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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
THE PRAYER AT VALLEY
FORGE

A TkUE STORY OF WASHINGTON
Gen.. George Washingtor's i'm
plicent reliance upon divine
guidance is recalled in the folio. :
ing story which is reproduced
from copy of the Shenandoah
HERALD published one. hundred
years ago, in 1924.
In the home of the Editor of
the HERALD hangs a picture
Called "fhe PRAYER of Valley
Forge Which was suggested
to an artist nearly a hundred
Years ago after reading the good
|o:d Quaker's story. In the fore
ground kneeling upon the snow,
surrounded by the trees of the
forest, his noble charger standing
near, is pictured Washipgton's
stately figure bowed in prayer.
There is shown group OF colon
ial soldiers gathered round a
Camp fire.
Down thru the centuries, the
men of note who have done most
to mold the destiny of our great
nation have been meu of faith
and prayer. This lesson of Geo.
Washington's life should receiv e
greater emphasis than the story
of the cherry tree aud others of
lesser significance
In l777, while the America II
army lay at Valley Forge, good
old Quaker by the name of Potts,
had occasion to pass thro' al
thick wood near headquarters.
As lie traversed the dark forests, |
he heard voice which became
more and more fervid and inter-
esting.. Approaching with cir
cnmspection, whom should hel
b hold but the COMMUNICATIVE
chief of the armies of the United
Sic <. on his knees to the Ruler
of the Universe! Washington
was iiteFceding for his beloved
Country. With tones of graft
tude, that labored for ADEQUATE
expr, ssion, he adored the ex-l
hub rant goodness, which from |
the depth of abscurity had exa It
ed him to the head OF a great |
nation. He utterly disclaimed
all ability of his own, for thisl
arduous conflict-he wept at the
thought of that irretrivable
ruin which his mistakes migh:
bring on Iris country, and with a
patriots pathos, spreading the
interests of uniform millions be
fore the eyes of Eternal Mercy
Gen Washington implored the,
aid of that arm which guides the
starry hosts.
Soon as the General had retir-
ed, friend Potts returned to his
house. and threw himself beside
his wife, Isaac" said she.
Thou seemest agitated what
is the matter 2" Indeed my
dear" said he, IF l appear agi-
tated, it's 10 more than what II
am. have seen this day what
l shall never forget; but If Geo
Washing ton be not man of God,
| am mistaken-and still more
shall be disappointed. if God
does not through him. perform
some great thing for this coun-
try"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
He'd say Il Was.

A man, travelling in train that had
made several abrupt stops and sudden
jerks, became a bit anxious. There
had been numerous accidents on the
line Of late, so he had been told, ana
there was cause for fear. Calling the
porter aside, he said: George, Is this
train safer"
"Safe as any. suhp
us there a block system on the
roadT'
Georges grin extended from ear to
ear.
s'Block system, sahf Why, boss we
has de greatest block system in de
world. Ten miles back we was blocked
by load of hay, six miles back we
was blocked by a mule. just now we
was blocked by COW. and I reckon
when we gets farther south, wen be
blocked by an alligator. Block sys-
TEN, sub? Well, III say 1t isl"--
Country Gentleman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Humor and self-criticism, It has
often been pointed out, go together; a
sense of humor is an antidote for con-
ceit. Victor Hugo had no sense Of
hurnor, and the complacency with
which he looked back upon his career
arose from a concelt that was even
more colossal than his genius.
Late In life some Of his friends were
talking with him and. Of course, about
him. One said. Streets ought to be
named after him.
Another remarked. aStreets7 Paris
ought to change Its name and be called
Victor Hugo
Another added scornfuJiy, "Parls7
Paris, after such great maH7 Ne. In
desdl France ought to change It's name
ana the whole country be- called Victor
Hugo"
The great writer then lifted his
head and. with Jsvipn dignity, spoke
In tones Of quiet. solemn convictions
saThat VIII come In timeh
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Fair Question

Barrister Ito clustered witness)-
Now, sir, did you or did you not on the
date In question. or at any other time,
say to the defendant or any one else
that the statement imputed to you and
denied by the plaintiff was a matter
OF no moment or otherwise-answer
me. yes or nor
Bewildered witness--Yes or no
what STRAY Stories.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
His Tu,in

