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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Thrilling Adventure
at the Wifchinr Hour

The clock on the dining-room man.
teipiece had just struck midnight
AS the last stroke merged into 81.
lence the watcher looked up from hi.
meal and listened intently. The fire
had died down almost to extinction
and the full moon, shining through tho
French windows, threw eerie shadows
across the deserted room.
A slight sound, hardly discernible TO
ordinary ears, came from the outside
OF the window, as if something were
scraping on the stonework Underwent,
the window.
Instantly the watcher was On his
feet. crouching in the shadow of a
big armchair, his head on one side.
every sense on the alert.
While he was listening thus the
moon disappeared behind a cloud
Wnen 1t appeared again shadow was
silhouetted against the window; and
even as the watcher, his heart paint
tating. decried the mysterious appear.
ance, the window slowly began TO open
noiselessly. Family, almost INNER
ceptibiy, the opening grew larger.
black shadow silently protruded itself.
cropped quietly to the ground. and
faded into the darkness of the recess
There followed a deathly silence.
broken only by the faint sound of
trees swaying in the night breeze.
suddenly black shadow detached ii.
self from the darkness around the
walls and steadily crossed the path of
moonlight near the fireplace.
A slight noise caused the watcher
to turn. As he did so he became
aware of two shining green lights
glaring uncannily at him, about a foot
away, from out of the darkness. With
despairing shrek of terror he fed
for the sideboard. The black shadow
sprang. A brief scuff7e, q sharp T
scream OF pain--and silence.
Five minutes later the black TOM
cat left BY the way he had entered,
the SIN warm body Of the newly slain
nousA IN his jaws.-London AnawerG
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
"Jokeso in wills

The gayety of the French often runs
into practical Jokes; many of these
have found their way into wills. a
practical joker who died at Reaux
some three centuries ago expressed the
wish that representatives Of the four
orders of the Mendicant monks should
accompany his coffin, each carving
four large candles-which he had pro.
yided in advance. 1t was done. but AZ
the most solemn moment Of the funeral
service the big candles exploded. scat.
tering fire. smoke and CONSERVATION
all around They were all loaded like
trick cigars. A rich Frenchman who
died at Constantinople left his fortune
TO nephew and niece In France--but
TO be given TO them only after they had
ridden all the way to Constantinople
on tandem bicycle to get It. They
were young and strong. and they 661ft.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
A Mans PRAYER

Teach me that 60 minutes make an
hour, 16 ounces a pound, and 100
cents a dollar Help me to live so that
l can lie down at night with a clear
conscience and Urhaunted by the
faces Of those to whom l may have
brought pain. Grant that may earn
my meal ticket on the square, and In
earning 1t l may do unto others as
would have them do unto me. Deafen
me to the jingle of tainted money
Blind me to the faults of other fel
lows and reveal to me my own. Guide
me so that each night when l look
across the table at my wife, who has
been a. blessing TO me, l will have
nothing to conceal Keep me young
enough to laugh with little children
and sympathetic so as to be consider
ate of old age. And when comes the
day Of darkening shades make the
ceremony short and the epitaph sim
pie: Here lies q man" -Herrington
Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19

She Disfrusted Real
Motive of Boys Visit

In the family that had moved next
door to the Smiths was a boy about
seven years old. The Smiths had a
little girl, Virginia, just the same age.
everyone expected the two children to
become playmates at once, but almost
week passed before they noticed
each other. Then the boy came over
to play with Virginia. Virginia, how
ever, Immediately went into the house.
why, what's the matter, Virginia 2"
her mother asked 81 thought you had
been wanting to play with the new
boy"
well, I did at first" Virginia ad-
mitted. but don't care so much about
II now, at least, not today
2 why don't you want to play with
&mg mother asked.
"Oh, mammal" Virginia exclaimed.
Hes had a whole week to come over.
Asre and hasn't done 1t. Now I've got
q nickel to spend for candy and I
don't care whether he comes or not r.
Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
HERALD
Pleasant for Auntie

