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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

The champion sea-serpent story of the
season was transmitted to telegraph and
related to Norwegian bark which was
sunk by blows said to have been received
from one of the mystical and mythical
monsters. The Norwegian consul in
New York, as the dignity of his position
demanded, pooh-poohed the notion and
at once advanced a theory in explanat-
ion of the ships loss which was twice as
ridiculous. He is of the opinion that
.he vessel was beaten to pieces by two
lump-whales in a fght. He thinks one
Of the furious fish mistook the bark for
lis adversary and gave it a tail lashing
that sent it to the bottom. That may be a
GOOD fish yarn for the Norwegians, but
we prefer to stick to our time honored
snake stories.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

BACCHUs should be solicited to step
down from his throne and surrender it
to the boss hummer Of Burmah. There
is probably no monarch on record who
sustained such an uninterrupted season
of conviviality and kept it up at fever
heat, as has this half civilized Thebaw.
Now that he manifests an inclination to
sober up, the British Embassy have de-
parted from his neighborhood, stimu-
lated by visions of the recent massacre at
Cabul.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

PROBABLY the oldest newspaper in ex-
istence is the Pekin Gazette published
ut the Capital Of the Chinese Empire
and the official organ of the Government;
the time when it was first printed and is
sued being known to have long antedated
the first attempt of the kind in Europe.
The contributions to the Gazette have
tor centuries been written by the ablest
nen of the nation, and are models of
eholarly research and accuracy. On
his account the paper must become here
after of incalculable service to the his.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

THE Pittsburgh Telegraph advises the
British army in Afghanistan to substi-
suite American mules for the camels
which do not seem to prove invincible
to ailments. The suggestion is a worthy
one, and if anything can be found in the
Afghan climate to make mule sic k it
will be very surprising to the mule.
Death to him, except through sudden
calamity, is an utter stranger.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

THE St. Louis newspaper reporters are
to have a grand walking match tonight,
nearly every paper in the city being rep
resented among the contestants. 1t is a
secret that we hope our readers will ab-
stain from making any present Use of
that the successful man is to be made
Governor of Missouri, preparatory to a
nomination for the Presidency in 1880.
The Chicago reporters are bursting with
envy, and may drown themselves in solid
phalanx in the lake if unsuccessful in
getting up diversion.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

1t is well worth trip to the camp of the
Sixteenth Regiment, at Burnet Woods,
to witness the dress parade every evening
at O'clock. TO morrow mornng at 1890
o'clock religious services will BE led by the
Chaplain of the regiment; at ) o'clock in
the afternoon there will be review and
inspection of the regiment BY General l..
NJ. Nelly, Inspector General.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

Mr.. THOMAS WILSON, wealthy Balti-
more man, died recently, and having
laid up, we suppose, treasures in heaven,
where moth and rust do not corrupt,
and where burglars do not break in and
steal while the police is sitting asleep
around the corner, has left $500,000 of
his now useless wealth to found a santa
rum for INDECENT children. He left also
100000 to be used in buying coal in
large lots at bottom prices to be retailed
to the poor of the city at about cost.
These charities are both very judicious if,
as is but too often the case, litigation
does not break out over the bequests and
the latest portion go to fee the courts
and lawyers who are in such cases called
in to settle the dispute. We confess to
preference to the methods adopted bv Mr..
Reuben Springer of making his donations
while living, fixing his conditions and
seeing that the purpose for which the gift
was made is applied in the manner pro-
posed, as, for instance, the case of our
Music Hall and Exposition Buildings;
OF like Mr. Longworth's gift to the art
department of the McMicken. University;
Or Mr.. Sinton's to the Union Bethel; or
Henry Probasco of that glorious addition
to the city's attractions, the Tyler-David-
son fountain. As a rule it is a paving
speculation for wealthy man to make
his charitable investments before death,
since he saves in lawyer and court fees
enormously; a large per cent. in execu-
tors administrators and trustees charges.
and prevents an incalculable amount of
bile in the stomachs of his inheritors who
are thus prevented from quarrels and
discussions over the merits |
or dement's, sanity or insanity of the la
lncnted defunct, Therefore, gentlemen,
you VINO have fortunes to bequeath pre-
pare to bequeath them now and enjoy
part Of the profits on your charity your
selves.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

