davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-05-01
Some Way
or Other

ones blood gets sort o. sluggish
in the spring, or rather II gets
sluggish in the winter, but one
doesn't find it out till spring
That's why there are so many
"spring medicines"
We have several sorts OF Sarsa'
parilla, and all the other remedies
YOU ever heard of. We put up
sarsaparilla of our own Also Il
doesn't cost as much as the
others, and we think it is better
but you can take your choice
Price so cts. for bottle holding
90 doses, and if you think you are
not benefited by its use you car
have your money back.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-05-01

when Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung 70 castoria.
When she had children, she gave them oastoliA.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-05-01

The,s are the nobbiest goods Of the sea
son. Call and see them.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
To ADORN FAIR WOMEN.

Tailor-made costumes arc now
trimmed with broad and square-woven
braid, which, in either black or white,
looks very we'll on the gowns made of
the new silver-gray.
The fashionable wedding gift for the
groom to make the bridesmaids is a
pendant watch in enamel to match the
toilets. bouquets are replaced by
baskets Of spring blossoms or uncon-
ventional posies of old-fashioned flow
ers hanging loose.
Louis Seize coats are to be in evil
dcnce this summer. One belle has made
her appearance in one Of 4. chocolate
brown cloth with facings of fine white
cloth, trimmed with onyx buttons. y
rich brocade waistcoat Of antique pat.
tern gives Il smart finish.
The well-dressed woman attaches as
much importance to small belongings
rs to gowns. Umbrellas this season are
not so fantastical as they have been and
are as a result handsomcr. They are
mounted in tula or silver, sometimes
oXidized. Plain cheery-wood sticks are
also esteemed,
The news boy., 1896-05-30
TROLLEY CARS AND PILLS.
From tM BperiAs Nsps. Nsaoart. M


Mrs. Anna Burns, Of 8s8 Plare Street,
Newark, N. j., Is 3 decidedly pretty bru-
nette, twenty-sfx years old, tall, and pleas
ing con nversatiohslist. On the ground floor
Of her residence she conducts wcll.ordered
candy store. When our reporter visited her
store she, In response to aquestion, told him
q very inter esting story.
"Until about two months ago." she began,
~ enjoyed the very best Of health and could
work night and day II necessary. Suddenly,
and without atiy apparent cause, began TO
suffer from intense pains In my head, IN my
limbs and temples. Almost distracted with
this seemingly fsyer ending pain tried
cure after cure, prescription after prescrip-
ton and almost gallon Of medicine Of all
kinds. Nothing did me any good. In fact
became worse. The knuclsles of my hands
soon became cramped and the pain in my
hips became more and more distressing each
day. Business in the store had to be attend
ed to, however, and SO l was obliged, suffer-
feet, and occasionally ! was forced to go
out. This was the ordeal l dreaded. Each
time l went out I trembled when came
near the car tracks, for my pain at times
perfectly still, no matter where was. On
one occasion was seized In this way while
l was crossing the tracks on Market Street,
and there stood perfectly rigid. Unable to
move mana OF ioot Wnlle trolley car came
thundering. along. Fortunately it, was
stopped before It Struck me, but the dread
Of 1t all lasted as long as my pain, for new
er knew when crossing the tracks whether
would not drop to the ground In my agony
and be crushed to death. My anxiety to get
well grew apace, and had about given up
In despair when I saw in the Evening Neus
one day an ADVERT sement of Or. Williams
Pink Pills. Here was something hadn't
tried before, and lost no time in getting to
the nearest drug store There paid bfty
cents for box of these truly wonderful,
taking half of the, pills ! began to feel re-
lieved; the pains N my hips gradually dis
days felt as II there was some hope. ]
continued to take the pills, and the more
took the better I felt. l finished one box
few of the second fifty cents worth. am
free from all pain and as happy as the day
| is long. Since began to take DR.. Williams
Pink Pills have gained thirty pounds, ant
now when cross the car tracks don't care
if there is a dozen vehicles near by. 1t is {
great relief; assure you, and suffering hu
nanity has a never-failing friend in DIR
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
know what 1 am talking about. speal
from experience"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in con
densed form, all the elements necessary Il
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females
such as suppressions, Irregularities and a
forms Of weakness. In men they effect
radical cure in all cases arising from menta
worry, overwork or excesses of whateve
nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes (neve
in loose bulk at 50 cents g box or six boxc
for $3.50, and may be had of all druggist:
or direct by mail from DR.. Williams Med
cine Company, Sch enectady, N. Y.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
INTERESTING RELios.
The History of n Ring Found on the bat
tie Field at Manassas

