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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-06
A CoNuNDRUM ANSWERED.

One OF our citizens is blessed, or 9th
erwise, with very stubborn wife. In
his case he finds that when woman will
she will, you may depend ont, and when
she won't she won't, and that's an end
ont. This popularity Of disposition in
his wife is no secret among his associates,
and one Of them meeting him the other
day asked:
"W-, do you know why you are
like donkeyI"
"Like a Donkey - echoed W,
opening his eyes wide. "No, | don't"
"Do YOU give it up1"
al do"
"Because your better half is stubborn
ness itself"
"That's not bad. Ha! ha ! I'll give
that to my wife when get home"
"Mrs. W." he asked, as he sat
down to supper, edo you know why ]
am like donkey1"
He waited moment, expecting his
wife to give il up, but she didn't; she
looked at him somewhat commiserating-
ly rs she answered:
al suppose because you was born so."
W has abjured the habit Of put
ting conundrums to his wife.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-06

D0-When was a young man was
always in a hurry to hold the big end Of
log and do all the lifting now am
older, seize hold Of the small end and
do all the grunting.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-06

p1-"Did dyoucall your brother liars"
asked the stern parent, and the culprit
replied: ''Well, said he was sewing
machine agent"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-06
s0-A certain amount OF opposition is

10 y CCItdIH utHOUHI UI UpDOSIIIUH Is
a great help to a man. Kites rise
against and not with the wind. Even
a head wind is better than none. No
man ever worked his passage in a dead
calm. Let no man be discouraged be-
cause Of opposition, but let him utilize
it to his own advantage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-06

bO-Mr. Prim wen, fishing, and on his
return told some terrific lies about what
he caught. Said Sharp to him: "what
do you want to tell such yarns as that
forl Tell something possible, IL not
probably. Don't you know that every
body saw that you were lying ." "Yes."
answered Prim. "1'hen, what the blazes
did you do it for 2" "why, ! wanted
them to know l was lying. ] didn't
want them TO think was eccentric"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
How an Ohio Woman Forged
a 5000 Check, and How she
was Caught.

COLUMBUS. NOy. IA curious case
OF female wit and wickedness has been
brought prominently before the public
by the recent arrival at the penitentiary
oftwo prisoners from Hooking county.
One of the prisoners was female nam
ed Florence Ducat. She was convicted
offorgery and sentenced for five years.
This is supposed to be the second con-
yiction in Ohio of a female for forgery.
The Grst occurred 10 this county few
years ago. This case has remarkable
history. Miss Ducat forged the name
of John Mercer, a farmer, 10 check
for 5000, payable to a fictitious female.
Miss Ducat presented the check in per-
on TO the bank. The bank people
cashed the check. Upon reaching the
door Miss D1cat returned 10 the coun
fer aad said she believed she did not
want to take all that money away with
her, aud would leave s400 at the bank.
Did they pay interests on deposits :
The bank replied in the affirmative, aud
600 was deposited, the woman taking
the other $500 away. This threw tho
bank officials completely of their guard,
and dlssipated whatever doubts that
may have arisen as to the identity Of
the woman and the genuiness OF the
check. The forgery was not discovered
until some time after ward, when Mr..
Mercer was notified Of The cashlng Of
the check. The police were set to
work, another woman was arrested
charged with the crime. This woman
proved complete abb and was dis
charged, completely upsctting the
prosecution.
Suspicion was directed toward Miss
Ducat finally By the discovery Of the
fact that sue purchased and sent 20
friends 10 the country a quantity Of
furniture. She was arrested on suspi-
elon, beca ne frightened. and confessed
her guilt Her conyicuOA followed, Of
curse. Had she not not confessed she
could not have been convicted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
olicemsn by The side Of The driver, he