SINCE 1870 the population of Nebraska
has increased 263, Al, and the boom goes
on uninterrupted in the fertile fields of
the boundless Northwest. Westward
the Star of Empire takes its way is sen
timent we have a dim recollection of
seeing somewhere in print.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13
VEGETINE
[ Have Seen the Remedy Tried,
and Know 1t Is Good.

NEWPORT, KY, April 27. 1877.
il. r. STEVENS B ,ston, Mass.-Sir: Having sold
AMI recommended your medicine for the last threa
years, perhaps You would ask why | should re-
commend them. Will answer, by saying that I
saw much beneficial results in a yoing friend WIN
mas been affected with disease for two years,
Which was brought on by his own imprudence;
anu he had taken but one bottle wnen il
showed its power to 30 successfully fight the evil,
SO that l have always recommended it to young
friends with bad blood. ~ you " ish to use this
as reerenre, why, say u can do so, as have
seen the remedy led and know it is good
remain yours very respectfully
q. NJ. MILLER,
Post-office Box AIS, Newport, KY.
VEGETlNE.-For eradcating all impurit es OF
the blood from the system ii has no equal. II
has never failed to effec cure, giving tone and
strength to the system debilit ted by disease
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

II taken in their earlier stages the pro.
gress of pulmonary affections can almost
always be arrested by the use of Com
pound Oxygen" which gives higher de-
gree of vitality and enables nature to
contend successfully with disease. Our
Treatise on Compound Oxygen" in which
numerous cases OF relief and cure are cited,
is sent free. Address Drs. Starkey & Palen.
], liz Girard street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

AMONG the many booms for which
this summer has become famous, is the
immigrant boom. Last month over
twelve thousand foreigners came from
over the sea to seek new homes in the
new world. This was an increase Of four
thousand over the number of immigrants
for the same month last year.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

was made to secure his passage yer the veto by a
two-thirds majority, or new trial.
The New Orleans Times has an article
protesting TO tell how the political machine"
works We don't want to know how the con-
founded thing works-we just want to know how
to burst cog so that it won't work.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13
VEGETINE.
VEGETINE
VIII Prevent and Cure Paralysis.
Enjoyed IA Good Nights Rest.

So. LAWRENCE, MASS, April 80, 1877.
Mr.. ii. X. STEVENs-Sir: Some five years ago I
commenced king V, getine. At that time had
had shock of Paralysis and couid not walk
across the room without assistance found great
relief rom i at first but discontinued the use OF
IL agalll, and am now able to do my own work,
and am washing to-day | had taken large ouan.
titles OF morphine, aid was unable to sleep I
have found Negetne TO be quieter of the nerves,
and after taking It have been able to enjoy good
NIGHTS rest. believe it to be good medicine
and eheerfullv recommend it to others.
A. S. ROBERTS,
No Kingston Court Lawrence, Mass
Nervousness. and all arrangements of the nerv-
GUS system. are usually connected with a diseased
condition of the blood Debility is a frequent ac-
improve the condition OF the blood. This is ae-
coplshed by taking Vegetine. 1t is a nerve med.
icine and assesses controlling power over the
nervous system.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

THE Russian scientists at their ap-
preaching conference will discuss the
question of abandoning the old method
of keeping time. Considering the num-
erous difficulties under which the Rus
sians enjoy time at all, perhaps they had
as well devote their deliberations to
eternity.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

Some of the Boston papers are raving
because Mr.. Halstead said "Wendell
Phillips is the most able and eloquent
fool in America" Perhaps he could be
induced to amend by striking out the
word cable"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

