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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
CaugIltbyan Octopus.

A diver who was trying to find
pearls off the Alaska coast, found
none, but found himself, all OF a
sudden, in the grasp Of an ugly
octopus with arms .wenty-seyen
feet long. Sdch an ,xperlcnce is
rare but there are housands OF
people who are caugb' by dyspep-
sia, which is quite as uad. An oc-
topus hates to let go. So does sdys-
pepsia. Browns Iron Bitters set
ties dyspepsia, and makes it loose
its cruel grip. Mrs. Schmitt and
her daughter,of 1876 Conway street,
Baltimore, were both cured of dys-
pepsia by the use OF Browns Iron
Bltters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

newly cleared lands, two crops OF
tobacco in succession were general
ly taken, and it was then appro'
priated to the culture OF other crops.
The crop of tobacco left the soil In
the finest possible state for the pro-
duction of other crops. Corn,
wheat, rye, flax, oats, potatoes, ana
every thing else, were almost GER
tain to produce abundant crops,
after the crop OF tobacco.
In the year 1894 the French rev.
olution broke out, when bread stufis
of every kind suddenly became
enormously high ; in consequence
of which the farmers in the valley
abandoned the cultivation Of tObac-
co. and turned their attention to
wheat, which they raised IN vast
dnartities for several years. IL
was no common thing for the farm
er. for several years after the com
mencement of the French reyolu-
tion, to sell his crops of wheat from
one TO two, and sometimes at two
and half dollars per bushel, and
mis- flour from ten to fourteen dol
lars per barrel in our seaport towns.
In the year 1896, the llessian fly
first made its appearance in Vir-
ginia. It's ravages that year were
limited, and but little damage was
sustained in the crops of wheat
The crop of 1897, in the counties
contiguous to the Potomac, was
generally destroyed, and the same
year partial injury was discovered
in Frederick county. The crop OF
1898, throughout the county OF
Frederick, was nearly destroyed.
Ever since which time the farmers
have annually suffered more or less
from the ravages of this destruc-
tive destroyer. This insect had
prevailed in some of the northern
States for several years before 1t
reached Virginia. 1t is said 1t
first appeared OH Long Island, and
WAS believed to have been imported
by the Hessian troops in their
straw bedding in the time of the
war of the revolution. II this be
true. it was woful curse upon our
country-of which it probably will
never be relieved. The present
generation have abundant cause to
exccrate the inhuman policy of our
parent State in bringing upon us
this heavy calamity, and all future
generations will probably join in
condemning the British ministry
who forced upon our ancestors that
unIighteous and disastrous war.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
ADVERTISING RATES.
IN THE COUNTRY LAWYERS OFFICE.

lie wanted justice. 1Ou cOuiu
see that in bis eyes 9,ar of. He
didn't want a little BIT of justice
weighed out in a gingerly manner
and done up in coars brown pa
per, but be wanted ju,iice by the
car load and at Wholesale rates.
lie hltched his old white horse and
dilapidated buggy iH front OF the
drug store, mounted the stairs run
ming up outside 10 the second story,
and his eyes bright ned as they
rested on the sign on the door -
"George Boxem, Attorney at Law
The lawyer was IN. SO were a
two-doller desk, two fifteen cent
chairs, a huge cuspidor, and a rusty
sfOye.
Morning"
" Morning.
" Pm Jim White, sir. Live out
by Gray's Corners. Bought the
Tompkins farm, you know"
"Ahw
" Skinner jines farm with me-
His steers get iUto my corn. |
want damages, but he laughs at
me. turn my hogs into his 'tater
patch"
4" Good like a man Of sDunk.'
Sand he kills one of EN-
What y
"IIe kills a hog worth two dol
lars
"You don't say Well, that
man ought to DO made to under
stand that he doesn't own this
county. What an outrage! Have
you demanded pay p
"Oh, yes, and be said he'd like
/ to shoot me-"
"Is it possible 7 Why, he's a
dangerous man, very dangerous
81 came to ask you if-if-
"yhy, of course you have the
best kind of a case against him, and
it is your duty to push it."
ayes, want justice, but how
how much will
"Ob, the cost will be nothing
Just leave me s. as a retainer and
wen make Skinner sweat. haven't
heard of such an outrage for years.
He probably reasons that you are
cbickenbearted and afraid Of him."
Well, he'll find that the Whites
have as much grit asthe SINNERS"
"And as much money to law
with?v
"You bet "
"Tbat's the talk Wen make
him a very sick man. Your case
appeals 10 me as a ci zen as well
as lawyer. Now, i secure a
warrant as a starter.P
Skinner visits the other lawyer
/ in the same village, and the con.
versation is about The same
White gets 4 warrani for Skinner,
and Skinner gets ~ warrant for
I White.
First year-Two adjournments. a
Disagreement, twenty-four days lot
line, and a cash expense OF SJS to
each farmer.
Second year-Three trials, ore
disagree ment, four adjournments,
one appeal, and cash expense Of
$3.50 to each farmer. Time lost,
thiIty-five days.
Third year-Two trials, two APP
peals, two decisions, and two farms
pass into the hands of two lawyers.
". y. San.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
DON'I THROW MUD.

