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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

WORTH observation-disclosures an
artisan, says tho Temperance Chroni-
cle. resident in one ofthe filthy places,
leaves off strong drink. the usual course
of proceeding is this: lie begins TO pay
his debts; he purchases decent clothing
for himself and family, he makes his
habitation clean; aud provides good
furniture; he buys few books; takes his
family to place Of worship; and if not
content with beng clean and decent
amongst surrounding dirt and wretched-
ucss he looks for better residence in
some airy and salubrious locality, leav-
inc his unimproved residence to be
occupied by one like his former self
who ptsfers drinking, smoking ant
gambling TO comfort and dscencies o
domestic life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Rishop James was a modest, under
tcntious man. lie had great practical
wisdom and was lcycl-headed. lie
had a great amount Of dry humor. lie
shcn settled a mmstisn in his con-
ference by telling story One day q
young man preached before the con
ference on Let's wife. lie had poor
time; once or twice it seemed that he
would break completely down. He saw
the old Bishop before him, and that
made matters worse. Bishop. whai
do you think Was the matter with me
this morning? | can 10 a great dea
better tnan that Quite likely. Th'
trouble was in your subject. You ha'
better let WON cn aleno. never kneV
any good come to Methodist mniste'
from moddIng with other mems wives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
Daniel webster wIlsv.

A dainty blue cap with huttering rib
bons, worn BY white-haired woman,
caught the eye Of reporter yesterday
as he was passing the bread portics Of
the Leroy mansion in New Rochelle on
the Sound. Something in the face be-
meath the cap arrested attention. Bright
hazel eyes contrasted strangely with the
ringlets of hair and the pale, almost ex.
presslonless. cast Of features. Eylden-
ces were not want Of advanced age, yet
graceful form, slightly above the me-
dunn height, made the possessor look
stately in her old age.
Who is that queenly old lady, was
asked Of a gardener working near by.
Mrs. Webster, sir; the widow Of Dan.
iel Webster
The widow Of Daniel Webster! Seat
ed alone, at the age Of seyenty.eiglt
within twenty miles OF the great, stirring
metropolis, link between the busy
present and the dead historic past.
Can you oblige me with an introduce
ton, sir p asked the reporter Of Mr..
VIM. Leroy, who at that moment ap-
peared on the ground.
with great pleasure. Mrs. Web
ster is nay emily sister, returned the
proprietor. But he added, I am
afraid she cannet converse much. Her
mental faculties are 81 impaired that she
is hardly cognizant Of her surroundings,
while the pastis total blank
The reporter was presented to the
lady, who received him with courtly
grace. Chairs were provided on the
elegant piazza, and pleasant half
hour was spent in conversation.
4 am so glad you have come was
Mrs. Webster's frst remark. Il knew
you admire flowers. Are they not
prettys Miss Wsolbert has such de.
lightful place, too; the prospect from
nv window would be better than this II
there were not SO many flowers
DO you read much new, Mrs. Webs
ster?' queried the reporter.
There was no answer to this question.
but simply puzzled lsok. She turned
appealingly 10 her relative.
Tne question was reiterated by Mr.
Leroy, who at the same time picked up
a newspaper from the hosr. Then q
look of intelligence lighted up the
troubled face az she exclaimed. Oh,
yes; read it through nearly every day.
Caroline Leroy, the second wife OF
Webster, was married to the great ex-
FOUNDER in the city ofNsw Ysrk early
in lS47, and was constantly with him
until bis death. On October %, 1852.
Mr. William Leroy and brother living
in Newport, Z. l., are the saly rec
manning members Of the family.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

A newly welded couple from the
country went to PittSburg, and for the
first time in their liyes saw and
bought some peanuts. There, Mandy!
exclaimed the bridegroom, after y few
moments of vehement suction. i
knOw'd we'd be sold; I've been suckin'
that darned thing for FIVE minutes, an
there amt bit OF juice in it. Come on
let's go.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

A Kentucky farmer writes to the
local paper, complaining Of the low
price of dairy produce, and adds: 1
shall not sell my eggs for eight cents
dozen-it dent pay for the wear and
tear of of the hen.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

A Nashville belle has feet that do not
match. Both are perfect in shape, but
one is q number one and the other q
number seven. She always puts her
best foot forward.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
And Indiananolis barber. who wen

