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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
His Position Explained.

One of the curiosities Of the British
house Of commons, very rarely seen,
was Erie Drax, for many years men,
Der for Dorsetshire borough. Once,
at a general election, on the day pre-
vious to the nomination, he put out
the following addr ess to his constitu-
entn: Electors OF Wareham. I I'M
derstand that som!s evil-disposed per
son has been circulating report that
wish my tenants, and other persons
dependent upon me, to vote according
to their conscience. This is a das.
tardly lie, calculated to injure me,
l have no wish Of the sort. I wish,
and l intend. that these persons shall
vote for me-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

From Current Opinion comes the
story Of Ed. Cock. bu' cher with
considerable native wit. One day,
just before dinner, when his shop
Was fill of customers, a man whom
he did not like very well came in
and asEe d for a dimes worth of d. g
meat.
'All right said Ed. will you
have it wrapped up, or will you eat
it here?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

Put your savings in the Savings
Department of the Shenandoah Val
ley Loan and Trust Co., Woodstock,
Va. at 3 per cent compound interest.
Amounts Of s1.00 and upwards re.
ceived. The only savings institu-
ton In the county for. the accomuls-
ton OF the small savings of laboring
men, women, and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
Concernino PIava
Keep your Liver Active During the
Summer Months-FoIey Cathartic
Tablets for Sluggish Liver
and Constipation

1t does beat all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liyen your. liver and
overcome constipation. New Oldham,
Kimberley, Texas, says" Foley
Cathartic Tablets are the best Taxa
tive ever used. They take the place
of caIomel." Wholesome, stirring
and cleansing. No gripping. A com
fort to stout persons. Walton &
SmoOt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

A man purchased some red
flannel shirts guaranteed not to
shrink. He reminded the sales
man forcibly of the guarantee some
weeks later.
: Have you had any difficulty with
them?'
No. replied the customer; only
the other morning, when | was
dressing, my wife said to me, John
where did you get that pink coral
necklac p
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

Invest you money In the 4 per cent
Certificates of the Shen. Valley Loan
& Trust Co., Woodstock, Va. Sc
curity unquestioned. Interest pay
able semi annually, and Certificates
redeemable any time after six months
70 short notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier Of the South

schedule between Washington, Alex
andria, Woodstock and Harrisonburg
In Effect Jan. 1S, 19l.
N. B.-Following schedule figures
published only as Information and
are not guaranteed.
WESTBOUND-from Woodstock.
No. -Mixed-Except Sunday
7:01 q. N. Local for Barrisonburg.
Arrive HarrisoIburg 1918. a. m.
No. 40-Daiiy-1:10 p. m. Local
for Harrisonburg. Arrive Harrison
burg 2:55 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. 13-Except Sunday-7:29 p. m.
Limited for Harrisorburg, stopping
at Edinburg, Mt. jackson, New Mar
ket and Broadway. Arrive Harrison
burg 900 p. m. Buffet ParlOr Car.
No. III = Daily : 8:55 p. M.
Local for HarrisOnburg. Arrive
HSrrisonburg 1925 p. m.
EASTBOUND-fro Woodstock.
No. l4-Except Sunday-S:00 a. M.
Llmited for Alexandria and Washing
ton. Arrive Washington 1855 a. m.
Buffet Parlor Car.
No. % -Daily-4:26 p. III. Local
for Alexandria and Washington.
Arrive Washington 9:15 p. m. Buffet
Farlor Car.
No. 216 - Daily sos D. m.
Local from Harrisonburg to Stras-
burg. Arrive Strasburg 8:45 p. m.
Nos. 13 and IA connects at Manas-
sas with Nos. 113 and ia to and from
Warrenton.
No. IA connects at Manassas with
Main Line Fast Mail Train No. 43 for
principal point South.
Trains 217 and Ii in connection with
Main Line Train No. 10 between
Orange and Manassas affords good
service from Richmond via c. & O.
Railway and Gordonsville.
E. Il. CoAPMAN, ce-President and
Gener al Manager.
S II. HARDWICK: Passenger Traffic
Manager.
81. F. CARY, General Passenger Agt.
l.. S. BROWN, General Agent, Wash
ington, D. G..
G. W. WEsTBURY, Asst. Gen. Agent,
Washington, D. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

A German peasant had just lost
his faithful COW. His wife BEGAN G
so grieved over the loss that her
heart was broken, and she, too,
died. Sea cely was she buried
when one of the neighors came and
offered his daughter, ano Their his
sister, and third his piece, for a
wife, whereupon the farmer re
marked:
We'll, l can easily see that it is
better to lose wife than a COW in
this town. As soon as my wife Is
dead choice of halt a dozen wives
is offered me, but when my COW
died. they didn't offer me a single
one
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
huw the Trouble Starts.

