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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19


When RcnJamlI Franklin wrote ~
penny saycd Is penny earned" 10
did not mean a penny skimped from
our daily living or from our necessi-
ties. That is not "a penny saved in
the best sense. Ii IL a penny stolen
from yourself. penny saved Is 4
penny rescued from waste. An hour
taken from needed sleep il not an hour
saved. but an hour stolen. An hour
taken from idle gossip and turned ID
some good account-that IL IN hour
saved. And II is the same way with
our money and our products. There IS
no economy in self denial. 1t Is the
duty of every man and woman TO live
the fullest and best life possible, 10
get the most they can out OF life. to
nor!rish the body and mind and soul
and TO develop them to the highest
possible degree. This cannot be done
10y skimping. Economy Is necessary.
but we must not mistake what econ
,,my Is. We must save the wastes,
stop the leaks; but, having saved, we
must put our savings 10 some good Use,
else we are like the miser with his
,sold-a detriment TO society instead OF
4 go0d.-EXchanse
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Rickshaws and Dandiea

In the mountain districts OF Indii
the principal vehicles OF passenge
conveyance are the rlckshaw and til
dandy, with which Rudyard Kiplin
has made us familiar. The ricksha'
Is pushed and pulled through th
streets and OH the roads leading OF
into the country by four coolies, al
the dandy Is carried OH the shoI.
ders of four and sometimes six cOOlie
Saddle ponies are also used to some g
tent, but most Of the inhabitants al
quite all visitors use the rickshaw al.
dandy. The latter Is constructed {
the plan Of sleigh box. but longer.
pole Is attached fore and aft, which !
long enough to give u springy motto.
when the coolies are walking and trot
ting. A crosspIece rests on the shoul
ders OF the coolies and Is shifted nov
and then from one shoulder to the 9th
er for rest. BY the command OF II
cody In charge this shift Is made 81
multaneously.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19

His house. the first he had ever
owned. being nearly finished, the Flat
bush man went forth one fine after
noon to inspect ii. AS he entered the
front door he observed a well dressed
man standing within, apparently ad.
miring the beauties OF construction and
decoration. In an instant the pride OF
the owner swelled within him. Here
was where he would make the visitor
verdant with envy and. incidentally.
intercept few bouquets for himself
Stepping up 10 the stranger, ne re
marked:
"It's a beautiful house, isn't It? IT.
worth every cent of the Investment
md a great deal more"
you are right" replied the stranger
"You are, suppose
"Yes. I'm the owner" interrupted
the other. land just let me tell yor
that there are not many men round
here who own rs fine a house as this
II quite believe you," serenely an
swered the visitor. I'm the man, yol
see, who holds the first mortgage oil
it."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
a Fish Story.

Trout protection! Nonsense" said
a gunner OF local eminence. Trout
are amply able TO protect themselves.
Look at their depredations among
ducks, for example, and you will agree
with me that IT'S the birds that need
protection. It's a common thing for
q trout to jump from the water, seize
a duck by the neck, drag the unfortu-
nate fowl into the depths sufficiently TO
leave its feet sticking In the air, where
II can get no purchase upon the uni
verse, and thus drown 1t. Then the
trout picks the feathers from the bird.
eats Il at its leisure and swims away
out Of the Jurisdiction Of the courts.
Are there any fishermen? Nonef Too
bad. This would be a match for one
OF their Ash stories. ."-Philadelphi
Record
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19

A New York judge gave his son
81 600 telling him to go to college and
graduate. The son returned ut tile end
Of freshman year without a dollar and
with several ugly habits. At the close
of the vacation the judge told his son
that he had done all he could for him.
IL he had wasted the money that was
to have taken him through college. he
might as well leave home and make his
own way In the world. Ii was rude
awakening for the young man, but he
knew that his father was right. And so
strong was the good influence of his
upright father that he did leave home
TO 60 to work In downright earnest.
lie went back to college. made his way
through, graduated at the head Of his
class, studied law, became governor OF
.he state OF New York. entered the cab
met of the president of the United
states and made record for himself
that the country will not willingly let
die. II was William II. Seward.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
The Phantom Eiro Shin.

