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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
De,th Of Mrs. Cathariue B Davidson

Mrs. Catharlne B. Davidson, OF Zepp
Va, died Aug 23rd, 1906. aged about
100 years. No record OF her age could
be found, but note found In the old
family Bible Of which the following is a
copy tells Of her connection with the
church. l vas baptised BY Robert Fur
guson in the old Christian ch hurch at
Narrow paesage September 23d, 1892,
Catharine B. Hite. The death OF sister
Davidson removes another one Of the
charter members from the congregs-
ton at Zepp. She was also probably the
oldest citizen OF Shenandoah county.
Her church membership dates back to
pioneer days, thus showing that she
lived in the active service OF her Lord
for "a years. Ny acquaintance with her
dates back 80 years. She has lived long
and we'll and now rests from her labors
D. Ii. r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Camillus Snapp, prominent farmer
OF Stephens City, Frederick county, is
in a precarious condition at his home
as the result of being thrown from the
saddle horse OF a four-horse team,
which ran of after being frightened
by thunder and lightning. Mr.. Snapp
was found in an unconscious con
dition. The horses were recovered IN
a remote section after having dashed
against an oak tree tearing of all the
harness
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
international GeogOlicaI Congress
Mexico City, Mex, Aug. 2l,-
September 10. 1900,

For this occasion SOUTHERN RAILWAY has
authorized extremely low rates for the round
trip from all points on its lines; dates OF sale
August I4th 70 71st, inclusive final limit ninety
too| days from date of sa e; stop-overs enroute
at points west of Mississippi River.
For further information call on or communI-
cate with nearest Southern Rwy., coupon
ticket agent, or write L. s. Brown, Gen. Agt,
Southern Rwy. Washington, ID. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

The Penn. r. r. has made arrang :
ments for the through billing OF freight
from Washington to points on the
Southern R'y. Heretofore 1t was billed
to Alexandria and then re-billed,
which was the cause OF innumerable
vexatious DELAYS. These improved
facilities for handling freight will be
welcomed by the business men of this
section.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

The home OF John Anderson, Gf the
western section Of Frederick county.
was badly damaged by fire Thursday
night, caused by lightning striking
the house during storm. While men
fought and extinguished the flames the
fire communicated with a granary,
carriage house and several other out
buildings, which we're completely de-
stroyed, together with a number OF
new farming Implements.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
The One Rule.

At club where card playing was
prohibited four members smuggied
in a pack and, calling the waiter
aside. asked him II he had ever known
the rule broken. His reply was, "All
the years ! have been here have
known every rule broken except one
that OF giving OF tips" The game pro-
.ao1ad
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Where the Money Came From

Batchellor That's Il good cigar you RI
smoking Popley-Yes. that's fine ten.
center you gave me. Batchellor-i
gave you? | guess not. Popley-Oh
veg I'm sure It was your money paiC
for il. The only money | found In oui
baby's bank this morning was the
dime YOU put In yesterday Catholic
Standard and Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Attractive Low Rate Round-Trip
TicketS tn

