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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

There is n relation between the color
Of fame and the energy OF the COM
bustion causing IL. The more vigorous
and complete the combustion the high.
er the refrangibility of the light. a
flame burning in tardy and restricted
way emits rays that are red. When
burning IN a more complete and effec-
tive manner the emitted rays change
10 violet. The flame Of candle or
iarp consists OF series of eccentric
luminous shells surrounding a central
dark core. These shells of flame emit
.ight of different colors. the innermost
one-that In direct contact with the
lark core-beinG red and having tenn
Derature Of exactly 977 degrees +.
Upon this and in their proper order or
refranglbility are shells Of light which
are orange. yellow. green, blue. indigo
and violet. The reason that such
flame does not appear 10 us as n nest
Of cones Of different cOlOrcd light IS
this: When we look upon such fame
all of the rays issuing from the DIFF
ferent layers or strata Of concentric
luminous shells are received by the
retina of the eye at one and the same
time. This can only impress with the
sensation Of neutral or white light.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
A NATION of sleepers.

"Rare slumberers are the Turks lie
clares n writer. 'In the villages, III
any rate. they will drop into The iano
Of dreams OH the slightest pretext ana
at the shortest notice. This habit has
advantages. one being that the TURF
docs not at all mind being awakened
in tho dead OF night. for the simple rea
-on that he can go to sleep again The
.nstant no wishes. When staying j.
cory limited quarters have Otter
hoord a member Of the family get Z,
and after searching about "''.oh' -
sIaonInc comr,anIons thoroughly rous
them all TO ask where MS 10 '"oeo ""
or mon some equally slight excuse
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

The record of ships voyage Is
called IFS log because the observations
of lis speed, usually taken hourly ny
the LOG line are very Important factor
in the record. The log lire - so called
hocouse fha foat attached 20 The l'ne
1vos ORIGINALLY a small log cr stick a.
wood This "lo-" is now a square 'i
triangular piece OF board weighted 80
that it sits upright in the water. iN'
log line is divided 10y knots or horhS
into lengths of ffty-one feet when is
about one ne-hundred-and-twentleth
Of q marine mile, so that the snip is
going as many marine miles or knots
in an hour as the number Of knots OF
lengths that run off the reel In haif
minnie when the "log' Is thrown over
board.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
yr,,tr,,top and Judgment,

DR.. Eaton. president of Madison uni
versity years ago. was beloved 10y the
students and his good opinion courted
above all things. One commencement
day the student who had delivered the
yaledictory approached the doctor and
tlmidly asked him what he thought of
the effort. The doctor looked at him a
moment and then said slowly. Ed
ward. IL you would pluck few of the
feathers from the wings Of your imag-
nation and stick them in the tail OF
your Judgment, you would make better
sDpecheS"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
niSannaiulc In The Hoy.

81 don't know what kind OF figure
that boy'll cut in life" said the ol
man. with a sigh. He's gone an sha'-
tered all my hopes!
why, what's he been a-doln' Off
Hes been a-doin' Of nothin," wa
the reply, "'cept writin poetry OIL barr
doors when | had set mys stakes u
make q carpenter or II congressman
,ut o. hlmw-Atantl Constitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Ad.fer stones.

The singular superstition OF the vaiuc
of adder stones for curing variety o.
ills has continued in many couhtries
from the time of the Romans. lhes'
celebrated charms are nothing more
than antique green or blue glass strlpec
in various designs and perforated. The
virtues Of these stones are sung III 'he
noems Of the ancient Druids ana are
mentioned by Pliny and other classical
writer's
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
a Ecary sample.

