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The Elder Sister.

There is no character in the home cir
Gle more useful and beautiful than de-
voted elder sister. who stands side by side
with the toiling mother, tightening all
her cares and burdens. How beautiful ly
the household machinery moves on with
such efficient help! Now she presides at
the table in mothers absence, always SO
neatly attircd that it is with pride and
pleasure the father introduces her to mis-
guest as our oldest daug hter' Now she
takes little troop with her into the gar
den, aud amuses them. so mother may
not be disturbed in her work or her rest
Now she helps the boys over their hard
lessons. or reads fathers paper aloud, to
rest his tired eyes. If mother can run
away for few days. recreation, she
leaves home without anxiety, for Mary
will guide the house wisely and happily
in her absence. But in the sick-room
her presence is an especial blessing
Her hands is next to mothers own in
gentleness and skill. Her sweet music
can charm away pain, and brighten the
wear lest hours. There are elder sisters
whose presence is not such blessing in
the house, Their own selfish ends and
aims are the main pursuit of life, aud
anything that stands in the way Of these
is regarded with great Impotence. Such
daughters are no com fort to mother's
heart.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
salt:for the Corn Grub

The corn crop has several formidable
enemies to contend with, and among them
is the grub, which sometimes literally
destroys whole fields, or damages the crop
seriously. One of the best and most
convenient remedies-perhaps The very
best ever suggested-is the application
of salt as soon as the plant makes its APP
pearance above ground, prepared and used
liz this way Take one part common
salt and three parts plaster or gypsum.
and apply about tablespoonful around
each hill. It will be found to be q sure
protection. The mixture should not
come in contact with the young plants,
as it may destroy them. This method
has been tried over and over again By
some of the best farmers of Pennsy lvania, '
Delaware and Jersey, and when properly
applied has never failed to be perfectly
successful. We hope our farmers, who
have reason to fear the deprcdations of the
grub. the present season, will try this
mix ture, leaving few alternate rows of
corn without the salt, and communicates
to us tie result. Tue application also
acts as hrst-rate fertilizer, and will more
than pay for itself in bcnef ting the crop.
-Germanto,cn Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

tie miners closed the ventilating door be-
fore he reached them; aud standing there,
between that immovable barrier and tie
shaft, the hot breath iof the fiery pit pour
ed in upon him in pitiless blast, and SO
he died. He was but'a lad, poor, I'M
learned, and probably unconscious Of
possession of the higher virtues, and yet
he died as man can ever die /; be DELHI
e-ately sacrificed his own life in an at
tempt to save those of his friends. Here
is theme for tn most exalted poetic
genius. Compared with this poor boy +,
how quickly 90 the profane and slangy
heroes of the coarse poetasters of the Hay
school sink into contempt; and how un-
worthy and insufficient seems the fiction
in which they are placed It is from
such persons as this poor and obscure
lad, doing deeds Of iufn lite hero ism it'll
simplicity that is altogether pathetic.
that We learn that the purer and higher
qualities which reveal the presence Of
the spark of Divinity in the soul-ex-
lists even in the humblest of mankind.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
TIE Exterminate Rats.

Being sad ly plagued with rats about
my house and farm buildings, I tried in
vain to catch them they ara too cunning
to be trapped, and to lay poison I dare
not for fear of killing my dogs. cats. and
hogs. and to wait for them with a gan
was a loss of too much time, though /
have dropped thr ee at shot. Al last T
purch ased two goats, which / kept about
my fold, barn aud stables, the pigsfyes
being in the fold. In a short time aff
the rats grated-they evacuated the
place, cleared right out, every Jack Of
them, and | have not seen single rat
about the place for upwards of three years
but my ncighbols who are within eighty
rods have plenty of all sizes and ages
Perhaps 1t is not generally known that.
where there are many horses stabbed
together very little sickness prevails if
there is goatkept about the yard and
stelL.loy.
A friend of lille in Iowa was 80 in
tested with rats that they were to be seen
running about his fold and farm buildings
by half dozen at time and playing like
rabbits, his farm buildings are extensive. !
lie tried the goat s. stem and all he rats
to his astonshnrnt have entirely quit his
premises. BE could not leave q rug OF
buffalo robe in the stable q single night
without having it cat TO pieces by the
rats. The smell of "a goat is obnoxious
TO the Hostrils ofrats. and the two. won't
be friends aud companions on any account
whatever. Farmers and livery stable
keepers, try the goat. and it it don't
answer all expectations, write and blame
John Whstmors, Brhigenorth Farm, III.
Ger. Ten.
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hree Craps at Once.

