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Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
Bad Boys and q Turtle.

The boys have been keeping the fire
department. busy of late. Some boys
caught turtle and poured oil over it,
near the city's house for storing naphtha,
on Dwight street, then set the shell on
fire. The turtle ran up to the door of
the house, and in an instant the whole
interior was in flames. An alarm was
sounded, and the department worked
over two hours before the flames were
subdued.-Holyoke (Mass.) Cor. Spring.
field Republican.
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
Happy HOOslers.


WIN. Timmons. Postmaster of Idaville. Ind,
writes: "Eiectric Bitters has done more for
me than ali other medicines combined, for
that had feeling arising from kidney and
live" trouble" John Leslie. farmer and
stnckman. of same place. says: Find Elec-
'ri" BitterS to be the best kidney and liver
medicir:e. Made me feel like 4 new man." J..
W. Gardner. hardware merchant. same town,
lays: '.Eiectric Birters is just the thing for
ran WHO is all run down and don't care
whether he lives or dies"; he found new
Strength. good appetite, and felt just like he
BAD new lease on life. Only SOC. bottle. at
I,nrr s. WO!d,s Drug Store
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
Four Little Girls Kill 81 Snakes.

Four little girls went berrying on
Wards hill, in Winsted, Tuesday, and
encountered a nest of thirty EIGHT snakes.
They succeeded in killing thirty-seven of
them. the largest one feet and inches
long. On Wednesday the girls went
over the same ground and killed three
more Of the same kind of snakes.-New
Haven Register.
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23

A1ccng the recent lmportations at San
tra1icis:e: ;!-e l:.rSe Gaa> Ii ties of sulphur
ct remarkably pvre grade from japan.
as soon as proper facilities for shipping
it are obtained. Japan lids fair to rival
Sicily in the sulphur trade.
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
May Yet Have . Monument.

Interest has recently been revived in
the proposed Garfield monument, fund
for which was started in the fall Of 1881,
shortly after President Garfeld's death.
The fund was limited to dollar subscrip
tions, and 6N persons subscribed. Then
the affair COLLAPSED as far % 80 M -
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
MAR RI ED

COOK NEIL AT Lavonia Center, N. Y, on
Ihur-day. Sept II, 1891. Stephan Cook and
Miss Florence Neil.
The happy couple left after the ceremony
for Il wedding tour which takes in New York
city and Washington. Their many friends in
Austin will not have the pleasure of welcom-
ing them home for about month.
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
Photographed by Lightning

When Charles Tunnison and Ed Cala-
well were killed by a stroke of lightning
at the ball game at Warren, O., they
were sitting beneath tree. On the chest
of Tunnison. the white man, the under
taker found photographed, apparently by
the flash, upon the skin, the image of a
branch Of a tree and it's twiys. The
strange freak is the talk Of the town.
Cincinnati Commercials Gazette
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23

A chair propelled by electricity from
4 storage bat5ery placed beneath the seat
is the latest luxury for the invalid. One
charging will last for fifty miles of
travel
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23

A Lowell barber has just completed a
picture made from II, 1854 pieces Of wood.
The wood was obtained from $50 large
cigar boxes and is mostly Spanish cedar.
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
Useful as Well as Ornaments!

The man who lost his false teeth at The
depot a few days ago can have h., =; =
erty by applying at the <:;:i: ::<.;..,"<
room, where they are row do;;;:::: :.:,,=: a*
apaper weight. Springfe.; e.. II: ::,:::,:: -
Mower County transcript., 1891-09-23
What One Cow Did.

That COW has wonderful appetite
when she gets into a neighbor's field was
clearly shown in Indiana, where the in
jured owner proved in court that one
ordinary brindle COW destroyed in one
afternoon the following property: Two
4year-old cherry trees, 7 apple trees, 5
pear trees, plum tree, 100 heads Of cab
bage, 10 rows Of beans rods long, l
row of beets II rods long. so to $50 sweet
potato plants, l bed of onions, 8 grape
vines and IA blackberry bushes.-Boston
News,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

looked into her little daughters face for n
moment, with the clear vision TINT she
should have bad, sho would have seen the
little creature gasp in terror at her words,
IA if each one had been an actual blow
No, am wrongi had she had the vision
she should have had, she would have seen
that the tears meant sorrow for the past
and resolutions for the future, and she
would never have let fall the cruel words
which dropped on the little daughter )
heart Ike molten lead, and left scar
which never could he effaced. She would
have believed in her child, Oh, mothers,
believe in your childrcn, if you would have
them believe in Themselves
"Oh, mammal mamma" walls the peni-
tent son. 81 dare soy don't seem to yot
to try, because fail so often, but do, |
do You don't know how hard try"
The mother remembers with a panF her
own youthful struggles and answers softly;
Indeed, dear, | do believe you try.
There nowl dry your eyes, ana wei start
all over again afresh," and her work is
half done Tomorrow there. will be mis-
takes again. but the fact thrt mother be
lieves that he +, trying will lead hcr son
far upon the right road.-Home Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

