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Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-13
WEATHER RECORD.
rND1cAnoNs FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPAHTMkhTe ' OFFICE OF THE. CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. O., 10 p.m., July 12, 1888. For New England: :-Continued low temperature with rain followed Friday night by slightly warm fair, northwesterly winds. Storm southwest sig nals are displayed from Sandy Hook to Passport.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-13

&pss 0nsoOtsts and Dsasss RaassaAxs Ehe 0haz1ss as vo9elss Go. l5aleoa zsa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A VIRGNlAN KILLS HIS WIFE By
CUTTING HER THROAT
FROM EAR TO
EAR.

ONANCOCK, VA, January 5.-A
horrible tragedy was enacted to-
day IN the neighbOrhood of Bell
Haven, near the dividing line be.
tween Accomac and Northampton
counties. William q. Duer, a form
er resident Of Onancock, killed
his wife while riding along the pub
lie road, by cutting her throat with
a large pocket knife. Duer'G mind
became unsettled several months
ago, owing, it is supposed, to fnan.
cial trouble, and he left Onancock,
and went to reside, temporarily,
with his brother, who lives near
Bell Haven. He had recently got
ten much better and had made ar.
rangements to return to OnancOck
and engage in business here again.
This morning he took his wife and
two small children in a buggy and
started to visit some friends near
WardtOwD, small village in North
amptOn, four or five miles distant,
While going along the road through
a dense woods he drew his knife
and cut his wife's throat from ear
to ear, killing her almost instantly.
He then dl ve on with his wife's
dead body and his little children in
the buggy toward town, and sur
rendered himself to an officer. He
expressed much sorrow and regret
for the terrible deed, but said he
could not help it. Strange to say
he did not hurt his two children
he had with him at the time. Both
Duer and his wife belonged to ex-
cellent Eastern Shore families, and
he has always been of good habits
and amiable disposition. Much re-
gret is expressed here that steps
were not taken to have him sent to
an insane asylum beforehe commit
ted his terrible deed. lie has a
family of SIX or seven small children
and is about forty-fve years old.
EAsTvILLE, VA, January D.
Duer, who murdered his wife to-day
was brought to the Eastville Jail
this afternoon. He would not talk
to any one, and said he had no
statement to make and did not wish
to be interviewed. Nothing could
be brought to bear upon him to get
him to give any explanation what
ever, further than the fact that he
would give his reasons at some
other time. The man is evidently
insane.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
BOLD YOUNG LOVERS.

An exciting episode occurred a
few days ago at the farmhouse of
James NJ. Vanmeter, a farmer,
who lives near the dividing line of
the counties of Jefferson and Berke-
ley counties, w. Va. 1t seems
that Mr.. B. Myers, a son of Ham.
iIton Myers, of Berkeley, for some
time past has been paying his ad'
dresses to the young daughter OF
Vanmeter, and they were to have
been married last Thursday, The
Sunday preceding young Myers
went as usual to see his sweet
heart. Vanmeter met him at the
gate, saying:
"Bud, understand you want my
daughter"
Myers replied that she was his
hearts desire, or words to that
effect.
Vanmeter drew a pistol and In
an angry tone said: "You can't
have her, and if you eyer come no
my place again l will kill yOu."-
Vanmeter then went into his house
and drawing his pistol told his
daughter tha: il she married Myers
he would shoot her, and to flight
ell her he fired the pistol over her
head. The young lady, nothing
daunted by the threats OF her
father, said:
"No matter what you do, father,
| intend to marry him."
A few days after this occurrence
Yanmeter and Hamilton Myers,
the father OF Bud Myers, met In
the road, near Martinsburg, and an
alteration occurred between them,
vanmeter firing upon Myers, but
missing him. What this affair
may end in is hard to tell.-Hdgers'
totcR Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
THE WOOL GROWERS AROUSED.

