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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29

Time was when no farm was com
plcte unless there was a brindle steer
IN the lot and no home was what 1t
should be unless you could find brin-
die dog in the yard" said man from
the country. AT the time when | was
growing up the boy who didn't have
brindle dog 10 chase rabbits and hunt
coons with was simply not In the race
with the other fellows OF the country
side. and the man who didn't have a
brindle steer among his lot-well, he
wasn't In it either Brindle steers and
brindle dogs were part and parcel or
the countryman's outfit. Now we rare
ly find these creatures at the country
home. What has become OF the brin-
die steer and the brindle dogi Steam
and electricity may have crowded the
steer out OF the business 10 some eN-
tent. but there are still steers abroad
In the land. and they are toiling as or
old. pulling wagons. dragging logs ana
doing other useful things. But they
are not brindle steers. As for the
brindle dog. steam and electricity ana
other things of this sort could have had
no possible connection with his disap-
pearance. but he has disappeared just
the same. do not know why II Is.
but he has gone, gone with the brindle
STEER. and / would like 10 know just
why Il is that these cid friends of the
country boy are counted among the
things that are no more, and perhaps
forever"-New Orleans Times-Demo-
orot
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
Drinking Toast.

The bit Of toasted bread that was
deemed such an important ingredient
In many an old time drink was consid-
cred morsel OF honor and fell to the
one whose turn came last to sip from
the common cup.
In Cromwelrs time, SO we read, IA
vorite toast Of the cavaliers was TO
put crumb OF bread in the glass and
before they drank to say, "God send
this crum-well down"
The very name toast calls up host
of anecdotes that have been the very
essence of many convival scene.
The well known one OF the accom-
plished Judge Story at dinner In hon
or of Everctt's appointment as ambas-
sador 10 the court Of st. James Is es'
pecially graceful.
"Genlus-sure TO be welcomed where
Everett goes"
The next response to this was:
Law, equity and jurisprudence-no
efforts can raise them above one Sto-
ry."
Alphonse Karr, one of the daintiest
Of writers, once gave toast at din
ner Of physicians by proposing tine
health TO the sick"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29

'How de 10, jedge" they exclaimed,
rising But the judge made reply by
pushing Zebulon forward
Susan" said ZebuloD, flushing guilt
ily. He knew Susan could see right
through him. Susan" he repeated.
"ah- -ahem. The jedge here-well-
ah'-
well. ali whatT exclaimed Susan,
with sharp impatient infection.
The ledge" repeated Zebulon weak
ly "waal, l brung him here-O Lor
and Zebulon dashed for the door. He
stopped at the sill and. pointing at the
Judge. added. THE jedge. Sue, there
he is?' Then he disappeared.
The Judge was frozen into dignihed
statue. He could see now that 1t was
Susan. but he dared not. Suddenly he
thought Of Matilda. An. she would
break the ice for him. Matilda. His
face flushed.
Ladies'" he said in sepulchral tones,
will We kindly inform yer widowed
sister Matilda that L desire 10 see hort
Alone" he added.
The sisters swept out Of the room.
confident that Zebulon and the Judge
had sudden -one crazy. Then Maul-
da entered. She proffcred her hand in
welcome. and the judge seized il as
drowning man Grasps at straw. he
held on. Here at least was something
| tangible.
And then-well. Susan was not half
so tangible. Matildal
Ten minutes later Zebulon peeked
into the parlor. The judge was very
close 10 Matilda. and he was holding
her hands. Everything was very still.
well, III be derned." said Zebulon
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
These Children.

And there was certain man who'
being a merchant with a trade to look
after. was a member Of the church, In
fact an elder therein.
One day he invited his pastor home
TO dinner. and while they sat In the
parlor waiting for the call to table he
began TO tell of brother elders mis-
conduct and grievous sin.
"I only tell you this because you are
the pastor, and l think you ought 10
know ii. never mention 1t to any one
else"
And he repeated this several times
during the recital. AS II was aDous
completed In came his little daughter
Catching the subject of the conyersa-
ton. she broke in with this exclama'
ton:
"My goodness, pal You're surely ho'
telling that old story againT-Kansas
City Independent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
CouIdn't Ruin Their Eyes.

