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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
DUEL ON HORSEBACK

War times and adventure were
the burden of conversation among
half a dozen veterans of the CIVIL
war the other day IN Bowling
Green, Ky. a writer in the Dem
ocrat tells the story;
81 have read many stOrieS,' said
one of the old soldiers. "of lndiYld'
ual exhibitions of bravery during
the war, but l witnessed dneI
pstween two officers of high rank
that had [ read it I would have be
leyed it the reproduction Of i'm
imagination.
"During the early days of the
war" said the old warrior, "the
FederaIs, who had already driven
the Confederates from southern
Kentucky, were much troubled
down in Christian county oY
Col. Wood ward, who, L 0elleVF'
lived near Lafayette, IN that couh-
ty. \ Major BracKett-l think ne
was from northern OhiO-nuder'
took to suppress WOodwaId, bat
met with Iguomlnous failure III his
first attempt. H3 was deepiS
chagrined, but an opportunity hn'
ally came for him to SLOW that lie
was no coward.
sAtthe head Of a sklrnlshlng
party be was quietly marching
down the road one day when sud
denly he came upon a sImil ar par
tv of Confederates. The unex'
pected meeting threw both parties
into confusion, and before either
had chance to form for a tight
Bracket ordered his men to re-
main quiet and rode forward. IL
was a remarkable course, auf,
believe. without parallel in the
history of the war, but he challeng-
ed the commanding officer OF the
rebels to a personal conflict.
at happened that the Con iede'
rate officer was Major Valentine
whose home was in Memphis. lie
was one of Forests men, and haG
a reputation as a man of aggres'
sive pursonal daring. lie was sur
prised at the unusual challenge,
but he Immediately accepted, and
the two officers, in plain view OF
their commands, galloped toward
each other with drawn saberS.
"They went at each other like
knights of old, aud a thrilling duel
followed. The horses turned,
charged and reared with wonder
full rapldity. The sabers Kissed
viciously. Blood was drawn on
both sides. The officers charged
again. Bracket made a savage
cut at Valentsne, who lodged.
"Tde officers charged again. lac
Confederate officer made back
ward cut as he passed and the
blade struck Bracket square
across the back Of the reck. His
neck dropped to ole side, he reeled
and fell from his horse. They
picked him mp, but lie was dead
The blow had broken his neck.
He had proved his courage,
but he had died in the attempt.
They buried him by the roadside,
and the two forces withdrew with
ont firing a shot. | was with
Valentines force, and | never
witnessed a similar fight, and l
hone never to do So
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
4 irving Ordeal.

\ graduate of a theological scmina
~ in one of the eastern states say:
that in that institution the candidates
for the ministry were obliged to un-
dergo a very trying ordeal. Each Of
them was compelled to preach short
eXtempore sermon. in the chapel. tC
the bishop and one of the professors
who formed the sole congregation,
and who occasionally interrupted and
criticised the sermon. One day can
didate, young man hardly out Of his
teens. who was by no means q ready
speaker. overwhelmed 10y nervousness
began stammering: II viii divide my
congregation into two-thc converted
and the unconyertcd This was toe
much for the bishops sense Of humor
II think. sir. he exclaimed, that as
there are only two Of Us, you had bet
ter say which is which"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
THE ESSAYlST REBUKED.
Charles Godfrey Leland's First IDtervie "
with Thomas Carlyle.

Charles Godfrey Leland's First IDtervie W
with Thomas Carlyle.
Charles Godfrey Leland says that on
his first meeting with Carlyle the wise
man showed himself in a somewhat
cynical frame of mind, from which he
was reused only by bit of wholesome
opposition.
"And what kind Of an American may
you be. German, or Irish, or WHAT
Carlyle asked.
"Since it interests you, Mr.. Carlyle, "
replied Leland. ito know the origin OF
my family, may say that l am de-
scended frsm Henry Leland, a noted
Puritan, who went TO America in 1886. -
II doubt whether any of your family
have since been equal to your old Puri-
tan great-grandfather," growled Car
lyle; and this, combined with some
slurring remarks which he had previ-
ously thrown out in regard to America
and her history, rou Sod Leland's spirit
'Mr. Carlyle" he said, deliberately,
81 think that my brother Henry Le-
land, who got the wound from which
he died standing by my side in the war
of the rebellion. was worth ten OF my
old Puritan ancestor. At least he died
in ten times better cause. And allow
me 10 say, Mr. Carlyle, that | think IL
all matters of historical criticism you
are principally influenced by the mere
ly melodramatic and theatricall'
Carlyle looked utterly amazed and
startled, though not at all angry.
"Whot's thot ye say?" he cried in
bro adj Scotch.
Mr. Leland repeated the remark. a
grim smile as of admiration came over
the stern old face IL was with deep
ly reflective and not displeased air that
he replied, still in Scotch:
INA, ma, I'm nae thot!' he said, and
he dropped into milder strain, and
made the interview an occasion to be
treasured long in memory.-Youth's
GOmnaniOn s-rP~neass-rsEHeysssr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
GEARX HOUSE,
WOODSTOCK, VA,
Mrs. N. GEARY Proprietor

