its decision.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

surely proved to be. / feel better and
stronger in every way since taxing 1t,
and the annoying symptoms have disap-
peared. - Mrs. NJ. GOLDEN, go Ma
poleon St, Fremont, Ohio.
Such annoying symptoms as heat
flashes, nervousness, backache, head.
ache, irritability and "the blues, may
be speedily overcome and the system
restored to normal conditions by this
famous root and herb remedy Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II any complications present them
selves write the Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. for suggestions how to
overcome them. The result Of forty
years experience is at your service and
your letter held in strict confidence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20
Striking at the Root.

DR.. Abernethy once visited crusty
old laird who was laid up with gout.
He wanted to get out with his gun, and
was in a temper, and while the doctor
was looking at his foot swore round
ly at him for tinkering at his toes, and
asked him: "Why don't you strike at
the root and get me better?"
Solemnly the doctor got up, took his
walking stick, and smashed to pieces
a decanter Of wine which was stand
ing on the table. The astonished laird
sprang to his feet and demanded an
explanation.
"Oh," said the doctor, 81 am only
striking at the rootI"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20
Eggs Poultry
Notice to Trespossers

All persons are positively forbidden
from trespassing on the land OF the
undersigned, by hunting. trapping. hsh-
ing, crossing or in any other manner.
WALTER CATION.
Dec. 20, f9l8-172
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

81 approach you in worthy cause,
Mr.. Titewad. We want to raise $780,
00O-a prominent philanthropist offers
to contribute a quarter Of it."
"Oh, WELL" said Mr.. Titewad, has
tily. 81 don't mind giving another
quarter. Can you change half-dol-
lar?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

AZ Ns~ss
had all the symp-
toms incidenttothat
change-heat fash.
es, nervousness, and
was in q general run
down condition, so
4 was hard for me
70 do my work.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound was recon-
mended to me as the
best remedy for my
troubles. which it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

"And what do you propose OF do
now ?" asked his father Of the son who
had just come home after graduating
at college.
"O," yawned the optimistic young
man, 81 think III run over TO New
York and look for a position at 5000
per-you understand? ? At $1,000 per-"
90, yes" said the old man, 81 un-
derstand. $1,000 perhaps"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

Mrs. Chostwalk had got the spiritu-
alistic craze, and got into the habit Of
receiving messages from the departed
when she ought TO have been making
her husbands dinner. Hubby pro-
tested, and then he acted. In week
she was cured, and his friends mar
yeled.
"How did you do it?" they asked
him
"Oh," said he, smiling, 81 got tn:
craze, too, and every seance we wen
to got a loving message from m!
frst wife, see ?n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-11-20

A good soldier whose hand had been
blown OF was admitted to base hos
pital.
"Nurse," he said, "kin All 60 back
to de front tomorrow"
Certainly not" said the nurse.
"You have lost a hand"
"Dafs why All wants to 60 back
nurse. All left NAH razor in dat
hand"
The sun., 1919-05-25
White
cotton
fabrics

Four weaves for the
inside and outside
wearables of a
summer. wardrobe.
Dress voile, 39c yd.
Sheer quality with soft
chiffon finish, specially
suitable for summer
frocks and b,ouses. Al
inches wide.
$50 pieces of Ameri-
can lon9cloth, $1.98
(piece of 10 YARDS
Durable quality, medi-
UNI weight, for women's
and children's under
garments. SO inches
wide.
Nurses UNIFORM
cloth, ACC yd.
An all-cotton fabric of
good weight and dura-
Bile texture. Similar to
French linen in appear
ance. SO inches wide.
$50 pieces of main
sock, $500 (piece of
10 yards
Soft, sheer quality, fine
ly woven, suitable for
fine lingerie and infants
wear. 40 inches wide.
MOeyS-second Floor. Centre.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Blouses with fills
Are among the most alluring
that summer has to show

Frills are a versatile trimming for
blouses. When they fall into a
ripping cascade they make a
dress blouse. When they are
short and stiffly proper, they
spell success for the style Of a
tailored or sport shirt.
At $3.50
Isn't this smart and different
sort OF sport shirt? 1t is Of
white batiste with polka dotted
frills down the front and at the
collar. The dots are Of contrast
ing color. Illustrated A.
At $500
II one frill s GRACEFUL two ore
doubly so. This dainty wolfe
blouse with its double cascade
frills is finished with Val lace
edging and tied with satin rib
bons. Illustrated B.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Dutch sets