Sometimes tie r!cors OF patent Once
procedure are not without Their hulnor
Gus side. A New York attorney hiea
an application for Improvements In q
centrifugal pump. The patent ONCE
declared the invention imperative ana
demanded a working model. The pat
cnt office was requested TO send an ex-
aminer to Trenton to Inspect the ma
chine in actual operation. This the
patent Office refused to 10. The al
torney. therefore. politely sent a seven
ton pump to the patent ofiice-sent H.
moreover. from Trenton TO satisfy q
skeptlcal examiner. Twcaty-oAe men
were required to get II into The exam
lner's Office. Scientific American
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

The sicst Curi"us Known tTi,;iai.
The most peculiar and rem2rkah'e
animal I'm the world is tho Orn.thoryn-
chus paradoxus The flmod org laying
mammal Of Australia. II IS shaped i.Ec
an otter. has fur Ike a beaver. .s web
footed Ike Il SWAIN. ha, BIZ Ike q
duck and q tail ike that OF fox II
IS the only known fur covered creature
that lays cg-s. \ corresponding odd
ity among fcathered bipeds would be
bird that brought forth IFS Young alive
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Animals In Mohammedan Heaven

According to the Mohammedahs' ten
animals have been admitted to para.
dise-the dog Kratim. the follower oi
the seven sleepers. Balaan's ass Solo
mons ant. the honeybee, Jonah's whale
the ram which was offered IN sacrihce
in place of Isaac, the camel Of Saieb
tho cuckoo OF Balkis. the OK OF Moses
and Al Borak. the monstrosity whici
conveyed Mohammed from eartn tC
heaven and back again in very shorl
time These creatures were all sainteo
for some special services which the!
had rendered TO man.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
nIisI nnilxxaY SIGnals.

An observant traveller on Engiish
RAILWAYS could tell you at once the
railway upon which he is travelling oy
merelv looking at the first signal ne
masses. 1t may surprise many 10 kho"
that there are hardly two styles quite
alike in this country I'm station arcii
tecture and fittings. color OF rolling
stock design and color of the iocolno
tives uniforms OF the servants styie
NJ the signal cabins and signal apph
ances and many other dctails.-Londof
Mail
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Es,ouub Money.

Half dozen brokers We 49,
ing Russell Sage ana Ms p'."'h'',.s -,
ube,, one Of Them told this e'or': -
anaucier was once asked. when ii
a man get enough money MT oahr
when he gets slO,OOo more, sa'u : !,
c,e Russell al he stopped at M app'
stand for n moment. Then he pass"
on without buving.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
A warning.

"See here!' said the theatrical man
ager You want to quit your over
hearing behavior toward the othei
members of this company
q Indeed" haughtily replied the Ines
oian II am the star. am | notF
We'll. yes. but you want 10 reihei'
ber that you're not fixed STAR %
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Home-Coming For 0eorgians,

Atlantic, Ga, October 1911, 1909. Very low
round trip rates via Southern Rwy. item al
points in Virginia, North ana Soutn caro- ma
and washington, ID. c.; dates of safe Oct: and
70. final limit Oct. 40. 1906, prior TO midnight
Of which purchaser must reach original
starting point. Extension OF hnai hinit 10
cts with Special Agent, Atlanta, and pay
ment of fee fifty cents per ticket.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

CARDINAL Bonapar.c WIS % sra1dso'
Of Tucien bouipGr'e lie was q v''F
charitable man. Uurin- on. oi n.s ih
nc.ses a servant came 30 him ana sai-
that a poor person at the door begged
for aims. Give him what money yor
will find in my purse" said the cardi
nal There Is no money, cminence
The silver spoons are all given awH'
We have nothing left 0ut pt"''
spoons." "Wcll. bring him in and give
him q good meal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

Talleyrand took thirteen oaths OF
fidelity-to Clement XIII. when he en-
tered holy orders. TO Clement XIV.
when he became bishop Of Autun, to
Louis XVI. in 1TS9. to the kin and the
constitution, to the directory In 170o,
10 the directory in 1896 as minister or
foreign Affairs. TO the three consuls. to
Bonaparte sole consul 10 Napoleon EN-
peror. to Louis XVIII. In 1914 to Louis
XVIII ri the second restoration In
1915. to Charles Y. in 1921, to Louis
Philippe in 1880.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

Customer (being measured in fasi
ionable tailor's shop)-By the way
what's your price for suitf Taiiof-
sixty dollars. sir. How many pocket
would you Ike? Customer-No pocket
NJ ou I shan't need any when iv'
paid your bill.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Very low rates to Virginia Horse
Shows via southern Railway.

