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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

Our readers have Doubtless noticed the
numerous discussions by dhe scientists and
hygienlsts as to the relative value OF the
yariou. baking powders. n careful sitting
II the evidence leaves y doubt as to the
superiority Of the Royal taking Powder in
tmity. wholesomeness u strength, from
n scientific standpoint. Van opinion, how
ever. that will have reJhaps greater in1u-
once with our practical tousekeepers Is that
given by Marion Harlatd, the well known
end popular writer, u pn matters pertain
ino TO the science Of bmestic economy, Of
housekeeping, and OF ONE cooking. In
letter published in { Philadelphia Ladies
Home Journal, this ter says;
II regard the ROYAL Baking Powder as
the best nauuiacturjd and in the market,
90 I Eaye any Experience in the use OF
,nch conuounds. Since the introduction OF
II into INV kitchen fbaye used no other in
maxim, biscuits. bikes, etc, and have en-
tirelv discarded forisuch purposes the home
mado cornbinaeoniof one-third soda, two
thirds cream Il "a jtar.
"Every box haslboen in perfect condition
when it came int1 my hands, and Tie con-
fonts have given complete satisfaction. II
Is an net Of simple justice, ana also pleas
IRE. 70 recommendlt unqualinediy TO Amer
.can housewives. MARION hAhLAND.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
The TrapdOOr Plant.

The Utricularla grows in the lakes on
the saudhlls, and not less than TWO
species of this genus keep company with
the pitcher plant in its boggy home.
These plants have become so thoroughly
accustomed to support themselves by
capturing and digesung minute animals
that, except in their very earliest stages,
they are able to dispense altogether with
roots and to live fosti0G near the sur
face of the water. The leaves of these
plants are finely and frequently divided,
and the numerous and fibre like branch
ings are set with many minute blsdders,
more or less globular in shape. These
bladders are not completely closed. On
their under side they are furnished with
tiny trapdoor, opening easily from
without, but not from within. BY this
trapdoor minute crustaceans and other
creatures enter the bladder, never to re-
turn. Once they are entrapped, there is
no escape. The valve closes tightly over
the entrance, and the prisoner soon dies
by consuming the oxygen out Of the very
limited amount Of water which the blaG-
der contains.
1t is not very clear what tompts the
prey to enter the bladders. Possibly
there is some special continuance for the
purpose, though not yet observed; butt
seems as if mere curiosity, which so often
runs men and women into danger, has
exactly the same effect with these tiny
animalcules. The trapdoor is surrounded
by number Of fine bristles, probably to
keep of larger creatures which might
injure the bladder by attempting to en-
ter. Whether or not the plant has ac-
tually tho power Of digesting the insects
it contrives to capture is still mooted
point. 1t may, like the DrOsera, secrete
some acid digestive fluid, but this is not
certain. The captured animalcules, how
ever, in the course of time decompose,
when the juices of their tiny bodies are
gradually absorbed BY the walls Of the
bladder and go to nourish the whole
plant. Good Words.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
The judgment Seat.

A high seat, called 'KurSi," is to
be found in the courtyard Of all we'll
TODD houses in Cairo and other large
towns Of the East, 1t is occupied by
the master OF the house when decid'
ing domestic affairs. Such seats are
never wanting in the courtyard Of the
houses Of the Sheikhs, heads OF tribes,
or Of persons in authority. The seat
is placed in a shady part Of the court,
aud judgment is delivered from it on
all matters which are brought for de-
clslon by the inhabitants Of the dis
trict, or by members Of the tribe over
which the master Of the house pre-
sides
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
MR.. BLA1vEs RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON, /

