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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
The Downy woodrecker.

Truly an interesting bird is The
downy woodpccker, and rather a hand
some one at shat A little larger than
sparrow, with black and wniGe .oack
and wings, white breast and a cres-
cent OF rcA on the ba.k of AS neck,
MS appearance is one to attract at
tention. And as a permanent resident
nc is much in evidence.
This hungry little wor6er has three
perfect tools ready for use al all
| times. First, there are mis- very keen
cars, which tell him without fail ex-
acily where to find the grub or the
wood boring beetle and rs larvae hid
zen away in the wood under the bark
Next he has a beak which is a per-
feet little chisel, wedgc-shaped at the
tip, strong and sharp. This ne uses
20 drill a hole directly over the insect
his cars have located; a hole that looks
as II made by a gimlet The last of
Lls three remarkable tools is his
tongue, and a most remarkable tongue
stretches far beyond the point of his
oeak. The tip is hard and horny and
is provided with hooks slanting back
ward like those on a harpoon. This
long tongue he uses to thrust down
small deep hole he has excavated
and to drag out on its hooks the iuicy
grub or other insect which is fattenine
on the life of the tree.
These three tools we may mark
are not the peculiar property Of the
downy. All the woodpeckers possess
them-the red-head, the sapsucker
and the flicker just as we'll. The flick
er is said to be able to touch the back
of his head with his exserted tongue.
and certainly he is a prodigious de-
stroyer of insects. And, il m rht be
added, all these woodpeckcrs are
equipped with fourth tool % aid
them in dislodging insects frc>H the
trees. This tool is their tai which
presents one of the most in, rcstinp
examples Of special adaptation known
to science. 1t is long, pointed and
excessively stiff, serving as crop to
support the bird in its upright posi-
ton on the tree trunk. Were it is
plant as that of a robin or other
ground feeding species, the wood
pecker would experience considerable
difficulty in satisfying his appetite.
Whether it was made for that DUR
pose or whether it became so only as
the result of habit and after long
years Of adaptation and development,
as Darwin represented, is a question
never likely to be settled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Lights in Ocean Depths.

On still nights in tropical waters the
sea oft times is illuminated as il by
fires Of its own. Every breaking
wave crest looks like flame. An oar
disturbing the surface seems to dip in
to molten metal. Swimming fishes
leave wakes of brilliant brightness.
The phenomenon is due to the pres
ence in the water of multitudes OF min
ute animals, each Of which holds up
its tiny torch, so to speak, to contri-
butte to the illumination.
Marine creatures OF many tribes
crustaceans, jelly fishes, cephaIopodo
and fishes of various species carry
lights. Some fishes have luminous
disks on their heads, others have
luminous spots along their sides.
The "angler" fish has a regular
torch for back fin, enabling it to see
while looking out for victims which
its light is expected to attract. An
other finny species, found only at great
depths, carries what looks like an
electric light bulb, which serves an
equivalent purpose.
1t is in the depths Of the ocean that
the really remarkable light bearing
fishes dwell. Theirs is a realm OF
lnky darkness, into which ne ray Of
daylight penetrates. If they are to
have light, they must furnish it them
selves; and, to catch every possible
gimmer. most of them are priveded
with huge ewes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Turns Up After IA Years

After having been lost to his friends
and relatives for almost IA wears,
and with action pending in the courts
OF Adams county to declare him legal
~ dead, Lewis N. Boyd has been
found alive at Tacoma, wssh.
Boyd left his home in GETTYSBURG
almost 80 years ago. The last heard
from him was in 1906, when he wrot,
rom SSykomish, Wash, that ne was
"1."y'ng an Odd Fellows convention
- delegate from the lodge at Sui.
tan.
lis mother died in Adams county
in december and the proceedings ia
declare the son legally dead were TAX.
en- n order to close up the affairs OF
the estate, Evidently Boyd had not
moved far from his home of IA wears
ago, for he was located through a bank
at Sultan, which gave the information
tnat he was employed on railroad Of
Tacoma.
he made no comment about his lon,
silence and did not express the Ieas,
surprise that proceedings had bee,
started to declare him legally dead. He
IS now 81 years OF age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
A Little Wreck.

