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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
Southern Prescription.

In the suburbs of Natchez l found {
Northern man. lie was digging worms
alongside the fence and getting ready
to 90 fishing, and his wife sat on The
back steps smoking a1sprncob pipe aut
kicking with her bare 7eet at the chick
ems whenever they Came too. near
The man had black patches on the knees
of gray pants, leather belt in place Of
suspenders, and ne chewed plug to
bacco and squirted the juice around
with vigor would have earned
him two dollars day in any other 10
caity. There was only one room in
the house, and the furniture would have
been no load at all for a skeleton mule.
Yes, I'm from the North-from III
anoy,' he SAID, as we sat down in the
shade for a talk, and L made great
mistake IN moving down bere.'
How came YOU to move?'
well, some Of the folks back there
got down on me because they missed
some hogs, and it got so hot l con.
cluded to moye.'
Aud how do you like the South p
Not bit. It's no country for a 60
ahead man. There's nothing here to
rouse a mans ambition 10 rip and tear
and but things. I've accumulated four
dogs, three ishpoles and a shotgun
since striking this country, but 1 feel
homesick and discouraged
How does your wife feel?'
Clear discouraged. Why I'd hardl =
know her to be the same Sarah Jane
Baker. She's run right down to a
skeleton, and she's got heaps on her
mind.'
Say, we've been here bcter'n a
year and not one Of the ladies in
Natchez has called on her!'
Mop
Solemn fact, stranger When we
first came she gssased her shoes and
washed her bsst calico and called on
every lady'mBwn, to show 'em that
she wasn't proud nor stuck up, but nary
one of them has returned the call. They
know we are from ihe North, you see,
aud they cut US on that account. 1 tell
you, the Northern family has to suffer
down here. They are entirely ostrich
cized from society. Sarah, Sarah Janep
Sarah came around to our side Of the
house in answer to his call. remem-
ber that I judged she had on just the
single garment of dress. and half the
buttons were missing from that. Her
bare feet went spat srat. spat! and
l further judged that they hadn't been
washed since the winter breakup.
What you want p she growled OUT
Say, Sarah. haven't we been ostrich
cizcd here in Natchez 'caus we're from
the Norlh p
Dead right you are, old man, she
replied as she blew a cloud of smoke
fcom her mouth, 'but what do We keer?
We kin hold our heads up and bust
around fur all that. IF they don't like
US let 'em look t'other way. Come,
ye'd better be off to the river after suck
ers. If ye don't git fish tonight ven
go to bed with stomach as empty as
yer wallet. '-DstroH Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

ANIMALS AND TIME.-It seems
evident that some animals at least
know when Sunday comes. A friend
of mine has a dog who always runs
with the wagon. On week days the
wagon tnrns to the right from the gate
and goes down to the factory. On
Sunday it turns 10 the left, asd goes TO
church, The dog runs ahead; on Sun
day he turns to the left, and no intima-
tion is given. Six days the sagacious
animal runs on in advance 10 the iac-
tory. Even the horse understands the
dag as well as the way 10 church. No
one tha. has passed a week day in
Venice Will have failed to see the
pigeons ie at The hour of noon. More
than one hundred of these little birds
have come at noon for their food. They
never mistake the hour. When tne
bel! Of 81. Marks begins 10 claug out
the hour of noon, not bird can be
seen; before the bell ceases the air Will
be black, and doves by the hundred
fly 10 the windows. On Sunday no
grain ia gwen. The old bell jars out
twelve o'clock O'Clock, but The bl,d5 do
mol appear. They can count they know
when Sunday comes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
Overcome Evil with Good

