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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15

toward centralized form vi govern.
ment which Is not to the advantage OF
the people! What this government
needs Is not more power. What II
needs today Is to 80 distribute the
privileges under the government that
all citizens will have equal opportunity.
America has been called the land Of
opportunity. but American opportunity
should uot mean Il granting OF special
privileges 10 any class, but should ar-
ford all alike the means for culture, ed
ucation, prosperity and rOntentnlent.
For nearly II century and half
America has presented tO the world
the spectacle of Il happy. prosperous
and intelligent people maintaining
pure democracy founded UPON their su-
prene will. The hallmark OF de-
mocracy Is that the powers Of gov
ernment are close TO the people.
Throughout the world wherever de-
mocracy is advancing its progress IL
marked by greater measure or SELF
government TO each community. VIII
the American people turn to the set
ting rather than the rising sun? Shall
we now because some laws are found
irksome by class and Interfere with
their selfish aims commence 10 de
prive our sovereign states Of that meas
ure of home rule which until now they
have seen fl 10 reserve 10 themselves!
cannot believe IT, Upon the contrary.
| believe that the limitations upon state
and federal governments, the nice bal
ancing of the powers Of each and Of
the different departments In each.
which have been so efliCaciOnS In the
past. will be- maintained In their full
vigor In the future.
Therefore. dischnrging all Of our re
sponsibilitieS MS citizens of country
refusing to surrender our rights OF citi
zenship in any degree. let us SO live
that the her0ism PXPmplifed on this
and other American batllrfCids may
not 10 simply tradition ana the ma
tional wisdom OF our fOrefathers Il
mere legend. but that through us and
those TO come America will reach her
full destiny In the permanent estab-
llshment Of n perfect union which
shall be not for today or for tomorrow.
but forever. and be so established that
Il viii be for all Of the people and that
their government shall not perish.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
The Parish Tor.

Once In England top whipping was
practically ordered by law. There was
a huge top formerly provided In every
village TO be whipped In frosty wealth
er that the peasants might be kept
warm by the exercise and out Of mis-
CHIEF while they could not work
Shakespeare In Twelfth Night says,
His brains turn like a parish top"
Ben Ionson In New Inn" writes. He
spins like parish top" and Beaumont
and Fletcher have dances like town
top and reels and hobbies" Evelyn
the diarist. speaking Of the uses or VIII
low wood. says that It was ordered that
"the great town tops should bs made
thereof"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
FARMS FOR SALE.

We offer to quick buyer an ex-
ceptional bargain ira 9l acre farm.
situated in Fauquier County, Va, /
mile of Bealeton Station on Southern
Railroad on which is an excellent 7
room dwelling comparatively new,
lust painted, good barn, and all other
necessary outbulldings, fine fruit OF
all lkinds--farm nearly all under grass,
exec pit 10 acres in woodland, The
apple orchard is young and thrifty all
bearing, and is one of the finest in the
section. The farm is well watered oy
creek. The owner we'll sell, this farm
dirt cheap on account OF business
which requires his attention elsewhere
will sell 20 tons OF baled hay, % hogs
a bunch of cattle and corn. This farm
can be bought NOW at $500 cash.
Apply at once TO
j. N. DAVIS & co.
Real Estate Agts.
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Is C.rman as Bad as This7

.;ohn Ruskln was caustic In bis utter
ances about the German language In
LETTERS Of DIR. John Brown" Ruskin Is
thus quoted:
German isn't language" at all. but
,nly "A "throatage" or "SItturage "a
mode OF human expression learned
chiefly OF wolves and bears, with haif
OF the things it calls words stitched In
the middle like wasps and ants or ass
panniers. and letters scrabbled out
when people were mostly drunk. SO
that they didn't know the tops from
the bottoms OF them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
In WRONG.

"Your husband Is greatly In need or
exercise" said the doctor. Hes In
doors ton much. He'll have to get out
more
"Out morer exclaimed the wife.
Hes been out every night this week.
That's what's the matter with him."
Realizing that he was In the wrong
The doctor Ir.t Il prescription and PROM
hed TO call later. ST Louis Republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Wnrk Of a Burmese bud.