One Of the serious mistakes made by
mothers in training their children is in
surprising that careful habits can be cult
waited in careless surroundings. \ ragged
or worn carpet, 50 little valued by the
mother that grease or ink spots can be LETT
on il without causing comment, may Ire
come moral calamity. Tying the child
up in a bib, and giving it liberty to spill its
food when c9tius, IS responsible for bad
table habits in many men and women
whom we meet. y child who is made to
eat its food carefully in room where the
furnishings are respected, where penalty
will follow Carc,esSuess, naturally acquires
careful, refined manners. Many a mother
results of careless habits, due largely TO
the furnishings in the dining roOm-than
she woaId need to spend In setting table
carefully and keeping the room IN order,
SO that its order aud neatuess commanded
the respect Of the children.
The ounce Of prevention is worth several
pounds OF cure in the training Of children,
and II is pity that the ounce OF proven
ton is not administered in the minutes
imal doses necessary in eSrly childhood,
rather than in the radical doses necessary
to overcome neglect in matters that arc
never minor-for manners and habits mark
the man. A man may be- moral man and
eat with his knife, but he would be a more
valuable man in the community if he rec
oguized the uses for which the knife was
designated and applied it only to those
uses.-Christian Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18
WOMAN AND HOME.
HAVE A MEDICINE CHEST BUT KEEP
1T AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
" Scamp" Dressmaking.
Mothers, Believe in Your Children--Ai
in TeethinE-ID Bred Children--Man-
ners OF Children - Live Psaceably-A
Dainty Device.


lheoreucaily every one believes that thu
important medicines necessary for nj
emergency should be kept ready In every
rouSeho'u' 10 De on mana when called for
ahu ye1 now lew, comparatively, nave
wen stocked medicine chest WIN nll tht
uetalls IN good orderY We all Know, how
eyer unst IN cases OF accident or sudden
liiuess t'me IL o1ten OF the utmost lnpor
utnce' ana ChaG very simple remedy ap'
,,'o" NJ ,nt outset may oI1en save long
i''"e9s' we therefore, auVIHe every one WHc
Has HoT a regular medicine chesU-"hlch.
"i'e' a'i ~ oiteh not heariy rs convenient
or "eli arranged as simple seIec'ioii care
l"l.y pun 'oseDher by an experiences mouse
~ hcC stnaiI ooN WIN lock ana
Key Keep 10 Always lor iheulclheS ana hoth.
inS eise' ""u' ABOVE All uh'hRs' 70 put II
oIr VI vac way ol the chliuieu'
"eaV way ~ W icV IL s'dtu On nlsn
''eii ""9ie you can Jay '"i n""u ou IL IN
HiO'"enc' 10 uo' nave 10" many InInEe
III IT, vi tney WIN confuse you. Tuu III II
oNiS nv you are mos "Neiy 70 "aHI-a
ron ol o'u itueh' @ho,Her OF White c'hco'
auo.Her uI HSnneN an ''l"h anu urS' ar
Onough che o'der the he''er. ne caHco
auu nHinel "ouio better pe s'riPs ABOUT
s'N incnes "Iue' anu each Io4i sHoulu pe
i@9e9Heu WIN pm a pair Vi SCISSORS
"N'IN N,'o'4" neNel W AM" ouo Vi Vhe
va " oe rs9u 4or any o'He' urPose'
Up 81 pms, ron % '1Pe' anu niue
ilo'4ne! neeu,eu WIZ SONY iSI Se heeules
~ my va e""eu shoulu NC "uueu'
40 S'Llpte anu nlosL u'CeSs"iy IcIheuIes
ulo uH' Iolo"i"8' Na'tor OIL slup OF
'PeO"o, pal ~ 'u' p7"''Ne' S"AloIeHI
qu1n!I'F VI mustard 20 ilaAe strohE
Gu4e'ic anu large oou'Ie ol itnseeu OH ana
it'lie "a'er lor Ourhs or Sculus. AS gen
eI"I RUE III an cases OF POISONING IL Is 'aie
20 give In me liaIe!y an eiiiel'c Oh couple
ot teaS poohIuls OF mustard III lumber OF
WIN water "lW"ys "ealIHS III nlIlu uH"o
"S ue'ay nI"S We i@V"I' US TiH PHaSI"eS
'l'e IN por'unce q n"'ths even 'nese simple
isI49uIes at mana an" intact
oo'1'e Oh lSuUanuul n4@rNeu tolSoh
III IaIse letters pint Do,I4e Oh pure
urauuy' ana any o'Aer s.ihp'e hed'cthes
VnaC your eAperleucs WILL IN" NaIuao4e,
nluy COMP your I,st' 4ne'e Is cap!'aI
nue. oooh' puoilsheu oy Ne" 1oFk Arti'
"nIon ousnG Hr 10 Oe Acp' WIN every ineu'
''he cne''' 4nls gives uIiec'loHs no" 70
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