Sir Henry Holland. the noted Eng
lish physician. had his studies inter
rupted by a youth who wanted advice.
The young man. with considerable
swagger. said he proposed locating III
some town as an oculist. y city In
which large number of students were
located was preferred. There" he
continued. 81 would have unlimited
opportunities of treating the eyes OF
overstudious scholars"
DR.. Holland was reluctant to nave a
community's eyes endangered because
~ his Endorsement OF q doubtful prac-
titioner. He thought a few moments
and then advised the ambitious oculist
TO locate In n small town near Liver
pool. stating that large school was
located there.
The young man thanked the doctor.
In few days he reached the suggested
field for his experiments. The large
huIldlncs I'm the distance Indicated O
magnificent school and splendid oppor'
tunities.
He investigated and collapsed, The
school was one for the hopelessly blind
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
Identified.

In many parts OF England, and espe-
cially in the villages of the Black coun,
try, 1t is quite a common thing for a
man TO be known so exclusively by a
nickname that his real name Is forgot
ten. A gentleman had occasion once 10
osk n notter for the whereabouts OF a
certain John Williams.
"John Wllliams?' repeated the man
thoughtfully. knitting his brows. i
have heard tell OF 1t. John Williams
II il familiar. say. SIR" he exclaimed
AS II seized by sudden inspiration do
he be married."
That's So" was TIE reply.
"And hcz three Of family"
81 believe So"
"WcIl. sir. I'm John Williams.
London Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29


the clin and almost touching the blue
wator-a beautiful sight when il first
greets his eyes. Later he comes closer
into the filth and misery infesting 1t.
The bashaw, a handsome. lmpasslye
figure. sits cross legged before his door.
his slaves grouped about him, to re-
celve the envoy. Graclously be ac-
cepts the proffered gifts ana permits
the sheik 10 kiss the hem OF his robe
In token OF obedience. Then-what are
these strange words of accusation,
these demands for tribute unlawfully
levied, money illegally boarded? The
great. simple. freeborn son Of the des-
ert is bewildered. Nor does he under
stand why later on he IS thrust into
that deadly hole. the Tangier prison,
where some I'm chains, some free, toll
YEARLY all day at weaving baskets
that they may have wretched allow
ance of food, mere pittance for their
labor.
The sheik is unconscious of hunger.
He lies silent, seeing dimly dark fig-
ures, hearing vaguely the rattle OF
chains, curses, imprecations, prayers.
Then the awful day when he is drag
ged through the hole which forms the
entrance to the prison and taken be
fore a pool. blue as turquoise, before
which on raised divan sits the arbiter
of his fate. surrounded by grave men
I'm handsome robes Black slaves lead
him forward, clad only In his loiD
cloth. And still ne cannot understand.
The tribute? He sent II, every coin.
Did the bashaw desire moref Then
why was he not told? Could he read
the thoughts Of the greatf And, be-
sides. more would not be legal and hon
est TO his tribesmen.
All. the pain as they beat the soles or
his feet. and then q quick vision or
hard faced attendants, instruments
such as he had never seen before, and
then a blood red mist, And black
ness. Muftah sees no more! Muftah,
the sultan's prisoner, lies without the
gates, a blind beggar, and the sun
blazes on n thousand brilliant cOloring
all about him.
Every day he hears them, the yellow
robed priests who climb the mosque
minaret inside the gate and call for
prayers. And through the mist which
enshrouds him Muftah prays. not for
himself. not 10 be freed from pain. not
10 have back the eyes torn from their
sockets by the orders Of the sultan,
but only that his wife. the mother OF
his children, may know that he Is true.
Day after day they pass him. The
once handsome, dashlng sheik OF the
desert. and none knows him nor speaks
save the tourists who shudder and
drop coins in his hand. But today
some one pauses, some one murmurs
"Muftah, Muftah."
And Muftah quivers Ike young
leaf before the breeze.
"Muftah."
You have come farT he asks. And
the voice from his past answers, !
come but to return.
Then Muftnh. the prisoner Of the
sultan. pours forth his tale, not com
plalnlngly-no. because Il is fate. II T.
klsmct II is the will OF Allah. All be
asks f. TINT she. the mother Of hi'
children. shall know that he was true
and his name shall not be a reproacl
20 his children.
And the tribcsman passes on nho
the priests IN yellow robes climb to the
minarct Of the mosque. and Muital
renders thanks to Allah, who has
heard and answered his one prayer
For the rest. It IS his fate-kismet-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29

