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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

The partly decomposed body of
George Disney, a sixty-year- old color
ed man of Buckeystown, Frederick
county, Md, was found Monday after
noon in cofnfeld near Lime Kiln.
Md, with two bullet wounds in his
abdomen, the shots having been frcG
from large caliber revolver. a
search of the body proved that rob
berry was the motive of the murder
Tor all the pockets Of the mans cloth
ing had been riAsd. This theory is
perm ost also BY the fact that when
ne was last seen Saturday night he
had about $50 in cash in his pocket. A
coroner's jury gave as it's finding that
the man had csne to his death by
shots tired from a revolvek in the
hands OF some unknown person or PEI
sons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19
Superintendent Crowell Resigns. =

Charles w. Crowell, county super-
lntendent OF schools for Berkeley
county, has resigned, effective Sep
temoer LIST, and will 20 to Charleston
W. va, where he will engage in the
insurance business. The presidents OF
the board Of education of Berkeley
county have elected Palmer T. Kee.
seeker, Jr., of Hedgesville to FIJI tine
unexpired term and have also recon-
mended him for the Republican nomi-
nation at the pming election. Mr.
seeker, Jr., of edgesville. to fill the
college, class ~ 1916, and is a fine
young man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

J. !. Gardner on the E. f. Allen
farm, south of Rippon, made fine
yield OF wheat this season. The low
est yield he had was 20 bushels 10 the
acre on a field Of 46 acres that was
2.'H"'--9 - u"ssian hv. On a field of
- acres h raised 3 tasa.'s 10 sbr
acre. while two ottcr fields Welded re-
speciivelv % ar 81 bushels to the
acre. Advocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

.Thecchool boards OF the several dis
tricts OF Jefferson county have agreed
to start the public schools on Tuesday,
September Eth, according to word re-
ceived YESTERDAY from county sperin-
tendent !. N. Bonham. Labor Day is
on the 9th, and as this is a national
holiday, rhe school. will not open until
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19
Harvest Home al Uyiila.

The ladies' OF the Uvilla M. F
Church South will hold their annua
harvest home supper in the hall I,
that place on Thursday, August Goth
and will also serve iceerean and othe,
refreshments in the grove adioisinp
Everybody is invited to attend. anc
enjoy a pleasant evening and get 8
good CHICKEN ana ham supper. 4
player piano will furnish music.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

Wheat is quoted at S2.3s and corn at
?l.SO on the local market this morn
ing. Butter is As cents a pound and
eggs are A cents dozes this morn
ing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

All our Patrons may not know thaf
they may store their wheat the mill
Tor their bread, and get the -four when
they want it. This is mere convenient
than bringing a little at time. Tb;--
ly-sN q .s. y sounds
-four always cv- motto. A
Good ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

SUCH purposes, curing the current
fiscal year.
Outstanding orders June
30, 1920, including in
Salaries OF General Ad-
ministrative Officers 1850
Salaries of Chief and one
spolce ....... 10000
Salaries of Chief iremen go. 24.OO
General expenses Health De-
Stationery, Office supplies and
equipment ................ $500
Postage ................. eco
Water rents ............. 10000
Street lighting ..............7O 10000
Fuel ..':..... ...-...... 1900
Advertising & Printing 49,. .225.oO
Insurance 1000
Premiums on officials bonds -. 1000
Election expenses IS. 90
Attorneys fees, court costs
and damages 5000
City TreaSurer's or Collectors
commissions ........... $4,000
New Equipment-street de-
paitlhent ................ $500
Contingent expenses ........ 10000
Delinquent taxes and
discount $500
Total disbursements, .S4,3O1 90
Total estimated receipts brought
IorWaro .......... :....... S544.0O
Amount to be provided
by levy ............... S3,757 90
1t appearing from the foregoing es-
Inmates that it is necessary to raise
by levy, after deducting all credits,
S5,IoIOO for regular municipal pur-
poses; therefore, it is determined that
levy for regular municipal purposes
OF hfty cents t50c) on each One Hun
dred Dollars assessed valuation of all
property taxable in the said munich
pality of Shepherdstown will be neces-
sary to produce the estimated amount
as aforesaid for the ensuing fiscal
year, based upon the last assessment
thereof, as certified to the council bv
the, efficer whose duty it is to make
such report, as follows:
neai estate. ..... ...... 1924, $4,000
PERSONAL property ........ 353, 27OOO
fuoiic utility property 80. 73,7O7.OO
Total, .............. S751,427.OO
OUTSTANDING BOND PURPOSES.
Outstanding Bonds ........ 49,. .O2
New Bonds OS
General Fund "a
notal; .......... ......L... .5T
State OF West Virginia, County q
Jefferson,
Town of Shephsrdstown, To-wit.
|, Herbert Rogers, Recorder, in and
Ter the municipality OF Sheah sDds-
town, county of Jefferson, and State Of
West Virginia, do hereby certify that-
the foregoing conforms to an order
made by the council of said nsa nj spal-
ity on the 10th day Of August, le2a
Given under my hand this 18th dav
Of August. 1920
HERBERT ROGERS,
Recorder Of the Municipality Of Shep-
herdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19
PROPOSED LEVY BY CORPORA.
TON OF SHEPHERDSTOWN.
State of West Virginia, County OF

