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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14
"A Song For A Hiss


Will S. Hayes of Louisville has made
a small fortune by wri1ug songs.
Among his popular compositions are
'MolIie Darling; Nora O'Neal,' aud
'Evapgeline.' But he got no money
from the latter, though it gave him a
start in the business. Just before tho
war; he says. L was with some young
visitors up in Oldham county, KI.
Among them was beautiful girl who
resembled the ideal picture of Long
fellows 'Evangeline' so closely that
called her by that name. We danced
at an outdoor frohc one evening and
soon discovered that four of US could
sing together. We tried popular qua:-
tets, and got along SO we'll thai became
enthusiastic. About 2 o'clock in. the
morning We started to walk home. The
night was as bright as day, with the
full moon hanging in the sky, and as
we sang. We sat downln a nook to
rest, aud 'Eyangeline' beganto suggest
other songs to sing. III write you a
song.' said l, 'ifyon'll promis to sing 1t
before we 60 home Thiswas agreed
to. On the opposite side Of the road
was white plank fence. Where we
were situng party ofnegroes had been
roasting ears of corn, and the charred
sticks lay all around. With them
wrote the first verse Of tae song .n the
top plank of fence, and the notes for
four voices on the four planks beneath.
Then we stood eff and sang il. The
girls were delighted, and insisted on
having a chorus, so wrote the chorus
on the plsnks. Well, we sang it over
and over, aud went home singing it.
Next morning 'Eyangeline' came down
stairs humming the air. and asking me
to write it cut and inishit. 1 told her
couldn't do it, but she might 60 down
aud copy il OF the fence. She took an
umbrella and sheet of paper, and soon
came with words and music. Then she
insisted on having another verse so ]
wrote another verse, on condition that
Iwas TO baye kiss for 1t, and she TO
have the music Hayes sent the COM
position to various music publishers,
but couldn't sell it, sndit was at length
made public by the voice Of Cambell,
the negro minstrel. Three hnndred
thou sanl copies have been sold, but The
kiss was the only pay the author has re-
cejyed ...,.,....-.....
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

The new railroad was duly coustruc-
ted, directly across the boggy depth oil
old Miles Grey's cranberry swamp and
the five thousand dollars was placed to
Mrs. Marmaduke Redfeld's account 10
.he nearest bank. Mrs Py:chley thinks
she made a mistake in taking the gold
eagles instead of the cranberry swamp
but young DIR. Dedliug thinks his mis-
take was greater still.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14
p o ( T C AL.
From the TENTH LHGIoE.
DANIEL.

On "dsys lang syne" "when Time was young,
Ia PersiA's sunny land
A mighty counsellor there was
Who held the chief command,
And well he merited the place
The king had to him given,
For be was honest, wise and good,
The we'll beloved OF heaven.
But in that faroff Eastern cline
Were Readjusters then,
And Daniel by their arts was cast
into the Hons den.
How be was saved, and they destroyed,
have not time to tell,
You'll find it in the holy book.
I'm sure ycu know it we'll.
We have Daniel now who leads
The Democratic host,
A man Of spetless name and fame
His countrys pride and boast,
Shall we stand by with folded hands
And see designing men
Cast Daniel and the Commonwealth
Into the Hons den?
Forbid II heAvenl Let every man
Who loves our grand old state,
And cherishest the memory Of
Her heroes wise and great,
Put on his armor for the fight.
In truth and justice trust,
And sn1its the traitors who would trail
Her homer in the dust.
SO shall we rout the mongrel clans
Of Billy NJ. the Kid,
And crush the RssdjuStsr breed
As king Darius did.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14
Temper.

Happy is he who can command bis
temper even under trying eircumstan-
ces The evils wrought by unbrdled
tempers are beyond calculation. The
violent temper of fretful and irasclble
man gives his friends much concern.
His conduct, when under its influence.
renders him very unamlable, and, OF
course, greatly diminishes their regard
for him. And this is not all. II he has
any real sensiblhly, the emotions he
feel, are as painful as those he causes in
the breasts Of others. When the calm
of retirement succeeds to the hustle OF
company, bis solitary moments are
embittered by very mertifying refec-
tions; for it has been well remarked,
that anger begins with folly and ends
with repentance A few bitter words
spoken Ia anger may rankle for a life
time. Sslf-command, beside prevent.
ing their utterance, enables us to main
tain, the dignity ofour nature as intelli-
gent beings, by establishing the empire
of reason over the passions. 1t renders
a person the master OF himself under
all the various circumstances Of life ; in
prosperity, cheerful wilhou! insolencs !;
and 10 adversely, resigned and calm
without detection. 1t gives an efectual
check to all the vielous propen'itles
of envy, malice aud anger; and IN
the same proportion as 1t restr9lns
them, it encourages the growth OF the
virtues, prevents them from running
into extremes, and fixes their due
bounds,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