Don't throw mud it isn't kindly
To bespatter any man;
There are natures striving blindly
To bclittle whom they can--
Natures keen 10 the demorits
OF a brother, neighbor, friend
Whose own littleness inherits
Scornful pity without end.
Don't throw mud it isn't cleanly
Filthy habits are betrayed
By those base attacks 80 meanly
On anOther's honor made.
Those who faint are surely tainted,
Deeply stained the tongues that curs'
Only those whose hearts are painted
Black. are eager to asperse.
Don't throw mud the truc reformei
Never stoops to yllify;
Proffer love; the heart grows warmer
From the tOnch Of charity.
Vain the clanking chains and lashes
To restore the moral WORTH
Vainer far the world that dashes
Hope and good resolve to earth.
Don't throw mud you can't afford it
This is not a priceless life;
Justice will at length award it
To the nOblest in the strife.
Let not then your chances vanish
In your effort to discrown;
Let the hearts best impulse Danish
Aught that crowds brother down
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
VOL. 66.
UNFORESEEN.

There came unto an editor
One sunny summer day
A blithesome maid OF features pure
Hair like the June suns ray;
Eyes OF the yiolet's heavenly blue,
And dress of white pique.
A taper finger gently tapped
Upon the Office door
Good morrow Quoth the maid;
"Do sec the editori
The one who in the cause Of right
Doth battle evermoref
" Because, if you are the champion
OF an that's good and pure
(And that you are your noble face
Bespeaketh, ! am sure)-
| fain would talk with you and exc
Your full support secure
"Be seated said the editor
"In yonder cushioned chair.
A pleasant day it is, the sky
To look upon is fair ~
Aud then he pushed from marble brow
His tangled locks Of hair.
The maid ensconccd herself within
The chair whose crimson plush
Was not a bit moro vivid than
Her pretty little blush,
The editor said unto himself
"Now for n lot of gush.'
"You doubtless know" the maid began,
That woman, Gods best gift
Is sometimes by rude fortune made
All for herself to shift.
And often has a child or two
Along lifes path to lift.
" At best her lot sad one IS:
She tolls from morn till night,
On household duties, and then when
The lamps are all alight,
Mend holes IN little stockings,
Thereby ruining her sight.
"N0. woman has no liberty,
No field in which to show
The talents that the fates in birth
Upon her did bestow.
She's fettered by domestic cares
That ever come and go.
"And even for the married state
Her chances now are few,
Since men are not inclined to wed
And cen OF those who do
Alarge majority will fail
To loving be and true.
Therefore say, good editor
(And here the auburn curls
Danced in the golden sunshine) what
Shall we do with our girls
Ills question is a solemn one
Our daughters are our pearls"
You speak full well, " the editor
Replied unto the maid,
"But still you may mistaken be
Folks often are afraid
OF ghosts that but for their own act
Full deeply would be laid.
Percbauce when you are safely wed
And taste hymeneal joys
When everything within your life
Is held in loves safe poise-
Your children may turn out to be
A lot Of sturdy boys
Up rose the gentle maiden then
Beneath her cartwheel hat
Stepped 10 the door, and softly said
"I never thought Of that
-Chicoga Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
End 60 Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
Ill.,, says: "Having received so
much benefit from Electric Bitters,
| feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had a
running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me | would
have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. | used, instead,
three bottles OF Electric Bitters and
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and my leg is now sound and well.'
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty
oents q bottle, and Bucklen's Arnlca
Salve at 25c. per box by B. Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

