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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Led All the Guests.

In the days of King George III. OF
England the Persian ambassador to his
court demanded. but was denied. prece-
dence over all other foreign representa-
tives. He refused to 20 TO court, caus-
ing it TO be reported abroad that he was
i'll. He met the prince regent at the
house of the Lady Salisbury Of the
time. Il am very sorry to offend your
royal highness by not going to court
he said. Now, sir, my sovereign, he
tell me | 20 first; your people say
must 20 last Now, this very bad for
me when 90 back to Persia" So say
Ing, lie made Il significant pass toward
his head. expressing decapitatiOn. The
prince tried TO appease him. But, sir,
you still angry with me. You have not
invited me TO your party tomorrow
night" The prince explained that it
was only Il childrenS party, but the
ambassador might come if he chose.
He did choose. for he went and, being
the only ambassador there, led all the
guests thus scoring heavily for Persia.
which made him comfortable about the
neck again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
The Social Capital.

We do not think that either Washing
ton or New York or any other city viii
ever become the social capital of the
United States as London is the Social
capital Of Great Britain. Washington
will come much nearer to it than it
does ut prc.cnt, but the country Is TOO
big to have a social capital. Hordes OF
people will come 10 New York to make
money. to amuse themselves, TO study,
TO live their lives in the least restricted
atmosphere that the country offers, but
only very rich people will come here to
find and occupy a place in organized
society. Pleasant people will always
find pleasant playmates here. There Is
no lack OF good company for everybody
that is eompanionable. But the charm
Of New York for people who still live
elsewhere is not in its society, but IN
its shops and shows. its sunshine, us
eating and its drinking. 1t Is pleasant.
1t grows finer every day. When II Is
finished it will be marvellous city, but
hardly the social capital OF the 'coun-
try.-Harper's Weekly. !.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Names of Tennessee Towns.

When it came TO naming her towns
Tennessee did not forget the Good
Book. She put an Ark in Meigs coun-
ty. q Noah in Coffee. Genesis in Cum
/ lerland. a st. John and a st. Luke in
Jackson. Joshua here and a Caleb
there. here an Elijah and there SAM
uel. Ruth and Naomi were not forgot
zen. and two EbeneZers were raised up,
one in Knox and one in Humphreys
county.
But Tennessee did not lay too much
stress on Scriptural names. On the 9TH
er hand, looking at the map one may
readily ascertain that in the naming OF
her towns Tennessee played no favor
ties. From mythology she obtained Ju-
40. Venus. Vulcan, Bacchus. Diana,
Hercules. Neptune. Olympus and Del
phi: from Shakespeare Romeo and 9th
clio: from the Greek alphabet Alpha,
Beta and Omega; from the church
Methodist. Baptist, Priest, Pope, Friar
and Tabernacle: from the family
hearth Many, Bud. Aunt, Home and
Family; from the poets Dante, Milton
and r.-IndianapOlis Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

If YOU glance round at the work OF
some of our big men you will be sur
priseI to see how many have made
their reputation by doing one small
thing. but doing it well. II man gets
to the front in one narrow subject the
world credits him with knowledge Of
all the rest. Ii is. however, even easier
to acquire large general knowledge
than an advanced special knowledge Of
one narrow subject. The specially
must not be too narrow either. 1t IS
often said that the pursuit of knoWl-
edge has nobility of its own. But
what knowledge? No knowledge IS
worth obtaining for its own or any
other sake unless it is or will probably
be useful to man-James Swinburne III
Electrical Review.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
CouIG BE Happy IL We wished.

II in n less fortunate time than ours,
when the resources Of mind ana body
were less varied and plentiful than
they are now. men and women took de
light In life. warmed both hands ut its
fire and filed their hearts with JOY ana
gladness. may We not conclude that
they were happy simply because they
lived, as we might. in the right way,
and put TO their right uses that which
was provided for them?-Christian Reg
tctpr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
A Reserved Hour.