Little Margaret was spending q holi-
day with her aunt in Cornwall. Now,
auntie was spinster, and not in the
first bloom Of youth. In fact, an un-
kind person had once been heard to
refer to her as 'old." and we believe
the other word used was "cat." Any
how, she was not young.
Auntie was determined to give her
little niece good time, and she ar
ranged several pleasure trips in order
to give Margaret chance of appreci-
ating the beauties of the Cornish
scenery.
When take you to st. Ives will
show you the school that I went to
when I was little girl" promised
kind auntie one day when they were
out for a walk.
"Oh, auntie, is 1t still hereT" asked
the child. innocently. II expect it's in
ruins now, isn't itf"-London Answers
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
lLdpps Contenfed With
FeU Creature Comforts

| No one knows when the Laps came
into Sweden, but for centuries this
queer little people, a branch Of the
Mongol tribe, have wandered about
the mountains with their reindeer, liv-
tng more or less nomadic life and
holding their own in population. al
though not increasing In any number.
During the summer months, when
the reindeer are on the move, the
Lapp contents himself with birch
pole tent covered with canvas or turf,
so that 1t may readily be moved from
place to place. Some of the homes
have modern comforts, but as a rule
the Lapp contents himself with very
little, says the Baltimore Sun.
In autumn the young reindeer are
marked on the ear with their owners
name. At this time there is a gath
ering of all the tribes, and though
to a stranger all reindeer look exact
-ly alike, Lapp will point out his own
in the herd with unfailing knowledge.
Nor does Lapp remove his neigh
boris mark.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
JOB PRINTING
Executed Promptly AT The
HERALD OFFICE.
PUT out Your ronn,n.

The latest science. called gioann.
NANCY" purports to read the person..
character by the size and shape az
the tongue. According to glossoman-
cists, those who possess short ana
broad tongues ara apt to be untruth.
ful, while people whose tongues are
short and narrow are sly and bad
tempered. When the tongue Is long
and broad, 1t is sign that its owner
Is inclined to be gossip. A tongue
that is long and narrow denotes a
frank, open disposition. Girls with
small, round, plump tongues possess
trustful and affectionate dispositions.
but men with similar shaped tongues
are apt to be inconsistent. What
giossomancists term the rectanguIar
type Of tongue-one that is almost
square In shapes Indicative OF q
strong, virile nature. Men with thesa
shaped tongues are ambitious, actiy~
and likely to set on In the world.
Square-tongued women however, exH
likely to be selfassertiva
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Healing" Powers of Flower.

some quaint superstitions still lin
ger around many of the common flow
ers in rural parts of England
Groundsel Is said to be a certain
cure for toothache, but the root must
be dug Up with an implement having
Eo iron in 1t, and the aching tooth
is then touched five times with the
root.
The juice Of the red flower Of va
lerian is cure for splinters In the
flesh. while fennel flowers will heal
broken bones, or, If they need to be
glued together, the roots of Solomon's
seal. ground up and drunk In ale, will
do the trick.
Eyebright Is believed to be infaIIi-
Bile for treating all eye troubles, espe
cially failing eyesight, the ruraIs
pointing out that birds and animals
never suffered from bad eyes because
they peck at the eyebright.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Quite Capable

There is nothing sinful about hav.
ing reasonable pride In ones be-
longings and estate. but when a mar
has not the sense to keep his mout.
shut about them he becomes a general
nuisance.
A farmer of this order had met a
few Of his acquaintance on the mar.
ket day, and. as usual. soon monopo-
iized the whole Of the conversation.
talking about his steam thresher, his
reaping machine. his barns, his this
and his that, until they were all
heartily tired Of listening to him. He
was the first to go, however.
Aye" says one of them, "and has
ye q win'mill?"
ma, that's what ali haze nae"
We'll. man, It's pity ye had nae,
for ye could blaw 1t yerseP."-London
Weekly Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Crossing the Ocean
in Colonial Times

