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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

The question Of war with Spain has
been fully discussed in every village IN
the United States. All classes are rapidly
coming to the conclusion that the Maine
was blown up by Spanish treachery'
The government is waiting for the YER
dict of the committee Of investigation.
Should that committee report that the
sinking of the Maine was from some eX-
plosion outside the vessel, the govern
ment Of the United States will at once
demand large indemnity. Should
Spain refuse to pay it, war will at once
be declared.
The LIMOGES are crying for war, while
the men who will do the fighting are
quiet, hoping that war will be averted.
MANY ofour older citizens can remem-
Der the fre-eaters Of go and 81. When
conservative men were for place, they
were denounced by the fire-eaters as
submissionists. When the war was
begun. the fire-eaters sought the noun
tains and bomb proof positions or escaped
service by being lame or sick, while the
class so roundly denounced as submission
lists went to the front and did 1.-THE hgh'-
ing. We have the same kind OF people
at this day. Those who are most anI-
ious for war will do little fighting. The
administration, for its temperate course
is to be commended. 1t has been roundly
denounced by the jingoes, but 1t can
afford to stand such denunciations. war
should be the very last resort. 1t mat
ters not what may be the result the
nation will lose by engaging in war. 1t
sounds very well for Camps Of the G. A
r. and Confederate Veterans to offer
their services 70 the government, for they
all know that their services would not
be accepted. They are too old to be-
effective soldiers, and their boasts about
what they will do is nothing more than
idle nonsense. They have had their day
Their regulations are now made ana
another war has no laurels for them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
M A r K r L b .
Live Stock Markets.
BALTIMORE. Feb. %.

BALTIMORE, Feb. -.
srine-The arrivals this week were
IL 44lbesd. The receipts are nearly wv
hsad less than they we're last week. The
market Is about steady at the prices rnl
ing then, viz: Far western hsgi4 oV'tt Do
,nose IRON other points 425as4 80, light
To-. ,vsragS weigh. 100 to IFS pounds
4,si 30. and under 100 pounds, 4.4 Is
.er 100 pounds gross. ROugbs , 7oasS -
,er 100 pounds gross.
sheep and Lambs. Trade Is quite SLOW
for cid sheep aud tali un1hanted since
last week, with fsw receipts and hgares
merely nominal at 3 ~ cents as 10 weig OF
and quality. Lambs are fairy active
xish an improvement Of TT on last
seeks a cures. and range at 40 cents
per pound gross.
Calves-yrals are dull ard - on IRON
last week. Quotations: 4a6f Genus Pc
pou, d and roughs 5aS7 per head
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
A Powerful Explosive.

Chicago, Feb. est is said that VIM.
s. barley, inventor Of ''mirex,' one OF
the most powerful explosives known ia
naval warfare. has been invited to visit
Washington and demonstrate the powers
of the product to Secretary Long.
Fifty pounds Of "mirex" are said to be
as effective as five times that amount OF
guucotton. The new explosive only
serves the purpose of its invention when
II |, thrown into water. On land it is
harmless and cannot be exploded.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

Weyler landed in New York In Ncvem-
Der, 1896, to purchase dynamite, with
which the harbor was to be mined but
owing to the vigilance Of the Cuban iunta
in that city, he could not secure the ex-
plosive without it being known. He,
therefore, came to st. Louis, where he
was successful in purchasing six tons,
which were spipped to New York, and
thence to Havana November % on the
steamer Ciudad Conda, and that it was
consigned to Weyler.
The General, it is said, wanted to pur-
chase more. but did not believe that II
would be safe to ship larger quantity
The quantity sent was enough TO mine
the harbor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
HOHspIlOId Gods.

The ancient Greeks bslievsd that the
P-uates we're the gods Nh, attended to
the We fare lnd prosperity Of the family
They y ere worsbipped az household god
Every home. The household god OF TO-
day Is DR.. Kings New Discovery Fol-
C sumption coughs, colds and for al
affections of Throat Chest and Lungs II
is Invaluable. It has Deen tried tor a
quarter If a century and Is guaranteed Ia
cure or money Tetnred. No household
should he without this good angel II l.
pleasant to take and safe and sure
remedy Tor ola ana yonng Free trial
bottles AT u Schmtf- Drag Store Regu
lar six- 500 and 81 Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

