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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
GEORGIA'S HEROINE.
A WOMAN WHOSE SERVICES HAVE
NEVER BEEN NOFFIcIALLY RECOG'
NIZED.

A WOMAN WHOSE SERVICES HAVE
NEVER BEEN NOFFICIALLY RECOG'
NIZED.
One of the most picturesque
figures Of Revolutionary days has
never been admitted to the pages
of history-Nancy Hart--k' own
throughout the South as "The
Giantess" and the "HerOIne Of
Georgia" She lived in the wilder
ness of Elbert county and support
ed herself and her children by
hunting and trapping. Nancy WAS
over six feet in height. and with
her mop Of red hair and crossed
eyes she assuredly was not pre-
possessing. But one Of her con.
temporaries writes: "Her voice
was quiet and soft, and if she had
the courage of a man she had
beneath it the warm heart Of a
woman
She espoused the Wing cause
vehemently from the first outbreak
of the Revolution. Six British
soldiers, when pursuing deserters,
came to her cabin and demanded
food. She cooked them a good
dinner, and while they were eating
it, hid their guns, drove away their
horses, aud locking the doors, sent
word to her neighbors: 81 have
trapped six base Tories come and
hold them for me.D
During the winter, in the dis
guise of a man, she frequently en-
tered the British camp In Augusta
and carried to Colonel Clark the
information she gained there. On
one occasion, when freshet rem.
dered the ford across the Savannah
River impossible, she made raft
of logs, bound together by wild
grapevines, and crossed triumph
antly under fire of the enemy to
the camp of the Georgia troops
Another day, meeting a puny little
British soldier on the road, she
took his gun from him and march
ed him before her into the Georgia
camp.
So great was the confidence OF
the colonists in her discretion and
valor that she was once left by
Colonel Clarke in command of a
fort filled with women and chill.
dren. A company of British skirm.
ishers attacked it, but Nancy, her
self in uniform, forced the scared
women to put on their husbands
clothes and to show themselves on
the walls, while she kept up Sc
vigorous a fire from the old can
non that the enemy fled and re-
ported the fort to be fully manned
and equipped.
After the war Elbert comfy was
invaded by two or three peaceablt
squatters. Nancy fled before them
She packed her goods on a pair OF
mules and emigrated into the
wilderness of Kentucky, declaring
that $50 many neighbOrs left hel
no air to breath" Among hel
descendants have been statesmen
and soldiers. Much Of their physi
cal and mental vigor doubtless came
from the old huntress, Nancy Hart
Youths Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
TERRIBLE DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

ADMISSION, ALA, January Il
The most terrible double tragedy
that ever occurred in this state took
place at the Parker House about 4
o'clock this evening. p. II. Evans,
the young man who killed W. L.
Knighten in Oxford about two years
ago, had some words with w. Il.
Williams, the proprietor OF the ho-
tel. This evening he renewed the
difficulty with Williams. No one
was present at the time. Several
shots we're heard by parties from
the outside. Evans was killed IN
stantly from the effect of a shot
through the head. He received an
other wound In the left arm. VIII.
liams was shot about two inches be-
low the nipple on the left side, and
was shot also through the middle
finger of the left hand. He lived
about half an hour, but was unable
to talk about the shooting.
Mr.. Gamble, clerk in an adj
Joining store, and a negro man on
the outside were both wounded IN
the leg by stray shots. Gamble
had run in to see what was going
on. 1t is thought that Evans fired
the first shot. Williams had only
been in charge of the hotel since
January LIST. Evans had been a
guest of the house and had moved
his family away on account OF the
previous trouble. A coroner's jury
was empannelled but on account OF
both parties being dead no inquest
was held. Williams was conscious
but was unable to give parting adj
vice to his broken.hearted wife,
who was out visiting when the
tragedy occurred. Evans leaves
wife and two children, Williams a
wife and one child.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
Dent Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time
in experimenting when your lungs
are in danger. Consumption al
ways seems, at first, only cold.-
DO not permit any dealer to impose
upon you with some cheap imita-
ton OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, bat be sure you get the gen.
mne. Because be can make more
profit he may tell you he has some.
thing just as good, or just the same
Don : be deceived, but insist upon
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery,
which is guaranteed to give relief
in all Throat. Lung and Chest af
tectious. Trial bottles free at d
Schmitfs drug store. Large bot
ties 81.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
COHSETS IN COURT.

