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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Wnsf Treasures.

II have In my employ" said dealer
IN autographs, "a number OF celebri-
ties housemaids. Thanks to these
young women, l secure at nominal cost
many an autographic gem. All l ask
OF the maids Is that they ship me week
ly the contents Of their masters waste
baskets. They bale the stuff up IN
burlap, and every Monday or Tuesday
II comes to me by freight. l 90 over
II carefully. making many finds. Here
Will be a begging letter from famous
author In hard luck. Here In br!eI
note a great actor will boast OF bis
last success. Here will be O dinner
Invitation from celebrated million
aire. Some celebrities, OF course, save
their valuable letters. and some sell
them. but the ajority throw Into the
wastebasket most Of the mail they re-
ceive. and I, searching the baskets
contents every Monday morning, find
my reward In many letter worth SIC
or go"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
One of the Family.

lanes Seymour, the artist, was born
In London in 1902. He displayed q
fondness for drawing and painting IN
boyhood and subsequently gained ce-
lebrity by his skill In designing horses.
Once the proud Duke of Somerset EN-
ployed Seymour to paint room at MS
seat In Sussex, with the portraits OF DIS
running horses. Having admitted the
artist to his table, he one day drank 70
him, saying:
Cousin Seymour, your health"
The painter replied, my lord, real
ly believe that I have the honor OF De
Ing Of your grace's family"
This hurt the pride Of the duke SO
much that he rose from the table ana
ordered his steward to pay Seymour
and dismiss him. Finding. however
that 10 one in England could complete
the pictures be -un. he condescenied 10
send for his cousin. The painter re
sponded to the message In these worus'
"slv lord. will now prove that an
Of your grace's family, for l Won
come"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
The Laborers of servta.

Seryia's laborer Is ut heart simple,
,rosalc fellow. His attire Is coarse al
most to the point OF ungainllness-
rough brown trousers Of hOmespun, a
coat a shade or two darker and edged
with a strip Of black fleece; a peaked
woolen cap and cane, and you have
the picture. He Is farmer on small
scale. and his hobby Is raising hogs,
which he turns into the forests or
fields to fatten on mast. The rural life
In Servia Is primitive. At sunup folks
rise. take their raki. or schnapps, and
90 to the fields to work. Their meal Is
brought to them at noon and again In
the evening. for they often work until
sunset. And so life goes on and on.
Across the bluffs that border the river
road runs parallel with the Danube,
and bere wOrkmen are seen, dressed
often In white suits with red girdles,
striving to bring from the earth the
grain that will not come. In Roumania
and Bulgaria the grain lands are rich,
but here the earth seems stubborn and
unproductive. So the laborer ekes out
his existence as he may-the least In
terestlng Of all the laborers OF southern
Europe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
The bed and the Candidates

Judge Harlan and James B. McCrea-
~ once canvassed Kentucky together
as the Republican and Democratic can
dldates for governor They Travelled
about the state on a Joint debating trip
and In many small mountain places
had to sleep In the same bed. Ihey
were warm personal friends and 80
did not object to this intimacy. one
night Mr.. Harlan got into bed hrst'
Senator McCreary was not far-behind'
and Just as he entered the bed Judge
Harlan raised his bulky form and said
In his stentorian voice, "McCreary'
there is one thing certain-the next
governor Of Kentucky Is in this bed.
AS he spoke the bed Stats broke, and
Judge Harlan rolled to the floor. Sena'
tor McCreary caught and held himself
In bed, and, as Judge Harlan reached
the floor, said: "John, you are right
The next governor Of Kentucky Is still
In this bed"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Ani. a. Gues.a OF plants.

The ants which are really protective
to plants are not those which obtain
their food, indirectly for the most part
through the aphldes. from the vegeta-
BILE kingdom, but those which are real
" carnlvorous. These are numerous In
temperate climates, and their useful
ness to agriculture and sylyiculture Is
Incontestable. Thus the field ant Is
great insect destroyer. y nest OF this
species Is capable OF destroying as
many as twenty-eight caterpillars and
grasshoppers a minute, or LOCO an
hour. and such colony is at work
day and night during the pleasant
season. In the arid plains of America
the benefcent work Of ants Is revealed
In the Isles OF verdure around their
hills. There are plants hospitable 10
ants. which furnish them shelter and
often food, within the cavities OF which
the instincts OF the ants prompt them
to take their abode. This Is the case
with several ferns. among them the
Polypodlum nectariferum. the sterile
fronds Of which bear hectares on their
lower face and are. moreover, or a
shape favorable to sheltering the In
enct
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
JafI Horn Rocks.

Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress Is the
most famous and Of Its class incom-
parably the best English book ever
written In prison. Bunyan was pris-
oner In Bedford jail from lGGO to 1917
and In addition to his immortal ale
CORY wrote "Grace Astounding and
The Holy City" during those twelve
years. Raleigh, who was prisoner IN
the tower, 1G03-14. occupied seven
years Of his captivity In writing his
History OF the World" THE Kings
Oualr." q long and romantic love poem,
was written by James |. OF Scotland
when In prison at Windsor castle IN
1923. Smollett. during his three months
detention In the Kings Bench prison
for libel. wrote THE Adventures OF
Sir Launcelot Graves" and during a
similar experience at Newgate In l'O3
Defoe wrote a collection Of Casual
ties and Disasters"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

The state historian OF New York In
compiling some records brought to light
some amendments TO laws confirmed at
I'VE General Court of assizes held In
New Yorke, beginning on ye 9Th d end
ing on We Sth day Of October. 1910"
The following catches the eye:
Whereas, divers Complaints have
been made Of the great abuse OF bring
ing dead hoggs & Porke into this city
& II not being discernlble how long
they have been Kilrd by reason they
are too often brought frozen, so not CO.
pabie of being preserved by Salt which
tends much TO ye dlsreputacon OF that
Commodity when sent abroad, and ye
Merchants who Export II into Warmer
Climates, for ye reasons aforesaid II Is
Ordered. That hencef0rth no hogg or
hoggs shall be brought dead to thiS
place either for sale OK payment OF
debts, except II shall be In cask wen
Sailed & Packt according to ye Law.
otherwise smoak't or dryed OF which
all persons are to take Notice, as they
will answer ye contrary at their Per
rills"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
History on N watch Face.

Almost the last work OF the Belgian
astronomer Houzeau was an article In
which. while arguing In favor OF dec
lmal division OF time. he pointed out
the origin Of the double set OF twelve
hours represented on our watch and
clock faces. The ancient inhabitants
Of MesopotamIa chose the number IL
as an arithmetical base because IL has
four divisors-viz, 2, 3. and 6. While
10 has only two divlsors-viz. and ..
They counted twelve hours IN the day
and twelve In the night. measuring the
day by the progress Of the sun and the
night by the progress OF the stars
across the sky. This system. prevail
ing over all others. has come down TO
US, and 50 our watches bear on their
faces souvenir Of those ancient days
when the SUN served for clock hand
half Of the time and the stars the other
half
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

The greatest as well as the common
ast of all cacti Is the "soap weed,
which grows wherever cact grow ana
which Is mans only friend In the great
southwestern deserts OF the united
States and in Mexico. 1t furnishes al
ways a quantity Of water when cut
Az its name indicates, 1t can be manu-
factured into soap. perhaps the ieas'
alkaline soap ever made, even though
tho weed itself may grow in the center
Of an alkali desert. Beer Is breweo
from It, the. Indians make hempike
fiber from 1t, and horses and men car
eat parts of 1t II the splnes are cu'
away; also when it shoots up It's ONE
great arm skyward 1t tops that arm
with one OF the most gorgeous iiower'
in the world.-Argonaut
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
EXCURSIONS
Greatly Reduced Rates via Southern
Railway.

