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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Signor Alessio Coradini, an Italian
pianist, is said to have invented a sys-
tenn Of arranging piano chords so that
they cannot lose the tension impaired
to them or get out of tune on account
Of the weather. The invention affects
all the chords alike and preserves their
harmonic distances from each other in
such a way that, though it may be pos.
sible for the whole pitch of a pianoforte
to rise or to fall, it is impossible for
any single note to get out of tune. Tho
apparatus is simple and is said to be
applicable to all kinds of pianos
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
A Monument For Pretoria.

The Aberdeen Journal publishes par
ticulars of a colossal granite monument
which is being made by an Aberdeen
firm to the order of the Transvaal gov
eminent for erection at Pretoria as a
national memorial Of the repulse OF the
jameson raid and recognition OF Pres
ident Kruger's patriotism and valua'
BILE services to the republic Consider
able reticence is observed with regard to
the work, as the contractors, 1t seems
are bound under their agreement not to
disclose particulars, but some details
have become known. The monument is
composed Of red Peterhead granite and
is inclosed by substructure OF about
so feet diameter. Access is obtained to
the main structure by four broad fights
of steps. The monument is octagonal ~
form. SO feet across and the same II
height, forming a solid mass Of masonry,
on the top of which, it is believed a
statue Of the president will be placed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Professor, they said, "give US a
deep metaphysical conundrum.
well, " he said after moment 5
thought, when is which WHAT
They gave it up.
"When it is neither. explained the
professor.
And when they had studied 1t out
they understood. Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
His style Of Riding

Gambrel-Oh. I've seen worse riders
than you, but why do you jump up and
let in daylight between yourself and
the horse at every stepg
Snaffie-That's all you know about
it, | don't rise from the horse. He
drops down from me. keep right in
The same position all the time. Boston
Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

He-I was reading somewhere tho
other day that no woman should ever
marry genius
She-Oh. well, don't let that worry
YOU. Even if the girls were disposed TO
heed such advice the bars would still DO
down for you. Chicago News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
Comparative Animal strength.

An effort has been made to determine
the pulling strength Of elephants, horses
and men. Attached to dynamometer
one Of the largest elephants belonging
to circus registered pull Of two and
a half tons on second trial, but a
smaller and more active elephant gave
record Of five and one-balf tons
whether as a result Of steady pull or a
sudden jerk appears to be uncertain. A
pair Of powerful horses registered ton
and a fifth, while it required the
strength Of SO men to equal the pull Of
the smaller elephant
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Some great man was taking q party
of friends over his newly built house.
One of the party would not admire it
and complained that there were too
many anachronisms "Oh, said lady
who was noted for her toadyism and
who had been unstinted in her admira-
ton, don't you like anachronisms: l
think they are such beautiful orna-
ment. spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Crete has lost through political dis
turbances of recent years olive trees to
the value Of $40 600. 000 1t will take
40 years to restore the orchards to full!
bearing condition, and in the meantime
200, 900 Mohammedans and 800. yVV
Christians will have to starye.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Mrs. Brown-But you would not call
Mr.. White a bad Ian!
Mrs. Greene-No, but he is so lack
ing in tact He went fishing last sun
day and brought the fish in at the front
door, where everybody passing by could
see him.-Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
Application for Purchase
Of
DELHI OIL ENT LANDS
viRdINIA-county OF Shenandoah. to.vit.

