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HoWto Read the Bible.

\ plan which all ought to adopt III
Bible reading is that ofreadlng, from
time to time,a complete book at sitting.
For this a paragraph Bible is greatly to
be preferred. Almost any book OF the
Bible stands out in a new light
and a new shape, when read IN
this way. Before such reading, it is
important to look up afresh the circum-
stances Of The writing Of the book
Take. for example, one Of the minor
nrophetical books. The condition Of
Israel or Judah in the days Of its author
should be considered. The story OF his
times in Kings or Chronicles should be
referred to. The precise date, SO lar
as known, of different portions Of his
prophecies. should be noted. Then the
book should be read as an entirety. SO
in the case Of one or another Of Paups
epstles. Outside helps to an under
standing of the people, or Of the person
10 whom it was addressed, should be
freely consulted. All that is SAID in the
Book Of Acts concerning Paups mission
airy labors among that people, or his
acquaintance with that person, should be
looked up. Only in this way can the
opistle be made to stand out IN proper
completeness, or eau certain passages
Of it have anything Ike their true
meaning to the average reader. Alter
reading a book Of the Bible in this way
in our authorized version, a paragraph
edition, there is a gain in at once re-
reading it in another version, so as to
get any light which may come through
different phrasing. Nor is this plan
fora beginner only. and for once or twice
merely. 1t is for ths best Bible STU
dent. and as a lifetime practice. NO
person ever reads the Bible threadbare.
No mode of its reading loses it adyan-
tares ater a few trials. There is always
a new gain in each repetition Of any
plan Of Bible reading. Indeed. those
who have tried wise plan oftenest are
most likely to get larger good out OF Its
next trying.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
4 SAD WANING TO YOUNG MEN.

~
4 can drink or let it alone We
heard the words tall from the lips OF
. man who gloried in his untrlmmcled
freedom. his broadmindedness his
strength in society, his power to toy
with the tempter without becoming It's
victim. L can drink or let it alone,
he SAID proudly, and he meant it, for he
thought lie could. Al that is the rock
on which so many brave lives go down.
Only a few moments after the young
man made his boast he stood before the
bar, looking from Il whiskey-cocktail to
a strange bar keeper and feeling into
his pocket for his pocketbook which he
had left at home twenty. .hree blocks
away. Where then was his proud
boast? Gould he drink, Or could he LET
it alone as he pleased {? All, he could
letit alone mighty well. And he did.
Ne slate said the barkeeper; cash
up On, young man, be warned. 1t
is easy tor you to say, 4 can drink, oil
let it alone but oh, young MAN.
-IIawkeye.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
Keeping Things Lively.

Two women caught sight Of each
other in one of our dry goods stores the
other day, and rushing forward stimuli
taneously with outspread arms, nearly
dslocated one another's noes in
trying to find each others mouths.
why, la! bless you, Miss Hlxley,
I'm so glad to see yOu,' said one, with a
quick, nervous voice, as she fell back a
little after the scrimmage, aud iurlcG
her features into a look Of satisfied joy.
warm enough to soften ice. YOU'RE
loking so splendidly well, too; it's a
wonder l knew you. wouldn't though,
don't think, if you hadn't smiled first.
But. dear me, what dreadful long time
IT'S been since l saw you-it seems an
age. Yon 1--we in Mlddletown yet l
suppose?'
oh mercy, move left there three
months ago and moved to Hamilton.
y ou don't say?'
'Yes.-but you? l was rcmarkinS to
Hix the other day that I'd lost all track
of you.'
We're in Lawrenceburg now, and
do so wish you could come and see us,
I've got so much to tell you. Yor
wouldn't believe how times have chang
ed with US. Got nice home now anC
everything nice-three bed rooms W
stairs, large hall, elegant parlor, lovely
sitting room, splendid dTing room
pantry and kitchen, big yard garden
and the sweetest lot ofplants you eyel
saw-and what dye think Alex. has
really got to like flowers-anyhow he
don't upset 'em any more and growl al
the time about their always being il
the way
But Louise?'
What hadn't you heard it? We
sent you paper with the notice. Why
she's been married six months, nearly.
You don't tell me But how did she
do:'
Splendid 4 widower with a farm
and three children, and church mem
ber. too. He's not so much for looks
but he's an awful good mau, and stands
high in the neighborhood. She .couldn'
a. done BETTER
That is nice; but is he good to her?
ooh. yes-too good, l tell HIM some
times. Bat they do get along just th'
incest kind-as happy as larks all tn
time. Italmost brings the tears to hea
her call MIN an old foil and 4 bald
headed idiot as soon as he steps into tn
house. She always was so lively 20
know
What! Do they quarrel already:
inquired the Nllddletown lady, with
panied look Of anxiety.
Why, no-certainly not, never
YOU couldn't hire 'em too
But you SAID she called him horrl
names, and threw up his looks,
oh, yes, of course, and she ma
even spank the children right before HI
eyes, and tell him they are a pack c
good fornothmg thick-headed littl
beggars; but thea it's only her way
YOU know, and she don't mean any
thing by it, of course. It's onlya wa
she has of being cheerful and keepin
things 'livencd up around the house.
toll YOU Louise amt going to let tn
dust settle around her much, no matte
where she is
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

