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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31
On. 1hssr About Heal. and Brains.

DR.. Starr, of London, says that it is
impossible to draw any conclusion from
the size or shape OF the head as to ex-
tent or surface Of the brain, and so as to
the mental capacity. It is absurd to
Judge of the brain surface by either the
size of the head or the extent OF the
superficial irregular surface which is COW
cred by the skull, without taking into
consideration the number Of folds or the
depth Of creases. "For little brain with
many deep folds may really, when spread
out, have larger surface than large
brain with few shallow folds" Phre-
nologists win probably dispute this
theory.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31
Foreign.

CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON,
the traveller and African explorer, died at
Trieste, Italy.
Mr.. GLADSTONE Travelled to Scotland 70
open his election campaign.
TIE Argentine Congress closed after adopt
ing the Government bill to convert the pro-
vincial foreign loans into ~ per cent.
national loan.
The cholera has extended from Persia to
Bagdad, and is destroying many victims
A CROWD Of farmers laborers at Schulz,
Ireland besieged the Board Of Guardians de-
manding work or bread, on sccount OF the
failure Of the potato crop. The Board re-
piled that the law did not permit outdoor re-
lief
ONE HUNDRED dervishes who were raiding
cattle at SuaNm were attacked by the Egyp-
tfan cavalry. Seven dervishes were killed
and a number were taken prisoners.
ITALY has recognized the. Government OF
the United States OF Brazil.
TIE Parliamentary election in the Eccles
division Of Lancashire, England, resulted In
a victory for the Gladstonians. Mr.. Roby,
the Liberal candidate, received 1901 votes,
and Mr.. Egerton Conservative, 1896.
ONE of the bitterest political contests ever
fought in New Brunswick resulted IN the re-
turn Of Premier Blair and his colleagues oy
a large majority.
TIE United States steamer Baltimore,
Captain Schley commander, arrived at Lis
bon, Portugal.
THE University Of Cambridge, England,
has conferred degree upon Explorer Henry
N. Stanley.
THE total catch OF the twenty-seyen
schooners that left Victoris, British CoIum-
bia, this year for Behring Sea and Northwest
Coast was 39, SIG, making about value OF
s404 900.
An epidemic of suicide prevails in Paris,
France. For some time LAST from twelve TO
eighteen suicides have been reported daily.
One man hanged himself, leaving behind
paper on which was written: mo work, no
bread nothing to eat in two days. Enough
of thisn Several other persscs have been
driven by starvation to self-desruction. The
victims are men, women and children OF all
oOaa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31
IMMORTALITY.

Whatever begins must end. Sc say
Philosophers both old and new.
And natures round, birth, fruit, decay,
Doth prove the adage true
Sung in the unripe acorn's coat
A fallen oak tree slumbereth;
The newborn infants lusty throat
Must rattle soon IN death.
And so. whatever hath no end,
Never began and ne'er was born;
It's origin and finished blend
As night fades into morn.
Inhnity was by ring
In former ages signed and taught,
Surely plain and simple thing,
Yet food for grsndest thought.
God is the end and final cause,
The Alpha and Omega he,
Before beginnings, more than laws,
He was and is to be.
And if our souls are plumed to fit
Through beings circle, near and far,
They lived before the sun was ht
Or heaven had star.
Oh listen. brothers, listen Welt
1t was a cheerful thing to hear
An angel harp or Shrek from hell
To rid US from this fear.
For we are brutes or prisoned gods.
And there is none Of US can guess
What life we passed before these Gods,
This vile forgetfulnesS.
George Horton, in Chicago Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31
ADVERTISING RATES.

which the departments.of silk and electricity
will be open to all nations A cordial inyi-
tation is extended TO American exhibitors.
THE Census Office announced the total
population of the State Of Florida 10 be $780,
345; increase, l20,9i2, or Ass per cent
THE Treasury Department monthly state
ment Of foreign commerce places the value Of
merchandise imported during September
past at s75, 9l5 7a5, against S53 6S5, S4S during
September, 1859.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31

