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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-09

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

A number OF republics have result
ed from the world war, but few OF them
are as interesting as the Republic of
Jones, which hourished during the
Civil War. Although the fact Of its
existence has been denied, a writer in
the New York Evening Sun insists that
the Republic of Jones did exist from
1862 to 1865 as free and independent
nation with a president. a cabinet, two
houses of congress and an army. Be
ing an inland republic, like Bolivia and
Switzerland, il had no navy and no
need of one.
Just why Jones County seeded from
the State of Mississippi and decided to
go 1t alone" as the Jones County
Confederacy is not known. but it is be-
lieved that it did not approve OF Mis-
siSsippfs leaving the Union. when
the Congress of Jones was organized
some of its members wanted the new
born nation To enter into an offensive
and defensive alliance with the United
States of America, But that project
fell through, and the great majority of
the people of the Northern States new
or even heard of the little Southern
republic, whose independence, OF
course, was never recognized by the
Confederate States of America.
Nathan Knight, who was the first and
only President of the republic, was
known everywhere as Nate He was a
prominent in the affairs of Jones be-
fore il seeded from the State. ALI
though Mississippi received such help
to put down the rebellion in Jones as
the Confederate leaders found time to
give, Knight and his followers fought
hard against the efforts to bring them
back within the State, and in the main
their fight was successful. II was not
until after Lee surrendered and the
Confederacy collapsed that the Rcpub-
lie of Jones capitulatcd to the State of
Mississippi. Knight then gave up his
Office, advised his subordinatcs to re-
sign and went back to his farm; and
the others also dispersed to their
homes.
After a very brief existence as Davis
County, the ex- Republic of Jones went
back to its own name, and to this day
it remains Jones County, the only one
in the United States that was once n
full nedgcd republic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Insect War Planned.

The Calosoma beetle. which was
first introduced into this country in
1906 TO fight the tree destroying gypsy
and hrown-tailed moth, has spread rap.
idly and is already we'll established in
New England States, according to re-
ports given out BY collectors from the
American Museum of Natural History
Recently gypsy moths have been dis.
covered in New Jersey and parts o!
Long Island, and plans arc being made
now 10 establish colonies of beetles
IN the infected regions TO fight the
moths,
The enemy of the gypsy moth is a
haoitaut of Europe and Japan. In 1906
1t vas Introduced into Massachusetts
A year later specimens were found in
Connectlcut In 1914 New England
VAS again visited by a plague of the
moths, and it was decided TO import
beetles to fight them. In 1915. 1916
and 1917 che species was planted in
various sections of Massachusetts and
Connecticut, and from there il spread
through Rhode Island, Vermont, New
Hampshire and even UP into Maine.
investigation has shown that-alrcady
me CaloSoma beetle has become our
pest ally against the gypsy moth, and
as 1t reproduces in satisfactory auanti-
ties, the outlook for its future useful.
ness IS promising. II is a particularly
effective natural enemy of the gyps,
moth, as both its larvae and adults
Iced on that pest, and the life history
ct the beetle and the larvae cores.
ponding very closely to that of the
iarval and pupal stages of the gypsy
moth, makes the beetle especially
adapted to attack the moth.
The adults of the species commonly
live two or three years, and sometimes
four years or longer, which increases
their chances of survival under unfa.
vorable conditions, as does also the
TACT that the same individuals may re &.
produce in alternate years. They
hibernate successfully in the New
England climate, and the climbing
habits of the larvae make it possible
for them to obtain food on the trees.
The adult of the species is about
one inch in length. 1t can be recognized
by the metallic dark blue-gr lustre
of its body and its dark blue head and
bluish-black underparts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused Thb
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville. Ky.-Mrs Pearl Pvt
rick, Of this place. writes: "I was
very constipated. had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. I went TO
the doctor. He gave me some pulls.
They weakened me and seemed 10
tear up my digestion. They would
gripe me and afterwards It seemed
was more constipatcd than before.
I heard OF Black-Draught and de-
cided to try II. found It Just what l
needed. Il was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
Improved. got well OF the sour stom.
ach. my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping. and would take a
dose now and then. and was in good
shape.
| cannot say too much for Black.
Draught for II Is the finest laxative
one can use
Thedford's Black-DrauEht has for
many years been found OF great value
In the treatment of stomach. liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in It's action. leaving no
bad after-effects. Il has won the praise
OF thousands OF people who have used
u NC-12s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Queer Customs.

