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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
MARK TWAIN NO FlNANCIER
HumorIst Lost Money In All Sorts Of
Wild Schemes and Rejected
Golden Opportunity.

Mark Twain, as most people know,
was, during q number of years before
his financial downfall, an exceedingly
prosperous literary man, but unfortu-
natdy there were moments when he
forgot that his lot was satisfactory and
tried to improve 1t. His Colonel Sellers
imagination, inherited from both sides
of his family. led him into business ad-
ventures that were generally unproflt.
able. When a man came along with a
patent steam-generator that would
save 80 per cent of the usual coal sup
ply, Mark Twain invested his whole
bank surplus and saw that money no
more forever. Then came steam-pul-
ley, small affair, but powerful enough
to relieve him Of $4,000 In q brief
time. A new method of marine teleg-
raphy, promising contrivance, failed
to return the $4,000 invested in it by
the humorist: and so on and SO on.
Every scheme was plausible enough to
catch Mark Twain, according to Al.
bert. Bigelow Paine, Writing in st.
Nicholas. except the one that would
have made his fortune. A certain
Alexander Graham Bell appeared one
day offering stock In an invention for
carrying the human voice on an cleo
trio wire. But Mark Twain had grown
wise. He refused to Invest even $1,000.
Instead. he lent $1,000 to a friend,
who went bankrupt three days later.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Summer Homes In Federal Forests.

To promote more general use Of the
national forest lands for summer home
and recreationh purposes, a federal
law has been put into effect which al
lows the leasing at nominal fees Of
tracts of ground Of not more than i've
acres for periods up to 80 years. This
plan replaces that hitherto In effect
which provided for the issuance Of re-
vOcable permits. Because 1t was I'm
possible under that system for an indi-
vidual to be certain of the duration Of
his tenure. many persons showed re-
straint in making material improve
ments on the grounds they held. It
was largely because Of this that the
present law was made. The term per-
mits now granted necessitate the
yearly payment Of fees ranging upward
from IS according to the location Of
the ground selected. Persons antici-
patng making improvements not In ex-
cess Of $1,000 are able to obtain land
permits from district foresters which
are effective for Is years. Other
leases must be approved at Washing
ton. When land Is to be used for ho-
tel or resort purposes the application
Is accompanied by the plans. speciflca-
lions, and estimated cost Of the build
ings to be erected and improvements to
be made.-Popular Mechanics Maya
zine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Invisible Clock.

A public clock which can be heard
but not seen is one Of London's curl
Gus possessions. 1t is in the tower
of st. Mary Abbot's church, Kensing-
ton, and is the only public clock in the
immediate neighborhood. 1t chimes
the quarters and the hours, but COM
mits itself no further. 1t has no dial
no hands, no outward and visible sign
of any kind to show that 1t Is a clock.
This eccentricity, it is explained, is the
result of two causes, one esthetic, the
other financial. When the tower was
built in 1879 a clock was suggested
as an afterthOught, but the architect
protested that it would mean the adj
dition of Is feet to the tower, and the
ruin of its cherished proportions. A
second point was that the church, hav-
ing but slender funds, could not afford
a clock with dial. A compromise was
arrived at by installing the works of a
Ginning clock in the belfry without
dial or hands.-London Tit-BitS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Soothing His Father.

The father of Sir Hubert Herkomer
the great painter. was poor man
and the professor brought him from
his native land in Germany to live with
him In his beautiful house near Lon
don. The old man used to model In
clay in his early life. and now that he
had leisure he took to 1t again in bis
old age. But his hands trembled, and
the work showed signs of imperfec
tiOn. 1t was his one sorrow. At night
he went to bed early. and when he
had gone his son would go into the
studio, take his fathers poor work and
make it as beautiful as possible. When
the old man came down in the morn.
ing he would look at the work and rub
his hands and say: "Hal ] can do q
WoA - ever did"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
NOT A COMFORTABLE ABODE
First White House, According to Re-
ports, by No Means 4 Desirable
Place Of Rosidencc.

