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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Earfl,nunkPk.

No prediction can be made safely rs
70 future earthquakes in any particular
region. If any conjecture is warrant
ed, 1t Is merely that regions which are
known to have contracted the earth
quake habit are, on the whole. more
likely to quake in the future than are
regions which have long been free from
seismic disturbances. No part Of the
continent seems less Likely to be shak-
en- than the Mississippi basin. Yet there
were disastrous earthquakes about the
mouth OF the Ohio river In lSll-13.
Regions covered with thick layers OF
clay, sand, gravel. glao al drift. etc, like
much OF the basin of the upper MisSis
sippi, are less likely To suffer severely
than those where solid rock comes to
the surface. for the loose material acts
as a cushion to dcaden the vibration
which come 10 the surface from the
solid rock belOw.-Thc World Today.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

In many OF the Greek Islands diving
for spongeS forms a considerable part
OF the occupation of the inhabitants.
The natives make it a trade 10 gather
these. and their income from this
source is far from contemplate. In
one of the islands girl Is not permit
ted to marry until she has brought UP
a certain number of sponges and given
proof Of her skill by taking them from
a certain depth. But in some Of the
islands this custom Is reversed. The
father of n marriageable daughter be
slows her on the best diver among her
suitors. He who can stay longest in
the water and bring up the biggest
cargo Of sponges marries the maid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Names Female Warrior.

During the war between the states
when II became necessary to draft
men for the army recruiting officer
Parker Mears by name. went 10 M
island off the coast Of Maine called
Loud's island. 1t claimed to De- n plan
tation. AS the boat neared the shore q
tall. brawny female. the mo,hcr 0f sev
eral stalwart sons, appeared on th'
rocks and as the officer set foot OF
shore sternly demanded his business.
After men for Uncle SAM" he an
swered.
She Immediately began to pelt hir
with big, hard potatoes. and they came
so fast and furiously that he was
obliged TO flee 10 the boat and row
away as fast as possible. Mr.. Mears
when a little excited suffered badly
Relating the experience. he ended with
&c g-Sive her rpO-pO-pO-pO-tltoeSe-nougl
a-a-and sh-Sh-She'll t-t-t-take Ri-iti
Richmond. Boston Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
What apaste" Is.

Paste" from which imitation pre-
cious stones are made Is widely known,
but few are acquainted with the in
gradients, though ii Is generally un'
derstood that the paste gains its bril-
lance from the lead II contains. For
mulas vary for the paste, but all con
tain rock crystal. red lead, carbonate
OF potash, borax and white arsenic.
1t is required that these articles shall
be of a high grade Of purity, as there
Is considerable waste, 80 that the
gems made from "strass," as the com
position Is technically known, are by
no means inexpensive. The lead gives
to the strasS its briiIlancy. while the
rock crystal contributes brilliancy. \
paste diamond cannot scratch glass
and Is thus easily detected, but coiored
stones are made OF crystal alone that
are considerably harder than glass.
In the making Of these crystal stone
Is followed out and filled with some
colored liquid. the oriiice being closed
with a plug OF crystal, which IS ground
down so that there is 10 trace OF the
junction.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

Where does Cleopatra's body rest
Scarcely a layman who would not an
swer. why. in Egypt" After heI
cajoleries, her wiles, her life OF In
tense II not very exalted loves. Cleo
patra was laid In one Of the loyelies'
tombs that has ever been fashioned 10y
tie hand OF man. But what change
1900 years has brought about! Today
an ugly mummy. with an embiematit
bunch OF decayed wheat and coarse
comb tied to its head-a mere roll oi
tightly swathed dust-lics crumbled IN
a hideous glass case ut the British mu
scum. 1t Is Cleopatra. the once great
queen, a Venus In charm, beauty anc
love.-London Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Rirda Cross No Deem Sens.

A writer In the London Outlook
points out that no birds cross deep
even if narrow, seas The narrow Mad
agascar strait Is impossible 10 birds
though the north seas are a highway
for them. Godwits pass from the Nilt
TO the shores of Norfolk, though neigh
boring islands In an archipelago may
show no common stock. All birds, will
the possible exception of the sparrow
are stirred 10 movement by dllferen
causes-wlnd. weather. food, the bully
ing Of parent and other birds. Birds
Of prey drive off their young. Martins
love familiar caves. Successive raven:
have built on the same ledge for cen
tury. The longer passages are only
made over shallow seas that once were
land. and when once Journey is made
the memory is strong enough TO urge
a repetition. The change of home ther
becomes not fashion, but an Inherit
ed habit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
VALUABLE FARM p
FOR SALE.

