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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
How n Rat stole Bulbs.

VI. de Parvile. a we'll known French
naturalist. told a remarkable story
about n rat IN the Journal des Debats.
a gardener planted one afternoon 250
tulip bulbs on n terrace, and next
morning he noticed that the ground
had been disturbed and that they had
all been taken away. He was CON
fident that rats had done the work.
and, taking a spade. he began TO dig
in the hope of discovering their nest,
Soon he unearthed large female rat,
which ne killed, and after digging a
few more minutes he discovered an
underground chamber lined with hay
and leaves and connected by a corri-
dor with two holes, which were evi-
dently used as stOrehOuses, for In them
he found the $50 tulip bulbs. This
was remarkable, but more I~,narkable
was the fact that they we're neatly ar
ranged In two rows and that not one
OF them had been gnawed or other
wise injured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

A ridiculous but amusing story used
TO be told of Charles Reade's dramati-
cation of TennysOns poem, Dora. "
We do not however, vouch for the
truth OF the anecdote Dora" was be-
ing performed one night years ago,
and when Mary Morrison made her
exit to bring on her little Willie, aged
about four. she was shocked to find q
lubberly boy of Mt least fourteen, and,
rs he was the only Willie at hand, on
he had 10 90. though he was well nigh
as big as his mother. The Former Allen
OF the play, being equal 10 the emer
gency, instead OF inquiring, How old
are you, my little manY endeavored
to remedy the matter by saying, How
old are you, my, strapping boy| But
Il was q failure, for the boy, who was
Instructed to say from -four 90 five"
said it IN such a hOarse, sepulchral
tone as 10 drive the good natured
grandfather TO exclalm, "Forty-hye'
You look II, my boy; you look IT,
Golden Penny.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Grammar md Writing.

One day Julian Hawthorne was CON
plimcnting a certain writer on his
wonderful facility IN his handling oI
words and IN lis construction Of sen
fences. You are master Of phrases
said the novelist, with a twinkle, Gnc
then added:
How 60 you do It. anyhow
Il don't know" replied the writer
You see, | have forgotten all that
ever learned at school except that The
proposition governs the objective case
To save my life couldn't tell you the
difference lttwcen the present tens'
and q predicate. write by ear an'
don't know any more about grammar
than q cockroach knows about paint
ing roses on jugs"
That's all right, my boy. that's NJ
right" said Hawthorne dryly. "N,
man who's a purist and master of
style ever knows anything about gram
mar"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
SRENAN UuAH HgRApD
Z dyertising Rates

AdV iisemepts vi bs inserted
at one ollar per square # ten nes
or less FOR the first insertion and 30
cents ior each subsequent insertion.
kS- Quarterly or yearly adyer-
tisements by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
A Queer Floating Island.

There is floating island in Derwent
water. England. not far from Lodore
falls. Its travellers are restricted TO al
formations between the bottom OF the
lake and the surface. When moved To
retirement il sinks and remains in wa.
terry seclusion for periods which vary
from a few months TO aS long as seven
or eight years. Its existence above OF
below water appears TO be determined
by the presence within the island OF
gases whose quantity governs its buoy.
ancy. Esthwaite lake. in the same
neighborhood. boasts a not less puz
zling but more amenable island. This
has served as a ferryboat TO conduct
as many as fifteen persons at time
across the bosom of the water upon
which ii rides.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

An anonymous writer In To-Day
tells an interesting anecdote OF n visit
paid by Gladstone TO little bookshOp
near the Odeon in Paris. As he en-
tered Gladstone saw strange looking
man In conversation with the book
seller fand carrying IN old copy of VII
Ions poems. His dress was ragged
and dirty. HIS face was matted with
hair and he had the eyes Of an arch
angel. with the mouth and jaw Of a
babOon. Nevertheless the respectful
attitude of the bookseller showed that
the man was afpersonality. Gladstone
entered into conversation with him
about Villon and for an hour they
talked about early French poetry. Then
the stranger shuflled out Of the shop
Who IS that gentlemanY asked Glad
stone. He has an extraordinary
knowledge Of French poetry Mon
sieur, he himself is our greatest poet.
C'est Paul Nerlaine"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

