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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
HAD THE DOCTORS GUESSING
English Hospital Physicians at Least
Were Willing to Admit They Could
Not Diagnose All Cases.

Mr.. Roger W. Babson says that In
looking up appendicitis cases he
learned that in II per cent OF the
operations for that disease the post
mortem examinations showed that the
appendix was in perfect condition.
1.-THE whole subject" he adds. re
minds me of true story heard In
London recently. In the hospitals
there. the ail,nent of the patient. when
he is admitted, is denoted by certain
letters, such az II. B. for tuberculo-
sis. An American doctor was exam
lining these history slips when his
curiosity was aroused by the number
on which the letters G. o. k ap-
peared He said to the physician who
was showing him around:
"'There seems to be severe cpl
demic Of this G.. o. K. in London
What is it, anyhow?
"Oh, that means God only
knows replied the English physi
cian."-Open Door.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
r.r;no Ear His Health.

Not many people guard their health
20 carefully as Sir Tatton Sykes. who
In winter wore FIVE or six coats when
out riding and shed some of them as
he became warmer. Prince Poutiakine,
however. took even stronger precau.
tons against Illness II there was .
touch of cold In the air he had fires Lit
In his grounds before venturing to
stroll In them. His waistcoats We're
made in two separate pieces. Joined at
the sides by buttons. so that he could
take them off or put on additional ones
without removing his coat. If caught
In a shower he sheltered himself with
an umbrella nearly two feet wide,
which came down below his waist and
was pierced with little windows. In
very hot weather the prince wore boots
coated with tin as protection against
mad dogs. and carried sponges soaked
with vinegar In his shirt front to ward
Of unpleasant smells. = Manchester
Guardian.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
WHAT The JURY DIDN'T KNOW
If They Had, Appeal to Their sympa-
thies Might Not Have Been So
Effective.

The great advocate-let US call him
Mr.. McSweeney-was defending
man In a murder case. The case looked
hopeless, and insolvency submitted
no evidence for the defense. So the
public prosecutor. believing TIT con-
viction WAS assured, ended W. Il just
few perfunctory remafFf.
Then, in a quiet, conversatlc q,
the famous McSweeney begaL <
to the jury. He made no me-
the murder He just described :
eolors, a pretty country tage n
with honeysuckles, a young Tffo =
pairing supper, and the ross
sters waiting at the gate to gree :,
father on his return home for the D.,
ming meal Suddenly ilcSweeL J
stopped, he drew himself up to his
full height Then, strikics the tab )
with his fist, he cried, in I, voice that
thrilled every bosom:
Gentlemen, you must sena III
back home to them!"
A red-faced juror choked, and blurt-
ed out:
by George, sir, well do IT."
insolvency, without another word
sat down, and ten minutes later the
jury brought In a verdict of acquittal.
The prisoner wept as he shook his
counsePs hand mo other man on
earth could have saved me as you
have done, Mr. McSweeney,' he Sob
bed. Il amt got no wife or fam
lily, sir"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
mai d aaiaif.

Few persons ever stop to consl6ef.
says the Journal Of the American Med,
ical Association, that when they
speak of "a man of spirit they are
really, however unwittingly, employ
ing the language of the days of Claud-
ius Galen, a noted Roman physician,
born A. D. 100. That the term is yet
used is testimony that the old doc
trine Of spirits is not obsolete Galen
perhaps had conception of nerve
trunks as conductors Of something
he called 1t spirits-to and from the
brain and spinal cord. The natural
spirits were that property which gave
TO blood the capacity of nourishing
the tissues of the body. The vital
spirits were acquired in the heart;
and when at last the blood with it's
vital spirits went to the brain and
experienced a sort of refinement for
the last time, the animal spirits were
separated from it and carried to the
body by the nerve trunks. The animal
spirits of Galen have become the
nerve impulses of today. These are
not electricity, but they produce It.
and can be manifested by it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Kept Alive by Electricity,

The attention of surgeons at the
General hospital, Birmingham, Eng
land, has been occupied by the most
remarkable case of lad eleven years
of age. He was admitted to the insti-
tuition suffering from a tumor on the
brain, the removal of which necessi-
tated a most serious operation.
While the surgeons were at work
the patient stopped breathing and arti-
fetal respiration was resorted to. Dur
ing the course of the operation large
portion of the skull was removed, and
when the pressure from the brain was
lightened the lad began to breathe
again. An electric battery was APP
piled to the chest. and the muscles be-
ing thus affected the breathing motion
produced proved sufficient to keep the
lad alive
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Rebuked.