State Of West Virginia, County of
Jefferson,
Town Of Shepherdstown, To-wit:
At regular session OF the council
Of the town Of Shepherdstown,
Jefferson county, held in the council
chambers thereof, in the Firemen's
Building, on the second Tuesday In
August, to-wit, the 10th day OF August,
1920, there were present J.. L. Meyers,
Mayor; Herbert Rogers, recorder land
Robert Gibson, e. II. Reinhart, ]. S.
Moler, J. n. Hill and r. G. Miller
members of the council OF said town.
In accordance with chapter 1926, Acts
1919, the council proceeded to make UP
an estimate OF the amounts necessary
to be levied for the current fiscal year,
to cover all municipal debts and
liabilities payable during the said
year, including probable expenditures
for municipal purposes, and proper al
lowances for delinquent taxes, expense
Of collections and contingencies; but
deducting the money in the city treas
ury applicable to said purposes during
the year and doth determine and es-
innate the several amounts to be
levied as follows:
, CURRENT MUNICIPAL PURPOSES.
Estimated Receipts.
The amount due the municipality
for regular municipal purposes, and
| the amount that will become due and
collectible from every source for such
purposes, except from the levy of taxes
to be made for the current fiscal wear.
/ Balance in hands of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-19

The National Highway Garage and
the Jefferson Sales Company, of Sheo-
herdstown, have taken the agency for
the famous Fircstone Tire & Rubber
Company's products. Watch the I'D.
yertising in the Register, which starts
this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
DON'T SQUEEZE BLACK
HEADS DISSOLVE THEM

Squeezing and pineling out bIackheads
make the pores large Hnd cause irritation
then, too, after they have become hard you
cannot get all Of them out. Blackheads are
caused by accumulations of dust and dirt
and secretions from the skin and there Is
only one safe and sure way and one that
never fails to get rid of them--a simple
way, too-that is TO dissolve them. Just get
from any drug store about two ounces of
caionite powder-sprinkle little on hot,
wet sponge-rub over the blackheads
briskly for a few >seconds-wash off and
you'll be surprised to see that every black
head has disappeared, and the skin will be
left soft and the pores in their natural
condition-anyOne troubled with these un-
slightly blemishes should try tbs simple
Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
TRIED TO BRIDE
Rube Benton Tells of Offer
Made Him.
Declares Two Wanted Him to
"ThrOw" Ball Game.

Chicago, Sept "a Substantiation
OF claims of Hartley Replogle, assist
ant states attorney. that the 1919
worlds series between the Cincinnati
Reds and Chicago White SoX was mot
on the square" was sought today from
witnesses before the Cook county
grand jury delving into alleged base
ball scandals
Rube Benton. NV York Giants
pitcher, arrived today to go before
the afternoon session of the inquisi-
tors. Charles HerZog, Chicago Cub
player, who claimed Benton admitted
making $4,000 in the series on advice
of Hal Chase, former player, was also
expected to be called.
Benton today denied Herzog's
charges. He said he would tell the
grand jury of an attempt Herzog made
September II. 1919, to "bribe" him to
throw game.
..The only money I ever won on
baseball game was $26 bet on Ctncin-
natl last year Benton said today. Il
never gambled on baseball game in
which I was interested
Benton said he would tell the jur
ors that Herzog and Chase approached
him in a Chicago saloon in September,
1919, and offered him some easy
money if he would lose the next
days game. He said he refused
Benton pitched the Giants to victory
the next day.
The charges against Herzog have
been aired before President Heydler
of the National league, but were
dropped for want of sufficient evil
dence, Benton said. That was the
only time I was ever approached re-
gatdinE' throwing a game" Benton
said. So
The Giants pitcher said he had
heard reports of crookedness in base
bali but did not intend to put them
before the grand jury because he had
no proof.
@This investigation, at least. will
make some players sure of their step
in the future" Benton said. They'll
be scared and not attempt any gam
bling for long time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
To Help Nature Shed
a Bad Complexion

