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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

A maiden lady said to her little
nephew 'Now, John, you go to bed
early, and always do so and you'll be
rosv-cheeked and handsome when you
grow up" Johnny thought over this a
few moments, and then observed -
"Well, aunt, you must have set up a
good deal when you were young"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

In some counties common tree frogs
are used as barometers. The frog is
placed in tall bottle with Light lad
der. In fine weather the animal al
ways climbs up the ladder, and always
comes down when storm is approach
mo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

When boy was asked, where was
the text this morning?" He replied,
ut was somewhere in hatchets." I'm
hatchets? No, it was in Acts" ''Well
l knew it was something that wsuld
cut,n said the boy triumphantly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

A man went through the Bankruptcy
Court. He had owned a fine horse and
gig, and they both disappeared for a
time but by-and-by the horse and gig
were doing service for the same owner
again. On being asked what this meant,
the mans reply was, 81 went through
the Bankruptcy Court, but the horse
and gig went round"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
A Thrilling Scene.

The following incident occurred during
a general review of the Austrian cav
airy few months ago. Not far from
10000 cavalry were in line. a little
chlld-a girl-of not more than four
years, standing in the front row of
spectators, either from some cause,
rushed out into the open field just as a
squadron Of hussars came sweeping
sSsnsd from the main body. They
r dstaur f21u Ili sI1lnaza.sf
M up in that part of the parade
st9QZa. Down came the flying squad
ron. charging at a mad gallop-down
directly upon the child. The mother
was paralyzed, as were others, for
there could be no rescue from the line
of spectators. The Empress uttered a
cry Of horror, for the child's destruction
seemed inevitable-and such a terrible
destruction-the trampling to death by
q thousand IRON hoofs. Directly under
the feet Of the horse was the little one
another instant must seal its doom
when a stalwart hussar, who was in the
front line, without slackening his speed
or losing his hold threw himself over
bv the side of his horses neck, seized
and lifted the child, and placed it in
safety upon his saddle bow; and this
he did without changing his pace Or
breaking the correct alignment Of the
squadron. Ten thousand voices hailed
with raptrous applause the gallant
deed, and other thousands applauded
when they knew. Two women We're
there who could only sob forth their
gratitude in broken accents-the mother
and the Empress. And proud and
happy moment it must have been for
the hussar when his Emperor, taking
from his own breast the richly enamel
ed Cross of the Order of Maria Theresa
hung it upon the breast OF his brave
and gallant trooper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

So necessary is fun to the mind that
late philosopher says if you should
build schools without play grounds
nobody would get beyond short division
in lifetime.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

With every exertion, the best man
can do only a moderate amount of
good; but it seems in the power of the
most contemplate individual to do
incalculable mischief.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
THE sP0TswooD HOTEL
Harrisonburg, Va
:. M. Bowman, - Proprietor

VIE NEW HOTEL, The Spotswood under thu
Il proprietorship of the undersigned, is now
Open and ready to 1eceire Visitors
and guests The establishment las been renewed
and rehtted from cellar to roof and is in complete
order It is emphaticaliy new house, and it is
determined to make it stand eff the very best
kept Hotels in the State. The proprietor has had
very enlarged experience for fifteen years as Hote!
and Springs proprietor, having kept the old Column
bian Hotel and tie famed Spottswood Hotel, at
Richmond, and the Jordan Alum Springs in Rock
bridge. He is quite sure he may ciaim here in the
Valley Of Virginia, to be able 70 keep a Hotel He
therefore invites thu people of Rockingham and
adjoining counties and the travelling public to call
atthe SPoTTsTooD and see whether he understands
the business of his LIE.
is scarcely necessary to say that the table the
parlors and the chambers viii always be found
agreeable.
The proprietor, in conclusion, is quite sure the
people of the Valley vii cordially sustain this effort
to establish hrst-class Hotel, such as the Spotts-
wood shall be, in Harrisonburg
My Omnibus wilalways be ready to convey pas
sergers to and from .he SpottsWood
Feb L., 1876. s. NJ. BOWMAN, Pro,'r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

What an exquisitely delicate precept
is that of the Hlndoo law which says
''strike not, even with blossom, a
wife, though she be guilty of hundred
fsu1tso
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

A California paper having obtained a
new subscriber, records the startling
fact in half-column article headed
'sStill Another! Our Course Endorsed
by the People~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Every man is said to have at least
one chance to acquire wealth. In the
case of newspaper man, this oppor-
turitv comes on the Doth OF February
every year, except leap year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
F. nttifal.
LOVE ME, LOVE.

