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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
HUSTLING BRIDGE BUILDERS.
How Uncle Sam Outd.d JOHN Bull
and the Reason Why,

Nothing within the past year or two
has directed mere attention the world
over to the capacity for rapid and good
work in American engineering estab-
lshments than the recent award of the
contract for a bridge over the Athara
river, tributary to the Nile. in the
Sudan. to an American firm Of bridge
sbuilders. The bridge WAS needed most
urgently for railroad Use in connection
with Sir Herbert Kitchrnor'S famous
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
His Distinction.

I'm sure don't know why the
Rev. Mr.. Filthy calls himself the boy
preacher said Mrs Snaggs. Hes Az
years old if he's a day.
perhaps he is the Oldest boy preacher
alive. explained Mr. Snaggs. Pitts
burg Chronicle-Telegraph
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

"Tkat'S very si0gular," said a
young lady 10 "A gentlemsn who
had kissed her. "Od, we'll, my
dear miss, can make 1t plural"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

"That son-inlaw of yonrs is a
cool one.v remarked one Gris~oId
street banker 10 another, "and has
a lon : hea | for business. ID ies be
ever get rattled!"
"Oh, he has limit like the res' OF
us. When he asked me for my
daughter, he was 30 confu idled
that he kissed me aud shock eandS
with the gIrl."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

The Russian scepter is of solid
gold, three feet long and contain,
among its ornaments 2GS diamonds.
$50 rubies AMI ID emeralds.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
E,rned The Reward.

IN !, Mrs. SmI'h gave me big
pi, CO of cake"
"yImmic, Pve often told you not
to ask for anything to eat when You
are over iheIe.'
But, ma, she gave me tie
cake because tod her who was
here to dinner last mght.'CbicagO
Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
A Description.

How big was the sea serpent and
what did he look like?"
ooh" answered the seaside journal
ist dreamiIy che was about a column
long and had a fierce looking display
headw-Washlngton Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
The OIdesf Old Mnid.

The oldest old maid in the United
States" Aunt Peggy Bailey. has just
died IN Monument City. Ind. AT the age
Of ll2. She WAS constant tobacco
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

Cascarets Candy Catlartc, the most won
derful medical dscot cry OF the age. p cas-
ant and refreshing TO The lasie AL gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels
cleansing the entire svst.In. dispcl .oils
cure headache fever. hahiiIal cohsiinallOi
anu biliousnes.. Please buy and try be
Of &. {. 9. to-iav: 10. -. 20 Gems. Suid
guarantee 10 cure by Vii dru g.sts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
lhere is no 4? About Il.

No question indeed with those
who have used II, but that FJley'>
Kldne, Cnre is absolutely reliable
for all Kidney aud Bladder DIS
ease.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

AS many as 1861 muscles have
been cO1nteG in the bOdy OF a
moth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

May be worth to you more than 800
II you have child who soils bedding
from inconvenience Of water during leep.
Cures old and Yerng alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by b.
Schmitt Druggist. Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

"Do you make spe,idl terms TO
bridal partiesf" asked the innocent
looking bridegroom.
"Yes," replied the honest hotel
cl.rl: tive siwals charge em
double rates."-OalJ Siaie Jour
u,l.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

Dewitt S wi,ciI hazel SalVe
cares F,ies. Scaids. Barns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07

Trains Nos. 10. II, II land ~ run
d ally except Sunday. Nos. . aud SO
daily.
Arrive at and depart from Pennsyl'
vania II. n. Passenger Station, Wash
iugton, d. c., whers both trains make
immediate cOnue :tiOn for and from
Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
For detail Information appin to Agent of
n Southern hallway. or write to
L. s. BRO IN. Gen' Agent.
:. Fifteenth St.,-S. W., Washington, ID. q
Fi.. u. CANNON, J.M.CULP, w. A.TURK
ID =, & Gen. n. Traffic Man. q. 4. A
Washington, ID g
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
l.. II. Irwin.
JAMES WICKIlAM.
PracticalELECTRlClAN,
WOODSTOCK, Va

" UUUSfUCh, IL
is prepared to furnish electrical door
bells, burglaralarms, annunciators sets,
fans, &c. and to repair electrical APP
paratus of all kinds.
Office and laboratory, Corner OF
Court and Muhlenburg streets, Wood
stock, Va.
Prompt attention given to all calls.
Orders by telephone will receive
prompt attention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
NOTICE.

