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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
The Frank Critic,

when Sir John Mlllais was engaged
In painting his Chill October among
the rushes on the banks Of the Tay'
near Perth" said an English artist, -
railway porter from the station at Kin
fauns used TO carry the canvas back
and forth for him.
The porter was quaint chap. HIS
services were called for many days In
requisltion. lie became quite friendly
with Sir John and seemed to take a
hearty interest In the progress OF the
painting.
We'll. Chill October was eventually
finished and sold n little while after
ward for thousand pounds. This fact
somehow reached the pOrter's ears. lie
met Sir Johns brother-in-law at Kin
fauns one day and said excitedly:
"'Mol. is't true that Sir Johns sold
t'plcturp and got thoosand poond
for'tT'
"'Ycs. certainly was the reply.
a. thoosand pOond" repeated the
porter. Why. mon. wGdna gi'en half
a Groom fort"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
a Lest Bank No.e.

A friend OF mine. writes a Scottish
correspondent, recently saw a piece OF
paper lying on the street. He picked
1t up. 1t was one pound note. Some
men might have pocketed it, with a
smile of satisfaction. My friend, how
ever, honestly handed 1t over to the
police. A short time afterward he dis
coye.ed that he himself had lost q
pound. He thought over the matter
and remembered that before finding
the note he had been standing on the
edge of the pavement for some time.
1t slowly dawned upon him that the
pound he had found was his own and
that he had drawn 1t from his pocket
unconsclously. He went back prompt
" to the police station and explained
the circumstance. The officer In charge
only shook his head and smiled in
credulously. "Very clever" he said.
"but-eh-it will scarcely do" II my
friend cared to call back at the end of
six months. he was Informed. he would
get the pound IL In the interval 1t had
not been claimed. During this time
of waiting he Is inclined TO mediate
as to whether honesty Is always the
best policy.-London z. T. o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Stauuered Webster.

In the somewhat famous case OF
Mrs. Bodgen's Will, which was tried
In the Massachusetts, supreme court
many years ago, Daniel Webster ap-
peared as counselor for the appellant.
Mrs. Greenough, wife of the Rev. Will
liam Greenough Of West Newton, was
a very self possessed witness. Not
withstanding Mr. Websters repeated
efforts 10 dlsconcert her she pursued
the even tenor Of her way until Web
ster. becoming quite fearful Of the re-
suit. arose, apparently In great agi-
tation, and, drawing out his large
snuTbox, thrust his thumb and finger
to the very bottom and, carrying a
deep pinch to both nOstrils, drew 1t w
with gusto, and then, extracting from
his pocket Il very large handkerchief, he
blew his nose with a report that rama
distinct and loud through the crowded
hall.
He then asked, "Mrs. Greenough, was
Mrs. Bodgen a neat woman"
81 cannot give you full information
as to that, sir. She had one very dirty
trick" replied the witness.
What was that, madamT
"She took snuff"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
In Case OF Accident.

Don't buster. Be tactful. If there
are dangerous germs present, ask then
to withdraw. II they demur, ask then
where they were brought up with gen
tie irony.
Be careful to render first aid to the
injured. A great deal Of unnecessary
suffering has been caused by person;
hastily rendering third or even fourth
aid where first aid was indicated.
In case of drowning select a bes'
method Of resuscitation. There arr
4.G39 best methods IN all. Have then
about you in the form Of loose news
paper clippings and run them ovel
briefly before acting
Keep cool Stop every little while
and take your temperature.
IL the coroner arrives while you art
at work, Immediately desist. 1t Is dis
courteous to save life In his presence.
Take accurate notes Of the street anC
number. Revlving patients almost al
ways ask where they are.
II possible. induce death to super
vene rather than to take place merely
or even to ensue. 1t gives the family
a sense Of dignity.-Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Trials OF Wri,erA.

