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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-06-13

A WokD TO ENGLISH ESTATE Hunt
EHs.-Peoplc who are living on hope
and small loans, on the strength Of being
heirs to English estates, may be inter
ested to learn that, under the laws of
England, as explained by n learned Eng
lish solicitor, title which has been UNI
disputed for sixty years is as good as if it
extended back 1000 years. Nothing
whatever can upset such title, and,
therefore, no deeds dating back further
than that need be shown. In ordinary
cases twenty years title is all sufficient,
since no suit in ciectmcnt can be main
tanned dating back longer than twenty
wears, unless the claimant has been a
minor, a lunatic, or an absentee from the
country. In any of these three cases
suit can be brought, or ii fraud can he
shown; but if otherwise, not. In reply
to a question rs to whether rights of in
herilancc would be oblitoratcd at the end
of sixty years if the heirs had been ont of
the country, the same authority replied
that no title whatever could be set up
after a lapse of sixty years; 10 court
would even place such a suit on its
dockets.-Ndo York Sun.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-06-13

BISMARCK, the great German Premier,
is not uumindiul of the power of the
press, but on the contrary seems to rec
oguize it as the chief factor in the forma-
ton of public opinion, and in this he
shows his marvellous astutcuess and
acumcn. He has formed two press bu-
roaus, one directly connected with the
Government and the other not ostcnsibly
SO. Through these he keeps himself posted
concerning the animus of every journal
published 10 the Empire, and so keen is
his vigilance that not leading editorial,
friendly or uuficudly, escapes him. Be
sides this system of oversight he has also
established n correspondence bureau,
which furnishes, without cost, interesting
reading and able letters to German and
other papers all over Europe and Amcri.
ca. No less than 450 papers in this
country alone receive and publish such
pondencc. The expense of all this
work is enormous, yet pays more than
any one man to-day. Bismarck rules
the world, because of his great sagaci,y
in employing the mighticst of all agcn-
cies, the modern press.-7he 0ccideat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-06-13

A SATISFACTORY RESULT. -- Spain
claims the discovery of incombustiblc
paper. \ number Of experiments have
been made with the process, and the re-
suits ulc said to have been very satisiac-
tory. The paper will not burn, no mat
ter what may be the intensity of the
heat applied A single sheet submitted
to the direct action of "A flame will car
bonize. but does not take fire. If roll
of prepared paper is placed in the hot
test fire the outside leaves will carbonize
and the edges for a short depth, but the
interior remains unaltered, the writing or
printing being perfectly legible. Papers
already written or printed upon may un-
dergo the process without injury,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-06-13
The Defeat of the THrk.

We think that 30 one can read Wsl.
Iace's book on Russia, Published year
gl--crrtainly one of the most genuine
and thorough book, ever written-with-
out concluding that the practical holding
of the Christian religion in Russia is very
incompetent, if not corrupt. There is
no part Of the Roman Church that would
seem to he any more spperstitious than
the Greek, rs it exists in Russia. The
clergy are far from being blamelesS and
exemplary men, and the vitalitieS Of
Christianity seem to our Protestant ro-
tiuns hardly 10 be unprecedented vt ali.
Yet Christianity is ueld. even in Ru,si..
in such form that improvement and
growth ale not only possible but prac-
tic4lly secured. There is improvements
from ocatury 10 century. The Light Of
learning grows brighter and brighter
The rule OF ab,plu:j>m is so,tenci The
stits have been st at liberty, and ire
logical results of this great act are all in
the direction If progress, though the
progress hc slow. The people have sim
pie wants. bat they are comfortable. and
in this last great War they have exhibited
the mvs: splendid 4,ud enduring qualities.
And it IS to De remembered that they
have Won thei. position in the world
against the depressing Influences Il an
iuhospit.blc climate and a stiucy .oil.
The TUX. on the other hard, has h2d
all the advantages If prestige, Climate.
sell aud position; but the Koran has been
mis- sacred book. ana M,.ammei has
been his prophet. Dr. StoIrs, in hi. ic-
cent address, characterized him AS mon
o;hcist, fatalist, fanatic and s,nsueus'.
His monotheism has probably nor injured
him, but yle fatali>m, fanaticism, and
certance OF Mohammed as the one proph-
ct " the one God, have placed him for
ever outside of the path OF improvement,
aud only decay and death lie before him.
Monotheism, as taught by Mohammed,
and hold NV tho Iurk forms tho basis of
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-06-13

giving the heart, stomach. and other vital
organs all the freest pl.y.-W William
Bldikfe, in Hdrp1''s Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
She Then hi She Knew.