The store accounts c. c. Borden are
In my hands for collection. Claims not
settled before July Isl, will be placed IN
the hands of an officer.
Dpr LIT. ", BORDEN.
A fRiCANA will cure Syphilis ana Old
n Sores 20 Stay Cured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCROFUL

There are dozens of remedies recommended for
Scrofula, some Of them no doubt being able TO
afford temporary relief, but 8. 5. s. is absolutely
the only remedy which completely cures it:
Scrofula IL one of the most obstinate. deepseated
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach OF the
many so-called purifiers and tonics because some
thing more than a mere tonic is required. 5. s. ,.
lie. and never fails to cure Serofua, because u
- l;saoso tbno nnrmonnDtlv eliminating every
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
S. S. S. Is the Only
Remedy Equal TO this
Obstinate Disease.

equal blood trOubIe never las 70 cure
goes down to the the disease thus permanently elm
trace of the faint
The serious consequences which Serofua surely leads
should impress upon afflicted with it the vital inn
portance Of wasting time upon treatment which can M
not possibly In where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon complicated glandular
dwellings have which the doctors insist that m
A dangerous surgical operation is necessary.
Mr. H E. Thompson of Milledgeville, Ga, writes; "A AZ
Scrofua broke the glands OF neck, M
which had to be lanced and caused much suffering IN
was treated for long while but the physicians un-
shIe to cure me and nv condition bad when ~
began their treatment Many blood remedies used III
buf without effect Some recommended 8 81 and ga
began to improve had taken few bottles Va
Continuing the remedy, soon cured permanently
and have never sign of the disease to return Swfts SP
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-07-07
s, s. S. FOR THE BLOOD

y. y. y. OK Tx DGO0O
reach and obstinate deepeato
BY
all troubles be promptly
gradually but
vegetable
rheumatism. Contagious Blood fosol Dolls
uponS nothng can
Rocks on blood and skin mailed free address ny e
ySiftS pecifc Atlanta GeOrria
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Many diseases considered in

bers of people die of consumption
~needlesslv. It is certain that every
phase c catarrh, including many cases
of CONSUMPTION, are cured by the right
treatment. Pe-ru-na, DIR. Hartman's
great prescription, attacks catarrhal
diseases scientifically and cures them.
DR.. Hartman explains it fully in his
books which are mailed on application.
Here is q letter from Mrs. Harmening,
Mao Mamie, Wis. who is one of many
cured of consumption by Pe-ru-na
She says:
Pe-yu-na MedH1ne Co., Columbus, O.
DEAR SIRs:-'I cannot praise your
remedy too highly. Last winter / had
Ia grippe and hemorrhage of the lungs
followed. All the doctors around here
told me I had to die of consumption
Then [ thought L would ask DR.. Hart
man for advice, which ! did. He pre-
scribed Pe-ru-na for me, and / took it
oceordinR to his directions and was
cured. I advise everybody that Is
troubled with lung disease to take DR..
Hartman's treatment. ! am SUR they
viii not regret it if they do. am now
enjoying good health, and can thank
Pe-ru-nS for It"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Senftor Tflman's speech was bright
aggressive, and packed with truth that
bit.
Gen. Eagan Is saved from complete
disgrace, but he viii serve no nor
in the army.
The congress is using its head and
Is piling up taxes upon the people that
will make them groan and suffer for
ever and ever.
Twelve warships TO be added. That
means $40, 900, 600.
Having So managed as to stir up the
Philippines 10 fight the federal govern
ment will be compelled to fight to a
finish now. Such is reported to be the
plan.
In 1897 there were Is, us miles OF cleo
trio railway in the United States. and
in 1895 there were 1921.
On 1st January, 1899, the public debt
was 81, 040, 209. AIS. Go back 10 1898 and
the public debt was s5S5, Os4, go. 1t has
nearly doubled in five years. That is
healthy and calculated to make the
people happy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
AGONCILLO IN MONTREAL
He talks Grandiy About the War-Vis
tied by Other Philippines

