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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

The first elephant which charged me
was the most vicious beas' 1 ever had
to deal with. ! had wounded him Sc
verely one moonlight night as he stood
drinking at pool with ti'e or six 9th
ers. They all went off with rush and
| supposed my shot had failed: About
10 o'clock next forenoon, rs | was beat
ing piece of forest flity four miles
from the'pool, W tn my boy Joe carry
ing an extra gun, the wounded ele-
plant suddenly charged us up hill
side. He was not over pistol shot away,
but had been so well hidden that we
had not suspected his presence. He
had been hit in the shoulder, and the
ascent was pretty steep. But for this
he would have had us. The man who
would attempt to run away from an
elephant on foot world BE- a corpse in
five minutes. They have an amazing
gait in the open, and their pace is
scarcely !4lpeded by any obstruction in
forest or Jungle. Nothing smaller than
tree the size of a mans body will
turn them aside. As the bcasttr mpeted
and started for Il we both made for
the nearest tree. 1t was q large one,
we only got one gun up and were not
above fifteen fees from the ground
when the elephant reached the spot.
He was in terrible rage. His first
move was to break off every branch he
could reach, and we were not safe until
we were twenty-five feet above him.
He was not over three minutes stripping
off the bran hes, and ho did not cease
his trumpetinG for a second.
The tree WAS fifty feet high and eigh-
teen inches through the trunk. When
the old fellow had everything cleared
away he took hold with his trunk, got
a good brace with his feet, and lifted
just as a man would. | felt the tree
tremble from root to top, and l have
no doubt that had the mons Y been
free of wound he would have psSE1as it
over. AS it was, he started some Of
the roots when he sagged back with
his full weight He made four or five
heavy pulls before he gave up, and
then lie tried another plan. lie was
quite at liberty to work any way he
desired, as | had q cartridge iammed
in my gun and was working to get it
clear. The old behemoth retreated
back about ten rods and then came for
the tree head on. We knew what was
coming and were clinging fast and
tight, but the shock nearly spilled us
out. He tr.el it twice more and then
gave it up. My extra rifle now caught
his eye and he picked it mp, whirled it
around several times, and then smash
it went against the tree, breaking it
into dozen pieces. had got my gun
clear by this time, and now proceeded
to put seven ounce bul cts into him,
one after the other. lie screamed and
trumpeted and rushed around, deter
mined not to give up the fight, but at
last grew faint and dizzy and went
down on his side with crash which
made the earth shake.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

My little five-year- old boy had great
fear of what we call devils darning-
needles. One Sunday his Sabbath
school lessen was about evil spirits.
Mamma" said lie, what is an evil
spirit? Is it devils darning-needle? ~
Then he was told by boy that when
his grandpa died he left him money.
He wanted to know how much. made
no answer. Then" said he, edo you
think he left me n dollar? If he did it
won't last long if l have got to give a
penny to the Sabbath school every sun
day."
When he was three years old one
Sunday he went to Sunday school.
The teacher asked him if he could tell
who made the moon? He said "Grand-
ma did" He thought no one else could
do what she did.
Three-year-old Grace says, Mamma,
if there is a man in the moon, and he
has dot legs, why don't he kick hole
through and jump down.
Little four-year-old Gail asked her
mamma if it did not hurt the lightning
bugs when God put the gas in.-Bos-
tom Globe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28
The Vanilla Bean.

The vanilla bean is the costliest bean
on earth. 1t fourishes in Mexico,
chiefly in Papantly and INSANITY. 1t
grows wild, and is gathered and mar
keted by the natives. Just as they
come from the forest the beans sell at
so or So per 200. After the beans
are dried and cured they are worth
from 81 to Sl2 per pound, according to
quality. Last year the vicinity of Pa
PANTY alone exported 60, OOo. 900 beans.
They are used by druggists and con-
PETITIONERS; and are an important article
of commerce.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