never gave UP his home ami home life il
Maine. where he had town residence in
Augusta and a summer residence at Bar
Harbor yet he also had home in Washing
ton. 1t was only few years after going
there as Member Of Congress that he
bought the residence, S2l Fifteenth street,
where he lived so many years. This
elected Speaker Of the House for the first
time. The house he bought was one OF q
row which had just been built and was re-
garded at that time as one OF the chiel
architectural features of the city.
He made his home at SOL Fifteenth street
for over ten years. and then having built
the fine residence fronting on Dupont Circle,
he sold the old house and took possession OF
the new one. The death Of Garfield an Mr..
Blaine's retirement from public life caused O
change in his plans and he leased his Dupont
Circle house to Mr.. Letter. He wa:
absent from the city for several years, al
though he spent portion OF one or two
winters there and occupied the house on La
fayet.e square adjoining General Beale's
residence, which is owned by the daughter
of the late Representative Scott of Peunsyi-
vaaia, Mrs Scott Townsend.
About the beginning OF his administration
be purchased his late nome, which is on the
opposite side of Lafayette square, and is
known as the Seward House. rhe old place
had been unoc,upie1 for some years and
was in a dilaDidatei condition. 1t was
considered VIGOROUSLY unlucxy, two
tragedies having occurred within its portals.
During Buchanan's administration it was
occupied as a clubhouse. One day Philip
Barton Key, t1e youag AMI nauisome Dis
tr.ct. Attorney Of the District OF Columbia,
hal lust left the clubhouse waen he was
shot down by Congressman Sickies, OF New
York. Mr.. Key was carried back to the
clubhouse. An intrigue which Key had
been carrying on WITH Sic6les's wife was
the cause of thu encounter.
Two years after TINS occurrence the house,
which was for time unoccupie1, was taken
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
THE LABOR WORLD.

ALASKA miners pay fifty cents for a
potato.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is building
ninety engines.
SCHENECTADY. n. Y, claims the biggest
locomotive WORKS
MINERS troubles cost the State OF Ten
nessee over s, coo G00 last year.
Is Railroad accidents last year 300 em-
ployes were killed and %, ID injured.
A NEW department to be devoted to the
interests of labor will be established in Eng
land
The English National Society OF Iith-
ographic Artists will advocate an eight
hour day law.
MACHINERY. it is said, produces ninety
nine per cent. Of the manufacturing labor
Of the United States.
TwENrY-oNE per cent of the men en-.
pioyed IN tue English merchant marine
service are unable 70 SWIM
SOME thousands OF Cuban cigar makers
have lett Havana for Florida in consequence
Of the revised Spanish tariff.
BERLIN, Germany. has an army Of uuem-
ployed workmen. 1h9 Socialists are carry
ing on propaganda among them.
IN ~. LOUIS, Mo, over JyVJ men are Out
Of work at present wac are really anxious
and willing to DO anything fog living.
HEScET5RTd the wages OF the electrical
workers Will De 8 for n Gays work Of nine
hours aud double pay Oh Sundays ami holi-
days.
A MONTHLY SELF ienal fund has been or
gained by members %. labor unions in Lon-
don. The fund will be used to assist the
unemployed.
FROM the annual report OF the Mas0ns
ana Brlckayer' international Union, a.
sembled in Convention ia Baltimore, Nj,
it appears that the organic lrion has abouE
900 members IN $50 local branches.
The IRON establishments Of all kinds, glass
WORKS and other industries at Pittsburg.
Penn, and vicinity are actively at WORK
with full forces, and trade in almost every
branch Of business is LOOKING unusually
we'll
The shipping Industry OF Europe is in an
extreme state OF depression, aud As a result
large numbers Of men are thrown out OF
employment. In England alone over $500
persons are deprived OF the opportunity 70
earn their customary wages.
GENERAL GOURKo. Governor . eneral OF
Warsaw, has granted German employees in
factories in Russian Poland one more year
in which to learn the Russian language. In
case they do not know tle language IN jan
u9ry 1871. tleY VIII be expelled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