The Germans-as all extensively
travelled persons know-are great
sticklers for titles. One must not only
say Herr Cancellarius Bolz, Herr Doc
tor Baron Meier, Professor Schmidt;
one must also say Frau Cancellarius
Bolz, Frau Doctor Baronin Meier,
Frau Professor Schmidt. Also there
are fine distinctions in titles. II one
title is higher than another by so
much as hairs breadth, the way
faring man must not call the rightful
owner of the higher title by the lower
title. Never.
A certain public school teacher who
already enjoyed the title of master
was promoted to head master. Next
day young Fritz, quite unaware as
yet of the honor that had come to his
instructor overnight, greeted him with
his usual CHEEKY Good morning, mas
ter"
Perhaps" said the new head mas
ter with dignity, perhaps you'd rather
just call me dolf"-New York Eve
ming Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Moon 6Iunders.

The moon. 1t seems, is responsible
Tor more authors "howlers" even than
uightingales. Baroness OrcZy In pet
ticoat Government" draws a beautiful
picture of crescent moon rising over
the treetops in the far eastern sky at
II o'clock on June evening. The pie
ture is so nice that it is pity to de
stroy 1t. but the invention is prepos-
ferrous. Lucas Malet errs In similar
fashion In one Of her novels. Miss
Stevens in 1.-The Veil' speaks of the
new moon being seen at sunset pray
.r. "a thin slip in the east A little
study would show that when the moon
Uses at sunset it must necessarily be
a full moon or nearly so. In the same
book the full moon rises and sets again
within period Of two hours, whereas
the full moon is, Of necessity, an all
sight moon.-Book News Monthly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
The Bath as a Tonic,

The bath recommended by Uncle
Sam TO the army boys as a means OF
nvigorating tired nerves and muscles
md promoting an appetite after hard
lays drill Immediately suggests itself
Is the very thing for women. II
should be preceded by brushing the
teeth and drinking half pint of cold
water. so that the body may be clean
within as well as without. This done.
the body from head to waist is rapid
" swabbed with sponge. repeatedly
wrung out Of cold water. after which
it is vigorously rubbed with Turkish
towel. This completed, the upper part
Of the body is dressed and the lower
part is given the same treatment
Such bath Is equal to a tonic.--Kap
sas Farmer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Brazilian Rat catchars.

Rats are great nuisance in certain
parts of Brazil. where the climate is
very warm. The common cat does not
thrive for some unaccountable reason,
but is replaced by domestic rat catch
er. whose presence causes decidedly
unpleasant sensation to visitors when
first they come in contact with the
creature. 1t is species of small boa
constrictor-the gibola. The snakes
are not venomous. They sleep In the
house, generally taking up their posi-
ton at the foot of the stairs. When
nightfall approaches they begin to
awaken, and during the night they
glide swiftly about the premises look
ing for rats. Gibolas are offered for
sale in the markets Of Bahia and Per
nambuco at prices ranging from 81 to
S., according to the size of the crea'
ture. 1t is claimed that they are so
easily domesticated that, II removed
from one house to another, they in.
variably return to the house whence
they have been taken
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
A Persistent Tutor.

In 1879. when President Grevy took
up his Es~i.t.lIas ut VIE Elysee. he was
investkcs sia, NE shortage OF accom-
mediation nj The pak,ce wAan be was
told that haif Of .De Of the stories was
occupied by "a gentleman who refus
ed to heave The gentleman had been
there for Spir or FIVE years.
Grevy went to ask him personally
what his business was and learned
that be ws.c, the tutor OF the children
Of a former president, Marshal Mac
Mahon.
But the nnrshal ceased to be prest-
dent some ears ago." remarked NJ
Grevy.
THAT ma, be-" replied the gentle
man. But was appointed Eysea
tutor. The EWsee is still here. and 50
am l."
Eventually. in order to get rid Of the
tutor. the PIE ddent had to give him a
well paid j,h in one of the govern
ment offices.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
'-.'s .. -. sac %raaAzfa,

