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The Portland daily press., 1899-09-20
(TALK NO. 81
NV Experience.

l have devoted the past twelve
years to the study and practice of
the optical science. l have taken
courses in three of the most prom
inent optical colleges in America.
/ have received the highest degree
that is ever conferred by those col
leges. l have spent great deal of
time in the large factories and am
conversant with the details of cut
ting, grinding and manufacturing.
i have studied the anatomy and
physiology of the eye, and have at
tended regular series of eye elm
les. / have left no stone unturDed
to make myself thoroughly expert
optician. | have equipped myself
with the best instruments that can
be bought for that very purpose.
try each day TO do lite better
work than did the day before. IL
your eyes trouble you in any way I
will give you the benefit OF my ex-
perience in selecting glasses. See
NE about your eyes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-20
DREYFUS FREE.
Believed To Be Ont Of
Jail.
Will Leave Rennes To-
night Probably.
Paris Accepts PardOniBg Without
Excitement.
Papers Try To Make
Trouble.
M. Guerin Beleagured Anti.
Semitic Surrenders.
NJ. Guerin Beleagured Anti.
Semitic Surrendcrs.

London. September 2O.-The Rennes
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
wiring at O'Clock last evening, says:
"There is reason to believe that Drey-
fus Is already oct of prison and that,
with his wife. he will probably leave
Rennes tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-20
WANTED-Two pressmen at Portland
w Tailoring Company, No. 10 Free street
COURT Ar BELFAST.

Belfast. September 49, The September
term OF the Suprems court convened here
today with Judge Emery on the bench.
After few hours session the grand jury
reported 1s Indictments. 1t will undoubt-
edly be the shortest session of q jury term
in this county for several years. =
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-20
TO BUILD poRTsMou ia DOCK.

Washington. September 19.-Ths navy
department. has awarded the contract for
building the part mouth deck, ons 9. the
IsFgsst Of it's kind, 90 John
RIsrca :. York at sl,1so. 600.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-20
FLORENCE MARRyATr DYING.

London, September 19.-Florencs Mar
ryatt Mrs. Francis Lean). the novelist,
is dying at Brighton, England.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
spANIsH-AMER ICAN ISLANDS

In Philippine territory controlled
BY the United States the capacity oil
the natives for selfgovcrnment IS be-
ing tested as an experiment.
Admiral Dewey cables that ten OF
the Yorktown's boat crew are be-
lieved to be prisoners at Filipino
headquarters.
Capt. Charles NJ. Rockefeller, Of
the Ninth Infantry, stationed sesr
Caloo.an, Luzon, is missing and is
believed to have been captured by
the Filipinos.
ARGENT order of General wood
legalizing the marriage ceremonies Oh
all religious sects in Santiago FRO
vince, Cuba, may Temporarily MAKE
polygamy lawful.
General Brooke is unwilling TO De
gin the payment of the Cuban army
until General Gomez a-eertans more
accurately It's exact makeup.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
MAURERTOWN NEWS.
We are in need of rain.

We are in need Of rain.
Mr.. Wa. Beydler, admr. OF the
estate Of Newton Brown, deed, was
on business trip to PowelPs Fsrt
and portion of Warren county last
week, and report collection good
and a pleasant trip.
Mr.. &. f. Shaver has been APP
pointed station agent at this place
by the Southern r. II.
Hugh Beydler is clerking IN
Shaver's store at the depot.
If you want first class piano OF
organ call ON or write A. &. Shaver
g. Co., for prices and catalogues
They will save you money.
We understand the "People'
Literary Society" have about con-
Guided to drop the play entitled
Between the Acts. Inns Is wise, a.
the PLAY is far below the standard
1t would be wrong to impose it oil
our people.
Tie Bible reading at the Vale,
Pike church on last Sunday nigh
was conducted by Charles One
Hickman. These meetings will b
held each Sunday night at 7.3
o'clock.
Jno. McCauley left for the Littl
Fort Tuesday where he will herd
number of cattle during the summe
season. o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Story ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for
years by the chains of diseases the
worst form of slavery. George D,
Williams, of Manchester, Mich, tells
how such a slave was made free. lie
says: "My wife lbs been so helpless
for five years that she could rot turn
over in bed alone. After using two
bottles of Electric Bitters, she is
wonderfully improved and able to do
her own work This supreme remedy
for female disease quickly cures
cr,ousness, sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, lackache, fainting and
dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a godsend to weak, sick
ly, run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed Only so cents. SOLD
by b. Schmitt, Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
MT. SOLON NEWS.

