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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

FOR FUNERALS-Carriages for 50 and
hearse So. E. w. Shirk's livery stable, 284
East Ninth street, corner Rosabel street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

COZ R0-A LADY'S RING-TWO DIA-
.pC Nv monds both white, very brill
liant and absolutely perfect; also one very
fine sapphire, plain hoop, gold mounting.
No. 1913; original cost, $50.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09
Zephyr Worsted,

All colors, &c per o.. at E. Classen's, l
West Third.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

COLA LADY'S HUNTING CASE SOLID
P<.O gold watch. stem winder and setter,
Elgin jeweled movement, expansion balance
and safety pinion. handsomely engraved
cases, only used short time, as good as new
and thoroughly regulated for time. No. 16
page so; original cost S475O.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

&RC-A LADY'S HUNTING CASE, IA
'pCC carat gold watch, stem winder and
setter, Elgin "a plate full-jeweled movement.
cut expansion balance and patent safety pin
ion, full engraved shell cases, only used six
months and as good as new. No. 10, page
SO; original cost SS5.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

GHO-A LADY'S CLUSTER RING, COM
spCO posed of ten very brilliant white
diamonds and one genuine ruby; plain gold
mounting. No. 1912, and cost at least S!5
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

CCH-A PAIR OF DIAMOND SLEEVE
tpe)c buttons, two stones; fair size, en-
mounted in a star Of pain Roman gold. No
2055; original cost S55.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

UcO-A GENTS DIAMOND LOCKET;
pOO nine stones, all white and perfect,
though not very large; mounted in black
enamel and gold, making beautiful combiil-
alton; No. 2119, and would cost at least SS5.
&SH-A DIAMOND LOCKET-TWELVE
'pCc stones, not very large, but very
white, brilliant and absolutely perfect set in
the form of all anchor in Roman gold: ask
for No. 2127: it would be bargain at SS5.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

S1O-A PAIR OF DIAMOND EAR
sp-f< drops, fair size. extra good color,
ut and depth very brilliant and entirely
free from flaws of any kind; No. 2O33, en-
graved gold mountings: first cost $40.
Ce1-A DIAMOND LACE PIN; TWO
.lpOI stones that are perfectly white, fine
fancy engraved mounting, the very latest
style; No. 2094. and would be bargain at
500. =.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

geo R(l-A GENTS HUNTING CASE,
.DO%.CO 16 size, 14-carat gold watch
stem w1nder and setter, s-plate, Elgin full
jeweled movement, cut expansion balance
and patent safety Pinion, richly hammered
been worn, a complete timepiece; No. 1,
page 4S, and would cost in any other estab-
lishment not less than $50.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

&7Q-A GENTS SCARF PIN-FOUR
sp1C diamOnds-White and perfect; ex-
ceedingly brilliant, and a very fine opal in
the center; neat, plain gold mounting: the
very latest style; ask for No. 2136; cheap
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09
BELOW ARE FEW A

GO1 OLA LADY'S HUNTING CASE,
tps)l.%C solid gold watch stem winder
and setter; Elgin full ieweled movement, cut
expansion balance and safety pinion; center
engraved cases; this watch has been in use
a few months, but shows no sign Of wear
No. ii, page 81 original cost, $31 .25.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

COH-A GENTS OPEN FACE 14-CARAT
'pCC gold watch, stem winder and setter,
very fine Swiss full jeweled nickel move
ment, jewels in setting and cut expansion
balance: the movement is made by the cele-
brated Agassiz; plain cases; suitable for q
monogram; No 10. page 49: worth S1:5.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09

CCQ-A LADY'S HUNTING CASE SOLID
'D%O gold watch, stem winder and setter,
Illinois "a plate full jeweled movement, cut
expansion balance and patent pinion;
engine turned engraved cases; entirely new;
No. Is, page so; well worth $50.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-09
SAMPLE BARGAINS:

&10-A LADY'S DIAMOND COLLAR
WIZ button, one stone; white, perfect
and very brilliant; mounted in star of
Roman gold; very neat and pretty; No.
1888; original cost, Sl7.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
He Didn't Have Consumption.
From the ArgOnaut.

