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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

Never during its existence has India
been so rich in jcwelry as now. The
people are always adding to their stock
Savings from nearly all sources are dis
posed Of in this way, and these savings
are being constantly made-often at the
expense of clothing sometimes at the
expense Of greater ncceSSaries Of life.
The making AID the storing away OF
wealth in this form is the national pc
culiarity Of the country.
Jewelry is regarded as the most stable
kind Of wealth, and fortunes are never
counted without estimating the value
of the stock Of jewelry. 1t can always
be pledged or disposed Of. The market
for its sale is never closed and never
depressed. The most ignorant native
who wishes to sell a piece Of jewelry
knows its market value quite well He
can scarcely be cheated.
Jewelry forms the greatest factor in
matrimony. The most lOwly bride has
her stridhan, which is occasionally equal
in value to five years income Of the
bridegroom. There is often scarcity OF
clothing, sometimes scarcity Of cook
ing pots, generally not a particle Of
furniture, but nearly always a stock Of
jewelry. The wife that has no jewelry
possesses nothing else She cannot be
robbed The family that does not have
jewelry is absolutely INDECENT
One Of the greatest boasts of the jew
elry owner is that his boards cannot be
taxed. A man may own jewelry valued
at a lakh Of rupees, and pay no income
tax. This is a source of great satisfac-
ton. Jewelry yields no recurring in
come, but it is priced more than govern
ment paper. If it never increases it
never diminishes, is a national saying,
common among men and women alike.
No native marriage, except among the
most impoverished, takes place without
a transfer Of jewelry, and very fire.
quently of new jewelry.-London Let
ter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
A New brand of Patriots.

Tie Hon. ". Coin Harvey Of Chicago
and elsewhere has formed new secret
order which he calls the Patriots Of
America. The particular kind Of pa
triotism which the Honorable Tenn
porary Grand Patriot Harvey" proposes
10 teach is hatred Of property rights,
greed for the wealth honestly accumu-
lated by men Of ability and industry,
disregard Of the teachings Of history
and devotion to the selfish interests OF a
few silver bullion owners
Along with these grand and glorious
principles there will 90 IA finely en-
graved certificate Of membership in
the noble army Of l6 to patriots
and an annual assessment for the good
of those most concerned Together with
the Secret Society Of Silver Knights
and the Cory Gang Of Goldbug Squash
ers these bogus patriots should cause
the tyrants Of Wall street to tremble in
their guilty shoes Great is the power
Of humbug and greater still the cheek
Of the men who claim that they are pa
triots because they shout for currency
scheme which means national dishoDor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
A cHlLD's WONDERFUL MEMORY.
She Is Able to Repeat, 1t Is Asserted,
Anything She Ever Heard.

Baby Ethel Carroll of Oakland is
human photograph. Every word Of a
conversation-no matter how long
names, dates, figures and bits of oratory
Of all degrees Of merit, songs and jokes
spoken in her presence, she is able to re-
call. word for word, even though it be
weeks and months after. At her age
for she is only years old-much that
she hears no doubt is quite unintelligi-
bic to her. She simply repeats every
thing from memory without knowing
aught of the text Of her words. AT the
Hotel Crollin, where she lives with her
parents, she is the idol aud wonder Of
all who know her, for she is as pretty
as she is clever. The first time that the
child showed her phenomenal trait was
at the age Of II months At that time
size was taken to see one Of Hoyt's plays
at the Macdonough theater. Upon re-
turning to her home she surprised every
one by repeating, word for word, one OF
the popular songs
From that time until now little Ethel
has been a regular playgoer. Now, at
the age Of 4. her memory has developed
so remarkably that it is common thing
for her after seeing a new play to sing,
without a mistake or the least sign OF
hesitation, song after song that she has
never heard before She can also repeat
the lines of the play with wonderful
correctness. The child has a retentive
memory for names and dates. In spite
of the fact that large numbers Of people
see her daily, drawn by curiosity, she
never forgets the name Of any one who
is introduced to her, and can tell even
the exact day when she first met them,
though it may be months after.
Recently her wonderful memory was
put to a severe test at a concert recital
in Oakland. After the performance she
was asked if she remembered a certain
recitation ON the programme remarkable
alike for its length and peculiar phras-
ing She had never heard it before, but
with a confident smile and certain en-
chanting carclessness Of manner she re-
cited the entire piece without break.
San Francisco Examiner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

