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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
Agricultural and Domestic.
spring Mana emcnt OF Bees.

A little attention given to bees at the
proper time in spring will often enable the
bee-keeper to save stocks that would other
wise perish. 81 ;, :.
Al soon as the weather is warm enough
for the bees to fly without being chilled. il
will do to put out such stocks. as !, have.
been housed. Every stock should be ..ex-l
amined, as it frequently happens that good
stocks have consumed nearly or quite all
their stores. and would perish if not fed.
When such is the case they should be fed
at once. and feeding should continue
until they gather honey. They
should not be fed lavishly, but small
quantity ever day or every other day
Daily feeding is considered the better way.
but it must be kept up, when once COM
menced, until the bees can gather in the
field. All FL h and dead bee. that may
have accumulated during winter should be
cleared away.
The bees will In most cases do this
themselves; but when it is done for them
it allows those bees to gather honey that
void otherwise lie occupied in clearing.
away the filth. Those using frame hives
will find no difficulty in cleaning their
hives, or ascertaining the amount of honey
each stock has on hand. Often it will be,
found convenient to take frames from.
strong stocks and exchange with weak
ones. thus equally dividing the honey
among the bees. But where common box,
hives are used it is not SO easy to ascertain
their true condition, as any honey not
consumed during winter is generally at
the top or near the top of the combs,
where it is impossible to see it in tho,
common box hive: A very good plan in.
such eases is to take long wire and push
it down to the sides of the combs, and if
there is any honey it will easily be 'fels-
when the wire passes into it. and it may
also be seen on the wire when it is renov-
ed. Sometimes, on setting cut stocks. in
the spring, or on examining these that
may have remained out, some stock or
stocks may appear dead. or nearly SO. but,
they should not be hastily buried. for it
Frequently happens that they are only ex-.
hausted for want of food. OF. benumbed by
cold, and If taken into warm room or:
placed in the warm sun. will show signs
ofreturning life and if they want food.
spoon full of,honey or syrup win revive.
the whole stock.-J. H. Thomas, in
Cuaada Fa1mer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
Acknowledge the Corn.

This curious old farm saying, which
has become general in all American So
ciety, had its origin as follows:
The Hon. Andrew Stewart. member
of Congress from Pennsy lvania, was dis
cussing the subject of protection, in Con-
gress. in the year 1928. and was trying
to show the farmers of the country that
they were purchasing foreign agricultural
productions in the form Of goods. while
they left their own produce at home with
out a market. He made the remark that
Ohio. Indiana, and kentucky. sent their
haystacks. eorn6elds. and fodder, to New
York and Philadelphia for sale.
MIR. Wicklife, of Kentucky, jumped
up, and said {:
'Why, that is absurd Mr.. Speaker,
l call the gentleman to order. He is
stating an absurdity. We never send
haystscks or corn6elds to New York or
Philadelphia
'Well,' said Mr.. Stewart. what do you
send 2
why, horses. mules, cattle, and hogs.
We'll, what makes your horses, cat
tie. mules, and hogs? You feed hundred
dollars worth of hay to horse you just
animate and get upon the top Of your
haystack, aud ride it on to market
Laughtcr.l How is it with your cattle ?
You make one Of them carry fifty dollars
worth of bay aad grass to the Eastern
market
Then. said Dir. Stewart. I come to the
long question. Said I. Mr.. Wickliffe.
you scuba hog worth ten dollars TO an
Eastern market; how much corn does it
take. at thi-ty-three cents per bushsl. to
fatten it +
Why, thirty bushels
Then you put thirty bushels Of corn
into the shape of hog. aud make i,
walk off to the Eastern market
MI. Wickliffe jumped up and said ::
Mr. Speaker. acknowledge the corn.
[ Laughter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
How to Apply Qua nn.

