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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
The Palaces Of the Sultan.

The sultan has no confidence in any
Of his palaces except that Of Yildiz,
which he thinks he has so fortified that
revolution cannot endanger him. He
was frightened almost to death when
the Gar Alexander ii Of Russia was
assassinated some years ago, and his
life has been one Of continuous unrest.
he has, all told, from 80 to 40 palaces,
a number Of which are on the banks Of
the BospOrus.
Yildiz is situated On bill, and its
grounds contain acres Of ravines, OF
forests and lakes. Of parks and gardens.
Not far from it is the great palace Of
Dolma Bagtche. where Abdul Aziz, the
brother Of this sultan, committed suicide
In order that another brother named
Murad might be raised to the throne.
Murad was pulled down by other con-
spirators, who declared that he was
crazy, and it is said that he is pining in
the dungeons Of one Of the palaces along
the Bosporus.
Abdul Aziz furnished this D0lma
Bagtche palace He spent eco, 900 a
year ON his harem, and within 10
months expended 100000 ON pictures
alone The rooms-and there are scores
Of them-sre walled with satin, while
the hail is ornamented with crystal
posts as large round as the body Of a
man and more than six feet tall The
palace has luxurious oouches and mag
nifcent furniture, but Abdul Hamid
has feared it because It was too near the
water, and he has only used 1t for pub
lie receptions. It IS said that Abdul
Aziz warned him to Keep out Of it II he |
should ever become sultan, and the re.
suit is that he has confled himself to
Ihe. palace of Yildiz -0pnstantinopls
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

Russian sable owes its warmth and
gloss to the fact that the longer hairs,
as we'll as the under fur. are absolutely
uniform in size and section. Thus,
the sable tail makes perfectly proper
toned natural pendant to the skin when
used as a cape, and the whole skin has
the unity Of a manufactured fabric, with
the other qualities only found in natural
fur. This pre-eminence OF sable fur gives
it value in the most minute quantities.
The longer hairs, or surplus pieces Of
the fur. are carefully saved and made
into the best paint brushes, which al
ways keep a point, and in the color
mems catalogues the price Of these
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
Werner

Werner
Vernon put his hand in his pocket
and drew out the five cards, and,
with an explanation, showed them
to theam1zed presi lent and waited.
A rare smile spread over Werner's
face. 'Kissam,' he said, loudly, turn
ing to the cashier, pay this gentle
man $4,000: take his note for the
same, payable on demand. And let
me tell you. Kissam,' he continued
to his astounded cashier whenever
such a security as this is presented
again to this bank, you give any
money asked for it, and say nothing.
Why, man, we don't often have
such unquestionable security
1t is needless toadd Jack Vernon
won the pot, and a few minute S
later the money was Only retnrled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
Old Puts Weird English.

The following specimens of General
Putnam's English, said to be genuine,
show that education was not necessary
to success, honor and fame in those
days:
HEADQUARTERS, PHILADELPHIA, ye IL OF De-
cember l77G-All offsors and soldiers boath
Thoas that are Newly Unlisted in the conteno
nal sarvis Thoas Of the FLEEING camp are r.
cuested 70 parad tomorrow morning at ?
O'Clock at the markit TO 90 on itig 70 fortify
this city and so on every morning tel farther
orders. ISRAEL PUTNAM.
Camp at Perspect Hill
SIR-Ploas TO deliver the Barron hearof 2
Tons Of Bread to some rod Islanders az they
came from roxbury yesterday and nothing 70
eat. ISRAEL PUTNAM.
Boston Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

first made the acquaintance Of q. A.
Sala about 30 years ago, and have
known him we'll ever since. always
found him a perfect encyclopedia of
knowledge, coupled (Which is rare) with
a keen sense Of humor. No man proba-
bly, wrote more copy" in his life than
he did and few more readable. His
mode of writing was curious. He had a
vast amount of collected notes on all
matters carefully indexed. These he
would consult. Then he would walk up
and down the room for a time, after
which he would write or dictate with
out pause. 1 have heard him make very
many good speeches, conceived on the
same lines as bis articles. He had at
times a strong desire to enter the house
Of commons, but / somewhat doubt
whether he would have succeeded there.
Always occupied ON the press and on
the magazines, he managed occasionally
to write novel. They were really very
good novels, aud if he had turned his
attention more exclusively to novel
writing he would have run Charles
Dickens and other masters Of the art
close. In business matters he was a
mere child. He earned a great deal Of
money, he was not extravagaDt, and
yet he never seemed to have any. In
his first wife be was fortunate in find
ing not only an amiable and beautiful
woman, but q woman Of business, and
she was a terrible loss to him. 1t is sat-
isfactory to think that he was we'll
cared for in his last sickness owing to
the kindness and liberality Of the pro-
prietors Of The Daily Telegraph, with
which newspaper he had been so long
London Truth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

