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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
ANOTIIl Il FIRE.

The alarm OF fire lust Monday,
morning between che anl two O'clock
was caused by a fire in Judge Taven-
ner's stable. Fortunately 1t was dis
covered by Mr. Arthur Russell before
it made much Roadway. Parts OF the
uppe- AMI lower floor were burned
and til, b aiding was sav'd by there
being Lul little .orage in the stable.
The loss which was very small was
covered by Insurance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
FARM JOURNAL
A
Great
Offer

BY SPECIAL arrangement made with
the publishers of the FARM JOUk-
NAL we are enabled to offer that
paper to every subscriber who pays
for the SHENANDOAH HERALD one
year ahead, for only sl.OO both
papers for the price of ours only; orr
paper one year and the FARM
JOURNAL from now to December,
1908, nearly 5 years. The FARM
JOURNAL is All old established
paper, enjoying great popularity one
of the best and most useful farm
papers published.
az" This offer should be accepted
withou,pelaY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08

Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Brmse. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the best in the world,
will kill the pam anx promptly heal
it. Cures Old Sores. Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin
Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
Only 25 cts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by B. Schmilt, Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08

There Is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, aud until the last few
years was supposed TO be ircurable
For a great many years doctors pro-
nouncea Il local disease, and prescrib'
ed local remedies. and ly constantly
failing TO cure. with local treatment,
prorounccd it inculabe. Science has
proyrn Caiairli 10 he constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by F. J. Cheney d Co, Toledo
Ohio, il the only constitutional cure ON
the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses iiom 10 drops to 'easpoon'ul
It acts directly on the blo' d and mucous
surface, OF the system. They offer one
hundr, dollar for au, case II fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimo-
mails.
Address, F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
Something You Need.

wish 10 inform the people Of Woodstock
and other sections that will do all kinds of
upbolstering. such ar renovating sofas, chairs,
mattresses &c, in the best manner and at the
most reasonable prices.
All work guaranteed or the money refund
ed. Can refer you 10 some of our best known
people for whom we have worked.
] also continue 10 do all manner of shoe re-
pairing promptly.
WIN. II. SHAFFER,
Nov. 10-tf. Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08

A NUMBER of our Congressman,
our own representative among the
number, seem to have forgotten that
their places are IN Washington, in
stead of Richmond. It's presumed
that they will returnto Washington
rs soon as they get the Virginia Leg
islature in running order.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08

The SILVER republicans propose
to dictate to the democrats what
their platform shall be in 1900. The
republicans can afford to pay the sill
yer republicans good price for their
services. 1t will be an economical
way ofnsing campa ign funds.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
This will Interest MANY.

EDITOR OF HERALD
III any of our readers who suffer from
Blood Impurities, such as eruptiOns, insight
ly Pimples, Ulcers, Eating Sores. Eczema,
Scrofula. Cancer, letter. swollen Glands,
Rheumatism, Catarrh. Contagious Blood
Poison. liberated Mouth or Throat. or any
other Blood faint. will write US, we will send
them free of charge AMI prepaid. Trial
Bottle Of b. b. b. Botanic Blood Balm. a
positive specific cure for all Blood Troubles.
As yOu are well aware b. Il. b. has been
thoroughly tested for thirty years. and In that
time has permanently cured thousands Of
sufferers after all other treatments bad failed.
B. b. y. is undoubtedly the most wonc erful
Blood Purifier of the age. IL IS different from
any other blood remedy because b. b. b. drives
from the Blood the Humors and Poisons that
cause the unsightly evidences of Bad Blood
and a cure is thus made that lasts forever. B.
b. B. is for sale by every druggist at 81 per
bottle but to satisfy your readers that b. y.
b. is a real cure, we will send sample bottle
free of charge and prepaid. 10 anyone who
writes us. If your readers will describe their
troubles we will give FREE Personal Medical
Advice. Ask your local druggist about b. BIB,
BLOOD BALM Co, 900 Mitchell st,
sep. 29-lvr. Atlanta. Ga.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
An Enterprising Firm.

