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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Jared the Rainbow.

1t is usually supposed that the down.
pour of rain that sometimes follows q
fash of lightning is due to the eoales-
cence Of fine drops on losing their cleo
tcical charge, but Finnish observer
concludes that the thunder jars the
drops together Near yasa a heavy
thunderstorm came up from the east
late one afternoon, and, as the sun was
unclouded, q brilliant double rainbow
appeared In the east for half an hour.
arching from horizon to horizon. At
each roll of thunder the rainbows SEEM
ed to be much shaken, the wedge being
displaced and the colors blurred. This
could not be due to the lightning, and
{. seem.s' iilet the same cause might
enia &c the raiajrops and disturb the
rainbow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
CAMPING Courtssy.

Good camping grounds should be the
special property Of sportsmen and low
ers Of the woods, and it is a pity that
they should so often be desecrated by
the unappreciative. This Is the season
when the forest floor will be strewn
with tin cans and cracker boxes, when
the clean woods will be marred with
all sorts of ugly rubbish, and when
the pleasure Of late campers will be
half destroyed by the vandalism OF
their predecessors. Great tracts Of for
est will be blackened by flames set
from little campfres The growth of
young timber will be checked. And
all the trouble could be banished II
only people would observe the few
simple rules of the woods! The forest
u the last refuge Of solitude amid
beauty; therefore do not make its Sc
cluded glades into vulgar picnic
grounds. Noblesse oblige there as else
where, and though the after conner
may not know you he will know what
sort Of person you are BY the condi
ton Of the camping grounds you IaavA
Countrywide Magazine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Just 4 SUGGESTION.

1T would save US much needed floor
space and considerable money If more
OF our women customers would use
the stairway when going up only one
flight" said the department store man
ager Il wish knew Of some way to
make them do It."
why not take the mirrors out OF
the elevators and put them on the
stairs?' suggested his bright assistant
Buffalo Express.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
.,,.a Mana Fine Memory.

:, the later years OF ms NC
.s.not,cian Euler was almost totas
~ Mind. Then, and probably ear1ie
- a-r,od In his memory a table q
the nrst six powers of series Q, -
tur.l numbers up to 1oo." II is ieia"s
. . On one occasion two OF his ~
Sants attempted to calculate a CO.
..e.a,no series. As they progresss
.sas found disagreement in their ~
sults. These differed by unit ~
s sft,etb figure. The question was -
Tarred 70 Euler. who decided to m..a
tha calculation. He did this nentA
snd his result was found to DO coesss'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Won His Lost Watch,

An extraordinary watch story - told
by Welsh campaigner home ON leave
from African battleflelds. When he
was In German West Africa he lost Q
wristlet watch. It was not very vslu-
able, so he did not worry a lot about Il.
But many months later. whea On ~
live service In German East Africa, he
took q share In rattle for a watch. He
won. and to his amazement food lat
tho ofiDo WAS his own Wutek
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
When Danton Died,

Whenever the spirit of revolt flames
over the earth the name of Danton is
recalled. 1t was on the 9th of April in
1874, that Georges Jacques Danton died
on the guillOtine, victim of that ter.
rible revolution which he himself had
played 30 large part in initial ting, fos.
tering and directing.
At the foot Of the scaffold he mutter.
ed, "Oh, my wife, my beloved, I shall
never see thee morew Then he add.
ed, BE myself, Danton; no weakness !"
His last words were to the execution.
er, "You will show my head to the
crowd; it is well worth showingr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Quota, Quote and Unquote.

why did 1t take so long to fill the
quotas?" said William Hennessey of
the fifth division, repeating a question.
There's a lot Of reasons" he an
swered. you've got to pay proper
respect to Washington by reading all
OF their orders. Listen to this one
about the examination Of teeth:
Repeat following telegram to local
boards at once: Period quote physical
regulations comma line seven from the
bottom substitute quote or unquote for
quote and unquote between quote side
unquote and unquote two above un-
quote period, In other words comma
man must have two teeth In opposition
on one side or the other."- Chicago
Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
The Pyamy hippopotamus,

One Of the animals least known to
the outside world is the pygmy hippo
pOtamus Of West Africa.
This animal Is just what its name
implies, a pygmy hippopotamus. 1t Is
much smaller than the common hippo
potamus, being no larger than an ordi-.
nary or fair sized hog. 1t differs some
what from the common hippo In the
character Of It's teeth, and instead Of
spending its time In the rivers and
lakes In large herds 1t wanders about
through the jungles singly or In pairs,
much after the manner Of swine In
search of mast.-London Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
oafer Than q Frame.