brushes is only approximately fixed and
varies according to the price Of sables.
Sealskin and beaver fur are not only
softer, but warmer than any Of the furs
which, at first sight, seem to approach
them closely in color and texture. Hare
skin can be clipped and dyed so as to re-
semble sealskin, but even if lined with
wool it does not approach the pelagic
fur in warmth or in luster. The wonder
full fineness Of the under fur Of the seal
causes it TO hold minute quantities of
air in the infinitely small interstices be-
tween the hairs, and while the air in
closed is warmed by contact with the
body the fur is a nonconductor to the
cold from without. Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

20 90 ITO Jne lazarett0 Tor The sake OF
attending the sick. and they were told
"If you go in there, you will never
come out. We never allow any one to
come out, for he would bring the conta-
gion.'' Then they made their wills and
went in, first to help the sick and then
to die. Which was the happier-Colo-
mel Gardiner or the Moravian mission
aries dying for others? Was it all sacri-
fee when the missionaries wanted to
bring the gospel to the negroes at the
Barbados, and, being denied the privi-
leee, sold themselves into slavery, stand
ing side by side and lying side by side
down in the very ditch Of suffering, In
order that they might bring those men
up to life and God and heaven? Oh,
there is thrill in the JOY Of doing good !
1t is the most magnificent recreation to
which a man ever put bis hand or his
head or his heart.
But before closing l want 70 impress
upon you that mere secular entertain
ments are not fit foundation for your
soul to build on. / was reading Of a
woman who had gone all the rounds OF
sinful amusement, and she came to die.
She said, II will die tonight at 6
o'clock" "Oh," they said, Il guess
not; you don't seem to be sick. " u
shall die at O'Clock, and my soul Will
be lost. / know it will be lost. have
sinned away my day Of grace. " The
noon came. They desired her to seek re-
ligious counsel. "Oh, she said, lit Is
of no use. My day is gone, l have been
all the rounds of worldly pleasure, and
it is too late. l shall die tonight at o
o'clock" The day wore away, and it
came to o'clock and to 5 o'clock, and
she cried out at 8 O'Clock: Destroying
spirits. We shall not have me yet; it is
not 6. it is not 6r' The moments went
by, and the shadows began TO gather,
and the clock struck G, and while 1t
was striking her soul went. What hour
God will call for us do not know
whether G o'clock tonight, or 3 O'Clock
this afternoon, or at o'clock, or at this
moment. Sitting where you are, falling
forward, or dropping down, where will
you goto?
The last hour of our life will soon be
here, and from that hour we will review
this days proceedings twill be a SOL
emn hour If from our death pillow we
have to look back and see life spent Ill
sinful amusement, there will be dart
that will strike through our soul sharp
er than the dagger with which Virgin
ius slew bis child. The memory of the
past will make us quake like Macbeth
The iniquities and rioting through
which we have passed will come upon
us, weird and skeleton as Meg Merri-
lies. Death, the old Shylock, will de-
mand and take the remaining pound Of
flesh and the remaining drop Of blood,
and upon our last opportunity for re-
pentance and our last chance for heaven
the curtain will forever drop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
The Title Settled.

