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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

81 .NEno.n

Washington's SelfFOrgetfulness:-
Ia his youth Washington was "A roy.
alist Of the royallsts, ever delighting to
talk Of bis king AT forty he was
actively arrayed against the king
though every selfish interest would
have prompted him TO remain quiet.
In brief, the change of attitude
amounted 10 this-that he would
rather fight for Justice than live IN
peace with dshonor. Washington
was slow IN making up his mind re-
garding the contest that was To be,
but when once sure Of his mind he
was willing to risk every acre he con-
trolled and every dollar that he had.
still waters run deep, and Washing.
ton, though not man of violent or
atory, like Patrick Henry, nor Of pol
ished rhetoric and scholarly attain
ment like Jefferson, risked all when
chosen 10y Congsess as commander in
chief, and he would not at any later
date admit that the dispute was wrong,
or that the method was wrong, or that
the outcome was uncertain. Men Of
bOundless enthusiasm at the beginning
Of ;he quarrel came and went; the
complexion of Congress changed with
almost every changing piece of news.
Men who with great llourishes of ink
signed their names of the Declaration
of Independence, were within few
months pickering among themselves
and hindering the work of the very
man whom they had chosen to lead |
the American forces. But despite |
Congrt ssional disputes, underhand
cabals, distresses within the camp or
dlscouragemeDts outside in the coun-
try, quiet Washington still held to his
purpose. 1t seems as though it were a
blending Of the unreasoning tenacity
Of the English bulldog with the I'M
moved certainty of prophet of good
who with an eye keener than the eyes
Of those around him could see through
the darkness and the discOuragements
to brighter and more perfect day 1t
Is during these eight years that the
mature minded Washington takes on
bis most inspiring form. As young
man he was full of the pecuiarities of
young men; as president and states
man bis way was full of the difficulties
hat come to greatness. But during
hese eight years when, hoping against
nope, he led the forlorn, himself for
Orn, and working against all sorts OF
lntoward workings, he toiled to build
up an army only to see that army melt
lway again and then with courage be-
gan once more to toll to the very self
anne end, he shows us who know
What it is to bear burdens just how
much more courage and self-forgetful-
less he had than the average man has.
lie seems to have become almost inn
PERSONAL in his feelings, for we cannot
ieny that the insults to him were
many, that the plottings against him
we're such that the normal impulse
would have been to wash his hands of
he whole affair and retire to the COM
ort and peace and JOY Of country ex-
stence. Yet never did he for more
han a single moment yield to the i'm
,ulse to turn his back on the cause he
lad espOused.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
Christmas Holiday Rates. Is99-i9OO, via
southern Railway.

On account Of the above the South
ern Railway will sell tickets between
points on its lines and connections east
Of the Mississippi and south Of the
Potomac rivers at rate Of one and one
third first class fares for the round-trip,
selling dates December -, ., a, p;
also December 30 and 3lst aud January
lst. 1900. Tickets will also be on sale.
for students and teachers Of schools
and colleges December 18th to Dist
inclusive, at above rates, upon presen-
tation. Final limit Of all tickets jan
uary 4th, 1900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
A Remarkable Mnn.

VISITOR hear your new preacher is
a man Of indomiable will and wonder
full energy.
Hostess-lndeed he is. He has start
ed In to convert the choir-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

Thanksgiving services were held al
the Presbyterian church and We're con-
Quoted by DR. Harding and Rev. Mr.
Cspers. The congregation was large
one. In the afternoon at O'Clock a
praise meeting was held at the same
church in the interest of Home Mis-
sions, and Sll3 was raised for the cause.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

"haye you ever been engaged be-
fore| he asked the summer girl, ten
derby.
Not this season." she replied. 81
only got here this morning"-Town
Topics.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

Coan blood means a c.ean skin. NC
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Oa'nal
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean py
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'M
banish pimples, boils, blotohos, blackheads,
and That sckly bilious complexion BY taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
eists, satisfaction guaranteed. lOc, Zoe, QUO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
A Momnn,. Iden.

Mrs. Dearborn-is your husband fond
Of yachting?
Mrs. Wabash think lie must be.
overheard him tell a friend the other
day that he always liked little water
on the side.-lonkers Statesman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

Helen-Jack called me an angel last
night.
Mattie-No wonder; you are always
harping about something.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
Forty Years I'm Making shoes.

That's the record Of J. b. Lewis Co.,
Of Boston. They make more footwear
and better footwear than any other
firm in the country. Wear Resisters
are their most famous style. You can
yet a pair at A. K. Cradles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

The Lady-Aron't you ashamed Of
yourself-kiIling the pretty little birds
The kid-Naw, | amt. Every time
nav finds out I've been in mischief she
says a little bird told her-N. Y. Jour-
nal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
FIguraiIxeIy Exnres.ed.

