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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
WELL. BRED HORSES BEST.

Senator Stanford is an enthusiast in
respect to horses; but his ideas in regard
to the value of good blood are sound,
and ought to be influential. He tells of
a street car horse in San Francisco which
was strong and vigorous, and which en-
dured the hard strain of street railroad
work three times as long as the average
horse used Oh that line. The history OF
this horse being traced, it was found
that his sire had good pedigree and
that his dam, though not a thorough
bred, was of good stock. This ac-
counted for his strength and endurance.
The ideas which some farmers have,
that blood is only good for speed, is al
together wrong. 1t gives courage, Will,
strength ar d hardiness-qualities which
are valuable on the farm and on the road
rs we'll as on the race track. This is q
matter worth considering as the breed
ing season approaches. The service of
a poor sire car be had few dollars
cheaper than that OF good one, but
the difference in the value Of the colt
NAV be ten times as much. This, how
ever, is in case the dam is good. If the
mare is poor, or unsound, breeding had
better be omitted. 1t is worse than use
less to expect valuable colts from such
stock.-Americdn DairymaR.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
Feathers Make the Bird.

The biggest of all really powerful
flying birds, are, l believe, the wander
ing aIbatross and the South American
condor; for the roc ! reject outright as
worthy only of the most restricted,
Arabian and nocturnal ORTHODOXY,
says a writer. Seen on the wing, or
even with the wings expanded merely,
both these great existing birds have a
most majestic and colossal appearance.
But feathass in such cases are very
deceptive; they make fine birds out Of
very small bodies. For example, the
well known English swift, which looks
so imposing in fight as it passes over
head with pinions poised, is hardly as
big when plucked as mans top thumb
joint, and weighs only half an ounce.
So, too, the albatross, though its ex-
panse of wing is said to exceed that Of
any other known bird, amounting
sometimes to nearly ten feet from tip
to tip, does not average in weight more
than fifteen pounds, which is just
exactly the poulterer's statement for
my last family Christmas turkey.
As for the condor, while he spans
from wing to wing some eight feet, his
length from beak to tail is only three
and a half, and | doubt if he would
pluck into anything corresponding to
his magnificent outer show-though |
am bound to admit that l have never
personally tried the unpleasant ex-
pertinent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
Stories of Swift.

| only know one good-humored
anecdote of Swift 1t is very slight,
but it is fair to tell it. He dined one
day in the company of the Lord Keeper,
his son and their two ladies, with Mr..
Caesar, the treasurer of the Navy, at his
house in the city. They happened to
talk of Brutus, and Swift said some
thing in his praise, and then, as it were,
recollecting himself said
"Mr. Cesar, | beg your pardon.
One can fancy this occasion pleasant
ripple of laughter.
There is another story cannot lay
my hands on to verify, but it is to this
effect: Faulkner, Swift's Dublin pub
Usher, some years after the deans
death, was dining with some friends
who rallied him upon his odd way OF
eating some dish-I think, asparagus
He confessed that Swift had told him it
was the right way, therefore they
laughed the louder, until Faulkner
growing a little angry, exclaimed
81 tell you what it is, gentlemen, if
you had ever dined with the dean, you
would have eaten your asparagus as he
babe you"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
A Greek Execution.