I'm the clerks Office OF the county court ni
the county and state aforesaid. ! hereby .r
this nv application for the purch' So ut INt
real estate hereinafter described. same .Ii-
situated in said county aud which wis ir
turned driinQueut for the non pay u'NlI nd
faxes. and leVies thereon for the year 1870 'g
-. and was sold by the Treasure 'i -ti
county on the 9th day of August losl. u.s. pro-
vided los statutes for such cases made Iri prog
vidcd tor said delinquent taxes and .c' A-l
was purchased in the name of the AuIltu, NI
Public Accounts of the state of Virginia lill
has not been redeemed by the owner nI- Ifs
or assigns. or any one having the r-If CD
charge the same with a debt. | hereby agree
10 become the purchaser of said rta e-Iait
according 10 the provisions of the code .i lI
ginia OF 1857. section $50. and the amendments
thereto enacted by the General Assembly oi
Virginia. and especially accordiu- .N tlf
amendment approved February llth. I-''. TOD
be fOnnd i'm Acts of cYslcgs al page 1858 . -.'i-'
and | agree to pay for said real estate fAc
amount for which the sale 10 the common
wealth was made, together with SUCH aHil-
tional sums as would have accrued ilH tiA',
and levi,sand interest If such real estate 'dl
not been so purchased by the ctmmOuN'd 10
I'm the name of the Auditor Of PuNlc Ac
counts. with interest on the amount to-"ll
S3i.A for which said sale was made 200 ihe iitc
of six per centum per annum from il' iil Di
sale and on the additional sums from inf pm
day of December in the year iu which tuc
same would have accrued. together WIN ti .
costs attendant upon tulS dplita.I 5000
real estate stood at the date OF sale thereon To-
the commonwealth in the name of Amnon ~
Clem's estate. and stands on the c0mmi-'i.n-
er's books of said county on the day OF TINS
application on page 4 ut line - of Iau.t ul
Tracts of Land in Ashby district Boo fnc name
Of AmmOn w Clem's estate. said real estate
is deserib, on page of the record l0.h lh
said clerks office of lands returned ltIl-
Quent. sold for taxes and lcvics and purchaser
by the commonwealth as 22.lN- iH acres
lHillsJ On the books of the comm '~ioncf "i
the revenue for the district wherein 500 r'Ai
estate Is 81 tuated for the year ISIS, -iil it.ii
estate l. described as -. lOS-lUO acres u. iIl
The following are the names of tnc iILotc,e'
mortgages anu beneficiaiies as shown ul lht
records of said county in deeds of uusst iuH
mortgages on said real estatc: Mrs Jchule
Jack. Edinburg. Va: Mrs. Sailie pfefn.it~
Lima. Ohio: James NJ. Glen. Cleveland, ONO
Mrs Cornelia Wilson, MOreneld Va ME-
Eva Wilson, Woodstock. Va. ami Jackson =
Glen, Mt. Jackson. Va.
The clerk of the county court OF said county
is hereby directed 10 make rs many copies on
this application. unless Otherwise directed as
there are persons named herein. AMI. uue,,
otherwise directed, deliver them to sneHA OF
said county.
Given under my hand this 3rd day of ooi'-
Der. 1925
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
NIRulNiA-In the Clerks Office Of county
Court Of County Of Shenandoah

I hereby certify that the above Application
| has been filed with me this DAY in mt cittN
once aforesaid. aud that there have ncen li,, =,
| no previous applications for the pure hdsc ui
said real estate from the commonwealth an,
that said real estate has not been reif'iiiei
| by any person having the right 20 do So sih''
II was purchased by the commonwealth. .t.,
have received as fees on this application
8 which is all demand i'm advance.
Given under my hand this ith dap ol 'O''
bea, 1895 I.S.WALkfR,
Clerk Of Shenandoah County court
A Copy-Test:-L. 5. Walker, CLERK.
Executed by delivering 20 the wthis nailesl.
Mrs. Jennie Jack, true copy az the hlthi"
| Application, on the ,th day Of October lH''
e.. p. WfGHTNAN. SIS T.
Executed by delivering 10 Jackson : zen
true copy Of the within application ON tnt
9Th day of October. 1895.
n. 5. WIcHrN,S. D. s.
for G. p. WI0HrNAN. -. ="
Executed by delivering 10 Mrs. Eva WILSON,
true copy Of the within application on 'ni'
6th day OF October, 1873. i. w kOONtI
Sergeant OF the town Of WoodsiocA' va
Mrs: Sallie Overholtz. James NJ elem ana
us cOrnelia Wilson not found IN Ihl W. s a.
mickAnd this application not execute" a. ~
Oct 3. 1898. C.P. WIcHruAN. SIS c.
II appearing by AFFIDAVIT filed that the "a
PENDANTS. Mrs. Salie. OverhotI. James n
Glen and Mrs. Cornciia Wilson. are not in nav,
rants OF this state-Ir Is ORDERED, i,.e LII
90 APPEAR here within months after uue -,
neatlon hereof, and do what + necess9s' .bis
pr1seyl Their Interest; that COPY or;nfed
nIner re published In some newspapei ec,,r
10 ~ shenandoah county. once a wees ''' 'O''
successive weeks.
l.. 8. WALKER. c. $. G.
copy Tester L. 5. Walker, G. G. o.
A FRIcANA will cure Eczema and Ca
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
Shenandoah Normal College,
A SCHOOL FOR BOTH SEXES.