In Loudoun county containing 45O
acres of land $50 acres of which is
cleared in 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 watcred branches IN all
fields. and the entire farm is well fenc-
ed, new dwelling of 6 rooms, halls
and porches, new barn 20xiO 1t, old
barn 4Ox40 #, % stalls, new black
smith shop, hen house and meat house.
| good tenant house, and : servants
cabins, good well of water in yard
and one in barn yard. The entire
farm is in HIGH STATE OF cultivation,
having been farmed b owner. mi ie
from Lunette p. o., miles from rail-
road at GAINESVILLE and convenient to
stores, schools and churches.
Price $40. per acre, on liberal pay
ments. Apply to
in. DAVIS & co.
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Enl.fpU nreat.

The action Of yeast on dough con-
yerts some Of the starch into sugar.
Then the sugar Is made into carbonic
acid gas anu alcohol. When the dough
IS baked Ste alcohol Is driven off. II
the bread Is under5aked some of the
yeast may remain unkilled. and such
bread by being kept may have more
Of It's starch changed into sugar. Thor
ough baking kills al yeast. and keep
ing Of such bread does not cause any
ripening. Stale bread IS more digesti-
BILE than new bread solely because 1t Is
more easily maSticated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
No. %.
Winning to bearded Men.

at Is well that old men should wear
beards," said Il physician, for wher
one becomes old one should be spared
the excItion OF daily shaving. But
would like 10 issue warning TO al
beard wearers. would lihe 10 shout
Keep your boards dryr In voice loud
enough TO be heard around the world
Were those words needed many cases
Of sore throat, cold aud Influenza
would be avoided, AID many deaths
would be indefinitely put off. SO many
men with boards neglect when they
wash their faces TO wipe their boards
dry! \ beard a foot long demands 2
lot OF toweling. 1t should be towelea
after every wash good five minutes
Otherwise II is damp. The owner goes
about with this damp thing upon Ia.
delicate and sensitive throat Then. II
he takes tOnsilltis or influenza. b,
blames the American climate. There
are too many damp boards among us
Too many men. washing their face
three or four times a day. have theiI
boards damp and clammy a good three
hours daily."-New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
wbv the Ergs Didn't Hatch.

A famous Michigan egg raiser occa-
sionally sells some OF his product TO
bis grocer, and some smart town peo-
pie who thought they could get bis
eggs for Matching cheaper hy buying
from the grocer We're disappointed
when they found that none Of the
store eggs hatched out. Some one told
the old man about the disappointment,
and he expressed no surprise. He only
said: ''They should come TO me Tor
their setting eggs. Whoever hear o
buying settin' eggs IN grocer shop!
When / sell eggs for eatin' just dip
the ends In boiling WATERFALL the
germ. Them was eatin' eggs the gro
Ger had. II these people want settin
eggs they should come TO me honest
like"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Wore Oct His Finger.

There was brakeman on the Colo
RADIO Midland railroad who years agC
lost his index finger on his right hand
One Gay. a lady passenger who had
been much interested in the wonderful
works of nature the brakeman haC
pointed out to her along the road no
tlced the stub finger. When tie con
ductor came through the car she said
TO him:
Excuse me, sir, but can you tell me
how the brakeman lost his forefinSer'
He seems to be such an accommodate
ing fellow"
Yes, mum, that's just Ii. lie Is sc
accommodating that he wore that fin
ger off pointing out the scenery along
the line" said the conductor.-Denver
News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Eafiuu snailS.

