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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Falling Into Hole In Air

One Of the strange experiences
balloonist is that of falling into "a
In the air." which Mr.. Rolker reT
as follows: 80 you continue sal.
enjoying the present with little tho'
of the startling surprises that ma
before you. Ahead Of you, unsee
be what the balloOnist calls i
the air. resembling the wort,
maelstrom, and down this you D.
orally fall at rate which is terri.
until by sacrificing two or three
fuls Of sand at once your pilot
your downward fight But these
are scarce, and as q rule IN
phere Is OF uniform carryin~
American Magazine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
For Feminine Jurors.

In breach OF promise cases the pres
o-ce of female jurors among the male
Co, would certainly benefit the men,
IS they would at once see through the
wiIes Of their own sex. disconnect the
picture hat and the pretty gown ana
disclose the hussy at heart in the plead
ing. innocent betrayed one.-Lady 'o-
Iet Greville i'm London opinion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
News 10 Him.

"The beauty of this great and glori-
Gus republic" said the American
proudly. sis that any boy born here
may become president"
"Fawncyw exclaimed the British
tourist. "I was under the impression
that the president had to be at least
forty years Of age."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
More Exciting.

Tout-Has Jones quit the race tracf
because of reform. or what? Jockey
Reform nothing! He wanted some
thing more uncertain to bet his money
ON. Tout-But what could he hnC
more uncertain than horse race
Jockey-He's taken to betting whethe
or not the weather man will correctly
predict the days condltion.-floriui
Tines Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
The Servant Question

The proud millionaire entered rs
garage haughtily. Francois" =" he SAID.
you took out the new sixty h'"r"
mower again last night without e.
mission. I'm afraid I'll have to get
'ao.hc" 'lo,l' 80"
Il wish you would. sir Francois
answered. with those four big cars
heres quite enough work for two or
ls."-New York Press
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
un.I,Inufnn Mon

The towering Washington mohu
mont solid as it IS, cannot resist the
Seat of The IN poured on its southern
side on midsummcr's day without a
slight benuing Of the gigantic Shait'
which is rendered perceptible by
means Of copper wire IA feet long
hanging in lhr center 4 the structure
and carrying a plummet suspended III
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
The Auto Habit.

Some delvc" h:@ found in the Bible
what he believes to be limit or auto
mobiles. 1t Is contained In the story
of the vision Of Nahum. the Elkosnlte'
concerning the burden OF Uneven. III
the account given by this seer OF the
military array of the Medes and BABY
lonians against Nineveh occurs thlS
verse: 1.-THE chariOts shall rage III th'
streets. they shall jostle one against
the other in the broad way, they shall
seem like torches. they shall run lK'
the lightning" II that doesn't de
scribe a street full OF motor cars wha'
does? Then. again. variant OF tbs
word "jostle." which the original lie
brew will. il Is said, bear even better
Is pass swiftly, without particular
purpose, to and fro" Isn't that th'
automobile habit?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
I'm a. New Light.

Fair Yisitor-So you have really de-
cided not to sell your house? Fair
Hostess-Yes. You see. we placed the
matter I'm the hands of d real estate
agent After reading his lovely adyer
tlsement of our property neither John
nor myself could think Of parting with
such q wonderful and perfect home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
When Dogs Were

"There was a time"
quarlan, "when dogs did
for us-at least they kept
turning so 1t would not p"
dogs they were called. a
their descendants 'Spitz' to
Spit dogs were trained to
spits on which roasted chicke1
ducks and turkeys. The LITTLE
did their work well. They we
known to let fowl burn or
a mouthful or two from IT, As h.
1916 spit dogs were employed II
old Philadelphia inns on Second
Third streets
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Odd Occurrence In the Hunting Field