The whole Of the day should not be
daytime nor of the night nighttime
but some portion be rescued from time
TO oversee time in. All our hours must
not be current; all our time must not
lapse. There must be one hour at least
which the day did not bring forth, OF
ancient parentage and long established
nobility. which will be a serene and
lofty platform overlooking the rest
We should make our notch every day
on our characters. as Robinson Crusot
Oh his stick. We must be at the helm
at least once day. We must feel the
tller rope in our hands and know tha'
If we sail we steer-H. ID. Thoreau IN
Atlantic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
IIar Plans Wish

Robert Burns friend, DR.. Blackjack,
the blind poet, was licenuate OF the
Church Of Scotland and used to preach
occasionally.
One Sunday he was supplying a
country pulpit. Certain deaf old wo-
men. as was the custom in those days,
had squatted on the pulpit stairs TO be
as near the preacher as possible. Like
the mass Of the Scottish people, they
abominated sermons that were read.
One Of them as soon as the discourse
was begun said to her neighbor in a
tone that was audible through the
whole church. rs he readin'F
"Tuts. woman, No, he Gamma read
He's blind"
"Blin. is he. eh? That's raal fort
nate. | wish they were a blind"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
1 WIM q = OF


Upon the mil is of sU,h Il pc Die as
the Hawaiians were. Vile under their
ancient form of religion, it was but
natural that superstition should gain 4
rooted hold. The most curious and eff
fectiv, belief to which they We're made
subject was that n man can be prayed
to dea p. "a belief that survives among
the Il i've, - the present day. For
the success o. the tragical death prayer
# was necessary 10 obtain some halr
or 4 piece of finger nail of the intended
victim. 4 priest was then employed
10 use incarnation and prayer for bis
destruction. Always informed OF the
doom that the priest was invoking upon
him. the victim generally pined away
and died.
There IL a story that an Englishman
in the service of Kamehameha /. hav-
ing incurred the displeasure of a priest,
the latter proceeded TO remove him
by the death prayer VroceSs. The An
o-Saxon. however, aet up an opposi-
ton altar in derision and jokingly pro-
claimed that he intended TO pray the
priest TO death. Alarmed at the threat
and overwhelmed at the failure of his
own incantations. the sorcerer died,
proving by his death his faith in his
II, igiOn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
S S J 7 @ TX
g HO Cd d

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full Of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens are permanently cured
of the, peculiar disease of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness and nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
of the blood sickness from
which so many Young women
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

lean.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Sneak For Yourself, John.

A story is told of Mr.. Coke. an an
cestor of Lord Leicester. which IS like
the John Alden and Priscilla MullenS
romance read backward. AT about
seventy years of age" says Home
Notes. "Alr. Coke was bachelor and
very anxious that his heir presump-
tive. a nephew. should take unto nm
self n wife" So the uncle selected Il
handsome and clever young woman,
and the nephew obediently began to
his addresses however, in half heart
ed way. When he at length proposed
the girl rejected him, and when Mr..
Coke begged her u reconsider her de-
cision she promptly replied " the Old
man. I'll never marry your nephew,
but I'll marry you if you like" He did
like. and the child Of their marriage
cut the nephew out Of an immense Tor
tune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Sandy's Initiation.

A Scottish gille was invited by the
laird to take a pull at his flask after
gaffing the first fish Of the day.
Il Gamma trinll Oot a bottle" protest
ed the gillie, with a frown Of disap-
prOval.
"Aweel. try, Sandy" said the laird
encouragingly. And Sandy tried-tried
50 thoroughly that the laird gaZed In
mingled awe and admiration as the
whisky gurgled and gurgled out Of the
fesk down the sWarthy throat until.
with scarce a heel tap left in it, the
pocket pistol was handed back to
the owner.
"Hoot, Sandy. maybe ye were richt;
maybe ye Gamma trink DOT of a bottle
gasped the laird. with Il mighty sigh,
but, ell, mon. ye'd soon Learnt
Baily's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

\ new term was heard the other day.
An old lady and her two dauGht"
came into millinery store The youn
women wore mourning hats. The old
woman said to the clerk: Il want a
mourning Aat. fJr am n mourning
But my G.tet here ia ic J.nr. is %
widder Of t-o years stuIus. .ni she
Is in light distress. Give her "a hit with
blue feathers on Chicago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Kissing In the Theater.