a lflenQ OF ours, llfluS at lho Ilibe
near Red River, Arkansas, relates that
one day an Indian with whom he was
friendly, came to him in great rage
against certain planter who had set
his dogs on him. He declared he would
kill him or set fire 10 his buldings.'
oh, no. said my friend. That
would not be right
What p said the Iudlan. Not right
to kill him when he set bis dogs on
me?
No. was the reply. Besides, what
good would it do you TO kill him p
L would have my revenge said the
Indian.
That said my friend, would be
nothing, and you would be guilty ol
murder. and be in constant danger and
dread of punishment
The Indian looked very thoughtful a
short time, then said We'll, what
shall I do?'
why, said my friend, do that man
some good the very first opportunity,
and you will find that sweeter than re-
veuge; and 1t will bring YOU into no
danger, but may bring you many bless
ings.'
The Indian looked at him earnestly,
and said: You have never told NE
lie. l will try it, and lind out if you lie
to me now.'
Several months passed on. My
friend had forgotten the circumstance,
when one day the Indian came to him
with new blankets, overjoyed TO see
him.
'Ah = said be, you told me true; it
ia not lle.'
well, what is it p SAID my friend.
why, you remember, was going TO
kill such a planter, and you told me no I
to, but to do him good. He had
wandered about in the woods until he
was almost starved. / found him.
Now said /, L can easily kill you for
setting dogs on me;' but remembered
what you told me, and so 1 took him
to my camp, aud fed him, and kept him
oyer night, and the next day took him
to his plantation; when just BY it, l
said 10 him:
There Is your house. You see It
co.
He was so good he shook me by the
band, and called me good Indian
Yes said 1, but you did not think
me very good when YOU set your dogs
on me-
L set my dogs on you,' said the
planter, turning pale at the thought of
the hazard he had been in, from his
knowledge of the Indian character.
Yes, you set your dogs on me at
such a time, and had to run for my
life.'
Il am sorry SAID the planter, and you
have rendered me good for evil. Come
in.'
$50, continued the Indian, he look
me 10 his house, and tolu all bis ne
groes to treat me we'll if 1 came there
when he was not at home. And he gave
me these fine blanket, aud made me
feel very happy. You told me lle.'
Here was sown little good seed
which bore lis good fruit, and all be-
cause the Indian thought my triead did
not tell le.'
lie that goeth forth and weepeth,
bearing precious seed, shall doubtless
come with rejoicing, bringing in hl'
sheaves with him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
How Kisses are Received by
West Virginia Girls.
The local editor Of the Weellng Reg.

The local editor of the Weelng Reg.
ister is responsible for the following:
The bonnie lasses of the Mountain
State, are as rule, the most ecsta;ic
kiss no 10 the Nation. Their sweet lips
tinted by fresh mountain air and per-
fumed with sang are unrlvaled in the
oscuIatiye art. Their kiss is not like a
mules hoof coming out Of soft mud,
but is a silent, long-drawn-out kind of
affair that doesn't require an act OF
Congress 10 make it legal.
When a wild spark attempts to kiss
a Huntington girl she says: Come.
sheer off, or III split your malnsail in
a.typhoon.' e ~ r. H4T5Or
The Martlnsburg girls hold still until
they're kissed, and then they fare up
all at once, aud say: L thiuk you
ought to be ashamed
When young chap sleals kiss
from a Parkersburg girle she says: L
reckon il IS my turn now and gives
him box on the ear that be doa't for.
get for a mouth.
When clever fellow steals kiss
from Richie county girl, she smiles,
bushes deeply. and says-nolhIag.
LII Morganlogn, when a female is
saluled with a buss, she puts on bon
net and shawl aud answereth: 4 am
totally astonished at Thy assurance,
Jedediah, aud TOR this iudiguity will
sew thee up tas
Tue Weston ladies, however, are so
fond Of kissing that when saluted on
one check they instantly turn tue other.
The Clarksbarg girl lussels aud
scratches untiI Out OF breath, when she
submits TO her fate with the most
exemplary forliludi and resignation
without murmer.
But when young man steals a kiss
from Wheeling girl, she bushes Ike
a full-blown rose, aud says smartl}:
You darsn't do that twice more.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

