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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

"Do sparrows ever grow oldY' she
asked him. She was from Boston, and
the sparrow war interested her.
81 suppose so, be answered. "ev-
erything else does.
"And do you think there are any es-
pecially old ones among them p
Lots of 'em. he answered fippant-
ly.
"Wby do yon say thatT'
because most Of them are nestersi''
Then she went away and hid herself.
for she was true Boston girl and puns
Jared ON her fbers. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
Relief I'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure 1t is a
great surprise on acco1ht Of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in
blades, Kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. sold
by b. Schmitt, Druggist Woodstock
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Hosujoshi seeks husband. she de.
scribes herself thus: Il am beautiful
woman. with cloudlike hair, fiowery
face, willowlike waist and crescent eye
brows. ] have enough property to walk
through life hand in hand, gazing at
flowers in the day and the moon at
night. II there is gentleman who Il
clever, learned, handsome and Of good
taste, will join with him for life and
share the pleasure Of beng buried IN
the same grave. "-Kanazawa Shin
bun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Patrick, you weie on a bad
spree Yesterday"
"Ylss, Mr.. Ellis. | was, Bless m
if l weren't layin IN tn gutter
wild a pig. Father Ryan came
along, looked at me. and says h.
"One is known 10y the company he
kapes'"
"Aud did you get up, Patrick
"NO, but The pig did"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
The Home PAPERS Advantage.

The newspaper that reaches The
people in tie quiet of their home
where plain facts can best appe'
to the intellect, Is by far the most
preferable medium of commuri
cation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Little Bodney (who has an in
curing mind)-"Papa, what is the
proper age to get married.
Mr.. HennJpec--"Not I'll he IS
Old enough to know letter, my
son
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

giving as a reason that the men had
been under his command in San Fran
cisco. that he knew them and had con
fidence in them and believed they
would stand their ground in any fight.
'sThat settles it. said General Otis. 81
need them here "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

dearest she murmured, 81 N
so afraid you'll change"
I'D nling," he answered, ''youll
new r end any change about me-
Which was painfully true in a
double sense.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
JAMES WICKHAM.
Practical ELECTRICIAN
WOODSTOCK, VA.
WOODSTOCK, VA.

is prepared to furnish electrical door
bells, burglaraIarms, annunciators sets
fans, &c. and to repair electrical ap-
paratus Of all kinds.
Office ana laboratory, Corner o.
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, 1899-04-28

In letter home one of the Kansas
boys in Manila says that when General
Miller was organizing his expedition to
Iloilo he asked General Otis to assign
the Twentieth Kansas TO his command.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

May be worth TO you more than SlOO
il YOU have a child who soils bedding
from incoutenence OF water during sleep.
Cures old and yeung alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by Is.
Schmitt Druggist. Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
Rail Road Ties Wanted.

| will pay CASH for green White Oak
and green Chestnut Oak Ties. delivered
at any point along Southern Railway
between Strasburg Junction and Har-
risonburg, Va. Address all communities
ton TO J. ID. GRABILL,
jan. 13nltf Woodstock, Va.
A FRfCANA will cure Constipation and
Eha wonderful Liver Medicine Tryh
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Examiner-What is your opln n
on the question!
Candidate-The same as 20 rs,
slr.-1u.Bts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Maud-1s 1t true iba: you are N
love with Mr.. BulliOnY
Cisrs-MeIcy, no. I'm only en-.
gagged TO him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Il don't tell AL know, by a
good deal. "Nc; nor YOU don't
know all you tell, either. =
Chicago Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
A Beacon of Hope.

To those afflicted with Kidney or
Bladder Diseases is FOley's hldn'y
Cure. Guaranteed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
THE MICHIGAN ESSAY.
Cory of a Newspaper Printed In De-
froff In 1900.

