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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
A Race Between Bees and Pigeons.

A curious race for wager oc-
Cured recently at Hamme, in
westphalia. \ pigeon fancier and
a bee master each backed his
favOrite racer. The course was
three miles and a half-the dis
tance between the two villages of
Rhynern and Hamme, and dove
cote which happened to be near a
hive was the selected winningpost.
The race was intended to be level,
but in effect the bees were handl'
capped. It was very difficult to
identify them, and though rolling
them in flour before they started
on their course made them easily
recognized on their arrival, IL must
have somewhat retarded their
fight. Nearly every one backed
the pigeons, and there was great
excitement in the ring which as
sembIed around the winningpost.
The favOrites were nowhere. The
first bee came in twenty-five
seconds before the first pigeon, and
three other bees before the second
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
A Piece of Her Mind.

A lady correspondent has this to
say.
81 want to give piece OF my
mind to a certain class who object
to advertising, when it costs them
anything-this won't cost them
cent. i suffered a living death for
nearly two years with headaches,
backache, in PAIN standing or walk.
ing, was being literally dragged
out OF existence, my misery IN
creased by drugging. at last, in
despair, / committed the sin of try
ing an ADVERTISED medicine, DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and
1t restored me to the blessedness
of sound health. honor tho ply
sicIan who, when ho knows he can
cure, has the moral courage to ad-
vertlse the fact.' The medicine
mentioned is guaranteed to cure
those delicate diseases peculiar TO
females. Read printed guarantee
on bottle. wrapper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
MARRYING ONES RELATIONS.
NOTHING APPARENTLY TO JUsTI.
Ply THE COMMON PREJUDICE
AGAINST 1T.


AGAINST 1T.
Three is a widespread idea that
consanguineOus unions produce
either defective offspring or none
at all. When marriage between
cousins IS spoken of, sterility or
deaf mute, idiotic or dcformed
progeny is predicted, and examples
are always at hand to cite IN sup.
port of the prophesy. Does this
opinion rest upon positive aud
we'll authenticated facts, OF is it
erroneous This is a question
that was examined few years ago
by Mr.. G.. II. Darwin, who, after a
profound study of the subject,
came to the conclusion that, in the
present state of science, there in
nothing to justify the common
prejudice that exists against the
marriage of near kin. More re-
Gently the subject has been further
examined by Mr.. A. II. Hutb, who
has just published an exhaustive
work upon it, in which he arrives
at the same conclusions that Mr..
Darwin did. Mr.. Huth thinks
that consangainity of itself plays
no particular role in the same
stock. In the descendants it is
creases the tendencies common to
the two progenitors. By reason of
their relationship, the closer this IS
and the closer the relationship OF
the ancestors, the greater is the
tendency OF the descendants to ex-
hibit the same dispositions. If
these are good, consanguineous
unions will be advantageous in
that they will fortify and intensity
them. If, on the contrary, they
are bad, such unions should be
avoided in order to prevent re-
enforcement of unfavorable ten
denotes, which should be sup.
pressed. Bot the case is identical
where it is a question OF unrelated
persons. No reasonable person
would urge two neuropsthis indi-
yiduals of different family to unite
because he knows that the neuro-
sis has every chance to become in
tense in the descendants. On the
contrary, a union between consan-
guiDeous individuals, equally
healthy and we'll favored, ought to
be encouraged.
What may be urged against mar
rlages of near kin is the facility
with which unfavorable tendencies
are transmitted and the relative
rarity of the circumstances in which
such marriages can really be ad-
yised. But, this admitted and ex-
planned, consaDguinity of itself
presents no Inconvenience, especi-
ally if we consider how remote, by
reason of the existing laws upon
marriage, is the degree of consan.
guinity between individuals capa-
BILE of uniting legitimately.
Upon the whole, cOnsanguinlty
accumulates and intensldes ten
derness. If these are bad, the
marriage OF near kin should be
avoided ; if good, 1t may be
! favored. But as, unfortunately,
the unfavOrable tendencies are
more easily and frequently trans.
mltted, because they are the ones
that are established with the most
facility, there is Oftener more rea.
son for avoiding than seeking such
unions. Upon the whole, Mr.. Huth
concludes that the accusations d.
rected against marriages of near
kin are not justified in the present
state of science.-Scientifc Amer.
ican.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

