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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

the Philippine Islands who hid from
Justice in a cavern. His father, who
alone knew of his hiding place, went
sometimes to see him and to take him
rice for food. One day he found instead
of his son an enormous boa asleep. He
killed it and found his sons body in the
snakes stomach. Serpents sometimes
swallow prey 50 much too big for their
digestive powers that they actually burst
from repletion. The instance is recorded
of a boa constructor which swallowed a
goat, the horns Of which pierced the
body Of the monster and killed him
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
A Wicked Parrot.

Every man who has parrot is al
ways telling what wonderful bird Is
his. A lawyer in New York owns
one OF these talking devils" A
friend went home with him to dinner
recently, and when the two men were
approaching the house the lawyer
said:
my parrot can recognize my foot
step AS soon as it falls in the hall.
When / open my door he always cries
out from a back room, Halo, VIII;
come in here Now" added the
lawyer, as he slipped his key into the
latch, lust listen
They listened, and this is what
they heard: Halo, VIII, you old
bald-headed fool; come in here. "
The lawyer, for one minute, looked as
il the house had fallen oh him. And
il was all the fault Of one Of his
brothers, who had heard the lawyer
boast so often Of his parrot that he
taught the bird to insert the bald
headed" part. Now he can't be
broken of the habit.-New York
Trihunc
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Romance of A Shirt Stud,

"Do you see that peculiaf-lcoking stud
that man is wearing on his shirt frontl'
said a hotel clerk the other day, pointing
to a gentleman standing near by, and on
whose expansive bosom was fastened
gold button with bird in black enamel
upon it, says the San Francisco Call.
"That man is a St. Louis drummer,
and has been wearing that stud for twenty
years, TO my knowledge" added the
clerk. ut was twenty years ago that he
married a relative of Patrick Bgani the
famous home-rule agitator of Nebraska.
Previous to that time a certain young
business man of Chicago was also court
ing her, and among the presents he once
gave her was a pair of cuff-buttons, OF
which that stud was one. The rival
saw these bottoms one day on the young
lady'- cuffs and ID jest puIlcined one Of
them and placed it in his shirt 'front.'
When leaving the house afterward he en-
countered the Chicago sutton, who sped
the jewel. An explanation was de-
manded of the young lady aud an angry
scene followed, and the Chicago man left
in huff. When the St. Louis drummer
called the next time he proposed and was
accepted. After their marriage his wife
told him that hal the Chicago lover pro-
posed first which he undoubtedly would
have done but for the cuff-button cpl
sode, she would have accepted him.
Ever since that time the happy hus band
has been wearing that button, aud money
could not buy it Of him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11


Sometimes you may have to wait.
The troubles that have been years
in gathering can't always be cleared
away in day. For all the diseases
and disorders peculiar to woman
hood, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the surest and speedlest
remedy. You can depend upon that
but II your case is obstinate, give
it reasonable tire.
It's an invigorating, restorative
tonic, a soothing and strengthen
ing nervine, and q positive specific
for female weaknesses and ailments.
All functional disturbances, painful
Irregularities and arrangements are
corrected and cured by it. All unnat-
ural discharges, besring-down sensa-
tons, weak back, accompanied with
faint spells and kindred symptoms,
are corrected. In every case Tor
which it's recommended, "Fayorlte
Prescription" is guaranteed 10 give
satisfaction, or the money is re-
funded. No other medicine for
women is sold on such terms. That
proves that nothing else offered by
the dealer car he "just as GOOD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
A 'Possum Farm.

]. NJ. Hunt, of Carrollton, Ga, has a
'pcssum farm. He now has twelve on
hand fattening. He buys all he can get,
fat or poor. II they are not in good
condition he fattens them for the mar
ket. He says that he will keep a supply
N hand for the local market. The juicy
nd oleaginous possum is quitea favor
te dish with some Of our epicures, aud
no doubt Mr.. Hunt will do thriving
business, --4tlaata Consultation
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Horticulture in Mexico.

