davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Concerning the Letter "Y."

A writer in Science denies that the
letter "y" IS lineal descendant from
the Roman ~" which I'm the time or
Cicero was 4strowed from the Greek
alphabet to represent upsilon In the
translation of Greek names The lat
ter is only used. he says, as vowel 10
transliterate upsilon in loan words ell
ther direct from the Greek or Indirect
" through Latin or French. In a great
majority OF cases the English ~" Is
semiconsonant corresponding In value
with the continental 81" Along with
the other Roman letters, ~ was
adopted by the Anglo-SaXOns from the
Latin alphabet, with value approx
mating to that Of a." In fact, he
claims that there is not a lineal de-
scendant OF the Anglo-SaXOn ~ now
tn existence. The letter ~ In modern
English words IS, curlously enough. he
claims. not ''y" at all, but lineal de-
scendant OF the Anglo-Saxon e,
which was the Roman "G' evolved Dy
the Romans out of an earlier &C"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

The proboscis Of the fly and the
tongues Of bees and ants are furnished
with numerous delicate hairs set In MI
mute pits. These are perhaps connected
with the organ of taste; but, though
the exact locality of this sense In III
sects is uncertain, we know that the
groups of cells IN the tongues OF AM
mails called taste bulbs form In part
the ends of the organ Of taste. These
vary IN number. increasing IN the high
er animals. They are very close ana
exceedingly numerous In man, while
the tongue of even the COW has some
$4,000 taste bulbs.
1t would be interesting to know
whether each special taste eXcltcs a
special group of nerves and that only,
thus corresponding to the auditory
nerves. These taste bulbs were dis
covered I'm 1861. Each one consists OF
two kinds of cells, one set forming an
outer protective covering, through an
opening I'm which project from five to
ten Of the true taste cells. Though I'M
portant. they are not apparently an es-
seniial part of the organ, for birds and
reptiles have none, bat neither have
they keen sense Of taste. except per
haps the parrot-Chambers Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
A parable ed.

The parable of the wise man who
built his house upon rock and OF the
other man who built on the sands was
uttered before the "hOuse with modern
improvements" had made its appear
ance or modern sanitary science had
been evolved. \ rock foundation Is un-
impeachable for stability, but 1t may
be very bad when ii comes 10 matter
Of drainage, whether 1t be for the dis
Dosal Of sewage or Of surface or ground
water. A cellar excayated in the rock
IS usually n wet cellar, because the wa
ter leeches through the crevices and
seams In the rock, and ii is both din
cult and expensive to trench and dram
nroperly about the walls of building
In a medium SO hard 10 excavate. 10
be sure. If the rock drops away quick
IL on sharp grade this difficulty may
be altogether a minor one. n good
gravel soil is one Of the best TO bulld
upon in respect both TO drainage ana
TO the stability OF the house, and COM
pact sand, If not subject TO the acton
of running water, Is most excelleM
foundation and thoroughly good me-
dium.-Cosmopolitan Magazine,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
The Original CnrnntiOn.

The original carnation was five pet
aled bloom native In the south of Italy.
1t was imported into England about
the time of the Norman conquest AS
early as 1919 horticultural works gave
minute directions for the cultivation Of
the flowers In winter. The carnation
industry has risen 10 considerable i'm
portance during the last ten years, ac-
cording TO Town and Country. As
100000 of young carnatiOn plants are
sold each year and florists produce an
equal amount grown by themselves
which are not sold, the entire produc-
ton of young carnatiOn plants approxl-
mates 100000 and upward year.
These plants are grown under glass
during the winter time for cut flower
purposes. producing an annual average
Of more than 100,O00,000 blooms. What
becomes of this enormous number OF
flowers is somewhat Of mystery
They are put to innumerable uses.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

