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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

The extension of the Valley Branch, b.
/ o. R. R. from Lexington to Salem, lie
being pressed on all sides. Az much Of
the work on this section has been finished
for some years it should not take great
deal of time or money to complete this
very important connection. 1t passes
through a very rich part of the Valley,
besides making important connections at
Salem with the Norfolk and Western, and
Roanoke e. Southern railroads.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY

LUTHERAN.-Rev. A. A. u. Bushonng
breaches in the Lutheran Chnrch, on the
list Sunday night, the 2nd Sunday morn.
ing and night and the 4th Sunday night
of each month. =,
METHODIST. - Rev. b. +. Ball
breaches in the Methodist Church, at
Woodstock, every Sunday morning and
night.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Rev. ID. ID.
Rhodes breaches in the Christian church,
at Woodstock, every 3rd Lords Day in
each month.
CATHOLIC the third Sunday
of each month at 1890 o'clock, A. NJ.
ME-. CHURCH, CoLoRED.-Rev John
Meredith, breaches in Woodstock every 80
Sunday
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

English SPAWN LIniment removes all
Hard. Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Blemisbes from horses. Blood Spawn,
Curbs, Spllnts, Sweeney, Ring-Bone'
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by use OF one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
blemish cure over known. Sold by Frank
R. Irwin, Druggist, Woodstock. Va.
Nov. 8-1Yr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07


Mrs. Martha Scheffer, brief notice OF
whose death appeared in our last weeks
issue, was buried in the Lutheran ceme-
terry here, Friday, on the arrival Of the
morning train, from Stanton, near which
place the death occurred. She was the
widow Of the late Frederick Scheffer, for
many years a resident of this place, part
OF which time he was proprietor and iano-
lord Of the now we'll known Shenandoah
House. Mrs. Scheffer was native OF Lost
River, Hardy Co., W. Va, where two OF
her brothers, Oliver aud Hamilton Miller,
survive her. She wss we'll and fsvoraoly
known, her great kindness Of heart and
never falling gsnerousity endearins her
to a very large circle Of friends. She
leaves three children, Mrs. VIM. Smith,
Concord, N. c., Mrs. Lila Rutherford Of
near Stanton, and Mr. Julius G. Scheiter'
q prominent and success full business
man, Of stanton, Va. to mourn the iOss
of a most devoted mother. Her age wa'
Sc years. For many years she was con-
sistant member Of the Presbyterian church
her pastor, Rev. DR.. MoFarlin, accom-
panied the remains to this place.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

When you get your statement from thi
Office please do us the kindness to pay it
off at once. We need the money 50 very
badly that we must insist upon every one
having up without delay. Every dollar
now Maid IN will be welcome, indeed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Work on the river bridge on the Fort
road is progressing rapidly. The ma.
sons are running up the abutments, while
the wood work is being prepared as fast
as the saw mills and carpenters can get it
in shape. We are informed that none but
the best material lie being used, and that
when finished it will be splendid job.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Why continue the use of irritating pow
ders. snuffs or liquids. Ely's Cream Balm,
pleasant of application and a sure cure
for catarrh and cold in head, can be had
tor soc. 1t is easily applied into the
nostrils, IS safe and pleasant, and is cur
ing the most obstinate cases. 1t gives
relief at once.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Did you ever play "Tiddledewinks"::f 1t
is one of the most foolish games as well as
the most Disappointing apes you ever
tried 1t is all the rage and the person
who can flip the most waters into the jug
ia the boss of the hour.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
NOTICE.

The Board of Supervisors Of Shenan-
doah County will meet In County Clerks
Office, on Monday, November oath, 1870,
at 10 a. m.
All persons haying claims against the
county, will present them, properly au-
tbenticated, on OF before said day.
l.. 8. WALKER, Clerk Board.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Looking Backward" Is the title of
hook dealing with events of the future
If you suffer from catarrh, you can look
forward to a speedy cure by using Old
SauPs Catarrh Cure. Price Is cts.
Babies are too highly priced to permit
them to suffer with collie, Aatulence, etc.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup will at once relieve
them. % cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

The most successful and progressive
towns in the United States are those
which literally support their local pa
pers. A successful Newspaper is one of the
best advertisements in the world OF the
place where the paper is published.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
Trustees Sale
OF
A Valuable Farm