Formerly there was 10 Kissing in the
theater. The benevolent audience were
content to yawn and fall asleep. The
invention Of kissing is no older than
1850 and took place at the first repre-
sentation of "Aspar," Il tragedy of
Fontenelle. so we are told by the poet
Roi in his "Brevet de la Calotte.' y
farce was produced in Bannister's time
under the title of Fire and Water y
Il predict its fate" said Bannister.
what fate" whispered the anxious
author at his side. What fateE said
Bannister why. what can fire anC
water produce but n hissY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
The Fragrance of Yaguas.

Many smokers are probably unaware
that part of the fragrance of Havana
cigars is impaired by the wrappings
called "yaguas" in which they are
rolled. A yagua is the thin, netlike
covering found on the leaves growing
round the fruit of the yagua palm ana
is large enough to wrap a bundle OF
fifteen or twenty cigars. So highly are
vagnas esteemed that Cuban law
prohibits the expectation OF them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
MafrimOny In India.

Matrimonial business gentleman
thirty-two. Buujahi Sikh, having an in
come of about thousand per mensem
and who is not on good terms with his
wife of late seeks another partner IN
life. age thirteen to sixteen. He in
tends giving the present wife a decent
allowance Cbesides separate house,
according to advertisers position, say
at least RS. 100 per month. Further
particulars from No. GO2, care or the
Tribune press, Lahore.-Lahore Trib-
unp
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
drinking Water.

Our physical well being would be
greatly increased if we would drink
q large glass of water Immediately on
arising and again on retiring. The
morning glass may be of hot water to
advantage. Then take another large
glassful between breakfast and dinner
and another between dinner and sup
per. Encourage the water drinking hab-
IT In the children as well as in your
self. for thereby the eliminating proc
esses of the body are satisfactorily car
ried on.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Lucky Boy.

Farmer FOddershucks was angry
with his scapegrace Of son. Young
man," he thundered. ''yere a disgrace
to this here family. It's mighty good
thing fer you thet | hain't rich"
"Why, dadT asked his son sheep
ishly.
"Becus if was I'd disinherit ye-
that's whyr'-Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

"Want to get off again. do you"
roared the boss. This will be the
sixth time you've been off this week.
What's the trouble now"
Il want 10 get my eyes examined"
sul.cnly replied the clerk.
We'll. get 'em carefully examined
while you're about it, You'll lie look
ing TO- work after Saturday night
PittSburg Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
4 Double Request.

"Are you the answers to correspond
ents' man." inquired the dyspeptic
looking caller.
81 am" replied the gentleman ad-
dressed what can | do for you"
Firstly, what will dissolve a chunk
Of lead in the human stomach? Sec
ondly, won't you please refrain from
publishing recipes for plum pudding
hereafter?"- philadelphia Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Male and Female BUYERS.

Whereas some women will go into
vast establishment intent on spending
certain sum-say, OH an article or
dress-and will successively scrutinize
half a dozen things besides what she
originally wanted and retire without
buying any, a man will stray in with
out any fixed plan of purchase and will
sometimes purchase large quantities OK
goods that he never dreamed of want
ing when he entered the shop.-London
Truth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
I...;e TO RegIn.

Are You doing as much To brighten
this world as single sunbeam does:
Are YOU scattering as much fragrance
i'm the lvea about you rs Is shed by
one little violet? DO You refresh tircJ
hearts rs Il drop of rain refrcSheS
dropping plant? If not, it is time TO
begin.-Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
A Mean RetOrt.