The worthy minister Of a Deeside
parish, soon after the decease Of an old
feamle parishner, who had left some
money, visited the bereaved household
for catechetical purposes, and the re-
cent sad event naturally formsd the cub
ject OF several questions. Addressing
himself 10 one of the boys, a grandson
of the deceased, be put one or Two
queries on life and death, and skIlfully
as be thought, leading up TO the resur-
reetion, asked, And what comes after
death p o. said the obseryant youth,
'jist rinnin' an tearin' ane anither
about the siller.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
Il should have said No i whispered

Il should have said No!' whispered
Lily.
why demanded Gilbert, imper-
lously.
Lily hung down her pretty head.
Because she faltered-'because
don't like him. Because love some
body else y
Something there was in her look and
tone that set Gilbert Dawson's pulses
to leapiug madly through his veins.
Lily = he cried-'my Lily tell me
whom it IS that you loue y
And she answered, in a paroxysm Of
bushes
You, Gilbert y
Miss Lorindo Larkins and her friends
were utterly amazed when they heard
that Gilbert aud Lily were to be mar
ried as soon as Miss Peckham could
get the wedding dress ready.
well, Miss Lorindl cried, this
does beat all. We all s'posed, as much
as could be, that you were to be Mrs.
Squire Darling
oh, yes,' said Lillian, calmly, Il
heard some OF that silly rumor. Some
gossip heard me say at Mrs. Medbury's
party that L was engaged 10 Squire
Darling. SO was, but it was tor a
quardrille only. lbs surprising how
little it takes to set the silly tongues OF
Pekasset wagglng.'
Mss Lorlnda turned very red. She
would have liked 10 box Lillian Bournes
ears, but she dared not. All she could
say was:
oh, indeed ! Well, folks will talk y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
Satisfaction for Ten,

In our family of ten for over two yeari
Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured headache
malaria and other complaints so satisfactori-
ly that we are in excellent health and no
expense for doctors or other Medicines
Chronicle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
The Bottle i'm the Closet

Some sly old fellows have a habit o
keeping their brandy bottle under loci
and key, where nobody but themselves
can get at it. They ihiuk nobody
knows how often they 60 10 it, but q
red nose sometimes tells the tale louder
than words can speak it. The bottle
IN the closet if it contain brandy, is
very mischievous. But bottle in the
closet full of PERRY DAvIs's PAIN
KILLER, is inst what no family can
afford 10 be without.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Three little bows, on a Sunday, were
stopped on the street by an elderly
gentleman, who, percelving that they
had bats and balls with them, asked
one Of the number this question: Bows.
can, you tell me where all naughty
boys 20 to who play ball on Sundays'
Over back OF Johnson's DAM the
youngster replied.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Il wish had lived 10 the time Of
William the Conq1erOr, mamma, said
a little girl. why. my dear!' asked
her mother. Because. then, mamma,
l should have hardly any history to
learn, and should not have had to
know the names of all these wives Of
Henry the Eighth ass OBJ
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Longfellow said, 'In this world a
man must be either anvil or hammer
Longfellow was wro ng. however. Lots
Of men are neither the active hammer
nor the sturdy anvil. They are nothing
but bellows.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Victims to Constipation and It's un-
told miseries can keep in good con-
didon, by moderate use OF Ayers
Pllls,-lhe surest, safest aud moss re-
liable Cathartic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Uncle-'Now, what would you sa,
If gve you a shilling apiece p Mas
ter Jack-'pd rather you gave niue tc
sic, uncle, aud tell her to buy me a
shilling cannon, as pa said the ifsI
money / got should 90 for that window
| broke y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Here is another poor. deceived New
York bride and vanished German
nobleman, named Won Hoffman. He
o blamed all her money and fed. Give
US an honest Count.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

"A little too much repose about the
mouth to be natural was the remark
of husband to a photographer who
had taken his wite's photograph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

A Sullivan OF the sky: The reason
why the lightning does not strike twice
in the same place is because nothing Of
the place is left 10 strike after the frst
round, ..fr .f..-.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

There are 4O, 900 square miles OF al
most unbroken forest IN North Caro-
lima, comprising pine, chestnut, oak,
maple, beech and hickory timber.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