Instead OF Il coming out party as we
know Il. the Burmese girls entrance
into society begins when she has her
ears pierced As soon after this as she
feels inclined she selects a husband
and goes TO live In n home or her own
The home is provided by the man. but
Il becomes his wife's as soon rs they
are married All women, young ana
old, are addicted to the use OF tobacco
The women seem to prefer the very
large size blacl, risar Often one meets
a woman on the streets OF village
with one OF these huge cigars In her
mouth and two or three more stuck In
the holes OF each ear.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Feb. % Births.

Very few distinguished men have
been born on Feb. % OF leap year.
Among them are Edward Cave OF the
Gentlenan's Magazine. who was born
i'm 1902. and Rossinl on the same DAY
a hundred years later. Archbishop
whitgift In 1904 and John. the brother
of Sir Edwin I.andseer.- himself an
artist. both died on this day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Diving For Fish.

A unique method Of fishing Is EN-
ployed by natives along the Panlaune
river. Two dugOut boats are employed
about thirty feet long. with two men
with long poles. one In the bow, the
other at the stern punting the Doa'
along. They stretch a long rope made
of bamboos and plated grass about
hundred yards long and weighted ABOUT
every ten yards with big stones. This
they let down into the water ana the
fish are frightened toward The bank.
The divers then jump In three AZ Il
time. remaining down about twenty
seconds. They carry gaffs about eight-
cen inches long and fishhooks with
cords attached. When they strike
fish they let go the gaff. and the fish Is
hauled up In the boat. a big IRE Is
lighted on the river bank. ana the men
warm themselves before 1t when not
diying.-Rangoon Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
A POSITIVE FACT.

IN. Davis &Co can supply yo1 with
..ost ANYTHING you want 10 bay In
Pea pesi Estate, If you will write TO them
statipg just what you want. Ii you
Save any Real Estate you want 10 sell,
lend a fuu DESCRIPTION, and list with
shem. and they will find you quick
ss"rchaser, IL the price is reasonable
- r. will cost you nothing unless the,
N N. DAVIS & CO.,
Real Eatate Agents,
WoDdstock VI.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
His SchooI.

"lfavp y0a a co!lcg, dlplomaT
"No. bnt have several mining stock
certificates that might frame ana
Esn. up as evidence that have been
through the school OF experience."-
Exchange
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
couIdnt ch,nu. His Appsaranee.

Customer-I want you to cut my hair
30 that | won't look like blamed fool.
Barbcr-I'm no lightning change artist
New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
The Limit.

HOWELL don't mini getting a lemon
now and then, but Powell - But
what? Howell think II Is OVERRIDING
the thing when the lemon has been
squeezed. Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15

"And what was your family's Dc
clsion?"
"Practically unanimous in my fa-
vor." answered the young lawyer,
mother voting aye and father dissent
"-Louisville Courier-JournaL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Turned the Cut.

Dolly-Pardon me. dear. but you cut
a ridiculous figure on the street yester-
day. Polly-Oh. forgive me. dear! IL
I had seen you should have spoken
Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
WANTED FARrlS.

Having advertised Virginia Prop
critics very extensively l am in receipt
of many inquiries for valley farms:
II YOUR farm is for sale and you llst
il with me 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 nee
farms and homes easily accessible
rom Washington. Write, telling noe
what YOU would like TO consider.
CLAUDE G. STEPHENSON,
Virginia Properties, Herndop, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15

Thu halt of looking Mt The best s.de
of every event IL worth more taa3
A thousand year.-,Iohrscp,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
Farms For Sale.

An excellent Farm CT 135 acres OF
,an,; good buildings, we'll watered
and fenced, 3 miles from Rail Roa d
Price only "a 900.
An excellent small farm OF q acres
-, GOOD land we'll watered, good fruit
nd good new dwelling with bay win
Sow and all necessary out buildings,
Smiles from Rail Road Price 81, 100.
good small home OF IL acres OF
enc land, about 100 trees of fine fruit,
GOOD dwelling in good neighborhood,
4 miles from Rail Road. Price
a105O-all on easy payments. Apply
to in. DAMS Il co,
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15

II Il were only az easy to practice 40
II IN TO preacl.-Chicago News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15

~ Unless the number OF inser
tions is marked upon the manu-.
script, advertisements will be pub.
lished until forbidden and charge
accordin Ely
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-05-15
shenandoah Herald
Advertising A Rates

Advertisements will be insert.
ed at one COLLAR per square OF
ten lines or less, for tie first in.
sertlon, and 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
~ Quarterly or yearly adser'
elements by contract.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

showers, rainbow, breezes, thun- der and lightning, snowfakes. Scene ,. starlight. moonbeams. The different elements were rep resented as follows.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
SPRINGDALE ROLLER
 MILL CHANGES HANDS.