foaled in 1898, by Clay, 4779, dam Rid
die, by Aberdeen 81, grand-dam Slima,
by Cassius NJ. Clay, jr. %, etc. Riddle,
bred by Chas w. Moore, Lexington,
XIV, Electioneer 1875, Maid ofClay &c.
This horse will make the season at
Shenandoah House Stables, Woodstock,
Wilson House, Stables, Mt. Jackson, and
Carrollion House stables New Market.
I only want this horse to go to limi-
ted number of mares, and prefer better
class Of best bread animate. IL VIII pay
any man owning good, we'll bred mare
TO bring her 10 this horse.
TERMS: Ten dollars for Insurance.
Henry Shepherd can be seen in Wood
stock Monday next, court day, and at
New Market Stock Sale day.
JOSEPH HOFFMAN,
Shenandoah House.
Mar Aft.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
Prefer The Baltimore Conference

Prefer The Baltimore Conference
Fredericksburg, Va, 2S-Thr
O flcial board Of the Methodist
Church, having asked for an ex,
preston on the subject OF chang
ins It's membership from the Baltl
more Conference TO the Virginia
Conference, it was decided over
wbelmlngly at business meeting
of the church to remain in the
Baltimore Cunft renee. A resolution
waS adopted calling on tue p lstDr,
Rev. J Z. 5 imp. To use his ia.
dueDce against change.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
Cassia Lodge, No. 142, A. F. &
M

Gas sis Ltife held It's regular meeting
last Monday night. when two youog
men we're initiated. There are nov seven
gentlemen who have begun taking the
several degrees. II is probable that the
Lo lge will hold more frequent meetings
Ia order to dlsOos) Of the work on hand
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK MI
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
ron HAvANA'S MINES.

st Louis. Mo-, March la story IS in
circulation here to the effect that SIX
tons of dynamite were sent to Cuba Tor
the use Of Spaniards in mining Havana
harOor. 80
II is said that an agent OF Genera
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
WASHINGTON LETTER.
1rrOm our regular Correspondent

From our regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb 2S,-"Rally
found the flag. boys!' That is the
prevailing sentiment IN Washington
today. 10th in and out OF Con-
cress. We may not have to hgh''
but we must show the Spanlards
that we are not only ready to fight
but determined to fight, if tue re-
mort of that naval court he that the
explosion which destroyed the
Maine was on the outside Of the
ship. The surface indications all
noint in that direction now. hau
the court discovered proof that the
explosion was due to an accident
on board of the Maine, there Is
Rh
LITTLE doubt that the facts would
have been promptly communicated
to tbe administration and as prompt
ly made public, in order to aliay
the excitement. As nothing has
been sent to Washington by the
Court it has been taken to mean
that the investigation as TAR as
it has gone, shows the explosion to
have been on the outside; conSe
ouenlly due to treachery, and that
the court is waiting until it secures
the fullest proofs to that effect De-
lore making its report Neither
the President nor any member OF
the Cabinet will admit that the ad
ministration puts that construction
upon the silence of the court, ou'
there is no occasion for any al
mission from them; their Official
acts, In preparing for war, tell the
story. and tell it so well that Con-
gress is perfectly willing to keep
onict and allow the administration
to play the game out.
Nine out of every ten members
of Congress, believe that war with
Spain Is bound to come in the
near future, either through some
open act OF hostility on the part oil
the Spaniards Or by open declara
ton or the part of Congress
Things seem to have gotten In such
a condition that there is no other
way out.
The personal statement of Score
tary Sherman to many Senators,
that if the Naval court reports the
Maine to have been intentionally
wrecked, the administration will at
once demand a heavy money in
demnity from Spain for the slip
and for the families Of the men
killed, has not been we'll received
in Congress, where there is a very
pronounced feeling against giving
giving Spain an opportunity to
settle such a scere with money.
A demand for indemnity, say hose
who oppose it, would be too much
like asserting to the taunts of the
Spanish press, that we are a nation
of shop keepers who value money
above everything else. They also
say that nothing but blood can
satisfy such treachery as the blow
ing up of the Maine; but inasmuch
as it is generally believed thai
Spain would refuse to pay the IN
demnity, anyway, no attempt Is
likely to be made in Congress to
prevent the administration making
the demand, lift considers it best
to do so. Some think that Secre
tary Sherman was sent to the Sena
tors to make this statement, in or.
der to feel the pulse Of Congress
and of the public, and that if the
sentiment against demanding an
indemnity is pronounced, the idea
will be abandoned by the admins
tration. We shall soon know all
about it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

The fact that President Mckinley in
sists upon appointing negro Post Mas
tiers. IN the South, would naturally en-
courage enlistments when the United
States and Spain 60 to war.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE.
Real
Estate!