Montreal, February S.-Juan Luna,
and an unknown Filipino arrived this
morning. Luna is stopping at the
Windsor hotel, but the unknown went
to the Albion. Luna said that he had
simply come to visit his friend, Agon-
clio, and refused to talk further.
Agoncillo was seen and asked about his
cablegram to the junta in London. He
admitted that he had sent such a tel
egram and intimated that they were
in a position to prove that General
Otis had been ordered to bring on a
conflict so as to force the peace treaty
through the senate. He said he was
being kept pretty we'll posted ON what
ever was being done against his coun-
try. Agoncillo said, further, that since
war had been declared it would never
be stopped till the Americans made
overtures for peace. 1ney would be
willing, however, to have a mutual ON
ference. The principal reason why
they opposed American rule was that
from what they had seen UP to now of
the American soldiers, the Filipinos
would simply be slaves. He says he
has sent six kilograms to Washington
and has not yet received a single re-
Dly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

When the imperial idea once fast
ems upon a country it spreads and
grows and grips until expansion be-
comes a craze and in some sense a ne
cessity. Take great Britain as an ex-
ample. In 1900, exclusive of Canada,
the British Dominion embraced /, 799, OO4
square miles. In 1891 it was 9,010,-
0O3, or over five times larger. Since
1891, the additions made will swell the
area to 1000. 600, or over six times
more. By the end of the century,
1900-it may reach to a greater num-
Der Of square miles. So. vast is the
British Empire now, Nth it's 400, OOO,-
900 subjects, it keeps the home gov
eminent always in hot water, for hard
ly six months eve passes that Great
Britain is not dealing with some actual
or threatening war. France is another
expanding country. Its colonial area
has expanded from 81, Csc square miles
in 1900 to 3,617,377 in 1898. Other coun-
tries illustrate the grasping idea with
troubles added.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
To &epeai Last Disqualification Of.O r.

Washington, February by unan-
imous vote the judiciary committee of
the house today decided to recommend
the repeal of what is said to be the
last remnant of disqualification against
those serving in the confederacy. The
proposed amendment is as follows:
THAT the sections of the Revised
Statutes which disqualify persons,
otherwise qualified, from serving as
grand or petit jurors in the courts of
the United States, who have taken up
arms or Joined in any insurrection or
rebellion against the United States
be repealed and that hereafter no per-
son shall be disqualified for any SER
vice in any court or in any branch or
department of the government of the
United states on account of partici-
patton in the civil war Of 1861 and
1865"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Philadelphia, February THE trial
of Senator Quay, his son Richard r.
Quay and ex-State Treasurer Benja-
min j. Haywood, charged with cen-
spiracy. in the misuse of state funds
on deposit in the Peoples bank, has
again been postponed, this time from
February 10th until February 9th.
Judge Better. of the court of quar-
ter sessions. today sent for the district
attorney and counsel for the defendants
and informed them that the previous
Date, February 2Ofh womb be immedl-
ately followed by two holidays, cleo
ton day aud Washigton's birthday
The Judge said he considered IL would
be a hardship to the Jurors to keep
them confined on the two holidays
when the would not be In session
and he. therefore. determined to change
the date TO February 9th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
R"JGta On JUDGE EWAKr
Report of Senate Judiciary Committee
A@ainst fts I"niir3natton-Charyes
Sustained Ely

Washington, February Sin the ex-
ecutive session of the senate today,
senator Hoar, chairman of the judi
ciary committee, presented the report
of that committee, adverse to the NOM
ination of Hon. Hamilton G. Ewart,
to be district judge for the Western
district of North Carolina, and he and
Senator Spooner made speeches ex-
planning the reasons for the report.
They stated that a thousand pages of
testimony had been taken in the case
and expressed the opinion that the
charges made against Mr.. Ewart were
sustained by the facts. These charges
were that he vas incompetent as a
lawyer and morally unfit to hold the
position. He was accused of defraud-
ing pensioners and their widows and
of selling his public documents while
a member of the house of representa-
tlves. The senate adjourned before
Senator Spooner had concluded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
RATIFICAEI0N, FIGHTING AND
WHAT MAN COME