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain's Tab
let's, keep your bowels regular and
you will avoid these diseases. For
sale by All Dealers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
HAY FOR SALE.

have at my stable quantity of
first grade Of baled hay for sale, in
large or small quantities.
July 17-H. J. E. BEMIS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

O. L. Sheets & Co., having bought
out the livery business Of Frank Rush
and stocked up with good horses and
up TO date rigs, are prepared TO give
rood service and prompt attention to
ali calls. They solicit your patron
APE. Come to see them on court day !.
and be convinced that your horse will
be we'll cared for. o. L. Sheetz =
Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
TO Persons Who Wish to Drive

Having enlarged my Livery by add
ing q number of riding and driving
horses and a number of easy riding
rubber tire buggies, we are in posi-
ton to put out teams to order having
80 vehicles in all making q complete
livery equipment We know we can
please you.
nov-6-tf ]. K. BEMIS, PrOpr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

He had held forth so long on
the subject Of his adventures that
the entire smoking-room was dis
tinctly bored. Finally lie reach
ed India.
1T was there that i first saw
a maneating tiger" he announc-
ed boastifully.
Pooh. that's nothing" said
a mild looking little man, edglng
towards the door. Il once saw
a man eating rabbit"
And he Sauntered gracefully
out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

The little maid stood in the
parlor doorway, one hand on the
door-knob. For moment she
gazed at her father, who Was
preparing to take his afternoon
nap.
Papa, she said, do you know
what l am going to give you for
your birthday when it comes"
No, DEAR answered tue. fond
father, but please tell me-.
A nice new china shaving
mug, with gold flowers on it all
round;' said the maid.
But, my DEAR explained her
parent, papa has a nice one like
that already.
No, he HASN'T his little
daughter answered. tlloughtfully,
"cause-'cause I've just dropped
1tr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
X. F. d. No. 2.

Mrs. Alice Sager and her mother,
entertained number of their friends
last Friday at dinner. Those present
were Rev. G. L. Hunt aud wife, OF
Hillsboro, Ind. Mr.. Frank Dellinger,
Misses Stella and Elva Dellinger, of
Washington and Mr.. Harry Hol-
lingsworth. Every one spoke in the
highest praise of the sumptuous din
ner set by Mrs. Sager and her mother
Rev. o G. PropSt was entertained
by number of his parishners Tues
dav evening. Unknown to the pastor,
both young and old began to call
about dark at the parsonage. A ia
BILE was secured and to the delight OF
pastor and parishners they all par
took of fruit, ice cream and cake.
The evening was spent in social con
yersation and every one seemed to
enjoy themselves admirably. Especi-
ally the pastor who has headquarters
all alone in an eight room parsonage.
Some times he says he gets little
lonesome. We would suggest to him
that he get one of Virginia's charm
ing ladies to help occupy that large
house. Among the parishiOners was
Rev. G L Hunt, of Hillsboro, Ind,
Rev. Propst's schoolmate and gradu-
ate of the same class.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
Better Not to Take a Chance.

A stranger visiting a church at lit
tie village on the Scottish coast IN.
CURED Of the verger where he might
sit.
'Weel, SIR" whispered the verger,
cautiously. Il must tell you there's an
awful lot O. visitors in the village just
now, and ye'd best sit whaur ye can
see yer umbrella"
Concerning Playa.
"There's two kinds of plays. Won
know. The one with the ordinary
plot"
"Yes?"
"And the other with the conspiracy
behind it."
Il see. You mean the ones where
they hold you up for So to get in"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
Barber Shop.
COURT ST., WOODSTOCK Va.
Warden Fravel, Propr.