And indianapolis barber, who went
ints the ministry. was suddenly called
upon one Sunday 10 baptize three can
ddatcs. He got along very well, but
after baptlzng the FIRST he astonished
his congregation by Justify shouting
next.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Says The New Orleans Pics .
yune: 1T is the experience sf clrcss
proprietcrs that one stsck Of clswns
Jokes will eutlast seven sets Of canvas
covering.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

.Bub.' said GrisWold street tenant
Yesterday to u nevsboy whose bare feet
we're painfully conspicuous, 1t you'l
eni, commence now TO sleep Nlth your
feet Oh, of the window. you den't know
how hardened they'll get before winter
sets in. Didn't zen try that same
Experiment. on your couulenancc some
times' inuoceuiy imputed the lad as
he looked up.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Ifhere on earth we do not delight in
holiness We have no preparation for
that world where Gods to be all in all
forever.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
WILSON'S HOTEL,
w WOODSTOCK Va
Enlarqed and Greatly Improved
AMPLE ACCUMMODATI0NS
FOR 1hE
Increased Demands Of Public
PATRONAGE.

rnis hotel has been recently improved by
Iks ersctiot OF G brick addition TO the main
suildiar which will give considerably more
,sen, a.d afford ample accommodation for
Ne travelling sublic.
THE TABLE will be well supplied at all
tires with the best the market affords. and
40 psi.. shall be spared to satisfy tn, wants
OF sse.ts in this department.
THE BAR will be stocked with the best
Lissors. A full supply Of Wilson's pure
Rye whisky, (the o,ly homemade whisky
ia Ii. the eousty,) can b, found BY those
rishiss . pure article for MEDICAL psrPssss.
Jsrsu attending court will be boarded
fer their fsss per diem, and their certificates
4s., 10 payment if desired.
charges Moaerte. A call respectfully
solicited.
ROBERT WILSON.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

a. contemporary pniorrns US that
Texans raise hemp We can inform
our contemporary tbat hemp efsen
raisss Texans.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Nothing but leaves said Eve pleas
antly, when Adam praised the taste
shown in her pslsnaise.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

The attention OF tramps 10 respect
fully called 10 the fact that diamonds
have been found in Oregon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Ii is better to learn frem lie ex-
pcrience ofethers, than too late to ind
it out by trial ter ourselves.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

said he--'MaulIa, y0u are my dear
eat duck Said she Augusta, you are
tr, ing stuff me- She was TOO sage
for him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
P O E T | C. A l..
An AUTUMN PICTURE.

Siv deep, intense. and vondrous blue,
With clouds that sail the heavens through;
ndmountsin slopes so broad and fair.
With here and there, amongst the green,
A maple or an ash-tres seer
Ia glowing color, bright and rare.
Green fields, where silvery ripples fade.
With cattle resting in the shade;
Far mountains, touched with purple haze
That ike q veil OF morning mist,
By CLEANS Of golden sunlight kissed,
Seems but breath Of by-gone days.
And clover which has bloomed new
Since lining scythes did cut il through,
And corn acids with their harvest fair,
And golden rod upon the hill,
And purple ssters blooming sill,
And sunlight melted into air.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
NOTARIEs PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr-Br. G. 4. Brown, obed Funk and
Jno. II. snarr. -,
hitaker. , ..,-4,
JOHxsrox-J H. Rodefer, Martin strickler,
Levi II. Cutler.
MAplsoy.-ssnuel g. Campbell James j..
Cofman, Samuel Rinker.
AsgBY-Saml. Hamman, Samuel Kinaree, Jscob
Il. Miller. :,
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
SHENANDOAH HERALD


Ad'e'nssa.snts win bs inssrssl q one psrls,
per square OF ten ilH"-' s--- OR shs IN, t,s.
hon, and so cents for each sussslasns ms----
Unless the number Of insertions bs .srksl 30
the manuscript, Il VII bs publishsA sstl fssA
and charged accordingly
Notice. in the local column win bs inssrts4 3
ten cents psr 4, each inssr.isa
Advertisements for three MONKS o. loasss NJ
be inserted At lower srtss.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
SAW APLANINa MILL.

Dressed Flooring, weather Boarding OF ever
description. Plastsring s.aths, and all kinds OF
dressed lumber used in building, will be furnished
By the unders sned at reasonable prices.
Ny choppiDg mill is in good order and other
grain crushed or ground
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
.AdrertisH HHents,

p ". Msgruder Wocdssoct' Vi
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13

Cotins will be furnished at short notice and at
reasonable rates.
Lumber delivered on ths cars at woodstock
hendesired.
SukA-sus wsedzt,ck,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-11-13
SHENANDOAH COUNTY BANK.
NEW MARKET BANK.
COMMISSIONERS IN CHANCERY.