1t was the voice ofthe flower of the
family from the top STAIR oh, mamma,
do please come up What is the
matter, my daughter queried the ten
der parent. Dear, dear me- was the
pathetic reply; Ican't decide which
dress to wear. and am so afraid shall
be late to church, And this may have
accounted for her coming so late.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

Bachelors are always Dragging OF
their freedom. Freedom to darn their
own stockings and poullice their own
shins. l had rather be a widower oucC
in two years. regular, than to be
gruntling, old, hair dyed bachelor only
Tor ninety days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

The little daughter of leading ply.
sician in a certain country town present
ed the following as her frst school essay:
There was little gir', ,lnd she was very
sick; they sent for my papa, and she
died very quick.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

DO you love me still?' Mrs. Harkin:
asked as her husband was attempting
to write an important letter. DO yol
love me stillP' Yes | do said Har-
kins. and it was the emphasis that broke
her heart.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

A little Cincinnati girl, when asked
what God had made her for, replied
TO wear a red fodder 10 my hat Many
an older person of her sex has, to al
appearance, pretty much the rams cen
ception OF heavens designs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

A young lady has compiled a list oi
her gentlemen acquaintances, and en-
tered their names in a handsome album.
She playfully calls it her 'him.beck.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
P o { T lC AL.
ROCK.A.BYE, BABY.

"Rock-a.bye, baby, in the tree top,
When the wind blows the cradle will rock;
When the bough breaks the cradle will fall,
Down tumbles baby and cradle and ALL"
Rock. a.bve. baby: the meadows in bloom.
Tauqh al the surbeams that dance In the room
Echo the birds with your baby tune,
Coo at the sunshine and flowers Of June.
Rock-a- bye. baby; as softly 1t swings
over the cradle the mother love sings
Broodinp OF cooling OF even or dawn,
what viii it do when the mother is gone
Rock-a bye, baby; so cloudless the skies,
Blue as the depths Of your owe laughing eyes;
Sweet is the lullaby over your nest,
That tenderly sings little baby to rest.
Rock bye, baby; the blue eyes will dream
Sweetest when mama's eyes over them oea"'
Never again will the world seem so falr-
Sleep. little baby-there are clouds in the air.
Rock bye, baby; the blue eyes will burn
And ache with that your manhood will learn;
Swiftly the years come with sorrow ana care,
With burdens the wee dimpled shoulders must 'seii
Rock a bye, baby; there's coming day
Whose SORROWS a mothers lips can't kiss away
Days when its song shall be changed to moan
Crosses that baby must bear all alone.
kock.a. bye. baby; the meadows in bloom.
NAV never the frost pail the beauty in boom
Be thy world ever bright as to-day 1t is seen
Rock -s-bye, baby; "thy cradle is green"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

A dandy in love is in just about as
bad a fix as a stick Of molasses candy
that hi as half melted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

The man who dies the richest is
the one who leaves the least here
and takes the most along with him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

There Is no good substitute for
wisdom, but silence is the best that
as been discovered yet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

have seen men who have worn out
their vices and supposed Of course that
they were living on their virtues.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
'SHEN NANDOAH HERALD
Advertising A Rates:

Advertisements will be inserted at One Dollar
Ter square Of ten ines less, for the first inssr-
ton, and so cents for each subsequent insertion.
Unless the number of insertions be marked upon
the manuscript, it will be published until forbid
and charged accordingly
Notices in the local column will be inserted at
ten cents pc. n each insertion.
Advertisements for three montas or longer will
be inserted at loger'rates
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

rnis hotel has been recently improved by
the erection Of brick addition to the main
building which will give considerably more
room. and afford ample accommodation for
.Ae travelling public.
THE TABLE will be well supplied at all
times with the best the market affords, and
ne 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
Pve whisky. fthe only homemade whisky
Id in the county can bt found by those
wishing q pure article for uedlcal purposes.
Jurors attending court will be boarded
for their fees per diem, and their certificates
taL-, in payment if desired.
charges Moders.s. A call respectfully
solicited.
ROBERT WILSON.
Nay 1t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
Oliver Chilled

and you will then realize what a per
feet draft in plow means.
We also have on hand the No. a
Livingston, the centre draft Livings'
tor, Anew feature in the Livlngs-
ton plow, and the diamond or foul
sided reversible point. And repairs
for all plows we sell.
HUGHES & BURNER.
NIB. We still have on hand a
few Rakes which we will close out at
a slight advance on cost between this
and the 1st of January This is a
rare chance to get a good Rake for
little money.
H. & B.
Aug. 7th-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16

The best way to condemn bad traits
il by practicing good ones.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
OVERSEERs POOR
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.

JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.
DAVIS D1sr-Dr. G. A. Brown, obed Funk and
'FS, SroSEwALL-J. nj H. Grabin,IEli COTel snowden
Whitaker. ..., c...,,.-
Levi H. Cutler. So
MAplsov.-Samuel c. Campbell James j.
Cofman, Samuel Rinker. -. ,..o,,
AsgBY,-sami. Hamman, Samuel Kingree, Jacob
Il. Miller. ~ ,,,, ,A NJ
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
HELEN.
Your own,

L OhA NNhf
4 was still wicked, and l wrote a
formal letter in reply, stating that
business prevented another trip just
now. signed the letter with a cold
Yours respectfully, Ph. Eltonhead.'
One month after mailing it, my dears,
only one month just when l te5an to
grow sick for sight Of her. | received
a copy of the Times newspaper con-
tanning a marked notice Of the marriage
of my poor deserted girl to Chas.
Leigh. From that day to this [ have
but the grave of my wretched hopes.
But away down in the deep chaos OF my
soul is enshrined the image other heart
| broke. For she died IN one year from
the date OF marriage, and the last words
of my angel were offorglvesess for the
misery had wrought.
And now, my darlings,' said Uncle
Phil as he wiped his eyes, you have my
secret. beware ofjealousy, for that is Its
lesson. And Henry he said to me,
if the vision in white encourages
your suit, ascertain whether her heart
is riyht or not. fit is, do not seek to
control her actions, but leave her to the
guardianship Of her own conscience.
For if you NEEDLE in affairs OF hers
which do not concern you, a future
generation may find you in the midst OF
them a sad and lonely old man, relating
history as mournul as that OF your
Uncle Phil
Wet weather may be anticipated
when the perfume offowers is unusually
perceptible, because when the air is damp
il conveys the odors Of the flowers
more effectively than it does when
dry.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
Miscellaneous Cards.

NKEEN's MANSION HOUSE.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
JAMES GREEN, N,..............'.''FH 'FHOAlh ioN'
LA rst-class hotel, in every respect. Inc eiti
Gems OF lhe valley having busines in Ae1anaIla oi
Washington and travellers going NoI.I % on ths
route. IS It does not require the early start oy
several hours as from Washington or BatInore
C.rs and Steamboats, leave Alexandra tof WASH
NNN Jan 7-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
PATENTED CHILLED METAL

which makes it far more durable
than steel. 1t will last longer,
scour quicker turn more sticky soil,
and keep bright with less use than
any other plow.
If you want to see perfect plow
come and see the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-10-16
OLIVER CHILLED PL0WS,

and now have them on hand at our
place of business This plow al
though little higher priced than
the ordinay plows will be found
far cheaper in the end. 1t is made
of the best
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-17
The Anti-AGOn0p0list@