zone of the strangcst forms OF gov
eminent | encountered on my trip to
to the EARTH" said the Marian, was
that of the United States OF America.
That country was inhabited mainly by
two hostile tribes, whose totcms were
the elephant and the donkey. The cause
of their hostility could not discern,
since both tribes contained all shades
Of opinion and representatives Of every
social class and group; no doubt il
was some old hereditary feud. But
instead Of fighting with guns, like the
neighboring Mexicans, the two tribes
united into one Government, the Chief
Donkey being President and Herd Of
Elephants being a majority in Con-
gress. Everything that the President
tried to do the Congress would pre-
vent, and everything that the Congress
tried to do the President would veto.
Hence the nation lived virtually with
out a Government until a sacred,
mystical period Of years elapsed, when
both tribes strove once more to obtain
I
the Presidency and the Congress. They
chose the candidates for these offices
by method Of counting out like that
used in children's games. Prominent
men were induced to spend vast sums
to capture local councils. called pri-
mares or conventions, and then were
rejected because they had been too
successful or had spent too much. A.
ter the biggest chiefs had thus been
counted out the Offices were distributed
to lesser men and all was ready for the
battle between the tribes in November
BY very chivalrous but rather per-
picking custom the tribe which was
victorious in November waited four
months before taking the power
which it had won and in the
meantime the old President and Con-
gress went on ruling Tor keeping each
other from ruling) just il nothing had
happened. Yet in spite OF their absurd
ways Of conducting public business
these same Americans we're notably ef-
fisient and businesslike in all their
private ars."-New York indie
pendent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Counting the Cost

The dinner table Was set, and mother
and father were waiting; the little son
had been away all morning. Suddenly
they heard him coming along the walk
In three Jumps he was up the steps,
and, bursting through the open door.
he eagerly ran to his mother, holding
up for inspection a shining fish.
Mother, see what have caught"
ne cried. Isn't a fine one?"
Yes, | see the fish, and il is very
hne,' said the mother. 81 am sure YOU
must be proud to have caught it, but
| see something larger AMI more i'm
portant than the FISH. see a pair
good shoes covered with Shiny mut
from sole to top, a pair Of stockings
torn IN several places, a suit of clothes
so Soled that it will have to be clean
ed before II is fit to be worn again.
And see boy who disobeyed h
mother and went to the strear
DO you think the fish was worth il g?
DO you think | can be we'll pleased
with even so fine a fish after you paid
such price for it?"
AS the boy looked at his soiled
clothes he realized with shame his dis.
obedience toward one whom he really
loved better than anyone else in the
world. He turned from his fish that
had appeared so attractive al first. and
that had seemed such big achieve
ment, and with downcast face took his
place at the table.
When the meal was over. he said "af.
or this | am going TO think what il
means to other people and not lust TO
myself when start doing ANYTHING
II Is far more fun to please you than 10
each fsh-after it is over. don't like
fishing so well as thought did"
And what of erown-up children who
go fishing for the prizes in life ? Is
there such thing as paying too high
price for coveted prize? Is il pos
Sible to win success and at the same
time lose that which makes success
worth while? Do we ever pay too high
price for our fish.
1t is possible to gain great wealth at
the price of honor, advancement at the
price of a good conscience, temporary
reputation at the price Of character.
popular applause at the price of truth.
1t Is possible to gain worldly ease and
The pleasures of sin at the price of
eternal life. "What shall it profit a
man, if he shall gain the whole world l.,
and lose his own soul ?" True success
consists sometimes in relinquishing.
not in achieving.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

Saints have halos because a country
boy made curious mistake some hun
dreds Of years ago when he first be-
gan TO paint holy pictures. In order
to keep the rain from discoloring the
statue Of saints that stood just TN
der the caves of churches, the church
authorities used to place wooden disks
over them. Gotto, when a boy, as.
sumed that the disks were an es
sential part Of the sacred figures. A
first he painted above the head Of
each saint a disk that looked like tn,
bottom Of tub; later he made il
mere circle, dark at first, but more anc
more luminous in successive picture.
until it became the circle Of light tina
painters ever since have used as III,
symbol Of sanctifcation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
What Did the Colonel Say Then?