the door.
The bridegroom glanced over the up
turned faces. rs Mr.. Green In the
crowdT" L asked.
A round faced, excited little man
stepped out Of the crowd.
GIVE him the case, dearie," called
the groom without taking his eyes Off
the robbers. Your cash is all o. h,
Mr.. Green"
rs the sheriff in the crowdr
That's me, stranger" answered a
young giant.
Come around and get Black John
and Billy Rice, sheriff. They haven't
any guns. but they have got legs, so
III keep 'em covered till you're ready.
All right"
"Yepl replied the sheriff.
The bridegroom swung himself to
the ground Come, dearie," he said
gently. holding up his hands.
The bride climbed down from her
seat and turned with him to face the
crowd.
Gentlemen" said the groom. remov-
ing his hat. my names Archie Dun
ming, and this Is my wife. We're on our
wedding tour. but had to let In III
tie business to please the company. Is
there any outfit In this town where we
can put up? Ny wife's tired. She held
up Black John"
He laughed heartily. and, taking a
huge revolver which the bride held, he
tossed 1t In the air and caught 1t.
Here, sheriff." he cried; catch. She
did 1t with that"
The sheriff caught the revolver,
pointed 1t over the heads of the crowd
and pulled the trigger. The hammer
snapped.
The crowd roared hilariously and
rushed into the bar to drink the brides
health. but the sheriff shook his head
and laid OBTAINING hand on the bride
groom's shoulder.
Archie" he said impressively, for
the best messenger in the state yeou
did er blame fool trick. S'posln' Black
John hadn't or got caught jis' so, it'd
been all day with yeou an the gal"
IL know II. sheriff, but she made mo
promise. She's got plenty of sand about
some things. but she's skittish about
handling a gun unless It's empty" Then
he dropped his voice TO a whisper.
"But that's nothing compared to the
chances we took of going crazy acting
like jackasses SOS those four mummies
OF passengers would think we were
tenderfeet."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
sunnO1ver Fuel.

In Russia sunfiower stalks gathered
from the fields and dried in piles have
entirely replaced firewOOd. In fact
these stalks are preferred even to pine
wood. producing a quick and hot flame
fire. About 1000 pounds of such fire
wood are gathered from an acre OF
land. thus adding great boon to dis
trict where wood is scarce. Sunhower
shells are also used for heating pur-
poses not only in private houses, but
in large factories rs well. They are
burned in ovens specially prepared for
their consumption.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
The X-Ray6.

Recent experiments, by practica
tests and examination with the aid
of the X Rays, establish it as a fac
that Catarrh Of the Stomach is no
a disease of itself, but that it results
from repeated attacks of Indigestion
How Can l Cure My indigestion?
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is curing
Thousands. 1t will cure you o
indigestion ard dyspepsia, anc
prevent or cure Catarrh of The
Stomach. Kodol digests what vor
eat--maSes the stomach sweet. Solo
by L. r. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29

Adelaide sat gazing very intently at
the gold filing in her aunt's trout teeth
and suddel y exclaimed:
~Oh, au1 .,ci wish ! had copper
toed teeth like yoursr'-Littis Chroni-
hcle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
SHENANDOAH HERALD
Advertising Rates

Advertisements will be insert d
at one dollar per square OF ten line
or less for the first insertion and 50
cents tor each subsequent insertion.
- Quarterly or yearly adver-
gisements by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
snme Odd Smelling.