This curious story comes from a cele-
brated shrine at wilma in Russian Po-
land In February a Russian, who can
not now be identified, brought to the
parish priest Of the Ostra Drama chapel,
Father Franklewicz, several very large
wax candles, with the request that they
might be kept burning night and day as
a votiye offering before Our Lady's
image.
The request excited no surprise, as
even the schismatic Russians have de-
votion to the Madonna, and frequently
bring offerings to the shrine, but as it
would have been imprudent to leave the
candles burning all night without
watching, the sacristan was told to sit
ND in a room near by the altar. About
midnight the watcher extinguished the
candles. Asked next morning why he
had done so, the man declared that in
his sleep he had repeatedly heard the
CRY. put cut the candlesr' and with
some natural feeling Of awe had done
So
Upon careful examination, the can
dies turned out to be hollow and filed
with gunpowder. There is no doubt an
attempt had been made to destroy the
famous Madonna. which for so many
centuries had been looked upon, even
by the Russians, as the mighty protec-
tress Of the Catholic faith. London
Tablet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

Many sensitive persons are startled
by the abrupt, incisive sound given out
by the ordinary electric bell. NJ. GueTe,
a Paris electrician, who has been work
ing on the idea that this characteristic
Of the electric bell was not irremedia-
Bile, has produced bell which gives
continuous musical sound. The note is
very soft and sweet, although penetrat-
ing, and is said to be an exaggeratiOn
of that obtained by rubbing the edge of
a glass with the finger Instead Of
bell with a hammer and a spring inter-
rupter, a steel bell is used, which is its
own interrupter When the circuit is
closed by the pressure Of the button at
the other end Of the line, it is released
from the electro magnet, forced forward
and released again for a number of
times with great rapidity. The vibra-
ton set up produces the pleasing hum
ming instead of the familiar sound so
irritating TO nervous people. The pitch
of the note can at any time DO changed.
For instance, should there be sickness
in a house, and it is desired to reduce
the carrying quality Of the note, it can
be lowered until it is audible only to
the servants or others whom IL is in
tended to summon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19


Train COS connects az Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at 1913
=. m. arriving Columbus at $50 a. m ana
Piltsburg at s:4j p. m. and Chicago at llO0 a.
m. next morning; with train leaving az 5;ls p,
m arriving at Cincinnati az 1:i5 "A. m. and at
st. Louis ar 600 p M. ard connects az viewer
ton with ain arriving az HageStOwn az
2:l3 p. m. and az Washington Junction with
train arriving nj Frederick al 2:2o p. NJ.
Train 40 connects with fast yestiDuled
trains az Harper's Ferry at 9:i4 p. m. tor
Chicago: iU:2l p. m. for Pittrburg. and l;4o a.
m. for Cincinnati and -. Louis. Arrive az
Pittsburg M 6:55 a. m. Chicago az 800 2. m,
Cincinnati at $50 p. m. and 81. Louis at l:lZ a.
m. ParOr cars on trains Nos. iOs and fO0 be-
tween StauntOn and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Sleeping ears run through
TO Cincinnati. It. Louis. Chicago and Pitts
burg. on all express trains.
For rates. tickets baggage checks apply
10 any Office Of the b. A .. x. r.. or 70 {. +.
DudrOw travelling passenger agent Ninches-
ter Va. or 10 Z. T. Hammond. city ticket
agent. stanton. Va.
CHAs. o SCULL, VI. VI. GREENE.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen Nan
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