A journal written by a tourist
who crossed the Atlantic to New
York before the year 100 has recent
ly been discovered. II gives a vivid
picture Of early shipboard accommo-
dation- The passenger was travelling
for pleasure, not emigrating. He was
accustomed to the best treatment the
traveller Of that period could procure.
His journal records that the dimin-
utive sailing vessel set out on its long
voyage from Holland bound for New
Amsterdam He begins early in the
voyage to complain of the cabin
There was no palatial lounge and
writing room in those days. Although
he was first-class passenger, he could
not enjoy the luxury of a private
stateroom, but shared the little cabin
with Wen, women and children. He
notes that the deck above his head
was so low that though seated on his
trunk writing his journal, he could
not sit erect. The space between
decks was little more than three feet.
he complains Of the rough weather
and Of the fact that most Of the cabin
passengers were seasick. There Is,
besides, frequent comment upon the
quality of the drinking water, which
did not improve in the two months re-
quired for the crossing. The bath
ing facilities were primitive, consist
ing Of a few buckets Of salt water
enjoyed In a more or. less secluded
corner of the deck.
The Traveller girds at the customs
regulations. 1t is recorded that the
sea chests and rolls Of clothing were
turned inside out with no, consider
alton for the feelings Of the owners.
The writer noticed that the pas
sengers who enjoyed political posi-.
tons were not molested.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Insecf-Eotin9 Plant

An intoxicating plant Is the sun.
dew. 30 called because Of a shining
sticky substance secreted by glands
In the sunlight like a rare gem, says
the Detroit News. BY means Of the
sticky mess. the sundew attracts and
entangles Its prey. Then the edges
Of the leaf curve inward, forming q
sort of stomach into which an acid
secretion IL poured to digest the meal.
The portions which cannot be digested
are later thrown out and the trap is
set for the next victim.
The sundew seems to know when
food is near, for if meat is placed
close to 1t the plant slowly reaches
out for 1t. II portion Is placed
within few inches Of the plant the
le:f viii bend toward 1t until the tiny
hairs enfold the delicacy and the
sticky substance completes the grip.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19

Late in the night from some van
tage point-the tip-top twig of the tall
est tree, the point above the crossarms
OF a telephone pole or the peak of the
barn-fits a mockingbird. pouring
forth his song.
The world lies deep in slumber. High
over all rides the moon, its radiance
yelled by delicate mist that lightly
Grapes the ancient Ozark hills and
shrouds the valley. Rest, peace pos
sesses all. silence deep. broken only
by the voice Of the wonderful bird. His
music rises and falls. filing the hours
with melodies rare and sweet, and hav-
Ing for accompaniment the soft sound
Of dewdrops falling from the points of
the leaves on the Balm Of Gilead trees.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19

A Montana fire marshal lists the fo3.
lowing as sure signs that sometime
unpleasant is going to happen to you:
"a crack In your chimney is q SURE
sign that you are going to move. II Won
dream of smelling smoke. It Is a sign
you are asleep and had better waka
up. To see paperhanger paperlne
over fiue-hole indicates an impendinc
loss. It is bad luck to look into a tiar,s
closet with match. If you can see
your shadow from an oil lamp while
filing a gasoline stove it indicates =
crowd Of people coming to your housa
When the wind means. Il ID extremalv
bad luck to burn trash near the house.
II you smell gas or gasoline and look
for Il with light, 1t foretells thar ven
are about to start on long journey.
Even II your house and furniture are
covered by insurance It d extremelx
unluc5y to have them burn cnsfffl5na
shas18EhF
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Win Be Record BRIDGE

What is to be the largest arch
bridge in the world, costing more than
$15,OO0,OoO, will be constructed across
the harbor at Sydney, Australia. The
total length vii he $500 feet, more
than half n.ie, while the single
arc. n the center will have a span
of 1850 feet The head from high
water will be ITO feet, allowing the
largest ocean liners to pass beneath.
Popular Science Monthly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