policeman by The side OF the driver, he
exclaimed, 'I've shot the-of a.
aud, putting spurs 10 his horse, started
down East Capitol street in the direcs
ton of the Congressional cem etery.-
The policeman fired one shot at Il o
fast-disappearing hcrseman, and the
diver Of the van whipped his horses
into gallop and kept in sight Of him
for several blocks. The wOuld'be
avenger was, however, mounted upon
n blooded horse, and readily escaped
ont into the country. He was described
as a smooth faced man about twenty
five years OF age, and dashing horse
man. He had on q dark. brown suit Of
clothes. The van then proceeded to
the jail, and Guiteau was taken out in
state OF gieat excitement. He ex-
claimed: 4 have been shot. Notify
Major Brock at once, and tell him to
arrest the scoundrel ard have him dealt
with as he deserves
On examination 1t MAS found that the
bullet just grazed Guiteau's lett wrist,
inficting mere scratch. The ball
struck the opposite side OF the van aud
tell upon the door, where it was found
on reaching the jail.
The announcement OF the attempt
upon Guiteaus life created intense ex-
element upon the streets, and all sorts
of runners were at once in circulation.
The would-be killer was seen about the
courthouse this afternoon and attemp-
led TO gain admitIance to the court
house during the day, but failed. He
was also seen TO mount his Nurse uear
the court house very soon after the van
left. and ride leisurely after it. 1t was
rumored that he hailed from Hin is.
but there seems TO be no foundation
for the report. 1t was whispered in the
crowd without the courthouse just
previous 10 adjournment that to-day
would be The last day Of the trial. A
remark was also made that if any one
wanted TO see Guiteau they had better
do so to-day. This would lead 10 the
belief that more than one person was
aware that an attempt would De made.
THE ALLEGED CULPRIT ARRESTED.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ia young
man named Jones, living in the coun-
try neal This city, known as crank,
has been arrested as the man who fired
al Gnitean this afternoon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

TO accept the honor. Another place
10 be filled by the readjuster Legis-
iatuie is superintendent of public
instruction, at present and COR the
past six years occupied by DR.. w.
Ruffner. The name e Mr.. w. G.
Elan, editor OF the WmAhas been
spoken of in connection with this
place. That gentleman would not
accept it if rendered him. 1t is very
doubtful if his party could offer
him position that would tempt
HIM to leave the editorship of the
Wing, Several prominent persons
have been mentioned as aspirants
for DR.. Ruffner's place. 1t is likely
to be given to a southwestern man.
A meeting of the readjnster lead
ers will be held here next Monday.
Gen. Malone illpreside. Among
other things that will be recon-
mended to this meeting will be the
old Massey school bill, which pro-
vides that all taxes for school pur-
poses shall be paid in funds in
stead of coupons. 1t will be urged
that this measure shall be passed
in three forms First, as a separate
act; secondly, as an independent
section OF the Riddleberger bill;
thirdly, incorporated in the annual
appropriation bill. 1t is thought
that 1t will be judiclous to give it
three chances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
NOTICE.
p. W. Masruder, C dn. Of VIM. More'ana

p. ". Masrader, C dn. Of VIM. More'and.
Vs.
YIN. Moreland, julia I. M0rcsnd.
In chancery in the Circuit Court OF shen. Co. Va.
Z. +. Siickley guardian al Item Of WIN. More
land.
ToP.W Magruder " N. Moreland, Z. +. stick
ley guardian al Item OWN. Moreland and VIM.
T. Williams, and all others concerned. Take
notice that | have filed petition in the above
named cause. pending in the Circuit Court Of
shenandoah County, and will make application at
the December term 1881 Of said court under Chap
tor u.s. Code OF Virginia 1873 to have the proceeds
OF the real estate, Ut being the farm Of which F.
T. M-reiand, died seized and possessed), sold m
der decree pronounced in said cause, ithe sale
whereof was confirmed at the Sept. Term 1881 Of
said court. by 2. W. Mag uder Special Comr. to
WIN. 7. Williams. paid over and delivered to me.
having duly qualified as guardian Of said William
Moreland In the State OF Kentucky where said
william Moreland now resides.
JULIA +. MORELAND.
Nov. l6,-- It. Guardian OF Wm Moresnd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

DR.. Harrison Wagner, of Frederics
county Nd. the famous liligant, recely.
ed decided set back yesterday, JUDGES
Lynch and Bouic having filed an opinion
in the clerks office of that county, IN a
test case, making perpetual an injunc
ton previously issued against Wagner,
restraining him from the collection of q
$4,000 claim against one Shank and
decreeing that Wagner should pay the
costs Of the case. The suits brought by
Wagner against parties in Frederick
county for alleged damages and debts
numbered oyer one thousand and the
amount INVOLVED aggregated between
900, 900 aud 5000. 900. In reviewing
the Shank case the judgea declare that
the testimony and all the circumstan-
ces surrounding the matter present
scheme of Gaud, cunningly devised aud
carried out with ingenuity and enegry
worthy of a better cause 1t is sup
posed that the decision will deter The
famous liliganl from the further prose.
,ution In that court Of his numerous
,uits.-.SnH.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

We charge Virginians that they
never forget our two noble stand
ard bearers in this fght-Daniel
and Mckinney. They have gone
doyn under the blows of the ne.
groes and their allies, but they
fought ably, nobly, untlringly
They have now the thanks Of all
true Virginisns, AMI when the
white men have her in charge once
more they will just as certainly
"have their reward as truth is
mighty and will prevail West
Point Star,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
1852.
HARPIR'S IiIaE RIlLL
AZ ILLUSTRATED WEEKL-l6 PAGES.
SUITED To BOYS AND GIRLS OF From
SIX TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Vol. 3. commences Nov, i. 'SIL
NOW Is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE.

