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The free press., 1895-10-10
Wool Production.

The principal wool exporting coun-
tries are the Australian colonies, Ar
gentine Republic, Uruguay and the
British possessions in Asia and Africa.
The Argentine Republic exports an
nually about 266, 900, 900, 900 pounds,
and New South Wales about 200, 900,
900 pounds. The total product of the
United States is about 800, 900, 600
pounds, on the average, annually. In
1890 our production was 2S5, 900. 600
pounds, and we imported 126, 900, 900
pounds. In 1891 We produced 307
000,0 900 pounds. We produce about
70 per cent. of the wool we consume.
Thirty per cent Is imported, and it
comes chiefly from Australia and
South America.
The free press., 1895-10-10

Do you think it is silly supersti
tion?"
Eyes, do, in the main."
$50 do I, when L reason. At other
times l half believe in it. There is
something at the bottom of all COM
mon customs and beliefs, which, when
harmless, it is just as we'll to accept.
Our little village would be very dull
and uninteresting without them.
81 have no particular objection to
white mittens, Reuben replied, "only
L did not happen to have any,"
1 thought as much. You would
wear them if you had them?"
"Why, yes, 1 should"
Rebecca disappeared for a moment,
aud returned holding out a pair OF
snow-white mittens.
"There, / made them for you.
had to guess at the size, most girls
wouldn't, who have-brot others, she
said, archly. 'Let me try them on,
and she pulled one over Reuben's
hand, but before she could adjust the
other his hands in some manner had
become inextricably entwlned about
her waist. Then they sat down and
completed the trying on again and
again.
They fitted, but Reuben never wore
them afterward. He hung them up
as sacred trophy over the little mir
ror in the cabin of his vessel. And he
had thereafter good luck enough. -
New York Advertiser.
The free press., 1895-10-10
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

He who is racked by superstition
can never find peace of mind.
Conquer vice today and you savd
your descendants untold misery.
Small and steady gains bring the
kind of riches that do not take wings
and fly away.
An evil deed will run thousand
miles; good action does not look
out of the door.
Humility is virtue all preach,
none practice, and yet everybody is
content to hear praised.
Good people shine from afar, like
snowy mountains bad people are not
seen, like arrows shot by night.
Principle is great thing and is
a convenient excuse for some people
avoiding something they ought to do.
As it is Characteristic of great wits
to say much in few words, so it is OF
small wits to talk much and say moth
ing.
While we are here, let us think
earnestly OF the few brief chances re-
naming to us, they grow fewer every
hour.
As the bee collects nectar and de-
parts without injuring the flower or
its color or scent, so let q sage dwell
in the village.
Absence lessons small passions and
increases great ones-as the wind ex-
tinguishes taper and kindles the
burning dwelling.
Times may be as good now as they
ever were, but it is waste of time to
argue the point with man who has
an empty stomach.
Let man overcome anger by love,
let him overcome evil by good, let
him overcome the greedy by LIBERAL
ity, the liar by truth!
A smooth sea never made O skillful
! mariner, neither do uninterrupted
prosperity and success qualify for
usefulness and happiness.
We are the arbiters of our own fate,
and that fact is the most important
one of our lives. Our will is posi-
lively unfettered, it is rudder put
freely into our hands and with it We
| can steer wherever we choose.
Love is the torment of one, the
felicity of two, the strife and emnity of
three, charm that draws together
two beings and unites them by SYM
pathy, happiness to be with each
other, but misery to be apart.
Words are wondrous things; they
are sometimes potent for veal or woe !;
they are winged incarnations of
thoughts and have controlled the des-
TIMES of empires and dynasties. 1t is
we'll said: "They possess an endless,
undefinable, tantalizing charm; they
paint humanity, its thoughts, long
ings, struggles and failures-paints
| them upon q canvas of breath in colors
sc 1;fa -
The free press., 1895-10-10
The Youngest Grandmother.

A claiment for the honor OF being
the youngest grandmother in America
is Mrs. John w. Pierce, of Boston,
whose age is twenty eight. She was
married at the age of fourteen years
and. her daughter became wife when
only twelve years old.
The free press., 1895-10-10
The Prairie SchoOners Still Sail.