Following are some OF the special occasions
on account of which Southern Hallway mas
authorized Extremely Low Round Tip rates.
HOMECOMING WEEK. Birmingham, Ala,
Oct ober rs-soth, 1000; tickets to be scid from
all poi n n on Southern Rwy. October r4th and
18th, final limit leaving Birmingham returning
not later than October aIst, 1906. No stop-overs 8
By deposits not later than Octobes aIst ana
payment fifty cent fee per ticket, return limit
NAV be extended TO leave Birmingham not
later than November aIst, 1906.
CARRIAGE BUILDERS NATIONAL AssOciA-
TIoN Atlanta. Ca, October 7i-77th, reoo; tickets
10 be sold from all points ON Southern Rwy;,
20 and, inclusive. final limit leaving Atlanta
October goth, 1906, Extension to leave AT
ianta not later than November 18TH, 1905 may
be secured by deposit N person OF tickets Win
special Agent, Atlanta not later than OctoorI
10Th, and payment fifty cent fee at time OF oe'
posit.
HOMECOMING FOR SOUTH CARoLINIt, Col
umbls, s. c., October aIst-aSth, 1906; tickets to
be sold from all points on Southern Rwy,
October 18th and 10Th, limited to continuous
passage In each Direction, hnal limit return
ing ten (Io) days in addition to date OF sale. By
deposit Of tickets In person with Specla
Ageut. Columbia. not later than then days
after date same were purchased, and payment
fee OF fifty cents per ticket, extension may oe
secured to leave Columbia not later than NO
vember To- 1oo6.
MISSIONARY CONF FERENHE, Protestant Epis
copal Church Third Department OF the the
United States, Asheville, n. c.. Oct. a3rd-aSth
1906; tickets to be sold from all points IN VIZ
qinia including Washington, Oct0beT 77d ano
a3rd, good to leave Asheville returning not
later than November S, 1906. No stop-overs
For further information, call nearest south
ern Rwy. coupon ticket agent, u write L. D
Brown, Gen. Agt., Washington, d. Z.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
VANS and the Health.

Prolonged forty wlnks" during the
day are severely condemned by many
doctors on the ground that they affect
ones regular sleep. Scientists have
found that In the ordinary course IN
the human being there is the greatest
vitality between 10 a. m. and 2 p. III.
and the least between 2 o'clock and y
o'clock I'm the morning. Long sleeps
during the day interfere with this or
der of nature and sometimes affect va
rIous organs, causing headache. The
nap OF forty winks, but only forty
proves refreshing to many because II
IS too short to have any Injurious con
SEQUENCES Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Hhe sxxia. Eourth of July.

Aug. 1 Is the Swiss Fourth or July,
the national fete day. A traveller tells
how he helped to celebrate 1t one year
at one of the climbing centers in the
yalals by eating the sumptuous dinner
provided by the hotel without extra
charge. applauding the fireworks dis
play and a bonfire lighted high on the
mountain side and shouting "Hourra!
at the end Of a patriotic speech extoll-
Ing the ancient military glories and
present republican democracy OF Swift
zerIand. Next morning came the
strange sequel. The orator OF the oc-
casion, the most distinguished native
visitor In the place, was appealed TO
as one who would certainly know the
name Of the Swiss president, but even
be could not remember X. Nobody
ever can. TIE name OF that unassum-
ing functionary Is always less familiar
IN Switzerland than that OF the l!eu-
tenant governor Is In Illinois. He Is
merely the democracy's temporary or
fetal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

. If one sets ones heart on the ex-
ceptlonal. the far OT-on riches, on
fame. on power-the chances are he
will be disappointed. lie will waste
his time seeking a short cut to these
things. There IS no short cut For
ANYTHING worth having one must pay
the price. and the price is always work.
patience. love. self sacrifice-no prom
ise 10 paw. bit tho gold OF real service.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
B1nkes and His Horse.

Animal trainers of the old days LED
adventurous lives. In 1000 all London
was talking Of man named BanKes,
servant to the Earl Of Essex. who had
taught. his horse to count and perform
q number Of feats, Including mounting
to the top of st. Paul's cathedral, while
"a number Of asses" as the historian
puts It, "brayed below" Sir waiter
Raleigh In his history says OF Bankes
that he would have shamed all the
enchanters of the world. for whatso-
ever was most famous among them
could never master or instruct any
beast as he did his horse When
Bankes took his horse to Rome both
were burned for witchcraft.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Ca1uni

calumet" supposed to be an Indian
word meaning pipe Of peace" was
wholly unknown among the saVases
II Is Norman and signifies In general
pipe. The pipe Of peace was a ga
nowdaoe" among the Iroquois ana
..poagun" among some other tribes
The Algonquins called 1t "poaganr m'
Winnebagoes "tahneehoO" and the Ia
cotahs "chaindonhoopa."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
afrn Of N Trained EurHe.