tie Field at Manassas.
Although more than 30 years have
elapsed since the first and second bat
ties of Manassas. interesting articles
are still found by the relic seeker. Only
few days ngo friends found shells
containing powder, pieces OF canteens
and whole bayonets. But write TO
mention Il most peculiar and interest
ing find. A young man; Laws Spencer,
living on the old Logan farm tCathar-
pin p. o. picked up ring in the fa-
nous Deep Cut, which has history.
The ring is of good gold, with blood.
stone scroll intaglio. The motto OH
it is "Sic itur ad asira." Around the
scroll is V. NJ. l., and at the base pen
and sword crossed. Inside is engraved:
zone of the go. c. Henderson, July,
1859" My friends tried to purchase
it, but he refused several large bids.
With some care we have tried to reach
the owner, Gen. Scott Shipp, superih-
tendcnt of V. NJ. L., says: 80. c. Ilen-
1ersoh was classmnte OF mine and
was wounded in the hand at secohd
Manassas" He sends also the register
of V. M. l., and it shows that o. G
Henderson was captain of Virginia
battery. This register also shows that
there were just 20 in the class of SO.
/ have heard of the "fellow who found
the needle in the haystack," but this
finding goes ahead OF that. 1t is very
strange that this ring should be found
at all, but strikingly strange it should
be found SO near the anniversary Of
that terrible battle. Our supposition
is that o. c. Henderson had a finger
shot off, and probably if search were
made he might find long-lost bone.
The Deep Cut witnessed bloody con-
tests. An officer WHO was in the en-
gagement writes about the fight on
August so, 1862: "Before the railroad
cut the fight was most obstinate.
saw a federal flag hold its position for
half an hour within ten yards of one oi
the confederate regiments in the cut
and go down six or eight times, and
after the fight 100 dead men were lying
90 yards from the cut and some of then
within n few feet of it. Some of the
men fought with stones picked up ou
of the cut, after their ammunition gave
out. Line after line surged up the
hill, time after time led by their Off
GERS, but repeatedly dashed back OF
one another, until the whole field wa!
covered with confused mass OF strug
Cling, running. routed fcderals. Cor
Washington Star.
The news boy., 1896-05-30

What good friends they had been
he and Dave! Either would have died
for the other as readily as for the dear
old flag. And now they were enemies,
though the veterans of Plunkett-hcr
only soldiers left!
He strove to become angry again.
"'Twas a mean thing for Dave to do,
anyhow to ketch me up SOL he was
growing, just when Sammy interrupted
with burst he had long repressed: 20,
gran'pa! how l wisht could see you
dressed up like soldier!"
The old man thought a moment.
'Well, come along" he said. He did not
understand why he humored the boy.
He was more of q mystery to himself
than to Sammy.
"Sh! Sh!" Blodgett led the way to
the dusky, cobwebbed garret. He took
from the old chest faded army coat, a
soldiers cap, a lSnapsack and a muslet.
Ssh! Sh!" AS stealthily as they had
ascended they crept down the stairs, and
so, with their precious burden, to the
secluded back pasture.
Then Bill Blodgett, with an express
sion on his face that was new to Sammy,
put on the battered blue, placed the cap
above his thin, gray locks, adjusted the
knapsack, shouldered the muskct.
Now, indeed, thoughts of Dave Simp-
son crowded to the front. How proud
ly he and Dave had tramped away to-
gether in their army blue! Others had
gone with them. Who had returned?
Only himself and Dave. How they had
cheered each other on the toilsome
| marches!
"Now, Sammy" cried Blodgett, trem-
bling with awkward earnestness, "I'll
show We how Dave and me used to-"
A twig snapped. A stone fell from
the wall. The flock of frightened sheep
went cantering the length of the pas
ture. With ringing cry, Dave Simp-
son leaped the wall like boy.
"Hold on, Billy! I'll drill ye."
'Dave!"
Attention! Present arms!"
Bill Blodgett obeyed the old'words of
command instantly, and with true sol
dierly gravity. Sammy's delighted
heart nearly burst its bounds, betraying
it's excitement in every tense muscle.
When the drill was ended, nervous 81.
lence ensued till Simpson broke it:
"Say, Billy, let's wear the old uniform to
the fiag-raising tomorrow"
Seems if'twould be the proper thing
to do" responded Mr.. Blodgett.
That was all. Not a smile, not 2
hand-shake, not word of repentance;
yet the miracle of reconciliation had
been wrought. And at the celebration
on Memorial day the two veterans wer,
present in their faded, eloquent uni
forms. No speeches came fromTheil
lips, for their hearts were too full. bu
Sammy spoke up good and loud
enough to redeem the loss, and the fine
was raised by Blodgett and Simpson
pulling together on the rope. Then
at another pull from little Polly. 4
tremhled. duttered aud flung Its glor,
Ito tAs welcoming hresss, while the chill
The news boy., 1896-05-30
Not for the Dead Alone.