Tho,c OF SwISs with ruffled edges
are ~ simple and dainty G3
they can be. They are crisp,
fro- h and clean looking. Some
have fluted rufflos, plain or
hemstitched, others have the
tiniest of frill ut the edge and
border. of tucks. They are
priced S2.49 and $2.74 act.
Bonds Of Crotonnc form delight
full and appropriate trimming
for Dutch sets OF arIim, in
white or ecru. They are
priced SPA act.
The sun., 1919-05-25

Women, buy your
White shoes
now for the Memo
rial Day Outing:
Several styles at
1924
That is a very low
price for any kind Of
shoes these days, and an
unusually low one for
shoes such rs these.
WHITE KIDSKIN oxfords
or laced boots with light
weltod soles and medium
low heels, also finished
white.
WHITE CANVAS OK
FORDS with light welted
soles and medium low
heela, also white.
WHITE CANVAS LACED
BOOTS, high cut, with
full Louis XIV, covered
heels and ivory leather
welts.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Shadow lace
allOvers
Specially priced
29c yd.

These laces are finely
woven and are developed
in floral designs OF great
beauty. They lend them
selves particularly well to
the fsshioning OF summer
blouses, negligees and
dainty lingerie. Single
width.
Meyo-Nrain Floor. s4tb Street.
The sun., 1919-05-25
PetticOats

that are sure to plee7e the
woman who demands quail
ity az we'll as economy.
A most effective petticost
under a summer irock is
one of white tub silk with a
double panel back and
front and a tlounce
trimmed with pin tucks
and small ruffle. $2.79
Extra sizes
White tub silk, a double panel
back and front, and tucls and
small ruffle make o petticoat
that gives particu arly slender
lines. 1914
An attractive tafieta petticcat
with q flounce trimmed with
shirring and Van Dyck pleating
comes in black and all the new
colors. S4.74
MDevS-Third Floor. sSth Street.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Bathing suits

And this very simplicity seems to
be the explanation Tor their smart
ness.
Taffeta bathing suit in black or navy with
lower part OF slsirt and smart round
collar OF plaid gingham-an interesting
contrast. The broad sash is Of tatfeta.
Az illustrated. Sl4.4
Poplin slip-on bathing suit is fashioned in
slightly Empire style with V neck back
and front outlined with q wide band
OF satin and soutsche braid in pointed
effect. Black or navy. $7.@
Surf Satin slp-on bathing suit is shirred
to q smartly shaped yok.. The bottom
Of the skirt is finished with pinch tuchs.
Black only. %.69
Many other models Of epery
wGated bathing suit fabric.
N0eyS-Third Floor. Broadway. Centre.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Sport petticoats
81. 80

Sport petticoatS
S1.39
Petticoats OF white sateen
without ilounce or plain
style with llounce. Also
white pique petticoats.
$1.79
Double panel pet ticosts
Of cambria with en-
broidery flounces; main
sock petticoats, straight
or flounce models with
machine embroidery and
scallops.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Fur
treatment
administered by experts

administered by experts
The smallest ache to the biggest
silment-which, if translated
into fur phraseology means tho
smallest repair to the biggest
alteration-can be effectively
Cured" by Our fur experts.
Our charges for fur
repairing and re-
modelling are re-
duced for the sum-
mer months.
Bring your turs in now.
Let us put them in safe,
cold, dry storage tor you
before the moths commits
sion them for vacation
headquarters.
MsvS-Third Floor. saith Street,
The sun., 1919-05-25
49c yd.