The passengers in the sleeping coach
were just doing off when something
howled out:
'Ow-wow-wown
Great dragons. there's Young one
aboardv growled a fat man from the
upper berth. I'll bet hundred dol
lars none of US can get wink OF sleep
tonight
'Wow-wowu whined the child.
There he goes again, growled the
fat man I nexer tryvel but what run
across some ones offspring
WHO'S that talking called the
mother ofthe child in loud voice.
WEI answered the fat man. Why
didn't you either leave the child at home
or stay at home yourself!
Are YOU talking to me;' demanded
the woman.
Yes, ma'am, l am. l say it is a
shame 10 bring a sick child into a
sleeping ear to disturb twenty or thirty
people
Are youa father 2 she asked.
No haint.'
Nor mother she continued.
NO, ms'am.'
We'll, sir she said, as she peked her
head out between the curtains, when
you have been the mother Of eleyen
children, moved forty-elght timer,
lived in nine different States, aRd worn
one corset right along for seventeen
years, you'll begin to think you know
your own business. | think know
mine, and if this baby wants to howl
he's going to doit, i'll have to come
over there aud kick a ton aad half of
conceit out Of yOuv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

For THE GIRLs.-This item, which
we take from an exchange, is for the
girls:
The blooming and beautiful young
lady. rose checked and bright eyed,
whe can darn a stocking, mend her ewn
frocks, command a regiment of pets,
kettles, feed the pigs, milk the cows,
and be a lady all the time, is the grl
that sensible young men are in quest OF
for wife. But you. pininy. wasp
wasted, doll dressed. consumpt on /.
mortgased, music numbering aud novel
deyouring daughters cfiasnIo0 aud idle-
ness, you are NJ mDre lit for mitrimony
than a pullet to look after brood Of
fourteen chickens.
The truth is, my dear girls. you want
less of restraint aud more liberty Of
action; more kitchen aud less parlor;
more exercise and les, sofa; mOre
pudding and less piano; more franEness
and less mock mo lesty. Loosen your
corsets and brcathc N the pure atmos-
phere. and become something As good
and beautiful as nature designed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
Full OF the Bible,

There was once little boy who went
to Sunday school regularly. and learned
all his lessons well. so that he had
great many Bible verses in his mind
III was a temperance boy. This boy
was on steamboat, making a Journey.
One day, as he sat alone on deck, look
ing down into the water, two ungodlY
gentlemen agreed that one Of them
should 90 and try to persuade him to
drink. So the wicked man drew near 10
the boy, and in very pleasant voice
and manner invited him to 20 and drink
a glass of liquor with him.
i thank ycu, sir, but never drink
liquor
'Neyer mind, my lad il will not hurt
you. Come and drink with me-
Wine is mocker, strong drink is
raging whosoeyer is deceived thereby
IS not WISE was the ready answer.
You need uot be deceived by it. l
would not have you drink too much. A
little will do you nc harm, and will
make you feel pleasantly
AT last it biteth like a serpent and
stingeth like an ADDER said the boy.
1 think it wiser not to play with adders.'
Ny fine little fellow, said the crafty
man, putting on a most fattering ir,
4 like you; you are no child, you are
fit to be a companion Of a gentleman.
II will give me great pleasure If you
will come and drink glass Of the bsst
wine with ME.
The lad locked HIM steadily in tie
eyes and said:
Ny Bible says, IF sinners entice,
consent thou nOt.'' This was
stunning blow to the tempter, and he
gave up his wicked attempt, and went
back to his companion.
How did YOU succeed" said he. %,
the fact is, be replied, that little tel-
ltw il so iull Of The Bible you can't do
anything with him.
And every boys mind and every
girls mind should be so iull of the Bible
that wicked tempters cannot do any
thug with them.
Now there is one verse which shows
that this i, just the right use to make Of
The Bible: 'Th, word have lid IN MY
heart, that l might not sin against
thee
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
Life Romance.