Washington. d. c and Alexandria, Va. via
Sauthern Railway, on sale every day from
Bluemont, Harrisonburg, Warrenton. Somer
set and intermediate stations to Alexandria
good returning day following date OF sale ex-
good for return until following Monday.
Washington and vicinity are particularly y
attractive at this season of the year. wash
ington many pleasure resorts, including the
new LUNA PARK, are now open.
For fnll infor nation apply TO any Southern
Rwy. agent or write L. s. Brown, &c, Agt.
81.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
A BOMB KILLS 2S.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-Otficial
and unofficial circles were paralyzed
this afternoon by the news OF vain
attempt to assasSinate Premier Stoly-
pin, which resulted in the death OF %
persons and the wounding Of about as
many more. Not since Russia has
been in its present turmoil has any
thing of this nature occurred that
caused such a sensation. The reck-
less disregard for life which the as
sassins displayed has made almost
speechless the friends Of the Gar and
brought forth strong condemnation
from the more moderate OF the revo-
lutionists. The slaughter occurred
at the country home OF the Premier
during q reception which lie was Civ
ing. He was only slightly wounded
on the face and neck by flying splin-
ters. Among those dead is the Prem
ier's fttcen-year-old daughter, who
had both legs broken by The eXplO-
sion. 4 number Of women are among
the slain. Prominent officials were
blown to atoms by the bomb, and it
was mere luck that the Premier did
not fall q victim. OF the four con-
spiratOrs who engineered the outrage
Two were killed with their victims,
while the third who acted as coach
man for the party, and the fourth, who
emained inside the carriage, was
badly wounded oad IRE now in the
st. Peter 1uG 1t. Pal fortress.
Whether re as. sins who entered
the crowded =, ception hall threw the
bomb or acc;d lt'aliy dropped it
probably Y reyor will h, known, as all
The immc ci,a:a eye witnesses were kill
ed. The tremendous force OF the ex-
p,osion absolutely blew out the front
of the Premier's residence and carried
away tie ceilings above ard the floors
beneath and the walls Of the adjoining
rooms.
People were literally blown % pieces
Those who were not killed instantly
were horribly manned or lacerated.
and all the others present were pros
t"sted by the shock
PREMIER : ESCAPE 4CUI Gus.
The Premier's escape was miracu-
lous, for only a noin3nt before the
explosion took place he had stepped
inside his stUdy at the rear Of the
saloon 70 speak to Pri1ca ST. do7.ky.
Although he vas but slightly Injured,
he IS completely prostrated by the,
calamity. The havoc wrought bv the
explosion is Undesirable. BODIES we're
so torn or maHgled as to make identi-
fication impossible. some OF them
headless, armless or legless, lying
among the blood-drippipg wreckage.
Pieces of flesh and clothing clung 70
the shattered rafters overhead, and
some lodged in the branches OF the
elm trees which border the roadway
separating the Premier's residence
from the river.
II was about $3.50 this afternoon
that four revolutionists appeared at
Premier Stolypin's villa. Two OF
them were dressed in the uniforms OF
officers of gendarmes, the third was
dressed as a driver, and was on the
box of the coach, and the fourth man
was in private clothes. Two of the
men entered the villa under the pre-
text OF making an important report to
the premier, but were not permitted to
enter his Office. One of the men threw
bomb into the reception room and
terrible explosion followed.
Lynchburg Advance: If the United
States is on boom and Russia is on
| a bomb, what is the the likeness be-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Fine Farm for Sale Near Edinburg
Virginia.

An unusually valuable Farm "a Of mile
from Edinburg. Va. containing 215 acres of
land, 70 of which is in timber and 90 acres IN
overflow, large good dwelling of about ~
rooms, metal roof and two porches-large
barn and all other necessary outbuildings In
good repair, the place is well fenced with wire.
This farm is very productive, and there is on
IL an almost inc xhaustible deposit OF
the finest mineral clay" which is very val
liable, the owner having tested its value:
through the various improved methods Of
brick-making, and IL proved une9ualed as a
tlactive proposition for manufacture of brick
on a large scale and Is only one mile from the
Southern Railroad at Edinburg, Va. Inves,
bear rigid investigation. Apply TO
j N. DAVIS 4 CO.
Real Est. Agents. Woodstock va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Thomas Hall, who Saturday night
shot and killed James Budy, in Page
county, has been discharged from
custody by the coroner's jury. The
testimony showed that Hall killed
Bundy in self defense.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Shoe superstitions.

Never place pair of new shoes
higher than your head, says an old
superstition, or you'll have bad luck
wearing them, and never black one
before putting the other on for SINH
lar reason.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
National Dental Association and
Auxiliaries, Atlanta, Ca,
Sent. l4-2I 1900,

Southern Railway has authorized for the
above occasion extremely low rates TO At
lants, Ga, and return from all points on ITS
lines, dates OF sale September II, ~, 10, y and
rs, limited to leave Atlanta not iiter than
september q, 1905; or by depositiag with
Special Agent. tlanta, not earlier than Sept.
I1snd not later than sept. IS, and payment OF
fee of fifty cents per ticket, extension may he
had TO leave Atlanta returning not later than
October 80, 1896.
Confer with nearest Southern Rwy. ticket
agent, or write L. 3. Brown, Gen. Agt. WASH
,ngton, d. G..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
ThouRhfful.

