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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
FOUR POWDER MILLS BLOWN UP.
Nobody Killed or Injured but Window
Glass is Shattered.

Springfield, Mas, Sept. 19.-Four pow
der mills at Hazardvlle, Conn.,. were
blown up today. Lightning struck one
mill and the explosion set FIRE to the
other three No one was killed or in
jured. Thousands of panes of glass
were broken in the buildings of the
town and the shock was so great, even
at the distance of Springfield. that it
was supposed at first to be an earth
uuaEa
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
MURDERED HIS YOUNG WIFE.
Mil Levy of New Orleans Traced to Coeul
d'AIeme and Arrested.

u .H1VHkC HTt zATIBSIe0ts
Portland, Or, Sept 19.-Detective +.
G. Loze of New Orleans passed through
here, coming from the Occur d'Alene
country, having in charge Mil Levy, a
young man belonging to one of the best
families i'll the Crescent City where he is
wanted on charges of numbering his
young and beautiful wife and of commit
ting forgeries aggregating $4,000 The
officer had been on Levy's track since the
latter part. of July, tracing him from
point to. point till last Monday, when he
located him about two miles from Muir
ray, working with some prospectors who
were ignorant of the mans history.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
CONFIRMED BY KITCHENER.
British War Office Receives Advices from
lin Cnlnnlnnder.

London, Sept. 19-Gen. Sir Herbert
Kitchener, in command of Anglo-Egyp-
tan expedition to Dongola. telegraphed
today from Kerma on the Nile to the war
office announcing that he occupied Kcrna
without opposition at dawn, the enemy
having, receded to the west bank at Ell
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
SUMMER RESORT ON FIRE.
Mono uift, Near New Bedford, Threatened
with Destruction.

New Bedford. Mass, Sept. 17.-Non-
ouitt. a summer resort. six miles south
Of this city. is threatened with total de-
struction by fire. The handsome cottage
Of III. @. Stone of. Chicago is wrapped in
flames. antls the whole village of summer
cottages is threatened. Assistance has
gone from this city.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
MURDER AND ROBBERY.
Martha McCord, Kansas Seamstrcss ;.
Killed.

, lawrence, kas', Sept. 1S.-Martha
In her room in Massachusetts street th;s
morning. Death had been caused from
three wounds on the temple infl;ctnd
with a Ratchet that lay near by r ;s
undoubtedly case of murder with rob.
berry the motive. The woman lived
alone and Is known to have had money
IN the room. There is no cine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
A Lumberman Killed

Manistique, Mich, Sept. 17.-James
Burns, lumberman, while going to
camp yesterday on supply wagon fell
from the load and one of the rear wheels
passed over him, crushing his chest.
He died fifteen minutes afterward.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
Milwaukee, Sept 10, 1896.
CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.
BUTTER AND CHEESE MARKETS.

Chicago-Illinois early Ohios, 2O@22c; Wis
consln Hebrons 2SM3Oc per bus on track;
other varieties, 26M29c.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
CAPT. GEORGE R. HoYTsDEAD.
Was Appointed to the Army from wis
Sconsin in 1857.

%consin in 1867.
Washington, d. c., Sept. 1.-THE war
department has been advised of the
death of Capt. George r. Hoyt, quarter
master at Helena, of apoplexy. he was
born IN New hampshire and appointed to
death creates vacancy in the quarter
masters department.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-24
FIGHTING IN EGYPT.
First Shots Fired at kerma in the
British Campaign in the
SOud0n.

Cairo, Sept. ia special from Ker-
ma, the Dervish post on the Nile, an
nounces that the troops of the Khalfa
evacuated that place when the Anglo
Egyptian forces arrived there today
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
The Third Ticket.

Erie pa H~rald; There are
hundreds Of Thousands OF Demo
Gratis in the country who are as the
Erie Democracy once was, sun
alterabiy opposed to tue free cO'n.
age OF slver,' but are at the sane
time fir ulJ opposed to the McKin-
lev high protective policy. These
opponents OF paternalism sud high
protection should be provided tor.
They should be given q platform
upon which they can conscientious
Iy stand and q set of Candidates
tor whom hey can cOnscientiOusly
vote, and these the indianapolis
Convention proposes to give Their.
These Democrats represent the
long established and we'll recognIz
ed p'iOclpl,S of J, ffersonisn Dem-
ocracy. and they are protesting
again Il such "A sub, erSiOu OF these
principles as was made by the
Chicago Convention. The lh ri
ticket viii give them what lheS
demand--sn opportunity 10 cas-.
their votes as Democrats.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
NEEDMoRE NEWS.