An improbable story comes to
us from Honduras that a PenDsyl.
yanlan was lately eaten there by
American lions. The story is i'm.
probable. Nothing but an ostrich
could digest Pennsylvania and
nothing but a hyena would at
tempt to eat him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

finally half satisfied him that |
didn't, and dealt and turned up
spades. He passed with four in
his hand, and | turned it down.
81 order you up" he shouted.
"But you can't; I've turned it
down."
"Can't l? You take up that card {!
HoyIe says you've got to "
"Flnd me the place"
"You won't take. it upw
"Of course not. What do you
make it ?"
81 make it an occasion for say
ing that I'll never play another
game with you as long as | live ! |
calculated to give you compile OF
games to encourage on, but | can't
pander to no such depravity as
this"
"What have | done ~
"What has Catfish jim AMI
Bunko Bill donel | wouldn't have
your conscience for all the money
in Detroit y
He returned to his reading and |
to my sewing, and nothing more
was said about 1t. A night or TWO
afterwards, however, when a mum.
Der of us gathered at neighbor's
to play a few games, Mr.. Bowser
cOnfldentially remarked to my
partner at the table:
"Say, Jones, you are in luck
I've learned her how to play al.
most as good a game as I can. Be-
tore the winter is out she'll be able
to beat me twice out Of fve."-De-
trou Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for in
provements in old ones, CaYeats Infringe
ments, Trade Marks and all patent busi
ness promptly attended TO.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still, in most eases, be
patented by us. Being opposite the U. 3.
Patent Office and, engaged in Pstezt
business exclusively, we can secure pat
snts in less time than those who are rs
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 confdentisd F;
sees reasonable, aud no charge unless
patent is obtained. Ir-.s.
We refer by permission to the City
Postmaster, and to the Superintendent o.
the Post Office Money Order Division in
washington. For special references
cirsular, advice, terms, &C., address
c. A. SNOW 4 CO,
Opposite Psent Ohiee Washington. d. {
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
thInn4oh AFsw Temperate, Huass
W 0iItGu and Energetic Men 70

Solicit orders for eur selected Nursery
stock. Salary and expenses or COM
mission If praserred. The business easily
learned. Full Instructions given. Good
reference required. Permanent employ
ment TO those who can devote their time
and attention 10 the work. State age. Ad-
mess. ~ IL. q. CHASE a. Co., 1880 8
penn Square, Philadelphia, Pa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

A eat crawIed into the muzzle of
a loaded cannon IN the British bar.
racks at Cape Colony a short time
ago. When the evening salute was
fred she was thrown q distance of
200 feet, but, strange to say, lived
two hours after her involuntary
fight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

Don't tell what you could have
done under favorable circumstances.
What the world is interested in
hearing is what you have accom-
plished under unfavorable circum.
stances.-AtchisOn Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
DR. B. F. MAPHIS & BRO.
-DentiEts ts..

- DOH LIN ST
0FyIsxs; wosdstoek and saumsville, Virginia.
In Woodstock lst and 3rd weeks Of each
month. In Saumsville End and 4th weeks.
Those in need Of first-class Dentistry at
moderate prices, will do well to call.
Fall sets of artificial teeth from s.. .00to
$17.00, t25.OO and 5000.
Pure gold filings from SIPS to SleOV.-
Silver filings from Is cts. TO $500 =,
Artificial teeth put up on seld gold,
Eold and selleloid combination ceileloid
and roAber plates.
Gold and porcelain rivetjsg, clasps, &c.
Special attention given t'hlling and pre-
serving be natural teets, and correcting
the Irregularities. Al sOrk warranted rirst
class. sseth exsracted absolutely without
pain b,tho pse of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
Mayl5. '54-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
Col. 0chIItree's PRAYER.

Col. Thomas =. Ochiltree's phil
osophy of lite confines itself to the
present and lets the future sllde.-
His latest appeal to his admirers is:
"Give me more taffy while | am
with you and less epitaphy when
1 am gone"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
E@- MEALS Al ALL HOURS.
This house is not only noted for the best
- CENT MEAL.
II REKA II o L 5 +,
JOS. +. HOLTZHAN, FToprieiJ, I,
EDINBURG, VA.

