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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31
To all Concerned.

rHhe Shenandoah HERALD Office having
changed hands, The business will be at
once settled up by the undersigned. SUBJ
scriptons and Advertisements will be charg-
cd to this date. will remain at the
HERALD Office for @ limited lime for the
purpose of attending to this business, and
request all parties interested to call as soon
as convenient
JOHN Il. GRABiLL.
May 18th, 1881.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31

LET MS give the 2Sth New York
Regiment who told us how they
loved us, some few months ago, al
though they did not love us SO
much in war titles, a Tuesdays
reception" by ballots not bullets in
endorsement of union, harmony,
and good feeling, by voting against
the man the men of New York
don't want. Cleveland can't carry
his own state. Virginia will help
New York say "Grover stay here;
we can't spare you; do reforming.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31
IT G. HAMRICK,
BOOT & SHOE MAKER

FINE WORK A SPECIALLY.
tE- Repairing neatly and promptly
done. Shop opposite the Post Office.
Give me a call and be convinced that
/ mean business.
Shop up stats.
Aug. SIT. I. G.. tAMRlCk
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31
NOTICE TO
TAX

| will attend at the following places. on
the days mentioned, for the purpose OF
receiving the State aud County taxes for
the Kcar ls-1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31
OUR TICKET .

OUR TICKET.
For President:
JAMES G.. BLAINE.
OF MAINE.
For Vice President:
JOHN A. LOGAN,
OF ILLINOIS.
ELECTORS AT LARGE;
Lewis Z. Harvie. OF 'melia.
William II. Turner, Of Norfolk city.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First Distric,.-T Il. Bayly Browne, Of Aeeo
III Second s., District &C. II. Caussy. Of Nynsemond
Third Districts. Blair Morris. Of Richmond
Fourth District.-J. II, Van Auhen, Of Peters
Fifth Disiriot.-F r. Brown. Of Henry county
si1th District.-r. II. Nee auA, Of LoanoA'
sevsaih Disirict.-Eobi }. Walker, Of shenan
doah county.
Ninth I istriet.-H. W. Holloway, Of scott
Tenth Districts Brown Allen. OF Augusta.
FOR CoNGREss-7th DISTRICT;
J. B. w EBB,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31

Come and see ms and be Conyincedl
MEALS 2jC., LODGING 25C.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-31

This is to certify that Mcssrs. Crowder
& Shelter are one Of the purchasers Of our
Oldest and best Whiskey
Sept. ., ISL /. D. MYERLY & Co,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A JAPANESE EXECUTION.
An Affair Which Requires More Nerve than
a Plain Hanging.

New York DIAL.
speaking about executions" said stranger
at the court house yesterday, ''as far as l can
see, the mere fact of hanging, the way it is done
here, does not require great amount of cour.
age. Indeed, think man has very little cour-
age who could no go through with the short GER
emony necessary After the trap falls the vic
tim, as we have every reason to believe, becomes
unconscious Immediately, and does not suffer
even as much as the strain upon the systems of
the persons looking on. Ican't help but contrast
the system here and the one used in Japan
where l visited some years ago While was in
Yokohama, l witnessed the public execution of a
criminal.
He was fne-looking japanese, in the prime
of youth and strength, and was standing under a
huge post in the middle of posse of guards
The post had a crosspiece Nearly nude, he
was standing erect, but motionless as
statue, and gazed straight before him. Pres
entity his jailers moved aside and gaunt, repul-
sive-looking native, the eXecutioner made his
dingy yellow. Two assistants accompanied him,
carrying half dozen round bamboo rods
The assistants dropped the rods and stretched
the criminals hands over the crosspieee of the
post The eXecutioner now dallied with the
bamboos, and the poor creature still looked into
the shadowy distance as though he was dumb.
/ watched him closely and thought detected
pallor spread over his countenance The exc
cutioner spat on the pointed end of one of
the bamboos, and with twisting, pushing
motion, thrust it easily into the flesh about
half way between the hip and arm
pit. The poor wretch turned and
looked at his tormentor and his
lips slightly opened, but he did not struggle. In
a couple of minutes, though it seemed longer, the
bloody point of the instrument emerged from the
sufferers shoulder and slight exclamation of
satisfaction escaped the crowd. Then the execu-
toner went to the other side with another BAN
boo and did the same thing. During all this
there was not a single groan or cry for mercy
from the man.
At this juncture, to my surprise, the execu-
toner and his assistants picked up the remain
ing bamboos and walked away L inquired what
they meant, and was told that the execution was
over. 1t was customary to leave the man that
way and he would die in a couple of hours or so.
The bamboos would remain in him until he had
expired. japanese executioner is taught to
carefully avoid the vital organs not to bring
death too quickly, and the executioners reputa-
ton is gagged by the length of time his victim
lives. tell you that this is the kind of an exc
cution that takes nerve, both on the part of the
victim and the crowd, and the ones like the last,
and also that of Tuesday next, are tame affairs
compared with my Japanese experience
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