There are few men moro wide
awake and enterprising than b.
Schmitt who spare no pains to secure
the best of Everything in their line
for their many customers. They
now have the Agency for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which surely cures
Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
This is the wonderful remedy that IS
now producing so much excitement
all over the country, by its many
startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis, Nausea, and all
affections OF the Throat, Chest and
Lungs. You can test it before buying,
by calling at the above Drug Store
and get trial Bottle Free, or regular
size for SOC and 81 90. Guaranteed
to cure, or price refunded.
n a 81 "a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
CL0T HING !.

Having taken the agency for the well known
clothing firm of wanamaker 4 Brown, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, TO represent them az
Woodstock and the surrounding country |
give you prices for guaranteed all wool suits
sc.
Mems suits TO measure $40 to %
ready 10 wear, 10 ~
Trousers . to
Overcoats Sto %
Storm overcoats l0to20
a McIniosheI hest wear 4to ~
Young mems and boys all wool suits to, y
Mems under shirts and drawers to5
!. hne line of dress shirts o. cts. to each
>. ali lambs wool hose 25c 10 SOC pair
Boys hose ioc 10 zoc
In few days will have nice line samples
ladies' coats and capes, -,
tx- Call on me before you buy and will
show you the finest line of all wool suitings.
&c, you ever saw for the money.
~ Take your measure and have suits &c
In from from 2 TO fdays.
Yours to Serve,
CT GLEN,
Under Irwin's Drug Store.
Nov. l7-2m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The Shenandoah Co. Bank,

-Of-
The Shenandoah Co. Bank,
At Woodstock, in the state of Virginia. al
the close of business. Dec. I'd, 1899.
RESOURCES.
Loans aud discounts. $6O, 5I5. 40
I. X. Stamp Account.... NoIO
Overdrafts.----. -------.----
Dne from National BaDks.-.--. 1875 10
Due from State Banks and
bankers. ----..-.....-.-. ooO 10
"' lures ................. 10000
Current expenses and taxes
Maid - 1,e6s.6
oividands maid. 5l3 03
Checks and other cash ltems... 2,592 81
Fractional paper currt ncy. nick
els aud pennies.
Specie viz gold coin, silver
nickes and oents........ 1881
Rank Notes. 1896. on
Total.............. $40. s72 10
LIABILIIIHs.
Capital stock paid in........ 81, 10000
Surplus fund. .-.-.----.---- e,o5l 20
Unii, ided profits...--. $500. l,Sl7 70
Individual deposits subject to
check. .---...-.-.-..-.. 5l.llI.N
Cashiers checks outstanding
Certified checks.
Dne 10 National Banks ..... $40 81
Due to state Banks, Private
Banks and Bankers.... % 81
Notes and bills re-dlsc0nnted
Total. ...... s79.s72. 40
STATE or VIRGINIA. a.:
County Of Shenandoah,
I'M. Coffman, Cashier OF the above
nan. ed bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
NJ. CoPFMAN, Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this
9th day Of Dec. 1899.
Herbert 4. Miley. N. 4.
N. w. MAaRUDER,
V. b. SCAMITT, DlrectOrs.
G. w. Ko0sTz, l
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08

One minute Cough Cure, cures.
That 10 what u wEs made Cor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-12-08
A f'rfRuffUI RIUuUPr

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
The BANANA PLANTER.
In Hond-r., H. i. . Creature whore
Philosophis Calm 10 Never
Distuebed.