Hon. Columbus Delaro, presi.
dent Of the National Wool Grow
ers Association, has issued a stir.
ring address to all American wool
growers, from which we take the
following.
"The sentiment favOring Free
Trade in this country has been aug
mented to the extent of President
Cleveland's influence. In announce
ing his sympathy with those who
do not encourage American indus
tries and domestic labor the Ex-
ecutive has emphasized his con-
tempt for your industry by propos-
ing the repeal of all duties on i'm
ported wools. You number about
100000 voters, and give employ
ment to about 100000 more.-
Every State, and nearly every coun'
ty in each State of the Union, has
hocks and fockmasters. Your fOcks
generally are small, your wealth
limited, and your locations 80 scat
tered as to render organization and
united action difficult. Once the pro-
ducers of 5000, 100000 lbs. Of wool
annually, valued at about 800, ,OOO,-
900, you have seen the unfriendly
legislation of 1888 check your
growth and actually reduce your
fiocks in number and your annual
clip in quantity to the extent of 10
per cent.
"These results followed a small
reduction of Protective duties. Now
the President proposes their aboli-
ton, so that South America and
Australia, with other foreign ma
tions, can supply the consumption
of the United States spindles and
looms. The officer of your national
society desire you to organize re-
sistance to this cruel attempt. In
order to secure its defeat by active,
consolidated resistance | advise
that you petition Congress freely
from all parts Of the country. Send
letters to Congressman from every
district. Have each association OF
wool growers, State, county, town
ship, or town, pass and forward ap-
propriate resolutions. Incite the
Grangers or associations OF hus-
bandmen to unite their voices with
your urging Congress to promote
the welfare of agriculture. En-
franchised freemen may obtain JUS
tice and avoid oppression by max
ing those IN authority understand
their wants. you have not large
or consolidated wealth you have
votes. Exercise widely the power
which this privilege gives. The
founders of our Republic placed in
the hands Of its people the power
to correct without insurrection or
violence the errors of those who
make or administer our laws. The
Executive has been misinfOrmed.-
Remove the deception, and let him
and the nation known that you
will not submit to the proposed IN
Justice without resolute struggle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
THREW VITRIOL IN HIS FACE.
A DESPERATE GIRL DIsFIG UREs
HER FAITHLESS LOVER.


HER FAITHLESS LOVER.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 4.-Miss Mary
Brophy, a comely girl of 10, was
arraigned before a magistrate to-
day for throwing a cupful of vltriol
in her lovers face. She waived a
hearing, but told the story of her
wrongs to a reporter.
Two years ago, she said she met
Harry Coleman, and soon after
learned to love him. Her love was
reciprocated and an engagement
followed. Under q promise OF
marriage Coleman, she said, be-
trayed her. When he found she
was IN trouble he advised her to
resort to some means to conceal
her disgrace, as he did not intend
to marry her. The girl said Cole
man sent her a drug.
Coleman was arrested on this
charge some time ago, but was dis
charged because Miss Brophy had
not the courage to stand in Court
against him. Since that time both
the girl and her mother have re-
peatedly asked Coleman to fulfill
his promise of marriage. Her
father even offered to provide for
his daughters support for a couple
of years afer marriage. Coleman,
however, said he would never
marry her.
Last night Miss Brophy, accom-
panied by her mother, called at
Coleman's house to make a final
appeal to his honor. He was not
at home, but they waited in front
of his n6ase until his RETURN
Then he was lmplored by the old
lady to marry her daughter and
save her from disgrace. He did
not answer. Mise Brophy repeat
ed her mothers request, and he
answered her with sneer. The
next instant the girl dashed vitroll
In his face and threw the cup in
the street. Coleman was terribly
burned, and will lose the sight ol
one eye.
He does not deny being respon
sible for Miss Bropby's condition
but says that Immediately alter II
was known to him he offered tC
marry her and she refused, saying
he was too wild. Since then he
has refused, believing that he had
done all he should. Miss BrophJ
said she threw the vitriOl 30 that
no other girl would marry Cole
man,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as 10 need
no special mention. All who have
used Electric Bitters sing the same
song OF praise. A purer medicine
does not exist and it is guaranteed
to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will care all diseases Of the
Liver and Kidneys, will remove
Pimples, Bolts, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure
blood. VIII drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure
all Malaria fevers. For cure Of
Headache, Consumption aud lndi-
gestion try Electric Bitters-Ep,
tire satisfaction guaranteed, OF
money refunded. Price 90 cts
and $l.00 per bottle at Il. Scbpitp'
Drug Store. FIJI ars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Pruning Orchards.

