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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
inahhrns and Their Tourney.

II does not seem likely that more than
one or two hundred large icebergs make
their way each year in the only practic-
able path that can take them beyond the
Arctic Circle that which is afforded by
the current which sets out Of Davis
Strait. and down the labrador shore,
and then eastward into the Atlantic.
Although we have as yet but little de-
cided information concerning this ocean
stream, save that afforded by the move
ments of the berg and foe, we can
readily see how it affects the journey OF
these wandering fragments from the vast
Greenland glaciers. Though some
what iaconstaat, this current is a
tolerably steady stream, setting south
through the wide channel which separ'
stes the shores Of Greenland from those
of the many islands which beset the
northeast coast of the American conti'
nent. By this southwark moving water
the ice is propelled out into the open sea.
The stream continues TO TIE south, 6ut
widens aud diminishes in TIE energy OF
its flow. 1t shortly comes in contact
with the Gulf Stream, which t some
what affects, and by which it IS much
affected. 4 pat OF the southwark set
ting current passes down along the shore
of Labrador as superficial stream OF no
great width OF sPee1. Another, and
perhaps the larger part, flows beneath
the Gulf Stream, aud in time joins tie
great, slow-moving procession VI Arctic
waters, which, following the bottom of the
deeper sea, - the eld attain the equa-
torial district For considerable dis
lance southeast OF Greenland there are
thus two distinc. clrre:ts 10 the ocean
waters-a lower, moving sOuthwardly,
and an upper, or superficial stratum,
creeping toward the north. The thin
hoe-ice, floating altogether within a
hundred feet Of the surface, is beaten
back against the Labrador shore by the
surface stream; but the icebergs, be.
cause Of their greater depths, are driven
forward by the uudercurrent in a south
wardly direction. Owing to this pc
culiarity we sometimes may observe the
icebergs blowing their way through vast
fields OF Zoe ice rs steadtastly as a steam
ship when it breaks its way in the ne "
formed ice Of har6or -Scribner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
LADIES' COLUMN.
FEMALE COMPOSERS.

An industrious searcher after rscon~
dite facts has prepared a list OF musical
compositions by women, extended from
1915 to 1885. 1t includes tifty-hve
serious operas, ffty-threo comic operas
aud TIVE oratorios, beside, few cinta-
tc., ballad operas, etc. Songs and de-
tached pieces for piano are not included;
vet the best known musical compositions
by women. Frau Schumann's ccntrlou-
tons to her husbands song collections
aud Fanny Memberships assistance to
her brother in his Songs Without
Words" are comprised in these two
asses.-Atlanta Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
RECIPEs.
these roots

Egg Broth-Beat an egg very light
and pour on it gradually half pint oil
boiling water, very slowly at first and
stirring the mixture vigorously to pre-
vent curdling. Sugar or salt to taste.
Drop soup-Best we'll together two
or three eggs, pinch of salt and -four
enough to make it drop slowly from
spoon. When your beef soup is quite
we'll done, season to taste and drop in
the bitter in spoonfuls.
Baked Tomatoes-select fresh, ripe
tomatoes Of equal size, wipe and cut out
the hard core; place them In an earthen
pie dish, and put little sugar, salt aud
butter 10 the core of each. Bake about
half an hour, covering for the first fif-
teen minutes.
Broiled Sardines Place within a
double broiler one dozen good sized,
boneless sardines and broil for two min.
utes over brisk fire. Serve on hot
toast with butter and accompanied With
quarters of lemon. The sauce is made
by mixing teaspoonfuI of very finely
chopped parsely to one ounce CT fine
butter, aud adding the juice of half a
lemon. Flavor with nutmeg very slight
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

In applying liquid manure do not put
t on the plant.
Give the boys AMI girls chance to
raise chickens.
Lettuce is a good sedative aud is used
as such in medicine.
By milking COW gently, moro lat
globules are given OF and a better
quality of milk procured.
The late Charles Downing is reported
% have said "If could have but one
pear | would take the Sheldon
All of the poultry drinking vessels,
feeding troughs or feeding boards should
be thoroughly scalded and washed oil
every week or ten days.
English gooseberries, if not In shady
place, should be mulched to keep the
roots cool. They do better if planted
in the shade of large trees.
1t is not very we'll to have the chickens
On the -oost and make the ducks and
geese stand under them. Better it is to
provide quarters for them alone.
Guineas are an excellent help to
farmers. A small flock will forage over
good.sized farm and keep the injurious
insects at bay. 1t would be well for
farmers to keep flock for this purpose
a.oIe.
Both corn aud potatoes send out from
the young plants loag roots which reach
quite a wide circumference 50 in max
ing hills of earth around the plants be
careful to avoid cutting of the ends oil
these roots.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
sCADBY LEGS IN POULTRY.