Farmers are how delayed with their
blowing on account of the dry weather.
On last Sunday week out neigh
bOrhood was visited BY very well
dressed tramps NhO claimed they had
been working in the Michigan Copper
mines.
Mr.. i. NJ. HotingswOrth, one of our
old and most highly respected eitizers,
who has been very i'll is we are glad tOI
to say, a little better.
While our constable, Mr. John Hottie
was coming up the east side OF the Fort
mountain one day last week, he came
upon a large rattlesnake, and as an
officer OF the law he tho"ght it hi, duty
to take the dangerous chap in. SO with
clubs and rocks he soon settled him, and
As trophy Of his Victory he brought of
the snakes nine rattles.
The young ladies OF this section may
look out for fine times buggy riding, "a
three more of our young men have
bought buggies.
Mr.. Edward McInturf showed Us
some "Johnson's Fine Winter" apples
last week Of the crop Of 1885. They
were in fine condition.
Mr.. John Higgins, OF the L. 5. Army
he being a memberof Co. A, lst, Cay.
now stationed in A rizona, returned
home here on Thursday of last week, on
4 three months furlough.
On Wednesday OF last week, the Re
formed Sunday school Of Woodstock,
had a very plcasantand largely attended
picnic in the woods at Hotties School
House.
a few nights ago Mr.. Jos. Tewalt and
wife heard something after their chick
ems, and running ont to see, left the door
open behind them. Finding nothing
they returned to the house and seeing Il
press or cupboard open they looked in
and to their surprise and CONSERVATION
found a skunk inside eating "a young
chicken. Quietly closing the door Joe
ran to his nearest neighbors to ask him
to come with his gun and shoot it. Ii
being about 3 o'clock in the morning
the neighbor advised them to keep il
penned i'm the pres, until it was Light
enough to see. But when joe got home
and found the stink cat had finished the
chicket and commenced ON a basket Of
eggs that was i'm the press. he threw open
the door and let Mr.. Skunk 20 scot free.
saying he truly hoped thi, wouldb the
cat that never came back.
The Tramp.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lae U. s. Govt Report
R&9>!A2!!! RR s%issl
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PoWELLjs FORT NEWS

Some parts OF our Valley are very dry
while the frequent showers passing over
other portions make them seasonabe.
Mr., Tobias Baker lost a horse last
week from what is supposed to have
been lung fever.
The all day meeting at Dry Run last
Sunday was conducted by Rev. John
Tampkin and Rev. Mr.. Taylor, Of Page
county. Rev, Dolllemyer did not get
there for some reaeon unknown to us.
The singing at the Cross Roads on
the second Sunday called together a
large crowd. 1t was conducted by Mr..
Bauserman. Everybody seemed to en-
joy the occasion. fhe day was intensely
hot, aud we hope Mr., Bauserman will
ho'd another service OF the kind when
the weather is more pleasant.
Every one is invited to come to Dry
Run on the fifth Sunday to hear Rev
Mr.. Rhodes. of Saumsyille.
Mrs. Baker is now visiting her brother
Mr.. Hoover, near Strasburg, and taking
in the camp meeting.
Mr.. Lewis Glenn has been in L1ray for
several weeks with two Of his sons who
are very sick with fever.
Mr. c. N. Golladay, of Dilheck. one
of our leading merchants, is doing big
business, especially in trade, such As
chickens, which are coming in day end
night mostly in the darkest nights
although he says he would much rather
take them in in the day time than to be
called ont of bed at night.
Yonrs truly,
Little Pud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

Last Excursion to iagara Falls.
The last excursion Of the season via
the Royal Blue Line TO Niagara Falls
Watkius Glen, Buffalo and Rochester
is announced for Thursday, A1y 9Th.
A .prclal express ain o. Pullman
cars ami fret class ia oaches, in charge
of au experienced Tourist Agent. VIII
leave h. Il o station, Washington, 10
a. M, leave Camden Station, Baltimore,
gO5 a M, arlive Niagara Fells II, 900 p IL.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will al.o be placed or sale at the follow
mn .tatlnns al rAfns annr1nd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

because the weather happens
10 be warm. If you have a
weak throat, a slight hacking
cough, or some trouble with
the bronchial tubes, summer IS
the best time 10 get rid OF it.
If you are losing flesh there is
ali the more need Of attention.
Weakness about the chest and
thinness should never 60 to-
qether. One greatly increases
ne danger Of the other. Hea!
the throat, cure the cough, and
strengthen the whole system
now. Keep taking Scott S
Emulsion all summer.
FOR sale by all druggists at soc and sI.Oo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
M A r < EFT 5 .
1.iua Stock Markets.