An important business deal, involving some S25, 0e0, was re- gently closed i'll Springdale by which ] $. Ewalt becomes the owner of the Springdale Roller Mill. In the deal l.. D. PetroSs, former oWner of the mill, becomes the poSsessor of the farm west of town known as the Baker place and w1l move To same soon to make lls home.
 Mir. EWalt, the new owner of the mill, will retain the same working force and will give his personal attention to the man agement of tic business. A tWenty-four foot addition will be built on to the south end of the Ware room, where the office will be located, and wagon scales and a dump will be put in, together with other improvements. In order to give the mill as much oI his t1me d $ possible Alr. EWalt will retire from the general real estate business, and his office will be moved to the mill. He will continue his private dealings i'll real estate.
 The Springda1e Roller Mill Was built in 1881 by (. Petross and Mack Harris, both deceased. Later on ]. K. Harris, ]. A. (. Blackburn, E. (. and L.. $. Pet ross were interested in the prop erty at various times, but 1t has of late years been owned by l.. D. Petross. The mill at first was burh mill, but was remodeled in 1902 and again in 1900. It has capacity of 100 barrels of flour and 100 bushels of meal per day.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
REWARD FOR SULPHUR
 SPRINGS BANK ROBBERS,

Governor Pindall has offered d reward of 515o for the apprehen- s1on of the parties who robbed the bank at Sulphur Springs on the night of the 9th inst. This makes total reward of SS50, s4o0 offered by the owners of the bank and $500 by the National Surety Company, with which the bank was insured.
 In his letter to the governor, President Guthrey, of the bank, gives 1t as his opinion that there is an organization of desperadoes in that section.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
BLINDFOLDED The opening chapters of this wonderful story will appear
 The News Don't fail 0 read them
SENATOR DAVIS ATTACKS
 MULHOLLAND IN SPEECH.

Senator Davis, who was billed for speech i'll Springdale Tues day night, did not reach here until 1t was too late to fill the appointment on account of a de layed train. He drove down To Fayetteville Wednesday, morning where he spoke i'll the forenoon, and back to Springdale, speaking at the Auditorium in the aftel
 noon at 30 o'clock. Or account of the confusion of dates only d small crowd was present.
 Senator Davis was severe in his criticisms of Bonaghey, and also took d rap at Mayor Mulho1- land. of Fayetteville, who Is a candidate for the Democratic nomination. for sheriff, saying that his name should not be al- lowed to go on the Democratic ticket, claiming that he was a bolter at the last city election at Fayetteville. The Senators $ wrath against Mulholland seems to have been aroused because the latter had search made of the premises of druggist Benbrook at Fayetteville for liquor Wednes- day morning; that the search was not instituted in good faith, but was for the purpose of discredit-
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
SHOULD BE READ BY
 EVERY FRUIT GROWER

The News calls special atten- tion of farmers and fruit growers to the article in this issue from the pen of Prof. Ernest Walker. horticulturist of the Experiment Station at Fayetteville. It originally appeared in the Fruit Grower, of St. Joseph, Mo-, and III order that our fruit growers may get the benefit of Prof. Walkers eXperlenee and advice, is reproduced i'll it's entirety. It's worth all the space it occupies. Read it.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
TAX COLLECTIONS IN
 SPRINGDALE WERE GOOD.

TaX Collector Philips and his assistants completed their =labors in Springdale Saturday afternoon. The collections in Springdale were better than they were year ago. about 1,ooo more being collected than during the same period last year. This would indicate that the financial panic hasn't hit the people of Sprlng- dale and surrounding country very hard. The collector will now De located at the court house at Fayetteville until April 10 when those who have not paid their taxes will have the oppor- tunity of doing so.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
Blirldfolded.