There are few men who have not met
with some romantic or unusual ex
perience in the course of their lives. and
fewer still who have not at some period
or other been shown that the French
proyerb, Nothing eI Ier happens but the
impossible and unexpected has groa
deal OF truth in it. The even tenor OF
the way Of some of us is invaded in the
most ruthless manner every now and
then by some event which was not only
totally unlocked for, but was regarded
as out Of the limit of possibilities. A
good example of these freaks OF destiny
was told the Telegraph a short time ago
by Mr.. John ". Haney, the well-known
transportation man and shipper and
handler Ofireight.
About twenty-three years ago Mr..
Haney lived in Ohio. His wife died
while he resided there, aud he came to
Pittsburgh shortly aflerward. He went
into business here, and gradually began
to build up the fine business which he
now controls. Not long after his de-
parture from Ohio his brother died. and
his widow came to Pittsburgh to visit
some relatives, leaving herson, boy
four or liye years old, with some friends
IN the Buckeye State. She had not
been il the city long before she became
i'll, and died rather suddenly. Mr.
Haney at once went after his nephew
and on arriving at the little village
where the family had lived IN whose
care the boy had been lett, he found. to
his CONSERVATION, that they had sold
out all thelr things and gone further
west. Gone west" in those DAYS
meant very different thing from what
It docs nov; and, as nobody knew
where Tie family had gone. search for
'hcm was Ike looSins for a FIVE cent
piece tdat had droried III the Atlantic
ocean. In -p.Ic of al ,!i,coaraccmeuls.
Mr. .iaa ) speu. cou>id rAhla time and
money in trying to discover the boy.
aud d.l not glye .tup entirely until
several wears lad elapsed. Not a single
trace coa.d BE- found OF The htlc fellow
and at I"st be Nas almost forgotten and
bccane - ouc vino bad long bceu dead.
as iay as SIr. Naney was c0ncerncd.-
About month ago a merchant IN Cairo,
ILL.,, ordered large consignment OF
axes in The East. and instructed Mr..
/ Ilancy not to send them through unless
he could get special rates OF freight
/ rhe river began going down and freight
advanced, so humber eftelegrsms had
been sent and a dispatch was received
from telegraph operator in Cincinnati
asking, Who is john ". Haney 2 and
anddlns thai he (the q, ,rator) had an
uncle Of that name mere, whom he had
not seen Tor great many years. The
dispatch was shown to Mr.. Haucy, and
investigation disclosed the fact that The
lost nephew had been found at last
The boy had lost all recollection 0, his
Pittsburgh relatives except his uucle's
name, and when il passed through bis
office il revived the latent memories,
aud the discovery followed. The
nephew is night manager Of the Cincin-
natl telegraph office, and about a month
ago he came TO Pittsburgh to visit his
uncle. who naturally was delighted
with the Singular result Of hi, tele-
grams in regard tie that consignment Of
axes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
Bride and Bridegroom a century Age.

To begin with the lady: Her locks
were strained upward over an immense
cushion that sat like an incubus on her
head, and plastered over with pomatun
and then sprinkled ever vita shower
of white powder. The height of this
tower was somewhat over foot. One
single white rosebud la on its top like
az eagle on a haystack. Oyer her neck
and body bosom pin rather larger than
copper cent, containing her grand
fathers miniature set in virgin gold.
Her airy form was braced upin a satin
drees. the sleeves as tight as the natural
kin ofthe arm, with a waist formed by
bodice, worn outside, whence the
skirt flowed eh, and was destined at
the top by an ample hoop. Shoes Of
white kid. with peaked toes, and heels
of two or three inches elevation. en-
closed her feet aud gllttered with
.panglrs, as her little pedal members
peeped curiously out.
Now for the swain: His hair was
,leeked back and plentifully befOwered.
while hs queu projected like the han
lie of a skillet: His coat was a sky
blue silk, lined with yellow; his lonS
vest of white satin embroidered with
gold lace; his breeches Of the same
material, AMI tied at the knee with pink
ribbon. Wht5 silk stockings aud
pumps with laces, aud ties of the same
hue. completed the habIliments of his
neither limbs. Lace ruiies clustered
around his wrist, aud i pretenlIous frill,
worked in corresponding style, and
bearing the miniature OF m~ beloved,
finished his truly genlcel appearance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
Evenings al Heme.