At the request of the heirs Of John NJ.
Hushong, decd the undersigned will sell
At public auction, to the highest bidder,
the real estate devised by said Bushong
TO six of his children and heirs on
"WEDNESDAY, MARCH ie, 1893,
on the premises, about l mile west OF
Maurertown, Virginia.
This is very desirable farm of lao
acres we'll located, being about I mile
from the Valley Turnpike, on a good
road, about 1t miles from depot, with
churches and school house convenient.
The land is Of good quality, well fenced
and lies we'll TO the sun. There Is be
tween 40 and so acres Of fine timber,
making this on of the most desirable
farms in the neighborhood. There are no
buildings on the farm. There is a never
failing pond of water
II will be offered in whole or in parts
10 suit purchasers.
TERMS OF SALE'
One-fourth cash, residue in l, 2, 3
nd 4 years with interest from day Of
sale. and lien reserved on the land and
secured by deed Of trust Sale to com.
mence at II o'clock. A. NJ.
I'd p. w. MAeRUDER,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04
For Sale.

Offer for sale, or in exchange for
property in ounty, my property At
Woodstock, i.opposlte the Lutheran
church. cors ting OF one acre lot anil
garden, dwelling house OF seven rooms,
stable aud other ousbaildings. This
property contains annmber OF bearing
fruit trees, and can beso divided as 10
make several veIy des Irable building
lots. Address
MRS. N. +. MccANN,
feb. Sd Edinbnrg. Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

II Sou want TO keep your hogs h' slihy
while enned, feed them charcoal several
times a week. IL charcoal is not avail
adj ., stone coal will also answer an ex-
cell, mt pnrpOSe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

Educate Your Bowels W.ih Cascarets.
Canfy Cathartic. cure eonzti patton forever
"a. 25o. Il G.. c. foil. Druggists refurd money
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-03-04

500. Dr., { Oetchhn's Anti Oiuretlc
Ma, be worth to ycu more Than 500
If you have child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of waisr during leep
Cnres old and Young alike. l. arrests
she trouble at once. 81. Sold by L.
Irwin Druggi-t Woodst ock Va.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

The steel steamer Susquehanna was launch
ed from the shipyard of Charles Reeder &
Sons, Baltimore, on Saturday. The vessel,
which is to ply between Baltimore, Havre de
Grace and Port Deposit, was gayly decorated
and was christened by Miss Ethel Nesbitt, of
Port Deposit, with bottle of water taken
from the Susquehanna river for the purpose.
AS the steamer gracefully and smoothly glid-
ed down the way, she was greeted with cheers
from hundreds of threats, and the shrill
whistles of the teamboats, tugs and yachts
The Fifth Regiment Band played maryland,
My Maryland" as the vessel entered the water
and the guests were provided with generous
lunch.
The Susquehanna is steel propeller, 1866
feet long, 40 feet beam and 1O3 feet depth of
bold. The main deck is designed to carry
three hundred and fifty tons of freight, and
there Will be accommodation for ], 200 excur-
sionists. A speed Of fifteen knots 07.3 miles
per hour is expected from the vessel.
Among those who were guests on the occs-
sion We're Messrs. Cornelius s. Cole, Abram
p McCombs, William s. McCombs, K. X.
Vanneman, E. II. Prtchett, Joseph Good,
Isaac Hecht, j. n. Spencer, Stephen j. Seneca,
P. Lesley Hopper, John A Russell, Jacob Os.
mopd and Robert Seneca, of Hartford county
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
Rebecca's Triumph.