II was dark night At Camp Grant.
Footsteps of a horse, says the Argo-
naut, were heard approaching through
the gloom.
"Halt!Who goes there ?" barked the
rookie"
"Regimental commander"
"Dismount, colonel, and advance to
be recognized" The colonel dis
mounted and came over to the crook
ie," who presented arms with a snap.
Proceed, colonel" he said. AS he
laboriously got back on his horse the
colonel asked:
by the way, who posted you
there?"
"Oh, nobody" replied the sentry
"Tm just practicing."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
w. LURIA,
Shepherdstown, ". Va
Eggs ondPoultry

We will pay best cash price the market
lustifies Tor strictly clean, fresh eggsand
poultry at our office near the freight Sta
ton.
Can take care OF eggs at my residence
after 8 O'Clock.
viii be at the Office Saturday nights
until 9 O'Clock.
BENZ. HATFIELD
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

A life jacket, silent remembrance OF
the tragic sinking Of the Lusitania Ave
years ago, and bearing a strand OF
faded blonde hair, was picked up last
week in the Delaware river. The
name Of the ship the Germans tor
pedoed remained distinct on the wave,
beaten canvas, which has been adrift
throughout three years of war and two
Of peace. The life jacket, which was
found by two railroad detectives, was
covered with slime and seaweed, with
one arm-strap broken. On one side
were the words "life belt" and on the
other, in large, black letters, the in
scription "Lusitania."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

GLOW much will this cloth cost a
yard ?" asked the man who was being
measured fr suit
"Twenty-seven fifty" replied the
tailor.
Him." unused the customer, 81 guess
| don't need a suit. You'd better just
make me up a watch-fob."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
NOTICE..

We want to buy all kinds Of
FURS, HIDES, PELTS, Ietc., in
Guiding muskrat, 'posSum and other
skins. Highest prices paid in cash.
We are in the market for al
kinds Of Old Metal, Old Rubber,
Rags. Old Paper, Bones, and Junk
OF every sort, for which we pay. the
highest market price in cash. II
you have anything to sell, send me
word and will come and buy il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Harnes,
Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap, Tur-
pentine, N. {. and Gas Tar, Gasoline,
Varnish, Japan Dryer, Knot Killer,
White Lead, Red Lead, Spanish
Brown, Calcined Plaster, Portland
Cement, Lard Oil, Plastering Hair,
Coal Oil, Neat Foot Oil, Fish Oil,
Bath Brick Soap, Sulphur, Coppcras,
Borax.
Patent Plasteridg prepared for immediate
use.
International Stock Food and GIeason's
Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miller's ess Dressing. Whale
Oil Soap. Harm
Black Lambs Foot Harness on.
The Perfection Blue Flame WickIess Oi
Stove-safest andb
The Four Leaf Clover Cream Separator
where the milk is not mixed or di.
luted with water, leaving Il pure and
sweet for family use.
Wall Paper furnished on short notice q,
reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn Door Hangers and Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
yanized Bucket Pump and Wac,
Purifier, x L Chain Pumps.
A Large Stock of Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

A clerk in a post Office in the west
OF Ireland told an Irishman who came
in to mail a letter that the letter was
overweight.
"Over what weight ?" asked Pat.
dts too heavy" replied the clerk
"Ysu'll have to put another stamp on
it,"
"Werra, GET out wild your foolin', "
said the Irishman with a broad grin
"Sure, il put another stamp on it
won't it be heavier still ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Bloody Angle" House Burned.