4 keeper awakened to the facs Ehas
Iii the silent watches of the night some
OF his pheasants were being systemati-
cally purloined. Footprints were al
ways discernib7e: but, az there was
nothing remarkable about any OF them
they were of Nc value for detective
purposes They served. however, to
suggest pl,lx He WENT ~ the local
cobbler aB4 "tfGSed him generous re-
ward for the performance OF very
simple task When three suspected
persons sent their boots for repairs.
the nails or Jackets We're to be placed
In the soes according to different de-
signs which the keeper would provide.
The SOD of st. Crispin agreed to the
proposal. and 1t was carried into effect
as opportunity offered. The result was
that charge OF ponchtng was proved
against two Of the three men through
the distinctive Impressions made by
their boots "a the retentive soil. The
cobblers sonnivance In the keepers lit
tie scheme WAS, Of course, kept strict
secret.-Glasgow News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
e4ss1 ID ! l6ss D:sMsHa,

A lady residing In a suburb Of Dos
ton sent her diamond ring to vel
known shop there to be cleaned. A
day or two later she took journey OF
several hours. When she reached hei
destination she removed her glove, and
10. the diamond had come out Of he
ring. A diligcnt search failed to reyea
the lost stone. She waited until her re
turn to her home, and when the Ola
mond could not be found there sh
went to the jeweler and told her stor.
Il am afraid that you loosened tn
stone when you. cleaned it." she con
Guided. She had little idea that b,
would agree with her. but to her sur
prise. after carefully examining thu
setting, he admitted: II am afraid W.
did. l beg that you will select from
my unset stones a diamond of abou'
the size and quality Of your old one
and l will give you back your rims
looking as near as possible as it die
when 1t was new" And he never
charged her cent! OF course he knew
" no the lady was and that he coult
trust her to tell true story.-Kats
Epson Clark in Leslie's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Time In Teheran.

ZINE Is :; difficult problem in TIE
leran. says the Baroness d HermaiG
an Peeps Into Persia" AT approx,
mately midday a cannon is fired on the
Cossack parade ground, but the ap'
Proclamation depends entirely on the
soldier who fires it. We all think LIZ
fres it when lie feels hungry. as it Is
very erratie AnyhG'y. when invited
out to dinne-' we always inquire OF
our host whether he keeps legation or
gun time. Sometime there is half an
hours difference Neither of these
times is ordinarily correct Correct
time, not commodity in request 20
Teheran, is kept by the -EuropeaD
telegraphs. for whom IL is telegraphea
from London every morning at day
break, when the line is clear. so that
connection is practically instantane
GUS"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Tryino to ExpIaIn His Humility.

my nephew, Adrian Ames, was the
most humble and obsequious man /
ever saw" stated old Timrod Tarpy
He seemed to feel responsible for the
weather If it was disagreeable and
was always apologizing for things for
which he was in nowise to blame In
fact, he was so meek and subservient
and obfuscated and servile that peo-
pie used to ask me whether he was
married or just nacher'ly born that
way."-Kansas City Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Little Economies,

A postage stamp will purchase you
the use of dollar for 100 days. Three
stamps equal the interest on dollar
for one whole year. Little economies
rarely enter into the calculations of the
average man or woman - those who
earn from $500 to $1,000 year
Men who smoke cigars easily con.
sumo three day. costing not under 80
cents-enough to pay for the use OF
s1.S25 for that day. If that $1,S25 were
out to work in an intelligent way II
night help win bread for the rest OF
he family.
Mr. Common Man might take les
;on from Big Business in trivial econo
uies As Franklin quoted:
A penny saved Is twopence clear:
A pin a days groat a year.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
"Shoutinun In Australia,

Treating is form of hospitality
chat is perhaps more com mon in Ans
tralia than anywhere else There it Is
known as shouting" 1t is a legacy
from the flush times" Of the gOld
fields-the roaring fifties"'-when to
refuse to drink with a lucky digger
meant running risk of being shot on
the spot A writer says; 'To shou'
means to insist on everybody presenF
friends and strangers alike, drinkina
ct the shouter's expense and as no ol,t
will allow. himself to be outdone il
this reckless sort of hospitality eaCd
one shouts in succession with too fire
quently deplorable consequences"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
In the EatherIand

The school children in Germany are
taught to swim without the use OF wa
ter
1t is claimed that the proper stroke
and motions of the arms and legs are
more readily acquired in this manner
than in the water, as is the more gen.
eral way of teaching swimming.
The student is suspended by wide
belt from an overhead rail, while the
feet are attached to a pair Of ropes
running over pulleys and adjustable
to various requirements.
The pupils thus uspended are then
taught how to perform the movements
of the breast stroke until the action
becomes almost instructive.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Tentative Denial from MIR. Gloom.

