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The Morning herald., 1878-12-03
GRAND RECEPTION.

RECEPTION OF JUSTICE LODGE, NO. $780,
10. o. E., OF PHILADELPHIA, BE DHLA'
WARE LODGE, NO. l., OF WILMINGTON,
LAST NIaHP. -. ....,....... e.,
The proceedings last night, on the oceas
sion Of the visit of Justice Lodge, Of OJ'l
Fellows, of Philadelphia; to, Delaware
Lodge, of the same Order, Of this city, will
be long remembered by the participant
Hosts and guests were in the best trina, sld
the hours sped like moments, 50 enjoyab.e
was the entertainment. DAGEL q ~h@ei2
Justice Lodge, numbering ga ,aceompaniSd
by splendid band of 16 pieces, arrived IA
the $40 train, and were received by cor,-
mittee Of Delaware Lodge, headed by j, =.
Hayes, Esq., Forming in column OF tv IS,
they were escorted by the Committee p u
ceded by the band, through; several strt, to
and finally taken to the Odd Fellows Il III,
whore Delaware Lodge awaited their sr'ri-
val, and where they were received " ith
proper honors. After an hours inter Y Il.
during which friendly greetings were |, teri
changed, and several excellent spsechee Je4
llyered, at 15 minutes, before 10 O'Clock all
repaired to the auditorium, upon the st lge
OF which the band were seated, and ere
discoursing inspiriting music, and where
were spread three tables, the length OF the
hall, literally groaning under the weigh of
subetantials and delicacies, and decor ted
with beautiful boquets, In the most tastefu
manner. It was indeed splendid su pper
abundant in quantity, and odeliciou in
quslity-calculated to satisfy the most
fastidious, and reflected great credit upon
the banquet committee.
~ After supper was ended, the regular ,asts
were read by J. P. Hayes, Esq, who pre-
were responded to-, as follows :" Our
Invited Guests" by Past Grand Pidgeon. of
Justice Lodge; s'Woman, . BY Col. a. Eckel.
and "The Press, )" by Geo. Troup Maxwell,
Esq Mr.. Chairman Hayes also spuke IN
general terms of the pleasure 1T afforded
the hosts to greet and entertain their hon
ored sguests who had placed Delaware
Lodge under obligations, not only for heney-
olence to one OF her afflicted members re-
siding in the Jurisdiction of Justice lodge,
but for generous hospitality to the Lodge,
on the occasion Of their visit to Philadel-
phis, in September last. Mr.. Jones, Of
Justice Lodge, being vociferously called
upon for song, rendered in felicitous style,
"Then You'll Remember Me-" and being
encored, sang with good effect an amusing
medley. I7 ,2'7 1"is.#t' '"a's9T
The funny ceremony Of presenting an aps
prepriate ''collar" to the Grand Represent,
ative, and . "fur cap" to another distin>
guished Odd Fellow, was then performed,
after which, the hour being late, tho repre-
sentative of the HERALD withdrew, grateful
for honors conferred and attentions be-
slowed upon him, and taking with him
pleasing Impressions which can never be-
erased.
he regrets that the lateness Of the hour
prevents more detailed account of an en-
tertainment which will ever be recalled as
one of the most agreeable episodes of his
| life, r.srsE f sAt! >Hfavl ~ n;
The Morning herald., 1878-12-03
LADIES' MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

We have fine line of Goods for Ladies'
Goats, and We will cut them for you in the
LATEST STYLE OK MAKE If YOU DE
SIRE 1T. .p .a.
The Morning herald., 1878-12-03
A TRIP TO EUROPE.

MIR. Benjamin johnson will deliver his
lecture entitled, "An Eight Weeks' Trip to
Europe" this evening, in the lecture room
Of Grace M. E. Church, for the benefit Of
Young Mems Christian Association, tsesa
The Morning herald., 1878-12-03
FURNISHING GOODS.