The historical "McCoul House." in
Spotsylvania county, Va, has been de-
stroyed by fire. The "McCoul House"
was used as headquarters by General
Robert Z. Lee during the battle OF
Bloody Angle, and history states that
this old colonial mansion changed
hands between northern and southern
troops seven times in one day. 1t was
one of the most highly valued, historic
landmarks in the county, and was a
Mecca of tourists inspecting battle
fields. The "McCoul House" was own
ed by Guy M. Herbert, a civil engineer
connected with the State Highway
Commission, who purchased it in 1917.
The "McCoul House" was rich in
memories and associations of the past.
1t is said the old southern home, which
was of colonial architecture, was built
nearly 100 years before the Civil War.
1t was a frame house, and was built
from lumber hewed by hand from the
forests surrounding it. The timbers
were all put together with locusts
pine.
The old house was riddled with bull
lets and she'll holes placed there DUR
ing one Of the bloody conflicts Of the
war Of the sixties. A tree eighteen
inches in diameter standing near the
"McCoul House" during the battle OF
Bloody Angle was filled by bullets
from the heavy fire of the northern
and southern forces during this battle
A piece Of this tree, eight foot in
length, was later cut and carried to
Spettswood Inn at Spotsylvania Court
House, by the late Joseph Sanford.
General Myers, of the northern army
while passing through the courthouse
saw the tree and tried to purchase il
from Mr.. Sanford, who refused to sell
it at any price. General Myers then
sent detail OF men back and took the
tree. After the war Mr.. Sanford's son
an attorney-at-law, received $1,000
from the United States government
for this relic Of the bloody struggle
1t is now on exhibition in the Smith
senian Institute in Washington
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

Mother" said little Dorothy one
morning after having fallen out Of
bed, 81 think | know why fell out OF
bed last night. 1t was because | slept
too near the place where got in"
Then. after a moments thought, she
added, "No. that was not the reason.
1t was because | slept too near where
| fell out"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29

Willie came up to his mother with
an expression OF anxiety on his face
MA" he asked, "if poor, hungry
little boy was to come to the back door
and ask for something to eat, would you
give him that piece of pie that was
teft over from dinner?"
eyes, Willie, OF course would
said the mother.
"Willie's face cleared
"All right" he said, Gust wait a
minute till run around to the back
door"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
To the Public.

Through the courtesy OF the Offices
OF the Jefferson Security Bank, our
Office is now temporarily located in the
directors room Of the above mention
ed bank, at which place we will be
glad to have any of our customers or
friends call to see us.
Having lost our mill by fire, and
having no use for a truck, we offer our
truck for sale. This is a Ford truck
with Hudford unit with a good bed,
top and curtains which will keep out
rain and keep your load dry. This
truck has been taken good care OF and
is in excellent condition.
{. N. WHITING MILLING CO..
ShepherdSOwn. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
Hardware Department..

Bar Iron. Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Coppel
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets, Waffle
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doom
and Windows, American Fence Wire,
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells, Pow
der and Shot.j
The Washington times., 1920-10-12
SAYS EDISON SPIRIT
RADIO |SFEAS|bLE
Divine Asserts "Wizzard" Not
Attempting the impossible.
Wireless a Beginning.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12.-The day
of darkroom seances and table-rap-
ping conferences with the spirits of
the other world will soon pass with
the invention OF an~1nStrument to
record communication with the other
world in the opinion of DR.. Russell
II. Conwell.
The noted minister and founder of
Temple University believes Thomas
A. Edison's effort to invent an instru-
ment to determine the existence of
spirits is a feasible undertaking.
II sincerely believe" said Dr. Con-
well. that the day will come when
an instrument will be invented to
record communications from the
spirit world. The invention Of wire
less telegraphy has been step in
that direction"
Although DR.. Conwell is of the
opinion that radio-telegraphy is only
a crude beginning from which to
work out the perfection of instru-
ments which will be sensitive to the
reception OF spirit messages he is
not certain that Thomas A. Edison
has\ not already discovered the meth
nicaNons with the spirit world.
The Rev. Dr. David II. Steele. rec
tor of the Episcopal Church of st.
Luke and the Epiphany, and noted
author. on the other hand. says he
would Just as. soon make love
through a machine as to use such
apparatus in an attempt to /commu-
nicatel with the spiritual world"
The Washington times., 1920-10-12
BOY STEALS DAD
breaches HONESTY
Pastors Auto Disappears While
He Gives Sermon on Eighth
Commandment.