The traditional fire ship Of the
Chaleur bay. New r. unswick. appear
ing usually before storm, has Il basis
Of fact. according TO Il scientist. II Is
4 hemispherical light, with the Hat side
toward the water. glowing sometimes
without much change of form. but at
other times rising into slender. NOV
ing columns In which an excited I'M
aginaton might recog iize the flaming
rigging OF ship. The general ex-
planaton offered Is that this object is
a manifestation of ST. Elmos fire. IN
electrical phenomenon. but the reason
for its appearing only on or near the
Chaleur bay Is not known.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Our Debt to Ancient Greece.

Greece and Rome were Mt the oppo-
site poles of the human world, and
equally opposite are their influences
upon modern times. Rome was prac-
teal. hard headed. iurISt'c, while Greece
was intellectual, emotional. artistic,
aboundins in what may be called the
forebr,,n versus the brain behind the
ears Eome's empire was lengthy, ma
terial matter of fact, while Greece
banked OH the intellectual and spirit
nal, finding her greatest c0nQuests In
the realm of mind rather than in that
of matter. Rome produced no great
original thinker. her greatest men shin
ing, like the moon. by borrowed light
llcht reflected from the sagcs Of Ath-
ems. Rome taught men law, order, ODE
dience, but the mother OF ideas and
sentiments was Greece. From the
Eternal City we have Inherited our jur-
lSprudence, but ii Is from the CITY Of
the Violet Crown that we have derived
our art, science and philosophy. In a
word, 10 quote the substance Of DR..
JohnSon's saying. eliminate from ouI
mo lern civilization al that It owes
10 Greece 0nd the residue would be bar
barism.-New York American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Famous AnaGrams.

or all the eXtrayagances caused by
the anagrammatic fever when many
years ago 1t was at its height, none
comes up 10 that Of d Frehchman
named Andre PujOm. who. discovering
In his name the anagram Pendu a
Riom (the seat OF criminal justice In
the province Of Auvergne). felt bound
TO fulfill his destiny, committed crime
In Auvergne and was actually hanged
In the place to which the omen point
ed.
Among the papers Of William Oldys.
the photographer, was found the fol-
lowing anagram on himself:
In word and will am a friend to you,
And one friend old Is worth hundred
new.
The Father Pierre de st. Louis be-
came a Carmelite monk on finding out
that his lay name. LudOvicus Bar
telemi. gave the anagram Carmelo Sc
devOvet, and Sylvester. In dedicating
translation Of Du Bartas to his sover-
eign, made the following anagram:
James Stuart-A just master."-
Minneapolis Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
What he Lost.

A travelling man was leaning against
the counter IN the hotel gazing dis
consolately at the door.
Lose somethingT queried the hote
clerk
A nod Of the head answered.
WAS II very vGluablef"
Twice with the nod.
Sure you had It when you came In
heref'
A third nod. His face was growing
wistful.
You should have put II in the safe. y
Could not have done that very
well"
His voice Quivered.
The clerk stretched his neck and
gasped, why, what was itT'
ut was" tire travelling man began
but he choked-'it was my toD."
"Oh, pardon me minute. the phone
is ringing" And the clerk tiptoed soft
IL away. A dismal stiffness reigned.-
San Francisco Chronicle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Poetry With q STING IN Il.

On one occasion when William Ham
ilton uayne was visiting Samuel Min
tu.a Tccb at the latter's home IN Tus
ka'oosa the two poets stroIled into the
woods and paused 10 rest beneath the
sho lows Of the pines.
Here are your favorite pines
Hayne," said Peck. Lets dream 8
few poems beneath them"
The languid summer day had its ef
feet on them, and they were soon snor
ing and dreaming away.
But suddenly both awOke and botl
started down the home ro0d at tor
speed. shouting as they ran.
An army Of yellow jackets had dis
covered them. and. not being partial
70 poetry. had forcibly and feelingly
resented its intrusion on their domain
Later, at supper, Peck asked:
Did you make a poem. HayneT
"No." was the meek reply. 81 made
a pOultice"
$50 did l." said Peck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Every nation mocks at other nations,
and all are right.-Schopenhauer.
Tia [ nndon Polioe Mhiatle.