A full line and at prices so low II will pay
YOU to examine our stock.
Undershirts from 25 cts. to $L75.
Drawers from Is cts. to La
Canton Flannel Undershtrt and Drawers
for % Genus eacn'
so doz Gents Merino n Hose for Is cts:
four pJy Linen Collars for rs cents.
/ pair four ply Linen Cuffs for rs cents,
And we wilt not stop to enumerate
prices or name all our goods, but If you
will call at EuH -r-
The Morning herald., 1878-12-03

We have the largest assortment in this
city, are speaking what we known 10
be fact when say you can buy
them OF us as low as
DRY GOODS HOUSE CAN OF JOBBERS
The Morning herald., 1878-12-03

Aud we will not stop to enumerate prices,
but say, call and exam ne our stock
of Mems Suits, Youths Suits, Boys
and Children's Suits, and learn
the .4 '- ...
very low prices we
are selling goods at before
leaving our city to TOOK e'se-
where, for we are positive You can
SAVE MONEY TO BUY OF US
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

is 1T GONE FoREvER?-A star
eyed boy sat beside me, and watched
the face brighten and the eye grow
eager as he spicd man with bunch
OF balloons. Nearer and nearer came
the man, eager and more eager grew
the little face. but he said never a word.
His mother bought him balloon, and
his smile Of JOY was dazzling as . sun
beam. He did not play and prank as
other children do, but he sat still and
held the string. and let the balloon
float out on the breeze, and looked con-
tented. Suddenly a strong gale seized
the balloon and bore it aloft, lar above
the hag-pole, beyond the house-tCpS, II
into the ether, and the chlld's face grew
saddened, but lie uttered no cry. AS
the crimson dot passed out OF sight his
eyes fell. and with slight tremble in
his voice he questioned. Is it gone
forever? His mother offered to par
chase another balloon. but mysterious
were the workings oftnat childish heart
He declined the offer. He would wal
for his own to come back; none othei
would satisfy him. Was not that
lesson in the childish life deep and bitter
as we learn in our maturity?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

way when met Rory. Captain knew
him at once, and stopped of his own ac-
cord. | wondered why the dog should
be out at that hour and tried il he had
a note. Finding that he had, | lit a
match and read the message. / wrote
all answer on the back, tied it around
his neck, and sent him home. l then
galloped as fast as | could to the police
station, and broughta a number OF men
with me. AS soon as the robbers saw
us coming up the avenue, they made of
in all directinns. However. the police
are on their track, and will. l hope,
succeed in catching them. | am quite
sure now, that on my first return home
there was rope put across the road,
and that the robbers were watching for
me behind the trees, hoping that my
horse would stumble, and that they
would take the money from me then,
not thinking that l should have any
one with me. But on the horse getting
over it safely, and seeing Jerry with
me, they did not attack us, but planned
the story Of the fire to get ME away
They did not know had such brave
little wife, or such swift faithful mes
senger as Rory. Only that you sent
for me so quickly, Bella, l really don't
know what night have happened. Let
us all thank heaven no lives are lost
From that time forv ard Rory was
considered quite hero, and wherever
he went he was petted and made mucl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
Joy.


Joy in the Lord add, to our strength.
If we cease 10 rcjoice. then will we be
tempted to look back to the world
When the children of Israel lost their
joy, then they turned their hearts to-
wards Egypt; the Christian who is
happy in the Lord does not ycarn for the
theater, or the ballroom, or the pleas
ure party. When happy in the Lord
we are sorry if We are compelled 10
descend to participate in worldly joys.
There was time wnen ! took delight
in the theater, the ballroom and the
billiard table. Itwas no effort to give
them up when found JOY IN the Lord.
If ten thousand dollars were offered to
me each time | would enter the ball
room or the theater, | would not 20. If
speak adyisedly, not extrayagantly. No,
Hot for ten thousand dollars would l 90
to one Of these places Of amusement.
| say | am happy in the Lord, and my
happiness is ever increasing. l am
happier than | was fifty years ago, al
though then was happy man. lam
happier than l was forty years ago, al
though then | was exceedingly happy.
l am happier IAan was thirty, twenty,
ten year ago; my happiness in God has
ever grown. Yes, in this nineteenth
century we can rejoice always in the
Lord. We should rejoice that we may
bear an honorable testimony to those
vino are out of the Lord. If we come
to them with our creeds, they will say:
That Is what you believe. We also
have our belief" Joy is an argument
they cannot nor will they wish to an
swer. We must find time for the devel-
opment al this grace. have been an
exceedingly busy man. Had / had for
ty hands, twenty tongues and forty
feet, l could have kept them all busy,
and yet l always felt that could not
afford not to give time to my growth
in Christ and increase my joy in Him.
We see how Jesus would rise great while
before day, or spend the whole night,
that He might have time for heavenly
communion. Let no one say he is too
busy Geo. Miller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