CIRCUIT COURT.-P. ". MasTuder, Z. Z. STICK
lev. /. ilite Bird, D. Newman.
CoUSrY CoURT.-P. ". Aagruder z. stick-
icy, L. ITipett. Jr.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15

Ludwig. born October q 1870. accidentally killed
by falling from window May u, 1873. The surviv-
ing Princesses are Victoria Elizabeth Mathde Alberto
Marie. born at Windsor Castle. April g. 1863, Elizabeth
Alexandra Louise Alice. born at Bcssungen. Noyem-
Der /. 1864: Irene Marie Louise Anna born at Darn
stadt. July H. 1906 and Victoria Alice Helene Louise
born June D. 1872 the youngest of all Marie Victoria
Feodore Leopoldne. born May "a. 1874 having died
Of diphtheria few days before her mother as before
mentioned
The Princess Alice made herself popular in Ger
many by her activity in promoting hospital arrange
ments during the Franco-Cierman war. when she WAS
IA constant visitor ut the Alice Hospital at Darn
sldt, and President of the Alice Frauenverein, or
association for charitable purposes, affiliated
to the Berlin .vaterlandischen veren. Her husband
now the Grand Duke titular lieutenant general
in the German army and colonel OF regiment OF
prusssn hussars and served in the late Franco-ier
with the actual rank of captain in the First
regiment of tho Prussian Guard. He received the
title of Royal Highness and the Knighthood of the
Garter from Queen Victoria on his marriage in 1852
along with dowry of 100000. and a Parliamentary
grant of $4,000 per annum was settled upon the
Princess.
The coincidence of her death on the anniversary OF
the death of Prince Albert. when most of the royal
family assembled at Windsor Castle for the GUS
tomary memorial services, attracts much attention.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
DUTCHEss COUNTY PAUPERs.
p1sGRAcEFUL CONDITION OF THE COUNTY POOR
HOUSE.

DIsGRACEFUL CONDITION OF THE COUNTY POOR
HOUSE.
PoUGHKEEpsrE. Dec. IA. 1873.
The Board of Supervisors of Dutchess county have
lust returned from official visit to the County
Almshouse located in the town of Washington. near
the little hamlet of Millbrook. thorough examina
ton of the institution has revealed the fact that is
not only disgrace to the rich county i'll which it is
located but to humanity well. The surroundings
are Of revolving character. fact fully sustained in
reports and letters from members Of subcommittee
of the State Board Of Charities. There two build
ings The main one of wood three stories high. is
in u dapitlated condition. In 1t are ia persons in
cluding ten children. the youngest child being week
old ami the next youngest three months and there is
a little blind boy. aged about eleven. Some
of the rooms contain eight ten persons
and the odor pcrmeating every apartment and hall
way is sickcning In the garret are thirty three beds
and thirty three inmates. and there are only two
small windows in the room. At night solitary
candlcstck piece OF iron pipe IL the only light
allowed The stairway leading from the to the
floor below IL not two feet wide. and IL fire
should break below the stairs the roasting of the
garret inmates would be insured In fact the whole
building In tinder box. and there is utter lack
of fire escapes. The ventilation of the building has
been entirely neglected rendering the situstion
almost intoierable Added to the above facts il
another of u most outrageous characterize wit
there I no place on ane IN ,n, Men TO 70 place
but must lie where sickness finds them, whether the
disease be contagious or not
INSANE DEPARTMENT.
But the most disgraceful part of the property is
the insane building 1t is of frame two low stories
thrty-sx feet long and twenty -four feet wide. 1t
contains about twenty wooden cells eight feet by
ten. and in this small building are sixty inmates! |!
II the odor in the main building IL sckening the
stencil in the insane building is simply horrible. and
the sights witnessed there yesterday have reused the
indignation OF some of the county rulers To be-
sure there only few of the sixty insane and
or them only partially So but that makes the matter
worse, for and insane packed together. One
OF the inmates is q bright looking boy with a really
handsome face. He compelled to 90 to the Poor
house because of spraned ankle. He is a constant
reader and liz very intelligent and cleanly but he Is
forced To while away his hours In the loathsome hole
amid the chattering Of the insane and breathing with
every breath the foulcst of air
Altogether there are ia inmates in tho two build
ings when the real capacity of both cribs Is not
1ul
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
STAGE BEAUTIES.