Two freshmen met in the street one
day.
Sure / met man last week, and,
bedad, I'd have sworn 1t was your
self"
sAnd wasn't itT' asked the other.
Never a bit" replied Pat. but
he was your very image. barrin' he was
thrifle gray. I suppose, now, We
haven't such thing as twin brother
few years older than yourself?'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
TO OUK 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 a 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 Hist in the
shape required
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
AIruoys a Gamble

The uncertainty of the cotton market
is illustrated by the following CONVEX
sation overheard between two negroes
in a Texas town:
George displaying a roll of bills)-
See here. Sam, Abs been on de boahd
dis mornin'.
Sam-Ah sees. But you won't have
1t tomorrahl You can't never tell about
dis cotton market It's liable to go up.
or it's liable to do down, or it's liable
to fuctuate Outlook Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Put your savings In the Saving
Department of the Shenandoah Val
ley Loan and Trust Co., Woodstock
Va at 3.per cent compound interests
Amounts OF 81. 90 and upwards receiy-
ed. The only savings institution In
the county for the accumulation OF the
small savings OF lsboring men, NO
men, and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Invest yo-r money the percen
Certificates OF the Shenandoah Valley
Loan & Trust Co., Woodstock, Va
Security unquestioned. interest pay
able semi-annuklIy, and Certificate
redeemsbIe any time after six months
on short nosice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Land Of Giants and PYsmiss.

Ruanda, in Africa, is the land of the
wambutti pygmies and the Watussi
giants, the latter the most aristocratic
Of all negro tribes, and one Of the last
to retain a sultan, who holds absolute
sway over the lives. property and lands
Of his subjects.
A medium-sized Watussi man stands
5 feet IL inches In his stockingless
feet, says the Detroit News. Seven
feet Is not an extreme height. These
forest giants are well propertioned and
athletic. Another explorer reports
lump measured Of eight feet i've
inches.
Though he had no accurate timing
devices the same observer expresses
the opinion that the Watussi men can
overtake trained athletes Of the West
ern world in both sprint and distance
runs.
Japan's Expert Top-srlnnera
The pastime Of top-spinning is car
rfed by the Japanese to point Of
Great perfection. The tops ufed by
them are OF delightful variety, both IN
size and construction. The largest OF
all tops is more than foot in dia-
ameter, and proportionately heavy.
Some are solid; others contain flock
of little ones, which fly out when the
top is lifted, and spin away by them
selves. Others pull into a spiral or
ladder of successive tops. One draws
up into lantern. and spins cheerlly In
that form.
The spinners balance their tops on
any kind Of surface. round or fiat, on
the edge Of fan, the sharpest Japa-
nese sword. along thin cord, and af-
ter some moments Of unconcerned
spinning there 1t II tossed on the table,
with apparent care1essneas. where Il
goes on whirling.
One Of the most delicate perform
ances consists Of spinning top % the
left hand, up the left arm, round the
back Of the neck, and down into the
palm of the right hand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
All for Nothing

I'm going to marry a doctors
daughter SO can be well for nothing"
.awhy don't you marry ministers
daughter so you can be good FOR moth
ing"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
PHYSICIANS.
nR. WILSON GEARING.

Having decided to locate perma
neutly 10 Woodstock, l can be found
or teiephoned IS my home on South
Main street am DOW prepared to
answer all calls during the day or
night. Thorough laboratory anaty sis
and ply sical examination made Ia my
Office. Your patronage will be apPre.
ciAsad.
July 25-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
BUSINESS' CAKDS.
nR. C. C. BEIDLER.
VETERINARY

PHYSICIAN aud SURG EON.
Graduate of The United States Col
lege OF Veterinary Surgery has perma-
nenIly located In Woodstock. Calls
answered day or night.
4-19 lit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