The farmers around here are not doing
much at corn planting on account Of the
dry weather.
The Mt. Scion Sunday School is doing
nicely under the management of Mr.. j.
L. Teller.
The wheat is growing finely and every
thing indicates a good wheat crop this
year.
Mrs. Sarah Riffey, of near St. Luke
spent last week with her son, Mr.. Chas'
Riffey, near Huntsville.
Mr.. A. Z. Larkins left last Tuesday
for South Bend, Ind, where he will WORK
in machine shop.
Miss Lucy Fetzer spent last SATURDAY
and Sunday with her cousin, Miss LII
liam Fravel.
Mr.. Ed. Stockwell is going to set up
silveIsmith shop in the near future.
j. G..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Mr.. Wallace Barron, ir., of this place,
vino served in Co. A. 2nd, Va. Regi-
menr, until that command was muster' d
out. after which he re-enisted and went
to Cuba in the Fourth Virginia, return
ell home last Friday. the regiment hay
ing been brought back to the United
States and mustered out. Wallace was
faithful soldier. doing his duy like a
man at all times. He kept his eyes open
while in Cuba and can give a very In
teresting account Of the sights and scenes
in the ever faithful isle.' We are In
debted to him for genuine Havana
ciglr which he brought right from th'
sod.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Corn Bears, 5 varieties.
rlelon Seeds, "a varieties.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

nOMMI SSlON Ek Of / II -
\ Woodstock. Va, April l., 1899.
10 Christina Ryman. Ellen Ryman,
lydia Ryman and Leah Jones, and such
oibrr cred tor, Of Henry Polk, who VII
come i'm and contribute TO the costs OF
his suit Conn it,.
and
CP Wightman, admr. of Henry
Polk. decd, Chas. VI. kyman, Abraham
Good. Christina Good, May Webb,
.To.eph Nar>ton and Catherine. his WIFE,
Noah Good. Jacob Good and Grcenberry
I'LL, /, ".,', Dcfls
Non are hereby notified that have
,vcd mon the 18Th day OF May next,
between the houis Of g O'Clock a. m. AMI
e o'clock D. M, to lake and settle, AT
nv Office. the accounts OF
state. settle and ADJUST the accounts
orc. =. Wigntman, admr OF Henry
, state am account Of debts against
Henry Polk, deed. or his estate, ac-
cording To their piioriiie>, ana
2 ANY othertnatter deemed pertinent.
mr. that any party in interest may ic-
ouire-reoured to be taken by The de-
cr.c of Shenandoah Circuit Court rem
dcrcd ON the 81 day Of April 1899. to be
nsed i'm evidence in a suit in chancery
depending in said court between
rbri.tena Ryman, &c. complts. and
Henry Polk's admr. dc. defls. and II
from any cause the taking OF said ac-
count. shall not be commenced, or nav
inc been commenced should not be-
comnleted on that day. the taking OF
the same will be adjourned from day to
day, or from place 10 place. uhul 'no
same are taken and Completed
T Given under my hand a Commlssl III.
in chamcery OF said court, at my once ~
s,id county the day and leas rs
aforesaid. -
/ NJ W. MAGRUDER, c. c. 5. {.
apr. 2I-4M. j. W. Magrdder, p. q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
IERANON NEWS.

April has been very dry but, am GLAD
to say that the dry season las been
broken by fine. refreshing showers.
Mr. Willie E. Little, OF this place, has
secured position in the Riverion Hour
ing mill. We wish him success.
Miss Amanda Ritenour, Of Warren
county, is visiting relatives and friends
of Lebanon.
Messrs. Sewer and Rittenour spent
last Saturday in Woodstock.
The young clerks of this town arc
making good use of their wheels, while
the roads are in good condition.
Mr.. A. ". Sewer and family have
moved TO the vicinity Of Lebanon.
Our milliner Miss Lizzie Bowman has
moved to orlando where she has posi-
ton in NJ. NJ. Orndorffs store.
Our merch ant W. F. Bowman has
gone to the city for his spring goods.
Mr.. q. W. Rhodes Of North Capon
grade steps very high since last week
II is a boy.
Misses Bertha Little and Bessie Feely
paid Strasburg a visit last Monday.
Our friend II. L. White spent two DAYS
OF last week in Washington. Wild Bill.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
| ook at the Shoe Window.
We Believe the Key y