A ST. Bernard dog is a handsome pet
and so intelligent that its owner always
grows fond Of it. But it is care, es-
pecially as the warm months come on.
The heavy coat makes the poor animal
suffer intensely with the heat. Usually
it will take refuge in the cellar and lie
there on the stone floor. painting loudly,
with tongue lolling and an expression
Of suffering in the great eyes that is
piteous to see. It is highly dangerous to
try clipping the coat, as has been don.
by rash friends Of the much enduring
animal The dog cannot stand less de-
gree Of covering, and yet it is uncom-
Portable in our summers with what il
cas-. Really, from May to October St
Bernard dog is more pain than pleasure
Is a possession. New York Times
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
Relief IN SIX Hours.

Distressing kidney and Bladder diseases
relieved in six hours by the New Grea:
South American Kidney Cure" This new
remedy is great surprise on account of
lis exceeding prOmptuess 10 relieving
pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and
eN cry part of the urinary passes in male
or female. Ii relieves. 1t relieves re-
tentlon of water and pain in passing it
Mmost Immediately. II you want quick
relief aud cure this Is your remedy. Sold
by +. R. IRWIN, Druggist Woodstock,
Va. nov. 30-lyr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
Down the River on a Sturgeon.

Down the River on a Sturgeon.
Among the many incidents Of the
olden time that interest us now. DIR.
J. Russell Hawkins tells us of one
that happened in the James River,
at the falls of Richmond in the year
1779. He assures us that many of
the leading citizens of Richmond at
that time were eye witnesses to the
fact, and that he had it straight
from them.
1t was concerning Martin Haw-
Klns, an uncle Of the Doctor. This
uncle was a great hunter and fisher
man. In those days James river
was we'll stocked with shad. In
May they came up from the sea,
and hundreds Of people fond of the
s. Ort, would assemble on the rocks
in midstream along the falls and
with dip nets would supply them
selves with all they wanted. Orr
hero was at his post watching for
a catch, when along came aA i'm.
mense sturgeon and stOppel to rdb
his side against the rock, according
to the habito surgeons, when Mr..
Hawkins concluded that ifhe could
only get his hands into the gills of
the monster he might succeed ia
landing him. Accordingly he crept
to the side OF the rock, stopped
over, and began rubbing tie side Of
the fish near the tail, and proceeded
quietly up toward the head, until at
Last the gills were reached. With
a sudden thrust the hands were sent
home to the very inner jaws of the
fish, when it gave a lurch that jerk
ed the fisherman from the rock. He
fell astride the fsh's back, but his
hands were held as in a wise. ForI
a moment all was surprise and in
terest, then both fish and rider sank
lin e deep roaring waters Of the
food They thought he was lost.
But after a few seconds fish and
fisherman came to tie surface about
100 yards down the river and re
manned at the surface long enough
to breathe, then down again. A
moment later they rose again, and
then again andagain as the waters
bore them away. They passed I'm
der Mayo bridge, hall mile from
the starting point
People along the shore became
excited and gave chase as best they
could In the meantime the fish
was being exhausted and the rider
had discovered it and began to try
to steer for a second bar then a
little way below them. He reached
this successfully. And here, after
struggle he drove his trophy ashore
on the Chesterfield side of the river
and on the opposite side to the point
of starting. Richmond was then a
small town and in a little time this
strange adventure was known to
every inhabitant. An ovation fol-
lowed. The fish which measured
en- feet and weighed SUI pOuLds,
was served up in a manner to suit
every taste. and the night that fol-
lowed this episode was spent in high
glee and the distinguished adycn.
turer was ever after known as
Martin Hawkins, the sturgeon rider.
This gentleman died in his seventy.
third year at the residence q
friend, Daniel Burten, who lived
about ten miles west Of the city Of
Richmond.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

$40 MIXED TRAIN NORTH.
Leave Woodstock at 90 a. m. arrived at
Harper's Ferry at 5l4 p. m. On Sunday
leave WOodstockat q p. m,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
That Altered the Case.

