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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-26
LIZ by SHEPHERDS.
TOWN BOAT OF EDUCATION

State OF West MIA.
County Of Jeffe To-Wit:
District Of Sh q town.
At regular n of the board OF
education OF 5 .rdstown. district
OF Jefferson CO leId at the reSu-
lar meeting p hereof, on the
second Tuesd i'm August, 1890.
Present, DR.. Banks, Presiden:
OF said board o cation. and w. T..
Claiborne Comm -ner.
In accordanc m chapter 1876,
Acts 1919, the ,. 81 Of education pro-
ceeded TO max" "p n estimate Of tho
amount necessar, % Sc levied for the
current fiscal year. 70 cover all dis
trict debts and a-ilities payable dur
Ing the year, including the probable
expenditures TO- district purposes and
proper allowa c. for delinuueus
taxes, exoneratiu and contingencies.
but deducting uoney in the treas
ury applicable ru he service Of the
year and distr aims doth deter
mine and est .tc the several
amounts to be D" id as follows:
ELEMENTARY $ TOOL PURPOSES
Maintenance b ling Fund Estim ate
Estima eli Receipts
The amount q md the amour.
that will becon Iue and collectiple
from every sourC for maintenance
building fund Pr puses, except from
the levy OF take for such purposes to
be made for Tho urrent fiscal year.
Amount due fro heriff. $3.50
Estimated l. sbursements
All expenditure payable out of levy
for maintenance Hiding fund pur-
poses for curren scal year.
Salaries of distric officers and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-26

Bay mare II years old, works any
where hitched, and colt by her side {;
good strap mare, II years old; we'll
bred colt, two and a-half years old :;
good work mare, blind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-26
Nj. X. BOWERS.

George b. Adams, Z wcll-knowr
resident of HagcrStown, committcd
suicide tuesday by shooting himself
through the head. He was a bachelor
90 years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-26
Children Should Be Vaeeinated.


Parents of all school children shouId
remember that such children must
have been successfully vaccinated
within the past three years before thev
viii be allowed to enter schoo. this fall
You may get your family physician 10
vacclnae them. The fee for i win
be paid by the county whenever pa-
rents are not able TO pay.
BY order of the
County Board of Hearth.
Aug. l2-,3w
WANTED-Men or women to take
orders among friends and nsiehbors
Tor the genuine guaranteed hosiery.
iull line former, women and children
cents an hour spare time or S24 wecr
for full time. Experience unnecessary
WAte international Stocking Mills.
NorrIst0Wn, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-26
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public
sale, at his home three fourths of a
mile south of Kearneysville, on
Saturday, September Is, 1920
the following personal property:
S Horses and Colts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
RUTH STICKS TO BOSTON.
Babes" Manager Says Home
Run Hitter Won't Play With
Any Other Club.

Boston, Jan. 6.-Opsnrons voiced here
today that George Babe Ruth OF the
Boston American League base baH club,
champion home run hitter, would protest
has transfer TO the New York Americans
were strengthened by the following tele-
gram from HIM received by John lgoe,
his business manager, here:
'fWill not play anywhere but Boston.
VIII leave for the east Monday
Igoe, upon learning of the transaction
yesterday between Harry IL. Fraseo,
owner of the Boston club and Miller
Huggins, manager OF the New York Club,
telegraphcd the information to Ruth at
Los Angeles, Cal He gave IS a reason for
Ruths reply that the home run king
had invested his money In the cigar
business here and naturally would desire
to be here SIS much as possible.
Mr. Fraxee, In statement announcing
his action, declared the Red SOx organ
isation too valuable TO be dependent
upon the services of one player. He would
not name the amount received for Ruth,
but declared that it was stupendous'
and that no other club but the New York
could afford TO pay such
sum The money received, he said, would
enable him to purchase much needed
strength for the Boston club and place it
again IN the running for pennant honors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
FRIENDS BASKETBALL
Wilmington Team Will Play Ridley Park
Tomorrow Afternoon.