William Browne, a manufacturer OF
Manchester, England, has purchased
100, 900 acres of land in the State of
Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the line of the
Monterey and Mexican Gulf Railway,
and will establish farms there, set up
sugar plantations and establish syste-
matte fruit culture for the American
market. The land is well watered.
California fruit-growers are investigating
lands along the line of the road. More
than 300, 900 orange trees have been set
out by native planters in Tamaulipas
within year.-Sdn Francisco Chronicle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Entitled 10 the Besf.

Allare entitled to the best that tn cir money
will buy, so every family should hgvei at once
bottle of the best family remedy, Syrup OF
Figs, to cleanse the system when cos;ive or bill.
ious. For sale in 6Oc. and 81 bottles by all
leading druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

PERMANENT GRASS WITHOUT FLOWING.
My own long experience, and that of
many of my acquaintances, writes 4. B.
Allen, proves that some Of the best grass
lands we possess either for pasture or hay
have been obtained on clayey loans with
out blowing. After the forest was cut
off and the ground cleared it was sOwn
with grass seed early in spring and then
simply narrowed and brushed. So many
stumps stood on the land and it was so
full of large roots that blowing if
attempted would have been very hard
work, requiring powerful team, extra
strong heavy implements; and even with
these it could only be partially done,
leaving the surface in very rough state.
On such the seed did not take so well
nor make so good and smooth a sod as
when sowed without blowing. The roots
left in the land proved double benefit.
Gradually decaying they lightened the
stiff soil and made it friable, keeping it
more open to rains and dews, at the same
time fertilizing it to a considerable ex
tent by furnishing food to the growing
grass. | know meadows thus formed
which have produced a ton of frst-rate
hay on the average per acre each year for
half a century without application of
stable manure or fertilizer of any kind
The stumps here were also left till so
rotted they could be easily pulled by
yoke or two of cattle, piled up and then
burned; these, too, added something to
the fertility of the soil.--Nsao York
Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
August.
Flower

q inherit some tendency to Dys-
pepsia from my mother. suffered
two years in this way; consulted a
number of doctors. They did me
no good. l then used
Relieved In your August Flower
and it was just two
DAYS when I felt great relief. | soon
got 50 that I could sleep and eat, and
| felt that was well. That was
three years ago, and l atm still first
class. l am never
Two Days. without bottle, and
if feel constipated
the least particle a dose or two of
August Flower does the work. The
beauty of the medicine is, that you
can stop the use ofitwithout any bad
effects on the system.
Constipation While l was sick |
felt everything it
seemed to me a man could feel. I
was of all men most miserable. lean
say, in conclusion, that believe
August Flower will cure anyone of
indigestion, if taken
Life ofMisery with judgment. A.
NJ. Weed, 229 Belle
fontaine ST., Indianapolis, Ind" q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and Stomach
disorders. use Browns IRON Bitters The Beet
Tonic ii rebuild The system cleans the God
and strengi hens the muscle. a splendid tom
ic FOR weak and debiiiiated persons
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

FITS Stopped free by DIR. KLTNE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and s. trial
bottle free d.. Kline. 93lArch St.. Phila., r..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Curs.
y, J. CHENEY d Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We, tho undersigned have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tons. and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
o.
WALDIYG. KIxNAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Calarrh Cure is taken internally. acts
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent FREQ.
Price 15c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
A PIT For WINTER STORAGE.


A pit which is accessible in all kinds
of winter weather is very valuable adj
junct to the kitchen garden, for, as
general rule, the vegetables keep much
better aud retain their flavor more per-
fectly when stored outdoors than when
kept in a cellar. Last fall, writes cor
respondent, 1 made small pit as fol-
lows: A well-drained corner of the gar
den was selected and the pit dug four by
eight by four feet in depth. This was
lined with 1-inch chestnut boards nailed
to locast corner-posts. The roof was
made of heavy oak boards, having
pitch sufficient to shed the moisture as it
came through the soil. A manhole
eighteen inches square by twenty inches
high was made in the lower corner at
one end of the loof. The earth that had
been dug out was thrown upon the roof,
forming good-sized iiost-prooI mound.
A movable wire screen of half-inch mesh
was fitted into the manhole to keep out
mice, rats, etc. A water-tight trap. door
closed the entrance. A short ladder is
used in getting in and out. In this pit
have kept cabbage, turnips, beets, po-
tatoes, celery, apples, ETC., in the most
excellent condition. The trap-door was
propped open for ventilation nearly the
whole winter. Nothing was frosted or
injured by the cold. As this pit is sim
pie aud of easy construction, there is no
reason why every garden should not have
one.-Papuldr Gardening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

