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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
An IsIuUI City.

Greater New York consists OF forty
five islands. IL might be called the Is
land CITY. Read the names Of some OF
the larger: Manhattan Island. Long Is
land. Staten Island. Hart's Island. City
Island. Riker's Island. North Brother
Island. South Island. BlackwelPs Is
land. Randalrs Island. Wards Island.
Berrian's Island. Governors Island.
Barren Island and Coney Island. Many
small ones In Jamaica bay have large
names. One inland Island. Marble
Hill. near Kingsbridge. has been made
by the government channel cut through
on the Harlem river improvements
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
4 Good Excuse.

After the Duke Of WcllingtOn's vic
torous campaigns the University OF
Oxford compiimented the duke him
self and his principal officers by con
ferring upon them the honorary and
not very appropriate degree of COctO'
OF civil laws. At that time the fees
were heavy. ana one of the distinguish
ed soldiers. who had gathered more
honor than profit in the wars, declined
the pronercd degree in the following
verse
Oxford. know you wish me well.
But prithee let me be.
can't alas. be ID. c. L.
For want OF G S. d.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

The currant OF commerce Is said 10
he one OF the most nutritious forms OF
food, Il pound of the little berries from
Greece containing more than three
times as much actual noufishment rs
the same weight Of leah beef. cur
rants" says one authority, should
really be eaten every day. They con
tain all the beneficial properties Of the
apple. but in greater proportion. The
most important fact connected with
them is that they supply the BODY with
muscle building and nerve sustdinin~
material in form ready for speedy
digestion and assimilation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Lasting.

This butter seems strong" said the
young husband at their first breakfast
at home.
YES" she answered. 81 talked to
the market man about that. and ne
said 1t was economy in the end never
to buy weak butter. He said that even
though this might cost a little more
people could get along with less of II,
and il would last longer"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Safe For a short Distance.

A young man who Is blessed Win Il
Scotch kinsman need never fear that
he will be allowed to hold too high an
opinion OF himself.
"Wbat co you think OF my project TO
study law" asked young Witherby OF
his great-uncle. Robert Donaldson, Il
person whom he was desirOus to pro-
pitiate.
"I should call il vera harmless
amusement" said Mr.. Donaldson dry
ly after a comprehensive survey OF the
young mans fatuous face and gay
attire, 'if not carried too far"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Honesty.

Let honesty be as the breath of thy
soul and never forget to have penny
when all thy expenses are enumerated
and paid: then shall thou reach the
point of happiness. and independence
shall be thy shield and buckler, thy
helmet and crown; then shall thy soul
walk upright. nor stoop to the silken
wretch because he hath riches, nor
pocket an abuse because the hand
which offers ii wears ring set with
amOnds.-Franklin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
SANDER.

Slarder Is poison which extin'
guishes clarity. both In the slanderer
and in the per~on who listens to 1t, SC
that g. ,Slc caumny may prove fatal
TO an infinite number of souls, since II
kills ne Gully those who circulate It,
but also all t,.ose who do not reject
Womau's Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Vfolenre.

Violence ever defeats Its own ends.
Where you cannot drive you can al
ways persuade. A gentle word, a kind
look, a good natured smile. can work
wonders and accomplish miracles.
There is secret pride in every human
heart that revolts at tyranny. You
may order and drive an individual, but
you cannot make him respect YOU
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
TrnIifiOn.

What an enormous camera Obscura'
magnifier Is tradition. How a thing
grows in the human memory, in the
human imagination, when love. wor-
ship and all that lies in the human
heart are there to encourage II. and In
the darkness, In the entire ignorance,
without date or document. no book. no
Arundel marble. only here and there
some dull monumental cairn.-Carlyle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
publfc Sneakers.