ADvERTISIN. RATES

ADVERTISING RATES
Transient advertiser ats will be
inserted at so censs per square OF
len lines each inssrti0a. leading
notices at five csnts per liis, each
assertion.
Quarterly and Yearly Display ads
vertisements by contract.
- Unless the number Of In
gsrtionsis marked upon the manu-.
script, advertisements will be pub
lished until forbidden and charg.
ed accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Offering at County Convention 5000.
Expenditures for 1923 were divided as
follows: For speakers expenses and
incidentals of County Convention
s44 90; postage $l.0O. Balance in
Treasury Jan. /, 1928 81 33; balance
in treasury Jan. l, 1924, s2.6S.
A resume of the work of the Assocl-
alton by districts, in the county as
submitted by the Secretary, shows the
work accomplished by the Association
and the relative standing OF the dis
tricts in Sunday School activities.
This report is comparative, using the
wears 1918 and 1923 as the basis of such
comparison, and follows:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

n e. PENCE,
ATTORNEY-AT LAW,
Office :.'Lawyers Row."
Practices in Shenandoah and adjoin
ing counties. Money to loan.
jar. 6, IL
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals marked upon the
outside of envelope "State Highway
Contract, st. Joe Bridge Only, Federal
Aid Project No. 40 Reopened," 40
dressed to w. C. Lefebvre, State En-
gineer, CO Board of Supervisors of
Navajo county, HolbrooK, Arizona, will
be received at 2 p. M, September 1st,
1924, upon the Holbrook- -Winslow
highway, Federal Aid Project No. 40
Reopened
The work, for the reinforced con-
crete structure, consists If approx
mately $40 Gu. yds. of excavation; 220
Gu. yds. Glass "a" Concrete; 80 Gu.
yds. Glass "B" Concrete; $3.50 lbs.
of Reinforcing Steel, and 500 lin. it.
of Concrete Piling
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Minnie Belle Morrison,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, William Lee Morrison, admin
istrator of the estate of Minnie Belle
Morrison, deceased, to the creditors
Of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, TO exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first pub
lication of this notice to the said ad-
ministrator at Winslow, Navajo coun-
ty, Arizona, or law office of Sapp &
Mclaughlin, Holbrook, Arizona, the
same being the place for the trans
action of the business of said estate,
in said County of Navajo, State of
Arizona.
WILLIAM LEE MORRISON,
Administrator of Estate Of Minnie
Belle Morrison, deceased
Dated this 29th day of July, 1924.
264t
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15

is sufficient to build a good road and
comply with the provisions of the Yu-
ma county road bond issue voted five
years ago. To tell the truth-it is a
pretty good road-so much better than
any we have ever had before that we
don't kick much and thousands of
people are travelling over it. While
/ $3.50 a mile seems a silly amount
! to spend building main travelled road
/ it is really more sensible than spend
ing $3,500,000 to pave 120 miles
| claim, and | know what | am
talking about that two thousand dol
lars mile, or s25O,O0O, honestly and
economically and intelligently spent
is amply sufficient to build a good
straight graded gravelled road from
the Hassayampa river through Salome
to the Ehrenburg ferry, and that is all
we need for some years to come. God
has furnished us the road material
all along the route, the state has got
plenty of tractors and graders and
see no sense in spending $3,50000 on
building this 120 miles of road at this
time when less than ten per cent of
that amount will build a good road
plenty good enough for many years
yet. Later on it will then make a
good foundation for the paved highway
that must eventually be built over this
shortest and best route to the coast.
| make this appeal to the voters of
Arizona to vote No on the proposed
constitutional amendment to issue $3,-
100000 bonds for the Blythe road be-
cause l believe l am right. 1 also
appeal to the voters of Arizona to urge
their legislators to make an appropria-
ton of only $250,000, instead of three
and half million, at the next session
of the legislature to build a graded
and gravelled road from the HASA
yampa river through Salome to Blythe.
The building of a paved road
through Salome to Blythe would be
worth at least $4,000 to $4,000 year
to me personally. My friends and
neighbors say L am dam fool to
fight it. / don't think so. I do want
to see this paved road built through
Salome but not now. 1 believe it is
better business to start at the bot
tom and work. Build a good graded
and graveled road now, to serve as a
foundation for paved road later on
and when conditions are right l will
fight for paved highway from Blythe
through Phoenix to the New Mexico
line, as well as a north and south
paved highway from the Grand Can
yon to the Mexican line.
If the people of Phoenix and Mari
copa county are really sincere in their
desire for paved road to the coast
via Blythe and want to be fair about
it, let them first prove it by spending
about 100000 of their own Maricopa
county money Strengthening out and
grading the 40 miles of old COW trail
in Marocipa county between the Hass
ayampa river near Buckeye and the
Maricopa-Yuma county line 20 miles
out from Salome, before asking the
people of the state of Arizona to vote
$3,5O0,000 to pave it.
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15
STATE TAX RATE FOR
NEXT FISCAL YEAR
MAY BE 56.5 CENTS