THE National Liberal League is rep
resented at Greenwood Hall to-day by
some of the most prominent Liberals of
the United States. They will put in
their best licks to save the country.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

torian in procuring the material
for history of the Asiatic
nations. Although the paper is
published under the Supervision
of the Government and by Government
officials, the contributors are permitted to
discuss, attack or controvert with the ut
most latitude any of the measures or
policies of the authorities. In some cases
grave reflections upon the integrity of
members of even the Imperial household
have been allowed to appear in its col
umns, such as in Europe under any of
the despotic governments would have
sent their author either to dungeon or
the blocks. The confident strength as
well as the good sense of the Government
of the Flowery Kingdom is shown in its
perfect fairness and fearlessness in allow
ing even an ardent opposition to be
heard.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

AND now the Legislative Counselors
at Quebec are trembling in their boots
Anonymous letters threaten them with
extinction if they vote against supplies
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

THE Baltimore Gazette has started
boom for Gen. Hancock as a Presidential
candidate.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

ayers mean that it shall hold its own. Per-
formances are given every night and at
Saturday and Sunday matinees. "Pluck
and Luck" Frank Jones' new drama, is
full of fun and dash, and "The Birthday
Fete" is pantomime brimfull of laushable
incidents
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13

1.-THE Volksfreundl
The Republicans are not so well pleased
now with the result of the Maine elect on
as they were on receipt OF the first dis
patches
Mr.. Jay Gould, of New York, is indeed
good Samaritan. He has again sent IS 900
to the yellow fever sufferers in Memphis.
rThe Volksblattl
And now there is even talk that General
Ewing will decline the candidacy for Gov
ernor, to make room for more acceptable
candidate He should have done this in
the beginning, or rather he Should not have
accepted the nomination. His declnation
now would be OF no good When the COW
is gone there is no use of locking the stable.
TThe Freie Presse.1
Why don't the Democrats in their at
tempts to fix up their sensational ticket,
remember the wise saying: Trust in the
III. c. Lord. and try him again2"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-13
vINE-sTREET oPERA-HousE.

A great many people feel impelled to
drop in at the great sensational show to see
if it is all right. They have heard it grave
ly discussed, and as good citizens hey feel
it duty to 60 and see for themselves. But
one going doesn't answer the purpose, for
an entire change Of programme is probably
announced for the next night, and they
have to go again. the enterprising and
wide-awake citizen must keep posted, you
know. Performances to-day, matinee and
night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

their impending danger. but my warn
ings were treated as the nervous appre-
tensions of man mot from the State
On the third night after my departure
from Plum Creek I arrived at Omaha
at a late hour. The next morning, |
awoke, got up and hoisted the window
IN my room at the Herndon House and
looked out On the street.
heard a newsboy cry out, Here's
your morning papers. All about the
Indian massacre Procuring a paper,
| turned to the telegraphic columns, and
this is what saw
Terrible Indian Massacre-The Red
Devils Again on the War-path-Ranch
men, Stage Station-keepers, and Tele-
graph Operators Ruthlessly Butchered
The Operator at Plum Creek, After
Being Brutally Scalped, Had Wooden
Stake Driven Down His Throat.
Was it Providence that saved me
from a terrible tragic death, and led the
other man into its very jaws"
I cannot answer this question, but |
can say that Indian Joe has ever since
been a grand hero in my sight, and
nothing would crafty me more than to
meet him aCaln.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

another of the most prominent gentle
men aside aud whisper in his ear:
i have got little subscription book
here which was handed to me By a friend
as he took the tram this morning Tor
New York. Sorry you got sold on Sir
Orlando Matterson. He's skipped out
That was Canada Bill, the three card
monte man.
is that so:'
Sure. Here's the book, with your
name IN it for s20.'
well, for gracious sake, Beau, don't
show that note book to any one. And
scratch my name off oft, will yous'
Certainly returned Hickman,
scratching over the name with bis pen
ell but, governor, Pm kind shOr.
tonight. Couldn't you lend me s2O
till tomorrow
With wry face the victim would
pull forth his pocket book, and placing
the bill demanded in Hickman's hand,
would slip quietly from the hotel to the
street.
That night the two worthless dIyided,
and the share of each was over twelve
thousand dollars.
Both Beau Hickman and Canada BIZ,
whose tricks on the unwary obtained
for them thousands Of dollars, died poor,
and were buried as paupers; and the
moral is, that no matter how much a
man makes dishonesty Or BY trickerles,
he will soener or later be found out
and doubtless die miserable, deserted
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26
XXTILSON'B AOTEL,
w WOODSTOCK Va.
En,lrqed and Gyeatly Improved
AMPLE ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR 1hE
Increased Demands Of Public
PATRONAGE.