A thin, delicate-loOking woman
sat in a horse car one evening re-
Gently, and next her sat a native OF
the Queens realm. The window
behind the Briton was open and
the cool wind blew in on the wo.
man, making her shiver. At last
she said, in a lady-like way,
"Won't you be kind enough to
close the window behind you, as it
makes me very cold ~ 1t would
hardly have caused the man any
inconvenience to grant this re-
quest, but he replied harshly, 81
prefer it open; you Americans
can't stand ANYTHING; you all seem
to have consumption The other
passengers in the car were astonnd'
ed at his incivilty, and there were
many angry glances cast at the
royal subject. Finally a gentle
man rose on the opposite side OI
the car, and, approaching the Eng
Ishman, with about 22O pounds
avoirdupOis, leaned over HIM, and
graspiDg the window, slammed il
down with vigor; then he remark
ed: "Now, my friend, if you thinl
all Americans are afflicted with
consumption, you just raise that
window again. | am an American.
The little woman blushed, The
other passengers smiled, th'
American returned to his seat, ant
the BritOn looked out of the win
dow and thought.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

there was r-r-r-ip down the
breadth. This was repeated five
or six times before he had the car
pet up, and then he piled it IN the
middle of the floor and sat down
on the windowslll to favor his
back.
'Its hard work." ! observed, as
he painted and gasped.
"I don't see IT." he presently re-
Piled. "Even if it was, we've got
half the house done, and it is not
yet Q o'clock
Bye.and.bye he dragged the car
pet out and hung it over the clothes
line. had just left HIM for
minute to see what allied baby
when | heard a furious yell. | ran
back and Mr.. BOwser was pranc-
ing around the yard and shaking
one hand aloft. He had grasped a
tack. He had only calmed down
and seized the carpet again to lift
it over the line when he got three
or four at once, and for five min
utes there was a circus. The per-
formance might have continued to
this date had | not succeeded in
heading Mr.. BOwser off as he came
around the circle and warned him
that all the neighbOrs on the other
street were at their windows.
Then he sat down on the back
steps and seemed to look into the
far.away for a long time. The red
color had worked out of his sus.
penders into his shirt, his bulk had
shrunk away One.fourth, and in
his excitement his wig had come
of and been trampled under foot.
A very impudent boy on the fence
asked HIM how he liked it as far
as he had gone, and the dryer for
a rpet-beater's wagon came along
soon after and called out:
"Hey, old Tacks, do you want a
joblD
| called Mr.. Bowser pet names,
and told him how much loved
him, and how baby would mourn
his loss, and he gradually returned
to his normal condition. When he
did he found that he had also lost
his four false front teeth and
broken the strap to his vest.
"Mrs. Bowser :" he finally said,
as he got rest Tor his aching back
on the edge of a step.
ayes, dear. You know wanted
you to go away"
"And I'm goingw
"Are you?"
"Never to return-neverw
ooh, Mr.. Bowser !"
"Don't Mr.. Bow ser and dear me I.
You deliberately put up a villain
Gus job on me. You kept pecking
and cOaxing until you got me into
this thing, and now you must take
the consequences. In an hour
from this | shall leave -
But he didn't. He was too still
and sore to go, and his spinal
column has not got back to plumb
vet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

several authorities, but now hope
burned ag ain within his heart, and
accompanied by his mother and
Miss Dill on, he left GrangewoOd
and sought tn new celebrity.
Young DIR. Hardenburg gave him
encouragement, and preparations
we're made for the necessary opera
ton. 1t would be painful, but Ire
Won was willing to suffer the worst
torture to regain thatprecious treas
ure he had lost.
His mother and Miss Dillon re-
NAMED with him, and the Oculist
admired the courage and deftness
of the young girl, though the look
of intense anxiety on her face made
him wonder.
Had the patient been her own
brother, she could not have dis.
played more emotion. He did not
know of the hours spent in prayer
and weeping.
Fortune did not turn her back
upon him, for the operation proved
successful. Seated one day in his
room at the hotel, where the light
of the September morn fell through
duh draperies that gave it soft,
faint hue, Treyon Granger lifted
the bandage from his eyes and saw
yes, saw his surroundings, indis-
tinctly at first, but they gradually
grew clearer and he could distin-
guish form and color.
"Mother " he cried joyfully, and
she clasped him in her arms and
wept tears of gladness.
Then he thought of Miss Dillon;
he had ceased 20 associate her with
his old love in personal appearance,
he thought of her dark haired, gray
eyed, but with a tender smile on her
lips. She might not be beautiful,
but she was womanly.
"Miss Dillon" he said; and she
glided before him, her black robes
trailing behind her, her h an ds
tightly clasped.
He raised his eyes, and then there
was a start and cry. Whose face
was that beaming upon him through
the dull misty lightl Smiling red
lips, glorious hazel eyes; loose,
waving masses of shining auburn
hair.
"Althea p he cried, and the next
instant she was on her knees beside
him, begging his forgiveness and
pouring out her song of joy.
Then he knew that she had
sought him, had cluDg to him in
his afliiction, had prayed for his
restoration, and now There was
no need for words as he raised her
in his arms and kissed her on the
sweet, qnivering mouth.
Althea was his-his forever. He
knew then why peace had fallen
upon him at the first touch of her
hand when he met her as "Mlss
Dillon"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
FIFTY YEARS OF DARKNESS.