Are you sure the sick man wanted
meY' asked the physician, reaching Tor
his hat.
"He didn't mention your name, Du'
he's screamin' for some one thatil put
him out OF his misery, and though'
OF you right way."-Houston Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
iome.Coming For 0eorglans,

Atlantic, Ga, October Io-II, 1909. Very low
round trip rates via Southern Rwy. item al
points in Virginia, North and South Caro- ina
and Washington, ID. c.; dates of sale Oct: 9and
10, final limit Oct. 20. 1906, prior to midnight
of which purchaser must reach original
starting point. Extension Of final limit TO
Oct. 40, 1905, permissible upon deposit OF tick
cts with Special Agent, Atlanta, and pay
ment of fee fifty cents per ticket.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Special Round Trip Rates to Niagara
Falls. N. Y.

Via Southern Railway 20 Washington thence
Penusylva X. r., end Baltimore and ono
X. r. the former leaving Washington August
"a, September 9TH and asst end October ~. 1870
the latter on August 18th and September I4th
and Ash, 19o6; tickets 10 be sold from coupon
ticket agencies in Virginia, Lynchburg war
elusive, limit eleven ;II) days, including date
of sale.
For further information confer with nearest
Southern Rwy., coupon ticket agent, or with
L. s. Brown Gen. Agt, Washington. D. {.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Worry Makes Disease.

A man who keeps worrying about
the state Of his liver will almost be
sure to have trouble with 1t eventually.
Indigestion can be brought on IN the
same way and q long list Of other all
ments.-A Physician In Worlds Work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Were you frightened when you
arose to make your first speechT
"What should frighten meT "The
audience" "The audience left as soon
"A INV. name was announced"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

"I hava done u5tr,n- but blush all
lev" comnlained the rose, and still
that idiot 9F q poet goes oa talliing OF
the modest violet as If there were not
others"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

A "uose tay" was In the ninth cen
tury exacted by the Danes from the
ho,,seholders In Ireland. II was 30
called not because II was levied on
noaes hut from the fact that failure
to nav was punished by Sitting the
nose from tip to eyebrow. IL was con'
tinued during thirteen years. vAeh ''ie
householders, objecting 10 thls urea,
ment of their nasal ornaments, rose In
rebellion. massacred ali the Danes In
Ireland and put an enu I'd tne "o'e
olitting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
Typbofd.

BY boiling all the water and sterili4-
ing all the milk and thoroughly cook.
ing all the vegetables and killing all
the flies the average person may be-
come fairly immune from typhoid fe-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Mr.. w. G.. Murdock is building a
handsome residence on the hill, next
to Mr.. Dan'l Lichliter's, he will have
il under roof by the first of next week
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Lynchburg Advance: If the United
States is on boom and Russia is on
a bomb, what is the the likeness be-
tween the two countries. Why, they
are both going I'D.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
EXCURSIONS
Special Friday and Saturday seashort
Excursions TO Atlantic City,
Ocean City, Ser ifIe City,
WI.dw ond srd Cape
hay, N J. .saa-

On Account Of the above outL ern Railway
will stl from coupon ticket sgcnci,S Nan SIS
as to Lynch lu~s, inclusive, aJd ia1assas 10
HarrisonbCIg. in( Us W, also rom "arlentUn
Va, round trip tiCl e AT very low rates each
Frldsy and Satucda 20 and Including Sept. 8,
1906, good retu.ni-,. arr wing ashington not
later than the following Tue q ydnd Starting
point "Wednesday fo owing date 0t sale.
Confer with Southern Ewy coupon ticket
agent or write l.. ). Brown, Gen Agt., Wash
ington, DC.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

The secret Of being tiresome Is In
telling everything.-Voltaire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Charlottesville Progress: Now a
Boston Scientist has discovered seven
teen varieties OF germs on ten dollar
bill. Boil your ten dollar bills.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31
-:henandoh Herald
advertising Rates