It's we'll for the women Of the house
hold to remember that the pleasant
evenings at home are strong an ,idotes
to the practice Of looking for enjoyment
abroad, and seeking for pleasure in by
and forbidden places f)r relaxation
and recreation will be INDUCED in somc-
how by most men, and happy are they
who find in the home circle the diversion
they need. A lively game, an interest.
ing book read aloud. or, in musical
families, new sony to be practiced,
will furnish pastlme that will make IN
evening pass pleasantly. A Little lore
thought during the day, little pulling
VI wires that need not appear, Will
make the Whole thing easy; aud different
way : and M ans may be provided for
making Tie evening hours pass pleasant
~, aud a time to be looked forward to
with pleasant anticipations.
We visited once IN a large family ,
where it was the duty Of each sister, in
lusG. to provide the evening" occupa-
ton. and there was pleasant rivalry
between them as 10 whose evening
should tc the most enjoyable. The
brothero catered iail into the spirit OF
The simple home entertainments, and
were as 10th to be Obliged to spend an
evening away from home as their slstere
and parents were sorry 10 have them
absent. Every Que spoke OF this family
is an dncomnionly united one, for each
and every member showed such Il slrOug
tachment for tie home to which each
one contributed so much pleasure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
Romance ef The Epidemic.

A wedding took place on Adams
street yesterday afternoon under clrcum-
stances surrounded by much romance.
Several weeks a.o Dir. W. L. Besanchl
young physician halling from Jones'
town, Miss, offered his services to
Medical Director Mitchell. His creden.
tials were perfect. and csning at a
time when physician, were most needed
were readily accepted.
Just as ali the prelimiDaIes had been
settled satisfactorily, a messenger en-
tered the office in great haste in search
of a physician 10 attend Miss d. p.
Ruiter, a Young lady who had been
stricken with the fever at her residence
on Adams stiset. Dr.. Mitchell turned
10 the gallent young physician aud re-
marked lhat he could immediately be
p laced OH duty if he - felt disposed.
DR.. Basanchy unnesiiatIngly accepted
the call, aud at once accompanied the
messenger to the young lady's residence
where lie found her PROSTATE with n bad
Gaze Of the fever.
1t is unnecessary h 20 through the
details Of Lingering illness but only to
say that the young Doctors attention
was close aud faithful, finally residing
in tie Young lady's recovery. soon
after tie doctor VAS stricken down.
True to the instincts Of her wOmauly
nature, doubly intensified by her SELF
acknowledged indebtedness to him for
having saved her lie, she went to his
bedside, and there remained, giving
such attention as only Il woman can be
stow upon the sick, until the glad
tdlnus were announced that bC mad
uassed the cris,,, and bid far to re-
cover. lie passed through the tedious
hours Of cuuyalesceDcc until entirely re-
covered. Nothing mOre Mas known or
thought OF the matter by the lew inu-
mate friends Of the young lady until
Yesterday afternoon, when the doctor.
accompanied by Esquire Qugley ahd .
few friends, drove up to the residence,
and in less time than it takes Us to write
this paragraph, the TWO were joined to-
yether. III the holy bonds OF wcdlock.-
Such reunion, consumaied under such
circumstances. cannot lail to abound
with happiness, and being somewhat
superstiuouo ourselt, We know OF good
luck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN
One OF the most extraordinary instances
OF iecundty on record, and it would not
be stretching it too much. perhaps, to
say OF On record at all, Is that OF three
sisters. who together have had one hun.
dred and twelve children. One of these
remarkable women lives in Washington
city. and her name is Mrs. Wm. Aus
tin. A reporter OF the Washington
Post interviewed her recently, and she
proved to be as fruitful Of words as ol
offspring. She said she had given birth
to forty-four children. OF which forty
were by her second husband now living
She has had triplets six times anC
twins thirteen times. She never hat
less than twins. She has one sister
that has given birth to forty-ore chill
dren, while the remaining sister is to be
credited with twenty.six. In ancient
times prolific mothers were pensioned
by the State. and these women are
certainly entitled to such distinction.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

It's the penny saved more than the
penny earned that enriches; it ID the
sheet turned. when the first thread
breaks that wears the longest it ia the
damper closed when the cooking Is dune
that stops dollars from going into the
the coal BIN; 1t Is the lamp or gas
burned low, when not IN use, that
gives you pin money for the month"; ii
IS the care in making collee that makes
three spoopslul 20 rs far as tea-cup
ordinarily it is walking one or SIX
blocks, instead Of taking the cab or
omnibus, that adds strength to yeur
purse; it is the careful mendlng oil
each weeks wash that gives ease to
Your conscience aud length OF days to
your garment; and, last OF all. it is the
constant care exercised over every part
of your hosehold, aud constant eu-
deayors to prove aud apply your best
power to your works, that give peace
and prosperity to the family.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