Sam, Mr.. Clark's man of all work.
was delighted when his employer
taught him to drive the new Ford,
and one Saturday evening he asked to
have the car Sunday ito go to preach
in mile down de road" Mr.. Clark
consented, telling him to bring the car
back Sunday afternoon, and Sam
drove off proudly. Sunday afternoon
came, but no Sam. Sunday night
came, and Sam and the car were still
missing. On Monday morning Sam
appeared with very solemn face.
Hello" said Mr.. c ark. "What do
you mean by this? Where is the car p"
"Well, boss said Sam, you see.
sab, | thought I'd 60 over to Macklen-
burg yesterday, and got in a littl,
wrack."
"A little-Oh, you got in a wreck.
did you? Anything hurt ?"
"Yesseh. You knows dat big pane of
glass you looks th'oo, up in front? ?"
Yes, the wind shield"
well, OATS broke all to pieces"
Mr.. Clark groaned. Anything
else?"
"Yesseh. You know dat thing you
pos water in ?"
"The radiator? Yes"
"Well, OATS a-lyin' down beside do
engine" Sam made sweeping
gesture toward the ground.
SAM
"Yesseh. En- you knows dem rubber
things round de wheels ?"
Eyes, the tires. Any Of them
hurt ?"
"Dey's all bustedw
"Samw
"Yesseh. En- you knows dem things
dat sticks out over de wheels like
dis? Sam extended his arms and
curved his hands palms down in front
of him.
Yes, the guards. We1l?"
"Dey's a-sittin' right up ike dis"
Sam bent his elbows and pointed the
backs of his finger tips toward his
shoulders.
SAM" Mr.. Clark cried, ais anv.
thing left OF that car ?"
"Yesseh, yesseh; de cushions ain,t
hurt mite!"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
The Greater Problem.

Several years ago a motorcycle RI
der in the backwoods section Of West
Virginia met an old couple driving
along the road in an antiquated car
riage. The horse had never seen .
motorcycle before and showed any
thing but an amicable spirit. The old
folks jumped out and the motorcycle"
rider dismounted and approached, of
fering to lead the fractions horse pas
the machine.
"Doan you never mind about tina i
boss, young feller," replied the old
gent "You lead the old woman pas.
that gosh-dinged contraption OF yours
| can manage the boss all right"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Buzzards.

Buzzards are found all over the
South and Southwest, in the West and
in the central States. They seldom 90
as far north as Canada, however,
They congregate in large Hocks and.
when on the ground, perch on clumps
OF earth, little hillocks, or on rocks
and the like. If they alight in tree
they line up on the limbs, their heads
drawn down on their shoulders, and
their entire attitude one Of melancholy
and detection. Their eyesight is re-
markable for its keeness, and on thu
plains or in the Florida everglades
they can discern carrion for A long
distance. They circle high overhead
when they sight man dying OF thirst
on the plains, or see a wounded animal
struggling along, and the moment the
man or the animal drops thev shoot
down from the sky, perch on the BODY
and begin their horrible feast. The
birds eat until they can hold no more,
then disgorge what they have eaten,
and begin all over again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Peoria, Illinois, for the past Afty
years the greatest liquor distilline
centre in the world, has not after all
oeen hurt by the winding up of the
wniskey business. Predictions OF
business stagnation because Of pro.
mbition have gone wrong, and the
great distllling plants are being con.
verified into food product concerns
more than a million dollars being ex.
pendea in making the change More
men will be employed than ever. Dis
hiiery money is being loosened into
other business lines, and today Peoria
is enjoying a building growth and
commercial increase such as IL never
has experienced.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Love Letters for Prince of Wales