Shave. go. 10 Haircut. Is
SINCE. ....- IL Shampoo. Is
Facial Massage...... rs
Tonic Rub. 49,. s and 10
Shaving Corpse. 100
Shave away from shop Is
Haircut 30
Haircut and shave away from shop SC
~ Prompt attention given to al
custOmsers.
A shan Of the vublic patronage
solicited
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
kerChevaI's History of the
Valley.

A few copies of Kercheval's History
of the Valley for sale at the HERALD
Office. Price $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

nR. W. E. SHAVER,
u GRADUATE OF VETERINARY
NAURERTOWN, VA.
Calls answered promptly. Phon
or write.
Jan. H-6mo. pd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14

Willie-Paw, what kind of glass
are artificial eyes made lrcm?
Pwa-Looking glass, my son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
SHENANDOAH HERALD

ADVERTISING ZATRz
Advertisements Will Be inserted
ut One Dollar per square Of len
ines or less, for the frat inasrtioH
ano G esnii5e1 each suhs1a uent
insersion.
sSQuarserly or yearly advsy.
sisements by consract.
Unless she number OF inssr
lions Is marked npon the manu-.
script, advertisenants -ilia4 pun
lished until fo7bides and charged
accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-08-14
7 EMUEL BORDEN,

z 81. BRUMkACK,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
AT LAW.
Woodstock, Va.
OFFICE: In "Lawers Row." former
occupie d by the late P.W. Magruder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
TO HOLD MASS MEETING
Baseball Fans Interested in Down
town Park will Assemble at Ath-
letic Club Tomorrow Evening
PROPOSITION URGED BY MANY

At a meeting which is to be held
in the Athletic club rooms tomorrow
evening the proposition of purchas-
ing a site for the construction of a
downtown baseball park will be dis
cussed at length and final action ia
ken. The baseball season has al
ready begun and if the field is to be
erected for use this year work must
start in the near future. Many bust
ness men of the city are interested
an the project and it is generally be
lieved that the establishment Of the
park, which would cost when COM
pleted not more than $4,000, would
prove successful.
Several plans have been suggested
for the raising Of the money with
(which to finance the proposition, but
If enough enthusiasm lis not display
ed at the meeting which is to be held
tomorrow evening the matter will be
dropped.
Members of the Athletic club are
not the only ones who are urged to
Fbe present at the meeting of tomor-
Erow night, but every one who is at all
interested in the building of the park
/! is urged to attend, especially bust
. ness men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
To Cost One Million Daily

Washington, April 22.--War depart.
ment estimates of the number of men
which will be needed in Mexico, if in
Intervention shall come and there is
coalition of the federal and Consti-
nationalist leaders, have been raised
from 10000 to 100000.
Some of the higher ranking officers
Of the service, however, believe that
the top figures are too low and that
100000 men will be needed to com.
plete the work of pacification and to
make stable conditions permanent.
1t is said that on the basis of an
army of 100000 men the cost Of in.
vasion to the American people will be
nearly $1,000,000 day.
Active preparations for immediate
action upon word from the White
House continued at the navy and wal
departments.
The navy telegraph Office had been
kept open throughout the night, the
officers in charge busily dicipherine
dispatches to be laid before Secretary
Daniels upon his appearance in the
morning.
What the two branches of the serv
ice are ready to do has been explained
to President Wilson at White House
conference.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
BASEBALL SEASON OPENS
High School Nine to Play First Game
OF Year Saturday Afternoon When
Blackjack Team Comes Here
RILEY AND SULLIVAN, BATTERY

High school students are enthu-
siastic over the prospects of the base
ball of this spring and plan
on giving the boys a large
turn out at the first game Of
the season which is to be played here
Saturday afternoon when the Black
duck nine will be encountered.
Baseball has never been real Sue
cessful in the Bemidji school, but SO
bright are the prospects this year
that already the members of the
team and its followers are claiming
the school championship.
Coach Bestul has been able to get
a large squad out and the boys have
been having some merry fights for
some of the positions, several of
which are not yet "cinched" by any
candidate
Earle Riley, will pitch the Satur-
day game. and James Sullivan will
catch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22