Harrisonburg, Va, August i4,-l6 l9o6; tick
cts TO be sold from Washington. Bluemont'
Culpeper, warrenton, Front Royal ana inter,
mediate points, August -, -. IS and 10, hnai
limit August II, 1905
warrenton Va, Aug. ze3O, 1896: tickets to be
sold from Washington, ID. c.. HarrisonOurg'
Lynchburg, Front Royal, Biuemont ana intei-
mediate points, Aug rs, ao and 90 hnal limit
Aug. 81, 1906 1900.
For further information apply to nearest
Southern Rwy., ticket agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
a GoinCilieueP.

81 suppose you enjoy hearing your
MY talk since he went 10 college.
YES" answered Farmer Corntosse'
.but amt IL kind OF coincidence thar
o many Of them classical quotations
.ecin WITH "Rah. rah. 'rahT'-Louis
lille Courier Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

"Rlmer takes himself very seriously
docsn me-"
Yes indeed"
Most OF his pootr- IS pathetic, isn't
IT,"
That's what he calls II hut tho cdi
tors say It's pit'ful."-8osion Adver
tis.r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

LOCATION heathfu, buildings are supplied
abundance
EQUIPMENT excellent
The halls
buildings heated
buildings Laboratories well equipped
The FACULTY composed thoroughly educated and
The COURSE OF STUDY are modern and properly graded The
A. degree recognized by the leading Universities Besides the College
and preparatory excellent offered in Music Bible
Business, Shorthand and Typewrting
AGRICULTURAL COURSE ) feredt
3 0 Catalogue.
Catalogue information.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
His Chnrncter.

4 cook has been going round 81
ion I'm the south OF India with the to'
owing character" and IL somewhat
,urnrised he l. not engaged: "Ahdui
1as been ms cook for three months
II seems mach longer He leaves o
account OF i'll hcalth-my i'll health
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
EXCURSIONS
Baltimore & Ohio Z, K. K,
Popular Excursions to
NIAGARA FALLS
Only sI2 ROJNO TRIP
From Strasburg junction
h..r,1rA . ard Il


From Strssburg junction
August , and u;
Sept. Is and %, 1900.
Excursion tickets will be sold On
above dates tor sny train making
connection with Special Train leaving
Washington 30 \. NJ, Baltimore
Camden Station, 8.35 A. NJ, arriv-
ing Niagara Falls at ll.00 =. VI.
From points west of Mt. Airy and
Washington Junction, tickets will be
sold for any train on day previous to
above dates.
Tickets valid for return ten (lO) days,
Including date of sale, on all regular
trains, except "Black Diamond Ex-
press OF Lehigh Valley Route.
Call on ticket agents for pamphlet
giving full information as to stop
overs, side-trips, etc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10

inoaticuce turns "a acrn into 90
YER fever 10 the rlaCuo fear Ito de-
spair. anger into rage loss into mad
uess acd SORROW to ai1azamcnC--irr.
envy Tavior.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Poverty.

Poverty is very terrible and some
times kills the very soul within us, but
n Is the north wind that lashes men
into vikings: II is the soft. luscious
south wind which lulls them 10 io'us
droa ms Ouida
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
GOOD FLOUR.

Whissen's Pride OF Virginia is KEEP
regularly in stock by F. 5. Bowman and
#. Glenn Locke. II you have not used
hishonr, try il and you WI he pie ased-
not 17-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
ALWAYS Speaking.

Mrs. jones' always think twice d.
fore speak once. John. Mr.. Jones
(sighing)-E Exactly. Maria. But you're
sucb n 0uIck thirtc-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Fine Farm for Sale Near Edinburg,
Virginia.

An unusually valuable Farm "a of mile
from Edinburg, Va. containing 2l5 acres 81
land. Is of which is in timber and 5O acres IN
fine river bottom, not subject 10 injurious
overflow, a large good dwelling of about ~
rnoms, metal roof and two porches-large
barn and all other necessary outbuildings 10
good repair, the place is well fenced with WIRE
IL an almost inexhaustible deposit OF
the finest mineral clay" which is very val
uahle, the owner having tested It's yaiue;
through the various improved methods OF
brick product il therefore presents an at
t,active proposition for manufacture OF DITCH
on a large scale and is only one mile from u.
Southern Railroad at Edinbnrg, Va. inveS
bear rigid investigation. Apply TO
] N DAVIS CO
Real Est. Agents. WOODSTOCK Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Farms Wanted