Love LetterS Tor Prince OF Wales.
The Prince of Wales is enjoying an
epIstolary pursuit by American girls.
lays London Dispatch
His Royal Highness continues to be-
deiuged with love notes, crank letter.
and at least one proposal of marriage
ally from the United States. And il
may be stated on the authority of hi.
secretary that both the secretary and
the Prince have gay time daily goin,
through the mail bag.
Since his return the Princes let
er pouch has contained something
ike $4,000 letters weekly covering
every conceivable subject. The
cream" Of these is handed him for
perusal and from the high-voltaps
love missives he gains vast amuse
ment, according to his secretary. Most
of these are from girls who got pass
ng glimpse of his Royal Highness"
either at New York or Wa shineton
Scores of others send snap shots taken
OF him during his visit over there
Some girls send photographs OF them
selves by way of good measure.
"All the really serious letters the
Prince answers personally" his secre
tary said today. "His Royal High
ness IS really not at all displeased at
the volume of his mail from the
United States. He has kept many of
the snapshots taken and some OF the
letters, particularly those from prom
inent persons, indicatir" thew were
sent with the future good re'a.io shin
o. Great Britain and America az heart
These, for the most part, tell him OF
the good effects his journey had upon
public opinion in the United States"
Since his return the Prince has kept
in close touch with American activi-
ties and has become consummats
reader Of American newspapers.
S2.5O0.OO0 Liquor Seizure Made.
r. E. Wathen, president, and Will
liam Knebelkamp, general manager.
Of R. E. Wathen & Co., Louisville, Ky..
distillers, surrendered to Federal au
thorities on warrants charging them
with attempting to defraud the Gov
eminent out of taxes on distilled
spirits, and gave $1,000 bonds for
nearing next week. Knebelkamp i.
president of the Louisville American
Association Baseball Club.
1t is charged that Wathen, as prin-
cipal, and Knebelkamp, as accessory.
illegally removed 5000 cases Of bot.
tied in bond whiskey, tax paid at the
rate of $3.50 per gallon for medicinal
use' but sold it for beverage purposes
which requires an additional tax OF
S4.2O per gallon.
Inc removal Of the whiskey and eva.
sion of tax, the Government asserts.
took place during the first is days OF
this month. The afldavits recite
that it was taken from an export
bonded warehouse and removed to
free warehouse, where il was offerel
for sale surreptitiously at Sl3O
case.
The Wathen distil!ery, which wa.
seized Monday, together with $4,000
barrels OF whiskey, is the oldest in the
State. The first Wathen still was sal
up in 1888. The value of the seized
property is estimated at S2,5OO,OOO.
Good morning, SiIas, just step.
ped in to inform you that old bachelo
Spriggins has passed away
only thing he left was hall clock"
WELL" replied the friend, "there's
one good thing about it; there won
be much trouble to wind up the es-
tate"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

III 1t is true that you are not feeling
your best-if you have that always.
tired feeling and no interest or enthu-
slasm-then you should be careful OF
the influenza.
1t is thin FLOODED, anemic people
that disease strikes first. The fact
that you have had a very few serious
Illnesses has nothing to do with. Ey.
eryone gets rundown occasionally
and when they do, the blood is in no
condition to fight of disease germs
because it has not enough red cor,
puscles. Ii is the red corpuscles ~
the blood that fight disease and save
you from sickness.
You simply can't afford to take
chances when influenza is striking
down thousands everywhere. Forti.
fy your blood-build it up with the
pleasant tonic, Pepto- Mangan.
And should you be just recovering
from influenza, you need Pepto- Man,
gan because your blood has exhausted
its strength. Pepto- Mangan will help
build you up.
Pepto- Mangan is widely and heartily
endorsed by physicians. 1t is effect.
i've and easy TO take. Ne difference
in medicinal properties.
Sold at any drug store. Bur ne
sure you get the genuine Pepto-M
gan-"Cude's." Ask for it by the
name and be sure the full name il on
the package. ADVERTISEMENT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Notice To Contrc ctors.
Project No. 81.

Project No. 81.
Sealed proposals. will b., received bv
the County Clerk Of lefsersoa County
At Charles Town. Wesi Wig Ma. until
II O'Clock A. M, oa the 81 day Of
February, 1920. for the construction Of
the following roads:
Charles Town-Harper's Ferry Road
approximately s miles. l6-ft. width.
bnumnous Macadan Pavement type.
Plans, specifications and estimate Of
quantities may be examined at the
Comfy Engineers OEce. Charles
iown,. w. Va, Division Engineers Or
nee, keyser, West Virginia
Proposals will be received only upon
State Standard Forms. which can be
Obtained firm the undersigned, or from
the Division Engineers Office at Key
ser, West Virginia.
All proposals must be accompanied
by certified check or draft equal to
at least per cent of the total amount
bid
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
Chas. A. Johnson.
County Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Norfolk g. Western Ry.
Schedule in Effect Dec. IA. 1919.
LEAVE SHEPHERDSrOWN DAILY
SOUTHBOUND.
THE UNIVERSAL CAR