Steam railroads have not yet
crowded the prairie schooner entirely
out, even though the steam engine
seems to be threatened by the electric
motor. Last week train OF five
schooners from Northern Kansas
arrived at Walla Walla, Wash, bound
for the Great Palouse. Two families
OF immigrants occupied the wagons,
and the outfit had been on the road
ever since last April. New York Sun.
The free press., 1895-10-10

Mrs. Gadders-Your daughter was
miraculously rescued from drowning
yesterday.
Mrs. Matchmaker-Yes Dolly, has
awful luck.
Mrs. Gadders-Awful luck
Mrs, Matchmaker Why, the man
who rescued her is married Puck
The free press., 1895-10-10

A German marble cutter, S. Klaber,
has given to the New York Society of
Ethical Culture, in memory Of his son,
bronze tablet beautifully framed in
marble, containing Abraham Lincoln's
Gettysburg address.
The free press., 1895-10-10

Swiss newspapers report that the
number OF American tourists visiting
that country this summer is one-third
larger than it was at the same time
last year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
at. LUKE NEWS.

People are generally well, and sll
hands are busy.
A large number OF the boys of this
community are at work on the railroad
ia Rockingham, and some 10 the lumber
and bark business.
Mrs. Bessie Sager sold this week her
interest in the homo lands to Mr.. Ollie
HauD.
Mrs. Elizebeth Bowdsn, OF near Fair
view, who has been afflicted for long
time, departed this life July 9Th, 1895,
aged 60 years. 6 months and "a days. She
bore her sfflicti ems with much pstiente
and fortitude. She was . member OF the
Falrviev Lutheran congregation, and her
funeral services were conducted by hor
pastor, Rev. A. X. Longanecker. She
selected the text for her funeral sermon
Eph. 2 chap. 6v., For by Grace are "
saved through faith" she also selected
the hymn to be sung before leaving the
house, "There 10 Fountain filed with
blood"
Nr. Alexander Barton, who was II
Baltimore several weeks under DR.. j. J
+ hlsolm's treatment for his eyes. has re
turned mach improved and will be wei
pretty soon, LUCKY HT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Children's DaY,

The services of "Childrens Day" of the
Presby terrain Sunday School " ere held in
the church on last Sunday morning.in the
presence of large congregation.
The exercises were nicely carried
through and we're greatly enjoyed by
every one present.
The order of services was prepared by
order of General Assembly and was very
appropriate, and were as follows. Hymn
Golden Harps," with Mrs. J. C. Baker
at the organ.
Prayer by the pastor Rev. P. D. Stephen
son. Hymn "Victory through Grace"
Scripture reading. XIV Psalm. Then
followed a song by the infant class that
was most delightfully."- rendered and was
a most pleasant surprise to all.
Responsive reading conducted by the
Superin tendant, P. W. Magruder, Esqr'
Hymn, Faith is the Victory"
Responsive reading and hymn joyous
Children's Day."
Scripture reading, announcements col
lection.
Missionary creed, prayer, followed by
very interesting address by the P..stoT..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Fourth Of July.

The celebration Of the 4tb Of July IN
der the management Of the Shenandoah
Agricultural Society at the FAIR Grounds
here, was an enjoyable day to many per-
sons, pretty large crowd being present,
although the exceedingly bnsy Sc ason
with the farmers and people generally
kept many away who would otherwise
have attended. Among the amusements
were the following trottlng races:
Three minute class, half mile heats,
with two starters, Frank and White Foot
Joe. Won by Frank in two straight
heats, Time 600.
Second, 2:4O class, half mile heats, with
two starters, Onycha Wilkes and Medo
Wilkes. Won by Onycha Wilkes in two
straight heats. Time 600.
The next was trotting race against
time, by Satan, bay horse, with run
ming mate. Satan is now being trained
at the Fair Grounds by Mr.. William New
man who drove him.
This splendid animal moved along with
the precision of piece of machinery,
showing a speed that surprised every one
by beating the record of the track, max
ing the heat in 1;10.
An exhibition race was given by Whiter
Bowman's "Roan Joe," and Lon CopP''
pacing horse Billy ".
The one mile bicycle race, best two out
of three, had the following entries: Harry
BLY,, Jos. 4ornbaker and D. ". Hupp
BLY, won the gold medal in 2:39 and 1852
HornbaKsr second. winning the silve
medal.
The Eve milo bicycle race for golC
medal ouly had two contestents, BLY, anC
Hornbaksr, BLY, winning IN Is minutes
and 81 seconds.
A game Of base ball between the Edln
burg and Woodstock clubs was prett.
tight hustle and with the exception o
several game loosing errors by one of th
Woodstock players, WAS a well paved
game. Edinburg won by score OF T.
4 Music was fornisbed by the Mt. Air,
and Hal risville bands.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Mr.. EDITOR:

DIX. EDllOk'
The suggestions Of q lover
of Woodstock, in your last issue are, in
my opinion, very opportune. 1t Is not q
question whether Woodstock can afford 10
have water, but the question now is, can
she afford to do without iii II tho town
council will not take the subject in hand
the next best thing to do is to have 8
stock company formed and water brought
to the town, but IN my opinion 1t should
be done by the town, for the good OF all,
and not by a company whose object would
be tn make as much money out OF the
citizens as possible. The fret thing to
be done is to examine the stream and II
there is a sufficient supply, then means
should at once be adopted to secure the
money and have the town supplied with
good. pure mountain water. To say moth
ing of the great advantage as sprotection
AGAINST fire. or for use in manufacturing
enterprises. it would make Woodstock
one of the 1dost attractive towns for sum-
mer visitors in the Valley. There is not
now a more pleasant place, With our broad
vel. shaded streets and good pavements.
Let us have supply Of pnre, free stone
mountain water, and you would in my
opinion find at once q steadily increasing
population of transient and permanent
residents. Property would greatly in
crease in value and Woodstock would
begin to grow more rapidly than she has
within the last half century. Please
keep the subject before the people, and
our slow plodding population will Gradu
ally be aroused, and will finally get
move on them. What is 81 miles As
distance to bring watcr, when a suaicien'
quantity can be brought in inch cas-
pipe. The town OF Liberty, in Bedford
county, now called Bedford City. has
supply OF pure mountain water brought
from the Blue Ridge, distance of MIN
miles. Harrlsonburg has sunk we'll NV
hundred feet deep, keeps a large engln
continually at work, pumping water INT
reservoir on ons of the near by hills
and when they get the a!eri it is of YER
inferior quality. Providence hAs ofere
Woodstock pure mountain water, wltbou
the cost of engine and pump aud will
be said that we have not sufficient entei
prise to hold Upper or gourd to cate
, linz CITIZEN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
A Personally Conducted Tour to
Niagara Falls and Watkins
Glen.

The Royal Blue Line announces sec
ond select and personally conducted tout
to Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Mauch
Chunk, Glen OnokO, Rochester and
Geneva, Thursday, July Is. via th'
famous Lehigh Valley route, giving
tourists a daylight ride through the
"Switzerland of America :"
a special train of first-class day co ache'
with Pullman Parlor Cars attached, will
leave B. & o. r. K. Station, Washington,
s. 10 A. NJ, Baltimore LOS A. NJ.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
have been placed on sale at following
stations on the Valley Division of the b
& o. r. r. at rates appended: Lexlna'
ton, sl4.35; Stanton, s1365; Harrison
burg, 1910; Woodstock, Sl2 90; Win
chester, sl1.75.
For more detailed information apply to
Chas. o. Soul, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Baltimore, Md. .
Remember the date Thursday, Julg 10
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12

Dr.. Burke Cbrisman, proprietor OF the
Massanetta or Taylor Springs, died sud
denly of heart disease at the Revere
House in Harrisonburg. few days ago.
He was sixty-eight years old.
We call the special attention OF our
readers to the advertisement OF the VIr-
ginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege, of Blacksburg, We, in this issue,
This is one of the best schools of the kind
in Virginia or the South, aud is the place
for young man to acquire a practical
education that will best it him for a
successful career. The terms are e1-
ceedingly moderate.
Many Of the old Confederates OF this
section have received invitations to be
present at the big Confederate Reunion
TO be held at Moorefied, Hardy county,
W. Va on August. 18th and 14tn, next
Genl. Jno. B. Gordon will be present and
will deliver his celebrated lecture. "The
last days of the Confederacy," on the
evening of the 14ih The people OF
Moorefsld and Hardy county generally.
never do anything by "halyes," and all
can rest assured that this will be grand
and most enjoyable meeting of the old
boys in gray, the best and brayest sol
diers that have marched and fought since
the world was created. If you want t'
have one of the best times of your life
don't fail to visit the MoOrefieid re-
npion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
pnwELLis FORT NEWS.