The state tax rate for 1924 will be
| between Sc and 565 cents for each
| S1OO assessed valuation, according to
an estimate made by Richard H, Ram
sey, state auditor. This estimate is
based on final total assessed valua-
alton of property in the state of $780,
900, 900.
The estimate of the tax rate was
made by Mr. Ramsey after the com
pletion of the amount to be raised by
taxation for the operation of the var
iOus state departments. The rate last
year was 81 IL cents.
The actual amount to be raised by
taxation according to the figures sub
mitted by Mr. Ramsey to the state tax
commission, not including the levy for
roads and the mill tax for the state
university, is So, 1873, ,24564. This is
the actual amount of appropriations
made to the various departments, in
Guiding the $25 per capita school levy.
Under an estimated assessed valu-
alton of $3.50 900, 900, the road fund
will receive $3.50, 900 under the 10
cents per 800 valuation levy and the
university will receive $552,500. These
amounts, plus the appropriations,
make the total amount to be expended
by the state under the 1924 budget
| $4 1868, ,757.2S.
1t is estimated that the revenue dur
ing the next year from sources other
than taxation will be $476,900, while
the unexpended balance left in the
general fund of the state on June 30,
1924, totaled $238,550.73, making to-
tai of $715, ,45073 for which no tax
levy will be necessary. This deduc-
ton makes the net total to be raised
by taxation, $3,64S, ,316.55.
The amount turned back into the
general fund from the unexpended
amounts appropriated to the various
departments for the past fiscal year
amounted to $242 2,551.32, according to
the records in Mr.. Ramsey's office.
| The daily average school attendance
for the past school year on which the
school levy is based, was 64,641, ac-
cording to figures submitted by c. o.
Case, state superintendent of schools.
The daily average attendance for 1928
was 53,017 pupils.
The state tax rate will not be fixed
by the tax commission until it has
i completed its sessions as the state
board of tax equalization. Two items,
/ the road levy and the university levy
/ depend upon the final total assessed
valuation of property in the state.
The tentative valuation is about
0646, 900 900, but this may either be
raised or lowered by the tax commits
sion before the final figure is given.
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15

brook Arizona, will be received at 2
p. m, August %, 1924, upon the Hol-
brook -Winslow Highway, Federal Aid
Project No. 40 Reopened.
The work consists of approximately
500 GU yds. Roadway excavation,
1850 Gu. yds. of borrow; 125 GU. yds.
of excavation for structures; 90 cu.
yds of ditch and channel excavation; {;
$50 Gu. yds of Roadway Surfacing;
1880 GU. yds. Mile of surfacing over
haul; As Gu. yds of Glass "B" Con-
crete; the hauling and placing of 200
lin it. of C. NJ P, and other incidental
items
All proposals shall be accompanied
by an unendorsed, certified or cash
ier's check for per cent of the gross
amount of the proposal, payable to the
State Treasurer of Arizona
The State Engineer reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals.
Copies of the plans and specitica-
tions may be seen at the office of the
State Engineer in Phoenix and at the
office of the Board of Supervisors of
Navajo county in Holbrook, or may be
obtained upon payment of Five Dol
lars to w. G. Lefebvre, State Engineer.
Satisfactory bonds will be required
of the contractor to whom the award
is made.
All proposals shall be made on
blanks furnished for that purpose.
w. c. LEFEBVRE,
State Engineer
Phoenix, Arizona, August 5, 1924. z6t2
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

outside of envelope "State Highway
Contract, Grading and Small Struc
lures only, Federal Aid Project No.
40 Reopened," and addressed to w. c..
Lefebyre, State Engineer, CO Board
of Supervisors of Navajo county, Hol-
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15

All proposals shall be accompanied
by an unendorsed, certified or cash
ier's check for 5 per cent of the gross
amount of the proposal, payable to
the State Treasurer of Arizona.
The State Engineer reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals
Copies of the plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at the office of the
State Engineer in Phoenix, and at the
office of the Board of Supervisors of
Navajo county in HolbroOk, or may be
obtained upon payment of Five ($5.00)
Dollars to w. c. Levebvre, State En-
gineer.
Satisfactory bonds will be required
of the contractor to whom the award
is made.
All proposals shall be made on
blanks furnished for that purpose.
w. G. LEFEBVRE.
State Engineer
Phoenix, Arizona, August 5, 1924. 26t3
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-15
ALTERNATE