A patent-medicne vendor who was
dilatng TO a large crowd upon the won
derful efficacy of his iron bitters, pro-
nouncing them all-potent in building up
an iron constitution That is SO,
that is so,' said bystander. What
he tells you is fact, gentlemen, every
word of it, Hear that, will you p
cried the delighted quack! here is a
man who has used the bitters, and can
recommend them.' No. not exactly
that replied the old fellow; L have
never used the stuff myself, but, you
sec, my friend jenkins did, and they
lest saved his life. Yeu soc. jenkins
had taken the bitters jest one week be-
fore he was showed IN prison for some
thing. lie was stripped Of everything
in the shape of iron about him. and yet
made bar and worked his way out.
He had taken the mans iron bitters
dye mind. Aud what does jenkins dc
but open a VEN in hls arm, and took
iron enough out of his blood to make a
crow-bar, and pried the gates open with
il aud let himself out. The vendor sci
his dog at him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
Frankle's Heaven.

We heard little girl Of five describe
God and heaven few days ago, to a
little brother of three. She was stand
ing so near the golden gate that she
could see beyond it, but no one knew it.,
in her heart she was sure that heaven
was very lovely. and with strange child
wisdom had always talked of going there
to live. Her little brother frankie re-
fused TO take any interest in the mys-
teriOus country. The earth suited him
first'rate, the principal attraction here
being peanuts. In vain she tried to i'm
plant in his mind the same longing for
white robes and flowers which lurked
in ner own. lie denounced heaven out
right, declaring with much feeling
Bright tings and moosic is nuffiy. with
out peanuts
But, o Frankie?' said the devout
chlld 'G0d Is very rich. The very wash
tubs in his house are filled with pea
nuts
Does he teep 'em lowered" asked the
worldly frankie.
NO. said the trusting Mamie: all the
little boys and girls take peanuts wheu.
ever they wait them
The unsplritual infant mused a briei
moment, and then said, with an air OF
decision,-
We'll, Mamie, I'll stay here; int, il
you 90 to heaven. send me back one o.
Dod's wash.tubs full Of peanuts
Mamie went to heaven in a little while
and the hopeful Frankie sits by the win
dow very oftea keeping sharp look
out for the arrival of his tub-lull Of pea
nuts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

The religion Of Christ embodies all re-
forms within itself. The temperance
work. rightly regarded. is but branch
gift. And the growing appreciation
Of this fact Is an encouraging omen Tor
both. For years, temperance senu-
ment aud effort have been drifting in
this direction until the chief apostles OF
the cause now recognize the intimate
relation between the two, and the i'm
possibility of disassociating them. The
consequence is that the temperance re-
vlval in many places is really phase
of religious revival. This is as it should
be. and just IN proportion as this re-
form can be placed upon the religious
basis. it will become more successful
and enduring, and enlist the cooper
ative sympathy OF good men Of what
ever name. The gospel is designed to
reyolutionize and renovate character,
and is exactly fitted to regenerate hu-
manity everywhere, whether its fallen
condition be manifested in intemper-
ance or any other vice. 1t is able to
break all fetters, whether of avarlce or
the cup. Resolutions. pledges temper
ance societies are legitimate in the
main and helpful, and are to be en-
couraged, yet only as helps. The only
safe and sure basis for personal reform
is in the gospel of Christ. Divine grace
is adequate to the salvation Of the con-
frmed drunkard. This alone goes to
the heart of the difficulty, and saves
where all else fails. And this great fact
so long kept in the back ground, is now
coming into prominence, aud is now
bearing its legitimate fruits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
A Mad. stone that has Effected ever Hair
a Hundred Cures.
tcorrespOndece of the courisr-JourDsl.l

