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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30
Kitty-s Choice.


A wealthy old farmer was Absalom Lee
He had but one daughter, the Inisehiev-
ous Kitty;
So fair and so good and so gentle was she'
That lovers came wooing from forest
and city.
The first and the boldest to ask for her
hand
Was a trinity dressed dandy who wor-
shipped her "tin;"
She replied with a smile he could well un-
derstand,
"That she'd marry no ape for the sake
of his skim
The next was merchant from business
retired
Rich, gouty and gruf, presuming old
sinner;
Young Kitty's fair form and sweet face
he admired,
And thought to himself, 81 can easily
win her.
SO he showed her his palace, and made a
bluff vow,
And said she might live there; but
wickedly then
Kitty told him she long ago made rash
vow
'sNot to marry bear for the sake of his
den ~
A miser came next he was fearless and
bold
In claiming his right to Miss Kitty's af-
fection;
He said she'd not want for hone WINE
his gold
Could pay for a cabin to give her pro-
lection.
Half vexed at his boldness, but calm IN
trice,
She curt'sied and thanked him, and
blushingly then
Demurely repeated her sage annt's advice
"Not to marry hog for the sake OF hi
pen"
The next was a farmer, young, bashfu
and shy,
He feared the bold wooers who cam
from the city;
But the blush on his check and the ligh
in his eye
Soon kindled flame in the bosom
Kitty.
"My life will be one Of hard labor" h
said;
"But, darling, come share it with me
You can."
81 suppose, " she replied, gaily tossing he
head,
81 must marry the Farm for the sake O
the Man,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30

MATRIMONIAL ITEM.-A young
man recently got married. The
young couple went off on the usual
bridal tour, during which they paid
a visit to the uncle of the bride
groom. This uncle was stone blind,
but otherwise very bright. AS
soon as he was alone with the young
husband the latter asked his rela-
tive what he thought of the bride.
"Your young bride has bcautl-
full tceth,v remarked the uncle.
"IIow did you come to make
such a good guess Z" asked the hus-
band with much surprise.
81 am certain she has good teeth,
otherwise she would not laugh 80
much. No woman with bad teeth
would laugh as much as she does"
-1erdS SDlingS.
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Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Deal
er of Columbus, Ga, tells his ex-
perience, thus: "For three years
have tried every remedy on the
market for Stomach and Kidney
Disorders, but got no relief, until
| used Electric Bitters. Took five
bottles and am now cured, and
think Electric Bitters the Best
Blood Purifier in the wOrld."-
Major A. b. Reed, Of West Liberty
Ky, used Electric Bitters for an
old standing Kidney affection and
says: "Nothing has ever done me
so much good as Electric Bitters.
Sold at fifty cents a bottle by u
Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30

4 decision has been rendered by
the Supreme Court of the District
Of Columbia which will attract con-
siderable attention, as it determines
a long disputed point involving
the relation of the government to
the indians. In 1883 Congress
passed an act appropriating $780,
900 to pay an old claim of the Cher.
olice Indians against the govern
ment. Chief Bushyhead is alleged
to lave paid S22j,OOO Of this sum
to w. 4. Phillips and other lobby
lists who secured the passage OF the
bill. An indictment was found
against Phillips and others for de-
frauding the Cherokee Indians OF
this amount Of money, and the case
came to trial. After brief argu-
ment the Court granted a motion
of the defense to quash the lndlct-
ment on the ground that the Chero-
kee Indians, against whom the Of
fense was alleged to have been COM
mitted are foreign nation; that
the oflense was not violation OF
the laws of the United States, and
the Court had no jurisdiction.-
This decision has been the subject
of much talk at the Capitol, and is
indorsed by the most prominent
lawyers in both Houses of Congress,
who hold that so long as the Unit
ed States government makes treat
les with Indian tribes they cannot
be regarded in any other light than
as independent, foreign nations
But it is suggested that many per
picking questions may arise out OF
this decision, one of which is wheth-
er reservation, recognized by
treaty as the property of foreign
nation, is subject to jurisdiction OF
the United States, or must be con
sidered as foreign territory. AT
the present session of Congress
several bills have been passed
granting rights of way to railway
companies through the various In
dian reservations, and Congress
has been very generous in this re-
spect to several companies that want
to run lines through the territory
of these same Cherokees, who are
pronounced a foreign nation. Any
one who cares to test the validity
of these acts can make the railroad
companies considerable trouble, as
under the decision of the Court
Congress has no more authority to
vote a right of way through the
Cherokee Nation than through In
dia or Persia. The government
may acquire lands of the Indians
by treaty, but cannot give railway
companies or others rights upon
them.
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sHENhNpohH HERALD
ADVERTISING RATES.
WASaIECTON'S SECRETARIES.

