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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
PARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Give the colt some nice, bright oats
where it can get at them handy.
Pigs, in summer, are fed to better
advantage on clover than on corn.
The two great enemies of the cab
bage are the csbbage-worm and the
plant louise.
Alfalfa, blue grass, timothy and or
chard grass mixed make an excellent
hog pasture.
The so-called white beeswax will
show a white tint if laid on q sheet of
white paper.
That bees con be raised in the sun
with some success is no proof that they
do not need shade.
Hogs must have plenty Of fresh
water if they@are to be kept healthy
during the summer.
Do not raise sheep for the sake of
the fleece alone, but keep an eye on
the mutton business.
Workhorses do better on q peck Of
carrots and Peck of oats than they do
on two pecks of oats
Corn ground with the cob is good
feed if soaked. It should be ground
fine and never fed dry.
When spraying see that the spray is
fine, or much time will be wasted and
very little good done.
There is no food so good for hogs as
green clover, but o variety Of food
should be given at all times.
In dairying. the profit depends upon
the manner of doing the work rather
than upon the amount done.
Nothing is so much to be dreaded in
the apiary as the melting down of
combs or the splitting of honey.
A dairy COW must be fed to he iul-
lest capacity, if the owner wishes the
largest possible quantity of milk.
The first cutting of alfalfa is con-
sidered the best, as it contains more
fattening elements and is stronger
food.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
A BARBERRY HEDGE.

The common wild barberry bush
will make very nice hedge for the
garden, and if properly pruned will
keep the dogs and chickens out, but it
does not grow strong enough to turn
cattle and other larger animals. The
small but rather sharp thorns on the
barberry will prevent dogs breaking
through a hedge of this kind. The
plants are readily raised from seed
sown in the fall as soon as fully ripe.
The berries when gathered should be
thrown into a vessel and just moist
ened with water, and then left for
week or ten days, when the pulp will
become SO soft that the seed can be
washed out clean, after which they are
ready for sowing Sow in drills and
cover with good rich soil to the depth
OF about one inch. New York Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
oldest Book In the World.

The only complete work that, with
out question, can lay claim to being
the oldest book in the world is known
as the "Papyrus Prisse," and now
forms one of the treasures of the
Bibliotheque Rationale. 1t was pre-
sented to the great library of Paris by
a Frenchman of the name Of Prisse,
who discovered the papyrus at Thebes
The tomb in which it was found con-
tanned the mummy of one of the
Entews of the eleventh, or first Theban,
dynasty. The date when the manu-
script was written cannot, therefore,
have been later than $500 B. c. But
if the exact age of this identical copy
should be doubtful, we know precisely,
from the text itself, the date of its
composition, as it states it was com
piled by one Ptah-hotep, who lived in
the reign of King ASA The full title
runs: "Precepts of the Perfect Ptah-
hotep, under the King of the South
and North, ASA. As this King was
the last but one of the fifth dynasty,
Ptah-hotep, who Aourished in the
reign of this Pharaoh, and held the
distinguished Office of perfect, " must
have compiled his work about 1850
B. c. Divided into forty-four para
graphs or chapters, the work is some
thing very much more than a mere
literary curiosity. 1t is written in the
Egyptian hieratic character; is
rhythmic, if not poetic; is addressed
to the educated classes and embodies
throughout high and noble principles
for the regulation of individual life
and conduct, and for the maintenance
of good government. The man in
authority is enjoined by this very
ancient writer to labor at all times to
be true gentleman, lest from his own
defects Of character he suffer the
authority given him by favor OF the
Supreme Being to be weakened. An
Egyptian Project was the highest
dignitary in the land, second only in
authority to Pharaoh himself. 1t was
the Office held by Joseph in the
Biblical story; Only in the throne
will 1 be greater than thou. The
project had the custody of the key OF
the Lsrit, or royal grsnaries, to which
no entrance could be obtained without
the production of the prefectorial
seal. The holder of the Office was at
once the Egyptian First Lord of the
Treasury, Chancellor Of the EIchequer,
and, in his judicial capacity. Lord
Chief Justice of Egypt. knowledge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
The Hermit Of the RoWerY.