CHICAGO, Oct 12.-While the Rev.
Il. Keene Ryan. pastor of the Garfield
Boulevard Church. was delivering a
sermon on the text, "Thou Shalt Not
Steal" to his congregation Sunday
night, his son, Addison VI. Ryan, six
teen years old. and a student in high
school. took the pastors new auto
mobile which he had parked in front
of the church and left with party
of boy friends for parts unknown.
The boys are believed to be on
their way to Kalamazoo, Mich. One
of the party called his sweetheart
over long distance telephone from
Three Oaks. Mich, yesterday and told
her they were having a lovely Il ne
The girl told her mother, who notified
the Rev. DR.. Ryan. The minister has
sworn out a warrant for the arrest OF
his son and also for Daniel McCor-
mack. one OF his sons chums, who is
known to he In the party
81 propose to teach my boy les
son he will never forget" said the
pastor. "He has never done tding
like this before and I intend u shall
be the last. ] shall prosecute him In
court and in addition I will see that
he gets the old-fashioned woodshed
treatment when he arrives home"
The Washington times., 1920-10-12
TRUCE
EFFECTIVE OCT. IS
Negotiators, in Last Minute De-
lay, Expected to Sign
Protocol Today.

WARSAW. oct. Ii, via London. Oct.
i2.-Further delay developed at Riga
today in the signing of the Russo
Polish peace protocol. but the sigma
turcs probably will be affixed tomor-
row (Tuesdny) The armistice be-
comes effective on october is. Russia
has agreed not to interfere In the
domestic affairs OF Poland and
Lithuania.
Representatives OF tho JeagI" OF
Nations at Suwslkl may be in2ited
to adjust the Polish Lithuanian dis
pute that has arisen over the seizure
of wilma by Lithuanian insurgents
and Polish troops under General zel-
liRnowski.
The wilma situation was under run-
sieeration by the Polish cabinet to-
day General ZellignowsSrs action
was described as mutiny. II was ie-
clared that he had seized the Bith-
uanian city OF wilma in defiance OF or.
dcrs issued TO him by the Polish
general stafr. The government. at the
time OF the seizure, was plarning to
transfer General Zel'knowskrs troops
to another part Of rthe Polish battle
front
The Washington times., 1920-10-12
PROTESTS FILING OF
LABOR 'SLUSH'FUN
federatIon's Political Director
Says hon-Partisan Campaign
Is Educational.

When 10 a political campaign not
a political campaign
This was the question raised to-day
by Thomas McAnarney director OF
the organization work/of the Amerl-
can Federation OF Labor's non-par-
tisan political campaign.
According TO william Tyler Fage.
clerk Of the House of Representatives
the Federation, the Anti-ssloon lesgue
and all other organizations "endeavor-
ing TO influence the election" must
nile reports OF campaign expenditures
Win Congress this year.
we do not come under the law"
disputed McAnarney today. The Am
erican Federation OF Labor IL not ID
political organization and is not try
ing to- influence the election OF any
person or party. Our campaign 10
strictly non-partisan. It's educational
not political. We send out in1prma-
tion\ like records OF Congress- aud
literature urging labor to go TO polls
and telling why the Federation's non
partisan policy Is the best. We send
out nothing that tells labor how TO
vote"
Secretary Frank Morrison said the
Federation has not been notifed to
file report with Congress.
I'VE always make public our cam
paign expenditures and receipts" he
said. 1--WE make a report to our MEM
bership and publish Il In pamphlet
form.
I'VE have spent about 100000 so
far, chiefly for the printing and dis
tribution OF literature among our
1900 900 members. All this money
was voluntarily contributed by the
central labor bodies and International
unions affiliated with the Federation.
chiefly In small sums. We raised
preliminary fund by askink each In
ternational union to contribute one
cent for each of it's members. We
have never levied an assessment on
our membership for funds to carry
on our compaign.
This is the first l have heard that
we are required this year to file
report with Congress-"