BY Congressman C. H. Tavenner
Washin gton, April 22.-fwo Of
the Washington public service cor
|porations-the traction companies of
the capital city are soon to be
brought to face an outraged public
opinion. The public service con-
Germs of Washin gton have no equal
in the United States for the indif-
ference which they display toward
their patrons. These patrons have
no votes and so are practically help
less in the matter of correcting
abuses.
But the Crosser Bill in the House
is bringing down upon the street car
companies "a fight for their Lives, and
for the first time their chickens will
come home to roost. For good
many years these concerns have been
operating their cars for dividends
only, the social service motive be
ing entirely absent. It happens
that among the patrons whose feel
ings are daily ruffled by the made
quate traction service are most of
the members of Congress. These
men are just looking for a chance
to swat these concerns, and it seems
likely that the Crosser Bill will af-
ford the opportunity.
The bill of Rep. Robert Crosser OF
Ohio, provides for the condemnation
and government purchase Of the cap
ital traction companies A sub
committee of the House has acted
favorably on the bill, and it is evi.
dent that the measure is to come be.
fore the House at this session. Those
who know the temper of the House
declare that the bill will be adopted
by two-thirds majority.
Leaving aside sins of high fare
refusal to exchange transfers, wa.
tered stock jobbing deals and Other
misdeeds, the Washington lines have
I taken advantage of and turned int
profits a custom which prevails II
Washington to a greater extent thar
in any other American city. II
Washington men invariably surren
!, der their street car seats to wome1
3, when cars are crowded.
Consequently, on most lines il
washington the cars are run Otter
4 enough to guarantee standing room
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
PHONE COMPANY PAY TAX
Wedge Telephone Line of Thorhult
Makes Belated Report to State
Cross Earnings Amount IS Cents
PENALTY AMOUNTS TO $o.oo195

Appalled, at seeing the tax grow
ing by penalties like a taximeter fare,
Ole Roen, president of the Wedge
Telephone company, of Thorhu lt, a
little settlement in northern Beltra-
mi county, made a belated report yes
terday and paid the company's gross
earnings to the state of Minnesota.
The report was two months late
II the 3 per cent tax is not paid on
time 10 per cent penalty is added,
and then 1 per cent a month is piled
on until the tax is paid.
President Roen said the gross
earnings for 1913 consisted of IS
cents, an assessment made on the
stockholders to buy dry battery. =
The tax account with the state is
as follows: 80 ~-.
Three per cent gross earn -.
lHSS -. 9OOlO5O
Ten per, cent penalty .... .0O1O5
Two per cent penalty for
two months. ..:........ 10000
Total due state of Minnesota .01175
| : Not being able to make the exact
change, President Roen sent a cent
stamp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
Adopt Waiting Policy

Mexico City, April 22.-The watch.
full waiting" policy now prevails in
Mexico City.
With the senate Of the American
congress delaying and Charge
O'Shaughnessy having exhausted ev
cry means of persuasion toward OBJ
tanning an agreement from the Mexi
can government to comply with the
demands of President Wilson for q
salute there was nothing to do but
wait
The entire diplomatic corps, with
the exception of Charge O'Shaugh
messy, held an extended conference
with Foreign Minister Rojas. Huerta
was not present. He is taking no of.
fetal part in the negotiations at this
time.
Sir Lionel Garden, former British
ambassador to Mexico, but recently
named ambassador to Brazil, is ex
pected to arrive here shortly.
Members of the diplomatic corps
had high hopes that he might be able
to persuade Huerta to yield. It is
generally believed, however, there il
only an outside chance that the Eng.
lish ambassador may have any in.
tiuence. A backdown at the present
time would put Huerta in the light OF
saluting the American flag without
cause in the eyes of the Mexicans
The transportation committee of
the American colony has assurances
from Huerta that in the event of war
he will give Americans who wish to
depart from the capital all possible
aid and protection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22