his defalcation he ran away from New York led
a rowing life for time, and eventually inter
ested some people at Chester in a patent
boiler cleaner. Among those who trusted
him was Theodore j. Hyatt, of the Chester
Military Academy. Lewis established an
above Fourth. and told his acquaintance
that he was living an honest life He even joined
the Young Mems Christian Association and
became prominent member. Once more, how
ever, his business failed, and the trusting CAPT
talists in Chester lost large sums. He could not
be punished however, because he had made
them his partners.
heard of as travelling in railway cars, making &C
quaintances right and left, giving references to
prominent people, and inducing his new and dear
friends to invest money in his marvellous
schemes One travelling salesman in Newark,
who had lost some money already, wrote con-
corning Lewis, to a Philadelphia gentleman.
The reply he received saved him from larger
losses. Then Lewis began his operations in oil
at Harrisburg, but soon transferred his business
to Washington, where money was more plenty
and victims were more numerous.
The total of the sums of money which Lewis
has obtained, in one way and another, by games
small and schemes great not easily be
reckoned. The above is an incomplete record
of his crooked financial transactions His move
ments have been so fitting and uncertain, and
his methods so various that it would be an end
less task to follow them all Many of his vic
tins, too, even after their eyes have been
opened to his true character, seem to remain
der the strange glamour which has made his ca
reer possible and feel more pity for the man
than sorrow for their loss.
Mrs Lewis, lady Of the highest character
and good mother, has not lived with her hus
band for many years. She occupies a quiet
home in Germantown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
THE CALIFORNIA osTRIcHEs.
How the Birds Are Kept and Cared For in
Their New Home.
Letter in Snrinp ieId Renublican

These birds are indeed a curiosity from their
height, which is from nine to ten feet when in
an erect posture. They have most beautiful
eyes, large and soft of expression but their feet
are homely enough, large, ill-shaped and ugly
Remote as they now are from their native wilds
they seem to flourish well, and the venture be-
gan at first under somewhat doubtful circum-
stances, is turning out successful undertaking
These immense birds are kept in corrAls, the
Spanish word for yards of Enclosures, male
and two females occupying place together, A
common board fence higher than the ordinary
surrounds each corral, and divides them There
is a space or open lane between the pens-a
driveway for teams and TO carry food to the
birds. They eat wagon-load of shells
in one day, beside large amount of
coarse food, vegetables, Alfalfa or clover
grass. etc. The cost of each is
81 000 and their weight is from 300 to 400pounds.
They lay seventy FIVE eggs each year, each egg
valued at 800. Their feathers are plucked
twice a year; they are on the tail and wings of
the bird, the body being nearly bare. Each
plucking averages 5000. The eggs weigh two
and one half pounds. The male is black, the
tail and wing feathers being white, and the fe-
male grayish white. 1t requires four strong
men to hold one of these pets while plucking
their plumes. It seems cruel process, and no
wonder the birds resist so hard. They saw
age and dangerous if attacked and can only be
handled after sack or stocking-leg has been
drawn over the head. They drive them into a
corner, and slip quietly as possible behind them
to draw the covering rapidly on. Some feathers
are pulled out easily others are cut, and one has
to understand his business to pre-
vent the bird from bleeding to death.
They cannot fly or jump, but can keep
pace with the ieetest horses. When the eggs
are to be gathered Chinaman is called into the
arena The ostrich seems to have taken fierce
dislike to the smile of the heather Chinee, and
is so taken up with his efforts to attack him
that men slip in unnoticed and take possession
of the eggs. The life of an ostrich extends be-
yond that of human beings, and averages 100
years The pumes be purchased singly by
visitors, the price depending upon the length
and thickness of them. They have to be after
ward cleaned and dyed. No dogs on horses are
allowed inside the Enclosure, as the birds &C
wild at the sight of either The Chinamer
carry their food to them Col. Sketchley the
Englishman who presides over the ranch. is
very pleasant, and willingly imparts all possible
information concerning the birds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
TURNING OFF THE GAS.
The Incident Which Lost Mr.. Blaine the Nom
ination in 1876.