This new and commodious hotel is now
open :or the reception Of guests. Every.
thing is new from basement TO attic, and
was built with a view to making it 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 70
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 ali will be
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A first-class Livery is attached TO tho
hotel. lDsc. 10 'o1-tt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

Because man sleeps well it is
no sign that he has an easy con-
science. He may have got tired
out committing sin.-SOmerrilie
journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

modest start. You will be nominal
master, as my father was, until
you conquer all the lntrlcacles oil
the business, gain our old custo-
mers, and can carry on the whole
without any assistance. Until
then, let me direct and teach you'
as | helped my father. When you
are a rich man"-and here Mrs.
Randalps eyes grew dim with
tender feellng-"you can buy me
some more diamonds"
1t was not matter for hasty
decision. Mr.. Randall, remember
ing his failures, was doubtful OF
his own ability, but his wife had
her way, and before their welded
life was SIX months old, Mr.
Randall was engaged in his new
business.
Spurred on by an honest shame
that a woman had a better business
head than his own, he did what he
never done before-threw his whole
soul into his business, and was
amazed himself to find how rapidly
he learned to guide it.
Every day filed his heart with
deeper love for the noble woman
who was 80 true and faithful a
helpmate TO him who, with all
the knowledge he lacked, never
let one clerk or emplOye guess her
real position.
At home, in the evening, she
showed him the result of her days
correspondence or book keeping
and gave him clear instructions Tor
the next days work. And he,
learning all quickly, had sufficient
sense to let her control the entire
business, until she herself, after
two years of faithful work, said :;
"You can do without me now,
dear. I resign
They had lived very economically
in those two years, Mrs. Randall
governing the small house and one
servant as efficiently as she had
controlled her neice's grand man
sion or the affairs of the factory.
But ambition once reused III
Joseph Randall, he resolved to
give his wife home as handsome
as the one she had left for love OF
him. Depriving her of no comfort
he could afford to give her, be de-
MED himself all extravagances that
had become second nature.
Cigars were thrown aside, cloth
ing was reduced to respectability,
ignoring the many changes OF
fashion, riding was exchanged for
an occasional drive with Mrs.
Randall, and year by year Joseph
Randall saw his business increase,
his bank account enlarge, until he
was master of a flOurlshing busi.
ness, and OF the magnificent home
where Mrs. Randall had employed
me to paint the panels of the bed
room doors.
And as years robbed the devoted
wife of her strength and the noble
beanty of middle lie, they took
nothing frem the love of a husband,
who knew that to her he owed all
his prosperity. He realized fully
the life of in6olent luxury he would
have led, and contrasted it with
the useful one to which she had
guided him.
A kind master, the families of
his work.people knew they had
always a friend in the head of the
vast establishment in which the
husband and father toiled. With
out children, both Mr. and Mrs.
Randall extended their charities
far and wide, and when gratitude
met them, Joseph Randall said;
"The thanks are yours, dear
But for you l should be that
dreadful object, an aimless, indo-
lent man of fashion, what IN days
gone by they called IAN old beau. "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

Nothing takes the conceit out OF
an adorng young man like a
pretty glrl, and nothing inspires
conceit in a pretty girl so much as
an adoring young man.-Somer.
rils Journal,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

Blows often follow words. The
simple word "shakep sometimes
leads to a hand to hand encounter.
boston Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

Over 7O,OOO,OOO pairs Of suspen.
ders we're made IN the United
States last year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
DR A. MARTIN,
SURG EON d5 DENTIST,

Respectfully informs the public that
ne has resumed the practice Of his pro-
sssion orders left. at the store OF 7. J:
sravsl, in Woodstock. wlllreceive pro-
apt attention
May IL. 'S4-tf ...
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
A G. wYNKooP,
ATTOR NEY AT LAW,
AND RBAL ESTATE AGENT,

Avn AhdL Ec1d4E AWE-'@i
WOODSTOCK VA,
viii practice in the Courts Of Shenan-
dosh 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 IS '94-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