What Is the most powerful weapon
a man can carry against the possible
dangers OF nocturnal London? For
general utility and for special emer'
gencies you cannot-at least such Is
one night rambler's experience-beat
the ordinary police whistle. in addi'
ton to It's services as cab caller-one
for growler, two for hansom-there
are times, happily extremely rare
when II may prove a tower Of strength
One such occasion the writer can re-
call. About two hours after midnight
in a quiet byway. An agitated elderly
gentleman at an open door, which he
IL afraid TO enter The lock has been
forced. and within may be-burglars'
Have you seen policeman? No. But
three blasts on the whistle and the de
serted pavement swarms with them
From every corner one arrives. and
the house is surrounded. The home
going citizen knows not by what forces
he Is encompassed till he sounds thai
whistle I'm his or some one else's emer'
gency.-London Standard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Not a Slip or the Tongue.

II Is dangerous 10 pretend To knowl
edge one does not possess. \ man OF
little education was once q guest ut q
dinner, during which u servant STUN
bled so that roast tongue fell from
the platter he was carryinS. 1t was a.
embarrassing moment but the quic
witted host saved the day by remark
Ing. Never mind, gentlemen, its only
a 'lapsus lingua.'" This caused much
laughter and applause. and instead of
being spoiled the dinner was great
success. The boor. wishing to shine as
n wit himself. shortly afterward gave
a dinner, to which none Of those pres
ent ut the first dinner were invited
When the guests had been seated q
servant entered bearing beef roast
Just before reaching the table he
stumbled and fell. The host. leaping
to his feet, aStoniShed the guests by
exclaiming, Never mind, gentlemen
it's only a 'lapsus lingua.' kansas
City Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Got the AUTOGRAPH.

At Carlsbad on one occasion Brahms
physician, DR. Grunberger. asked the
composer for his autograph for i
young lady admirer. but Brahms scold
ed him for making nuisance Of him
self and refused 10 give 1t. Some
weeks later. ut his departure from
Carlsbad, Brahms handed To the doc
tor an envelope inscribed. with the
cordial thanks of Johannes Brahms.
Noticing a broad grin on the doctors
face, he asked: What makes you look
so cheerful. You don't know yet what
the envelope contains" Nor do
care" retorted the doctor. "rhe en-
yelope is the main thing. Much oblig-
ed for the autograph"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Tranoinu an EIeuhant.

Elephants are easily trapped" said
a. zoo keeper. very easily trapped and
very easily tanned. The trapper chooses
Il spot popular with elephants and digs
Il hole five feet deep and twenty feet
SQUARE. He surrounds this hole with 4
high board fence except In one place,
where he hangs a swing gate. Next he
finds a herd of elephants, chooses the
animal he wants. maddens it and
makes IL chase him. The man tears
along OH his nag, the elephant thun-
ders close after, and just at the gate
way the man swerves TO the right, but
the elephant, too heavy TO swerve,
bangs right on through into the hole.
He's mad al first, terribly mad. But
they give him no food or drink, they
build around the pit fires OF damp
wool that almost suffocate him with
smoke. and they daZe and stupefy him
with shouts and banging Of brass pans.
The elephant is completely broken and
subdued in three or four days. be
comes forth and follows the trapper
humbly and timldly. with tears In his
eyes,"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
A CARLYLE Comment.

4 gentleman once happened to visit
Carlyle just after a brilliant man OF
genius had left him. AS they met al
the door the man Of genius said: 81
have Just been visiting poor Carlyle
lie is a mere wreck. mere wreck. u
As the second visitor greeted Carlyle
he remarked. $50 you've just had Mr.
- with youf" "Yes," wns the an
swer Of the mere wreck" "and he
thinks God Almighty never made such
onOthprw
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
0ninn ae q Dislnfectant.

There IS, writes London correspond
ent, q stratum Of common sense In the
advice given by north country teacher
TO her scholars, "If you have cholera
or scarlet fever In the house. put some
onions under the bed and they VIII
sweep away all disease" FOR the onion
proved its virtue in a remarkable way
years ago, when cholera ragged through
out London. 1t was noticed with sur
prise that one Of the most insanltary
districts Saffron Hill and its neigh
borhood-was almost exempt from the
visitation. The majority Of the inhab
itants being Italians were great onion
eaters, and strings Of this vegetable
were found suspended from the ceiling
In nearly every room. The medical
officer OF health concluded that the
onion. among it's many virtues. con
tains q powerful antidOte against chol-
era morbus and possibly other diseases.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
wh.n The snuabox Went Round.