Some very amusing and some
touching accounts are given of
WashDgton's secretaries, who were
men OF military or civil fame. AS
y0ung officer in the Revolution,
Alexander Hamilton, about twelve
years afterward first Secretary of
the Treasury, was military secre
tary to Washington during several
years. The most laughable ex-
perience is the account given by
Secretary of State Jefferson, who
was opposed to count pageantries
of all kinds, Of Washington's first
leyee. After the first President
was inaugurated in New York he
felt it necessary, as part Of his
public duties, to hold levee. Col.
David Humphreys, who had been
one Of Washington's aides, and
more recently Secretary Of Lega-
ton under Jefferson at Paris, was
an intimate at the Presidents
house, lie was much captivated
by the ceremonial forms Of the
French court. Washington assign
ed Humphreys to the task of pre-
scribing the minor forms of eti-
quette on public occasions. Hum
phreys, in his new post .of master
Of ceremonies at the Republican
court of the President, made all
arrangements to suit his imported
French notions. In word, he
was to pull the wires and the i'm
mortal George was to perform.
The levee was on. Humphreys
had provided an ante-room and
presence room for those who were
to pay court to the Chief Magis-
trate. In the presence room were
assembled veterans Of Saratoga
and yorktown, statesmen of the
period of colonial uprising, ma
tional independence and constitu-
tional government, high-bOrn ladies
and maidens of culture and beauty.
Humphreys, having placed the
President in the ante.roOm, gave
the signal that the ceremonies were
about to commence. Leading the
way, followed by the President,
Humphreys threw open the portals
of the audience room, exposing the
stately form of the President to
the assembled throng, and entered
the presence room, simultaneously
shouting in stentorian tones: "The
President of the United States of
America The equanimity OF
Washington was noticeably affect
ed. but after recovering from the
first shock of Humphreys vigorous
and regal announcement he went
through the occasion without show
ing any signs of the storm raging
under his buff vest. Hardly had
the last of the company disappear
ed, leaving Washington and his
master of ceremonies confronting
each other alone, than the Father
Of his Country, in burst of in
dignation, exclaimed: "Well, Col.
Humphreys, you have taken me in
once, but you shall never take me
in a second time" Philadelphia
Times.
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It's something grand to think ABOUT
There are no rich nor poor,
In that great home O light and liie-ih-
side the Gospel door.
The wealth O. mines, and CLINT o silk
Don't count in heavens plain,
Where want o grace, and not o cash-ls
what is alling man.
The stars O. rank and gilt o. name-The
Gospel strips them bare
And man 20 man we're all alike-ln climb
ing heavens stair.
To working folk the like O. me-Who toll
to earn their bread
This truth along the roof o liie-ShineS
like a golden thread.
For who upon Gods rolling world-Need
Gospel comfort more,
Than those whose backs are bent with
toil-And fingers stiff and sore.
| own it looks as if the world-Believed
the other way,
And churches nowadays were run-Aoove
poor mans pay.
The .lordling gets the softest seat-Silk
trail the carpet floor,
And corduroy and workingmen-Are put
behind the door.
The preaching seems for higher folks
Than wear hob-nailed shoe,
It's Sunday cake for them, but not-Plain
bread for me and you.
It's more than l can understand-how
such thing can be ?
That men should hold the Gospel way
Too high for You and me.
It's not the gift O. CAB that makes-The
truth O words divine,
In saving souls hempen rope-ls more
than silken line.
It's not the sweetened cake O. words-Nor
money on the tip,
That gives the grit to labors heart-or
gristle to its grip.
The tune o. this and ring o that-May
have a certain charm,
But where's the muscle coming from-Io
keep a man from HARM
There's eloouence in speaking plaln-Short
words are always best,
And Truth is not a dummy yet-For exhi-
bition dres't.
On looking matters all around-The
Church it lags behind,
And Gospel food for working folks-ls
pretty hard to find.
The crowds 90 by the temple door-Ihat
ought to enter in,
IL such a Friend there is as Chrlst-Ahd
such a Foe as sin.
II may he lack o. simple words-lt may
be pomp or pride,
But anyway the people choose--Io walk
the other side.
know with ministers as men-Ihere :
good as well as bad,
And in the Gospel not We fnd-The MN
nows with the shad.
Bnt still the Truth O. other days-ls good
enough for me,
And if the world could hear it more-A
better world 'twould be.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30
DR. B. T. MAPHIS & BRO.
- nenfIsfs