For all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels, take Dr.
Pierce's Pellets. One a dose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
JSo. L KELLEn

zo.r.. wALkER. JSo. L. SELLS
IXTALKRR & KELLER.
W. ATTORNEYs-AT-LAW.
WooDsrecK, VIRGINIA.
tE Office on Court Street.
One member Of the firm will be in Mt.
jackson from 3 o'clock Thursday after
noon, until Saturday night Of each week.
0lacs over Irwin's Drug Store.
Nav 'es-u.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

rIor quality; choicest breeding.
Standard Bred TyotteFs,
Pereherons. French Coachers,
French Drafts, Cleveland Bays,
English Shires, Carriage Horses,
Holstein .Friesian Saddle Horses,
and Devon Cattle, Real Estate,
Iceland, shetland and Welsh Ponies.
Our customers have the advantage Of our
many years experience in breeding
and importing; opportunity
OF comparing differ
ent breeds, &c.
No other Establishment in the World offers
such Advantages TO the Purchaser.
Prices Low! Terms Easy!
Visitors Welcome. Correspondence Solic-
tied. Circulars Free.
POWELL BROTHERS,
SprIngboTo, Crawford Co., Pa.
When you write mention the HERALD.
Dec l4-3 m
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

This quiet hotel has been reftted and
refurnished throughout, aud now offers to
all the comforts OF a coy home.
The table will be supplied with every
thing 10 please the inner man.
ET@The bar is supplied withahe best
qualities of fine wines, liquors, beer cigars
&C.. &c.
EY'A frst-class Livery and Feed Stable
attached. May l3 's7-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15
KsMITHIN G
Get Genuine Work and Leave Your
Money at Home!

Having completed my new and commo
dious shops at Edinburg, Va, l am pre-
pared to build, iron and furnish complete
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-02-15

"Whats the reason we never
have game of cards ~ suddenly
inquired Mr.. Bowser the other
evening, after finishing his paper.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
ROANOKE VIRGINIA, FRIDAY MORNING.,

to Vernon, the county seat OF Lamar
County, tells of a bold robbery early
last night, Two heavily armed men
rode up to the residence of Mr.. Som
mers, Il merchant Of Vernon. and
asked him to so to his store and let
them have some burial material for
person who had just died out in the
country. BIZ. Summers went and let
them into the store, struck light, and
turned to ask what particular articles
the men wished. He was surprised
to find himself looking down the bar
rel of a big revolver. In obedience to
instructions he opened his safe and
gave the robbers $400, all he had.
Bidding him good night they rode
away, A party of citizens followed
several miles in pursuit, but lost the
trail and turned back The robbers
are supposed TO he Rube Burrows and
his partner. Burrows home is only
seven miles from Vernon, and his par
ruts live there.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
To Coioninc CoIored People in NeXicO
30 Associated Press.

CITY OF MEXICo, November Il.
Ellis, the Texas negro who proposes
to colonize American negroes in Mex,
leo, is still in this city striving TO Sc
cure concession from the govern
ment in the interest Of the proposed
colony. 1t asserted that General Pa
checo, minister of public works, Is
greatly interested in Ellis's plans and
is heartily in favor of granting the
concessions; other members of the
government are also said to be IL
favor of it, so there seems to be little
doubt that the concession will be
given and the colony established
The scheme, however, will meet with
strong opposition on the part of th'
Mexican people, and negro colonists
are lot likely to receive any encour-
aging welcome. The feeling is
general that in the Indian peon class
Mexico has as large an element of a
different race as it can find room for.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
O W N YOUR HOME.
THE LINWo0D LAND COM
PANY'S PROPERTY.
CHEAP ARD DESIRABLE SITES.
Cnnvenien: 10 .Iie Big Industries of
ti,e :y-EspeciaiIy Suitable for
Mecllanics.-.Rapid Sale of
EOts -BuildinG.