mothers, and they wrap it around their
shoulders, bring the ends together at
the breast, end leave a delightful v
shaped bit of neck exposed, ute in
the style of fifty years ago. The ma
terial may be the chea' est muslin, or
the costliest lace, and so the fashion
may become general. At all events, it
is extremely pretty. A concurrent within
of fair ma!dens is to let the hair fall
free, although not without dett con
trivances of becoming outlines. The
two new devices Of couture and corsago
combine to alter the girls aspect con-
siderably, and to impart to her
piquancy of oddly that is capti, ating.
All indications of the coming sea-
son point TO the continued success of
wooden costumes over cotton ones for
the street, even in the warmer days, for
nothing could be found more light,
cool, and comfortable than the new
English mOhairs, which are welcomed
heartily by all who have known their
faithful service in former seasons. They
are produced in all the mode colors as
we'll as white and tinted groundings,
upon which are sprays in flowers and
zeal tracerlcS, III design similar 10 lnOSe
of French ch His.
Furs are given q last and novel OPP
portunity for the present season. Wom-
en- will shortly abandon those furry
catcrpil!ars they wear around their
said wosaa'? Is always willing to suffer
if she can be beautiful, but she rarely
shows how nngratcful she can be as at
of hon of chi Of
embellishments is thrown aside. She
does not desire ito suffer" exactly tC
the degree of overheating wel-made-
up complexion, and she doubtless
thinks that her intel parasol, with
other airy contcctions from the ha-
berdashcr's, will compensate for the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

and turquoise blue are mingled to-
gethet, as well as pale heliotrope and
olive green, or pale rose leaf pink and
China blue, the latter daintily mixed,
In what is appropriately known as
Pompadour coloring. Sufficient en-
broidery for one gown, in both widths,
can be obtained here for n wond, fully
moderate price, considering the excel
lent and durable quality OF these beau
tiful fabrics. My picture of brides
maid, however, shows toilet worn at
q church wedding. where street cos
tune had to lie idalized.
The juvenile ladies' of New York are
taking to the kerchief of their grand
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28
Bill Nye's Typewriter.
GUILLAME NIGH Esq;
Respected Sir:

Do yiou think that 1 could GET
iLON IN new YORK? with mym.
httLE writER. type wi. writer /
mean couldcnt write things for you
out, 5 Spyy14l4l5ofm my own
thoughts if you would FIRST Think
the 567m out ? of course can write
]$hstrfaster than this when had
some good yumrns FRIEND to be with
rS,7aG?-how DOyoG get off them
droll 5l432iC5-things EVERY
Sunday Pts it born in you? or is it
Just Plain bring ing UP:
Please excuse bad spelling md bad
cokxld. | thought 1 would tell You it
is rGixen ing haere to dax?
so good BNye??
yours truly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

TIE Druids in England headed the
Britons in opposition to Ca sar's first
landing, 50 4. c., and were cxtermin-
ated by the Roman Governor, Sue
tonius Pauiinus, A. ID. 81.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28

The first glass cups came from
Venice during the sixteenth century,
and from that time on society began to
lose many of its primitive WAYS, and
become, in q sense, more refined,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28
AMELIA AND AUGUSTUS.

The village folk are wont to say
Oh cours3 I'm undcrtones-
That ~sho woull lie quite nice and stout.
il twasn't Tor her bones
Sho is five rect eight inches tall,
And weiohs one hTrdrod poundsl
A poodle wHd Hes in her wake
Wh:Io on her shopping roundss
Augustus is n dainty dude,
Whose bank account is cheek,
With small Conceits displayed at large
On five Zig dollars to Zach week.
His height is not above five feet,
And vet with silly pride,
He thinks himself n Giunt quite
With Amelia by his side.
They rGmble through the city parks,
A picture strange to see;
She is 80 lunk and straight and tall,
So small un1 lin is he.
They may get married some fine day,
And if they do, It's | Lin,
i hat when Amelia 8 tuntrIms como,
She II use him tor Il cnne
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-04-28
Railroad Schedules, etc.
Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad.