OTFIoEs; Woodstock and saumsville, Nrg MA.
In Woodstock, fst and 3d weeks Of each month,
In saumsyille I'd and 4th weeks.
Those IN need Of hrsi class Dentistry atmoder-
Ate prices, will do well . call.
Fnl sets Of Artificial teeth from fl.00to fll.OO,
''Js1 Puye sold hilngs from sl25 to 5000, Silver
allings from 7jc. e. $500.
Artincial teeth put up on solid gold. Gold and
oeIisioid Combination, Celeloid and Rubber plates.
cold and Porcelain rivoting, clasps, SC Special
,r.I teefh. and correcting the irregularities.
All work warranted FIRST class.
~ Teeth xtracted absolutely without pain Dy
he sss Of Nitrous oxide Gas
Nav Is, '5l-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30
he Kind 10 Father.

Ny boy, be kind to father
For he's been kind to you
He's sought to lead you safely
Your life's brief pathway through
He's cared for you and loved you,
He's tried to save you pain,
And given kindly counsel
hope not all in vain.
He wants 10 sec you happy;
lie wants you to be true
His hope and pride is centred,
Believe it, boy, in you.
How much of joy and comfort
Is in your POWER ogiye
This faithful, loving father,
If nghtfully you live.
BE manly. true and honest
In everything that's done,
And show him that his counsel
Is treasured by his son
Be kind when old age sprinkles
It's snOw-fakes in his hair,
And makes his last days happy
With loving word and care.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30
FANATICISM.
REMARKABLE DISCOVERY on WAL
NUT HILL.

WeH.Knoca People Deitg Mrs. Jno,
b. Mysterious Meetings
NJ Prominent RcsMcnccs-Seterdl
BcanfifM Girls Almost crazy
Orc. the Complete Err
pose Of one Of the Widest super
sfifions Ercr KnorR.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30

EQUAL TO THE EMERGENCY
Bob lngersolI recently was talking
with an old cOlOred woman IN
Washington upon religious mat
ters.
"Do you really believe, aunty,"
said he, "that people are made out
of dust Z"
ayes, sab q; the Bible says dey is,
an so | believe It,"
"But what is done in wet weather,
when there's nothing but mud"
"Den | s'pects dey makes inf
duls an sich truck"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30

nR. T. +. LOCKE,
IL SURGEON DENTIST
OFFICE: Main St., opp. the Court House,
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
Artificial teeth inserted in any manner
desired. Careful attention given 10 fill
ing and extracting. Parents should bring
their children and have their teeth eX-
amned, and procure information that viii
be Of great value in after life.
VIII visit Edinburg regularly on the lst
and 3rd Tuesdays Of each month, al which
tlIae can be found no the residence of
Mr.. Jacob 4. Rinker.
All work guaranteed. Prices moderate
July 10, Sly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-07-30
.DR a. MA RTIN.
SURGEON & DENTIST:

Respectfully informs the public that
he has resumed the practice Of his pro-
sssiOn orders left at the store OF j. J.
Frayel, in Woodstock. willreceive pro-
mp attention
May Is, '5i-tf
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Sold again-SecOnd-hand arti-
cles.
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VOL. 66.
THE PULPIT AND THE POOR.
BY FRED WOODROW.

It's something grand to think ABOUT
There are no rich nor poor,
In that great home O light and life-ln-
side the Gospel door.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
Trains over the Cut.Or.

