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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

. In passing through the country wa
observed . great improvement, in thu
management. Of newly set orchards
Twenty or thirty years ago not one err
cEard in Fifty received proper cultivation.
The consequences was that large majori-
ty OF the trees set out, either persisted in
few years or else made feeble and
sicklsy growth. In .sotpe instances not
ten per cent. survived. An extensive
observer. whose business gave him special
opportunities for judging, informed us be
was satisfied that among dwarf pears not
one tree in hundred of the multiiudss
that were set out, eyer made reod
growth or came into successful bearing.
but at the present time, total neglect has
become the exception, and good clean
cultivation is more and more common.
Thrifty young orchards are frequently
met with, and good fruit is finding lis
way among all classes.
But while we see a great Improvement
so far as the cultivation of the soil is con.
cerned. there is frequently serious loss
rom improper pruning. and the impor.
lance si observing the right season for
the work is less understood. Tbes. re-
marks are specially suggested at the
present moment BY seeing large and
newiy-set pear orchard nearly ruined by
cutting back after the buds had opened.
The trees selected for setting out were of
good size, handsome and thrifty when
taken up, the work was done in the best
manner, and TIE ground where thew
stand Is kept clean and mellow. and in
the best condition. But one important
part of the work had beer done wrong
The trees had been heeled in until the
leaves began to expand the shoots and
branches were then shortened back at the
time OF setting out. It is now mid
summer, and none Of them have grown
half an lnch-many barely survive. Had
the cutting back been performed early in
Spring when the trees were dug UP, and
before the buds had swollen, we see no
reason why they should not have made
growth ola foot or two, and have presen-
ted thrifty and handsome appearance.
Nothing checks yousg tree more than
heading back too late. Some have pro-
nounced the practice Of cutting back at
all to be worse than useless, because they
did 1T at the wrong time. Pears and
cherries are particularly sensitive to this
mlsmanagement. Young cherry trees
are sometimes ruined by it. We hava
seen rows of standard pear frees ia a
nursery that had been budded the pre-
vlous season, actually killed by scores,
by cutting down after growth had som.
menced. We have had occasion 10 speak
before of this error in practice but
while the subject is so commonly mis-
understood, We shall have to give line
upon line until the error is corrected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

A SINGULAR "TA1L" Recently love-
sick swain was paying court TO his du'-
Gina, She had struggled into the parlor,
and the darkness only served to conceal
her bushes. while John told the story of
his love. The muttered words reached
the parental ear, and coming suddenly
into the room he demanded to know of
Mary who it was she had with her. tits
the cat, sir " was the mumbling reply.
"Drive it out of uer" Numbered parter-
tamilias. Seat! !" screamed Mary, and
then soto uoce: ("John meaw little !')
John set up a woful yowl. That cats
got-a-cold," remarked the parent John
yowled louder than ever. "Confoanl it,
bring light, and scare the thing out"
this was too much, and John made leap
for the window, carrying g lass and frame
with him. Thunder whats cat.." sa id
the parent. contemplating the ruin after
the light was brought !; II never saw
anything like it, and confound it, it's tail
is made out of broadcloath, as be view
ed futtering remnant hanging from she
window.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
The Bed OF the Missisxippi.

The bed Of the Mississippi river seems
10 be filled up at rate which threatens
in the course of time to seriously affect
navigation during the dry season. This
year, at ST. Louis, while the surface of
the water has been four feet and one
inch above the lowest stage of water at.
tanned by the river in 1868, there was t
the same time only sbout FIVE inches
difference in the depth of the channel
between these wears, showing that the
bottom of the river must be three feet
ard four inches higher than it was iu
1868. So in 1856 the bed of the river
was found to be two eetand three inches
higher than it was ten years previous
1t is though. that tough clay particles
are brought down by tributary streams
frsm the cultivated fields of the North
West, and deposited in the channel. aud
these, forming with the sand : concrete
mass, adhere to the bottom, instead OF
being secured out by the annual frsshets,
as is the :ase with unmixed sand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

The GROUP SEAsoN.-This is the Group
season, and as Group is disease that 70 :
quires more prompt relief than can be-
afforded by the physician, who has to be
sent for, it will be we'll to bear the follow
ing simple remedy in mind Take the
white of an egg, stir it thoroughly Into y
small quantity of swestened water, and
give 1t in repeated doses until cure is
effected. If one egg is not sufficient, a
second or even third one should be
used,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
9netifaI.
A PRETTY WIFE.