A curious characteristic Of the earlier
DAYS OF club life was the almost uni
versal practice of snuff taking ana IL
very slow replacement by the use o
tobacco. II was part OF gentleman
education to manipulate a snuffbox eie
gantly. and the possession of numbe
Of costly specimens of these receptacle
was Indispensable. explaining WI
snuffboxes OF every variety In goiu
silver. enameled and jewel incrusteu
IRE nowadays 80 largely found amon'
the cur.us..les OF the collector. Ther
we're snuffboxcs kept full In ever!
room In the clubhouse. and the ire
quent call for II by an irritable OIL
member was ole of the hits In Dui
yer Lytton's play Money" The SUI
,ly of snuff was made gratis TO men
bers. The cost amounted to t2o
80 year. and us the indulgence u
,l,acco IN this form gradually CAV
way 10 that OF smoking the expendl
ture was thought unnecessary.-Fori
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Enalish Plum PUDDING.

For English plum pudding clean,
wash and dry a pound Of currants;
stone a pound of raisi9s. Mix the cur
rants, raisins, a pound Of suet. chop
ped fine, quarters Of pound OF
stale breadcrumbs, n quarter of pound
OF brown sugar. the grated rind OF a
lemon, half pound Of minced candied
orange peel, n quarter Of pound OF
-four. half OF a grated nutmeg. Beat
FIVE eggs. add to them ha.f q pint OF
orange Juice. then pour over the dry
ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pack
into creased small kettles or molds.
This will make about six pounds. Boil
ten hours. Serve with hard sauce.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Huco and Verdi.

Verdi latorei long before he per
suaded Victor l,ugo. who was vexed
that the tragic beauties of his lie
Roi S'Amuse" had been turned Into
operate effects. to attend a perform
ance Of "RigOletto." He succeeded at
length, and Hugo sat in the box with
the composer and listened TO the op-
era. But not word did he speak.
verdi's impatience got the better OF
him. and he asked:
well, what say you-abOut the quar-
tet, for instanceT'
SHOW me n way In which four per
sons can be permitted to speak simui-
taneously," replied the poet "and l
Will write something more beautiful
than your quartet"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Early Dentistry.

The art OF dentistry was practced
among the Egyptians and Etruscans,
and there are evidences In mummies
and skulls that In very ancient times
teeth were filed and efforts were made
to supply the loss of natural by arti-
flcial teeth. The first writer on the
treatment OF diseased teeth was Ca
len. The science was introduced into
America by John Greenwood. who es-
tablished himself In New York In l7SS.
In 1890 and again in 1895 he carved IN
ivory an entire set Of teeth for General
Washington.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Children In PIiny's Day.

II was not a modern American writ
CIR who, discussing the children wrot'
Of them thus: How many are there
who Will give place to man out OF
respect to his age and dIgnityf They
are shrewd men already and know
everything. They are In awe OF no
body, but take themselves for tieil
own example" These were the words
Of I'liny the younger used In one OF
hIs famous letters during the frs
Christian century. but they VIII strong
Iy apply to much OF the young Amer
len Of today.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Trapped by a Picture.

A Hungarian burglar, who was once
a painter of considerable repute, was
ransacklng house when he came
across the portrait OF a very beautiful
Young woman which had been left un-
finished by the artist. He began to add
the finishing touches to the picture and
was discovered hard at work by the
owner of the house, who promptly sent
for the police.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
A Wall Meant Suaaestion.

At an at home" given by York
shire gentleman's wife IN outside man
servant had to do duty for a butler
The man was astonished at the thil
slices of bread and butter with which
he served his mistress guests. AS n
was serving an ancient dowager 10
the fourth time he said TO her In I
voice that was meant for a whisper
but which was audible to the whol
room. "If yer slaps three or four slice
together, mum, maybe yer can get
bite."-I.ondon Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
A Lesson In Ornitholoay.

