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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04
'A0rifMltitraI department.
MAKING SOAP.

Every farmers wife says the Ohio
Farmer, is proud of barrel of soap, but
some are so unfortunate as to seldom get
one. They try hard enough, but the ash
es are sometimes poor, or the right pro
portions of I've and grease are rot used
at other times the soap appears to be
good when put up, but changes entirely
after standing few days. The last
trouble usually arises from getting the
soap too strong and diluting with water.
II very strong it will be thin and dark,
and by adding cold water and thoroughly
stirring, the color is changed many shades
lighter, and the mass thickened, giving
1t the appearance Of a number one article,
when in reality it is very poor.
Hickory ashes are the best for soap.
making, but those from sound beech, ma
pie, or almost any kind of hard wood,
save oak, will answer we'll. A common
barrel set upon an inclined platform,
makes very good leach, but | much pre-
fer one made Of boards set in trough in,
' shape, for the strength of the ashes s
better, and may be taken to pieces when
not in use and laid up.
First, iu the bottom of the leach put 81.
few sticks; over them spread a piece of.
carpet or wooden cloth, which is much
better than straw; put on a few inches Of
ashes, and from four to eight quarts of
lime fill with ashes, moistened, tramp
down well-tramp in the the centre. 1t is
difficult to obtain the full strength of the
ashes in barrel without removing them
after days teaching, and mixing them
up and replacing. The top should be
first thrown off, and new ashes added to
make up the proper quantity. Use boil
ing water for second teaching.
Take about four gallons of lye, and,
boil up thoroughly with this twelve pounds
of clear grease, then add the I've as. it is
obtained keeping a slow fire, aud stirring
often, until you have barrel of soap,
After boiling the grease and four gallons
oflye together, it may be put in bar
rel and the lye added there, which will
form good soap if frequently stirred,
but the heating process is the best when
weather and time will permit the work to-
be doae.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

PEACH TREES INJURED BY WoRMs.-A
correspondent of the Farmers Home
Journal, gives the following simple rem
edy for the attack of worms on peach
trees
After the peaches were some weeks old ;.
last Spring. l noticed that one of my
best trees was dying by worms the leaves
were crisping and whitening l saw that
the signs were destructive, and proceed
ed as follows: About half bushel of coal
ashes around the the tree, and then one
bucket of water In few days the tree
revived and bore fine fruit-The past
winter 1 had the ashes put around all my
trees. Wood ashes would have been bet
ter.-Eds. Furn,er.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

Curious Times TO KNow.-Besides
the fact that ice is lighter than water.
there is another curious thing about it
which persons do Lot know. perhaps, viz,
its purity. A lump of ice melted will al
ways become purely distilled water.
When the early nayigators of the Arctic
seas got out of water they melted frag-
ments of those vast mountains of ice call
ed ice-bergs, and were astonished to find
that they yield only fresh water. They
thought that they were frozen of salt wa
ter, not knowing that they were formed
on the land and in some way launched on.
the sea. But if they had been right the,
result would have been just the same
The fact is, the water. freezing turns out
of it all that is not water-salt, air, color
ing matter and impurities. Frozen sea-
water makes fresh water ice. IF YOU
freeze basin of ndigo-water 1t will make
it as pure as that made of pure rain-wa-
ter.--WheE the cold is very sudden these
foreign matter have no time to escape Ell
ther by rising Or sinking, and thus en-
tangled with the ice, but do not form any
of it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

A few days subsequently Mrs. Jones
and daughter were visiting at the house
OF another neighbor, when the disfran-
chised young men rode past. The lady
of the house (NIrs. Smith, perhaps re-
marked to Miss Jones that the young
gentleman passing would make her a nice
beau"
Mrs. Jones Eyes but he is disfram-
chised His own mother tells at on him "
Mrs. Smith -"Oh, that makes no diff
ference The very best of men are disfran-
chised here. My husband is disfranchis-
ed"
Mrs Jones-s'You don't say So How
long has he been DISTINGUISHED.
Mrs. Snith-"About four years"
Mrs. Jones manifested some surprise
at this piece of information. She glanced
around at the lady's little children plays
ing upon the floor, the youngest being
only about two years Of age, and then
asked, very suspiciously "Why, Ia,
women, your youngest child isn't three
years old yet, is it'-Bethany Watchman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