LEAVE SHEPHERDSTOWN DAILY
SOUTHBOUND.
No 1873 06 A M-For Bristol and in
termedIate Stations; Broher Parior
Carlo Bristol; connection at Ros-
noke for roints Vest: Sleeper TO
Roanoke. Columbus and Cincinnati.
Dining car.
No. n x 80 p. M For Shenandoah.
Va. and Local Stations
NO. IL IS A N Let or from connect.
ing lines Il H.gerslowa o, Shenan-
doah Junction or IL take on tor Basic
or beyond. Sleeper Ia williamson
w Va. and Winstou Saiem, N. C.
Dtniag Car TO Roanoke.
NORTHBOUND
No. B-9 IS A M-F1r Hayerstown
aud ntermediate stations, connects al
Hagerstown for Harrisburg. Philadel
phia ard New York
No. l4-8 "a p. NJ For HaQerstown
Philadelphia. and New YORK: ParIor
Cars, Sleepers Hagersto WI to Phila-
detDhia
No Il So A. Met OF from Basic or
eeyonT, or TO take on tor connecting
lines Al Shenandoah Junction or Ha-
geTsioWn Sleeper to Phildelpbia
and New York
w: B BEVlLL, " c SAUNDERS.
Pass raft Mngr Glen Pass. Apt
Roanoke w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
To the Public.

Through the courtesy Of the officers
OF tho Jefferson Security Bank, our
ehice is now temporarily located in the
directors room Of the above mention.
ed bank, at which place we will be
Snd to have any Of our customers or
friends call to see US.
Having lost our mill by fire, and
having no use fer a truck, we offer our
truck for sale. Tkis is a Ford truck
Wifh Hudford unit with a good bed
- and csrsaias which will keep out
Wn and keep your load dry. This
tWsk haa beoa takea good care OF and
70 In exselloai UAIiisa.
= n. UdrfAyo WILLING CO..
A0A@dxEaun. W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Fifteen Children, Never Sick a Day.

Fifteen children, all robust, with
never days sickness, is the record of
the family Of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph l.
christopher, Pisgah, w. Va. The
family resides on farm.
AT first the Christopher home con-
sisted only Of five rooms, but addi-
tlons to the family brought additions
to the house until it now contains six
teen rooms.
The Oldest of the children is 27 and
the Youngest 2 years. The smalles,
Is thirty inches tall and the larges,
feet, 2 inches. Earl, the eldest, sery-
ed eleven months with the American
army abroad while the third son,
Lloyd, volunteered in March, 1918, and
was sent to Vancouver, Wash, beins
later transferred to Portland, Ore.
where for 10 months he served with
the American aviation forces.
I'm the West Virginia hills is the
place to raise real boys and girls, :"
declares Mr.. Christopher. "sWel.
come is our motto here and we never
turn down plea for food or assist.
ance. Both myself and my sons ask
the Republicans to give us Wood for
President"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

"Rs mighty good thing" said
Uncle Eein, "dat de Ten Command
ments Sss handed down direct, ia.
stead Of bein' 'bliRed to 90 through do
hands Of . Tot 81 committees"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Mistress-Why don't you answer
when there's a ring at the front door
New Maid-"Oh, mu'um, you b..
fou know tho people better thaa !
do"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
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LUNGARDIA

What 10 LUNoARpIA, y,~
sroSs OF people who could ana
SxPbdy ,would answer that LUN-
DLA Is the greatest prenar.iio.
Eyer Eyer oHered TO the public To- nEHa
Ds. stubborn cough, ar ssr.
s.It. Tss quick and senescia, re.
are astonishing The phvais,an:.
test 10 desired in Innuenzs - es
soh Use LUNGARDIA IN IN
ss esaat u P,,, and ia Croup-H has
.ns neither alcohol nsr o,,,tss esa
60 ir children as for adults W.
SScf ,sca nsardls tor results. and its
= peasant. plea sing syruo con5,n sn
rssu, mayor Your money bssk mnon
tis pr.p,,s TIC SIon soc ard ,f.as per Bet
- not yet stocked It LUHSIRsHEiISxt
Druggists should cor,r,n,
%.sste Manager. X. IL Kiss ~
Vihe. W. Va. for ouieh ssrx,c"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Accidents will happen. boz tho a.
regulated faullies keep DR.. Thsats
Eclectic Oh for such energese8.
I've sizes, Doc sni 60c az all stsr&.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Itch Itch! Itch! Scratch! Scratch
Scratch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ONT
ment. For eczema, any skin itching.
60c a box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

he Prepar ed-Strengthen and Build
up Your BlOsd with Pepto- Mangan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
Are You A
Target For
Influenza?