A correspondent of Purdy's Small frdiit
Recorder details an experiment in plant
ing apple trees, peach trees. aud straw
berries on the same piece of land. The
apple trees were forty feet ppart each way;
then three peach trees to every apple,
making them stand twenty feet each way;
then, strawberry plants in rows leaving a
space bare next the trees The straw
berries have paid for cultivasing the
trees but they become less as the trees
grow larger. :
This kind of management. does we'll.
whers the soil and culture are good. If
the ground is quite rich, the apple trees
will grow fast enough under good cu!ti-
walton, with the draw back of the peach
trees between, and of the strawberries
covering the surface. Potatoes, beans or
carrots, might be substituted for straw"
berries, as the soil variously adm its, al
according to the wishes of tie owner. 1t
Is much better to occupy the ground with
strawberries or roots. keeping she soil
otherwise clear and mellow, than to aIow
it to become infested with weeds with o
hard erusted surface. II the most is to
be made of the ground at once, peach
trees may be planted with propriety
between the apple rows but the heads
should be.kept we'll shortened in when
older. If the land is of moderate fertii-
ity. they will lessen the growth of the
apple trees materially in few years, and
the over must balance his preferences for
a good crop of peaches. and for a rapidly
growing apple orchard, as he may desire.
On very rich land, all these crops may
grow at once quite as fast as may be for
their good.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
Let well Enough Alone.

Is there Young man or woman In the
country whe is impatient to have COM
Portable home, kind and true friends, and
means of gaininga livelihood-to travel
to the city in quest Of grander oprortu-
nities-some place where their love of
display and excitement can be gratifed,
instead of plodding along in the seclusion
of the country :!
We would say to him or her, do not
come with too ssnguine hopes Of success.
Good situations do not 60 begging, and
coming without money or friends in
search of work is oft attended with stuff
ering in mind or body.
In the great bustling city nobody cares
what becomes of one stranger. and you
might walk from morning till night and
scarcely receive kind word or encourage
ment. People are intent upon their own
pursuits, and have so many applications
for work. and help for the needy, that
the addition of one more to the number
Of suffering ones is not felt by anybody.
Not that everybody in town is selfish
and uncharitable. Many kindheartcd
man or woman would give money for a
nights lodging or to buy something to
eat; bu. you are no beggar-you ask for
work, you are too proud to receive chart
ty. They have no work for you. and
perhaps you may 60 hungry many day
before ysu find place. and then, in
desperation, accept situation you would
be too proud to take in the country
Working Oh farm is much easier than
the life ofthe city clerk, who must work
twelve, fourteen. often sixteen hours
day in close, dark room. year in and
year out, always the same drudging light.
You long to see life Stay where you
are. even if you imagine yourself very
miserable. Such misery is joy. compared
to the struggles, privations. despera-
tons and crimes. which wear and weigh
upon the darkened spirits Of fhultitudes
who have come before you.
You might succeed, be very happy,
and make great fortune but, depen-
dent upon your own efforts. all unaided
by the counsel of kind parents and COM
partnership of friends. the chances are
decidedly against you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
Be NJ AMY.