The formal transfer Of the national
capital from Philadelphia to Washing.
ton took place in October Of 1900. A
few months before that time, on May
n, President John Adams left Phila-
delphia to visit the new capital. He
was much feted en- route, not only as
the president Of the United States. but
also because he had been one of the
committee Of five appointed in 1776 to
prepare declaration Of independence,
and because he had seconded Richard
Henry Lees resolution that the United
States ARE and of right ought to be
free and independent"
The capital at that time was referred
to as "a great Serbonian bog" and
even the plucky Mrs. Adams-who by
her admirers was sometimes called the
"Portia Of the rebellious provinces" on
account of her unself1sh devotion to
the cause Of the revolution-was some
what dismayed when she arrived at
the new White House as its first mis-
tress. She evidently considered 1t
dreary prospect, judging from her first
letter to her daughter after her arrival.
The house was cold and drafty, and
though 1t was surrounded by forest.
there seemed great difficulty in getting
wood cut and carted for the presidents
use, as there was also difficulty in get
ting CRATES made and set, they could
not burn coal, 50 the mansion was not
comfortable.
Mrs. Adams made brave effort to
have the house put in order BY the
new year, when she held her first
large reception, and the people came
from miles around to see the presi-
dents new house. Before the next
national reception day Mr.. Jefferson
had taken possession of the mansion,
and open house was the order of the
day from the beginning Of his occu-
pancy.
The apostle Of democracy was wor-
SHIPPED by the people. and held this
first general reception on July 4, fol-
lowing his election.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
oid't Drop Into Poetry.

There Is an interesting story q
Wordsworth, who went to call on Miss
Harriet Mart1neau at Ambleside, In
the house which she had built and laid
out, writes A. c. Benson in the Cen
tury Magazine. There was a GATHERING
Of neghbors present. and Wordsworth
stood for long time at the window
contemplating the beautiful landscape
outside. Then he turned to the party
and said:
Miss Martineau. congratulate you
on your beautiful little domain. The
views are wonderful, and 1t will turn
out to be the wisest thing you ever did
In your life
He paused for a moment, and the
guests expected some comment on the
uplifting effects Of communion with
nature. but Wordsworth. with a fns
oesture, continued
Your property will certainly b
trebled In value within the next To
years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
WHY BUSINESS HOUSES FAIL
Becauee Of Incompetence or inexperi.
ence, Says Bradstreet-Way to
Get Experience.

Bradstreet attributes more than a
competence, and another five per cent
to inexperience. Our intentions are
all right, but we haven't been able to
stand the strain.
We have all of us seen businesses
which have proSpered, have expanded,
and have eventually gone on the rocks.
They were prosperous as long as all
was under the eye of the proprietor.
When he had to delegate his authority
things began to go wrong. He could
fix things himself, but there were get
ting to be too many things to be fixed.
He had always looked into everything
personally. AS the business grew, he
resembled more and more a marathon
racer on the last lap. If he had an
iron constitution, he didn't Join the
wreckage on the coast Of southern
California; but in any case the bust
ness ceased to prosper, and was sold
or helped to initiate the bankruptcy sta
tistics.
VI course, IN America, the great
god Luck will very often see a corpora
ton through such periods, writes
Dwight L. Farnham in the Engineer
ing Magazine. Not long ago a finan-
cier of international reputation adj
vissd young man against entering the
employ of large and prosperous cor
poration in which he hoped to gain
business experience. Get job
with concern that is losing money.
or that's just keeping its head above
water. You'll learn something about
business there. Lots of these fellows
that are earning big dividends are
throwing away as much as they are
making. They don't know it, and you'll
learn bad habits"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Assist Young to Stay.

There is no panacea that will cure
the yearning for city life evidenced by
the country boys and girls Of today,
but there are certain conditions which
if established will add materially to
the attractiveness Of life in the coun-
try, and should therefore prevent them
from flocking to the cities merely to
avoid life on the farm.
1t Is not to be expected that every
person reared on a farm will desire to
follow farming as life work, nor is
It necessarily desirable that all should
do SO. Many of the boys will feel a
calling to one or another of the pro-
fessions, and 1t is probable that II al
lowed to follow their bent. they will
be far more successful and contented
than II persuaded to stay with the
farm. The problem is not to force
the boy or girl to remain on the farm,
but to assist them in every way in
making an Intelligent choice. Their
choice cannot possibly be intelligent
unless they are familiar with farm life
under its best conditions.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Fine Enoouraaement.