'what is the meaning Of the word
.anializing?' asked the teacher.
please, marin. spoke up little Johnny
Holcomb, 1T n cans circus procession
passing the schoolhouse aud the schcl'
ars not allowed to look out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

Dan Rice has been divorced from his
first vile, and now the second Is apply
ing for similar document. This goes
TO show that man may be able 10
train horse and yet not know how 10
manage a woman who Is old enough 10
use hair pins.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

Old Nr. and Mrs, Smiler are looking
Al The comet from their chamber win
dow: No. Nollie, no. that cannot be
same comet OF 1913. tie appendags is
80 very much larger But, my dear
Horace, the comet was younger them
They retired III silence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

Said Miss A. to one Of her little girls
AT Sun day school: what's the mean :
ing Of good tidings9' They're the things
hung over the backs of rocking chairs,
ma'sm,' replied the four-year old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

It Is the easiest thing in the world TO
write fun. All you've got TO do is to
sit down and think Of II and then write
it. We would write columns Of tiff
we could think OF 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

There is always some thing to remind
a man of the shortness of life. even it
il be nothing more than drug store or
a doctors buggy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

The man on the 'home stretch can
be found on the sofa in tie dining
room.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14
ovERsEERs POOR.
NOTARIEs PUBLIC.
JUsTlCEs '0P THE PEACE.

DAVIS p1sr.-Dr. G.. A. Brown, obed Funk and
Jas. b. Jackson. -,,os.,. c,o,d.n
whitaker. .., c.-,ok,ar
JoHNsroN- j. II. Rodefer, Martin strlcAlei'
Levi II. Cul ers. ,,, 1os
Coffman, Samuel Rinker- -, ,..,,,,-oo 1.cob
AsHBY -Saml. Hamman, samuei Alhgree' 'S0oO
LIE. -CAristian Shirley, D. P. zirkle' John NJ
Pence
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

Forty acres of land belonging to one
Jones. Of u0cta, eont over to aifother
man'sli farm one night ia lan{lsIIdo,
aud Jones Is actually beng { ped AZ
tresspass.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

Be content with your lot-ecpecially
If lisa corner one.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

The death rate of Paris rose tif.y per
cent. thisl summer on account Of the
heat. 49, e7ti
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14


And provided, also, that the pro-
visions Of this section Chat Authorizing
suspension Of lqbsas corpus and decIar-
alton OF marital IawJ shalt not
be in force alter. The eud Of the next
regular session Of Congress-
Stewart m0sedto strike It toat so as
to make this vile law perpetual. Oaly
fourteen senators, ont of sixiy-two
voting. supported this Extraordinary
proposition. These were, Of course.
the bitterest Radicals in Congress, AND
LEWIS WAS AMONG THEM.
The Ayes were Ames. Chandler,
ConkIing, Gilbert. Hove, LEWIS.
Morton, Nye, Osborne, Pomeroy,
Rice, Sherman, Spencer and Stewart.
Congressional Globe, April Il, 1871,
p. 1859 LtA{ - IAeA .t.f a.,
This is The record of Go,ty J8&s OF
senatorial labors-efs JohnF Lewis. =
Reed it, people of Virginia. and cast
your votes for this champion repudiator
if You cin.. ~ -AF, = -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

woodstock,
DAvrsf; A. Brown, arrisOn NhNe' OHV'
Snarr ,..oA
SroNEyTA1H.-JOs: Doll, d. T. splAei' '"00O
fJoHSsoss-E. B. Shaver Daniel BOVm'"' '''''
f,a,11ii'',j
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-14

a 1ff"|ftt.T Hf|"|f
Afgsrtisemants will be inserted At css Dons
per qaare Of ftenlines, or less. for the frstinser
ION, aud so cents for each subsequent iussrtiop.
pnless the number Of insertions be mArkeduy
the manuscript, It WILDE published unal fofbid
andcharged accordingly.
Notices IN the local column NiIi be isssrtsed
tencents per line, each insertion.
Advertisements for three months or longer
nsetderat lower rates
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Long Island Sound.