One Of the most unnatural things IN
nature, If the expression is allowable
is the manner in which the young of
the common wolf spider treat their
mother. After the little creature has
laid her eggs she cnvclOps them In n
sllken covering, so as TO make ball
about the size Of n pea. and this she
carries about with her wherever she
goes and will defend Il with her life.
When the young are hatched, they
climb on her back. giving her a mon
strous appearance, and ride about un-
til nearly half grown, and as soon as
they discover their strength they fall
10 and devour their mother. As rule
the maternal relation is recognized In
the animal and insect world only as
long as the necessity for protection eX-
lists, but instances OF the young actu-
ally devouring a parent by main force
and common consent are extremely y
rare.-London Nature.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Brass pins were first made by the
Saracens In Spain In A. ID. 500 and
were brought to England by Catharine
Of Arragon. wife Of Henry VIII.
CrocodiIes In water.
The crocodiles are thoroughly aquatic
IN their habits, and their peculiar con-
formation enables them to attack and
seize their prey unawares. Their nos
trils. which lead,by long canal to the
back part OF their throats, their eyes
and their ears are placed on the upper
part of the head, so that when In the
water they can breathe, see and hear,
while they are themselves practically
invisible. When they dive, their nos
trils and ears are closed by lids or
valves, and their eyes are covered oy
transparentnictitatin membrane. They
are further furnished with an arrange
ment which prevents the water from
getting down their own throats wher
they are holding large animals under
the water to drown them.
The dcntition of these reptiles Is PC
culIar. The teeth are sharp and cor
lcal and are hollow ut the base, and
each tooth serves as the sheath OF al
other. which Will in time replace II.
'rhe tolguc-for notwithstD nding ts
nnclcnt belicf tie crocodile zoe, pos
rcss "A to..eue is / esi ) and attached
l., The ilo.tom Cf i. mouth And final
=, tie lever Jaw !, bhiged 81 the yer.
.,.ck cf ,i.e Blu. sLds II, ~ thc an
=. IL IS extra, 4 niy cape III also t'i'
7s~cu.ar .opt Mcc w.ic' ausea t.-t
.-Ji..D .a. u ~. lts II pa Jaw.
- -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Seen on m Ostrich Farm.

1t is no uncommon thing to see a
male ostrich strutting about followed
by three or four distinct broods. all OF
different sizes. When the incubatlng
process is completed. the cock bird
leads his young ones off and if he
meets another proud papa engages III
O terrific combat with him. The van
quished bird retires without single
chick. while the other surrounded by
the two broods, walks away trium'
phantly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Erskine mentions a case where per-
son who had been confined In IN asy-
lum prosecuted his brother and the
proprietor for Imprisonment and false
duress. The prosecutor, himself Wit
ness In support of the indictment, was
put into the witness box and examined.
When Erskine came 10 cross examine
him. he tried TO discover some lurking
alienation of mind, but during a cross
examination, conducted with all the
skill and sagacity Of which he was
master, for nearly an hour he was
completely foiled.
But gentleman who had come acci-
dentally into court whispered IN En-
skine's ear that the witness thought he
was the Saviour of mankind.
On receiving the hint Erskine made
q low bow 10 the prosecutor, addressed
him in terms OF great reverence, re-
spectfully begged to apologize for the
unceremonious manner in which he
had treated person Of his sacred
character and called him by the name
of Christ. The man Immediately said:
Thou hast spoken truly. am the
Christ"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Two Kinds OF Wag.

In an Iowa law court an attorney
was arguing with great earncstness
and eloquence. In the midst OF his ar
gument he paused moment, says the
Green Bag and said
u see your honor shakes his head Mt
that statement. desire 70 reaflirm II.
although your honor dissents.'
81 have not intimated.' replied the
Judge. "how / should cOnstrue the evil
dcnce or what my decision will be In
the case, and your remark IS uncallcd
for"
"You shook your heaa'
THAT may be trt ne court
Piled. There was on lay ear, anc
| reserved tic riCht rrmOy2 K in any
manner I saw IT. loceed with your
argument"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
The Roman AuEedu cts.

The Roman aqueducts were marvei
OF architecture The Ahio was forty
three miles long; the Martio forty-one,
Of which thirty eight were OH 1000 ar
cades seventy feet high; the Claudia
was forty-seven miles long; the arches
100 feet high. The Roman aqueducts
brought 100000 cubic feet Of water
daily into the city. and the various sec
tions of the metropolis were supplied
with water by 1884 pipes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
The Most remarkable Suicide.