BALTTSOEE. Aug IL.

DALI nus
swinp.-Fsir TO good light far west"r"
hogs sail A. 4 15as4 % per 100 lhs cross;
others 7oa33.9O aud roughs 90 s. per
100 lbs.
Sheep and Lsmbs.-The market ~ ac-
tive for good stock. and common Of all
kind. not wanted At any price. Sheep ] I
q cents per b gross; no change. Lam ~
s.44 tents and extra 5 cents, an improve
ment m value Of I cent ia the character
and quality of the benches.
Calves There is a fair trade reported
at 3a4i cents, sn improvement OF about
I cent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
TAKEN OtlCG HOrSGIlGn.

Tie c, 4, braied "Onycha WllktS vi
make the season of 1876 at The ShenaI
doah County Agrl. S)ciety's Fair Gronnd
to serve a limited uumber of Mares PEI
sons Wishing to breed to a good ANNA
will do we'll to see the above horse.
For terms and further particular
l.. +. BROOKS,
nav oo-tf Woodstock. Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
Ereo PILE.

Send your address to II. Z. Bucklen n
Co. Chicago. and get free sample box
of DIR. D,ug's New Life Pills. a trial
will convince you Of their merits. Inese
pills are easy in action aud are paTtlcu'
iarlv effective in the cure of Const'pa-
ton and Sick Headache. For Malaria
and Liver troubles they have been proved
Invaluable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every del't Gus suo-
stance and to re purely vegetable. hey
do not weaSen by their action but by
giving tone t. stomach and bowels great
~ inyigorate the system, Regular SIZE
Csc per box. Sold by j. Schmltt Drug
gist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
A Household Necessity

Il the economy Flour Bin. II = s"o
stnniially made from imported TN pa
vii last life time. Trls BIN Will D.
fired througuu, Sherandoah cornty u
polite and gentleman!y statesmen
RI sample can be seen m ope' alto
ma ,rJets received 1T Mauck a l'ung
Store. ro ,,...r
aug. A-3mo. ""od''ooA' o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
VIRGINIA SOUND-MONH1
MEN.

Kich monl, Va, Aug. Is "A CALL
signed by about two hundred VII
p,nia democrats, aud representing
every city in thu State, has oe'"
issued, calling for a Safe conVen
tlon to b, held at Rch non"'
Thursday. August p. for the pnr
nose Of s-lrcuug delegates to th'
ma iousld,u.o.rA'ic c'nv nu"" 10
he he'd al indianapolis. TIE call l.
as follows;
The I, representatives. OF the dem"
cratic pity who met in cOnven
,,on Al Chicago on The I h day e.
Jolv-having .been betrayed into
q false creed and false lead J.
shin and having aOanuone"
democratic principles and adopted
q nIatform in which is proposed
lldtiN''"
for ratification b, the people OF 'h'
United States in general aud tne
democratic party in PARTICULAR d
se,ies Of demands and prOpposl
films 10 he carried out 10y the
government, which are at variance
with the doctrines of the demo
cratic patty and ruinous to the
financial commercial and indus
trial interests of the people OF thlS
eonntry. aud which no democrat
who adheres to the political tdltD
If the party Con accept-demccra'S
then ON the ground in Cblcaeo'
who resolved to hold fast TO the
established faith and teachings o.
the na,ty at once organized them
selves for the purpose OF perpe'u
atlng democratic faith and OF
spreading 1t among the people d.
heretofore.
.To thiS,nd a national cOnVen
ton of democrats has been dull
called TO assemble at Indianapolis,
Ind. on the ID day ct September
1895. for the purpose OF res tfirmlng
in "A platform the established
principles OF the democratic party;
and of presenting to the people o.
the United S atrs candi iates tJl
the offices OF President aud vice
President who would maintalu
those principles.
..The undersigned democrats OF
the State of Virginia, desiring to
maintain their party organization
and to 20 operate with Tue demo
Gratis Of Other States in the IA
tional convention called for the , |
of September At Indianapolis,
hereby call upon their brother
democrats throughout Virginia t.
assemble in their respective conn
ties and towns on some Convenient
DAY, uo. later shan MDnd y, Aug.
u ami 10 sent delegates TO a
S ale ,..yrutiou TO he held IN ihe
city Of E,hmood on Thursd -
Aug. Pm. A. il \ NJ, for tb'
ruIpose OF elec.iag delegates to the
national conyeutioa, AM of trans
acting such olher business as Is
customary at State conventions.
I'VE suggest that one delegate
for every 200 voters, and on" Tor
every fraction over 100 VIII voted
for the democratic candidate at the
last presidential election IN a'y
count, or town, lie elected to this
convention.
The neArness of the day for the
assembling OF delegates IN con
vention fOrbids the general trans
mission OF this cali TO individuals
otherwise than through the public
press. Every democrat, therefore
who is in sympathy with the Ell 'r'
to preserve ami transmit demo
cratic principles is hereby lnvite
to take steps at once to send dele
gates frOm his coInty or town to
the State convention.
"All action taken IN cOmpllarc'
with this call should be promptly
reported to Joseph Bryan, t. y
box S2l. Richmond, Va"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