"Hallo!" here's my poe textbook = cried
he jubilanlly, as he threw the door wide
open. This young lady brought it. My
wife and daughter will be glad to know
you. Sit down in this rockiDg-chair
you mus. be tired after your long walk. D
Miss Catherine prlded herself upon hel
sharpness. She thought now. as she set
her head little more primly on one side
"Ah, that self-assured young Waite and
that miserable tramp we're Identical, as
have always supposed. We ought to have
mad him arrested at the time. Is Mrs
Russell suggested"
This is whe,e found it, said the girl
timidly, pulling little bundle oil old
sleeps gray flannel out of her pocket
"Hallo The back and lining of my
old gray vest" said the old gentleman
skipping around like boy. st looks
like an old friend. There, mother! who
was the rogue? 1t wasn't me, and it
wasn't Jetty, nor the poor hungry, for
lorn tramp.
Il found it in this inside pocket,
went on the girl, land this little roll was
twisted up and tucked in on top Of a
sack OF rags that was given me to sort
and cut in the ragshop where l have
been at work. because l couldn't get sit
uation to teach. I haven't opened it, be
cause it wasn't necessary when | saw
your name in gold letters on the out
side
"Everything is all right said the old
man. The note runs out just as 1 said
next week. The twins will be seven. and
it does take two cups Of molasses for the
snaps. | guess you will Degin to t.:nk
know something, after all. The money
comes Just when ! need II. and is just the
same as Gift. Sit down. my dear, you
are not rested, I am sure y
Catherine told Mrs Russell, afterward,
that she felt as cheap as rags. but she came
forward and took off the girls things and
kept her 10 supper, and before that meal
was over they were ali 50 charmed with
her that Miss Catherine carried her home
IN the chaise and drove around bv the
residence OF the newly elected prudential
committee, and secured the school for the
coming term.
The next day Miss Catherine took Mrs
Russell over to call, and they carried the
young lady, whose name after all was not
Waite, but Wya+, gift of twenty
dollar gold piece rom Mr.. Campbell
AT the wedding OF Miss Catherine and
bachelor Ed Russell, which came off at
idsummer, the Wyatt brother and sister
were among the bridesmaids and grooms-
men. Everybody, old and young, even
to the jolly tin peddler were hidden II
the wedding. Grandpa told the story of
the lost pocket ook and said that 1t had
turned out well, tor he had given
Catherine over as an old maid. and she
would have been had she not been obliged
to keep the old clock from running down.
The twins had new trumpers bought by
grandpa for the occasion, and Jetty
In his best suit of black stood in the lilac
bush in front of an open window, and all
through the ceremony laughed, "9uaha,
quaha, quaha. '-CAicGgo Standard
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Wit AND aJN)a.