III It be possible, as much as in YOU lies,
live peacesbly with all men" The Apostle,
by the wording of his text, admits that
there may be some persons with whom it
is not possible to live psaceab.y, or with
whom the only way Of peace is to keep
away from them
Ii Is really amazing to note and to feel
the entire d ference IN rr 'EGispositiouS
There are persons wit bona 1t would
be "A dear bargain to dwell TO-. ne mouth
for the price OF a Thousand years a1l.l TO
your life; and agatp there are those ~ -.
intimate companiopship for a month
would be worth all of ones Subsequent
life. IT'S said that it. takes two persons 70
make quarrel, but 1t doesu't follow that
there il always fault on both sides when
Two people can't live comfortably together
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18
Mothers. Believe in Your Children.

There nowl Stop that crying" ex-
begin to say word you begin TO bawl
Let me tell YOU tears 90 for nothing with
me Crying don't show any sorrow. II
You were sorry you'd do differently.
know how IL will bel You'll shed buckets
Of tear today and do the same careless
things tomorrow. When see you do diff
fsrsntly, then III believe you're sorry. So
you may as we'll stop trst as last"
And this was not an ignorant mother
either, If that mother could only have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

\ simple cement for broken china or
esrtheuware is made Of powdered quick
lime, s.fted through a coarse muslin bag
over .Ae white Of an eGEs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

The AmbiGu theatcr in Paris has been
leased for S4O, 900 to womau-Mme. Zul,
ma Bouilar, Il fayor!te Uurlesque actress.
This i not the lrst time French theatres
have had women directors. Sarah Bern
hardt has ruled the Ambigu and Nine.
Cgalde held the BoulIes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

Fifty living descendants ara nov mum
This includes children, grandchildren AN
great grandchildren, hut does not com
prise sou,iu law ard daug Oh
grandsons-iu-llw. Size has lost a son anl
"A daughter and six grandchildren.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

When putting kettles or pots to soak,
after having been used for the cooking OF
soups, stews or any greasy food, If a few
drops Of household ammonia is added to
the water, and the vessels left to s1a6
about five minutes, there VIII be no dioi.
Guilty in cleaning them, for the ammonia
does all the hard labor, and there will be
no necessity for scrap!ug.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-18

If you have the time and the strength 10
rub the various articles OF furniture You
will lind the following mixture an oxcel-
lent one; Equal portions Of turpeuuue,
boiled linsecd oil and vinegar. Shake the
bottle we'll before using and rub with a
MoO.en cIoth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
a Sunerfuous Pension.

The proposition for the Southern States
to pension the widow of President Jctfer-
son Davis is wholly supelfluous. 1t can
not be justified on the ground that she Is
10 need-she is the pOssessOr of hand
some income and one. if not two hand.
some estates. 1t cannot be to "ylndlcate"
the COnfederacy-the tributes paid her
lllustrious husband, the monuments rising
on every hand to the memory of the brave
men who fought to maintain that Con-
federacy have done all that was necessary
to that end. 1t cannot be that there is a
surplus of money in the prosperous South
to spend on recollectlons of the past-if 1t
were, there are thousands of needy ex-
Confederates and their widows whose
silent and accomplishing endurance OF
poverty and hardships should silence in
stantly and fovever the very thought OF
pensioning ono who is able to live in lux
ury. sometimes the good hearted folly OF
the South foams like champagne, and this
pensioning idea is fresh bottle OF it just
uncorked .-StduntOR VindicatOr.
One of the most supremely ludcrous
PROPOSITIONS we have seen for many day,
is that coming from some of the journals
and politicians of the South to pension
the widow of Jefferson DAVIS. Mrs. Davis
does not need pension. She has an IN
come of SO, 900 and fine estate at wi ich
to make her home. There are bnt two in
the family, Mrs. Davis and her daughter
Winnie, ard the available resources they
have are ample for comfortable support.
The suggestion has neither patriotic feel
ing or common sense in it, and ought not
TO be considered by any Legislature in
the South Valley Tiyinidn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
State News.