Four Britons ate snails at a rrc-S''
restaurant in Brighton, England, not
long ago. Their experiences are de-
scribed as follows: In due course the
plates appeared. each bearing half q
dozen snail shells of Il dingy white. a
slender two pronCed fork accompanied
each dish. With this the snails were
Jerked out. their big black horns com
ing first. accompanied by small erup-
tion OF gravy. One of the experimenters
looked critically ut the uninviting oo-
ject at the end of his fork. then he shut
his eyes and popped it into his mouth.
His teeth met on something yielding,
but tough. rather suggestive Of india
.ubter All four epicures manfully ate
their six snails."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

Schwartz had just taken possession
Of the little book shop when As hao
purchased with the idea that there
woulI be an ideal occupation for him,
permitting him 10 sit around and smoke
his long pipe all the time. His first
patron, or would be patron, on the first
morning of his advent as book dealer
was a young woman who wanted to
Get a book dealing with arctic romance.
Good morning." she said. Have
you got Frozen Dog TalesT"
"vat? Lady. dis Is not a Chinese
restaurant"
But you don't understand me.
mean
II never heard OF frozen dog tails
yet. Meppc dey are someding dose
Fillingjeeno beebles eats. But nod
here. lady, nod here. Dis is a book
store"
We'll, probably you DO not quite IN
derstand me. | wanted TO get some
book that had stories Of the north in IT.
Perhaps you have 'PardnersT"
NO. ma'am. Dare iss nobody in dis
store but rnyselluf Schmidt wanted to
take half. but wouldn't le< him In on
it, unit
But the young woman was hurrying
out.-Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Truly COnsiderate.

A considerate patient had an artery
opened by mistake for vein by q
French surgeon In the operation of
bloodlettlng. The woman succumbed
not long after 10 the effect OF the
blunder, but in her Will left the sur
econ a small yearly pension, mot only
20 comfort him, but so that he could
live the rest Of his life without doing
vivisection any more" \ similar his
tor!c occurrence Is related In the Med
ical Times of Polish princess who
had had the same experience. She add
ed a clause to her will expressing her
forgiveness and leaving the surgeon a
small pension TO indemnify him for the
loss OF reputation that may follow my
sad catastrophe"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

The parish council OF Rudgwick. Sus-
sex. England, possesses an official seal
in which the occupations Of all the
members are indicated. Thus the vicar
Is represented by an open Bible, the
farmer by some trees, the coal dealer
by sack, the miller by mill, the Inn
keeper by bottle and jug. the boot
maker by n boot, the auctioneer by d
hammer. the doctor by a medicine bot
tie. the carpenter by plane and the
baker by loaf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Aaron Burr In Prison.

Even TO his jailer Burr was the
grand seigneur whose rights there was
none to dispute.
IL hope. sir" ventured that official at
their first encounter, that it would not
be disagreeable TO you If | should lock
this door after dark"
by no means" graciously returned
the prisoner. Il should prefer it to
keep out intruders."
at is our custom. sir" continued the
turnkey. ito eXtinguish all lights at .
o'clock. Il hope, sir, you VIII have no
objection TO conform to that"
THAT, sir" answered Burr, II am
sorry to say is impossible, for | never
go TO bed until 12 ana always burn
two candles"
Very well, sir-just as you please
agreed the jailer. Il should have been
glad if it had been otherwise. but as
you please. sir" - Frederick Trevor
Hill in Harper's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
The ElIacL Maria.

BLACK Maria Is familiar term,
with an origin more or less mysterious.
1t has been suggested that Maria
really represents the old word mari
mated" which meant transported or
married." a slang expression formerly
applied TO persons chained or hand
cuffed together ON the way to Jail. But
more attractive is the story that In
the old colonial days a gigantic ana
brawny negress kept a sailors board
ing house at Boston and frequently lent
her strength to the cause OF law and
order. Once she took three sailors to
the lookup unassIsted. "Send for Black
Marla," 1t Is said, became a regular
way Of limiting that a man ought TO be
Jailed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
WhicfIer SuNCI Him.

A certain famous English poet whose
name tie reader must be left 10 fill In
for himself was once threatened with
expulsion from a swell London club
for dancing fandango upon the silk
hats of other members. James Mac
Neill Whistler. however. interposed and
saved him with his eloquence. One
man OF genius, Mr.. Whistler urged.
was worth any number OF silk hats.
seeing that silk hats could be replaced
and men of genius could not. Then
and not till then the irate committee
reconsidered lis decision and accepted
the apology which was rendered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

Savages, we know, indulge In such
,uxuries as grubs and locusts, but for a
civilized white man to finish up his
dinner with dish Of raw ants seems
100 nasty to be credible. Yet In Mexico
it is the custom-and custom adopted
by plenty OF colonials and visitors. The
ant eaten is called the honey ant and
is perhaps as curious an insect as lives.
With a tiny head and legs, II has a
huge body as big as large pea, and
this is yellow and swollen with excel
lent honey. In each nest there are 300
or 400 Of these honey ants, which are
attended by thousands Of others. The
honey ants hang on TO the roofs OF the
cells in the nest while the others feed
them. They are. in fact, living store
houses Of winter food. An observer
says that If one OF the honey ants falls
from his perch a worker VIII go and
pick him up and replace him. This
feat is equivalent 10 man walking up
the face OF cliff carrying large buf-
falo or cart horse on his back.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Girl slaves In China.

