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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
En-NycFeG.

"DO you dance On yOar toes. Mis-
Quick wtY
Never. Mr Clumsey. Other peop'e
do that for ne"
And he cidn't know just what she
meant until he tried 10 get another
dance with her.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Advice Is often too good TO be taken
but a very agreeable variety was once
given by James Russell Lowell to a
Young woman about 10 be married
"AIways give your husband-your own
wavo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
Too Manv Weddinos.

"What brought you here. my poor
manr' inquired the prison visitor.
"Weil, lady" replied the prisoner, II
guess my trouble started In attendin'
too many weddin's."
"Ahl You learned to drink there, or
steal perhapsT
"No. lady, | was always the bride
groom"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Caller wish yon would tell me
what the real difference Is between u
stradlvarius and any other violin. In
formation Editor We'll. sometimes II Is
"a much as $1,000. Chicago Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

An old lady about to hire cab IN
London asked the cabman If he could
take her to Trafalgar square. The cab
man replied. mo. mum. can't, and
wouldn't II could. and the next time
you want to eat onions bile 'emP'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
WANTED FARr1S.

Having advertised Virginia Prop
critics very extensively / am in receipt
of many inquiries for Valley farms.
II your farm is for sale and you ilst
it with ne will send description TO
correspondents who are In the market
for such places. No charge unless
sale is made through me.
FOR SALE FARMS.
II you are thinking OF locating In
Loudour or Fairfax | have many tne
farms and homes easily accessible
rom Washington. Write, telling me
what you would like to consider.
CLAUDE G.. STEPHENSON,
Virginia Properties, Herndop, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

"One should always breathe through
the nose when asleep" says n physi-
clan If ycu awake and find your
morI'' open. got M and shut II.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Closefst It cost me over 5000 to
give Harry that course in industri1l
arts. IIerdSO- But be must be quite
handy with bis tools now? Closefist-
Yes. and the first job he did was to put
up awnings on the shady side of the
house
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Mel!a. a9p. jcuay Ind. y IN
ALTO: (h-s-.l Nilsson = in alto.
Evaagp.ia. . .nrv.Cp. G. IN a;.0: Ellen
Beach YGr. { two 0r;ayg~ a"0ye; Te
trazziai. I. in alto: Cauo;ta iatgl. d IN
alto: A,le,.IlI PAM, { In G..J
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
Moncy k.akcs Cccti3ts.

Money Is Il sort Of creation ana glve*
the acquirer even more than the pos
SCISSOR an i:nagiuG;iou OF bis own pow
er and ten2s TO make him idollze self
Cardinal Newman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
= Ccmp1ricca.

The old gentleman was very angry
There cotld Ea no GoUht about that
threatening tie other with his fist. he
..h,:outed. III your brain WAS put III Il
mustard seed il would have rs much
room as u shrimp liz the Atlantic?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
Coruuerino Temptation.

To conquer temptation you mnst I'VE
II down alone. as you must die alone
and no vlcariOus Gift Of strength can
take the place of Il mans own will
From "My Journal"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Church-What's that piece of cord
tied around your finger for? Gotham
Ny wife put it there to remind me to
mail a letter Church-And did you
mail 1t? Gotham-No. She forgot to
give IL to me!-CongregatiOnalist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

The happiness of life consists ~
something to do. something TO love and
something to hope for.-pr Chaimers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

Some people make the mistake OF
thinking they are sure just because
they are slow.-Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
His Ears.

"If SmIthers undertakes TO pull my
s,.rs." said fellow at a street corner.
"he will have his hands full"
The crowd looked at the mans ears
and smiled. London Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

He conquerS twice who restraints
himself In victory .-Syrus.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17

IL was just thinking that ship taS'
In the mud ought 10 bP record oreaA
er on the open sea - Pick k-Me-up
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-04-17
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N-..T -iT J - fI-'fs
az SO. 9nr ~ ON blii.PSAips reporte'
fast I'm the mud"
"WpUi''
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
PARENTAL COMPANIONsHIP.
Means Health, Enjoyment, and a
Good Time.