This we'll known Hotel, so long popular
with all who appreciate the homie like
comforts of FIRST class house, has been
renovated and refitted 10 the best style
and will continue to treat its guests so az
to deserve the reputation theJ have &c
kindly and universally given it.
Nothing will be spared to secure the
comforts Of its patrons. The rooms are
spacious and comfortable, the table al
ways furnished with the best, and the
servants will ever be found polite and at
tentive.
II TnE BAR is one Of the largest and
best fitted up of IT'S kind in the Valley,
and nothing but pure and superior quail
tiles of liquors, wines and beers will be
offered to its patrons.
IVA good livery attached to the
House.
MAJ 8. 80 Nv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06

The increased cultivation Of poppy in
various parts of Europe has, it is said,
led to a marked growth in the per cent
age Of opium contained in honey, the
properties Of which are much inau-
onced by the flowers from which the
bees gather it. This is nothing new
for Xenophon relates that his soldiers
were intoxicated by eating Trebi-
zond honey, extracted presumably
from the peoples which abound in that
rcgiOn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
True to His Ideals.

"You find 1t impossible to work,
don't you!" said the sympathetic
lady of the house.
"Im not huntin fur wOl k,
ma'dp," said the man on the back
porch stif1ly. 81 amt no common
tramp. I'm huntln for lelsurc.'
--CuicagO Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
Your Attention ]

Tie old man is still alive and can make
old farms new and new farms Ola DIT
will do by taking oct all stumps Oh
your farms. Will also dig aud clean your
ali and clsterns Call on or address
A. NJ. EVANS,
Arv i1Iy7 Edinburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06

While walking the fats near Port
land, Ore, early one morning a trav-
eler witnessed an exciting fight be-
tween an eagle and a coyote. The
eagle had caught rabbit. and the
coyote, appearing upon the scene
about that time, undertook TO take il
away. Tho man made up his mind at
once that the eagle would tear the
coyote to pieces, but to his surprise
the coyote got away with the rabbit,
and so demoralized the eagle that the
l1ingly bird had all it could do to flop
fecblV aZvav
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
Ornamental and Shade
Trees.

| have best assortUent Of shade and
ornamental trees, eyergreens, &C., N kne
condition, also roses, shrubs and bedding
plants. excelsior tube rose bulbs 3 cts.
each, for prices apply TO
MRS. p. s. WRIGHT,
! Mar. az. Middletown, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
'Dally, except Sunday.
Sunday only
CONNECTIONS.

with Limited
Chicago
morning Louisville III
and
Conuevle 81 aud Ptsburg 10
Chcsgo7 30 N. =
andB
10 York -
IN he Valley - - '-
B. O. R r. Ayt
G E. DuDRow Travelling Passenger Agent Winchester. Va =
CHAs osCULL Gen Pass Ag r. B. CAMPBELL Maaas~r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
Castoria.

"Castor.a f. so we'll adapted 90 children that
I recommend it &c superior oany prescription
known 10 me-
IT. a. ARCHER, ". D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, 4. Z.
"Our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
onoo in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although VIC only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products. yet we arc free 20 confess that tho
merits Of Castoria has w0n US to look With
favor upon it'
UNITED IIosVITAL AND DIsPESsARv,
Boston, Macs.
ALLEN c. SIXTH, Pres,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06
Castoria.

"Castoria IS an excellent medicine for chill
aren. Mothers have repeatedly told he Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
"Castoria Is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider thercal
interest Of their children, and use Castoria IN
stead Of the variousquack nostrums which arc
DESTROYING their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other huriful
AGENTS down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr.. J. T. KrScuELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-04-06

Tho Cenaur Company II Murray Street New York City.
Decorah-posten., 1894-04-03
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Sing:
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genge, l1telt maltgler Get, eller 9e bar 6pert
Yellge eller Get.
Decorah-posten., 1894-04-03

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Stples. men tttuiriet for benne IVY,
ben beoite 8uaIitet Tor 0"V1
Decorah-posten., 1894-04-03

Seluets, Gifts, graiSs
trimmings / fort louolo %
laue 4riier.
Decorah-posten., 1894-04-03

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30 CONNER breot, &Grot 25 Gts. forSUl
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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
400 Reward, 500.