New Haven Harbor-The Work of Inn
prOvement Now in Progress.
Below viii be found portion of the annu-
States government, relative to the improve
ments being made in New Haven harbor. It
presents many facts of interest and impor-
tant recommendations, and will repay peru
SAL As seen elsewhere, a Recommendation
of $50, 600 for further work in the breakwa-
ter in New Haven harbor has been made in
Congress.
An examination of the proposed position
for the breakwater was made in August, 1879,
with view to locating the work authorized
by act of Congress approved March 8, 1879,
which appropriated $50, 900 for breakwa-
ter at New Haven, Conn. "A report with map
of the survey was submitted to the Chief of
Engineers, and by him referred to the Board
of Engineers for consideration.
This report presented the advantages and
disadvantages of three different locations
without expressing q positive preference for
either.
After due elaboration the Board of Engi-
neers reported in favor of commencing the
work on the line from Southwest Ledge to
Quixeis Ledge. The recommendation of
the Board were approved by the Chief of
Engineers and the Secretary of War.
"A COutEdcb was bQ6u entered 10GO Will MT.
Francis II. Smith, of New York, for furnish
ing about 30, 600 tons of riprap granite, at
80 cents per ton delivered in the breakwater.
The time of the contract extends from April
/ until September 30, 1880.
Mr.. Smith commenced operations at a
quarry near Branford In the fall of 1879, but
soon discontinued. Work was resumed early
in April, and the actual delivery of stone
upon the site of the breakwater began on
the ed of April and continued TO the close
Of the fiscal year.
The quality Of the stone is good, and the
work has been fairly executed, except that
the rate of delivery is very slow, and it is
questionable if the contract win be completed
within the time specified.
At the close Of the year 1876 tons of stone
had been placed in the work, making the
length of completed breakwater 20 feet.
The plans adopted for this improvement
are presented in the accompanying report Of
the Board Of Engineers. They provide for
two breakwaters Of riprap granite, one ex-
tending from Southwest Ledge in north
easterly direction to Quixe's Ledge, q distance
of Z, 800 feet, the average height being 50
feet
The other. beginning 1t Luddington's
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

Thousands have been ruined for life b,
drinking popular nostrums, the principal in
gradients of which was alcohol. Such 'Ebit
fers'' are deceptive in their effects; the.
cause intoxication and temporary relief
while they foster the drunkard's appetite
Dr. Kennedy's .tFavorite Remedy" does no
heat and infame the blood; it cools and pu
rifles it. Better than this, even, it has curet
many raving appetite for drink. 1t will d.
you good, not evil, all the days of your life
All druggists sell it. DR.. David Kennedy
Proprietor, Rondout, N. Y.
ia14 12td&w 4thp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
ASH EoNlC,

A Perfected Purifier OF the System.
Toz1c-"Increosing the strength, o6ciGting te
effects of DEBILITY, and restoring healthy functions
WEBSTER.
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver Complaint
Impure and impoverished Blood and
Functional arrangements attendant
upon Debility, and for Building up
the weak, Ash-Tonic is doubtless the
most prompt and certain remedy yet
devised. In LIZ Ib. bottles, 70 cents
Six Bottles, 81. Accredited Physi-
clans and Clergymen, who may desire
to test the Tonic, will be supplied with
not exceeding six bottles, at one-half
the retail price, money to accompany
the order. Sold by Druggists, and by
D. B. Dewey s. Co, 46 Dey St, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
What Ais YOu9

in distressing pilesor do your kidneys refuse
to perform their functions? IF SO, your sys-
tenn will soon be clogged with poisons. Take
few doses of Kidney-Wort and you'll feel
like new man-nature will throw off every
impediment and each organ will be ready for
duty. Druggists sell both the Dry and Liq-
uid.-N 7. atlas. ja26 3teod 1tw.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
c.ENEkll
Iiinin1en

The most Powerful,
Penetrating and Pain-relieving
remedy ever devised by man. Ii
soothes Pain, it allays inflammation, it
heals Wounds, and it cures
RHEUMATISM,
sciatica, Lumbago, Sca1ds, Burns,
Stiff Joints, Cuts, Swellings, Frost
bites, Quinsey, Salt Rheu1n, Itch.
Sprains, Calls, and Lameness from
any cause. Sufferers from
PAIN IN THE BACK,
Fever Sores, EruptiOns, Broken
Breasts, contracted Cords, Reu-
ralgia, Palsy or dislOcated limbs /;
and owners of horses, planters, me-
chanics, merchants and professional
men everywhere, unite in saying, that
CENTAUR EMINENT
brings relief when all other Lini-
ments, Oils, Extracts and Embroca-
tons have failed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
astoria Doses,