On the afternoon of Feb. :, 1t94. the
bounds of his grace the Duke OF Beau
fort were in full cry. The run had oeeh
q long one and they knew that the foX
was almost spent. Suddenly the scent
turned abruptly from the open, leading
straight into the garden of cottage III
the little village of Castle CoomOe.
Those who were following wondered
what had happened and were more as
tonished still to see the entire pack
without checking for an instant, dash
through the open door into the little
room. A shrlll scream was heard, ana
when the whipper in threw himseii
from his horse and gained the thresh-
old he saw q sight which probably no
fox hunter has ever met. before or
since. A white faced woman stooO
clasping a child In her arms. and riGht
there In the cradle. from which the III
FAINT had just been snatched. eighteen
couple OF fierce hounds were struggling
to devour their fox.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01

A CO. ~.iil no, nb1N: IN octave:
dog will bnrN fourth or fifth OF II
octave: II horses neigh is il descent @
the chromatic scale. while the donKe
will bray in octaveS. No donkey Ia
ever yet given evidence Of profcienc
I'm the study Of voice production.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
The Golfer.

Bertie Ito caddie. searching for lost
balD-What are you looking there for!
Why, / must have driven It fifty yards
farther! Diplomatic Caddie-But some
times they hit stone, sir, and bounce
hack n terrible distance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
DIR. w. A. COYNER
Veterinary SURGEON.
Graduate Ontario Veterinary College,
Toronto. Canada.
Calls Promptly Answered both 10
City, County and State.
Special Attention to Dis
eases of Cattle.

OFFICE: SAeER's LIVERY, WIN
cuxsrER. VA. can be reached by phone.
DR.. Coyner's Tonic powders, Blisters
Linsments, and Lotions. Tor scratches
Gaulds, &C., can be had at Walton q
Smoot's Drug Store. :.
viii ans wer ali letters in reference u
sny of the above medicines.
a.s,k. Ut.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Her Way.

whats the reason you never put
things I'm their places:' asked the irate
and meth0dical husband why, be.
cause" replied his easy going wife. Il
want them where | can find them"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Eaua1ized.

The larynx OF man is twice the size
on an average OF the same organ III
woman. although this diSproportion IS
eoualized by the fact that woman uses
her Iarvnx a little more than twice as
much as man
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
CheerfuInessc

The cheerful mans thought sculp-
tures his face into one OF kindness
toucbes his manner with grace and his
business life with friendlness toward
humanity.-Jacksboro TexD Gazette
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
SucCeRs.

The Youth-YeS. I'm in business fol
myself, but don't seem 10 be able t
meet with any success. The Sage-No
body ever meets with success. younl
man. He must overtake II.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Nohodv Else to Look Like.

She-Mr. Dudlelgh Is looking more
like himself, don't you think? Chappie
-Ya-as. His twiA brother is dead
Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
A Philosopher.

A philosopher is a man who when
he has hard luck. due to his own care
lessness and idiocy and other short
comlngs. can blame Il all on fate
Somerville Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01

Teacher - Is there any connecting
link between the animal and the veg
etable KINGDOM? Bright Pupil--fes'
mum. there's hash.-PhiIadelphia In
suirer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Superiuposed.

hall of a philharmonic society
lowing notice was posted:
,fhe seats i'm this hall are for the
gse of the ladies. Gentlemen are re-
nuested to make use of them only art
ar tbe former are seated. I'll Riso.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01

My body's old, but that's not my
fault. ! am not TO blame for an old
body, but I would bc to blame for an
old soul.-Deland.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01

We love TO expect. and when expec'
tation Is either disappointed or graft
tied we want to be again expecting
Johnson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01

A good way to teach child to be
have is to behave yourself.-Quincl
Whig.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-01
Not Needed.