Not for the dead alone this day we cherish;
For all our brave deserve as well
AS those who in the conflict fell
Each rsked his all-no one could tell
Who was to perish.
Not for the dead alone we bring these
flowers:
But for their parents bowed with years,
Their children whom this day endears,
For wives and sisters yet in tears
Their griefs are ours.
Not for the dead alone these ensigns CORY;
But to impress on every eye
At what cost we still may fly
That fabric fashioned from the sky
Our nations glory!
Not for the dead alone the drums are beat
ing;
But listening ears shall catch the strait
And comrades join the sad refrain
Till heart to heart shall beat again
In solemn greeting.
Not for the dead alone commemoration;
But that our sons be taught to-day
The price their fathers had to pay
To keep and unto them convey
This mighty nation.
Not for the dead alono-Ah! truly not;
But for an object lesson grand
That all the earth may understand
The valiant saviors of this land
Arc not forgot!
u. p. Rand. in Springfield (Mass) Re-
publican.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
SWORD AND GUN.

The German army uses 100000
blank cartridges year.
The five nations CT Europe own
2,310 war ships, mounting $3.50 guns,
all ready for immediate service"
The greatest propo"tionate loss of Of
ficers to men in any battle was at the
capture of Eedan, where three officers
were lost to every p men.
Since the Cuban war began the
colonial debt of the island has been in
creased by S305,551.o50. The previous
debt was S163,551 $50, making total oi
$46S,552,0 ,025.
Sir Frederick Darlington, who sailed
the other day for South Africa to take
charge of the military operations ir
Matabelcland, is best known to the Eng.
lish public as the organizey of thc
famous "Carrington's horse"
The news boy., 1896-05-30

Il was only thinking what Mr.. Blod-
gett said," she replied dcmurely. "He
told me you are the meanest man In
plunkett."
Mr.. Simpson stared furiously. "t'n
pay Bill Blodgctt for that, What else
did he say2"
Though bis tone was fierce, Miss
Stanton noted that little Polly was not
ut oil alarmed; SO she kept her bwn
courage undaunted, and slowly, as IL
she was teaching lesson to q very dull
pupil, replied:
"Mr. Blodgett said to me: You go
see Dave Simpson, and I'll match YOU,
cent for cent, dollar for dollar, what
ever you get out of Dave Simpson,!
Now, what do you say, Mr.. Simpson
Of course he reckoned you wouldn't
give cent"
Mr. Simpson flushed with anger. 81
say this!" he said, emphatically, "rll
give you ten dollars-ten dollars fer
Bill Blodgett to matrh. Yes! for the
sake of seeing Bin Biodgett shell out
I'll give you-I'll give you-Polly, girl
we'll give a clean $50! Cent for cent
dollar for dollar says Bill Blodgett
Iia, ha, ha! It's as good rs b circus
Simpson gives $40, Blodgett matches
1t. And Blodgett and Simpson hain't
spoke for years. Blodgett and Simp
son go halves on $40 flag for PUNK
EFT school-house. Ha! l guess Nv,
got Bill Blodgett this time!"
"But will Mr.. Blodgett give hi
share?" asked Miss Stanton, anxieusly
Got to!" replied Mr.. Simpson. "On,
thing about Bill Dlodgett, he ncver
goes back on his word in financia
transaction"
So the little schoolmistress wen
Lack to Mr.. Blodgett. When she tol,
Inn that Simpson had given her So
he turned pale, and without wore
went with her to the house, took tw,
tcn-dollar notes out of 4 cupboard, an
gave them to her. She thanked hin
earnestly, but he said not word in re
sponse.
Miss Stanton kept the secret for
whole week. Then all Plunkett wa
stirred with the news, marvelihg niue
that Plunkett was to possess the flag
but more that it should be the gift {
the two men whose stingincss and mt
tual animosity had become notorious.
Sammy Blodgett, almost burstin
with pride, placed in Miss Stanton
The news boy., 1896-05-30