You must be a quarreIsome fellow
said phrenologist 10 a man whose
bump he was examining. Say that
again and I'll knock you down. was
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Money aud fame are two things men
work hardest for, and after death one
is worth just about as much 10 then as
the other --.-aea -s-H-r-.a.-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
BE CAREFUL

The genuine Rough on Corns' Is
made only BY Z. S. Wells proprietor
OF Rough on RatsD, and has laughing
face Of a man on labels. l5c. and Csc.
Bottles. f ..rf. .fr. ,f ..a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

/ DR.. NJ. Z. Daugh,rH Franklin. Va,
saws: Browns Iron Bltters is superior
to any preparation otiroa i have sver
scen.' ~ iH~ 81 a 'lsiir1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

CHEAPEST FASHION MAeAzi sx in the world, 12a
arge pages, pages new music, 1000 engrayings
each issue. 80 cents per year. single copies 1
cents srRlwBRrDeE cLormER sth, b Marke
g., Philadelphia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

DU RHAM, Iowa, March 2, 1882.
Ayers Sarsaparllla has cured me OF
the Inliammatory Rheumatism, after
being troubled with the disease for
eighty years.
w. M. Moore.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

H With Diamond Dyes any lady
can get as good results as the best prac-
teal dyer. Every dye warranted true
TO name aud sample. a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
DECLINE OF NAN.

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, In.
potence, Sexual Debility, cured by
Wells Health Rene ger. 81. s,..-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

A gambler turned preacher and on
his fest appearance IN the pulpit said
keno for amen. So" p N''''e', -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

DeTereuce is the most delicate, the
most indirect and the most elegant OF
all compliments. So. .....s. g.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
FLIES AND BUGS.

Flies, reaches, ants. bed bugs. rats,
mice, gophers. chipDunks. cleared out
by Rough on Rats l5c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
39oetifaI,
A WINTER SONG,


A WINTER SONG,
Oh, summer has the roses
And the laughing light south wind,
And the merry meadows lined
With dewy, dancing posies;
But winter has the sprites
And the witching frosty nights.
Oh, summer has the splendor
OF the corn-felds wide and deep
Where scarlet poppies sleep,
And wary shadows wander;
But winter fields are rare
With diamonds everywhere.
Oh, summer has the wild bees,
And the ringing, singing note
In the robins tuneful throat,
And the leaf-talk in the trees;
But winter has the chime
Of the merry Christmas time.
Oh, summer has the lustre
OF the sunbeams warm and bright,
And rains that fall at night
Where reeds and lilies cluster;
But deep in winters snow
The fires Of Christmas glow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

Now il the slme to lend your skates
to your poor sneishbors' Itu rilI show
your generosity s ~. i.a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17

The only difference between one
yard and two Is fence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-10-17
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr.-Dr. G. A. Brown, obed Funk and
Abraham Baker.
sroNEwALL. y. Il. Grabill, ". G. Snarr, Snow.
Whitaker
JoHNsToN.-R.. .L.Roberts Levi Il. Cullers. Isaiah
Oiem.
MADisoN.-ssmuel C. Campbell Jacob Lantz .
JOS. Conner.
AsHBY.-Jos Windle N. B. Painter, Lemusl
Ryman.
LEK-Christian Shirley, IN. W. Baker, Am os
Peters.
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OVERsEERs POOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-08
,tnrEK 1Nn RrSLNESS.