Love me, love, but breathe it low,
Soft as summer weather:
If you love me, tell me so,
AS We sit together,
Sweet and still as roses blow
Love me, love, but breathe it low.
Tell me only with your eyes,
Words are cheap as water,
If you love me, looks and signs
Tell my mothers daughter
More than all the world maykn ow--
Love me, love, but breathe it low.
Words for others, storm and snow,
Wind and changeful weather.
Let the shallow waters fiow
Foaming on together
But love is still and deep, and oh !
Love me, love, but breathe it low,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

aLpleasures never cloy. Unlike
those of the body, they are increased
by repetition, improved by reflection,
and strengthened by enjoyment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

The man who shows that he is vain
Of having done US favor pays himself
and saves us the trouble.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

If you would pass for more than your
value, say little. 1t is easier to look
wise than to talk wise.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

FURNITURE POLISH. No polish is
so cheap, elegant in appearance, and
delightful in effect, as mixture of two
parts of raw linseed oil and one of oil
Of turrentine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

There is no merit where there is no
trial; and, till experience stamps the
marks of strength, towards may pass
for heroes, faith for falsehood.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Love in all its shapes, implies sacrif-
ces. Much must be conceded, much en-
dured, if we would love.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Don't look too hard except for some
thing agreeable. We can find all the
disagreeable things in the world between
our hats and boots.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Spriggins says that he once prevented
severe case of hydrophobia by simply
getting on high fence and waiting
until t he dog had gone away.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

There is no grace in benefit that
sticks to the fingers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

The most powerful of all beauty is
that which reveals itself after sympathy
and not before it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Life is too short to nurse ones misery.
Hurry across the lowlands, and you
may inger longer on the mountain
tops.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

To think kindly of each other is good,
but to act kindly toward one another is
the best of all.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Those who blow the Goals of others
strife, may chance to have the sparks
fly in their faces.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

There are many who know their own
wisdom, but there are few that know
their own folly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

To become great in any profession
three things are required-nature, study
and practice. ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Itpays to make people happy and it
can be, done on small capital.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

AS riches and favor forsake a man,
we find him to be a fool, but nobody
can find it out in his prosperity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

A young woman being asked by a
politician which party she was in favor
of, replied, that she preferred we'd
ding party.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

There is in the heart of woman such
deep well of love, that no age can freeze
it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Lowlness of mind is not flower that
grows in the field of nature.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Those who come to you to talk about
others, are the ones who go to others to
talk about you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

We can hardly learn humility and
tenderness enough except by suffering.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

The integrity Of men is to be measured
by their conduct, not by their profes.
sion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

The prejudees Of Espt iaspE pass SSIa aY Be
cause there is no other age to be hoped
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
1dre1tisens eats.
THE EXCHANGE HOTEL,
i WOODSTOCK VA.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
NJ. GEARY, =. Proprietor.

THIS well-known and popular house has. been
thoroughly reprinted repapered and refurnished
and is now prepared to furnish the best accommo-
dations to all.
Under the Hotel will be found a first class Gro
Gerry and Fancy Store where large stock of the
VERY BEST
and cheapest goods can always be found.
The Stock of Holiday Goods is complete in every
department embracing,
NUTS, CAKES FRUITS, FRENCH and AMERICAN
CANDIES, TOYS and FANCY ARTICLES
in endless profussion.
Canned Goods of every description. PEACHES,
CHERRIES, PEARS, GREEN PEAS, CORN,
TOMATOES, BEANS &C.
lafge stock of Marcus Bucks celebrated Bel
nont Wines and Brandies Jackuline Bucks pure
ON e-made Mountain dew Whisky, and Gaff l.
D 'es., we'll known Whisky. =.
c. 10 '74-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

What risk do people run who sit in
free pews in the church? OF getting
good for nothing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
Items Of all Sorts.