Embroidered voiles, 81 k
stripe English novelty
voiles, also checked effects
on white and tinted
grounds. Formerly 69c
to CSC.
CSC yd.
Silk stripe English voiles.
lace effects in French
voiles in sol d colors, en-
broidered voiles, printed
checks on sheer organ
die.
Formerly $1.14 20 $1.98.
M0syo-sscs
The sun., 1919-05-25

Wjth tho unprcfCntlo,ls
charm OF ttocc arc the ideal
curtains yor Summer uo'.
Fiowercd RlyitS aud BANDS trim
arother set made OF Sw'sS
The bit Of color. pink, blu. or
green predominsting, a. the
case may be, lends a pretty
note OF contra,t. These are
priced 1914 set.
CIuny Lace and MnryHnet'e 10
always a succeartul combine.
ton. TheSe Dutch set OF
white or ecru marquigette have
wide hemstitched hens and
trimming OF Barman Cluny
lace. $2.24, STA, $2.97 SIT.
The sun., 1919-05-25
Buy thrift bonds

The five Liberty Loans
have taught millions how
to save. Now that the
loans have been put over,
don't let that lesson lapse.
Cont niue to practice thrift
and put your savings in
Thrift bonds
They are participating GER
tificates OF the value OF
One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) each and Ten
Dollars ($10) each, in
bonds OF States, Coun-
ties and municipalities OF
10000 or over.
Absolutely safe
Approved by the Superin-
tendent OF Banks OF the
State Of New York. They
bear interest at the rate
of 8 per cent. per annum
and eat h bond has coupons
of the value of $1.00 each
on the $4,000 bond and
10 cents each on the
$1,000 bond-three cou-
pons redeemable every
year. AS they become due
the coupons will be &C
cepted as cash.
Every lime you have ten
dollars 20 save buy a
$1,000 Thrift Bond.
For sale in our Public
Information Bureau.
uonura Main Floor Balcony,
MsS~ 34th street.
The sun., 1919-05-25
hV\&M0WpS MAY SALE of WHITE offers a.
AMAXE4=zzS many and ECONOMIES the frs
Shoes for
the Riddles

They'd feel that they
had missed hall the fun
OF the outing if they
weren't dressed for a good
time.
These shoes will allow
them all the freedom that
their active little bodies
dc light in, and the shoes
will do service on more
outings than this one.
The sun., 1919-05-25
$1.98 yd.

$l.9S yd.
Embroidered dots in colors
on white French novelty
lace cloth, also embroid-
cred voiles, some with silk
stripe.
Formerly 1929 to $3.49.
CSC yd.
Muslins, black dots and
figures on white, the dots
are different sizes. Some
white figures on black
ground. Similar style Of
material regularly sold at
$1.83.
Floor, Centre.
The sun., 1919-05-25
94c

Nainsook petticoats with
tlounces OF serviceable
embroiderits in various
designs, also lace rim
med petticoats.
The sun., 1919-05-25
$1.39

Petticoats with floun' es
of imported embroider-
les. Others with pretty
lace trimmed ilounces.
Other white sale pettico
The sun., 1919-05-25
$1.79

$1.79
Nainsook petticoats in
many styles OF embroid-
cry tlounce ELECTS, some
with ribbon beading
a bove the flounces,
others with wide inser-
tions OF eyelet or blind
embroidery. M any
trimmed with ribbon
rose ties.
5, $2.79 to $l4.79
mR6NHN Third FLAIR D.ar
The sun., 1919-05-25
A sale of imported and
domestic cotton fabrics

Here is an opportunity to buy
materials for the summer
wardrobe at prices that are
very low for fabrics of this kind.
The sun., 1919-05-25

Yet at all times they are becom-
ing, at all times charming.
The blouses mentioned here, each
featuring a different interpreta-
ton OF the use OF a frill, show how
one may achieve a large measure
of smartness at a small cost.
At $7.49
1t is almos as fine as French
wolfe, the fabric oil which this
blouse is fashioned. The frill il
shaped about the round neck and
then allowed to fall in a soft
ripple. It has scalloped edge and
dots OF various colors. Illus
trated c.
At 1914
Dainty round neck blouse Of fine
voile with insertions of Val lace
ard little round neck trill with
lace edge. Illustrated D.
loor 3lth st.
The sun., 1919-05-25
American made lingerie
Specials in nightgoWns

$1.79
Round and V neck
nightgowns tri m m e d
with strong linen lace.
Flesh color crepe night
gowns printed with blue
bells and trimmed with
bowknots OF satin rib
bon. Lace trimmed
gowns in many dainty
and effective styles. One
illustrated, A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20
MILITARY RULES
PACKING TOWN
rs Girls Imprisoned in OF.
flee as Strikers Battle

