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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Inc Human Stature.

Doctor Oscar LEM, the African ex-
ploycr, Professor Of Geography at the
University OF Prague, Bohemia, in
treatise on the African pigmics, makes
the following observations Oh average
human stature: CAS- to the average
height attained by these people, there is
much discrepancy in the notes furnished
by those who have seen them. Perhaps
the best estimate hitherto given is that
of old Herodotus, who says Of them that
they are below 'the medium height
From personal observation | am lei to
infer that the size Of these pigmies aver
age between four feet three inches and
four feet eight inches for full grown
man, and between three feet three inches
and four feet one inch for the woman.
This certainly constitutes race Of
smaller stature than that to be found in
most other countries, but the term
dwarf applied TO them appears incor-
rect. Ethnology furnishes examples Of
many tribe and nation whose stature
does not exceed that which IS here attri-
buted to the so-called pigmies. This nil
be made clear by comparing the figures
Just given with the following list furn-
ished By anthropological research;
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Rahv Sinhed for the Iunns!.

"Talking about the Fourth avenue
tunnel accident" said a travelling man
to me. "reminds me of an incident that
occurred while was on an incoming
train one morning recently. 1t was an
early morning train, and as we neared
the outskirts Of the city, the actions OF
pretty five-year old girl in the seat in
front of ne attracted my attention. She
had dark and strangely penetrating eyes
for one so young, which, contrasted with
her golden hair, gave her an appearance
that in some indefnable way suggested
but a short stay in this world. She was
accompanied by lady, evidently her
mother, while nurse drowsed in a seat
near by.
"The child never smiled nor prattled,
but kept signing; 'OA, wish it would
come. and was curious to know what
it was.
"Finally, as the train neared the en-
trance to the tunnel, the little miss be-
came greatly excited, and the moment
the train had pierced the tunnels gloom,
the child was standing up on the seat be-
side her mother. l could hear hearty
kisses, and, being quite her, could see
the little one hug and kiss her mother in
a most rapturous manner. When the
train left the tunnel and slowed up into
the Grand Central depot, the child ap.
pcared thoroughly satisfied. Nee York
Telegram.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
WOMEN EMPLOYED BY ENGLAND.

The employment of women in English
Government offices is steadily progress
ing. The postoffice led the way, and
now the war Office is following suit. A
few weeks ago, says the Pal -HIH GaEstte,
there were seventeen women clerks In
that department; now there are twenty,
and it is proposed to bring the number
up to forty. 1t is tue that the war
office officials have not hitherto dis
played a very lively faith in the business
capacity of the fair sex. As yet their
female clerks are only employed in type
writing, a light mechanical kind OF
work for which it must certainly he adj
mitted women are peculiarly adapted.
The official mind moves slowly; but that
it should move at all, and that in the
right direction, is cminently encouraging.
There is every reason to hope tnat
the movement to which the strikes
and rumors of strikes among
men has given such an i'm
petus will extend to all the Govern
mcnt departments, and that before long
the civil service will offer free and
open career to the intelligence Of women.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
FASHION NOTES.

Organizes are likely to stand high in
favor during the summer.
The newest thing in preserve dishes
is a pansy shaped plate prettily decor
ated.
Bouquets to be carried in the hand at
weddings have trailing ends of ferns and
blossoms.
Cats eyes and tigers eyes are added
to the imitation jewels with which trim
Aings are studded.
Summer travelling costumes are to be
made "severely plain" and with the
mems coat sleeve, instead of the pulled
absurdity.
Scotch zephyrs are bound to be among
the most fashionable of sumner dress
goods, and the newest importations are
very pretty.
Fashionable matters promise some
thing new in nautical headgear to take
the place of the yachting cap, made so
very common.
Gray promises to be quite as much
favored as it has been during many re-
cent seasons, but it is this year being
manufactured in lovely velvet like cloths
of light quality, and in tones and semi
tores moro delicate and beautiful than
ever. In spring tailor gowns tan and
emerald-grcen are combined; heliotrope
and mignonette shades, and rich gol-
den brown, with palest doc color.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

THE SIGN MANUAL or CLEANLINESS.
How many ladies know that the sweet
odors with which they love to surround
themselves are really stimulating and re-
fresbing-lavende and lemon that our
grandmothers folded away in chests OF
linen, roses and violets that breathe in
gentle fragrance from every fold and frill
of sweet woman's habiliments to-day,
even the homely scents Of sage and ben
zine. There is an occasional grumbler
who, for want of something else to criti-
else, processes an aversion to this per-
fume habit among women and descants
learnedly on the superattraction OF we'll
bathed natures own fragrance emana-
ting from a clearly person clothed in
fresh linen. But the grumbler doesn't
understand the sign manual of perfect
cleanliness. Sweet odors, like fresh
flowers, fade swiftly when brought In
proximity with person which, from dis
ease or careessness, emits any poisonous
vapors. So the next time when you
meet lady with that faint, intoxicating
fragrance lingering in her garments you
may know for a certainty that the clean
illness that is next to goodness is the
basis and beginning of the fragrance
that delights you.-AeU York Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
The MIX Of the EqNptian Buffalo.