The unsightly Jumps IN the feet and
legs of poultry are due to the presence
If minute insect or mite very much IN
size aud habits like the itch mite In
sheep, causing a disease known as scab.
# YOU will remove some of the scabs
from the feet of your fowls and examine
them under a magnifying lens OF fair
mower YOU will see the mites in great
numbers. These mites feed upon the
,pongy deposit in the scabby grOwths'
md can be readily destroyed by almost
any of the common itch ointments or lin
iments of an oily nature. Equal parts
If common lard, sulphur and
kerosene will destroy them, or an
ointment made OF one ounce
Of carbolc acid and twenty ounces OF
ard Is equally as cficacious, and readily
applied with q small paint brush. You
should also smear the roosts with the
same ointment, or wash them thoroughly
with carbolic acid aud water, in order
to kill any mites that may be in the
cracks of the wood. Clean out the hen
coops and hennery, and after whitewash-
ing all the woodwork scatter flowers oil
sulphur over the floor and some on the
ground at the entrance. As soou as the
mites are killed the scsbs will drop OIL
from the feet aud legs and there will be
4 return to normal condition. New
York Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
SPINNING IS FASHIONABLE.

Spinning is the latest fashionable &C.
cupation. A number OF women are
learning the art, and the antique spin
ming wheel is no longer nero orna-
ment. 1t must be whispered, however,
that when the wheel is brought into
actual use it is provided with several
modern improvements before the fair
spinner sets herself to work. A square
of linen (which l wove myself" and
decorated with some embroidery is con-
sidered quite a proper thing to have
about or to use as a gift. But Maiden
oiselle particularly likes to be seen at
her spinning wheel; 1t is a graceful,
womanly pose. One never thiuk' of a
man weaving web Of that sort, and
one which shows of pretty figure and
well-molded hands and arms to great
advantage. New York Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
Noies from the BinvilIe Esnncr

Nples lTOul bAiAfhAAt
An esteemed contemporary says
that its editor is way above US in the
world. Well, we don't dispute the
fact, for hanging does elevate a man
wonderfully.
We return thanks for six squashes.
This means six years of hard work at
the rate of one squash year.
Our representative, accompanied
by his appetite, dined with us on
Tuesday last Brethren, we need
groceries.
We hear that the Berner bill is
dead. 1t died young, with no hope
Of a hereafter.
Another supper will be given to-
morrow night for the benefit Of the
church steeple. The good fortune of
that steeple is enough to make an
ordinary mortal, with no supper,
commit suicide in self-defense.
We will club ParsOn Jones ser
mons with the Banner. Now is your
chance. The sermons are red-hot,
and our subscribers should DC glad OF
this opportunity to get acclimated
before they strike the hereafter.
For the second time this week we
we're halted by a highwaymal, and
commanded to deliver our cash, But
this time we only got So and a pair OF
brass knucks out Of the fellow. All
highwaymen welcomed. If youdon't
strike us on the street, call at our
office. Our latchstring hangs on the
outside.
The Widow Brown has lost her
suit against us for $4,000. We were
in hopes that she would gain it, sos
we could marry her and get hold OF
the money.-Atlanta Constitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