Orchards may be trimmed now
or any time during the winter that
may be convenient. But as a rule
the work is better done in spring
than at any other time. When
dead limbs are cut off the stirrups
should be cut close to the body OF
the tree, and the wound painted
over with linseed.oil and iron paint
to exclude the wet, which would
rot the wood and cause the tree to
decay. An axe should never be
used in pruning; a sharp hne'
toothed saw, with plenty OF set TO
the teeth, is the best instrument
for this work. Small limbs should
be cut close to the bark OF the
branches to avoid sprouts growing
from the stirrups. The rubbish
should be removed and burned
with all the eggs OF insects which
are apt to be upon it.-N. Y. Times
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Is Consumption IncurabIe ?

Read the following Mr.. @. II.
Morris, Newark, Ark, says; "Was
down with Abscess of Lungs, and
friends and physicians pronounced
me an Incurable ConsumptIve.-
Began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle, and able
to oversee the work on my farm. II
Is the finest medicine ever made.'
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohie,
saws: "Had it not been for Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption I would have died oI
Lung Troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best Of health! J!
Trylit. Sample bottle free -
Schmitt's Drn0 Store, \ ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
ON WHAT YOU CAN SWEAR OFF.
A FEW POINTS FOR THE CONSIDER
ALTON OF FRAIL MAN.

A FEW POINTS FOR THE CONSIDER
ALTON OF FRAIL MAN.
You can swear off on telling your
wife that you haye been detained
at the Office to make out bills.
On declaring the world owes you
a living and you are waiting for il
to pay up.
On attempting to make your
neigh bers think you own the earth
On borrowing a dollar and saying
an give it to you tomorrow
when you don't intend to pay il
back at all.
On leaving the snow on your
sidewalk when you know it is dan
gerous for everyone who passes By.
On riding on a free railroad pass
and keeping your seat when paying
passengers are standing.
On trying to make your friends
believe that because you have
carriage you hate to ride in the
horse cars.
On telling everybody that you
once were in better circumstances
On snubbing others that do no
happen TO own rs much of the
worlds goods as you do, but wh(
have more sense.
On going into a business anC
trying to give points to those whC
have been it long before you were
born.
On marrying a wife for her mon
ey and then taunting her with hel
i'll looks.
On pretending to be a Christian
and yet breaking all the rules tina
are the fundamental principles o
that religion.-Neio Harea Ners.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
SOUND BUSINESS MASIMS.

compiled by the Dry Goods Chron-
icle, are appropriate to the season
Action IS really the life of busi'
ness.
Use every means to hold on to
your home trade.
Great bargains can only be Sc
cured in any market by being On
the spot.
Always keep your designs and
business from the knowledge of
others.
1t is easy to sell goods if they
are we'll suited to your trade and
bought right.
BE courageous; drop Your best
friend if he shows lack of honesty
and integrity.
Avoid litigation as much as pos
sible, for lawyers and costs eat up
the principal.
Have the courage to discharge a
debt while you have the money in
your pocket.
The man who borrows trouble is
in sheol sure enough.
Prefere small profits and certain
returns to large profits and uncer-
train sentiments.
Difficulties, like thieves, often dis
appear at a glance; therefore al.
ways face difficulty.
Punctuality in money matters
leads to prosperity and confidence
and the basis of credit.
The man who minds his own
business and constantly attends to
| it mas all his time employed.
In buying study carefully the
wants of your trade, and buy with
that end always IN view.
Adhere strictly to your business.
There may be difficulties to over.
come, but you will surmount them.
Thousands of merchants fail not
from the shrlnkage of values, but
from crediting unwisely and too
much.
BE polite, prompt, decisive, civil
and Obliging to your customers,
and see that your clerks do like
wise.
Have the courage to accept small
profits, and be co ntent; large ones
involve more risk and less certainty
of continuing.
There are two sorts OF people
that gain little by trade, such as
buy what they do not want, and
such as sell only in necessity.
Success assures the appreciation
of che world, for, as the wise man
says, "Men will praise thee when
thou doest well for thyself."
Study the history of current
events; make carefully cOmpari-
sons OF the fluctuations in price, in
demand and in supply, in order 10
guide your own operations by the
lessons these facts impart.
Misrepresentation of anything
never pays, aud when you tell your
customers that your goods are
superior to those of your competi.
tors, when you know the same to
be false, you are simply putting in
ths wedge that Will ultimately
drive your trade away.
Remember that the golden rule
of commercial life is prObity. Act,
therefore, honestly, uprightly and
conscientiousIy in all matters of
trade. Never misrepresent, falsify
or deceive; have one rule of moral
life and never swerve from it, what
ever may be tho acts or opinions of
other men.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