According to the researches of SIessrs.
Rappel and Richmond, of the Khedival
Laboratory, Cairo, the milk of the
Egyptian buffalo, or gamoose, presents
several characteristics distinguishing 1t
from that of the COW, which may we'll
be remembered by medical men who have
TO treat patients, especially infants, IN
Egypt or in other countries where this
animal is common. The amount of fat
was found to be great deal larger than
in a cows milk, the percentage in the
specimens examined varying from SIS
to 7.35. The sugar, which appeared to
be hitherto undescribed variety, differ
ing from milk sugar, was also found to
be of larger amount than that in cows
milk, the average percentage being 5.41.
1t is suggested that this sugar should be
called tewfkose. The fat, too, was
found to differ from that of cows milk,
containing minute quantities of sulphur
and phosphorus, and yielding four times
as much caproic acid as butyric acid,
whereas in cows milk the quantity of
caproic acid is only double that of
busyric acid. The milk also contained
citric acid.-S,isatiFc 1mricm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

figure in the worn coat he took from
his own iIl-clad shoulders, and laying
down beside it, fell asleep. The morn
ing broke, and the frosty sun shone
upon two figures, both inanlmate. Inc
artist had sacrificed himself TO his art.
for he was frozen dead His brethren,
stirred by his untoward fate, raised
sufficient money to have the figure cast
in bronze, with an inscription let INTO
the base of the pedestal, describing how
he gave his life-all he had to give
for his beloved art.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
fad, centers in that famous, fascina-

fad, ccnterS III tlldJ latnOus, idoCild-
ting game-lawn tennis.
But there are women who cannot
engage in any pastime. They are
delicate, feeble and easily exhausted.
They are sufferers from weaknesses
aud disorders peculiar to females,
which are accompanied by sallow
compilations, expressionless eyes and
haggard looks.
For overworked, "worn out"
"run down." debilitated teachers,
milliners, dressmakers, seamstresses,
"shop-girls," housekeepers, nursing
mothers, and feeble women gen.
orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the greatest earthly
boon, being unequaled as an appe-
tizing cordial and restorative tonic.
It's the only medicine for women,
sold by druggists, stnder a positive
guarantee from the makers, of sat-
isfaction in every case, or money re-
funded. This guarantee has been
faithfully carried out for years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Art Before All.

A struggling sculptor, reduced almost
to starvation, had finished what to him
represented the aim of his existence.
1t was a plaster cast of very beautiful
woman, and the poor fellow hoped it
would mark the turning point in bis
existence. The weather was bitterly
cold, and the sculptor, shivering in his
Partisan garnet, became alarmed for the
safety of his work, for it is well known
that frost is a deadly enemy to plaster.
Tenderly and lovingly he draped the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the scat OF the disease. Catarrh j. a blood or
constitutional disease. and in order 10 cure il
you have TO take internal remedies Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is no quack medicine. II was pre-
scribed by one OF the best physicians in this
lion II is connosed NJ tbe besf tonic known
combined with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold bY druggists nrica 15c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

IT ie considered that tie oYary Of tie
average hen contains about 600 ,ges;
twenty mature the first year, 12J the
second, 135 the third, and the rest after
that; so the second and third years e.e
the best for egg production.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
FUN.
Nader than hornet-The object of
its caresses.-Lite.

