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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

Towner rose ana helped her-to her feet
in silence.
"Aren't you coming DOWN. she in
quired timidly.
"Thanks, no. I've food for thought"
he replied. lifting his hat formally.
The next days were gloomy enough.
Towner seldom appeared at meals, and
when he did he was taciturn. AS Mrs.
Hunter talked necessarily she did not
notice his silence but Priscilla felt
cowed by it.
Gibraltar tomorrow called some
one as they stepped on deck after din
ner on their last day.
The girl Involuntary glanced at
his eyes fixed on her with a softer light
than they had known.
Her heart felt lighter She had suf-
fered these past days from remorse.
Mrs. Hunter went to her staterOom to
pack. and Priscilla stood alone near
the bow of the ship.
The air was soft and summer like;
the moon shone bright and clear from
a deeply purple sky. She turned at the
sound Of footsteps. TOwner stood be-
side her.
"Our voyage is over" he said. Are
you going to make me any reparation
for my wrongsT
How can 2" she inquired family.
You have taken away one Priscilla
from me. l loved her. | was engaged
to her. The least you can do is to give
me another Priscilla In her place."
But you don't know me-
81 know you as well as knew her."
he said firmly.
"But you correspondent with her."
she faltered.
$50 will with you"
There was a pause. Towner looked
anxiOusly at the girl, who again will
fully kept her eyes averted.
But how can | make amends" she
exclaimed at length, "when there was
no other Priscilla at ALP
"You can give me one now" he re-
piled, fondly laying his hand on hers
as 1t rested on the railing.
perhaps it's my duty" she MUIR
INJURED.
I'm sure 1t is" he replied, and kiss
ed her.-Woman's Home Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

the south and the east and he wesi
20 WHEEL
At different times In Europe they
have tried TO get congress Of king
ut Berlin or at Paris or AT 81. Peters
burg. but IL has always been failure
Only few kings have come. But or
this imaginary platform that | have
built we have convention of all the
kings-King Corn. King Cotton. King
Rice. King Wheat. King Oats. King
Iron. King Coal. King Silver. King
Gold-and they all bow before the King
CT kings. to whom be all the glory of
this years wonderful prOductionl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

Trains Eos. Is, IA, II and u run
daily except SUM-. Nos. s and 80
daily.
Arrive at and depart from Pennsyl-
yanla r. r. Passenger Station, Wash
ington, d. c., where both trains make
immediate connection for aud from
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
For detail information sppln to Agent of
the Southern Railway, OF write to
l.. s. BROWN, Gen1 Agent.
10 Fifteenth St.,-s. W., Washington
Pax u. CANNON, y,M.CULP. w.A.TURA
ID p, 4 Gen. M. Trafnc Man. p. "A
WASHINGTON. ID Q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

whom she lives. so I can't 90 to the
college. At the end of the term she
rushes of west-She lives in Wiscon
sin. And i'm vacation she travels
And here I am in the ridiculous posi-
ton Of being engaged to a girl I've new
er seen. Now. Miss Barton. | beg you
to tell me all about her. You know
her. Of course"
Towner leaned his head on his hand
and gazed earnestly at the girl. She
slowly turned her eyes from the hori
ION and bent them on him with trOu
bled expression How handsome he
looked with that eager face: how his
hair curlcd in the little damp RINGS
about his temples. She turned away
again. Mr.. Towner" she began after
pause. Il cannot say that dc
know Miss North. II would rather
not talk about IT," she ended abruptly
Towner stared NJ her "Why, wha'
tan you mcan:" he said Incredible
". Surely you must know her. VILE
possible reason can there be Tor yo-
silenccT'
Priscilla still hcsitatcd. Then. sua
denly turning impetuously to him, S.
said. with little gasps between b,
sentences:
"Mr. Townor. you win never, ueve.
forgive me, but gou ought TO know
the truth. and I suppose must be Tx
one to tell you Hal Somers is my
cousin. That was composite photo
graph. touched up so il looked Ike Al
ordinary one. And there is no Pris
ella North. I've been dreadfully
ashamed Of the part I've had in it all.
though it was only lending half my
name and copying the letters for the
girls, so they would all be in one hand
writing After all, I'm glad Of a
chance TO end it. | don't ask you to
forgive me, for | suppose you can't
but | do want to say I'm heartily
ashamed and sorry"
,'owner had turned very white.
q, don't understand" he said. slow
". ut last. "Somers is your cousin.
but you did not write the letters"
"He knew any number Of the girls AT
college. but it was in coming to see me
he suggested the plan to the others
"How many were in this pleasant ar
rangementY' inquired Towner in Il
hard tone.
"Only three" replied Priscilla depre-
catingly. "You see. Hal suggested that
you needed to be educated to n knowl-
edge Of women and from more than
one side. Most men know lots Of girls
you see. and you knew none, so these
three said they would form a sort Of
prism. and you should see three sides
Of the ewig weibliche. you know"
81 do know indeed" said Towner
grlmly. II know more of women than
| ever dreamed"
1T was only a schoolgirl trick."
pleaded Priscilla. land we never meant
to hurt You. We thought you would
really be amused when you knew"-
"Amused.' exclaimed the man with
an unmirthful laugh. You play with
a mans best feelings and expect him
to be amusedl Those girls must he
specimens Of the new woman | heard
defined the other day. One who had
forgotten how to be n lady and not
learned to be gentleman
II don't wonder you feel So" said
Priscilla humbly, and then there fell
long silence.
When the gong rang for luncheon
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