Every prma DONNA every tenor every contrato, every
basso every ragedian and comedian singer actor
all in short who live by pleasing the
public, Whyf Because they possess,
possess fine of teeth that their smile
may be attractive Now is the preparation Of
all others fulfil these indications 1t is Of vegetable
origin contains no acid and is therefore, wholly harmless
while at the time its efficacy toothwash has
equal 1t purihes the breath whitens ana
teeth the enamel and keeps the
in healthy condition For all these varied reasons
therefore, merits its universal popularity
only with the theatrical profession but the general public
Druggists keep it.
A.-ESPENSCHEIDS PEERLESS HOLIDAY HAT
stands alone in its extreme elegance the style and taste
displayed in all its appointments confirm II the leading
HAT of the festival season
ESPENCIIEID. 11S Nassau St.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
GEORGIA'S NEW BONDS.
A POPULAR FOUR PER CENT LOAN TO DE ISSUED
NEXT MONTH.
[BY TELEoRAPH TO THE HERALD
ATLANTA. Dec. IA. 1877


ATLANTA, Dec. IA, 1873
The most important bill Of the closed session OF tho
Legislature was In relation to the issue OF half
million of four per cent bonds. These bonds, to be
known as the Garrard bonds, from the Of the
author will be in denominations of 50 to 500. They
are intended to give the masses Of the people a
chance for SAFE local, lucrative investment, that
be made with the weekly savings of laborcrs clerks
&C. Their size will be q novel feature. They will bo
precisely the size of Ave dollar grecnback BILL with
the coupons tiny and snug the lower edge of the
bond. The smallncss of their size and denomination
will cause them to be largely used in commercial
transactions, and will thus enlarge the State cur
rency without initiating IL. The bonds will run six
years and cannot be sold ut less than par.
This IL the first attempt of southern state to foot
bonds low rate four cents but IL IN already
ascertaned that these bonds will go rapidly Nearly
the whole loan has already been bespoken They will
be issued in the month of January. to meet the Nutng
bonds which will fall due February 1. II IL nota-
BILE that these bonds will supplant series OF eight
per cents thus saving Just half of the interest
account II this issue of half million is promptly
taken ut par the Legislature will issue another half
million IN July to retire per cents with IL is
the opinion of the Treasurer. bankers and finance
committees that the interest of the state debt of
SgWWU0O now averaging trhe seven per cent.
can be reduced to tour per cent OF course not o
dollar of increase will be made to the bonded debt.
The bonds issued will be used exclusively in retiring
falling due bonds or purchasing outstanding bonds.
The bill passed by vote OF to Governor Colqultt
signed IL to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
ELEVATOR PATENTS.
DECISION RENDERED. IN TIE UNITED STATES
y. CIRCUIT COURT YESTERDAY.

For time past .hcrc has been pending in the United
States Circuit for this district several suits brought
by Otis Brothers Co. of New York, against citizens
St Louis for infringement of their patents ecva
tor apparatus especially such portions material
the safety security passengers. Yesterday
decision reached in of the and Judgments
rendered Tor the plaintiff in each OF $3.50 damages,
with costs amounting to about twice much more.
Messrs. smith Beggs Co. have purchased tho patent
for all the States bordering the Mississippi River and
west it, the south Of Ohio aud Penn
yivania and be congratulated ths judgment Of
the Court In sustaining their rglt 10 these important
patents Elevators have already become OF the
stiles of life and coming and into and
IL is Of the Importance that in their
element Of safety should be omitted The Otis
patents about n the safety contrvances there
of value and that Il the why they have been
persstently prated Now that Judgment has been
rendered sustaining their validity the practice will poba
bly, no abaed-st Louis MOI Daily Republican Deccm-
bcrS.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
THE ONONDAGA POORHOUSE.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEIALD.}