"If you don't stop talking" cautioned
the husband, I'll not be able to catch
any fish" That's funny" answered
the wife. when a girl angles for
husband she has to talk a great deal"
.I know. But there's a difference be-
tween fish and lObsters."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
The Little Things.

Life is made up of little things
words. acts. duties. pleasures. They
come to Us one after another, calling
rs out OF ourselves or seem 10 rush
hurrelly past us. and they leave an
impress on orr spirit. and our charoc-
tcrS are ma married DE tlelr llLu-
cnce.-Rey. Is. -.. S..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
0veredncnfed uindOOS.

There exists among lndia's educated
classes a mad desire for professional
vocations. Take Il walk in certain
streets in India. and you will observe a
perfect panorama of signboard depict
ing professional callings. and the bust
ness houses are principally conspicuous
by their absence.-Times Of India.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Certain of One Thing.

"Well little boy" said the kind heart
ed dentist. docs the tooth hurt you"
81 don't know whether it's the tooth
or whether it's just me" Sroaned the
boy. "but I'm blamed sure that if
you'll separate us the pain'll go away
Chicago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Unconscious Franz ess.

A London editor received from Berlin
a printed notice of ii new hair dye, de-
scribed in English. Il deliver the hair
dye from the fair to the deepest dark. y
the Berlin man said. Then, with a
burst of candOr, for which he cannot be
sufficiently commended. he adds: 1T
produces natural color and Is thor
oughly injurious"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Tint XAns Inherent.

Mrs. Tittle-What Il beautiful world
II must have been when there were
only Adam and Eve in it. There was
nobody to say nasty things about them.
Mrs. Tattle-But. then. they had no
body to talk about. Mrs. Tittle-Well. |
guess. after all the world has improved
since their time-BOStOn Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
A Discournging Outlook.

$50 your daughter is writing q
book"
"Yes."
"Are you pleasedT'
"No. We're worried. II II isn't a
success. well he disappointed. and II
II is the neighbors will probably he
shocked when they read it."-Washlng-
ton Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
SchooIhoy I.unlor.

Etc. is sign used to make believe
YOU know more than you do.
The equator IS menagerie lion run
ming around the center Of the earth.
The zebra is like horse only striped
and used to illustrate the letter L.
4 vacuum is nothing shut up in Il
box. - Definitions by London School
Children
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Reason For Worry.

Balty MoOre-Oh, pshaw. old man, |
wouldn't worry about BlOwhards opin-
ion of me if were you. Calvert, Jr.-
1t isn't his opinion I'm worrying about.
It's the grounds happen TO know he
has for that opinion.-BaltimOre Amer
iaor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
The Smart Student.

Every year." said the professor, u
sheet of water fourteen feet thick Is
raised to the clouds from the sea-
what time Of the year does that nap
pen. professor" asked the freshman.
IL should think it would be a sight
worth going to See"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

Il j. inlcrcSt.a- and possibly impor-
tant 10 no,o tl.t ftc chief cause OF
matrimonial failures is the chief cause
of failure in other directions. 1t is
what may 20 called he curse of the
"pcrmancnt JOB" Give Il man what IS
or seems - ii,l 10 hc Il permanent JOB.
and ic Ic-ir. 10 50 t. sccI. Ambition
dies. industry wi,hcr>. skill dries up.
Before it is too latc transfer him to 81
Job where thcrc are bat two ccttalnticS
that he can l.ccp il If hc does well.
that hc win l3-c 10 if hc doesn't. Vt
once ticrc is mn amazing change. and
the man who WAS dc-eneratin@ into Il
sour. gl.D.ulous failure is developing
into cheerful. useful success. Tie
husband WLp says. Vow I've got her
and ceases to try to please or the wife
who acts in the same spirit is on the
way t. matrimonial disaster. Whether
or not tie marriage was made in heav-
on. it's got to be lived on earth. Nor
are the laws of human nature suspend
ed for the beneh Of the married.-Sat-
urday Evening Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Racon's Crime.