George Eliot In one OF her letters.
referring TO her novel Daniel Deron-
ia" writes as follows: My book
seems to me so unlikely ever TO be
finished In way that will make 1t
worth while giving to the world that
Il is a kind OF glass In which behold
my infrmlties." Again Of the same
work, "As usual, ! am suffering much
from doubt as to the worth Of what
am doing and fear lest may not be
able to complete 1t so as to make 1t
contribution to literature and not
mere addition to the heap OK books
Montesquleu wrote thus to friend
'T thought | should have killed my
self these three months to finish a
morceau (for his great work. which l
wished to insert on the origin and
revolutions Of the civil laws OF France
You will read 1t In three hours, but
do assure you that II cost me so much
labor that it has whitened my hair"
The eminent modern French writer
Gustave Flaubert suffered tortures In
his efforts to attain perfection. When
composing, he would sometimes spring
to his feet, shrek aloud and call him.
self 'blockhead." idiot" No sooner
was one doubt removed than another
arose. At other times he would sit at
his writing table as one magnetized,
lost In contemplation. His friend Tur-
geneff declared that It was exceedingly
touching to see his struggles with Ian
guage. He would work whole day
and sometimes all night on @ single
mage
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

A famous Irish actor Ok the eight
een,h Gentry named John Mood.
early in l.fe. bcfore Be went on tA'
stage. had ucca 20 Jamaica AMI work
- his passage home aS sailor beiore
y, mast. One night some tine after
= had been engaged at Drury Lane
when he WIS acting Stcpiano In ne
Tempcst" sailor in the front row o.
,he plt cot w anI. standing upon the
seat. ha,.oceI CIT, What cheer JAG"
Moody-vhat cheer. mcssmateE
This unexpected address rather as
tonished Il, audience. Moody. how
ever. stepped forward and. recognizing
the man. called ont: Tom Huiiett
keep yonr jav,:iag tacks aboard. Don
listurb the crew and passengers. Wheu
the show Is over make sail for the
stage door. anl wei finish the evening
over a jrg Of punca. But TIL then
Tom. keep your locker shut" Moody
II is related. was as good as his WORD
-Cornhill Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
For Sale.

We have just added to our list 'he
following valuable Real Estate:
6o0 acres HIGH grade farm, with hntt
Brick dwelling and 125 acres OF NO
timber.
135 acre farm excellent land and COCO
mproyements-the above too farms IL
Loudoun county, Va.
1877 acre farm Of good land and. I'M
provemnts, large dwelling &c.
S5 acre farm of good new dwelling
and excellent land and all necessary ou'
buildings-(above two farms In Fau'
quer county, Va -,
e5 acre farm, near Woodstock with
fairly good improvements and gooc
fruit.
new 7 room dwelling and acre LOT
on Nam street, Woodstock, Va, wei
located. with electric lights and pure
mountain water IN the house.
A -ood dwelling of Z rooms on large
cornr. IT in Edinburg, Va, veil locat
cd. f ,n-chaaer should desire TO nave
70 acres of fine land on the suburbs OF
the town. can sell him this also. ;,
An the above properties VIII De soio
on easy terms at reasonable prices.
Apply to gro
Real Estate Agts.s
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
po,undity Of Earth.

We are assured by competent au.
+, ority that Thaies OF Miletus taugn' tH.n,
ID - the earth was Of Globu!ar form
t"'.' rIv as 64O Il. c. Pythagoras DEM
so tad from the varying attitudes
osS. % :" era g that the earth must De
Toupa Aristarchus Of SaInos u n',m ~
toined shat the earth turned .,. Oh .,,u Us
own o asis and revOlved about TIE tie sun sun
oTh wbIcb % 'toetrine was held 10y bis con, ;,
.,os ~hien os so absurd and revolving
'.sa. saul tho chin sopber nearly lost his lie
p nA, r ~ 2so che wisdom OF the an. d.
d. -. ~oS ~ OF course, lost sight OF IN
cien.s -,,noss ~ N ,he "lniddle ages" and
# took Galilei as1 Corern,cuS rl%a ,,.ov,d ~ ~ :
store the old know'sige to the "o''u'
New York American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
cninnti-tei Cnrner.

Lord Kelvin was buried In West
m!nrtcr abbey in the spot which by
analogy We might call scientists cor
ner but It IS such very ugly phrase
If pllgrimages are made there the Pill
grlms will be of another type from
those whose shrine is poets corner
And vet when one thinks OF the poets,
how many Of them have opened NJ
such wide spaces of imagination as
Newton and Herschel, Darwin and
Kelvin? If Shakespeare had known
such men be would have admitted
their right TO take their place with the
lover. the madman and the poet who
are OF imagination all compact Bu'
this conception has not penetrated tnt
popular mind. which is hardly equal &c
pure imagination unadulterated with
emotion and a good many primitive
instincts.-London Saturday Review.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Whx He Concealed His Calling.