- Unless the number off inseIs
tions is marked upon the manu,
script, advertisements will be pub.
liehed until forbidden and charged
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

The following description OF Ruskin
at home is from the life Of the great
apostle Of beauty by Frederic Harr-
ion in the English Men OF Letters
Series:
Not only was he In social intercourse
one OF the most courteous and sweetest
OF friends. but he was In manner one
of the most fascinating and impressive
beings whom | ever met. | have
talked with Carlyle and TennysOn.
with Victor Hugo and Mazzini. with
Garibaldl and Gambctta, with John
Bright and Robert Browning but no
one OF these ever impressed me more
vividly with a sense Of intense person
ality, with the inexplicable light Of
genius that seemed to well up spOn-
taneOusly from heart and brain. II
remains psychological puzzle how
one who could write with passion and
scorn such as Carlyle and Byron never
reached who I'm print WAS So often
Athenaslus contra mundum. who
opened every written assertion with 81
know" was I'm private life one Of the
gcntlest, gayest, humblest Of men.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

John Brights account OF how he
and Richard Golden came 10 jOin
forces against the corn laws early n
the last century is as follows: 81 was
in the depths of grief. | might also say
Of despair. for the light and sunshine
Of my house had been eXtinguished.
Al that was left on earth of my life
and Of a too brief happiness was lying
still and cold in the chamber above us.
Mr.. Golden called upon me, and, hav'
ing expressed words OF coincidence,
said: There ere thousands Of houses
in England at this moment where
wives. mothers and children are dying
Of hunger. Now. when the first parox-
ysm of your grief Is past | would ad-
wise YOU TO come with me and we will
never rest till the corn law is repealed.
The offer was accepted and the work
was done"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

The colonies. so called. of the world
occupy two-ffths of the land surface or
the globe and contain one-third of the
worlds population. or about 5O0,OOO,OOO
people. OF this colonial population or
5OOOO0.OOO only three small groups,
numbering less than 100000 pop
ulation, or 8 per cent Of the whole. are
composed In any considerable degree OF
the people Of the governing country or
their descendants.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
HNsnlfnlity Paws.

Cities and communities frequently
expend large sums of money In enter
tanning conventions. conferences and
other public gatherings. both because
Of a spirit Of hospitality prevailing or
through a sinister desire to advertise
the city," After the affair is over and
the visitors have gone their several
ways the people ask one Of the other,
Does il pay to spend money thus"
There never was case of public hos
pi;ality that didn't pay. If not in dol
lars and cents. I'm the extension and
broadening OF that finest Of all senti-
ments. the brotherhood OF man.-Day-
ton Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Sentiment Versus FaCt.

That the advance preparation OF
speeches will not always conform To
circumstances was made evident dur
ing flag raising at public school.
The young orator had been speaking
for several minutes when he advanced
to the front OF the platform. raised bis
hand with dramatic gesture TO the
flag on the staff above him and shouted
See yon dag throwing It's protecting
folds to the breeze OF frccdOm!"
1t was n pretty sentiment. but the
"breezc" didn't bear out the picture.
The flag. 10 which all eyes were imme-
dlately turned. hung as limp as If il
had been dipped In water.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Thirty yesterday"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

A New York man tells quaint
story about new maidservant he once
employed.
This Iuaid,'' he said, had just come
over from the old country and she was
very green. Everything she did pro-
claimed her greenness. One of her
habits was always TO come downstairs
backward.
al assure YOU II was a funny sight
10 see her descending n staircase slow
ly IN that way Her hand grasped the
balustradc for safety and every little
while she looked round 10 see how
much farther she-had TO 20.
"Why do you come downstairs back
ward. Kathleenr some one asked her
"'Sure. sir she'answered. that's the
way we always came downstairs IN the
ship comm over. Isn't II the fashion
in America Z"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
why l<i9Iia- su...r Lecture.