1.-THE small banana planter OF Hon
duras is the happiest creature on
earth,' said local shipper, reports the
New Orleans Times-Democrat, land
nothing ever removes him from his
philosophic calm. The frightful hur-
ricane which ragged along the Hondu-
rian coast on the LIST of the month alb
solutely destroyed scores of planta-
tions. The trees were plucked out OF
the earth like blades OF grass, the
fragile buildings were blown into kind
ling wood. and nothing whatever left
| to tell the tale. Happening anywhere
else, such disaster would have been
tragedy of the first order, and meant
incalculable suffering, but nature is
/; very Kind to her children on the banana
! coast. All that is necessary to rehaolh-
| tate the ravaged plantations is to stick
few clippings in the ground and wait
/ for them to take root and bear. The
| work is usually divided between the
/ planter and his wifc-she sets out the
/ clippings and he does the waiting.
! Some time during the year, If he IS not
too tired, he may rebuild his residence.
This is done by tying native rope
around four suitable trees and laying
icane stalks crossways over the top
BOTHER cane stalks are now and then
fused for sides, but they are really un-
necessary, as the Honduranian concep-
ton of privacy is very vague, and there
lis never anything to steal. So, as
matter of fact, the hurricane was much
Hess calamitous than it appeared to
lthose who are unfamiliar with native
Iconditions. The principal loss which 1t
lentailed was in damage to the present
banana crop, and the fruit grows with
lsuch rapidity that three months ought
to completely repair it. Meantime, the
planter does quantities of resting and
is happy"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
THE ENTRY INTO PONCE.
Reception of Gen. Miles
and His Troops by the
Natives.

Late in the day Gen. Miles and Gen.
Wilson, in full dress uniform and beau
tiful white gloves, received the homagc
of Ponce from the balcony Of the
|ulcaide's palace, writes Richard Hard
ling Davis, in Scribner's. They made q
very fine appearance, but as no men go
|unshaven in Porto Rico except priests,
the populace were greatly disturbed to
find that it was Gen. Miles and not Gen.
Wilson who was the commanding of
fcer of our army. HE should have
been an archbishop they said, but
later he convinced them that the mus
tache does not make the soldier. Moth
/ ing could have been more enthusiastic
CT more successful that their open air
reception. The fire companies paraded
III their honor, and ran over three of
their own men, which gave the local
Red Cross people a grand chance to APP
pear on the scene, each man wearing
four red crosses, to carry away the
wounded. This created some confusion,
as the firemen preferred to walk, bu.
the Red Cross people were adamant and
bore them off on strctchers, whether
they would or 10. The only thing want
ing to complete the picture was an
American flag. Itwas only detail, but
the populace seemed to miss it, 1t was
about the only article with which the
expedition was not supplied. Frantic
cabling to Washington repaired the
loss, and within week flags were sent
Iall over the island and raised upon the
roofs Of many city hall. Ponce itself
held more foreign flags than we had
ever seen. Judging from their number
one would have thought that the popu-
lation was composed entirely of Eng
fish, Germans, French and Swiss, and
members Of the led Cross society.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
A TIMELY WARNING.
How Member Of Gen. Miles staR
Escaped the spaniards In
Porto Rico.

Capt. Whitney, of the staff of Gen.
Miles, who made the military recon-
Nuisance of Porto Rico, and furnished
the material upon which the plan Of
campaign was based, owes his life to
. young woman attendant in photo
graph gallery at Ponce. Whitney had
spent month in Porto Rico in various
disguiscs, principally as sailor from
British merchantmen, and wore shah
by seaman's dress. He kept his notes
and memoranda carefully sewed under
the collar on the back of his shirt. One
day as he was making preparations to
leave for the United States he went into
photograph gallery at San Juan to
buy such views us he could find of the
harbor and Notifications and various
places along the coast. Watching her
opportunity, young Porto Rican girl
who was employed in the place, whis-
pered to him that the Spaniards were
looking for an American spy who was
disguised as a sailor, and limited that he
better not be seen on the street. Whit
ney thanked her for her information,
but assured her that they could not be
looking for him because he was an
Englishman. He made good use of the
warning, however, and concealed him.
self until dark, when he rowed out to
an English ship in the harbor and per-
suaded the sailors to stow him away.
The first thing Capt. Whitney did
when he returned to Porto Rico with
Gen. Miles was to call upon his un-
known friend in the photograph gal
lery. She did not recognize him at first
with shaven face and a gilt-edged uni
form, but recalled the incident as soon
as it was mentioned, and said that she
was confident he was the man the au-
thorities were looking for, and had given
him the warning because her sympa-
thies were with the Americans.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
HOW "YANKEE" GROWS.
Even South Amerieans Ara sesCsllsd
When They Go to European
Countries,