81 note" stated ]. Fuller Gloom,
that an anxious inquirer asks whether
am any kin to Cordelia Killjoy. l
do not know what Miss killjoy will
say about it, but as far as l am in
dividually concerned there Is no re-
lationship. However, in cases of this
sort it is we'll not to make the denial
too emphatic. Jim Dinger, the gam
bling man, became converted during
revival. and when he arose to con
fess his shortcomings he was greeted
with such hearty Endorsement that he
declared with some heat: It's all right
for yo' people to rejoice when a lost
sheep returns to de fold, but yo' don't
need to be SO 'thusiastic about i'll
amt so. much worse dan some O. de
rest O. you!' kansas City Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Early Injured to Cold,

Perhaps the most extraordinary of
all methods of warding off cold is that
adopted by some of the tribes of the
discipline. The boys when young are
first whipped in order to make their
flesh tingle, and then sent to battle in
the half frozen rivers.
On entering their teens they are
made to lie out of doors at night with
out clothing. The consequence is that
those who survive are able to go
naked in any weather without the
slightest discomfort.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
fingered In the Memory.

A well-known violinist is the father
of two lovely and intelligent children.
The other day he overheard CONVEX
sation between the two in which they
were trying to recall the first names Of
all the great opera singers. What is
C'ruso's first name?" he heard the
younger ask, Don't know" replied
the other in disguised tone. why,
it's Robinson. of course,"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
viii Hold tha Maxor.itx.

A summons, by which it was s010A1
to disqualify Aldermaa Henry O'Shsa,
the lord mayor of Cork, from sltt1Ae
as member Of the city county, -
the ground that he Is an alien. has
been dismissed by the Cork mAgis.
trates. Maurice Healy. M. r., whe
prosecuted. said Mr.. O'Shea himself
had admitted that he was a Anort
can citizen. Tho defense pue = Z
certificate by the British coosul q
New York to the effect that ~ such
name - Henry o'shea~ appeared a
- - AmericnA citisAA !
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
For Sale by All Dealers
Engraving.

We are agents: for Harcourt
& Co., Stationers and manufacturing
engravers- Orders for Engraved
cards, invitations, personal and
business stationary etc., NAV be left
with us with the assurance that the
work when completed will mark the
user - scorrect" and meet every 70
quirement Of IL mdst dioorfnfnasiu
tasooo. GhGnandoah UornlA Omc
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Wedding Stationary.

High class wedding Invitations and
announcements. also engraved visit
ing cards made by the we'll known en-
rravers Harcourt and Compsny OF
l.ouisyille, Ky. Orders taken IT The
aiken s The Herald On,ce.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Seasickness.

An Italian physician. who claims to
know. says that people who are sub
ject to seasickness should use atropine.
The injection of one milligram of afro
pinuin sulfuricum will keep seas1cK
subjects well and free from the I'D
pleasant SYMPTOMS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12

This lady is worth 100000. Would
you like to see her Photograph
"Worth $4,000 and compelled to ad.
sertise for a nusband2 No. you needn't
show me her phiz can imagine what
1t must be. louisville Courier-Jour
nal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Naturally Dark.

History Professor-W Why are the mid
die ages known as the dark agesI
Wise Freshman Because there wert
80 many Wiscon lin Sphinx.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
To Our Subscribers.

The ate of the expiration of your
E description will be found on every
copy OF the Shenandoah Herald.
Please remit without waiting, foI
statement to be sent from this. Office.
BY so dong you will greatly oblige
THE PUBLISHER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Boards Were Barred.