The main hall of the Masonic Temple was
well filled on Friday night, the occasion being
an entertainment given for the benefit of the
Bel Air Academy and Graded School. A short
nterlude included a wonderfully constructed,
discordant concord of sounds, purporting to be
a combination of the cries which mingle upon
the streets of metropolis. a number of the
primary school children took part. This was
followed by very pleasing performance, en-
titled ''Nursery Maids Drill" which was
very skillfully rendered by fourteen little
Misses and one little Mister. They were at
tired in bewitching uniforms and took their
parts with a cuteness and grace which was
peculiarly attractive. Master Lawrence Reed,
who assumed the difficult role of the black
sheep, added fresh laurels to his reputation,
and carried the house by storm. The corps of
maids included Misses Helen Reckond Violet
Romberger, May Proctor, Minnie Grant, Alice
Wilgis, Caroline Hunter, Fancy Shertzer,
Madeline Robinson, Hannah Munnikhuysen,
Estelle Lingan, Martha Abel Hunter, May
Ferry Elizabeth Harlan, Katie Bruins and
Master Lawrence Reed.
The chief feature of the entertainment, and
the one in which the deepest interest was
centred, was the rendition of three-act melo-
drama, entitled 'Rebecca's Triumph" which
was unique in its construction, from the fact
that it presented cast of characters exclusive
| ly feminine. To say that the performance
| was good one and exhibited careful prepare
| ton, would hardly do the subject Justice
/ Several of the characters were difficult ores,
and especially hard for amateurs. Such,
| notably, was that of Meg the vagrant.
| Miss Anna Harris, was, however, fully equal
| to the occasion, and her impersonation was
| truly worthy Of professionalism done and
not overdone. OF the others who took part,
it would be difficult task to say who was the
best. Mis- Forwood acted and dressed her
part well, and the same can be said of Misses
Jacobs, Evans and VanBIbber. Miss Alice Lee
gave an additional force to her acting by the
chic and dash which is characteristic of her
while Miss Rouse had conception of her part
which recalled to memory the traditional
spinster of by-gone days, now happily obso
ete. Miss Mabel Street, had a difficult char
acter, one which required skill in acting, hui
grace in carriage, and she met the require
ments of the case.
Between the acts, clever concerted pieCs
entitled Ely Away Horses by Pearl Ander
son, Oleta Bauer, Mary Bruins and JOhr
Reckord, and recitation, "Our Whippings,'
By Harry Bissell, filled the interspaces.
| There is a time Tor everything; aud the
| time to attend to Il cold is when it starts. Don
| wait till you have consumption but proven
linz
remedy for coughs, colds Group, bronchitis
| and all throat and lung troubles.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

Mrs. Emily W. Bay and her daughter have
returned to their home on jackson square
Baltimore, after sojourn OF several weeks
at Atlantic city, n. j.
Mr.. Harry n. Abercrombie, of Baltimore
was the guest of Mr.. Il. c. Holloway OF
Perryman this week.
Mrs. Catherine Frasch is very sick at her
home at Edgewood.
Mrs. E. H. Pritchett and her daughter, Miss
Evelyn have returned to their homes in Hayre
de Grace, after visit to st. Michael's Md.
Mr.. Obed Lowe, of Marshalls district, who
has been extremely i'll for several weeks, is
reported as convalescing.
Miss Winnie Charshee has returned to her
home at Havre de Grace, after months So
journ in the Federal City. She was accom-
panied by her cousin, Miss Lula sutor, Of
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cover Knight, of Wagner,
Indian Territory, are visiting Dr. W. w..
of Havre de Grace, who is an uncle
Of Mrs. Knight.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
Bel Air Notes.

Mr.. Thomas B. Thomas the suave and
energetic advertising agent of the world re.
nowneG Chamberlain Medicine Co., of Des
Moines, Iowa, was caller at The Hgis office
this week and was as usual cordially welcom-
ed.
Miss Fillmore Perkins Davis, Of La Plata,
Charles county, is the guest of Miss May
Forwood, Bel Air.
Rev. Johannes A. Oertel was thrown from
his tricycle. on Tuesday afternoon, while
riding along Main street. He had his right
arm broken, and was badly bruised.
Mrs. John j. Alexander, of Baltimore, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. William D. Harry
man, of Broadway, Bel Air.
DR.. James f. Mitchell, of Baltimore, was
guest at the Homestead" this week.
Lieut., Willard q. Rouse, of Company D
paid flying visit to his home on Sunday
night.
Mrs. NJ. A. Prigg has returned with her
family to Bel Air, after residence Of several
years in Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
County commissioners.

