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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

silently through the vestibule to the
waiting carriages. The American
commission strollcd out chatting COM
placently and as they descended the
ste,s the lights in the chamber were
dsrkened.
The treaty signed consisted of
seventeen articles, it having been
found admirable to subdivlde two or
three of the articles in the draft agreed
anon at the last meeting.
The commissioners of the two ma
lion, wrote their signatures on two
copies of the treaty, one copy beng
for the archives.
The document was prepared by
Secretary Moore, in behalf Of the
United States commission, and by
Senior Villaurutia Tor Spain, on ac-
count of the continued illness Of Sec
rotary Ojeda, ofthe Spanish commits
sion.
Each coy contained the English
and Spanish texts of the treaty IN
parallelcd columns. The wording
had been approved previously by the
commissions without a Joint meeting,
SO there was no controversy on tins
subject.
There has been a great contest
among thesfamilics and friends OF the
American commissioners for posses
sion of the pens with which the sigma
lures of the treaty were writer.
Some ofthe Americans were provid'
ed with handsome pens purchased for
the purpose. The Spaniards appear
ed to be unaffected by the souvcmer
craze and contented themselves with
ordinary quill pens strcwn on the Ia
bic.
Just priorto the final reading OF
the treaty the commissioners were
photographed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
EDINBURG NEWS.
.Ople are generally well

People are generally well.
We have had some fearfully cold
weather for Dece mber. The boys have
been skating big fashion.
Messrs Joseph and Jacob Gochenour,
Thos. Stckley and Afford SmoOt haule d
from St Luke to this place last Satur-
day some Of the finest walnut logs we
ever saw. They were OF the best quality.
One log.measured five feet across the
stump and weighed five tons. 1t was
hluied here on Mr. Thos. Stickley's
wagon drawn by six horses. Messrs.
Zigler Bros, OF Timberville, Va,
bought the tree standing, from Mrs.
William Gochenour for iifty-fvc dol
lars. Two years ago she was offered
sixty dollars in gold for The same tree.
Zigler Bros will ship this log to Ger
many.
People are busy fixing for Christ
mas.
Mrs. Annie b Grandstaff went to
Washington, to spend the winter.
X-Ray.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
ST. DAYID'S NEWS.

Preaching at st. D,iFs churcl
last Sunday by Rev. j. w. llansen
fluck.
We learn that there will lie 4
Christmas tree at II. Dayid's church
but 40 not know what night There
vii also be a Christmas tree at Mt.
Zion.
M. ID. w. Glen. of Dilbcck, Is
visiting friends &c, in this nclghbor-
hood.
There will be preaching At Zion
ncxI Sunday.
Mr.. Edward Stephens took a trip
down the Fort one day last week.
Miss Annie Rinkcr, who had been
III kiblertown for six or seven weeks,
has returned home.
Mr.. Arch Golladay. who spent pat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
OBITUARY..
GRANDMA HOOVER.

| dkANDMA ltOON En-.
Died November 23d lSJs, at the home
Of her son-in.law, !. II. Rinker, near
Beaver Iowa, Mrs. Rachel Hoover She
was the daughter of Henry and Rachel
EKern, near Kern Springs, Shenandoah
county, Va She was born on Christ
mas day 1906 and was 81 years, 10
months and % days. She became a
member Of the German Reformed
church, November 10, 1926. At the age
OF 81 years she was married to Reuben
Hoover with whom she lived % years.
TO this Union was born two children
| Harvey who was a Confederate soldier
and died at camp Winder, near Ricb-
mond. Va, and Sarah c., who is the
~ IL of J. II. Rinker with whom She lived
the past 10 years. She also raised step
sons Jas. H., near Woodstock. Va, and
Geo. L.. OF Ellsworth, III. She leaves
ughtgrand children and four great
grand children. She lived in her native
county and state over 81 years, and on
leaving relations and friends she wrote
che following lines as an adiew to them
in November.
IRIS hard to par, with them We love,
For faces new and strange,
The heart will turn for home
The soul will sigh for change.
'Tis hard to leave our land OF birth.
For countries far and wide,
One and all the friends treasured here
Are gone forever gone.
These lines were read at her funeral,
which WAS preached by Rev. Elliet Of
the VI. z. Church. OF Boone, Iowa, with
VIII IN she was we'll acquainted and also
requested her daughter to have him
preach her funeral. The text choseH
Rev. II chap and l3 verse. The funeral
was held at the home of J. II. Rinker
and she Uas inferred in Glenwood GENE.
terry, near Ogden, Iowa, Oh Thanks
giving day 1898. Grandma came with
her son-in-law and daughter from
Arrowsmith, H., to Beaver, Iowa. in the
spring OF 1895, where she has lived till
death came and took her home from this
world of sorrow and care. For a woman
Of her age she was quite was only |
confined to her bed about weeks but
the last day she suffered great pain but !
about an hour before she died, all left |
her and she passed away as one going to
sleep. Although grandma lived to a
great age, she was always busy either
mendIng, reading or writing.
From a record she kept since 1893 to the
time OF her death, she had received l5S
letters and had answered them all but
two. These were received after she was
too Ill to write, but will be answered by
her daughter.
The following was left in her Bible
and written by her own hand: "What is
life?" Life is but deaths yestibule and
our pilgri mage on earth is but journey
10 the Craze. Blessed be God there is
one place when death bells are not
tolled! where winding sheets are not
and where graves are not dug.
Blessed land beyond the. skies, this to
reach We all must die.
j. II. & S. G, RINKEB.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