"a man must be a creature Of iron
will said Mr.. Blykins, loudly.
Yes and a woman ought TO know
thing or two about blacksmithing."-
Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

you ought to see the rush 40 VI. $. Field
man.. .foIeat Farmvilie. People are buy
i1r good. as DO they were giving them away.
io5k the trouble TO ind out how he seils
them SO cheap. nD was lucky enough 10 pt
t5. fal. stock before goods went up ana he
i, giving the public the oeDent OF inc salne'
GO where YOU please then call on MIN ana
b,, o,iII bs snre 10 sell YOU CITIZEN.
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

"Ihere goes q man who keeps his
word"
"He does ."
ayes; no one else will take it."-Tit-
Bits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

Life IS Just a little picnic
So I heard Ole, smiling. say:
Bat. alssl we keep on sitting
70 ihs cvatar5 every dayi
--.C,s,seka Tipasr-Harah.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

81 like these automobile delivery
wagons"
"Why?"
"fhey don't gnaw our shade trees."-
Chicago Record.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

for rent. $50 aud s5.2j per mouth.
Conveniently located. Apply to
- so. PAULErr, JR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

one ihild If yoer time il spent IN
h.d. Let tnat be comfortable. You
can make 30 SD bN buying one Oi
Doyne's Felt Mattresses.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08
Insurance on To bacco


while in your barn or factory.
PAULETr * PAULErr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-08

Good Bicycle for $500
=. " PAULETT, JR.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

Lampshades occupy an important
place among fashionable summer house
furnishings. They are made of French
tissue paper which comes for the purpose,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
HOW TO CARE FOR SUMMER TABL,
LINEN.

This is the hardest season Of the year
for table linen because it is the fruit sea-
SON. No summer table is complete with
out its compete of delicacies yet the ugly
stains which they make are the bane Of
every careful housewife. To remove
stains from table linen put the article
over a large basin and pour very hot
water over the spot from a distance until
it disappears. Soak a few minutes in clear
water then put in a boiler with finely cut
turpentine soap and cold water. Let the
linen scald for half an hour. take out and
rinse in a deep blu water. not so blue,
however, that the article will afterward
have a dingy cast. Iron when partly dry
and unless the damask is of very light
weight never use starch. The table should
be changed throughout at least once a
day.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

to be so very careful about the shooting
of the feet of a young child: but per-
haps if they comprehended now very deli
cate in construction the foot is. and that
it is made up of a number of bones of
various shapes and sizes held together
with ligaments-the ZONES being twenty
two in number-they would understand
perhaps better how important it is that
the foot should be allowed free move
ment. and the action of the same should
be helped and not hindered by the shoes
that are worn.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
q MENU.

Veal outlets. Tomato sauce.
Picked onions.
RTE potatoes. Banana fritters.
Cheese biscuit. Fruit.
Baked custard.
Ice cold tea.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
LUNCHEON MENU.

BrOiled sardines on toast.
Potato salad. Lettuce.
Toasted waters, with jelly.
Chocolate layer cake.
Roman tea. Iced milk.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
A NEAT WlADINt1 TOILETTE.

Have you seem the seashore girl who
wades out INTO the water just ankle deep
but no further? She is only a semi-water
sylph and is afraid of the long swims and
deep dives of her more courageous sis
tiers, but what she lacks in temerity she
makes up In loveliness for her gowns are
the acme Of simplicity-almost childish.
The distinguishing feature of the wad-
ing girls toilette is her sunbonnet. 1t is
a voluminOus affair in shirred muslin
trimmed with ruffles of embroidery.
The strings are Of ribbon to match the
figures in the shirt waist, skirt or bonnet.
If it be of figured material and, are al
lowed to fly to the winds for effect"
The wading girl wears a skirt of fig
ured duck. a narrow belt with fancy
buckle. and shirt waist of thin figured
goods and a stock of ribbon to match.
HELEN GREY-PAGE,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

wears her close fitting, tailor stitched
jacket for shopping and general street
wear with as much grace and apparent
as though it were the beginning
of spring. 1t is made of the thinnest wool
goods available, braide with seams
strapped a la militaire. The lining is in-
variably of silk.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
vi PAGES

shoulder to hem. The front is rounded
away, after the prevailing mode of outer
Jackets and the sleeves are tucked in
groups of seven tucks each. The whole
is lined with pale blue silk.
Across the Dust is a bolero effect in
nloussel:ne de sole which hooks in front.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

1t consists of a black duck skirt with
"Dewey' ruffie, a white belt and a shirt
waist Of the sheerest lawn. To protect
her complexion a sunbonnet is worn, n
those who have secured one of these
toilettes unanimously agree that for both
comfort and attractiveness such an out
fit n be eXcelled.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
GOLFING IN AUGUST.

