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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-03


the young man, and shrewd Joel Gringer
knew it. He wanted to make him 60
through the torture of telling him plainly
that he had come to see his daughte. so
that he could put an end to the thing
then and there.
"Hml I-I-just wanted to know if
Mlss-hm-hm-is at home,' and the
Young fellow relieved his nervousness by
digging up the gravel walk with his left
toe.
II thought your business was to teach
the children to speak the English Ian
guage, and here you cant do anything
but hum and haw. I'm at home, and 50
is the Growler there. Anything elsei"
mo, sir" with loud ahem; 81 was
Just going up the road to Mr.. MasOn's,
and | wanted to know if the family were
all well-that's ALL" And the bashful
young fellow seemed to have found his
wits some where, for he turned coolly
away.
The old farmers eyes were not so sharp
as he prided himself they were, or he
might have seen the hutter of something
white, three distinct times, from the mar
rowest opening in the blinds above, and
have guessed why the young man was so
easily satisfied.
He watched the straight, 1.-THE young
form until it seemed only shadow
against Neighbor Mason's basn.
''Gone on to Mason's," was his gruff
answer to his wite's questioning look.
"0nly wanted to inquire alter the health
of the family. S'pose he thinks the dees-
trick is assessed to pay him for goin'
round an doin' that-ha, hal Wen see
how his fractions will work in this
house. Much good it will do him to
talk it over with John Mason, the old"
"Sh-l" hissed cautiously into his
ear, and warning finger told him to
leave uncomplimentary references to the
neighbor-with whom he had been en-
broiled in bitter lawsuit, and between
whose farms ''devips lane" prevented
any joining of line fences-unsaid.
"Theres Mason's hired man again.
"Well7"
''The old man sent me over to say
them there hogs O youru's been into the
back corn6eld ag,in an he won't turn
'em out till doomsday nor let me. They're
there yit an making the interest on
$4,000 fly like sixty-that's what the old
msn lows the field'lI fetch him. Better
not take that there pup along, had yel
Hi wait till can get out"
The last exclamation was caused by
preparations for unchaining the huge
bulldog Growler; and Beu Stone made
one leap over the fence.
"said my say out. Hen the dogs
witnesses enough, l recl-'n, to the scrim-
mage therell be. Laws but there'll be
smash to pay for tonight, sure's my
names Ben Stone"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-03

Abiding to last years sardine season
in the south Of France, the British Con-
sui at Bordeaux states that it was a
repetition of the disastrous one expert
enced by the fishing population in the
year 1890.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-03
A Race Between Tongue and
HOOf.

on want anything1''
in a decidedly tersely
tone, was the greeting
old Joel Gringer gave
the tall young school
master, who stood
fumbling the latch Of
the front gate.
That wasn't the
right way to encourage
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
An Old Rosebush.

AS long ago as the year 822 Hides.
helm is mentioned in history. In that
year we are told Louis the Pious, CHAR
lemagne's son and successor, made it
the seat of the bishopric intended by his
father to be established at the neighbor-
ing town of Elze. Less than century
before Charlemagne had brought the
heather Saxons into subsection and
Christianity was yet new in the land.
Gunther, the first bishop, had been can
on at the cathedral at Reims. Three
years after his elevation to the new
episcopal see he consecrated the first
chapel, naming it in honor Of the Virgin
Mary. The chapel is supposed to have
occupied the site under the present
cathedral, where the crypt of the new
church is built.
A pretty rosebush that now clings to
the outer wall of the cathedral choir is
said by tradition to have grown there
since the days of Louis the Pious him.
self. In the Twelfth century, when the
choir and crypt were being enlarged, a
protecting hollow wall was built around
the rosebush, in order that the vine
might continue to grow about the build.
ing when the new wall had been com
pleted. A bit of the old arching may be
seen behind the altar in the crypt. This
is the present voucher for the great age
of the rosebush, and it must be admitted
that many traditions repose upon less
solid foundation. n.-Architectural Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
ADesirable New Fir.

The Riverside Press says: Mr.. J. E.
Gutter believes he has found a variety
of fig which will be of considerable
value, at least for table use at home and
possibly for shipping when the distance
is not great. He received from the de-
partment of agriculture at Washington
some years since seven varieties of the
fig, which are now in bearing. Among
these are two which appear to be
worth propagating. The Prolifero
is of good quality, but has tendency
to sour, like most Of the figs now grown
here. The same defect was found in all
the others grown except the Dotalo,
which has ripened perfectly. It is q
small, light colored fig, with rather
thick skin, but most delicate in texture
and flavor. The specimens of the
Dotalo Mr.. Cutter submitted. to us
for testing were the finest fla
vored of any we have ever
eaten, and we should place it at the
head of oil we are acquainted with for
table use. 1t is said that this variety is
never exported from Italy, but used en-
tirely at home. We can think of'noth-
ing more delicious than such fruit, when
with tAa skin removed it is sliced in
cream for desert. If it were inferior in
flavor it would still be worth propaga-
ting If it rhall continue to prove free
from sourilg which affects the fig so
generally in irrigated sections.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
Yucata,,,s Giant "slsee.ers. "

1.-The largest mosquitoes in the world
are to be found in Yucatan," said Rich
ard Beverly. "Until few years ago
there was not a mosquito in all Mexico.
They We're introduced by vessels from
the United States, and have in the land
Of their adoption attained proportions
unknown in other countries. The low
lands of Yucatan swarm with monster
mosquitoes whose bite is almost as pain
full as the sting of a bee. The historical
Jersey mosquito sinks into insignif.
canoe beside these Titans of their kind,
which are frequently as large as house
flies. In neighborhoods where marshes
abound it is impossible to keep stock of
any kind, and during the rainy season
people wear coarse netting stretched
over face and neck to keep these insects
from devouring them. ST. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
A MINE THAT SHUTS ITS MOUTH.

One of tho Nfnst Remarkable Natural
- Vendors of Montana.
Reference to the natural wonders Of
Montana, particularly the chicken broth
and bichloride springs, brings to light
others Of equal magnitude. Colonel
John Doyles wonderful vinegar mine
in Beaverhead county passes the domain
of doubt into the sunlight of truth. 1t
is backed by crisp affidavits, and affi-
! davits cost one dollar each in Montana.
The colonel and his partners did not
confne themselves to vinegar. They
discovered mountain of pure alum in
the Beaverhead range.
The discovery was considered a ten
strike and better than gold mine
They kept the find secret for several
weeks, during which shaft was sunk
to the depth of 200 feet. The cut was
made all the way through solid vein
of alum, and it was estimated that the
whole mountain was composed of it. A
large pile of stuff was heaped near the
mine ready for shipment, and the miners
had scheme to flood the market with
their product and rake in $1,000,000 at
one fell swoop. Monday the colonel's
partner went to town to lay in a supply
of grub and the former remained behind
to guard the treasure.
During the morning heavy rain be-
gan to fall and continued all day, and in
the afternoon the colonel had occasion
to go down into the mine, making the
descent by sliding down the rope, and
when once down at the bottom was so
taken up with contemplation of his
novel and wonderful mine that he did
not heed the feeting hours until he hap
pened to cast his eyes upward and saw
that daylight had faded from the mouth
Of the shaft. He started to climb up
ward, but had i4.!s proceeded more thar
half way when, to his horror, he discov-
cred that the heavy fall of rain had SO
! thoroughly saturated the alum sides of
the shaft that, as natural result, they
had drawn together until the hole was
| scarcely large enough for a man to crawl
through.
The imprisoned man recognized his
awful position, and without losing much
time struggled toward the top of the
shaft. Every foot he advanced the
shaft became smaller, and for the last
ten feet he was compelled to dig his
way with a pocketknife, and when he
| finally reached the surface he was com.
pletely exhausted, his clothes were torn
and his body badly bruised. The rain,
which. was still falling, soon revived the
colonel, and he started toward the camp
to meet his partner, to whom he related
his marvellous experience.
Together they started to their mine,
or at least tried to, for although they
searched for two days they were unable
to find any sight of their late posses
sions. The rain had undoubtedly thor
ough]y and tightly closed up the dis
covery shaft and melted away every
sign of the alum piled on the outside, SO
that to this time it has been impossible
to find any trace of the mine.--Omaha
| Roc
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
ARE MuSTAcHEs ORNAMENTS
A Young Woman Writer Discourses on
an Important Part of Man.

A Young Woman Writer Discourses on
an Important Part of Man.
Why do young men take such pride
in their mustaches? 1t is, suppose, be-
cause they think mustache is orna-
mental. Is it? Why do men have clean
shaven lips when they could grow mus
taches? And why do men wear half a
dozen struggling hairs when they ought
to have them shaved off? Why will men
continue to spend hours every day in
Draining the hair on their upper lip,
when it doesn't make them look any
more handsome. when it is annoying to
their sweethearts by scratching their
cheeks, when it prevents cigar being
smoked more than half through, and
when it shows a horrid propensity for
getting mixed up with the food?
don't think mustaches are orna-
mental The ideal mustache has yet
to be invented. 1t must not draggle.
nor be used as shield to hide ones bad
teeth, nor be fierce And oh, it must
not be waxed or loaded! What do men
say Of women who use grease? When
you are enjoying a spoon don't you think
it takes all the romance out of the thing
by having Il nasty, cosmeticized piece of
hair edge its way against your lips!
And isn't it exasperating when your
lover leads his mustache and never tells
you? You go home with your face like
a metropolitan extension map, and feel
very uncomfortable when father and
mother say there have been lot of sinuts
about, for your face has got quite dirty.
No, mustaches are neither useful nor
ornamental. Were a man and capa-
BILE of growing most luxuriant mus
tache | would cut it off. A. clean shaven
man looks much the incest. Girls like
beardless face. They are content to
know that whiskers and all the rest
could be there if they were wanted
You see, man with mustache is
generally a bit of fop, and girls don't
like fops. Ii man doesn't keep il
trimmed it gets struggling and ragged
if he does keep it trimmed then he
appears conceited He is eternally
twisting it this way, giving it curl
that way, strozing it and patting it, un-
til he loses all character for manliness.
Now, clean shaven man seems to be
dignified. Women love dignity. Why
is it they are always so fond of curates
especially high church-and actors!
Simply because they shave. Women
want in men smooth, clear cut face
not with great bunch of hair stuck out
under the nose. Whoever heard of the
Greeks having mustaches? Whoever
saw statue of Gfeek god with a
mustache unless he were an old god and
wore a beard as well?
Mustaches are not ornamental, be-
cause they rarely suit the face, because
they are protuberance and hide the
outline Of the mouth, and because, with
a mustache, a man is frightened tt
laugh, as it disarranges it. Only few
women care for them. Men think ali
women do That is mistake.-"A Fail
Critic" in London Tit-Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
THE SUPERVISORS.

Routine Business Transacted Yesterday
by the Board.
The board of supervisors yesterday
granted the petition of the Anglo
Nevada Assurance company for rsver-
sion to acreage of the Nadeau vineyard
tract No. 2. The county reserves the
right to all roads traversing the tract.
The proposition of the Union Iron
works to construct hot water tank in
the engine room of the court house for
$3.50 was accepted.
DR.. w. e. d. Morrison reported that
herd of cattle on the Verdugo road
was affected with anthrai, and the
board ordered him to establish a quar-
antine station in the infected district.
The bid of Lovey & Rogers for the
laying of walks about the court house at
Is cents per square foot was accepted.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
ALLEGED HERET|Cs ON TRIAL,
Prof. Charles A. Briggs Before
the Sanhedrin.
The New York Presbytery Gives Him
a Hearing.
He Makes an Exhaustive Reply to the
Charges Against Him - Charges
Against the Rev. Preserved
Smith Sustained.

| By the Associated Pre.sl
New YoKK, Nov. 2S.-The members o
the New York presbytery assembled
this afternoon for the purpose OF tryint
the charges OF heresy againet Prof
Charles A. Briggs. The charges, eight
in number, touch mostly OIL the denia
OF the verbal inspiration OF the scrip
lures and the possibility OF salvation
aside from the saving grace OF the scrip
tures.
DR.. Briggs read his answer to the
charges as amended. His response was
most exhaustive summing up OF his
defense, and took two hours for deliv
cry. Among other things, DR.. Briggs
lays objection to the order and the regu-
larity OF every proceeding in the pres
bytery in the action taken against him
since the dismissal of the original
charges in 1891. He said if the presby-
terry decide against him, he will pro-
ceed under protest and with the reser-
vation of all his legal rights of securing
such redress in the higher courts as may
seem necessary.
DR.. Briggs dealt at great length with
the irregularity of the amendments to
the original charges, obiecting that the
nature of the original charges had been
changed.
I When DR.. Briggs had concluded, Mr..
Lamper of the prosecuting committee
submitted an answer, in which he at
tempted to show the falsity OF the de-
fendant's statement that the general
no IN nf q ri oh iv,
the amended report. He also claimed
that the charges made were effected in
the interest oi conciseness, aud with the
by Briggs at the previous trial.
Rev. George Alexander moved, in con-
sequence Of Briggs' objections, that the
fourth and seventh charges be stricken
out.
DR.. Sutton Immediately offered an
amendment that Briggs objections
were not we'll taken. He made en- ar
gument on this point, but was inter
rupted by DR.. John R. Paxton, who
shouted: Give us decision and stop
his talking"
Lawyer McCook of the prosecuting
committee restored order by proposing
that consideration of the motion be
postponed uuull tOuOrTOW, CIl0 COmmlV-
tee in the meantime to consider the OBJ
jections. A recess until tomorrow was
then taken.
REV. II. PRESERVED SMITHS CASE.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 2S.-The heresy case
of Professor Henry Preserved Smith was
resumed this morning. A protest
against the action of the presbytery at
the last session in voting to sustain the
first charge, as proper in form and legal
in effect, was filed, and arguments pro-
ceeded as to the legality of the form and
effect OF the second charge, which is that
the Holy Spirit did not control the in
spired writer's in the composition of the
holy scriptures go as to make their ut
terances absolutely free from error. A
number of members spoke in favor OF
sustaining the charges.
At the afternoon session vote was
taken upon the sufficiency of the second
charge in form and legal effect, result
ing: Yeas A, nays II.
The third and last. charge is likely to
be approved without debate and then
the trial proper will begin.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
THE READING COAL COMBINE.
Retailers Not Making as Much This Yea
as Last.

hethAerb MOI MAKING Is mucn Tnfs Iear
as Last.
New YORK, Nov. 28.-The sub-com-
mittee of the interstate commerce COM
mittee this morning resumed the inves,
tigation in the Reading coal combine.
President Oliphant OF the Delaware and
Hudson Canal company told of the
amount Of coal mined by his company
and the sections of the country in which
this was gold. He declared, however,
that his company was not connected in
any way with the combine. He, how
ever, declined TO submit a statement of
the company's prices, month by month,
during 1892.
5. d. Mackey, retail coal dealer, tes-
tilted that the Pennsylvania company
charges retailers 65 tents to 81 per ton
more this year than last. He promised
to submit comparative statement OF
prices of this year and last. He said re-
tailers were not making as much this
year as 10 1891.
Secretary Street denied that there
was any formal agreement entered into
at the tidewater meetings. He said
'It was the natural outcome OF circum-
stances that the output during the win
Ter months was lees than durtng tie
summer. This was due to the weather
and other causes. The advance in
prices was occasioned by the near ap-
proach of the demand to the output"
Street denied that the near approach
OF the demand to. the output was occa.
stoned by restriction put on the out
put, adding that his company's output
this year was 100000 tons over last
year. He admitted that the producers
of anthracite sold their products
at uniform price for the same
quality OF coal. 1t was also so, he said,
that prices were fixed by the executive
officers of the various companies on re-
ports OF their respective representatives
at the tidewater and western meetings.
1t was further true that at these meet
ings it was generally agreed upon as to
what the output and prices should be
for given months.
Anumber of other witnesses were ex-
amined, but nothing radically differing
from the previous testimony was elected.
The committee adjourned to meet in
Philadelphia tomorrow. E
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
SPEAKER CRIsP's VIEWS.
He Does Not KuOw Whether There w
Be an Extra Session.

He Does Not Know Whether There VIII
Be an Extra Session.
New YORK, Nov. 28.-Speaker Crisp,
in an interview tonight, before leaving
for Washington, said it was too early yet
to cay whether there would be
an extra session or not. Until
the annual report of Secretary
Foster was submitted next week,
they would not know whether there is
an actual deficiency or not. He expects
that the report of the secretary will
show that inroads have actually been
made upon the 500, ,000,0 900 gold reserve
in the treasury. Mr.. Crisp did not
think any tariff legislation would
be attempted by the pres
ent house. The expected con-
ference OF the Democratic leaders to
discuss the policy of the party did not
materialize today, but the speaker
thinks one will be held next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
CHILDs-R

They Will Fight at the Psstime Club
Again Tonight.
There will be sport tonight at the
Pastime Athletic club. The Childs.
Rivers fight, which resulted in a ques-
tionable victory for Childs on the night
of the 18th instant, is to be fought over,
and this time it will be for keeps.
As one of the contestants has griev-
ance and the other reputation to eus-
tain, the mill should be an interesting
one. Although Rivers has the advan.
tage in reach, he has not got the hitting
power OF his opponent. Childs has won
derfully improved since his fight with
the Mariner" and he is growing more
clever every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
Burglars Make a Big Haul.

LIBERTY, Mo-, Nov. 28.-It was learned
today that burglars who blew open the
vault of the First National bank Sunday
secured $4,000. They had dynamite
and a fuse attached to the inner vault,
containing $4,000 in gold, but were
evidently frightened away before ready
to touch it off. They made their escape
from town in carriage with horse
stolen from a residence near by. No
trace of the robbers has been found.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
War ON scalpars.

CHICAGO, Nov. %. = Indictments
against several ticket scalpers have been
secured by the worlds fair officials, who
hope to push the cases to more sue
cessful issue than the last ones. Per-
sistent efforts will be made to drive the
Chicago brokers out of business before
the opening of the exposition, in which
event the railroad companies have
promised to make lower rates.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
A Chip of the Old Block.

Father-Why, I am told that you are in
love with Signora Fontabla de Politema.
Son (excitedly)-Just SO, father, and if
you have anything to say against this
estimable lady be good enough to wait un-
til am out of hearing.
Father-Oh, Imerely wished to tell you
that Icourted the signora myself when
was your ge.-Mercury.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
SQUARED ACCOUNTS.
Attempted wife-Murder and Suicide In
9au Diego.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28.-Pedro Binaly at
tempted to murder his wife in this city
Sunday evening, and supplemented the
crime by suicide. Both are Mexi-
cans and the woman was under
the influence of mescal. The husband
was sober. There had been a disa-
greement some weeks ago be-
tween them. and the woman had
left the house, returning within a few
days. This evening she got drunk
and abused her husband, so
that he decided to square ac-
counts with her. He fred three
shots at her and slashed her with a
butcher knife, afterwards turning the
weapon upon himself. Both are severely
wounded, but are expected to recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
The Gonner Rrothcrs t,aptured

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 28.-News
from Piedmont, Ala, aays the three no.
torious Conner brothers we're arrested
yesterday, near there, after desperate
fight in which woman took part, pour
ing scalding water over the attacking
party, while the men fred Wincheaters
and six.shooters.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
Cold weather az Vienna.

VIENNA, Nov. 28,-The weather in this
city today was bitter cold, the mercury
falling to Is degrees below the freezing
point. The people in the poorer quar-
ters suffered intensely from cold. The
free soup kitchens were besieged by
crowds of hungry women and children.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
Gun-Makara strika.

TRoY, N. ", Nov. 28.-About 80 OF
the machinists employed in the gun
shops at the Watervleit arsenal struck
today owing to differences concerning
the work assigned to them.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
A. Trade treaty with salvador.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The transitory
commercial arrangement between the
United States and Salvador has been
superseded by definite arrangement.
1t is believed at the department of state
the arrangements will tend greatly to
promote trade. 4
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
No Use There Now.

Mrs. Kingley-Has Mrs. Wilters' sud-
den deafness affected her materiallyf
Mrs. Bingo-She has been obliged to re-
sign from the church sewing circle
Truth.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
IA SIidinr Scale.

Bootblack-Shine?
Gentleman--What's the price2
Bootblacll-Five cents wen you ask an
ten cents wen ye don't.-Good News.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
The Age of Appearances.

"That man must be very rich."
He is. How could you tellS"
"He'd have to be, or he couldn't afford
to wear that shabby silk hat. ."-Washing-
ton Star
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-29
DIED.

COWPER-In this city, November 27, Isaac,
beloved hnsband of Jane Cowper, faith of
bsary j.. M 'rgaret A.. MIS-. J. D. Browne,
Mrs, T. J. Cassidy. aged 50 years.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the family
residence, 357 Hill street, Tuesday, November
20, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Cleveland and Oakland papers please copy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-30

The sailors and marines of Fl. B.
M. S. Champion will attend the 9:45
o'clock service at st. Andrews Cathe-
dral, Sunday morning. A programme
of special music will be rendered by
the choir.