A SPEAKING AuroMAToN.- German
genius has invented a speaking machine
which is now on exhibition at Leipsic.
and is masterpiece Of inventive art. 1t
is in imitation of all the parts of the human
organs of speech, executed in India
rubber and wood. A keyboard played
like that of piano, puts the parts in
motion, while by a pedal and bellows the
required air is sent through the wind
pipe. The keyboard has only fourteen
keys, representing the sounds ola, o, u,
i, G, j,r, W. f, b, 6. d and sh; other
sounds Of the alphabet arc produced by
the same movement and the admission Of
more or less air. The sound Of m and
[ are produced by closing the lips and
pressing the tongue against the roof Of
the mouth, etc. The French nasal sounds
are produced by a separate continuance.
The laughing, it is said, sounds truly
diabolical, and the growing of rooster,
very comical.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04
REMEpR FOR WHITE HAIRs.-The whit

REsrEDR FOR WHITE HA1Rs-The white.
hairs that appear on horses from the use
of wear of the saddle or harness are often.
unsightly. My remedy is very simple
one. Take piece of fresh butter or
lard, large enough to give the spot thor
ough greasing; rub the same with the
hand until it becomes quito hot, repeat
ing the operation at least three or four
times, and the white hairs will soon come
out and hairs Of natural color take. their
place. have tried this on several hors-
es, and never know it to fall think the
best time to do it is in the winter, before
the new coat starts. -. ". B. IN Mas
sacAuSctts Ploughman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

The drought in France has started the
farmers and peasants to pray for rain,
and in one village solemn high mass was
chantcd. The whole parish was there,
and the prayers were so fervid that the
good Providence could scarcely refused a
favorable answer. In fact, the ceremo-
ny was just over and the priest was d.
vestlng himself of his sacerdotal robes,
when a peasant rushed in, exclaiming
ooh, my good father, that did not take
long: your prayers have been heard, and
it is already beginning to rain" "Oh my
Lord, exclaimed the unsophisticaetc
priest, as he rushed anxiouly to the win
dow. II have forgotten my umbrc LA =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

PERSIAN WooING.-In the good old
times, Persian girl who had little pro-
perty-a hut or fishing boat-was there
by legally authorized to pick out hus-
band. When she wished to begin the
hunt, she would hang up her blue apron
in front of her door, and post herself
behind it, while the young men of the
village, attired in their best clothes,
passd by the apron in long procession one
by one. AS soon as the right one ap-
peared, she would rush out, throw her
arms arouud his neck, and within three
weeks there was a Wedding.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

In way mysterious to all save William
Skinner, Edith heard of Arson Gray's
Illness, and as we have seen, went to him
and had the courage to become his wife.
James Pooley was cared for, and for
years paid an annual visit to his benefac
tress, who had 50 faithfully fulfilled the
trust committed to her.
The people of Burrlingame learned to
love the gentle mistress of the old stone
mansion on the hill, and never suffer-
ing one called in vain, as long as my
lady, as they called her, was there. And
Anson Gray is changed from gloomy,
morose man, to genial, pleasant one,
such as it does one good to see.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04
HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
J.P, HEIRONIMUS, PRoPRIEToR

Having leased for term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public, and hav-
ing cleansed the house and refulnished ii with
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &C., offer
| to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts of HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, think
can safely guarantee Satisfaction to my
4, ,.uesfs it shall be my endeayOr 10 restore
the Tayioy ;""tel to its former reputation as
the best conuu,teIa and most comfortable
public house in The Val'o,.. II. r.
confidently appeal TO The public LOT
generous patronage. --
nov26, IS J. p. HElRONlMuS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

EgA THE HARVEST OF 1890
BUCKEYE REAPER AND MOWER
am sole agent for this celebrated machine, it
merits are too well known, and its repu tation to
well established to need any comment, am pre-
pared to furnish it either as q
tinqle Mouer or ComJined Auchiae,
aoith Dropper o. Self Raher.
Agent also for the
CHAMPION REAPER AND MOWER,
RUSSELL REAPER AND MOWER,
KUIFFEN MOWER, ADVANCE MOWER.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturers Agent
n O. . 5 ing street,
may S, 3m. Alexandria, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

