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but being laden with timber will not sink, but
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YIDOLA, La. April 18th, 1877.
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stamp, Rev. T. j. MEAD, Syracuse, n. Y.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

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ca, L. l., is claimed to be the Oldest in
the country. The village was settled in
1856. Dec. 20, 1862, committee was
appointed "to make We rate for We min
ister's house and Transporting We minis
ter" The first pastor was the Rev.
Zecharia Walker; his latest successor
is the Rev. Louis Lampman. ~
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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

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Feb 9th 1877 {

DR. PIERCE:
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IN time according the directions II without doubt
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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-03-21

Beyond doubt taste counts for more
than money when the one, with little of
the other, must be part on either side.
But taste, without materials to work on
is utterly helpless. A true artist may
make striking sketch with charcoal on
a dead wall, but he must have something
to work with-the thought must find
means of expression or it is lost. And
few women understand their own style,
and never sin against themselves in the
becoming. When Worth makes dress
the wearer must pose before him while
he studies her figure and face-in short,
masters her stvle; and this is one of the
secrets of his success. Very much de-
ponds upon the accessories of the toilet.
A costly silk dress can not excuse soiled
and crumpled frill Dust will obscure
the richest velvet and the most valuable
laces lose their beauty when the tint
upon them is not age but dirt. To be well
shod and well gloyed has been declared
TO be, beyond all else, the requisites of a
lady's toilet. But important as are
these, spotless cuffs and collars are still
more so. The expense of these small
items-ribbons, gloves, handkerchiefs,
etc, vary according to the carefulness
and neatness of the wearer. Yet even
with the most particular person who
uses them constantly, they aggregate
considerable sum during the year. A
ten dollar bill once broken melts rapidly
away, and many tens soon count up as
hundreds. Ladies of expensive tastes,
with fondness for pretty trifles, who
affect sheer linen cambrics, real laces,
and viii have nothing but the best, must
be willing and able to pay for it. Yet,
after all, there is one thing that indie
Unable something which we call style
that is worth more than all else. Given
this, a made-over dress shall be sue
cess, and cashmere shall be glorifed-as
silk can never be without it--and its
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WORK FOR ALL

IN their localities canvaSSing Tor ule Eifesue
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Free. Address - q. WICK EaE y. 4 ugustH, Me-
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DORCAS.

Was, "God, be kind to the noble boy,
Who Is somebody's son and pride and ioyn'
-HarpeT'S Weekiy.
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The woman was old and ragged and gray.
Aad bent with the chill of the winters day:
The street Was wet with q recent snow.
And the wonnan's feet we're aged and slow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
Ou(rageus Assault on Ladies at EiktOEI
Nd.

ELTON, Nd, Aug. 5.-On Friday
njght last about $50 O'Clock, as Mrs.
John Z. Wilson. of thisto Nh, wife Of a
member of the Elkten bar, was return
inc to her residence in company with her
niece. Mrs. Broomall, they were attack
ed by two unknown men, supposed to
be colored. Mrs. Wilson resides at the
east end oftown, where are hit few
houses. The place is not particularly
secluded, and only short walk from
the THO KY settled prrt Of the town. AS
the ladies approached the gate of the
dwelling next theirs two men jumped
from a tree opposite aud seized them.
The tallest of them seized Miss Broom
all. and the other, short, heavy SET
fellow, seized Mrs. Wilson. Miss
Broomall succeeded in escaping from her
assallant and ran to the house, at the
door of wnicn she fainted.-Nrs. Will
sons assa;lant seized her and threw hsl
violently to the ground. In the fall she
received a painful wound upon the back
of the head.-The william choked hel
severely. and in the struggle which en-
sued her neck and shoulder were con
siderably lacerated and bruised.
The screams Of his wife and the arri-
val of Miss BrOomall aroused Mr.. Will
son, who was lying in the parlor asleep
and rushing out with gun in hand the
desperadoes fled. Persons who were ii
the immediate vicinity congregated OIL
the scene in an instant and pursuit be-
can. They seemed to have taken across
the fields, and to have entered the town
by High street, and all traces Of theu
for the time seemed to be lost. Those
who pursued them were greatly excited
and would undoubtedly haye used The. Jaw
of Judge-Lynch had they caught the
right parties. No further efio-t was made
that night to find the perpetrators OF the
outrage. In the morning an nvestiga'
ton began, resulting in the arrest Of four
colored men belonging to the Port Roy
al, the steamer plying between this
place and Baltimore. Their hearing
was held in the courthouse this even
inc. lasting until about eleven O'Clock,
in the presence Of large assembly,, and
after hearing a number OF witnesses for
the State and defence the magistrate, in
default of five hundred dollars bail each,
remanded three Of them to Jail, John
II. Williams, George II. Johnson and
Joseph Moore, and released VIM. jeff
erson, against weom it was decided
there Yas no positive proof.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07