our forces, both in my presence anu
to his successor, General Otis. In
many other ways such as giving in
formation, the Cortes family has rem
dered invaluable aid to our people. ,
Speaking of the situation in the
Philippines, Mr.. Cortes said: "The
wealthy and the very best people OF
Manila are heartily in favor of all
nexation; in fact, nearly all of tho
Philippine islanders are in favor of be-
coming a part of and under the rule
of the L. S, with the possible excep-
ton OF the few political insurgents
who are now in power and who for
selfish reasons desire independence"
Recent reports from Admiral Dew
ey and General Oils have about re-
moved the last bit ofaP prehensiOn Oh
the part of the Administration that
Aguinaldo and his followers might
have to be whipped into subsection
when we get ready to take entire
charge Of the Philippines.
Although nearly the entire mem
bcrslnp Of the House was in Wash
ington when She vote on the anti
Scalping bill, which passed the House,
was taken, considerably more than a
bundled ofthem lodged it, by just
happening not to be OH the floor.
Everything is arranged for the
Southern trip of the President and
his Cabinet. The party will leave
Washington to morrow on a special
train and will remain away one week.
1t hardly seems possible now that
the treaty of peace with Spain, signed
Saturday night, can be sent to the
Senate before the adjournment tor
the Christmas recess, as it will be
necessary for the original document
to be brought to Washington first.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

Of the summer and fall working for
Mr.. John Hoover, near Woodstock,
has returned home.
Mr.. Geo. H. Ship has his house
about completed and will soon oc-
cupy it.
Railroad ties is the freight now
DAYS with our b ulerS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mcsscrsmith, oil
Quick>burg, are here rs the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Bau,crman.
G. II. Ship and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Col
ins recently,
Mr.. Il. +. Golladay, who has been
complaining for some time, is able to
be ont again, We are glad to say.
Isaac S.bcrt, well known rs Shad-
ley, was.on the sick list Of last week.
Mr.. Alfred r. Killer and Mis-,
Verge Clanahan were visiting in
Page county recently.
June BUG.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
CHRISTIANS PRESENTS
AMOS OWEN CHERRY
TREES