Mr.. John Figgans, of troop A LIST L.
s. Calvary, now stationed in Arizona, Is
visiting his friends in this county. He
has been in the regular service nearly
four years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
McA'FEE AND LOVEIl
BARRIERS,

Main street. opposite the cloihinf
store Of Horsey Il Atwell.
~ Prompt aud polite attention P1'
reasonable prices.
mar. 10
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

For more detailed information apply to
Cnas. o Scull, General Passenger Agent
Baltimore, Nd.
Don't forget the date, Thursday Aug. "a.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
Randolph Macon
Academy

Froit Royal, Va.
BEAUTIFULLY situated among the noun.
tains: pure air and water. Prepares
Bows and Young Men for College o.
Business life. A selected corps OF teach
ers. Thorough mental training. Physl-
cal bealthfuiness. Moral and religious
influence. Full equipment, Moderate
charges. Session begins Sept. H. 1870
and continues for nine calendarmonths
Send for full particulars to
Rev. b. ". BOND, Prin., Fpont Royal va
aug. 7-St.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
A Ga /

There will be mass meeting at
Fishers Hill, Wednesday, Aug. Doth
1896. at p. m, for the purpose Of select
ing candidate who is opposed to the
legalization Of the liquor traffic and who
will pledge himself to do all he can ia
break up the debauchery going on at the
seat Of the law-making power Of our
nation, to represent the 9TH District in
the next Congress.
Excursion rates on all regular trains
have been provided for that day by
request oicommittee. W. \. SaSer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

A barrel OF flour was stolen Sunday
night rom DR.. Tripletts warehouse al
the railroad siding. about a mile norm
OF town.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
NOTICE

All parties are hereby notified not J.
barbof NV son. SAML T. SINE, or {
cre5it b,m on nv account. lie left hi
home without MY permission. o,.,r
aug. l4-3t pd. ~ " 81 4' -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

To accommodate delegates to the Dh-
tr.ct Conference Of ". L. Church. South
the express train which connects WIN
the alley train, at IIarper's Ferry VIII
stop at North mountain on Aug. 18th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
Testimony In Rebuttal.

Geo. Rhodes testified that from what
he has heard OF Dlllman HOttinger, he
would take him % be man OF good
sense.
Benz. Bowman testified that the repu-
tations OF Dillman IIottlnger and Dan'l
Sagcr for truth were good; that the
reputation Of Dan'l Johnson is pretty
bad
Israel Jones testified that Dillman
Hottinger and Dan'l Sager were OF good
reputation for veracity and that Dan'I
Johnson's reputation was not very good.
ID. II. Smith testified that reputation
OF Dan'l Sager is not bad, that he never
heard anything against that OF Dillman
Hottingcr and that Dan'l Johnson's
reputation is not very good.
Newton Wolverto1 testified that VIM.
Owens told him what he was going to
testifytO.
VIM. Hepner testified that VIM. Owens
said the day after the murder that he
did not know Elmer Weatherholtz. He
said he hoped we would catch him and
hing him.
John Bascy testified and contradictcd
statements made by WIN. owens.
j. II. Downey testified to the same
effect.
Jacob Heishman testified that he knew
Owens, that his reputation for truth and
veracity Is not good
jill. Matthias testified that VIM. Owens
reputation for truth and yeracity is bad.
and that he would not believe him ON
oath.
The Commonwealth case was fully
prepared and ably presented to the Jury
bv Col. J. c. Baker, Commonwealth
Attorney. T e general verdict OF the
people was that he had performed hi'
duty faithfully andhis arguments were
able and. it was thought, conclusive
The defense didal in their powerto save
| their client.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
THE VERDICT.