n was really amused" said New
Orleans citizen who has lately made q
visit abroad, according to the New Or
leans Mmes-Democrat, 'to notice how
the term Yankee widens in application
c~A "ets further and further away
from the habitat of the real 1n4Ao: ~
New York Yankee is commonly sup
posed to be native Of Connecticut, Yer
mont or Massachusetts,, and notice
that the name is applied to mean skim
Gints rather than to the people in gen
cral. In st. Louis Yankee is under
stood loosely to be anyone from the ex.
IRENE northeast. Here in New Orleans
the term includes pretty nearly every
body above Mason and Dixon's line
in short, 'northerner' and Yankee av-u
more or less Synonymous. Now com
the real absurd part Of it, although
quite in line with what ! have just resN
marked. While I was in London l
found myself continually referred toas
q Yankee by natives, who had learned
Yankees are very charming people,
said q big wholesaler, who wanted to
be extra pleasant. i know several from
your state tried to explain at first,
but soon got tired of that. Twas sure
to be greeted by stare Of amazement.
But thought all Americans were Yam
KEGS, doncherknow,' would be the usual
protest. Later on met very intelli-
gent hotel keeper, at Berne, in Switzer-
land, and in the course of conversation
he remarked that he had an extremely
agreeable countryman of mine staying
at his house the previous season. AS
you are both Yankees he said, you
may, by chance, know him. Where
does he 1ive?' I asked. In Buenos
Ayres.' REPLIED the hotel Keeper
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
IMMUNE FROM MUSIC.
The odd verdict Of q sorely Tried
Teacher Who Was Disappointed
In . Pupil.

One of Chicago's music teachers, q
Frenchman, went to Cuba as bugler in
an Illinois company. Since his return
he has had some difficulty in building
up profitable class, and for that rea-
son he has been compelled to accept
number Of unpromising pupils, says
the Inter Ocean.
The patience of the. teacher became
exhausted in the case of one pupil, the
daughter of North side board of trade
man. In moment of recklessness the
Frenchman summoned ak the English
at his command and wrote the follow
ing note to the father Of the girl who
was not making advancement in her
piano studies:
"Dear Sir: 1t regrets me, indeed, to
make announcement to you that your
daughter is what may be called music
immune. As man of honor, give you
my word that, even should she DO ex-
posed repeatedly to infection at grand
operas and concerts, not n single germ
Of music would lodge in her mind, her
soul, her constitution in general.
Again, with apologies most humble !
to you declare that my pupil is music
immune, and so 1 hereby muster her
out of my class, with regrets most sad"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
Tarin ON Skulls,

A Swiss anthropologist, on his return
from Patagonia, brought home with
Elm complete collection of Patagonian
skulls, and when the custom house pro-
posed to tax them on the basis of ami
malls bones imported as manure he pro-
tested that this was an insult to HUI
manity. To his surprise his objection
was listened to, and he received re-
ceipt for the duty charged upon high
er scale, with the skulls entered as ire
turned emigrants' worn Effects
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
TRANSLATION TOO LITERAL.
A German Students Laughable Trans.
latiOn Of . bible Quota.
tlnr

A Chicago man who has just returned
from trip abroad that combined sew
keral months of professional study with
a number of weeks of sightseeing tells
"a funny story Of German medical
student who was Unfortunately proud
LOT his knowledge of the English Ian
Iguage. 1t occurred during recitation
hour in well-known college in Berlin
land the lesson had just been inter
lrupted by the arrival of several promi
fnent Germans accompanying dis
ds:.Ieuished American traveller. The pro-
tfessqs il charge Of the recitation saw
[Ais opportunity to please the noted
[yisitor and Immediately proposed to his
Linguistic pupil to translate n verse of
the German Bible into English. The
|guest expressed his anticipatory pleas
lure, the Bible was opened, Q verso
[chosen at random and the proud stu
dent stood up and assumed IN i'm
[rortant air.
! The lines selected were from the.
story IT the apostels' sleep in the Gar
den of Gethscmane, THE spirit indeed
is willing, but the fesh is weak, which
the medical student treated in the free
and easy manner Of 'SThe ghost indeed
as ready, but the meat is poor"
AnEx-President OF the Transvaal.
Ex-President Pretorius, in the Trans
vaal, has retired to humble vocation.
At recent meeting of the town board
in Pretoria letter was read from him
requesting the board to engage Scotch
cart and a pair of mules belonging to
lam for carrying gravel. He was be-
coming old, and would be glad if the
board would assist him to earn money!"
1t was decided toinform Mr.. Pretorius
that when there was a vacancy his APP
plication would be considered.
, Earth's Hottest Region.
J The hottest region on the earth is on
The southwestern coast of Persia, where
Persia borders the gulf of the same
name. For 40 consecutive days In July
and Auoust I'm, ~ thermometer has not
fallen lower than 100 uenlr n'gne OF
day. and often mounted as high ~ ~
degrees.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19
The Queen. rootmen.