NJ husbA4d writes that he IL bring
~ ne back from Italy a pretty LITTLE
Anrtitol I've just bought q cage Tor
k"-Paris Gourire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Help for Bronchial
Trouble and Courh


3oley1 Honey and Tar CompornA
eess more lks . food than . na11cino. Q
MI. Win G. Richmond. rnrlevooa
Calf. says:-"T wish to recommrrl3'
fFoley,s. Honey and Tar Compound A. Il
mas greatly benefited me for bronchial
harmony with nature that II Il NOR
ike 2 1000 than medicine"
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound \. /.
wonderfully quick way Of soothins
ana and healing the raw tickling surface Of
eases the tightness over the ch..t
raises the phlegm easily, and helps the
stubborn racking cough that Is 50 AZ.
hausting and weakening.
It is the best medicine You can Inv
s6s better better than snythins you can make.
whooping cough. Ia Erippe ana Sh r~Ip.
chial coughs, hoarssness, ticklinr
throat and stuffy wheexy breathinx'
It contains no opiates, and Is acceDfa Ia
to the most sensitive stomach.
666 6Toxy useg - . friend,
WALTON & SMOOT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Self indulgence deprives q man Of
everything that might make him great

Asast oesss H. New Years Dish.
Although there are few houses where
New Years day II observed with IT.
ed ume hospitality. the day Il NOT
wholly divorced from the thought Of
good things to eat One Of these Il
roast goose. which IL perhaps more
nksd n England than America. Bui
even more charsctefistic arc those ad
Mizabls little CAKES which come from
Germany AID shich are imported IN
t1n boxes German cooks have made
them for centuries. have lavished their
dme and energy on new designs and
new dav0rz. and the result II q cake %
excsileas that 1t must always be the
Gpoe~ Gallaht Of the New Year feast
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Hidh Cost of BattiAehins

A modern giant battle cruiser will
cost approximately s2O.O00,00O, a SD
perdreadnaught can be built for $751;
100000. scout cruiser for $4,000, 600, a
destroyer for 100000, while ordinary
submarines cost s60o. 700 each for the
smaller type and from 100000 to
81 200. 900 each for the larger boats.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
The poones of Exmoor.

1t was long contended that the story
of Lorna Doone," by Blackmore, had
no foundation in fact, but now it is
declared that the picturesque region Of
Exmoor really contained family of
Doones, the originals in romance, If not
Of disgrace, Of the people described in
the book.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Maniia's Name Widely usDd.

Manila has given its name probably
to more articles of commerce than any
other city In the world. MANILA" to.
bacco, cheroots, hemp hats, paper
mating. bracelets and rings are just
a few of the things which remind PEG
pie In different countries of the capital
of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chronicle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Breaking Into Societv.

y want you TO take some pictures OF
the wedding" said the prospective
bridegroom
Very good" said the prospective,
photographer.
"And also have couple Of phon,
cameras along for me to smash. New
York American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Steel In the alhia

In all cases where the word "steef
occurs in the authorized version Of the
Bible the true rendering Of the He
brew should be copper" Whether
the ancient Hebrews were acquainted
with steel is not certain. Steel appears
to have been known to the Egyptians.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Little Thinoa.