1t Hits Listless, Run-d down People
First-Their Blood Is Thin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Germs Everywhere in Endemic.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-10
WHISKY ROBBERS
TO BE TRIED HERE

Danville, KY, Sept. 10-Allen Law
renee, guard at the Moore distillery,
charged with aiding in the theft of
fourteen barrels Of whisky from the
distillery on the night Of August "a,
was given an examining trial Thurs
day before Commissioner Lawwll.
Fred Marsh and Esco Beazley were
placed on the witness stand an dtesti-
fed that Lawrence broaehed them
with plans for the holdup. After the
testimony had been taken, Federal
Prohibition Agent Rowan Saufey de-
manded that Lawrence's bond be in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000. J. w.
Rawlings, who represented Lawrence,
asked that the bond be placed at a
reasonable sum. Commissioner Law
will fixed the bond at $4,000, which
was given. Lawrence did not testify
His final trial will be before Judge
A. J. M. Cochran at Richmond in No
vember.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-10
MELONS FROM FRENCH
SEED 10 YEARS OLD

J. B. Walker, the |wcll known
horseman, is presenting his
neighbors in the western part of
town with some cantaloupes that
for size and lusciousness are
mighty hard to beat. The pecu-
liar thing about them is that they
were raised from seed which Mrs.
Brutus J. Clay secured in France
10 years ago. While there, Mrs.
Clay was attracted by the size and
delightful flavor of the French
and she bought some seed
and brought it back with her.
Coming across it this. spring, she
gave it to Mr.. Walker. her neigh
Dor, and he planted them. The
crop has been splendid and remar-
kable in many ways. Mr.. Walker
is saving the seed Of all the mel
ons produced in order to be able
to put out a large acreage next
season.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-10
Plans For Great Railway
Across South America
TBy- Associated Press

Santiago, Sept o-Constructioa
of railway Which would connect
the Pacific Ocean with the Anna
zon river. serving the republics OF
Ecuador, Colombia and Nenerue-
la on the north and Peru. Bolivia
and Brazil on the south. is invol--
we'd in a concession which has
been authorized by the Ecuador
can government. Authority fof
construction OF the railway. ac-
cording to d Chilean Weekly. was
obtained from the government at
Quito by Ignacio Leon. former
Chilean diplomat. for a syndicate
capitalized at S25.OOOOOO mem
bers OF which include many prom
inent Chileans.
The route would start from
Port Bolivia on the Pacific and
run to Port Borza on the ANA
zon. The proposed railway. in
addition to serving a zone border
ing on what is said to be among
the best petroleum bearing dis
tricts in Peru, would afford
means of connecting the four
large and isolated provinces OF
Southern Ecudaor, with $4,000
inhabitants, with the rest of the
country.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-10
RUTHT0N

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Moores visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Burl Moores at Waco
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Moberly, Mr..
and Mrs. R. L. Moberly attended the
Lexington fair Thursday.
Mr.. John Christopher, of Henry
county, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs Isabelle Hamm and attend
ed county court Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roberts spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Long.
Luther West sold hog to J. L.
Coffey, of Cottonburg, for $27.50.
Miss Made Sallee spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Bud Sallee.
r. L Moberly sold fat heifer to
George McQuerry at cents pound.
Mrs. j. H. Moores and little son,
Paul ARE visiting her sister, Mrs.
John Christopher, in Henry county.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Moberly spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Agee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-10
BUFFALO

Mrs. Jake White and daughter en-
tertained number of friends at din
ner Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox, of Pamela
spent the weekend with his sister,
Mrs. Joe Mize, and family.
Miss Alma Cox visited Misses Eff.
fie and Maude Hale Tuesday night.
Mrs. Mary Arbuckle, of Richmond
has returned home, after spend a few
days with Mrs. Alice Tribble and
daughter, Miss Matte.
Mrs. J. L. Kanatzar visited he1
niece, Mrs. Virgil Gaines, in Rich
mond, Monday.
Our school is progressing nicely
with about so pupils in attendance.
Mrs. Mary Hayden spent Saturday
night and Sunday at her home on the
Irvine pike.