Wilmington Friends basketball team
will meet Ridley Park in the gymnasium
at Fifth and West streets, tomorrow after
noon at $50 o'clock. There will aiso
be a game between tho reserve teams OF
the two schools, while this game with
Ridley Park has in the past been rather
easy for Friends, it has been reported that
Ridley Park is much stronger this year
than usual. Their record so far this year
has been creditable and the lineup con-
sists Of all veterans except one.
After a ten-day vacation Friends re-
turned yesterday for practice and went
through some fast exercises. Passing
was the feature of yesterday afternoon 3
practice. Lackey, the star forward OF
last years aggregation, has sufficiently re-
covered from the injury to his knee to
practice in the lineup yesterday and
showed excellent form. He will probably
play part of the game tomorrow: The
lineup will probably bc: Mode and Steri-
ing, forwards: Fl. Smith, center; +. smith
and Bradford, guards.
On Friday the local team will journey TO
Swarthmorc Go play the Swarthmore tilgh
School team This will probably be the
hardest game on the teams schedule
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS. A S.
MADAM BERTHA EAIJCu Ar Tyir PLAY
HoueK

MADAM BERTHA KhJcu Ar THE PLAY
HoueK.
Madam Bertha KnIich's 1.-the, sinuosr
figure ard panther like grace Of carriage
havn inspired much ndmiring comment on
the part Of the artistic and general public
alike since Hhe made her debut on the
Engimh speaking stage "a the creator Of
the Maurice Aiaetorl,nk's "Monnn Van
ma" Kaiich is prominently the in
terpreter of the dramatic heroine of the
iangoufous moods, OF vng1m desires,
mystic longing, and she is such because
she herself is physically the counterpart
Of the popular conception Of that type Of
woman In her present role of Lila
Dirk in "rhe Riddle: Woman which
comes 20 The Playhouse beginning next
Thursday evening Madam kalich has
never had greater or better opportunity
for her exploitation of those peculiar
physical attributes. and she utili1es them
with striking effect in the emit llishment
Of her art "lhe Riddle Woman" was
written for Madam kalich by Charlotte
Wells and Dorothy nonnclly. Ii IN q
drama of modern society and for the first
time III her American career Madam
Kalich will have the opportunity 10 pre-
cent woman Of modern society
DEAR ME-" COMEDY wlrn SONGS
John Coidcn's latest production 'Tlear
Me" designated as an optimistic comedy
with songs. by Luther Reed and Hale
Hamilton, in which he ca stan Grace
Lallue and Hale Hamilton, will ~ at
The Playhouse, next Monday, Tuesday
and "Wednesday. Grace LaTfuc and Hale
Hamilton arc fitted with characters that
afford them every opportunity to dis
close their delightful artistry and tech
niqlhe. Seats will 90 on sale Thursday
WILL. ROGERS AT TitE ouErN
Yesterday Will Rogers presented an
other new type of character when he WINS
soen on the screen Of the Queen Theatre IN
the picture "Jubilo" Of has most resent
making "Juhilo" is An American hobo of
a common sort He is neither exccp-
tlonally ! ad nor borsvorncly vIrtuo,rs lie
rs natural and human and his life and
living conform with his character, Re
Cunning Thursday lloudinI the great
handcuf king, will bc seen in his first
motion picture production IN some time
entitled 'fT he Grim Game
CSC ARLSr DAYS" AND "rEfE GARAGE At
THE MAJESTIC.
The first presentation of Che special
double bill program offered ny the Ma
icstic management was given yesterday
and the audience from their general atti-
tudc, showed whole hearted appreciation
of the art and skill Of Griffith in Scarlet
Days" and thorough enjoyment Of the
fun offered by Fatty Arbuckle in Tho
Garage" Scarlet Days IL romance of
the oldcn West Richard Barthclmcas
plays the dashing young Spaniard Al
vsrex, a bandit role. The Arbucklc com
edy, ''1'he Garage, IS the funniest mado
by the comedian IN some time
FLORENCE REED AT THE RIArTo.
Beginning today the feature st the
Risito will he Florence Reed IN bcr nro-
duction Her Code of Honor" United
Picture Theatres Production Of which
concern the Rialto is ms rnber On the
same program there is Mack Sennett
comedy, "Sherif Nell's Escapade. :" Be
ginning Thursday. Alice Joyce viii be
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
SALESIANUM WINS
FROM SHAMROCK
Local Basketball Stars Had No
Difficulty III Defeating Oppos-
ing Team.

The fast-going Salesianum Catholic
High School quintet defeated the strong
Shamrock Club in a practice game last
night, score 23-lI. The game was ox-
ccptionally fast and was marked by the
clever passing of both teams Quite a
large crowd witnessed the contest, and
at times the cheering was dcfcaning.
There was n large delegation Of the fair
admirers Of the team present and each
carried tho Gny and Gold of the institu-
ton
Tins IL the fsccond victory that Sales
ianum has registered this season, against
one defeat. IL in an excellent starting
for the season, when il Is considered That
tho team is practically new combination.
IL speaks well, especially for the coaching
Of the team under Father Fournier.
In a preliminary game, the Biuen and
Reds, two teams in tho Shamrock club
league, locked arms for friendly contest,
which ended with the Blues the winner,
score 25-la The game was fast and
interesting throughout.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
STATUS OF JAMAICA GINGER.
knotsy Problem Presented In City Court
t0 judge Hastings.