1t surely is the little things that
cause the most worry In this old vale
OF tears. and when some mere trifle
ike a shoestring or garter, give.
way at an especially inoDportune mo
ment one doesn't give much though.
for the time being to our internationa
relations. Ohio State Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

You ought to cut my hair cheaper"
said the baldheaded man to the bar
Der. because there's nothing much to
cut"
HIN! In your case we don't charge
for cutting the hair; We charge for
having to search for it."-Harpers
Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

No, have never played bridge be-
e."
So should surmise," said the dis-
sted partner. But how came You
enter an important tournament like
ey'
ooh, thought 1t would be q COED
AZ to lealn."-.Louisville Courier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Word From Er'er Williams.

Once pen tine Man lest 50 muc1
sleep worrs-!n' over trouble what WIZ
to come dat when Trouble come sho
huff de Man wuZ dead ter de Wort
an Trouble walked all ever him M
said: Hes too trifin fer ne ter foo
with. l wo1ldn't waste time on ne
sichv-Atianta Constitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
A Skirt Hanger.

A good improvised skirt hanger is
strong hatpin. Fold the skirt twice at
the band, stick the hatpin through the
back in two places. leaving enough of
the pin exposed to hang over a nail or
hook. The skirt will never be pulled
out of shape.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

Driving the same team Of hor.e. -.
more than three years at the front =
the record Of . man in the Hus.ars
ne took them to France on August la
!sl4 Tney have been at Mons the
Aisne, the Marine. Ypres, Neuye Cha-
peile, on the Somme, and at Arras IA
april when vimy ridge WAS taken.
Ihey naye never missed Z days march.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Tenants Wanted.

I thought that apartment house I
put up last winter would prove sure
winner" said the owner.
Doesn't it payT asked his friend.
NO." replied the disguised owner.
Its nat failure."-New Haven Reg.
lstse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
His Adventa re.

Il know more about that woman than
she knows about herself"
How can that be poSsible?"
Easily. I know she isn't pretty, but
she doesn't"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
His Ambition.

Gladys-And what is the height of
your ambition. Dick (after a careful
survey Of her)-Well, dearie, / should
nay that 1t was about FIVE feet three
Puck
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Largest Organ.

The largest organ In the world IS the
one built by the famous German BULL
er, Watcher, and Is situated IN St
Michaers church. Hamburg Germany
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Home Discipline.

MIA Pintz-Is she good to the chill
dren? Mrs. Quinn-Very. She lets
them do everything their father doesn't
want them to do!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Cynical.

Miss Yellowleaf-It's better to have
loved and lost than never to have loved
at all. Mr.. Knox-Sure! That's case
where you win when you lose Chico
60 News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Salmon.

Salmon are swift swimmers They
can travel through the water at the
rate Of twenty-five miles an hour
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
The Doc.

At the age Of two years the dog at
tains maturity: at fifteen it Is getting
old: beyond twenty it seldom lives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
conversational Diplomacy.

.vs ces ~ Diplomacy.
.w. Mo = your favorite composwr
maener. replied Mr.. Cumrur
az, Lon must De student Of musle-
40. ! mention Wagner for The -.
go :. asuev,ns myself Of conversatlocss
s.aln. 4 the other man doesn,s n,
wagner, he won't want = 49, -
~ another word ~ n
And u he doesrs
AlmbdlS,- E
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

n ~ has got light enough tsf ~
des ten steps abhead Of yo shake haufs
I'D yO'ssr an press ea-Atianl9 CO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

Ner1 America has counted % q eold
producing continent only since the late
forbes. But 1t might well have Gsne
20 TOR about 200 yearA According r.
tho London Chronicle. IN the voyage
round the world which began In 17n
the prfvateer Captain Shelvocke found
In certain California valleys n rich
black mold which. as you turn it fresl
up 70 the sun. appears as Il intermin
gied with gold dust. Though we wert
. little prejudiced." he adds, "agains
ths thought that It could be possibl,
that this metal should b so promiscu
ously and universally mingled witt
common earth, yet we endeavored I,
cleanse and wash the earth from some
q 4, and the more We did the more 4,
appeared like gold. In order to b fur
Tier satisfied l brought away some q
It. which We lost IN our confusion y
China"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09
Doos of Luxury,

God hath yokei to Guilt her pale
tormentor. Misery.-Bryant
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-11-09

sAopkins says be owes everything h
10 70 his Wife"
suppose that = why he put his
pEsDeU 8 - v1ts's aane befscs 4
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Special Notifications to PruSSian Treaty of 1799 Sent to the
 United States.
PROTECTION IS ASSURED
Communication Is Given Publicity Without Comment Being
 Made.