PHmADELPaIAs City Hall has cost a5oat
SEQ. O00, O0J.
PRUSSIA has treasury deficit Of nearly
$l4,O0l00.
A BRITISH Federation o. farmers clubs Is
10 be formed.
THE emigrants who left German ports for
the United States in 1892 numbered l9o,S2l.
A MORMON colony is settling in Mexico by
jnstalments About three thousand are TO
emigrate to chihuahua soon.
NEW ORLEANS lemon importers assert
that the fumes OF sulphur used in fumigat-
ing ships in quarantine there destroy the
fruit.
An indianapolis fireman lost his mind and
killed himself through remorse over mans
death who "subbed' for him at fire two
years ago.
DENMARK exported considerably more
than 100 OJOO)O pounds OK butter last year.
The trade has more than doubled in theplst
five years.
ILLUMINATED walking sticSs are among
ths latest Applications o. electricity. A
small incandescsnt lamp Is c)acsale In the
mead OF cane and can bs ignitei by a
spring.
THERE are now 1860 officers in the
French infantry. Toe military schools
graduate about six hundred and fifty OIL
GERS annually AMI about the same number
are lost by death. dismiSsion or retirement.
HE Grand Duke Of Baden has presented
ene order of 'ZichrIngen" 70 DIR. w. j.
Hoffman. Of the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, In recognition OF his dtstin-
guished contributions 70 chronological
science.
Sons one has cc,'pJtsi that the college
endowments of Massachusetts foot up 70
$40 $50. OOJ. The buildings AMI grounds are
worth S5.Ol3. 900, while the sclentinc appa-
ratus of all the higher Institutions Is worth
| s, 020, 00C.
TEN more buffaloss consigned 10 AUSTIN
| Corbin's game preserve, on Croydon M0uu'
! tain have arrived at their destination. Inns
! increases the herd to thirty-tnree, maxim :
n with one exception, the largest private
herd in the United states.
WILLIAM BLACK, the novelist does NJ
literary work in a room at tbs top Oh ~.
honse above the noise Of the street. ana
away from all unnecessary interruptions,
MIR. Blacks room. apart from row OF oooS
shelves and a desk, is almost bare oil com
forts.
RICHMOND VA. is 70 have an ar
,,,,ssnm The munifcent gilt is from the
Valentine family. OF whom Ed. v. Valentine
tho sculntor. Is one, and Is valued az a6ou
sl2,. 1850. It consists OF the yaiensln'
mansion, library, collection Oh plc.urs1
cur.os. manuscripts, tapestries, s'aeua'l
and archaeological specime1s' -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

renting the ili,omened house for ten years
at $1,000 year. He decorated and reno
waited it throughout. tearing down the walls
OF the room in which the attempt on Mr..
Stewards life took place. and by generous
expenditures Transformed the dingy old
wide-r3omed house into magnificent mod
ern residence. Yet all the changes failed TO
eradicate the characteristic attribute to the
mansion by the superstitious Washington
ians. Becoming its tenant, Mr. Blaine has
encountered the greatest reyerses to his am-
bitions and experienced the keenest sorrows
Of his life
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
MP. BLnSE's HOUSEHOLD.

OF Mr. Blaine's six children. threo-two
sons and a daughtsr-were suddenly stricken
down by death after reaching maturity. His
eldest son, Walker, a young man OF
fine parts who had given eviiencs
OF rare abilities ami was apparently
destine to a brilliant future, died two years
ago. Emmons his second son, a bright
business man, in manner aud character
closely resembling his father, also died sui
denly in the heYday OF youth and prosperity.
\ third and crushing bereavement was
tao death Of the eldest daughter, Alice,
who was married to Lieutenant Colonel
John J. Coppinger. 1t followed closely
on the death OF her brother, Walker
Blaine. whose funeral she was at
tending when seizsi by this fatal III
ness. OF tine three surviving children,
the son, James G.. made an unfortunate
marriage, tis results Of which enl-
Uttered the latter years Of his fathers
life. One Of the daughters. Miss Margaret,
is married to Mr. Walter Damrosch, the ia
nous New York musical director. AMI the
other, Miss Harriet, is unmarried. Mrs.
Blaine is still an active and brilliant
lady. She has been a devoted wife to the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure. No other equals
it approaches it in eavenng strength purity or
wholesomeness. (See u. S Govt Reports) No other
is made from of specially refined tor 1t and
chemically pure. No other makes such light, sweet
finely favored, and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used or will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh so long, or
that can be hot with impuny even by dysPePtcs
No other is so economical
The Baking Powders now being offered in this
vicinity with the statement that they are as good as
Royal have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada, State analysts municipal boards of health and
physicians indorse the great qualities Of the Koya
Baking Powder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

with him about his coming holiday that
Garfield received the asslssin's fatal bullet.
The death Of Mr.. Garfield le1to Mr. Biaines
retirement frcrl the Cabinet, in December,
1852. From that date until be entered Mr.
Harrisons Cabinet as Secretary OF State,
no was in private life except during his
campaign for the Presidency in 1854
During his retirement Mr.. Blaine wrote
bis Twenty Years in Congress work OF
GREAT historical value IL vas IN accordance
with his original suggestion and duo 70 MS
earnest efforts that provision was MADE IN
tho MCKINLEY bill Cor the reciprocity tre1-
ties which formed such prominent features
Of National policy. The Samoan difficul-
ties. toe COMPLICATIONS arising out OF the
.-lxrehsaz Of Italians at N.w Orleans, and the
f<fHmE,sa. seaue1 at VALPARAISO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
NJ. BLAISE's PROPERTY.