The finest cherries and largest cherry
treesin The known world grow on the
famous Cherry Mountain near Ellen
| boro, n. c.
For the past few year, trees from this
famous orchard have been tausp'auted
IN the surrounding country and have
/ proved a surprise 10 the people by their
rapid growth. rn0rmous Size and de.ici-
Gus fiuit. The trees grow very tai and
spread ont long heavy limb, aud are
filled with large black hoart-shapci cher
ries. 4 many as i've bushels have been
gathered from one tree. The fruit is
very fine in flavor and suitable forearm.
ing, pies. drying. etc.. and ripeuirg as
they do in May and Jane. they come 800
when other fruit j. scarce and sell readi-
y 40 ten cents per quart. Besides thair
great value a fruit trees they make The
finest Of shade trees. Mr.. Jno. 4. Pat-
lick, Chief Industrial Agent Of the sea-
board Al" Line. after examining them
and seeing their gleat value o. fruit
and shade Tree, says; "lhcse trees arr
rapid growers, they make good shade
and yield an abundant crop OF large
black cherries that lind ready market
One thousand uecs will in i've years
from planting Yield revenue 10 the
town that puts them out sufficient 10 pay
town taxes. keep up he streets and
work the country roads leading into the
town"
1T would be big advertisement tina;
will be worth thousands Of dollar, 20 be
able TO say our town has fluiibcariug
trees enough on its sidewalks aud pub
lie parks 10 pay the expenses Of ih,
town and build good roads. and viii
give you wide reputation for thriii,
enterprise and good Judgment"
Nh. Patrick did not Only talk bui
acted on his Judgment and We furnished
to him and his agents over six thousand
trees during '97..S season.
The trees can be set any time from
October 2Jth 10 March the 10Th and il is
very rare thing for one 10 die. SO
rare that We will gladly send another ia
place OF any that die the inst season.
that has been carefully set out. We
carefully pack all trees 80 AS 10 arrive
in good condition. We can furnish
them either by mail or express one Ia
three years old. Small trees gov of
better and will make "a iaI e tee A. quick
as 4 ten foot one, but We will furnish
them any size up 10 ten feet high. We
prepay all trees when cash accompanies
the order. so it doe, not make any
difference where you i've they will be
delivered at the following prices:
ONE TREE BY MAIL 20 CENTS.
= 90
p EXPRESS $L75.
20 TREES BY EXPRESS $3.50.
40 * ~
100 sSm
One tree free with each order II you
mention the HERALD
Send money by Registered mail. p. o.,
Or Express money order or check, max
ing them payable to FRANK BRIGHT,
Sec, and address:
CHERRY MOUNTAIN So PPLY co.
ELLENBORO. y. G.,
REFERENCEs:--Rniherfordton Bank,
Rutherfordton, y. C.; SO. Express Co.,
Ellenboro, n. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
One Minute Co~s.I ere, cures
That II -'F,C; IL rs made foT.
TRlRTTE OLE RESPECT.

At a regular meeting OF Hunter
Lodge, \. f. & \. w.. held IN THEN
Hall Dee. 81, 1898, the following
resolutions as to the death Of Brother
John J. Stoncburner, were adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased IN All
wise Providence to remove from our
midst our Brother John J. Stone
burner, who wa, one Of our oldest
and most consistent members unit.
his age prevented him attending ON
meeting.
Resolved, That we sincerely con
lole with the family Of our deceased
brother on the dispensation with
which 1t has pleased AN All-wise
Providence to ahIct them. and com
mend them for consolation to Him
who orders all things well AMI whose
ciastisement is meant in mercy.
Resolved, Thas in our natural sor-
row for the loss of a brother, We tiad
consolation in the b lief that God Is
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
IsObbed the Grave.

\ startling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as fol
lows: Il was in a most dreadful con
dilion. My skin was almost yellow
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no ap.
petite gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had
given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters,' and
to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided improve
ment. | continued their use for three
weeks, and am now a well man. |
know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cts.
Sold by b. Schmiit Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

merciful and doth all things for tho
best.
Resolved, That a copy ofthis heart
felt testimonial of our sympathy and
sorrow be forwarded to the family OF
our deceased Brother and copy oil
the same be spread upon the minutes
Of the Lodge and a copy furnished
the Edinburg Sentinel and Shcnau-
doah HERALD for publication.
GEO. L. IRWIN,
J. ID. LENNON,
X. l.. HICKMAN,
Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
No UUMBURG.

Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim
to perform miracles. 1t does not claim
to cure all cases Of consumption or asth-
ma, but it does claim to give comfort
and relief in advanced stages Of these
diseases and to usually cure early stages
1t is certainly worth trying by those al
ficied or threatened with the dread dis
eases All druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
THE TREATY OF PEACE
SIGNED.