WASHINGTON Feb. 17-Germany is still insisting that the United States shall reahirm the Prussian treaty of 1799, according to an au- nouncement made today by the State Department.
 Following the refusal of Ambassa- dor Gerard to discuss the question with the Berlin Foreign office, the latter took the matter up directly with the State Department. The State Department today received pro- posed amplifications through the Swiss government and has made pub lie, without comment, the German suggestions.
 Germany states that if the ampli- Gcations are accepted by President Wilson it will effectively safeguard citizens of either the United States or Germany and the private proper ty in the territory of each nation. The protection of Germans in the United States and Americans in Ger many is guaranteed by each govern ment, according to the proposals, and neither can be detained in concen- tration camps of either nation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Five Leading Electrical Engineers of World Named as Reserve
 Officers.
COMPANIES OFFER MEN
Telephone, Telegraph and Electrical Concerns Ready to Help in
 Case of War.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT, The greatest single step in National mili- tary preparedness was announced to- day by the War Department, by the appointment as signal officers in the reserve corp, of five of the leading electrical engineers of the world.
 All telephone and telegraph com panies, many Of the largest of the electrical companys of the United States, today notified President Will son that they would immediately or ganize and would then offer their men who would become reservists in the Signal Corp in case of war.
 Late yesterday the railroad com panics of the United States noti- fed President Wilson that in the event of war. the railroads, their re- sources and their organizations would be placed at the disposal Of the government, Presidents and other officials of IS of the larg- est railroads have been appointed q special committee as deputies of the nation" who will work with the gov ernmcnt officials if occasion arises.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Warfare Instituted by the Germans TantamOunt to Blockade of
 the Country.
MAY ADVISE CONGRESS
American Ships Will Be Armed and Naval Yes SeIS May Be Used
 as a Patrol.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Presi- dent Wilson today assumed person. ally direct charge of the problem of moving American shipping to and from Europe. He has planned the next move, and it does not contem- plate acquiescing in Germany's sub marine methods. This much is known. It is said to be the Presi. dents intention to arm merchant vessels by the Navy Department and to furnish them with gunners from the American navy. It is believed that vessels of the navy will patrol the waters and afford such protec- tion as possible for shipping as an additional method of protecting ship ping.
 It may be stated with all empha. sis that the President has determin- cd to break what has virtually be- come a blockade of American At- lantic ports by Germany'S illegal submarine warfare. This is regard cd by officials today as the overshad- owing collateral issue in the situa- tion that confronts the United States. So distressing has become the obstruction to shipping caused by fear of the German submarine warfare, causing American and for eign ship owners to refuse to per init their vessels to put to sea from American ports, that the view is generally accepted that the President will soon go before Congress to an- nounce steps determined upon to relieve the situation. No time has been set for this action.
 The best method to facilitate the resumption of American shipping has been the subject of almost un- interrupted conferences between the President and Secretaries of War and Navy and leaders in both houses of Congress for several days, This morning the President decided that there should be no further delay in taking action, and it is expected that he will make known to Congress what he has decided to do early next week-perhaps Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
FRAUD MADE PUBLIC IN
 SEATTLE TODAY
Bob Bridges Accuses a Registration Clerk of Offering to Put
 Over a Deal.

SEATTLE, Feb. l7.-CEarges that a city registration clerk had offered to put over" the public belt line proposition at the March election for $500 was made in a speech by Robert Bridges at a meeting of the King County Democratic Club this afternoon.
 "As reference to his ability to put the thing over," Bridges said, "he referred me to Lawrence Colman who said he was familiar with the method that was used to influence voters to adopt the present site for the new county and city building, instead of conforming to the Rogue plan site. think the public ought to know how some propositions are put over," Bridges explained
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Captain of German Liner TeStifieS that He Was Given Instructions
 from Embassy.
NOT TO ASSIST THE U. s,
Captain PoIaCk Claims He Is German Naval Officer and Excused from
 Questioning.