OF course Americans will be glad to
know that the soldiers of the United
States fought we'll in the late battles
and skirmishes with the PHILIPPINES.
1t is quite in keeping with human ma
SNHe and p1iAe Of country Tor aM Amer
leans to rejoice owe the victory won,
wMaNsNex May ne me views held as To
the course of this country since the
iSpaniards were licked and peace was
declared. Probably a majority of the
thinking people Of our country believe
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
CARNEGiE,> CIR TO ATLANTA
He Offers TO Give 100000 for a Public
Library on Certain Conditions

Atlanta, Ga, February ANDREW
Carnegie has offered the city of At
lanta 500, 900 for a free public library,
the condition being that the city fur
insh the site and devote S. 900 per year
to the maintenance of the institution.
The tender came through the Young
Mems Library Association, one of it's
directors, Walter NJ. Kelly, having
brought the matter to Mr.. Carnegie.s
some time ago. The library
association will hold a meeting tomor-
row and appoint a committee to lay
the matter. before the city council at
its next meeting.
Mr.. Aaron French, of Pittsburg, who
recently gave $4,000 to the Georgia
school of technology, is expected here
next month at the opening Of the
school and has invited Mr.. Carnegie
to accompany him. Mr.. French has
been invited TO address the library
association and If Mr.. Carnegie comes
he will also be asked to speak.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Governor Russell m under the
head of luxuries. He receives $4,000 a
year salary, which is small, but he
managed to expend for the people S.
$500 in lawyers fees, with $3.50, to be
added, making $7,737. With this sort
of aggression if possible it would be
cheaper t retire the governor for the
next two years upon his full salary
and let him go to the law on his own
hook.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

The cable announced the Sudden
death of Col. William c. Smith, of first
Tennessee regiment, while going into
battle last Sunday at Manila. He was
born in vir. ginia. and fought in the
Confederate war with ~gallantry. He
was a man of character and real merit.
The Baltimore Sun gives this account
of his career:
III was severe ly wounded at the
battle of the Wilde mess, and was col
or bearer at the ba tile of the Crater,
and while the fIagsta If was cut in sew
eral places the colors u.ser went down.
After he war Colonel smith Won rep
WNaNon as AN aSSMANe0 at
The Vanderbilt Universe ~ and many
other fine buildings were designed by
NM Whsn the Way With SPAIN began
he was made colonel of the First Ten
nesee Regiment by Governor Taylor in
recognition Of his ability and courage.
n before the regiment saiIe a from
a Francisco for Manila it Nad at
ficiency."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

1t looks as if it would be in order for
a state legislature to pass any law that
would really tend to the preservation
of life On the part of travellers and en-
ployes in railroads. This could be
done without interfering with vested
rights or personal safety. The Mes
senger weeks ago gave the losses on
railroads for 1898. 1t is a fact that
5000 of the 81, 900 kille d or injured
suffered because the cars were not pro-
perly equipped with automatic cal
couplers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

II the legislature really intends TO
adjourn on the 25 inst, it must stir
nightly for there are lots" of bust
ness to be attended to. In fact nearly all
of the important legislation is yet to
come. The legislature must adjourn
on the day set if it shall be equal TO
conditions. 1t will probably have to
meet again before its successor is
chosen or takes it's seat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

The evidence to convict the Wilson's
has proved of no avail. In fact Rus
sells case against them breaks down
and shows the prosecutor in his most
malignant attitude. Russell will lose
cast as a lawyer, for a good lawyer
would not have undertaken such a
fight with such feeble and insufficient
evidence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
couplers.