Hunter was KEEP in the c.o.n Tor scv-
eral days by fear of rheumatism. Pris-
ella. however, and Towncr sat in their
coy nook Oh deck and enjoyed it after
youths reckless fashion. suddenly the
moment came so dreaded 10y the girl
Mrs. Hunter tells me you are from
Vassar Miss Barton. and | want to ask
you about Miss North. As she is IN
your class you must know her. and. as
your aunt has prohaaly told you, | am
engaged to her"
In that case. Mr.. TOwner. you must
know her far better tildu T." replied
Priscilla. smiling consira.ncdly.
Miss Barton. please don't think IL
queer, but want to icii you secret
You have been So kind t. lace and have
such a well. almost siatoriy way OF
treating a fellow, II yod VIII eXclse
my saying so, that know yyu viii al.
wise me what 20 do. Indeed. lt seems
as il my meeting you were really prov
idential."
Don't you think. Mr. Towner. thai
you would much better not tell me.
You see, am a stranger 20 sou. aud in
a week we shall separate and probably
never meet again. and then you would
regret having conGded IN me. Oh, /
am quite sure you would better mott
Il know ii would seem foolish under
other circumstances, Miss Barton. but
when | tell you the story you will I'M
derstand my anxiety, if you VIII allow
mef'
He leaned eagerly forward, and Pris-
ella dropped her eyes in confusion.
Taking her silence for consent, he be-
gan:
you see, it was this way: I'm an
only child, and I've seen little Of young
people. | had n tutor and never went
to school until ! came north TO col
lege, and you can imagine it was rath-
or an ordeal to be thrown suddenly
among so many men. | kept rather to
myself and didn't meet many fellows.
There was one man there, however,
who was very good to me. His name
was Hal Somcrs.'
Priscilla turned her head still further
away and picked neryously at the
fringe of her steamer rug.
zone day" continued Towner, The
brought me the photograph of pref
ty girl. 1t was one Of those soft, rath-
err indistuct pictures, like a composite,
you know. only it wasn't one. 1t had
such deep, beautiful eyes and such a
way Of seeming to look fellow right
through that it made strange I'M
preston on me. 1t was Of Halls cousin,
a girl at Vassar. Priscilla North. Well,
before | knew where | was he got me
into a correspondence with her by
sending messages first and then notes.
never wrote TO a girl before. but If
all girls write as she does they are a
bright set. Why. Miss Barton. her let
tiers fairly scintillated. And no two
were alike. There was the charm of It.
They were from grave to gay. from
lively to severe only all were simply
exquisite No wonder fell in love
with herl Well. to make long story
short. we became engaged. and then,
naturally. wanted to see her. And
here the strange part begins. | can
not meet her am never to see her"
"That is-rather peculiar muir
INJURED Priscilla.
"Peculiar2 It's unaccountable! She
quaintances. by her grandfather. with
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
j. L. BURNER & CO.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
WOODSTOCK, VA.

Farms, houses, town lots, timber and
mineral lands and other real property
sold on the most reasonable terms
Parties having farms to sell should cor
respond with or call on us at our office.
as we have special facilities for bringing
such property to the attention OF good
buyers.
Our advertising circulars will cove
a large territory and reach. many
prospective buyers. Terms very
moderate.
NAV 6tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
NOTICE:

Oct. %, 80.
The tax bills for the Corpora ion Of
Woodstock, Va, for the year 1899
are now in my hands Parties desir
ing to pay before Dee. /, 80, will
please call at my office, in Court yard.
After Dec. l, 3 per will lie aided
and the bills turned over to Collector,
to be collected accordingto law.
Respectfully,
NJ. w. MAGRUDER,
Treas. Corp. Of Woodstock, Va.
TO dec. LIST
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
FALL MILLINERY GOODS.