"I used to wonder why it was that |
noticed so many young women Juggling
suit cases all over town" said the man
on the street corner. AT first | thought
perhaps they were independent young
persons who were on their way to the
Grand Central station or TO the ferry
boats to take trains. but then no
ticed them In parts OF TIE town where
they couldn't possibly BE- making for
a railroad station. since they were go
ing In the wrong directions. Now
have learned who these women are.
Most Of them are trained nurses. When
they leave the hospitals O. their homes
to attend n case they pack their UNI
forms and other n"cc Sa-lc9 In these
suit cases. which they carry with
them. So when you see young won
an carrying a suit Gaze anl bound in
direction away from a boat or rIllroa'
station it's very key she's tralne
nurse and Is e,ther starting out to at
tend Il ease or is returning from one.
New York rress
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Milk In Turkey.

In Turkey there Is great consunp-
ton OF the milk Of the buffalo, the
common COW, the goat and the eve,
but II is hardly ever used In natural
state. According to a paper read al
the London Academy Of Medicine, the
milk Is considerably reduced. After
slow cooling the milk Is treated with a
ferment taken from the previous day
supply. In few hours curd rorms'
which is called yaghoun. The prepa,
ration is preferred to milk, and 1t mas
n pleasant, clean, acid taste and Is oi
course nutritious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Rubbish Heaps.

In thousand miles OF Europe saw
but one rubbish heap-some old metal
cans at Carlsruhe. Everywhere else
was a complete absence Of all waste
or carelessness and, above all. OF DE-
facement and roadside uncieanllness.
The foul vacant lots and dirty dumps
that abound In and about American
towns are not to be found anywhere.
Exchange
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Tic Sea Horse.

This fish is found in the Atlantic
ocean around the coast Of Spain, the
south Of France. In the Mediterranean
and In the Indian ocean. Sea horses
are very small and have been found
often curled up In oyster shells. The
head is much like that of horse. ana
the rings around the body and tall re-
semble those Of some caterpillars. The
habits Of these fishes are singular and
interesting. They swim with a waving
motion, and frequently wind their tails
around the weeds and rrshes. they
have fms to sustain them IN the water
and even In the air. They live on
worms, fishes, eggs and substances
found In the bottom OF the sea.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
The AIeutian Islands.

Until the time Of Peter the Great the
Aleutian islands were unknown. The
famous Russian monarch, consumed
with curiosity as to the distance be-
tween Asia and America. started, IN
1125. the first Of the expeditions that
at last revealed those haunts OF the
bear. the beaver, the ermine and the
seal But Captain Cook told more
about the islands than did all the Rus
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
A pnxsihle Execution.

4 high scloolteacher was eXaminin
the physiology class.
"Iow many ribs have You. Charles
he asked.
"Nhy - cr-l don't know sa.
Charles.
"Didn't the tc%t bo7;s statei" !.
then qiered somewhat sharply
"YeS-Oh v"---of "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

william Black. the novelist, m MS
ram,n,scences OF Carlyle, reports MN
"a aav,nc: There's that man Disraeli'
They tell me he Is good speaNer,
perhaps I do not know what good
sneaker ,s. But read speech OF MS
that he delivered In Glasgow a year OF
two ago. and 1t appeared to me the
greatest jargon Of nonsense tnat ever
rot Into any poor creatures head
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

Struggling Artist-No use trying to
compete with the picture factories.
which are turning out cheap daubs by
the million. The trouble Is, the people
are not educated. Lots Of hryers can't
tell the difference betweeL nose pic
lures and mine Frank Frierd-4 pre-
sume that's true. can't myself.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

The peddlers with carts VINO supply
the occupants OF villas in the environs
~ Paris with cherries and other small
fruits frequently carry for sale a rev
small turtles. They are purchased Dy
the inhabitants OF the villas to be piac'
ed in their gardens, where they are oe
lieyed to serve as very effective aids
70 the gardener by preventing the raw,
ages of the insects and other smai
creatures which are accustomed to &c
much damage to the flower beds ant
horders.-Youth's Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
A Freak of Nature,,

A tree that is freak of nature Is
the Aslatic star tree 1t grows sixty
to eighty feet tall. and for a iheight OF
about forty. feet the trunk IS wholly
bare. From that point there, spring
number Of tangled limbs, Which shoot
ont clusters of long pointed leaves, and
these. grouped together, emit at night
q phosphorescent light.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Odd Proposal of Marriage.