Although known as man OF compare.
lively large wealth, Mr.. Blaines life during
his term as Secretary OF State was far
from being ostsntatiols. His hons
on Lafayette square was we'll SUITED
for entertainment, out, owing to the fact
that what is called the ''admipis-
tratlon circle" has been almost constantly in
mourning during the past four years. it has
been used but little for that purpose, Mr..
B,aine's fortune had its origin in tracts
OF land in Western Pennsylvania,
watch were left by MS father, Ephraim
l.. Blaine who had himself in
inherited them from the elder
James Gillespie Blaine The most valuable
OF these properties was a tract OF coal land
near the Monongahela River. Mr.. Blaine
made most Of his money out OF these lands
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

Secretary Of War Belknap was the next
tenant OF toe house Of misfortune, and TOT
time the sober old edi6ce became gay with
thelife of the Grantregime. Before twelve
month lis evil genius had again asserted u
self and Mrs. Belknap lay dead under us
roof after a brief illness. Then, aIter Tue
Belknaps vacated, it again ana DUTY, ~ III
he ~, earlier DAYS. as q clearinghouse, but
Washington had somehow got tho impress
sion that the place was uncanny aud that its
tenants tsI were logged by an evil fate: For
a time the Commissary Generals stan
hald possessiou, then when they nau
moved to the War Departments new build.
ING It was again tenantless. 1t was about
HE time thst Mr.. Blaine, shortly after MS
appointment as Secretary Of state by fresl
dent HrrrlscD, astOnished bis friends Dy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

aud out Of investments in West Virginia.
Mir Blaina's last visit 70 tho Capitol on a
public occasion was when he attended, with
other members Of the Cabinet, ths Congress
sional funeral Of Samuel J. Ran ialL Nc.
Blaine had always great respect and admir-
alton for Mr.. Randall, who had led the minor
ity in the House when Mr.. Blaine was thu
Speaker. HIS last appearance beforea con-
mttee was when he protested % 80 Senate
Finance Committee against the rsssage OF
the Mckinley Tariff bill in the form in which
it had come from the House and brought
forward his policy OF reciprocity VITA tbs
other republics of this continent. Mr.
Blaine's last visit 70 the White House was
when he attended the funeral services OF
Mrs. Harrison.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

Residents Of Elm Grove, w. Va,
had census taken last year and gave
out as the actual results these figures
Males over Il years Of age, l4S; males
under q years, l45; females over l6
years, 14s; females under 16 years,
l48,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

was observed to be very
breathing more embarrassed. -
OF the failing heart action o.
lungs occurrei and he died witr
suffering at IL o'clock.
During the whole OF Mr.. Blains's iilhN
the digestion was well performst ana Iqua,'
food (chieay milkl was taken in Iun quaint
ties. His mind was generally GEAR excep,
wnen clouded by ura MIA AMI disturos1
brain circulation anu although unaols -
exoress himself in words, he recognize a.
the members Of his family up 70 "''nin
few moments of his death.
Doctors Janeway and LOOMS, Oh Ne"
YORK, were called in consultation ana ren'
derei important services by their advIc9.
WILLIAM w. JOHNSTON, NJ ~
frank HYATT, NJ. ID.
This statement of the physicians ~ wa
decided, would not be supplemented Dy az
autopsy upon the body Of Mr. Blaine, tae
members Of the family being thoroughly
satisfied as to the cluss Of desth; 10 was
also decided that the body would not o.
embalmed for burial, the family oDJsctihs
to any disturbance Of it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

At AIinorca Tie fisherman kimply dives
to depth OF seventy feet " ith a weight
in one hand to carry him down. With
the other hand he picks lup "a many
pearl oysters as he can cart and brings
them up 10 the boat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
The Cause of Death.