The lrgaI status Of Jamaica ginger, and
hv Inference of proprietary medicines
containing alcohol, was before Judge
Hastings IN 'itv Court today Ihe court
was urged by Attorney Ihilip /. Gaftett
representing Lyman and Esther shin
field charged with selling epiri'uouE
liquors. 10 wit essence II jamaica ginger,
without n license
ATTORNEY Garrett contendcd that under
the law proprietary medicines ARE mt
Intoxicating Liquors, but that they rank
as medicine and therefore that no license
n required by the State law lie asked
the court 90 ,plash tho Information
judge Hastings ruled il was q,lastlon
of proof suppnso 0np were 10 mix this
liquid with some other ingredients to
make pleasing aootling syrup that 81
many seem tn desire, whnt then about
the question of being intoMcattue77
asked the Judge.
Il haven bit ~ doubt about the
question, concluded the court The cnse
was continued one week upon nnplen-
ton of Attorney Garrett. Apparently tins
viii he a test cnac
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
MIRTH AND MELODY
At THE PLAYHOUSE
She's n Good Fellow" Really
Musical and More Than Usu-
ally Comical.

Huneful music, bright costumes and
settings, clever people and n listaining
orchestra make She's Good Fellow. =
the current musical comedy at The Play
house, pleasant evening Is entertainment
While the name may siip the memory
later, IL will nevertheless be identified as
I've forgotten the name-but the one
where the Duncan sisters featured the
show They do an interpolatcd vaude-
vile turn as terrible infants" so cteverly
that they walk away with half dozen
encorea.
To return 10 the catalogue, item one,
tuneful music. for Which Jerome Kern II
responsible. frfho First Iose Of sum
mer, duet and chorus IN the frat act has
a taking theme and is well harmunzcd;
"Julilo, medley based on the old
Spiritual" the day Of Jubilee IL ef-
feetive. Tho orcheatration of the open
ing chorus of Act 2, called Faith. Hope
and Charity is n scholarly bit, by way
of contrast; Teacher. Teacher topical
song, and I've Been Waiting for You All
the Time, in the concluding act, aro out
standing. and above the average.
Item three, the people are oil clever
Joseph Santicy dances and dresses IS
topplngly rs ever whether ~ lieutenant
uniform or personaiing a boarding school
miss. Scott Welsh carries off the vocal
prize ON the mems side of the cast as is
htting former Florudorian, and has more
than q trace of genure comedy manner
Bob Higgins vas tic sissyned Sltnp, in
approved faptlon
Dorothy Maynard Is a charming IN
Rrnae. displaying rogueishucss ard VI
vaclty galore IN her acting. and much
skill m singing the bulk Of which falls to
her lot
Ivy Sawyer ~ lncqueino Foy. brings
the charm Of ! fiagtI. typa of hcauty 10
lie part, and ls fello and light N her
dancing llaes Moline Fillmore more than
fills har role as southern Ma NY cook
and mnh palator of q verbose vocabulary
fhe ehoraes arc - eoad that they seem
the real ihmF as tie pupils II tho fash
ienaba boarding aclani ard they 20
through tho huFiafss of thor evoutiona.
many ol Whleh aro novel. m pactlacd
style.
A Southern home. with wcddmg prep
arattna4 mHdcr way tha boarding school
and Tie Fard of tha sane arr the s.ttlngs
IT tie aats
Al augmented and capable orchestra,
under the leadership If VI sam lorraine
Fas an important factr in the suceces of
iho offering 9hrb may be soan tonight
and tomorrow night and mntlncc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
seen in '"riAe Slaves Of Pride" picture of
dramatic Significance and situations.
FAIRpANKs AT THE VICTORIA.