1 have here a neat and pretty little
letter opener" began the agent
$50 have | at home" SAID the ous'
rocs man sadly. I'm married"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

CFrom the Columbus. Ohio. CitizenO
BOISE. Idaho. May 18.-Secretary W.
d. Haywood. of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners, is in excellent condition
to withstand the long strain to which he
viii be subjected during his trial on
the charge Of having plotted the murder
or former Governor Steunenberg, Of
Idaho.
His health is good. and he has gained
weight during his term OF his impris-
onment He was arrested in February,
1906. and was brought to the Ada county
Jail, in this city, a little over a year
ago. Until his arrival here he and
Meyer and PettibOne. indicted with him,
complained OF harsh treatment. Since
they came 10 Boise there has been no
complaint.
They have been given all the privi-
leges that could be extended TO men
held in prison. Sheriff Mosely did not
regard them as jail breakers, and treat
ed them as he would other trustworthy
prisoners. Sheriff S. L. Hodgin. his
successor, has pursued a similar policy.
TINS program has been satisfactory 70
the prisoners. and has been approved by
the prosecution.
Meals are served to the prisoners from
the outside. They are allowed such
other comforts as may serve to make
prison life more endurable- They sleep
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

Mrs. Spencer had shown hesitancy IN
her identification OF Proctor, and had at
one time identified his brother. very
similar in appearance. afterward chang
ing her mind and pointing out the man
now under sentence These two wit
nesses also testified that the woman was
unable to identify Eugene Proctor until
he had been made 20 change his wear
ing apparel 20 conform to that worn by
her assailant.
The delay Of the court in rendering the
decision is thought 10 be favorable TO
the prisoner, as the defense is believed
10 have presented a much stronger case
than at the former trial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
FATE
IN JUDGES HANDS

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. May IS
Eugene Proctor. colored, charged with
attempted criminal assault upon Mrs.
Minnie Spencer in April last. viii know
his fate on Monday morning, when
Judges Merrick and Crane. who have
been presiding during the trial just
closed here, will render their decision.
month ago Proctor was found guilty
Of the crime and sentenced 10 ten years
in the penitentiary by Judge Merriek,
before whom he elected 70 be tried in
lieu Of a jury.
Judge Merrick. however. granted a
new trial few days later on the ground
Of newly discovered evidence, consist
ing mainly OF the afhdavits. Of two
Washington newspaper reporters, who
were present when Proctor was first
brought before Mrs. Spencer for idenu-
fication. the day after the assault.
These witnesses. T. II. Brooks and 7.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

in locked cells. During the day. except
the outside exercise hours, they spend
the time in a room that is eommodious
and well ventilated.
Haywood fixes his own time for rising
L is usually s o'clock Half an hour
later he takes breakfast. From TO 10
o'clock is the morning exercise hour. a
favorite recreation at this time consists
in pitching quoits with a deputy sheriff
a his opponent.
Then follow two hours devoted to the
writing of letters and reading. Light
exercise with dumbbells or boxing
gloves is followed by another season of
reading. At 3 o'clock dinner is served.
Then comes the great event of the
day, the visit Of his wife and children.
They leave at 5 o'clock and from that
hour until bedtime with the exception OF
a few minutes set aside for lunch at
o. clock, he devOtes to books and news
papers
At $50 o'clock, as a rule. his light is
turned out for the night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
IS DISTRICT LIABLE
FOR EMPLOYEES INJURY
Health officer Woodward

Health OFFICER Woodward has asked
Corporation Counsel Thomas for a legal
opinion If the District is liable for the
injuries sustained by John Wells, an
employee Of the District pound. who
while in the discharge OF his duties was
bitten by mad dog. Mr.. Wells was
forced TO go 10 the PasteUr Hospital in
Baltimore for special treatment 10 pre-
vent hydrophobia.
Poundmaster Einstein reports that
Wells was bitten by a dog with the
rabies, belonging 10 J. II. Pasco, OF 1884
Twelfth street northwest.
Wells condition is improved. and he
IS thought 10 be out OF all danger OF
developing rs-bies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
VOTING CONTEST ON
At BENNING HEIGHTS

A novel feature Of a big lot sale at
Benning Heights, on May so. Decoration
Day. has been announced by the Valley
Realty Company.
Every visitor TO the grounds on that
day receives a free ballot 70 vote for
the labor organization. church, police
man or letter carrier Of his choice.
Every person buying a lot and making
SO payment gets Loo ballots. with 800
ballots for each additional $ paid.
Fifty votes Is the minimum that viii
be considered. The winning labor or
ganization gets a lot for an assembly
hall. $500 20 $500 square feet, worth
500 The most popular church gets a
similar lot for a church building. the
most popular policeman. a ticket to
jamestown and SO per day for ex-
penses, and the same for the most ef-
fcient and popular letter carrier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
he styles are the favorites of the season