Never try to keep out of ones way
when you are owing him anything, un-
less it is threshing 1t is bad enough
in a II conscience, to be in debt, but don't
make your cond ition worse by growing
meaner under its pressure. When you
absolutely cannot pay up at the ap-
pointed time, don't make him believe
you are sick, don't skuik about any of the
way streets to avoid meeting your credi-
tors, don't sneak around the first corner
when you catch sight of him before lie
has seen you. Ali such conduct is un-
manly. No doubt you're averse to stand
face to face with q man to whom you are
3 debtor. payday past and you are debt
OF still-it is mortify ing. very. but it is
only one of the pa tural consequences of
borrowing and as you have incurred the
penalty. why meet it like man. Face
your creditors, let him know you neither
forget the debt nor underrate his patience
to you. Say frankly that you are sorry
to keep him SO long out of his money,
and that you will pay up SO fast and as
soon as you can.
This is the only way to conduct your
self in the case. There is no respect due
to men or women who failing to be able
to meet their payment at a proper time,
instead of going at once and explain ing
the reason why they fail, and do and say
all they can to assure their creditors that
they mean no dishonesty, just sneak about
carefully anxiously only to shun the credi-
tors sight. Be manly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

No Tears AT DRATH.-It is a strik-
log fact that the dying never weep. The
sObbing, the heart break ing agony ofthe
circle of friends around the dsath-bed.
call forth no responsive tears from the
dying. l. 1t because he is iDsensible,
and stiff in the chill of dissolution ? That
cannot be, fer be asks for his fathers
hand, SO if TO gain streng th in the NOR
tai struggle, and reclines ON the breast of
his no her. sister CT brother, in still
conscious affection. Just before expiring,
he calls the loved ones, and with culver
ing lips he says, kiss me, showing that
the love which he has ever borne in his
heart is still fresh and warm. It must be
because the dying have reached point
too deep for sorrows, TOO transOendant for
weeping. They are face 10 face with
higher and holier things. with the Faith
er in Heaven and His angels. There is
no weeping IN that blessed abode to which
he is Fastening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

attentions from him, on which but one
construction could be placed. He thought
her quite heroine. and asked no further
proof that she could love i'm.
The next forenoon they met in her
fathers library, where he had waited to
see her.
Nellie, he slid, as soon as the usual
courteliss had been exchanged, l come to
you this morning. to learn my fate. |
know the difference in our positions. and
would not urge you only let your heart
decide. My heart lay before you.
She blushed. prettily, and seemed COM
posed for moment, then she gave him
her hand.
l have loved you, 0 so long she said.
And I feared chat you would never love
ME. You we're SO jealous before you lost
your wealth that all women were mere
adventuresses. I was heartily glad when
papa said you had lost it, and l.
You sent him to negotiate with me !!
cried Augustus, finishing the sentence
intuitively. and giving it labial emphasis.
loved you SO, she murmured depredat-
ingly.
do not doubt it, dearest. And Mr..
Augustus Fitz-Humes believed himself
the happiest of men.
They were married. The wedd ing
was very unpretentious, as became the
bridegroom s stra ighteucd circumstances,
and he was IN constant ecstacy, as he
thought of her surprise when he should
tell her that his fortune still rema ined.
He sent for Mrs Ashfeld to come and re-
open the house and put it In cond ition to
receive its Mistress. Meantime they tar
ried at fathers.
Augustus. said his wife one day, l
have favor to ask of you-will you
grant it?
I will if it is in my power. darling |
he exc la lined.
Well, poor papa is rather short ofmon-
ey-wont you lend him ten or fifteen
thousand?
Mel Why you know
know what you have been pretending,
was the quick reply. But then it wasn't
so-You never lost your money.
How did you find that out? he gasp
cd.
knew it all the time. When I heard
that you were pennilcss, papa went di-
rectly to your banker and learned the
contrary. think We managed shrewd
ly.
I tn ink you lid, cried her husband.
desperately; but do you think II: endure
it?
How can you help yourself? We are
married ncw-will you apply for d.
vorce?
No, won't
Then what will you do?
Answer me one question. Do you
really love me.
Yes do.
Well. if you love me. We will drop the
subject.
l think you'd better, she said quiet
ly.
We think 80 too.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
An Old Story worth Repeating.