Americans, says the London News
employ the word "Britisher," which
they invented. in contemptuous sense
II was a certain Philadelphia wit VINO
is said to have asked his friends what
\ "Britisher" would mean to convey Dy
the written word "ghoughphtheight-
teeau.p He had to explain to them
that. according to the genius. OF the
English language, 1t meant potato
Thus 0h-p. as In "hiccough; ough-
O. as in dough-" phth-t, as In "phthi-
Sis" eigh-a. as In ''neighbor;;" tte-t' as
in gazette" and eau-O, as In beau.
This was at least as puzzlinS as the
livery stable keepers bill when con-
tanned the two Items:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29

so Unless the number Of infer
tions is marked upon the manr,
script, advertisements will be put-
lished until forbidden and charged
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
Aosafada
Atacinonimomgln

Nobody who does not know the an
swer" has ever yet arrived at the solu-
ton. which is, in the vernacular OF the
creditor himself. "a 'oss 'alr a DAY
and "a -takin' OH i'm 'ome ag'in."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-29
SUSAN or
KEZVAH :?

BY LAWRENCE PERRY

Copyright, 1907, by T. c. Mcclure
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29

At Oyster Bay Aug. II, President
Roosevelt reviewed and inspected a
great feet of United States warships,
looked on confidently and calmly dur
ing collision between two torpedo
boat destroyers on board of one of
which was his son Kermit, and then
told the men of the Kearsarge and
the Olympia that they were the finest
body of fighting men in the world
AS the. auxiliary cruiser Mayf1ower
bearing the president and his party
passed along the great line of war
craft salutes of twenty-one guns were
fired by each. During the day the total
number of guns fired in salutes for
the president was 1904
1t is the first time in the history of
the United States that a president In
g. time of peace has inspected a great
fleet. With the president during the
inspection were representatives of the
foreign powers capable of judging the
merits of the ships and they were
deeply impressed by the showing
made.
The only mishap was the collision
which happened toward the end of the
day and did no serious damage.
The review was held on Long Island
sound, two miles and half off the
entrance to Oyster Bay President
Roosevelt, in company with Secretary
of the Navy Moody, Admiral Dewey,
Rear Admiral Taylor, Rear Admiral
Rodgers, Capt Brownson, Gen Chat
fee and Gen. Barry, stood on the
bridge of the auxiliary cruiser May
flower as it steamed slowly down one
column of the warships and up the
other. The two columns extended
$500 yards, the ships being anchored
at intervals of 500 yards.
AS the Mayflower passed each ship
in the two columns, the yards and
rails of each were manned by jackies
in white duck, the marines were pa
raded and presented arms, the presi-
dents salute of twenty-one guns was
fired, the buglers sounded a flourish,
the drummers gave four ruffies, the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29
Sealing Wax and Waters.

Francis Rousseau, a native of AuxerA
res, who travelled long time in Per
STA, Pegu, and other parts of the East
Indies, and who, in 1892, resided at
ST. Domingo, was the inventor of seal
ing wax.
A lady, of the name of Longuevillo,
made this wax known at court, and
caused Louis XIII to use it; after
which it was purchased and used
throughout Paris. By this article
Rousseau, before the expiration of a
year gained $4,000 livres
The oldest seal with a red wafer
ever yet found is on a letter written
by Dr.. krapf at Spires in the year
1924 10 the government at Bareuth-
Stray Stories.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29

Il was saying good-by to tho olo
place." he replied huskily, making .
feeble effort to raise his hat, but I'd
lest be getting home now Evening
SIR
The young Journalist hurried on and
the old man crept feebly down the
busy thoroughfare- A strange numb
neBs and WEAKNESS was coming ov<eg
him. and he leaned heavily ON the
gEarled- stick. Somewhere near here
Moneys should be- He would go in
and take his modest half pint OF stout
and rest a while Then he remem-
bered MONEYS had gone, too. and its
place knew it no more. Farther on
was Shorts, transformed and magnfn-
cent in its white paint No, he would
not go there. II only he could
find a sea There was the Embark
ment- 1t would be quiet there
Slowly and painfully Ezekiel made
his way down steep turning until he
reached the wide, gray river
How far on seemed the roar OF the
traffic as Ezekiel dropped heavily into
an empty seat All, he had no place
in this new London with its broadened
streets and its intolerance of old ways
and customs.
The river alone had not changed, but
flowed on grandly, majestically. Zeck
ell watched it dreamily, conscious of a
great, immense stiffness that was
stealing over everything. He was in
the old shop again, talking and bar
gaining with Mr. Dickens. Above the
short blind of red muslin that screened
the parlor door he could catch glimpses
of the little wife's bonny face as she
Ian his tea She was singing softly r.
herself the while:
My love is like red. red
That's newly blown in June.
NV love is like a melody
That's sweetly played in tune
The air was full of the sweet melody
and now the river, too, was taking it
up. But gradually even that sound
faded A barge passed by and disap-
peared into the dream like blue mist
that was rising.
Ezekiel followed it with dazed, tired
eyes for second or so; then his head
fell back and he drew a deep sigh as
the stiffness crept over his broken
heart, lulling it to an everlasting sleep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29