When a citizen of the Creek Nation
is condemned to death he is released on
parole until the fatal day arrived, when
he invariably shows up without any sort
of restraint or duress having been en-
ployed. The Sheriff shoots the culprit
through the heart with a rifle. The re-
dcmption Of his parole of honor has
been a distinguishing Characteristic OF
the Creek Indian for ages, and the most
red-handcd criminals among them, from
a superstitious belief that to flee would
be useless, rush to the executioner as a
bridegroom rushes to his bride, once the
law says he is worthy of death, but not
worthy OF bonds. The Creeks, being
civilized tribe, with excellent schools,
courts, Judges and criminal and civil
codes, perhaps the Caucasian virtue of
Inconsistency has invaded the Territory,
and Sheriffs have learned to lock up
their prisoners.
remembered an execution that &C.
Cured in the Greek Nation less than ten
years ago. The condemned was young
farmer who h d killed his neighbor. A
little before sunrise crowd had gath
cred in the open space back of the court
house where the ready coffin had been
brought to receive the tenement of clay
after its tenant had been eyictcd by a
rife ball. In the crowd were the father
and the brother Of the condemned.
When the sun began to paint the tree.
tops and he had not yet appeared, some
one suggested that he might have fOwl.
His kinsmen indignantly denied the pos
sibility of such cravenness in one of their
family and a quarrel ensuc1. 1t was
interrupted by a horseman galloping up
and dismounting near the coffin. He
spoke to no Que, not even recognizing
his Notwithstanding already taken
leave of them. A Yetty officer led the
riderlcss horse away, slipped its bride,
and /. began to crop the prairie grass.
The horseman himself walked directly
to the ominous black box, turned his
face to the rising sun, held his hands
stiffly at his sides and awaited motion
less. The Sheriff had already driven Q
stake fifteen PAGES from the coffin. He
advanced to this, raised his rifle to his
shoulder, took deliberate aim at the
fellows breast and fired. The latter
fell without a groan, and his relatives
took charge OF his body.--S. Louis
Republic.
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Soldiers Not Anxious for War.

A party Of infantry reserves were seen
at the Friedrichsstrasse railway station
the other day. They were waiting for
a train to take thea back to their homes.
One of their number, an elderly man,
was indignant with tie newspapers for
talking so giibly about the coming war
and the aggressive policy which it was
Germany's duty to adopt. 81 fought at
Koenigsgratz and Sedan" he said, "but
that was mere child's play to what the
next war will be. That new rifle which
we have just been testing is almost too
horrible a weapon to use against any
enemy" The old Landwehrman said
the new rifle carried a bullet which is
scarcely an inch long, and about as thick
as good-sized cigarette, which will
pierce earthworks Of seventy centimeter
thickness at distance OF $50 meters.
At 10 meters distance il made passage
through five full knapsacks placed in
cchelon. Fired from distance OF 1000
meters the bullet will penetrate human
body.-Chicago Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
FASHION NOTES.

The fairest OF the fair now wear
yellow, and look even prettier in it than
the brunettes.
Although the fastenings Of dresses are
mostly invisible, many new buttons have
been brought out.
A charming new lace pin has made its
appearance. 1t is small spray Of maiden
hair set in emeralds.
All the sun umbrellas and parasols
have long handles. The parasols are of
medium size aud quite curved.
Pleats and wide Hungarian kills APP
pear in the latest Paris importations for
dinner, carriage or church gowns.
A seamless skirt straight in front, with
a bias back seam concealed in the full
ness, is much used for wool dresses.
The figures in the new brocade' are so
large that not more than three or four
are to be seen in yard of material.
Travelling ulsteTs of mohair, pongee
and brilliantine have quite put out OF
countenance tie old fashioned linen
duster
The Mercury" is new bonnet IN.
spired by the Greek god, and is made OF
blue and gold straw, with gold wings at
the side.
Many gowns are trimmed about the
bottom of the skirt with deep founce
of black lace. This is very pretty and
graceful on light weight black silk or
on any of tho fancy black ground sum-
mer silks.
The black grenadinc gowns, which
promise to be favorites the coming sum-
mer, are certainly much richer than the
usual black lace or net costume. A full
fril of soft surah, made to resemble
feather trimming, makes a simple and
pretty trimming for grensdine gown.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