There are only two kinds OF speak
ers. The first is the man who Is max
ing a good speech and won't finish.
The second Is the man who Is making
q bad speech and can't finish. The lat
ter Is the longer.-Illustrated London
News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

One of our best known manufactur-
ers. whose business for years has
been done by travelling statesmen, made
mp his mind TO call personally upon bis
New York city trade as an excuse To
get TO New York. place he had not
visited In twenty years. The gorgeous
ness of the hotels made a great I'M
preston upon him. The best was none
too good, as he has plenty Of money,
and he is not afraid to spend 1t when
away from home, so he put UP at one
Of the paIatial hostelrles and had a
suit Of rooms. When he returned be
told his friends of the magnifcence Of
the place. the fine furniture, the beaut.-
full decorations and the finely appoint
ed bathroom. why" he said, "the
floor was tiled, the walls were tiled
away up to the ceiling, the tub was
porcelain. there were plenty Of towels.
hot and cold running water, and-and
by gosh. | only wished 1t was Satur-
day night!"-BOstOn Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
An ImprObabie story.

'Diogenes, lantern in hand, entered
the village drug store.
"Say, have you anything that vii
cure a cold?" he asked.
mo. sir. have not" answered the
pill compiler.
"Give me your hand exclaimed Di'
ogenes, dropping his lantern. II have
at last found an honest man."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Anacffnn

Talk not Of wasted affection! AT.
fection never was wasted. IL 1t en-
rich not the heart of another. its wa
ters. returning back to their springs
like the rain. shall I'll them full Of re,
freshing: that which the fountain sends
forth returns again to the fountain
Longfellow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
niagara Outdone.

A Scotchman was taken by an Amer
lean friend TO visit Niagara falls. Al
ready his feelings rs patriot had been
a little frosted by the persistent blow
ing of his conductor on the greatness
of things American. "Did you ever
behold anything so wonderful as thatT'
asked the guide. "Aye. man. at Pee
bles | saw a peacock wi a wudden
leg" was the unexpected reply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Pleasant All Aroun Il 4.

Mr.. Facetlous Gaving his portrait
painted)-I suppose you want me ia
look pleasant? Artist-Yes. and pay
I'm advance. Mr. Facetlous-Whats
that for? Artlst-Oh. so that | can
look pleasant too.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

George, did you know that | was
going to marry your sister"
"Well. heard her say so, but she's
had that idea about SO many other fel
lows that ! didn't feel sure about II
iii YOU told me-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

Heroes In history seem to US poetic
because they are there. But If we
should tell the simple truth OF some OF
our nelghbors II would sound like
poetry w. Curtis.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

Brown Walking down this steep bill
r. pretty trying. isn't III Creen-It Ia
indeed: II is regular uphill work.
Begging.
A man on being accosted by beggai
said:
"Why don't you 60 to work? Why dc
you waste your time beggingr'
The beggar drew himself up.
did you ever begY he said.
"No. OF course not" said the man.
"'sheI.'' said tJe hegynr. you don't
knoY what work is.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

"Tcm has proposed. and asks me 10
give him his answer In letter"
"Shall you do ltf'
"No. will be more liberal and give
him his answer In two letters"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
A fiIGn GRAUE FART FOR SALE.
y. u y ' IL q %.
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.

Situated IN Prince William Co. Va, con
tanning IS acres of highly improved land Il
mile from gainesville Station, Southern K. X
lone hour and twenty minutes TO Washington
ID. G. Free of mortgage or debts of anv kind.
2s11 acres IN HIGHEST sTAE of fCULTIyATIoN-6k
acres in FINE TIMBER. Land is rolling, well
fenced with plank and wire fencing, running
water through the place, fine spring in one
field and water piped from pump into an
other field, also in:O barnyard The farm is
divided into six fields, not including timber,
which is enclosed in hog proof fence, making
seven divisions besides garden. The land has
been limed-coru crop last year "a barrels TO
acre. Orchard OF 3'@ acres of splendid fruit
apples, peaches. pears cherries, plums, grapes.
rasberries, etc. An elegant new dwelling of
nine rooms, halls, bay windows. with hand
some pOrches, one entire length of house,
corn house, meat house, hen house, etc. An
artesen well of fine water near kitchen. Fine
barn with six large stalls, carriage house,
wagon and cow sheds. All the buildings
painted like dwelling. This will make a
model dairy farm Price s8sOo.Oo, on satisfac-
tory payments. Apply TO
J.N. DAVIS $50,
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

Proud Mother-Professor Octave call
ed at our house today, and my daugil'
ter played the plano for him. lie jusi
raved over her playing. Her Neighbor
How rude. Why couldn't he conceal
his feelings Just as the rest OF us dof
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Awful Thought

Molly-Papa. wish you'd close the
door of your room when gentlemen are
calling on me. Your snores are some
thing fearful. Dad-Well. II Wont
hurt 'em. Molly-Perhaps not. but
they might think it's hereditary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Queer .Juktice.