Gcorrespondece of the Courisr-JourDsLl
HARRODsBURG, August 23.-l saw
genuine maidstone to-day, the only one
to my knowledge in Kentucky, 1t is in
the possession ola farmer Of this coun-
" one " F. Clarkson who proved its
virtues for the fity-ninth time since he
has owned it this morning by applying
it to a wound thought TO have contained
virtue from the, saliva Of a mad-dog. The
stone actually stuck, adhered to the
wound for over one hour, absorbing the
poison, its owner, said. Several days
since a mad dog wandered into the
beautiful grounds Of st. GATHERINGS OF
Sienna. a convent near Springfield, in
Washington county, where dwell some
forty or fifty nuns, and before the dog
could be dispatched he had bitten two
or three dogs belonging to the convent,
one valuable little terrier, to which
Sister Mary Benyen was very much al
tached.
After the little canine was wounded
he ran, covered with the saliva of the
mad dog, to Mary Benven, who
patted HIM af'ectionately and wiped the
saliva from his head with her hand,upon
one finger of which was scratch or
small abrasion of the skin. In day
or so the wound, instead of healing, ex-
hibited signs which alarmed her and all
the sisters in the convent, and the fears
of a horrible death from hydrophobia
caused her 10 seeka maidstone; hence
her trip to this county and to Clarkson' s
Yesterday, who applied the stone with
the result stated. and upon its reappli'
cation this morning it failed to stick.
showing that its work had been success
fully accomplished the first time 1t was
applied. Sister Benven was very much
relieved, and returned to st, GATHERINGS
to-day. rejoicing as did those who ac-
companied her, all feeling the utmost
confidence in the virtues of the mad
slime. Mr.. Clarkson. who resides near
Pleasant Hill post-office, has had this
stone in his possession for twenty three
years, and during this period has sue
cessfully treated tiity-nine cases OF bites
of dogs, cats, snakes. and poisonous in
sects. as many persons residing in Mar
ton. Washington, aud Casey counties
can testify, including physicians, who
we're skepties IN regard to its curative
qualities before witnessing experiments
with the stone.
Mr.. Clarkson claims to have procured
this stone ofan Italian, who brought It
from Switzerland. 1t is about one incl
in thickness by one and half inches
long. and perhaps weighs about two
ounces. 1t resembles somewhat piece
of bone, being very porous running III
one dire ;tion and all parallel, through
it is much harder than bone. After
being applied to "a wound containing
virus. until it ceases to adhere, 1t re-
quires 10 be soaked in mixture oI
warm milk and water it may be again
applied, aud so on until all the poison
has been absorbed or drawn out
Clarkson was once offered handsome
price for 1t by parties in Canada, but
refused to part with it. 1t has afforded
considerable revenue 10 its present
possessor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

Miss Nellie Daggett has opened a
barbor shop in Boston. and the excite
ment Is intense in conse quence. She is
pretty and seat, andit is well known
fact that women can shave far better
than men can. if they set themselves
about it. The young men of the locali-
ty have their hair cut several times a
week. and are thinking seriously of the
needs of their eye-teetn and gums. The
old men arc having their faces and chins
nearly shaved OIL, and are using har
restoratives with prodigality really
frightful.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

A traveller in western Iowa While
riding along came to large sign which
implored him to Look out Tor The
locomotive" He accordingly rode
down the track for better view, and
while he was obligingly looking OUT
for it. it came along. He saw it, but
he had to sit in the ditch and wait until
a freight train of thlrty-seyen cars pass
ed by. before he could get back to the
other piece of his horse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

What is the meaning Of backoiter"
asked a gentleman at Sunday shool ex'
animation. This was puzzler. IL
went down the class until it came to a
simple urchin, who said, Perhaps it
was fiea.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

The art ofadvertsiug is being brought
down to decidedly fine point; aud
when an agent sends you an inch ad
vertiscment to insert at your very low
est rates and accompanies it with a SIX
inch local notice, which he wants ruI
in for nothing, you can't help but adj
mire his acreage Of "cheek," and wisl
you had a gun that would shoot a hun
dred miles. and kill the fellow you art
thinking Of, without taking aim.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

A bright little girl not long since was
urging her mother 10 go up stairs and
hear her prayers before retiring, Her
mother not finding it convenient, told
her that Jesus could hear them just as
well. But, mother, replied the little
doubter, Jesus can't turn oil the gas
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

Does your sister Annie ever say any,
thing about me, sissy? asked an anxious
lover,of little girl. Yes, was the reply.
she said if you had rockers on your
shoes they'd make a nice cradle for my
doll.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

The phonagraph possesses the power
ful virtue of preserving the voice oil q
mans first wife he can bottle 1t up
and keep it for years. There are such
things as second marriages, and what
awkward revelations the we'll preserved
voice might make.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

A iive-year old girl the other day
stood watching her baby brother, who
was making a great fuss over having his
face washed. The little miss at last
lost her patience, and stamping her
tiny foot said: You think you hare
lots of trouble, but you don't know any
thing about it. Wait till you're big
enough to get a spankin, and then you'll
see-won't he, mamma"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

The last snake story is to the effect
that a party of school girls in Pennsy!-
yania were attacked By rattlesnakes'
and that the girls, to scare the snakes,
EXPOSED their red skirts. upon which the
reptiles ian away. Now let every de-
voted wife whose husband is attacked
by snakes shake her red skirt at them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
An "AssistaDt" Editor.