The most curious suicide In the an
nails of self destruction occurred nj chi
quote. y. b. In the spring of 1890. be
fore committing the deed the self muir
derer. who was named W. X. I. Jones.
dug his own grave and placed rough
coffin of his own handiwOrk at the bot
tom. The dirt from the opening was
kept from rolling back into the eXcava-
ton by boards held In place by trig
ger to which a string was attached.
Everything in readiness, the deliberate
Mr.. Jones, as subsequent developments
revealed, got in the coffin, took dose
Of poison and then pulled the string
burying himself beneath tons OF earth.
This has been put'down as one or the
most unique and successful cases or
self destruction record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Caleb Cushings peculiar manner OF
dress and his eccentricities were fire.
ouently the subject Of newspaper aru-
cles. Although quite large and port
ly man. bis clothes always seemed to
be two or three sizes too large for him
and of the cheapest material. He NJ
ways during both summer and winter
wore large cloth cap pulled close
down on his head and altogether look
ed anything but the brilliant jurist
and diplomat. One day, after reading
an unusually caustic comment upon his
dress. he remarked 10 the writer. Il
guess by the time that fool Is as old as
am he will care more for comfort
than fashion"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Little Dorothy Perkins was usually a
very truthful child. When she was
not truthful. she was plausible
Coming in from her walk one morn
ing. she Informed her mother that sh'
had seen lion in the park.
No ammlnt of persuasion or reason
Ing wayerod her statement one hair
breadth. so at night. when she sllppe'
down beside,her knee. her mother salu
ASK God TO- forgive you for that nj
Dorothy"
Dorothy hid heT face for a minute
then she looked straight into her moth
er's eyes. with der own shining Ike
stars, and said. II did ask him. mann
ma. dearest and he saiG; Don [ men
tion #. Miss Perkins. Tioat big dos
has often fooled me- New York Her
aid
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
rho .nxenttou of the Piano.

The honor of inventing the piano Is
claimed by the English, the French ana
the Germans. Father Wood, an Eng
lish monk Mt Rome. is said to have
been the real inventor IN I'LL and to
have manufactured one. which he sold
to Samuel Crlspi. the author OF "Nir-
ginia," from whom 1t was purchased
by Fake Greville, though Count Carli
claims the credit for Bartholemmeo
Christiforic OF Padua during his stay
I'm Florence some three years later
Q71D. The French attribute the In
ventiOn to a Partisan named Marius,
who, they alleged, produced In 17l6
harpsichord In which hammers had
been substituted for the old plectrums
or quilts The Germans are the last In
the field with j &. Schroeder Of Dres-
den, who claimed QT10, when eighteen
years Of age. to have CONSTRUCTED aft
or much consideration the model Of
new clavier with hammers, upon which
he could play loudly or softly"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
The Persian Army.

The Persian army, according to Hen
~ Savage LandOr. the traveller, Is
painful sight" although there are
some good Cossack cavalry which mas
been drilled by Russian officers. Inc
infantry. however. Is ragged, lazy
shiftless lot. He asked permission 70
see the army drill We do not drill
In summer. it's too hot" said the gen
eral. do you driTl In vinter" NO;
It's too cold" Are the troops, then.
only drilled in the rntumrn and spring.
Sometimes They are principally
drilled IL few days before the shahs
birthday, so that they may look wen
on the parade day before. his majesty
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

For a whole year the famous English
physician. Or. Radcliffe. attended a
friend without single fee passing be
tween them. As he was leaving after
bis last visit the patient said: Here,
doctor. is a purse I'm which | have put
every days fee. You must not let
your kindness get the better Of my
gratitude; so please take it," The gen
erous physician put out his hand TO re-
ject the purse. but the chink Of the gold
was too much for his amiable resolu'
ton, so he put 1t in his pocket, saying,
"Singly. sir. could have refused them
forever, but all together l am afraid
they are irresistible"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Natives of the Torres strait have an
original method Of killing fish. In
places where turtles ana large fish are
wont to cOnGrcgate they erect plat
forms. and as soon as great turtle or
fish appears the man on the nearest
platform throws harpoon and almost
invariably strikes the animal After
this is done one Of the other men jumps
from his platform with a rope, which
he fastens around the tail of the cap
tured fish. One end Of this rope re-
mains tied to a platform, and thus the
fish or turtle IS soon safely secured. II
is likely, however, to plunge about
good deal. and therefore those men
who are within reach Of the rope are
obliged to take care that 1t does not
trip them up with It,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Gave Himself Away.