Hammond's Millinery is now open
with a choice selection ofthe latest
and most fashionable Millinery Goods
Of all kinds.
Pfices reasonable. Miss Hollaway,
on excellent trimmer is now with us
and viii make every effort TO please
s CON sep. 3D.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01

When Nature is overtaxed, she has
her own way of giving notice that assist
ance is needed. She does not ask for
D until it is impossible to get along without
Boils and pimples are an indication that
system is accommodating impurities which
they are an urgent appeal for assistance
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
A PRISMATIC
COURTSHIP.
Nemesis Takes q Hand In Vas
sax Joke.

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
TRESPASS NOTICE:

No person is allowed to hunt, with
dogs or gun, on the Poor House
farm, or the Wolfe tract, under pen
atty of the law.
r. d. FUNKHoUsER,
10-27-3t Supt. Poor Shcn. Co. Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-01
Barber SHOP.

will continue the barber shop recently con-
Quoted by ". /. Bush, on Court street, next
TO HERALD building. The patronage OF the
G.W .IULIIAN
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
CAPT. WILLIAM CLARK DEAD.
Confederate Veteran and ex-Judge OF the
Frederick County Court.


Winchester. Va, Dec. l.-Capt. William
Lawrence Clark. one of the best known
lawyers in Virginia, and a leading citi-
zen Of Winchester. died this afternoon at
the home OF his son, Prof. William l..
Clark. jr, at Northport, Long Island
Capt. Clark was on a visit 10 his son
when he was taken III. His sickness IS
traced to wounds received during the civil
war from which be never fully recovered
His health ha5 been falling since last
spring. Capt Clark was the son of the
late Hon. William l.. Clark. one OF the
leading members Of the Winchester osr,
and was born in this city sixty-nine years
ago. After receiving a preliminary eou-
cation at the Winchester Academy. he
attended Yale and grgdEstad IN the class
of '49 with honOrs. lie entered the Con-
federate service, as commanding officer
of the Winchester Rifles. and was assign
ed to Company F, Second Virginia Regi-
ment. Stonewall Brigade. After the war
he resumed the practice Of law, and vas
judge of the Corporation Court of Win
chester and the County Court OF Fred
erick from 1878 to 1890.
Capt. Clark WIS a Mason, an Odd Fei-
low, and member of Turner Ashby Con
federate Veterans. He married Miss Mary
Johnston Stuart. of StauntOn, Va. who
died some years ago. One brother is
Frank p. Clark, prominent attorney of
Baltimore, and sister. Mrs. Susan B.
Jones, of Carysbrooke, this county. His
children are Chapman s. Clark and Miss
Martha B. Clark, Of Colorado; Prof. Will
lam l.. Clark. jr., BriscOe V. 3. Clark,
and Miss Mary Johnston Clark. of North
long Island. L PpVtCn Clark. OF
Takoma, Washington. and Miss Louisa
Peyton Clark, of Philadelphia. The re-
mains will be brought TO this city for
interment Oh Sunday.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
URGED BY BISHOP.
DIR. W. A. Barr VIII Probably Decline Pas.
torate at Norfolk.

-Ffelas % TIE Fcst-
Richmond. Va. Dec. 4-Rev. Dr. Will
lam A. Barr. the eloquent and popular rec
tor of Monumental Church. is being
strongly urged to accept the pastorate of
ST Luke's Episcopal Church. Norfolk, just
vacated by Dr. Arthur 5. Lloyd lie was
waited on last week by a committee, TO
whom he gave no encourag cement. but he
continued TO hold the matter open few
days This morning DIR. Barr was prepared
10 write TO Norfolk. informing the COM
mitiee that he had in no wise altered his
decision, when he received personal let
ter from Bishop Randolph stating that he
would call on him tomorrow. and asked
that the doctor delay any answer that he
was about 10 send to Norfolk until he had
seen him. DR.. Barr says the Bishop will
have 10 present Unforeseen arguments be-
fore he can be induced to accept the fat
tering offer. The Norfolk church is rich
one, and the salary OF the pastor is prob
ably double that paid by the Monumental.
Rev. g. J. Thompson, pastor OF College
Hin Baptist Church. Lynchburg has been
appointed to I'll the position OF secIe airy,
Just created By the BAPTIST State mission
board. lie viii enter into his new duties
about January l. Mr.. Thompson is
North CarOlinian by birth, and Is grad
uate OF Wake Forest College. lie has been
for six years pastor OF College Hill Church,
his nrst pastOr2te.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
TITLES TO LAND INVOLVED.
Validity Of yirginia Delinquent Tax Lawls
Again One STONED.