One Of Washington's lawyers used to
practice in Kentucky, and tells good
stories Of his experiences in the noun
tains of that state.
II went to recover a tract Of land III
Bell county" he said, land was met at
the door Of the cabin on the place by
the man against whom was instructed
by my client, a widow, who held the
claim through her deceased husband, to
proceed. l accosted him, and explained
the nature Of my visit, being anxious to
settle the matter peaceably if possible.
"'Stranger, he said slowly as he
looked into the open fireplace medita'
lively. This hyar pears TO be kin O.
bad business. I'm peaceable man an
don't want no trouble with nobody.
Dad fust cum hyar when, war boy,
an thar seemed to be q heap Of trouble
bout the title. Fust an last. / reckon
thar war ten killed. Then we didn't
hyar no mere bout the title till dad war
dead, when a fellar cum long an thar
war mo- trouble. He's buried jess be-
yant that thar poplar.
"'Then two gar ago another cum at
me, an his wilder, it seems, don't want
ter drsp it, an hired 20 as a lawyer.
I'm a peaceable man, stranger, an don
want no trouble, but it seems to me
this hyar title orter be settled by this
time, cause 1 hain't got no time goin
ter cou't bout it. Thar amt but one
way ter settle it, l don like ter hev no
font with a woman, but l reckon I'll
hev to, lessen 20 air willin ter settle it
with me right hyar.
Il excused myself from that mode OF
settling it, and upon reporting to my
client, she refused to allow a suit to be
brought, so the mans title can be re-
garded as settled. Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
4i9 MIXED TRAYS SOUTH
Leave Woodstock Sunday at u IS D m
ar i've at Harrisonburg at 60 ID.

IRAN 400 connects at iiaIpers Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trans leay
ing II LIS aud Pitfsturg at :. IS p. IN
and Chicago at IL 90 a m. next morning
with train leaving at 10 p. ~, arriving
at Cincinnati at 7, As a. m 81 Louis Al
6 90 p. m, and connect. at Weverton
With tain arriving at H9ge stown 81
RIB p. M, aHd at Washington Junction
with train arriving in Frederick at
20 p. m.
Tain LA connects with fast vesti-
buled trains at HaIper's Ferry 1888
p. m. for Chicago, 1921 p. NJ, for Pits
burg, and lac a. m. for Cincinnati and
st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsbnrg az So q.
10; Chicago at 900 p. H.; Cincinnati at
$50 p. NJ, and ST.. l. uis at 7.l2a.m.
Pullman Palace Sleel ing carr rn
through &c Cincinnati, ST LOUIS, Chicago
and Pittsbnrg, on al expie.s rain.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks.
apply to any flee Of the b. & o. K. Rr
Or TO c Z. Dndrow. travelling passenge.
agent, Winchester, Va,
CHAS. o. SCULL. X B. CAMPBELL,
zen. Pass. Agr. Gen. Man.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
turning Cider TO Vinegar.

According to American Agll.
culturist, the best and easiest way
to turn der into vinegar is to put
about one fourth of its quantity Of
good sharp vinegar In it. Put it IN
warm place and thoroughly stir
the liquid once a week or oftener.
The barrel should not be more thar
three fourths full the bunghole
should be left open.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

There has not been a lawyer in the
town Of Bedford, Mass. place Of 1000
or more inhabitants, in several years and
recently the one lone policeman cOmpris-
ing the towns force was discharged.
The town lie said to be in excellent finan-
,ial condition and busting community.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
Cheaper Than Allmony.

"It's all wrong" said the old man
from the country. Young men nova
days spend too much money on the young
women in whose eyes they are anxious
to find favor. Courtship is altogether
too expensive"
ION the contrary, returned the man
Of the world, "it is comparatively
cheap"
Comparatively
"Yes. It's a lot cheaper and more
satisfactory than paying alimony. -
Chicago Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

M. demurely bonnetedl-
No'hss sassee tics a wOman's age like
1 ms.. N pt bonnet. Detroit
Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
Keller In six Hours.

Distrsssisg kidney and Bladder diseases
relieved in elk hours by the New Grea;
souts American Kidney Care" This new
remedy 10 . great surprise on account OF
its exceeding pronptness 10 relieving
pair in the bladder, kidneys, back an1
every part Of the urinary passes IA male
or female. II relieves. Is relieves re-
tention Of water and pain in passing 1t
Amost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cnre this u your remedy. Sold
BY F. r. IRWIN, Druggist Woodstock,
"a nov. 80 -lyr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
4 VALUABLE FARM
For Sale.

Twill dispose Of the Jos. Napbis farm.
In VII lie, or 10 part. Parties wishing TO
purchase will please address NE. al
Woodstsek.vs.
J. L. WISMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
DO

not bay your roofing ithoui first inves-
ugatlng our line. IL possesses merits
which cannot fail to recommend il to
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03
iOs 446 ana
NORTllBOUND MAIL. Pas Nix

400 MIXED TRAINS. NORTH
Leave Woodstock at9 40 NJ, arrive AZ
HarP'I's Ferry at II m. On Sunday
leave Woodstock at - pm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-04-03

ana we can. both in price aud quality,
successfully compete with any thing now
% the market. 1t is possible that you
mag not
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
the Mortgages win.