The convention at Staunton was COM
posed eff about twenty delegates who,
in view Of the small representation, de.
termined not to organize and dispersed
without making a nomination. The
road is now clear and all who aspire TO
take a turn, will be entered at once
Parson Massey, Of Albemarle, is the
only candidate in the field, he having
been autEOritatiyely announced by the
Page Courier. The name of Judge AL
len stands at the mast head Of the
Scottsyille Courier, but the Judge has
not as yet authorized the use Of his
name in tina. connection. Judge Har-
RS, we have 10 doubt, will be on the
track, for lie has never yet been known
to fail to put in an appearance when the
race was really begun. Paul, Of Rock
inghGm, and skinner, Of Augusta, have
been spoken OF, but whether they vii
rally iun, is not yet known. In the
meanwhile it Will be well for ali to pos
sess their souls in patience, feeling con-
flent that some one will be willing to
perform the ardUous duties Of repre-
sentative OF the Seventh Virginia J Is.
trict, in the next Congress.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
Msre-HOney Madness.

The never was a time when there was
more need for sound information and
correct understanding among the peo-
pie IN regard to financial matters. And
there never was 4 time when the coun-
try was cursed with more ignorance and
wider schemes than now. The worst
effects of the hard times have been felt,
and we are Just on the eve Of practical
resumption. At this very time we hear
of plenty of money seeking Investment;
all that IS wanted is security. Conf
dence must be restored, and all will be
we'll again. Shall we listen to the
Greenback Grandady Peter Cooper, who
is flooding the country with his twenty
fyc-cent National" newspaper? The
bottom has been reached and contrac'
ton has ceased, and we may expect
Improvement to set IN. 1t may be slow
at first. but it will surely come. II
would be an egregious bluader to give
the patient dose ofgreen apples in his
convalescence, and bring on a fresh at
tack of collie. Financial wisdom and
honesty should be Our watch-words foI
the coming canvass. The dem ogogue:
and place-hunters will appeal to tho
people for their support, promising more
money for the hard times. Do not lis
ten to them. More money does not
mean good moncy.-Leringtoa Gdzcfte
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
The school Honey.

l. is well known to the public that for
some years past the school money, SOL
EMMY set apart by the Constitution
has been used to meet the general ne
cessitles of tie State and to run the
State Government. The public has
been very much IN the dark as to pre-
c.sely how much Of the school money
has been thus used. We observe, how
ever, IN a recent issue Of the Wing a
communication from the First Auditor
on the financial condition of The State, "
in which that officer estimates the
amount now due the School Fund from
tie State at 100000.
We have an impression that the real
amount due the schools is larger than
this, and should like 10 have further in
formation on the subject. Like the
Whig, we supposed the sum now due
the schools, and now in arrears, amount
ell to some 100000, from what we
heard on the subject last winter and
since. Indeed, we are not sure that, on
a full account stated, it will not cOnsid-
erably exceed 100000.
Why doesn't the Superintendent of
Public instruction let us hear from him
We hear that the school teachers have
not been paid for the past year, and that
they are suffering greatly from the neg
lcct on the part of the State to pay them
the little pittance which they get in the
way Of salary-about $50 per session.
We think it time this matter was set
tied one way or the other. If the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07

school funds are to be absorbed in this
way year after year, let it be distinctly
understood, and let US take IN sail, and
let our children go uheducated. And if
the diversion of these funds Is to be
stopped, the sooner that is understood
the better.
We know the Auditors difficulties,
and do not mean 10 express any censure
of that officer In anything we have said !;
bat we want light, and we think it the
duty Of the Superintendent Of Public In
struction to give the public his views,
and the information in his possession,
on this subject. We hear the schools
have received nothing from the State
since last December. Is this true p
The state.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
Orkney Springs