After preaching OH the occasion OF
the reopening Of n restored church the
bishop thanked the churchwarden. an
old farmer. for his share In the good
work. "And | must thank your lord
ship for your sermon was the reply,
but could not help thinking, as you
talked about sin. that your lordship
must have been little wildish your
self when you were young man."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Cnnndn's Woods.

The impression that British North
America is covered with valuable tim
ber is fallacious. Black walnut, red
cedar and white oak are not found
north OF Toronto. A line drawn from
the city of Quebec To Sault Ste. Marie
will designate the northern limit OF
beech. elm and birch. The north shore
of Lake Superior will mark the north
ern boundary of sugar hard maple.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
COntcntment.

One who had tried several times to
Jump across a stream and had repeat
cdly fallen in finally succeeded, when
he said TO a friend. How much better
| am than you In having accomplished
a difficult feat"
Not at ALL" replied his friend. ii
am better than you in not wishing to
lump across."-St. Nicholas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Helping Him Along.

1T1,en there Is such q thing as heart
failure, is there, doctor" said the
handsome young widow.
Certainly. madam" responded the
bashful young physician. "The rec
ords of the profession are full off,
Its a perfectly unnecessary disease.
isn't 1t, doctorY
On this hint he spake.-Chicago Trib-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
A Failure.

Eyes, consider my life failure"
--Oh. Henry. how sad! Why shoulc
you say that?'
Il spend all my time making money
enough TO buy food and clothes. but
the food disagrees with me, andSmy
clothes don't fit"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Enxlish Manners.

An English innkeeper was l0uhd III
bed one morning with his throat badly
cut. "Why did you do it, they asked.
He replied: "Fo amusement. nae
nothing else tlD dc
This chimes IN 'uriously with an OiO
French epigram on English manners
and customs:
Here lies Sir John P.ompoud.nG OF 'he
Grange,
Who hung himself ~one morning ior
change
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Robson found Smith engaged in Wig
orously polishing his shoes. What arc
you doing that forY' he asked. Il al
ways thought you wore patent leath
err"
"rhese used to be patent leather" re
piled Smith. painfully bringing his spi
nal column into its normal position
but the patent on them has expired
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Bees know tie time Of day. Experi-
menters who feed them at certain
time each, day find that they make no
mistake I'm, the hour.
The pigeons OF St Marks. Venice
ca,, fell tourists. who feed them as
mrtter Of duty. from natives who do
not. How? by their lettering? BY
theirlred guidebooksf
American horses driven without
..blinfters" are said to be less liable to
fright than English horses which are
made to- rcar them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
A Marble Slab.

Awriter in London Nature describes
a weste marble slab , inches thick ana
35 by 20 inches, which is supported on
stone o4ets and says in the middle
three inelres out of level. 1t furnishes
evidence that marble is In reality
aud Of enormous viscosity. This has
some bearing on the question OF the
frigidity Of the rocks composing tne
cr,st ,oflthe eartIf and the gradual ad-
,,stment of the <syth's contour under
gravity. The slab Tss placed I'D It's
present position i'm 1sI.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Harris Matters Las bon looking
pretty sad si.eS. LIS Gausl'.,r got mar
ried. hasn't re?
Corrcll-Yns. You ace. he had no
sooner got has daughter OF bis HANDS
than Le fou-i be would have to put
her husband on his feet.-Town ana
Country. Il
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Where Horse Dcstinies Are shufiicd.