For impure OF thin Blood. Weakness. Mala-
ria Nrura gia, Indigestion. and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bit ers-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young and young
persons strong; leasant to laksi
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
no~'s ThIss

People very often get fch by minding
their own business
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

No man can 60 right who does not look
right
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

The worst robbers are not those who carry
etufs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

The golden calf never becomes COW that
gives milk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

Where the love is little the trust is little.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Hoods sarsaparl.Ia

Sold by all druggists. 81 six for g. Prepared only
BY c. l. HOOD q CO, Apotbsceries, Lowell Mnz.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
4 BIG PURSE WANTED.
MIR. Fitzsimmons Talks Very Highly About
Ed Smith and Others

Mr.. Fitzsimmons Talks Very Highly About
Ed. Smith and Others.
Bob Fitzsimmons, the champion middle
weight pugiist of the world, was seen yester-
day by a representative of this paper regarding
the challenge of Ed. Smith to fight the Aus
tralian.
The latter, no doubt, has very high idea Of
Smith. He does not at all look like 8
fighter, but he talks like ono of them in the
show business. Like the bulk of prize fighters.
Mr.. FitzSimmpns has his own peculiar vernac-
ular IN exposing his ideas about other fighters,
and he still leaves il in doubt as to whether or
not he will meet Ed. Smith.
The latter has forfeit in this office TO fight
FItzsimmons under any rules he (FItzsImmOns)
wants. Yesterday the champion laid he would
tight Smith at l54 pounds under Queensberry
rules for a satisfactory purse. This means that
Fitzsimmons will not fight Smith at prize ring
rules weight, but under Queensberry rules.
Smiths party may agree to this. and that
means that the pair will fight at l56 pounds un-
der Queensberry rules.
Smiths hackers wired three or four clubs
yesterday on the matter of a purse, and re-
ceIved a favorable reply from two But the
question is, will FItzsimmons fghtf A sub
sIantial purse can be secured and outside OF
that many Pittsburgers think that Smith can
defeat the Australian. The latter cannot
possibly hold any title by drawing
the line against anything but very high
purses. If he won't fight Smith for reason
able sum he must forfeit the title. Smiths
simmons under any rules There may be some
more definite answers from clubs to-day. but
the Smith party mean to try and make Fitz-
simmons make match.
FitzSimmons stated that Billy Woods will
fight Ed Smith. The latter states he is not
talking about his friend Woods He [Smith)
wants to fight Fitzsimmons, and says he will
win and then he will fight Woods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
JOHN C. HARTER PARDONED.
A Steubenvi1le Man for Whom Governo
Campbell Exercised Clemency.

A Steubenville Man for Whom Governor
Campbell Exercised Clemency.
rerEcIAI, TELEGRAh TO THE DISPATCH,
COLUMBUS, April 1.-THE Governor to-day
pardoned John c. Harter, convicted IN 1882 by
Jefferson county courts for murder in the sec.
ond degree anu sentenced TO the penitentiary
for life. Harter killed a man named Edward
Harter in dive at Steubenville. At the
time of the commission Of the crime
the deceased was under indictment for
murder in the second degree, and was recog-
nized as a dangerous person. Both were intox-
icated at the time of the ARRAY. Numerous pe-
titlons were presented to the Beard of Pardons.
setting forth that the ends of justice had been
subserved in the punishment Harter had
already received, and that no harm would re-
suit to society in his release.
In consideration of the unanimous and
earnest recommendations of the jurors of the
trial. the letters of the trial prosecutor and the
numerous petitions of the best citizens of
Jefferson county, all asking that Executive
clemency be extended to the applicant, the
Board of Pardons in August, 1890. recommend
ed the Communication of sentence so that he
would come under the provisions of the parole
law. The Attorney General at this time held
even If this was done he would be ineligible for
parole, as he had not served q long enough
time. so the Governor delayed the commuta-
tion ana granted the pardon, which simply
obviates the parole.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15