A gentleman who rather oyervalue'
himself, looking at a case Of birds, sai'
to an ornithologist who was with him
What is that birdT
THAT" said the other, "is magpie.
"Its not my idea Of a magpie," wa
the reJoinder.
perhaps not" replied his friend
"but It's Gods idea Of a magpie.
House Beautiful.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Quickly Supplied.

There have been many strange things
IN English history. One OF the mosl
curious was recently mentioned by o
little schoolgirl.
1.-THE hydra" said this much informed
young person, "was married to Henry
the Eighth. When he cut her head on
another one sprang right up"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
The Surprise.

Grandma Were you surprised to
have me come and visit your Johnny
Not SO surprised as mamma was.
Grandma-Why, she knew l was com
ing. Johnny-Yes: what she was sur
prised at was papa's language when
she told him about IL. - Cleveland
Leader
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
How Z Stone Varies.

A stone Is usually considered to be
fourteen pounds but butchers stone
of dead meat is only eight pounds, a
stone OF cheese Is sixteen pounds. a
stone OF glass FIVE pounds. while a
stone of hemp runs to thirty-twO
pounds.-London Standard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
She Could See For Herself.

Mrs. CitiIy-Bridget, who was that a.
the door just nowf Bridget-A Teddy
wantin' t know II We had Furnished
rooms. Mrs. Citily-What did you tel
herr Bridget-Sure. an towld heI
that all our rooms were Furnished
She's lookin' ut the lib'ry now.-Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19

vIsitor--Do they treat you well here
Prisoner - Generally they does, onl,
they hurts me feelIn's by their lack oi
confidence. They won't let me have
latchkey.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Chronic.

Opposition, opposition; nothing but
opposition"
whats the matter, dearr'
my parents objected when wanted
TO marry him. and now he kicks be-
cause want divorce. ce."-Louisville
Courier-Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Too Easy.

Miss CicerO-IIere is an example for
you. Willie: \ boy skates two miles the
first day. three miles the second lay,
four miles the third day Willie
Shucks. could beat dat example wid-
out half trylng.-Smiths Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
His EXCLAMATION.

Henry" whispered Mrs Smithers
strengthening up IN bed, whats that
noise In the library"
Must be history repeating ITSELF
muttered Henry drowsily. "Go tc
sleepr'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Reckless.

Mamma-If you had two pennies.
Willie. and I was 10 give you three
more, how much would you have!
Willie - Make II dollars, mamma.
What's the use Of being stingy with
make believe money!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Nature and Man.

Huxley was once talking to Sir VII
liam Gull about the healing power of
nature. Stuff said Gull. Mine
times out of ten nature does not want
TO cure the man. She wants to pu!
him I'm his coffin."- London Telegraph
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Overcharoed.

electricity In the atmosphere af-
fects your system" said the doctor.
yes" said the patient. who had paid
so for two visits. there are times
when one feels overcharged."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Pc ~caOaFAnCA

Perseverance is more prevailing thar
violence, and many things which can
not be overcome when they are tOgeth
er yield themselves up when taken III
tie 10y Plutarch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Not az Al, Easy,

"Oh. its easy. Easy as taking candy
from baby"
Easy. en-? Ever try TO take candy
from a balr ?"-pitts'rrg Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Vas. lnGeed.

"A woman MAKES a great change in
a mans life"
Eyes. and she takes a great deal Of
change out q: Il ."-NouStCn i'nS'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19

Never depend upon your genius. IL
you have none, industry VIII supply
the deficiency.-Ruskin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19
Shenandoh HeraIe!
Advertising Rates

Advertisements will be insert.
ed at one dollar per square OF
ten lines or less, for the first In
sertlon, and 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
~ Quarterly or yearly sdyer'
tisements by contract.
~ Unless the number OF insef,
tions Is marked upon the mana'
script, advertisements will be pub.
lished until forbidden and chsrge
civ
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-19

SCHNAPPS has been advertised in this
paper so that every chewer has had an
opportunity to get acquainted with the
facts and know that drugs are not used
to produce the cheering quality found IN
the famous Piedmont country hue-cured
tobaccos, and that SCHNAPPS is what ne
ought TO chew. Still there are chewers
who accept other and cheaper tobaccos
that do not give the same pleasure. -