A sales stable T. place, were horse
destinies are shufiled by reckless ana
untEinking hands; also it's doors open
on the four corners of the worlu
crossed highways. You might 20 from
there to find your work waEIng De-
tween the shafts of bakers cart just
around the corner, or you might De
sent across seas TO die miserably or
tsetse stings oil the South African
yeldt-Sewell Ford In "Horsess Nine"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

A very small boy w;a' watching hiS
mother sew VIII? leh,Ss~.s In her dress.
what are tlley. nfI2 he asked
"Bones," shc /, lied.
"Whose?" cNuti .ueG' tht tbtlle ie''o"
Mine" she an ter,d-
He regarded her Intnute 'il~allaAe
ment and t'.rn askesf solernn1y. no"
did you gel on out: .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Her Plan.

81 intend she said, Ito give in chari-
ty as much as | spend on dress. It's
such grand idea, so ennobling!
Its a good plan." lie admitted. u
think you spend too much Oh dress any
way"
whats that got to do with itT' she
demanded.
"Why. yOu'll divide your wardrobe
money. won't yOu:"
Certainly not. expect you to dol
BILE it."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Industry is the foundation Of every
thing worthy, yet there are great
many idle,people. An idle man or wo-
man Is a bad advertisement for any
community. Investigation viii reveai
that IL is the idle people who engage
in bad scrapes.-Atchison Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Her AnAxNer.

"Nhat kind Of letter did your nus
band write when he was awayT
"He started My Precious treasure
and ended by sending love-"
"How did you answer
81 started with Ny Precious Treas
nrer' and ended with Send me $50.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Deeper Meaning.

II went to the church fair last night,
and I think see new meaning In
that old adage now"
whats thatf
"Its my idea that none but the brave
have any business there. ."-Philadel'
phia Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Taken nt His Word.

He tafter marriage)-What! You
have no fortune? You said over anu
over again that you were afraid some
one would marry you for your money.
She-Yes: and you said over and over
again that you would be happy with
me IL hadn't cent. Well, L haVehI I
q cent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
~. "Reminiscences It's Charm.

what is the object Of your society Z
said the serious little woman.
"Why." answered Miss Cayenne, "th'
same as that OF any other soclety-to
enjoy the satisfaction OF knowing that
there are lot OF people who want to
get In and Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
His shady Observatto1a

Miss Jones 60 Mr. Brown. Who mas
survived three wiyest They must Isea
kind of mixed up In heaven with SO
many Mrs. Browns abo,u.
Mr.. Brown-Oh. no; calculate not
You see. now. they're all different
shades of Brown.-Ilfe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Tess-Jack proposed last night ana
accepted him.
Jess-Did ypu. dear? BY the way
dou't attempt TO cut glass with that
diamond. as 1 did. or you'll make an
Cther nick in the stDne.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Little Reggie went way around
the world last year with my father
Little Jimmie (aged twefve)-That's
nothin'. I've been around the sun
twelve times now. and I'm on my thir.
teenth trip.-Syracuse Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

The Young Mani have known FOR
long time past that you cared for me.
The Lady-Reallyl How Is that?
The Young Man-From the fact that
your people put themselves out of their
way TO snub me.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Wiser.

Jerry-Is the world getting better?
Jack-It's getting wiser. | have an
awful time trying to borrow money!
Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
The difference.

what a luxury clear conscience
isr exclaimed the high minded states
man.
"Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
Its a luxury. but II isn't necessity
Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

The monkey lost his hold and fell IN
10 the croc5.liles waiting jaws. Eyea
then lis wits did not desert him. Il
Just I-onDoa. In Tor dinner" he saio.
with an engaging SINK. -yale\. ,prd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
She Advised.

Helm In love with n charming girl.
and I'd like TO ask your advice.
She-l'm willing To help you all can.
He-Well. would you advise me TO
propose 10 you?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Old Graybeard-It's pity to keep
such q pretty bird in cage.
Mrs. De Style Isn't ii a shamei
How perfectly exqu.s:.c!r lovel7 1t
would LOOK In q hat!-New yc.x \. eek
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10
Had Deen There.

Edith-Oh. Ethel. what shall do?
Jack says he supposes It's all over be-
tween us aud that he'll send my pres
ents back.
Ethel (experienced)-Tell him to bring
them
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

Don't pretend" People will eaten
YOU at IL and think less OF you, ana
fhey think little enough of you now
Atcbison, g Ghbe-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-10

There is less room at the top than Is
popularity supposed. They who are
there are few. but large.-Puck.