hands copy of the County Oracle, in
which the wonderful fact was told.
The item ended thus: "We congratu-
late Plunkett on the possession OF such
generous citizens as William Blodgett
and David Simpson, men who, like
brothers, fought to preserve our glo-
rious union, and who, still of one heart
in time of peace, unite to unfurl the
starry banner for which they bled, to
float in proud benediction over the
heads of the young men and maidens of
Plunkett."
"Ain't it grand?" whispered Sammy.
"Wonderful!" she whispered back.
1t certainly was wonderful. Who could
have written it? When she put this
question to Mr.. Simpson that worthy
laughed uproariously.
Mr.. William Blodgett did not take
the joke so philosophically. He grew
glummer of face and shorter of speecl,
than ever. The neighbors trembled q
little, not knowing what the matter
might come to.
Dave Simpson became very much in.
| terested in the flag. 1t awakened all
his old patriotism. He fell to telling
war stories to Polly, and he could not
keep Bill Blodgett out of them-Bill
and he had been such inseparable com
rades in arms. Then he and Miss Stan
ton held many consultations regard
ing the flag-raising.
"What do you do in Plunkett on Me
mortal day?" she asked, one morning
excitedly.
"Do? Nothing at ALL"
swell, we'n do something this year
Mr.. Simpson," said the determined
little schoolmistress. 81 can't, at this
short notice, clear the graveyard, ge;
up procession and all that, but I car
manage the children and the school
| house."
"What'n you do?" he asked.
"Why, plenty of things! Wen fly
our flag for the first time on Memoria
day. Well invite the parents, the schoo
committee, the minister-in fact, tht
town. The children will sing. And
we'll have speeches-yes, speeches, Mr.
Simpson, from Plunkett's two noble
benefactors."
Mr.. Simpson pooh-poohed vigorously
at the last idea; nevertheless she saw
he was pleased.
Arrangements were made for celc
bration, and Mr.. Blodgcttwas asked t.
make an address.
81 won't have anything to do witt
such tomfoolery!" he thundered
"Daye Simpsons made a big enough
fool of me now"
"I'm sorry you WON'T make speech
sir" said Miss Stanton. vPut. anyway
hope you'll let Sammy ta.se part IL
the celebration"
"Well," said Blodgett. ungraciously
"f he does. see to it that he speaks VI
good and loud"
| So Sammy was selected to speak |
piece in his grandfather's place. h
had very little oratorical gift Mis-
| Stanton struggled with him faithful.
and diligently. Yet each time. AFTER b
ktppsd $rom her prsssaee. b REAP
The news boy., 1896-05-30

pcared with the sing-song infection
and abominubie emphasis that tnnde
her blocd run cold. She could not hn-
derstand these persistent relapses.
"Sammy," she cried, In despair, "whdt
shall I do with you, IL you will not
speak IL MS I teach yoii TOT"
Sammy burst into tears. II wisht
there wasn't ever any Memorial day,
nor any flag, nor anything. / wisht l
was dead-so, there!"
"Why, what's the matter, Sammy"
"Before I'm out of bed in the morn
ing, gran'pa he's utter me to speak ihy
piece," sebbed the boy. "And the saihe
every noon and after school at night.
And he stands me upon rock down
in the back pasture where nobody can
see or hear, and he goes off to the other
end, and have to holler it at him. And
1 begin your way, and he says he'll lick
me if l don't saS it his why. And b.
tween YOU both-boohoo!"
Here was revelation. Mr.. Blodgett,
for all his surly manner. had become
interested in the celebration. 1t lent
touch of pathos to what would other.
wise have been ludicrous.
"You poor dear!" she said, finally.
"You shall not be bothered any more
by me. Say it just as your grandfather
wishes"
So the daily conchihg in the back
pasture went on without interruption.
The cows chewed their cuds; the sheep
lifted their dull heads and were not
wise enough to wonder, though occa-
sion for wonder grew. For, marvel OF
marvels! Mr.. Blodgett, after the elocu-
ton lessons, fell to telling war stories
to his grandson.
This was the first common interest
of their lives. Sammy felt he was find
ing a place in his grandfather's heart
How good and loud" he would speak
that hated piece, for payment!
Mr.. Blodgett, In his turn, tried his
utmost to keep Dave Simpsons name
out of his "reminiscences. He fought
against it all the more because he wa:
conscious of strange and tender renewa
of his old friendship; but Dawes hnmt
crept into almost every tale.
So it came about that one day h.
blundered on the story of that tim'
when Dave Simpson had saved his lif
at the peril of his own. Then he falteret
and finally broke down. He had put th
incident out of his heart and mind.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
ERAvELY DONE.
Running a Gauntlet of n Thousand Mus-
kets In the Performance of Duty.