Neur Qulcksburg, Snenahdoah w. va
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed
by C. A. Wine, May I'd, 1888, ard pur-
snant to a decree entered on the 18th day
of Sept. 1890, IN the chancery causes OF
Isaac Foltz. &c. vs. Mary NJ. Wine, &C.,
and Alex. Kerr, Bro. & Co. &c. vs.. Z. A.
Wines admrx. &C., and w. I. Williams,
Trustee, vs.. C. A. Wines admrx. &c, |
will offer at public auction, IN front OF
Wilson's Hotel, Mt. jackson, Va, on
Saturday, November 18th, 1890,
the valuable little farm recently owned
by Edward ]. Knoot, and on which he
now resides, lying near Qulcksburg, Va,
containing az acres, rood and 1871 poles
more or less. The improvements consist
of good frame dwelling house and barn,
and other necessary buildings. The land
is productive aud very desirable.
Terms of Sale
One third of the purchase money to be
paid in cash and the residue Ia two equal
annual instruments from the day of sale,
with interest from day of sale, payable
semi. annually, and the lien to be retained
until all of the purchase money is paid
and a conveyance is ordered by the court.
Sale to commence at o'clock, p. m.
WIN. T. WILLIAMS, Trustee.
Oct. ltd.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
Court OF Shenandoah County, Woodstock,
Va. Oct. IA. 1880.
VIM. I. Williams. Trustee, Complainant.
against : In Chancery.
C. A. Wines admrx. &C., Defendants
and other causes heard Herewith.
1, George w. Miley, Clerk Of said Court,
do hereby certify that Wm. T. Williams,
Trustee, who was directed to sell certain
real estate in the bill and proceedings
mentioned by decree rendered therein
on the 18th day Of September, 1890, has
executed bond, with personal security, IN
the penalty fixed by the Court, and con-
ditioned aud payable as prescribed By law.
| Given under my hand this 18th day OF
October, A. 3, 1890.
GEO. w. MILEY, Z. c. G. s. c
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
TIE HERALD has been

KsA~<sS furnished regularly for
a long time to a number of subscribers
who have failed to settle for the same
These parties are respectfully informed
that it is impossible for us to wait any
longer. Our expenses are heavy and we
must have the money due ms. We now
ask you to pay your bill at this Office at
once, and we expect you to do so.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
THE SUN
For 1891.


Some people agree with The SUNS
opinions about men and things, and some
people don't /; but everybody likes to get
hold of the newspaper which Is never
dull and never afraid to speak its mind.
Democrats know that tor twenty years
The sun has fought in the front line tor
Democratic principles, never wavering or
weakening in its loyalty to the true inter
ests Of the party it serves with fearless IN.
telligence and disinterested vigor. AT
times opinions have differed as to the best
means Of accomplishing the common pur-
pose il is not THE Suns fault II IL mas
seen farther into the milestone.
Eighteen hundred and ninety-one VIII
be great year in American politics, and
EVERYBODY should read THE SUN. -
Daily, per MONTH, ....--- @c'o oO
Daily, per year,---- ..---.'----''- 49, % 90
Sunday, per year, .--...---. e'o W
Daily and Sunday, per year, .---.-----o'OO
Daily and Sunday, per month.----.-.0'1O
w eekly Sun, one year.. --::--- .:-- l'VV
Address THE SUN, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

A Woodstock boy Is reported as having
sat beside bis girl for just one hour the
other night, and during that time kissed
her ninety.six times out of possible
hundred. The other four times she got
IN hurry and kissed him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Dry goods, notions, gents furnishing
goods &C.. Can be bought cheap for cash,
at NJ. Geary's.
Rev. R. C. Jett, pastor of the Episcopal
congregations of this place and Mt. Jack
son was married, Tuesday, % ult., to Miss
Annie A. Funston, daughter of the late
DIR. O. R. Funston. of Clarke county, Va.
The ceremony took place at the BRIDES
residence in Albemarle county, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Mrs. Spigle, an aged widow lady re-
siding near this place, died on Tuesday
morning last, after lingering illness OF
MANY weeks. She leaves a number of
grown sons and daughters to mourn the
loss of truly faithful, devoted christian
mother. She was buried in the Luther
an cemetery, of this place, on Wednesday,
the services being conducted by Rev. Mr..
Bushong, pastor of the Lutheran church.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