O35 cents. A Mothers rem
edy for sIeepless and irritable Child
rem. the Recipe of Old DR.. Pitcher,
Free from Morphine, and not Mar
cotic. Formula published with each
bottle. For Flatulency, assimilating
the food, Sour Stomach, Feverishness,
Worms, and Disordered Bowels,
Castoria has the largest sale of any
article dispensed by Druggists
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

Now york. New Haven and Hart-

New York, New Haven and Hart.
ford Railroad.
EFS$Sg ON and after Thursday, Dec. Q. 1880
Trains leave New Haven, as foliows
ZOE NEW YoRK- Express trains at -s:as, .4:1s SOS
e:S8 q m. 1:60 S:35, SOS, and s:25 D. m The "a
Q. N. train skops at Milford.
WARRINGTON MIGHT EXPRESS, via Harlem Riy
e. Breach, 31.40 p M, daily stoTs at Bridgeport
South NorWalk and Stamford.
AOCOAfMoDATT0N TRAINS ut 5:3S q. IN. {this train
runs to Bridgeport without stopping, thence &c
comrnodAxion to New York;. $50 q. sccommo-
aation to South Norwalk, thence express to New
York, Stopping at Stamford, Greenwich, and
noory 40 aHdt:A2 p. M Train for bridgeport ai
7:45 p m daily. Sunday evening train for Nev
York win lssve at s:I6 p m, arriving at Grand
Central Depot at u:50 ?. m.
FOE 15saos, ISD H THE sNa oR4HN,
Express 1s10s y N. fer Boston via Spring
neid. stopping at Meriden and Hartford
ace q m, daily for Hartford stopping .
ford to Boston via Willimantic and Putnam.
Accommodation at 815 a m. for Spring
RAel2s Express ct 1O:0e e. m. for Meriden BERTH
New BrttAaM Mtddletown, Hartford and SPRING
held 10:4s n M. accom-. to Meriden only n.
press 1:2i p M for Springfield, stops at Hartford
and Meriden only. Accommodation $40 q. m
% Springfield Accommodation at 5:95 d m for
- AaftfoFdJ eonn9etS for New Britain and Middle
town.. Express GIL p. for Boston, stopping
Mertden and Hartford only. Accom-. s:I0 D. M
FOE NEW LONDON, PROVIDENCE. NORWICH
~ BOSTON and the Easts-Express trains AZ sI9-I
midnight and 3:1s p n- This train stops at Say.
brook only. Accommodation trains at sos Io:1e
M, 400 p m, Especial to Conn. River, stop
ping at All stations) sos p. m, $50 p. m.
Cfreight with Passenger car, New Haven to New
London, stopping at all stations.)
Dafy. Il. NJ. REED, Vice President
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Nfnetfeth Anniversary.

The residence of Isaac S. Dickerman OF
Elm street. Westville, was filed to overflow
ing on Wednesday evening last by the chill
dren, grandchildren and great grand-chil
dren of Isaac Dickerman, father of Mr.. Dick
erman, to commemorate his ninetieth birth
day bountiful repast was served. after
which readings and recitations by members
of the family were INDUCED in and a very so
cial time generally was had. There is prob
ably not another man in Westville who is 81
well and favorabIy known as Isaac Dicker
man He is loved and respected by the chill
dren and townspeople in general. Mr.. Dick
erman was the recipient of many calls during
the day, and congratulations were numerous
A friend sent him the following lines, whicl
were read with deep feeling by member o
the family:
We greet thee once again
On this thy natal day,
Binding thee with loves chain
To brighten up thy way.
The years have brought a snowy crewn,
All what beside to thee?
Kind words from all without q frown
And weaker limbs see
Just buried is your latest year
Mid sunshine, ice and snow;
Its waiings fell upon the ear
With cadence soft and low.
The ninety years have rolled along
And brought you to this day;
Zen now thy heart is full of song.
Which lightens all thy way
So may life pass in sweet content
Down the sunset hill
And shade and sunshine sweet1y blent
Thy day of life yet I'LL.
May God in future as in past
Bring joy and peace AWAY;
No shadow for one moment cast
On thee its darkened ray.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

Parties sick and afflicted run no risk in
buying D. B. V. G. Guaranteed by your
own druggist to give satisfaction, or money
refunded Try it.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Lietig Co.'S Coca Beef Tonic.