For upwards of two years suit has
been pending at Bismarck concerning
the water works Alex Mckenzie, Alex
Hughes and E. b. Bly,, had judgments
against the Bismarck Water Co.. for
about $4,000 and tried to have them
declared to be ahead of the mortgage
on the plantfor $ll5,OOO, Mckenzie, ct al
had expended their money, in improve
ments, maintinance, repairs, etc. The
revenues have amounted to about $1,000
a year, in all to some $4,000, or
$4,000. The bond owners have
contested this claim of priority and
long litigation has resulted.
Monday, Glsspell & Ellsworth, attorneys
for the Central Trust Co. trustee of the
mortgages, against the waterworks, re-
ceived word that Judge Mcconnell of
Fargo had decided that the mortgages
we're ahead Of the judgments.
This is case Of much interest in
Bismarck and gratifying decision for
the mortgages and their lawyers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07

several grades in giving once q week. or
oftener it it 10 deemed expedient, the
salute to the American flag which 10
contained in the following words:
I'VE give our heads and hearts to God
and our country-one country, one
language, and one flag"
Also. to lnstlll in the minds of the ris-
ing generation the proper spirit of
patriotism, it is requested that such
other patriotic teaching may be intro
duced into the schools as will tend to
accomplish this result. To aid in the
Advancement Of this movement the
corps will furnish suitable flag for
each school room and such patriotic
literature as they can Obtain"
This offer and suggestion was referred
to the teachers committee for consider
alton.
The building committee will confer
with Architect Hancock of Fargo and
secure plans and specifications for the
proposed addition to the south side
school building.
A number Of ladies, patrons Of the
school, waited upon the board and peti.
toned them to retain Miss Rich in her
position ss teacher. The petition wss
received and placed on file.
The board will meet again Saturday,
May 9th.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
Capt. Dunstan Sues The City
for Heavy Damages, for
a Broken Arm.
Caused by q Dangerous Side
Walk. His Statement
Of Facts.
Rules Adopted for Guidance in
Selection of School
Teachers.

jamestown has another damage suit to
defend, owing to q sidewalk. Ibis time
the injury received is clearly established.
The plaintiff 10 Captain VIM. H. Dun.
stan. an old resident; Glsspell & Ellis.
worth are his attorneys. The complaint
was filed Monday. A photograph Of the
walk where the injury was received has
already been taken. Captain Dunstan
makes the following statement, by his
attorneys, who propose to actively push
their clients interests:
To the Hon. Mayor and city council:
Ibeg leave to present my claim for
damages against the city OF jamestown,
in.the sum Of $1,000 based on the follow.
ing statement Of facts: The CROSS walk
on the south side of second street at the
intesect:on with Third ave. in said city,
ls now and for more than q year has
been in dangerous condition in that
it IS elevated above the level OF the
street, and with out proper filing or
approaches. In March last while at
tempting to cross said walk with team
of horses and wagon I was violently
thrown from my wagon to the ground,
whereby my arm was broken and l was
caused much suffering and permanent
injury in the sum of $4,000 for which I
request payment
W. 81. DUNsTAN.
As the city Is not very likely to COM
ply with the captain 8 request, that pre-
liminary having been completed. the
legal authorities will be invoked in the
matter and sharp light may be antic-
ipated.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
Alimony Wanted.

A motion for alimony in the divorce
case of Lizzie Heron vs. Henry Heron
was heard by Judge Rose Monday.
Atty. Robinson of Fargo appeared for
the plaintiff, who resides at Fargo, and
States Atty. Blackwell Of LaMoure for
the defendant, who lives at Adrian.
The action was originally brought in
Cass county but was transferred to this
district. Mr.. Blackwell and Mr.. Her
ron drove to this city yesterday from
LaMoure and were busy late yes
terday and this morning securing
important testimony in the case. One
hundred dollars and $50 a month ali
naony until decision in the case is
reached is asked for by the plaintiff.
The defendent, who is one of the most
industrious farmers in LaMoure county
formerly a resident of this city and
coun:y-was deserted by his wife IN SO
and left with the care of two small
children.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
League Aftermath.
From Wednesdays Daily

