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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18

When man Ii stumbling still his
weight acts vertically dnwnward but
on moving he pxprts side thrust
greater than his weight Consequently
a crowd moving rapidly on structure
Ike pier exerts /; tremendous side
wise pressure which tends to throw
the pier over. n a maD stands on u
plank bridge II bends slightly. but If
he walks across II swayS violently up
and down 4 regiment OF soldierI
marching in step across IL trestle or
other light bridge would r:i,ise such a
tremendous swaying motion that L
would give way. aud sn sDaiiprs nj
WHY'S break step IL crossing such n
iritlge
On a certain swing fnothridge across
glen In the north III Scotland Is u
untire forbid;!in. NEWFOUNDLAND dogs
to be taken across These dogs trot
IN such perfect rhythm as 10 cause q
dangerous sway III - shall BRUCE
A man rising to standing from d
sitting posture exertS on the ground
force equal to twice his weight Fh,E'
when a crowd sTddetil. springs to its
feet at a football match or theater the
strain on the supporting stands Is
enormous and has To s,a allowed for bs
the engineers. Pearson 3 Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
NOT THE MAN SHE WANTED
Probably Lucky for Caller That Vic
tim Of Mistake Was Good
Natured Individual.

Fifteen-years ago or SO, when one OF
our Central street business men was
considerably younger than he is now,
and he would not be considered old
now, very pleasant woman who was
not acquainted with him came to the
store and asked if he was Mr.. -.
He replied that he was, and she pro-
ceeded with her Grand
1t developed that an Old Folks serv.
ice was to be given by some church or
ganization on a certain night several
evenings hence and Mr.. IS pres
ence was greatly desired. Would he
come if a carriage called at his house
Somewhat taken aback at being
placed in the class with the aged, Mr.
- replied very courteously that as
he had ridden $500 miles that summer
On his bicycle, he doubted II he could
get into carriage, but if they would
be willing to send drag, he thought
perhaps he would be able to go.
By this time one of his business as.
sociates was climbing into the shelter
OF the safe and another was crawling
under the counter Not till the some
what dazed woman had left the store
| did it occur to any of them that Mr.
IS father should have been the re
cipient Of the vitation.-Franklin IN
| H) Journal-Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18

The French nation Is a mass of indi-
viduaI particles. scintfllating, assertive
strangers to oil the ethics Of cohe-
sion. They are incapable Of team work,
writes Samuel P. Orth In the Atlantic.
You never read of French football or
baseball or organized sports. They are
q nation of individualists. brilliant In
dividualists. Their philosophy, poetry.
art. music, science. literature, oil bear
the imprint Of a superindividualism
that has filed the world with iN ra-
dance. They defy every known law
of human gravitation and fly off in
million fragments. careless Of results
In truth. they never think of results
They have the child's love for the do
Ing and the child's scorn for the thing
done. They begin more processes, In
ventions, contrivances, experiments,
and end fewer than all the rest Of Eu-
rope put together. The French pro-
pose; the Germans and the English dis
pose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Caesaria. or New Jersey.

What is now the state of New Jer-
sey was part of the territory claimed
BY the Dutch under the name of New
Netherlands. Before the English seiz
ed the country something had been
done to settle this part. although il
bad not developed as might have been
expected in the fifty years of Dutch
occupancy The Duke of York, as pro-
prietor of the territory newly acquired,
coded III 1854 this southern portion ~.
Ing between the Delaware river ana
the sen to Lord John Berkeley and Sir
GEORGE Carteret. The new province
WIS named Caesaria. or New Jersey.
In honor Of Carterpt. who as governo;
4 the island OF Jersey had heroically
defended it against the parliamentan
ans during the great rebellion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Eoofino the Pol-.

The expression "as cuunine M 10.
has passed into the lar.i'ii-e: hui. {
b the case with most extra cute y. =
tlemen. there are occasions Y hen Ma,
ter Reynard 0verreaches himself. All
visitor to the country who has -y,''
examined chicken hanse in the mia
die Of field has probably noticed tN'.
or three short pieces of chain hangilis
over the hole by which the fowls en-
ter. Although they form no obstacle
to the birds. who push their way Ii
without the faintest difficulty. they will
lnfallibly prevent a fox from raidins
the house. The latter in his Superior
wisdom takes them to he q trap for lis
capture. and although be may sit ont
side hungrily 'licking his chops" moth
ing will induce him to put his head
through the chains Truly case o!
Z little learning being dangerous
thing. -Pearson's Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Watered Talk.