We ant cor some c. .Omers seve-
"a, small farms. from - tC 40 acres
" h IMPROVEMENTS, on or near
tie pike between Wood stock arG Mt.
Persons having such places
fO- sale would Gu vel % list lem
viii u 1t once. IN. Davis & Co.,
Real Estate A.-ents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Attractive Low Rate Round-ir rip
TirkefS 20

Washington, D. c and Alexandra, Va VIA
couthe - hallway. on sale every day from
Bluemont, Harrisonburg, Warren ton. soiner
set and intermediate stations 10 AleXancria;
good returning dav following date OF sale, eX-
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' n1a1g pleasure resorts, incluoing the
new LUNA PARK, are now open.
For fn'l lnfor nation apply to any Southern
Rwy. agent, OF write L. S. Brown, Gen. Agt'
WaSiugton ID. c,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-08-10
Bridgewater College
Bridge~ater, Virginia.
The Leading College in the Valley.

OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES
AT REASONABLE COST
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
O SCOTLAND MARCH
THE WELCOME EXTRA DISH
Bralsed Beef Is Most Palatable Ad-
dition to the Evening Meal in
the Cooler Months.

With the chill of autumn evenings,
the savory little extra, fresh from the
fire, is most timely and agreeable. 1t
may be any one of hundred little
dishes. for a great variety of materials
is available; from the long list let us Sc
lect only a few.
Ii the extra dish is to be one Of meat,
try braised beef. This will have been
cooking for hours while other work was
In progress. Any good solid cut of lean
meat will answer say three pounds from
the thick portion of the round. Dredge
it with flour and brown on all sides in a
little melted fat. A small onion stuck
with two cloves may be Drowned with
1t. Cover it with water and simmer
slowly for several hours. Two hours
before it is to be served add a pint Of
diced vegetables. carrot parsnip. tur-
nip and celery and sprig of summer
saVory and thyme or parsley. The little
bag of dried sweet herbs may be used
if fresh ones are not conveniently at
hand. Salt to taste and paprika. Serve
with the vegetables and gravy. If more
water is needed to cook, then add boil
ing water and only enough to cover
them. A rich. savory meat gravy should
characterize the dish. If the cooking
has been the proper slow simmering the
beef will be tender and well favored,
good for slicing off cold.
simple hot soup makes an appetiz-
ing hygienic addition to cold supper
for the cooler months, very suitable for
an occasional extra
For tomato bisque take a shin of veal,
or the neck and foreleg of lamb makes
an excellent basis for a tomato soup.
Cook the meat by slow simmering in
water to cover it we'll for two or three
hours. When the meat begins to fall
from the bones, cool, remove any fat that
forms on the surface. and strain the
stock Cut a quart of tomatoes in slices,
scald well and strain the pulp Add to
the stock with a bunch of sweet herbs,
a bay leaf or q sprig Of parsley. a few
peppercOrns and salt to taste Of course
the seasoning may be varied Indefinitely
to suit individual tastes. A shaving of
onion may be liked. only a mere hint of
the flavor or a few bits of celery. II
further thickening is wished. a few
tablespoonfuls Of cracker crumbs may
be added just before taking up.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
Stuffed Potatoes.

Choose IL good-sized potatoes, wash
them and scrub the skins with brush
bake them until done (abOut an hour)
Remove from the oven, cut slice Of
of one end of each, scrape out the po
tato, mix it lightly with small piece
of butter, pepper and salt, replace il
in the skin, and when all are done
return them to the oven for ten min.
utes. In serving cut slice off the
other end TO make them stand upright
on a fiat dish, leaving the top uncov'
cred. A little cooked meat can be
mixed in before replacing the potato
in the skin if desired.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
Fruit Rolls.