NJ S. B., Of North Care ina, asks :,
'.How should Peruvian Guano and super
phosphates be applied 10 tAe corn crop I
Should it be sown broadcast or placed on
\ hill? We psefes sewing Peruvian GU
ano broadcast. and thoroughly ,incorpora-
ting it in the soil with the harrow. Its
effects arc not 80 immediate as by apply
ing in VIE hilf, but it will be more per-
manent in its action furnishing the food,
more uniformly during its growth. an,s.
producing moro grain and less stalk.
II our correspondent, should decide 10
place the gnano in the hill. care must be
taken that - does not come IN contact
with she seed. as it Is suro 10 ininre it.
The hiaf value Of Perny ias, guano is due
to the large amount Of amonia which Il
contains. aud this is sure 10 injlre tho;
seed i'm less mixed with ,Ao soil. Super-
phosphases. il made Of mineral phos-
pilates, without any smqnia or organ 10
matter. can DO safely applied TO the bill;
and i . small quantity i used. il will
probably be tbs bcst meihod Of applica-
lion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
Soap Snds.

A cistern or. tank of from two to four.
;hos shesds SHOULD be constructed IN the
vicinity of the sink or landry of every
farm house. and system Of conductors,
so arranged as to lead the suds and Stops
into it as they are made. 49,,
The liquid matter is powerful fertib-,
izer. containing the food Of plants in state
of solution. aud consequently in a co1di- /
ton to be readily taken up and absorbed
by vegetables as soon as applied.
Irrigatingl gardens with soap suds. af-
ter the liquid has become stale, is a pow
erful means Of promoting the vegetab 10
growth especially in dry weather. Some
have considered. the value Of suds to be
equal to that Of the same weight of ma.
nure. This, however, Is probably xn
aggregated estimate YET we want no adj
ditional coroboration to satisfy Us of it's
intrinsic worth az q vegetable stimulant.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
your Orchard All Righf7,

Have you lop-dressed the soil around
about every bearing tree with lime or,
With wood ashes? L not, it will pay to
scatter two Or three bushels OF quick lime.
as soon as it is Stacked, over the surface
of the ground, as far each way as. the
longest branches extend. The earlier. it
is done in the growing season, the more
satisfactory will be the effect on tho bears.
ing tree. If wo ID ashes are so scarce that
only one or two bushels per tree can be-
applied, let them be scattered at once.
Barn:yard manure also. constitutes an
exec lont sop.6fessiDg around about fruit
trees.
!, Have you ,prured away all the super.
numcrary. worthless and dscaying branch
es from every tree top If you have not,
procure good pruning saw. climb into
the top, and then cut out the. branches.
when they are too thick. Let branches
Ibe removed with . smooth cut, a fter.
which. carry kettle, Of liquid grating
wax into the tree-top and with "a, paint
brush, smear the wounds with warm wax
aud press piece of paper into the wax
which has been laid on the wound, before,
it cools. Avoid the practice. of l.custing
off large branches. Fruit trees should be
so pruned when they, are small. 50 that
it W i'll seldom be necessary to sever .
large branch.
! Have you searched the branches OF
your apple trees for eggs of the tent cat
erpillar. which are glued to small twigs
near the extremi,ies of outer limbsf If
not take an hour or two. occasional lily.
and collect the eggs of these depradators
before they hatch. Insects are now SO
numerous that the price of fruit is meas
ured By unremitting vigilance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Two strangers passing out Of Lawrence
Kansas. on the Galveston road where
struck with tho beauty of the town -
Whose place is that 2 said one of them.
That is the lordIy residence of Major
George A. Reynolds. ,Cost thirty thousand
dollars What is his business ? 'Iodian
agent What is his salary, and bow
long ha : he held the Office 2 Two years
at 81, 500 a year. Lord, what did the
honest fellow DO with the rest Of bis sal
airy Z Started bis brother aud two other
honest men ID the newspaper business to
donounce corruption
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Grvlso rHE paxcsss .WoRna The AL
bany Law, Journal tells this story A
witness vas examined before judge. 10
case, who required him to repeat the
precise words spoken. The witnes hesi-
tated until he,rivitsed the attention Of the
entire court upon him. thpn, fixing his
eyes earnestly upon the Judge. began:
May j. please your honor. you liz
and sssa | and gGs Jour living BY stealing
The !ass Of the Judge rodslsusd, and
be Immediately said /:
Turn. to the jury, sir.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