Master Ito youth being examined I'D
English history)-With what crime was
Lord Bacon charged? Youth (as IL by
an inspiration)-With writing Shake
speare's playa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Positive Proof.

Eyes. I'm getting Old
"Why, you're looking younger than
ever"
That's It, You may be sure you're
getting old when your friends tell you
you're looking younger than ever.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
How TO MIKE n Rust Joint.

Mix ten parts iron filings and three
parts chloride Of lime TO paste by
means Of water. Apply to the joint
and clamp up. 1t will be solid in twelve
hours Blacksmith and Wheelwright.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
,TxyouII Re m Relief.

"Now." said the voluble salesman,
here's piece of goods that speaks for
itself"
"All right" interrupted the weary
buyer. Suppose YOU keep quiet for a
couple of minutes and give it a chance
Philadelphia Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Thoughts Supplied.

"Now," said the inquisitive bachelor,
81 want TO ask you question. Do
you think in the married state
"No." replied Henpeck promptly.
'I amt allowed tO."-EXchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

Money" said the wise man, does
not bring happiness.
"Oh. yes, it does, sad the SKI! wise
man. "if you have just enough Of 1t.
Chicago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
A Safe Listener.

He-So you are in the habit of talk
ing to yourself? She-Yes. You see,
I've got to tell somebody, and If | tell
it to myself I'm sure that it won't get
any farther Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

"Whats lis rat-er With your wIfe?'
ooh. I've Just .cknowlel-ed that I
made rpc, of Z. self in lending Ham
merr .cy :. Cd she's mad because
ther,s A~ago to 20 on arguing
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

From the time baby is six months
old everything he sees and hears mas
an influence for good or bad upon his
character.-Lavinia Hart
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Tnc StfnE In Poverty

Most anybody can stand being poor
II IS having others sorry for you tAat
makes it ~ bad.-New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
A Dreadful Disappointment.

"They say he WAS disappointed in
love"
"Yes. Her father failed in business
Just a week before the day set for the
weddirg. g."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Punishment.

"The wretch has been proposing to
both Of us. | wish we could think Of
some horrible way TO punish him"
"Well, why don't you marry him.
Illustrated Bits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
Sherandoh Herald
Advertising Rates

Adv tisements will be inserted
at one ollar per squar Of ten lines
or less for the first inseI ton and 50
cents Tor each subsequent insertion.
@ Quarterly or yearly adler.
dsements by contract.
~ Unless the. numl er of inser
tiOns is marked upon the manu-,
script, advertisements will be pub
lished until forbidden and charge
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10
a Rig difference.

"I hear she is to marry an old fellow
with n million dollars"
Her idea is that she's going to mar
ry a million dollars with an old fellow
attached. d."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1905-02-10

The school Of experience is open 800
days in year and has no living gradu-
ates.-Detroit News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-03

liking as the more distant semblance of tresPasser
Don't you understand! tie was nShlns tno
stream beyond the wood, and he was brought hei0
by nv very natural cry of alarm.
The smile had left the girls face. 1t was sue
ceeded by a flush of annoyance Her voice 100
had touch of petulance Harry's gan'he manner IIr
irritated her. Why had he not accepted INC
exclamation she rendered readily
''Bevond the wood, he? All right h''r-
red here to tell YOU that his lordshp has been taken
seriously ILL., My mother is asking tor you.
Edith" There was still ungracious tone IN MS
speech. and he dragged in the girls Christian name
with awkward effect.
Lester, unwilling that he should be the cause OF
quarrel between young people who were on sten
familiar terms, raised his hat again and SAID:
fear | am to blame for disregarding the notice
board But did not wait to consider consequences
Happily the affair is unimpOrtant.
Bv this time the girl was Fastening away ana
Harry evidently anxious to accompany her, thought
fit to say less roughly: "Of course didn't know
what had happened. If you wish to AVOID the the
wood you will find path at the top OF the hill
which leads to the village Should any OF the
keepers meet you, say you were sent that way by
Mr. Warren. Good-day"
Lester whose disposition was eninently placid