have not found her, but know
That somewhere on the fruitful earth
The Stars of love and joy have sung
Their welcome to her happy birth.
have not found her, yet know
How year by year the gentle days
Have led her up through light and shad'
The lovely heights of woman's ways.
dream her eyes are softly dark,
But whether dark or heavenly blue,
know the light within them is
My Morning Star--so bright and true.
I dream her mouth is sweetly proud,
Reticent-since it waits for me:
And round her brow her dark hair lies,
In perfumed wayelets, light and free.
Of voice, and hand, and ,ightsome step,
The lissful skill Of her mouth,
dream as one, who winter bound,
Dreams ever of the radiant South.
have not found her yet shall,
Though fate seems coldly to defer
She is my own, and will keep
My life all pure an d true for her.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

A New INVENTION OF THE RMY.-The
latest neat invention for Disgusting the
female form divine is called supporting
extension hustle" with. of course, patent
elliptic attachments. 1t is a satisfaction
in dull times ike the present to know that
there is hustle in one branch of business
at least. The fertile and inventive BRAIN
Of the female sex seems to be devoted
principally to the getting up Of new de-
vices to perpctuate their aseendsncy over
their easily taken in male con freres.
Won't they never give US rest 7
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
Agents Wanted Every,chere.

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We will send you any book publish n
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Order any book ysu may desire and it will
be promptly forwarded with gift.
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Apr. 1916 M.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

FouR COOP HABITS. Pune tualrty, ac-
curacy, steadiness, and dispatch. With
out the first, time is wasted; without the
second, mistakes the most hurtful to our
own credit aud interest and that OF 9TH
ers, may be committed without the third
nothing can be done we'll; and without
the fourth opportunities or advantages are
lost which i. is impossible to recall
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

a Boston trader called at house ia
Maine, sometime ago, to buy cheese, but
when he came to look at the lot he con-.
cluded he would not buy it. it was, full
of shippers. As he was going off the
farmer said to him: "Look here, Mis-
ter, how can I get my cheese to Boston.
the cheapest?" The trader took another
look at the cheese. and seeing more evil
dence of its being alive replied: Well
let it be for day or tive and 1 guess
YOU can drive it down.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
A CITY ISIS. installed as the wife of

A city miss, installed as the wife of a
farmer, wat one day called upon by a
neighbor of the same profession, who
in the absence of her husband, asked her
for the loan of his pillow for short time
Il am sure you would be accommodated y
was the reply, ''if Mr.. Stone was only
at homs-I do not not know though,
where he keeps his pillow but" she
added. evidently jealous to serve. "there
is the cart iu the yard couldn't you
pillow with that till Mr.. Stone gets back? u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

+ In reply to yeung friend leaving q
town because some things in it were NOT
exactly to her taste or content, an old
lady Of experience said Ny dear, whes
YOU have found place where everybody
and everything are always pleasant. and
nothing whatever is disagrecable. let mo
know, md I will move there too
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

TUST RECEIVED THE DRUG
II Ana VARIETY STORE an assortment Of
fresh CANDIES, COMMON
and FANCY, FIGS; BASINS,
CURRANTS, ClTROS, LEMONS,
ORANGES, NUTS d., &C., all as cheap as
the cheapest. c,rr
June 7s--G. D. oChAliA'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

A colored gentleman. having peen
brought before magistrate and ccnvic-
ted ofpilfering, was asked "Do you
know how to read?' eyes: mass, little
"Well. don't you ever make use of the
Bible 2" 'Yes, massa, strap him razor
on him sometimes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
NALL AND HIETEE

RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR I co.
Importers ana jobbsrs of
Bonnets. Trimming and velvet Ribbons,
Bonnet Silks, Satins and velvets, Blends,
Netts, Grapes, Rouches, Flowers, Feathers
Ornaments,
STRAW BONNETS l. LADIES' HATS,
TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED,
Shaker hoods. SC.
237 and 239 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE MD.
Offer the largest Stock to be found in this
Country, and unelualed in choice variety
and cheapness, comprising the latest Euro
pean novelties.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention
given. t
sep. ia. mo pd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

DAINTING,
GRAlNING,
PAPERING & c.,
Lam always ready and prepared to do al
kinds Of work in my line OF business, at short
notice and on reasonable terms am also
prepared to do
ALL KINDS OF TURN
solicit the patronage of the public, and
return thanks for past patronage.
Sept. "a, If. JNO. Ii. FRAVEL.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

A Kentucky girl says when she dies
she desires to have tobacco planted over
her grave. that the weed nourished by'her
dust may be chewsd by her bereavsd
lovers. There 10 poetry in the idea.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

~ n E I B,
W WoopsrocK, 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.
BOARD LOGGING and LIvIRY at REDUCED
rates.
He has also re-established his BAR and
CONFECTIONERY at his old stand, where he
will be gratifed to serve his friends and the
public generally.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
WATCHES & JEwELRY

American, Anchor Duplex and cylinds
catches, and largo stock Of Jewelry at ba
pelts. And watches and clocks carefully +
paired, At prices lower than the Newsstand
warranted for one ysat-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