The reader of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at last
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known TO the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
" upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in dong its work. The proprietors
have 80 much faith in its curative
powers that they offer one hundred
dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & Co..
Toledo, Ohio.
Dsg- Sold by druggists. 75c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
RATHuS:

The Daily and Weekly DEMOCRAT are
entered at the postollice 4 Texarkdna as
second -class mail matter
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
The howl that has been raiecd over

The howl that has been raised over
the great extent to which farms hayl
been mortgaged in this country dies
out as the facts are made clear. In
stead of 1 OF the U. s. being mort
gagged returns from 33 states show
that less than t Of the farms are en-.
cumbered, and that Of this / the
mortgages arc not more than 30 per
cent Of the assessed value of the
farms.-Grecnville Herald.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

To the esteemed Arkadelphia Her.
aid and Okolona Messenger; We
regret to say that you seem TO dis.
agree from us, with regard to the
Fishback farming out deal. While
endorsing the "deal' you admit the
probable "oyeraow" Of the Sunny
side plantation from the Mississippi.
"unfavorabe seasons, etc, thereby
acknowledging the great uncertainty
of realizing any profit and hence
consequent heavy loss may result Now
please answer us fairly and square.
lyY Would II not have been better
to have let those 425 convicts out for
their board and clothes, straight, than
70 take the chances OF losing $50, 900
or 100000 on them for their ekcop.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
THE BEST ROUTE
BETNVEEN
Memphis and the Southeast
BETWEEN

The Palace Car Line of the South-the
Kansas City, Memphis q birmingham K.
h. has two through passenger trains daily
between Memphis and Birmingham, max
ing close and sure connections with the
trains of all connecting lines Night
trains have through sleeping cars between
Washington. d. c., and Memphis, via At
lanta and Birmingham lin connection
with the Richmond & Danville r. r. the
shortest route, quickest time and the only
line running through cars between those
cities. Day trains have Palace Reclining
Chair cars (seats free to holders of first
class through tickets through between
birmingham and Kansas City, and Pull
man Palace Sleeping Cars between Kansas
City and Atlanta. This is many miles the
shortest and by far the bestequippod Pas
senger Line between points in the East
and Southeast and Memphis, and all
points in Arkansas, Texas and the West
and Northwest. Everything new and
frSt-class. Through tickets via this line
on sale atall through ticket offices.
For any desired information, for large
map and time table folder, address,
j. l.. LOCKWOOD,
q p. and r. Ag't
Kansas City,
II. d. ELLIS,
Gen'l Agent, $3.50 Main st.
Memphis
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

Depreciation and shinkagc of val.
ues, to the extent of billions of dol.
lars, has been the order of the Gay,
during the past year, and for years
before. Yet we hear OF no reduction
Of salaries anywhere along the line.
Why not Congress begin economizing
by cutting down the salaries of its
members, and, lop off half Of that
$4,000 year paid the president, as
well as reducing all other big salaned
officials in Uncle Sans employ
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

The Helena World says II Major
Chas. Gordon Newman of the Pine
Commercial wants to go to Congress
let him say so and it will elect him
by supporting the other fellow, That
will never do, Bro. Neal. just say to
Bro. Newman If he wants to go to
Congress say so and we will all sup
port him.-Hot Springs News.
Correct, Bro. Wadely As we have
said before, we believe Bro. Newman
possesses far more ability and talent
for Congressional honors than is pos
sessed by the average member of the
lower House.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

Senator Berry in late Interview,
calls attention to the fact that six
years ago he placed himself on record
as being in favor of an amendment to
the constitution of the United States
requiring senators to be elected by a
direct vote Of the people. Senator
Berry is willing 10 trust the people
and he says in plain English that he
wants no office unless the majority Of
the people Of Arkansas are in favor
Of him.-Arkausas Democrat.
And il signs are not decicving the
people are in favor Of him.-Van Bu.
ren Press.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

Every man in Congress is being
watched by the people whose votes
psced him there. A promise has
been made, and quorum or no quo
rum his people will demand an effori
on his part to keep that promise.
His future and in 4 great measure
the Democratic party's future depend
upon his action. - Augusta Sent
mel.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

ing" in the farming on the "share
system" in locality subject to an
almost annual over1ow-snd when it
is known that the owners Of said
'plantadon" has uniformly lost mon
ey, trying to farm on it ihemsclves2
In other words, would not certainty
have been preferable to an uncertain
tr2
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
porter.