beauty devotees are enthusiastic over
the rejuvenating qualities of ordinary
mercolized wax. Nothing discovered with
In recent years accomplishes so much. So
quickly without harm or Inconvenience.
The principal reason for Its wonderful
merit is that 1t works In harmony with
physiological laws. Instead OF hiding COM
plexion defects, il removes them. 1t nctual-
" takes off the uged. faded, sallow,
frcckIed or blotchy surface skin, gently
and gradually. This is Natures way OF
renewing complexious. When the nafu-
raj process Is retarded because Of defec-
tive circulation or nerve tone, mercolized
wax comes TO the rescue and hastens the
skin shedding The new complexion
which appears is natural one. youthful,
healthy. exquisitcly beautiful. II you've
never tried mercolized wax. get an ounce
of IL Mt the drugstore, use nights like cold
cream, washing Il off mOrnings-and
have the surprise of your life!
Another natural identifying treatment
for wrinkled skin-is to battle the face in
lotion made by dissolving an ounce of
powdered sax0lite in a half pint of witch
hazel This is remarkably and almost in
instantaneoasly effeetive.-AdEertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
PEN FOR STACKER

any signs is urged to call Blaine at phone
No. 1913. The merchant pays for the signs.
which cost 81 each. They are being printed
by the HinksOn Sign company.
The state house grounds will be the
mecca of the former dough boys. Two
stands. one large enough for dancing, will
be erected on the grounds and moving
picture screen will be hung on the north
side Of the east wing. Bands will entertain
the soldiers from the stand the first
floor of the state house, directly under
the rotunda-
In anticipation Of heavy travel to the
reunion, railroads coming into Topeka have
issued orders for additional equipment on
every train during the two days imme-
diately preceding the reunion. With the
added accommodations, the twenty four
trains a day coming into Topeka will be
cabable Of handling 30.O01 passengers. Sew
eral special trains also will be run TIN
same accommodations Will be provided
for members of the division leaving the
reunion.
Five thousand beds still are needed to
accommodate the visitors. according to G.
G. Seeker convention secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce. Sickler wishes to
correct the impression evidently given out
that Topekans are expected to offer their
rooms free of charge. The soldiers expect
to pay fair price for their lodgiIegs. The
visitors Will begin arriving Saturday. Any
person having rooms is requested to cali
Sickler at 1856
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
ONLY TWO SHOW INCREASE
MING Kansas County Census Reports
Indicate Falling OFF In Population.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Out of
eleven counties mentioned in today's
report by the federal census bureau,
only two are shown in the increase
column. Nine of the counties men,
toned show that the present popula
ton is less than in 1910 The two
counties show increases over the fig
ures ten years ago.
The report on the counties is as fol-
lows:
johnson county. 1884; increase.
&c. or OIL per cent.
Lyon county. 26.154; increase, 1927.
or 80 per cent
Anderson county, 1886; decrease.
$40. or 81 per cent
Bourbon county. 23.19S; decrease
500, or ga per cent
Elk county, 1904; decrease, 1904,
or los per cent.
Harper county. 1856; decrease.
1852. or IA per cent
Kearny county. 2,6i7; decrease, $50,
or 1874 per cent.
Kiowa county. S.164; decrease. 10,
or z per cent.
Miami county. 1s.sOs; decrease. 221.
or IL per cent
Usage county. 1851; decrease.
1884. or SIS per cent.
Wabaunsee county. 11,424; decrease.
1927, or 1912 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23