SMALL CHECKS of navy blue on white grounds
CROSS DIE PATTERNS. with sefcOOred dots in Law
euder, pale blue pink.
patterns in exquisite
patterns tiny, spg
as dainty they
on the white ground fabric.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
FOUND WITH CIGARS,
CONFESSESSHOOTING

Policeman z. G. Watson. when stand
ing at the corner Of Louisiana avenue
and Ninth street yesterday morning, saw
a colored boy coming down the street
with couple OF boxes OF cigars IN his
hand Watson asked the LAD where he
got the cigars
factory answer. and the policeman took
him 10 the station house where the boy
admitted that he had broken into the
lunch room at the Department OF Agri-
culture and stolen the cigars. He said
his name was William Hutchinson, OF
Athens. Ca
I was arrested there for robbery he
said. Il escaped by shooting a mar" %
Asked If he had killed the man, Hutch
insOn would not answer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
7. w. BATTLE DEAD
FROM APPENDICITIS

RICHMOND. Va, May 1S.-Turner w.
Battle. forty-three years Of age, a ma
tive OF North Carolina, who has been
recently connected with the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company, died At the
Memorial Hospital this morning OF ap-
pendicitis. shortly after being taken
there to undergo an operation. Death
ensued before the operation could be
performed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
SURE OF IT NOW.

A Berlin scientist has made 70.00O ex-
aminations TO get 10 the conclusion that
woman's brain is undoubtedly smaller
than mans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
pecOratiOns for Ice Weddinrs.

Orders placed with GUIDE receive the
Of artists in this line. l2Is r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
Masonic Fair. Gaithersburg. Md.

May q. % g Take Baltimore & Ohio
$50 2. m train. returning 1890. Round
trip rate. IS cents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

THE MAJORITY exact copies of hghprced foulardS
medium polka dot effects in five
following colored grOundsdark
blue black the medium sized dots besides colors
already pink and red
A white with dots
colors; this and
blue The smallest dot
is almost pin dot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

c. & S. Pure, Rich Velvet Kind
an Ice Cream that's popular. Druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
BaItimOre and Return, Sc, BaltimOre

& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways, both days.
except Royal Limited. City Offices, 14l1
G. St and GIG Penna. ave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

RING EFFECTS are in single and linked ring patterns,
plain with medium sized
white rings with ceners of blue and green Some win small small
different sizes ground coors are dark blue black h oH
brown and pink
ed rings in four different sizes; colors blue lavender
white dots which scattered the rings OF color
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-17
Makes All Things
 Look New

Fog Wood a~d Met0Ief K5ads Hard and Soft Wood Floors,
 Interior Wood Work. Stairways, Radiators. wainscoting,
 Ceilings and Walls. FSrnsswye ef AU Kinds Refrigerators, Picture Frames,
 Liuoleum, Oil Cloth. Iron Fences, Wire Screens, Wicker Work,
 Registers. Chandeliers, Gas and Water Pipes.
 Hot Water Tanks,
 Doors, Window Casing. Baby Carriages, Trunks, Ranges, Andirons. Furnace Pipes,
 Fire Fronts. Cupboards, Pantry Shelves, Satchels, Lamps, Brackets, Store Fixtures. Church Pews and School Furniture. Buggies and Wagons. AsS . asOSsGSS Okter aSi.es about iss h0sss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-17
Royal Velvet Finish
 IN ALL COIORS
IN ALI COLORS