Nellie, 22-year old son of Ben White, of Maysville, Benton County, died recently, and V. C., Wylie, Stoney and Roy Graham went over and attended the fun eral. Mr. White formerly re- sided near Spring Valley, this county, and removed to Maysville about two years ago. He has a number of relatives and friends in this locality.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

Crowell Brothers, who have been doing the drilling for the Springdale Development Comps- ny, have moved their machine to the home of Mr. Burge, north of town, and are drilling a we'll. The prospect hole was sunk to a depth of 1087 feet, and the prob- abilities are 1t will go no deeper. Crowell Brothers will also drill a we'll for Dr. Brehm, in the south part of town, and probably wells will be drilled for other parties before the machine is removed from the nelghborhood.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

showers, rainbow, breezes, thun- der and lightning. snowtlakes. Scene ,. starlight, moonbeams. The different clements were rep resented as follows.
 Willie Swartwout
 SUNBEAMs-Irene Daily, Bon- lie Dyes, Ruth Evans, Jessie Bragg, Norma Lichlyter, Addie Lester, Dola Dyes, Lucille Stokes, Coin Gilbert, Ruth Leach, Mearl Sanders, Ruth Jarvis.
 SHOWERS Raymond Stafford Garland Graham, Harvey Joyce, Charlie Bouton, Charlie Atwood, Earnest Philips, Paul Brogdon, Herman Stobaugh, Robert Car lile.
 RAISBow=zoe Slaughter. IIar- riet Marks, Murriell Hinson, MabIe Hewitt, Lula Phillips. Bertha Stokes, Ruth Stokes.
 BKEEzEs Winifred Belts. Grace Belts. Maur1ne Patton, Grace Beane, Anna Bragg. Nir- gie Black, Naoml Brogdon, Blr-  die Esins, Minnie Rice, Inez Nor ris, Mamie FauSset, Martha Brown.
 THtNDEF Clyde Atwood, Guy Lichlyter, Dexter Jones. Olie Johnson, Byron Smith, Charlie Phillips, Omar Hammond.
 LIGHTN1NG-Gertie Tay l O r. Fern Smith, Hazeltine Smith, Ora Hummer, Alta Ferguson. Beatrice Lester.
 SNoWFLAkEs David Gram mer, Carl Rice, Clyde Gfadup, Homer Graves, Bourke Welch. Audrey kennan, Paul Wylie, Willie Duncan. Foster Bennett, Lewis Bennett, Hugh Graham. Paul Townes. Arthur Ralston, James Phillips.
 STARLIGHT. Ruth Ritter, Jo- sephine Berry, Jewel Beasley, Marguerite Carter, Mary Morris, Cessna Stafford, Birtie Taylor. Bessie Sullivan, Lottie Parks. Ruby Stobaugh, Joye Cardwell, Beulah Rice. Ruth Lester, Hazel Thompson, Jewel Thompson. Margie Beane, Miriam Lewis, Agnes Leach.
 MooNBEAMs. --Bernice Slaugh- ter, Vera Phillips, Leda Graves, Mildred Smith, Georgia Sullivan. Ula Reeves, Irma Phillips, Pearl Graham, Kathleen Hewitt, Ada kennan, Ruth Wylie, Vernie Taylor, Ola Stobaugh, Nora Hunt, Nernie Masoner, Blanch Ledbetter.
 CHoRUs.-Gussie Sweeney, Carol Lewis, Katherine Kerr. Winnie Blackshear, Fife Need- ham, Aleda Carter, Mable Chaud- oin, Clara Ewalt, Margaret Marks, Lora Sanders, Bessie Craig, Esther Wirt, Leota Jones, Lena Hewitt, William Mayes. Preston Rogers, Xaud Ritter, Grace Brogdon, Lemoine Evins, Hester Phillips, Grace Wilkerson.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

ing him Davis in the eyes of the people by leaving the infer enee that his visit would occasion a demand for liquor.
 Senator Davis went up to Rog- CTS Wednesday afternoon where lie spoke at night.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
Blindfolded.

l.. D. Petross left Tuesday af- ternoon for Portales, N. M., to look after his claim located near that place. He expects to be ab- sent about ten days.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
STUDENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL Give a Delightful Entertainment Before Large Crowd at
 Auditorium.