News is a very scarce article at thlI
time and place, and we have but little
for your readers.
Corn is looking we'll in odr Valley and
the prospect for good crsp Is very en-
couraging.
Mr. C. J. Cullers and wife. formerly
this place. but now of Edinburg, spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
here.
Mrs. Susie Baker is very sick ct this
time. She is attended by DR.. II. n
Irwin. of Woodstock.
Mr.. Geo. B. who has been work
ing for Rev. William Peters, found q
land tortoise q few days ago with the
name of VIM. Peters, cut on the shell
and the date ls44. Mr.. Peters was only
eleven years old at the time, and the
little animal was not over three hum
bred yards from his house when found.
Mr., Joseph Keller's little child was
buried Sunday, three weeks after the
death of its mother.
We understand that Rev. P. W. Wis
man will hold an all day meeting at Dry
Run next Sunday.
Owing to the hard times our little
Valley is not hustling along as it Should.
However, seine improvements are going
on.
We understand that the people of the
lower end of the Fort have petitloned for
daily mail to be sent from Seven
Fountains instead OF from Water Lick, as
it now is. This change would give
them far better connection and more
prompt delivery of their mail matter.
Hoping to do better next time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Reward $4,000 Reward.

to any person who can prove we don't re-
fund money where no cure is effected
after giving fair trial according to d.
rectious.
MAYERs' MAGNETIC cATARRH CURE.
The only safe aud reliable medicine for
Catarrh, Hay fever and Asthma used by
Vapor Inhalation. One bottle to last fer
a three months treatment.
This grand remedy will positively cure
all forms of those terrible diseases, June
Cold and Hay Fever cured.
June Cold and Hay Fever Cured.
OAKLAND, MD.
To The Mayors Drug Co.
feel IL my duty to say something in
regard to the merits OF your Magnetic
| Catarrh Cure. | have been a sufferer
from rose or June cold for the last l.
vas 1t comes on about the middle q
lIune and lasts about six weeks or TIVE
months. commenced using Mayors
Cstarrh Cure about the middle OF A n
AZ preventive, and ii certainly did th'
work. passed through the Summer
without the slightest return Of the dis
ease. am station baggage master q
, Oakland, Md. Respectfully,
d. M.MAsoN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Confederate Veterans.

A meeting OF the Shenandoah Camp
Confederate Veterans, met In the armory
of the Anderson Guards, in the front
building of the Court House on Saturday.
Rev. DR.. P. D. Stephenson, the Com
msnder of the Camp, presided, aud a con-
siderable number of the members were
present, and number of new names were
added to the roll.
Much interest was manifested by the
old soldiers who represent every arm OF
the service. The adj utant was instructed
to ascertaln the regular uniform of the
United Confederate Veterans, as 1T is
doubtless the intention OF the members
to inform themselves.
Commander Stephenson made a short
but telling address filed with words of
encouragements and incentives to duty
Comrade Jas. II. Williams also made some
very appropriate remarks. The following
members were present:
Commander, P. D. Stephenson; LIST
Lieut.. CON-, j. II. Grabill; Sd Lieut.,
Com, N. NJ. Rhodes; adjt G. W. Alley;
asst. Surgeon, DR.. W. s. Chne; color
guard, Dan. Fl. Bowers; Officer of Day,
". II. Albert; Q. Mater, K. G.. Anderson;
Sergt. Major, S. V. X. Cover; Comrades,
Mark Bird, G. A. Boyer, Jno. w. Fraysl,
Z. C. Haas, R. C. Hoshour, Abrm. Hotel,
Banks Jenkins, J. S. Kline. J. A. KIbler,
W. Fl. Lowery, Joel T. Morelsnd, P. w.
MaFruder, Jno. C. OFT, las. H. ROdeffer,
D. F. Spikcr, Jno. W. Swaney, Geo. ".
Gill, Jas. P. Artz, Dsn'l ii. Sheetz, Jno.
Wiley, Jas. H. Clover, S. H. Bowman,
Jas. NJ. Painter, j. H. Williams.
The object Of the organization as set
forth in the constitution and bylaws are
as follows:
1st. Social. literary, historical and
bene VIOLENT.
2nd: To aid in uniting IN one organiza-
tion all associations of Confederate Veter-
ans. soldiers and sailors.
30: To gather data for an impartial
history of the war between the states.
4th' To preserve relics or mementos OF
the same.
5th: To cherish the ties of friendship
that should exist among men who shared
common dangers, sufferings and prlva-
tion.
9th: To care for the disabled, AID ex-
tend helping hand to the needy, and to
protect the widows and orphans of de
ceased comrades.
7th: To preserve and perpetuate the
memory of comrade', living and dead.
The next regular meeting of the Camp
will be held in the armory at the cOuIt
house the first Satur day In August, at
2 O'Clock p. m. All members as we'll as
all other Confederates are earnestly,re'
quested to be present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
New Pastry Cook Book.