That celebrated painter Of flower
and figure subjects, William Hunt was
on one occasion commissioned by a
gentleman to paint his portrait Ia the
attitude Of kneeling and holding In his
hand an open scroll whereon were writ
ten a declaration of love and an offer of
marriage. The lady to whom this un-
usual proposal Of marriage was sent
replied with a chalk drawing OF her
self with q sheet Of paper In her hand,
on which was inscribed q laconic
"YeS"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
The Gulf Stream.

Western Europe's climate would oe
changed entirely were the isthmus OF
Panama and adjacent territory 70 pe
submerged, for in that case the equa
torial current would be carried into 'he
Pacific ocean. and the gulf stream
which does so much to warm EUROPE
would not emerge into the Atlantic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

A jeweler. no matter how dishonest
would not steal the jewels In watcn'
for they are valueless. They cost only
10 cents apiece. In antique watches
the Jewels were often costly. In mod
eru watches they are never worth more
than s15 a gross.-Argonaut.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Homecoming For Oeorglans,

Atlantic, Ca, October 1911, 1929. Very low
round trip rates via Southern Rwy. ticm al
and Washing b. c.; dates of sale Oct: Q and
70. final limit Oct. 40. 1906, prior to midnight
of which purchaser must reach original
starting point. Extension OF bnai i,mit 70
Oct. 40, 1865, permissible upon deposit OF tick
cts with Special Agent, Atlanta, and pay
ment of fec ffty cents per ticket.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Fine Farm for Sale Near Edlnburg
Virginia.

An unusually valuable Farm "a Of mile
from Edinburg Va, containing 275 acres of
land, Is of which is in timber and 50 acres in
fue river bottom, not subject 70 inlurlouss rs
overflow. a large good dwelling Of about III
rooms. metal roof and two porches-large
harm and all other necessary outbuild!ngs IN
good repair, the place is well fenced with wiIe.
This farm il very productive and there h on
II Al almost inexhaustible deposit OF
the finest mineral clay" which is very val
uab,e. the owner having tested its value:
through the various improved methods OF
bricL proiuct IL therefore presents an at
tlactive proposition for manufacture of brick
on q large scale and is only one mile from the
Southern Railroad at Edinburg, We. !nves,
tors should look after this proposition, II Will
bear rigid investigation. Apply to
in. DAVIS s CO.
Real Est Agents. WondstocF va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

They were making the usual round
Of exhibitions.
"Oh." he exclaimed, "do look al tha'
beautiful Apollo Belvedere"
"shr' she returned. Don't say dear
20 loud. Everybody'll know were JUST
married. Judge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

Old Quiverful-And so you want to
take our daughter from us-you want
70 take her from us suddenly. Without
word Of warning? Young GoSlow-
Not at all. sir. II there Is anything
about her you want TO warn me against
I'm willing 70 listen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
No. r,nd,ng Fault.

80 you never find fault witn your
wife's cookingT
r should say not" answered Mr
Meekton. "when my wife condescends
to cook I shy everything can 70 en-
eouraae Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Attractive Low Rate Round.Trip
Tickets to

Washington, D. c and A.exandria. Va. Via
Sauthern Railway, on sale every day from
BIuemont, Harrisonburg, Warrenton. eomer
set and intermediate stations 10 Alexandra;
good returning day following date OF sale e1-
cent when sold on Saturday, when they are
good for return until following Monday.
Washington and vicinity are particularly
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, Gen. Agt'
WasinQtou. ID. G.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Cautious.

Jacks - Townley is an exceedingly
cautious man. don't you think? Johns
Cautious. Why. he wouldn't pay
compliment without getting receipt
for il.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09
Extrcneiy Low Round Trip Rates
TO Memphis TSnn.,

Via Southern Rwy. Oct. IS. rs. II and IS, hral
limit Oct. 81, prior to midnight OF which pass
enger q ust reach original starting opoint, &C.
count international Convention, brotherhood
Of It. Andrew, October Is-1r. Extension can
be had to November 90, upon deposit and pay
men. Of fee OF fifty cents per ticket, NO stop
overs allowed.
Call on nearest Southern Rwy. ticket agent
or write L. s. Brown, Gen. Agt., Washington
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

The secret 1f pro-.
ing how to make use d., p, '.-- We
have chosen, but OF what is forced
upon Us.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-11-09

The song that we hear with our ears
is only the song that Is sung III our
hearts.-OIida. -