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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
Washington.

The President appointed Charles B. Nor.
ton, OF Maine, to be Fourth Auditor OF the
Treasury, vice John r. Lynch. Of Missis.
sippi, resigned.
SECRETARY CARLISLE wrote 10 Collector
Hendricks, OF New YORK City. declining 10
modify his order OF July 13 regarding the
authorization by the customs authorities OF
certificates OF Identification issued by the
Chinese Consul at New York.
The coinage executed at the United States
mints during July was very light. being only
2,l65, 500 pieces Of the value Of 1891. 800.
IT was officially announced that Count dc
SponnecS. Danish Minister to the United
States, had been appointed Minister TO
Austrla-Hungary. Count Reventlow, First
Secretary of the Danish Legation at St.
Petersburg. has been appointed TO succeed
Count de Sponneck in Washington.
SECRETARY CARLISLE ordered the Acting
Director OF the Mint TO notify sellers OF sill
yer bullion that from and after this date de-
liyeries on sales 70 the Government must bs
completed within Ave days OF date OF ac-
ceptance. The tins heretofore has been ten
days.
THE circulation statement Of the United
States Treasury shows an increase In all
classes OF money in circulation on August
over July Of 81, ,372,60S.
Ow1Sa to the disinclination OF the National
banks Of the country to part with their cur
rency at this time 1t is probable the pension
ers who are to be paid this quarter will ex-
perlence a slight delay in receiving their
money.
MINISTER BLoUSr's long expected report
on Hawa iian affairs was received by the
Secretary Of State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
An Aqualic Monster.

One of the largest sea lions in this
vicinity was brought ashore by the
high tide Mt a point on the beach about
three miles this side of North Cove.
The animal was alive when washed up,
but expired under the RAYS Of the burn
ing sun soon after. It's bellowings
were pitiful to hear, and it tore up the
beach for considerable distance
around the spot where he died. The
sea lion was a female and was accom-
panied by smaller one, which was
supposed to be her offspring, which
hung about the spot and moaned in a
heartrending manner while the mother
was in her death throes. After the
mother was dead the little one, after
crawling near her body by the aid OF
its Aippers and rolling, it worked its
way back to the surf and disappeared.
Mr.. Silsby, the proprietor of the Hotel
Norwood at North Cove, had the ami
NAL skinned and will have the hide
tanned for arug, The sea lion weighed
about 500 pounds and was the largest
one of the many that have come ashore
in the last six months She was proba-
bly, injured by colliding with some YES
sci or in battle with some marine in
habitant, thus accounting for her COM
ing ashore to die. The carcass is being
stripped of its flesh by some Siwashes,
who dry it, and which is considered a
delicacy by them. Westport Wash
ingtonl World
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
Aliminum.

There are many misconceptions
about aluminium that are widespread,
and which it seems difficult to correct
in the public mind. Aluminium is not,
section for section, a very strong
metal. 1t is only one-halt as strong
as wrought iron. 1t has very low
elastic limit. 1t is not rigid, but bends
under transverse strain readily. 1t
is in its alloys that its utility COM
mences to appear. With eight to
twelve per cent. Of copper or aluminium
bronze we have one of the most dense,
finest grained and strongest metals
known. Hardware.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
ONE AT A TINE.
One step at time, and that weli-placed,

One step at time, and that well-placed,
We reach the grandest height;
One stroke at a time, earth's hidden stores
win slowly come to light;
One seed at time, and the forest grows;
One drop at time, and the river flows
Into the boundless sea.
One word at time, and the greatest book
Is written and is read;
One stone at a time, palace rears
Aloft its stately head;
One blow at a time, and the trees cleft
through,
And a city will stand where the forest grew
A few short years before.
One foe at a time, and he sub1ued,
And the conflict will be won;
One grain at time. and the sands Of life
Win slowly all be run.
One minute, another, the hourSay;
One day at a time, and our lives speed by
Into eternity.
One grain of knowledge, AMI that well
stored,
Another, and more on them;
And as time rolls on your mind will shine
With many garnered gem
OF thought and wisdom. And time will tell.
"One thing at time, and that done well,'
Is wisdom's proven rule.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
Foreign.