SNFC1 ts5fUy ~d's
Transient advertisements Will
bs inserted at 6fty-cents an inch,
for each insertion.
~ Quarterly or yearly adler'
tissments by contract.ss
- Unless the number OF insef,
tions is maj ked upon the manss
script, advertisements will be pub.
lished until forbidden and charger
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

Since the Cubans cannot fight the
Spaniards, they are fighting them
selves.
The United States may yet have an
excuse for spending millions Of dol
lars in Cuba.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

"r nm In favor of spelling reform.
"t,lad TO bear It. Come around and
rive my sferographer few points
von,t you uY'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-31

LOCATION healhu and the buildings supplied with
abundance of
EQUIPMENT excellent The dormtoss comfortable and
halls All
buildings large plant parated other
buildings Laboratories we'll equipped.
The FACULTY composed of thoroughly educsd and
each of whom is experienced, successful teacher. :.
The COURSES OF STUDY modern snd prcps graded
recognized by the leading Universities the Coeg
and excellent ofersd In Music Bible
Business, Shorthand and Typewritng
COURSE oneredthis first tise
See and 80 o Catalogue.
for Catalogue other inforsns6son
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07
A JOB FOR BURBANK.

Another job is awaiting Wizard Bur bank. and that is the reformation Of the cactus plant As is welf-known. there are many varieties of cactus from the small and vicious little prickly pear up to the monster specimens of Mexico and the neighboring regions, which sometimes grow to height Of thirty feet or more Though so pleuti- full this plant is of little use to man, comparativeiy. In the heated deserts where the largest specimens are found the cool juice sometimes supplies the place of water to the thirsty traveier. Some of the species produce fruit of not much value and in some cases the plants are cut and partially cured and are then eaten by cattle. In most or all the species the thorns or spines are so vexatious and painful that neither man nor beast cares to meddle with the pIents when it can be helped.
 The thing for Mir. Burbank to do is to produce a thornless cactus without essentially changing the other quail | ties of the plant. As 1t grows freely ] in the arid deserts where scarcely any other vegetation can be found, it might become valuable vegetable if it can be deprived of it's dangerous spines A | thornIess cactus would produce really large quantity of food, but there is something better than that described by correspondent Of The New York Post. who says of it "thafait is new deli cacy from Mexico. He says. 1t can be produced with equal faciIitysand in un- limited quantities on the hitherto prac- | tically barren plains of the Southwest. The Mexicans call 1t "queso de tuna which, being interpreted, means cactus cheese. The cactus plant is covered with sharp spines, which protect it from cattle and other animals, which would deyour and exterminate it if it were not SO guarded by. nature. It grows so abundantly on the plains of Mexico and l our own Southwest that for two or three years scientific experts have been trying to discover, some use for It, being convinced that nature would not have mado so much of anything that was good for nothing. Their efforts have been rewarded. From the cactus, de- spised and rejected of men and beasts to the cactus cheese, guaranteed to de- light epicures who have learned to like
 it, Is but step The correspondent
 intimates that fondness for this cheese
 like that for some other brands, must
 be acquired, but once acquired, its in
 diligence will be joy forever.
 Now it is in order for Burbank tc
 get busy and give us cactus without
 its prickles Then we will nave q
 plant that will supply almost as many
 wants as anything in the vegetable
 kingdom now does.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07
POL TAX PAYMENTS.
A telegram from Cullman says

CulIman County enjoys the distinc- tion of standing next to Jefferson in the number of poll taxes paid, being ahead of Montgomery and Mobile and the other populous counties.
 Cullman has done well, but not bet ter than Mobile and Montgomery. The number who paid poll tax in Mobile County was 2,6s2 and in Montgomery 2,115. In both Mobile and Montgom- cry there are about 200 exempts be- cause of connection with the State mil itary forces.
 The general average over the State will make the number who paid poll tax not much, if any, over 50 per cent. It has been estimated that 10000 white men are over the age of 45 and 1sO,000 between 21 and 45. If as many as 10O.- GOO paid the poll tax that would make Alabama's white voting strength about 22o,0OO, provided all who are entitled 70 do so place their names on the reg istry books when they are opened in the counties next July.
 In Montgomery the number of vot- CTS, including those who have paid poll tax those above the age and those ex- empt by reason of military service, will be between 4,5OO and 5,O0O Not a 6ad showing, all things considered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07