else, for he had told her so. Ii he did,
she would never trust any one again.
Thus things stood between the young
folks when the above conversation took
place.
Cornelia liked to tense her sister about
Richard, and Emma didn't mind it much
for the poor fellow. so far. had been faith
full and silent, and grown approvingly sad
lin Emma's eyes.
Tom White was always getting in
mischief, and although Emma kept as
constant watch over him as she could, in
her mothers absence. he frequently es-
capped her vigilance.
The first of April-the boys holiday
came. and Tom had planned many little
tricks to play on the girls. With Emma
he generally succeeded. but With Cornie
he got caught. because she. was on the
lookout for him. -
Now. Tom, said Emma. after school,
remember what have said about playing
tricks. Do try TO be good boy. and
don't do anything naughty
All rightv answered the irreprcssib'e
brother.
He will get in some trouble before he
goes to bed.' remarked Cornie, looking ou.
the window after him. as he went racing
on with half dozen boys.
Tea~time brought him home again, and
everything went along quietly.
Early in the evening the bell rang. aud
Tom wen! to answer it. He returned,
and announced that Mr.. Richard Wilson
was in the parlor.
Emma ran up stairs to put little flower
in her lair, aud Cornie stayed to finish
the paper she was reading.
Just as Emma was ready to descend
she was startled to hear a sharp report,
like pistol, and an instant If Stiffness
followed by a scream from Tom, who rush
ed out Of the parlor with very white face
Emma stood petri6ed on the stairs.
'Oh, sister, come quick-quick Dicks
hurt or dead. Oh, come !'and back in the
parior he rushed.
With a sharp, quick pain at her heart,
Emma few down the stairs. and into the
parlor. There lay Dick on his side, his
face. covered with blood, aud an empty
pistol on the floor.
MY God is he dead 2 shrieked Emma,
throwing up her hands in agony. Run
run for doctor. Quick. Tom. for your
life My darling dead or dying ! Oh, G Cd
help me-
BY his motionless side she knelt. and
taking his hand in hers, attempted to fase
him, but its loose aud limpid touch
horri6ed her, aad she tainted.
When she became conscious. Coruie
and Dick-yes, Dick himself--were bend
ing over her.
She eazed at him an instant. then
throwing her arms wildly out cried:
Dick, darling, is it you? Are you
safe ?
He folded her in his arms, and she
tainted over again.
Cornie thought she would revive this
time with out her, and rushed out to .Dox
the ears of naughty Tom, who had played
such successful trick with his old clothes
and pistol.
Cornie said she never would forgive him;
but Dick and Emma said they could afford
it.
Moreover. they called their first baby
Tom.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

The WISH NOT THE FATHER TO THE
DEED Very much indebted customer
enters provision store, remarking, III
take leg Of mutton. and I want to pay
for it. All right, replies the dealer,
handing forth the meat, which customer
takes and starts to go. Look 'er here,
cries the dealer. I thought you said you
wanted to pay for it |? so l do was the
reply. but can't The dealer looked a
little sheepish at being sold himself and
not ling the hindquarter for cash in
hand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
y nftifaI.
BE KIND TO THE DARLINGS AT
HOME.