Willie was Of an economical turn q
mind He called upon Elizabeth many
times before be bought her a box a
candy. At last he loosened up and
bought an eighty cent pound box.
That evening his brother noticed
that ne bad a crouch on and asked tn
trouble
THAT blamed old cur ate half OF
that box Of eighty cent candy" be
said. referring to Elijah eth's Scotch
collie
The next time be bought candy he
bought, IN addition to another eighty
cent pound box. bag of ten cent
store candy for the dog
"Oh. Wiiliamr said Eliza beth. -Ho~
thOughttui Of you. am 80 glad that
you and Rover are becoming frisndsr
few York Globe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
SAT- and PellaoHa.

A sharp increase in the number of
cases Of pellagra among the poor Of
Italy 10 expected to follow the issu-
ance Of royal decree. adding an addi-
tonal taK Of l cent on a pound Of salt.
There are about 10000 cases Of
pellagra in Italy at present. Twenty
per cent Of the cases brought under
observation. are fatal. Pellagra de-
velops almost exclusively among the
poorer classes who subsist almost en-.
tirely on c0rnmeal In one form or an
other.
Investigation has convinced Italian
medical men that the use Of salt In
cooking Of corn products prevents fer
mentatiop and checks the disease.
The new tax will put salt out Of the
reach Of many thousands Of Italians.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
To Increase Good Fortune.

Rejoice and give thanks for every
evidence Of returning health and
strength. Thou shalt call thy gates
Praise" Behold, have set before
thee an open door, and no man can
shut it" This is the door of Praise
No man can shut this door for you, and
when you open 1t wide all good flows
in to you. Your part is to keep the
door open. Praise every indication OF
good, even though it may seem small
and 1t becomes magnified In your con.
sciousness. This is the way the things
of the Spirit grow and increase in your
life and affairs.-Unity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Church Directory.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOUTH.
Every Sunday at IL A. M. and 1880
P. M. REV J. r. JACOBS.
Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN.
Woodstock-Every Sunday Ii A
NJ. and 1870 P. NJ, except End Sunda,
Mt. Jackson-Second Sunday II A
M. and 7.3OP. M.
New Market-2nc Sunday at p. m,
REV. J. A. MCMURRAY.
Pastor
LUTHERAN.
Every Sunday II A. NJ and 7.30
P. M. REV. S. w. KUHNS, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN.
Second Sunday, II A. NJ. and 7.30
P Nj. REV. j. D. HAMAKER
EPISCOPAL,
There will be services in the Epis.
copal Church on End and 4th Sundays
at II A. M, and on LIST and 3rd Sun
days at 8 P. M.
REV. G. B. PALMER, Rector.
st. Paul's Woodstock-2d ana 4th
Sundays Am. Every Sunday night
Cxlvary-1st and Bird SUNDAYS A M.
REV NJ M. NoACKER. Pastor.
Services will be held at the follow
places
WHITE CHAPEL
Preaching every .1st Sunday 1890
a. IN. Bird Sunday 7:45 p. m.
Sunday school, every Sunday $50
a. m. Epworth League. every We'd
nesday 7:45 p. M.
OAK LEVEL
Preaching I'd Sunday 1880 a. M,
4th Sunday 1870 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday'9:30 q. m.
SLATE HILL
Preaching 3rd Sunday 1920 a. m.
ELMER P. SLOANE, P. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Family Pride.

Ma Blunt-Weli, Louisa. ! don't sup
pose you will attempt 10 deny that you
original ancestors were stone age ruf
fans who Owed IN q damp cave
Mrs. Treef my earliest ancestor
were a part ct the geologic period o.
which You speak they must have hat
Q red sandstone chateau Of their owl
on F1inthead avenue, with stalactit,
decorations and running water on tn.
ART floorl-Ceveland Plain Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Woodstock. Virginia, Friday, August 4, 1916.


ssOSsSsVSssy
With Z feeling Of sadness for the n
cipient, Dorothy finally concluded "a
pen missive to her former fance.
Dear Harold" it read. mo doubt
you are aware that am to marry Mr.
Anthony the coming month. I shall
therefore, appreciate it very much Il
you will burn all the little notes l sent
you, assuring you Of reciprocity in re
gard to those you sent me-
DOROTHY BELL"
Immediately upon receipt of above
the young man made this reply:
Dear Dorothy-l shall certainly
comply with your request, and at once
And, incidentally. as your pew fiance
also holds a few little notes of mine
shall count 1t great favor should you
BE- able to induce him to burn then
with the rest.
HAROLD SAWYER"
Buffalo Express.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
In a Dry State.

