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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
EDINRuRG ITEMS.

DENTAL NorIcE.-Dr. T. F. Locke, o.
Woodstock, Va, will visit Edinburg pro
fessionaly on Thursday, April Dist. Al
persons in need of dental work are invited
to call Rooms at Murray's Hotel.
Mr.. Harry Miller, of Washington, d
e., stopped over for several days at thi'
place, while on his way to visit his grand
father. Mr.. Philip Miller, who is very H.
at his home on Lost River, Hardy county,
W. Va.
! Services were held in all our places Of
worship on Sunday. Rev. ii. S. Cole, in
the Methodist church, in the forenoon.
Rev. ID. II. Rhodes in the Christian
church at the same hour, Rev. S. A. Hit
ner in the Reformed church in the af-
ternoon, and Rev. Mr.. Gruver, in U. b.
church at night.
Messrs. J. r. Baker & Co. are improv-
inc their place of business. The store
room is TO be enlarged by adding CONSIDER
ably to the length, and by repainting in
an attractive style. 1t will be very
handsome room when finished. This
firm will open tranch establishment at
Bedford, in the Feagan store room, three
miles northwest of town, with Mr. Jno.
". Irwin IN charge.
We are sorry to say, AMI We know the
same vii find an echo in each heart 10
this secii0 that Linden Clinedinst, son
of Mr. VIM. Clinedinst, Of this place, who
has been confined TO the house for at least
SIX months with an agOnizlng attack OF
rheumatism. is now critically III with no
hope OF recovery. Although bat II years
OF age he is one Of the most popular
vouths of our town, bis Uniform courtesy
and kindly manner having won for hIm
the respect and good will OF the entire
community.
A petition is in circulation among our
people requesting the b. & o. officials to
give rs a new depot hich is badly need
I'd. The present old make-shft Of a
structure has long passed its usefulness,
and is now a disgrace to the great, pro-
grcsslye B. & O, X. r as well as TO our
town and the large passenger and freight
traffic of the place. The railroad business
at this point has increased many fold
since the present bnilding was supposed
TO be sufficient. We feel satisfied that it
wonld be greatly to the advantage of the
B. Il o. TO give us a respectable looking
hohtih Atp'
The main topic of conversation IN this
place and the surrounding distr ct is Cow
in or COW out" This is a question in
which many people are vitality interested.
That COWS should not roam around at
night very few dispute, but to insist upon
keeping them penned up night and day
would be very great hardship to many
of our people who are unable to pay $3.50
a month for pasture, when it can be gotten
at all, and which is often a mile or two
dis ant, aid so over-stocked as to really
staive the COW. TO ask these people to
give mp thier COWS would be cruel in the
extreme, as in many large families of chill
dren the COW is the principal means of
support. We are glad to know that some
of our largest landowners, some with a
mile or two of outside fencing, take a
generous and kindly view of this ques-
ton, and say that they can see no objec-
ton to COWS running out during the day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
Nj A R K E T S
WOODSTOCK. VA, April II, 1892.
Live Stock Markets.
BALTIMORE. April I.