Four or five years ago the people OF
New York talked for a day about the
story of Hermit Coe OF the Bowery and
then forgot it. A dozen years before
Leonard Coe, that being the name he
was known by, had taken up his resi-
dence in Bowery lodging house. He
seemed very poor, but psid his rent
promptly, and spent Few cents eoch
dsy for food. He WAS morose and
taciturn, could seldom be drawn into
conversation, and rarely left his room.
When he did he always carried with
him brown paper package. Finally
he fell sick and was taken to hospital.
When told that he could not recover,
he sent for John Halter, former fell
low lodger, and informed him that his
real name was Baer, and that he had
relatives living in Lancaster, Penn. He
also made will, naming Halter as his
executor, and intrusted to his keeping
the brown paper package he had SC
long guarded with jealous care. The
day following his death Halter opened
the package and found to his astonish-
ment that it contained over S24, 900 in
greenbacks. An examination of the
hermit's papers showed that he was
graduate of Yale College and had stud
led both law and medicine. Later he
had engaged in the publishing bust
ness with his brother, but had in time
retired with a competence, and had
finally drifted to New York. There,
for some unknown reason, he had sunk
his identity under the name Of Coo
and adopted the squalid life of her
nit of the slums. New York Re-
corder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
ANGORA GOATS.

From various inquiries it would
seem that interest in Angors goats is
increasing. This is an excellent sign,
for there is money in the business.
They are easily raised, and will thrive
in the same localities that sheep will,
and they require even less care for
food, as they will live on even poorer
vegetation than the sheep. The flesh
of the Angora is said to lack the strong
flavor of the common goat and to be
greatly relished by those accustomed
to the taste.
The principal value of the Angora is
for its fleece. This fleece, which is
called mohair, is very valuable. There
is market in the United States for
many times the amount produced in
this country, and until farmers and
ranchmen start in the stock must con-
tinue to come from abroad. New York
World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

with the crust cut of, two eggs, two
tablespoonfuls of butter, some cold
ham or tongue grated. Put the yolk'
and whites, we'll beaten, into stew
pan, with the butter; stir them two
minutes over the FIRE, spread them over
the toast and lay over them q sufficient
quantity of cold ham or tongue.
Noodle Soup-Noodles may be added
to any soup after it has been strained.
They are prepared in the following
manner: Beat up en- egg, add pinch
of salt and stir in enough -four to roll.
Roll out in thin sheet, sprinkle
lightly with -four and roll it up closely.
With a sharp knife cut very thin
slices from the end of the roll and add
to the soup while boiling. Cover and
boil ten minutes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
A WOMAN TRAVELLER.

A Spanish writer, the Baroness Will
son, is now in this city on her return
from her second tour through South
America, Mexico, Central America and
the United States. The Baroness is q
great traveller as we'll as a renowned
writer, and spent fifteen years in those
countries studying the people and their
history. As the result of her literary
labor she has published series Of val
liable travels and historical works
The governments of all the countries
the Baroness visited We'd with one an.
other in showering attentions on her,
and she was received as their guest.
Every means in their power was placed
within her reach to enable her to pur.
sue her historical researches. The
Government of Venezuela raised an
appropriation of Sl5, 900 from Con
gress for her contingent expenses.
The writer is an honorary member Of
the principal literary societies in
Spain rs we'll as in South America.
She was also appointed a member OF
the international Congress of Ameri.
canists held in Madrid in 1892. The
Baroness is native of Granada. She
was educated in Paris, and on leaving
the convent married an Englishman,
Baron Wilson, who died few years
after their marriage. st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
IT PAID.
World.