Probably there is nothing under me
sun which is the basis of so large
number Of figures Of speech as water.
A poor argument won't hold water:
a babbler is "a leaky vessel; half
drunken man is half seas over fish
ing in troubled waters" Is another
name for getting into difficulty; still
waters run deep" is hint that your
quiet and demure person has more in
him than the world supposes; II Q
man is in a bad predicament he is in
"hot WATER" disappointment is "a wet
Blanket"
OF the rejected sutton it Is said that
"cold water is thrown on his hopes;
the hungry mans mouth waters" the
strengthless are weak as water
sometimes it rains blessings wien
an orator begins to be tedious we say
he has run dry" news is always
"afloat;" SPECTATORS are often swamp
ed" many people find it impossible to
keep their heads above water" and
often we have to acknowledge that we
are "all at sea-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Arsenic.

Excepting possibly the bichIoride Of
tlercury. few toxic substances are SO
common as arsenic. fer the arsenates
and arsenites are not only much used
In medicine. but are likely to be en-
countered in commercial Substances,
wallpaper. dyestuffs. etc. Arseaic has
been known since ancient times. The
word means masculine Or powerful. In
the sixteenth century it was used for
homicidal purposes In the form Of aqua
tofana and in literature has been the
most celebrated of poisons. Although
considered one of the most powerful
poisops. 1t is less SO In its ordinary
forms than potassium cyanide and the
alkaloids. though in combination with
hydrogen it becomes one of the dead
Hest substances known. the slightest
Whit of the gas being sufficient to in
sure death. In the common form. the
trioxide or white arsenic" one or two
grains cause death.-Boston Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
ATTITUDE WELL KNOWN.

The attitude of the Governor toward Statewide prohibition
has been known hundreds probably thousands of people for
long the that he has his
preference for local option who approached him the
subject
The attitude the Governor significant He rightly refrans
from discussion of the merits of the believing that
the Governor of the State should hold himself aoof from
controversy To letter of inquiry concerning his attitude
the nevertheless the Governor has invariably replied that he
proposed to vote against Statewide prohibition
In registering his opposition the enactment of Statewide
law Governor Stuart takes his stand with overwhelming orty
of the States leaders business and professional life who have
openly declared their loyalty the present local option law and the
principle of local self government upon which is based
1t significant that the Vgnans who stand highest the
States professional and Intellectual life almost without
exception opposed Statewide prohibition This only
Richmond and Norfolk where the representative citizens
enrolled under the local option banner but also in the State
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Great Poets and a Little Girl.

James Russell Lowell used to walk
along the gravel paths of his beautiful
garden in Cambridge. Mass. band in
hand with bright little girl. who was
his neighbor, and discoursed with her
upon fairies. paper dolls. roses and 9th
er important subjects Henry Wads
worth Longfellow. a neighbor of Low,
ellis and Of the little girls. who wore a
velvet coat and big tie. was also her
Intimate friend He. used to tell her
wonderful stories Of ancient heroes and
many other marvellous things. 1t was
natural that the little girl should re-
solve even then to become a writer,
and first of all poet for it was AS
poet that the novelist. Eleanor Halo
we'll Abbott, first achieved recognition.
Century.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Maqnetized by Booth.

The late Bishop Potter Of the Epis-
copal church and Edwin Booth, the
actor. were very great friends, and the
bishop, In telling of his first meeting
with Mr.. Booth. said: 81 was preach
ing sermon at Newport. r. l., and 1t
was very hot summers day. The
door of the church was open. and |
noticed gentleman get up from a rear
pew and 60 and sit down on the door
step. but thought nothing of 1t until
after awhile ! realized that l was talk
ing to this man only. When the serv-
Ices were over found out that he was
Edwin Booth-that by some unknown
influence had been drawn to speak to
him-as II my sermon was to him
alone"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Says He Will Vote
Against State Wide
Prohibition On
September I'D.
STATES LEADERS
WILL FOLLOW SUIT
Thinking Men OF Virginia Unani-
mously OutspOken Against In
vasion of Local Rights Threat
ened by Enactment of State
Wide Prohibition.