The doctors gave out this official state
ment as the cause OF death:
The beginning OF Mr.. blalues Illness u s e,
back some years The earliest signs OF ~
health vera associated with. and no douol
due 10 equity tendency which manifesto
it.alf in subacnte attacks OF govt, disturb
arcss of digestion, and progressive innutri'
tion and ana nis. Subsequent events prove
shat at this time changes were going on 10
che arteries Of the DO ~, which resulted lateT
in symptoms Of abliteratiOn of vessels ano
i'm chronic disease Of the kidneys. The at
tack Of paralysis in 1887 was connected VIVID
similar alterations in the blood vessels o.
Dnrinr the summer Of 1872 the evidences
of failing health were more decided, anl 10
November. after his return TO asnlug.ou'
~ svn,Dtoms suddenly assumed an aggra-
vated form. From this time, although there
we're neriods Of apparent improvement, h4
continued to grow worse from WeeA "
week. The symptoms were az hrse no
directly connectei with the kl1neys' anu *
aminations showed that there was progress
sive interstitial change gong vi :"
shat oryan and that he had form Of
chronic Briehrs disease. In December signs
of lung complication appeared, wnlc1 were
no doubt connected with the general disease,
bnt NJ tubsrcle bacilli were found In the
snute. Il Is probable that there was SOM
tpbsrcnar infection as vel. Much OF the
distress whoa Mr.. Blaine suffered was as
sociatei with this disease Of the lunsS 1"'
his death was certainly hastene oy ~
Toward the end'ot December the near oe.
can 70 show signs of unusual weakness from
Cardiac dezenerutiou an diaia,iloa' ana a.a ,,
December is n he had an alarminy attac
- hears ex austion. From this he rallied,
bnr others OF the 50 ne nature ocsurrei on
several occasions. FROM the middle OF jan
nav these attacks csasei, AMI the action o
the heart was more uniformly goot. Iner'
was, however, daily loss OF nssh am
strength.
For three days before Mr.. Blains's death
there was no marSed change in his coz
dition; each day he seemed somewhat mors
fee0e thai on the day before aud on the
night before his dslth he did not seem to b.
in any immediate danger. Toward the
morning Of the day Of his death his pulse
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

THERE are hermits in China who
tear out their eyes in order they say,
that by closing the two gates Of love
they may open the thousand gates Of
wisdom
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

Cleanliness. exercise and diet are the cardi-
nal virtue, OF good health. Take care OF the
first tAo and il you know what and how to eat
you need never be in. it Is claimed that Gar
field Tea, a simple herb remedy, 0yercomes the
results OF wrong living.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

IA CouGn. COLD OR SORE THROAT should not
Ye neglected BROWS BRONCHIAL TRoCuEs
are simple remedy and give prompt rclie'.
IS cents a box.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

were also disposed of while Mr.. Blaine was
at the head OF the State Department. The
events preceding and atteu ling the recsnt
Minneapolis Convention are too recent al
most to need recounting. Mr.. Blaine was
induced to permit his name to be used as n
candidate. and resignei his place in the
Cabinet. Whether in public position CT in
private life, he ALWAYS remained central
figure in National affairs.
DLAINE's LIFE ~ WASHINGTON.
For nearly thirty years Mr.. Blaine has
been resident ot Washington. While he
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03
How,s Tb,sg

We offer One HUNDRED Dollars reward for
any case Of catarrh tl-lt cannot DO cured "
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY * Co, Props, Toledo, q.
We. the undersigned, have known Z; y.
Cheney for the last Do years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in All business transac-
lions, aud financially able 10 carry out any OBJ
legations made 0y tLeif hrm.
WEsT & IRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
o.
WALDISo. KfNNAS &c MARvIS, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls CR,arrh Cure Is taken Internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
finces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Prgcezse, peE bottle. so1by- all drpggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

Clothes may not make the man, but suits
make he lawyer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

When one woman praise, another, folks
think she is sarcastic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-03

ppointlng,<kS1
any one who knows detecei-'
but to look ordinary and not % rs
obviously great merit in the business.
when you come to think Of il. One Of
them pulls out of his pocket a specimen
OF the homely instrument which does
duty for handouts among these men.
They call it cabriolet, or, mcre cor
rectly, ligOtte, and It consists OF some
twenty incl Of whipcord, with q small
piece of wood at either end. The cord
is passed round the prisoners wrilts and
twisted together. The thing is more
efficient than might be supposed, and
your true Partisan thief-taker takes a GER
tain pride in using simple means. He is
great at ready-made AMI ingenious de-
vices. One plan with troublesome cap
tive is to take of one of his boots, which
makes him limp; another is to unfasten,
his clothes so that he is obliged to use<
least one hand in holding themup.
The men make their own ligottss, al
sometime produce a more formidal
article by using strong wire in loops
stead of whipoord. But the real mas VI
hand disdains even the llgotte; he carries
nothing whatever, 10 matter where be
goes. With the majority of the cfimi-
nails his mere personal influence sufices
to impose obedience, and when he meets
with desperate character he prefers to
trust to his good right hand rather than
any weapon of ce.-New York
Journal. r-A