Have you heard about young No
lard9 He has just walked of with 30, 900
france of his employers money"
"Bli hal The lucky rascal"
Besides, be has bolted with your
umbrella. "
"Oh, the internal scampW-Le Pa
pillon-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
Lived Like q Pauperi Died Rich.

Miss Elizabeth B. Cook Of Bridge
port, a little hamlet i'll Fayette county,
Pa, always lived as though she were a
pauper. Recently she died without med
ical attention or friends present, and
the exact circumstances of her death
are not known. She was found lying
upon the floor some time after her
death. Dr.. H. j. English was made adj
ministrator, and he got firm Of attor-
neys to look around and see what her
few effects amounted to. The inventory
of the estate shows that she was the
owner Of over $22. 900 of bank stock.
She also had over $2S, 900 in cash on
deposit, and was the holder Of ten
shares Of stock in the Pittsburg, Vir-
ginia and Charleston Railroad company.
Nearly 81, 500 in gold coin and 500 in
silver coin and bank notes were found
sealed up tight in an old fruit can in
aer home after her death. The property
will 20 to nephews nieces and grand
nephews and grandnieces. -Philadel-
phia Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19
Another English Compliment.

Noting the rumor that the empress Of
Russia may try to have a decree issued
by the car forbidding smoking by
women, The Sketch says: However
much the czarina may dislike the habit
in members Of her sex, and however de-
termined she may be not to have those
who practice it about her person, she
may be trusted, as the daughter Of our
own lamented Princess Alice, to have
too much respect for the liberty of the
subject to make herself responsible for
any such despotic and i'll advised ordi-
nance. Such interference with personal
liberty would be resented--and not UNI
naturally so-even in Russia In fact.
there is only one civilized countryside
United States of America-where this
kind Of legislation isregarded as a mat
Ter Of course"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-19

40 MIXED TRAISs SOUTH.
Leave Woodstock sunday at 1885 p. m. arrive
az Harrisonburg az 3OOp. m.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-02
YONKEES.

New Years Day in this city was celebrated al
most entirely at the clubs. Taere was little call
ing that custom having almost died out here. The
Palsade Boat Club began their festivities AT the
bowling alleys in GlcuNood or Tuesday night. The
members Of the Killy-k.n-n.k Cuo assembled there
and presented 20 their president. Commodore
Whittenorc a turtle set with diamonds. The
presentation was made by Frederick W. Ritter.
and the Commodore. in accepting. made happy
response Yesterday there was bowling al tne alleys
during the day and evening. and the usual dinner
was enjoyed. \; he city club. in South Broad
way Justice F. y. DOnoghue, Assessor Enderhill
and John Mullgan. the Entertainment Committee
received the members OF the club and their guests.
An elaborate luncheon was set At the alleys OF
the Yonkcrs Bowling Association. in North Broad
way there was bowling from 70 O'Clock IN the fore
noon tin midnight. -Four handsome prizes were
presented by the association. At the Yonkers
Cornthian Yacht and YonkcTs Bicycle clubs there
were watch parties. also at the Yonkers High
School the latter conducted by the High School
Alumni Association. The only celebration at the
Loake and watts Orphan House Was ride given s
the girls during the afternoon Those prisoners VINO
were - unfortun1te as TO DE locked up seS'oi'"S
received cXiTd ratiOns.
at No. i6 Orcharf-st where numoer OF men had
gathered 70 await the coming OF me New fe%r ca m IN
g. Jeferson-5t.. was stabbed by Leon We'son'
v"yed to ST. Johns Hospital and in The confusion
Wetson escaped. Yesterday afternoon ne was ar
rested. and viii be arfagned this morning.
shortly after m.dngh, yesterday some unknown
party shot two bullets into the bedroom Of Mrs. MIS-.
Catherine Nodine. at No cfool-s, Both bullets
passed through the window and struck the wall
The building Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation wa. thrOnged yesterday with visitors. Al
o'clock i'm the forenoon there were devotional ex,
ercses for men: at 70 O'Clock bowling ana al
O'clock i'm the afternoon basketball At O'Clock
there was public reception lasting I'll 10 O'Clock
in the evening" with music and refreshments; AT
. o clock bowling match between teams OF women
New Years garce arranged by Mss HeeI-
rance Miss GuileOld. Miss Reid, Alexander H. tialn-
day and AnSon BALDWIN. was given last nigti IN
the ballroom OF the YOnEers Lawn TENNIS 'lup'
The patroncsses were Mrs. John Kendrck Bangs,
Mrs. J. Harvey Be Mrs WlIaTd ,,l,a H. BTo"nson.
nance Mrs. William T. lnn:ss, Mrs Waldo q.
Morse. Mrs loan Reid. Ms. Theodore H. SliKmah
and Mrs William II sherman. - 80
I special m eng OF the Board OF Health was
held on Tuesday night, at winch 1t was decided
that while there error IN judgment Dy
Health Officer Banker IN the Buckley case there
was no intentional neglect
New-York tribune., 1896-01-02