Governor Henry c. Stuart, Vrginias foremost cltlzen
announced last that the election September 22d he will vote
AGAINST wide prohibition With characteristic fanknes
the Governor has made his and has told TRENDS
and freely that he would oppose the State wide law
The Lynchburg Advance of the socaed dry newspapers
the State September 3d. egraphed Alexander Forward the
Governors secretary, follows:
evil Governor Stuart wet in the coming electione
Mr.. Forward sent this telegram in reply:
Replying to telegram addressed to which you
ask will Governor Stuart wet in the coming election
will that Governor Stuart has refused give
interviews with his attitude this question: and does
wish discussion the else
where of the of the ISSUE feel however that Gov
Stuart does object answering inquiry
this subject from the that he has hesated time
the liquor question has been under discussion to state to
those who felt interest in his opinion that his
purpose to vote against prohibition"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
ha,r Itiuh IN the Air.

Womens hair used to be dressed IL
IN amazing height IN days Of old
Formerly doorways had to be height
ened to accommodate the eighteenth
century woman of fashion. Mali
antoinette's hairdresser had to monn'
stool il. order to get above his work
Women of that time had to kneei II
their coaches to get their head cover
ne inside or drive with their head:
ut of window. Nine. de Gents was
aught bv her hair while fastening K
rect voltaire at Fcrney. but escape;
shsalom's fate. her hair remaining OF
he bough And the Duehesse d
'hartres had room on her hair on
yening for miniature man-of war II
all sail. or another for represerta
: on of her little son Louis Philippe
,Aeping In the lap Of his nurse
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Gaelic,

Gaelic Is the language of the hisi
,ulers Of Scotland The name belong
so to the sister laaguag es Of trea;'
nd the Isle Of Man. but these nay
Their names more commonly apple
20 tbem-lrish and Mainland I'll
fern Gaelic is usually reserved ia
shat spoken in Scotland. The thr"
languages wer. originally one air
gov stand in much the same reiatio
o each other that broad Scotch doe
20 kings English
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Church Directory.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOUTH.
Every Sunday at Ii A. NJ. and SOC
p. NJ. Rev. j. r. JACOBS.
Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN.
Woodstock-E Every. Sunday II A
NJ. and 500 P. NJ, except End Sunday
Mt. Jackson-SecondS Sunday IL A.
NJ. and 80 P NJ.
New Market-2ud Sunday at p m.
REV. j. A. MCMU'RRAY,
Pastor.
LUTHERAN.
Every Sunday II A. NJ. and 500
P. NJ. REV. S. w. KUHNS, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN.
Second Sunday, II A. NJ. and 80
P Nj. REV. j. D. HAMAKER
EPISCOPAL.
Services il the Episcopal Church
every first and third Sundays, at II
A NJ. aud $50 p. NJ
REV. G. B. PALMRE. Rector.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Then She Recovered.

For weeks and weeks after my hus-
band died was unable to Sleep"
~ hope you are all over that now"
her sympathetic friend replied.
Yes The lawyers finally found his
Insurance policy In safety deposit
box that be had never told me about"
Chicago Record Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18

Clnbleign III mldnlght' Ny wife +
very ILL., ana the Doctor says she mus
Bave no sudden >hCrk Clinton The
what are yoL doing here al the club u
this hour: Cubielgn III afraid /
90 nGtne DtfUrt the uSilai time ieSt
give her Sh,~k Boston fran.,.ripti
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Too Dainty to We'd.

1t was curious reason that moved
Beau Rrumlnel IT, cancel his engage
ment to LARRY. \ friend asked bin
why he had broken'off the match.
What could do. my dear fellow
the exquisite replied but cut the con
aection: | discovered that Lady Mar.
actually ate cabbage"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Careless Wife.

Husband-Where is the hammer!
Wife-You had it yesterday. Hus-
band-Tm not asking where it was
yesterday. Wife-You had 1t yester-
day. and no one else has had 1t since.
Husband-Huh. Well, if you had the
least bit Of consideration for my feel
ings you would have used that ham
mer for something or other after
had done with it, and then you would
know where it is!-London Express
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
SonerninG Wrong
Poetry.

"a famous edurato: says evpryhod,
ought to read l!ftia ''1ptry ever
day"
81 agree with him. II most l,eorl.
would read poetry eve:y day rerhHl
there wouldn't be so many trying
write t."-Birmingham AGE Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
A Caution.

Darling | will tell you in poetry o.
burning meter that you are the highs
Of my life
"AI, night. but don't do II with ri,
gas meter Baltimore American
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
In tbs Distant Future.