The work, for the steel structure,
consists of approximately 420 Gu. ytts.
of excavation; 93,700 lbs. of Steel Su-
perstructure 1S0 GU. yds CT Class CA
Concrete; 1890 Concreteetaoinshrdlu
Concrete; 1890 lbs. of Reinforcing
Steel, and $50 lin. it. of Concrete Pill
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-05
TENNIS cELEBRATEs
JUBILEE THIS YEAR

Modern lawn tennis isgcelebratink
IT. Jubilee this year, according to
~ Wallis Myers a. editor OF an
English tennis periodical. He draws
attention to the fact that Il was
fifty years ago m 1874, that Major
IWingfield took out patent Tor
what the latter describes "a 50 new
and improved portable court for
playing the ancient game uf
tennis" The roots Of the now mt
:xersaI game may 90 deeper than
lWingfield's Invention, but his was
the first specified court, Ms laws.
primitive az they were, the first
that were ,codifted IN print, .da.
clares the writer. In reviewing the
extraordinary growth OF the sporf
he claims that fits domestic origin !,
Il originally displaced croQuet IN
the home garden--was at once it's
strongest foundation ana its great.
est guarantee, Of future develop
AmGAAIs I :.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-05
CONGESTION UPON LINKS
GROWING PROBLEM

i isn't often that The question q liability, hras golf club
concerned is brought up ii this called
upon with regard links proposition It generally to deal with
the liability OF player to cadde
golfer the links Therefore, wherein the relative
Innovation = - 3 -
point OF law made in the
course lay road and golfer hitting there
drove on the road causing injury TO passerby
the club liable because had placed hat
golf Counsel which when used il the ordinary way would be likely
cause damage to others The Judge in handing
ssid that every ordinary player driving from that would
the player was using The golf has the r
care on the part Of it, any payer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-05
Gosh! Oh, Boy! How 4
YCu Like 10 Be
III Oh. lisl

Snow conditions were excel
lent for the seventh annual
summer Ski races Ut the jung
frauhof, Genevas according to
the special correspondent Of the
London Timee. There were sew
enty competitors for the various
events, which were held ct an
altitude Of 1870 feet. The
best time in the, long-distance
race was achieved by Mr.. Brun-
ner, Of Grundelwald, who did
The four miles on the Alecsth
glacier in three minutes fifty
nine seconds. The ladies' race
was won BY Miss Trudf Alb
planalp, Of GrindeWaid, the win-
ner of last years race. Mr..
Hans easily took the SALON
race In fifty seconds. The
jumping event was won by L.
Stephan, Of w d gen, who
Z jumped thirtyztWo meters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-05
. AZ. We Sea il.

IOMPARtNG 4 the ,Griffs and
Tigers, this writer believes
~ that the superior fielding Of
the Griffs will carry them ahead
Of the Jungle Cats through the
last third Of the, flag race; over
coming the smuggling Of Cobb's
team. The Yanks have harder
hitting than the Griffs, that's all.
Their pitching and their fielding
hardly equals that Of the Griff-
men. s
IN the recent series in Detroit
close observation brought, out a
serious weakness In the Jun
galeers. Il Is automatic In base
ban that winning team must be
strong on q line from the plate
70 center field; that is, catcher,
pitcher, second, base, shortstop
and centerfield sare the key posi-
ti0ns.
With SBassler Sbehind the bat,
the ! Jungle Cats are strong in
that position. They have enough
steady, capable pitchers. Ty Cobb
Is playing fine bell, driving HIM
self in his old age at 4 terrific
pace. But ,taere Is q wide gap
around second base!
Leslie Burke lacks experience.
This appears In his failure to
work well on double plays. He
covers plenty Of ground and hits
fairly well, but the Jungaleers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-05

pillar post labeled bas BEEN BY
and never was by others little Memo Leocd ct Wahingson
They call A because he is the smallest player in the big
league lack him In his
and he the butt Of jokes
Leibod thyfoW old, is the latebt
nant. $500
months Iishold was center pasture
Buch Harris The Washing
On the who advised him Matthews trial