An old story contains lesson which
many married couples have notget learn
ed. When Jonathan Trumbuil was gov
ernor of Connecticut, a gentleman called
at his house one day, requesting q pri-
vste Interview. He said II have called
upon very unpleasant errand, sir, and
want your advice. My wife and I dc
not live happily together, and am think
ing of getting divorce. What do you
advise sir 2
The governor sat few moments in
thought then turning to his visitor,
said, how did you treat Mrs. W.
when you we're counting her? and how
did you feel toward her at the time of
your marriage?'
Squire W-replied, I treated her
as kindly as 1 could, for loved her
dearly at the time
well. SIR" said the governor, go
home and court her now just as you did
then, and love her as when you were mar
ried Do tn is in fear of God for one
year, and then tell me the result
The governor then said. Let US pray.
They bowed 10 prayer and then sepa-
rated When year had passed away
Squire W-called again to see the
governor and said +: L called to thank
you for the good advice yoa give me, and
to tell you my wife and are as happy
as when we were first married
I cannot be grateful enough for your good
COUNSEL
4 am glad to hear it, Mr.. W
said the governor, and L hope you will
con tinue to court your wife as long as you
live. '-Harper's Bazar.
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99etifaI.
SEND THE LITTLE ONES HAPPY
TO BED.


Send the little ones happy to bed,
When closes the troublesome day
Let no harsh invective be said,
To ruffle their mind while they pray !;
Sore trials and trouble so soon,
The sweet sleep of childhood will ban;
And let them lie joyfully down
And cherish bright dreams whilefthey can
Send the little ones happy to bed,
Though they may be mischievous and wild
Nature seldom bestows a wise head
On rosy checked, light-hearted child.
Then let their glad spirits have play,
And brighter and stronger they'll grow
Like stream that runs free on its way,
And suffers no check in its flow.
Send the little ones happy to bed,
You know not what i'll may be near
Ere the morning your pets may be dead
Then vain the regret or the tear
So let them lie down with delight, =
And fail not to give and to take
A kiss when they prattle "good night"
And kiss in the morn whom they wake.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22
A Dead Here.

Martin Coony is the name o. the boy
who, deep down in the horrid depths of
the Pittston mine. performed deed OF
heroic self-sacrIfce which shames into in
significance the actions by which many
happier men have climbed to fame and
honor. Coony and companion stood at
the bottom of the shaft as the car was
about to ascend for the last time. High
above them roaring flames and binding
smoke and the crash of falling tilnbers
were fast closing UP the narrow way to
light and life; belor them in the pit there
were score OF men working on, uncon-
scious of their deadly peril. Cooney.
with one foot on the car thought of his
endangered friends He proposed to his
companion that they should return and
warn the miners Of their threatened fate
His companion refused to 60, and then
Cooney, without moments hesitation,
but with full consciousness that be had
chosen almost certain death. laaped from
the carsand CROPPED bis way back through
the grimy darkness. It was Too late ;
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

An old Scotch lady was told that her
minister used notes. She disbelieved il
Said one, Go in to the gallery and see
She did so, and saw the written sermon.
After the luckless preacher had concluded
his reading on the last page, he said,
But ! will not enlarge. The old woman
cried out from her lofty position, Ye
came, tor your papers give GOT:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

A boy IN Ohio recently ate quantity
of slippery elm bark, and day or two
afterwards was taken violently i'll, and.
four days from the time of eating the
bark, died. On a post,mortem examina-
ton lis stomach was found full Of bark
twisted into balls, the organs being too
weak to digest them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

A Michigan editor has just given up
the sanctum for the pulpit. He thinks
it is easier to fight The one devil at which
a minister levels his arrows. than the
thousands which the editor is obliged to
contend with.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
v NEAR MIDDLETOWN VA.
am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, or produce, coverlids, carpetings Cas-,
liners, old fashioned Casinetts, GA and n Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAIDS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
Stocking Yarns assorted, &C.. at the very lowest
rates, and all kinds of wocien goods usually
made in other Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, Dying of Cloths &C., done in the best
manner, and wool carding promptly executed.
Call and examine.
TIP. MATHEWS,
NAV Il, lS;0-tf. Mlddetown, Va.
Old Commonwealth please copy
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HON'T READ THIS!
Unless you wish to buy your
sEGAR DIRECT ROM
The Mandatory and save Sa per cent.
We have the largest Segar Mandatory IL
the State of Virginia, and are prepared to
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
in New York or Baltimore.
Also keep constantly on hand well Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, SC.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER s. YOHE,
No. 40 King Street.
Dec. q-1y Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