The Post Office is again makingde
mands on publishers of newspapers to
revise their mailing lists. Under the
ruling of the Department the publisher
will not be allowed to mail papers as
second-class matter to subscribers who
owe for more than one year, unless
the subscriber has given instructions
to continue sending it for definite
time and bona fide promise to pay.
Because of this law, we are compelled
to communicate with all onr subscrib-
ers and ask them to cooperate with us
that we may put. our mailing list in he
shape required.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Fog Destroys AudibiIify

Dense fog has a peculiar property
of reducing or destroying audibility
within certain zones Marine disasters
along coasts are sometimes due to the
fact that sound signals which are plain
ly audible during clear weather cannot
be heard within certain zones of ST.
lenee when the sounding object is sur.
rounded by dense fog. A recent ex-
ample Is that Of the steamer Siberian
Prince which went on the rocks at
nantnick island during a dense fog
tile the fog sigrel at Race rocks
nearby was in operation. Subsequent
investigation revealed the fact that the
sound Of the signal could be heard al
this point in clear weather. but not
during a dense fog.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Oldest Work of Fiction

The Tale Of Two Brothers," so far
as anyone now knows, is the oldest
existing piece of fiction. 1t was writ
ten 80 centuries ago by Enana, scribe
OF Thebes, who was librarian in the
palace Of King Manepta, identified by
some as the pharaoh who held the
Israelites in bondage.
The tale, which is written on 10
sheets of papyrus. appears to have
been invented to entertain the Oldest
OF the princes who subsequently as
cended the Egyptian throne. This
strange old manuscript now reposes in
the British museum, where 1t is known
as the "D'Orbiney papyrus."
Another old book, written more than
thousand years ago, mentions two
breeds of poultry which are still being
raised In China today.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Desirable Edinburg
Residence For Sale

An exceptional opportunity to buy
one OF the most attractive residential
properties in Edinburg Excellent
nine room frame house i'll first-class
condition. Porches on three sides,
running water, good cellar, all neces-
|sary outbuildings, fruit trees, an album
dance of fine grapes. fifty feet front
of beautiful lawn, in center of town,
opposite Christian Church. This is
one of the most desirable homes in
Edinburg and will be priced reason
ably with favorable terms. Possession
Given on short notice. Call at resi-
dence or write.
IS. p. HOLLINGSWORTH,
May p Edinburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19

Many Of the circus and vaudeville
feats which are performed today were
performed in the circuses and amphi-
theaters which drew large audiences
5000 years ago. Frescoes were recent
~ uncovered In Crete by an eminent
psychologist. which represent charg-
Ing bull about to toss girl poised on
its horns, while another girl Is stand
ing behind apparently waiting to catch
her. A man is represented turning
sonersaults on the bulls back. All of
these performers are dressed in cos
TUNES which very much resemble
those worn by modern bareback
riders
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Home Of Little Spirif.

Little Devils HILL" which is to be
found in Clay county. South Dakota,
is strange looking fat topped hill In
the midst of level prairie. 1t is 80
yards long. 60 or 10 yards wide. and
about 20 feet high. The top is a
smooth level plain The Indians made
this hin a great article Of their SUPER
stition. They called it the Mountain
Of Little People. or Little Spirits.
They believed It was the abode Of lit
tie devils in human form, about Is
inches high. with remarkably large
heads. and armed with sharp arrows,
with which they were very. skiIful.
They were always on the watch to
kill those who approached their resi-
dence. The tradition was that many
had suffered iron fhese little svil
sptr1tG
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Historic Battle

The name Battle of the Giants is
given to battle fought at Marignano
tnow Maiegnana). near Milan, Septem.
Der 1914, 1915, between the allied
French and Venetian forces under
Francis Of France, and the Italians
and Swiss, commanded by the duke of
Milan The battle was holly contested
and resulted In victory for Francis
The total number of slain is said to
have exceeded 10000. Trivulzio, who
had been present at IS pitched battles.
called them oil child's play as COM
pared with this battle OF gianta"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Prepared for the Worst