There has come to light an interest
ing old newspaper that was published
In Detroit II is called the Michigan
Essay. or The Impartial Observer and
bears the date Of Thursday, Aug- 81.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
S. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

promptly reach and obstinate deepeaeo
relying and not experimenting with the various
blood troubles be promptly
suffering which gradually but surely @
vegetable
Cancer Rheumatism Contagious Blood Fo
nothing
blood skin diseases will be mailed free to any address ny inc
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta Georgia
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28

Mrs. Llmberchin-''I was so mad
last n, hit couldn't speak, Mr..
L.-"And | was away Just my
Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
letter, SaIi-Rheum and Ec.
ZeIna.

The intense itching and smarhng incl
dent to these diseases. is instantly al
Iayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and fayorite remedy for sore
nipples. chapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per
box. For sale by X. l.. irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
Dissolution of Partnership

The partnership between Dr..
Sager and Brown has been disso I'd
by mutual consent.
BROWN & SAGEIs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-04-28
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCROFULA.
S. S. S. Is the Only
Remsdy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

goes down to the seat OF the disease thus permanently
trace Of the faint
The serious consequences to which Scroiua surely leaus
shoud impress upon those afflicted with the vital i'm
portance OF wasting time upon treatment which can
not possibly effect In many where the wrong
treatment has been relied upOn complicated gandular
swengs have resulted for which the doctors insist that
dangerous surgical operation is necessary
Mr. H. Z. Thompson, of hilledgevlle, Ca, writes; "A
had case of Scroua broke out the glands of my neck
which had to be lanced and caused much suffering
was treated for long while but the physicians were un
able to cure me- and my condition as bad as when
began their treatment Many blood remedies were used
but without effect Some one recommended ) 5 5 ana
began to improve as had taken few bottles
Continuing the remedy l was cured permanently,
and have never had sign Of the disease TO return Swi
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
BANKS TAKE A HAND
IN TAX OFFICE FIGHT
THEIR OWN CLERKS MAKE OUT
THE BILLS.
Pending the Settlement of the Con-
troversy Between Supervisors
and Tax Collector
They Act.

The banks have taken hand in the
controversy between Tax Collector Shee-
han and the Supervisors over the employ
ment of deputies in the office of the
former. The Hibernia Bank placed three
clerks at work yesterday. with the sane
ton of Mr. Sheehan, to expedite the
preparation of the bills for the property
on which they pay taxes.
The German Bank is expected to adopt
the same course. These institutions want
to have their bills paid before the 1st OF
March, otherwise they must account to
the Assessor for that amount OF money
on hand.
The mandamus proceedings will be
heard by Judge Hebbard on Friday, at
which time it is expected the question of
the appointment of clerks necessary in the
handling of the business of the Office will
be determined. Mr.. Sheehan is firm in his
stand that he will not surrender any OF
the patronage of his Office to anybody.
He affirms that this fight is purely for
patronage and that he will never Surren-
der He acknowledges that the Supervis-
ors have control of his department as to
authorizing the employment of men, but
he insists that he should be the one to
determine how much assistance he re-
ouireS
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
Overhauling Siebe's Work.

The work Of Assessor Siebe during his
administration came in for seorching re-
view at the meeting of the Sunset I'm
provement Club last night. The little hall
where the club met was packed with prop
erty owners and the evenings debate was
on the assessments made by Siebe of the
district from First avenue to the ocean
and south of Golden Gate Park.
1t was charged that property was as
sessed for a good deal more than it is
worth in the market This assessment
had been protested against at the time it
was made, but to no purpose, as the AS
SCISSOR turned deaf ear to all applica-
tions made to him for a reduction. A new
deal is expected from Assessor Dodge and
to aid him in a just and fair rate the
following committee was appointed TO
wait on him: Richard Keller, S. Getz and
Daniel Foley. This committee was in
structed to ask for a 40 per cent reduc-
ton all round on the area mentioned.
Another cause of complaint of which
the club spoke is that of the postal serv-
ice in the Sunset district. The delivery of
letters takes longer to reach the parties
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
SUGGESTS A NEW
LIGHTING CONTRACT
ATTORNEY LANE ADVISES sU.
PERVISoRS ON GAS QUESTION.
Agreements With Two Companies
Have Been Declared Invalid and
New Ones Are Needed.