secn in '"T'he Slaves of Pride" picture Of
dramatic Significance and situations.
FAIRBANKS AT THE VICTORIA.
al don't consider it strange on Fair
hanks part, for believe he is right when
he asks me not to divulgc the whole story
of the second big production he mnde for
the Big Four said the manager OF tho
Victoria I heatre, regarding telegram he
received to keep the story OF when The
Clouds Roll By" secret. However, II
was unfoded yesterday and Interested
many Victoria patrons. The bill Is the
saIne todpy.
rulwr NIGHTgHs APPLAUD oAntsfcK mill.
The weeks bin Mt the Garriak Theatre
Ia clever and il was literally. applatided
last night II IL featured by the appear
ance of Wellington Cross, Broadway
favorite, who has gone in for vaudeville
for awhile He and clever company
entertained with q song, dance and
comedy revue, which WIS very good
Assisting the star are Cecil Arnold,
Billy Dooley, clever dancer; Nan Fell
and Mary Allen. Frank and Ethel
Carmen got the interest of everybody
with the manner in which they manipu-
lated hoops and twirled batons, two at
time. Frank MarckIey's banjo playing
WINS another feature of the bill. lie
showed wonderful control, skill and talent
The Delite sisters, charming cotne-
diennes, entertained with song and dance
ketchum and Cheatem, funny troupe,
presented a rollicking comedy, and aong
and dance that made quite a hit. Cal
Dean and the Sorority girls were very
clever Cal In fat man he ard got
into 8 lot of complications with the
girls, which resulted in some awkward
situations An interesting dancing net
wns given by the kennedys, who are real
artists along that line and quite ofiginel.
At THT SAVOY.
''The Broken Butterfly. starring Lewis
J. Cody. showing today and the remainder
Of this week at the Savoy Theatre, IS
adapted from the popular novel, Mar
cone. by Penelope Knapp. and deserves
all that the name implies. Capacity crowds
at the opening performances greeted tie
big double show In connection with lie
Broken Butterfly. Harold LLOYD IS shown
in his neweFt 100000 special comedy,
captain kidd's kida
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
DOMESTIC HARMONY.
Aim Of Judge Hastings In Handling Non
Support Cases.

Judge Hastings today made il clenr the
so far as he In concerned, nothing 10 to
be left undone to restore domestic hax-
mony IN non-support cascs. W hen Florence
KemnSld testified aeainst her husbaDd
Paul, today IN City Court, IT developed
that some difference had srtscn between
the man and wife over SEQ which tho
husband said he had given tho wife IN
pay ordinary expenses Kempaki declared
this money had been put 10 another uBe
and furthermore that his wife had left
him without cause. Under those circum-
stances his council. Attorney II. r.
Ioslyn. thought his client should not bo
compelled 60 support the wife The court
Thought otherwise and urged the parties
IN get together after court and have
"sonsible talk
Don't either Of You bring up tho sup-
iect Of the 500 or any other irritant that
may interfere with settlement II your
differences the court said.
The case was continued one week in
care Of court officer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
YANKEES BUY RUTH
AND BAT FOR S125,OOO
Home Run Player Brings Biggest
Price on Record, if Reports
Are True.

George H. Bsbe) Ruth, who establish
cd major league record for home runs
last season, with twcrty-nine To his
credit, was purchased yesterday by tho
New York Yankees from the Boston
Red Sox for price IN excess OF SinouOo.
Needless To say, thus is the highest
price ever paid for baseball player IN
the history of the sport.
" hen the Yankees bought Carl Mays
last summer for cash consideration and
two players, it WAS estimated that the
pitcher. who has been the subject Of So
much litigation since, cost the Now
York Club over $50, 600.
Previous to that the accepted record
price wac s50,0 900 and two players, paid
by Cleveland for Iris Speaker and $4,000
by the Chicago White Sox for Eddie
Collins.
Col. Jacob Rupert, President and
part owner with Col. Huston OF the
New York Yankees, made the formal mn
no,incement that Ruth had been pur-
chased early last evening,
lie would not state the exact prlce,
but admitted that III II. Frazee, Prosl-
dent OF the Boston Club. had refused an
offer of 100000 for Ruth last summer
before he established new home run
TpSsbru. IL E ilFtSSuinSSl Lu9tA tlES tAtER @Ehc
made by the Yankees.
SOME ESTIMATE PRlCx At Sl25,Uuu.
Some went so far last night as to cstl-
mate that the price was not far short Of
sI25,0OO In talking of the purchase,
Col Ruppert SAID;
This IS our answer To those who would
like TO drove us out of baseball. We
entered into negotiations for the famous
player in pursuance Of definite policy
tn uve the club loyal following IN New
York an aggressive, strong, weli-balanccd
team, which will be IN all respects worthy
,f the league's greatest city, and ono which
New York fans can be proud Of
Col. Rupert also said that the sale
" Ruth did not Indicate that Mir Frazce
had any intentions Of selling the club and
'etiring from baseball On the contrary,
le plans 10 use the money 90 further
strengthen his club When questioned
rs 20 what Ban Johnson would think Of
Inc deal. Col. Rupert said:
We are no longer afraid os johnson CT
ARE what he thinks, Ruth will be with
he Yankees when the season opens
That fact is settled
We have taken over Ruth's contract
rom Boston. which has two moro SEASONS
10 run, .s $40. 600 year but III all prob
ability we ulll make 3 new contract which
viii satisfy the player In every particular
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
FAT FOLKS
GET Thin
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tenn Under $4,000
Guarantee