All trains ON the schedule stop At Hay strsea
station, Cumberland. 7. l.. BURWELL,
9eaexal Superintendent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
A Startling Ohio Discovery.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, December l.
A startling discovery made by the
WOman's Missionary Society,
which met in the Methodist Epis-
cOpal church of Columbus, was
made public last night. The mem
bers of the society, one of whom
resides on principal thorOughlare
over low saloon and restaurant,
which has for some time been un-
der police surveillance, recently
noticed young school girls entering
the saloon by the rear door, while
boys of the same age entered by
another way. The girls came out
in a hilarious, drunken condition.
Some of them were traced to their
homes and found to be members of
prominent families. A list of the
gIrls and boys shows that there are
about thirty who have been visit
ing the place nearly every day for a
month or more. They are members
of the High School.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
China's First Railroad.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. "a.
-Advlces received here by the
steamship Rio de Janeiro from
China state that the first railroad
IN the Chinese Empire was official.
y opened on the 9th instant, when
the Yiceroy travelled over the road
tor some distance. Eighty one
miles have been completed from
Tien Teen to Lubal aud Tongshan,
with five miles of sidings and
branches. The road will be con.
tinued to Pekin, aud in time ex-
tended to Southern and North
western China.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07

She appeared tired. AS she sat,
she looked around to see if any.
thing had been forgotten.
al think it rains less,p said
Strick land, who had laid down the
paper.
"No. 1t rains just the same as
before.
"Is the carriage readyP
"I have sent 20 know
The carriage would be ready in
ten minutes. Those ten minutes
seemed an eternity. When the
servant entered to say the carriage
waited. Bertha rose and stood for
a while before the mirror, arraLg-
ing her laces and ribbons, with
difficulty, tor her fingers trembled.
Then she slowly drew on her
gloves and turned toward her hus-
band. lie had risen and was stand.
ing waiting.
"GoOd morning." she said, bow
ing slightly.
He bowed, but made no reply
She turned, aud quietly, with calm,
even steps, walked from the room.
She could hear that be followed
her.
They were in the hall. Sudden.
ly he stepped to her side.
"Bertba You are not going
without first fOrgiving me 7" lie ex.
claimed, in a voice in which grief
mingled with passion.
She turned round, and in an in
slant had thrown herself into his
arms.
"Dsrllng, you will never leave
me again p
"No, no, love. Never l"-From
Mwry's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
Wonderful Cures,

w. ID. Hoyt & Co., wholesale and
retail druggists of Rome, Ca, say :
We have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for -four
years. Have never handled RENE
dies that sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city
Several cases of pronounced Con.
sumption have been entirely cured
by use Of a few bottles of DIR. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guaran.
tee them always. Sold by b
Scbmltt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
VOL. 68.
ON THE BEACH LAST SUMMER.

"Belle. I've sought you sll the morning
return to town to-day;
Pardon, if give no warning,
There is something must say"
Sought so long, You must be weary
Are you ill You look quite pale;
When you 90 life will be dresry
Well, I'm ready for your tale"
HE.
"I can keep it back no longer;
Belle, need you in my life;
Will is strong, but love far stronger;
Dear one, will you be my wife y
"Be your wife Your words seem Drawer
Than they seemed in days OF yore;
But your love would surely waver
Now. as then. Please say no more"
"Ah you Jest! Though once / faltersd,
Failed your heart to comprehend,
Never once my feelings altered,
Not alone did offend"
SHE.
"Was | tickle in those hoursf
All, perhaps twas better SO;
mid the score that owned your powers
My poor heart was quito dc trop "
lie.
$50 it ends. them have spoken
Words that live until die;
Aud You smile while hearts are broken
Belle, God bless you dear! Good by !"
SHE.
"Good byi l could always tease you
Take my hand before you go;
And, if it would really please you,
Keepit, Jack, for veal or woe."
Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for In
provements in old ones, Cayests nhings-
ments, Trade Marks and all patent bnsi
ness promptly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still, in most osses, be
patented by us. Being opposite the U. 3.
Patent Office and, engaged In Patent
business exclusively, we can secure pat
ents in less time than those who are 70.
mote from Washington.
When inventors send model or sketch
we make search in the Patent Office, and
advise as TO its patentability, free Of
charge. Correspondence costdentiad
fees reasonable, and no charge unless
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission TO the Cit,
Postmaster, and to the Supe rintendent o.
the Post Ofiice Money Order Division In
Washington. For specia references {,
circular, advice, terms, &c, address
CA. SNOW 4 CO.,
Opposite Paent Office Washington. d..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
TAR. B. F. MAPHIS & BRO.