The ancient Romans considered II
effeminate to wear boards. All their
busts representing the famous men ~
olden times are without beards.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
YOU CAN
SHARE IN THE GREAT SAVING

Read farmers BuHentin No. $40 on Crimson Clover
Its Free ADDRESS w. S Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C.
bushel of Crimson Clover Seed sown on four
acres of ground will increase the succeeding yield
of Corn or Cotton about the same amount as would
a ton of complete fertilizer applied at the rate Of
turned under will ordinarily double the yield of the
crops which follow. The physical condition of the
soil Is also materially benefited; The Sandy Soils
are increased In Humus and Nitrogen Contents
The Stiff, heavy clay soils are rendered more open
and frable. F,
Crimson Clover makes an excellent grazing crop,
hay, enSilege and pasture for all classes OF live
stock. M lch COWS make considerably more milk,
when pastured on Crimson Clover. 1t is also valu-
able as honey plant, furnishing an abundant
supply OF nectar in the spring. /
Crimson Clover IS valuable as a Winter Cover
crop. tits especially valuable in Orchards where
It is generally plowed under as er- en- manure
which would otherwise leach out Of the ground
during the Winter and early Spring. Agood stand
and the outlying of the fields, but on sandy fe ds
the blowing Of the soil by the wind is greatly less
greater extent than if the field was left bare during
the Winter. More and more each year farmers are
realizine the importance and great value of Grim
SON Clover
Belgiano'. "Cold'' Brand Standard
Crimson Clover
Is exceptionally fine. 1t has large well matured,
plump, bright golden berries If you want the best
Field Seeds OF any kind always insist on getting
Bolgiano's Gold Brand Standard Clovers and
Grasses.
We Offer Enormous Stocks
Cow Peas, Winter yetch, Timothy Seed. Red
Clover, Alfalfa, Alsyke Red Top or Herds Grass,
Pure Kentucky Blue Grass. Orchard Grass. Winter
Oats Tai! Meadow Oats Grass, Millet, Permanent
Pasture Mixture. Dwarf EssexRape. all varieties
of Tgrnip Seed including Cow Horn Inrnip. South
ern Seven Top. Yellow Globe Etc. Cabbage, Kale
Spinach Winter Radish.
We both bug and self Fancy Seed Wheat
Seud Samples.
Notices- Send two cents In stamps and name of
this paper we will send you 10 cent package OF
Bolgano's Famous King of the Mammoth Pump
kin Seed. also package Of Bolsianos Giant Flow
crinG Nasturtlum Seed for the ladies along with
cur large general catalogue.
Ifyour local merchant does not sell Boleiano's
Big Crop Seeds, write us postal and we will tell
you where you can get them.
J. BOLGIANO Z SON
0asslal assA 0sowers 49, Iaseslsss
Khn1G n1h1 = 81n1os1l 6lsssAp
selo Ballinssev M I9l4
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Worlds Longest Galloway.

The longest galloway in existence
at present is that to be found in the
Andes, in Peru. 1t was built to carry
ore from the famous Famatina copper
mines, situated at an altitude ap-
preaching that of Mont Blanc. Until
quite recently the ore had to be
brought by pack mules to Chilecito,
Journey that occupied two and half
days and was only feasible during six
months of the year; whereas by
means OF the ropeway the journey can
now be done in four hours and all the
year round.
Concerning Plays.
There's two kinds of plays. you
know. The one with the ordinary
plot"
"Yes?"
And the other With the conspiracy
behind it,
I see. You mean the ones whers
hey hold you up fcf 50 to get In"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Church Directory.

CHul Ill Ill ECtUIys
METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOUTH.
Every Sunday at II A. M. and 500
P. NJ. REV j. r. JACOBS.
Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN.
Woodstock Every Sunday Ii A
NJ. and 500 2. NJ, except End Sunday
Nj Jackson-Second Sunday II A
NJ. and 7.30 P NJ
REV. j. A. MCMURRAY,
Pastor.
LUTHERAN.
Every Sunday II A. NJ. and 500
P. M. REV. S. w. KUHNS, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN.
Second Sunday, II A. M. and 73O
P M. Rev. j. d. HAMAKER.
EPISCOPAL.
Services in the Episcopal Church
every first and third Sundays, at i
A. NJ. and 500 P. M.
REV. G. B. PALMER. Rector.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Cows for Sale.

have heard of Jersey, Holstensi
and Guernsey COWS and Heifers, fresh
end sprinRers. for sale. Call or adj
dress ms st EdinburE. :,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1914-06-12
Majority Of Friends Thought Mr..
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.-In interesting ad-
vices from this place, Mr.. A. ]. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five ~ years, and
would have sick headache so bad, at
times, that thought surely would die.
] tried different treatments, but they
did not seem to do me any good.
got so bad, could not eat or sleep,
and all my friends, except one, thought
would die. He advised me to try
Ihedfofd's Black Draught. and quit