A native writer in Chinese pubiica
tlon remarks: when girl Is sold IL
China she becomes the slave or beI
owner and a part OF his property. She
no longer retains her freeborn rights
but surrenders them all TO the Will OF
those who own her. She receives nc
compensation for her labor, but Is
Obliged 10 accept such raiment and
food as her owner may be pleased u
give her. In cases OF tyranny or gross
cruelty she cannot appeal for redress
She may be resold, given away or cas'
of in the streets at the arbitrary VIII
Of her master. All freedom IL denied
her. and she remains a tool and chat
tel IN the hands of her owner until she
is sold again or until death releases
her from her unwilling fate"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

Boston owes its name to a Roman
Catholic saint Early In the seventh
century n Catholic monk named Bo-
tolph founded church in what Is now
Lincolnshire. England.
AS tbe years went by town grew
up around the church and was called
Botolphstown. This was shortened for
convenience into Botolphston. then 10
Botoston and finally to Boston. JohE
Cotton came to America from that
town and named the New England
capital after his native village.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
4 Clerical Pun.

4 complaint was brought before an
eminent English bishop that clergy
nan in his diocese was wearing al
Oxford masters hood when. in fact, he
lad no such degree. IL call Ii. my
lord" said tie complainant. wearing
a lie or his back" I'VE need not use
quite so strong word. Mr.. Smith.
The bishop replied in his blandest man
Ter. Call ii false hood"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Contracted Quarters.

The sort OF conversation in which
Martha Hackett often indulged was pc
culiarly trying TO her cousin, Mr.. Lane.
"Martha's been here all the morning.
said Mrs. Lane wear.ly nj dinner one
night. "She talked Oh and on about
things that didn't amount to anything
md were al disconnected. endured it
- well as could, but it does seem
;ometir.cs as IL she was wandering IN
g: mind
We'll. the"e's one thing" said Mr.
.ane griI..y. y neSdn ever worry
~. hcr ",':'S far Il that's where
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Very low rates TO Virginia Horse
Shows via southern Railway.

Manassas. Va, July IS, I9, 1905; tickest TO be
sold frCm Washington, DC. Front Royal,
Bluemont HarrisOnturg, WaIrenton, Lynch
burg and intermediate stations, Ju ~. IS
and 70. final limit July 1876.
Orange. Va, July %, 26 1916; tickets 10 De
solo from Washington, Farrent n, Lynch
burg and intermediate points, July p, IS and
26, ual limit July q, 1910
Charlottesville, Va. Aug. Ia, 1870 tickets TO
be sold from Washington, Front Royal, Blue
mont. Warrentor,, barrisOncurg, Lyncheurg,
and intern ediate points, July 81, Aug, and q
final limit AUS Ioo6.
Front Hoyal. va, Aug. rs. I9o6; tickets to be
sold f:or ashiuEton, barrisOnbufg and IN,
termediate stations, Aug I, and 3, hnai
limit August :, 800.
| Harris n1ur7. Va, August I4,-l6, I9o6; tick
cts 20 be sold from Uas hington, biuemonf,
CuipePer warrentOn, Front Royal and inter
mediate p inis, August -, I4. IS and 10, hnal
limit August II, 1906.
warrenton Va Aug. $3.50, 1906; tickets 10 be
sold from Washington, ID. C., Harrisonburg,
Lynchburg. Front Royal, Bluemont and inter
m dis te POINTS, Aug. 2s, so and 80, final limit
Aug. Il, 90
Fog fu,tasr information apply to nearest
Southern + W., ticket agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
The silence Cure.

Nerve specialists, 1t Is said, are no"
recommending silence cure for wo
men who suffer from nerves. The pa
tients have to set apart a certain mum
ber OF hours In which no word
spoken. A woman we know tried TIL
treatment, with curious result. Sh'
herself came out In rash, but NE
husband, who suffered from head
aches. recovercd.-Punch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Rusiness Education.