The time has been weary and long, love.
Since leaving them far off to roam;
They were wee tiny babies in the cradle
When papa was taken from home.
Ihave dreampt of them often since then, love
And have wept for them silent and lone
And have oft in my dreams seen their faces
As seen ERE left them at home.
CHORUS.
Then 10 kind to the darlings at home, love,
Let nothing appear to give pain;
Be tender and watchful for me, lovc,
Till paps comes home once again.
The tire is at hand to depart, love,
To leave this lone spot for time,
To 90 TO my children at home, love,
And mingie my love, dear, with thine,
Nor more will seek or except, love,
No other scene care Ito call.
Than to meet you all happy at home, love,
Ny wife and dear Low ed ones-my all.
CHonUs.
Then be kind to the darlings at home, love
Let nothing appear to give pain
Be tender aud watchfui for me, love,
Till papa comes home once again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Times THAT ARR VAIN.-The efforts
of blocktead to create the impress ION
among sensible people that know some
thing. The efforts of some to establish a
reputation of piety when they are known
daily to violate the FIRST principle of re-
ligion. The efforts of would be critics
to disparage the literary productions of
others, the subjects being such as they
know nothing about. The pretentions Of
people who have nothing to base . pre-
t,nce upon, not even sense.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A little girl in Pennsylvania vas re
Gently reproved for playing out doors
with the boys, and. informed that being
seven years old, she was too big for that
now But, with all imaginable inno-
cence. ,she;replied; why. the bigger we
grow the better We ike them Grand
MA took me to think.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Z The widow of Welfert, a celebrated
musician, had inscribed on his monument:
he is gone where only his music can he
excelled. The widow of dealer in fire.
works saw this aud inscribed on her
husbands tomb: He is gone where only
his fire works can be exoelled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A deacon 10 Illinois objected to the
organ purchased by his church, aud when
called upon to close the service with
prayer. said Call on the mach ine! Ii it
can sing the glory of God it can pray,
too. Gail on the machine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A wel-dressed and rather pompous you til
asked young lady, who was reading in
the cars:
Is that seat engaged madam ? poin ting
to the one beside her.
Yes, sir: and | AN engaged. too.
She resumed her reading. aud the youth,
evidently much discomposed, retired i'm
mediately.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Wife. do you know that have got the
pneumonia? New monia, indeed Such
extravaganza You re the spend thriftest
man ever did see. to go and lay out
your money for such trash when I do
need new bonnet so much!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

An Iowa man living within three miles
of railroad, has never been in car :;
never been counting; never sat on a jury,
or kissed girl. We should say that
man is considerably behind the spirit of
the age.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

Madam said a pompous husband, whose
wife had stolen up behind him and given
him kiss; madam consider such an
act in decorous (! Excuse me, retorted the
wife, | did not know it was you!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
v NEAR MIDDLETOWN VA.
am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, o. produce, coverlids, carpetings Cas-
liners, old fashioned Casnetts, GA and n Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAIpS, PLAIN FLANNELS.
Sticking Yarns assorted, &C.. at the very lowest
rates, and all kinds of woc;en goods usually
made in other Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, Dying Of CldtEs TO-, done in thu. beet
manner, and wool c8rding promptly executed.
-'''-'' n. p, MATHEWS
may II, ls.o-H. MIdalstAwn. Va
Old Commonwealth please oep3
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

The Biddeford (Me. } Journal says a
family troubled by neighbor in the same
building borrowing things without leave
IN their absence, lately tried the expert
ment of leaving their ker osene can filled
with water. The lady of the other part
OF the house, not long after. called in to
inquire where they bought their kerosene,
for hers wouldn't burn. She had wasted
nearly bunch of matches, but could not
light her lamp!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

VIIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
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 i" 8. Front Royal.
A. B. TRICK Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM Il. "AMS Agent Staunton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE c.. WEDDERBURN
Secretary and Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf issg4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A certain lady CLUES her husbands
eye lids together when he gets drunk, and
when he promises better things she soaks
them In warm water AMI restores his
vision.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A sailor looked serious in chapel in
Boston. was asked by clergyman if he
felt any change? Whereupon the tar put
his hand into his pocket, and replied that
he had not got a cent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A clergyman in Vermont has forbidden
any orc 10 play a. base vicl in his church.
He says, however serious his thoughts may
be, the moment he hears fiddle he goes
to thinking how he used to dance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