The proprietors OF Ely's Cream Balm
do not claim it to be a cure-all, but sure
remedy for catarrh, colds in the head and
hay fever. 1t is not liquid or snuff,
but is easily applied into the nostrils. 1t
gives relief at once.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
No. % SOUTH CLAIBORNE ST.
NEW ORLEANS. La, Nov, 8, 1889.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov, 8, 1859.
VIM. Radam, New Orleans, La:
Dear SRI wish to thank you for the
Jug of Microbe Killer you kindly sent me
for the use of the Home, and take this
means of certifying to the many benefits
to be derived from It's use. 1 have one
patient here that feel confident it would
have cured had he known of your valu-
able remedy earlier. AS it is, he is very
much benefited by its use, and feel as
sured before the jug is emptied many OF
the inmates of the Home will be able 10
speak Of the benefits derived from taking
the Microbe Killer. Again thanking YOU,
am, dear sir, yours respectfully.
ROBERT PARKER.
For sale by c. P. Hlsey. Druggist,
Edinburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
when she was . Child. she cried for cassOria'
when she became Miss, she chung to castoriA
wbsu shell Children, she gave them castoris
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
HousToN. Tex. Nav 8. 1889.


Messrs. Wallace O'Leary & Co., Houston;
Gentlemen-I take pleasure in bearing
testimony to the efficacy of your Mi
crobe Killer. Some time since was
severely affected with sore throat, ac-
commanded with cold in the head and
chest. concluded to try jug of your
Mlcrobe Killer, which l did, and was
astonished at its results. One or two
doses gave me instant relief, and further
use of it completely cured me.
LEON f. LEvINsON,
With L. NJ. Jones L Co., Houston.
For sale by C. P. Hisey, Druggist,
Edinburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
NOTICE.

The Board of Overseers Of Poor for
Shenandoah County, will meet at the
Poor House, on Friday, November 2lst,
s.v. R. CLOVER,
Clerk of Board Of o. p.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Satisfaction guaranteed in quality and
workmanship at Excelsior Marble Works,
Mt. Jackson. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
Administrators Notice.

All parties having claims against the
estate of Calvin II. Hotel, decd, will
present the same, properly authenticated
to me. SAM'L BEYDLER,
Nov. = At. ADMINISTRATOR.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
soUTHBOUND.
tSnnday only
GOWN ENTTONC
DAILY, except Sunday.

Train cpnnccts Ts,lrr Fast
m Ptshug Columbus - Chung
with rainl
m viii
90 arriving Frederick
10 10
m
Cincinnati at 90 and St.
30am
Trans All and Stanton and Bst
Pitsburg
OF the H. H.
C.E DuDRow Travelling Passenger Agent Winchester Va
j. T. ODELL, General manager
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

wynkoop, walter g Co., Agents for
Lexington Stock, stsuntOn Stock, Stras-
burg Stock, Kanawha City Stock, Wood
stock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
You are liz q Bad FIX.

Bat we will cure you if you will pay
us. Our message is to the Weak, Nervous
and Debilitated, who, by early Evil
Habits. OF Later Indiscretions, bave trified
away their vIgor OF Body, Mind and
Manhood, and who suffer all those effects
which lead to Premature Decay, Con-
sumption OF Insanity. II this means you
send for aud read our Book OF LIFE
written by the greatest Specialist OF the
day, and sent. (sealed), by addressing
DR.. Parker's Medical ind Surgical To-
stitute, 1853 North Spruce St., Nashville,
Tenn. Sept. 26-1yr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Itch, cured IN 80 minutes by Woolford't
military Lotion. Sold by FRANK k
IRWIN Druggist, Woodstock.
Nov 19yr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Tombstones completed "a hours after
receiving order, at Excelsior Works, Mt
Jackson, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Inscriptions cut upon and tombstones
erected at grave without extra charge by
Excelsior Works, Mt. Jackson, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
5srABLI5IIEo 1879
J. r. Saum G Co,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Flour, Grain, Butter, Eggs, Poultry
Live Stock. Fruit, &c
ss5 Louisiana Avenue,
GOO CARRIERS.
WIRE cooPs.
WASHINGTON, DC.
Mar. 20. 'S5-iy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby notified not to
trespass upon our lands by hunting upon
the same. The law will be strictly en-
forced against all offenders.
Alex. b. Cliuedinst, John Williams
Turner Fry, john ID: EsteP,
Z. g. Shipe, Mary kl0ler'
Bette Baker, W. ii: Hntchison,
VIM. w. Sheetz, Milt. l.. Hite,
Lemuel Hotel. Daniel J. Hotel,
Inc I'd. Hollar. Oct. 17-4t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Plain and fancy groceries, of every de-
scription, at Geary's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
NOTICE TO
TAXPAYERS.