BALTIMORE. April I.
Reef Cattle. The average qnaiity OF Tie
cattle on sale at the yards today was Oct
fer throughout than last weeks offerings.
There we're more and better tops today
and the lower grades less numerous than
tbev were then. With quotations IN
changed there was recognized conees-
SION in values of &c throughout. we
onote the range at 2.00dSi 60, with most
sales made at 2.50a$i so per TO- lbs.
Prices of Beet Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Best Observation-Disclosures. ..--.st % az %
Generally rated first quality. 4 % al 81
Medium or good fair quality " 40 o.
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen "a, o,
and Cows. --.-.----- ----% w d. %
Ofthe cattle received lG7 head came
from Virginia.
Mich Cows.-There is a fair trade in
cows. with receipts moderate. 'Iood COWS
are wanted. Values unchanged, the quo
tarions ranging from $40 to 500 per head
Receipts this week % head.
Veal Calves.-The market was slow,
with values slightly higher. We quote
at 4a4t cents. Receipts this week lo'
head.
sheen and Lambs.-Trade in sheep sne
lambs Il only fair. not active. The quail
Ity is fully equal TO that OF last week
ofsrinos. and the number about double
that of the offerings then. We qnot'
clipped sheep at 3ia54 cents. and wool a.
6a6l cents per h. Spring 'mbi at 9al'
cents. aud Fall lambs (wooD at 5fa9s CT
per ID gross. The receipts of sheep an'
lambs this week numbered 249l head.
/ BALTIMORE. april IL.
Swine The receipts of hogs this weel
number some 500 head less than las
week. and with slow demand and ex
lcossiye shipments TO Eastern markets
lowing TO the extreme warm weathe
west. prices have declined fc since las
week. and range here now at 0aos cent
net nearby hogs selling at 6sbt cent'
/, fair to best Western 64a6f cents per !
net, rough hogs, sows and stays at oao
: cents. The receipts Of hogs this wee
numbered 1854 head.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. April II
Al the Union Stock 1ards-Some :
cattle were offered, and sold at follows
Best at 44a4s cents, good 3ia4 cents, me
: dunn 31a3l cents, and common 2a2t cen
per Id. Some 1858 sheep and lambs wei
on the market with sales as follows
Sheen at BAG cents, lambs (yearlings)
GAS cents, and spring lambs l0al3 cen
ner III. The receipts of sheep aud laml
this week we're $50 head. Cows VII
/ calves sold from s95 to $50 each. MAX
lgood.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
PLEASANT GROVE ITEMS.
Wheat and grass looks finely.

Wheat and grass looks finely.
Farmers of the neighborhood have been
stirring out considerably for the last
week.
Mrs. Mary Wick, from Washington, d.
c.. has been Visiting her mother, Mrs.
Henry Kern, who has been ill Tor some
days.
The exhibition at Pleasant Grove was
attended each night by very large crowds.
Tie Mt Ayrie Cornet Band furnished the
music, which was excellent. The com
many furnished the audience with bushels
of fun consisting of dialogues. Rotations
songs. AMI stump-speeches.
At the close of the last night a very
Amusing scene took place. A young man
making an effort to get his young lady
was seen by her sister, who, selzing heT
by the arm, tried to drag her OIL but the
young man, being quite an expert, selzec
the other arm, and was master Of the stu
atiOn VI. u.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

The HERALD can now offer its subscrl-
hers the chance of lifetime. There is
scarcely an article more useful or valuable
TO person or family than Webster's I'm
abriged Dictionary. We can furnish a
subscriber with this valuable work nicely
bound and the HERALD for one year for
the almost trivial sum of two dollars and
twenty-five cents. This is putting the
Dictionary at one dollar and twenty five
cents, not more than the cost of the small
school edition. This offer also applies to
old subscribers who, by paying for the
paper one year in advance, and the ad-
ditional sum of one dollar and twenty
five cents can secure the hook. When
YOU come to town call at the Office and
examine the Dictionary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
Sunerior Pianos and Organs.

G.. W. Bragg, of Middletown, Va, has
lust returned from the Western Cities,
where he contracted for One Hundred
Pianos and Organs. Pianos in Walnut,
Mahogany, Tiger Wood and Rosewood,
ranging in prices from $3.50 to $3.50; Or
gans in upright Piano cases, and .
octaves. finished in OAK, Mahogany and
Rose wood, ranging in price from $50 to
sl25. This is one Of the finest assortments
ever brought to Virginia, and by contract
ing Tor so large a number direct from Tire
Factories he can sell at extremely low
prices and on easy terms. Write to hin
ior catalogue and full information.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
Fitzpatrick Family.

Our music and amusement-lOying pee
pie will be glad to know that they will
again have an opportunity to hear and
see the famous Fitzpatrick family, the
Swiss Bell Ringers. 1t is hardly neces-
sary for rs to more than mention the fact
that they viii give one of their superb
entertainments in Twins Hall on Satur-
day night, the 10Th, SO well known and
popular have they become here. Along
with their elegant music they will give
the beautiful Grama Of the Burglar, -
one of the most intensely interesting
plays of the day. For a night Of unalloy-
ed fun, pathos, music, comedy and the
drama, we Will back the Fitzpatrick faml'
and company evcrytime. DON'T let this
chance slip or You will regret it, Every
thing refined and artistic. Not the shadow
Of al offensive word or act allowed IN
this company. Don't forget Saturday
night, April 16th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