The girl who feels that she must keep
up her golf practice during the hot sum-
mer days in order to be in readiness, for
the fail championships could not do bet
ter tina possess herself of this t~oilette:
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

shirt waist. They are lined with bright
silk and are deeply faced with the same.
There come white lapels in duck and
linen that can be adjusted to the Jacket.
These can. of course, be washed.
This bOlerO. as it should really be
called, for it is shorter than an Elton and
slightly different in cut, can be trimmed
with braid set on in fancy design, or ever
with deep white embroidery; or with any
of the fancy braided trimmings that come
by the yard.
HDLEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
THE IDEAL NURSES COSTUME.

Trained nurses will hail with delight
the comfortable new costume which is
here illustrated. 1t is a close fitting af-
fair consisting of skirt and waistband.
In institutions where the rank of a nurse
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

her house go Hns is a dressing sacque of
exquisite loneliness which cost. our Paris
correspondent writes, the neat sum of SIS.
die. bird egg blue in color, figured with
yellow cowslips. The body part of the
Sacque is cut on a bias and tucked from
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

is designated by the color of her uniform.
the head" nurses wear costumes Of
white duck while their subordinates don
the familiar blu Bingham gown. The
only trimming upon these uniforms is a
double row of stitching around the yoke
Il sleeves.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
A WIDOWS BONNET.

Quite out of the ordinary is the charm
Ing little widows bonnet which has been
introduced among July's novelties.
1t is pointed at the front widening at
the sides and back appears in the French
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
AN ORGANIZE DRESSING sAcQUE

There is no question but that the trous-
seau of Miss Julia Dent Grant will be one
of the finest ever imported to this country,
Certainly many Of her garments are
handsome beyond description. Among
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08

1t terminates in two long stole ends en-
broidered and finished with old yellow
lace.
A ruffle of the mousseline de sole Dor
ders the edge Of the sacQue and finishes
the hands.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-08
A JACKET FOR SUMMER,

They are making this summer an Eton
jacket of very light weight serge. Serge.
YOU know. comes his year so smooth in
finish that it is not Objectionable to the
touch; it is thin and durable and quite
the coolest material YOU can find, outside
bunting.
These jackets are cut short enough to
show the belt and even a portion Of the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
WAS HOUSE CAT.

A party of coon hunters from Shrews-
bury were on the march last evening.
Among them were Thomas Ayers, Frank
Kelley, Stephen Reed and Sylvester Col
win, They struck the woods down by Col
wins place. near the Grafton line, and
from there travelled over on to Boston
HILL, Their. old dog Lead struck a hot
through the woods for an hour and half
At last they run their game up a big
tree, which Kelley climbed, Ayers and
Reed following him. When they were all
had white feet. consultation followed
The party did not know whether it was
coon or not. Finally, Kelley grabbed
1t by the head and handed it to Ayers.
A hasty examination followed and the
game proved to be l5-pound house cat
The party was somewhat chagrined, but
decided that the next time they went
coon hunting, they would take dog that
would hunt coons instead of cats
w. H, Barnes of Worcester has leased
his place in town (the Rice place. to par
ties in Worcester for two years, at $500
a year.
Miss Eliza Keegan is home on a short
vacation, schools being closed in Spencer
on account of the fair. Her friend, Miss
Eliza Casey of Spencer, who has been
visiting her, returned to her home to-
day.
Joseph schofield has purchased the APP
pies on the trees in Edward Wheelock' S
orchard on South street
Sumner Stockwell and Oliver S. Morey
attended the democratic state convention
at Boston today. They were delegates
from this town.
Mrs NJ E. Brooks left town today for
Holden. her future residence.
Tuesdays and Fridays will be visiting
days at Mr.. Moen's farm.
The registrars of voters will meet Sat
urday night, Sept 3d.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
FOUR O'CLOCK WEDDING.
Charming Ceremony Beneath Arch OF
Golden Rod in Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury, Sept. 21.-John Crawford
Burgess and Florence Aldrich Cutler were
married at their new home, on Main
street, this afternoon at o'clock. 1t was
a pretty homo wedding. The ceremony
was performed in the large hall, under
beautiful arch of golden rod and other
wild flowers gathered and arranged by
Arba Pierce. Rev. e. A Lathrop OF the
Congregational church OBLIGATED, and Miss
Nettie L. Green played the wedding march
and also played throughout the ceremony.
Irwin Drinkwine and Eugene Newton
ushers, met the bridal party a little be-
fore o'clock at the outer front door ana
conducted them to the hall, where the
ceremony was performed, Whlle MISS
Green played the march,; me orloe %a az
gowned in white muslin and carried
brides roses. The couple was preceded
in the march by the best man, daTrle =.
Coburn, of the United States ship Enter
prise, and Miss Helen Rice, the brides
Lathrop and Aaron G.. Cutler, father OF
the Bride, who gave her away.
reception followed the ceremony, he
freshments were served by Caterer Yeaw
of Worcester. After the reception, the
couple left by carriage for Worcester, to
take short WeGIing tour. The carriage
was decorated with bunting and old
shoes and on the back sign was at
tached, marked Just married" AS they
entered their carriage a shower of rice
fell on them,
The presents were numerous and beau
tiful, consisting of pieces of furniture,
clocks, lamps, a handsome desk, fine
couch, some handsome pictures, nice
dining-roon set, silverware, cut-glass
china, linen and a great many others
things.
Amongs those present at the ceremony
were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Burgess of
Clinton, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron G. Cutler.
Mabel A Maynard Flora e. Maynard
Cora Aldrich, Mrs. AldriGh OF shreews-
John P. Mitchell, Arthur Mitchell of
Sterling, Mrs. Abbie Coburn. Aaron Co
burn, Harrie Coburn, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Fiske. Rebecca Fiske of Grafton, Philip
Rice, Mrs. E. C. Allen, Dwight Allen of
Northboro, Miss Louisa Doane, Miss
Azuba Doane, Master Eddie Mcintosh,
Miss Lena Mcintosh, Miss Florence
Mercy, Miss Lizzie Clapp, Miss Kittie
Kelley, Miss Tessie Kelley Mr.. and Mrs.
David B. Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l..
Knowlton, Mr.. and Mrs. James McIn-
tosh of Shrewsbury and Miss Colby of
Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
DEMOCRATIC CoyVEyTf0y