A lady travelling on Western
railroad was annoyed by the expec.
torations of a fellow behind her,
and when the conductor entered
she drew mp her dress and asked:
" Conductor, have you not any rule
in regard to splitting in the car y
The genial ticket puncber smiled
on herand responded; " No, marm;
you can spit around anywhere you
like,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
DR 4. MA RTiE.
TAR. B. f. MAPHlS d BRO.
- -Dcntis,ts.--

oyy,cgs: woodsiocA and saumss DE, virginia.
T., Woodstock, 1T and 80 weeks of each month,
Il. -aumsvillo "a and 4th weeks.
Those in need Of hrst class Dentistry AZ tmodei-
.te prices will do vel - call ..-o.
Flu .ets Of Artificial teeth from f7.0oto sl700,
Pgse .od hl.ings from 5! 2i 20 $1,000. Silver
suinss from 75c. % S1.e ,,,
art;srial teeth put uo ou solid gold. Gold and
celi.oid Combination, celeloid ana fuoo' pHlss;
Goid ADJ Porcelain rlv0ting. clasps, &C.. Special
...,tion owen 10 hlhug aud preserving tue ua-
,nr.I teeth. aud correcting the irregnaltes.
An work warranted hrst class.
~ Tes'hextracted absolutely without iAlN Dy
he sse Of Nitrous O1deDAs
MAY 70. '-4-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

DCspt. jeremiah Smith, the same who
defeated the party of fifty Indians, and
killed the French captain, noticed in
preceding chapter.
(b) Some four or fve years ago the
slaves Of tho Rev. Mr.. Kennerly, the
present proprietor of "Greenway-COurt."
in quarrylng stone, not far from Fairfsr's
ancient dwelling house, found about $3.50
worth Of gold coin, supposed to have been
hidden thsro by his lordshIp.
(c) The estate sold for about one hun
dred thousand dollars.
(To IN ooEnSvEp.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

Baggagemasters report that
new swindle has been invented. At
o crowded station after a person
has got his baggage checked a man
rushes up and asks for the check
to rectify an alleged mistake. II
the check is given up the passenger
is very likely to lose his baggage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

DR. 4. +. LOCKE,
~ SURGEON DENTIST.
OFFICE: Main st., opp. the Court House,
WOODsTOCK. VIRGINIA.
Artificial teeth inserted in any manner
desired. Careful attention given % fill
ing and extracting. Parents should bring
their children and have their teeth eN-
amined, and procure information that VIII
be Of great value in after life.
VIII visit EdinbuTg regularly on the lst
and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, az which
time can be found at the residence Of
Mr. Jacob l.. Rnker.
All work guaranteed. Prices moderate.
July 10, sly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12
CHAPTER XIII.
NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA.

NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA.
Charless H., king of England,
granted to the ancestors OF the late
lord Fairfax all the lands lying be.
tween the head waters Of the
Eappahannock and Potomac to the
Chesapeake bay. This immense
grant included the territory now
comprising the counties OF Lancas-
ter. northumberland, Richmond,
Westmoreland, Stafford, King
George, Prince William, Fairfax,
Loudon. Fauquier, Culpeper, Madi'
son, Page, Shenandoah, Hardy,
Hampshire, Morgan, Ber6ley,J ,Jefier'
son and Frederick. 1t is said that
the first grant to the ancestors OF
Fairfax was only intended to in.
clude the territory in the Northern
Neck east Of the Blue ridge; but
after Fairfax discovered that the
Potomac river headed in the Ale
gany mountains, he returned to
England, and instituted his petition
in the court of kings bench for
extending his grant into the Allie
gany mountains, so as to include
the territory composing the present
counties of Page, Shenandoah,
Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berke-
lev. Jefferson and Frederick. A
compromise took place between
Fairfax and the crown: but pre-
vious to the institution of Fairfax's
suit, several individuals had OBJ.
tanned grants for large bodies of
land west OF the Blue ridge, from
the colonial government OF Viz
ginla. In the compromise 1t was
expressly stipulated that the hold
ers of lands, under what were then
called the kings grants, were to be
quieted in their right OF posses
sion.
Joist Hite and his partners had
Obtained grants for a large body
Fairfax, under the Pretext that
Hilc, &c, had not complied with
the terms of their grant, took 1t
upon himself to grant away large
quantities Of these lands to other
individuals. This arbitrary and
hieh-handed proceeding on the
part of his lordship, produced a
lawsuit, which IIite and his part
ners instituted in the year 1886,
and in the year 1856 it was decided
Hite and partners recovered a large
amount of money for the rents and
profits, and a considerable quantity
of land. (a)
The immense Fairfax estate has
passed out of the hands OF Fairfax's
heirs. The lands (as observed in a
preceding chapterl were granted
by Fairfax IN fee simple to his
(a) In the year 1876, Fairfax entered q
caveat against lIite, &c, alledging that
the lands claimed by them were within
tho bounds of the Northern Neck, aud
consequently his property. This was thu
beginning Of the controversy. and led t.
the sui, instituted by Ilite and partner
against him. All the parties died beior'
the suit was decided. lIite in 1871 pur
ehased fiom John and Isaac Vanmete
their right OF warrant for locating 1000
acres Hite and Mckay obtained warran
for locating 100000 acres more in thei
own names and in order TO obtain set
tiers. took in Robert Green aud william
Duff as partners. Hence the firm OF Jols
Hite, Robert Mckay, Robert Green, An
william Duff. Green and Duff settled j
Culpeper county, sbd arc the ancestor
of those nsoes in that county, and
Gen. Dpfrorsen, Of tWsshiugtOn City.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

Two hundred lightning rod points
have beon put on tee Washington
Monument.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

N Send six cents for postage,
HMM and receive free, costly
II THE box of goods which will help
IL 1 AA1O'yOu to more money right
away than anything else in this world.
All Of either sex. succeed from first
bonr. The broad road to fortune opens
before the workers, absolutely sure. At
onco address, True & Co., Augusta, Maine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

(a)"Sour hou" is made Of the best of
cabbage. A box about three feet in length
and six or seven inches wide, with sharp
blade fixed across the bottom, something
on the principle Of the jack plane, is used
for cutting the cabbage. The head being
separated from the stalk, and stripped Of
its outer leaves, is placed in this box, and
run back and forth. The cabbage thus
cut up is placed in barrel little salt
sprinkled on from time to time, then press
ed down very closely, and covered over at
the open head. In the course Of three or
four weeks it acquires sonrish taste, and
to persons accustomed to the use Of it, is
n very agreeable and wholesome food. 1t
is said that the use oft, within the last
few years, on board Of ships, has proved 1t
NJ be the best preventive known for the
Iseuryy. The use Of 1t is becoming pretty
I (ueneral among all Glasses Of people In the
valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

(a) Lord Fairfax made donation to tho
Episcopal society, of lot of land, upon
which large stone building was erected
AZ place OF worship. The lot is in the
center Of the town and, attached to the
church, was large burial ground, in
which great number of bodies were
deposited. The Episcopal society lately
sold at auction this ancient building and
lot for twelve thousand dollars. The pur-
chaseIs caused the skeletons to be re-
moved. and there are now threo elegant
brick houses erected on the lot. With
the money arising from the sale the
Episcopal society purchased n lot on
Boscowen and Washington streets, and
have built a splendid new church. 1t Is
to bc regretted that no account was taken
of the number Of skeletons removed. The
author inquired Of several persons, who
were concerned in the removal, no one
Of whom could give any account Of the
mum Der. Il is probable there were not
less than 1,OOO-the skeleton Of Lord
Fairfax among them.
(b) Sec Revised Code Of tho Laws Of
Virginia, vol. !. p. 35l.
(c) The Manor Leeds Is located in tho
counties Of Culpeper, Fauquier and
Frederick, and contains about 10000
seres the South Branch Manor in Hardy,
So. 900 Patterson's creek in HsmpshlFs,
1900 acres. Goony- Run Manor, which sd-
Joins the Manor Of Leeds, contains about
1900 acres, ard lies chiefly In shsn.
andoah county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