~ Save five per cent by paying your
taxes before the LIST of December.
will attend at the following places on
the days mentioned for the purpose OF re-
ceiyiug the taxes for the year lego:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
RADAM'S MICROBB KILLER

Exterminates the Microbes and drives
them out of the system, and when that Is
done you cannot have an ache or PAIN
No matter what the disease, whether
simple case of Malaria Fever or a com
binatlon of diseases, we cure them all at
the same time, as we treat all diseases
constitutionally.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Lot of clothing, oyercoats for mems,
youths and boy's at cost, at NJ. Geary's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

Excelsior Marble Works, Mt. jackson,
Va, are so oyercrowded with orders that
they are compelled to erect two story
building with five rooms for shop and
office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

All parties knowing themselves iadebt-
cd TO me are requested to come and settle
immediately, % / need the money.
W. G. Barron.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07


Zepp. Monday, October.
Lebanon, Tuesday, - ,;;-2 u
Strasburg, We'd and Thurs. Oct. %, 70
Mt. Olive, Friday, ".----.A
Toms Brook, Saturday I'D
Seven Fountains. Monday "..---.N
Harman's Mill, Tuesday ".----.2o
Edirburg, Wednesday, ".----.9
Liberty Furnace, Thursday, ".---..V
Columbia Furnace Friday, " ..----5!
Headquarters. Saturday, November---.l
Cabin Hill. Wednesday, "--.----.5
Orkney Springs, Thursday "--.-----6
Mt. Clifton, Friday, ".--.----1
Mt. Jackson, Saturday, "-------o
Forestvlle, Tuesday, ".----.-ll
Mooie's Store, Wednesday, ".-----.E
Quicksburg, Thursday, -. is
New Market, Friday aud Sat. Nov. IA, 10.
After filling the above appointments
will be in the Treasures Office at Wood.
stock, from day to day until the lst OF
December.
w Remember day and date.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. kOONTZ,
Oct. 1O-6t. Treas. Shen. Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
Or Won are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, 1t Is general debility. Try
BROHN'S IRON BITTER6.
It win cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
BEWARE Of FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS

See that our Trade-MArk same as
abeye) appears on each jug,
Send for book History of the Microbe
Killer" given away by
C.P HISEY, Druggist at
Ediubnrg, Va. Sole Agent.
7-4-'90-1yr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

New goods. Of ali descriptions, at NJ
Geary's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07
BALTIMORE ONO RAILROAD SCHEDULE
IN EFFECT MAY11TH, 1890, UNTIL FURTHER
NORTHBOUND.

4 Woodstock and 81
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-11-07

AZ so 0r1ce o. pR HUrSssTS kIsTII, QA psgsp
Ssckly hound IN cloth and god, mailed iree.
Humphreys' n edicine .iOs Fulton 80 = :.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-03
ATrue Story ofa Dog.

People living up town in the neigh
borhood Of Sixth and Oxford streets,
Philadelphia, often see droves of sheep
driven through the street. One man
with his droves has for an assistant
only shepherd dog, who is expert in
his way. The man is fond of stopping
at saloons and tells his dog, by wave
of his hand, to mind the sheep while he
is absent. Recently gentleman liv-
ing near the saloon timed the shepherd
he was in the house thirty-fve minutes.
The dog marshalled the sheep to-
gether right at the corner near where
his master entered door, and then lay
down to rest, but was on the alert for
any movement among the sheep. He
kept them packed closely together,
and il one moved out of the line he rose
and with few barks soon had the
sheep back in place. He would run
around the flock to see if all was right
and then lie down again, only to repeat
the watch when another moved. He
had them in such group that they
filled the street from curb to curb. At
last a wagon came along, the driver
wanted to turn up the street, and not
being able to go through the group Of
sheep. stopped. The dog saw the di-
lemma, came out and soon had the sheep
arranged in file on one side Of the street
leaving plenty Of room for the horses
and wagon to pass. After it was all
done his master came out Of the saloon
and gave the dog pat on the head and
q large piece of pretzel by the way Of
reward.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-03