USE
Iron City
Brewing Co.'S
Lager beer. Phone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
WEST AGAINST THE EAST.
A Series of Cricket Games Which Will
Attract Much Interest.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
PHILADELPHIA, April H-At the meeting
of the Cricketers' Association of the United
States in this city tonight an important step
was taken In the adoption of resolution ap-
proving proposition to arrange a series of
games between the cities of Detroit, Chicago
and Pittsburg for the West and Boston, New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore tor the East,
the series to be played for the national cham
pionshIp. The cities named were all repre-
sented and were heartily in favor of the prof.
ect
Subject to ratification by the various clubs,
the following schedule was arranged: For the
East, Boston versus New York May % and 80;
Philadelphia versus Baltimore, June Il and Is
Tie winner of these two ties, presumably New
York aud Philadelphia, to meet on July and T.
For the West, Detroit versus Chicago, May %
and 80 and the winner Of this tie to play Pitts
burg ON July and L The winner of the East
matches will then play the winner of the
Western matches September u and l3.
The grounds which the matches are to be
played were left to be agreed upon by The clubs
interested. A few years ago such a schedule
would have looked like very easy thing for
Philadelphia, but with the general increase of
interest in the game that has lately been devel.
oped in other cities the result Is by no means
assured, as Boston, New York and Chicago ell
can show strength that is not to be despised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
THE BRADFORD RIOTS.
Troops Ready for Instant Action, and the
Excitement Continues.

Troops Ready for Instant Action, and the
Excitement Continues
LONDON April 1.-THE disturbance of the
peace caused by the riotous conduct yester-
day of the striking weavers at Bradford, York
shire, still continues. A large concourse of
people is gathered this morning about the con-
tested space. the Town Hall square, where the
municipal authorities forbade the strikers yes
terGay from holding meeting and thus caused
the serious conflict with police. There is great
excitement in the town. The police have as
yet refrained from interference with the strik-
ers, but the troops are kept confined to their
barracks, and are under arms, ready for instant
action.
Though the police have not made any at
tempt to disperse the crowds, they have been
making number of arrests of strikers who
are charged with intimidating weavers who are
not out ON strike. In spite of several offers
made by persons desirous of putting end to
the present labor troubles. the directors of the
mills refuse to allow the disputes between
themselves and their employees to be decided
by arbitration. The directors declare that the
weavers are perfectly willing to go back To
work, but, they add, the men arc terrorized by
the labor agitators
Rioting was renewed this evening The mob
numbered at least 10000 persons. The street
lamps were eItingulshed by the rioters. The
military, police and special constables charged
and dispersed the mob. Many persons were
injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
The Memphis Meeting.

MEMPHIS. April 1.-THE annual spring meet
ing of the new Memphis Jockey Cl1b was begun
to-day in blaze of glory. There were i've
races on the card. The event of the day, the
Tennessee Derby, worth between $500 and
5000 10 the winner, was won by Scroggan
Brothers chestnut colt Valera.
First race, three-quarters OF mile, purse $500,
all ages-Vlrge dor won: Bankrupt, second
Roly Poly, third. Time. l:l7.
Second race for 2-year-olds. half-mile, purse
S4U0-BuckhUund won; False b, second; Ray 5,
third. Time, 2:524.
and one-eighth mIes-Nallera won: Silverado,
second: Bonnie Bird third. Time, 200.
Fourth race, for 2-year-olds, half-mile. purse
S4OO-Helen won; Xantlppe, second; Maggie
Lebus, third. Time, :52
Fifth race, one mile. purse S4O0-- -Hocksley won;
Cashier, second; Ben March, third. Time, las.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
Sporting Notes.