AT this juncture the Coroner de-
sired to show to the jury the course
taken by the ball, and for this pur-
pose produced the corset worn by
Mrs. Burkhart at the time OF the
tragedy.
"You see," said he,-and he drew
the corset around his waist with
the lace in front-"the ball must
have gone in here from behind. No,
tha. can't be, either, for the doctor
saws the ball went in front. Con-
found it, I've got it on wrong. All!
this way (Here the Coroner put
the corset on upside down. "Now,
you see," pointing to the hole in
the garment, which rested over his
hin. "the ball must have gone in
here. No, that can't be, either
for
Here Mr. Mather, the handsome
man oD the jury, broke in. "Dr'
Stillman," SAID he, "you've got that
corset on wrong Here DIR. Still
man blushed like a peony. SWELL"
SAID he, "Pve been married twice,
and | ought to know how to rig a
eorset.r "Yes.D said Mr.. Mather,
shut YOU don't. You had it right
in the first place. The strings go
in front. and the ladies clasp them
together at the back. Don't l
know? think | ought to. I've
been married. If You dOubtit, look
here (pointing to the fullness at the
top). How do you ssppose that's
going to be filed up unless you put
it on as | suggesti' "That," said
DR.. Stillman "why, that goes over
the hips "No, 1t dOn't,' said Mr..
| Mather; "that fullness goes some
where eIse-this way,D and here
MIR. Mather indicated where he
thought the fullness ought to so.
Here another juryman discovered
that DIR. Stillman had the corset on
bottom side up. "Doctor," said he,
@put it on the other way"
"Then the Doctor put it on IN re-
verse order, with the laces in front.
This brought the bullet holes d.
rectly oyerthe tails of his coat.
81 don't Think" said Mr.. Mather,
.'that the bullet went in there,
7 Doctor"
az don't think it did," was the re.
ply. "Contound it, It's mighty
funny-six married men in this
room and not one that knows ho"
70 put on a woman's corset
}. LUto Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.
GEORGIA AND TUE CAROLINAS
SHAKEN UP BUT NO DAMAGE
DONE.

GEORGIA AND TUE CAROLINAS
SHAKEN UP BUT NO DAMAGE
DONE.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 12.-I
After a rest of over six months
Charleston was visited again by an
earthquake shock shortly before 10
M. to-day. The shock did no
damage, but caused many people
to rush into the streets. 1t extend
ed throughout the State and lasted
about ten seconds, and was ac-
cOmpanied by the usual roar. No
alarm is felt now. The shock was
felt at SummeIville and generally
throughout the coast country, and
as far west as Augusta. No dam
age has been reported at any place.
Dispatches from Georgetown, Con
way, Beaufort, Camden and New
berry say the shock was felt in
those places.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. ia
sharp earthquake shock, the first
in many months, startled the cltl-
zens of Columbia at 9.JJ this morn
ing. Buildings were severely
shaken, and doors, windows crock
cry and glassware ratified in a live
Iy manner. People sleeping were
rudely awakened, and many rushed
into the streets. The direction OF
the wave seemed to be from north
to south. The vibrations continued
about ten seconds, and were ac-
companied by loud detonatlons.
CHARLOTTE, n. c., Jan. 12-Two
slight shocks OF earthquake were
felt here this morning, the first at
9.5i aud the other eight seconds
later. Signal Officer Barry says
the vibrations were from north to
south. The shocks were greater
in the western portion of the city.
The only damage reported was the
shaking of a mirror off a mantel'
piece. The people were very ex-
cited, fearing another 1886 dis
aster.
WILMINGTON, y. c., Jan. ia
sharp earthquake was felt here at
9.55 this morning. Advices from
Charlotte report a shock there and
the people greatly excited, fearing
a repetition of the disaster OF 1856.
There was also a strong shock felt
at Shelby and other points,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. ia dis
tinct earthquake shock was felt
here at 9.32 this morning. Houses
we're shaken and many people we're
frightened, but no damage was
done. The duration of the shock
was about five seconds. 1t seem
insly passed from west to east.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Jan. 70
Since noon of Monday, ian. Q, the
magnetic needle has been much
disturbed at intervals. There was
a marked disturbance Wednesday
about $50 NJ. Daring the fore
noon of Thursday there was rapid
motion, and between IL and l.
there were indications OF a severe
magnetic storm. The motion OF a
heavy needle of foot long was
degree and three.quarters. The
extreme agitation followed the
earthquake at Columbia, S. c.
Mr.. H. G. Name, of this city, re
ports the appearance of an extend
, ed group of gun spots on Monday
and Tuesday by the suns rotation
? It is the group which first appeared
in the same way December 13 anC
IA. Since January 0 there have
been very rapid and extreme fiuctu
atoms of barometrlc pressure.
AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. ia
, slight earthquake shock of fiv'
seconds duration was noticed herr
at halfpast nine O'Clock this morn
ing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
SENATOR lNGALLS'S HOUSE BURNED