OFFICIAL returns show marked Increase in
the ravages Of cholera in the parts OF the
Russian Empire where the disease Is epi-
demic. The epidemic exists in the Govern
ments OF Yiatka, Kazan, Oota, Simoeersk,
Orel, Podolia and Toola.
FRANCE decided not to raise the blockade
OF Siam until all her demands were compiled
with.
The American yacht Nayahoe won the race
OF the Royal Southampton (England) Yacht
Club Emperor Williams yacht, the Meteor.
won the Queens Cup on time allowances, the
yalkyrie, which finished first, being disquali-
fed.
The Siamess Government gave the guar
antees demanded by France for fulhlment OF
the terms OF utimatum.
THE blockade OF Bangkok has been raise
and France and Siam have settled the diff
culties between them.
The Government OF Santa Fe, Argentine
Republic, has surrendered to the Radicals
or Rebels.
The cholera has existed in epidemic form
Mt Marseilles for three months past, but tho
local authorities have succeeded In con ceal-
ing the fact even from the French Govern
ment. The condition Of things at Naples,
Italy, is also stated TO be very serious, tners
being now as many az fifty new cases day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
Exnsr,msnl, With Ralllesaas, rllson

Experiments are being mllc in the
pathological laboratory of Johns Eor-
kins Hospital with rattlesnake poison.
the rattler is good 81 Zed and kept IN
wire-covered box, together with several
smaller snakes. When his services are
needed a stick is thrust down having a
rope moose attached, which is slipped
around his neck. His snakeshipis then
lifted out, and deep glass saucer pre-
sented to him to vent his spite upon.
In striking the smooth edge of this
vessel with his fengs, the poison with
which he Is supplied is deposited in the
saucer. Minute quantities OF this
deadly fluid are then injected beneath
the skin of rabbits. As soon as the
rabbits are dead they are dissected for
a pathological examination of the
blood and tissues, which show marked
LESSONS, produced by the poison. The
snake refuses to feed in his natural
way, and in order TO keep him alive
for further experimentation artificial
feeding is resorted to. He is noosed
and stout glass tube is forced down
his throat, into which is poured an
egg mixture t. nourish the SNAKE
Baltimore Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
FUN.

"0ldby's getting to be quite an old
settler" 'Not of his bills. Truth.
When the dressmaker cannot collect
her bill a dress suit is likely to be or
dered. Boston Bulletin.
There is always plenty of room at
the top because the top keeps getting
higher all the time. Puck.
"She kills at forty rods" "What
so beautiful?' ''No-so homely."
Kate Fields Washington.
she-"This fur rug is very beauti-
full; to what beast does it belong?"
He (candidly)-"To me. Jury.
Sign on restaurant at Windsor
Park" Lunches put mp for Worlds
Fair tourists in boxes. - Chicago
Post.
Men who dare to fight their own
battles are not to be relied upon in
fighting for other people. Buffalo
Enquirer
When woman gets her rights she will
probably regret the old days when her
position was masterful instead OF
equal.
Nell-"Who was the belle of the
season at Clam Shell Beach, Belle
"Nellie Smith was the belle, guess
At any rate she got the most rings.
Philadelphia Record.
Government detectives in some OF
the "moonshine' districts carry ko-
dacs with them to secure evidence,
They pick up many little bit OF still
life. Philadelphia Ledger.
81 think may say truthfully that I
never forget myself" said old Colonel
Pompous, and Bjenkins groaned: "No,
and you never let anybody else forget
YOU. either. ."-Someryille Journal.
The average five-dollar umbrella
would be all right if it only had four
dollars and half worth of umbrella
and fifty cents worth Of handle in it
instead of four dollars and a half worth
of handle and fifty cents worth of u-i'
brella. Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
Buried in Ouicksand.

C. R. Mettonay, farmer who lived
near Winimac, Ind, met dreadful
fate the other day. He went out TO
drive up herd of cattle, and, being
in hurry, undertook to drive them
across marsh near his home. The
marsh is composed of bogs and quick
sands, and Mr.. Mettonay, his horse and
forty head of cattle. sunk in the sands
and acre buried out OF sight. New
Orleans Picayune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
SILVER PURCHASES.
The Treasury Bought Only About
Half of the July Quota.