Major ioaC q .-v.atc manager,
was long an. = .o secure Rudyard
Kipling as n p .tC,r.n STIR. and Kip.
ling took the assa..ts Of The persistent
manager IN good part. Here is his re-
ply to a propositions:
Brattleboro VI. Sept 30. 1895.
Dear Mr.. Pond-l am much Obliged 10
you for your letter. but | can't say that
/ can zee my way 10 the entertainment
you propose. There IS such q thing as
paying rs cents for Il dollar. and though
l suppose there Is money Ia the lecturing
business IL seems to me that the bother.
the Fuss, the being at eVeryDOdy's beck
and call. the night Journeys and so on
make II very dear. lvt seen q few men
whove lived through the ight but they
did not look happy. l might do IL as soon
as / had two mortgages on my house.
lien on the horses and n bill OF sale on
the furniture and writer's cramp In both
hands but at ,present I'm ltisy and con-
tented TO go on with the regular writing
business. You forget that / have already
wandered over most OF the states. and
there isn't enough money In sight 10 hire
me TO face again some Of the hotels and
some OF the railway systems / have met
with. America Is a great country, but
she is not made for lecturing IN. With
renewed thanks for your very kind letter,
believe me, yours sincerely.
RUDYARD KIPLING.
Boston Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Horses Of Celebrated Men.

1t IS generally known that Napo-
Icons white stallion, the horse he rode
at Waterloo. was named Marengo and
that WellingtOns charger I'm the Same
battle was Copenhagen. The latter
lived TO DO twenty-soven years old.
The remains Of Marengo are preserved
In the Museum Of the United Services,
London. Do You remember the names
of any Of Gcorge Washington's horses!
In nearly al OF the Washington STAT
ues TIE Father OF His Country IS rep
rescntel as Jn horseback, but what Is
the name ot the auln1l he bestrldes?
Richard III owned White Surrey, and
It was for that splendid animal that
he cried when he shouted, My king
dom for n lorsc," William Ills IA
vorite horse. Sorrcl. had one eye. Sa-
voy. the black horse Of Charles VIII.
Of France. also had only one eye.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Indians HIVE Hard Teeth.

'I don't care for Indians as patients"
said q dentist the other day. mo; 1t
isn't that they are objectionable per
sonally; IT is just because there Is no
money 10 be made out Of them at regu-
lar rates. The hardness OF an Indians
tooth Is something 10 marvel at, and
II had many OF them to treat should
be forced TO have instruments of un-
usual strength made TO order The
ordinar. kind won't stand the pressure
filled one cavity in red mans tooth
the other day. and before | got through
had turned the edges Of no less than
twenty drills. There isn't much money
IN that sort Of work, Is theref And
talk about the Indians vaunted stoi-
cisn and imperviousnoss to pain! Why.
that fellow yelled every time | touched
him. I've had six-year-old children be-
have better in the chair. r."-Philadel-
phia Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
GnnnnNXdcr and Arfillery.

There IS abundant evidence that tho
origin of gunpowder and artillery goes
far back In the dim ages of the past.
The Hlndoo code, compiled long before
the Christian era. prohibited the maxi
Ing of war with cannon and guns or
any kind Of firearms. Qulntus Curtiu5
informs us that Alexander the Great
met with fire weapons in Asia ana
philostratus says that Alexander's con-
quests were arrested by the use Of gum
powder II IS also written that those
wise men WHO lived in the cities Of the
Ganges "overthrew their enemies with
tempcsts and thunderbolts shot from
the walls."- -CasselIs Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
One Cnnse of Deafness.

deafness is often caused by the
violence with which people blow their
noses" said a New York specialist in
eve and ear diseases. There IS an in
innate relation between the aural and
nasal passages. You sometimes feel
il when you are bathing and get your
nose full Of water. Then you will find
more deafness in localities where the
residents are subject TO catarrh. In the
strainlng attendant on blowing the
nose persons stretch the eardrum.
Sometimes they burst tie membrane.
have handled many cases of this sort,
where deafness came suddenly after a
heavy cold In the head"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Every day In the year the average
man has Il grievance. On the last day
in the year he has probably forgotten
the other 364.
Three hundred and sixty-fiye days In
the year he has poured his particular
grievance into the ears OF some poor
devil who has troubles OF his own.
What's the use Of IT?
Don't kick. Let the other fellow do
the kicking-and give him cause.
Don't blulf. Some day fate IS going
to deal you a good hand.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Boothby-What are you thinking
about. Ethel?
Miss Warringford-About our wed
ding. / wanted to ask favor Of you.
Boothby dearest.
Miss WarringfOrd - Well, / don't
want to change my name TO Mrs.
Henry Boothby. | want you TO change
yours 10 Mr.. Ethel Wnrringford.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
wbe, CarlyIe Pinched His Wife.