Prison visltor-My friend. you ought
not to complain. You are here to sat
isfy the demands Of justice. Prisoner
Not much / am. For months my
creditors kept urging me to raise mon
ey and then when raised check they
put me in Jail. I'm blamed If can see
how you call that justice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

4 Ran can't fool his wife with the
same excuse more than three times.
but her son can fool her with the same
premise 300 times. and 1t Will not
sho Ito least signs OF wear.-Cass
County IAio) News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

She = SO you really imagine that
smoking benefits yOu. He--I know 1t
does. My mother-ln-law leaves the
room the minute light my pipe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
The ORIGINAL Lobbyist.

The lobbyist was conspicuous part
of the first government established by
Adam and Eve In the garden OF Eden.
He was serpent.-Washington C. H.
Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
un.ncce.sfuI Firhinx.

EsmeralIa-I'hiS is my latest photo.
graph. What do YOU think OF II?
Gwendolen-I 1T me have one. dear.
It's absolutely perfect. Esmeralda-
You mean. spteful thing.-Chicago
Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
ufs Ancesfora.

Jones - So you have succeeded IN
tracing back my ancestors? What Is
your fee? Gencalogist-One thousand
pounds, for keeping quiet about them.
London Tit-Bits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

Fun has no limits. II Is like the hu
man race and face There is family
likeness among oil the species. but they
all differ.-Halibnl ton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
IL Hurt,

"Pa whaled me with a board. Then
he said II hurt him worse'n 1t hurt me-"
"And do you think It did,?
81 expect so. He got big splinter
I'm his thumb"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

In Loudoun county containing 40
acres of land $50 acres of which is
cleared in a high state of cultivation,
90 acres in Oak and Hickory timber,
275 acres in grass. fine timothy and
clover. The land is rolling and is
welled watered by branches in all
fields, and the entire farm is well fenc-
ed, new dwelling of rooms, halls
and pOrches. new barn 20x4O #, old
barn 4GX40 #, - stalls, new black
smith shop, hen house and meat house,
l good tenant house, and servants
cabins. good well of water in yard
ana one in barn yard. The entire
farm is in HIGH STATE of cultivation,
having been farmed by owner. mile
from Lunette ?. o., miles from rail-
road at GAINESVILLE and convenient to
stores, schools and churches.
Price $50. per acre, on liberal pay
mentS. Apply to
J. y. DAVIS & CO.
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Reason For GrntitHde.

$50 vou're friendly with Cranker' arc
Won? Why. he tells ne that he won
have a thing to do with yon.
That's just Why feel kindly To-
ward the old crab.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Or Cnnk With Them On.

There never was an angel who
wouldn't take of her wings and cook
for the man SHE loyed.-New Orleans
Picayune.
In d bad Way.
II fear that my husband will breaf
down! He Is suffering from Drain eA
haustion!
"How dreadful! what are MS syGI
tomsT
"He latterly keeps repeating hiinse'
In his excuses for coming hone Ia'
from the cir dear"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

Experience keeps dear school, but
fools will learn at no other and scarce
ly at that.-Franklln.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
For Rent

Two large nice store roums suitable
for general merchandise on Main St.,
Woodstock, Va, for rent on reason
able terms. Apply at once to
j. \. DAVIS & Co.
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04

A mans department Is q mirror In
which each 9ne displays bis image
Goethe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Uncomfortable.