The Auditorium was crowded Thursday night of last week to witness the entertainment given by the students of the grammar school. Of course the fathers and mothers of the boys and girls participating were there, their brothers and sisters were there, their uneleS and aunts were there ain their neighbors we're there, altogether making q crowd of no small proportions. The receipts were something over Sso, provid- ing a fund sufficient to purchase an organ for the school, which was the object of the entertain ment.
 In the way of entertainment tie affair was as much of sue cess as 1t was success financial lv. The News k not given to fuisome praise. and when we say the teachers who 50 patiently trained the children. and the children who probably not so pa tieatly permitted themselves to be trained, all deserve much ered- II. We mean it. he teachers who managed the affair were: Prof. $. D. Wood, Mrs. Mary peafer, Misses, Hattie Hawn, Ola Wat son, Ola Marks, Sophia Walker and Mary Carter.
 The entertainment opened with d representation of the "dees- triet" school at "Bluberry Cor ner' in three acts, 1st, director meeting, 2nd, first day of school, 3rd, last day of school. The fol- lowing characters were represent ed
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Uriah Perkins Barnett Graham Jacob Billaker Charlie Bregdon John Smith ...=.. Clyde Murphy
 APPLICANTS.
 Miss Dashaway g.... Esther Wirt Belinda Sharp. Mable Hewitt Sallie Simple Pauline Bevers Teacher, Hezekiah Pendergrass ............... Willie Sturdivan
 SCHOLARS.
 Matilda Billings. Ruth Ritter Faithful Snooks Nernie Masoner Samantha Piper .Harriett Marks Jerusha Dixon Zoe Slaughter Colorinda Geyser Marian Berry Ruth ketehum Margaret Marks Susan Crowtoot Mamie Pierce Sallie Brown Maud Mcfarland Mehitable Jones. Pauline Bevers Doreas Doolittie. Clara Henson Luther Brown --. Otto Cardwell David Snobs .=.=... Clyde Atwood Billy Crowfoot Onnie Phillips Obadiah .Buzzard Clay Grisham  Stephen Tucker Holland Carter Jeremiah Jenkins Lynn Fletcher Bobby OIee Clyde Cardwell Samuel Snooks. Guy Lichlyter Sim Dipsey ............ Carl Luper
 VISITORS.
 Mrs. Dipsey .#......G Gay Pierce Mirandi Dipsey Willie Sweeney Mrs. Snooks . Pearl Sullivan
 This feature provoked much laughter from the crowd, prob ably the greatest Int being made by Clyde Cardwell, as the OoS WuO SlullClNu.
 Then followed beautiful hoop drill, "Revel of the Maids par ticipated in by the following young ladies:
 Bessie Craig, Grace Wilkerson, Hester Phillips, Lemoine Evins, Grace Brogdon, Ella Graham, Vaud Ritter, Lena Hewitt, Leota Jones.
 The entertainment concluded with cantata, "Nymphs of the Elements, and a tableau in two scenes. Scene l, sun, sunbeams,
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
REMAINS OF MRS.
 TIPTON ARRIVED MONDAY

The remains of Mrs. Geo. W :. Tipton arrived from Rocky Ford, Colorado, Monday on the l2::34 tram, being accompanied by Harry Phillips, son of the de- ceased.
 Funeral services We're held Monday afternoon at tile residence of ]. NJ. Glasseock, being con- ducted by Eld. Ballard, pastor of the First Baptist Church. The remains were inferred i'll Bluff Cemetery.
 This issue of The News con- sists of l,S00 copies, and count ing five readers to each this pa per will be read by 9,o0O people. No issue for year past has been less than TOO copies. Adver- tlsers who wish to reach the buy ing public can do so through the medium of this paper.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
The UnWillir1l, ! Hero 1eer
Ir, Startling AdUcrtu~c and FdScinofinG Myszery

young arrives in San Francisco dusk He knows but all that of his Within the hour the cousin Is murdered and the stranger plunged O intricate conspiracy. Fate takes him by the hand. Luck points Ccum stances, blnd but reentess rob him of his ghul and cheat him Of his identity. They make him the champion of he heard of leader spraors he and the lover girl dreads 10 Gunniaey attacked by assailants and as cunnngy guarded by unknown defenders storm of a dramatic and relentless struggle.
 Both the reader and the hero blindfolded." Both quite innocent of the they ignorant uture The present. full adventure IS all they handle. But very gladly and together fight against enemy unseen, with friends unknown, and for stakes undeamed of
 Those qualities, whatever they that mystery fascinate adventure most charm us are the qualities that dominate the pages of