topping-lift broke and the boom came
down with all its weight upon his head.
With moan upon his lips he sank down,
unconscious.
4
1t was a week after the night Of the
squall on the bay when Jay Spratt awoke
to consciousness again. He was at his
home in Tomsburg. Two sweet faces
were bending over him, while the arms
belonging to the possessors of the faces
were wound lovingly around each others
waists.
"Where am II"
"You are at home, Jay, and all is
WE'LL" said Lily with smile.
"And you didn't drown"
"No, dear; thanks to Sim Jason, who
risked his own life to save mine"
Chow did get home9"
"Annie-"
But here the blushing Annie placed
her disengaged hand over Lily's mouth.
"Did you sail the boat and take me
home, Miss Jasonl" asked Jay, looking
up into her face.
eyes" she whispered, "but be quiet
now, and try to go to Sleep
The great majority of the people in
Tomsburg are we'll pleased to know that
the feud between the Jasons and the
spratts is at an end. A double wedding
is announced there to take place in early
autumn. - Times Democrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31

The price of cotton in New York in
1864 was from sevensy-two cents to 81. 20
spound.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-10-31
is PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
rHE HERALD JOB OFFICE

is complete in every respect. Work done at
short notice and on the most reasonable terms
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
Family Reunion.

The sixth annual reunion of the descendants
of Henry and Matilda Sapp was held at the
hospitable home of the Oldest living son, Conrad
Sapp, on Wednesday, August 9th
Some sixty members of the family and few
invited guests met and enjoyed day of rare
social pleasure and pleasant conversation.
Two births and no deaths were reported for
the year. But one death has occurred in the
entire family during the six years that these
reunions have been held
Plans were laid looking to a much larger at.
tendance of the membership at the next meet
ing, which is to be held on the last Wednesday
in August, 1891. at the home of Mr.. Cyrus Bail.
| ey, in Akron, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
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Departures VEa, g.. NP.

Aug. 22-Mrs. Frank Pitkin to London, o.
A. G. Russell to Pittsburg. Mrs. John Carroll
to Logan. o. Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Barnes to
Detroit.
Sept. 1-Mr. and Mrs. e. A.VanNess TO Omaha,
Neb. John Loudrigan to New York City.
2nd-Miss Risk for Philadelphia.
Srd-E j. Felt and wife to New York City
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
HortIcuIturaI Society.

The September meeting of this society will be
held on Wednesday the 10th inst, at the resi-
dence of 81. A. Sturdevant in Freedom. Essays
by N. s. Olin and W. W. Peters. All are COR
daily invited. The date is the 10th instead of
the 18th. on account of the Portage County Fair
ANDREW WILSON, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
A card of Thanks.

The family of the late David B. Lawrence
desire to return their heartfelt thanks to the
singers. all friends and members of the Royal
Arcanum and G. A. R.. who escorted his re.
mains to their last resting place.
SARAH III. LAWRENCE,
MRS. A. u. BLINN,
D. DEWITT LAWRENCE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
How a Man Can Be His Own
Grandfather.

married widow who had daughter. My father
visited house frequently, fell in loye and married
my step-daughter Thus my father became my son-in-
law and my step daughter my mother because she
my fathers wife. My step-daughter had also son;
he of my brother and at the same time my
grandchld, for he the son of my daughter. My
wife my grandmother, because she was my moth
er's mother. l my wfe's husband and grandchild
at the same time; and as the husband of persons
grandmother is his grandfather. my own grand
father.
In this connection, would suggest that it is
necessary to identify yourself in this anomalous rela
tionshp order to learn of the best place to purchase
GROCERIES AND Provisions.
1t is in the mouths of every one that the place learn
of this is at the " live and let live house of
FURRY & WILLIAMS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

Some genuine Salt Whitefsb by the lb; also
genuine Goldfish, Salmon. Herring, sc. Head
quarters for a full line of the Choicest Grocer
les. Our great specially is Fine Teas, Coffees
&c. Sugars retailed at wholesale prices.
Butter and Eggs wanted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
J. s. SMITH & SON,
The GrOcerS.
Ravenna, July Goth.
NIRrriREe LicemReR.
Erie DeDartmres

Erie Departures.
VIM D Rogers, of Edinburgh, to Moscow.
Idaho. Monday.
Nellie Towns to Pomeroy, o.
M E Burkeman, Randolph, to Boston. Mass.
Harry and Estella Barnard to MeadvIlle, Pa
Mary Dawes to Meadville. Pa.
Oscar Price. Of Atwater, to Galesburg. Ill
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

For annual meeting of German Catholic Con-
gress at Pittsburgh, Sept 21st to 23d. excursion
tickets. good returning until Sept 25th, inclu-
sive, will be sold via the Pennsylvania Lines on
Sept 20 and 21 at one fare for round trip. st
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

One Portage county lady paid S25 for specta-
cles in the city, and cannot wear them. This
never happens when you are fitted by our OPP
tician, as we guarantee satisfaction.
THE E. r. WAIT Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
Plain Sewing.