4 volume 10y the late Anthony
Froude. the historian. tells this story
of Carlyle and his wife. who lived on
VIGOROUSLY bad terms, the latter dying
first: Carlyle found remembrance in
her diary of the blue marks which In
tit of passion he had once inflicted on
her arms. As soon rs be could collect
himself he put together n memoir or
her. in which with deliberate courage
he inserted the discriminating passages
Of her diary. the note OF the blue marks
among them. and lie added an injunc-
ton OF his own that. however stern and
tragic that record might be, 1t was
never TO be destroyed"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

The cargador. or carrier. Of Mexico
is remarkable individual. Nothing
seems too bulky. nothing too heavy for
him TO carry. and 1t Is quite wonderful
how he manages not only to lift but
70 balance his cumbersome load. IL Is
nothing for n man 20 carry n load
weighing AGO pounds. th.s being borne
eltlcr OH thc top Of tie head or on tie
shoulders and L2t Ia pl~cs ly flat
braid passing nc-oss te forehead.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

In days of Old the tinker bold, when
called TO mend a pot, would build a
dam of moistened meal around the
leakage spot. The melted solder thus
was made within due bounds to stay
but when the solder solid was the dam
was thrown away. And so the meal.
then useless as a Lake Cochituate clam.
became symbol; hence we say Not
worth a tinker's dam. Monthly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
The Value OF Solitude

Solitude. the safeguard OF medlocrity
Is to genius the stern friend, the old
obscure shelter. where mOlt the wings
which will bear IL farther than san
and stars. lie who would inspire and
lead his race must be defended from
travelling with the souls of other men
from living. breathing, reading and
writing in the daily time worn yoke OF
their opinion Emerson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

'1f fairy should appear to you and
offer you three wishes said the I'M
aginauve young woman. what wouls
you do?"
"1'd sign the pledge" answered tn
matter of fact man. Washington Shl.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Oaegateposts You Will frequently in'
n a&he ball. Who would over suppoS
- the balls on the gatcpostS wer'
o. heads of family enemies? Ii wa
once the custom % stick your enemy
CORY head rs a trophy on the gateposi
On the gates Of towns were stuck tn
heads Of traitorous persons. In ole
London. for instance. the bridge gat
and Tcmrln Bar were always decorate'
with ghastly relies Of the kind, and th
memory Of the custom survives on tn
gateposts II modern suburban villas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
IIis Aurnicious ncgImnIns.

"To crafty the curiosity OF the pub
Ilc. Mr. Dollaraline." plrrcd the young
person with the notebook. "will you
please tell me If the first contribution
you ever sent to II magazine was ae-
ceptcdT'
The literary celebrity smiled genially-
81 am happy TO say it was" he an
swcrcd.
"What was itf'
''Four dollars for years subscrip-
on."-Chlcaco Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

"Miss Ethel is a long time coming
down." said the youth 10 the servant
after waiting some time for the young
lady's appearance. Perhaps" he
added. with laugh. perhaps she Is
making up her mind whether TO see
me or not"
NO" said the servant, with an icy
smile; ut is not her mind she is making
uD."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

"Yes." said D'Auber. the artist, pat
ronizingly. "I'm selling my canvase'
now at my own prices"
"You don't sayr replied Sharpley
whose works had not yet caught on.
Eyes, indeed. | suppose you'd give
a good deal TO be great artist"
"No. indeed. I'd rather be you."-Ex
chanpp
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Damocles was viewing the suspended
sword.
"It doesn't seem TO trouble yOu," OBJ
served Dionysius.
NO" returned his guest. "Now, If
II was only pistol you didn't know
was loaded
Weakened by the mere thought, he
hastily turned 10 the butter for
strength.-New York Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Though the truth Of the story that
King James |. Of England once knight
ed a loin OF beef is disputed. the house
in which the ceremony is said TO have
occurred is pointed out. as well as the
table OH which the sirloin lay. The
scene OF the historic jest lies between
Higham's park and Chingford, near
London. 1t is curious house with
quaint, low pitched ceilings and fine
garden with fruit trees Of great size.
1t was on his return from one of his
hunting expeditions in Epping forest
that the British Solomon is said to
have given practical proof of his favor
for the roast beef of old England.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