Not pair in it that it did not cost somebody dol
lar to make Some Of them retaed ut - pair. Most
of the lot are small sizes-2 - to I2-bu there are
thousands fleet just that size IN this county We sell
many pairs daily but won't be able to exhaust the SUP
Div during the whole month Of May We offer them at
Tho low urice of 69c
BUTTON AND LACE SHOES
best custom made that are worth 81 to 81 at the
factory, You should not neglect to examine them. Some
sizes are missing Dut most customers can be fitted 1t Is
ike finding money buy shoes ut the Banner for now
we rive ven the ch e. Of aIl in the house for $40
UNDERVESTS. Childrcn's Summer Vests Sc, Extra
quality ladies' vests 20quty, Toe, Mems best SOC
quality now 25c Cbidrcns Isle and Cotton Gloves DC
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
The WESIERN TORNADO.

Chicago, April 29.-Fuller ac
counts of the disaster wrought by
the wind storm of last week show
that the first reports were not eX
aggcratcd. Kirksville, Mo-, is by fai
the most severely afflicted commun-
itv visited by the tornado and pre-
sents a list Of killed and injured that
is appalling. Thirty bodies have al
ready been taken from the ruins, and
50 or more persons are injured, many
of whom will die. Others are miss
inc and may be reasonably included
among the dead. The village of
Newton, in Missouri, in which thirty
houses were demolished, reported
over ten dead and more than ~ IN
iured. Otter Missouri towns ale SAID
to have been wiped out of existence,
the property loss being heavy. The
,aualucs may be approx m tely sum
married. as follows: Kirksville, Mo-,
40 killed, so injured; Newton, Mo-,
Is killed, 90 injured; Monaco county,
Iowa, 5 killed, IS injured; Browning
Mo-, injured.
Kirksyille, Mo, April 29.-The
people Of KirksyiIle are just begin
ming 10 realize the terrible effects OF
the cyclone which swept over the
city recently. The town is paralyzed
and bushes. is suspended. Men walk
the streets with blanched faces and in
silence. The stores are open but the
merchants have forgotten their trade
The town is filed with wagons OF
neighboring farmers who come to
bring relief to the stricken families.
The only busy men in town are the
under;akers. Everywhere one turns
ghastly coffin boxes stare him IN the
face. The search of the ruins for
bodies continues and it is feared that
number more will be found.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Durus. the u year old son OF Mr.
Jeremiah KILLER, of Headquarters was
thrown from a mule on Wednesday OF
last week. while hauling manure ara
the heavily loaded wagon passed over
mis- body, breaking his ann between the
elbow and shoulder, badly brulslng DIN
and it is feared may have caused some
internal injuries Drs. Hoffman ana
Hotel were called in TO set the bro"en
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Nr.srs. join Wiley ard Robt AndN-
son. with u number q as.i-lanis ana
:, vcral teams. we're busy part Of last
week in fixing up and teauliflrg the
Confederate soldior, lot 10 Aiassanliilrn
{ ,melcry, PREPARATORY 10 The election
OF the monument, which will probab y
be placed in position some time this
summer. The lot has been nicely ter
raced and the graves, which encircle the
central mound on which the monument
will stand, are neatly sodded. Wh'n
the vaihs aIe slated o. grayeled, and
shubbrry and flow els are well grow il
will be a lovely spot, Il fit res ting place
for our heroic dead.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Messrs John Keller and Jerry Wake
man. of Fishers Hill, this county, have
purchcdas the large building and five
acres of ground Of the deflmct carriage
factory at MiddletOwn. Frederick coun-
ty, Va. for 500, and will convert II
into Touring mill. Thousands OF dol
lars were lost in this enterprise 10 boom
days by the reside nts of that section.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
VoIcnnfc EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Erup'ion'
rob life OF joy. Bucklen's Arnlca
Salve, cures them, also Old Running
and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. Best Pile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only
25cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by b. Schmitt, Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
.$~Me Don't Try to Get Rich in a Day.~*
Low and The Courage sd CIe

Ladies' Black silk Mtts lOc Extra Quality Black silk
Nits 15c d cent Leather Belts for DE.
Mems Shirts
best 30 and 60 cent quality coored percql" shirts 39c
FRENCH Percaes. worth II - cts Our price &c
TABLE DAlIASI, Fast colored Turkey Red, 90 in.
wide. The usual Beet quality per yard for Die, Good
width all linen Cream Table Dmask. Ask to see It, 1t IS
sold per yd at 25c. Coored Canton Flannel, for chill
dren's underwear &c. good quality, worth II II cents
now at lie
Handkerchiefs, Socks, Towels.
on lines with plain figures on cards attached. Look
At them; did YOU ever see such values 10 cent pr Of
mems socks for Sc Towels yard and quarter long ana
% in wide for Sc Red white bordered handkerchief DC
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
FATAL ACCIDENT.