of English-speaking people there are
probably not over five or six hundred.
There are many native dialects, but the
current social, Official and business ldiom
is Spanish. The Philippines are mex
TO Cuba, the most valuable possessions
of Spain, and they maintain au army ct
employees, civil, religious, military anu
naval. They are in daily communication
with the rest of the world by steam as
we'll as by cable. Manila is up with the
times in the matter of news, fashions,
ETC.. and is a very cosmopolitan place
through the constant changes In JUS
European residents.
Geographically it is delightfully."-
picturesque; the natives are pleasant, II
indolent, and not bad people to live
among. Roads are good aud carriage
service excellent; the native ponies are
pretty and sturdy, and communication
between the towns by land or water Is
easy and comfortable.
During a residence of eighteen years
in these islands my experience covered
almost everything in the way OF natural
and civil disturbances properly belong
ing to them per Sc, such as earthquakes
typhoons, thunderstorms, epidemic' oil
cholera az d fever, attempts at irsnrrec'
ton against Spanish rule or the Catholic
clergy, receptions OF foreign and native
Princes, etc.
OF them all, perhaps my recollections
OF the earthquake year, 1880, are the
most vivid. These islands have suffered
very severely at different times fro n
earthquakes, the most notable in Manila
being in 1645, in 1853 and in 1882
when there was immense destruction to
property aud very considerable loss OF
life.
There is absolutely nothing that fore
tells the approach of an earthquake It's
duration or severity; not can it be
looked for more at one season than an
other, daytime than night, unpleasant or
sunshiny weather; there is no certainty
that one shock may not be followed By
others, lighter or worse; or, on the other
hand. that the shock may not be the
only one for months, and perhaps years.
During the eleven years of my resi-
dence IN Manila, up to July, 1850, we
had at intervals shocks innumerable, but
none of sufficient importance to do any
serious damage to property or person,
although some lasted twenty and thirty
seconds-quite long enough to make it
seem wise to run out from under ROOT
or from near walls into the open squares,
without waiting to arrange your costume
or to care for what you were leaving in
the house behind you. You are always
conscious that you do not know what
may be coming, for while the shock may
cause nothing but harmless fright, it
may Just as likely be terrible de'trdc'
ton in leveling every building IN the
vicinity. -Brooklyn Citizen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
SPANISH BEAUTY A MYTH.

zone of the most fallacious of popu'
lar notions is that which credits the
Mexican and Spanish women with being
beautiful" SAID a traveller from Mos
terey, Mexico, to The Man About Town.
III have lived in Mexico five years, and
have yet to see a beautiful Mexican
woman. There are two types there,
those having Spanish blood in their veins
and those with the native Indian cross.
Neither is beautiful, and the latter are
the ugliest creatures on earth. You see,
they all begin to smoke before they are
weaued, and that ruins their general
health and makes them thin to bonynes'.
Then they are all very dark-a muddy,
dark, yellow looking breed. The belle
of Monterey is a girl not half so attrac-
tive as a dozen octorOons | have seen on
your streets. tell you but the st.
Louis girls look sweet ard pretty after
five yeas among the Mex can women.
st. Louis Republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
Ie Drain zuyder Yee.

The commercial societies OF Hollsn
have petitloned the Govern ne7t to cx-
anime again the project to drain the
Zuyder Zee aud to carry them into effect,
il possible, thus adding about 759
square miles to the territory OF Holland.
The total cost Of the work would be
about 100, 900, 900 of forms, besides the
cost of changing the coast de'ences Of
the country to meet the changed condi-
tions. In 1875 the Dutch Chamber voted
the equivalent of about s47, 500, 900 for
the work, which would involve the
erection OF dixie twenty-six feet high
above the water and twenty-five miles
long Boston Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

60 KEEP MILK SWEET IN HOT WEATHER.
The milk dairymau is often at his
yits' end to prevent souring of the milk
n the hot season, when the moisture III
the air causes the heat to become more
han usually intolerable. To keep the
milk sweet then, every precaution must
ne taken. 1t is not serious adultera-
lion to add q small quantity of carbonate
of soda, or potash, to the milk, to neu-
,ralize the slightly acid change produced
u the milk By the heat and bacteria, and
he small quantity required has no APP
,rec,able effect on the milk. The car
tomato of soda in the milk is changed
INTO lactate, end the carbonic acid is
given off, while the Tactic acid is neu-
rallied, and the milk is kept from sour
ug. Dissolving au ounce Of the soda in
tome of the milk and then mixing the
solution through forty-gallon canful,
NAV save the whole from loss during
times of excessive heat.-American AS-
nculturst.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
Trcachorous Soil.