Near Gainesville, Allen county,
Kentucky, there lives a man whose
life has been an unusual one. He
was born an imbecile, and, as he
grew older and stronger, became
violent and had to be confined.
His name is Mack Griffin, and at
the age Of fifteen he was placed IN
a cabin in the corner of the yard
where his parents lived. The
cabin was built especially for his
occupancy, and he was placed in
it and kept in confinement, never
being permitted to leave the house.
1t is said be would allow nobody,
not even members of the family,
to come near him except his sister
who would bring him his meals
and sweep out the room. He is
now sixty-hve years old, and his
hair is as white as snow. He has
never been out of the house but
once since his Incarceration when
it was torn down to be rebuilt. He
has been in that house with no
window in it, With door barred, for
fifty years, has never had com
munication with any human beng
except his sister, and a stranger
fills him with horror, and causes
him to rave and give vent to the
most unearthly screams and hide
Gus noises. lie cannot be induced
to leave the cabin one moment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
MISS LUCY BYRD.
FAME AND FORTUNE IN STORE
FOR HER.

FOR HER.
A prominent gentleman at Ma
rion, Va, writes us under date of
May 18th: Miss Lucy Byrd, Of
your city, gave our citizens an op-
portunity of witnessing her won
derful magnetic or electric powers
this evening at the opera house.
She had full house, composed OF
our best people, Notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather, and
never was an audience here more
pleased or astonished at the dis
plays of strength she gave. A
gentleman weighing 175 pounds;
with boy on his shoulders weigh.
ing 80 pounds, placed his heels
upon the tips of her fingers and
she raised both from the stage as
high as her head, virtually throw
ing them over her head to the
floor. She placed herself erect
upon one foot, with the other held
by relative, and the stoutest man
in the hall failed to displace her
from her erect position. Two of
the heaviest gentlemen in the
room, aggregating $50 pounds,
seated in a chair, we're raised high
from the floor without apparent
effort, by merely placing her
hands on the posts Of the chair.
She placed her fingers under the
feet of boy and girl, each weigh
ing about so pounds, and held
them upon each hand. Her other
exhibitions were equally astonish.
ing, aud all were heartily enjoyed.
Whatever skepticism az to her
gifts may have come into the hall
not a bit of it went away. l pre-
dict that Miss Lucy's fame and
fortune will date from her enter
tainment tonight. The wonder
full phenomenon is the town talk,
although she had arranged to
return home tomorrow DR.. Black
urged her to remain here a few
days longer, and she consented to
give an exhibition Tuesday night
before the officers and inmates of
the asylum for the insane at this
place.-MOrristOicn (Tenn.) Gazette.
Mr.. w. X. Byrd, the father of
this wonderful young lady, has
been a resident of Roanoke for a
few months past. He says his
daughter is 81 years old and when
he last saw her, three months ago,
had no idea she was in any degree
possessed of such electric powers.
The above notice which appeared
in the Gazette of last week is the
first information he has received OF
his daughters wonderful gift
Roanoke Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
Here is a good story told about