New York Letter.
They had lot of men in Chicago this time
said friend the other evening, who wouldn't
let the gas be turned off on Blaine Ten min
utes later ran across the hero of this now
famed political trick. This was Colonel Lew
Weir, of Cincinnati, local agent of the Adams
Express at the Queen City. and one of the COM
panys directors Years ago he had the repu-
tation of being the most rapid telegrapher in the
country, and they say he is still lightning
artist at the key. Those present in the old Elk
position building at Cincinnati in 1876 will
never forget the wild Blaine furore that went
sweeping through the hall towards the close of
the second day, when the Plumed knight was
within few votes of the coveted prize The
shadows were settling down on the excited
crowd, the telers found it getting too dark to
do their work, and gas was demanded. The
Blaine men, in an ungovernable frenzy, were
determined to resist every effort at ad
iournment, while the combined opposi-
ton were equally bent on postpone
ment in order to kill off Blaine Then it was that
Lew Weir sprang to the platform and waved his
hat at the chairman, and during moments luQ
in the painful suspense made the crushing ; tate
ment that the building was not supplied with
gas. Candles were asked for but the anti
Blaineites had received their cue from Weir, and
before the Blaine lines could be reformed. they
carried an adjournment by storm Political lies
in this country are presumably white lies. but
they are seldom followed by such tremendous
results. Delay enabled the opposition TO mass
its forces against the favorite, and Hayes instead
of Blaine, passed the next four years in the
White House The nomination of Blaine now,
whether wise unwiSe, is merely poetic justice
melted out to that gas job trickery eight years
ago. Nothing would have been more certain in
this world than the nomination of Blaine on
that eventful evening. if the same gas, which
burned brightly enough twenty four hours later
for Hayes jubilee meeting. had not been
choked off at more critical time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Origin of Canned Fruit.

San Francisco News Letter.
1t is singular fact that are indebted TO
Pompeii for the great industry of canned fruits.
Years ago, when the excavations were just be-
ginning. a party of Americans found in what had
been the pantry of house many jars of pre-
served figs One was opened and they were
found to be fresh and good. Investigation
showed that the figs had been put into the jars
in heated state, an aperture left for the steam
to escape, and then sealed with wax. The hint
was taken and the next year fruit canning was
introduced in the United States, the process be
ing identical with that in vogue at Pompeii
twenty centuries ago. The old ladies in America
who can tomatoes and peaches for domestic use
do not realize that they indebted for this art
10 people who We're literally ashes but few
years after Christ. There is nothing new under
the sun Canned tomatoes and loaded dice-the
people of Pompeii had both.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

and ugly face, forty five years ago, that he would
be President some day What happy day this
would be for his mother could she have lived to
see it He was one of the best little boys to his
mother ever knew; always bidable, and liked
his home so much so that he stayed at home
most of his time, and, unlike other boys, never
loafed around the street corners, and. whatever
may be said about his political record nothing
as boy a man. for when knew him he was
temperate in all things, and upright, honest and
good, and if live to see him elected l will be
happy as q lark"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Yon DON'T Believe It2

Well, perhaps it SOUNDS like very strong
statement, unat men and women have been so
totally given over to the power of strong drink
that they have sunk below all deeency and have
been brought back to health and responsibility.
Yet, it is true. DR. DUnger found that Cinchona
Rubra would do this benefcent work. Write TO
Dr. D'Unger, 243 State street, Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

towards the kittens that il proved the death of
one of them. The old cat in this dire moment
of distress was determined that the family circle
should be numerically the same, and, suting the
action to the thought, Immediately meandered
forth into the woods hitched on to Il young rab-
bit, carried it in to her children, gave them
short lecture in eat talk the beauties Of broth
erly love, and he broken link was restored and
serenity once more predominates III the felines
fanlilY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A Queer Cat.
Calhoun ga. } Courier.