Queen victoria's footmen wear wigs,
which have eight rows of curls, whereas
those of the prince of Wales are allowed
seven rows, and those of the lord mayor
Of London are given six row.. -. =.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-09-23

can do much on the lines above indicated to
give better schools. When these things
done and the people see that the schools
not a humbug, they will be reader to pay
more money to support them. But until
there evidence of something being done,
nobody is willing to give more monsy. 1
believe that good teacher will in the end
bring everything else. We it in many
localities.
One thought more. There are those who
condemn universal education. They think
that education belongs to the select few and
units the ordinary man for his station in
life, makes him discontinued with his lot,
threatens socialism. 1 will only say that
long there is room for improvement, it
is curse to keep mems minds contented.
TO doubt that it is good for all men to
know is to believe that darkness is better
than light. 1t is good for to see the
woudrous truths in the midst OF which God
has placed us.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-09-23

Although the campaign has just
begun it has already reached a
degree OF bitterness which surely
portends no good for the peace and
quiet Of our parish. The. Gazette
would advise moderation. Moth
ing can be accomplished by vilifica
ton and mud singing. and the de-
famation Of any ones character will
result in permanent good to no one.
The coming contest will be decided
al the polls. The success of a can
didate, faction or party does not
depend upon the ability of any man
or set of men to tell mean, SANDER
Gus and contemplate things of
their fellows. A gentleman is NOS
only known by the company he
keeps, but he is also known by his
utterances. Man is inherently self
ish-lt's in the nature of the brute
all to be wondered at that every fat
Office is holly contested tor. The
Gins" should not get mad and foam
at the mouth because the "outs"
want to get in and the ''outs"
should not swear at their opponents
and tear the ambient air with their
hind legs simply because the Gins"
object to going out just yet. Let's
be reasonable. The summer has
been no. enough, and the thermorn
e:er ought to be given a chance to
cool off. 1t is the most natural
thing in the world that people should
want the good things Of this earth,
and so long as the Great Ruler does
not see fit to change human nature
it will be just that way. The Ga
zette thinks that it will be condu-
Give to be we'll being of all to con
duct the present campaign on a
high plane. It's just as easy to tell
the truth as it is to tell lie and it's
more honorable. The 'ssurvival of
the fittest" is an immutable law of
nature, and in this confess, as in all
others, the fittest will survive, or as
our friend, Judge Hirsch, tersely
expresses it, "the longest poll, etc. !"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-09-23
TO Make Life Happy.

and ightens of life's burdens. If
you have ever heard the sweet-,oned
SrEGER PIANO you will appreciate this.
To reach the highest standard of excellence
has always been the aim in the manufacture
of the CELEBRATED SrEGER PIANO. Only
the best material is used, insuring great
durability. Every piano fully guaranteed.
The Steger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
in the West.
Intending purchasers will find it profit
able to write for full descriptive catalogue,
which will be mailed free, upon applica-
ton. STEGER & Co. Established 1879,
Chicago, Ill.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-09-23
10 OUR SUBSCRIBERS.


We have decided to send bills on
the Ist of September to our sub
scribers whose terms of subscriP-
ton to The Gazette will expire
within the next six months. We
have decided to send our bills at
this season because there is mole
money In circulation now than at
any other time of the year. We
would urge our subscribers to be
prompt in RENTING. We have
fixed the subscription price of The
Gazette at 81 per year, and can not
afford to spend much money IN
collecting it. We expect our sub
scribers to settle promptly in the
future.