81 need a vacation badly, but can {
take II now" said DR.. Price-Price'
MANY of my patients are In such con-
dition that can't afford to leave them'
They need constant nursing
"Ah. yes" replied the man VINO
knew. 81 guess there are certain pa
tients who. if you quit them, get weh
the first thing you know. .'-Cathono
Standard and Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Coral Tint shocks.

On the coast of the West Indian Is
lands q curious kind of coral is found.
called "millcpoca." This has most
extraordinary property which mikes
the people who know II very shy Of
handling II. The moment you pick mp
piece sort OF electric thrill runs
through you and an agonizing pain
shoots through your jaws. You feel as
II every tooth md every nerve and
muscle connected with them was
burning. The acute pain lasts gen
orally for about half an hour and slow
ly passes off: but the effects do not dis
appear entirely for hours. The reason
OF this curious shock or poisoning IS IA
mystery. e.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
over His Patients Head.

When the doctor, who forgot what
kind OF medicine his patient was tax
Ing. asked, "Was 1t fluid medlcameni
| prescribed for you the last timer the
puzzled German patient answered.:
81 don't know vot id vos. You said
I shud take fife drobs dree dimes a day
I'm yater."-New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Inconsistent.

eve look fur our feller men to De
consistent. an dats where we am In
consistent ourselves. De best speech j
cher deIibcrated was on de subject ID
honesty. an yet had TO go out dat
VERY eavenin' an steal wood nun 10
run me ober Sunday."-Detroit Free
Press
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

How appropriately the words are
arranged here" she remarked as she
idly turned the pages of the dictionary.
How do you meanY inquired Mr..
Slowe- Polk.
"Why. for instance. love comes just
n little before 'matrimony.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
IueIy Numbers.

speaking of lucky numbers, they
are the ones with the dollar sign before
them. aren't theyr
"Well. that depends on whether they
represent what Is coming to you or
what you owe."-Chicago Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Quite a different Thing.

Naggsby WouId you regard II as i'm.
modesty in n man to speak of his owD
good loOksy
waggsby- Well. it depends. II II
were you | should call 1t plain lying
Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Teacher-What is the meaning OF
''parvenuY
Johnny-An upstart.
Teacher-Give me sentence in
which the word IS used.
Johnny-Wh a man sits down on a
bent pin he gives Il violent parvenu.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
Daprer of Reversal.

Don't you think you're working too
hard?
well. there's q lot Of unfinished
work before me and I've got TO cover
the ground in very short time"
Better slow down Il bit or the
ground will cover you in a very short
time. e."-PhiIadelphia Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

"Henpeck doesn't dare TO say his
souls his own"
"Ifs worse than that His wife
even tips the waiter when they 60 out
10 lunch together. r."-Chicago Record
Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
The Pale Horse.

"What makes 'em talk bout Death
always rldin' a pale hoss" some one
asked of Brother Dickey.
"Well" was the reply, "any hOss In
de country but mule would turn pale
ter see Death comin'w-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Ernie-So Mabel and Jack elopedf
Uclen-Yes: and they did Just what
thought they would do.
Ernie-Wrote home for forgiveness?
Helen No; wrote home for money
Answers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

$50 you quarreIcd with your wife|
mo. sub; she quarrcled wild me-"
"Don't you ever answer backT
"Jedge," replied the witness. 'Tn
forty year oldr-Atlanta Constitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24
ding.

When was young il vas the fash
ion to bleed folks fer different com
plants. but they say now that II was
q big mistake; the doctors still bleed,
but they lance the pocket instead o the
veins.-"The Substitute"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-24

Won BIumcr (roarlng with rage)-
who told you 10 put paper on the wanf
Decorator Your wife. sir.
Won BIumrr-- rrctty. isn't TT