The treaty ofpcacc between Spain
and the United States WAS >igued il
Paris at $40 Saturday night.
Around the great mahogany table
in the foreign Office sat the ten ar
biters. Ranged standing behind then
were numerous attaches ofthe Amer
lean commission.
To the Americans it was 4 happy
ending of the epilogue of waf; for the
Spaniards it was plainly a bitter
tragedy, none the less painful be-
cause long forcScen. They sat silent
~ gas thouen almost crushed, and
none could withhold sympathy from
Senior Montcro Rios, the president OF
the Spanish commission, who, coming
from his bed, was bundled in great
oyercoat, although logs were burn
ing in the fireplace nearby.
The spirits of the two bodies were
symbolized by the clthoes worn by the
members of the commissions, for the
Americans were attired in evening
dress for the dinner given them i'm
mediately alter the meeting by the
Due lie Loubat, and the Spauiards
wore black frock coats.
Although the commissioners met al
half past o'clock expecting to finish
their wor kin lafan hOur,t engrOSs.
ing ef the treaty on parchment was
found to be so troublesome that it de-
layed the signing of the document un-
til $40. When Clerk Martin, of the
American commission, came into the
chamber at 7:30 with the document
he found the commissioners waiting.
The Spanish copy had arrived half
hour earlier, Mr.. Arthur Ferguson
then proceeded to read first the E.
giish and after that the Spanish yer
sion of the treat,. This finished,
two copies were passed around the
table, the commissioners signing them
I'm the order of their rank: VIM. Il.
l av. ScnOtor Cushman X. Davis,
5 emlcr William p. Frye, Whtelaw
Reid and Senator George Gray, Senior
\ ontero Rios, Senior Abraznza, Scnor
arnica, Senior Villauruiia and Gene
ri Cererory Saons, each commission
err signing its opponents treaty.
Both were tied with the Spanish and
American colors.
when the seals were prepared to
be aiilxed, attendants were sent sour
rying for ribbons of She French til
s'lOr with which the documents
wer" seaie9~as a compliment to the
French C0t's'S Of the commissions.
Sic last seal being impressed, the
Commissioners arose and without for
'mality each member shook The hands
Of all his antagonists and EXCHANGED
assurances of sincere personal seem
The Spaniards aferward comment.
ed acridly npon what they termed
the bad taste of the Americans in
mastering n crowd Of attaches 10
gloat over the cousummation of their
downfall and to scramble for relics.
The signing was finished at $40.
At that time the door Of the chamber
opened and Senior Villaurutia appear
ed and exclaimed to a group of cor
respondents who were waiting in the
c jrridor "C'est fni" The other mem
bers Of the Spanish commission fol-
lowed Senior VilIaruiia had passed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

On last Saturday night, about u
o'clock, as Mr.. Jacob Hickman was 60
ing from Mt. Olive to Harrisville and had
reached point in the wood near round
hill where the road from the turnpike
to Mt Olive crosses the SmOotz's mill
road. he was suddenly accOstcd by three
masked men armed Vith revOlycrs, who
demanded his money or his life. Mr..
Hickman WAS polite enough to attempt
to take his money out of Of his pockets
for them. bat they soon Informed him
that that MAS altogether unnecs ary
They then required him to hold
up his hands while they went
through HIM in the most approved
style. relieving him Of $3.50 in cur
rency and his watch.
From the fact that the encounter took
place at very retired place, on road
net much travelled especially at that
hour OF the night, it would seem that
these highwaymen were lying In wait
for Mr. Hickman. that they were men
of The neigh 5oIhOod and not strangers
or tramps. 1t is TO BE- hoped that they
will be arrested and dealt with as thei.
crime deserves.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
LOST.

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they have been
told their Kidney disease was incurable.
Foley's Kidney Cure is Guaranteed
remedy for the discouraged and dIscon-
ISOLATE. All druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
LOOK HERE!

Persons needing fruit trees for fall or
spring planting should give US a call be-
fore placing their orders, as we have a
nice lot OF apple trees ia good condition
free from San Jose scale, &C. Apple
trees from 1890 to $500 per hundred.
Send us list of your wants and let US
give speci al prices. Respt.
0RANDA NURSERY Co,
orlando. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

Gold is more abundant than it has
e>,rIe,n and yet our free silver
friends, WHO were weeping over It's
scarcity, are not yet satisfied.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

The house Of Mis-. Joseph Sti, he,
near Columbia Furnace, was BUM d
last Sunday. Mrs. StickleySlOst all h I
household goods. There was. We learn,
II small policy Of insurance, in the
Farmers Home Mutual Insurance Go. :
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

The New York World is doubtful
asiu whether our new acquisitions
should lie cla>scd as assets or liabil-
iii,s of the UDited States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
FRIDAY. DEC. 10TH, 1893.