Snipe-shoOting on an Irish bog ls
an excellent test Of gunner's skill
and enthusiasm. In "Forty-1ye Years
of Sport, Mr.. COrballis say that ne
was out shooting with Lord Germans
town, who weighed two hundred and
thirty pounds, and his agent, weigh
ing two hundred and ten, when they
came to a bog swarming with snipc
The walking was dangerous, for at
every step the surface Of the moss for
fifty yards around rose and fell like a
wave of the sea.
Suddenly Lord Gormanstown put
his feet on a tuft of grass, and down
he went up to his armplts. The
agent shook with laughter, which so
disturbed the bog he stood on that 1t
gave way, and let him in up TO his
armpits.
A man was sent to the nearest
house, a mile away, for "A rope, and
the two heavy men, after remaining
in the bog for three-quartcrs OF an
hour, were hauled out.
An experienced bog-shooter, II he
finds himself going down, throws
himself fiat on his side or back, anG
at the same time throws his gun to
his attendant. generally an unshod
"gossoon, who rarely fails to catch it..
The sensation Of being begged is
very unpleasant, but If a man throws
himself on his side or back, there is
strength enough in the peat to sup
port ais body.
One Irish snipe-shooter, Mr. Eos.
ter. OF Dublin, was so cool that he
had been known, when begged anc
going down, to kill a bird with his
right barrel, another with his left,
and throw his gun for a friend to
catch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

Some very interesting experiments
have been carried out in this country
with two immense magnets mace
from two large Rodman guns. A crow
bar which was applied to the magnet
required the combined force of four !,
strong men to tear it away A hand-
ful of tacks thrown in the opposite
direction Immediately flew back ana
attached themselves to the magnet
Several Is inch cannon balls, soma;
and as n,uch as a strong man could
lit, were held suspended in the air,
ono under the other. The most
amusing experiment was made with
a sledgc hammer. When one tried
to WELD it in direction opposite TO
IN the magnet, he fe t as though nc
were trying to hit blow with a long
feather in a gale Of wind.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
NOT GOOD FOR FOWLS.

Any substance that gives oil gaseous
natter for several days is unsuitable Tor
use in the poultry house as a disinfect-
mt. For this reason the chloride oil
lime is not recommended, as the chloride
gas which it gives off for while Is III
furious to the hens. The best way to
disinlect it is by the burning OF sulphur,
as has been suggested before, or by the
use OF some solution. A three per cent.
lolution of carbolic acid sprayed over
Every portion of the poultry house once
, week is one of the best and cheapest
modes of disinfecting, and the method
is harmless to the fowls. New York
Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
FASHION MOTIFS.

Ancestral breastpins are considered
very elegant and aristOcratc.
The present season is quite likely to
end the reign of long skirts for the
street.
A large Egyptian shaped vase simple
and severe in outline, with solid handles
like wings, is one of the novelties.
Girls are making their necktie' Of
heavy striped ribbons to match hat
bands, instead of wearing mems made
ties.
The belted coat is one of the latest
novelties, aud will be much sought after
by those who desire to keep up with the
English styles.
Corselets are becoming more and more
elaborate. They are now made with
ribbon ruchings, bows, loops, straps,
braces aud other additions which threaten
to destroy their beauty.
Bingham, cham0rey, zephyr and lawn
dresses are worn for seni-dressy after
noon. They are deliberately trimmed
with lace aud satin ribbons, which add
two or threefoId to their cost.
The Russian blouse will, without
doubt, be the most conspicuous feature
Of the seasons modes. 1t will variously
show a doube-breasted arrangement, a
tucker and high collar, or shirring at the
top and wrists.
Roses are the most popular flower OF
TIE season in millinery, the strings OF
new bonnets being formed entirely OF
the ro,ebuds, while the bonnets them
selves and large hats are covered with
buds and blossoms of larger growth.
For evening gowns the favorite ma
teriaIs are gaules with satin stripe or
silk flower. Light tinted silk crepons
and exquisite grenadines are also popu-
lar. while for afternoon wear lowered
chalIes with satin stripe are high in
favor.
Striking among the novelties are the
toilets of pure white, from the tips OF
the snowy parasol to the shoes OF white
linen or oOze leather, which are worn
with white silk stockings and peep out
from the lace edged ruffies of white
surah petticoats.
One Of the dainty fads in footwear is
black velvet slipper wrought with jet.
For dressy wear, slippers of blue, green
or gold colored velvet are used, aud
these are embroidered in jet, green, black
or other dark colors aud may have gold
bead embroidery.
A pretty wrapper or tea gown has
lately appeared. 1t has a narrow yoke,
rolling collar, and bishop sleeves; but
plating or rufls may take the place Of
the collar, and lego. mutton sleeves may
be used il more becoming than those oil
the original design.
There is rumor to the effect that al
paca is to receive again a measure OF
fashionable recognition. 1t is cool and
light, pleasant to wear, but It involves
some expense in its construction, for the
fabric requires careful manipulation, and
should not be attempted by dressmakers,
for only the magic of the tailor can make
success OF the alpaca gown.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
white Egyptians.