City and County Attorney Lane sub
mltted an opinion to the Supervisors yes
terday interpreting Judge Seawell's de-
clsion declaring the electric and gas light
contracts Invalid. Attorney Lane advises
the board that the contract with the San
FRANCISCO Gas and Electric Light Com
pany is void, but that that fact does not
absolve the Supervisors from paying rea-
sonable compensation for light furnished
the city in December
He holds that the bills in question have
been allowed, and are in the hands of the
Auditor, hence the board has nothing f1ir.
ther to do with them. They have duty
TO perform however, in advertising for
BIDS and entering upon new Contract
Judge Seawell held that the contract with
the San FRANCISCO Gas and Electric Com
pahy is Invalid, and that the contract with
the Pacthc Gas Improvement Company is
Identical and open to the same objections
as to it's validity.
The controversy developed over bills for
August and September of last wear
amounting to $4S,S42 Il. The opinion re-
cites:
The Board Of Supervisors approved these
demands, which then went to the Auditor
for his approval. At this point W. r. sum
rernayeS, as taxpayer, began suit against
the Auditor and the Treasurer, asking that
these officials be restrained and entoined
the one from auditing and the other from
paying these demands. Thereupon a tempo
rary injunction was issued. The Auditor
and Treasurer moved later to dissolve this
injunction and Judge Seawell granted the
motion and the injunction was dissolved
Ihus these demands are left in precisely
the same position they were prior to the
bringing of the injunction suit; they are
presumably in the hands of the Auditor
awaiting his approval. The Board of Su-
pervisors at this time has no more control
over them than it had while the injuno-
tion was pending.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
soMERs GOT A VERDICT.
A Jury Gives Him Judgment in an
Old Contest.


In Judge Troutt's court last evening the
jury in the case of Charles T. Somers
VS.. California Savings and Loan Society
brought in verdict for plaintiff. Maud
Nolan and George Heazelton, executors Of
the will of the late Mabel Treadwell, ap-
peared as joint associates with the de-
PENDANTS in the suit The case excited
much interest because of the bitterness
with which 1t has been contested.
1t appears that during the lifetime Of
Mrs. TreadweIl, Somers was engaged in
litigation with his wife. He turned over
to Mrs Treadwell the s14,O0O to be depos-
tied in the California Savings and Loan
Society for him.
Prior to the death of Mrs. Treadwell,
Somers obtained from her an assignment
showing his right and title to the money.
When Mrs. Treadwell died Maud Nolan,
formerly Maud Treadwell, and George
Heazelton, executor of Mrs. Mabel Tread
property of the latter. During the course
of the trial defendants produced Professor
Ames, handwriting expert. who teSufled
that the assignment given Somers by Mrs
Mabel Treadwell was a forgery. The
plaintiff produced witnesses whose evil
dence offered in rebuttal was to the er-
feet that the assignment was genuine
Probate Judge j. V. corey teTG1eI tlrSs =
The question of Somers' character came
up, and when the attorney for the defenQ-
ant asked pointed question OF wit
ness named Whitney, who was testlIying
as to Somers' character, the latter leaned
over to Attorney Campbell and Whls- rs
which he was fined $40 by Judge Trout
for contempt of court. The jury was only
out a short while. Somers states that ne
brought the suit merely as matter OF
principle, as the case viii cost him more
than he can ever hope to get out OF the
California Savings and Loan Society.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
OBLIGED TO SUE
THE MAN HE AIDED
H. D. MONTAGUE CAUSES ]. NOR
GAN SMITHS ARREST.
a Polished Gentleman From New
=. York Induces a Local Lawyer
to Part With His Cash.