Washington, April % The Am
erican flag now flies over Vera Cruz.
Four American were killed and twen-
ty wounded when detachment of
ibluejackets and marines from the
American fleet seized the custom
house, raised the American flag, and
|skirmished with the Mexican gar
rison.
A desultory firing was in progress
yesterday, according to dispatch
from Rear Admiral Fletcher, re-
ceived at p. M. At first the gar
rison had appeared to be withdraw
ing, and American Consul Canada re-
ported this to the state department
at o'clock. but when the American
forces reached the customs houses,
the 'MeNicans opened fire with rifles
and artillery. The transport Prai-
rie Immediately began Smelling the
Mexican position. slowly driving
them out. The Mexicans fought
from house tops and along the streets.
The American forces have taken pos
session of the cable office and hold
the American consulate and the sec
jtion of the city in the vicinity of the
wharves Five shots from the Flori-
da took down a tower occupied by
Mexican sharpsh ooters.
First Step Taken
The taking of a large section Of
Vera Cruz by the Americans was the
first step in the program of reprisal
by the United States against the
Huerta government for the arrest Of
American blue jackets at Tampico
and other offenses. 1t is the first
clash between the forces of the
United States and Mexico since the
revolution broke out in the south ern
republic in 1910, giving Washington
a Mexican problem to solve. .r.- i
Though the fighting had not ceas-
ed late tonight, Admiral Fletcher
warned the federal commander that
he would use the big guns of the
American fleet if his men did not
stop firing. 1t is estimated here
that at least two hundred Mexicans
were killed in the fight.
Fire in Defense
The American forces had orders to
fire only to defend themselves. The
United States intends to take no Of
fensive steps for the present The
salute to the flag, which Huerta re-
fused, will not he a satisfactory rep
aration. It is understood a declara-
tion of apology as we'll as salute
and a guarantee THAT the rights and
dignity of the United States would
be respected, can alone cause with
drawal of the American forces
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22

only. This is not only true at the
rush hours, when patrons expect to
stand, but at the slackest time of the
day. In the middle of the afternoon
cars are taken of the streets, so that
the few left running will be crowded
with straphangers
''Manana"
'Manana," the Spanish word for
tomorrow accounts for much of the
difficulty in dealing with the Mex
lean situation The Mexican char
'acter absolutely prevents obedience
to an order when the order is given.
There must he delay-the action can
be put off until the last moment.
in short, "manana."
Therefore, Americans should not
become unduly excited when Huerta
displays reluctance in acceding to
the demands of President Wilson. It
is utterly impossible for Huerta to
act at once. It is his Mexican tenn
permanent. He must wait until the
expiration of the time limit-until
the fleet actually arrives. Then he
does what he intended to do all the
time, and the situation loses acute
ness.
Whatever the outcome of the pres
ent crisis, there are certain to be flu
ture crises brought about by this
characteristic of the Mexican temp
erament. Americans should remem-
Der this and make allowances.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
.CRlTlCIsEs HOUSE ANTS

Assistant Secretary of Navy Flags
Wilson Opponents.
Seattle, Wash, April 22.---In an ad.
dress at the Democratic state head
quarters Franklin B. Roosevelt, as
sistant secretary of the navy, crit.
cised members of the house who voted
against the resolution endorsing Pres
ident Wilson's plans in the Mexican
crisis.
When he announced that two mem.
bers of the Washington delegation
had voted against the resolution there
We're cries. of disapproval, which were
repeated when he read the names of
the members who voted no.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
FIFTH BRIGADE is READY.

Troops in Texas Can Entrain on Mo-
ment's Notice.
Galveston, Tex, April 22-Troops
of the Fifth brigade, United States
army, under command of Colonel
Daniel Cornman, are ready to go
aboard the four army transports here
at a moments notice. -~ :.s..s..
The brigade, which is composed of
the Fourth, Seventh, Nineteenth and
Twenty-eighth infantries, will be rein
forced by the Sixth cavalry, one bat
terry of the Fourth field artillery; E
company Of engineers; D company,
signal corps, and an ambulance corps.
The full brigade numbers approx
mately 4,700 officers ana men. f.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
ARMED BANDITS LOOT TOWN
Fire at All Citizens Who Attempt te
Interfere.

Phillipsburg, Mo-, April 22.-Fou1
bandits, after cutting this town OH
from all wire communication with the
outside world, broke into two stores
blew open the vault in the Farmers
State bank and escaped to the hills
west of town with loot estimated at
$4,000.
More than a hundred shots were
fred by the robbers at persons who
attempted to interfere.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-22
SINGERS AT GRAND
Southland Quintette, Colored Jubilee
Concert Company Here Tonight

AS a special attraction, Manager
Woodmansee Of the Grand theatre
has billed the Southland quintette,
one of Americas leading colored jub-
lice concert companies, for this even
ing. This company has appeared in
church benefit entertainments in
the large cities of the United States
and comes highly recommended.