MOUNT VERNON.

The Witan and Agamote literary societies united
on Tuesday night to the Old Year out and the
New Year in. They met at the home OF Eiward
Gay the artist where they enjoyed the reading OF
selections and the collection Of oils and water
colors in Mr.. Gays studio. About il o'clock sup
per was served. large boars head gracing the
centre of the table. Precisely at II O'Clock the
deafening sounds of striking japanese gongs ring
ing sleigh bells and dinner bells and blowing trum-
pets bade goo1by to 1895 and ushered in 1896 The
costumes were unique and varied: Frank r.
Chambers appeared Santa Claus; Mrs. r. Nc
Vickar as Christmas; Mr.. McNickar. as 1885 ;
Miss Leila Lockwood. as Paradise Lost; Mrs W.
McD. Halsey, as Mrs. Noah; little Katie Halsey.
as "The Raven" Miss Carrie Tilton. as an "Alsa-
tian Mail'. Miss Margaret White. as Comedy 4;
Miss Josephine Tilton. as "Grecian Maid Miss
Sarah Tilton as Portia: Winfred c. Rhoades. as
.'Narissa" Edward Tnton. Albanian Guard;
Mrs i. f. Schneider. as Mrs. Petcrkin"; Duncan
Gay as a cowboy: Mrs. II. O. Roberts. as Martha
ss WsshnsSn Sbe5dr a. a. fe Lady from SHr Pksde
phia." ana William Gay. as an Egyptian Among
of the Board o. Elucation Mrs. Brakeman. Father
Flynn, \. c. Kingsand Miss kinesla II ana ana
Mrs. Andrew Fay Currier' Mrs. F. r. Chambers
Mayor ElsoT Lewis kept open house Yesterday
cultyD,hat Of enteriaining many. in SO short
time. People OF all SHADES of politics called up upon
pgoperou on in municipal bpsnss s sn anq 4eceycd sGT
his friends at his home In Fifth-aye c,...,
showed their csteem for the Rev Charles Stoddsrd
Lane by filing his r1rors during the afternoon
and evening hours tnat he and Mrs Lane devoted
Mrs William Webb. ff,y-fve years old. wife Of a
physician Of East Chester. was bady huTt yesni nr
friends t0 the railroad station and was returning
when the horses took frgA; ct p'sslhs S tromeS
from the carriage Sae s.ruck on her head ana
cher face was billy cut ana bruised. she MS ~ns
us fractured.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-02
NEW-YORK CITY.