"She didn't speak TO her husband ior
six months"
"My. it must have been very uneoi"'
Portable"
"Yes-for der.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-05-04
Shepandoh Herald
Advertising Rates

Adv tisements viii he inserted
ct one ollar per square Of ten iines
Or less for the first insel ton and 80
cents for each subsequent insertion.
S- Quarterly or yesky ad,ar.
tisements by contract.
s- Unless the number OF fnser.
tiOns is marked upon the manu-,
script, advertisements will be pub.
lished until forbidden and charge
accordingly
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
White Pine County Items
From the Ely Mining Expositor


Miss Grace Ford, who spent the past
three weeks in San Francisco. returned
to Ely last week aud is now the guest
of her sister. Mrs. James p. Gaskill
Owen Cazier of Currant Greek came in
last Monday with another load Of apples
for the Ely market. He has been de-
livering fruit here for the last month.
Alfred Sadler son of Ex-Governor
Sadler. deceased, is expected to arrive
in Ely in few days to commence op.
erations on several mining propositions
which were formerly owned by his
father.
Edward j. McElin of Hamilton has
bought all the mining properties of the
estate of the late John Anierson who
was a county patient for number of
years. The claims taken over by Mr.. Nc
Ellin are the Morning Star, Merrimac,
Monitor, Devils Dream and Last Chance
and the Hidden Millsite was also includ-
ed in the purchase. These claims adjoin
Mr.. McEIlin's ground and have pro-
duced considerable lead ore in the past.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
$500 MINING TAX PASSES
Constitutional Amendment Is
Adopted and Mines Must
Pay An Annual Tax

Sufficient of the election returns are
in to show that the proposed Constitu-
tional Amendment placing an arbitrary
appraisement of $500 upon all patented
mining claims has carried by large
majority and that it is now a law.
says the Reno correspondent of the
Sacramento Bee. The amendment was
proposed by the Legislature of 1908,
ratified by the Legislature of 1905 and
in the recent election was adopted by
the people. thus making it part of the
State Constitution.
The purpose Of the amendment is to
compel the owners of patented claims
to work them and to deliver into new
hands patented claims that have been
abandoned permanently by the owners.
Scattered all over Nevada are thousands
of valuable claims that were taken up
and patented many years ago. They
have since been lying idle. the owners
having no intention whatever of work
ing them again. They cannot be
legally taken by prospectors who are
anxious to reopen the mines, inasmuch
as they cannot be sold for taxes as the
present mining tax is upon the bullion
output alone. Next year. when taxes
become delinquent these claims will be
offered for sale as delinquent property.
They will be sold at auction and for
many of them there will be sharp
bidding.
In anticipation of the sale next year
mining men are now searching the rec-
ords to "spot" claims of value which
they think can be bought for song.
While many mining men supported
the amendment for selfish reasons the
people of the State considered it a
necessary addition to the Constitution.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
General News Summary

take the oath. and serious disorders re-
suited. The troops. however. succeed.
ed in avoiding bloodshed.
The report has gained circulation in
Washington that the officials Of the
Standard Oil Company are ready to
surrender in the civil suits if relief
from criminal prosecutions can be OBJ
tanned thereby. 1t Is we'll known in
Washington among those who have the
confidence of the President that he will
not be contented with a mere civil prose-
oution that may result In the deposit
with the Government of fines in the
shape of few OF the Standard Oil dol.
lars. He is seeking to break up the
Oil Trust In such a way that the
method by which it is broken up will
stand as deterrent for all future Trust
organizers.
Governor Folk will ask the Missouri
Legislature to pass measure that will
do away with lobbyists. Publicity is
the foundation of the proposed law.
1t is provided that all legislative agents
or paid counsel shall not approach law
makers in person, except in committee
meetings. but must address their COM
munications in writings or print. and
that at least a5 copies of the communi-
cation shall be filed with the Secretary
of State. All communications are to
be general and addressed to all members
Of the Legislature alike. The fines
run from 800 to $500 and the imprison-
ment from 10 days to l2 months. When
Mr.. Folk took his seat as Governor OF
Missouri he declared that the corrupt
lobby must clear out. and he i'm
mediately made an arbitrary rule that
all lobbyists report to him upon enter
ing jefferson City. Though he had no
law to back mp the rule. 30 fearful were
the legislative agents Of incurring his
wrath that they one and all reported to
him at the executive offices and ex.
: planned their missions.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24