The dreSslpakinr art win not hay
reached its highest degree of perfe
ton until woman can change he
gown as quickly rs she changes he
mind.-Cleveland Leader
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Easy Marx.

He (bittpriyI SUPPOSE you consid"
1t quite a triumph ia make n fooi OF =
Is something done that was difficult o.
achievement
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
WI, Bower Of scotch.Irish.

The outstanding trait Of the Scotch
Irish was will No other element was
SO masterful and contentious. In a
petition directed against their immi-
grafton, the Quakers characterized
them as "pernicious and pugnacious
people, who absolutely want to con.
troll the province themselves" The
stubbornness of their character is
probably responsible for the unex-
ampled losses in the battles Of our
Civil war. They fought the Indians,
fought the British with great unan-
Unity in two wars, and were In the
front rank in the conquest Of the
West. More than any other stock
has this tough, gritty breed, SO lack
ing in poetry and sensibility, nodded
our national character. If today a
losing college crew rows SO hard that
they have to be lifted from their
shells at the end of the boat race, 1t
is because the never-say-die Scotch.
Irish fighters and pioneers have been
the picturesque and glowing figures
in the imagination Of American
youth-From Origins Of the Amer.
lean People," by Prof. Edward A Ross
In Century
g1an faFk.
Ease,!. the painter, had great DIE
.fke to that species of conversation
familiarly denominatsd "tattle." Once
waen sitting in lis roaln fer Ions
while amongst some trifing visitors
who were discussing the weather and
such like interesting subjects, after
remaining for a long time witt.on'
speaking burst forth with I'VE hac
cork for dinner today!" Dear! Mr.
Fuseli,' exclaimed one, what an odc
remark" why" replied he. its &;
good 7ae anything you've been sayiRs
'or the last hour
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Press On.

FL 70 has got light enough ter see
des ten steps abhead Of 20 shake hans
wild yO'se'f an press on.-Atlanta Coz
st1tution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Thcuqhttui Husband.

She Are you wearing those pretty
suspenders gave You for your britt
day George: He No. dear. Wa
afraid the nail III using us hnttm
would rust EN- Yonkers Statesman
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Where He Drew the Line.

Come come. don't be too angry At
your son. You ought to make allow
ances for the extravagances Of youth"
Eyes, but not cash allowances."-Bal-
dmore American
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
For Sale

MODERN DWELLING in Wood
stock, all conven,ences- Electric light,
bath-splendid location. Terms to
suit. Bargain for quick buyers.
BRUMBACK g. ALLEN,
Real Estate Agents,
May 22-tf. Woodstock, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Quick Decision,

"My gas meter is out of whack."
whats the matter with it,"
at lies 1t doesn't register cor
sectly."
That's what they all say"
But it doesn't register half the gas
we USE"
''Then it's lying on the wrong side!
Well send a man right out. "-Houston
Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Sahr Than a Frame.

my huE}d writes that he is bring
ing me back from Italy pretty little
Muriuo! I've just bought cage for
k."-Paris Sourire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
MOUNTAIN WATER
| 6 E

Not cooked or boiled, no
grease, no oil nor boiler COM
pound. Just plain Mountain
Water Frozen.
W. S. FRENCH.
Nav 29-4 mos.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18

Low WEEK END AND SUNDAY Ex-
CURSRIoN TRAIN via Southern Rail-
way every Saturday and Sunday from
ashinetou, D. c., aud Alexandria.
Va, on sale to October 4th. 1914 to
Ha-risonburg, Somerset, Warrenton
aud intermediate stations with final
return limit to Tuesday follo-ing date
of sale. Similar tickets will be on
sale from Harrisonburg, Somerset.
Warrenton and intermediate stations
to Alexandria and Washington every
Saturday and Sunday
For detailed information, scheduls.
ETC., consult Agents OF write G. w.
Westbury, Asst Gen. Agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18