II is interesting to hear travelling pugilists talk
alb out making matches.
VIZ knocked Cleveland out yesterday. 1t was
time for the other fellows to be tired.
Denny is laid u D with the grip and will not play
with the team until the opening championship
game.
ANsoN has released Second Baseman Glenalvin
condii lonaly to the Portland core. team, and he
will captain and manage that team. The condi-
tion is that days notice he shall be returned
to the Chicago Club.
MANAGER LOTUS is looking for outfeider to
hll knights place in the Cincinnati team.
Having failed to get " Rourke. OF the New ork
team, he is after Whistler. II he does not get
that player, he will endezvor to secure Lowe, of
the Bostons.
DIRE TOR ]. W. SpALDING had a talk with
Slattery yesterday in an effort to induce that
PLAYER TO 20 to Cincinnati. He not success-
ful. IL do not want TO GO to Cincinnati. - said
Slattery to a reporter. "As vet no direct offer
has come from that club, but have Indirectly
been offered more money to 90 there than 1 am
getting here.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
sPALDING RETIREs.
The Chicago MaGnate Leaves the Circle of
Active Baseball Warfare.

Active Baseball Warfare.
CHICAGO, April l4.-At the annual meeting
OF tho Chicago ball club this afternoon Presi-
dent A o. Spalding declined a reelection ard
S. A Hart was unanimously chosen as his sue
cessOr. Nr. Hart has had wide experience in
all the departments of baseball management
is thoroughly conversant with MIR Spalding's
methods, and it is unlikely that the policy of
the club Will be changed In any way. Captain
AnsOn will as heretofore, remain in absolute
control OF the playing department, selecting
and managing the team.
In a leuter TO n. K. Young President of the
National League, notifying nm of his retire
trement from active connection with baseball
Ar. Spaldiug says that the club and the League
has occupied his time to the neglect of his per
BOnal interest, and his intention had been to
retire after his return from the ball tour around
the world two years ago, but that the Brother
hood revolt seemed to neceSsitate his contlnu-
ance IN the League until the present time; and
all CT the troubles growing out of il having
been settled, he feels that. without auy il ius-
tice TO his co-HorkeIs, he can retire. He adds
that the natural tendency IF auy professional
sport Is downward and that without a strong
fearless central organization, acting with other
associations under an equitable national agree
ment, 1t is impossible To long retain the conf
dence of the public, which is necessary to sue
cess,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
THE GRIP In EUROPE.
Mortality Is Especially Great Among
the Old People.
DIED WHILE VISITING HIS HOME.
Henry N. Stanley Appointed Governor Of
the Kongo Free State.
M'CARTHYITEs NOT FOR ARBITRATION
,BY DusLAP,s CABLE coMrANr.1

NUREMBERG, April 14.-The grip is pre-
vailing here to an alarming extent, the NOR
tality being especially great among the old.
The case of the Schmidts is a peculiarly sad
one. John Schmidt. OF California. arrived
here recently from Chicago on visit to his
parents, who were residents of this city. The
old people were first attacked and died on
Saturday.
Mr.. Schmidt, who had been i'll for a week,
died yesterday, and several of the friends
and relatives appear to have carried the dis
ease TO their homes, where there are cases
more or less serious. Our citizens are greatly
alarmed and the City Council has ordered
special provisions taken.
A London dispatch says: Infuenzs is
epidemic in many Yorkshire towns and
villages. Yesterday there were seven deaths
in the Drifield district in the East Riding
and certified to have been caused by the
same type of disease that caused havoc a
year ago. Persons attacked then are not ex-
empt now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
CLOSED CHILEAN PORTS.

The Belligerent Parties Likely to Hear .
Savage British GrowL
LONDON, April A.-The Marquis of Salisbury
has sent cable dispatch TO the British Minis
ter at Santiago and another to the British Ad-
miral Rear Admiral in command of the Pacific
Station. In these dispatches the British
Premier says that the closing Of the nitrate
ports of Chile by order of President Balmaceda
is ultra wires, insomuch that the blockade Of
these ports has not been officially declared
Lord Salisbury has also notified the British
shpowners interested in the trade with Chile
that the British Admiral in Chilean waters will
protect their interests, and that England does
not recognize the double exaction of duties
now collected by the Chilean Congress party
and by President Balmaceda's adherents; but
the Marquis of Salisbury adds that he advises
the British merchants to pay the double duty
in order to avoid trouble. and to do SO under
protest,