Running Gauntlet of n Thousand Mus-
kets In the Performance of Duty.
"That is one of the bravcst men l
ever knew" said Gen. Rosecrans to
james Il. Gilmore Edmund kirk as
Inspector-Gencral Ducat left the room
where the two gentlemen were convers-
ing. Il saw him once" continued the
general, "coolly face almost certain
death to perform n duty. Three men
had fallen before his eyes, and he had
to run the gauntlet of a thousand mus
kets; but he did it," Mr.. Gilmore re-
lates the circumstances in the Louisville
Courier-Journal:
1t was at the battle of Iulta, where
Rosecrans, with only 2,soo men actually
engaged, was fighting confederate
force of 1000, holding a chosen and
very strong position. Ducat, in riding
up to the general, had observed Il regi-
mcnt of Gen. Stanley's division about to
be enveloped and overpowered by n
much larger force.
Ride on and warn Stanley at once"
said Rosecrans. An acre of fire, swept
with bullets, lay between them and the
menaced regiment. Ducat glanced at
it and said:
General, have wife and children"
"You knew that wheT you came
here" said Rosecrans, coolly.
I'll co." said Ducat. moving his horse
forward after his momentary hesita-
ton.
Stay moment. We must make sure
of this" said Rosccrans. He thought a
thousand lives of more value than four,
SO, hastily writing some dispatches on
the pommel of his saddle. he gave one to
three orderlies, and sent them off at in.
tcrvals of about sixty yards over the
bullct-swept field.
Then he looked at Ducat, who had
seen every one of them fall lifcless, or
desperately wounded. Without word
Ducat plunged into the fire, and, won.
derful to tell, he ran the gauntlet in
safety, and with his clothes torn by
mimic balls, and his horse reeling from
mortal wound, he got to Stanley, and
saved the regiment. The orderlics
| found their graves on that acre of fire
The news boy., 1896-05-30
ODD AND CURIOUS.

Eighteen per cent. Of married women
are widows.
Atlanta, Ca, has house wholly con-
structed of paper.
A mill whistle at Fillmore, y. Y,
blows the weather signals.
A prospector has located the grave
yard at Moab, Utah, as placer claim.
A sign in the window Of q prominent
New York employment agency reads:
"Nanted-Only useful women"
The news boy., 1896-05-30

with tooAt APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Caterrh is a
IN cure 1t you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly ON the blood and mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrl1 Cure 10 not Quack
medicine. Il was prescribed BY one OF the
-asf physicians In this country for years,
posed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
bination Of the two Ingredients is what pro
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price I5c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
When the Summer Breeze

Blows through tho trees, most Of us who
can sets off for country jaunt., Fewer
cross the Atlantic. Whether 1t is business
or pleasure calls one from home, Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters Is the best accom-
paniment OF voyage or an outing. Yachts
men, sea captains, commercial travellers
and emigrants concur in this opinion. The
Bitters Is unrivalled for bilious, malarisl,
dyspeptic or liver disorder.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
An Old Obligation.

While Frenchmen grumble that they
still have to pay taxes in order to mails
up the war indemnity exacted by Prus-
sia 25 years ago, the town of Koenigs-
berg, IN Prussia, has only this year paid
the last installment of the loan con-
tracted to the war contribution imposed
on it by NAPOLEON |.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
Russian Snies.

Three Russian naval officers haw
been fined $50 each for trespassing on
the British fortifications at Hong
Kong, and making sketches.
The news boy., 1896-05-30

FRS stopped free by Or. Kline's Great
Nerve Restoror. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa
The news boy., 1896-05-30

GENUINE love, however rated as the chief
passion of the human heart, is but poor de-
pendent, retainer upon other passions
admiration, gratitude, respect, esteem, pride
IN the object.--Mrs. Inchbald.
The news boy., 1896-05-30
Slaughter Of the BuraIo.

Between the years 1860 and 1882 NOR.
than I5.oeo,ooo bison tbuffaio) were
kllled withie the liuats Of the United
ststs4s
The news boy., 1896-05-30

A MAN will tell you of every Improvement
he puts on his property, but ho never tells
you of the mortgage that he has put on the
improvement.-N. Y. Advertiser
The news boy., 1896-05-30

TnE tongue of fool Is the key Of his
counsel, which in q wise fnan wisdom hath
in keeping. .-Socrates.
The news boy., 1896-05-30

dren rheefed with will, hhd their
elders softly, with something tuggiDg
at their throats.-Emily J. Langley, in
Youth's COMPANION.