The YOUSo PEOPLE has been from the first sue
cessful beyond anticipation.-N. \. Evening Post.
II has distinct purpose TO which it steadily
2dheres-that, namely, OF supplantng the Vicious
papers FOR the young wit b paper more attractive
a. well ss mole wholesome. Boston Journal
For nestness, elegance OF engraving, and cen
sents generally, 1t is unsurpassed by any publica-
zion Of the kind yet brought to our notice.
Pittsburg Gazette.
It's weekly visits ire eagerly looked for, not only
By the Children, but also 10y parents who are
anxious to provide pure literature for their girls
and boys.-Christian Advocate, Buffalo. y. y.
weekly paper for children which parents
need not fear tc let their children read at the
fFeside Hartford Daily Times.
Just the paper TO take the eye and secure the
attention the boys and girls.-Sprlngield Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
The Virginia Beverleys.

Up in Fauquier county, Va,
there is a cattle rancho OF $4,000
acres, which, in its management is
almost a model establishment. |
met its owner, Col. Robert Beverly,
in Richmond. He keeps about 5000
steers, and sells for the Philadel-
phia. New York and Liverpool
markets. His shipments OF cattle
Oh the hooi to England have until
recently been very large. But the
wretched accommodations provided
by the steamship companies greatly
increasing the risks and percentage
of loss. on the cargo, and the short
sighted policy OF the English Privy
Council in requiring American cat
tie to be slaughtered at the port of
landing within a specified time,
leaves hardly any advantage in
favor of export over domestic sale.
Col, Beverley buys his young stock
in Eastern Tenne .see. On his
Fauquier county farm cattle re-
quire no shelter. They have fine
pastureage during seven or eight
months OF the year, and through
the winter, when partial feeling is
required, they have the range Of
vast cornhelds and find abundant
folder. Tne waste of the steers is
eaten by hogs; pig to every
steer is tbe rule oil the ranch.
The owner Of this great estate is
a man OF massive frame, and IN
New York would be taken for an
Englshman. Through a line Of
two Williams and five Roberts,
who have been Americans by set
Element or bith, he traces his an
ceslry ia TX to It's English home.
He is himself the fourth Robert,
and his sen the fifth aud seventh
heir in the American line. The
son now lives Oh an estate in Essex
county, on the Rappahannock,
which has been handed down
through these seven generations.
Lett to Col. Beverly, the fourth,
by an uncle who died childless, it
was by him-he being already es.
tabIishea on his twelve thousand
acres in fHuquier county, and hav
ing no present use for more land
given to his son Robert. This
estate is held in the family by Il
title OF which few American families
can saew tie Ike. Coming into
the possession Of the first Beverly
who settled in America by grant
from tie crown. sometime in the
sixteen hundred and forties, when
Dir William Berkeley, the Loyal
ist, was Governor of the colony, it
has never had any other owner
than 4 Beverly. The old family
mansion in Essex county was
yuilt OF bricks brought over from
England in the colonial times, and
is as strong as a fortress. Inc
great hall SO by 20, is as large as
an ordinary house lot. The walls |
are three feet thick, OF solid brick.
Col. Beverly was on Gen. Lees
staff. He mas nine children aud
seventeen grandchildren, though
lot more than hfty-fiye years old,
unlocking even younger. There
5 evidently no danger of this old
Epglish stock becoming extinct in
EFginia-- New York lines.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

The Fatal Mock Duel OF the tao
Virginia colored men is entirely eclipsed
By the resultof a private rehearsal Of Dor
der rufiian life By three boys in Spring
field, Mass, or Tuesday. Ceaseless
reading OF yellow novels and cheap
story papers had filed the youths with
the genuine cowboy spirit, aud with
some bits of paper as chips" they sat
down to a game Of poker on the Texas
plan, where lace high" and a revolver
beat four OF kind. Young NOrrisy,
at the proper stage Of the game, rose
With a shoe-horn in each hand, and,
shouting that the o;her two were
cheating hiO. declared he had the
drop on them" Ooe ofh opponents,
Markham, had resurrected an Old and,
as they supposed, uOlOaded revolver.
and in play he aimed it at Morrisey
and pulled. The weapon Of course
went of aud Morrisey was mortAlly
Won lded. living less than an hour after
TIE shooting. Bolh of the survivors Of
tbs dime-novel tragedy we're jailed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