Here is a GOOD story told about
Judge MOulton, of Shelbyville,
when he was upon the supreme
bench. The Judge is powerfully
near-sighted. For instance, one
day he was going to the court
house from the hotel when he met
an amiable town COW OH the cross
ing. The Judge is a courteous
gentleman, with old school man
ners, and, taking the COW for a
lady, he lifted his hat gallantly.
With a bow, a smile and pleas
ant "Good morning, madam" he
stepped clear of the walk, to allow
the object of his Difference to pass.
When the Judge got to the court
house the whole bar jumped on
to him, and guyed him unmerci'
fully. They got him madder than
hornet, and after standing it about
as long as he could without fight
ing he gathered up his umbrella
aud hat and put out for the hotel.
Just as he was in the middle OF
the same crossing he met lady,
bat he wasn't to be fooled again
by deceptive appearance, Sc
with flourish of his umbrella, he
shouted "Haw, thero, d-n ye
get off the walk ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson,
Clay county, Iowa, tells .he follow
ing remarkable story, the truth of
which is ycuched for by the resi-
dents of the town, 81 am 70 years
old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for
many years could not dress my
self without help. Now | am free
from all pain and soreness, and am
able to do all my own hOusewOrk.
| owe my thanks to Electric Bltters
for having renewed my youth, and
removed completly all disease and
pain.' Try a bottle, SOC. and 81,
at b. Schmitt's drug store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
A STRANGE SPECTACLE.

FINDLAY, o., May 22.-A strange
spectacle was visible in the north
ern sky here last night, which has
caused the greatest CONSERVATION.
1t was the representation Of a hu-
man hand of immense proportions.
Early IN the evening the sky in the
north had 4 peculiar look, which as
the night wore on took the form of
flashes of light, becoming more
brilliant and unnatural as the
night advanced. About II o'clock
those watching the phenomenon
were terrified to see the plumes of
light concentrating into a distinct
object, which soon assumed the
shape of n giants hand, well
formed, and as distinct as il
painted upon the black back
ground of the sky. The hand ap-
peared to he a shadowy substance,
through which waves of light of a
blood red color surged as regularly
as heart beats in human breast and
then fell off at the ends OF the fin
gers in drops Of the same color al
most as large as hot.air balloons
The first finger of the hand pointed
downward toward the sleeping city
as if warning the people OF some
woe about to fall on them. The
spectacle lasted for about a hal
hour, and was witnessed by hun
dreds, who were breathless will
excitement, until slowly it begaT
to fade away and finally disap
peared.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
VOL. g..
THE SILVER LINING.

A fisherman sat at his door one day,
Watching the clouds that, heavy aud gray
Obscured the sunlight's shining;
And be said to Bright Eyes at his knee;
Look yondeT out in the West and see
The cloud with the silver lining"
think. when our skies are cold and gray,
And we vainly seek to find the way,
Somewhere the light is shining.
If we bravely resolve to do our part.
And bear our griefs with a patient heart,
And free from all repining.
We shall be led to a higher way,
To a better work than we do to. day,
And find loves sunlight shining;
For truth of spirit and strength OF soul
Will make the darkest cloud unroll
And show its silver lining.
Helen Keith.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
nR. B. f. MAPHIS & BRO.
DenfiR ta.-

In Woodstock lst and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsville 2nd and 4th weeks.
Those in need Of frst-class Dentistry at
moderate prices, will do well to call.
Full sets Of artificial teeth from 800 to
81. 90, $500 and $4,000.
Pure gold filings from S125 to $1,000
Silver filings from 70 cts. TO $500.
Artificial teeth put up on solid gold,
gold and cellelOid combination, cellelOid
and rubber plates.
Gold and porcelain riveting, clasps, &c.
Special attention given to filling and pre-
serving the natural teeth, and correcting
the irregularities. All work warranted first
class Teeth extracted absolutely without
pain by the use Of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
Nav 10, i54-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
A DRUNKARD FROM BIRTH.