MRS. MARY BALDWIN will do all kinds of
Plain Sewing. Those wishing the same, will
leave their orders with her, at Mrs. Nathan
Paltzgrofrs, on Lincoln Avenue.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
Directors Meeting.
Straw Wanted,

The Portage County Agricultural Society
want quantity of Straw To be delivered on
the Grounds a few days prior to and during the
holding of the Fair,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

Perfumes-Lotus Lily. the most exquisite per-
fume made; Mountain Mist. Bridal Bouquet,
Hiawatha. Paradise Pink. Flowers of Italy. and
many others, at E. C. BELDING's. Riddle Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

New Cases in Common Pleas Court
Eugene Vaughn VS.. Jefferson Lepper. Tran
script from docket of John Gould. j. P, of Au-
rora.
Ida Franzheim VS.. A. H.Wilcox ct al. Fore
closure.
Wallace R. Mack VS.. John shafer ct al. Mon.
ey and relief.
Della North VS.. James Judd. Suit for dam.
age. Amount claimed, $4,000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
DOWN They CO!

Slate Pencils
fine Mixed Candies lOc pound c
Spelling Slips Pencil
Cranes
Letter and Envelopes regular
Boards lie each Beads and Side Combs
Tooth Picks Salt Shakers Variety Buggy Whips half price,
Chewing
Oil and Perumed Toilet Soaps
Rubbe Sealing Wax Resin Coudrays saehet
Takle bottle Liquid Ammonia only O
Shoe Polish Files Hinges Saws Lanterns Traps Stove Polish e
Pocket
Pins Glassware
Crockery
thousand
place Portage
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

F. c. Park, the Optician. will test your eyes,
free of charge,
81 tickets for the Pioneer Picnic sold at Erie
depot today.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03

Excursions to West via Erie R,y.
Sept sth and 22d and Oct. 18th the Erie R'y
will sell Harvest Excursion Tickets to Western
North western and Southern points at one fare
for round trip Good for return 80 davs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
Notice to Water Consumers.

Consumers of water. in arrears for payment
of water rents, will take notice that further de-
lays in payment of same will subject the con.
sumer to Inconvenience of ha wing water closed
OF without further notice.
By order of Trustees.
l149-2t VIM GRINNELL Sec,y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-03
No. 3, Riddle Block.

If you are troubled with headaches or pains
over the eyes. come and have your eyes tested
by professional Optician, F. c. Park.
Articles called for and delivered, by Sever
ance's Al gency for the Garlock Steam Laundry
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
Notice..

NIRGINIA:-At a meeting of
The Board of Supervisors of the
county Of Accomack. on he 21st
day of February, a. D., 1890.
The Board hereby determines to
recommend to the Auditor of Pub
llc Accounts a person who, in its
Judgment will be suitable to he APP
pointed by the said Auditor TO col
lect he taxes and levies for the
year 1858 on persons and property
ofthis county, returned delinquent.
And does hereby give notice that
it will receive applications for said
rosition until the 18th of next
March, to be left in writing with
the clerk. II more than ore per-
son applies whom the Board will
he willing to recommend, it will
determine by ballot which one TO
recommend. And it is ordered
that acopy of This order be pub-
lished in the PENINSULA ENTER
PRISE in the three consecutive
issues beginning with March 1St
next. The person recommended
by this Board and appointed col
loctor hv the SAID Auditor will
have to give bond as required by
Section G20 of the Code Of 1887.
A Copy.
Test: M. OLDHAM, JR.,
Clerk.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08

The session of the State Legis-
lature which expired by conslitu-
tional limit last Monday, was ex-
tended three days in order to allow
the Governor TO act oil ii numb
OF unsigned bills. During the SEES
sion a large number OF bills were
passed, and among them, the fol
lowing have attracted the most at
tention and heen commented on
fayorably and otherwise.
An act creating State Board,
who are to appoint three excise
commissioner in each city of the
Commonwealth. The object OF
these boards is. of course, to pre-
vent the use of coupons in pay
ment of liquor licenses. A supple
mental act contempiates the de-
poSit br the applicants for these
licenses with the commissioners OF
the revenue of ell amount sufficient
to pay for same.
An act to separate the tax books
so as to show What part of tue
taxes are paid by the negroes.
Also a supplemental act requiring
The land assessors to make Sepa-
late these races in listing the
realty.
The act to require all dressed
meat sold within one hundred
miles where killed 70 be inspected
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
PropcSaIS.