For the first time since the passage OF the
Sherman Silver law the United States Treas
ury in July failed 10 buy the full quota OF
4,5O0, 900 ounces Of silver. The total pur-
chase for the month was 1854 ,00J ounces,
leaving shortage OF 2,1l6, 900 ounces. The
amount purchased on the last day was 2l6,-
000 ounces at hecounter figure OF so.70Jo
per ounce.
The silver men indicated at this time a
purpose to prccipitate silver discussion on
the first working day Of the extra session OF
Congress by resolution OF inquiry as to
whether the Secretary OF the Treasury has
not exceeded his authority in refusing TO
purchase 4.500. 900 ounces OF silver in July
as provided by the Sherman law.
The issue OF standard silver dollars from
the mints and Treasury offices during tho
week ended July 20 was s432. 1853; for the
corresponding period OF last year. ESQ, ,os5.
The shipment Of fractional silver coin from
the lst to the 30th amounted to e725,<7S.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11
A Valley Forge Sweetheart,

to the Con-
tin e n tai army
swarmed in Phila-
d e lphia. Lord
Howe was in pos
session of the city.
British officers in
gay uniforms m S
danced with the
loyalist ladies in
the halls where the
voices of Franklin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11

In California an act passed by the
last Legislature provides that all fran
chises for street railroads, electric
and telephone systems shall be sold at
public auction to the. highest bidder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11

and Adams had echoed IN the cause
of freedom men clad in tatters left
bloody tracks with their bare feet as
they moved from one hut to another
among the snow drifts at Valley Forge.
No man Yejoiced more that the win
ter was severe end that the godlike
heroes at Valley Forge were shoeless
and starving than the rich Tory mer-
chant. John McFsrlane. He smiled
the sentiment: 'It pays to be loyalto
the King" The night before Lord
Howe had kissed the >hand of his
beautiful daughter, Dorothy. and had
chosen her for his partner in the
minuet There now stood before him
a blushing young English baronet, the
epaulets of a general upon his
shoulders, who had just asked him for
her hand.
1T is a great prize you would rob
me Of, Sir Richard Suppose should
say no, said Mr. McFarlanc, enjoy
ing the young mans suspense.
"Then I should abide by your de-
cision and bear it as best l could.
"Wen, Sir Richard, it is Yes
And now does Dorothy know about
your intentions?"
"5he does not. Thought it best to
first obtain your consent.
every proper, Sir Richard, very
proper" And Mr.. McFarlane called
Dorothy, Dorothy" Dorothy heard
and came at once.
81 know your secret, " her father be-
gan.
Dorothy was astounded. 1t could
not be that they had really discovered
her secret. No, her father was looking
too good-natured for that
Father, will you please explain?'
she asked.
"Then, my daughter, Sir Richard
wants to take you back to England
with him when the rebels are
whipped?'
81 heard nothing OF this, General
Harlequin, she said, turning to Sir
Richard and bowling gravely.
no." put in Mr.. McFarlane. "He
thought to gain my permission first,
Dorothy, which was very proper Of
him"
81 prefer the American way of ask
ing tho woman concerned first, was
the girls half defiant answer.
''Then I will ask you, - said the gal
liant Sir Richard. "Will you be my
wife?"
"You honor me, sir"-she drew
away from him little-''but I must
refuse"
''What What :" cried Mr.. McFar-
lane. "What are you talking about,
Dorothy?"
There comes time when a woman
who has loved a man secretly, and he
has returned her love, wishes to make
il known to the whole world. For
two years Dorothy had been in love
for two years she had kept her secret.
She felt that the time had now come
when she wished to tell them all that
her heart was not her own. She
wished her father to know it; she
wished the proud young English
officer to know it. To her it seemed |
almost sacriIege that any one should
even ask for her hand when she was
engaged TO him. The color mounted |
to her face, and, throwing back her
head, she said firmly; II am engaged /
to an officer of the Continental Army.
If the earth had opened before hlm
Mr.. McFarlane could not have been
more surprised. AS for Sir Richard,
he bowed stiffiy and said: "Miss Nc
Fsrlane. 1 owe you al apology"
Then he bowed again, this tins to
her father, who began in volcenie
.
speech: G
"Sir Richard, ] am ashamed of her;
of her, sir. It's ajOke of hers,
Sir Richard. Ahl You leave her with
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wnen he was almost upon lho men 1"
the rear. The officer turned about
quickly with "Who dares-!" which
was changed to an obeisant bow as he
recognized his general in chief.
''AIiss McFarlane, this is strange
company and strange time of night
for you to be out, said the General
raising his hat. "And who are you,
sir" he continued, turning to the
prisoner.
'I have the honor to be an officer in
the Continental Army, sir, " was the
defiant response of Colonel Jefferies.
'Let me speak for him" Dorothy
entreated, stepping before Lord Howe.
"You will take this young man to
my headquarters. Proceed" ," he COM
manded as he offered his arm to Miss
McFarlane and they fell in behind the
soldiers. The walk to the headquar'
ters was q short one, and in that time
Dorothy told him all, pleaded for her
lover because of her own love and be-
cause she was to blame for his being
caught in trap and captured in
manner unworthy SO brave a soldier
General Howe had given no intimation
of what his decision would be when he
sat down at his table and arraigned the
odd company before him. He spoke
sternly as he addressed Colonel Jef-
fries.
'You are charged with being n spy.
What have you to say?"
"Search me and you will find moth
Ing save the valuables given me by
Miss McFarlane and an empty scab-
bard.
"There is no need of man of your
intelligence carrying his messages in
writing. I fancy yOu have good
memory. You know the penalty"
Death, of course,
death by hanging"
''Even then you cannot take from
me the privilege OF dying for my coun-
try"
The General could not repress
smile of admiration for the self-poa-
sessed young man who could see some
thing cheerful even in towards
death.
"what do you doup at Valley Forge
these cold days.
1--WE are learning to fight while you
Englishmen are learning to dance"
"But what pastime do the soldiers
have?"
"While shooting at mark our bui-
let's have cut down whole forest.
Each tree was named General Howe.
"Your diet of potatoes and musE
must develop yOur wit.
"Not so much as it does our cour
age"
General Howe was too old soldier
not to admire such courage as the men
at Valley Forge had exhibited. The
words of Lord Chatham, that the
Americans could never be conquered,
were ringing in his ears, and he be.
lieved them.
"5ome of the officers have THEN
wives with them at camp" he asked. /.
Lord Howe smiled pleasantly as he /
turned to Dorothy.
"Miss McFarlane, there is only one /
way by means of which he can be lib
Grated You must leave the city, fol
you are the real spy.
When General Washington vel /
coined Co.onal Jeffries back the next +
afternoon there was another woman
added to the little social circle at Val !
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11