Candor is the brightest gem of criti-
cism.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

Advertisements win be inserted At One Doliar
per square of ten lines, less for the frat inser
s9p, and so cents for each subsequent insertion
Unless the number Of Insertions be marked apon
the manuscript, twill be published aa5n fofb.E
and charged accordingly
Aetieea in me local column viii % inserted at
aousle the sdye-sising rates.
AdSertlseineassf three .mont4s or longer Wi
be inserted at lower rates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
FORGE r. CALVERT,
Attorney At Law,

new MARKET, VA.
L practice in the Circuit Court of Shenandoah
County, ard in ali the Courts of Rockingham and
Page Counties
| have made an arrangement with Messrs. Walton
& alton, Attorneys-at-law by which any matter
of business at Woodstock Will receive attention
without any additional charges to my clients.
have made the same arrangement with promi-
neut lawyers in Rockingham ana Page Counties.
O-hce-Next door to Henksl Koiper Cos. Store.
June II.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08
sR. A. L. BELEW

HR. A. L. BELEW
DENTIST.
Having rented rooms in Woodstock will visit
them on the first Monday in each month and re-
main two weeks The balance Of the month he
VIII pend in Edinburg.
~ REFEEENCE-The Faculty of tae Baltimore
College Of Dents! Surgery.
Jsp. lift.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-08

WILSON'S HOTEL,
w WOODSTOCK Va
Enlarged and Greatly Improved
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

able minute creatures, the 'commissary
stores essential to sponge life ard growth.
Sometimes an almost iniinitesimal
speck is seen to float away from the soft
part; it move rapidly, touching here
and there, and presently settles itself
upon a rock; gradually is outlined the
framework, such as we have here; the
soft, tender portion increases, and the
diver, accustomed to Watching the de-
velopment of baby sponges, may safely
count upon maturity in three years.
when the sponge-gathcrers have nc
cumulated a sufficient number, their
first care is to press out the soft part Of
the animal, then, by repeated blows,
make sure that no life is left in them.
Sometimes the freshly gathered sponges
are extremely offensive to the senses.
They are then buried in the sand, often
remaining two or three weeks; after
this comes the bleaching process, fol
lowed in due time by a thorough cleans
ing. When the dull yellowish hues APP
pear, it is pure and ready for market,
and, packed in bags, is sent to all parts
Of the world.
"A thousand men labor at this bust
ness in the Ottoman archipelago; and
ON the coast Of Barbary may be count
ed many hundred boats, affording en-
ployment to many thousand divers.
Elsewhere, i'll different parts of the
world, this immense trade offers rare
chances for thrift and emolument. The
risks, to be sure, are many and the
sturdy boatnlCn stout of heart and
strong Of limb, may perchance meet a
foe not easily repealed. In the silence
of the great deep one has but slight
chance for life if a hungry shark offers
battle; 1t is about as dangerous to be-
come cntangled in the floating net Of the
Chamo ~griphoide: either is likely to prove
fatal. Added to these dreadful posi-
bllities Of evil is another no less to be
feared-if a sudden attack Of cramp
SEXES the poor fellow, there is not a ray
of hope.
"Some IL has given us IA pr tty
picture OF Syrian sponge-diving, IL
which poetry and prose are about equal
~ mingled.
"ln July and August the climate Of
''''t No'iiiti 70 hNoNl Ibth 40 btlIlS Sill u
~ charming; no sudden gusts or squalls
break ove the beautiful expanse of sea,
and eve labor is invested with rare de-
light. Whole families 90 out together,
though only the mcnand larger lads de-
vote themselves to sponge-gathering;
the remainder Of the party stay quietly
in the boats, cheering by their presence
and cheerful songs the busy wadcrs
fathoms below.
"The fleet of tiny boats, their snowy
sails standing out in clear relief against
the soft blue skies, merrilly dancing over
the placid waters must indeed look
lovely. Thus they glide on, enlivened
by song and gently FLASHING oar, until
the desired fishing grounds are reached;
then, to keep up the feeling Of socia-
hlllty, the boatmcn cast ropes from
boat to boat, creating II circle of
strength, wherein they joyfully and
tremendously address themselves to the
toll and task before them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