VIRGINl AT meeting of
the Board of Supervisors Of Acco
mack, on the 2lst day of February,
4 D.. 1890.
The Board OF Supervisors being
Of opinion that the rublic needs
require that the Jailof tins county
should he enlarged and improved,
it is therefore ordered that this
Board will receive sealed proposals
for such enlargement and.improye-
ment after the following way: For
the bnilding of a second story to
said Jail 22x30! feet upon the
inner Jail subject to the following
provisions and regulations: The
contractor will be required to RS.
move the old roof in good order;
to raise the wall so as to have the
upper room eight feet in the clear,
and the wall shall be thirteen inches
thick. builr of hard Baltimore or
New York brick, laid in good NOR
tar made Of wood burnt lime and
good sharp sand; the upper .joist
shall be two feet apart and two hy
ten inches in size and the plates
shall he three inches deep; and the
old rafters and roof put back in
good order; six windows to he
placed in the wall, two on each
side, and one in each end, the
frames Of the same to be made of
good pine heart with twelve light
sash L. inchesthic and SKI glass;
a:stoye tlue shall he bullion the
eastside.1Tx17 inchesof good hard
brick and sextanding six feet above
1.-The roof with q cap over The top of
same; the window frames shallehe
lbarred croSsways with one inch
round iron four inches apart and
the frame material shall he three
inches thick; the inside walls to be
plastered with cement; the floor
and ceiling shall be made of good
/ one inch boards dressed and tongue
and grooyed. the ceiling to he
headed. All proposals shall be di.
rec:ed 10 the Board care of the
Clerk, with whom they must he
left on or before the 18th day vt
March, 1890, at 10 o'cIqsk, am.
fhe contractor will he required to
give bond for the faithful Mgform-
ance of his contract in don6le The
amount of his bid, with good Secur-
ity to be approved by the Board;
the work TO be completed in rea-
snnable time to be fixed by the
Board; and the Board reserves the
right to reject any or all of the pro-
posals And it is further ordered
that copy Of this order he pub
lished in the PENINSULA ENTER
rR!sE in tie three consecutive
ISSUES beginning with March LIST,
next. A copy.
Test: NJ. OLDHAM, .JR..
Clerk.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08

Speaker Reed in pursuance OF
the arbitrary method adopted by
him earlier in the session, in de-
clar!ng a constitutional quorum
present, although the votes cast
showed four less tl,ana quorum, has
further increased the Republican
majority in the House of Repre-
sentativeS by turning out MIR. Fen
dleton, Democrat, the member
elected from the First District OF
West Virginia and swearing in his
Republican contestants and the
opportunity is Thus afforded OF
making a contest before the courts,
which Mr.. Carlisleintended 2 short
time ago would be done. Mr.. Car
isle and other Democrats, are con.
fident that the Supreme Court will
condemn the innovation of Speak
or Reed OF making quorum for Il
measure by counting those op'
posed 20 it. The matter, if enter
tanned 10y the court will be watched
with sol;citude by all, whatever
their political rrocliviiies, who do
not think like Reed. that nought
is too sacred to be trampled upon
Which conflicts with their party'<
success.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08

sad; provided, however. that no
propoSalShall be entertained which
departs from the act OF 18th of
February, 1882, save and except
that said proposal may provide
another plan for sinking fund
nnt less favorable to the State
than the present, or lower rate OF
interest or Il longer period for the
maturing OF the principal, and that
it he expressly declared that tue
principal of the debt held 10y the
schools and colleges Of Virginia at
present shall not he affected, but
that said bonds so held shall, II
sold or transferred nv said schools
or colleges, be in all respects sub,
ject 10 said act Of 18th OF Febru-
AIRY. 1882"
The commission is composed OF
Gov. Mckinney, Lieut. GOV. ).
Hoge T, Ter, Hon. Taylor Berry
chairman Of the Senate committee
ON finance and hanks), non. Il. IL.
Cardwell Speaker of the Honsc),
Hon. w. d. Dabney chairman OF
the House committee on tinance).
and Hon. Robert II. Tyler.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
pnnroteagne, Dec. 9th, 1889