Parkston Advance: The first regular
trains were placed in operation Monday.
The trains from the north had num-
Der of freight cars, with passenger
and baggage car attached; under the
control of Conductor Hatch. The train
from the south was under the superyi-
sion of Conductor Conley, which also
had large number of freight cars, with
passenger and baggage cars. These
trains pass each other here at 2:25. A
large number OF our citizens were pres
ent to witness the coming of this long
looked for event. Days of freighting
goods, aud hauling products from
twenty-five to thirty miles are no more,
and will soon be remembered as dream
of other days. The tedious and tire
some long drives have been reduced to
q few hours of pleasure and comfort
One and ali are grateful for this happy
change, and the hopes of those who
settled seven or eight years ago on those
then barren prairies, are certainly bless
ed, for with railroad facilities and the
tine farms now opened up, success !s
sure to crown those who have labored
SO zealously to make this country the
one it is to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
We have not felt that the action of

We have not felt that the action OF
the republican convention ar Yankton
in suppressing, upon parliamentary
technicality, vote upon the division
question by counties, was WISE. And
as the subject is dwelt upon by the terri
torial press our convictions become the
more firmly fixed. While the snti-division
newspapers profess an after convention
regret that no opportunity was given
for their cause to exhibit its strength,
we feel regret that they were deprived
of the opportunity to exhibit their weak
ness. But whatever way be the motive,
the refusal opens an avenue to criticism
and gives the opponents of division q
chance to assert unfair treatment and a
disposition to choke down their preten-
sions. The declarations of delegates
after the convention was over render it
evident that the anti.divislon sentiment
was confined almost wholly to few
central Dakota counties. An occasional
northern county would have gone with
the anti-division element, but large
majority of the northern representatives
to the convention were for division,
Active opposition to division was nom-
inaiiy oentered in the Cass county dele
cation, yet members of that delegation
assured us that on vote Cass county's
delegates, with only one exception,
would have have gene with the d.y,sionists.
1t would have been much more satis-
factory all around to have brought the
matter to vote in the convention rather
than to have left it open to speculation
and misrepresentation.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
The Gale I'm the CUR.

Galveston, Oct. 12-The storm which
was reported by the signal service as
entering the gulf OF Mexico last
Saturday night, reacheds Galveston to-
day, and at this times q, ma furious
gale is blowing from the north. On the
bay side of the city the water is very
high, and is washing over the docks.
The damage to shipping will doubtless
be heavy, as half hundred large Steam
ships and sailing vessels are pounding
against the wharves. The water is
constantly rising in the bay, and is en-
oroaching on the city for q square or 30
but no danger is apprehended or damage
to business properly. Two barges from
Houston, each laden with 1000 bales O
cotton, are being submerged by thu
waves and the cotton will be ruined
Along the gull side the waves have tori
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
Hauling Down the American Flag.

Halifax, Oct. 12-The American
schooner Marion Grimes, Capt. Landry,
which is detained at Shelburne by Capt.
Quigley for breach OF customs laws in
not reporting to the custom house,
entered the harbor yesterday afternoon
with the American flag flying from her
masthead. Quigley, who was on board
the Terror, which was anchored 100
yards below the schooner, ordered Capt.
Landry to haul down the flag. The
latter did 30, but shortly afterwards the
flag was again seen waving from the
masthead. Quigley again ordered the
aag to be hauled down. This time the
American refused to obey. An armed
crew was at once dispatched from the
Terror. who boarded the schooner. and
Quigley himself hauled down the Ameri-
nan f1ag
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
An Insurance. nIuddIe.

Sioux Falls Press: The unfortunate
muddle regarding the Pierre insurance
company seems now to be in fair way
for Strengthening out. The territorial
auditor has appointed j. M. Washburn,
of Mitchell; j. @. Headlee, of Salem, and
William Lee, of Madison; as a commits
sion to hear and report Oh the conflict
ing issues. There are two sets OF sub
scriptions for stock, and the matter OF
whether the company will remain at
Pierre or be removed to S;cnx Falls w.l!
depend upon which set shall be demon
strated to be most nearly regular.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
The county Of Kingebasy is q stalwar

The county OF Kingebusy is stslwart
county in all things. Its republicans
have nominated ticket containing FIVE
ex.soldiers, eight prohibitionists and
one lady candidate. The nominations
are; Superintendent OF schools, Miss e.
a. Stead register Of deeds, j. q. Gipsop,
soldier; probate judge, J. E. Rise
dorph. soldier; coroner, j. Il. Wiilett
soldier; surveyor, B. F. Wheeler, q
soldier district attorney, John A. Ovens
soldier; sheriff, LIS. Fieldlys treas
urer, Howard Hall. All are solid TO
division. The republicans always elect
their tickets in Kingsbury.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
spinaI Disease and Weak Lunns.