The BALD EAGLE.-The eagle bald i
the most distinguished of the North
American species of the eagle trihn
not only for beauty, but also as tho
adopted emblem of our country I,
chiefly frequents the neighborhoed of
the sea. and the shores and cliffs Of
lakes and large rivers, where it domoS.
tlcates itself the whole year. He ire
fers the spot mentioned on account of
his partiality for fish. Elevated unon
the high dead limb of some pigant;c
tree, from whence he can command an
extended view, he watches for food
Among all other birds he knows tho
fish-hawk, and now sees him with his
eyes intent upon some devoted victim
of the deep. Down rapid as an arrow
the iish-hawk descends, and is soon seon
struggling through the air from the snr.
face of the water with its tinny prev
The eagle levels his neck and spreads
his wings; the hawk exerts every facuI.
ty to escape, but the eagle is upon him
and to ave himself he drops his prey
From the hawk the eagle turns to the
fish; posing itself for one moment, as if
to take more certain aim, he descends
like Il whirlwind and snatches the fish
juS before it reaches its natural ele-
ment. Then majestically rising aloft, il
bears 1t away in its talons to the silent
wood.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12
4 PLEASANT TRIP.
The Scientific Expedition Round the
World in Two Years.

Gen. Woodruff has completed the
arrangements for his scientific expe-
dition round the world in two wears.
The steamer Ontario, with n full COM
%pletemcnt of officers under the COM
mand Of Capt. John w. Philip, L. 5. n,
and upward of four hundred passengers,
will start from New York ON the first of
October. Among the more noted mem
berS of the expedition are such scien-
fists rs Burt G. Wilder, NJ. D., professor
OF comparative anatomy in Cornell
university; Albert Schatller, Ii. d.,
professor of modern languages in the
university of Bernc; W. l.. b. jenny.
c. T., professor of architecture and de
sign, university of Michigan; c. Hart
Merriam, Yale college. They will 90
directly to st. Thomas, and the Barba-
does, remaining few days, for botani-
cal, geological and scientific explora-
tons. The next stoppage is to be at
the island of MarajO, mouth of the
great river Amazon: then at Rio de
Janelro. The straits of Magellan will
he reached in December next, and on
siderable time will be allowed for ex-
plorlng the coast scenery. Valparaiso
Will hc reached in February, 1873, and
the celebrated Navigator islands are to
be thoroughly explored, Fiji will be
reached on the LIST of April, and after a
weeks delay the Journey to Australia
Will be resumed 10y way Of the salmon
islands, to China and Japan. Two
months will be given to the exploration
of Bornco. 1t is Intended to reach
Calcutta OF the 20th of February, 1879.
Thence the exploration will 6e con
tinucd to Ccylon, Bombay, Alden. Nee
ca, Alexandria, the Mediterranean.
Lisbon, Plymouth, England, and then to
New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