rnis hotel has been recent improved by
the erection Of brick adiitio to the main
building which will give comidereoly more
room. and afford ample accommodation for
ehe travelling public.
THE TABLE will be we'll supplied at all
.;m,s with the best the market affords. and
no pains shall be spared to s-tiSfy the wants
Of guests in this department.
THE BAR will be stocked with the best
Liquors. full supply OF wilson 5 pure
Rye whisky (the only hoHe-lilao1 s1I "IlsAy .n..y
WISHING a pure article for uedlcal purposes.
Jurors attending court will be boarded
for their fees per diem, and their certificates
taksr in payment ii desired.
I;harces Modersts- A call respectfully
solicited. ,-,,e,o,-
May 1t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26
Boss Wives.

The boss wife is the vile who THINKS
she rules and doesn't the baby vile Is
the wife who governs and doesn't kno"
it. Aud men like 10 be governed py
babies, not bosses.
This is awlulIy humiliating, but it's a
fact.
Nothing demOrallzes man so effect,
uatl, as 10 discover that he has mairleu
somebod, brayer and stronger than him'
self.
A baby wife never lets him discover
It. 1t is enough Tor her II every oouy
else knows II.
Men have strange fOndness for weak
vom.u-tnat j., women wno appear 10
Oe weak.
The, desire to be protectors ana
champions before they are ten years
Old. Nothing is so asgrivating to the
ur.hln as to appear TO be ruled py a wo-
man.
As a rule this the fellow that lneyi-
tably is ruled by one without ever know
lug it. aud he is always masculine lei
low. Mark that.
Your effeminate fellow rebels against
womanly influence, aud founders aO0u.
jtln most distressing thraldom' ana
never is ruled by woman or anyshlns
else. ~
The one redecming trait in all bose
wives is the woman in them. l never
saw boss wife who didn't have iemi-
nine spells. Some of tbem stop up the the
key.hols, and have good cry before
inc class. Then they out refreshed
c.- Inn again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

A certain judge was reprimanding an
attorney for bringing several small suits
into court, and remarked that 1t would
h,ye been much better for all parties
had he persuaded his clients to leave
their causes to the arbitration OF two or
three honest men. Please. your honor
retorted the lawyer, we do not wish 70
trouble honest men with them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

A North Carolina Legislature Is only
pa,d for sitting sixty days. at the end
Of the session recently il was found that
important business remaiued unattended
to. and the Legislature sat sixty days
loprer-for nothing. There is some
thing positively touching in this unex-
ampled generosity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26
NOTARIEs PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.

DAVIS p,sr-Dr. G. A. brown, obea funk and
no srosrwlIL-J. M unIi II. Grabm.ru CoGe'' snovden
JonSsrov j H. Rodaier' Martin s'Iich'c''
ie'l !, mss ~ C'..,, Samuel g. Campbell James J..
Cofna,, sanlue tinker. .., r,..,,rs, rocoh
T. Nj Ter. .,..,..---...,, 7, p zirkle. John ".
Lev. White Williamson D. T. A-'A''''0"N -1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

"What ever shall do with such bad
bad boy" said a loving mother as she
s,rove to impress upon her six-year
OLD tow-head his manifold troublesome
ness. "Oh, you let me alone / amt
half as bad as L can be-" replied nom
impresslbleness, and he gave mis- mater
nal ancestor wink that completely
upset her gravity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

Two miners Of Humbolt Well New
being drunk and joYlal, went to The
cabin OF wsodchoppev to have some
finn with him, He was silly fellow,
and the common butt of the neighbor-
hood. but on this occasion he refused TO
be fooled with. The drunkards resent
ed this lack Of complasancy, and tried
TO scare HIM with their reyolyers. Then
he cut them down with an axe, killing
both.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26
What a Child Can do.