1t was queer business for a woman
but she made it pay, and every year
put by a comfortable sum. Having
three thousand dollars for her first
venture she bought lot in a growing
part of the city and built pretty frame
house with plenty of closets 1t was
finished early in the spring but new
place does not look honey" so she
had the front of the house graded, with
q flower bed on each side of the walk,
and put in scarlet geraniums and
petunias. The rest was nicely sodded,
a shrub or two added, and an apple,
pear and cherry tree planted in the
back yard. 1t made such difference
in the looks of the house, though the
money expended in outside improve
ments WAS scarcely fifty dollars, that
she sold it to young couple very
soon. The next fall she put up another
house, watching the building of it
carefully, and in the spring made it
very pretty outside with trees, vines
and flowers. This also sold readily,
and now she builds house to sell
every year, and bids fair to be rich
woman. She wonders more women do
not strike out in this, as yet, new in
dustry. They ought to know how to
make pleasant homes and build them
to sell, too. New York Independent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
FASHION NOTES.

Black and white, in all combina'
tions, are very stylish.
The fashionable parasol is a billowy
mass of colored chiffon.
Accordion plaitings are revived in
lace bows for hats, and in lace skirts.
Leather binding is now used instead
of velvet for the bottom of dress
skirts.
The three-skirt dress in summer
fabrics is very stylish on tall, slim
figures.
Jackets are taking the place Of
capes, and the Spanish jacket is es-
pecially popular.
Turkish toweling in pure white is
considered the most correct thing fol-
the covering of chairs and touches in
the summer sitting room.
A Partisan novelty in the jacket line
is of pale heliotrope cloth lined in gold
and violet shot surah and elegantly
embroidered in black and gold.
Round yokes of galloon, with wide,
round corselet belts, also OF galloon,
are worn with dresses of cashmere and
with other thin wooden materials.
Large coaching parasols of ecru silk
are lined with bright contrasting
color according with the costume, the
ecru harmonizing with all shades
Linen duck suits belong to the style
of dress called smart" "chic, "
"fetching." ETC., and sell well in ready
made blazer and Eton jacket designs
Ornamental pockets on the outside
of dressy street suit are creeping in,
and should be of the contrasting
material rather than the dress goods
Diamond ornaments for the corsage
representing bows and strands of rib
bon are worn on the shoulder, the
ribbons following the curve of the low
bodice.
A pretty idea for a brides costume
is a gown of soft white silk with pale
green sash and shoulder cape of white
lace large white leghorn hat trimmed
with yellow tea roses and green
foliage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
CRIMINAL STATISTICS.
low II Il Divided Among the Races In
New York City.

New IOfk lily
New York City has a foreign born
population of cal, 900 out of total OF
SOC. 900. The foreigners are: Ger
MANY. 230, 900; Ireland, 200, 900; Russia,
5000; Italy, $4,000; Great Britain, 49,
600; Austria, $4,000; France, u,0OO;
Canada and Newfoundland, 9,0O0i other
nationalities, 14,000.
In arriving at the important point as
TO the number in each race who COM
NIT murder and felonious assault as
gathered from the police records OF
eight months past we find that:
One Italian in 574 commits feloni'
GUS assault and one in IL, 222 murder.
One Irishman in 1886 commits feio-
NOUS assault and one in 1883 MUIR
der.
One German in 5,476 commits fe-
lonious assault and one in 32,S51 muir
der.
One Russian in 1926 commits feio-
NOUS assault and one in $1,000 muir
der.
One Frenchman in 1866 commits q
felonious assault and one In ll,VVV d
murder.
One Englishman in 1926 commits a
felonious assault and one In 49,OVO q
murder.
One Austrian in 1925 commits fe-
lonious assault and there were no muir
ders among $4,000.
One North Observation-Disclosures In
1000 commits o felonious assault. No
murder recorded among 5000.
One Spaniard in 800 commits a telonl-
GUS assault, while one Hungarian IN
4,333 is guilty Of this offense. Neither
race furnishes a murder.
One American in 1875 commits fe-
lonious assault and one In 1852 a MUIR
der.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
The Rise OF Mica.
corder.