After giving Mr.. X time to
construct the figure, the unknown
prisoner began another series OF
knocks, so grouped and spaced as
to indicate the lines and columns
in which the required letters were
to be found. Five knocks followed
by three knocks meant that the
equivalent letter would be found
at the intersection of the fifth line
and third column; two knocks fol
lowed by one knock indicated letter
'f,' at the intersection of line two
and column one; and FIVE knocks
followed by four knocks meant let
ter e., at the intersection of line
five, column four. The first quss'
ton asked by the unknown was
SO % 80 IL 43 10 55 80 81: who
are you ? The prisoners then ex
changed brief biographies, and Mr.
x discovered that he had
learned his a b c's and taken his
FIRST lesson in prison telegraphy
from a common CRIMINAL bur
glar, if 1 remember rightly,-whC
was awaiting exile to Siberia
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
THE KNOCK ALPHABET

The following is from Geo. Ken.
mans article on "Russian Provin-
clal Prisons,D in the January Cen.
tuy. 1t describes a means of in
accommodation resorted 20 by
the Russian prisoners "The tai
eDted Russian novelist Y, who
has been twice exiled to Siberia
and half dozen times imprisoned,
told me last summer that when he
was arrested for the first time he
had never even heard of the "knock
alphabet; and that when, during
the second day OF his imprison-
ment, he noticed a faint tapping
on the other side Of the wall, he re-
garded it merely as an indication
that the adjoining cell was occu-
pied, and gave it no particular at
tention. AS the knocking contln-
ued, however, and as the faint taps
seemed to be definitely segregated
into groups by brief intervals Of ST.
lence, he became convinced that his
unknown neighbor was endeavoring
to communicate with him. Upon
what principal or plan the knocks
we're grouped he did not know, bat
he coDjectured that the number OF
taps between two rests might cor
respond with the serial number OF
a letter in the alphabet, ,-one knock
standing for "a two for 3D. three
for &C. and so on up to twenty-sl1
for IT, Upon putting this con-
lecture to the test he was delighted
to find that the knocks resolved
themselves into the letters DO.
y.o.u.u.n.d.e.r.s-t.a.n.dP He re-
piled with forty-nine knocks, 30
grouped and spaced as to make
Yes; but long before he had hn-
lshed this short word he became
mournfully conscious that, at that
rate of forty.nine knocks for every
three letters, he and his unknown
correspondent would not be able to
exchange more than half a dozen
ideas a week. The invisible prisoner
on the other side of the wall did not
seem, however, to be at all discour.
aged, and began at once another
long series of knocks, which ex-
tended to two hundred and ninety
six, and which, when translated,
made the words Teach you better
way-listen p Mr.. X then heard
one loud tap near the corner OF the
cell, followed by sound of scratch
ing, which proceeded from that
point towards the door at sbout
the height of a mans head, as II
the unknown we're drawing a long
horizontal line with some hard sub
stance on the other side of the wall.
After brief interval Of silence
there came two staccato taps, and
the noise made by the scratching
of second line parallel with the
first one, but little lower down.
When seven of these invisible lines
had been drawn under one another
about a foot apart, with a group OF
knocks at the beginning OF each
one to denote its number, the un-
seen artist went back TO one knock,
aud proceeded to draw SIX perpen'
dicular lines crossing the first Sc
ries at right angles, 80 as to make
a huge audible checker-board. AS
soon as Mr.. Y heard this invis-
lble diagram, the purpose for which
it was intended flashed upon his
mind, and before the unknown in
structor had finished knocking out
the words, 'Putalphsbet IN squares,
the quiOk.witted pupil had scratch
/ ed upon the floor of his cell re-
duced copy of the audible tracing,
and was numbering Its lines and
columns. His diagram when fin
ished looked something like this;
4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
nR. B. F. MAPHIS & BRO
-Dentists.-

0rYicEs; Woodstock and saumsvillo, virginia.
In Woodstock lst and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsville 2nd and lth weeks.
Those In need Of frst-olass Dentistry at
moderate prices, viii do well to call.
Full sets Of artificial teeth from $500 to
Sl7.OO, $500 and $1,000.
Pure gold filings from Sl.25 10 $1,000
Silver filings from Is 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.
May K, 'S4-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Johnnie, q bright boy of six years,