MILWAUKEE. WIS. Aug. 20.
The packing town Of Cudahy.
near here. WAS declared under
martial law At . o'clock this
morning BY Col. r. &. wc~sphal.
who was designated as military
governor until the trouble result
ing from yesterdays strike riot
Ing has passed.
Early today a special train from
Camp Douglas rolled into the yards,
and as State Guards and Is officers
took charge OF tho situation. Cor
dons Of sentrics were Immediately
spread across the Cudahy property
comprising 100 acres. and every en-.
trance and exit closed Access 10 the
plant Is now possible only with mill
tAry passes.
Twenty five young women mem
bers of the office force remained
quarantined In the office all night
They dared not run the gauntlet Of
flying bullets and bricks last even
ting. and decided 10 remain until the
troops arrived.
The first military order was clos
Ing OF all saloons.
-Four, companies OF state Guards
were called for last night. when n
strike riot resulted In tho death OF
one man. injury by shooting Of cigh,
others. and woundinx Of score Of
others by blows and flying missiles.
Eleven Of tho injured were deputy
sheriffs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20
Carranza Explains
Firing of Briton

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 2o.--United
Press --Scnsationa reports that the
British charge d'affaires. William ID.
! Cummings, has been expelled from
Mexico because he was persona non
grata with the Mexican government
were denied at the foreign Office yes
terday.
The United Press correspondent
was told that Carranza merely had
notified the various departments of
the government that Cummings had
no official standing. because OF the
attitude of the British governmen6
In refusing to recognize the present
Mexican administration.
Carranza had ordered that Cum
mings should receiXS the same cour.
tesies accorded any British subject,
II was stated. but reports that any
| friction had occurred were denied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20

"ttttf tit'u t1aAo tYthlft*'
ag ainst them.
Mayor G. NJ. Fassctt. OF Spokane.
felt that there was an insufficient
element OF competition among tho
market men.
The mayors issued the following
PROCLAMATION:
'-rhe evcrri-ng cost of living In
not a local problem. but is national
and. in many Of ia phases. interna.
tional
I'VE feel that IL IL utterly impos.
sible for local authorities TO cope
with the situation In fundamental
manner. although wc are resolved
that we should and will aid IN
bringing the consumer and the pro.
Queer into closer relationship. by.fur.
nishlng marketing facilities for
those producers who desire TO deal
directly with tn. consumer.
we stand ready u cooperate
with tho federal government 20 the
fullest extent In eurbing profi,eering
In tho essentials OF life and In cur.
failing the boarding Of food suprod.
uctS. for the purpose OF estab8hIns
fictitious prices.
we feel. however. that food prod.
uc,s arc but one OF the many ele-
rente entering into the cverincrea#,
Ing coat Of living High corts Of tho
necessities % life bring righteous
demands for increased wages. which.
II granted. again Increase the cost
OF products. and thus the vicious
circle continues. bringing sure di-as
ter and ruin. unless n stop can be
pat 90 shis sequence.
Newer before In this country has
there been greater need OF ooopera-
cooperation. work. increased produo.
ton. thrift and common sense In
buying. by all the people ~ this ma
ton. the governments efforts win be
futile.
The government can punish prof.
ltser~ gradually defiaic the inflated
currency and place AN embargo on
tho necessities Of life. We feel that
the United States should not be
drained Of food. clothing and the
actual necessities Of life TO IN. detri.
Htfut VI our broplN We shoHid turs
nish supplies only 10 those countries
and peoples who by their willingness
10 work and produce are cvidencing
their desire and intention Of becom.
ing ssfsupporting. We should only
help those who viii help themselves
II necessary. We feel certain our PEG.
pie are willing To deny themselves
again. aa they did In war time. In
order 20 assist European peoples.
who by their thrift and industry arc
eAtiticd 20 consideration. but ~ II
manifcstiy impossible 20 supply the
nations OF Europe with the necessi.
ties OF life. while they remain idle. n
Ills unfair to ovorchargo the In.
dustrioua people of our country In
order to supply the voluntarily idle
OF foreign lands"
America first
GEORGE l.. BAKER. Mayor Of
Portland.
OLE HANSON. Mayor of Seattle.
G. NJ. FASSETT. Mayor OF Spokane.
c. NJ. RIDDLE. Mayor Of Tacoma.
Mayors Fasectt and Riddle left for
their homes after the meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20