A full pedigree and a large hog don't
always indicate quality.
Too much manure on blackberries will
induce too much wood.
There is now purple leaved variety
of the common catalpa.
The butchers block is a great stumb-
ling block to many breeders.
Tobacco tea is one OF the best rene
dies for lice on Towering plants OF all
kinds.
If fuschias are set in a cool place and
are we'll watered they will flower all
summer.
One point in favor Of the begonia is
their immunity from the attacks of in
sect pests.
Hogs raised by the sweat OF the hired
hand generally get left when they come
to the show ring.
LIE Delarme is one Of the finest of
grapes for quality, but is not so profit
able as some others.
Percheron horses are quick anl spirit
ed, moving fast with heavy loads. On
the roal or at the pillow they walk much
faster than Clydesdales.
Pansies will thrive best and give more
bloom if grown in a cool, moist and
rather rich location. Often the north
side of the house gives good results.
Give the onion bel a good top.drcss-
ing of wood ashes and hoe or rake them
we'll into the soil at the first cultivation.
A secret of success in onion culture is to
get a good, early start.
If one third oil the corn must be re-
planted to get a perfect stand it is best
to cut up the field with the disk or acme
harrow and plant it all again, unless it
is quite late in the season.
Deep planting Of potatoes is of de-
cidcd advantage in regions liable to late
frosts, as it enables the plant to get we'll
ro.ted before its growth Is such as to
thrust the stem above ground.
II your team crowds together in the
cultivator, trampling the corn, tic the
outside ring OF each bit to the end OF a
stick four feet long, using string Of
such length that the stick will hang just
under the jaws. This will draw the
horses apart.
II the ground and air are dry, com.
press the soil above the corn; but II the
ground is wet and drying slowly, do not
compress it. II compression is unavo'd-
able, as it is when the two-horse planter
is used, loosen the ground with the
smoothing harrow.
The man who plants his corn by haal
will dowell to soak it in warm water over
night just before planting. This viii
bring it to the surface at least two Gay.
earlier; desirable rs the season adyarca.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
A Russians Guldiny Rules.

Awopos of the late General Seliyertoff,
one of the Partisan papers publishes
some details of visit he made to the
baths of Plombierre in 1885. One
evening Parisienne gave him her
book of confessions, and these are the
answers he wrote to the following queS-
TONS
"What woman's name do you pre-
fcr?"
eve, because, thanks to the first
created woman the Bible was written,
and know nothing more edifying than
to read it.
"Who is your favorite hero?'
ct would be he who should have
the courage never to love and never to
hate"
What is your political opinion?'
ITO aid government 10 preserve
and to develop all the good institutions
of a country, provided they were con-
sentative and respected religion.
"What is your favorite virtue?'
The capacity OK never committing
an act that is not strictly honest-in
the broadest conception of the word
honesty"
"What romance do you prefer"
That of the woman who would
weave one for me"
Where would you like to die?'
"Amid those who love me and who
would regret me.
"What wines do you prefer"
"All those that can make me jolly. "
"What would you like to have
been?"
"Invulnerable.
"What is your age?"
"The age of a fruit ripe enough to be
well served. "
Your motto?"
at is better to die than to betray a
trust"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
EXPERIMENT IN CORN CULTURE.

EAPkhlMENl YUM SSHAShE'
Experiments made with strawberries
at the Ohio Station indicate that va
reties which produce pollen so sparingly
as to require a small proportion from
other varieties planted among them and
yielding pollen abundantly bear fruit in
larger quantities than do the plants that
produce sufficient pollen for self-fertiliza-
tion. That pollen bearing is an exhaus-
tive process with some plants has been
further demonstrated at the Cornell Sta
ton, at Utica, N. Y. From corn plot
of forty-eight rows, with fOrty-two hills
in each row, the tassels were thoroughly
removed from each alternate row as soon
as they appeared and before any pollen
had fallen. The result was little over
fifty per cent. increase in the number OF
good cars and the weight of merchant
able corn, grown in the rows from which
the tassels had been removed. In no
case did row of plants on which the
tassels were left produce nearly as much
corn as the rows without tassels on either
side of it.
Although the results in the case re-
port very decied upon wereded in favor
of removing the tasselS from one-half the
rows fcorn, it remains to be determined
whether it will pay farmer to pursue
this practice with cols grown on large
scale.-Nep York World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
LADIES' COLUMN.
FRIENDSHIP CANES.