Mica fills the interstices of modern
progress. A few decades ago we were
seeking practical use and market for
the output of mica already found now
we are seeking new mines to supply
the multifarious uses TO which mica
can be applied Thus the law of ne
cessity changes in its relation to all
things.
Mica is now as essential to the VA
rious uses Of electricity as this great
force is necessary to human progress.
In all appliances for electrical lighting
aud power the most important recip-
rocal agent entering into their mechan-
ism is mica. All armatures are built
up with insulation, whether for dyna-
mos, motors, generators, or transfer.
mers. When at night one looks upon
the marvellous splendor of the White
City, crowned with halo OF light and
festooned with incandescent drapery,
such an enhancing scene has been
made possible by mica. Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

In Russia there has for long time
sxistod a tissue manufactured from the
6ber of a peculiar filandrous stone from
the Siberian mines, which by some Sc
cret process is shredded and spun into
a fabric. which, although soft TO the
touch and pliable in the extreme, Is OF
90 durable nature that 1t will never
wear out. This Is probably what has
given an enterprising manufacturer the
idea OF producing spun glass dress
lengths. The Muscovite stuff is thrown
into the fire when dirty, whence 1t is
withdrawn absolutely clean and ready
for use. but the spun glass silk is sim,
Div brushed with hard brush and
soap and water, and is none the worse
Tor being either stained or soiled. Ihis
material is to be had in white, green,
lilac, pink, and yellow, and bids fair TO
become very fashionable for evening
dress. It is an Austrian who is the in
gentor Of this material, which Is rather
costly. Table cloths, napkins-nay,
even window curtains, are manuiact
ured thereof.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
RECIPES.

Potato Moisten two cupfuls
of cold mashed potatoes with one-half
cupful of hot milk, and, when soft
ened, stir in two sailed, well-besten
eggs. Drop carefully from q spoon
into -four or egg and crumb them.
The mixture should be very soft, and
brown either in hot butter or boiling
fat.
Apricot Fritters-Half can of april
cots, each cut in halves, one cup -four,
one tablespoonful butter, one egg.
Make a batter of the last three ingre-
dients, using about cup of liquor
from the spricots to bring it to the re-
quired consistency. Dip the hslved
apricotsinto the batter, and drop them,
one at time, into deep, boiling lard.
Serve with powdered sugar.
Ham Toast-Slices Of toasted bread.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
LADIES' 0OLUkH.
ON zEPHYR-LIKK HATS.

Sword grass makes up into smart
bows for the adjoining of plant,
zephyr-like summer hats, and being SC
good an imitation Of the natural va
riety, is in excellent taste. One rarely
or never sees now the straw plat
made in such very poor imitation OF
ribbon. 1t did not merit popularity,
and quickly lost the little favor which
as novelty it temporarily enjoyed.
Few really stylish milliners nova
days use artificial flowers which do not
correspond to those in season. Glover,
therefore, replaces lilac and roses,
heliotrope, honey-suckle, and pink
and white sweet pea blossoms are sub
stituted for jonquils, tulips, violets,
and other spring blossoms. New York
Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

The Maori girl generally begins the
counting. have often seen the pretty
little love letter fall at the feet OF O
lover-it was bit Of fax made into
half knot: yes was made by pulling the
knot tight; no by leaving the matrl-
monial moose alone. Sometimes In the
WHARF matoro (the WOO ng house,, q
build ng In which the youth OF both
sexes assembled for play. songs, dances,
and go icrth, there would be at stated
times q meeting; when the fires burned
low a girl would stand up in the dark
and say:
Il love -, and want him for my
husband"
II he coughed or eaid yes, 1t wes welli
II only dead silence answered, she coy'
cred her head with her robe and was
ashamed. This was not often. as she
generally managed to ascertain. either
by her own inquiry or by sending
friend, If the proposal was acceptable.
On the other hand, sometimes mother
would attend and say:
Il want Blank for my son"
II not acceptable there was a general
hooking. and she was told to let the
young people have their house to them-
selves.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
Chinese 6ohOlare.