| ALFALFA "GCLD" BRAND
"Its long, branching roots penetrate ia,
down, push and crowd the earth this way
and that, and thus constitute gigantic
azine of fertility. AS soon as cut, they be-
gin to decay and liberate the vast reser-
yoir Of fertilizing matter below the pillow,
70 be drawn upon BY other crops for years
Alfalfa seed sown during August or Sep
TENDER will yield four to six cuttings next
season. FREQUENT cuttings thicken out the
stalk and makes 1t stool out and grow off
better.
Alfalfa ranks higher than Timothy in
1eedlng value. In fact, it might be termed
plete food. Experiment stations place the
feeding. value of Alfalfa hay at 500 per ton
as against Timothy hay. at Sl2 per ton.
yield, on good land, 6 to 16 tons of splen-
did hay pear year, shows what a valuable
crop It is. Lands in the. Western States
f fna1 are s,eo Wei s set in Alfalfa sell readily
Alfalfa Is increasing very largely all over
the Middle and Southern States; our farm
ers are fast beginning to realize what q
and DO well on any good loamy, we'll
thoroughly prepared for best results.
Is too valuable 2s hay producer to risk
injury from stock. A heavy application OF
lime is of decided beneft-2,000 to 5.00t
kcuhuS per dcfts Alldlld Is usually SOWfF
broadcast at the rate of 20 to 80 pounds L
the acre. Our Alfalfa seed is the highest
grade, strong terminating seed Of the bes
We offer American Dry Land Non-Irri
gated Alfalfs Seed, BoIgiano's "Gold'
Brand Fancy, 09.78 per cent. pure.
II you want the best field seeds Of any
kind, always insist ON getting Boleiano'
Gold" Brand Standard Clovers ant
Grasses. Cow Peas, Winter Vetch, Timothy
syke. Red Top Or Herds Grass. Orchars
Grass. Winter Oats, Tall Mead Oats Grass
Millet, Permanent Pasture Mixture. Dwar
including Cow Horn, Southern Seven Top
Yellow Globe. ETC.: Cabbage. Kale, Spin.
ach, Winter Radish. II your local mer
Seeds, drop us I postal and md we Viii tel
you where you can get them.
Write for orr Wholesale Summer an6
Iau Catalogue for Market Gardeners,
Farmers and TFuckefs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
Maxim Connection

Knicker lite Is hard Borker- Yes
BY the time YOU uiuther stops forbia
New foTk Sun
eonernIng Wrong.
"Who shall say is asking for him 3
inquired central of the man in the
booth
'Mr. O'Cohen"
mfr. N-ho?"
"O'Cohen."
"Wait minute. The wires are cross
ed"-New York Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
ALFALFA
The Profitable Hay Crop

Yields Four to Six Cuttings Year Of Easily Cured
and Most Nutritious Hay Wonderful Increases in
Yield Each Successive Year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-09-18
HAY FOR SALE.

have atmy stable = quantity oil
frat grade Of baled hay. for sale, in
large or small qnanflties.
Jnly lit J. + BE2fI6s
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-13
By Hoban

shown the form this year that has
marked his play in previous seasons.
Details of the match follow:
Who's Who in Contest
America (holder) VS.. Australasia
(challenger).
Americas singles players. Anthony
F. willing and Norman L. Brookes.
Americans doubles players, Maurice
E. Mclaughlin and either Thomas C.
Bundy or Karl II. Behr.
Australasia doubles players. A. W.
Willing and n. e. Brookes.
Australasia's substitutes. S. n. Doust
and A. w. Dunlop.
First match, 2 o'clock. Williams VS..
Wilding.
Second match, immediately after.
Mclaughlin VS.. Brookes.
Records of contenders: Wilding de-
feated Mclaughlin in 1913 in all
English championship, Sc, 6-3, 1913,
and in 1909. S-6. Sc, 6-3. Brookes
defeated McLoughhlin in 1909, 6-2,
Cd Williams has never played either
Widling or Brookes. Brookes defeated
Behr in 1907. As. Ga, 6-1. 6-2. Wild
ing defeated Rehr in 1907, 1-6, Ga,
3-6, 7-5, 6-3. Bundy has never played
either Brookes or Wilding in singles
or doubles. but Behr and Mclaughlin,
with other partners, have met them in
the doubles and lost in close matches.
Challengers for the cup this year
We're Australasia, England, Canada,
Germany, France and Belgium. Aus
tralasia defeated Canada SO, Ger
many SO and England SO.
Robert d. Krenn, president of the
u. S. n. L. t. A.. will be the referee
of all the matches and the umpires
will be the following: w. j. Clothier,
George Adee. Edward Conlon. e. f.
Terrey and A. l.. Hoskins.
Winners of previous Davis cup
matches: 1900. America; 1901, not
played; 1902, America; 1903, Eng
land; 1904. England; 1905. England;
1906, England; 1907. Australasia;
1908, Australasia; 1909, Australasia
1910, not played; 1911, Australasia;
1912, England; 1913. America.