NM ADE BY THE NATIONAL vARNIsH CO.,, CINCINNATI oHIo
 Requires Expert in its Application Any Man, IVA apply Tough-Easic- Brilliant Durabdries hard Coors will durability All BEST that obtained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-17
The Only Colored Varnish Made

that be used successfully walls and ceilings dco1oring or fading coors.
 Will blessing during Cleaning to thousands of  fence refrigerator ROYAL VELVET FINISH makes old Furniture old floors 1ustrou Puts polish the interior wood and floors of old
 ROYAL VELVET highest grade colored vansh that possibly be produced
 Every Customer is Talking Advertiser.
 Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-17
16 COLORs That Will Not Fade

Natural z. 'a White Enamel Light Oak Dark Oak Cherry Mahogany Walnut Imperial Blue Milori Green Ivory Black Enamel Flat Black Ground Flat White Rose Wood Royal Red
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17

detachments for police and other duty in
the devastated city.
It transpires that the Hall Caine men
toned as being among the members OF
the party of visitors to Kingston headed
by Sir Alfred Jores, president of the
British Cotton Growing Association. and
president of the Liverpool Chamber or
Commerce. is William Hall Game, brother
of the English novelist. The latter chilled
at the colonial Office today and was as
sured that the members of Sir Alfred
Jones' party were safe.
The West Indian and Panama Cable
Cos Office at Bull Bay cables that all the
people in Kingston are camping in the
open and that the earthquake extended so
far rs Holland Bay. where the West IN
dian and Panama Cable Cos. station is
seriously damaged.
"Rctween Bull Pay aud kingston" the
message adds, 'there is not a hou:a. Ruin
and desolat!on are everywhere"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
WATERVILLE.
Colby College Nosea.

Ihat the Soi,homorcs would take re-
venEe upon thc Freshmen for the stand
made by them Tuesday morning was
proven Wednesday morning. when
without warning they dropped in upon
inc sounGly sleeping Freshmen and
heted out du" punishment. Those who
had reirained from taking part in The
feD3l.lon were excused from perform
ing most of the stunts and thought
themselves lucky to escape what some
OF the leaders got. Now that the two
classes have lad their clash their diff
1erenccs viii be forgotten and the
strong rivalry will sraduallv die down.
it appears that the Junior class will
refuse t" recognize the conduct of GER
tam members in regard to the altcrca-
tion on Tuesday morning and that the
part that these took will be a case of
individual responsibility.
A rehearsal Of tho Colby Dramatic
Club was held in Chemical hall We'd
hesday afternoon. The boys have their
parts well under way and are getting
INTO lEe spirit of the play. Mr.. Hanson
or Houlton will coach the club. Tho re-
port that Mr. Hanson had been engaged
instead OF r. l.. Edgecomo of Auburn is
without foundation for Mr.. Edgecomb
mas not been approached by the man
agement of the club.
Joan T. Mathews '0s Of Tenants
Han Dor will not return to college this
term on account of the serious illness
of his father.
Tho ladies of the Sophomore class will
give inc men Of the class a reception at
Foss hall this evening. 1t will be re.
InemDered that the young men of the
class gave the ladies reception during
the fall and now the compliment will
De returned. Affairs Of this sort USUALLY
are very entertaining for they are in no
way formal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-17
SNIP D. WINS
After Hardwood Had Taken the First
Two Heats.

George Harrington's Snip d. won the
race with Melroy's Hardwood yester-
day after the latter had taken the first
two heats.
Although this was the first race OF
the season on the Gardiner track ana
many people were interested in the
outcome, zero temperature with
strong wind sweeping the river was 100
cold for large attendance. Yet a good
" number of horsemen gathered wren
the steeds went onto the track anu.
staid until the end.
The first two heats were closely con-
tested. still some We're surprised when
Snip D. took the third with lead OF ~
yards at the finish. But the wise ones
who knew Ships staying qualities,
characteristic with which Hazlewood -
not credited, were expecting TINS anu
took 1t as the beginning of the end. Anu
SO 1t proved. Snip d. also TOOK .iie
fourth heat, and as it was plain tnae
Hazlewood then had no chance TO VIII
Snip was declared the victor
On account of the extreme cola ho
other race was held.