He kept his word, establishing Fred
at his earnest wish, IN business. The
all lived together, a truly happy anC
united family. and it would probabl,
have been difficult for the old gentle
man himselfto have told which he low
ed the best-Fred, Fred's baby-whicIl
arrived in due timer Fred's little.
rentlc wife.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

He DIED RICH. How hard some
men strive all their lives to have it said
of them when they have passed hence
He died rich!'
Relatives and friends who are loft
behind seem to consider it a sort of
compliment to the dead to dwell upon
the theme-'iIe died richv
Aud now comes up the question, Is
it an honor to man TO die rich? Is the
world any better for man to die rich
than il would be if the same man died
poorg Is the man any happier in the
next life on account oft?
If the spirit be conscious after death,
is it any satisfaction to that spirit, in
the other lie, to know that be has left
hundred thousand or two for his rela-
tives to quarrel over, and break his will
over, and on account of which they
are to be at swords points with each
othei through all time?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

Notwithstanding the persistency OF
the yellow fever. shipments CT grain
down the Mississippi river have begun
again. On Tuesday last, 5000 bushels
of wheat, 10000 of corn and 25,OeO
bushels of rye left ST. Louis for foreign
ports via New Orleans. The indications
are that this movement will acquire
considerable importance to coming
winter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

What is the best remedy asked a
munster of a shrewd observer. for an
mattcnuye audience?' Give them some-
thing to attend to-. was the significant
reply; hungry saeep will look upto the
rack if there is any hay IN it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
JUSTICES or TIE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr.-Dr. G. A. Brown, ob.d Punk and
Jno. H. enarr.
hitaker.
JoHxsroN-J H. ROdefer, Martin strickler,
Levi II. Cutler.
MIrlsox.-ssnuel c. Campbell James j.
Cohman, sanHc Rinker.
AsHpr-Saml. Hannah, Samuel kingree, jacob
LEN. White williamson D. P. zirAle,JOhn N.
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
WILSON'S HOTEL,
w WOODSTOCK Va.
Enlarged and Greatly Improved
AMPLE ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR 1hE
Increased Demands OF Public
PATRONAGE.

rnis hotel has been recently improved by
tAs erection Of brick addition to the main
building which will give considerably more
roon, and afford ample accommodation for
he travelling public.
THETABLB will be we'll supplied at all
times With the best the market affords. and
no pains shall be spared to satisfy the wants
Of guests in this department.
THE BAR will be stocked with the best
Liquors. A full supply Of Wilson's pure
Rye whisky, (the osly homemade whisky
Id in the county can bs found by those
wishing q pure article for MEDICAL purPosss.
Jtrsrs attending court will be boarded
for their fees per diem, and their certificates
tassn in payment ifdesired.
Charges Moderst.- call respectfully
solicited.
ROBLRT WILSON
uav
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
SHENANDOAH HERALD
Advertising Rates,

Advertisements will be inserted at ons ssnsr
per square Of ten lines, or less for the first assr-
'ion and so cents for each subsequent insertion.
Unless the number Of insertions be marked upm
the manuscript, II will be published until ferbi
aud charged accordingly
Notices in the local column will be inserted .
ten cents pc e, each insertion
Advertisements for three montas or longer viii
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

So live that when thy summons come
- YOU won't fear the constable who
serves it on you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

Lovers an eternal transport y ex-
claimed an impassionate poet. so is a
canal boat said forwarding agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06
DR A. MA r TIN,
Miscellaneous Cards.

EEEES's MANSION HOUSE.
tT ALEXANDRIA, VA
IAHEs 0REEN,........'.''...'' x "oi'iN oD
i,a rs,-class hotel, IN every respect. The ciu
zsns lthe valley, having busines IN AieNanuIla VI
Bashisz.ol, aud travellers going N0rth or SOutn'
.iu and this an agreeable resting pisce on 'ne
este ssit doe, not cequirs the early staIt o!
.svsral aours as from Wash agton or baitilnOre'
ears and Steamboats, leave Alexandria 'gi "SsHI
Jan TT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-06

DAvIs,-G A. Brown, Harrison White, Jno. Fl
Snarr.
sioXEwALL.-Jos. Doll, D. F. spiker, Jacob
JoHSsox.-E B. Shaver, Daniel Bowman, silss
Munch.
MAD1sos,-Jos. Conner, Philip Bowers, Samuel
Schmucker.
'sHBY.-Joseph Perry, I. j. Myers, H. H. Con-
man.
LEG. NJ. Tidler, j. Il. Kagey, Mark Thomas.