What will be done with the convicts
is a question difficult of determination.
The plan to establish county convict
farms" offers a solution that if we'll
based might be attempted. We are
not we'll enough acquainted with the
plan to give a decided opinion. But
that is not necessary in a brief refer
ence to it. The idea is to make con-
victs support themselves and provide
for the poor who are inmates of he
farms. When not employed in produc-
ton, they can be utilized upon the
county roads. Under this system will
not the danger of escape on the part
of convicts imperil their usefulness
and the protection Of communities?
The leading railroad men appeared
before the senate finance committee
and spoke against the proposed grad
uated tax on gross earnings. Their
contention is that is too high and they
cannot stand it. They declare hat the
taxes are already o high. They plead
poverty, and idulge in politics. They
helped to carry the election, and did
not expect to be rewarded in this way,
in this kind of coin. Major John D.
Shaw's speech was full of figures and
data. We copy from the report in the
News and Observer at length as it is
informing. Major Shaw said:
He said the bill would increase the
taxes of the Seaboard Air Line $685.
900 a year. Of all the drastic ever
started he thought this beat all.
when the Populist party started
they wanted to own the railroads
wanted the government to w them.
they were willing, however, to pay for
them. But this bill is more drastic
than any populist measure I've ever
known.
1t does seem that nowadays when
the government wants to raise money
it goes to taxing railroads. In North
Carolina the valuation Of railroad pro-
perty has been increased $13, 000, 900,
while the valuation of other property
has been decreased $40, O00, 900.
"Since 1892 the state has lost 1,000,-
900 acres of land. Any being made
to recover it? To supply the loss in
the public revenue the railroads have
to march up and pay.
"The value of all the lands in the
state is $110, 063, O57; city and town
lots, $44, 7S6, $50; all other property,
SIT, 1897, 712; railroad property, $751;
525, 421; real and personal property has
decreased in value since 1892, $1O,202,-
472; railroad property increased. since
1892, $13, 1898, Jos!
why then this renewed effort to
kite valuations. l don't know a rail-
road in the state today that's not pay
ing it's full share of the taxes. If the
idea and purpose is to drive out capital
and prevent further road building, you
are accomplishing your purposes. This
bill wo,,la raise s237,0.J additional
taxes on the RAILROADS of the state.
The Raleigh and CASTOR Is paying o
ON a valuation between $1S,0 900 and
$40, 900 more than the road cost"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
WHAT WAL 4 nor

the Quessfon PenisensiaFy Reformcrs
are Asktng-RaalWays Fighting the
Proposed Income Tax-The few
uranc LAVA Tfrcsome 1nvessaxa.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-01

general excellence of the cast.
The play was 80 we'll received that
arrangements have been made for q re-
turn date on Dec. IL. The company
goes from here to Denver where next
week the first three nights will be de
voted to q production of The Three
Musketeers. During the latter part of
the week, The Dawn of Freedom will
be given, and this is the play which
will be seen in Ell Paso on the return,
date 1t Is radically different in kind
from the present romantic plav of
last night and no less than 40 extras
are required in staging this new drama
OF the Cuban war which has attained a
great success in the east.
A word of commendation is due that
seldom noticed individual, the local
stage manager, and Mr.. Samworth
and his effective corps behind the cur
tain hould be given credit for prompt
and pleasing stage settings.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-01
Price Bros. GrOcers
PHONE 353.
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years. Constant Use
Without Failure.

The first indication of Group il
hoarseness, and in a child subject. to
that disease it may be taken as q sure
sign of the approach of an attack.
Folio wing this hoarseness is peculiar
rough cough. If Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thous-
ands OF homes in this broad land and
never disappoints the anxious mothers
We have yet to learn of q single in
stance in which it has not proved eff
fectual. No other preparation can
show such ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS years.
constant use without failure For
sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-01
Your Face

Shows the state of your feelings and
the state of your health as we'll. I'm
pure blood makes itself apparent In a
pale and sallow complexion, Pimples
and Skin Eruptions. II you are feel
Ing weak and worn out and do not have
q healthy appearance you should try
Acker's Blood ELIXIR. 1t cures all
blood diseases where cheap Sarsaparil.
las and so called purifiers fail: know
Ing this we sell every bottle on a posi-
tive guarantee. M. Il. Webb, drug
gist.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
on positive guarantee. Cures heart.
burn. raising of the food. distress af-
ter eating or any form of dyspepsia.
One little tablet gives Immediate re-
lief. 20 cts. and SO cts. NH. Webb,
druggist.
Moki Tea positively cures Sick Head
ache, indigestion and constipation. A
delightful herb drink Removes all
eruption OF the skin, producing a per-
feet complexion, or money refunded.
25 cts. and so cts. M. 81. Webb. drug
gist.
Acker's English Remedy will stop a
cough at any time, and will cure the
worst cold in twelve hours, or money
refunded. 25 cts. and so cts. M. 81.
Webb, druggist.