Johnnie, a bright boy of six years,
while being fixed up for school,
observing his overcoat much the
worse for wear and having more
mended places than he admired,
turned quietly to his mother and
asked:
"Ma, is pa rich 7"
ayes, very rich, Johnnie; he is
worth two millions and a half.n
|, isWhat in, mar
"Oh, he values y0u at one mil
1ion, me at one pillion and baby al
half a million@ ! ~
aJohnnie, after thinking q ~
s,nent. said "Ma, tell opa sell th'
@baby sud buy as some clothea.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

MILL Rewarded are those who read
U1nnIV this and then act they will
Hull find ind, hon honorable o, ,.s employment 9gls snt
their homes and families. The profits are
large and sure for every industrious per
sou, many have made and are now making
several hundred mouth. IL 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
any one. Write TO us at once for full par
ticulars, which we mail free. Addres,
Stinson e. Co., Portland, Maine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Blacksmithing.

Having returned to my shop, at the old
stand, / am prepared to do blacksmithing
in all its branches and a the best manner.
will pay special attention to ironing
wagons, agricultural Implements repair
ing machinery, sc. rF-All work done in
TIE very best manner and at the shortest
.0tice.
Hoping to merit and receive your custom
am respectfully, &cY
LEWIS CRISSMAN,
april. 22-1y.l Edinburg, va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

"What kind of boys go to
heaven ~ asked the Sunday school
superintendent. "Dead boys" yell
ed the youngest membe, of the
D,nfant ef ~s--.gnrsin,s ~ W Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or Tor I'M
provements in olones, Caveats Inir,ngs
ments, Trade Msks and all pssen' DUN
ness promptly sended to. ,pvv
INVENTI0y THAT HAVE DILN
REJECTED ny still. in most cases, %
patented by y Being opposite inc 1, -. -
Patent Ofie and, engaged IN
business excessively, we can secure Ps
ents in lesslme than those VINO sis
mote from Washington. .L.,.,
When jventors send modei or sAs's
we makeesrch in the Patent omce, Ahs
advise : to its patentsbillty, Zee, zee :. |.
charge. Correspondence conn. conilasn.'s ns,..;
fees Tasonable, aud no chafgs 'A
patepis obtained. A.. ga,
Werefer by permission to ths Ci'. !,
Postmaster. and to the superintendent |" !.
thepost Office Money order Dlslslon
Wellington. For spec'sl ss.sss
cicular, advice, terms, Sc, e% sSarsss e 20.
C. A. SNOW * Cv1 q
iopposite paeut Office Washington. ~
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nI was not exactly buried alive,

81 was not exactly buried alive"
said an old clerk, recOunting his
experience, "but once worked for
a week IN a store that did adyer-
tise. When | ca me oat, my head
was almost as white AZ y,u now
see it. SoltaES confinement did
it.r-Inder ARI$edL .f.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
4 a. wYNKOOP,

n. w NhUUI,
ITTOR NEY At "A ",
Office formerly occupied by Alien and
MGgrader.
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
TO his care.
Will be in ut. Jackson on Friday and
Saturday, before the 2nd Tuesday of each
month, at Dr. L. II. Jordan's office.
May Il, 'si-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

4 In some sections there = apopu-
=, = sslief iha there csnnPtn's .
l,ssddIng without q hitch ~ It, .---
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lam OUT AGAIN.

Ali persons having stumps "a their
premises that they want taken out, or
farms cleaned. viii do well to cal on Or
address A. M. EVANS, j.
aug. I3-3rp. -~..EdinbuEg, -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

n Sea wonders exist in thoussnos :
Hmm os osa sorSs but are surpassed by
DGt ,ss sss @sss's s.s !: 4 a.:s Z ss: Y
work that can be done done vn shsiT address 70
home should at once ssnu st.;na sn.'' and receivs
Hailett 1 CO., Portland Msl.s, ;.sss s sss Of ali
free, fal information how sss s,sns nsr ID day and
ages, can earn from q 70 W s,;ya You are
upwards wherever they ,nsos;reds sous
started free. Capital not Ieg1 ss a. AZ fb,,
have made over 80 ~ . S"s'' Wy
work. Allsucceed.