. =
OTBIcEs Woodstock and ssumsyille, Virginia.
In Woodstock lat and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsville 2nd and 4th weeks.
Those in need of first-class Dentistry at
moderate prices, will 20 well TO call.
Fall sets Of artificial teeth from 500 to
fl7.00, $500 and $1,000. 80.
Pure gold filings from S1.25 to OCo.-
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 trst
class. Teeth extracted absolutely without
pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
May 10. '54-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07

the purpose OF atte mptirg to sus'
tain and prolong life that DR..
Willard determined to try the ex-
pertinent of introducing nourish-
ment directly into the blood. A
large, well-fed and healthy New
Foundland dog was procored and
the patient pat in readiness for the
test. A band was placed around
the left arm above the elbow to
check the yenOus circulation. The
integnment was divided over the
median cephalic vein, and the skin
was dlssected from the vessel un-
tll about two inches Of it was ex.
posed A llgatnrr was put around
the vein ut the upper and lower
eud Of the inrisiOn, but not tight.
ened. A silver syringe, having a
movable nozzle and stop cock, with
a capacity of two ounces, was got
ready. Tne dog was firmly tied
and then the femOral artery was
laid bare. A bowl resting in a
basin of hot water was held close
to the artery, which was opened
with
A STROKE OF THE KNIFE.
The blood was caught in the
bowl until it was about half full.
1t was then whipped with an egg
beater having a mechanical con
trivance, by which 1t could be run
at a high rate of speed with regu'
lar motion. By this opera tion the
blood was defbrlnated TO prevent
the formation of clots. A little
salt was added during the process.
When the blood was ready the
vein was picked up, a longitudinal
incision was made therein and the
nozzle of the syringe, which had
been detached and filed with
blood, kept 10 by the stop cock,
was slowly forced into the vein.
The ligature was tied around it.
The other part Of the syringe was
made fast and filled with blood, so
that every particle of air was ex-
cluded. The syringe and the
blood were a trihe above the ordi-
nary temperature of the body. The
piston was slowly pressed down
ward, and the blood entered the
vein. The first effect was sudden
increase in the heart beats. 1t was
found that they were checked by
diminishing the speed of the new
blood supply. The syringe was
filed several times in the course of
an hour, a fresh supply Of blood
being taken from the dog each time.
When in the judgment OF the sur
peon enough had been gwen the
wound was carefully closed.
Inside of twenty.fOur hours the
patient was conscious.
The result had been so beneficial
that the operation was repeated IN
the patients right arm. Another
dog had TO be obtained, as the life
of the first one had been sacrificed.
The patient improved after this
operation also. Food was intro.
duced into the stomach through
the siphon ag ain and digestion be-
gan at once, show ing that nature,
during the period of inactivity, had
restored the organ to somewhat of
its normal condition. The patient
gained flesh and strength rapidly
after he began to eat, and last week
was sent home cured. His dis
charge was accompanied by a gen
tie reminder that he will do well
in future to take better care of his
stomach.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.