The world is full of persons afflicted
with weak backs and weak lungs. In
the following letter Mrs. /. L. Croc-
kett, of Max Meadows, Va, tells how
she Was cured of those troubles:
l have used Allcock's Porous Plaster
for ten years or more for weak back
(spinal affection) and weak lungs, and
/ can say with perfect truth that l have
been greatly benefited by them. In
fact, don't believe that 1 could gel
along without them: certainly not fol
any length of time. have been the
cause OF many Others wearing them who
have been greatsly benefited.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
National Bank shares Taxable.

New York, Got. 12-Judge Wallace, of
the United States circuit court, rendered
a decision to-day OF much Importance to
taxpayers of New York directly, and to
the entire country generally, Many
millions OF dollars are involved. About
year ago the receiver of taxes, George
w. Mclean, levied tax upon the shares
of the national banks. The banks, as
representing the shareholders, resisted
demand of the receiver, and obtained an
injunction to restrain him from collect
ing. The decision of Judge Wallace is
made upon the motion of thirty-five of
the banks to have the injunction made
permanent. The motion for the iniunc-
tion was denied.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14

Mitchell is opposed to a removal of
the capital and in favor of removal Of
the court. In the estimation Of Mitch
ell it is the solemn duty of the legisla-
ture to consider Mitchell first and Dake-
ia afterwards. If the capital location
was changed Mitchell would not get it.
II the court location was changed
Mitchell might get it. This is the meat
in the Mitchell cocoanut.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14
Republican County Convention.

A republican county convention is hereby
called to meet at the court house in Yankton,
October 18th, 1885, at 10 q. M, for the purpose
of putting in nomination the following county
officers to be voted for at the next general cleo
tion, to-wit:
One County Commissioner, from third COM
missioner district. r
One County Commissioner from first COM
missioner district.
One Register of deeds.
One County Clerk.
One Treasurer.
One Sheriff.
One Superintendent of sci ools.
One Assessor.
One County Surveyor.
One Coroner.
One District Attorney.
One Probate Judge.
-Four Justices OF the Peace.
Four Constables.
BY order of the Committee.
E. G. SMITH, Chairman.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14

AT the Dickey county democratic con-
vention the following resolution was
adopted:
That our representative to the legisla-
ture be instructed in the event of his
election, to oppose eny and all motions
and resolutions tending to divide this
territory and use all honorable means in
counteraoting the inference sown broad
cast over the country that the majority
of the people are in favor of division.
"The inference sown broadcast" il
good.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14

General 7. s. Free, of Sioux Falls,
adjutant general of Dakota and ex-com-
mander of the Grand Army OF the Re-
public for Dakota, is now an inmate OF
the Yankton hospital for the lnsene,
undergoing treatment from which there
is hardly slight hope OF relief. He il
suffering from brain disease which has
robbed him of his faculties and threatens
to take him to his grave. This maladJ
has come upon him as the direct result
OF wounds received during the war OF th'
rebellion,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14

up the street railway track ana SUBJ
merged several houses. The barometer
has fallen sixty points since z O'Clock
this morning, indicating storm center
very near Galveston. Telegraphic
communication with the main land will
probably be entirely suspended before
morning, as the gale seems to increase
in velocity every moment. Since sunset
the wind has shifted slightly to the
west The storm is now coming from
the northwest and blowing ferecly.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-14

1t is difficult for us of the south, in the
midst of plentiful yield of the earth's
products, to realizs that our fellow citi-
zens of the north are really suffering
from the seasons failure in their section.
We are certain the south would gladly
contribute to the relief of their neigh
bors if q way was only pointed out.