we to do? we country people, we who are. without police protection.
 Only a few days ago a crowd or us met and discussed this matter, some wanting to resolve that we would not support any one. for the legislature who did not agree to do what they coulo for our good. I mention this to show how concerned are the people
 There is already a law prohibiting the carrying of concealed pistols. but this does not go far enough. It Is the unconcealed too that is doing the devilment
 A friend told me that in Texas none but officers of the law were permitted under any circumstances, te carry them. 1 say hoorah for Texas
 Another friend was of the opinion that in Florida, tax of five dollars and bond of five hundred dollars tc keep the peace was required.
 Why not try one of these.
 This is written with the hope thai others more competent, than I, may take the matter up and push it ir such way that the ears and eye: of our law makers may be opened, set and realize its just importance. H. A. Belser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07
REsrRArNrNs D1soRDER.

The Supreme Court of New York has granted an injunction in favor of large manufacturing firm which. in the language of The New York Mall, ex- actly defines the limit beyond which strikers may not go in dissnading workingmen from taking their places. All acts of violence" every species of threats, intimidation, force or fraud" interference with "the prop erty, property rights or business or the pIaintid" are, of course, inhibited. and beyond these every form of picketing. which under the guise of persuasion operates to overcome every form or free will,' and every form of boycott ting, which under the guise of advising or requesting invokes the fear of in- furious consequences.
 It is hoped that the orders of the court will be carried out. for some of the union leaders seem to consider themselves entirely above the law. IL has been but few days since samuei Gompers, one of the most. prominent unionists in the country, in the course or a. puDl1C SpceSAt' iSASA' - VI issued by a certain judge in the inter est of peace and order in case of strikes. Gompers declared that he was going to the city where the judge lived and would defy his orders and would say and do just what he pleased re- gardless of the orders or restrictions of any court or judge.
 This pledge to defy the law and te disregard judicial orders if they were not to his liking was listened to anC applauded by a large audience of hi' way of thinking. What can be expect ed but trouble when one of the mos prominent leaders of unionism openly breaches defiance of the law and it' courts? If a robber should publicly proclaim that he would go to certain city and carry on his profession IT | spite of legal restraints he would moi only be considered dangerous outlaw | but would be looked on as crazy, yet | the principle is the same. If Gompers
 was not preaching anarchy we do not
 know what the term meansA We have | not learned whether he tried to carry l out his program but if he did it is to
 be hoped that he was taught to respect I the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07
Huntsville Mercury wem Qualified.

MObIIe dtrdIu.
 The Birmingham News has cut A. ridiculous figure in its criticism of the state, body of influential and able gentlemen who are serving the party faithfully at d personal sacrifice The News has had much to say of the rail ted the nefarious plot and thwarted the will of the people. The Mobile member of the committed, Hon. | irreproachable character Is not a rail road lawyer, as The News has charg- ed but he is fully qualified to De one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-07
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ', 1OOs.
ABUSING A PRIVILEGE.

There. is no doubt that some of the Congressmen grossly abuse the frank ing privilege We do not specially al- Jude to the franking of household and kitchen furniture, cows, and other bulky articles, but to the advantage sometimes taken of the Government in smaller matters. For example, The New Bedford Standard alludes to cer- tain speech made by a Senator who Is also a doctor The speech was some thing about Scientific testimony on beer" and 1t was printed by the Gov ernment and mailed free to all parts of the country. This was regular, Of rourse, but one page of the little pamphlet contained an advertisement of one pr. Crafts Reform Bureau, in- forming the public that his publications will be sent free to all who wish them. In short, the Government is printing and distributing advertisements for which the advertiser pays nothing. We hardly think that is a creditable pro- ceeding, to say nothing of the advant- age taken of others who have to pay for all the advertising they get. To us 1t doesn't seem exactly right or fair for Uncle Sam to become the advertis- ing agent for any private business, or 10 print and send out, free of cost, matter intended to benefit an individual or firm. That is one of the methods by which the franking privilege is abused for private gain, and there are others equally wrong. We agree with The Standard that the franking system ought to have a thorough overhaul snc "