Chartered institution. Best accommoda
ti9ns, strong faculty. very low rates
courses. Teachers Normal, Scientific
Classical, Philosophical, Commercial
Musical and Art Elegant buildings
Beautiful scenery, healthful location
Term, begin sept 6, Jan. 3, and March
81 Write for particulars.
!. :. GRUVER, \. B. Principal,
Aug-l2-3t. Reliance, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

In Australia spring begins Aug 2o
summer, Nov 20; autumn, Feb ~
and winter, May 20
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

There are said to be fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class of WorkInen
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

curry and potash seemed TO add fuel TO the
awful fame which was devouring me. / wa,
advised By friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by 1T, to try Swift's Specific. we
got two bottles. and felt hope again revive IN
nv breast-hope for health and happiness
again. I improved from the start. and com
piete and perfect cure was the result. ;. : ;
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perAte cases. MRS. T. W. LEE.
Montgomery, Ala.
or the many blood remedies, S. S. s
is the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach Of other remedies.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Trains 9 and 80 daily and II, y
and l3 daily except Sunday.
Nos "a and35 connect with main line trains
f0ral points South and Southwest. and al
" a,hingtOn fOrall Eastern Cities. No change
0f cars between Washington and Harrison
burg on either train.
For detail information appln To Agent OF
the southern Railway. or write to
l.. :. BROWN. Gcn'l Agent Passenger Dept
1Oj Fifteenth STU. W., Washington. y. 4
=. q. CANNON j. M.CULP. WA.TURK
81 v Z. x Gen. NJ. Traffic Man. u. 2. a
Washington. ID. c
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

faint. The little one was
unequal to the struggle.
and its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years ! suf-
fered untold misery. !
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot. and no language
can express my feelings
Of woe during those long
years. | had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success
sively treated me. but all
n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
.on can not know what Il desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inaicting its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

a FRiCANA will cure Eczema and "a
y tarrh to Stay Cured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-10-14

Some years ago was inOculated with pOlso
bv A nurse who infected my babe with bloc
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
ZINC KEEPS A LIVERY STABLE.
van in Norway Who Claims He should
 Occupy the Throne.

Anent the king of Norway's recent celebration of his jubilee correspond ent writes:
 "Few people are aware, save those who know the country we'll, that there is another king besides Oscar. His name ;s Iyar Tof'te, and he keeps what is called . station in the Gudbransdal, val lev beyond the Romsdal. on the way to christiania, where live very many old Norwegian families. A station, should explain, is house where horses and carriages can be hired. Where there are no railway routes in Norway there are these 'landskyds, some fast and some slow. Here certain number of horses and carioles, stoik-joerres. or trilles, must be kept for the use or trav- elers.
 "Old Ivar Tofte traces his descent straight down from Harold Hearfager Harold the Fair-Haired-and says he is really king of Norway. This Harold's date is so remote that 1t is 'wrapt in mystery but the chronologers give it as from s6o CD to 933 In his own dis trict Ivar Tofte is considered king, and disputes have been brought to him to settle just as if he were king, disputes which would not be taken to the real sovereign. Ii is asserted that on one occasion King Oscar and Ivar Tofte met, and Tofte, batting Oscar on the back, exclaimed: 'Ah, old fellow, if everyone had their rights, l should bs where you are, and you would be some, where eise.'
 ''Tofte is not without evidences of his royal lineage. He possesses a glorious service of gold plate. besides other rel ics of bygone splendor and. rumor has it, keeps the best store of aqua vitae in all Norway. Aqua vitae is the na- tional spirit. and it is only here and there, in recognized shops. that it is for sale. You cannot buy either it or whisky at most of the hotels, for the sale of spirits is very vigorously legisated for in the two kingdoms. And as for Ihe public houses. so called. there are none. lyar 1'ofte Is very good-na- iured old man. and by no means averse 10 discussing his royal lineage with chance customers. nor does he by any means conceal the fact of his being the rightful king of Norway. He has been in the minds of the people great deal during the recent jubilee celebra- tions. ."-London Modern Society.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
saxfng aHowdyrv