Speci2l TO The Fost-
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 3-The land-grabbers'
law, as the delinquent tax statute is
known, is under fire again in this city.
Judge Hanckel was asked yesterday by
Attorney Justis. of Richmond, counsel for
w. +. Swami, of PowhataD County, for
mandamus, compelling the clerk of the
courts to accept $9.3i, the amount OF taxes
delinquent upon house and lot on FAX
land street, this city. for which $3.50 was
recently received as full payment for the
property. The delinquent taxes having
been rendered the clerk by the present
owner of the property the same day the
land-grabbers application for deed was
filed. the clerk refused to convey the prop
erty. and retaining counsel. fought for his
opinion in court yesterday.
Counsel for the owner of the property
claimed that as az earnest of his good
faith, any person applying for the pur-
chase OF delinquent taxes should pay the
taxes when his application is filed. OPP
posing counsel took the ground that the
State is absolute owner OF property that
has become delinquent for taxes, may dis
pose OF ii in any manner. giving clear
title, and that the original owner merely
has the privilege end not the absolute
right to redeem it rom the State. Judge
Hanckel took the whole matter under ad-
visement. The case, upon which many IT,
ties depend, will probably go before the
Court of Appeals.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
GOV. TYLER's MESSAGE.
tentrei Of Trusts and Other LEGISLATION
Urged for yirgiuia's W Welfare.

~SeNi@ 70 ne Fett-
Richmond. Va. Nov a-Goy. Tylers
annual message, which Is now in the
nsnaz OF the printer. Is vOluminoUs
document and contains many recommen-
datons Of Urgent Importance to the State
and its welfare.
4he governor will recommend the ap-
pointment Of general supervisor for the
better enforcement Of the oyster laws.
Inc increase In the revenues from this
source have been very great. but when
aii The facts are brought out, 1t win be
SHOWN that the amount is not nearly as
much as thought.
On The subject Of trusts the governor
Is very mild The governor viii recon-
hehd the enactment OF law having for
us object the supervision Of trusts. He
~ll suggest such laws as will give the
ntate control without interfering with
uner operations. and at the same time
aiIord protection TO the people.
me governor Will make an urgent plea
iOr the enactment Of q senatorial primary
law. Wuh the view to having the voters
u the State al large nominate a candi-
udte and have the legislature confirm
their choice.
IN accordance with the recommenda-
Nohs OF the Ministerial Union Of Rich
iHohd' the governor will advocate the ap-
p"4h'ment Of chaplain al the peniten-
uary' who Is 10 devote his whole time to
the work in that institution.
IheFe are number Of other important
subjects touched upon in the message,
particularly The care OF the State hos
pitaIs, the deaf and dumb and blind, and
the public schools Of she State.
ioucEing upon the militia OF the State,
the governor will urge the Importance of
a thorough and compact organization. He
Will favor the largest appropriation for
tne military that can be afforded and
Will express the belief that more good can
be accomplished by q well-disciplined and
weIl-ofticered small body than by a large
body not fully up in their duties.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
Mr.. John S. HILL-aISS WATTS.
Prominent Belle of Durham. y. C., Weds a
New York Lawyer
Special to II. Post.

special 70 TIE Post
Durham. y. G.. Nov. 29.-Miss Annie
Louise Watts. daughter of George w
Watts, and John Sprunt Hin, New YORK
LAWYER, were welded this evening ct the
First Presbyterian Church. DR.. l. b.
TurnbuH officiating. Miss Lizzie More
head, Of this city, lifelong friend of the
bride was maid of honor. The brides
maids were Miss LOttie Tomlinson, Miss
Snowden Carr, Miss Lalla Ruth Carr,
Miss Anne TurnbUll, OF this city; Miss
Christine Clarke Henderson, of Kentucky,
and Miss Scott, of Hagerstown- Hamm
+. Hill. brother of the groom, OF FalsoA,
y. C, was best man. and the ushers-
Charles s. Watts, Baltimore; c. 5. An
drews and Frank Barker. New York; '.
II. Boyden, Raleigh; John l.. Patterson,
Salem, and John s Wiley. Durham
A reception was rendered the bridal
party by the parents of the bride at Har-
wood Hall, the elegant home OF MI
Watts, after the ceremony.
Miss Watts is the only heir of her faith
er and will probably be one of the wealth
Test young ladies' of the South. She was
educated a. Woman's College, Baltimore,
and has spent several seasons abroad
The groom is a graduate of the University
Of North Carolina and led his class. He
studied law at Columbia College, New
York and served in the Spanish-American
war from that State.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRLS.
Virginia Branch of Collegiate Alumnae
Hears Miss Parrish's Report.