The Doctrines of imperialism and
expansion are not so popular as their
friends would have us believe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

1t is very common with some
Bryam,e papers to speak of following
Mr.. Cleveland out ofthe dcmocractc
party. That iSnot a strange utterance
for people who wear poPulist glasses
and Bryan collars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

A chemist has discovered aprocess
by which he can convert silver into
gold. Had he 'ound process Of
converting gold into silver, he might
hsve become the populist candidate
for President.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
NOTICE.

In order to close business all persons
indebted to T. B. Richey. either by note
or open accountare respectfully request
ed to make prompt settlement without
further notice.
NJ. COLEMAN, Receiver
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

Ladies and gent, McIntoshes frst
received at f. G.. Locke's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

Gen. Garcia, the Cuban Patriot
lied in Washington, last Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
COAL. COAL.

llkinds Of Goa. for sale. Apply at
Wisman's warehouse by phone or in per-
son. NJ. II. HOTEL.
Nov. lS u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16
TOWN TAXES.

The time for the payment of Corpora-
ton Taxes has been extended 70 January
let, 1899. After that date, five per cen
will will be added, the bills tur owe
to the Sergeant and their colled ems
forced. y
Dec.-2-4t. NJ. W. MagrRd
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

L. n cohman, Cashier OF the ab"vs-
named BANK, do solemnly s~ear that ihr
above 5,@'r"ent is true to the best OF my
|1naal fdgs ard belief.
- NJ CoYFMAS, Cashier.
~ and swo,n to before me thu
~: :! . ..:.. !. !.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-16

Col. Bryan has resigned. As soon
as his resignation is accepted, he will
be able TO speak from a political
standpoint. The opportunity to
distinguish himself as military here
did not occur, but that was not hi>
fault. The Spaniards stopped fight
ing before he got there.
-
President Mckinley is disposed to
let Congress determine what they
will 10 with our new possessions. He
has made n good Frccord and is not
disposed to spoil it by unreasonable
suggestions.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-21
AMERICA IS ALWAYS FIRST
Official English Comparisons on inc
 Growth of Nations.

New York, Aug. 20.-A dispatch to the New York Tribune from Washing ton says: The rapid gain of the Unit ed States in her invasion of the com merce of the world is intelligently dis cussed by the British consul at Stock holm, Sweden. by the aid of an inn portant series of statistical tables just issued by the Swedish government, covering the commerce and production of the world in a series of f1ve-year periods. These tables. which have at traced much attention by reason of the extensive research, are discussed by Consul Constable in a special report to the British government. In this report he compares the production and commerce of the leading nations and presents an interesting picture of the growth of the chief producing and commercial interests of the United States in comparison with that of other great nations. This analysis, is, com ing from these unprejudiced sources, especially interesting, in view of it's favorable showing relative to the pro- duction and commerce of the United States
 The estimated average yearly pro- duction of wheat in Germany, the United States, the British colonies and dependencies for all nations shows, according to Consul Constable's anal ysis, that the United States produces nearly one-fifth, the British colonies somewhat more than one-eighth and Germany less than one-twentieth of the total production of wheat through out the world
 The table showing the average year. ly output of gold and silver for Ger many, the United States and the Brit ish colonies and dependencies is ana lyZed by Consul Constable in a single sentence, in which he says: "The United States and the British colonies together produce somewhat more than one-half of the total annual output of gold and nearly one-half the annual output of silver throughout the world.''
 A further analysis of the table in dicates that the United States alone produces about P per cent of the gold of the world and 35 per cent or the silver
 The percentage of increase of popu- lation in the leading countries is also shown in the table. It places the in crease in population in the United States during the last ten years at "A per cent, the British colonies and de- pendencies increased 12 per cent; Ger many 12 per cent, Russia II per cent: Great Britain and Ireland SIT per cent and France 0.87S per cent.
 The principal pig iron producing countries are given as France, Ger many, Great Britain and the United States. In the quinquennial period 1S71-75, the average annual production of France was 1 ,265 900 tons and in the period 1S91-95, 2006 O00; Germany in- creased from an average of 1,946, 900 tons in 1S71-75 to 5,50S, 900 tons in the 1S91-e5 period. Great Britain increas-