Pacific Coast will be visited by Viscount
Aoki. who is especially anxious to ac
quaint himself with the remarkable
development of Washington. Oregon
and California.
He will also probably make a number
of stops in cities in the Rocky Mountains
and in the Mississippi Valley. Although
the AMBASSADOR has crossed the Ameri'
can continent several times he never
had an opportunity to stop in the various
commercial centers and study the in
dustries which flourish throughout the
Far West and the Middle West.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
Nevada State News

AS result of the shortage of coal,
the S. P. will put on oil-burning en-.
gines on the run between Sparks and
Winnemucca.
The attorneys for the Iudian murder.
ers. johnny aud Ibapah. have made ap-
plication to the State Board of Pardons
to have the sentence commuted from
the derth penalty to life Imprisonment.
Harry Shissler, the Idaho murder
who escaped from Jail two years age
and was captured in Reno a week ago,
is a bad man, with record OF two
killings. according to Idaho officers who
came to Reno after him.
Frank N Everett. who is in the State
Prison for the murder of Foreman
Malone Of Nina. Esmeralda County,
last Spring, was last week examined
for insanity. Judge Murphy pro,
nounced him sane and he will be oblig.
ed to spend his life in prison instead OF
being transferred to the asylum as his
relatives and friends hoped.
On account of the high wages paid
clerks in bank and other business
houses in Tonopah and Goldfield. the
Wells, Fargo Express Company has
found il difficult to keep an agent in
any of these towns. They have been
secured by other people who pay better
wages than the express company. Dur
ing the past two months the employees
of Wells, Fargo have received two
raises in their salary. and are now
satisfied with their present income.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
LINCOLN WOULD ISSUE BONDS
Original Debt of S1S0,000, Con-
tracted Ten Years Ago, Now
Amounts to 100000

Phoebe, Nevada. November 21.-The
people of Lincoln County are again dis.
cussing the advisability of presenting a
bill to the Legislature authorizing them
TO make a compromise with the credit
ors Of the county. which is bankrupt,
and to issue bonds sufficient to replace
the vast debt which now encumbers it..
Senator ]. ID. Campbell has taken mp
the matter and between this time and
the meeting of the next Legislature
will endeavor to get the solid support
Of the county behind him.
"The county owes s706.000." said
Senator Campbell. 1.-THE outcome of a
bond issue of s180.000 bearing 10 per
cent. made early in the '70s for the
purpose of erecting Court House.
Not a cent of the principal has ever
been paid and for long period of time
the county has been unable to meet the
interest. At intervals the holders of
the bonds have sued and obtained
JuuBuiche' ohuo Oohi pVuuuihB shO pm
cipal and interest to the distress of the
taxpayers. The tax rate is at the limit
and the county is in sore straits"
Two years ago. when the debt
amounted to $3.50. 900. it was believed
that the bondholders would have CON-
promised for 100000 A bill was in
troduced authorizing such a compro-
mise, with a clause ordering the issu.
ance of new bonds attached. The bill
failed to become law.
The Clark Railway, running from
Salt Lake to Los Angeles through the
county for over POO miles. is now pay
ing half the taxes, and Senator Clark,
it is said. is willing to take or place the
refunding bonds at per cent, thus
wiping out half the principal and re.
ducing the interest one-half.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1906-11-24
COUNTERFEIT "SAwBUCK"
Ten-Dollar Buffalo" Note Which Is
Very Well Executed

Washington, Nov. l9.-The United
States Secret Service announces the
discovery of a new counterfeit $40
Buffalo" note. This counterfeit is
apparently a photo-lithographic pro-
duction printed on two pieces of paper
with silk fiber distributed between
them. The face of the note is grayish
black. The numbering, seal and large
X are of good color and workmanship.
The check letter and plate number do
not appear in the lower right hand
corner. The back of the note is dark
blush green. By itself this countefeit
is apt to deceive, but when handled
with genuine notes the marked differ
ence in the color of the back should
lead to its immediate detection.