The North Topeka branch of the W. c. T.
L. will meet Friday afternoon at $50
1884 Jackson street 4 nnmber of i'm
portant matters will be discussed and a
full attendance Is desired All persons IN
terested in the work are invited to attend
Mr.. Zirkle of the Anstin- Snediker store
was telling this morning how II feels to be
a human ninepin He took the street
at the Union Pacific last evening to ride
to his home on the South side. The rain
was blowing in the windows. but no one
knew how TO close them. The car filled
rapidly with passengers, most of them wo-
men. and the men gave up their seats with
unusual alacrity. Finally the aisle was
filled completely with a row of men vino
scorned TO hold by the straps. The car
stopped ut a crossing and started up with
against mis- neighbor. This was repeated
down the line, the men striking out wildly
In their efforts to regain their balance. But
all In vain, and down they all went!
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Roger of 10OG Van
Buren, street. are preparing to move to
Texas TO ma Ike their permanent home. They
are selling off their household goods and
The Rev. GeOrge II. hickman of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church Will have charge
Of the religious service at the r. II. Y. NJ.
a. Nj Petro x Son. r1fhsgists. Adv.
Mrs. Clint Antrim of 1869 Kansas ave-
nue. is spending few days at Elmont. the
Boast.
c. c. Maze, who has been in Colorado
Springs for the benefit of his health Is
much improved.
Word has been received of the death of
Frank Myers, September 1Ga In Denver.
Colo. Myers was a former resident of the
North side.
Miss Rachel Jackson of Kanapors. who
has been a guest at the f. S. Meade home
in Jackson street, for n few days. left for
Salina this afternoon, where she will visit
before returning to her home.
5. r. Dexter. undertaken. Lady as
sistant. S23 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Miss Gertrude Teets entertained Wedncs-
day evening at her home in Quincy street
Mt n shower, hOnoring Miss Edith Hale,
whose marriage TO Mr.. Henry Richter viii
take place the last of the month.
The. James property Mt 1909 Kansas ave
nue.. the former T. NJ. James home is to be
made into duplex apartments and other
wise remodeled. Mrs. Laura James and
her son, Marryat james, will occupy the
upper apartments. renting the lower. The
house has been the home of the DR.. Stephen
Smith family for some years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
MILLERAND NOW

tLOntlnued IrOh rage Oue.l
his cabinet experience to 1889 when
he became a member of the Waldeck-
Rousseau cabinet.
His early affiliations were with the
radical Socialists. and he always has
been keenly interested in labor ques-
lions and has fathered numerous
measures for the betterment of the
working world, notably the old age
pension act which became operative
in 1905.
It was NJ. -MiIlerand's services to his
ever, as minister of war in the Viviani
cabinet. and his notable conduct -of
Frances foreign policy as the success
SOr to Clemcnceau in the premiership
after the Tigers" retirement last
January that raised him into pre-emi-
nent eligibility for the presidency,
compelled his reluctant consent to quit
the premiership and stand as a candi-
date to succeed President Deschanel.
NJ. Millerand was born in Paris Fen
ruary 10, 1859. and was educated for
the bar. His first ministerial post was
served in several other cabinet posi-
tons. notably as minister of public
works in the BRAND ministry of 1909;
minister of war in the Poincare cabi-
net Of 1912, and as minister of war in
the Viviani ministry. to which post he
was appointed in August, 1914, shortly
after the outbreak of the world war.
He held the war ministry until the
Viviani cabinet resigned october %,
1916.
While the peace with Germany was
being made, President Poincare, in
March, 1919, appointed NJ Millerand
governor of Alsace-Lorraine, Frances
regained provinces, and he served in
this position until at the request of NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
TO STOP WASTE OF GAS
State Is Launching Intensive State
Wide Campaign.

Confronted with a possible gas
shortage this winter if immediate steps
are not taken, the Kansas Natural Gas
Conservation committee is launching a
statewide campaign to eliminate
waste.
The committee has been appointed
by the Kansas court of industrial re-
lations, and consists of T. J. Stricken
chief engineer of the court, chairman;
IC H. Humphries, Hutchinson; L. o.
Ripley, wichita, and H. L. Montgom-
cry. representing the gas producing
and distributing companies.
Careful tests have proved conclu-
siVely that a large part of the natural
gas produced in the United states is
wasted says Chairman Stricken in
letter to the mayors of all cities in
Kansas where gas IS consumed.
1T is asserted on good authority
that less than Is per cent of the nat
ural gas that comes from the wells is
finally utilized, and we are sorry TO
say that one of the sources of the
greatest loss is in the homes of the
consumers.
The Kansas court of industrial re-
lations is able to deal directly with the
problem of the waste of gas in the
pipe line and distributing systems. 1t
is therefore of primary Importance
that the matter of proper use of gas
as fuel be brought home to each user
of natural gas in Kansas, and that
these users may be shown how to
make the old and faulty appliances
now in use more efficient at the
smallest expense to themselves.
The efforts of the committee at
this time are being devoted to a series
of conservation demonstrations in the
various cities of the state that use nat
ural gas. These demonstrations are
now under way.
In Hutchinson the work has been
completed and more than two thou
sand persons visited the demonstra-
tons there. Newton has followed with
like enthusiasm. A demonstration at
Ell Dorado will begin this week.
The letter calls upon city officials.
newspapers, civic bodies, wOmen's
clubs and other organizations to CO.
operate in making the campaign
success The mayor will be the head
of the movement in each city. The
committee will furnish everything
necessary for the demonstrations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
NEW SLASHES
Continued from Page one.l