Nothing will stand YOU In better
stead In the hard. cold. practical. every
day world uian good. sound business
education. You Will find that your sue
cess IN trade. occupation or profession
will depend az much on your general
knowledge Of men and affairs as on
your technical training.-Success Mag
aZine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
An ODtfntst.

"Blank started out TO he q rose spe
cialst, but the insects ate up his now
crs so fast he had to give Ii up"
Wasn't he discouragedT'
"No: he found so many Interesting
varieties OF bugs he went In for that
subject. and now he's just as enthu
sIastic over bugs as he was over how
ers!-Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
The Violin.

Each instrument eXcels In some par
ticular passage. the plano in scale pas
sagcs. the harp In arpeggio, the man
dolin In the rapid repetition OF one
note, the banjo In the rapid playing OF
broken chords. and so with other In
struments; but the violin can beat them
all on their own ground. while there
is much violin music that can be piayeu
on no other instrument.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
0uestion For a Question.

John" said TIE distinguished law
yer severely. have you been In swim
ming In spite of my express prohibl
tion?"
Father" said John earnestly. "isn'
II one of the first principles OF Law
that no witness is bound TO incriminat
himsclfT- -Someryille Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
A CurIou. watch.

In the year 1IC4 handsome AZ
curious p, -cat was made to Geort
-. A.no.l, celebrated Lo@c'
matchmaker. IL was n repeatin. tin
pecs. set IL r.ng. and was about Il.
size o. m o.. ! shioned silver thre
cent piece. T..oi~h II weighed u
..an ave p,nay9 ,lghts. Il WAS col
posed OF 10 diderelt pieces and W.
proyIded with the first ruby cylind
ever made. For this little mechanic
marvel Arnold received from the Kin
present o. ~ ~'incis.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Not ut Home.

Calhr-Is your father at homer Lit
tie Daughter - What Is your name
please? Caller-Just tel him IL Is hi'
old friend Bill. Little Daughter-Thei
I guess he ain't at home. | heard hin
tell mamma II any bill came he wash
at home
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Birds Spring wedding Clothes.


There are number of birds that put
on fresh, bright beautiful clothes for
their spring weddings. These birds.
when they mate, change their sober
dress OF gray or brown for plumes OF
gold and scarlet Thus the warrior
bird of Germany puts on for the mat
Ing season a run of many bright hues.
while the female dOnS cape OF white.
The grebe's wedding dress l. two tufts
of brilliant blue feathers. They stand
like horns upon bis head They en-
hance his beauty greatly. The Snat
catcher is a dull brown bird, but IN the
spring Lis plulnes turn a beautiful
green. The Gre weaver's wedding
dress is the most splendid Of al. This
bird. Il sober fellow Ia the winter,
wears when he takes a wife dress Of
brizht I.l.-Thl,a.el .elph.a Bulletin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
BEFORE aud Aftcr.

She (cuttinglyb-There Is no doubt
about il - marriage does improve p
mans pOlifenesS. He (surprised)-Hov
so? She Cblandly)-Well, you frequent
ly get up and offer me n chair nov
Before we were married You never
gave me more than half one.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13
Home. Coming For Georglans,

Atlantic, Ga, October 1911, 1909. Very low
round trip rates via Southern Rwy. t,cm ali
poiats in Virginia, North and South Caro- ina
and Washington, d. c.; dates OF sac Oct: ana
&C. fiual limit Oct. 20. 1906 prior TO midnight
OF which purchaser must reach original
starting point. Extension Of final limit 10
Oct. 90, 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, 1906-07-13
Notf,fur Doing.

"Mlss May" began Mr.. Hoamley.
would you-er-be mad II were to
kiss your
Not necessarily" replied the bright
girl but I would certainly be mad to
let you."--PhIladelphi Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

When al IL summed up, man ncye
speaks of himself without loss. III
accusations of himself are always ID
lIeyed. his praises Observation-Disclosures.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-13

.Mcr.ush has been arrested for drunk
enness and wants you to ball him out.
.paiI him outr' calculated Colonel
p.cner who had heard the remark IN
d,afinctiy. 'v3ood gracious. is he that
e.su -Exchan9e-