A SURE CURE FOR CoRNs. Ross,
merchant of San Diego, announces that
these creators of much misery in the world,
can easily and surely be cured by apply
ing a good coat of gumarabic mucilage
every evening on going to bed. He had
them forty years, and tried nearly all the
corn doctors and corn remedies in exist
ence, without relief, until he tried the
above, which readily cured him in a few.
uaaEc
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

The Emperor Napoleon wears but one
ring, containing a valuable amethyst,
which General de Reaubarnois, after be-
imprisoned duEiag tho Reign of Terror,
sent to his wife Josephine. Queen Hor-
tense wore this ring after Joscphines
death and Louis Napoleon has had it on
bis hand ever siuce his mothers death.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04
gflefl 9netrg.
MODERN VERSIONS THE CLAS.
sizes.

TIE POET TO THE PAINTER.
In the original metre Of Anacreon.)
llithcr, deftest of all artists,
OF thy gentle craft the master;
Linn for me, as I shall tell thee,
Linn my too long absent lady.
Paint me first her flowing tresses,
Soft and golden as the sunbeams,
Though, alas, thy cunning canvas
Cannot breathe their myrrhy sweetness
Then, Beneath their sunny halo,
Paint her chaste and ivory forehead
And her eyebrows gently arching,
Neither ming,e nor discover
Let them blend, as in my loved one,
With mystery Of beauty,
Bridging DER the orbs beneath them.
Then those eyes-ah, gentle painter,
Wouldst thou reproduce them truly,
AT the one time thou must lend them
All the fire thy pencil knoweth
At another, make them flashing
With the wisdom of Minerva
And annon sufusei with passion,
Like the glance Of Aphrodite.
And, to paint the tout-ea8emJ1s,
Blend the roses with the lily
Paint her lip like soft Persuasion
The beholder's kiss provoking
And about her whitest bosom
Throne each separate Grace in glory.
Clothe her, as my royal lady
IN a robe Of queenly purple
Lei its thin and gauzy drapings
Veil but slenderly her body,
Lest men doubt if she be mortal.
Hold, enough: l seem to see her,
Seetn to hope the tlrsted canvas
Will take life and voice, and greet me
In my ladylov,'s own accents
Tnsley's Magazine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

Carbolic acid is said to be death to
mosquitoes Saturate few rags with it
and heave them in the room, and the
mosquitoes will leave without stopping to.
sing a farewell.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04
3usinsss Cards.

UISOR HAY MAKING
T. THE AMERICAN HAY TEDDER,
No maker of hay can afford to be without a
teddcr, ard tie s'AMERlCAN" is by far the best
In use In cutting nay, besides improving its
quality so per cent, it will save the labor of TEN
MEN IN THE HAY FIELD. An examination VIII
convince any one of its utility, while a trial will
demonstrate that no hay maker can afford to be
without one. For sale by
HERBERT BRYANT.
Manufacturers Agent,
No. 2 5 King Street,
NAV. 5.-3m Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

PREVENTION OF HEADAcHE.-Evry morn.
ing, when bathing the face, wet the top
of the head with cold water, and you sell
dom will be troubled with the headache.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

~ n L e b,
W WooDsTocK, VIRGINIA.
Having removed to his old stand immedi
ately opposite the National Hotel. is prepar-
ed TO accommodate the travelling public with
FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT,
at moderate rates.
lie has also re-established his BAR and
CONFECTIONERY at his old stand, where he
will he gratifed to serve his friends and the
public generally
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

A harvester in Meigs county, Tennes--
see, recently, while STOPPING to gather
sheaf, was struck in the forehead by a rat.
tlesnake and died in two hours
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

MOUNTAIN HOTEL.
Il formerly the Nationally
CAN DEN STR EFT,
NEAR HOWARD,
BALTIMORE, MD
The undersigned, late Proprietor of the
Maltby House, has the pleasure of announc-
ing to his friends, and the public generally,
that he has leased the above Hotel for a term
of years, and proposes making it a first class
house. Very Respectfully
A. 3. MILLER, PEoPnrEToE.
Terms 81. 50 Per Day Dec. 9-1y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