The greatest collection Of Mineral Waters in
the world for value and variety Of medical pro-
perties, with elevated location dry and Exhilarat-
ing mountain air to contribute to their remedial
qualities. The increased and improved hotel
capacity, the bountifuly supplied table with the
best the season eau afford, the exceedingly econo-
mical board rates, and the efficient management
Of the Establishment by experienced hotel men,
enables the proprietor to offer superior induce
ments for the season Of 1873 to those seeking
health, retirement aud pleasure at wsteringplace
summer resort.
Board Rates. The Proprietor Of
Orkney Springs, fully approaching business de-
preston, offers the following reduced rates Of
Board, graduated according TO rooms occupied,
and the number Of persons In each room. Board
per day for one week and less than two, g. so 81
and $3.50. Board pei week for two weeks and
less than four, s.. $40, sI2 and ga. Board per
month for one month and less than two, 500, S3S.
| sac, and si5, Ministers, Physicians and members
Of the press will be entitled to % per cent dis
count on the ABOVE rates. Children under II
years, and servants half price. Families and
parties numbering seven or more, who desire to
remain the entire season, can make special con
tracts at reduction on the above rates.
The season will opel on Saturday, the 18th Of
June and close on the 18th Of October.
All communications addressed to A. ". Jones,
! Proprietor at Orkney Springs, Shenandoah County
Va. will receive prompt attention.
April 24th.-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
4 Sunday School Tent StrHck by Lightning
children Killed.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. A sad and
distressing accident occurred about l:l5
this afternoon, duringa slight rain storm
accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Al Diamond street and Ridge avenue
there is a tent erected for religious ser
vices, and at the time Of the storm there
were about twelve children and two
gentlemen under the canvass Some of
the children sought shelter under the
tent. while the others were scholars Of
the Sunday school.
The lightning struck the centre pole
of the tent. near which the children were
seated, and the current passing down
struck Mary Ann Elfrey, aged 10 years,
who was leaning against the pole, kill
ING her instantly. Her brother William,
who was near by, was thrown Violently
to the ground and so severely injured
that his life is despaircd of. Willie
Burns, another little boy, was badly in
iured. and another, named Willie Adj
ans. received injuries which it is fe AIRED
will prove fatal. The lightning tore
the shoes off one Of his feet. The doc.
tor thinks he is permanently deaf. AL
the other children were thrown down
and stunned.
The gentlemen present were c. II
Wilson and II. Conner. The latter
was thrown from one side Of the tent to
the other, but strange to say was not
injured. Mr.. Wilson was thrown VIC
lently upon his face, but received no
serious injury. The lightning lgnited
the contents ola coal oil lamp, which
in turn set fire TO some hay, and from
this the tent caught fire. The flames
however, were quickly extinguished by
parties outside, who entered and rescued
the children. Had the accident occur
red an hour later there would have been
over one hundred children in the tent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07

FATAL SWINGING ACCIDENTAL
YOUNG LADY's NECK BROKEN
Cumberland Nd, July 3l.-At LOnacO-
ming. Nd. about dusk Tuesday evening,
Mary Prilchard, aged nineteen, and
Abram Lynch and Robert Dick, aged
about twenty years each, were swing
ing on swing made Of pole fastened
to a tree by fork cut in the end, wien
the lorked piece broke, throwing the
swinoers a distance Of about fifty feet
Miss Pritchard's neck was broken and
her skull fractured. Death was instan-
taneous. Dick sustained a severe con-
cussion ofthe brain, but is in an improy-
ed condition. Lynch escaped with a
few bruises.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
News Items.