Nader than hornet-The object of
its caresses.-LJe.
Cup to snuf-Getting out of bed to
take a pinch. PinsJuy OhrOnielc
The interest you take 10 another
mans business is never profitable Atchi--
son Globe.
There is one thing that may be said OF
spider; there are no flies on it.-Atcht-
son GloJe.
The world will be nearer right when
man has learned to laugh a little less
at his neighbours troubles and little
more at his own-Atchison Globe.
A woman never feels that she is alto
gether out of society 50 long as she gets
an invitation every year to a fashionable
miliner's opeping.--Somercile Journal.
Landlady Crying to start the CONVEX
sation)-"Are you fond of the antique,
Mr.. Slim| New Boarder (suspiciously)
-"Um-er-not at table. - God Ne~s.
Mrs. Myserlee-"Oh, my dear Mr..
Wings, you really can't go home in this
terrible storm. Do stay and take supper
with u.s." Wings-"Thauk you; but
it's really not SO bad as all that. -
Aunsey's Weekly.
Confusion Worse COMPOUNDED: Jones
-"Con-found it all Somebody's taken
my hat, and left this filthy, beastlY,
shabby old thing instead Brown-"A
Il beg your pardon, but that happens
to be my hat. "-Puach.
Where are YOU going my pretty mai1y'
I'm going to graduate sir" she said
May go with you, my pretty maidy
II you buy me some gum you may" she
-Nev York Sun.
salesman-"As I understand your
order, sir, it is for one dozen shirts at
thirty-six dollars dozen" Trayers-
"That correct (moying off; good day."
Salesman-"Hold on a minutel Pardon
me, but we require a deposit from
strangers" Travers-"Then make one
shirt less. Clothier and Farnisler.
Wash baby up clean and dress him
pretty, and he will resist all advances
with a most superlative crossness; but
let him eat chocolates, gingerbread, and
play about with the coal scuttle for about
half a hour, and he will nestle his
dear little dirty face close up to your
clean shirt bosom and be the lovingest
little rascal in all the world. -Loadon
7'M-BHs.
She held her head 50 very near
1t wasn't right, vow
The words she came 50 close to hear
Turned 10 Il kiss somehow.
She started bacI-I coul not stir,
! waited in dismay;
Sharply the words came from her, sir,
You have not shaved oday.'
-NelC Yor', Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

MARION, = c., July l.. 1907.
Ihave tried Floraplexion for experiment and
Il is the best medicine have ever used. lwOuld
written before. but | was so busy that it slipped
ny remembrance. ENNER BosTwIcK.
FhrGptr,0n is the speedy and permanent
cure for Sick Headache. Indigestion. Dyspep-
sia. Bliousness. Liver Complaint, Nervous De-
biity and Consumption. 1t IS the only sure
cure for these complaints. Ask your druggist
for il, and get well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

When an article has boon sold for q years in
spite of competition and cheap limitations, II
mud have superior quality. DObbins's Electric
Soap has been constantly made and sold since
1855. Ask u.ur grncer Tor q. Best Of all.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

For impure or thin Blood. Weakness, Mala-
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength,
making old persons feel yOung-and young
persons strong; pleasant TO take.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

For Dyspepsia, lndi Se'tion and Stomach
disorders. use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic. it rebuild, the system. cleans the Blood
and siren q hens the muscles. A splend. ID tom
ic for weak and deOilitated persons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Friendship at its highest height is stronger
than love
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

The first snow fake Of winter, how signih-
cant-and the first white hair.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

1t will be seen that the inhabitants OF
the Arctic circle are much Of the same
size as some of the tribes in tropical
Africa PicdYune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is pleas
ing to the eye. and to the taste and by gently
acting on the kidneys. liver and bowels, 1t
ccanses the system effectually, thereby pro-
noting the health and comfort OF all who
use It.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

To make close connections with eternity
Death has TO run on time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

When is a window like a star?-When it's
skylght.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Money made by chance will go with
certainty.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

About $50 couples arc divorced annu.
ally in Berlin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Are taking and praising Hoods SarsaParilla as
their Spring Medicine, having become convinced
that it is by far the best, the question arises
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Dig. SOW and reap; but the harvest is
Deaths.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Best Icdicine He Ever Used"

Life is a long course of mutual education
which ends but with the grave.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

" to no purpose. Al last Irleno
recommended August Flower. l
"took it according to directions and
otis effects were wonderful, reliev-
cling me of those. disagreeable
stomach pains which had been
troubled with 50 long. Words
"cannot describe the admiration
in which l hold your August
Flower-it has given me a new
lease of life, Which before was a
burden. Such medicine is a ben
"efaction to humanity, and its good
alities and
wonderful mer- Jesse Barker,
" ,,,oda 1,uo,,., 70 Printer,
everyone suffer Humboldt,
ing with dyspep-
"siaor biliousness Kansas q
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, WOOdbury,NJ.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

True honor despises eya,ions.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Beecham's Pills cure Bilious and Nervous
Ills.
Waste Of money and time usually 60 hand
in hand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Beware of the man who has no petty vices.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
august
Flower

81 have been afflict-
Blliousness, "ed with biliousness
land constipation
Constipation'" for fifteen years
c.o,oh "frst one and then
0'o' "another prepare
Pains. "tion was suggested
"tome and tried but
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

Remember last winters siege. Recall how trying
TO health the frequent changes Of the weather
What that helped you win the fight with disease
you give due credit to SCOTS EMU LSlON Of
pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites of
Lime and Soda? Did you proclaim the victory Have
you recommended this wonderful ally of health TO your
friends2 And what will you do this winter? Use SCOTS
Emulsion as preventive this time. 1t will fortity the
system against Coughs. Colds, C0@s44t6S'on' S1?f"a,
General D5liy oud all An0n,fc and Wasting Diseases
Especially in Cht11en). Palatable as Milk.
sPFCTAI-scotfs Emulsion IS non.oc prescribed Medical Pro-
nann q remedial
CAUTION-Scots wrappers ana
Chemists Ne" ofk
Sod q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01