Charles Bla ch6eld Of Strasbrrg, q
brakeman on the ) uthern Railroad
jumped off Of a car at the \ near
Front Royal and was run over by
the local freight train, and killed
The accident happened on W ednes
dav afternoon. Isl body was very
much mangled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Another Case Of Rheumatism Cured BY
Ch,nherlainls Pain Balm.

NV son was afflicted with rheumatism
which contracted his right limb until ht
was unable to walk. After using one
and half bottles Of Chamberlain
Pain Balm he was able to be about
again. can heartily recommend It tC
PERSONS suffering from rheumatism;T-
John Snider, Freed, Calhoun Co., W
Va. For sale by l.. Il. Irwin, Druggist
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

There is medicine whose proprctors
do not claim to have discovered some
hitherto unknown Ingredient, or That II
is a curc-all This honest Medicine only
claims to cure certain dist ases, and that
its ingcdients are recognized by the most
skilled PHYSICIANS as being the best Ion
Kidney and Bladder Diseases. Ii Is
Folcy's Kidney Cure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Mr.. Frank Doll, VINO resided on Pugh' :
Run, several miles northwest OF TIM
place. and who has been very Ill tol
S me months. died Tuesday. DR.. Doll
who was blacksmith, was well known
through this section AS an expert worker
in iron and steel. He was a Confederate
veteran. having served in the cavalry
He was quiet, inotiensive man, and
had many friends in his neighborhood.
He leaves widow and several children
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

We learn that the mother Of DR.
]. b. Rush, OH account of whose ex-
IRENE illness the DIR. was called to
his old home at McGaheysville, last
week, died Sunday morning at 4
O'Clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
G. w. NIIley, Adj.

There were shipped from Woodstock
station. Southern railroad, during the
month of April 22,350 dozen eggs. AT
ten cents por dozen they would amount
to S2.23j, 90,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
NEW MILLINERY GOODS
OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Y Woodstock. Va, April Il, 1899.
1ohn ". Newman, in his own right "nq -
administrator of the estate OF waiter Nv
man. dec. ............... ........---. Nompit.
- = SainSs Marv c Koontz. g. ". Koontz.
hsr husband. Annie VI Cline and W. ;. Chne
her husband. Emma > nannei' hugh b"u
nor her husband. Ann b. Newman, hutii ia
\ Newman and Charles Newman iunaet
tom,,,ainants and Defendants ia the above
named cause. and the creditors OF aiiel
Newman decd. are hereby nouhee th"t m"Yc
fve1 anon Wednesday the 7fth Gay OF Nay
- n fair II not ON the next fair day there
ancr SUNDAY excepted az my once lh Noui-
st,rk Va between the hours OF GA H. ana %
n m. TO take. state and rcpoft
m The real and persona assets oil th' eS'"''
Of Waiter Newman, decd .,
M The liabilities outstanding against salu
estate of includinga settlement OF any W. WI
satisfied requests or legacies charged uP ~ KY Ky
real estate of said dcccdcnt ~ the VIII OF MS
father Samuel Newman, decd.
GtD A settlement of the accounts or I'm nl
" Newman. admir- of said estate OF Walter
Newman, decd. ..,-4...af4.s,ate
and in what propoi tons after s"'iS'"1'''" W
the Indebtedness OF said estate ,....s.,
W What taxes. delinquent or othciNlse
remain unpaid upon the real estate oil sa'u
dccedcnt; and .,. a., ;,,eroef
Nh Any other matter any party lh lhtel II
/ may reou.rc or the Commissioner deem pei "
nert -reuuircd bv the decree OF the clIoni'
court of Shenandoah county, enrolled III IN,
above named cause on the st1 day on gu ~
30. at which time you are required lo a.1C"N
Iivcn under my hand as commissioner U
said court, az my Office, in said county tHe ""S
and year first above written; ~ - =
Sipe & Harris, p. q.
Walton & Walton. p d. apt u f"'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Willie some suppose that the Flip
pinos are only trying TO gain time
by making peace proposals, 1t is gen.
orally believed that they are in earn
est and that the war will soon end.
Whatever may be the result, Am'ri-
cans will have no reason to feel proud
of it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Have You Had the Grip?