ATCHIsON, KAs., Jan. l2.-The
elegant residence of Senator In
calls. on South Third street, with
all its contents, including a val
liable library, was entirely destroy
ed by fire at 5 o'clock this morning
The fire is supposed to have origi'
mated in a lot of shavings LETT by
carpenters who were at work on
the building yesterday. Senator
ingalls, and his family are absent
in Washington, aud the house was
begun by the Senator twenty years
ago, and, by successive improve
ments and additions, had become
one of the largest in the State
Within the last season an addition
of ten rooms had been made, cost
ing about $4,000. 1t was in more
than the ordinary sense the home
of the Senator and his family. His
library was one of the largest west
of the Mississippi river, and was
especially rich in political lltera-
ture. The house being in the bands
of the carpenters, all the personal
effects we're packed away in boxes
Clothing, pictures, books, furniture
and svenythins eIse were destroy
ed Tue vuilding VAS inadeqlately
in .Ored, aid the lo,SyilI Se 500,
10 over md absis marA,rance
AuV som 1r .,.,.g and prof''
Az Apkcumu' respectfully, sc, %,
rec ~ - j. B. KRONK u u
A ySpppr,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
TAR. B. F. MAPHIS & BRO.
Don tbs ts.-

OFFICES: Woodstock and saumsville, virginia
In Woodstock lst and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsyille 2nd and lth weeks.
Those in need Of iirst-class Dentistry at
moderate prices, will do well to call
Full sets Of artificial teeth from s1.OO 10
Si7.00, $500 and $50 90.
Pure gold filings from sl.25 to slO.OO.-
Silver filings from - cts TO $500.
Artificial teeth put mp on solid gold,
gold and celleloid combination, celleloid
and rubber plates.
Gold and porcelain riyeting, clasps, DC
Special attention given to filing and pre-
serving the natural teeth, and correcting
the irregularities. All work warranted hrst
class. Teeth extracted absolutely without
pain by the use Of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
May H., 'S4-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
BIacksmithing.

Having returned 70 my shop at the old
stand, am prepared to do blacksmithing
in ali its branches and in the best manner.
will pay special attention to ironing
wagons, agricultural implements, repair
ink machinery, &c. Eg-All work done IN
The very best manner and at the shortest
notice.
Hoping to merit and receive your custom
ami respectfully, sc, .
LEWIS CRISSMAN,
april 22-iy.l Edinburg' va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20

A Connecticut woman has en-
broidered the words AMI music OF
"Home, Sweet Home,' ON a linen
sheet which is on the "a,Iroe room"
bed. Her guests have n decided
whether the ho1tess mead TO indi-
cate that the ust feel at home,
or had better 20 home. -.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20
IAN our AGAIN.