A scholarly young Chinese hope,
to take at least three or four degrees.
Every three years a professor ap-
pointed by the emperor holds dis
trict examination for candidates for
degree. A notice is pasted up
month in advance, and on the day
appointed each tutor takes his most
advanced pupils to the test.
All register aud then each candi'
date is given az extract from the
writings OF COnfuclus. He is pOr.
toned out the food considered neces.
sary for twenty-four hours, and is
then locked in for that length Of
time to write an original essay upon
the subject this furnished.
II the young fellow passes, his
friends and relatives celebrate
by giving dinners and exchanging
presents Inter Ocean.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
An Ann,thetic Made from Frogs.

A curious anasthetic used in China
has recently been made known. 1t is
obtained by placing frog in a jar OF
-four and irritating it by prodding: I'm
der these circumstances it exudes a
LIQUID which forms paste with the
-four. This paste, when dissolved in
water. has well-marked anesthetic
properties. After the finger has been
immersed in the liquid for a few min
utes it can be cut TO the bone without
any pain being felt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
Why Are chinees "ceIes,Ial1 ~

Because they are the subjects OF Tien
Chan, the heavenly dynasty, to which
the Emperor of China belongs. The
Chinese name for the Empire of China
is Tsin, while China proper is known
to them as Chungkwoh, the Middle
Kingdom-the central kingdom of the
earth, that is-or as Chunows, the
Central Flowery Land. st Louis
Globe Democrat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
SfatlstiCal.

When Gen. CORVALLIS surrendered
at Yorkton his army OF Englishmen
consisted, according to military re-
ports, OF 7,247 soldiers and $40 sailors
IS. 0S7 in all. The number Of loco
motives now In use on American
railways is 32,l39, or four times as
many as Cornwalli,' soldiers and
sailors. The number Of cars is !, 20o.-
900.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

The first horse cars in New York
we're run along the Bowery in 1888.
Now there are nineteen street railroads
in this city, using 1000 cars and 90, 900
horses, and carrying 225, 100000 pas
sengers yearly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
500 Reward, 500,

The reader Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages. and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure IA the only positive cure known tn the
med lcal fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
tionsl disease. requires Il constitutional treat
ment Halls Catsrrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly on tho blood an mucous sur
faces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the pa
tent strength BY building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
propristors have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Do lara
FOR any case that Il fails TO cure. Send for list
OF test monisls. Address
f. ]. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o.
~ Sold By Druggists, 75c.
A flower grows wherever a kind word il
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

Comments to public approval the California
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs. 1t is
pleasant TO the taste and by acting gently on
the kidney, liver and bowels to cleanse the
system effectually, ii promotes the health and
comfort Of all who use 1t. and with millions It
IL the best and only remedy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25
The Chinese Hs.Ye Few Words

There are said TO be but $50 words
In the Chinese language, all mono
syllable. These, with different &C.
cents and intonations, are expanded
into 1850 words. Each word has
many different meanings, some as
many as 40.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

For impure or tn Blood, Weakness. Mala.
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Biliousness
take Browns Iron bitters-it gives strength
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant to take.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stomach dis
orders, use Browns Iron Bitters-the Best
Tonic. II rebuilds the Blood and strengthens
the muscles. A splendid medicine for weak
snd debilitated persons
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

From 1862 to 1890 the accounts OF
the New Netherlands were kept in
wampum, beaver and racooon skins.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

No matter Of how long standing. Write
for free treatise. testimonials, etc, TO $. y.
Hollensworth g. Co, OwegO, Ti0gs Co., n. I.
Price 81; by mail, sll5.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

While one womap is quiet the other ninety.
nine are asking her why She is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

Beecham's Pills with drink OF water morn.
ings. Beecham's-no Others. % cents a box.
When young hearts break they knit again
readily.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

THE reason that an undertaken is
rarely a melancholy man is because he
can always bury himself in the bust
DacG
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We Cure HupfuPo.

When gossip beats the drum Of the ear tn,
tongue tells the tune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

Some men pray without thinking and some
think without praying.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

No sympathy is felt for the man who is
fool twice
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

lfsfficted with sore eyes use DrIsaac Thornp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell At Csc. per bottle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25

A verse may find him whom 'rmon flies.
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E-sold by Druggists. 75c.
Pure and wholesome Qualify

A flower grows wherever a kind word h
spOken