The rapid multiplication of indus
tries in Roanoke, and the constant
influx Of mechanics and laborers from
different parts of the country enable
hundreds of laboring men to pur-
chase their own homes, and fit
them up and beautify them as they
could not do in larger and more
crowded cities, where population is
dense and property exceedingly high.
The industries already established
give profitable employment to about
5000 men, and hundreds of these who,
if they lived in Pittsburg or New
York, would be dwelling in crowded
stuiIy tenement houses have bought
their own homes, and have an inter-
est and aim in life which they could
not otherwise enjoy.
First among all the property offer
ing special advantages and. induce
mcnts to mechanics and other labor.
ing men Is that of the Linwood Land
Company, situated in the northeast
ern part of the city, where the ma
chine works, the rolling mill, bridge
factory, furnace and other industries
are located.
This property Is within short dis
lance of all of these works, and any
ore Of them can be reached in five or
ten minutes walk, enabling workmen
to take their lunch at home, if they
desire, and return without losing a.
moment from their time. Although
this property las been put on the
market but sl6Yt time, a large num-
Der of the lots }ave been sold, and
vicinity
In addition to being Bsaptlfed With i; :.
flowers ard geraniuina and other little
things that tend to malisMhome bright
and comfortable, thA residents
have the advantage Of pur6 ar ana
plenty Of room, aud beautifufar IN
spring mountain scenery infsSy'
direction. r
Besides the advantage of ned tceSS
to place OF work this property ois
special inducements in point of price,.
and the company claim it to be the /;
cheapest on the market. For the
next few weeks as a special offer it has
been decided to sell lots at $3.50 each.
These lots are DO by 1875 feet in size
and the terms OF sale are $40 cash
and s. per month. These terms, as
will be seen,are particularly easy and,
being based on the installment plan,
Will enable one 10 purchase a home on
the money he might throw away in
cigars, tobacco or other unnecessary
items.
The advantage OF possessing a home
are too apparent TO need to be stated,
and when a person can purchase one
so desirable and on such easy terms
as is offered by the Linwood Company
he is untrue to himself if he fails to
do SO.
Rites Hydraulic Company have
purchased site Immediately on the
property and will place their plant
there in very short time. Other
manufacturers to be located there are
ilso in contemplation, and will fur
nish additional employment to ma
ehanics and other laborers.
Twelve lots were sold by the COM
pany yesterday-as fast as persons
could be driven out to the section and
parties shown the property. Messrs.
James S. Simmons s Co. have the
sole management Of the property,
and if desired arrangements an be
made with them for the erection of
houses or the lots purchased.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
Clifton ior.c News.
Special correspondence of the TINES

Special correspondence of the TINES.
CLIFTON FORGE, November II.
The Democrats had a big demonstra-
ton here last Thursday in honor of
the election of Mckinney and the
Democratic ticket. The Silver Cornet
Band furnished the music, and there
were 500 people present. The fire.
works display was particularly elab-
crate.
One of the most successful revivals
ever held here is now in progress at
the Presbyterian Church. The ser
vices are conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. McCorkle, assisted by Rev. Mr.,
Price, son of Rev. p. B. Price, OF
Buchanan. There have been fifty
converts already.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
Dcei.ion on Railroad Tariffs.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, November 14.-In
the case of William i. Rawson VS..
the Newport News and Mississippi
Valley Company and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company and L..
Boyer Sons, decided by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today, Com
missioner Bragg, it is held that as the
tariff complained of had been dis
continued by the carriers two years
ago no order will be made requiring
them to cease and desist from enforc-
ing it, as such order would lie vain
and useless, and as the amendment of
March 2, 1SSS.in express terms had no
relation to pending proceedings, and
this proceeding was pending at that
time, that no reparation would be
awarded.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-11-15
An g:npor.ant Suspect.
By Associated Press.


CHICAGO, November 1.-THE Inter-
Ocean says another important Cronin
suspect has come to light in the per-
son 0f former resident of Lake View,
IN Irishman named Mcdonald. He
is now said to be in Europe. and the
police are making strenuous efforts to
locate him. Before the murder Nc
Donald was employed by the Public
Works Department in Lake View.
After the disappearance OF DR.. Cronin
Mcdonald suddenly appeared to he in
affiuent circumstances, and talked to
his neighbors about a trip to Europe,
and exhibited the steamship tickets.
On May 10Th the family disappeared.
The neighbors assert that prior to
May 18th Mr.. Mcdonald was frequently
visited by suspicious characters. The
States attorney refuses to talk about
the matter.