New YORK, Nov, 2i.-Jacob Lob,
man, of 40G West Fiftieth street, at,
tempted to shoot his wife this morn.
ing at his house. Peter Heuzer in
tsrfered To save the wUman's life, and
10 shielding her With his own person
he received the bullet intended for her
il bis left breast. Lobman escaped
and fed to a saloon at Thirty,frst
street and Seventh avenue, where be
shot ind killed himself. Business
troubles and drink led to frequent
qalrreis between Lehman and his
wife, and it is supposed that he was
under the influence of liquor when he
attempted to shoot his wife. 1t is not
thought that Henzer's wound Is NOR
tai.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
p A T Z N 7 S

Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights, etc, for the
United States, Canada, Cubs, England. Fran ce,
Germany. etc We have had ih,rty-fys years
experience.
Patents obtained TIN ough MS are noticed in The
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. This large and splendid
illustrated weekly Paper S. year, shows the
Progress Of science, is very interesting and has
an enormous circulation. Address MUM & Coz
Patent Solicitors. Publishers OF .cIEsTTFIc AMERI
can, 81 Park Row, New York. Hand book about
Patents sent Tree.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

In an arhle on Low Moor IRON
Works, situated on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railSay. The Vrginias say:
The Low Moor Company now has
upon 3 pay-rolls 800 men. and the
regular working force averages, 600.
About lao families COW occupy COM
pany houses 10 the L)a Moor village,
and before long nearly 200 excellent
buildings VII b. ready for occupation.
The population Of the eLtlre esta lie
vii reach nearly ,000 souls.
The actual cost Of producing IL ton
Of iron at Low Moor is not known, but
the editor Of The Virqinias, from well
ascerlaned data. plls it at between
si2 and SIS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

The election is over and the readjust-
ment of the debt will soon be in order.
We will not venture any predictions,
but indulge the hope that this Legis-
lature will make liuality Of the debt
question. II they could settle it, With
out funding it, the measure would be
popular, for you know it is very hard
for a good readjuster to become a good
funder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Woodstock, Va. october "a, 1881
To Gesner Kerlin and al other creditors OF
Cyrus Goladay decd. who will come in and con-
tribute TO the costs Of this suit. Complt. And
Josiah Stickley shf. com. sdmr. Of Cyrus Golladay
decd Mary Golladsy. James Gollsday. strother
Gollsdsy, Frances Gollsday, John Thsrp and
Amanda his wife and Isaac and Elizabeth his
wife Defts.
You are hereby notified that have nxed upon
the 23d day Of November next, between the hours
Of O'CLOCK A. ". and O'Clock, p. NJ. to take and
settle at MY Office account Of all liens BY judR-
ment or 9th erwise outstanding against the estate
OF the decedent and arrange them in order Of
priority. 3D. TO state settle and adjust the sd-
m instration account OF Josiah Stickley admir-. &c.
a. To ascertain the value actual and annual Of
the real estate OF which decd. died seized and
possessed and lth To ascertain and report any
other matter deemed pertinent or that any party
may require, required 70 be taken by the decree Of
shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on the2lst
day Of September 1881 In . suit In chsncery de-
pending in ssid court between Gzsner Kerlin
complt. aud Cyrus Golladay's sdmr. &c. defts. aud
II from any cause the taking Of said accounts shall
not be commenced, or having bean commenced
shall not be completed on that day, the taking Of
the same viii be adjourned from dayto day or
from place TO place. until the same are taken and
completed.
Given under my hand as Commissionsr IN
chAncery the said court. Of my Office In said
rk2e-tv ED. NEWMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
SOUTH.