1t was with the air OF a man pro-
fonndly Indifferent to his own sue
cesses, that Gerard Strickland,
twitching his cuffs and stretching
his arms, before letting his hands
tall into his lap, sank back into
the luxurious arm chair by his
library fire, after throwing on the
table the letter that announced bis
promo ton to an envisble post in
the civil service. AS he thought
of the post, his advancement seem
ed to him no subject for congratu.
latlons, but only one of those grim
tests with which fortune delights
to mock disappointed men.
An old man.servant, one Of a
sort growing rare, entered the room
with an evening paper. He laid
it at his masters side, and stood at
a respectful distance, waiting, halt
hesitsting, with some anxiety legi-
BILE in his cOuntenance.
"WelI, Thomas ?" asked Strlck.
land.
81 beg your pardon, sir; but do
you remember what day 1t is to-
dayp
"No, Thomas
"Your wedding day, sir"
Stnckland's face clouded.
81 did not know, sir, whether
you would wish for dinner the same
wine as--as you used to have"
"NO, Thomas; shall probably
dine at the club.n
81 ordered dinner as usual, sir !;
and a bouquet, iu case"
"Quite right, Thomas, quite
right
For an instant the heart of the
promoted official sank. The fidelity
of his old domestic was humiliating.
How he would once have resented
the suggestion that Thomas would
remember this anniversary better
than himself And that it should
fall to the old servant to order
from the florist the bouquet Gerard
himself had been formerly 30 proud
to bring home, on this evening, to
his wife But the slight sense Of
annoyance passed away quickly
1t was with absolute Indifference
that, seeing the man servant still
| he asked
"Anything else, Thomas ~
"This morning, when you had
but just gone, q young lady called.
Hearing you we're not at home, she
said she would call again this even
ing about six. She wished TO see
you on Importance business
"Her name :"
"She left nOne.o
"Did you see her ?"
"No, slr.'
"Oid John say what she was
like ~
"Rather tasl, slr young lady,
dark, and fashionsbly dressed.
"If she calls l will see her. You
may 90, Thomas" The servant
left, and Strickland continued to
himself. "Tall, young, dark, we'll
dressed, business with me. Who
can she be 7"
'oThe lady is here, sir, in the
drawing rOom," said Thomas, re
turning to the library alter about
ten minutes.
} Strickland went to the drawing
room. At the door he paused
moment to steal look at bis visi
tor. She stood by one OF the tables
idly turning the leaves of q photo
graph album. Her back was to
ward him, and be could distinguish
! only the tall and graceful figure o.
T a woman, we'll dressed and wearing
J expensive laces.
r MADAM n ne said, advancing.
) The lady turned. Strickland
started as if he had received al
: electric shock. TO conceal, TO th'
: best OF his ability, his surprise an'
3 the sudden pallOr of bis face, b
: made a profound bow.
|. 81 hope / am not inconVeniencini
I you," she said, at the same time re
!, turning his salute. Then, with
|. quiet ease she selected chair an'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
Ia MEALS Al ALL HOURS.
II REKA II o U s z,
JOS. +. HOLTZMAN, Proprietor, {,
EDINBURG, VA.

This new and commodous hotel is now
open for the reception Of guests. Every.
thing is new from basement TO attic, and
was built with view to making IL one OF
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in furni-
ture. The office and dining room are
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 satisfaction.
Charges will be very moderate, and
guests can rest assured that all will bs
done TO make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A first-class livery is attached to the
hotel. lDec. To- 'o'-ti'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
RECOGNIZED
A the leading Farm, Garden, Fruit, Stock
and FAMILY WEEKLY Of America, the
RURAL NEW.YORKER

III NAL M ENeIOhhLh
bees TO say that it will mail (witbout
charge to all who are interested in rural
affairs a copy of the RURAL Itself, together
with FIVE copies Of its series Of powerful
Farm Cartoons, printed on 6pe paper, and
showing, as no other pictures have ever
shown, the right and wrong side of farm
Nfe, its pleasures, it's dangers, etc. The
RuRAL costs more to publish than any
other farm journal IN the country. 1t
presents 500 original illustrations every
YEAR the value of the work of its Ex-
1eriment Farm is widely known and rec
oonized. The best farm writer's in the
worId-SO0 contributors. Its Domestic
Economy, Home. News and Markets de-
nsrtments arc uneQualed. The RURAL adj
dresses itself to eli good people who culti-
vate land, whether it be flower plot or q
thousapd acres. Price ~ year, weekly,
te Iarre pages, heavy tinted paper. Ad-
dress The Rural New-Yorker, "a Park
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07

The oldest preacher in the world
is the Rev. David Smith, who re.
Gently opened the general confer
ence of the African NJ. Il. church
in London with prayer. lie is 1O4
years of age, and has been a church
member for 90,years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07
DR A. MARTIN,
SURGEON dfy DENTIST,

Respectfully informs the public that
,e has resumed the practice Of his pro-
.ssion orders left al the store OF z. J:
Fravel, in Woodstock. wilreceive pro-
npt attention
Nav 10, '54-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07

Ronr. WALKER. Jso. L KELLKB
IXTALKBR & KELLER,
w ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
WooDsrocK, VIRGINIA.
~ Office on Court Street.
One member of the firm viii be in Mt.
Jackson from o'clock Thursday after
noon, until Saturday night Of each week.
0fiee over Irwin's Drug Store.
NAY 's4-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-12-07

This quiet hotel has been reftted and
refurnished throughout, and now offers TO
all the comforts OF a coy home.
The table will be supplied with every.
thing 20 please the inner man.
gV-The bar is supplied with the best
qualities Of fine wines, liquors, beer cigars
&C., &c.
rV-A frst-class Livery and Feed Stable
attached. MAY - 's7-tf.