Thomas Cecil electrician employed in a build
ing at Broadway and Thirty y-ffth-st Yesterday af-
ternoon had his right arm and hand crushed in a
dynamo at that pace. He removed to New
York Hospital. Ceci. is thirty-two years Cd and
hevs at NJ. cO2 West Eiehty-fourth-st
The opening of the New-York Centrals new rail-
road bridge over the Harlem River did not take
place yesterday. a, was originally intended. f. F.
Perry the contractor. said to-day that the opening
of the bridge would not take place for at least two
weeks. as the work would not be sufficiently ad-
vanced unit, that time. There will be ceremony
al the opening of the structure.
The vessels Of the White Star Line hereafter will
Gail at 10 a. m. hour before the regular sailing
time of the American line. The Teutonic was the
first vessel to sail on the new schedule. This pan
will cause the American ana White Star line ves
sells TO pass the Hook within one-half hour of
each Other.
4 meeting WI be held at No. 125 Fast Twenty
third-st. tsis evening settlers for a
"Twenticth Century Colony at Ashurst. Tehema
County California. and William f. Smythe. the
organizer. vii. speak. r. s. Wakeman is interested
in the project About si.Goo VIII be necessary
to locate in this attest Utopia.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open free TO
the public from 10 TO sunset on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays; on Sunday
afternoons from o'clock to sunset, and on the
evenings OF Mondays and Fridays On Mondays
and Fridays from 10 oc.ock until sunset copyists.
art students and members of the Museum only are
admitted free: others have 10 pay an entrance fee
of 25 cents these two days.
The Museum of Natural History is open week
days from to > o'clock. on Tuesday and Saturday
evenings from 10 o'clock the public is admitted
free. On Sundays 1t is open from to o'clock. Ad-
mission is charged on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The sale of interesting collection of porcelains.
carpets rugs. mahogany and gilt cabinets and other
articles Of furniture will begin this afternoon at the
Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms. No. 23S Ffth-ave..
and continue for the two following days. In addl-
tion to this collection lot OF goods will be sold by
order of William A. Avis & Co.. including books.
pictures etc. Bombay carved table and other arti-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-02

Atlantic and Guf Coasts. is"5 page 49, after NO S So
tie List of l'nrurs and BuoyS ldShth Lighthouse us
Itt' order 81 n. Lighthouse Board;
JOlIN g. WALKER. Admiral L. = Navy, Chairman
Washington. u. g.. December 81. lN'
THE MOVEMENTS or STEAMERS
FOREIGN PORTS.
Steamer Paris Watkins. from N"w-forl, arrived NJ
southampton January / VI, =,
ceinner i2 Maselies and Naples. passed Gibraltar
steamer o;lengyle dr, MrGlllyarry. from Japan and
China for New York passed Gibraltar January ].
steamer Mannheim 0irrb. Ock,lmnnn. from New-hoik
De-eher Tor Flushing passed Iriwlc Point January l.
Steamer OiraniO nD Huly. from N"w-fork 'eceilner
IL Newcastle and Goth"nhurg. passed Dover Jan
quarry !. . .
for New-Yoik passed Gibraltar January /.
steamer Neenlam Gpuch. Nanierzcc from Ncw-Notk
December - fo- Rotterdam passed Fra"le Point jan
uary
f1r Nrw-Yorb D,cemher 20
Steamer creole Prince oir). Prngic. from New York
No,,mbcr 30 arrived at Santos December 80
steamer kcmsington tIu. Bond. from Ncw-Nork
December -. arrived a. Antwerp December II.
steamer Roman Prince Gin Rcmnant from Santos.
sail.I from Rio Ianeiro flr Ncw-Yorl December 30
steamer Button d}r,. Ohls from Montevideo. etc FOR
New York sailed from s. Lucia December ~
Announcements
A Small sum
has marvellous purchasing power NJ Cowperthwnits
lOl West I4th Street. near ch Avenue
T. & W. CHICO. Il. & w.
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