Mayor Baker win make n ,horo In
vcatigatson OF scafties public mar
ksts. with a view toward comparing
the price. and methods Of thl,
city and Portland.
lie declared that the police depart
nant OF his city had check on every
storehouse where food was being held
In storage. ant when the time came
he would do everything In his power
70 aid IN. government in prosecuting
these hoarders.
Coffee. eggs and cereals arc the
principal commodities which are b
ing held declared Baker. 'and We
have the positive proof. too. am
In favor Of publicity. and much
Of it,.
Mayor Hanson announced that he
would begin m active fight against
the food hosrderr. using plain
clothes men and members OF his VA.
rious departments 20 obtain evidence
agains, the offenders.
II know that there are great guam.
titles Of fish stored In our water.
front warehouses. and I propose 20
offer all tho evidence can To the
government In prosecuting those
people"
Says Japanese Central
Mayor Riddle. Of Tacoma, de-
ciarcd that one Of the main RIA
son. for the excessive prices In
Tacoma WA the japanese. lie
declared TINT they had so com
pictciy gained control Of tho
truck raising In the nearby val
Ieys that they absolutely set tho
market prices. and that the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20
Governors Plan to
Talk With Wilson

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Aug
20.--A second conference OF COVER.
nors Of states may result from the
determination OF the governors In
session here 10 investigate thorough.
Iy into the high cost OF living.
The resolution adopted unanimous.
~ called for a conference Of seven
governors with President Wilson.
and second conference OF Cover.
nors II tho committee believes one
parraaarv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20

every one can own his home if he really tries
hard enough
As rents enough rough lumber sheathe
xo,r our, bome why u IL by IL for SEQ.
49,. 90, 49,, -. 80
tembe SIC and fairly good floor door
I paid with NJ nd windows
grace But when The lot will from
the landlord s. to SIS for first
another boost, this with monthly
for a month, said afford
You mistaken. I'm not Don't be trough for the
shipyard I'm hog. Get cheap lot build
Inst n laborer, n shack building u
Si.i8 u day with your rent money and you
proceeded o lumber will n o
found that ! could buy FRANK Il. RHODES"
Not bad idea; here's another.
Lease, or buy time, cheap lot. put up a tent
house with board walls and floor: by the time winter
comes you will have saved enough rent money to put
UP one-room portable house, fairly comfortable
one-room shack.
Save your rent money each month"; that's vital.
and add to your home. And in two years see what
you'll have.
You the landlord until you are breathess,
and it will get you nowhere but if you really de-
termined to dig yourself out most of you
own home within 18 months.
What if you do dwell in discomfort for year?
You get anything in this world for nothing
And to have your own home is worth more than
il will cost you, in time, convenience, or cash.
Send in your ideas about this high rent thing let's
keep at it until we see daylight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20
CALL ANTl-JAP
MEETING HERE
New Organization to Outline
Program Thursday

The first meeting of tho anti
Japanese organization launched at
tho meeting of tn. Retail Crocers'
Association Monday night will be
held Thursday noon In the Ma
sonic Club In th~ Arcade building.
At that time Miller Freeman. for
mer member OF the legislature. and
Frank kannair. secretary of the
Mutual BUSINESS Club. will outline
plans for the organization.
All associations and organizations
or individuals interested In the re
striction OF japanese immigration
and the immediate solution OF the
Japanese problem are invited to at.
tend the meeting.
To Select Secretary
First steps towards making tbs
organization n permanent one viii
be taken at the meeting. a chair
man and secretary will be selected
and committees will be appointed to
conduct further Investigations into
Japanese penetration. Committees
will also be appointed to get IN
touch with other organizations on the
coast working on the japanese prob
lem and an effort viii be made "a
cooperate with them.
Committees named by the Retail
Grocers' association and Veterans OF
the Great War. who were appointed
by their organizations Monday night
viii be at the meetings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-20
FOOD OFFICIAL ASKS
FOR SMALLER SALARY

LONDON. Aug. 20.-Declaring
that the work was insufficient tos
justify his $500 annual salary. l.. w.
Liell. officer of the Loughton food
committee. insisted on a 25 per cent
reduction.