81 believe in going to the. bottom of
thingsP as the school-marm said when.
she laid refractory rapil over her knee
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

It is good sight to, see the. color of
health upon Maps face, but not to see Il
all concentrated 10 his nose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

A -, oo,a
RUSSELLS & cos
P R E NJ ] ! NJ
THRESTtEa AND CLEANER.
am agent for Eastern Virginia for this justly
celebrated machine. Besides being the best con-
structed and finished machine in the market, for
Threshng and Cleaning Grain in one operation,
it stands without RIVAL. In addition to the
Three Hitch Gearing, Il the sizes this year have
the new and valuable improvements, consisting OF
Double Fan adjustable Concaye, Revolving Shoe
Rake and patent Safety Coupling. would re-
commend the No. ~ as the best eight horse
machine, it having 30 inch Cylinder and Az inch
Grain carrier. | am agent also tor the
WESTINGHOUSE THRESHER & CLEANER
A full line of extras hand, Catalogues
Price lists and terms mailed on application
Fairly orders solicited.
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. % King Street,
may 5. 3m Alexandria, va
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YNaE VIRGINIA HOTEL,
MAIN ST, (FORT HILL,)
WINCH ESTER VA

Having leased fora term of years the Virginia
Hotel, long and favoraby known to the travelling
public, and having clensed the house and re-
furnished it with comfortable bedding furniture.
&C. We offer to our friends and the travelling
public, the comforts Of a pleasant home.
With competent and polite servants we can
safely guarantee satisfaction to OUT guests, II
shall be our endeavor to restore the Virginia
Hottie, to its fromer reputation as the best con-
Quoted and most comfortable public house in the
Valley. We earnestly appeal to the public Tor
generous patronage.
j. +. ROBERTS q LUPTON.
June Tim.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

* EEEN'S MANSION HOUSE,
III ALEXANDRIA, NAy
JAMES GREEN, PROPRIETOR,
is First-class Hotel in every respect. The
citizens of the Valley. having bushes in Alex
andria or Washington, aaa travellers going
North or South, will find this an aggregate rest
ing place on the route, as it does not require
the early start by several hours as from Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and steamboats,
leave Alexandria for Washington and return
every hour from A. NJ. to y P. NJ,
Jan. Z, '69-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

DEMOVAL OF TIE LIVE Halter.
JOHN A. ARNOLD has removed to
129 KING STREET,
Doors East Of st. Asaph, (Brengle's old stand)
Where he will accommodate all in want of hats,
cheap for cash.
A call is solicited from all.
Do not forget the number, 1919 King Street.
Hats ofall kinds repaired and blcachcd in the
best style
Thankful for past favors, wish continuance OF
the same. aug II, l-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-04

IN I have on hand and for sale,
so REAPERS and MOWERS,
20 RUSSELL'S THRESHING MACHINES
60 COATES LOCK LEVER RAKES,
u AMERICAN HAY TEDDERS
besides everything usually kept in a first class,
Agrfteesaral Implement and Machine, Seed and
Fertilizer Warehouse, consisting of Plows and
Piow Castings of all kinds,
HAY, STRAW AND FADDER CUTTERS,
Montgomery's and Dixie Wheat Fans, Corn and
Cob Mills, Cultivators, Harrows, Corn Shelters,
Routts Double Shovel Pillow, Grain Cradles,
Revolving Rake, Hand Hay Rakes. Scythes and
Scythe Stones, Ok Yokes and Bows Measures.
Churns, Nheele Rarrows, Grind stones, Shoyels,
Spades, Forks, Picks, Mattocks, &c. Sc.
All orders by mail promptly attended to, and
a liberal share ofpatronage respectfully solicited
HERBERT BRYANT.
No, 25 King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
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A. c. T0LSON

E. l.. ToLSON, A. c. rOLSoN
Late of Gwin, Bcckham, g. Co.
FNOLSON, BRO. & CO.,
Successors to Gregory & English, J
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and dealers in
SALT, FISH, GUANO, PLASTER, &C.,
No. 43 King street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Wa Liberal advances made On consignments.
Nav Is 1869.
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r MBER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
For Sale by-5 = Dame
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Rates of Advertising