Miss L. A. Willis, Principal Baltimore
Cooking School has compiled New
Pastry Cook Book. which is being dis
tributed to the patrons of the well known
Rnmiord's Yeast Powder. Send one laoe
from the bottom of bottle OF Rumford
Y east Powder to the Rumford Chemics
W orks, Providence, r. l., copy will b
a 6nt free.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Near ST. Luke. Va.

I see that our Davy Crockett has been
called on 80 several papers to be a csndi-
date for the Legislature at the neat
convention. We allude to Mr. Jos. F.
Wisman the efficient Road Commissioners
We see no reason why he wouldn't make
a good representative for us as he 10
wide awake man. Respectfully,
Huddls Puddle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12

Presbyterian Church Notice.
Our regular quarterly Communion
Services are appointed for the 30 Sabbath
in July, 20. July 2.st, IL a. m. Prepare
tory services, Friday night and Saturday
liam. Oar country members are earn
estly requested to note these dates.
Respectfully,
P. d. STEPHENSON, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Keep Your Eye on TINS.

Z 10y If YOU DO NOT WISH TO
CONTINUE TAKING THE HERALD
J ,prpR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
( nrv,,sr To TAKE IT FROM THE POST
! OFFICE AND REQUEST THE POST
N,srrR TO so INFORM US. IT WILL ,
NOT COST YOU A CENT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12

A valuable and desirable farm con
slsting Of about 200 acres. For ful
particulars address. E. r. SMITH,
Seven Fountains, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoria-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
MARRIED

On June 3Oth, 1895, by Rev. Hugh K
Mowrey, Mr.. Jno. w. Vino and Mis-
Nemora Lentz, oil Of this county.
On July 4tb at the Presbyterian hanse
by Rev. p. D. Stephenson. Mr. Samuel l.
Hott,noiii arA Miss Arlina Rsmher.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12

Itch on human, mango on horses, dog
and all stock, cured in 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by F. R. IRWIN Druggist,
Woodstock Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-07-12
Advertising Rates.

Advertisements will be inserted al one
dollar per square of ten lines or less iOr
+ha srst insertion. and so cents for eacn
s,hseouent insertion
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-01-26

pupils was armed with spelling
book and believe that every man who
ever had anything to do with comp;l-
ing a spelling book was represented
among those books. There were sew
eral editions of Webster besides Nc
Guffy, Wilson and several Others OF
such remote date that no one of this
generation ever heard of them.
But worked faithfully, classified
them as far as I could, which was not
very far. for nine tenths of them COM
menced in the alphabet, while those
who had got along as far as B-aBa k.e-r
ker Baker, were considered to be fright
smartp scholars. But by night time
was as tired pc dagogue as any per-
son would wish to see.
The next morning on reaching the
school house found not only my schol-
ars Of the day before but also most of
those who had been dismissed on ac-
count of the abreviation OF their gar.
menis. The latter were improved, so
far as propriety was concerned there
was vast improvement, but otherwise
| cant say that the change could be
called bowling success.
The second day was almost repeti
lion OF the first with the addition of my
extra scholars who brought few more
spelling books which increased the va
'iety some two or three.
The third day was better. 1 had be-
'ome somewhat accustomed to my du-
les aud my scholars and l were begin
ling to get acquainted, and SO far had
lad no serious trouble. My first case
characterization I will leave for my
ext chapter.
To be continued.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1895-01-26
Pretty Cheap Assessment Work.
To be continued.

One dollar paid for an assessment last
year and numerous miners and pros
pectors took advantage of the fact. 1t
is curious to note the difference of opin-
ion on the benefits of this law. One
miner while taking advantage of it will
say at is detriment to the country
by retarding development and Keeping
money away that wonld naturally come
from nonresident owners.n Another
who is generally supposed to be able to
do his assessments, said ~ should
have been compelled to let two of nv
claims go If the law had not been ex-
tended TO last year" Another SAYS:
II hope the law will be passed annually
until silver is remonitized, or nv last
ten years. prospecting will be failure. y
We believe there are no class of mining
men who favor the non-assessment law
more than the capitalists and corpora
tons. 1t is reasonable to believe that
the mining property that is not being
worked is valueless. Every foot of i
work done on mining claim only en-
hances its value, and every dollar given
the poor miner to work claims, not only
adds to the value of that one special
property, but to the advancement of
The distrist. 1t Cur opinion, that if
prospect or mining claim is not worth
1oIng the annual assessment on, it is
not worth holding under any ordinary
circumstances. When miners are once
convinced that development work
makes mine, they will readily see the
oily of the non-forfsisure law.-Mon-
ana Mining Reporter. I