81 hope" said the young man, THAT
partial cOncealment Of the truth Is no
lie. II Il Il. l am telling Il who2pHr
right now, and I'm divinity student
too. That Is what AIN lying a.J1t.
don't tell that | AIN studying theOi-
ogy. If did | wouldn't hnd It 80
easy to hold this Job. I'm one Of tAc
dcwn-on-his-lucF students vho has to
WORK his way through college. Ole OF
the frst things / learned when | be-
gan TO look for a position yeas that the
average employer OF labor has no use
for the divinity student Somehow eY-
cry man engaged in business holds the
opinion that a young fellow who ls
studying for the ministry !1cks back
bone. and he Is afraid to trust him
with important Gu!es.
after had ingenuourly explained
my circumstances to abOIt twOGc0:t o.
employers and had been turlel dow:
by all Of them | got wise. an vork-
ing now. The boss doesn't know Gm
pegglng away nights on church his
tory. If he did the chances are he'd
discharge me, not because he has al!
grudge against parsons or church his
tory. but because he, like everybody
else. would think hadn't pluck enough
to earn my salary."-New York Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Moss Popular cf Pictures.

The best known picture in the world
It has been said, is Yandyke's portrait
Of James II. of England as an infant
popularity known as Baby Stuart. Two
million copies Of it are said to be in
American homes, and 1t IS equally
popular in England and continental EU
rope. This is not because II is a por
trait Of child who became king, but
bc.ause It Is n mastery piece Of in
fant portraiture. The plump, roInC
checks ana tiny nose. surmounted by
a tight Citing cap, appeal to every lov
er OF children. The figure with which
tie world IS familiar Is the central one
In a group Of the eldest three childrer
Of Charles l. painted in 1875, wher
IL, baby. afterward known rs th'
I.ke Of York. was Only two years o!C
arl barely able to stand alone.-Youth':
Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
E~obaoojno Amenities.

4 blatant sample Of the loud voiced,
self conscious, look-at-me variety Oh
man took his seat in bus and called
to the conductor:
"Does this bus 20 all the wayr
"Yes. sir" responded the conductor
politely.
"Does it go as far as Oxford street
I want to get out there"
"Yes, sir" was the reply.
"Well, want you to tell me wner
we get there. You'd better stick q
stamp on your nose or put a straw IL
YOUR mouth or tie a knot In one 0.
your lips, so that you won't forget It.
"It would not be convenient for on.
In my position to do So" said the COZ
ductor courteously. "but II you VII
Kindly pin your ears round your neci
I think I shall remember to tell you. -
London Scraps.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

a CucC' 4.

AN II "a VIII ano organ was
turning H. handle - lis machine rap
Idly. b; .ot note MAS . be hoarj. !
stoppeC at once. What on earth couf'
be the : attcr?"
The speaker. an advertising agent
smiled
"Finally." he said. II went up cioSe
to the man.
"A breakdown | asked.
"He pointed to n small pIac aru w
the organs front, and read;
1.-The interior OF the instrumth ht nus
been removed. The relief that o con-
sequence you experience is as nothihg
compared with that which imlN date
" follows a dose OF Sure Cure ,Jousn
Mixture
"It was an original al" the e;.per'
ended. "and | followed l.. Up. trom
what the Sure Cure people told me-
fopod that the same ingtau- ana
mcley put in legitimate ne iSpape'
advertising would ha |e bro;lgh 'Io pei
cent more returns" New )leahs
Times DeIn Ocrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Che Tnld Him q Lie.