All persons having stumps on their
nremises that they want taken out, or
farms cleaned, viii do well to call on or
address A. NJ. EVANS,
sng t3-3m. Edmburg Va
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ER}iC;lV 7

Mill Rewarded are those who read
U1nnlU this and then act they will
nlUlll find honorable hon . ,,e employment 9EdoS 5ro@
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. 10 Is easy for
any one to make S and upwards per day.
who IS willing TO work. Either sex, young
or old capital not needed we start you.
Everything new. No special ability re-
quired you, reader, can do it as well as
anv one. Write 10 us at once for full par
ticnlars. which we mail free. Address
Stinson & Co., Portland. Maine.
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R0Br. J. WALKER,

Respectfully informs the public that
ne has resumed the practice OF his pro-
sssion orders left al the store OF Z. j.
rravel. in Woodstock. willreceive pro-
mpt attention
May 10, '5i-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-20

Marriage certificates with diyreo '''
- o-o ho,no ;ntrodpce SLY.
Chicago, and are becoming
popular.
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PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for inn
provements in old ones, Caveats Infrins'
ments, Trade Marks and all patent bu'
ness promptly attended TO.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEa
REJECTED may still. in most caseA ~
patented by us. Being opposite me U.s
Patent Office and, engaged In Pase. =
business exclusively, we can secure pa'
ents in less time than those who are ~
mote from Washington. :,
When inventors send model or skei
we make search in the Patent Ofice, a.'
advise as to its patentability, free -
charge. Correspondence confidential
fees reasonable, and no charge unleF'
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission to the Gu!
Postmaster, aud 10 the Superintsadsnt. -
the Post Office Meney Order Division ~
Washington. For special references
circular, advice, terms, &C., address
c. A. snow n CO,
Opposite Psent Office Washington. Dc
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4 q. wYNKOOP,

4 q. WYNKOOP,
ATTO NEY At L 4 v,
Office formerly occupied by Allen and
Magruder.
WOODSTOCK VA,
Will practice in the Courts Of Shenan-
doah and adjacent counties.
Special attention given to the collection
of claims and all legal business entrusted
70 his care.
Will be in Mt. jackson on Friday and
Saturday, before the 2nd Tuesday OF each
mouth, at DR.. L. II. Jordan's Office.
May l., '5i-tf.
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n Sea Wonders exist in thousands
tl00Tl of forms. but are snrpasssd ~
lI[jljiI the marvels Of inyention. Ihe,s
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work that can be done while living -
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22

This was in 1877 and from that day to the
present, Richmond has been the Gem City of
the South
For beauty, for salubrity, for convenience,
for all the charms and advantages which can
make a home delightful, or place Of bust
ness desirable Richmond stands supreme.
Since it was founded the most momentous
events Of the nation have clustered around il;
focusing il as ii were in the focus Of a sun
glass.
1t is the most historical spot Of the most
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22
Committees.

Relics and Antiquites-Dr. Brock,
chairman Grin COttrell, Charles VI West,
Granville G. Valentine, Benjamin d Nalen-
tine
North and South Carolina Relations
ID Thaxton, chairman; W Robertson5 W
d Simmons, G. Ran. Judge George Chris
tian.
Tnis committee will answer any inquiry
from North and South Carolina, as to exhibits.
freight and passenger rates.
Educationai-John b Cary chairman. super
iutendent Public Schools; John Buchanan,
Superintendent Public Instruction Of Viz
ginia: Professor II II Harris, Richmond Col
lege; George Merrill, John II Powell
Railroad Transportation and Advertising
Charles A Taylor. chairman, General Passen
ger Agent X, 4 P X x; sol Haas. Traffic
Manager Associated Railways Virginia and
The Csroliuas: II W Fuller, General Passenger
Agent c a o Railway.
Nauufactures-F 7 Glasgow. chairman; X
II WhitiOck, Thomas Christian. Allan Talbot,
Gustayus Mnlhiser, w II Whtehurst. An
tbony Bargamin. II l. Peiouzo. 4 J Bosher,
Lewis D Cronshaw. II W Rountree, Byron
Wallerstein. Tower, William simpkin.
/ archaeological. Piscatos iai. Field and Aquat-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22