eThe salutation: How do you do ? !" explained a state department linguist to a Washington Star reporter, lis gem eral throughout civilization, though Americans boil it down more than any other people in their one word showdy?' The Frenchman, to express the same idea, has to use How do yon carry yourself?' The German says. that is. he uses German words which mean: How does it go with you?' Likewise the Spanish Como esta usted? which means How do you stand?' The Chinaman, when he wants to say How do you dof' uses words which mean How do you run along to-day?' The Italian is almost in the same fix, while the Arab uses words which mean Do you stand or do well?" The Portuguese says, in his own words, of course, 'How's your good health now? and the Indian goes a step further and says: You look we'll, do YOU feel sop The Americans showdy' is as expressive as any of the others. as well as the briefest."
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
EooIed the Gambler.

A Louisville gambler on one occasion thought he had a good thing when stranger who looked as if he had plen. ty of money came along and suggested a afriendly game of poker. The game ran along smoothly for awhile and at las' when the opportune moment came the gambler dealt the guileless stranger four queens and gave himself four kings. The betting became interest ing right away and after all the casn was up and it came to a show down tne Louisville man laid down his four Kings and the stranger showed four aces Take the money, misterl' gaspea the astonished Kentuckian; "take it.if you have the heart to do so, but I'll pc pc darned if that was the hand deai' youl"
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
ANXIOUS TO MARRY.
He Popped the Question Before His
 Wife Was Dead.

Widowers, as well as widows, are the targets for many jokes. Here is story they tell of farmer in acertain county not 50 miles away from bt. Louis, says the Republic:
 His wife had been in poor health for some time, and one day he was called in from his work because she was so much worse. The neighbor women told him to hurry to town for the doctor. lie rushed ont to the stable, saddled horse and galloped toward the village, few miles distant.
 As he rode he met an interesting wid- ow. hewasinteresting because she had been a widow but six months, and the departed one had left good farm to her. Of course, she wondered why Neighbor Jones was hurrying so. Sne called to him to know what was the matter. He pulled up his horse, turned toward her and said:
 My wife Is very sick. They don't think she will live, and am onmy way for the doctor.' He paused and seemed about to ride on, but thought struck him. He leaned over toward the widow and asked, anxiously:
 If she does die, will you have mef
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
POSTERS ENGLISH.
At Least It Is Supposed to He English,
 Hut It Doesn't Look Like 1t.

At Least It Is Supposed to He English,
 But It Doesn't Look Like 1t.
 English costers have a language of their own. There is nothing very re- markable about it, its chief character istic being palpable kind of back spelling, says Tit-Bits.
 In money matters coster will speak of halfpenny as Hatch while "gen" is n shilling; but "teaich-guy' is eight shillings. "Couter" means a sovereign, "net-gen" passes for half a sovereign, half a crown being given the somewhat unpronounceable term, ''fiatchynork."
 A curious method of expressing multi ples is shown by "erth-ewif-gens, meaning Is shillings. "A doogheno'' means "a good market;" "dabheno," a bad one. "A regular trosseno" stands for "a regular bad one"
 Yes" and mo" are represented by mo" and "say" Tumble to your bar. rikin" expresses understand you. "Flash it" signifies "show it." "Cross chap means thief "Showfuls" is an equivalent for bad money.
 Do the tightner"-a very expressive term, the derivation of which is not difficult to instantaneous "go to dinner" "Nommus" stands for "be off" and "tol' is share"
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
"THEATER SICKNESS. i"
A New Disease Discovered by French
 Physician.