Special to The Post
Charlottesville, Va, Dec. Sat the
meeting of the Virginia branch of the As
sociation of Collegiate Alumnae, held yes
terday at the residence of Prof. Albert II.
Tuttle, at the University Of Virginia, Miss
Celeste S. Parrish. of Lynchburg, the
president of the association, who has
just returned from Chicago. where the
national meeting of the association was
held, made a report of the educational
work of colleges for women in, this
country.
One of the main objects of this organi-
zation is to seek out the girls who are
anxious TO have a collegiate education,
and to give them an opportunity to stand
the competitive examinations for scholar
ships which have been provided by such
colleges as Bryn Mawr. Vassar. Smith,
and Wellesley. These examinations are
the same as those required for entrance
to Harvard and Yale. This association
has existed for some years, and has It's
branches in various States, composed of
women who are graduates of leading
colleges throughout this country.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
TRAPPED BY DECOY LETTER.
A. w. CORDOBA ON Trial for Tamperins
with the Mails.
spscisl to Ths Post.

Speclst 10 The Sost
Richmond. Va. Dec. 4.-The December
term Of the United States District Court
convened this morning. with Judge Ed
mund Waddill. jr-. presiding
The first case called for trail was that
of United State vs.. a. w. Cardoza, col
ored. charged with tampering with the
United States mails. Cardoza was
mail agent on the Southern Railway and
ran between Richmond and Danville. Let
ters containing money going over this
route have been reported as missing, and
CarGoza was suspected of knowing some
thing about them. \ decoy letter, con-
tanning marked money, was sent 50 as 10
pass through Cardozs's hands, and TINS
letter was reported missing.
Cardoza was searched and according to
the testimony of Post-Office Inspector
John II. Irving ard Clerk Russell, OF the
Richmond office, the marked money was
found in CardoZas possession.
The other witness called was Assistant
Postmaster Barksdale. OF Danville, and
he corroborated Mr.. Irving testimony re-
garding the sending of the decoy letter.
The United States is represented by
District Attorney Allen and Assistant
District Attorney De Jarnette. Attorneys
George ID. Wise, II. F. Wickham, and
Jan.es II. Hayes are counsel for CardoZa.
The defense entered demurrer against
the first count an the indictment, but II
was OveTruled by Judge Waddill.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
FUNERAL OF JUDGE CLARK.
Remains of Mrs. FIorn l.. Faw Also at Rest
at Winchester.

Winchester, Va, Dec 4--The funeral OF
ex-Judge William /. Clark, ex-mayor of
Winchester, and eX-judge OF the corpora
tion and County Courts, who died in
Northport on last Friday, took place here
this afternoon. The remains arrived here
to-day and were met by Hiram Lodge, No.
4, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons,
and Tt rner Ashby Camp, Confederate
Veterans. The services were held III
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Of
which the DECEASED was a vestryman.
Rev. Nelson T. Dime dictated Al the
church, and the Masonic ritual was read
at the grave In Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Judge Clark's life was insured for $4,000
The funeral of Mrs. Flora Elizabeth
Faw, wife of Hon. John y. Faw, who died
at Bristol, Va. last Thursday, took pace
AT Kent Street Presbyterian Church yes
teTday afternoon. Among those in attend
ance was Charles Broadway RoUss, the
blind New York millionaire, who was an
uncle of the deceased.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-05
TO TEST LAND GRABBERs, ACT.
Clerk of Norfolk Courts Again Declines 10
Receive Taxes rendered.
Special TO The Post.

Norfolk Va, Dec 4.-The clerk OF the
Norfolk courts is fighting for a judicial
Interpretation of his duty under the stat
ute known as the "Iand grabbers' act"
and has again to-day, through Miss Gift
fin, his deputy, refused the tender of taxes
delinquent upon two pieces of city real es-
tate by would-be purchasers. Judge
Hanckel will be asked by Attorney Justis.
OF Richmond, counsel for ". E. Swami,
OF Powhatan County, fo- a mandamus to
compel the clerk 10 receive the money
in full payment for the property. Hope IS
generally expressed that the judge will
declare the whole tenor of the law oppos-
ed to public policy, on the ground that il
is practically a cOnfiscation act.