In 1889 there were 4,OO5. 900 farms
in the United States, having an area
Of 5S4, 600, 900 acres.
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me until tomorrow. I will arrange
matters, Sir Richard"
Sir Richard bowed once more. After
he had gone Mr.. Mcfarland flew into
a perfect passion.
He denounced the Continental Army
with all the oaths he could command.
Dorothy made no answer. Finally he
went off to his room yelling out threats
of condign punishment on the way,
and Dorothy went to hers where she
threw herself upon her bed and cried
as if her heart would break. 1t was
after midnight when she slipped the
brass bolt on the door. Mr.. McFar-
lanes passion had meantime worn of
until he slept peacefully. Dorothy
found her way in the darkness to the
kitchen, where she lighted candle
and sat down to wait.
A soft rap at the door made her start
and then brought smile of expecta-
ton to her face. A moment later a
stalwart young man held her in his
arms. He looked little like the officer
he was if one were to take the poor
clothes he wore as a criterion of iudg-
ment, but the pale, earnest, firm face
bespoke the soldier in no doubtful
terms.
'Did you think me a long time COM
ing, my dear?"
81 only feared they might capture
you. All was right?"
eyes"
He had braved the danger of being
captured and hanged as spy to spend
an hour with the woman he loved. Six
wears before he had been one of the
wealthiest of the young men OF Phila-
delphia. Now his fortune was all gone
for the cause of liberty. In silence he
pressed his sweetheart close to him and
lifting her face looked into it earnestly.
Two hours had elapsed before she
babe him go, lest daylight should still
find him in the city. As she drew away
from his embrace she took the little
black bag lying upon the table and
gave it to him. There were 200 gold
sovereigns in the bag for the starving
soldiers at Valley Forge. Once more
he drew her into his arms and kissed
away the tears that were in her eyes.
There was o tramp of feet outside,
the door was rudely opened, and a red
coated officer appeared at the door.
81 apptehend you as a spy" he said
grufly. Behind the officer half a
dozen bayonets glistened.
"Come on, sir 1 am atyour service.
He drew his sword ont from under his
faded coat and faced them with deter
mination.
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General Washington was resting his
head upon his hand and gazing at the
fire and Mistress Washington was sew
ing button on the Generals great
coat when Colonel Jeffries was an.
nounced.
$50 you are going to spend the
night with the enemy, Colonel"
Il am, sir, ;" said the young man who
stood before him, hat in hand, "and
tomorrow night shall return with
something substantial.
II understand it is woman who is
helping you"
Eyes, sir.
Il must remind you that women are
bad
AT this Mistress Washington looked
up in surprise. General" she said,
warningly,
"Some women, 1 mean, my dear,
he continued as he reached across the
table and took her hand in his own.
"Women are the worst spies we have
to deal with. cannot let YOU go on
this mission until am sure that there
is no danger
"There Is none, sir, was the con-
fdent answer.
"You may CO." said Washington,
after q moments pause. "May you be
successful"
After the young man had passed out
the General turned to his wife.
eff it were not for the courage of
such men as Colonel Jeffries 1 should
almost cease to hope"
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When General Washington vel.
coined Co.oual Jeffries back the next
afternoon there was another woman
added to the little social circle at Val
lev Forge. New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-11