The Y. NJ. r. L. convention closed
last evening, business having been ex-
pedited to permit delegates to return
home by the early evening train. With
the single exception Of the fight for the
presidency, which was over by noon, the
utmost harmony prevailed throughout
the entire session and business pro-
ceeded with dispatch unexpected.
There were some questions concerning
the welfare OF the order, which longer
session would have given an opportun-
lty for discussion, that we're not
broached and the expected contest on
the adoption OF resolutions in regard to
the financial question did not develop.
There was no contest for any OF the Of
fees and everything went through by
acclamation. Wahpeton secured the
place of meeting next year without a
protest.
The train from the north, at p. NJ,
brought IN about 40 delegates who
participated IN the closing hours of the
session. Judge Thomas Of Minnewauk-
on headed his delegation and DR.. Nc
Lachlan, Hugh Peoples and O.. j.
Maddux represented New Rockford with
80 votes. E. j. Wanner and seven
others voted for Pingree's delegates.
Representave Porter of Melville was
also with the boys.
Grand Forks and the upper Red
river valley, az we'll as the territory
through which the Great Northern runs
was unrepresented owing to the refusal
OF the road to give the reduced rates
granted by the Northern Pacific and
500. A few delegates from Lskota and
st. Thomas were all that represented
that part of the state. Notwlthstand-
ing there were 275 delegates With total
vote of $50 present at the convention.
At the afternoon session, Rolls, Col
fax and Towner appeared by proxy and
we're admitted to the convention but
given no vote.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
Fast Mail Collision.

Saturday night the fast mail train of
the Northern Pacific west bound had
head end collision at Mission Point in
Montana, colliding with freight.
Engineer Jas. Fainhing was instantly
killed. A number of the passengers
we're slightly injured. Many saved
themselves by jumping. The wreck is
supposed to have been caused by the
failure Of the air to work on the stock
train. Engineer Tanning had ample
time to jump butlremained at his post
trying TO make the air work. Those
seriously injured are: Engineer De-
Groat, Fireman P. Mcclellan, Mail
Clerk Zeit and porter whose name can
rot be learned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-05-07
Board of Education.

At theregulsr meeting of the board of
education Tuesday the teachers COM
mlttee recommended the engagement ct
Miss Sadie Davidson as primary teach
or on the north side, at a salary here.
after to be determined. In the event
that she does not desire the position the
committee recommended Miss L. Zella
Starke of Albion, Mich. at S55 month;
also the committee recommended
the engagement Of Miss Elizabeth Egg.
bert OF Courtenay as teacher, in grade
hereafter to be determined, at salary
of $50 month; and the engagement of
Miss Eliza NJ. Hill of St. Joseph, Mich,
as assistant teacher for the high school
and grammar grade at $50 a month.
They asked for further time to recon-
mend principal for the high school and
special teacher.
The following resolution submitted
for the consideration of the board by
the same committee was adopted unanl-
mously:
Whereas, as the salarias paid to
the teachers in the city schools are con-
siderably higher than those paid in the
schools in the surrounding country, we
deem 1t right that high standard of
qualification should be demanded OF the
persons employed by this board. We,
therefor, adopt the following rules as q
guide in the selection of teachers:
First: Unless applicants have sew
eral years successful experience in other
graded schools of recognized standing
they must (a) be graduates of a high
school that is equivalent to our own. (b)
In addition to that they must have
studied continuously for at least one
year at teachers training school or some
other institution of learning that is more
advanced than a high school. (c) They
must have not less than one years ex-
perience as teacher in rural or other
schools.
"We believe that among our residents
there are many persons who, If they
would make the necessary professional
preparation, might become excellent
teachers: Therefor-other things being
equal, local applicants, especially the
best scholars amongst the graduates OF
our own high school, Will be preferred to
non-residents if they possess the quail
fications Of the preceding rule"
The following bills were allowed:
Wonnenberg & Avis, book and school
supplies. S26 Is
A. &. Tellner, musical supplies
and repairs. ............,.. 40
Gieseler, Blewett Il Co., hardware
SuDp1ios 50
supplies 2 55
Geo. Lutz, fuel 3 IS
Churchill & Webster, general sup
plies. 30
Georgia B. McLain, Jennie Vennum
and Elizabeth Porter, committee from
William H. Seward Relief Corps, auxill-
ary to the G.. A. r.. in accordance with
general orders from the national head
ouorkoro npoeopfo1 RI tho hoorI fho