Woman is divine Great ure when dis
tinguished BY virture, beauty and mental
elevation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

HON'T READ THIS! s.
Unless you wish to buy your
Seq SR DIR ECT FR
The Mandatory and save IS 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, SC.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER s. YOHE,
No. 4 8 King Street.
Dec. sly Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

XTIRGINIA 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. &. B. SAMUELS q 8. 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 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.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

X REEN's- MANSION HOUSE.
NJ ALEXANDRIA, VA,
JAMES GREEN, PROPRIETOR,
is a First-class Hotel in every respect. The
citizens of the Valley. having bushes in Alex
andria or Washington, and travellers going
North or South, will find this an agreeble rest
ing place on the route, as it does not require
the early start by several hours us from Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and steamboats,
leave Alexandria for Washington and return
every hour from A. NJ, to u P. NJ,
Jan. I, '69-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
v NEAR MlDDLETOWN VA.
am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, or produce. coverlds, carpetings Cas-
liners, old fashioned Casinetts, Ga and Il Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAlDS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
Stocking arms assorted, &C. at the very loves.
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 earding promptly executed.
Call and examine.
TT. MATHEWS,
may II, ls10z-tf. Mlddletown, Va.
Old Commonwealth please copy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
YOUNG NBK.

wbe have Injured themselves by certain pras-
Soc indu ged in when alone, habit frequent
iy learned from evil companions or at school, the
effects of which are nightly felt, even when
ssLeen. and if not cured renders marriage impos-
sible and destroys both mind and body, should
apply Immediately.
What a pity that Young man, tne hope OF
his country and the pride OF his parents, should
ho matched from all prospects and enjoyment OF
ife by the consequences of deviating from the
bath sfnature, and induling certain secret
habit Such persons must, before eentenpla-
ting ,,,.cz
Reject Chat q sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote eonnublal
happiness Indeed, without these the journey
.hrough life becomes a weary pilgr image, abe
n,o.neet hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes Swallowed with despair, and bill ed with
g. Melancholy reflection that the happiness Il
another is blightsd with our own.
CERTAIN DIsEAsR
When sAe misguided and imprudsnt voary o.
.,essure finds that he has limb ibed the seeds OF
bis painful disease il toe often hapF ems tna' an
M-timed sense Of shame or drsae o.
s aho from educ alton and respect6ility,
alone be friend bin. He falb into the hands OF
ignorant and designing pretenders, who, incapa-
BE of curing, fitch bis pesunlary substance,
keep him trifling month after month, or as long
As the smallest fee San be obtained, and in des-
pair leave him with ruined health to sigh over
his CALLING disappointment; or, BY the use OF that
deadly poison. Mercury, cause the constitution
al symptoms of this horrid disease to make their
appearanee, such as liberated sore throat, dis
eased nose, nocturnal pain in the head and
limbs, dimness ofsight, dea fness, nodes on the
shin bones and arms, blotches on the head, face
and extremt ties, progressing with frightful rap
idity, till at last the palate Of the mouth or the
bones OF tt nose fall in. and the victim ofthis
awful disease becomes horrid object OF COM
missration till death put period to his dread
fnl suffe rings by sending him to that undiscover
ed country from whence no traveller returns.
To such, therefore, DR.. johnson ole rs the
most certain, speedy, pleasantand eftectual rem
sdy in tie world.
OFFICE, 7 MOUTH FREDERICK STU
Left hand sidt,going from Baltimore street,
n few doors from the corner. Fail not to observe
name and number.
rs. No letters received unless postpaid and con-
tanning : stamy to be used on the reply. Per
sons writing should state age, and'send portion
OF adyei tirement describing symptoms.
The Doctors DIPLOMA hangs in his Office.
.ENDORSENET OF THE PRESS.
ThfAhany thousands cured at this establishment
within the last twenty years, and the numerous,
important surgical operations performed oy Dr
Johnston, witnessed by the reporters OF the sur
and many other papers, notices OF whfch nave
appeared again before the pubIice, besldes hi
esand,nr az a gentleman of character and re-
ponn billy, i sufneiens guarantees 70 ~
- ALL DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
ss,.11kH.
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DHE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE
\ INSURANCE COMPANY.

Chartered By the Commonwealth of Virginia.
OrrtcE-N, E. Corner Ninth MAIN STs.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Ma Issues Policies on Farm and City Proper
v, also on Merchandise. for any term notexceeo
ing five years, at rates as low as the prompt pay
mcnt of the losses will permit.
j. q. CALVERT, Pres't; J.W. Season, Sse'y.
Il PnrcE, v Treas;
Dr.. II. G. DAVIDSON, q. Agent
J. W.UANNER Solicitor W oodstock, "a
H.H. RrDDLkBxxsKR, Agt. Ednsurg, Va.
Apr 8
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
CHINN 4 CO.,
- SuccEsso ns TO SAMUEL HARTLEY,]
CONNISSION MERCHANTS, 20
Ne ID Union Street,
ALEXANDRIA,V VA.