Laura Hartley of St. Louis died ii
commissions on learning that her lover
was a counterfelter.
Charles Tyler, of Benton, n. IL
dropped dead on Saturday last while
taking drink OF water at waysidt
spring.
Opposing lawyers fought with ink
stands IN a court at Lebanon, Ind.
scattering the walls and the presiding
Judge, as well as themselves.
Ben Butler Is having his yacht reiitted
and will shortly go on an extended
cruise. Now it is in order for some
body TO say it's the widows cruise.
The Governor of Louisiana has par
doned a woman sentenced to five years
imprisonment at hard labor for perjury
but the sheriff refuses to release hel
till the Senate has confirmed the par.
don.
Further accounts of the storm in In
diana say that at or about Bloomington
much valuable timber and other proper.
ty was destroyed, and on the line OF the
Ohio and Mississippi railroad hundreds
of acres of corn were Frustrated.
The six ice-houses Of the Passaic Ice
Company, at Oldham, near Paterson
NJ. were burned, it is thought, by
incendiaries, yesterday morning. They
contained about $4,000 tons Of ice
valued at 100000, the compaEy's entire
stock. No insurance.
\ terrific thunder, lightning and hail
storm passed over Toronto, Canada,
yesterday. Pellets OF ice as large as
waluuts fell in large quantities, Doing
great damage to fruit, ornamental trees
and all garden plants. The damage to
glass was quite serious.
James Anderson, milkman, living
near Deadwood, Dakota, was waylald,
bound, gagged aud robbed of $50 by five
masked men yesterday. The robbers
also went off with his span Of horses,
visited his ranch and took three more
horses and three saddles, telling the
man in charge to 90 and release Ander-
son.
Gen. Butler has at length consented
TO address the New York nationals in
mass meeting, in Union Square, on the
evening of the 10th instant. The COM
mittee OF preparations declare that I'll
will be such a demonstration as New
York has not witnessed fer many a day
and that it will make the politicians Of
both the old parties quake" Dennis
Kearney, the California agitator, is ex'
pected to be on hand at the same meet
ing.
The astronomers from Rawhns
Wyoming, and other points, met at
Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, for
comparison of notes and discussion o
the observations Of the eclipse. Prof
Watson feels certain he has discovered
Vulcan southwest ofthe sun, about two
degrees distant. Prof. Draper succeed
ed in getting photograph Of the spec
trum Of the corona, thus proving tina
most ofthe light Of the corona is reflect
ed from the sun, and is not due to igitat
ed gas.
The South Carolina democratic con
vention met at Columbia yesterday
renominated the present State officers
passed resolutions reiteratlng tn
democratic conservative policy, an
listened to speeches from Governo
Hampton and others. Among tn
res olutions adopted was one urgin
| Congress to so amend the revenue law
as to quiet the constant irritation grow
inc out ofseizures in the rural districts
and recommending the President t.
grant amnesty to Illicit distillers
hose districts IN South Carolina.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07

A tornado in Southern Indiana, Hi
nois and Ohio, Thursday, damaged crops
and other property considerably. AT
Clinton, ILL.,, the damage to buildings
was 100000 At Horedalc, Ill.,. an
extensive file factory, railrOad ware
house, hotel and several residences
are in ruins, and number of persons
seriously injured. Reports from various
towns and villages in the three States
named mention houses unreofed, church
steeples damaged, and similar casual
ties.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-07
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
Wednesday Aug. z. 1878.
state School FunGs.

Much Indignation at the course pur-
sued by the authorities Of Virginia in
diverting the school funds, is manifested
by many Of our citizens. At the first
favorable opportunity their indignant
protest at what they believe to be an
illegal, if not criminal, diversion OF
funds which have been paid for a
specific purpose, will be made. When
attention was called to this subject a
few weeks ago, 1t was stated that the
amount diverted during the school year
ending July 3lst 1873, was three hun.
bred thousand dollars. That statement
was made under the impression that
one hundred thousand dollars would be
paid to the school authorities before
the expiration of the year. 1t has not
been paid and the deficiency for the one
year is about 100000.
1t will be remembered that the audi
tor inresponse to resolution Of the
Legislature made a long explanatory
statement about unadjusted balances
being the cause Of the deficiency Of
from five 10 seven hundred thousand
dollars which had been accommodating
for number Of years at the rate Of
from $4,000 to 100000 per year.
Itmay be that they have introduced
some improved system of book keeping
by Which these unadjusted balances
will amount TO 100000 per year. If
tie public school system can thus be
destroyed by the act of few men. what
4 farce does our state government be-
come!
Another explanation will come from
the Auditor, in due course Of time, and
we earnestly hope that he will not
again attempt to impose upon the in
telligCnce Of the people by exhibiting
that nOnsenslcal statement showing
that the iund is proporhonably charge
able with coupons received for revenue.
1t may answer a good purpose if the
object be to present such a statement
that no one will be able to understand
the true condition Of affairs IN his office :;
hut if the object be TO show to the pub
lie the truth, it must be regarded as a
most wonderful display Of financial
7egTdmGm. GIVE US the facts. Let
The people sec what amount Of money
has been paid by them as school-tax
and what has been done with it. So
much they have right to know and
they will insist that the information be
given them. 1t is ali that they ask
If the books Of the Auditors Office will
not shCw these items, let them get a
new set Of books and new book
Leeporli necessary. When the treas ur-
ers Of the different counties pay in their
taxes let their payments be accom-
panied with a statement showing the
exact amount Of school-taX collected
from capitatons and the amount col
lectcd from property. Let these same
books show what has beer done with
ills money. TO whom and for what
purpose it has been paid. This can be
done very easily and the people of this
State will insist upon its being done.
They are not disposed to quietly sub
NIT to what they believe to he a gross
outrage. Let the subject be fully ven-
tilated and let it be known who is tie
responsible party for this Illegal diver
SION of funds.