Robert l.. Carr, broken wreck
of humanity, aged elghty.dve, died
recently, at Providence, the death
of a sOt among squalOr and dirt,
but with his breath expired a be.
ing whose life and existence were
due to most remarkable events.
He came from Brantlord, Brant
county, Ontario, and was born
within the shadow Of the scaffold.
His parents came to Canada from
England in 1894, and settled not
far from Toronto. His father WAS
a drunkard, while his mother was
a patient, ploddIng soul, who bore
her hard lot resigned. She was on
the eve Of becoming a mother, and
was in highly nervous state con.
sequent upon such a condition,
when her burly husband came
home drunk and assaulted her
brutally. Because of his supper
not beng ready she was knocked
down, and he rolled over her. In
a parOXysm OF pain and rage she
leaped to her feet, and, before the
man could rise, seized the axe and
with a swift blow nearly decapitat-
ed him. He never knew what
killed him. Mrs. Carr did not hide
her crime, but walked into the
police station and surrendered her
self. She went cheerfully to prison
wanting to die and be at rest. She
did not expose her condition when
captured, because she knew her
life would be respited if she did,
and she wanted to die. She was
promptly convicted and sentenced
to be hanged. On the morning of
the day set for execution her con-
dition became known and infuen.
tial parties interested themselves
in her. A reprieye or a pardon
was solicited and promised, but
the fatal moment arrived without
any sign of rhe messenger who was
to bring the news from Toronto.
Thankful that her miserable life
was over, the woman assembled the
scaflOld steps, but here her strength
failed her, and she would have
fallen but for glass Of brandy
given her. The clergyman, who
was one of those anxious so save
her, assembled the fatal platform
and eagerly scanned the road, hut
no messenger was seen. lie was
determined two lives shonld not
be sacrificed, so began his prayer.
For one hour and a halt he prayed
continuously y against time, until
chair had to be given the exhaust
ed prisoner, who was all the time
kept up by spirits. The spectators
and Sherlfl's officer started in
amazement at the black robed
preacher, when suddenly, amid a
cloud of dust, up dashed "a mount.
ed kings messenger with a re.
prieve. The tired clergyman faint.
ed, while the prisoner, IN a drunk
en- stupOr, was carried from the
scene. Two hours later she gave
birth to a child. From the stupor
the infant remained in long after
birth, attending physicians declar-
ed it partOok of its mothers in
toxicated condition. Such was the
birth of Robert Carr, and before
he was ten years of age he develop.
ed such a passion for rum that he
stole it. From the cradle to the
grave he was drunkard. He
came to Providence years ago, but
the story of his birth followed him,
aud his last breath was a hideOus
appeal for whisky to satisfy his
craving. His long life after such
career of dissipation, showed re-
markable vitality. His mother
was pardoned shortly after her re-
prieve, and lived until 1S40.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

Salesman: ayes, sir. I'll war
rant that one of those lamps will
save you at least fifty per cent. in
oil in the course of a year." Long
headed Farmer: "Give me two OF
'em. Mought as we'll save a hun
dred per cent. while Pm bout it."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for i'm
provements in old ones, Caveats Infringe
ments, Trade Marks and all patent bus'
ness promptly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still, in most cases, be
patented by us. Being opposite the U. ):
Patent Offlce and, engaged in Patesj
business exclusively, We can secure pas
ents in less time than those who are re.
mote from Washington.
When inventors send model or sketss
we make search in the Patent Office, and
advise as to its pateRtability, free OF
charge. Correspondence confidential
fees reasonable, and no charge unless
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission to the Cip
Postmaster, and to the Superintendent o.
the Post Office Money Order Division IN
Washington. For special references
circular, advice, terms, &c, address
c. A. SNOW a CO.,
Opposite Paent Office Washington, DE-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

A Kansas woman has invented a
combination ironing board, step
ladder and cIothes.line. 1t will
never come into general use unless
it can also be used as a baby-car.
riage and hustle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01
BG~ MEALS AT ALL HOURS.
T URE KA H0 u s E,
JOS. p. HOLTZMAN, Proprietor,
EDINBURG, VA.

This new and commodious hotel is now
open for the reception of guests Every
thing is new from basement TO attic, and
was built with view to making 1t one Of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in furni-
tnre. The office and dining room arc
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared TO
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satis az ion.
Charges will be very moderate, and
guests can rest assured that all will be
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A first-class livery is attached to the
hotel. lDec. l6, 's7-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

Mill. Rewarded are those who read
UlnnIU this and then act they will
llUlil find honorable employment
their homes and families The profits are
large and sure for every industrious per-
son, many have made and are now making
several hundred a month. IL is easy for
anyone to make s. and upwards per day,
who is willing to work. Either sex, young
OF old capital not nesded we start you.
Everything new. No special ability re-
quired you, reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars, which we mail free. Address
StinsOn e. Co., Portland, Maine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

Rosr ,. WALKER. gNo. L. KELLER
NTALKER e KELLER,
w ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
WooDsrocK, VIRGINIA.
~ Office on Court Street.
One member Of the firm will be in Mt.
Jackson from 3 o'clock Thursday after
Roon, until Saturday night of each week.
Once over Irwin's Drug Store.
May 's4-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-01

Remove the irons when the iron.
ing is done, and never let them
stand on the stove, where steam
grease will be sure to settle on
them.