An editor plaintively says that he has
original poetry enough to single meet
ing-house. but, as be has no meeting
hausc to single. the original poetry is
useless.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A young lady went into music store
aud asked the clerk if he had. Loving
eyes. He replied. I'm told SO by the
girls
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

DR.. Dio Lewis recommends young girls
who desire handsome and queenly
carriage. to carry large book on their
heads one or two hours every day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A good little boy who only goes to
church once 10 while. wants to know if
Acts of tue Apostles was the one that was
laid at the root of the tree?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

GORGE K. LEWIS,
VI Formerly Of Harrisonburg, Va,
PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & JEWELER,
has permanently located in Woodstock, and
would say to the citizens of the place and of
Shenandoah county that he is prepared to re-
pair
WATCHES, ELQcKS AND JEWELRY.
IN the best manner, and will warrant the
same to give
ENTIRE S4TLSFA GTTON.
Solid gold and silver Jewelry made to or
der, and at
REASONA RATES.
He hopes by strict attention to business
to merit share of the Public patronage.
His shop will be found on Main street adj
joining DR.. Borums residence, and few
doors below Welsh's Hotel.
Mar. 49, y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

A reverend gentleman was addressing a
school concert recently. and wa. trying to
enforce the doctrine that the hearts of the
little ones were sinful. and needed reg
ulating. Taking out his watch and hold
ing itup. he said: Now, here is nv
watch suppose it do not keep good time;
now goes too fast, and now too slow; what
shall do with it? Sell it.. shouted q
aaxen-headed youngster.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

DEAUTlFULQ assimsreD and elothl q
u Cobb's ChsaR' stssss
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

vEsHE celebrated English Female Bitteri, al
il ways gives Satisfaction-. For. BALE, ~
Jau. l2-tf. p, SGHMlTT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13

WON'T READ THIS!
Unless you wish to buy your
SEGA DIRECT ROM
The Mandatory and save 25 per cent.
We have the largest Segar Mandatory in
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 we'll Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, &c.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER g. YOHE,
No. 40 King Street.
Dec. sly Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-13
OoDSToCK, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, APRIL l3, 1871

else. for he had told her so. If he did,
she would never trust any one again.
Thus things stood between the young
folks when the above conversation took
Mace
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-09-14

Meeting Of the Conservatives was held
at the Court House Oh Monday last. Dr.. J.
B. Strayer was called to the chair, aud Il.
Il Riddlekarger appointed secretary. Judge
Allen was requested to slate fhe object
tbe meeting, he declined expressing an
political openions, bu thought some measure
should be adopted either TO re assess the
lands OF The Valley OF to snaks an apportion-
ment Of the asses salent rs between the
different coun4 les Of the State. lie also
thought HE funding till defective, but de-
ciiancd say in what particulars it oaght
10 be amended. lie also expressed himsel If
! IN favor of eonYenien TO amend the con-
SIT u;ion. sir Williams advised 'headopton
| Of HE plan prapo8ea by ths Convention, and
I-t4e nomination OF candidates in order 10 keep
up The parry spirit and keep TIE party To-
ge,ner. lie g#se rs e r4aaan That if they
began te hsht one ano:her t4at III ingenious
opposing parry might slip in ant lake from
/ as seine of our members. Another reason
sh;c4 he urged is that if thefe was free
G&ht, the Isast acceptable Of The conservative
party might be un.tsI upon by Ike other
s2rty and his election secured.
Z motion WAS made to adopt the plan ST or
organisation proposed By The Richmond Con
yen.ion, which was carried. P. ". Masla
der, upon motion, WAS appointed 8uporin-
tendaAt 81 the county. On motion. the Chair
aian appointed tso reprssan tatiycs roa each
La,-nsl,lr ,s Foliowr.