Professor Z. M. Hale, NJ. D., author Ma
the Chicago Medical college. recommends
coca for hoarseness, weak voice, tickling In
the throat cough, asthma, palpitation of the
heart, difficult and oppressed breathing,
fainting fits from nervous weakness, debility
during convalescence from typhus. hysterical
complaints, nervousness and nightly restless
ness of children during dentition. tuthsa 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

| A Boon TO HoUsEKEEpERs. Washing day
| and house cleaning time lose half their ter-
rors when the thrifty housekeeper uses James
Pyle's Pearline.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

The best blood purifier in the world is D
R. V. G. Dyspepsia Remedy. Guaranteed b
your own druggist
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

See advertisement in other column, of the
great and reliable Dyspepsia Remedy, D. R.
Y. G., guaranteed by all druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Elm City Shirt Company.

MANUFACTURERS OF
ELM CITY IMPROVED YOKE SHIRT.
20 Court Street, New haven, Conn.
XXyE beg leave to inform our friends and the pub
w lie that we enter upon the New Year with q full
of goods before the late rise and
prepared to sell Shirts at the lowest prices Our
Wholesale Department will be conducted as
usual Our Custom Department will receive
special attention-none but the most skiful mechan
ics are employed The most approved makes of Cot
hns trade, VIM be used Zine Foreign Fancy
Shfrtfngs-We have placed an order for the most
extensive and attractive assortment of French and
English Fancy Shirtings Of superior fabrics embrac
ing three hundred different patterns of the most
designs and choice selected styles The style of
Slirts is represented in the above cut The pat
ent bosom and neck-band make it by far the most de
sirsbie to fit and service. Goods warranted to
give satisfaction in every particular We invite in
spection of the fabric workmanship and style of cut
ting, at our cce, 20 Court street, corner of State,
New Haven.
We have hand few dozen Shirts, made of Wam-
eutta and other good styles Cotton which offer to
close at 80 and rs cents
ELM CITY SHIRT CO.,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Siarin's New Haven TRANSFORMATION Lima
Dnily MNcept satursiay.

Daily Azcept Saturday.
* suffESA Leave New Haven from Starin,s DooA
$500 at 10:15 m. The JOHN H STARIN,
Captain McAIster, every Sunday Tuesday and Thurs.
day. The ERAsTUs CORNING, Captain Spoor, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Retnrning, leave New York from Pier 49, foot of
Cortland street, at P m, the STAIN every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday, the CORNING every
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday The only Sunday
night boat from New York.
Fare, with berth in cabin, 81 with berth in state
room, 81. go Excursion tickets. s1.5O.
FREE COACH leaves the depot at $40 D. m. Leave
corner church and Chapel streets every half hou,
Tickets sold and baggage checked to Philadelphia.
Passengers by Fair Haven and Westville oars can
stop at Brewery street, only three blocks from ths
boat.
Tickets and Staterooms can be purchased at McAl
lister Warren's-our town Office, at the Tontins
Hotel and at 800 and 351 Chapel street.
staterooms for Sunday night boat can be obtained
ut w. A. Spaulding's drug store, SO Church street.
jy28 W. B. MILLER. Agent. New Haven
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28
Catarrh of the Bladder.

Wells Health Remover, absolute cure for
nervous debility and weakness of the genera
tive functions, 81, at druggists. 2s9 State st.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-28

DIR. 8. w. FISKE,
Clafrvoyant Physician and Magnetic
Healer, BUSINESS and Test Medium,
OAce-NOs 27O Chapel Street, New Haven,
Conn.,,
wv HERE he can be consulted regularly every
w month from the morning of the 10th until the
18th at p m.
to call The Doctor has the gift to describe every
pain and disease at sight, and with his vegeta
able medicine and healing combined is enabled
to cure all kinds of diseases in a short time. The
Doctor has had thirty years experience healer
and physician, thousands testify to the many
astonishing cures he has performed. He makes
speedy and rapid in nearly every he under
treatment. The of the Doctor asonishes th
most distinguished physicians. He cures when all
other treatments fail and the patient Is restored to
perfect health. The Doctor born with natural
healing and curative power. His magnetic passes
give power and strength to the diseased organs, and
with the immense numbers that flock to his rooms,
scarcely one goes away who does not receive
benefit His prices for treatment and medicine
reasonable that rich and poor alike be restored
to health.
The Doctor also gives valuable advice on business
matters and all the affairs of life, both social and
financial including Journeys, lawsuits, gains losses
absent friends, and great success in selecting lucky
numbers. Sittings for business affairs examina-
ton of the sick, ST. Communications by letter upon
business health must contain 50, age sex, lock Of
hair and stamp. Address Lock Box 1858, Norwich Ct
For particulars send stamp andget circular
N. B.-The Doctor will also be at the City Hotel,
at the Byxbee House, West Meriden. Conn, JAN
10Th, 30th and 31st.
DE- s. W. FIsKE's VALUABLE EMINENT, for
sale by all Druggists. ia3daw