BOSTON. Feb. 17.-Captain Pol ack.ot the iuterned German steam ship KrorDrinz Essin Cecelie, testi- fed today in the United States Fed eral court on hearing the petition for the sale of the vessel. that he had been ordered by a man connect ed with the official department Of the German Embassy at Washington, D. C., to disable the machinery Of the boat. This was done, accord ing to the statement Of Captain Po- lack. in order to prevent the ships use by the United States government in event of hostilities with Germany. the name Of the man giving him the order.
 Capt. Polack refused to divulge but said he was in HobOken when he received the instructions and that he telephoned his chief engineer here to disable the engines.
 The work of destruction, he said, was done on January &1 and Feb ruary l.
 When asked to give the name of the person from whom the order was received POlaCk said:
 Your honor, am an officer ot the German navy. If I should dis close the name of this gentleman at this hearing I might be tried for treason when I went home to Ger many. I wish you would not obligc me to answer the question.
 The question was not pressed for an answer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
PRINT PAPER MEN
 BOW KNEE TO THE
 u. S. GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. r. - It be- came known here today that the print paper manufacturers have yield ed in their opposition to the govern ments efforts to restore normal prices and have agreed to permit the Federal Trade Commission to deter mine a fair scale. They only did this when confronted with the alter native of personal action by Presi- dent Wilson and a special session of Congress to pass remedial legisla- tion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Convicted Murdered Is to Be Sentenced Late This Afternoon for His
 Crime.
KRAUSE DENIES MURDER
For the First Time He Has Been Before the
 Public Eye KTauSe
 Makes Statement.

Edward Krause, convicted mur- derer. will undoubtedly be sentenced to pay the penalty of death this afternoon at 5 o'clock for the mur- der of Captain James o. Plunkett, which occurred some time in Octo- Der. 1915.
 This fact was indicated this morn ing in court when Judge R. W. Jen- nings informed the doomed man that but one penalty could be pro- nounccd by him under the law.
 For the first time since he was first arrested Edward Krause show ed the least sign of emotion and made a statement to the court. Pre- yious to this time Krause has either merely stated that Ee had nothing to say, or refused to answer Ques- tions put by the court and remain ed absolutely silent.
 The court room was crowded this morning, every available seat being taken by spectators eager to see Erause and hear the penalty on him for his crime.
 Judge Jennings called Krause fo-- ward and after stating to him that his trial had been fair under the law and that the jury had found him guilty Of first degree murder and that when the jury failed to append the words. without capital punish ment" to their verdict, he was left but one course and that was to in- fict the death penalty. The court then asked Krause if he had any statement to make.
 Without a visible tremor. but with a slight huskiness in his voice and in a very low tone, which carried only to his immediate vicinity Krause said: "I am about to be sentenced to death on the verdict Of a jury. the prejudice of which was plainly shown in the examination b. my attorney and after my request for a change of venue had been de- nied. The testimony of several of tue "aAAtSSto " tL9 "tRAes ANNathhAt To Kohn and Garfield were mistaken in their testimony as I never have been in McCauIs place in my life.
 "If Captain Plunkett is dead. I never had any part in his death.
 "I think my attorney has a few remarks to make"
 ATr. KraUCZUuas then made several statements to the court. but was stopped by Judge Jennings, who told him that his remarks sounded very much like further argument os mo- tion for a new trial and that if they were he did not wish hear them be- cause the motion had already been argued and denied. Mir Krauczunas replied that he had some new facts to present to the court and desired to be heard.
 Taking the fact into consideration that the penalty to be inflicted was a death sentence. Judge Jennings then adjourned the matter until fivc o'clock this afternoon, at which time he will pass sentence on the con yicted man.