Jeffries had no intention of being
captured alive. He had raised his sa-
Der to strike at the officer and the muz-
zles of the guns were pointed at his
face. The officer now spoke in con-
ciliatory tone.
"We will take you before the Gen
eral. If nothing iucriminating is found
upon you we can at the most only hold
you as prisoner. "
81 am no spy but 1 prefer death to
Imprisonment"
Dorothy threw her arms around his
neck.
"Let them take you" she begged.
"I pray you do. I know General
Howe, and I will plead with him for
your release. So, for my sake, for my
sake"
He hesitated moment and then an
swered with an effort and in tone al
most inaudible, "For your sake 1 will.
Here, gentlemen, is my sword"
Lord Howe had been drinking until
long after midnight with some of his
generals, and he felt that a half mile
walk in the frosty air might ease the
pain in his head which made sleep i'm
possible. When he saw group of
men accompanied by a woman pass out
Of the gate in front of Merchant Nc
Farlane's house, curiosity quickened
his step.
''Halt" Lord Howe commanded
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-02
CAME 70 LIFE.
HORRIBLE SCENE AT AUBURN, N. ",
PRISON.

Convict Taylor, After Fifty Minutes BE
tween shocks, Is Put to Death.
Auburn, N. Y, July 2S.-A most re-
voting scene occurred in the execution
chamber of the Auburn prison t. day,
and one that will last long IN the memo
ry of those who witnessed it as one of
the most horrible sights that has ever
occume at that place.
EConvict Taylor who was convicted of
numbering a fellow convict some time
ago, was brought into the chamber to
pay the penalty. All the guards and
wardens were in attendance and the
doomed man was securely strapped in
the chair.
At given signal the current was
turned on, but unknown to those in the
chamber, the current had gone out be-
fore the shock had been completed
The man, supposed to be dead, was
taken from the chair and carried into
the dead room, but before the examina-
ton could be completed he legained
consciousness, much to the surprise of
all.
Burned, and in half concious state,
the unfortunate man was dragged into
the chamber again and at 1880, nearly
one hour after the first shock, under the
most excruciaing torture, Taylor paid
the penalty.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-02
Parrott Personals.

Mr.. Thomas Williams, of LAGRANGE, is
spending some time down here.
Mr.. w. E. Berry, OF Macon. is here
this week.
Prof. ALTON Clarkis here from Lump
kin visiting friends.
Miss Susie Grubbs is spending few
days at Cusseta.
Mr.. R. w. Terrell made flying trip
home this week from Montgomery,
where be is building for w. E. Price.
Mr. Henry Lee and family visited rela-
tiyes at Florence last week.
Miss Annie Kate Weaver entertained
a number of her little friends last night
complimentary to her cousin, Miss Ma
ME Anthony OF Parrott.-Cuthbert Lib
eral.
Mrs E. D. Bolton is spending some
time at Woodbury. this summer.
Miss Lizzie Crittenden, one of Shell
mans most popular young ladies, is the
guest of MissAda Jumper
Mr.. James Cook, one of TerrelFs en-
terprising farmers, is visiting here this
week.