The left column included Rear Ad-
miral Coghlan's flagship the Olympia
and the cruiser Topeka, composing the
first division. and the Yankee, Prairie,
Panther and Dolphin the second divis-
ion, Rear Admiral Wise commanding.
Thanking the first column and be-
tween it and the Long Island shore
was the first division of the destroyer
fiotillla, the Decatur, cambridge,
Barry, Dale and Chauncey, under COM
mand of Lieut. L. H Chandler.
Lying outside of all the remainder
of the feet was f1anking column of
destroyers, including the Truxton.
Worden, Whipple. Stewart and Law
renee, commanded by Lieut.. R. K Ben
ham.
Surrounding them was a fotilla of
steam craft of all description, number
ing a hundred vessels, and including
splendid great steam yachts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29
The Kiss, Dear Maid.

The kiss, dear maidi thy lip has lef
Shall never part from mine
TIL happier hours restore the gift
Untainted back to thine.
Thy parting. glance. which fondly beams
An equal love may see.@
The tear that from thy eyelid streame
Can weep no change in me-
I ask no pledge to make me blest
In gazing when alone,
Nor one memorial for a breast
Whose thoughts are all thine own
Nor need write-to tell the tale
Nv pen were doubly weak,
Oh. what can idle words avail
Unless the heart can speak?
BY day or night, In veal or woe
That heart. no longer free,
Must bar the love 1t cannot show,
And silent, ache for thee
Lord Byron.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29
Had Wild Ride for Life.

A wild ride against death occurred
at Lewistown, Pa, last week. While
H c. Kipp, butcher, was dressing 8
beef in his slaughter house on the out
skirts of the city his knife slipped,
striking his left wrist and severing
the radial artery and all the veins.
Fortunately there was a team stand
ing on the outside Leaping into the
wagon Kipp grasped the reins in one
hand, and, holding the wound tightly
between his knees to act as a com
press, drove at top speed for town.
No attemp. to guide the team was
made, except to urge them on at
breakneck speed. other coLveyances
along the streets giving him a clear
track Arriving at the Office OF Dr.
Sweigart, he leaped from the wagon,
and, weak from the loss of blood, he
stumbled and fell, but gathered him
self up and staggered into the Office
Here again he was fortunate in find
ing the doctor, who Immediately ap-
piled compress and tied the artery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29
Automobile Freight Trains.

The first road in the world con
sfructed especially for automobile
freight traffic is nearing completion in
the heart of Africa.
1t will run over mountain and
plain for 80 miles, from Longolodo,
on the Congo railroad, to Popokabada
on the Kuango.
The British government is building
the road, and the work is being done
by hundreds of natives, under the
direction of seven army officers The
road is intended as a feeder to the
railroad. Automobiles are to do the
hauling, and special lot of these
have been ordered by the government.
Each autocar is expected to carry
load of two tons, and to make about
the same rate that wagon trains
would make
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-29
All Forms of Insurance.

Nothing is impossible in insur
ance," an insurance agent says
"Lloyd's, the London association of
underwriters, will issue a policy of
any sort-of absolutely any sort-you
want Lloyd's is made up of a great
number of insurance brokers. When
some startling novelty in the way of
a policy presents itself there the
brokers take small flyers on it. One
wouldn't care to take the risk alone,
but this risk, divided up among a num-
f~r of them, becomes so small that
anybody would try it. Thus, when a
snake is to be insured, or a giraffe,
or when a man wants Insurance.
against cramp while bathing, or
balloonfst wants insurance for the
twenty-four hours of his ascension. q
group OF dozen brokers will under
write the policy Observation-Disclosures
phia Record