She held her head 50 very near
1t wasn't right, l vow
The words she came 50 close to hear
Turned 10 kiss somehow.
She started back coul not stir,
] waited in dismay;
Sharply the words came from her, sir,
You have not shaved 10 day
-Nsr YORK Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-01
Why Don't You Take

1t yourself Possessing just those blooc
purifying, building-up, appetite-glvlng quaIltl(
which are so important in
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-05-22

ill., aaslrs,, below are Of the following: No.
> nis red fossil ore TWO miles from Big
I'm. Cap. ~. IA limonte or brown ore six
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-05-22

-. Eve aoalsses Of the '"S'ns
~. G- '''' % ae' co.. s s. q g. s. 90 90
r.. saap,;ia -, Los go $40 800
3 s' q GlS o.7u c4i2 '.;;9o e.'7
aycrarcd samples of the
a ...' '5 M. :: andrew ). Nccrsa'h chem
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-05-22
JANET'S ROUGH LESSON.

,Iad@e Scatcn had arranged to take his
daughters to Long Branch for the season,
and he invited Janet to accompany them.
Janet was beautiful girl, graceful and
we'll bred, and he ScatoRS fancicd her;
and the Judge, being Il remote relative Of
her mother, felt it Il kind Of duty to look
after Janet Il little and to DO What he
reasonably could for her.
Twill do the child good, he explain
cd to his wife, land no one knows what Il
pretty girl may accomplish in the run OF
a Long i;ranch season.
Mrs. Seaton elevated her delicate brows
in wcll-hred surprise, but she was too
amablc and ladyliEe to raise ally ohlec-
was settled.
On the very afternoon before their de-
parturc, while Janet WAS packing her
crisp musins and her one silk, an old cam
phorwood box arrived. Captain Larrimer,
o: the brig Nautilus, brought ii down.
lie had just got into port and had spoken
with the White Swan on his hOmcward
VOYAGE. Jack IIil;iayd was first mate ON
the swan and sent the Old, Swcct-sccn;cd
chcs. as Il present TO Janet. They we're
not formally engaged, hu! they had been
lovers ever since childhood, and Janet
wore Jack : ylain gold ring on her en-
racemcnt finger. Jack never forgot her,
and now he had sent the camphorwood
box over the seas as Il birthla: present
But Janet was 100 much excited, 700
full Of her trip to Long Branch to notice
it. She went on with her packing, ana
" hen Tom oeaton, the Judges handsome
son. drove down TO take her over 10 tue
Cedar.. she hurried oil, not even paus!nG
to bes,ow IL glance upon Tie queer OLD bon.
When Jane. had fairly gone the cd tar
mer shouldercd it and carried It ap to her
chamber,
"Ah, nv girl" he muiiered, yell be
Glad enough to come home to JacA "oA
by and by-ths sudden fevcrIl soon burn
Itself out
Janet found her sojourn at Long Branch
Derfcctlv enhancing; the gay company,
the halls. the music, and more than all
else. Tom Seuton's constant and iiattcrihS
devotion, bewildered her brain and silehc-
ed both conscience and common sense.
From Long Branch the Jud &c $ parry
went 10 the mountains, aud one haZy oep,
temher afternoon Janet found herself ali
alone with Tom Seaton in one of the most
romantic haunts OF ,n9 G n,keH Won wear
=" na' t IN '1e AVN, riua Janet? Is it a
love gift or anything Of the kind.
No" replied Janet, colorinG with en-
barras smcnt.
s.Then let me take it off and put some
! ,L;ro orcttipr in its place.
Janet was ns. 'ed h sra sl o pain pierced
, i'.' ~. - =. bn drew t;,c plain gold bard
;ef heaf' as AZ wa ",S' ,nt y co,tiT diamond
from her he, finger an" put '"''''
Nv ,ha,'s something lhc," i.a said
III keep TINS; ,.,., Zinc j., ~; ,.ackcr,
and Jane! s''t '''en', 1;'a We, '' - ,I,n n;y},
crowding through, hes 'h'nu u Day., '"v ,,oI;
"sk phi II APO" " ai'a VIII" Mn tears AZ she
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-05-22

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S. '' :, Help TO Make "''
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81
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81
Goals, ,no o., mo
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81 Fcllo0'' -, Can;
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1875 3; 10 S . 90 10. ga 400
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81
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81 l....>eisci from NJ. y ~ ~ $50
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