ic sports--Polk Miller, chairman; c NJ Worm
ley. II B Owen. W Miles Cary.
Horses and Racipg-Powhstsn 2. Dupuy
chairman; " Roane Ruffn. Charles Stokes
Cattle and stock-WalterS Grant. chairman
NJ. b Rowe, DR. G Beatlie, A Bowman.
Pharmaceutical and Surgical Apparatus
Appliances and Preparations-r Roberts Bs-
ker, chairman; Hunter MCGUIRE, N d. w I
Brock. NJ D; John W Pierce, Hugh NJ Taylor,
MD.
Exposition Committee Colored Department
J. f. FarraT. president; Joseph T. Wilson
secretary; John Oliver. Professor J. Z
Jones. Robert MoNaughton, Dr.. s. II Dis
mond
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22

granaries Of the world have been found and
cultivated. The cattle upon thousand hills
are there In countless myraids. For
ests TO make the navies Of the
world grow there. and with it all space and
time have been practically annihiiated. and the
coal mines of the Alleghanes. and the grain
fields Of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys are
nearer Richmond to-day than Colonel Byrd's
plantation was when he laid of the city.
The foremost navigator and geographer OF
this century was Commodore Maury. Until
he threw in his lot with his own people of Vir-
GINA he was a man whom the United States de
lighted 80 honor. He discovered the laws OF
the winds and the tides; he laid down charts Of
the ocean, and mapped out its currents. The
sea was TO him as familiar as the forest to the
woodsman. He explored the main, and laid
out its surface 10 highways. All civilized
countries We'd 20 do him reverence and the
worlds commerce now travels by the laws he
has expounded
Thus knowing the sea with its currents and
forces. Commodore Maury declared that drift
wood started at the headwaters Of the Rhine.
the Yolga. the Mississippi, the Amazon, the
Plata. and the Orinoca will. if unobstructed.
in due course of time by force of the tides
float into Hampton Roads.
Richmond is simply at the head Of Hampton
Roads.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22
Classification and
Premiums.

The following classification Of articles Is in
tended merely 20 indicate the character 81
each department, so that exhibitors Of articles
not named may easily determine in which de
partment 70 make application for space. The
management desires il to be expressly under
stood that every object method or process
which eau be displayed at al exposition Of this
character, possessing merit, either in point Of
utility or attractive novelty, whether related
70 fine art, science, or industrial art, will be
an acceptable contribution.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22
Tobacco Department

Section Tobacco and its manufactured
products.
Section 2. Machinery and appliances used in
its manufacture
its manufacture.
This department is under the especial care
Of the Tobacco Trade Of the cityof Richmond.
Their endeavor will be to make the exhibit
complete in every Particular.
The following is the premium list for e1-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22
WHERE RICHMOND?
PONDER LOOK TO YOUR MAPS.


Taking map Of North America and follow
ing the lines Of traffc it is found that Rich
moni Is for the manufacturer, merchant and
farmer, nearer all points south Of a line
drawn from the North line OF Virginia to Lake
Superior than New York. Nearer all points
south Of a line drawn from Washington City
10 the north corner OF Montana than New
York or Philadelphia. Nearer also all points
south Of line from Washington city 10 north
line Of California than New York, Phiadel
phia ar Baltimore. In a word. she is better
located. closer and more directly in contact
with the great West than any Of the Eastern
cities This is a bold statement yet true, and
upon such fact we base the future CONNER
cial growth of Richmond.
No power can keep her back she has al
ready increased IN the last ten years more
than any city in the Union.
Thus situated. with the tides of the sea and
the passes Of the mountains in her favor,
Richmond presents greater advantages com
mercially than any other city IN the United
States.
/. She has from her commanding position
the largest and most productive back-country
of any city 10 the United states.
II. She is by virtue Of her position the great
distributing depot Of Virginia, North Carolina.
West Virginia South Carolina and large sec
tions OF Georgia and Alabama.
III. She il by virtue Of her position the chief
railroad centre Of the south. Six railway
lines meet in her limits, two OF them great
trunk systems, which drain each third Of the
continent