The ambitious son of Brigham
Young, Brigham Jr., who wishes the
mantle of his father to fall on his youth
full shoulders, is a "chip of the old
block" only a little more of a chip than
ever was his daddy. who picked him
as a successor. Some one who knows
writes that old Brigham sent young
Brigham to Europe and raised him to
the highest dignity in the Mormon
Church there; but there was nothing of
HIM except his name. He is the picture
of jim Fisk i'll everything but brains.
While he was in England his aping of
the a~rlstocracy was very costly to Nor
mons. He travelled in princefy style and
Kept up one sumptuous repast. On one
occasion he drove into Hyde Park with
an outfit beyond the limits allowed to
any person outside the royal house, for
which he wa heavily fined.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

to wife the young widow of his deceased
elder brother.
Brigham Young evidently consider.
that his dynasty is now securely founded
and his new colonization scheme Ok b,,,
pouring his disciples into Idaho. Neva.
da, Arizona, New Mexico. and GA
Mexico, too, seem designed to flrtber
embarrass the government in dealina
with Mormonism.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

President. Secretary,
"
Dur cToRs:-Timothy PrOwn. David Atwood,
Andrew Proudft. Il. L. Hutchinson, VIM. +. Villas,
VIM. Dudley.
We CIV oeioW teetlulohy rom tHosg Nho area
d situatloh 10 kuo" something ot lhls company
"hd''s management
Hon PETER DoYLe, Secretary Of state and In
SuFdBce Commissioner:
DEAR SIR: Having furnished you a statement OF
the condition of the MADISON MUTUAL ISsuR-
ASCE COMPANY on the LIST of May, 1871, with It's
guaranty capital of 100000 all paid in, under au
thorit, of a special acI of the Legislature, permit
me to say that | have this day increased the
amount of Bonds deposited with the State Treas
urer TO $4,000. which you will observe exceeds
, 90, n,nT "''0' '""N H"'' w u"
yarv rasnoctrnuv
H. T. HuIChLNooHs
HecfeSu'g'
y + urrru,x.,x S.-rfor, uc5;soy Mutual
INSURANCE C0mPaRg:. onh
DEAR SUR: | am IN receipt OF yours OF the aIn
lnst. stating that You have increased the amount
OF bonds on deposit with the state lreasurel 70
slXty-three thousand dollars.
would add that from an examination OF lnc
affairs OF your Company, recently made, l am en-
tlrely satlshes that II is 1nlly up 10 the fequHe
mcnts of the law.
Yours respectfully.
PETER DOYLE, secretary OF Sfatt'
and et-QDfcio Commissioner Or insurance
W. doro. hosi,o,o go o,aorso tho Madison Nh
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12
INSURANCE CO., or MADISON, WIS.
STATEMENT MAY /, 1877.
CASH ASSETS.
S2O6, .03
LIABILITIES.

Amount of Claims for unpaid Losses,
and all other liabilities except Capital
and Re-insurancey.... .............. 81. 552. {
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

DIR ToRs:-Timothy Prown. David Atwood
Andrew Proudft. Il. +. Hutchinson, VIM. F. Villa
VIM, Dudley.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-12

DAVID ATWOOD, Il. L. HUTCHINSON,
President. Secretary,
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-04-06
summons,

In the District Court. of the Third Judicial District, Territory of Arizona, County of Gavapai.
 Philippina Bcckers, plaintiff, vs. Matthias Rockers. defendant.
 Action brought in the District Court of the Third Judicial District. in and for the County of Iavapai in the Territory of Ari- ZOna.
 The TeJritoyy of iri-ond se..ds Greeting Co N1fhidS Rockers;
 You are hereby summoned and reduircd to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Third Judicial District in and for the County of Iavapai in the Territory of Arizona and answer the complaint filed with the Clerk of this court at Prescott in said County Ia copy of which complaint accom- panies this summonsl within twenty days exclusive af the day of sorvioe) after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this County: but if served out of this County, and within this district. tIen within thirty days in all other cases, forty days. This action K brought praying for decree, diSSolving the bonds of matrimony now ey- istng between the plaintIfiand defendant, on the grounds of extreme cruelty, by inhicting gricvous, mental and bodily suffering upon plaintiff.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint ss above required. the plaintiff will take default against you, and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in her said complaint, and costs and disbursements in this behalf expended.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the r..,., said District Court at Prescott, this li''''I 2lst day of February, A. h., 1877.
 WILLIAM WuKERsoN,
 Clerk