J" J. Morgan Smith. well-groomed, we'll
nourished person with an engaging man
ner and rudy hair, had the extreme NOR
tfacation 10 be taken into custody yes
terday by a Sheriff's deputy, as he was
about to depart for the East, without the
formality of paying alleged bills. Hardy
less mortified is Henry D. Montague, the
attorney, TO whom Mr.. Smith is indebted
The lawyers annoyance is caused by the
fact that he was victimized by the gen
tleman from New York, and while Smith
was giving vent to his wrath because of
being restrained of his liberty, Mr.. Mon
tague was nursing a very sore spot on his
pride, for being taken in so easily. Ihe
story is an old one, yet it always has a
new aspect to the victim.
Mr.. Smith came from New York several
weeks ago and his dress and manner in
dicated that he was used to what is
known as good. society. Moreover, he held
letters that led those whom he met to
believe that he was somebody back in
the town he came from. Among his , new
friends was Mr.. Montague, who, aside
from the fact that Smith lived at the
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
Restraining order Modified.

Judge Seawen made an order yesterday
modifying the restraining order hereto
fore made in the action of Oscar Moses
against the Board of Education ct al,
so far as the Board of Education is con-
cerned, and the board is no longer prohib-
tied or ordered to refrain from doing any
of the acts prohibited or mentioned in the
restraining order. Particularly the board
is no longer prohibited from approving
or ordering paid the claims of the teach
ers against the school fund of the city
and county for the amount of their sala-
ries for the months of November and
December, 1898, and January, 1899. The
does not in any way assist the teachers
in collecting their salaries, however. 1t
was made simply on the ground that the
Board of Education was not proper par
ty defendant in the action instituted
against Moses, and the court decided to
release the board from the obligations Of
an Injunction improperly placed upon it.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08
STATUS OF
California;
NATIONAL GUARD
Opinion of the States
Attorney General.
MEN WHO ARE IN AND OUT
NO PENALTY FOR HAVING LESS
THAN FIFTY MEMBERS.
Those Officers and Men Who Did Not
Enlist in the Volunteer Army
Are Still Guards
MEN WHO ARE IN AND OUT
NO PENALTY FOR HAVING LESS
THAN FIFTY MEMBERS.

Attorney General Tirey L. Ford has fur
nished Adjutant General Peeler an opinion
as to the standing of the National Guard
of the State of California, in answer to
the following questions asked by the ad-
jutant general
Ftrst-What Is the legal present stand
ing Of those members of the National
Guard who entered the service of the
United States in the Spanish-American
war?
Second-What is the legal status of
those members of the National Guard who
belonged to the companies of the guard
at the outbreak of the Spanish-American
war, but who did not enter the United
States service?
.Third-What is the present status of
those companies of the National Guard
which volunteered and entered the United
States service and have since been mus
tered out of such service?
,Fourth-What is the present status of
those companies of the National Guard
which volunteered and entered the United
States service and have not yet been
mustered out of that service?
The Attorney General in his opinion
says: Those members of the National
Guard who entered the service of the
United States in the Spanish-American
war are not now members Of the Ma
tional Guard unless they have been re
admitted to that organization in the man
ner prescribed by law. If an entire COM
pdUy leaving no portion OF
such company behind, the same rule
would apply and such company would
thereupon cease to be component part
of the National Guard"
AS to the second matter, he says that
those members of the National Guard who
belonged to the companies at the out
break Of the war and did not enter the
service of the United States are still
members of the guard unless their con-
nection Herewith has been otherwise sew
cred
After quoting a number of sections of
the law bearing on the case, he says that
a national guardSman enliSts for Speci-
fled time; that if he complies with all the
military requirements he is entitled to
certain exemptions; that there is no ex-
press provision in the law for the dis
charge Of companies or the discharge of
the men, except by their own acts, other
than the provisions contained in the
Political Code; and that there is no ex-
press penalty or forfeiture attached to
any company for having a membership
of less than fifty men. In view of this
fact he is of the opinion that the guards
men cannot be discharged from the ser
vice and deprived of their privilege OF
exemption by mere implication, and with
out any act of their own, before their
term of enlistment expires, which would
be the case if, by reason of the mem
| bership being reduced below fifty, the
company should be ipso facto disbanded
This would be adding a penalty not pro-
vided by the code. They are, therefore
still members of the guard.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08