calhoun lUa. NOUIIVI
Mr.. Robert Adams, of Baker county, q gentle
man whose veracity is one of the dyed the
wool kind, was in to see us this week, and re
lated an occurrence that we are forced to call a
clear case of adoption on the part of cat at his
house. The cat was the mother of three kittens
whose appearance proved a source of inexpressi-
BILE delight to the smaller members of his flock,
whose appreciation and affection was so lavish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Mr.. Blaine,s Nurse Heard From.

Waynesburg, Pa, letter.
Aunt Becky Ferrel Blaine's old nurse, who
resides in this place, is elated over the nomina-
ton of my boy" as she calls him, to the presi-
dency She states that nothing has ever given
her as much pleasure and, while it will be moth
ing to her in the shape of dollars and cents, it
will be a great satisfaction to know she has
spanked the President of the United States.
She proceeded: ''Wen, WE'LL how things do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

IL your beard is not of pleasing shnde. rem
edy the defect by the use OF Buckiughams Dye
for the whiskers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15

yanced was virtuous: Where conceal
mept is desirable avoidance is advisa-
ble."
Yet it was destined that within SIX
weeks Mr.. Blaine should be forced to
read in the House a letter written and
signed by himself showing the exact size
Of the ''small amount" Of his holdings IN
Little Rock and Fort Smith bonds
small amount. as he said, paid for in
cash at the market price, and magnibed
by absurd rumor to something over $780,
600. On Oct. 4, 1871, he wrote to Mr..
Fisher:
81 have been used with positive cruel.
ty in regard to the bonds. l have your
positive written contract to deliver me
SIPS, 900 land bonds and S32, 900 first
mortgage bonds. OF this whole amount
OF bonds due me / have received but
$50. 600 land grants, leaving $4,000 OF
those and S32, 500 first mortgage still
due"
1t appears that the "absurd rumor'
as to the amount was about right. But
if Mr.. Blaine had paid in cash for his
Sl57, 500 Of bonds, just like every other
investor, and at the open market price,
how was it possible for Josiah Caldwell
and Warren Fisher, Jr., to defraud him
of his rights! How did it happen that
the Boston capitalists were in a position
to treat the innocent and simple minded
legislator with positive cruelty"
The answer is afforded by the memo.
randum in Mr.. Blaine's handwriting
showing that he did not pay a dollar for
his Little Rock bonds, but received them
as a gratuity or commission; and further
light is afforded by Mr.. Blaine himself in
one of the Mulligan letters;
"My Dear Mr.. Fisher: Your offer to
admit me to a participation in the new
railroad enterprise is in every respect as
generous as l could expect or desire. !
thank you very sincerely for it.
4 n 4 n n
81 do not feel that / shall prove a
deadhead in the enterprise if | once en-
bark in it. / see various channels in
which / know / can be useful.
Every hastily and sincerely, your
friend, JAMES G.. BLAINE.
Augusta, June %, 1862"
The maxim which Mr.. Blaine laid
down for the government of his rela-
tions with speculative enterprises may
be slightly improved to fit his case
"Where avoidance would have been ad-
visable and concealment is urgently nec-
essary, silence is the best policy until
the memorandum books have all been
produced"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
The Democratic Ticket.

The Enterprise gives its party q fair in.
timation In the following paragraph on the
strength of the Democratic nominee for
President. We reproduce it, "moribund"
not excluded; for we are not disposed to
claim immortality for any political party.
The selection Of Grover Cleveland bv
the Democracy as their standard bearer in
the national campaign Of 1884. is q healthy
sign for that almost moribund political
organization. The party could not have
made a better selection, snd il will not do
for Republicans to discount too heavily
the strength Of the nominee. Brought for
ward as q reform candidate and the repre.
sentative Of the young Democracy, Mr..
Cleveland will surely rally the unp
men of his party to battle earnestly Tor
his success. 1t will not do TO say that he
is an obscure man. The fact that he has
cut no figure In national affairs will have
but little Significance. He has made !
record as the Chief Magistrate Of the
Empire State, and has probably done
more for the cause Of municipal reform
than Mr.. Tilden. from whom the Dame
cratic party has been clamoring 90 esrn.
estly to serve them again 90 their csndi.
date. ~
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
PACIFIC COAST ADvlCES
ESPECIAL TO THE sENrTNEL,I
Sam Francisco Intelligence.