A Portland man saw a neighbor's
cat playing with catnip ball. whats
that?'' he asked. "Catnip ball." said
the neighbor. "Where do you get
'em?' ANY drug store" He wanted
one for his cat, so he went to his
apothecary and he said: "Gimme q
catnip ball" "a what?" said the drug
ger man. "a catnip ball." "By gosh
you got me-" said the other. Il never
mixed one."-Portland Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES

TOATLANTIC, CITY, N. J.
Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City,
Stone Harbor, Wildwood and other
Jersey Coast Resorts, THURSDAYS
JULY s and 20, AUGUST 3rd,
II and 31st, and SEPT. 14th, 1915
Tickets Limited 16 Days. STOP
OVERS PERMITTED.
Consult Agents for details or write
c. W. Westbury, G. A., Washin e.
ton, D. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04

WESTBOUND- from Woodstock.
No. 23-Daily 500 a. N. Local
for Barrisonburg. Arrive Harrison
burg $50. a. m.
No. 49-Daily-12:58 p. m. Local
for Harrisonburg. Arrive Harrison
burg 2:30 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. FL - Daily - $40 p. nj.
Local for Harrisonburg. Arrive
Harrisonburg 1915 p. N.
EASTBOUND-from Woodstock.
No. IL Daily - $50 a. m.
Lamited for Alexandria and Washing.
ton. Arrive Washington 1850 a. m.
Buffet Parlor Car
No. 28-Daily-4:26 p. n. Local
for Alexandria and Washington.
Arrive Washington 9:15 p. m. Buffet
Farlor Car.
No. "a - Daily 6:55 p. m.
Local from Harrisonburg to Stras-
burg. Arrive Strasburg 7:30 p. m.
E. II. CoAPMAN, Vice-President and
Gener al Manager.
W Il TAYLoE, Passenger Traffic
Manager.
q. F. CARY, General Passenger Agt.
C. W. WEsTBURY, Gen. Agent,
Washington, D. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04

In . recent examination paper for .
boy clerks post was this question:
III the premier and all the members
Of the cabinet should die, who would
ofiiciate?"
Robert. . boy Of fourteen. thought
for time. trying in vain to recall who
came next in succession. At last .
happy inspiration came to him, and he
answered:
~Ths sn1eetlkw.-4naoA -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04

Put YOUR savings il the Saving 5
Depar tment of the Shenandoa ali Val
ley Loan and Trust Co., Woodstock,
Va, at per cent compound interest.
Amounts of S1.00 and upwards re-
ceived. The only savings institu-
ton in the county for the accomula-
ton of the small savings of laboring
men. women, and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Point 70 Consider.

Dad" said the prodigal son, nov
that I'm home again and have had my
fling, I'm going to do something to
make you proud of me-"
All right, son. answered the eau
tious father. That's the way for yos
to talk, but will reserve my CON
gratulations until you make one point
clear"
well, dad?"
How much = this new ventnre o.
m 49, - 80 Dee - : =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Removing the Cause
of Much Sickness

The advantage in taking Foley
Cathartic Tablets is that in addition
to carrying of the entire congested
mass without gripping or nausea, they
thoroughly cleanse the walls of tbs
intestines and keep them free OF all
ciogging matter.
1t is this caking on the walls of
the intestines that prevents their nat
ural action and function. and Is the
direct cause of so much of the sick
ness and misery that makes consti-
patton the curse of our present day.
For ii is constipation that is respon-
sible for a large share of headaches.
depressed feelings, and many other
serious bodily ills.
w. A. McRae, an elderly gentleman
living at Raleigh. Ga, writes: Foley
Cathartic Tablets are the only ones
/ have ever taken that cleanse my
system thoroughly and do not grippe
or hurt me at all. They are entirely
satisfactory and wonderfully differ
emit and more pleasant than anything
] have ever used.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
SHENANDOAH HERALD
ADXHRrIsINoRArHs

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Advertisements will be inserted
at One Dollar per square OF ten
ines or less, for the first insertion
end 30 eentsfor each subseq
insertion.
@Quarterly or yearly advsT. ~
hsements by contract.
- Unless the number Of insers
lions IL marked upon the manu-.
script, advertisements WILDE pubs
lished until forbidden and charged
accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
FOR SALE

My seven room DWELLING: two
squares from Court House. fronting
100 feet on Church Street, up.to-oate
in all its appointments, with water,
electric lights, bath room and large
cement cellar, also Cement walk-ways
very productive garden, and a VARIETY
of select fruits. The dwelling is new.
architecture, first-class, making /,
warm In winter and cool 10 summer.
Possession given April 1st. Price
reasonable. Apply at once to,
Mch 10-tf W. M. CALVERT,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
To Our Subscribers.