SYRACUSE, n Y, Dec. H. 1873.
The joint committee Of the State Board of Char
itcs and the Board Of Supervisors spent all day at
the Poorhouse. at Onondaga Hll investigating the
manner of conducting that institution. The wit
nesses examined were Mr.. Looms. Superintendent Of
the Poor; Mr.. Sader keeper Of the house; Mr..
Sadler's wife, and farm hand named Hilton. Their
examination elected nothing very important. Both
Mr. Loomis and Mr.. Sadler admitted the confinement
of insane paupers in the dark basement cells.
but denied that they left in
filth for any length Of time. Hilton the farm
hand who testified that he had free access to tho
Poorhouse and asylum corroborated the statements
OF his superors. He also went far to state that
no violence, harsh. profane or vulgar language.
was ever used toward the insane during his expe-
rience Of eight years in the service He said that
women had been incarccrated in the cells, hut that
they had never been kept there night Previous
to this he stated that he did not lodge at
the Poorhouse, but lived at house Of
his own hard by. When questioned further he
said he did consider the institution well heated in
winter or the drainage good in the summer. The
same witness testified that the only two attendants
In the institution whom he would trust with liquor
were women. The fact that the system Of sewerage
was decidedly defective WAS also brought out. The
committee will resume the investigation Monday,
when other officers of the institution will be put upon
tha ~ fun1
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
COLORED BULLDOZING.
TDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. IA, 1878.
The day before yesterday Samuel Jacobs and
Ebert Calling colored. tried in the Inferior
Court. ut winton. n. c.. for assault and battery
with intent to kill Marcus Williams. colored for
voting for J. j. Yeates, the democratic nominee for
Congress in the First North Carolina district. The
prisoners were decided guilty and sentenced to the
State Pcnitentiary for six months each.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
PUBLIC PRAYERS FOR THE SICK MAN.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. a. 1878
1t is proposed to-day by large number OF promi-
nent citizens that the various congregations shall
unite tomorrow in prayer for the recovery of Gov
ernor Wade Hampton. and the State indorses the
suggestion editorially rollows:-"we venture
to believe that there will not be found in
the city so much one individual not
glad to join in the prayer and in the tribute thus
made to the great man who lies at deaths door, q
man than whom we have not another his like, who
has discharged faithfully the great tasks laid
him. who has faced obloquy danger and death itself
in his country's service. and with calm front and
steady mind pursued the rough road Of duty and Of
,Io
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
TRAINING THE CADETS.
LAST OF THE PRACTICAL EXERCISES ON THE
CHESAPEAKE FOR THE SEASON.
rpy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

CHESAPEAKE FOR THE SEASON.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEgALD.1
ASNApoLIs, Nd, Dec. IA, 1878.
The last Of the weekly practice cruises of the cadet
midshipmen and cadet engineers for the season took
place this morning in the Chesapeake. These ex-
celcnt practical exercises introduced this fall by
Commodore Foxhali A. Parker. superintendent Of
the Academy. and have the comnendation OF all who
have witnessed their workings. The Dale was CON-
manded by Commander l.. NJ Shcvard, with Lieu
tenant Commander g. J. Train executive, and
Lieutenant L. g. Logan in charge of the forecastle.
The midshpmen practised to-day In
wearing aud box-haulng the ship. On the iron
clad Nantucket & mInander A. 4. Mahan commanded.
Lieutenant John G. Salcy had command OF the guns
and Lieutenant Duncan Kennedy had charge Of
the turret chamber. The cadet engineers were at
work In the engine room. There were six shots nred
to-day ut the target. about thousand yards distant
Four excellent shots. but the last two being
fired when tho monitor moving were not so good
The cruise ended about half-past one. These exer-
cises will be resumed in the spfinw.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
GOVERNOR HAMPTON RECOVERING.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. H. 1878.
The condition of Governor Hampton reported to
be improving. He has passed another comfortable
night and escaped fever to-day. His wound shows q
disposition to heal and his friends seem to be now
no longer doubtful Of his ultimate recovery.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
PRINCESS ALICE DEAD.

She DIES YESTERDAY MORNING AT DARMsTADT.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
DARMsTADT. Dec. H. 1873.
Tho Grand Duchess of Hcsse Darmstadt princess
Alice of Engand died at half-past o'clock this
morning Of diphtheria. She was in state of uncon-
sciousness from hafpast two o'clock until tho time
of her death.
The New York herald., 1878-12-15
ORDERS AND CHANGES.

wAsHNGToS, Dec. IA, 1873
Pay Inspector Charles H. Eldridge has been ordered
az inspector of provisions and clothing to the Nor
folk Navy Yard. Lieutenant James VI. Grimes has
reported his return home. having been detached from
the Ranger. Asiatc squadron, and placed on waiting
orders Paynaster Caswell has been detached ~ in
speetor at the Norfolk Navy Yard and ordered to set