Jones had found slip Of paper on
his lawn Il was an accurate and de.
tailed plan Of his private Office. The
exact position of the stairs was noted.
Notes showed which doors swung in
and which swung out. Even the win
dows were set down. Jones was
alarmed.
Some burglar must be going to
raid MY Office" he told his family.
"oh. that isn't IT, cried his daugh-
ter. glancing AZ the sketch. aThose
notes ARE in Jacks handwriting. Hes
coming down to your Office to ask ron
- let him marry me-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-09-19
Wise John

Mrs. Grabb-I can tell without ask
ing whether John has won or lost at
poker the minute he comes home.
Mrs. Gabb-How?
If he has lost, he throws his
trousers across the foot of the bed.
II he has won, he puts them under his
pillow
The Lambertville record., 1924-12-25


The hall door opened softly, and a
fuzzy head and swapping eyes ap-
peared. IT was Rose Cady
"What does my nose smellf" she
questioned, shifting. at tells me I'm
hungry. May | come inY
"Of course, dear"
Rose shot In, one hand outstretched.
"May IT. she begged.
"All you can carry beamed Grand
ma. "They're just right to eat now,
while hot. | wonder why the chill
dren--"
The key turned, and few moments
later the sound of strained and heavy
steps passed through the front door
way and into the parlor.
"Gettin' ready for dance, an that's
the Smith music box they're bringin'
in. Likely they're up to lot o. deco
ratin', an amt give thought to
Christmas comm. l wish-no, they're
just hlgh-spirlted young folks maxim
ready for a good time. That's ALL"
But In spite of herself there was q
shadow on Grandma's face the resi-
OF the day. She had hoped for q
big surprise Christmas dinner, all to
themselves, with no intruders.
She mixed and baked until after
midnight, then slipped through the
side door to her room. She was
awakened by slight step.
"W-h-y. Grandma" reproved the
merry voice of Kate. Mine o'clock
and you're still in bed. Not ill, are
your" with a sudden note of anxiety
no" apologlzed Grandma-"just
overslept.''
"All right. Merry Chrlstmasl And
come right into the hall when you're
dressed. You may look now"
Grandma rose hurriedly. She heard
the voices of Rose and Jenny Cady
-~a ErSp-
The Lambertville record., 1924-12-25
SOLEBURY
TOWNSHIP
NEWS

Mrs. Sallie Heck and daughter
Beatrice, of Philadelphia, were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
McNeal.
Miss Laura Lake of Doylestown
was the overnight guest of her
sister, Miss Dorothy Lake, Friday
night.
Miss Belle Thatcher, a teacher in
the Langhorne Schools, is spending
the Christmas vacation at her home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James King were
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam King at Philadelphia on We'd
nesday.
The Presbyterian Aid Society will
hold an all-day quilting at the home
Of Mrs. Richard f. Price on Tues
day, December 30th. A full at
tendance is desired.
Mrs. Harvey F. Funk is spending
few days at Logan, the guest
of her nephew and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Bartleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Vannaman of
Merchantville, N. j., were Saturday
,allers at the Watson home.
Miss Emma B. Carver of Mechan-
csville, is spending few days with
her sister-in-liw, Mrs. Eliza Carver.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Howard Paxson
entertained relatives to dinner Sun
day.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Christian Church held a very sue
cessful supper and bazaar in the lee
ture room of the church on Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Overpeck
entertained Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Atkinson and son Jack of
New Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Carver of
Holicong visited their mother, Mrs.
Eliza Carver Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Worthington enter
| Idiiitu lIicIuS lIOHl 1 uiidutiphie'
| Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Curtis of Lam
bertville, visited relatives here Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Shupe of
Solebury visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Shupe Sunday.
The village schools closed for
the Christmas vacation Wednesday
and will reopen January 5th.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Paine visited
their granddaughter, Miss Naomi
Michener at the Montsorri Camp
near Wycombe, Friday.
Miss Lucille Walton is i'll with a
severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest C. Crooks
were Philadelphia shoppers one day
last week.
Miss Sallie Duckworth of Phila-
delphia, is spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Duck
worth.
Valentine d'Ognes and Griffith
Adams entertained friends on Sun
day.