MessrS. Boggs & Waters-GentS
The undersigned, having
fully tested your Special Sweet
Potato Fertilizer on sweet potatoes
shis wear, take pleasure in RECON-
mendlng it to the tavotahle atten.
tion of all truckers, and especially
those engaged in the raising and
culture OF sweet potatoes. The re-
suits obtained from it's use Ivy lis
were in the highest degree. salts
factory, and it will he our object
and intention TO continue It's use.
We have no hesitation in pronoun-
eng it one of the very best fertll;'
zers on the market.
Ayres Bros. & Co..
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
Davis Wharf. Nov. 18Th. is!

Davis Wharf. Nov. 18th. 1854
Gentlcmpn-'i lave been using your
Guanns three SEASONS. and Am happy To
saw they have never failrd to give salts
faction with aiy chance whichever. IN
reference TO this seasons use. have to
cay it worked well OH all my crop where
it WAS applied. Used Potato Brand IN
Irish potatoes in connection with other
gnan0s costing alml.t same. There WAS
!, great difference III favor of your p.
Brand. Used Your Super Phosphate on
sweets against sar 6 guan"s. Int of
course. applications or yonr Phrsnhate
were cheaper notwithstanding Phos
plate l,eaL it lady. Shall continue to
use it. john M. Colunnn.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
Cashville. Sept. 3OtIl. 1Ss

Gentlemen-I used your Super Phos-
plate on sweets this season in connec-
ton with Peruvian and salt mixed but
at Il smaller cost, and Phosphate beat
Peruvian and salt. although the outlay
of money WAS not SO greal at least one
fifth. or in Dther words the same num-
brr OF sprouts tina; harvest barrels
where Phosphate WAS used, harvest 4
barrels where salt and guano was used.
The land was same and were set out
same day. l lave betl using IL two
seasons and shall continue to use it.
Respectfully, j. w. Scott.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
Charlottesville. Jan. 25 Ii. 1885,

CraudOckyllle. Jan. 20 H.. lo5V.
Messrs.- Boggs & Waters-Dear
Slrs-I have used your Special
Sweet Potato Fertilizer for two
Years with the best results | have
ever gotten from anything GU
sweets. l used itlast year on land
that was never in potatoes before
that I know of, which Was poor
land; pnt them ont the 2nd of May
and dug The 18th of July, apd they
were as nice as any al thai time.
some others along side of them that
were not fertilIzed were not any
better the last OF August. Will use
itagain this year. Jno. NJ. LeCato.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1890-03-08
SPECIAL to tae prade.

We have the pleasure to announce
new departure for the purchase
of our stock. in order to enable us
to quote lower prices than others
who buy on long time and ask big
prices in these days Of panic ard
hard times.
Big prices will not do in these
times when even the wealthy can
not afford to waste their money
and the poor require double duty of
every dollar and every penny.
What is the use of wasting n
dollar when you can save it7 Who
can tell the waste of money when
you get your goods of houses that
bny and sell on long time? Thus
we are fighting against the old
credit system for reputation and
the people.
AS prices change with every pur-
chase. twill be impossible TO give
quotations, but it will he our aim
to Eame figures that will compel
you in self defence to buy of us.
We will give in exchange anything
in stock or refund money for all
goods bought from us not giving
perfect satisfaction. If youzthink
this fair offer then lock over our
quotations:
Adamantine pins, Arrows &c.
Bows, silk, worth 25c. at lie.
Boxwood rules, II inch sc.
Brooms IL and 23c
Balls, solid rubber SC.
Butcher knives, 6 inch blade Zoe.
Basins ~, -. IA, Island zoe.
Cotton, 200 yard spools &c.
Clark's D. N. T. &c.
Combs 2,3,s5 and &c.
Collars, zylonite. all.styles 14c.
Cuffs IS 2Sc.
Corsets Al and Csc.
Coffee pots 8 and lie.
Cups, pint Sc. quart &c.
Respectfully submitted to the
cash and produce trade.
j. D. Dickerson,
JENKINS Bs1DGE, Va.