No cas- meets 6l5 at Stephensons at so 4. m
meets 6s1 at Middletown at 7.2la. m; and meets
COS and s3l at Edinburg 9 10 and y So q. IN. Has
passenger car attached.
No. Gao meets 6s7 at Summit Point at Is q. NJ :;
meets COS at Winchester at IL 90 q. m. meets ISL
At Widdlstown at IA lap. M. and let's 6l0 pass
At woodstock at 2 O6 p. m. Has passenger car at
tached.
meete 63l at stephens City at 90 p. m. passes $40
at Woodstock at 400 p. m. and meets GIT at
Weyer's Cave at 4 ~ p. m. Dinner at Mt. Jackson
No. 6Ss meets 63l at Summit Point at O. p. m
Has passenger car attached,
No. ei6 meets sos at Mt. Crawford at 81 4. m.
Has passenger car attached.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, II. Oft.
T.c. PRINCE, s. Oft:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

General MahOne said last week To a
reporter i9r the Baltimore Sun that the
Readjusters voted within 1000 as many
whites as the Funders. La this city
alone Daniel received at least 1000
more white votes than did Cameron;
and there is not Que single county in
Eastern Virginia in which the same
was not the case. n TO-, vv~....-. 4.
OF the Blue Ridge gave white majOrines
for Cameron. The vote lat fall was
in round numbers $4,000 l4ll whites,
except stray vote here aud there)
for the regular D .mocralIc ticket 3D.
600 (all whites, oXcept a steay vote here
and there) tor the Malone tickle; and
$4,000 GALL negroes. excep, few whites
here and there for Garfield. The last
two votes -84,00) and $1,000 were
united upon Cameron. These figures
tell the true stOry.-DispatcA.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

HANNIBAL, Mo-. Novem Der IA
gentleman from New London, Rails
county, tells the following story, which
he vonch for: He says that there is a
coored man in New London, who for
years has claimed that he had q scor.
plon under his skin, and that it crawled
from place 10 place over his body. A
few days since Drs. Sprague and Rails,
Of London, a couple eff scientists, coax
ell The darby TO submit to II surgical
operation for the removal Of the var
mint. They distinctly traced the animal
under TIE darky's skin from his waist
over the left shoulder, and thence back
again to a position between the thighs
and knee OF the right leg. Claspng The
limb above aud below where The animal
seemed TO be, they administered chIorO
firm TO tie man, and, making an incis.
ion Ia The leg, took therofrom O living
replile--not ID scorpion, but something
resembling lizard. 1t was placed in
n via of alcohol. and he doctors have
had several oa',rs Tor its purchase. The
daiky AYERS that n colored man conjur-
ed Inn when ne vas boy, and that
I've has been tormented With tins animal
ever since.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

Another fellow tried 10 save the
Uhiled States the trouble and expense
of trying Giteau last Saturday. The
ball merely cut the skin on one OF Gl'
teau's arms, and he says he now knows
the Lord is on his side, but that he
would like to have q strong guard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

The latest Malone republican spoken
flor cabinet Office Is Col. James d.
Brady, internal revenue collector fol
the Petersburg (Va.) district. Gen.
Aahone's Influence, ii is said, u being
quietly exerted in his behalf. It's cot
thought, however, that the General is
much concerned about the cabinet, or
that he cares who is IN 1t or out OF it,.
eRssfh8aa Wy GdIt5kiqS ' lGi.y yaa"is y
fortunes, and maybe shat is The way he
IS paying Brady for his devotion.
DR.. Jorgenson. who gave a reluctant
and ng-delayed support to the coall~
ton, has been forgiven. and will CO.
operate with Paul and yulkerson. tie
readjusier members Of the next House.
which leaves Dezendorf, who continued
racalciIrant to the last, thoroughly out
Of the cold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

No. 8 3 meets 63s at Stephenson's at 10 a. N
No s37 meets 63s at Middletown at 7 "a n. N.
and meets GO at summit Poit at ID Al Ia
passenger car attached.
No 6si let's COS pass at ow Market at As a. M
meets e3s at Edinburg at So n. m. meets Go at
Middlet) wn at IL Ia p. IN. meets GlQ at stephens
CITY 81 / % p. IN. and meets o3s at Summit Point
at 5 OF p. m Has passenger car attached.
No COS meets GIG at ut. Crawford at 80 =. IN.
passes 63l at New Market at 43 =. nl meets eSS
At Edinburg at 3 10 a. IN. meets go at Winchester
at IL o. a. m. and meets Gle at Char lesiown at
IL 52a III.
No. el7 meets els at woyer's Cave at4 % p. n &.
Has passenger car attaoned.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23

Many Miserable People drag themselves
boutwith failing strength, feeling tina
they are sinking into their graves when
Parker's Ginger Tonic would begin with the
first dose, to bring vitality and strength d'ck
TO them. Sun.