II WAS natural that some Improvement In the
no.ition of the banks should follow the large
disbursements from the Treasury last week, for
quarterly interest and for bonds redeemed. But
rba rruortcl increase in reserve according to
the aavcragcsn was only $4,000, though
uc contraction of loans amounted TO
90 700 600. The surplus reserve averaged
orIv about 81 100000; but the other items
and comparison with Treasury returns lead to
fine belief that the actual surplus ut the close OF
the wccl, was somewhat larger. But 1t also
apucus that, ia the Treasury movements since
Srptcmbcr %, there is evidence OF the same
unwholcsome change in the character OF the
currency for which Controller Knox IS seeking
, remedy. The amount OF silver certIhcatcs
outstanding has increased about Sl5OO,OOO,
,ybile the amount of gold certificates outstand-
ing has diminished 100000. This points
cIeprIy to n continued demand for the silver
certificates of the smaller denominations, to he
.mployed in settlement for crops ut the West
and in payment of hnnds. The substitution
Of silver for gold certificates goes on because
tbc bank circulation has become too inelasuc,
and is moreover gradually contracting in vol
umc. January I, 1882, the circulation OF the
Nav YORK banks was $40 lG2, 400; July /, it
was SIS, IGs 900, but rose tn SIS, 799,SOO Oc-
toner then it fell TO Tl7G2j, 800 January l,
1883, to ST., GI2, COO July 1, and, Instead of
rising as tho fall demand appears, declined still
further to $l5,10S,50O October l, and
Sl5,OS2, 500 October 6.
The first call for $15 100000 of three per
cents reached bank bonds amounting toaoout
81. 800. 600, and, therefore, threatens further
contraction in the circulation. The silver GER
tilicates, when issued, do not serve the same
purpose as the bank circulation; they fail to
answer local needs as well, nor do they circu-
late as freely 1t IL, therefore, OF much import
ance that some means of encouraging an IN
crease in the bank circulation should be speed
ily devised. This fall, 1t il probable, no serious
embarrassment will result from the changes in
progress, but business men begin to re allze
that those changes can hardly 90 on ano Their
wear without serious risk. To some extent APP
prehension as to the future condition of the cur
rency already disturbs confidence and tends to
check business. The danger seems remote.
and yet there are few undertakings of magni-
tude that are not likely to be Affected by the
expectation of financial difficulty nine or twelve
me nths hence.
Another week closes with weak markets for
wheat corn, pork producto, and petroleum. and
only moderate strength IN cotton. The news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-08
PERSONAL.

Senator Edmunds and Governor b. F. Butler Will
be opposing counsel in the important Legal Tender
case which comes before the United states Supreme
Court this week.
Mr.. Edwin Booth will remain at his Newport
villa for two or three weeks yet.
Postmastcr-Gcncral Gresham is recovering from
the attnck of chiIs and fever which prostrated him
last week.
The Hon. William j. Kelley, of Pennsylvania. is
In Paris and will remain there until 1t IS time for
him to come home TO be present ut the opening of
the Congressional session.
The Rev Dr. }. II. NJ. Knox, who has been chosen
to succeed President CaUoll, of Lafayette College,
used to b. pastor OF a church IN EaSton. ana was
gfterward stationed IN philadelphia. He has been
a highly esteemed preacher now Tor many years IN
Bristol, Penn.
Archbishop Corrgan will sail for Europe on
Wednesday by the GaIlia. lie is going to Romo for
the purpose of attending tho coming council OF the
lmer,oan archbishops with Popo Leo XIII, and
viii take with him tue DEGREES OF the late
Provincial Council.
Ismail Pacba has purchased one OF the finest old
palaces In Florence the Ghesardsca the gardens OF
which-opposito the English cemetery where Mrs.
Browning was buriod-aTe the most beautiful in
that city lilo will make the place home for his
seven wives, and set up there petty court
Mr. Charles Creighton HazewelIs literary habits,
The Boston Traveller says. were Of the most regular
character. Hu was passiOnatey fond Of Hctlon, and
his taste IN novels turned to tho best At certain
periods of each year he re-read his faVorites-ths
leading works of Scott. of Cooper. of Hawthorne,
and Of Marryat. few nonths ago be said ia
familiar conversation that he had bought the frs,
copy of HawthOIne's Scarlet Letter issued from
the press and that no had read IL every March
since that date SO tenacious was his momory that
r.. altr ah ia uhl
Scarlet Letter 10 blotted out OF existence, to re-
produce IL, word for word, from beginning 70 end.