you have, you probably need a re-
ii ,ble medicine like Foiey's Honey and
Tar to heal your longs and stop the
lackiug cough incidental to this disease.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

A bowling blizzard and six inches
of snow was reported from South
Lakots, last Saturday
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

THE DISPATCHES from Manila indi-
cate that the Filippinos are ready to
Law down their arms. They do not
like The idea of unconditional surren-
der. but the Americans will be salts
fed with nothing less. They are
fighting apeople that want independ-
ence. The Flllpinos are fighting for
what the Americans fought a hundred
wears ago. England respected the
valor of the Americans and gave
them what they wanted. The United
States respects the valor Of the Fill
pinos, but cannot occupy the high
plane of equity upon which English
statesmen stood a hundred years ago.
The people Of the United States
will rejoice not that these brave peo-
ple have BEEN suHusatcd but that
the slaughter Of Flndnos and Amer
ican soldiers is about TO end. The
fact that our armies have deprived
them of independence is not sub
iect Of congrstulation to American
lovers ofhberty. Many Of our PEG
pie regard it as victory Of might
over right.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Our young friend, Phil Magruder.
IT.. cut his leg quite painfully with
IN AK on Friday last, while cutting
bean poles.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT !

Pursuant To decree rendered IN the
chancerv cause of L. +. Richey W. Pearre
Bros. & Co., at the April term OF tn.
Circuit Court Of Shenandoah county, and
nv virtue Of authority vested in him by
deed of trust executed by ]. b. Richey
and duly recorded. the undersigned
Trustee viii proceed to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, in front Of
the Court House in Woodstock, va, Oh
SATURDAY. MAY 27th, 1899,
At 10 o'clock. a. m, the valuable resi-
dence and lot Of T. b Richey. situate,
in said town Of the West side OF Churcl
street. and containing one-iourth acre
more or less, it being tho South one-hal
of lot No. l47. ,.,-.t,.
residence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

The Shenandoah Camp, Daughters of
the Confederacy, return their thanks io
all the gentlemen who 81 kindly assisted
n sodding the lot in the cemetery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

WHEN ONE READS of Col. Funston
whose gallantry in the Philippine war
nas given him 4 world wide reputS-
ton. and the effort otsome newspapers
to prove that he is related 10 Ihe Nir-
ginia family Of the same name, he Is
struck by the contrast, at least phYsi-
cally, between Col. Funston Ofthe l.
s. army and Col. Funston Of the c. ).
Army.
The former is represented as a man
5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 1l5
lbs, while our friends in blue, who
so calamity preceded the celebrated
Omile charge ofJones' brigade down
the Shenandoah Valley in 1868, dis
cr.bed Col. Funston of the llth Viz
ginia Cavalry as 4 giant, weighing
over 400 lbs, riding horse Of pro-
portionate size and carrying a saber
as long as fence rail which easily
reached from one side Of the road TO
the other and caused CONSERVATION
among the fleeing Federal Cavalry.
Notwithstanding the difference in
size, they seem to be made Of the
same material.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

The democratic party evidently IS
not dead. Whenever it is freed of the
mill stone Of fee silver, it shows flat
the people are still democrats, even il
they do refuse to vote for free silver
candidates. Eliminate the silver
question and there is always good
fighting chance for democratic vic
tories.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUr OF FIGS. manufactured 10y the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laXa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable TO the system. II
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually.
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order 10 get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK N. Y.
For sale 20 all Dru2giss.-Price zoe. oer bottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY will evident
ly enjoy the closing Of the Philippine
war. 1t will render his rc'nomina-
ton a certainty and will greatly I'M
prove his chances Of election. 1.-THE
democratic party attempt to win
with the 1896 platform, the republi-
cans will have an easy contest. ltthey
should abandon the worst features OF
that platform, which does not now
seem probable, and adopt a platform
Of purely democratic principles, they
will probably carry many states
which they would otherwise lose
Much depends upou the wisdom OF
the political managers.