Continued from Page one.J
Inns lead the list OF cotton staples re-
duced by the two large Chicago mail
order houses. Cuts in mems and wom-
Standard dress goods. reduced in price,
will not go back to high levels, Off
Gals of the companies said.
Reductions of Is per cent in furni-
ture were announced
|. Furniture was profiteered to
DEATH" o. w. Goess of Montgomery,
Ward, said. Shoe prices were cut.
Expect Sugar Tumble.
Prices of food were not affected but
the announcement said sugar will tum-
BILE following the annual canning sea-
son.
Coincidentally a war on high priced
restaurants was ordered today by r.
J. Poole. secretary of the city council
committee on living costs.
The manager of the Hotel La Sale
was asked to explain prices charged
in the hotels restaurants. Other eat
ing places in Chicago charge 100 per
cent more than the cost price, Poole
said.
Cotton Cloth In Drop.
Boston, Sept. 23.-General decline
of prices of cotton cloth was predicted
by brokers and textile experts here to-
day as a result of a reduction of 80 u
per cent in the price of the products of
the Amoskeag Manufacturing compa-
ny. Manchester. n. H
The Amoskeag plant is one of the
largest cotton manufacturing plants in
the country. Its 10000 employees pro-
duced four million yards of cotton
agoods a week.
Back to Normal Soon.
New York, Sept. 23.-Prices of mer-
chandise will soon find their normal
level thru gradual readtustment of
the entire economic situation, in the
opinion of Edward C. Caldwell. fl
nancia1 executive of John Wanamak-
er's store in New York.
Caldwell said he looked for lower
prices but did not, believe they would
ever reach their pre-war level, owing
to the fact that wages and other
costs of production would not drop to
that level.
Ford Calls Tire Bluff.
Canton, O., Sept 23.-Henry Ford
will not stand for a raise of tire prices
for his automobiles, he said here to-
day while on a tour Of manufacturing
plants in this section.
IF tire builders raise prices. I can
finance On independent company and
make them myself. said Ford The
time has arrived for a downward
trend of prices but not for a decrease
in the scale of wages"
Franklin Follows Suit.
Syracuse N. Y, Sept. 23.-H. H.
Franklin Manufacturing company to-
day announced reduction in Frank
lin automobiles ranging. from II to Il
per cent. H. H. Franklin, president.
in announcing this action. endorsed
the stand taken by Henry Ford for
general lowering of commodity prices
to a pre-war level
Wages at the Franklin plant Will
not be affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23

Kansas City. Sept 23.-WHEAT1Cash
Market unchanged to &c higher. No. hard,
SO 426255: No. 2 $2.42G2.45; No. red,
s.. S.: No. ., 81. 52G2.5S.
CORN-Market &c lower to &c higher no.
mixed, $Sl12; No. 3, $1.10; No.l2 white,
S1.I5; No. 3, $1.14; No. 2 red, $12O; NO. o.
$1.1d.
Corn futures took another downward
slide today on the Kansas City exchange
September delivery dropping most. fall
ing SIC under yesterdays close MAY Lay
dropped cents and December followed' o7s
cents under the close yesterday.
OATS-Market lie to 215c lower. No.
white 59l5c; No. mixed, 5s@59c; No.
red, 601zc.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIzE-s2o1@20s.
SHORTS-$o65.
BRAN-$1.75
WHEAT-Receipts III cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-23
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands to
break the costly. nerve-shattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you haze a
longing for a smoke or chew. just
place a harmless No-To-Bac tablet in
your mouth instead. All desire stops.
Shortly the ha bit is completely broken.
and you are better off mentally, ply
sically. financially. It's so easy. SO
simple. Get a box Of No-To-Bac and II
il doesn't release you from all craving
for tobacco in any form. your druggist
will refund your money without ques-
ton. No-To-Bac Is made by the own
ers of Cascarets. therefore is thor
oughly reliable.-Adyertise