The date of the expiration OF yom
subscription will be found on every
copy of the. Shenandoah Herald.
Please remit without waiting for
statement to be sent from this Office.
By:so doing you will greatly obliep
THE HERALD PUBS,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04

Invest you money In the per CEN
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 month,
no short notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
Barber Shop.
Court ST., WOODSTOCK Va.
Warden Fravel, Propr.

Shave. 10 Haircut. Is
SINCE. ...... Ii Shampoo. Is
Facial Massage. p
Tonic Rub. go. and ID
Shaving Corpse. i.0J
Shave away from shop 3
Haircut =" IS 30
Haircut and shave away from shop SO
a Prompt attention given to al
custOmSers.
A sham Of the, vublic patronage
sol cited,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
FOR SALE

Several good farms and town prop
erties-weil located. II you want one
at abar9atn, call on, or write to-
WV. LOGAN,
pes t1kB WOODS va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04

METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOUTH.
Every Sunday at IL A. M. and 1880
,. M. REV j. r. JACOBS.
Pastor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-04
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier Of the South.
Schedule between Washington, Alex
andria, Woodstock and Harrisonburg.

Schedule figures published only as
Information moi Guaranteed.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-11

Washington, Feb. lit Is be- lisyed here that Sweden and Den mark have entered upon a policy of preparation, out of fear that they may be plunged Into the European war at any time.
 The recent emOargOes imposed by Denmark and Sweden, particular ly on experts to Germany, were in terpreted today by a high admins tration official as being for such purpose.
 This view, which Is taken by other students Of European affairs in close touch with the trend of receu- developments, is regarded as confirmatory of reports from private sources that the Swedish and Danish governments are scri- ously considering the possibility of
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-11

mark Of loyalty to his chief, whose views he shared.
 No successor to Secretary Garri- sen has yet been appointed and Major General Hugh Scott auto maticalIy becomes acting secretary for the interim until an appoint meut Is made by the president.
 President Wilson has given no in timation as to whom he intends to appoint, but three names are prom ineutly mentioned in administration circl-s as being those most likely to be considered by the president. They are Congressman Swager Sher- ley of Kentucky, chairman of the house committee on Qualifications; Franklin K. Lane, present secretary Of the interior department, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-11
NAVAL BASE TO BE KEPT
 IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Washington, Feb. 1O-A strong sentiment in favor of retaining a naval station and coaling base in .he Philippines, whatever dis position may be made of the is lands, was manifested in the sen ate when it rejected 58 to 14 a proposal of Senator Norris to elim- mate from the Philippine bill a pro ,ision for retention of a base in >he islands.
 Debate of Senator Cummins' amendment, which would grant ir' dependence only after a majority of the FiIipinOs had voted in favor of separation from the United States occupied most of the day, despite efforts Of democratic leaders to hasten debate.
 Senator Lodge attacked the pro posal that the neutrality of the islands be guaranteed after in dependence, declaring that "no mis- take is as great as a half way measure.
 CT cannot say if the Filipinos are fit for self-government," he said but they are certainly unfit to have the power to involve us with other nations when we have not the power to control them and pre- vent it."
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-11

Washington, Feb. 11-Secre- tary of War LirUey 3L Srri- son resigucd uom the cabinet yesterday aal his resignation was immediately accepted by President Wilson. The req son assigned for his resigna- HOR by his friends is the fact that Secretary Garrison had failed to get irreYOcably the support of the president for his continental army plan which he has given to con gress and which he had hoped the president would take up and suPpOrt as an admiDistrn- dOu measure.
 Assistant Secretary of War Heur Breckenridge also resigned as
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-11
SIX STEAMERS
 REPORTED LOST

London, Feb 1.-The Lloyds ln- surauco company today published a new Is. of missing vessels which are thought to have Been the vic tins Of enemy warcraft or mines. The vessels named are the Brit ish steamers Sarap, Tynemouthp uummarsea and Glenarriffe, the Spanish steamer BeuiliUre and the ILlIilu Ti.iZiatiYa.