He had been dining we'll, but not too
wisely. and the next morning his con-
science as well as his head smote him
pretty considerably. Yet he managed
to struggle down to breakfast and to
make an attempt to toy with the dainty
and tempting dishes which his dear lit
tie wife had thouGhtfully provided.
Cecil" said his better half gently
as she watched his Intellectual endeav'
ors to do justice to the matutinal re-
past. 81 ara afraid that told you a
lie yesterday, and want you to for
give me. dear"
"a lie?" he asked wonderlngly.
ayes. As you left the house you will
remember said to you, You'll b6
home early. darlingT Well. it wasn
truew
And he went out a sadder and wiser
man
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

The boaraound gr Jwled. an Tue
great yellow lion lcaped back In S'r'
"T-he lion could kill the hound, tIe
trainer said. but he locSni thln so
He thinks the hound could easiE XII
him
"hThyT
.yyhea the lion was cub this 'oae-
hound. fun grown. lived IN the 'aSe
with him. The big dog could %
course. lick the little cub, and the cuu
therefore feared and respected Hin,
Now the cub r. grown mp. buT nc 'u''
thinks The hound Is the better we
rear a cub with full grown hounu H.
this way for q reason. The hound Is !.
protection to us trainers afterwaro
when the cub is grown, for then snou-
he become rambunctlous one look troI
the dog will send linn subdued anu
ashamed, sinking OF. to the cage $ 1S''
thest corner."-PhilideIphia Bulletin'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
nettinn His Moneys Worth.

A New Hampshire man tells OF a
tight fisted man OF affairs In a town
of that state who until recently had
never been observed to take an inter
est In church matters. Suddenly, how
ever. he became q regular attendant
at divine service, greatly TO the aston
ishment OF his fellow townsmen.
What do you think Of the case OF
old Ketchum?" said one Of the busi'
ness men of the place to friend. rs
II true that he has got religionT
well, hardly" replied the other.
"The fact is It's entirely a matter OF
business with him. ! am In position
TO know that about year ago he
loaned the pastor $50. which the latter
was unable to pay. So there remained
nothing for Ketchum but to take 1t out
In pew rent"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Struck Out.

DR.. c., who ci'Tays employs two
servants, man an. wife, was talking
to a patient one day about q couple
he had just discharged because tne
man drank.
He remarked: ut is so strange, but II
Is always the way with a man and
wife. If one is good, the other Is no
good" =.
The patient asked him, How Is u
with you and Mrs. C.r'-Philadelphla
Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
nL.r La Germ ny.

coruonv distinguishes between TWO
Minds OF murder -one. prenieu,'a.,.
-nd Intentional. is punishable by DEAN
-. second. intentional homicide "len,
-. - dol,heratIon. Is punishable by pena'
Sa-r,tude for from FIVE TO fifteen years
Duesing in Germany IS misue.ne~no ea,'O
Of a special kind. Who Kills bis OPP" s
nent ,n duel Is not charged WIN
-s,,racr nu or mansIaughter. but Win
aue,ipr the punishment for which :
I defenders in fortress for ni'ee" 'e
IendOn Chronicle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Wholesome Fear.

Miss H., the principal Of n grammar
school. was investigating a case brought
her by q pupil.
"Are you quite sure that was the
way It happened, Mrs. Pr
"Miss H.. that was just the way
I'm telling you the truth. wouldn
dare tell you a lie. I'm not well enough
today."-Womans Home Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
P.<ued His Feathers.

Artist (shoving friend his master
rs.ce,-Now. my boy, that Is picture
:, ron lrse-+Yea and natural What 90
you think OF ire Friend-capitai! Cap,
;ta,, So rferket Such light ana
-h.a., I don't think V, ever saw a pet'
.er picture OF a battlefield. Artist
Great Paul Rubens! That's no. d oa.
tlef,eid-that's a basket OF fruit!-Lon'
dom Sfaniard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Maintains Had Not Moved.

The story Is told that when Judge
William Rogers was chairman or the
school committee in New England
town one examination day he went
around questioning pupils Of the mid
die grade. He asked boy named
Rock where the Rocky mountains were.
The boy answered correctly, but failed
10 be promoted that term.
The following year the judge asked
the same question. Rock replied. The
same place they were last year"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
IfniNyersitv Tes SITS.

One might say that the first test a
Oxford Is athletic ability, the next SO
ciability and the final scholastic abii
ity. When you have passed the mrs.
two YOU are the admiration or your
friends: when you have shown your
self n scholar besides. you are the al
miration of your college. - Rhodes
Scholar In Sunset Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Reduction.