Er0-c tle bllo state Journal
A very pleasant sight. and a hopeful
sign. too. is where a father and son are
friends. Neither can have a better one.
If he IS a real one, nor a more enjoyable
one. II they understand one another.
which IS easy 10 do. There IS more health.
outlook, joy. and profit in that sort of
companionship than any they can form
in the busy walks Of life
Neither the authority Of the father nor
the respect Of the son need be sacrificed
70 sustain this relation These blend to
gether when they occupy the middle
ground Of friendship. and become kinl-
ness and courtesy But the practical ef-
feet Of such cOmpanionship. II sustained
by the father with kindly common
sense. IS a real education for the boy.
for il directs his life toward affairs that
have worth and meaning to them This
does not mean that there is 70 be no
folly or fun but that il Is not ali 20 be
folly and fun; but there are to be times
Of reflection. taking account Of things
and figuring out the real value Of events
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Gro,rth br Prevention.
- the - -.

Fron the Cincinnati EnGuire7-
Despite the depressing and discourag-
ing aspect OF social evils Ike crime, pow
erty. intemperauce. and disease. which.
diffused everywhere throughout the coun-
try. specially affect our great cities. a
comparison Of conditions now and fifty
years ago VIII show marked improve
ment. and 1t viii appear that what has
been accomplished has been not in the
way Of cure so much as by prevention,
applied BY organized effort.
Fifty years ago such charity as existed
was uninteIligent and undiscrimiuating
Beggars on the street and from door 70
door were given aims. and there were
asylums for orphans and the blind Char
ity was bestowed without investigation
and there was no comprehension Of the
problem Of poverty and no attempt TO
solve it. Gradually It came to be per-
ceived that the only way Of dealing with
the situation was by prevention. and the
scattered societies got together with no
less bold a programme than the abolition
OF poverty. by getting at and removing its
vario1s causes
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
SHORTAGE OF CARS.
And There Has Been a LuII in Their
Construction.
-s1m the SIuvauEes wis-1rsia

F-crn Tire 1IilvaHE1s Wis-1rsi1-
The prediction has been made tlal
there viii be Q serious shortage q cars
when the crops begin TO move. because
The railroad companies have been unable
70 secure money with which 70 add new
rolling stock 70 take the place rf that
which has gone OUT o. existence during
the past year through accident and the
ordinary wear and tear Of traffic There
has doubtless been a ICll in car Cors-rCc-
ton. due 10 the general 6ullness N rail-
road circles. but some Of the roads have
evidently been trying O. keep their equip
ment I'D 10 the needs Of the faI months
The displacement Of wooden cars with
more durable steel rolling stock VIII re-
duCe the annual loss through wear and
tear as steel cars can stand rough usage
much better than the old-Styls car For
this reason the railroads OF the country
viii be able fn the course Of time 10 keep
pace with the increasing demands o.
business. But. il addition % providing
durable cars. the railroad companies must
devise a system by which they can keep
their rolling stock in continuous service
An expert recently declared that there
are plenty OF cars now in service but
ti1roush loOseness Of control too many OF
them are permitted 10 remain IN i6leness
when they ought TO be on the move.
There is probably a great deal Of truth
in this assertion. as the task OF keeping
track Of freight cars is q very difficult
one.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
THE PROTECTIVE TENDENCY
As ExempIiHed at Present in Great
Britain.
From the New YORK Past

The present reaction toward protection
in England has been possible only be
cause the generation that bred the cham
pions Of free trade has passed from the
stage. Golden. Bright and Gladstone
are gone and with them much of the
ardent temper OF the old Liberalism
The victory. seemed to be completely won.
the soldiers were resting on their arms,
and young england had forgotten. or
perhaps never knew, the issues that once
raised such hopes and fears. Taking sd-
vantage Of this apathy or ignorance. the
merchants and manufactures who are
afraid II compete on even terms with the
world. and who would tax a whole peo-
pie for the sake OF a private profit. have
made their shameful compact with the
Conservative leaders and captured the
organization Of the party. But. in spite
Of the money that may be poured out 10
secure privileges for the few, II is hard
" credible that Great Britain Will again
revert 70 the half-civilized policy that
she long since abandoned
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