M- Particular attention paid to the selling
Of Flour. Grain, and all other kinds OF Country
Produce, and filling orders for Grocerles, Ou-
ano, Seed, Plaster, Fish, Salt, &C., de-, at low
est market rates.
NJ Agents for the Ground Top" Hydraulic
cement
Jul
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

JAMES ". MALLS. B. W. MALLS
JAMES ". MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, sash, Binds, Paints. Hardware
Lead, Oils. Cement, Calained Plaster, Sc.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
apr. II, IT, Terms Cash
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
miscellaneous Wards.

HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
II Successor to Fowle 4 Co. J
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS;
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE DC
No. Prince treet,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Conk gnments solicited Bags furnished hen
ordered. Agents New York Steamship { ON
pany. Goods forwarded free of com mission.
July Is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01

NTARQUIS 4 KELLEY'S
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS.
AT HARRISONBURG, VIRG GINA.
We would be pleased to furnish our frinds OF
Shenandoah and the adjoining counties with an
thing in our line, at very low prices.
A good assortment of
MONUMENTS, TOMBS, HEAD AND FOOT
STONES;
always on hand, of the very best Italian and
american Marble.
All Orders will be promptly filed.
GEO. j.. ANTHONY,
Aug. lift. Agents.
E. L. TOLseN, 1. wITHERs.
of Tolson, Bro. Co. of Newman, Withers 3 co.
TOLSON l. CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SALT, FISH, GROCERIES
&C., &c.,
No. 50 corner King and Water Sts.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
ug.11, 1S7o-tf.
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YrpfessinnaI Cards.

EOhk z NARRI8
4 Has resumed he pras-
a. of Law, at his old office, HarrisoAburg, Va
He will practice in the courts Of Rocking saueea
Shenandoah, Bage and W arrsn. apl lily
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-01
Agricultural ana Domestic.

Special Notice. inserted At % cen. 81 nv ~.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-05-02
Msefnl aud Curious.
LKAnNING r. swI.l.


~. n. D." in the New York Eecsiss Pest gives
the following instructions for acquiring an art
that every man should possess:
Having been rather successful IN teecnin8 this
art, propose to show . simple method BY which
any father can teach his son.
l. Make the boys desire TO learn as strong as
possible.
2. Get his confidence Lot him feel assured
that you will mot play him any tricks or allow
any others to do 90.
3. Stand him in the water mp 70 MS neck II
possible; if not, then in deep water as You can
get him into.
l. Place one hand on his chest at the centre Of
gravity, and the other on his back opposite to
the first.
s. Tell him to strike out and kick, supporting
him at the same time properly in the water.
g. Correct steadily the motions of bis arms and
legs and the positions Of his hands and feet until
they are exactly what they ought to be. One
method of teaching him the proper motions Of his
rest upon his hands with his head to the shore.
YOn can then observe and correct his kicking, and
if necessary catch hold Of his feet and guide his
motions until he gets the right idea
You can also teach him the proper motion at
home by balancing him on bench or chair, just
as the Russians are said to teach young sailors on
dry land by making them climb masts and handle
rigging. This is in fact an approximation to the
anxious mothers idea of not allowing her boy to
go into the river until he knew how to swim. 1t
also saves valuable time in the water, for some
boys soon get chilled, and one must keep con-
slant eye upon them
Z. Relieve the mOnOtOny Of this part of yOur
instructions by letting the hoy stand while You
swim around him, or letteng him jump toward
Won from a rock into the water SO that YOU can
catch him and lift him out or still better, by let
ting him swim in any fashion he can, while you
support him, towards some definite object, such
a rock or a stake.
g. As soon as his motions are correct, tell him
lat hat
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H.u Der .. Pl.., c.r,.

Several experiments have been made, in order
to ascertain the proper depth at which to plant
corn, and by one Of them it was discovered that
when it was planted three inches deep, it came
up and grew well until it was three or four in
ches high, and then stopped for a fortnight. while
the corn in the same field planted at a less depth
grew rapidly. On examination, il was found
that Joint had been formed about an inch and a
half above the kernel, and that the roots had
spronted out from that joint, leaving all below
to perish. While the process of changing roots
was going on, the plants ceased to grow above
ground, but in about fortnight recovered their
vigor and they were about that length of time
later in maturing the grain than the seeds which
were planted shallower.
The following experiment was made by Bur-
ger, in Germany, in order to ascertain the proper
depth for planting this grain. He found that In
dian corn planted at the following depths, came
lid as described: