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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
A Fortune Fer a Beck.

The vatican library of Rome, cele
brated for its thousands Of valuabl
books, contains copy Of that most valua
bic of all books, the Hebrew Bible
Years ago, in the tine OF Pope julius.
about 1912 or 1914, most remarkable
offer was made for this Biblical treasure
A syndicate of rich Jews was formed fo'
the purpose OF getting the Bible out o
the hands Of the Catholic hierarchy
They made many offers, all of whlcl
were refused, Gaping the climax by offer
ing its weight in gold. As the weigh
Of the book is exactly 925 pounds, tha
offer was considered as being equlvalen
to 1925, 900 of United States currency
Press and Printer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Washington.

INTERNAL REvEYUE COMMISSIONERS MA
SONS last monthly report shows that for
the nine months OF the fiscal year ended
March 81. 1895, the aggregate receipts from
internal revenue sources were Sl<O oIO,ViO'. .
Is. a gain over the corresponding perio1 OF
1892 Of 81. S.O7s.
TIE invitation 10 Mrs. Clevelani from
the Board of Lady Managers 70 open the
SToman,s department at the Worlds Fair
the Isl OF NAV was presented at the White
House hy Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs.
Read. of Baltimcrs. Mrs. Cleveland said u
would be impossible for her to attend.
TIE ninth annual report OF the Civil Ser
vice Commission has just been issued. The
Commissioners urge that the CLASSIFIED SER
vice should be extended as rapidly as prac-
ticable. Tho whole number Of places subject
to competitive examination under the rules
Is now AZ, gss.
SECRETARY MORTON ordered the dismisSal
of forty-onc assistant microscopists, ono
clerk aud a bookkesper; Nachcd tothe
Bureau OF Animal Industry and assigned 70
duty in Chicago. The reason OF the as
nissal Is the reduced condition OF the work
SECRETARY CARLISLE made a statement
Fat no order 10 sop gold redemption OF
Treasury noteS had bcen issued, and that ne
hoped 10 receive more gold from the west
srR JULIAN PAUScrFoTE. the British Am.
bassador. gave a reception 20 the Diplo-
matte Corps in Washington. The affair was
very brilliant.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Wall Papers.

Wall papefs were little used in Europe
before the Eighteenth Century, though
they had been long before that applied
to house decoration by the Chinese.
Those that were irsi manufactured IN
the west were adaptations OF design IRON
Italian brocades, aud at first they were
used in an uuobjectionable manner, Just
as haugings of the costlier material were
employed namely, to fill spaces between
obvious structural liues-aud, so applied.
no objection could be made to their use.
On the contrary, the invention brought
il within the means of almost every
householder to Gil blank wall spaces with
agreeable tracery aud harmonious color.
The cornice, frieze, aud dado Ie-
maiued intact; coigns were protected
with molding or plaster work, aud the
inmate might feel that he was living in
a built room and not in a baudbox. But
gradually the wall features disappeared;
paper crept over everything except win
dow aud door openings, even into the
very angles Of the walls, and it is nothing
uncommon now on entering saloon OF
considerable preteusion and proportions
to find the walls closely covered with
paper from floor to ceiling, save mar
skirting board to protect the plaster from
the housemaid's broom and a cornlce re-
duccd to meagrc molding.-Black-
woods Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
The 0riQin Of Drums.

Drums are probably an Eastern idea
introduced by the Crusaders into Europe
They are frequently mentioned in the
accounts of the first Crusade. When
Edward III. of England aud his Queen
made their triumphal entry into Calaisin
1347. "tambours, or drums, were
among the instruments which we're
played iu their honor. Another OF these
was called "nacsire," or kettledrum,
taken, together with its name, from the
Arabs. The poet Chaucer also mentions
this instrument in his description OF the
tournament in the "Knight's Tale
"Pipes. trompsS naksreS, and clarionnss,
That in the bataille blowen bloly sou1es"
The King generally kept a troupe OF
these bandsmen, or miustrels, in his en-
ploy. aud we read that Edward II. on
one occasion gave sum of sixty shit
lings TO Roger the Trumpeter, Jauino
the Nakerer, and Others, for their per-
formances. Another minstrel was called
the "cheveretter," or player on the bag
pipe.
King Henry V. had band which dis
course1 sweet music during his expedi-
ton to Hardeur, each member being
recompensed for his services WITH the
sum of twenty-four cents per diem
When the citizens of London were mus
tered in the thirtY.frst year OF the reign
of Henry VIII, we hear that "before
every standard was appointed one
dromsladc at the least" Each company
of 100 men at this time possessed a
couple of drummers.
Kettledrums as used by cavalry appear
to have been a comparative novelty IN
1855, when Sir James Turner wrote.
"There is another martial instrument, -
he tells us, fused with cavalry, whica
they call the kettledrum; there be two
of them which hang before the drum
mer's saddle, on both OF which he
beats.
The dignitary known as Drum Major
was not generally recognized IN the Eng
lish Army till the close of the reign oil
Charles 1. Corporal punishmant up to
the time of William III. was executed
by the Provost Marshal and his deputies,
but afterward the drummer was intrust-
ed with the task.
Among the records of the COldstrean
Guards is an order that 'the Drum Ma.
ior be answerable that no cat has more
than nine tails" In 1861 Drum Majo,
of the Parliamentary Army received
thirty.6ve cent; per diem. ALI the Year
Round.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
The Snak. Nut OF the W,st Indies.

A nut which should be classed with
such wonderful vegetable productions as
the Vegetable Worm Of China, the
"Vegetable Fly" of Australia, aud other
plant oddities OF that iik, is the snake
nut of Demerara. This paradoxcal
vegetable is said to also grow in some
parts of Cuba and British Guiana, the
first specimen in the British Museum
having been sent from the latter conn-
try. These remarkable nuts vary Ia size,
some being as large as goose egg'
Others not larger than a walnut. The
kernel Of each aud every one docs not
simply "bear a close resemblance" :" but
is perfect counterpart of boa con-
strictor, lying coiled up as il asleep
the head, general taper OF the body,
spots and everything being true to hlei
When the kernel is yet uuripo it may be
unwound or uncoiled aud straightencd
out. In this state, although it Is then
without the spots, The resemblance to
the body, fangs, scales and tail of rep
tile is simply extraordinary.
Those who can overcome the natural
aversion to tasting such a thing declare
that the nut is one Of fine flavor, being
equal IN every particular to tic cream
nut or the English walnut. st. Louis
Republic. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Hawaiian Names.

The following names Of our propose
new citizens were to be found few years
ago on the Taxpayers List at Homo
lulu:
Mr.. Scissors, The Thief The Wander
inr Ghost, The Fool, The Mao VINO
Washes His Dimples, Mrs. Oyater, Tue
Tired Lizard, The Husband CT Ksue.a
"a male deity, The Great Kettle Tle
First Nose, The Atlantic Ocean, The
Stomach, Poor Pussy, Mrs. Turkey, The
Tenth Heaven.
The same names are bestowed indis-
criminately upon males aud females. A
man living upon Beretania street, Hoao'
lulu, is called The Pretty Wonaa
(Wahine MaikaD; a male infant WAS
lately christened Mrs. Tonpkins; ole
little girl Is named Samson (Eamekona),
another The Man; Susan (Kukena) is 4
boy, so are Polly Sarah, Jane Peter an d
Henry Aun. A pretty little maid has
been named by her fond parents The
Pig Sty (Hale Pla). A relative hints at
luxury in the diet OF the coming mlu,
calling the boy Tue Rat Eater (KsneA
Oil Ole).
An old servant in De- Wright's
family, at Kolala, caused her grand
child to be baptised in church The
Doctor, (Kauka). This. as is the case With
all the other names here mentioned
is the only designation. By way OF
compliment to the early physicians, many
children we're named after their drugs,
as Joseph Squills, Miss Rhubarb, The
Emetic. Names of uucomphmentarS
purport are willingly borne by their
owners, while Others convey a pleasing
aud graceful sentiment, among the latter
The Arch Of Heaven (Ka Pia LanD, Ti'
River Of Twilight (Ka VIA Lula, Tne
Delicate Wreath (Ka Lei ma ka Liz.
The Rev. DR.. Coan, Of Hawaii, pos
se,ses the love OF his flock. One morl-
ing child was presented fer baptism
whose name was given by the parents,
Mikia. The ceremony finished, the pa.
rent assured the doctor that they had
named the baby for him. "But my name
is not Michael, +" said the doctor suppos-
ing Mikia to be aimed thereat. "We al
ways hear your wife cal! you Mikia, au-
swered the mother. She had mistaken
Mrs. Coan's familiar tiny dear" for her
husbands proper appellatIon. -B1ston
Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Life Hannina literally on a Hair.

The importance Of examining closely
the hair found on weapons was shown in o
case in which hatchet, having clottel
blood and hair adherent to it, was
produced as evidence against prisoner
suspected of murder in little country
town. 1t was found under his bed.
This, with other circumstantial evidence,
had turned public opinion strongly
against the prisoner, but when the hair
was examined by q microseopist who
CHANGED to be in the courtroom it was
found not to be human, but that OF
some animal. This circumstance led to
a more complete sitting of the evidence
end the accused was acquitted. II
turned out that he had killed dog with
the hatchet sHd had carelessly thrown
the weapon under the bed So his life
literally hung on hair,--Toronto
tCanada) Mail,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
er.at Seal Of iha United States.

The device for the great seal Of the
United States was adopted by Congress
on June 20, 1872. 1t was designed by
William Barton, Esq, of Philadelphia,
at the request Of the Secretary of Con-
gress, Charles Thompson. Its heraldic
description is as follows;
Arms-Paleways Of thirteen pieces,
argent and gules, chief, azure; the
cscutcheou on the breast of the American
baldheaded eagle displayed. The eagle
holds in his dexter talon an olive branch
and in his sinister bundle Of arrows.
In his beak he holds a scroll inscribed,
"E Piuribus Unum." Over the head Of
the eagle, which appears above the
escutcheon, glory, or sun breaking
through a cloud, this surrounded by
thirteen stars, forming a constellation
argent on an azure field.
Reversal pyramid unfinished. Iu
the zenith an eye in a triangle surrounded
by glory. Over the eye the words
"Annuit Coeptis." Oh the base Of the
pyramid these numeral letters,
MDJCLXXvI., aud underneath this
motto. "Noyus orlo Seclorum.'
In giving the above description OF the
great seal OF our country have eliminated
as much Of the heraldic language as
possible, thereby. in my own estimation
at least, rendering it more acceptable to
the average reader.
The symbolism OF the device Is, that
thirteen original States are represented
by the thirteen pieces in the paly, all
Joined so as to appear solid, compac: and
entire, supportin5a a chief, which is the
symbol of Congress. TIE colors Of the
pales are those Of the United States flag.
White denotes purity and innocencei
red, hardness aul val T; blue, pcrse-'
verance, vigilance aud justice. Peace
aud war are symbolIzsd by the olive
branch and the arrows in the eagles
talons. The unfinished pyramid is inter-
preted in two different ways, viz; To be
symbolism of strength aud solidity,
also as representation of the unfinished
union OF State, there always being room
at the top for more States, or for adding
more blocks to the pyramid Of strength.
The overlooking eye and its motto,
annuit coeptis (He favors our endeavors)
aludes to the overruling and alI-wise
Providence. st. Louis Republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
SPRING CLEANING.

Fes. clean yer house an c,ean yer She
An clean yer barn in ev'ry part;
But brush the cobwebs from yer head
An sweep the snow banks from yer heart.
les wen spring cleanin' comes aroun'
Bring forth the dustsr an the broom,
But rake yer foggy notions down
An sweep yer dusty soul Of gloom.
sweep OF idees out with the dust
An dress yer soul in newer style,
Scraps from yer min its wornout crust
An dump it in the rubbish pile.
sweep out the hates that burn an smart
Bring in new loves serene an pure,
Arouu' the hsrth-stone of the heart
Place m0iern sty.es of furniture.
Clean out yer morril chuboy-holeS
Sweep out the dirt, scrape off the scum;
Tis cleanin' time for healthy souls
Git up an dust The spring hez cone!
Clean out the corners of the brain,
Bear down with scrubbin' brush an soap,
An dump o. Fear into the rain,
An dust a cosy chair for Hope.
Clean out the brains deep rubbish hole,
Soak ev'ry Granny great an snail,
AN in the front room OF ths soul
Hang pootier picturs on the wall.
Scrub I'D the wiuders Of the mind,
Clean up an let the spring bsgiu;
Swing open wi lie the dusty blind
An let the April sunshine in.
Plant flowers in the souls front yard.
Set out new shade an blossom trees
An let the soil once frozs an hard
Sprout crocuses OF new idees.
Yes. clean yer house an clean yer she'd
An clean yer barn in ev'ry part;
But brush the cobwebs from yer head
An sweep the snow banks from yer heart
IS. Walter Foss. in Yankee Blade.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
South and West.

GzRM,XY's two representatives for ths
naval review, the Kqiserin Augusta an |
Seeader. rived in Hampton Roads, Va,
and the usual salutas we're exchanged.
FIVE men wero kille an | four injured in
IN explosion in the BdSh-lvanhoe tunnel IN
Colorado.
A DESTRUCTIVE hail. wiul and rain storm
oassei through Warsaw, Ini.. clearing a
strip about 80 yards wide entirely across
the country. Toe town Of Grdvel.on was
completely wrecked.
CHARLES PECK anil Eiwarl McClerg,
workmen. were kilel by the explosion OF
the boiler OF J. e. Kslca's saw.nill at Green
vile. Ohio
A TORNADO at Osage City, Kan, s.lei
two persons. injured several end ". .eczei
i40 buildings.
THE Arethuse. the French Alg-sbip, a..
rived in Hampton Roais, Va. Crows from
the several memo var rowel four bolt
races, all OF whica wers w0n by the san
Francisc)'s men.
SAMUEL PAsCo. Democrat has been
,lecteI by the Florida legislature at Talla-
aassee. United States Senator for the term
commencing M1rci 4th, 1893, and ending
March Ash, 1899, by vote or ninety hive out
Of 100 in joint session.
WHILc a dummy engine was pushing a
coach across the bridge over Twelve Pole
Greek. w. Va, it struck a derricI which
foil AMI threw .hs coaci from the bridge.
The conductor, a brakeman and one pas
seuger were killed.
ONE man was killel aud several wounded
in an attack Of miners on the convict prison
at Tracy City, Tenn.
The entiro business portion OF the town
of Warden, Idaho, has been destroyed by
fre. Loss. s550.000.
FIFTY lives wero lost M hunireds OF
thousands OF dollars Of damage caused In
the late gale which swept over the West.
RAY SHOUT, the Uuion Pacific agent at
Saliuo. Kan. was fatally cut with razor
by a colored man Of the name OF Dan
Adams Adams was sentenced TO seven
years In the panitentiarY. Shouts friends
wera not satisfied with the verdict. They
took the colored man from .he officers and
without giving him chance TO say word.
threw a rope around his neck and strung
hin, f0 a tree
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Foreign.

TIE Dowager Duchess Of Sutherland was
sentenced to six weeks imprisonment in
Holloway 'ai!, England, for contempt Of
curt.
THERE we're more severe earthquake
shocks ia Zantc.
TIE Australian Joint Sto;x Bank failed,
With liabilities Of s65 0Do.
THERE were two mo,e earthquake shocks
IN gsnte: il was then p-ejictet that the
shocks would continue until volcanic erup-
ton occurred.
~vy Earl Of Dsroy. distinguished Eng
lish statesman, is dead. He was born In
1926.
Ccuyr KALyo.sY, the Austrian Premier.
gaze notice 10 Minister Grant that an exc:
euatyr would not te granted to Max judo
as American CoIsrl-General az Vienna.
THE Irish Hcme Rule bill passed the SEC
oni reading in the British Parlisyuent by
vote Of 347 10 s0l; Mr.. Gladstone and MI
Balfour closed the debate.
Ter Ee,gisn Senate epprc7ed the exten-
sion o. the suffrage yotsi by tne Chamber
Of Representatives. =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
Perfume F-em PempeIi.

A gentleman recently in this city, says
the st. Louis Globe e-Democrat, had
quite a curiosity box of perfume
from Pompeii. The box was of marble
or alabaster, about two inches square
aud closely sealed. When opened it was
found 10 be full OF scrt ofpomatum OF
grease, hard but very fragrant. The
smell somewhat resenbled that Of roses,
but was much more fragrant. What the
perfume was MADE Of cannot be con.
iectured now, but it Is singular that meu
in the Nineteenth CertuIy should be able
to regale their noses WIKI perfumes pre-.
pared in the frs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
FUN.

"You can't do that again, said Pa,
when the Indian scalped him.-Truth-
Eyeryone's family was rich at some
time before he came into it.-Atchison
Globe. E>iisS'
Some youths shave against the beard,
while Others shave down only.-Texas
5iftings.
The monkey goes to the sunny side oil
The tree when he wants a warmer climb.
Texas Siftings.
The man who doesn't know everything
is usually the man who has some sense.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The man who is persistently urged to
stake stand" in life generally meets
his opportunity on a street ar.-BOston
Courier.
"My sweetheart Is neither beautiful
nor young" said Downes; "but she is
as good as gold" "Ahl it's the gold
you're after. said Bigbee. -Tit-Bits
The girl whose eyes are dazzled BY an
engagement ring can't be expected to
see many faults in the giver. For the
time it may be said she's stone blind
Philadelphia Times.
"People must be liking her much bet
ter If she hasn't said anything disagree
able for year." They are, aud she
has only been dead a twelvemonth. -
Chicago Inter. Ocean.
Poetaster-"So you have read my
poemsl Well, what do you advise me
10 do9" Critic-"I strongly advise you
to see your family doctor aud get a good
tonic from him. "-Fliegeude Blaetter.
"Don't you think dear tame wordP
"It is, in the vocabulary of love. But
when it is applied to the price OF wo-
mans dress it assumes strength that 10.
spires the average husband With terror
New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28
THE NEWS EPITOMIZED.
Eastern and Middle States.

IN Grace Church. New Yor;: City, at high
noon .he Rev. DR.. Huntington. assisted by
Bishop Potter, married Miss Cornelia Mar
tin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Mar.
tin, TO William Gsorze Robert, fourth Earl
Of Craven, aged twenty-five. Miss Martin
is but sixteen years aud fivo months &C.
Her family Is very wealthy.
DUKE OF VERAGUA and his brother. tho
Marquis de Barboles. held reception at tie
Waldorf, New York City, and later were
formally received by the city oi1;Ials In the
Governors Room at the City Hall.
THOMAS NJ. BARR e. Co., of New Yor1
City, wholesale dealers in coffee, brokers
and spectators in that commodity. havs
failed for about $4,000
The famous gun LON; Tom," which
played such q part in the history OF this
country in the war Of 1912, arrived at New
York, bound for the Worlds Fair, on board
the Portuguese steamship Vega, Captain
Rosa, from Lisbon, via ths Azore Islands.
The Chamber Of Commerce. the New
York Historical Society and the American
Geographical Society untei in giving
brilliant reception at thu Waldorf, New
York City. for the Duke and Duchess OF
Veragua and their party. 1t was carried
out on a magnificent scale.
lHE cltlZens OF lexington, ndSssi ceIe~
brated the llsth anniversary OF the firing
Of the shot heard round tho world" Tho
celebration was the most successful the old
town has held since the Tooth anniversary In
1915
The New York Legislature at Albany ad-
journed sine die
Mrs. ALarRA RUSSELL HANCOCK. widow
Of General Winfield Scott Hancock. died in
New York City after a long and painful ILL
ness. She was born in Zauesyille, Olio. De-
cember l2, 1891.
IS search OF the Countess OF Craven's wel-
ding presents burglar ransacxsi Mr. Brad
ley-Martin's house New York City, stole
between $500 and So OO) worth Of jewelry
and silver.
COLONEL CHARLES B. TAPP3Y, New
York's oldest ci.izsn, is dead. he was born
in Hanover. Morris County. n. j.. on Feb
ruary 5, 1895, when George Washington
was President OF the United States.
A FIRE broke out in the tinstore OF Julius
Matthews at Beaver Falls, Penn. and spread
10 the store OF u. A. Coroet & Co.. aud the
dwelling Of John Wittenberg, all OF which
were destroyed Mr. and Mrs Matthews
slept in room over their store and were
burned to a crisp.
MUcH damage was done By the late storm
in New Jersey aud in Wcstchester County,
and on Long lslani, New Ycrk.
TIE Pennsylvania Steel Company, in
golving the Maryland Steel Company, went
into the hands OF receivers: the combined
liabilities being s., 10000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28

The standing timber in the State Of
Washington amounts in round numbers
to 413, 900, ,OjO,OO) feet. In order to
grasp the magnitude Of these figures let
the reader, in his minds eye, imagine .
solid train, Is, ,O0O feet of lumber to the
car, stretching $4,000 miles, or six
times around the Garth, and then enough
cars left to make train stretching from
Tacoma across the continent to the mid
die Of the Atlantic. Or taking fifty cars
for train, it would take $4,000 trains
to transport the standing !imber oi
Washington. Chicago Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-28

States. Her exports during the year
1SS8-9l inclusive, amounted to about
fifty million dollars, of which about
forty eight millions came to the United
States, while of imports into Hawaii,
which average about seven million dol
lars a year, about fve.seveuths come
from the United States. OF the 81
vessels clearing from Hawaiian ports
during the gear 1891, 233 were Ameri'