Richmond's crematory. which will cost
$50, goo, Is nearly ready for nse.
The Roanoke and Southern road will
be in operation from Roanoke to Winston.
a diGtance of 100 miles by the 1st of Janu-
AIRY next.
Rachel Langfosd, an aged colored wo-
man, was burned to death in Richmond
Saturday, by her tlothing taking fire
from an open CRATE.
James Lyles aud Margar Lashley. col
ored. were sentenced in the Hastings
CONT of Danvlle, Wednesday, TO lie hung
January 2:nl, for the murder Of George
Lashley.
A patty Of English capitalists, which
recently made "a tour Of Southwestern,
Virginia, has determined to expend $780,
coo in the erection If new buildings at
Radford
A man named Thompson, alias Former
was arrested in Farmville Fnd y night
upon suspicion OF being a 'counierltIler,
he having offered TO give J. w Beall, d
merchant, 81 GOO for g 0.
The boiler in the saw-mill of 7. +.
Stonebraker, in Fredericksburg, exploded
last Thursday, instantly killing Charles
Tyson. engineer, seriously wounding
Philip Hudson and Hamilton Hudson, aud
ininriug Chas Saunders and W. X. Chalk.
Philip Hudson has since died.
A meeting of colored people was held m
Alexandria Saturday night, at which
Governor McKnney's Recommendation to
the Legislature that Sc arate cars be pro-
yided 10y railroads for the two races was
discussed. The action of Governor Me-
Kinney was denounced
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Drs. Star6ey & Palen's
REATMENT BY
Alto n.
1919 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.

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pound Oxygen Treatment, that Of Drs.
Starkey & Palsn, is scientific adj lst-
ment of the clements of Oxygen aud Nj
trogen magRet=ed; and the compound is
so condensed AMI made portable that it Is
sent all over the world.
II has been in use for more than twenty
years; thousands of patients have been
treated, and oyer one thousand physicians
have used il, and recommend it,-a very
significant fact
The great success of our Treatment has
given rise to a host of imitators, unscru-
pulous persons; some calling their prep
aratiOns Compound Oxygen, often appro-
priating our testimonials and the names
of our patients, to recommend worthless
concoctious. Bat any substance made
else where or by others, and called Com
pound Oxygen, is spurious.
"CompouRd Oxygen lis Mode Of ActiOn
and Results" is the title of new book OF
200 pages, Published by Drs. Starkey "
Paien, which gives to all inquirers full IN
formation as to this remarkable curative
agent, and a record of surprising cures in
a wide range of chronic cases-many OF
them after being abandoned to die by 9th
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address on application.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
The Virginia Debt Settlement

The London Times in Its financial ar
ticle, says it IS likely, wre:ched as the
terms are, that the Virginia debt scheme
will be accepted as a basis for a compro-
mise, though it IS admitted by holders
who are least disposed to fight any longer
that the scheme cannot be accepted in Its
present form. Tie most promising modi-
fication suggested is to substitute SIS, OOO.-
900 10 bon is carrying 3 per cent. interest
from the date of issue. The Times COM
mends the proposal to the advisory COM
mittee in the belief that its adoption will
bring about an immediate settlement
At the headquarters of the Virginia
bOndholders' committee in New York
Saturday it was said that the recent
cable shows a decided modifi alton of the
views entertained by the English bond
holders respecting the proposed settle
ment of the Virginia debt. The Official
papers forwarded by the New York bond
holders committee have been received in
London, and IT IS believed that in a few
days favorable reply will be returned.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula Of a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catlrrh, Asthma anG all throat
and Lung Affections, also positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve hannah suffering, | will send free
OF charge, to all who desire 1t, this recipe,
IN German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper. W. A. MOVES, $40 Porer5
Block Rochester, ~ Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
The Case Of DR.. Craigen.