Mr.. Hockey said Col. Bangs, of
the Argus. to one of the assistant edi-
tors. whom he had recently installed in
order TO give him trial, you have ma
ny Of the characteristics of q great
journalist, and l have no doubt that at
some time in the remote future you will
be capable of conducting the London
Times, but at present some of your PEI
culiarities are of so marked a character
as to destroy much Of your usefulness
in this establishment
What d'l on mean p
why, for instance, l notice that you
always spell horse hearse ; and that
in spelling Congress you invariably be-
gin with a large X. These things are
not so important, perhaps, while one
prOof-reader main tains a condition OF
sobriety. But when you speak of Her
zcgovina as species of Asiatic chick
en-, and allude to its conflict with Tur-
KEY as they were two fowls fighting
in a ban-yard, you 90 too far; you
trespass upon the good nature OF our
readers. You are mistaken also in al
luding to Egypt as the capital of Ger
many, and in asserting that the Suez
canal runs to Buffalo, and was built by
] e Witt Clinton. | want to pass that
editorial TO oblge you, but really Pm
afraid can't
We'll, I'm sorry
Now take that article Of yours about
Cuba. You speak of Cuba beng 10 the
Arctic regions, and you allude to the
native as living chiefly on walrus meat.
And YOU seem to think the American
Navy is composed Of scows that a vice
admiral's duty is to keep his eye on the
mules and to manage the tow-llne.-
They have no tow lines in the Navy.
Mr.. Heckley. 1t is not your fault that
YOU have never been TO sea but when
man undertakes TO supply marine in
telligence for a great daily newspaper,
he ought to know that quarterback Is
not a pack of cards which cost a
quarter
i didn't say sO.'
You intimated as much. and l tell
YOU it just drives the public wild. 1t
won't do. Take my advice, go of some
where in the s,untry, study up, ascer-
tain that mensranous Group is not part
of the harness that holds up horses
tail; learn that Americas Vespucius
was not the technical name for cabbage;
hunt up the fact that the Isrealites did
not shoot quail in the desert with doub-
lie barreled shot-guns; inform yoursel
that Plutarch was not the god of the in
fernal regions; discover that the statis-
tics ofthe hop crop do not refer exclu-
sively to dancing parties; and acqualnt
yourself with the facts that PharOah did
not invent the game of 'sevenup,' and
that the word Oshkosh is the name Uf a
town, and not a form of profanity
in use by the Scandinavians, from
whom the Americans have obtained it in
the modified form of 'GOsh!' Good NOR
ning.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
11.srlCrs OLE TIE PEACE.

n.v,s D1sr-Dr. G.. A. Brown, Obed Funk and
lno. II. Snarr. ,,r,,c S,ovda,
Whitaker. >,-.;r S.rictlar
JoHxsrox j II. Rodefer, Martin sirlchier'
M,r,soS.~samucl G. Campbell james j.
Coffman, Samue, Rinker. III,
AsuBY -Saml. Bamman, Samuel kingree' jacob
H. ITrNV. White williamson D. P. Zirkle,J John NJ
Pence
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

A Detroit woman Is being reduced to
her last dress, because silk is so high
that she can't afford it, and calico Is so
cheap that she won't wear it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-15

NOTHING LOST called the other
day Oh my friend, Mrs. T., who has the
finest collection ofroses | ever saw.
She took me out to see them white ros-
es. red roses, yellow roses, climbing
roses. and roses in pots, the gay giant
of battles. and the modest moss rose,ev
cry species | ever heard of, and great
many never heard of, were there in
rich profession. Mrs. T., began plHck'
ING. right and left. Some bushes with a
single flower she despoiled. remon-
strated.
You are robbing yourself, Mrs. T.,
said /.
'Ah = she said, do you not know tha
the way TO make the rose-bush bear is
t. pluck its flowers freely? lose moth
ing by what give away"
This is a universal law. We neve
lose anything by what we give away.