Up rose the gentle maiden then
Beneath her cartwheel hat
Stepped 10 the door, and softly said
"I never thought Of that"
-ChicOgd Tribune.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-02
Farmers In GanventieF

The farmers of South Carolina seem to
be impressed with the insignificant part
they act in the legislation of their Stat
aid country, and the indifference they
have heretofore manifested as to their
power and interests. They consequently
have determined to organize and make
themselves felt. They have suffered and
are suffering from Court House Rings
and the dictation of fifteen shilling law
yeis. They realize that while they are the
source of all prosperity they are the last
to be considered, after the politicians have
been advanced to power. What the far
mers of South Carolina propose todothose
Of every other Southern Stateshould do.and
do it in manner and with a promptness
that would make the sinallfry agitators
know their places and recognize the fact
that they are lot the State nor the govern
ment. The South Carolina m0veme emit, as
noted below, is a healthy indication It
is u protest against the methods and intern
lions of the dominant political force III
that State and the South, and points clear
" to breaking up of the petty tyranny
and selfish despotism which have so long
operated to the injury of the South. The
following statement as to the movement
in South Carolina, will give an intelligent
idea of what the farmers in that State
mean
The farmers of South Carolina, under the
leadershipof Captain Il. B. Tillman, met
in convention in Columbia Tuesday ard
continued in session yesterday. This con
vention met for the purpose of instruct
ing the legislature" which will convene
a few weeks later, to pass such laws as the
convention deem desirable for the farmers.
There are 200 delegates in the convention,
representing twenty-six counties OF the
state. The farmers claim to hold the bal
ance of power in the state and propose to
run things to suit themselves. Captain
Tilman, the originator of the movement,
charges the state government with incom-
potency and robbery. He has worked upon
the minds Of the farmers tosuch an extent
that they believe they are being robbed OF
all they have. The constitution which the
| farmers have adopted makes them the
aThe Farmers association of South Caro-
llina.'' They propose to take part in poll
| tics. Resolutions instructing the leeisla.
ture to place the management OF the de-
partment Of agriculture in their hands
were adopted. The result of this farmers
/ movement will very probably be an indie
/ pendent political party in 1883.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-02


ROLL OF HONOR OF THE CoLoRED PUBLIC
SCHOOLS OF STAUNTON FOR THE MONTH
ENDING NOV. 10th, 1886.
Srd Grammar Grade-Edward Jefferson. Wal
ter Johnson, Chas Morton, Maggie Branson,
Sadie Lewis, Sadie T Taylor, and Mary Ross.
End Grammar GrGde.-Thomas Brown, Alice
Jones, Selma Stewart. and Joseph McClung.
lst Grammar Grade.-Hattie McClung and
Lydia Woods.
5th Primary Grade.-William Woodson /,
Campbell Huston. W K Brown. Mary Richard
son. Geo jackson, Geo Lacy, and Joseph jack
son.
4th Primary Grade.-Mary E Brown. Lizzie
Frazier, and Mary Cresaw.
3rd Primary Grads.-Chas Frazier, Josie
Douglas, John White, Ella Hall, aid Eddie
Huston.
End Primary Grade. Sadie Keyer, Emma
Hill, Mary MCGOWAN, Edmonia Williams,
Wallace Johnson: Bette Strother. Bette
Wright. Ashby Burke, Walter Taylor. George
Howard.
lst Primary Grade.-Earing Whitfield, Sam
jackson, Richard Harris. Willie Reeves. Mary
Monroe, Lizzie Bernhard, r. V. Malone, and
Maggie Scott.
Requisites for Roll of Honor present every
day, no tardy marks, no dement's, and scholar
ship in the different departments as stated last
month.
Attention is called to the fact that there can
be no satisfactory progress where pupils are ir-
regular in attendance.
The order in which the names occur Indicates
the relative class standing.
Respectfully.
". W. EoBERTsON,
Supt. City schools.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-02
Bucklen's Ar. fca Salve

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rhelrns. Fever
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is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
Or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Hughes & Robinson.