Friendship canes are to be the fashion
with the young women who take long
tramps "over moss and FELL" The best
friend OF all gives the cane, which is long
and like unto an alpenstock. Around the
top is tied ribbon with the name Of the
cane donor thereon, and the date of the
first trip upon which the cane did duty.
Each successive walk is marked by an.
other ribbon, which, in turn, bears the
date of the trip, and the name of the one
who pleasantly beguiled the journey. In
time Little 30 Peeps crook comes to
wear as many colors as were in Joseph's
coat. When the cane becomes "sufi-
GENTLY suGancided" with ribbons, it is
laid away with the scalps of the season,
aud a new one is obtained to take its
place. Picdyune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
wATERMELONs.

For watermelons the ground should
be made rich and mellow as garden.
Cultivate early and thoroughly. They
should be planted in light, dry soil.
Dig out large hill, ill with good horse
manure, cover with soil, plant, aud
sprinkle with water that has two pounds
of Peruvian guano to the pound, this
will give them a vigorous early growth
which will cheat the bugs. Plant ten
feet apart and pinch the most vigorous
vines. Surround each hill with box
or cheese hoop. 1t is cheaper than to
fight cut worms and bugs. Do not be
afraid of the quantity of manure, or of
the pinchiug back.-American Agricul-
turist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
Denfncaa Cnn,f be Cured

By local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed.
nation can DO taken out and this tube re-
t;ored TO its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by catarrh, which Is nothing bnt an in
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
Wo will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness (caused by catarrhl that We
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold BIZ druggist IS cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
WOMEN IN NORWEGIAN CIVIL SERVICE

WOMEN IN NORWEGIAN CIVIL SERVICE.
The question of the eligibility OF
ladies, who have passed the requisite ex-
animation to public offices, etc., is at
present receiving much attention
in Norway, where the matter is
before Parliament. A bill has been in
troduced that ladies who have passed
certain examinations should have the
same rights as men, and this bill has
been referred to a committee. This COM
mittee views with favor the movement
for widening the field for women, but
the majority is of opinion that the
change may not be too sudden and
sweeping, but should be brought about
gradually. The majority of the COM
mittee is of option that the interests
both OF the women themselves and of
society at large are best consulted by
advancing step by step, as experience
may teach. The whole of the committee
is agreed that the matter should be more
exhaustively investigated, and has,
therefore, decided to remit the case to
the Government. There can, however,
be little doubt that the question will
be soon further advanced Oic17o
Post,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
Whtck mil y0as haze,
Copyright, l6G

Whzth mil y0n haze,
sickness, suffering and despair,
or health, strength, and spirit?
You can take your choice.
All chronic diseases and de-
engagements peculiar to women
are permanently cured by DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t restores the female func-
tons to healthy action. 1t
removes the distractions and
suppressions which cause
trouble and misery. For Pc
riodical pains, internal inham-
nation, liberation and kindred
ailments, it is a positive rem
edy. The system is invig-
grated, the blood enriched, di-
gcstion improved, melancholy
and nervousness dispelled.
It's a legitimate medicine, the
only one that's guaranteed to
give satisfaction in the cure
Of all female complaints"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

The Downs and other mutton breeds
rank first in Iowa, where sheep are iu-
creasiDg in numbers aud quality.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

GALvA, KASs., March & ls9p
NY doctor said there was no cure ior me;
About six weeks ago had our druggist send
for six bottles OF Floraplexion, which nave
taken, and il has done me more ooo u an any
want a few more bottles for myself and some
for my neigbbors. MARY N. CUNNINGHAM.
fninpfT,0n is The n eedy ~ 4 lernsDen'
cure for Sick Headache. indigestion. Dyspel-
iii. and Consumption. j is The only are
cure Tor these complaints Ask your druggist
for il, aud get well.
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Proof o. Popularity.