If you want "hard tines to COZ
tnue you have only to continue to cry
"hard times" and YOU will be mose than
gratified. There is no doubt brit thai
very much Of the depressed condition OF
business results from a loss Of confidence.
and the continued talk Of GARD times, VI
tends only to increase it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

While the family were at dinner on
Wednesday the large barn of Mr.. Lemuel
Paloter, near Stephens City, Frederick
county. burst into flames and was soon
entirely destroyed with the contents, EN-
bracing four valuable horees, four hun
dred bushels OF corn, harness, farming
implements and much other property. The
loss is very heavy. Mr.. Painter is ma
tive of Pugh's Run, near here, and his
many friends in this section will be very
sorry to hear OF his misfortune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

Isaac'Brandon, a negro, who attempted
an assault upon young white lady living
in Charles City county about two weeks
ago, was on Wednesday night taken from
the Jail of that county by MASKED baud
OF IS men and hanged to tree in the
court house yard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
A Simple Cure for Dlptherla


A communication was read at meet
IN of the French Academy of Medicine,
which averred that a complete remedy fol
the disease known as dipthena had been
found. The disease, as the reader Is per
haps aware, is Characterized by fdEC
membrane which trayeIses the res piratory
passages, the trachae, and even bronchial
tubes. 1t is said that this membrane
malts in the presence Of the yapor Of tar
aad spirits Of turpentlne, and that if a
mixture Of these Substances is lllndled
near the bed Of the patient the false
membrane is detached and may be spit
cut. At the same time the throat may
be washed with coal tar and lime water.
The preparation is a disinfectant as well
as a remedy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
Che Way with Roads.

We mus, have good stone roads some
time, but that sometime" cannot be this
year nor next. We must come to it grad
ually, building a mile or a few miles pei
year. as we can find money to do 1t with
In the meantime our dirt roads, just
common clay roads, made right on the
ground as we have always done, may be
made two hundred per cent. better than
ever before by putting them mp in proper
shape to turn wator, draining the waite:
from the sides, aud then putting them, il
short sections, just as the railroads do, IL
charge of some common-sense, lcvel.head
ell man who will keep them so, by daily
mending of the smallest breaks, either il
surface or drainage, Occasioucd by daily
use.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

never had to 'plead the statute OF
limitation" on any overdrafts in bank TO
meet my expenses on my pleasure trips
to the city, to buy the best selected, low
est price, best goods and largest stock IN
my line ever displayed in this market.
The sweetest ginghams the most delight
fol colorings in outings, the neatest and
prettiest,white goods. If any customer will
let me know when he discovers any raise
in price to "meet expenses" to city, will
refund the amount when they tell me the
eract per cent. on the purchase aud are
prepared to give the correct change. La
the meantime, do not allow yourselves to
be side-tracked by any "gush" for your
welfare by "onc cent" amateurs.
TON RIcHEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15
DIED.

Martha Litton, wife OF Abraham Litton
died April 9TH, 1892; aged 30 years,
month and Ia days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

From a late issue OF the Lynchburg
Adrancs, we see that the Second Presby-
terian church, of that city, of which Rev
r. H. Fleming is pastor, has had pros
perous year. FOrty-two members were
added during the year, and an addition Of
62 to the Sunday school during the same
time. The sum of S4,S52 was raised by
the church during the year, which, after
paying all expenses, gave them 81 ,547 tor
missionary and benevolent purposes.
In connection with the work of this
church it should be remembered that the
Ladies Missionary Society is supporting a
native Chinese woman missionary IN
China, and helps the school at Hang Chow,
China. The Ladies Aid Society each year
helps to educate student for the minis
try.
The many friends of Mr., Fleming IN
this section will be glad to hear of his
great success in his new field Of llbor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-04-15

LADIES
Needing a tonic or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BfTTERS.
II Is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion,
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
THE MOST COSTLY DIAMONDS.
Stones with the Steel-White Color Bring
the Highest Prices.

"The finest diamonds always hold
their own in value" said a Yankee,
"Mr. Isaacs," the other day. Certain
mines yield choice, colorless stones
that are always in demand. OF course
prices vary in gems that are not up to
a fine standard. The steel-white dia-
mOnd, for instance, which no one can
describe, not even Oscar Wilde, is con-
siderably higher than the average
white stone, which suffers by compari-
son with one that scintillates with that
intense brilliancy of watery tints A
subtle lustre, l might say, distin-
guishes all diamonds found in alluvial
soil. Hold up what is commonly called
the pigeon blood ruby by the side of
an inferior one and the difference will
be obvious. 1t is the same with emer-
aids and the peacock blue sapphires.
Our custom altogether demands Sc
lected gems.n
"Are there any marked changes in
the style and character of setting of
late?"
"The settings of diamonds are palmer
than heretofore. The most precious
are set with very little gold. They say
every cloud has silver lining, and so
does almost every cheaper grade of
stone."
"Do you mind quoting some of your
stock prices?"
"Not in the least. The ruby, you
know, is the most expensive of all
stones. In our stock they vary from
800 to 500 per stone. The finest pair
of diamonds we have had this season
are worth $4,000. Then we have
single stones ranging from 81, 900 to
So, 900"
"What are the prevailing styles?"
"Weu, crescents and triple crescents
are quite popular, but the Marquise
takes the lead at present. The hoop
or gypsy ring has long been the favor
ite among English women, and their
American sisters are adopting it.
Sometimes as many as four of these
rings adorn one slender finger. The
usual combination, however, is a sap
phire, diamond, and ruby, or for
young girls, the choice is pearl and
a turquois. Recently there has been
a craze for so-called 'pinkie' rings for
the little finger. Every woman who
has any pretension to fashion in Jew
elry wears one or more of them.
Friendship rings are popular, because
they may be presented with propriety
by young man to a young woman
without any reference to an engage
ment between them.
"In the fancy jewels there are the
spinel, cat's-eye, and pearls, some of
the latter weighing ninety grains. We
have made for several brides pearl
necklaces with strings holding seventy
pearls, each one worth $50 to 800.
New York is the most liberal market
of any in the country for diamonds, as
it is for other commodities. "-Jeweters'
ReUieaO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
The Preachers Break.

A green young clergyman, just or
dained, was recently settled in a small
western town, says the N. Y. Tribune,
and was requested few days ago to
make some remarks at the funeral of
member of his parish, butcher. 1t
was a painful ordeal for him, for he
was not a good extemporaneous
speaker. and public opinion prevented
him from using any notes. He got
along pretty well, however, with his
exordium on death as a general neces-
sity, which he had memorized; but
when he began to touch on the life of
the deceased he gave indications of in
creasing nervousness. He was evil
IDENTITY losing control of his nouns and
verbs, until at last he made the follow
ing ludicrous break: Friends and
brethren, our departed friend was a
good man. We knew him from child
hood-that is, l mean, those who have
lived here did He butchered in this
town for 20 years, and and-he never
harmed living thing" Only a scrupu-
lous regard for the proprieties kept
some of the hearers from smiling at the
idea of a butcher who "neyer harmed
a living thing"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
277o Difference
The 'Royal" the Strongest and
Purest Baking Powder.

Whether any other baking powder is equal to
Royal, let the official reports decide When
the different powders were purchased on the open
market and examined by Prof Chandler, of the
New-York Board of Health, the result showed that
Royal Baking Powder contained twenty-seven
per cent. greater strength than any other brand
When compared in money value, this difference
would be as follows:
If one pound of Royal Baking Powder sells
for SO cents,
One pound of no other powder is worth over
SO cents.
If another baking powder is forced upon you
by the grocer in place of the Royal, see that you
are charged the correspondingly lower price.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06

later. The machinery and furniture
were badly broken and were strewn
about in tie greatest confusion. But
the vessel held together and was finally
set down in good shape, erect on her
keel.
Only two bodies were found in the
vessel They were, of course, below
deck As it was morning when she
was picked up by the wave. it is sup
posed that nearly everybody was on
shore. Not a vestige remains of the
villages that lined the water edge.
But the hulk of this little boat still
stands, battered and broken, though
as erect as when she plowed the chan
mel, and she is the most curious and
interesting relic of the greatest vol
canic eruption of modern times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
MALTESE cHARMERs-
They Are Said to Be Surprising Types of
LONELINESS.

But soon from this patio, from that
narrow thoroughfare, another silent
archway, from huge barred doors that
open and close with a startling click.
come funereal forms clad in sombre
black. They glide along with bowed
heads. Their advent has been SO sud
den and their number is at once so
great that you are filled with surprise
and dismay. But these do not remain
For soft and delicate hand, as if by
accident, with swift motion changes
the folds of the faldetta and the pretty
faces of 500 Maltese maids and mat
rons are one by one for moment
turned roguishly or kindly to yours
Then you realize that the faithful fair
of Valetta are on their way to early
mass, and you stand there, hat in
hand, yourself a reverent worshipper,
mentally blessing one and all for their
plety and pretty, gracious ways.
These Maltese women are among
the pleasantest of their sex, both as to
the physical attractiveness and win
someness of manner and character.
They are as rule more petite than
those of Italy and Spain, but are very
perfect as models of proportion and
natural grace. Their carriage is su-
perb. They possess an assurance which
is never boldness, with a modesty un-
tainted with prudery, Their feet.
hands and heads are very small; their
faces round rather than oval; their
eyes and mouths are large and express
siye; and there is an upward, confiding
and expectant look in their faces that
is very winsome-at least to men.
They are not generally intellectual,
but, better still, they are eontented
home-makers and are like birds of song
in all the homeside joys. They mate
early, being mothers at fourteen and
grandmothers at thirty, when they are
still youthful and charming, During
the reign of the knights quite an aris-
toeracy of wealth and nobility for so
small an area and population sprung
up in the islands, which continues to
this day; and the Maltese women of
this class are types of the greatest
beauty and elegance. AS the men of
the middle and lower classes are noted
for docility, thrift, frugality and many
other excellent virtues, virtue itself is
the crowning glory of Maltese maids
and matrons, and to know this and of
their affectionate, true-hearted and
unassuming lives and ways is to find
in every expression of Maltese female
loveliness an added and lasting charm.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
Elizabeth.

I know little lady-such a very stately daniel
Shes queen of all the lassies, and Elizabeth's
her name.
also know a damsel made to romp with and
careSS;
So keep welcome ready for my darling lit
tie BeSs.
And mother shows me working, lust as quiet
a mouse,
pleasant little girl named Beth, the helper
of the house.
And sister shows me Lizzie, who goes with her
to school,
Who sometimes gets lesson, and sometimes
breaks rule.
I'm acquainted with another child I'd rather
never see;
For this young girl, named Betsey, is as cross
as she can be.
Now, would you ever guess it? These five are
but the same
Kaleidoscope lassie! And Elizabeth s her
name.
AMOS r. Wells in ST Nichnlas
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
The Qualification.

The late Patrick Henry Cowen. q
prominent Saratoga lawyer, was fond
of relating the story of his admission to
the bar. The committee met at Ball
ston, and young Cowen was the only
candidate A member of the commit
tee remarked: 81 think single ques-
ton will determine the legal qualitica-
tions of the candidate. Young man.
can you name the best brand of cham
pagne?" Il can" responded Cowen;
"b1t for fear that your honors may
suspect / am in error, will forward to
each of you sample that will vindi-
cate my judgment. This satisfied the
committee, and Cowen was admitted.
He kept his promise. Troy Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
DIR. Howe and Julia Ward.

Once, while on a visit to Boston,
Julia heard the wonderful story of
Laura Bridgman, who had just been
led out of darkness into the light of
life and joy by a certain DR.. Howe, a
man of whom people spoke as mod
ern paladin of romance, Roland or
Bayard. She saw him, and felt at
once that he was the most remarkable
man she had ever known. He, on his
part, saw youthful prophecies, radi-
ant and inspired, crowned with golden
hair. Acquaintance ripened into
friendship, friendship into love; and
so it happened that, in the year 184S,
Samuel G. Howe and Julia Ward were
married 81 NichoLnS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-06
A Narrow Escape.

"Don't be afraid to eat some of this
angel food, Mr.. Smith. | made it with
my own hands,"
SMiss Daisy, don't think there is a
man living worthy to eat angel food
especially when it is made by one 50
angelic as yourself. Please pass the
bread" And the pertidious wretch
got away and lived to eat another day.
Detroit Free Press.