The case was given to the jury about
; D. m. on Wednesday and the verdict
rendered at $50 a. m. on THURSDAY, and
was as follows: We the jury find the
prisoner Elmer A. Weatherholtz. guilty
of murder in the second degree and
ascertain his term OF imprisonment in
the state Jail and penitentiary house OF
the Commonwealth, at Is years.
1t is hardly necessary TO add that the
verdict was complete surprise to peo-
ple who had heard the evidence. Had
they acquitted him Of the charge, ii
would have bsen no greater surprise
The verdict is really equivalent to an ac-
quittal, il the prisoner sees proper to
take advantage of il.
II the prisoner should ask to have the
verdict set aside the court, under the la"
would be compelled to grant his re-
quest. He could not hereafter be con.
victed OF murder in the first degree ant
any other verdict would be set aside, Sc
that there would be nothing for the
Commonwealth to do but ask for
noHe and the discharge Of the prisoner
The people generally are very indignant
LATER,
The verdict has been set aside by the
Judge, as contrary to the law ana tic
evidence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21

DIR. G.. W. Cook will preach at New
U.pe next Sunday afternoon at3 o'clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-08-21
LATER.

The verdict has been set aside by the
judge, as contrary to the law ana Tie
evidence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29
A CHILD's FATE.

During the big thunder shower a
while ago little Willie, who slept up
stairs alone, got scared and called his
mother. who came up and asked him
what he YVES friehtane9 about. Willie
frankly admitted that the thunder was
a little too much for little boy who
slept alone.
well, if you're afraid" said his
mother, pushing back the curls from
his forehead you should pray for cour-
age
All right, ma" said Willie, an idea
coming into his head; suppose YOU
stay up here and pray while l so down
and sleep with paw
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29
prcILsT OR STATESMAN.

Thousands of our own boys, who to-
GAY are spearing frogs, or bathing in
the rivers or their native land and pa
rading on the shiny beach with no
clothes on to speak OF, are left to
choose between such a career Of useful
ness and greatness OF brow, and the
humdrum life of d bilious student and
pale. sad Congressman. VIII you rise
to the proud pinnacle Of fame as a pu-
gilist boys, or will you plug along as
a sorrowing, oYer-worked statesman?
Now in the spriugtime of your lives,
choose between the two, and abide by
the consequences.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29
FRNNFSS

Firmness is q good thing in its place,
but we should early learn that to be
firm we need not stand up against a
cyclone tin our internal economy is
blown into the tops o. the neighboring
trees. Moral courage is a good thing.
but II is useless unless YOU have liver
20 go along with it, Sometimes q man
is required to lay down his life for his
principles. but tle cases where he is
expected 10 Day down his digester on
the altar Of his BELIEF are comparative
lv seldom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29

of a great city or become President OF
the United States; but there is a beauti-
full and luminous life ahead OF him
in comparison with the boy who OBJ
stinately refuses to leave the home
nest. The boy who cannot summon
the moral courage some day TO uncoil
the tendrils of his heart from the clus-
tering idols of the household to grapple
with outrageous fortune, ought to be
taken by the ear and led away out into
the great uutried realm of space.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29
- TRUE ANIERICAN
SUDDEN FAME.

a man works twenty years to become
known as scholar, newspaper man
and a gentleman. while the illiterate
murderer springs into immediate no
toriety in a day. and the widow OF his
victim cannot even get her life insur-
ance. These things are what make
people misanthropic and tenacious Of
their belief in q hell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-29
DIGNITY.

Dignity does not draw. 1t answers
in place of intellectual tone for twenty
minutes. but after a while it fails to
sc. there. Dignity works all right in
a wooden Indian or q drum major, but
the man who desires to- draw a salary
through life and to be sure OF visi-
BE means Of support will do we'll to
make some other provision than
naughty look and the air Of patron
age.