The last race. running half-ulile dash
had seventeen entries. Six were scratch
ed. leaving eleven sprinters 10 face
Starter George Shellhorn. Of Washing
ton He had a dific;Ilt task getting them
started and when he did let them go
Kentucky Rose spranE into the lead The
mare was soon overtaken. and at the
quarter they all were in a bunch. and Il
looked to be anybOdy's race. Poly Poly
came away in the stretch. however. and
won by q length from Hillarity. who was
well up all the way The odds against Poly
Poly were , 10 ?. Merry L4assie and Wa
bash Queen selling at even money. Poly
Poly was first. HiIlarity second. and
Merry Lassie third. The rest were
strung out The time was dfty-One sec
o1ds. fast going considering the c0ndi-
ton Of the track The purse was SI25-
Poly Poly is owned by H A Enswold
The starter Of the trottinE races IS
Thomas P. Baldwin, Of Brishtwood- The
judges are John H Gheen. OF Washing
ton. and W V Waltres. of Leonardto7va
and the timers Dr. John z Sausbury and
A. 7. Brooke. OF Prince George County.
The programme for tomorrow is a fine
one. and is as follows:
Fnst-NIontana Guard. Happy G.. Sir Electr1id
Kushan. Linkwood May Judge NIcKenuy. Mary
Madden.
Harry c. r.. Bonnie Iassie. Mamie J. Jeanette
A-ricrs. Russell G.. Rob R Lord Russell. v. X
Harry Jack, T E s
Third-ConEresS. Geld Coin little Boots How
About You The Widow Merry Lassic. TEis1er
EtheIb5-thS Nesyesr. KENNEDY RCse.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
EDISON'S AMBITION.
Kept His Mind Keen and His Heart
Brave

Kept His Mind Keen and His Heart
Brave
From The Ner Bedford S-s-5a7z
IF il is true that Thomas 2 Edison IS
going TO give Up inventing along the
Unitarian lines and turn 10 strictly
scientific Investigation. then he is heart
ily 10 be congratulated that he finds the
way open 20 crafty what has probably
been a desire kept in restraint while he
turned 70 account his practical discover
les II is one Of the pitifuI things OF life
that SO many fan 10 realize their ha-f-
formed ambition 70 reach the point
where they can lay aside the everyday
routine and do what seems 10 them 70
hold out the promise Of satisfaction
Perhaps these desires are only empty
dreams that would add nothing 70 hap
piness. and that close contact with would
but turn the earlier regret az their re-
Docenass into regret in other form a.
failure Of their successful fulfImeat
But every life may fairly be wished its
period Of opportunity at trying q hand at
the things that seem always TO be hover
Ing just beyond their reach. Il Is risky
business. however. waiting for the time
10 come when there shall be nothing else
to do but these things; so the wise man
and woman viii keep the ambition ever
IN sighu-nOt as q cause fo- discomfort
and q stirring up Of uasatisfied Io1gings.
bat in order 70 turn the hand and mind
10 its fuifIlnent a little al a tine in the
spaces that enthusiasm can surely make
between the necessary duties Of the
having an ambition in however uiQue
and lowly a direction. and working TO-
ward IL. for keeping the mind keen and
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
ANKIS FUNERAL SIMPLE.
Masonic Rites Omitted at the Re-
quest OF Family.

New York. Aus 1S--The funeral OF VII
liam z Annis was held tonight at his
home, in the Malvern apartments. It
CIareuont avenue. The Rev. @. ". Ec-
clas. pastor Of St Johns Episcopal
Chapel. iu Flushing. who oficiated al the
services, read The plain Episcopal service
The interment viii be in St AIichaeTs
Cemetery. Astoria, at g O'Clock tomorrow
morning
Although 1Ir. Aunis was a 1hfrty-second
degree Mason. there was no Masonic
service at the funeral tonight The Ma
sons VIII accompany the remains 10 tire
cemetery tomorrow morning. but NH
not wear their uniforms. and there VIII
be no Masonic rites at the grave. The
omission was made because 7G the le-
size Of che family 20 have the services IS
simple as possible. in view Of 8Ir- Annis'
tragic death and the n0toriety necessarily
ensuing
From early in the evening the Annfs
apartment n the Malvern was crowded
with friends. and when the Rev. D.. Ec-
cles began the reading Of the service
Mrs ACnis remained calm. although
plainly showing the strain she has under
gone during the past few days.
There were numerous floral pieces.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
TAME DEER IN TOWN.
Invade Barnyards and Visit the
Kitchens of Summer Hotels.