The worst kind of sippng-Gossip
ing.
Farmers clubs--Broken pitchfork
handles.
Hens come into the world by the
fatchway.
Uneasy lies the head that tells
good man y of them.
Policemen assist each other by
clubbing together.
Wearing Of the green-Placing q
cabb &c leaf in the hat.
Nothing has so many ties binding
it to earth as railroad.
A Detroit banker wants to know
What is the greatest knead Of the
hour.
There was only one man not spoiled
by being lionized. His name was
Daniel,
When does farmer act with great
rudeness towards his corn! When
he pulls its ears.
1t doesen't prove that man is
proud. just because lie turns up his
nose at Il sulphur match.
If you don't want to be robbed Of
your good name, do not have 1t
printed on your umbrella.
A contem porary, SAYS: "A word to
the wise will not reach him."
An interesting Iowa man has named
his daughters Time and Tide, so they
VIII wait for no ran.
Said she: Now tell me all you
saw at the circusi r. ..Sawi sawdust."
WAS the comprehensive reply.
1t is said that tootllache may always
be cured by holding in the hand a
certain root--tiIat Of the tooth.
4 oy who can devour green
watermelon and keep 1n smiling will
some day have "a custom house APP
poIntinent.
Wives should always sit up FIR
their husbands. instead OF getting
their servants 10 do 81. Ii makes two
hours difference III their arrival.
Some people MAINTAIN that a high
hat doesn't become all men. bnt it
seems ~ ms that 4 ''stovepipe" ought
to SCOT everybody.
An O5wego Tas al WAS knocked
down By "A colii-h in the hinls of An
irate woman. the other day. The
next time she Will whale him.
The Rev. DR.. Talnage says: "Tbere
are 70 roads that lead 10 hell, and
Ins~rsoil IS opening another.
Wouldn't that he the Fifth Avenue
A number of young men Of this
town, says a contemporary. are at
tending night school where Latin 10
taught. AT least We judge 50 ~ We
saw a crowd the other evening who
had got ~ far as "Hic."
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natives of which fortunately escaped
with their lives. The eruption was
preceded by frequent shocks of earth
quake, which alarmed the inhabitants,
and taking warning therefrom they
fled just in time to save themselves.
The shocks were very severe in New
Britain, but were not felt on the
Duke of York Island, only twenty
miles distant. After the eruption it
was discovered that great quantities
Of pumice stone had been thrown up
from the sea, the extent being several
miles in length and averaging half
mile in breadth. The pumice was
spread in a crust of from three to
five feet in depth. The old crater is
still active and throwing up immense
clouds of thick black smoke, accom-.
panied by red hot stones and ashes.
A loud roaring is distinctly audible
for distance Of 20 miles from the
crater. On the Sd of February ter
rife shock rent portions of the coast
OF New Britain, and on the 4th two
tidal waves swept with irresistible
power along the shore, carrying with
them fabulous bodies of earth. The
w
ed by these commissions.
The British war vessel Sapphire.
says the San Francisco Chronicle,
touched at the island of Tongatabu,
one OF the Tonga group. in April, and
leaving there on the 18th of the
month steamed for the island of Va
van, a volcanic island which first
made its appearance above the water
in 1854 and has been constantly grow.
il g ever since, but as imperceptibly
as hnman being grows. The object
OF the officers of the war ship was to
note the changes of this growth in
the years past. The captain of the
snip John Wesley touched at the is
land in 1862, when it had reached a
l.eight of about II feet above the
level of the sea. A few years later
Dutch captain estimated its eleva-
ton at 80 feet, and now it has at
tanned an elevation of Ill feet as
correctly measured by the sapphire.
Its summit was covered with sulphur,
and large jets of steam and smoke is
sue slowly from the countless
crevices. Except that no volcano is
in sight, the ground is precisely like
that adjacent to the great crater Of
kilauea, on the Sandwich Islands,
from which myriads of jets of steam
are constantly elected.
On the lIth of May, 1877, the wa
ters of Apia harbor rose and fell with
surprising rapidty. After little
while we had news of earthquakes
and tidal waves on the American con-
tinent Oh May 10 of the same year.
These waves must have travelled at
tremendous rate of speed. Since the
llth Of May last the tides of Apia har-
Dor have been remarkably low. OPP.
posite Matafele the bank, or shoal,
has grown considerably; in fact. all
round the beach the land seems to
| have risen.
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LITERARY.
WHAT BECAME OF THE POCKET.
IA
atss BOOK.

.Hs~e you my toy ,rumpets2" asked
old bFumsr Csnpbsll of The talkative
tin-Psddler xlte I F9ss s Ss With its house
keeexr-NmpsinR esfsy az brooms, mops
scruhbpR brushes pxi !, II bs, etc stood
one lsut3ny spring morning under the
buddns, NAPLES before the farm house
Lots on EN- III; ia oues, blue ones,
green, yellow AND .wSssst ones-all on EN-
shiny ones. Which VIII you have
Amt they hansnm now9. and be iinged
the attractive bxuh.es before the smiling
old genrlenlan,s II N
"lh pick sbnr shels two he said, tax
ing one in each hand and putting his
hands behind hlm. Don't say anythirg
about tfsm yet TO Catherine. Perhaps
when sne settles up for her rags there'li
be enough ctming TO pay tor them
There sue coming out with another
we've been making rugs" explained
Cathetires plump. GOOD looking young
wom}n ~ thrsy. running brisk.y down
the w1tk With huge bundle in her arms.
"thasg haw We happen 10 have so many
colorsf i3ss ia day
sHt& Ansahsr little wad." cried
Motht{ t%pnMel, very much out OF
bread. Ad{tias aiong after her dsugh
ter. NJ dslnt want any ieavings tor
nosns Nj cshsfte. ate in
declsx .iscuiatsd her husband
in oiSmy declare, that Is my Sleeps
gray vest. >hsn'l have arsg left to
put on. and Shall he driven IT, wearing
ny go-tu-m -eiIn' sur every day.
Catherine had been diving her shining
brown head aud plump shoulders into
the cart. bringing 10 light suudry pans
cups, measure, and skimmers. while the
ar,fui peddIer hsd begui,ed her mother
into purchasing pair OF sparkling glass
pitchers As the accounts were being
balanced the old gentleman laughingiy
held up the blue and the green trumpe.s