 Physician.
 Theater sickness" is the name of the new disease recently discovered by the eminent French physician, Dr. Morti- cole, which is at present topic of a good deal of discussion in scientific and lay circles in Paris. The doctor declares that "theater sickness" and sea sickness resemble one another, take their vic tlms entirely unawares, and prey espe- cially on womem The symptoms con- sist of giddiness, loss of consciousness. deep faint, and in perverse cases the malady causes death. It seizes a victim after he has gazed long at the stage, and more commonly in tragedy than in comedy, and, in brief, it constitutes a species of asphyxia. When men feel "theater sickness coming on they be- come, according to Dr. Morticole, obliv- ious to all considerations of locality and put their heads between their knees, while women feel an inclination to re- cline with their feet at an acute angle above their heads, so excessive is the vertigo. Fortunately, cases of "theater sickness" are as yet the exception rather than the rule. A theater where all the mems heads would be bowed down between their knees, and where all the women were to have their feet in the air, would furnish strange mix ture of the mournful and of the hilari- ous,
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
pr,cc of Game in France.

The price of game in France is alleged to depend principally upon the state of the moon. When the moon is dark and ooachers cannot see to set their snares at night game is scarce. When the moon is full there is plenty of light and the poachers get lots of game.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
Nh sunday Labor in Russia.

Under a new imperial ulSase in Rus sin labor upon Sundays or on the IA preat feast days of the Greek calendar n is 10 he severely punished. Hours of labor are restricted to eight for chii- dren and Il for adults, and to ten hours on Saturday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-02-26
Ytoftssiional Garos.
p.-.,, John II. Stone,
(anuea. . rarv."ciaytlle, Clinton, La.
,owELL & STONE,
attorneys at Law
81. Frsncisville, La.
sosERT sEMPLE,

Attorney at Law,
will practice in the conrts of tho
,a,h and 18th judicial districts. Dur
-: ~. sscatiop, will meet clients at the
r., nerton House in Bayou Sara whenever
,equeste J.
poiat coupeo PostofHce' La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-02-26
Tortured by Turks.

The note of the Bulgarian agent tc
the Turkish government protesting
against the treatment which Bulgarianf
have been subjected to in Macedonia re.
veals state Of aff.irs similar to that
which existed in Armenia. 1t states
that village after village have been
surrounded by the Turkish army; that
wholesale arrests have been made,
and that the prisoners have been
subjected to unheard- OF tortures. The
note further gives o list of the vii
lagos and the names OF the victims to
whom the torture had been applied.
Schoolmasters, it appears, have been
the special objects Of vengeance. The
following tortures are given 10 the Of
fetal document, and in each case the
name of the victim is given: Hot irons
thrust down into mouths; legs broken:
splinters driven under the nails; naked
feet placed on hot stoves; hung by the
feet for fifteen hours; tied to horses
tails; beaten to death; hung by the feet
over fire. A priest in the village OF
Rernovtzi was hung by the feet to-
three hours, and then by the arms TO-
fourteen hours. A wet cord as boun'
tightly around his head. All the pris
oners at Kun ,nova were beaten unit
their flesh came off in strips. The wo
men we're outraged.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-02-26
Preparing for War.

The Boston Evening Herald says:
crush orders have been received at
Fort Warren direct from the command.
AZ, Col. Woodruff, to send. detach.
ment of one corporal and eight men to
Fort Winthrop, where they will get
eight inch converted rifle guns to the
lock in readiness for shipment. The
guns are to go to Mobile. Ala. where
carriages from New York have been
'ent to mount the rifles on. It was
learned Saturday that the orders 70.
,eived some time ago from the depart
ment 1t Washington bearing upon the
equipment and efficiency OF the men
IRE being carried ont at the navy yard,
md that every marine remaining there
has been inspected, bis equipment in
creased to that o! active service and
extra drill is being held daily. The
apprentices on the Wabash, as we'll a.
the regular seamen and recruits are be.
ing given practice at the guns and with
The cutlae."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-02-26
Tho Story Told in Figures.

The navy department at Washington
has compiled the following summary
showing the total results of the Maine
disaster, from all sources OF informa'
ton up to the close Of the department
Friday night: Total officers and men
on board Maine, 355; total officers rs;
total men, 1923; total officers saved, "a;
total men saved. rs; total officers lost
2; total men lost, 246; total on
GERS Injured, none; total men
Injured; 81; doubtful (men(. Z
The seven men appearing as doubt
full probably represent that number Of
less, whose lives have been saved, but
who cannot be identified at present on
ocoount of errors in the transmission
of kilograms. The fifty.seven appear
ing as injured are included in the sew
enty.eix appearing as saved. Two mel
reported as having died in hospitals art
included in tho total Of 246 appearing
above as having been lost.