Pa, l have signed the pledge said
a little boy to his father on coming
home one evening; will you help me-
keep it'
Certainly, said the father.
well. have brought copy OF the
pledge; will you sign 1t, papa"
Nonsense, nonsense, my child
What could do when my brother OH
GERS cali'-the father had been in the
army-'If were a teetotaler"
But DO try, papa
'Tut, tut, why, you are quite hltie
radical
We'll, you won't ask me to pass the
bottle, papa?'
You are quite fanatic my child;
but | promise not to ask you to touch
It,"
Some weeks after that two officers
called to spend the evening.
What have you to drink?' said they.
Have you any more of that prime
Scotch ale?' -,
,No,'hc said, I have not but shall
get some
Here. Willie, run to the store an"
tell them to send some bottles up. Iue
boy stood before his father respec'iul'y'
but did not go,
Come. Willie; Why what's the mat
terg Come, run along He went, but
come back presently without any bot
ties.
Where's the ale, Willie"
Il asked them for it at the store, ana
they putt upon the counter but l oould
not touch it, 0. papa, don be angry,
I told them to send it up, but l coulu
not touch it myself!
The father was deeply moved and
turning to his brother onicels' "0
.Gentlemen, you hear that? You can
do as you please. When the ale comes
YOU may drink it, but not another drop
shall pass my lips. Willie have 20"
your temperance pledge
%, pa! I have
Bring it, then!
And the boy was back with it IN a
moment. The father signed it, and
the little fellow clun g.around his fathers
neck with delight. The ale came Du'
no one drank, and the bottles stood upon
the table untouched.
Children, sign the pledge and ASK
your parents to help you to keep IT,
Don't tonch the bottle, and try 10 Keep
others from touching it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

An Unlocking fellow was asked how
he could account for nature forming
him so ugly. Mature was not to
blame" said he. "lor when l was
two months old, l was considered the
haudsomest child in the neighborhood,
but my nurse one day swapped me
away for another BOY just to please
friend. whose child was rather plain,
looking.n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

trust you will be true to me-" he
said IN accents mellow. "Of course l
will, my dear" said she-"till get
another fellow"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26


O1p JOHN WALsH.-Old john Naisn
was banker and also monsy'lender.
He was accounted greedy, close hstsa
old chap, yet he possessed sort o'
orim rigid humor which in some cases.
was real funny. One day dashng,
reckless young man of the period called
upon him.
Mr.. Walsh said he, i want 70
borrow five hundred
For how long?
six months.
what security can you give me'
The young man drew himself proudly
ND. MY OWN personal security, sir
he replied. with a flourish.
Old John turned and opened stout
iron.chest by his side. Get IN here'
sr,' said he.
The young blade looked first at tse
chest aud then at Walsh. What iorT
asked he.
because here is where L always
keep all of my personal securities.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26
P O E I'll C A L.
THE WORDS OF STRENGTH.

There are three lessons / would write
Three words as with burning pen,
In tracii gs OF eternal light,
Upon the hearts Of men.
Have Hope. Though clouds environ round'
And gladness h des her face IN scoin,
Put on the shadow fiom thy brow
No night but hath its nom.
Have faith. where'er thy bark is driven
The calm's deport, the tempests mirth-
Know this-God rates the hosts OF Heaven,
The Inhabitants Of earth.
Have love. Not love alone for one,
But man as man, thy brother call,
And scatter like the circling sun
Thy charities on all.
Thus grave these lessons on thy soul ,.a.d
Hone. Faith and Love and thou shait M"
c.ro,iofb when Nfe's surges rudest roll,
Iioht when thou else were ohnd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-26

An Irishman's description of making
a cannon; take long hole and pour
brass around it.