Invade BarnyardS and Visit the
kitchens of Summer Hotels.
Special to The Washington Ho1ld
Hagerstown. Nd. Aug 1S.-Residents
about Edgemont and Rouzersvilie. on the
slope Of South Mountain, below the sum
mer resort region at Pen Mar. receive
daily visits from three deer that have be
come very tame. One Of them, a large
buck, even ventures so far as TO eat from
a farmers barnyard. and mixes with the
cattle and horses without the least sign
Of fear After partaking OF its food. the
buck. which usually appears for break
fast. trots away to the mountain only a
short distance of and hides until the
next day.
The deers have become so fearless Of
man that persons can approach within a
short distance Of them. and many people
are attracted to their feeding places to
see these Wild creatures that are gradu-
ally becoming domesticated-
". E Harbaugh, a hotel proprietor,
occasionally receives visits from two
deer They are very fine specimens. and
have become quite tame One day while
Mr.. Harbaugh was engaged al work in
the rear Of the hotel the deer came so
close as to interfere with what he was
doing One day he found one "a the ho-
tel kitchen
Three years ago the Frank A. Robbins
circus train was wrecked on the West
ern Maryland Railroad while on its way
TO Hagerstown. and two kangaroos and
several deer escaped from their cages. II
is thought that the deer that visit the
farm yards and other places are probably
those that escaped from the circus train
although there are wild deer In that part
Of South Mountain All Of the kangaroos
were captured or killed except one. a
glimpse of which IS frequently had by
he summer residents
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
NEWS OF THE VIRGINIAS
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE.

Never before has there been 50 much
interest IN horses manifested in South
west Virginia as at the present time.
Owners and admirers Of fancy horses
have been looking forward 10 the horse
shows for months past Last years sue
cess was remarkable. but bids fair so be
ecIipsed in every particular by the eX-
hi5itiOrs Of chis year The premium lists
are much more attractive than ever be
fore. and exhibitors from many distant
points have been and viii be represented
in the entries al the various shows
While some farmers in Appomattox.
Bedford. and Amherst counties are now
engaged in the cutting Of their tobacco
crops. the majority Of the planters VIII
soon be busy housing them 4 prominent
tobacco man said The tobacco crop was
never more promising than at this time,
and the weather generally has been ex-
ceuent for the growing Of the crop II
1t now proves as good for curing. an i'm
mense crop ought to be sold on The local
market within the coming season The
four LynchburE warehouses viii open
soon. and the sales VIII be resumed. the
tobacco men taking only two weeks va
cation instead Of a month, as has been
usual in the past
With the double-tracking between Rich
mond and Petersburg about completed.
and much Of it below Richmond in use.
the work is now being extended north
from Rocky Mount y. c. so as 10 con-
meet with the new rails in Virginia The
doubIe-tracking Of the Atlantic Coast
Line viii give that road advantages in
Virginia greater than those enjoyed by
the Southern Railway. whose line in
Virginia is only double-tracked as far
south as Orange. while a great deal Of
its right OF way from DanvilIe 10 Char
lotte is doubie-tracked-
While other roads have been cutting
down forces and curtaIing expenses the
Atlantic Coast Line has taken advantage
of the situation and gotten labor cheaper
and put much of It's roadbed in good con-
dition for fall and winter travel. The
Atlantic Coast Line viii be amply pre-
pared for the travel Of the winter resorts
in the South this year and next. Its
through trains from New York viii make
the trips quicker than ever before. as
result of the dOuble-tracking.
The Florida limited's patrons will no
doubt be glad 10 learn Of such improve
ments and viii look forward with greater
pleasure to their trips through Richmond
and the South this year.
When a moIyc0ddle begins to grow
hystericsI in the fear that the election
OF Bryan viii bring about an era Of hard
times, ask him il it is probable or posi-
bic to bring harder times than those We
are now undergoing. which are the prod
uct Of pet theories and policies OF the
r9anrrb1f0au Marty and q long series Of
Republican administrative errors and fol-
ues.-PetersbUrg Index-Appeal.
Considerable talk has been INDUCED IN
recently in Lynchburg looking toward
the organization OF a Booster Club for
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