FISH.
have now made arrangements to open
the spring FISH trade in Woodstock, and will
deal in none other but Strictly
PRIME NO i FISH, -. -,
which will be sold in barrels half barrels and
hundreds at the lowest
-. ..s CASH PRICE.
The first run Of fish is inveriable the BEST
and CHEAPEST.
Hand in your orders early and secure .
good article
mar. 30 If. ". G. BARRON,
Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

JAMES ". MALLS. B. W. MALLS
JAMES w. MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints. Hardware
Lead, Oils. Cement, Calcined Plaster, SC.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
apr. 81, IT, Terms Cash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-06-22

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
v ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Company will please take
notice that the following acting agents are the
only authorized persons to make collections OF
money for this Company viz.
MOSES: WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. G. W. MURPHY Agent Mt. Jackson.
CAPT. G. B. SAMUELS &c e Front Royal.
A. B. TRICK Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President Plains.
VIM. Il. TAMS Agent Stanton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with a certificate OF Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE C. WEDDE RBCRN
Secreta ry and Treasurer
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf.
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M DRESS GOODS,
Miss s. J. Myers has just received new
Stock Of
MILLINERY GOODS,
BONNETS, HATS, Wells,
FLOWERS, LADIES, and
CHILDkEN'S, fine DRESS
GOODS, SHOES,
COLLARS, PARASOLS,
FANS, and
everything usually found in FIRST class
MILLINERY STORE,
She will be pleased to wait upon the public
at her store, opposite the Herald Office.
may Aim.
(yAW AND PLANNING MILL.
Team prepared, at my will, 2 miles from Wood
stok, to furnish
WEATHER BOARDING AND FLOORING
PLANK,
dressed and ready for use.
also grind corn, or chop at my
GRIST MILL.
am also prepared to make COFFINn at sn
notice
Sep. l5,-6m. NOAH COOh
Parties indebted to me are requested to call
and settle at once, as my terms are cash
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MisrfIlanfpMs Gards.

HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
(Successor to Fowle 4 Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c.
No. Prince tire ct,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Consignments solicited. Bags furnished hen
ordered. Agents New York Steamship ON
pany. Goods forwarded free Of commission.
July Is.
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Che ShenandoaH maId
Rates OF Advertising

hdtCs Uk n UFCTtESIUS. =
Transient advertising Inserted 1T the rate Of 81
per square, ten lines of this tFpe.) The rates Of
three months and upwards, viii be found in the
following table:
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GEE the advertisement Of
Nelson 4 Co., IN another Column.
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THOMAS PERRY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND AGENT FOR
MAGNUM, BONUM AND BAUGH'S RAW
BONE PHOSPHATE,
No. Is King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention given to the sale of all
kinds of Country Produce, and filling orders for
Guano, Farming Impliments, Seeds, Groceries,
Plaster, Fish, Salt, Lime, de-, at lowest market
rates.
Aug. IL, l870,-ly.
RI. ToLsoN. 1. wITHERs,
of Tolson, Bro. CO. of Newman, Withers CO.
TNOLSON Il CO.,
GENERAL COMMlSSOIE MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SALT, FISH, GROCERIES
&C., &C.,
No. 3S corner King and Water Sts.,
ALEXANDRIA, va.
ng.11, 1S70-tf
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3rpfkssipnaI Cards.
ToHN T HARRIS

TOHN 7 HARRIS
81 Has resumed the -prac-
tee of Law, at his old Office, Harrisonburg, Va.
He Will practice in the courts of Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Page and Warren. apl lily