the stockholders will be only too glad to
accept the conditions that make competi-
ton in the water supply Of this city an
impossibility for many years and perhaps
for all time.
The plan of consolidation capitalizes the
combined companies at 5000 600. This
amount is made up of the Oakland COM
pany's bonds, the Contra Costa bonds, the
50 100000 worth of stock issued by the
Contra Costa Company, and the remaining
$1,000 900 in its treasury, now turned over
to Hayward, Dingee and their partners.
In a few days the Office of the Oakland
Water Company will be closed and all the
business will be transacted by the old
Contra Costa Company. The competition
that has been in existence for four years
closed on the first of the year, when the
companies commenced to charge under
the new ordinance. The Indifference mani
tested by the companies when dissatis-
faction was expressed was taken to mean
that there was no likelihood of rate cut
ting and this Indication is now proved to
have been absolutely true.
The annual meeting of the Contra Costa
Company will be held in April, and there
will undoubtedly be many changes in the
management. About two years ago, when
competition was at its height, Contra
Costa stock fell from par to $780, and there
was great fear that Hayward would get
in and obtain majority of the stock at
the low figures. This was feared by
Messrs. Prescott, Tom Brown and Whit
tier, and they at once formed large pool,
composed of a controlling amount of the
stock. and agreed that under no condition
should any of such stock be disposed Of
for two years. At the annual election last
April the pool, which was friendly to the
Pierces, voted, and of course retained
control. Next month this pool goes out of
existence, and as the 10000 shares that
have now passed into the control of
Hayward and Dingee will be voted the
result cannot be foretold at this time.
When Contra Costa stock fell TO $50
water rates were proportionately low.
When the stock reached $50 the rates were
doubled. With stock at $63. 40 per cent
was again added to the rates Should
the stock reach par and rates rise IN the
same proportion, water will cost as much
as rent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-08

The effect Of this consolidation cannot
be told at this time, and as the water
rates are to be fixed at once the import
ance OF the movement is supreme. It can
not fail TO have a very pronounced bear
ing on the rates 10 be paid for water dur
ing the next fiscal year. The big deal was
arranged several weeks ago and all the
details were published in The Call of jan
uary 20. At that time the only hitch to
the consummation Of the deal was the
difference in the valuations of the two
companies placed upon the plant recently
acquired at Mount Eden by the Contra
Costa Company. The annual report of the
Contra Costa Company, filed last week,
shows this plant to be considered as worth
$69,S6s As the Dingee Company only con-
sdered this plant worth about $4,000 the
negotiations were hung up. Now every
thing has been adjusted the directors
have agreed on everything and the whole
matter only awaits the sanction of the
"stockholders. AS the stock OF the Oak
land Company is all held by AlYinZa Hay
ward, W. !. Dingee and a few associates,
and as they are the directors of that
company, there will be no opposition from
that source. As the Contra Costa stock
has been down TO $50 per share and has
now shot up to S67 50, the stockholders of
that concern are not likely TO oppose the
ceal. made by their directors. and the deal
is considered by all concerned 10 be
: closed.
;. Last fall the stock was down to $S5. On
January % this year il caused excitement
q by jumping up to $63 and to-day II flew to
,$6f 80, and the buyers of the stock who
were not informed of what had happened
were thrown into a panic. 1t is stated
that so will be asked when the Stock Elk
change opens tomorrow.
The consolidation leaves it an open
question as to whether the PieTces of the
old company or the Hayward faction is in
control of the combination. The Oakland
company has been given three million dol
lars of stock and its one million dollars
OF. bonds are guaranteed by the combine.
One of the directors said tonight that
the deal is all agreed upon, all the details
fixed up and that there is no doubt that