Fat persons. particularly those
from ten 10 sixty pounds above nor
nal weight, will he interested -.
learn that they may reduce weight
while eating ali they need aud white
rcally enjoying the easy way OF becom-
Ing slender and healthier.
This should be done hv using oil of
koreiu, also following simple rules OF
korcn system that come with the box.
even . few days treatment is likely to
show pleasing. reduction, The step be-
comes lighter. the flesh frrner. the skin
smoother work seems e5s r More buay-
ant feeling takes possession OF the whole
body and mind as superiuous fat disappears.
III you have tried various methods
OF fat reduction without real benefit
you may be now be very thankful at
having found a genuine system. It il
safe. pleasant and hcalthfuI. In eaz1
box there is a 500 90 guarantee.
q box of oil OF k0rein at any busy dI
store, or send for free brochure to
k0rein Co.. Station Il. New York. n. 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are laid
away the burial certificate being marked
Rupture why 2 Because the unfortunate
ones had neglected themselves or had been
merely taking care of the sign (sweiIing} OF
the afifction and paying no atten ton to the
cause. What are you doing Are you ne
gleCting yourself by wearing a truss aupIi-
anCe, or whatever name you choose 20 csu
il At best. the truss is only a makeshift-
a false prop against a coIiapsing wall-and
cannot be expected 70 act as more than a
mere mechanical support The binding pres
sure retards blood circulation thus robbiny
the weakened muscles of that which they
need most nounshment
But science has found q way and every
truss sufferer in the land Is invited 20 make
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own home The PLAPAO method is un-
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The PLAPAO PAD when adhering closely
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Learn how to close the herriaI opening as
nature intended the rupture CAN'T
come down. Send your name today to PI4A-
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FREE trial plapao and the information
necessary
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
GRACE VS.. CENTRAL Y. NJ. G. A.
First Basketball Game In Second Half Of
Their Schedule.

Grace win meet the Central Y. NJ c. A.
OF Philadelphia n the first basketball
game Of the second half of their schedule at
Friends School tonight at O'Clock
Central, under the leadership of Tom
Hewlns has always gwen its Wilmington
opponents good, hard battles. They
played the pick Of the Wilmington Y
league last year and defeated them in an
extra period Two OF the players of the
Grace team were representing the Y. NJ
9. A on that night and they are especially
anxious for victory
preliminary game VIII he played at
us with the Grace girls team meeting
rcam captaned by Miss Tollin. Kitty
Robcrtsons quintet boast of two victories
out Of two starts, and hope TO continue
the record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
ANGLERS AND CUNNERS
To HOLD MONTHLY MEETING

The Delawsre Anglers and Gunners
Association will hold their monthly meet
ing this evening, at the Bottoniley Build
ing. The secretary has forty applications
N hand now and 8 great many more are
hooked for Thus Will bring the association
membership TO over 300. and at this meet
ing the booster committee viii make
report on the final arrangements for the
coming campsIgn Tor the 1000 members
A large attendance Is expected
The Association Will make So attempt
70 stock New Csstle county with quail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
MCGOWAN WITH INTERNATIONAL
" ell Known Local Baseball Umpire Signs
Contract for 1920 Season.

William f"Bill) MCGOWAN, s we'll
known Wilmington baseball umpire, has
League for the season of 1920. He has
slSo been advised by Dave Fultz, the
pre- dent, that ms salary viii be increased
$50 month above what il was last year
bill made 8 good record in the
international last wear and IL is believed
ne Will get into the majors IN the next two
or three years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-06
y. NJ. II. A. SPORTS.

The most important game for the local
y N II A. will be played Thursday
evening January s, when the Chester
] NJ IL A. aggregation will bring a
strong team. This game is looked forward
70 by the Chesterltes and Wilmington
ians as the biggest game Of the season
i VII decide the champions Of the Phil
adelphia Y NJ II A. district.
The local team has not yet lost a
game with any y. NJ II A. it has played
and II il wins this game it viii most likely
mean playing the champions Of the other
Pennsylvania districts for the state hon
err
The game win be followed by a dance.