TT degree Of success obtained may often
he ascer'ained by the amount Of Jealousy
which il arouses.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

Frre stopped free by Din. KLIsE's GREAT
NERVE REsfoREK. No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and * trial bottle
free. DIR. Kline, P81 Arch St, Phiia, "a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

THE LOWELL DIAMOND SAFETY BlC1Clh 49, 49,
TORY KEPT RUNNING TwENTY-FOUR HOURS
DAY TO SUPPLY THE DEMAND.
Passengers on the ghost train which WINGED ,ts
morning have noticed Of late factory which
never seems to close, and from whose windows
the bright light streams all night long. II is
the factory Of the John p; Lowell Arms CON-
pany Of Boston. and it is running literally
twenty. four hours day, with two complete
relays Of men. from the foreman down. This
activity Is due to the extraordinary popularity
Of the new eighty -hve-dollar Lowell diamond
safety bicycle, a machine which sglvlng the
very best OF satSfaction.-Bstoh Htrhd'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

FoR Dyspepsia, lndl te'ii1n AMI stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitiers. The Best
Ionic, IL rebuids the system, cleans the biooa
and Strengthens the muscles. a spienu'G ton
he for weak and depIlitatod persons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12
Entitled 10 tho Best.

Allare entitled to the best that til cir money
Will buy, so every family should have, at once
. bottle of the best family remedy, Syrup o,
Figs, to cleanse the system when costive or bill
ious. For sale In 6oc. and 81 bottles by ali
leading druggists
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

FoR impure or thin Blood. Weakness, Mala-
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and BfllousneSs
take Browns Iron Bittsrs-it gives strenyih,
making old rsons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant 10 take.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

Men of character are TIE conscience OF th'
society to which they belong.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

lie must be an obscure and commI1place
rerson who has no enemy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-12

The &c tain way to be cheated is to fancy
ones self more cunning than others.
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Money i'm Chickens.

q man who devoted q yesrs
OF HE life 10 CONDUCTING
A POULTRY YARD AS A
BUSINESS. not a. a pas
time. AZ Tie living Of him.
self and family depended
on Il, he gave the subject
such attention a. only a
need Of bread viii CON-
mand. and the result was q
grand success, sfter he had
spent much money and losi
hundreds Of valuable chick
enc In experimenting. What
he learned In al these vearI
IL embodied 10 this book.
which We send postpaid fos
rs cents In stamps. ID
teaches you how 10 Detect
and Cure Diseases. bow ss
Feed for Eggs and a'so fof
Fsftemng. which fowls 70
Save fec breeding Purposcs
and everything. hdecd. y0a
should know % tbjstnbierb
BOOK PUB. HOUSE,
f34 Leonard ST.. N. Y. (..r~
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1.-THE power to do hari work is not talent
il is the bes. possible substi ute for 1t.
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The noblest mind the best cOntcntmeut has,
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How About Your Mother.
pnompTLY CURED sy

Scroula Kings Evil the stubborn Of all Skin af
ections Whether inherited oroherwse it blood disease
and cannot be permanently cured by anything but s. S s.
GRATEFUL DAUGHTER.
My Mother afflicted with Sfua for three and half;
durrg tire glands places Ia tho
openings small and healed right but the OTHER vod fill and
break abou eyw causing pain and often
and wines had
be gen usy used keep her alive SEE commenced taking S. and
improved rom the the first bottle her appetite end by the time
she finished the fourth bottle healed entirely
Mrs J. RowELL, MCd,ord, Mass
sREcIEIc
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"Doctor. snid There wrs Ne Cure"

Be quick. You can use minute but once
make the most oft
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Creates
An Appetite

There Is nothing for which we recommend hoods
sarsapara with greater confidence than for loss OF
appetite, indigestion, sick headache and other tron-
bIes Of dyspcp,ic nature. In the most natural way
this medicine gently tones the stomach, assists d.
gession and makes one feel "reaI hungry ladies
IN delicate health or dainty and particular at
meals, after taking Hoods sarsaparilla few DAYS
nui themselves longing for and eating the painess
food with unexpected relish and saslsfa,ton Try IT,