SAN Francisco, July 14.-The celebra-
ton of the Fall Of the Bastile was appro-
priately observed here to-day. There will
be a procession and literary and musical
exercises tonight. There will be a pyro-
technic display and ball at Woodwsrd's
Gardens.
Collector Of the Port Sears has been
notified by Secretary Foleer that persons
from cholera-infected districts Of France
are leaving in considerable numbers by
other than the French lines. The Col
lector is instructed to require evidence
that none of the baggage Of Immigrants or
returning travellers has been shipped from
infected districts since the Goth Of June.
The Sharon divorce case has been post.
poned for further hearing until Tomorrow
morning. owing to the absence of Judge
Tyler from the city.
Punching Blaine Up.
SAN Francisco, July 14.-A Chronicle
Washington special says: A great pressure
is brought to bear to rave Blaine take the
stump. Blaine 10 understood to be some-
what averse to making a personal canvass
but his managers think that II he makes
speeches at the principal cities of the
United States he will arouse great enthu.
siasm.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
[ePECIAL TO THE SENTINEL.

LONDON, July 14.-The Times this morn
ing says the platforms conoocted by the
Republican and Democratic Conventions
are both unworthy of respect. They are
distinguished by the absence OF clear con-
structions, by evssions, by trimming, by
servile rivalry in fattering the masses, and
in pandering to popular p~rejudices of
modern demagogues and social quacks.
VIENNA, July 14.-As the train which
left Polo this afternoon, on which was the
Emperor Francis Joseph, was passing
through q gorge near Padgsritzva it was
discovered that the rails had been mis-
placed. The discovery, however, was made
in time to stop the train. The criminals
had evidently mistaken this train for the
one containing the Emperor.
HALIFAX, July 14.-The steamer Colon
say, recently ashore at Yarmouth, has
arrived here.
ToULoN, July 14.-The Mayor has been
attacked with the cholera. The illumina-
ton in honor OF the national fete has been
prohibited.
CoNsTANTTNoPLE, July 14.-The Grand
Vizier has tended his resignation in con-
sequence of the Egyptian conference ap-
proving the proposals OF the English Gov
eminent. The Sultan refuses to accept his
resignation.
LONDON, July 14.-At a meeting of CON
sentative peers to-day, to confer on Lord
Wenyss' motion for the Lords to consider
and pass q franchise bill. The motion
will be pressed.
MARsEILLEs, July 14.-There were SO
deaths last night and four to-day.
ToULoN. Julv 14.-There were II daatbs
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
SCARCITY Of the Family.

Lite Florence G. was besieging her
father to take her to visit her grandmother,
who lived some miles distant. To get rid
Of her importuning be said:
at costs $40 every time we go 70 see
grandma, Florence, and $40 don't grow ON
every BUSH"
Neither do grsndmss grow on every
bush" answered the little girl, promptly,
and her logic was convincing. They
went.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
Tragic Fire.

New YORK, July 1.-THE fire In the
four-story tenement house, No. 296 Sec
ond street, early this morning, caused
great alarm. Several people jumped from
the windows, and q woman threw her
infant out Of q window. but it was unhurt.
as it landed in the arms OF q man ON the
sidewalk.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15

Tassell Brothers give notice that they
have purchased the boot and shoe business
formerly conducted here by Brown d
Tsssell. and have removed their stock 10
the Foley Richard building next door to
Remington. johnson d Co.'s grocery
store. where they ct all times keep an i'm.
mense assortment Of gentlemen's boots and
shoes; also, an elegant line Of ladies' and
children's foot wear. No store in Nevada
keeps q larger assortment, or sells
goods al lower prices, than the Tassell
Brothers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-07-15
A Chance for Everybody.

The White House Clothing Emporium
is in daily receipt Of Spring and Summer
suits for gentlemen; also. furnishing
goods, hats, boots and shoes, ETC.. which
can be purchased at prices as low as at
any house In Eureka. y