tended 70 work along with the board Of
trade and Retail Merchants Association
for the growth and beyJerment OF the
city.
A number Of persons have expressed
themselves favorable to the scheme. and
IL Is believed that il viii crystallize early
during September in The formation OF an
organization 70 work along the lines Of a
splendid organization in Norfolk.
The annual meeting and shoot Of the
Virginia Trap Shooters Association will
take place this year over the traps Of
the Deep Run Hunt Club. near Richmond,
on September and s
The secretary Of the STATE Association.
Mr. V Heckler. is engaged now in the
events. and it IS expected that there viii
be a good attendance on the part Of
lovers Of this sport.
There VIII be including the practice.
preliminary and regular events. over So
targets thrown for each shooter who
shoots through the entire meet All shoot
ers will shoot from sixteen yards. and
moneys viii be divided by the Rose sys-
tenn
The Suffolk Evening Herald. comment
A-L1 va AAsE 41dtAlAllN4E sun ; NA4d44Et NA
heart. SAYS
The Baltimore Sun condemns Roose-
welt for his policies; Taft praises them
in his speech Of acceptance. The Sun
says Roosevelt's methods had a tendency
to disturb business conditions general Ily:
Taft says he viii carry out his policies
Therefore. says the sun. It viii support
Taft Good, sound, logical reasoning
that is
The LynchbUrg Daily Advance says
there are two good reasons why every
man in Lynchburg should contribute to
the Democratic campaign fund-fcr the
good Of the cause and the pride of the
city OF Lynchhurg Il says further that
these are not the only nor the most i'm
portant reasons The Republican PARTY,
according to the statement Of one Of its
leaders, has money to carry on the cam
paign. The Democratic chairman on
the other hand. is short or FUNDS. He has
not enough contributors Why Because
he is relying On the people. and they are
not as responsive as they should be They
are not as responsive as are the cor
porations ard the predatory rich 10 the
demands OF the Republican treasurer
Col George c. C8belI seems very conf
dent Of his election to succeed Represent
ative Harry l. Maynard IN a statement
he declared that he would receive the
bulk OF the Good Government vote in the
Congressional primary August . He
says the Good Government vote is an
independent element and cannot be led by
any one man OF a few leaders. Col. Ca
bell also declared that he viii carry the
Franklin district the home precinct Of
Mr.. J Peter Holland. also an sspirant
for Congressional hOnors. From now on
ne viii confine his campaign 10 Norfolk
city, Norfolk County. and Portsmouth.
being satisfied with his prospects in the
other localities Meanwhile. Mr. May
nard is saying nothing, but saving wood.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19

24-sbUrg, Pa. Aug 1S--Vith the arrest
n President John :. Fouse. Of the Glib
raltar Beneficial Society OF PittsbUrS. and
the closing Of its Offices here this after
noon. the police claim to have run 70
earth one Of the most complete insurance
swindIes that has been found in years
Il is claimed that 10000 poor people in
the vicinity Of Pittsburg have been sys-
tematicaIIy robbed by this concern for the
past ten years.
Al late hour tonight Fouse was sJiIl
n the Central police station. having been
unable 10 raise 5000 bail. demanded by
the police Informati0ns. too. have been
made against William Fouse. vice presi-
dent and Charles sumner. secretary of
the Gibraltar, but they have not yet been
located
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
FALLS FROM WATER TOWER.
Man Lives Hour After Being Man.
EIed by EiEhty-fOOt Drop.

Man Lives Hour After Being Man
EIed by EiGhty-fOot Drop.
Special to The Washington Herald
Spencer. y. C. via Salisbury, y c,
Aug 1S.-RObert Saunders. aged twenty
i've years. OF DanvilIe. Va, was killed
here to-day by falling from the top Of
a water tower in the Southern Railway
yards eighty feet 10 the ground. striking
across an iron beam at the base Of the
tower
His head and chest were crushed in
and both arms and both legs We're
broken
To the astonishment Of the attending
physicians. Saunders lived for an hour
The accident was witnessed by a number
OF fellow worknen-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Prosperity and Politics Joined.

Fr1n the BaltiE7-e saa-
II is difficult 10 teu what goes in pol
.tics- Fifteen years ago the Kansas or
Iowa statesman who did not travel in q
farm wagon and appear occasionally in
overais, with breeches tucked IN his
boots. was considered either a molly
-oddle" OF a tool OF Wall street Nova
days there is so much prosperity in that
part of the country that automobiles are
Is common. II IS said. as prairie scho0n-
ers used 10 be- The welI-tO-do PopuIist
takes as easily 20 a motor ca as 20
Thiskels- This is a great country and q
very interesting one.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-19
Bride. 1s, bridegroom. 70.

SPECIAL u Tie Washington Head
Rockville. Nd Aug lS---Clarence Lloyd
Hamilton and Mss Ruth Farley. both Of
Richmond. Va. were married here this
afternoon by Rev Ernest Z Wolf, pastor
Of the Methodist Church The groom
gave his age as twenty-nine. and that of
the bride as sixteen