United States Pension Commissioner
Raum told Dr.. Craigen, OF Cumberland,
who was dismissed from the Office under
the pension bureau for cutting the stitches
IN a patients wound because he could not
pay a fee, that he rendered himself liable
to arrest for assault and battery in cutting
the stitches in Lafiin's wound after he
had sewed it.
Don't yOu know" Gen Raum went on,
chat you bad no propretorship in that
mans wound or in the dressing of it. You
had no more right to open the wound yo'
had dressed than you had to make anOih-
er in the sound flesh"
DR.. Craigen was very penitent, and adj
mtted that he had acted in a most un
professional manner and begged the Com
missioner to leave the record in snch
shape that he might be re-instated. The
Commissioners finally said:
81 will leave it for the public opinion
of Cumberland and the surrounding cOuu-
try 10 determine whether or not yon
shall be re-nstated. have removed you
but | will not put you back in your place
until you can satisfy me that yonr
restoration Will be fully approved by the
public sentiment of Cum berland. The
people of Cumberland are your judges.
You acted rashly in moment OF anger
and you did a most unprofesson Il thing.
II when those men refused your fee and
you were satisfied that they were able to
pay it, you had put them ont of your
house with all the force necessary, |
should have congratulated you on doug
your duty as a man. But you had scan
dalz-d your community, and | cannot re-
lnstate you until you bring me proof that
such act on my part will meet with the
approval Of the people whose feelings you
have outraged"
Dr. Craigen admitted the Justice Of the
commissioners decision, and went home
to bring bis town around
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
SOUTHBOUND.
DAILY, except Surd day.
fSunday only
COM EDITIONS.

Train AS connects at Iarper Ferry Limited Express arriving
m al C
cnna at 40 next morning. Louisville IL and 81 Louis az y
Psbug 20 next morning Columbus 20 ana
Chicago W, -. v-.s,i,..o, IA,
Trains Day Pullman Sleeper New York to &
Pullman Buh ~ o
more change at Washington FAi'a pas
a Hapers Ferry
Pullman Cars Ne" loiA 10 ol'l O"sn
Coache Ball o Winchester via the Od Line
Winchester TIE VII D1y
Coach nd Pu manPa Baltimore New York
Washington and
Baltimore, Day Coaches ana lu imam l'
Washn o York.
Tickets
h Hey goodf days.
OF the ~ A. a.
DuDROw Travelling Agent Winchester Va
O Gen.P
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Virginia's Oyster Beds.
GOV. M'KINNEY SUGGESTS A LAW TO PRO
TECT A VALUABLE INDUSTRY.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 9.-Of interest to
many thousand in Virginia and o1t OF 1t
is the special message sent to the General
Assembly this morning by Gov. Mckin-
ney. The difficulties of the problem In
this State Is that of the three classes OF
persons most directly interested, the
tongers, the dredgers and the planters,
each desiring different legislation. The
Governor says:
The production of oysters is rapidly de.
creasing every year. SO great has been
the falling off that it would not be ex-
trayagant to say that the number of per-
sons now engaged in the business is not
half so large as it was in the year 1851,
and the number of bushels caught and
sold are about half as many. The Price
has been increased IN proportion to their
scarcity until this most delightful food
which should be so cheap that all might
enjoy it, has become so dear as to be be-
yOnd the reach of the poor. Many OF the
oyster beds which have been productive
are now barren and worthless from the
lniudicous and reckless manner in which
they have been used by those who have
done nothing to recuperate them and all
that they could do to exhaust them.
Some of our best natural beds have
been destroyed-all Of them greatly i'm
paired. The 100000 acres which should
paw to the cultivators S500,0OO,OOO IN
gross. and TO the State revenue of So
OOO. 900. cost the State in 1890 the SUN of
sc. 664 81, and in 1891 $6,764.42 over and
above tho revenues derived from their
taxation, being under our present system
of laws positive expense rather than a
source of relief to our tax-burdened peo-
pie.
The hope for the oyster in Virginia, he
says. is in the planter, and he should be
offered every inducement because he pro-
duces and protects. AS the basis for
proper bill the Governor suggests a paid
commission selected from various parts OF
the State, a survey of all the oyster lands,
the division of oyster lands outside the
natural beds into lots to Ne rented to the
highest bidder for term of not less than
ten years, prohibition of oystering be-
tween April aud October |, license tax
upon purse nets and pound nets, dredges,
and patent tongs, an enforcement strictly
of eulling law, the prevention of the
deportation of seed oysters from the State.