Not the least interesting fact Of to-day
is that the history Of Egypt in very ancient
times is now as clearly proved as the his
tory Of Rome or England. Aud tde
latest conclusion is that the Egyptians of
1000 B. @. were pure white race of the
same stock as the Hebrews. New York
Advertiser.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

Flower

lam ready to testify under oath
that if it had not been for August
Flower l should have died before
this. Eight years ago was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but
a dyspeptic can. I employed three
Of our best doctors and received
no benefit. They told me that | had
heart, kidney, and liver trouble.
Everything l ate distressed me so
that | had to throw it up. August
Flower cured me. There is no med
icine equal to it," LORENZO F.
SHIPPER, Appleton, Maine. o
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

A number OF aggressive New York
women have organized themselves into
an "auti.trair society" Not only do
they cut off their own skirts and refuse
TO ntraiu" with those who don't, but
these strong minded creatures actually
pledge themselves to make a point OF
stepping on every train they come
across.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

The Friends School, Of Providence,
r. l., is now over century old, and
among the $1,000 names enrolled on the
registers may be fouud those Of many
distinguished people.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

~ the plants used in manufacturing tho
,leasant remedy. Syrup Of Fig, has perma-
nently beneficial effect on the human system,
while the cheap vegetable extracts ami min
eral olutions. usually sold as medicines, arc
permanently injurious. Being well informed
con will use The trnc remedy only. Maaufsc-
lured BY tho California Fig Syrup Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09
Cost Of Keeping Paris Clean.

It costs Paris annually over 81, lOO,'
900 to keep up her well-deserYed rep,
ntation of being the clcanest OF al
The great cities.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

It often requires crooked workto &c; out OF
straitenel circumstances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson ,, Eye Water Druggists sell It al
25cts per bottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

ScrRvY and scorbutic affections, pimples.
and blotcbes on the skin are caused by Impure
blood which Bccchams Pills cnre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia Ma.
latia. Biliousness and Genen Deol ny. Owes
Strength, aids Digestion, tones the nervS.-
creai e. appetite Tho best tonic for Nursing
Mothers, weak women and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

MALARIA cured and cradicatcd from the
system by Browns Iron Bliters, when m
richie, ne blood tones the nerves, ans diges1,
ton Acts like a charm on persons in general
IN health, giving nov energy and strength
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

A. NJ. Priest, Druggist. Shel5yyille. Ind:
saws: "lIall's Catarrl Cure gives tho best OF
AZ II cures every one who takes it." Druggists
cell Il, 75c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

The St. Louis Chief of Police requires
Tie 1000 Chinese in that city to be
photographed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

Go twice as far as liver pills and cure oftener
Small Bile Beans.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

japan is said to have apple trees only four
inches in height, WHOM produces rat aDoas
The size Of currants.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

A million dollar sugar refinery is to be
built at BROOKLYN, n. \.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

The Friends School Of Providence, r. l.,
snow over q century old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

The deepest perpendicular SHAFT IS in the
Kuttcnberg mine IL Bohemia. 371S feet deep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

The largest Masonic library building ana
the only Masonic library in the world are az
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-09

Long spells OF Sickness and heavy doctor, bills
al be prevented by using in time Bile Beans