Stir one tablespoonful each of butter
and sugar and one teaspoonful of salt
into one pint of scalded milk; wnen
lukewarm add one-half yeast cake dis.
solved in one-fourth cupful Of water
and three cupfuls of flour, or enough
to make drop batter. Let it rise un-
til light, then stir in one-half cupful
of butter creamed, with one-half cup.
full of sugar and enough more flour to
make stiff dough. Knead until
smooth, and when light roll it out thin
and cut into squares about four inches
Lay on the center of the dough hall
a canned peach, well drained and four
or five stewed prunes, or any preferred
fruit which has been stewed and sweet
ened. Bring the corners up to the cen.
ter and press them together lightly.
leaving spaces where the fruit shows
Lay them close together and when
risen again till light, bake in a quick
oven
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
I>1lliii':1'':sty : ! I: Y
Days Was Ny Life's
Limit.
Agony From Isah crit
ed He art Disease.
DIR. Miles II e art Cure
Cured NE.

One person in every four has a weak heart
Unless promptly treated a weak heart will
easily become disease ed heart. A little extra
strain from any cause is sufficient to bring on
this Leadly malady, the most common cause
of sudden death. Dr. Miles Heart Cure will
tone up the hearts action, enrich the blood
and improve the circulation.
'My trouble began with catarrh and l have
always supposed it caused the trouble have
experienced with my heart. / had the usual
symptoms OF sl@epIesSress, lost appetite, con-
stpat!on, palpItation Of the heart, shortness
OF breath and pain around the heart and un-
der lett arm My mother suffered in the same
way and l suppose mlne was an inherited
tendency. At one time [ was in agony. I
suffered SO severely and became so weak
tina my doctors said could not live thirty
uaVs. AT TINS time had not slept over two
nCurS a night on account of nervousness.
lhe least exercise, such as walking about,
Wcuid bring on palpitation and futtering of
thc heart 50 severe that | would have to give
UP every thing and rest. Nerve and Liver
fliiS cured me Of constipation and heart
SYMPTOMS disappeared under the influence
OF DR.. Miles New Heart Cure. | am in
better health than | have been in twelve
years and | thank DR.. Miles Remedies forit.
l think they are tn grandest remedies on
earth and l am constantly recommending
them to my friends" ."-MRS. L. ]. CANTRELE.
Waxahachie, Tex.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot.
tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr., Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
Peach Custard.

A tablespoonful of cornstarch wit
two tablesponfuls of cold milk; add one
half cupful of sugar, stir well, turn int
a stew pan. add teaspoonful butter, and
a little salt and one pint of boiling milk
Separate the yolks and whites of two
eggs: beat the yolks till light and blen
with them a tablespoonful of cold milk
Stir this into the cornstarch mixture
Place all over the fire and cook three
minutes. then set on ice. When quit
cold. add to the custard six ripe peache,
pared and cut into small pieces. Owe,
the top spread meringue made of tn,
two whites of eggs and two desser:
spoonfuls of pulverized sugar. This il
delicious.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-01
PRETTY KNITTED EDGE,
Because of the Great Vogue of Hand
work Even the Old-Fashioned
Trimmings Revived.

Cast on % stitches. knit across plain
First row-Slip one. knit one( over
narrow three times, knit four, mar
row, over, knit two, narrow. over, knit
one, over, knit three together.
Second row-Slip one. over, kni
three, over, narrow, knit two, over
narrow, knit II.
Third row-Slip one. knit nine, mar.
Tow, over, knit two, narrow, over, knit
five, over, knit one.
Fourth row-Slip one over, kni
seven, over. narrow, knit two, over
narrow, knit nine.
Fifth row-Slip one, knit one lover
narrow three times, narrow over
knit two, narrow, over, knit nine, over
knit one.
Sixth row-Narrow, over, narrow
knit five, narrow, over. knit two, mar
row, over knit ten.
Seventh row-Slip one. knit ten
over, narrow, knit two. over. narrow
knit three, narrow, over, narrow.
Eight row-Narrow, over, narrow
knit one. narrow, over. knit two, mar
row. over. knit u.
Ninth row-Slip one, knit l cover
rarrow) three times, knit five, over
narrow, knit two, over, knit three to-
eether, over. narrow.
Tenth row-Narrow, over. knit one
over. knit two, narrow. over. knit IA.
Eleventh row-Slip one, knit IL, mar
row. over, knit two, narrow. over, kni'
cne. over. knit three together.
Repeat from second row till Ions
enough.-Boston Budget and Beacon.