Louisiana sugar growers are now
loudly clamoring for their bounty OF
S11, 100000, due them on last years
crop. And they should have it as
the law gives it to them. But that
sugar bounty is an abomination-a,
well give the cotton grower or prlnt
ing office a bonus.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

The State Penintentiary Board
has made final deposition of 725 con
victs for the ensuing year. 425 will
be employed on the Sunnyside plan.
tation so much talked of lately and
the balance to various parties at $6
month where the lessees pay all ex-
penses, and at $l5 a month where the
State pays expenses --Ex.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
TEXARKANA MARBLE WORKS.
AID STREET, TExARKANA, ARKANSAS
j. L. SMITH,
Proprietor, and Dealer In

Proprietor, and Dealer In
American and Italian Marble and Granite; Scotch Gran
ite from Aberdeen Statuary and Finished Monuments
imported from Carera Italy deal in and will furnish
any Marble or Granite that be gotten In either Eu-
rope or America or any part of the civilized world
Monuments and Tombsones made to order with neatneSS
and dispatch Sandstone, Limestone or Granite coping
for cemetery lots neatly done Correspondence solicited,
Satisfaction guaranteed
allow DO better
uneI 1t would be interest to call ana Ve
M America
both marble and granite carry
granite of all the
nothing but the best material my work ana
marble granite line
Shop and works 5Il East Broad street. opposite Iron
Mountain round house.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

The remarks of Senator Berry upon
the Senatorial question in which he
expresses his willsngness to leave the
matter entirely to the people, are
meeting with favorable comments in
all parts of the State Waldron Re
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18
/. /. STARKS,
STRICTLY DEMOCRATIC
Contractor and Builder

guarantee all my work, and do
none but what is first-class-will not
turn out poor job.
Give me call, or write me through
the Texarkana postoifce, aud | will
submit a hid For work | do, viii
make no charges for plans and specif-
cationa Il. H. STARK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-18

The Atlanta Constitution says that
the cry of the moneyed- interest is
"give us bonds" while the cry of the
people is "glve us relief
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-14
A Popular Nurse.

Miss Laura H. Lord of JonesDoro was a
member of the class which graduated from
the Training school for Nurses at the
Maine General Hospital. Portland, Deoem-
Der LIST. During the two years she has been
connected with the hospital she has made
many warm friends among the nurses and
patients, and it was in honor of her gradua-
ton, she being the first member of the class
of '95, that the superintendent of nurses
courteously granted the afternoon to the
class. After sitting for class photographs.
Miss Lord took her class mates on ride to
Portland sTwo Lights On their return a
banquet was served. after which she was
the recipient of many presents. She will
always have present recollections of the
day and the kind friends who contributed
SO much to her pleasure.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-14
Federal Court Notes.

In the United States Court room, Thurs
day morning, before Commissioner Rand,
Herbert Blake of HalloweL, was heard on
charge of resisting and assaulting Deputy
United States Marshal Prescott. George E.
Bird, ESQ.,, appeared for Blake, and District
Attorney Bradbury tor the government.
Blake was bound over in $500 bonds TO the
February term of the United States District
court.
In the case of Joseph Jaok yl. on trial for
breaking into street letter box in Augusta
and taking therefrom a letter containing
money, the argument was made by District
Attorney Bradbury Thursday morning, and
after Judge Webb had made the charge, the
jury retired. At little after p. M, the
jury came in to ask instructions. In con-
formity with their request, Judge Webb in
structed them that it was necessary for the
government to prove that the letter was
actually deposited in the letter box. The
letter, after Madamoiselle Fortier had writ
ten it, was, il is claimed, carried to the box
and deposited, by boy named Joe Brook.
District Attorney Bradbury summoned a
Joe Brook, but when he was put on the
stand it WAS found that there were two Joe
Brooks in Augusta, and that the govern
ment had called the wrong one. So 1t was
impossible to prove this link in the case.
The jury were out all the afternoon and in
to the evening, and were directed TO seal
their verdict If they should reach one.
At s O'Clock the jury brought in a sealed
verdict and were excused until the opening
of court today.
The case of the United States VS.. the
Edwards Manufacturing company will come
UP this morning.