Nor long ago wealthy man died in
Brussels, leaving nearly his whole for
tune to young woman who was en-
tirely unacquainted with him. This is
how it came to pass: He was a very
eccentric man, and set out, like
Diogenes, in search of an honest man.
His tub was an omnibus, and his Ian
tern small coin. In the omnibus he
took his seat every day near the con-
ductor, and always showed himself
very obliging in passing up the money
of passengers, and returning the change;
but to the latter he always managed to
add franc or half-france. Then he
would watch those to whom it came.
They would count it carefully, notice
the extra coin, and invariably slip it
into their pockets. No one though of
the poor conductor, whose meagre sal.
ary of only three francs day, could i'll
support such loss. But at last q
young woman passed hers back with,
Conductor. yoq have given me half a
franc too much" Diogenes, delighted,
followed her home, made inquiries, and,
as the answers were satisfactory, made
his will in Der favor; though he never
gave her warning that her half franc
was going to bring her half millioa.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-03
Decidedly Tnromantie.


nave Ieao numper OF paragraphs
IN tne newspapers about NOW various
people act when they come IN and try
70 9lctase a letter ior tne typewriter,
sald an operator IL may De that when
the business was new there were more IN
stances and some that were more funny.
but nave mad no such experiences as
are attributed TO my profession by the
press: Inc only funny one l ever had
was that presented oy an honest old
man Who' AFTER watcnlng me Tor some
tlme, came up ana IN a good sort OF q
way asked me 10 explain the machine,
wnicn old'
lou mean 10 say ne asked tnat
you can write q letter on That thing for
ANYBODY
les les SAID l.
linen you may Wrlte one 10 Saman-
tny. 4 want 70 let her Know tnat L
am well' ana tnas am coming nome
next week, ana t1at nave got along
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-03

"SoME time ago." said Mr.. J. J. Carly
in paper read the other day to the
New York Electrical Society, %Mr.
Preece made some experiments to de-
termine the effect of the great Deptford
10000 volt alternating current dynamo
upon neighboring telephones, and he
came to the conclusion that when this
dynamo was working all Of the tele-
phones in London would be interferred
with, owing to their connection with
the earth. At that time 1 pointed out
that, by means of a dynamo properly
connected with the earth and a set of
telephones, a besieged garrison might
communicate with q relief party by
signaling through the earth itself.
Similar signals might be sent with the
aid of telephone from a ship to the
shore, or from one ship to another. In
this connection remarkable statement
has recently been attributed to Mr..
Preece, to the effect that the operation
of the Deptford dynamo created dis
turbance in the telephones of Paris"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-03

This name, which is now applied TO
the substance used in making friction
matches, was formerly employed to
designate any substance capable of
shining in the dark. Rotten wood,
decaying fish, and other such substances
were described by the word, which
means -light-bearer." The particular
substance which now bears the name
was originally known as noctiluca, or
the lighter of the night.
One hundred and fifty years ago there
was only one shop In London where
phosphorus was sold. The chemist who
enjoyed the monopoly of its sale wrote
of it: "This phosphorus is subject
that occupies much the thoughts and
fancies of some alchymists who work on
microcosmical substances, and out of it
they promise themselves golden noun
tains."
Phosphorus was first carried into En-
gland in 1877. 1t was shown to Robert
Boyle, who had worked on the subject
of phosphorescence in general. The
naturalist was particularly struck with
a substance capable of being made ito
shine in the dark without having been
before illuminated by any lucid sub
stance and without being hot as to
sense"
Boyle noticed that the substance was
luminous only in presence of air, and
that the water in which it was immersed
acquired "a strong and penetrant taste.
On evaporation it would not shoot into
crystals, but coagulated into substance
like jelly" On heating this it gave off
" flashes Of fire and light" and had q
"garlick SMELL"
But the most curious observations of
Boyle were upon the small quantity Of
phosphorus required to produce alumni
GUS effect. "a grain Of the noctiluca
dissolved in Alkohol of Wine and shaken
in water, rendered four hundred thou
sand times its weight luminous through
out. And at another Tryal I found that
it impregnated five hundred thousand
times its weight; which was more than
one part of Cochineal could communi-
cate its color to- Youths ConpGn-
ION.