The Ole rag was Jogging up the Dill
with the sacPers.
"yesr said the old nag, at Is ratner
tough pulling them up to tne paisv
age but It win be easier coming back"
sHow soY' queried the friendly goose
at the roadside
"why, can't you see that arter 'eas.
ing the parsonage two VIII oe maos
one Chicago News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Homo Life Of Genius.

The Actor (before breakfaso-Where
are the papers, my dear? His Wire
fan actress. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
you! They are far beyond your reach,
thank heaven! And I'll die thousand
deaths before you can wr-r-r-r-rlng the
secret from m-oh-er-Jack, l mean, the
boy forgot to leave them this morning!
Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

You would compliment n coxcomo
doing good act, but you would not
n-aise an angel. The silence that ac-
cents merit as the most natural thing
In the world is tie highest applause
Emerson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
n. Editor Rearets.

once Bcy--The editor says he's mucn
Obliged 10 you Cor allowing him to see
your drawings, but much regrets ne y
unable to use them. Fair Artist eager
,v,--Did he say that? Once Boy
ftruthfully,--wcll. not exactly. He Jus'
sa,d. "Take 'em away. Pimpis. Thsy
make me sIck."- London Tatiess
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
A Reason.

"Pa,' asked Mr. HenPeck's htIle ooy'
"why d,d Patrick Henry say. Give me
liberty or give ne dcathE
"He may haze been out i've minutes
after the curfew rang the night be-
fore. e."-Chlcago Record-Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Shit Hfr Of.

First Deaf Mute UDaking slgnsl~
Did your wife complain because yo'
stayed out till after midnight! SecOn'
Deaf Mute (chuckling)-l)ld sheF loi
should have seen her, But when !
began to get monotonous ! just turne'
out the light.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Dieprovcd.

she-They say that a man becomes
like that with which he continually as
,oclates. He-RillculOus idea! I've
been a fshmonger all my life and can
swim n yard yet.-London Opinion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Twc Questions
EoIloved the Lead.

Teacher-Where do we obtain coal
Freddie? FreGdie-FrOm the coal beds
miss. Teacher-Right! Now. Jimmy
where do we obtain feathers? Jimmy
From feather hnds miss
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Farms For Sale.

An excellent Farm CT l35 acres o
1an1. good buildings, well watere
and fenced, 3 miles from Rail Roa
Price only $4,000.
An excellent small farm OF 27 acres
of GOOD laud we'll watered, good fruit
and good new dwelling with bay win
dow and all necessary out buildings,
3miles from Rail Road Price 81, 100
a good small home of ii acres of
fine land, about 100 trees Of fine fruit,
GOOD dwelling in good neighborhood,
4 miles from Rail Road. Price
s105O-all on easy payments. Apply
20 in. DAMS a. CO.,
Roal Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

- Unless the number Of insef
iions is marked upon the mar d.
script, advertisements will be put.
lished until forbidden and charged
accordin "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Ehenandeah Herald
Advertising Rates

Advertisements will be insert
ed at one dollar per square OF
ten lines or less, for the first lie
sertlon, and 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
-" Qusrterly or yearly sdser.
risements by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14
Erperlence S the extract Of sufsa

ihg.-A. Helps. - .S
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-02-14

BiIiousness, constipation retard re-
covery. Cure these with Ayers Pills'
The Yale expositor., 1908-10-09
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The fall meeting of the board of SUI
pervisors for st. Clair county will be
held In the circuit court room in the
county building, Port Huron, Monday
October IL. At that session mem bel
of the board of county poor commits
sioners will be elected to succeed the
late David Atkins, of Clyde township
There is some talk of the board elect
ing board of county auditors at the
October meeting, but it is not consider
ed likely that that action will be taken
To do so would require anticipating
the result of the November election Sc
far as the election affects the adoption
of the proposition of putting certain
county officers on a strictly salary basis
At the last session of the Legislature
an act was passed making provision
for submitting that question to the
voters of the county in November.
Should ii carry it will place the sheriff,
treasurer, register of deeds and clerk
on salary basis alone and those
officers would not receive fees. The
change would necessitate, it is said, the
appointment of a county board of
auditors, OF an increase of the clerical
force of the county clerks office. 1t is
considered more probable that the
board will await the results of the
election and If necessary appoint the
board of auditors at the January meet
ing