Road checks issued.-R. c. Cronin, $79 81;
Parker L. Forwood, 1919; w. w. Bradford,
SlS.75; John j. Durham, S1.75; John T.
Harkins, 81; Samuel Gross. SIG Al; Abram
Durham, So so; Andrew Kinhart $2O.33; Pat
rick Lacy, $21.9O.
Certificates issued.-James F. Brown,
magistrates account, S.; DR.. VIM. L. Smith,
vaccine account, 60 cents; George Osborn &
Son, coffin account, 81; n. Dean & Son, coffin
account IS; N. Dean & Son, Jail account,
1925; w. G. Hoskins, magistrates account,
S225; John G. Rouse, Court house and Jail
account, $24.11.
Cash paid.-James A. Jones, agent, freight,
81; Maryland General Hospital, transporta-
ton of patient to AImshouse, $40; Henry
Reckord, Manufacturing Co., bonedust for
Almshouse, $62.50; Rankin & Kane, clover
seed, $l4 16; George Rumsey, whitewashing at
Almshouse, S5.25; John G. Rouse, Almshouse
account, $41.75.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
A Cutting Affair.

James Marshall, who boards at the house
of James Boyd on the Calvary road, near
Churchville, was arrested on Saturday by
Sheriff Forsythe, charged with stabbing Benz.
Trago, who is also resident of the neighbor-
hood. The two men met at Boyd's house on
Friday and afte- indulging in numerous
drinks, engaged in quarrel over some triiDg
matter, which resulted in Marshall drawing a
pocket knife and plunging it twice, once on
each side, into Tragos breast, one Of the cuts
being in close proximity to the heart. Trago
was removed to his home and medical aid
summoned. He was severely, but it is thought
not dangerously wounded. Marshall was
taken before Justice Isaac W. Thompson, at
Churchvllle and committed for the action OF
the grand jury. 1t is not known that any bad
feeling existed between the men. Marshall
is known in Bel Air, having at one time been
EMPLOYED by G.. &. Brown.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06

| A delegation of the Deer Creek Farmers Clut
| appeared before the Board of County Commits
sioners, on Monday morning, aud asked the
| consent and cooperation of the Board in an
experimental improvement of portion OF the
Churchville road, under the direction and
superintendent of Mr.. E. e. Harrison, of the
Road Department of the Agricultural Bureau.
After few remarks by Mr.. Harrison, as to
the best manner in which to construct the road
bed, the Club through Mr.. s. a. Williams, the
president, offered to contribute the sum of 500
toward the purchase of roller to be used on
the roads.
1t was explained to the Board that the ser
vices of Mr. Harrison could be secured by the
payment of his travelling expenses and board
bill.
The Commissioners agreed to have the trial
made if they would meet with encouragement
from those interested. If liberal aid is given
they would have the work done. Several of
these present agreed to the proposition, and
offered their teams, &C., to haul the necessary
material 1t was agreed that the matter of
securing road roller to weigh in IL neighbOr-
hood of 3! tons should be attended to imme-
diately. The piece of road suggested to be
experimental on is situated on the Churchville
road in front of the residence of Mr.. John W.
Cole near Fulford, and is in very bad condi-
ton.
Arrangements were made to send MIR. Harri-
son to inspect several varieties OF stone, and
to have the stone crusher repaired.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
Burned I'm EmSy.

DARLINGTON May 4.-Our gallant navy are
still capturing Spanish merchantmen, and We
hope they will keep on doing SO until the
Spanish will be forced to surrender or starved.
Then they will have little idea Of how the
Cubaus suffered.
Farmers are now very busy planting corn.
Several are almost through.
Mr.. Joseph K. Hopkins has moved to the
store formerly occupied by Ralph & Rigdon,
where he will carry on butchering.
MIR. D. e. w. Smith presented to each and
every scholar of Darlington Academy little
silk flag. Now be patriotic and wear the
American corars. Three cheers for the red,
white and blue.
Rev. j. H. Jeffries, of North Hartford Cir
cult, will lead the Darlington Epworth League
on Sunday night, May SIh.
Gems. WeyIer and Blanco were burned in
effigy on last Tuesday night at 9 30 P. NJ, in
the public square. A parade was formed in
front of the postoffice, each one bearing the
stars and stripes. Torches and guns were in
abundance. The parade was the largest in
Darlington for some time. After the parade
Weyler and Blanco were strung up, shot and
then burned. EAGLE.