Transient advertising inserted at the Sate of 8
per square, (ten lines of this type. The rates q
three months and upwards, will be found in the
following table:
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TIME BEST HORSE RAKE,
COATES, LOCK LEVER GRAIN
AND HAY RAKE.
The attention ofthe FARMER is called to the
ost simple ard durable, besiees the cheapest and
BEST IN THE COUNTRY.
took the first certificate Of merit over al
o. rs at the
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR,
1--WE Der, 4lh 1869.
i 10 wishing to buy hay and grain rake, will
i'd to their interest to examine the
LOCK LEVER.
W III it the farmer rake his grain stubbl
Slds as well as his meadows
Specill circulars and price lis, sent on appli
ation.
HERBERT BRYANT.
Agent for Eastern Virginia,
No. % King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
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DINE s. OAK SHINGLES.
i r, "a, y. }. )'lH',
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THE POET TO THE PAINTER.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-15
New York Money Markes.
NEW YORK, February IA

NEW YORK, feDEuary liz
The Cotton Exchange was opened to-
day az the corner of Beaver and Pearl
streets, under the auspices of the Board
of Cotton Brokers.
The Lebanon Spring and Rutland and
Bennington railroads have been consol-
idated as the Harlem Extension. An.
pustus Schell is President.
The suspension of Thomas N. Dale &
Co., manufacturers of tailors' trim
minge, &C., is announced.
Halstead, Stills g. Co., whose failure
has been already announced, are said
to have offered compromise of rs per
cent, which is said to meet with the
general approval of the creditors.
Notwithstanding the some
what unfavorable features of the bank
statement, the week opens with a very
easy feeling in the money market.
Rates, 4a6 per cent. on call.
DISCOUNTS-6aS per cent.
SrERLING-Stoady at 105falO9.
GOLD-Weak in the forenoon under
a strong bear movement, but became
strong in the afternoon from the report
from Washington that the House had
refused to table a bill providing for the
issue of s5O,OOO,OOO additional legal
tenders; prices opened at 1l9s, and
closed at ll9Sa119f; carrying rates 4a5i
per cent; clearance 500, 100000.
GOVERNMENTSTOCKS-Heayya and
rather lower, under the reduced quota
tions for gold and the return of bonds
from Europe and Frankfort. There has
been a good margin for importation
bonds and some considerable amounts
have been bought abroad on New York
account; the market closed steady.
Coupons of Isl at 117sall75; do '62 at
1l4sa1145; do ga at 1l4all45; do G5 at
1l4all44; do new at 1l3al134; do '67 at
1l3sa1l3i; do '65 at 1l3sall34; lO-4Os
at l1l5all2; Currency Skies, lllialll4.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-15
New York CATTLE Market

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY IA.
CATTLE-The 4l30 bullocks of to-day
make 66O0 for tho week; the market is
quito variable, being good at the Com.
munipaw; the 1740 there were all sold
at 10 advance; other markets dull; sew.
eral hundred were left over; the rain OF
to-day is unfavorable; the quality
varied for very poor Texans at l0c mp to
really prime cattle at lie; 1Sc was had
for extra, but they are holding for
Wednesday; 2l1 poor 81 cwt Texans
sold at 12tc; 100 Illinois, 81 cwt, at LA
Ice; 116 fair Illinois, Ct cwt, at 14a17c;
l68 good cwt Texans. at l2c; 40 Can.
adas, III cwt, alive, at 15c.
SHEEP-Total for the week, 26,940;
for to-day, $40. Trade is somewhat
active ut fall rates or 5ia7ic, with ex.
tras higher, viz: car l22 pounds Can
adss Of etc; q car 81 pounds State at &c;
a car "a pounds Ohio at 7io; car &C
pounds State at5ic.
HOGS-Arrivals for the week, 500
live and 1900 dressed; with 80 cars OF
live to-day. The market is weak at 92a
lOsc; sales 5 cars Illinois 2l5 pounds at
10ic; a car Ohio 220 pounds at lOc.
Dressed fell to 12a12ic, with western
dressed offered at lilo and No takers.