Harmony was riotous at the demo-
cratic state convention, as it is apt to
be when applied with a club. The Wig,
orous protest of such men as Con-
gresham Fitzgerald of Boston, ex-
Mayor Ramsdell Of Lynn and ex-Sen-
ator Charles Haggerty of Webster
gives a stormy look to party affairs,
for snap tactics do not work well in
Massachusetts. The row over the prema-
tura election of pledged Bryan dele
gates to the national convention was
by all odds the most interesting feat
ure of the convention. The remainder
of the proceedings were purely per-
functory, and with one exception unim-
portant. The exception, of course, is
the paragraph relating to the state
purchase of the Boston and Albany
railroad.
The resolution adopted calls upon the
legislature to veto the proposed lease
and to make immediate steps for the
Exercise of its right by the state" to
purchase the railroad at the par value
of the stock. The democrats then pro
coed to show what profitable invest
ment it would be to borrow money at
8 per cent and take 8 per cent dividends
out of the property. This is a charac-
teristic example of democratic finance.
Boston and Albany stock was quoted
yesterday at 262 bid, or nearly two and
two thirds the par value Of the stock.
netting the purchaser about 3h per
| cent on his investment. Not for years
has Albany stock yielded the buyer
more than four pei cent. 1t has been
considered a gilt-edged security, in
which trust funds and the money of
widows and orphans might be safely
invested. Yet these democratic plat
form builders so little understand the
temper of Massachusetts people that
they impudently urge the legislature TO
seize the road at par valuation, or very
much less than half what the stock
| now sells for. or what many of the
owners actually paid for it.
OF course this is arrant nonsense.
Massachusetts does not do business
that way
What the platform says about free
silver and the trusts is not worth dis
cussing. Its denunciation of the war as
"wanton, needless, criminal aggression
is only what was expected. 1.-THE war
is failure" doctrine never yet proved
good politics in this commonwealth,
and present indications are that re-
pudiating our obligations in the Phil
ippines will be no more so.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
DEWEY STORIES.
(New York SUM-


Now that Admiral Dewey is on his
way across the Atlantic popular inter
est in his personality, already at a
great height, will increase. A writer
in the New York Sun tells some pleas
ing stories about him that illustrate his
high sense of manliness and will endear
him to the popular heart On one oc-
casion, says this authority, an admiral
whose name is not given was cursing
on shipboard in most offensive way,
when Dewey, then a lieutenant, walked
up, saluted, and said: Admiral --,
L will not allow you or any other man
living to address me in the language
you are using" This naturally aston
ished the other officers within hearing,
who expected that Dewey, when he
was sent for by the admiral a little
later, would catch it," But all the
admiral said was, Il wanted to say to
you that l was not addressing you in
my remarks few minutes ago. That
is all, sir" Dewey himself is credited
with the occasional use of big, big
D" but it is added that he never uses
the form of objurgation which involves
the sacred name" and that las for OBJ
scenity, he detests it with a loathing
that cannot be expressed in words" It
is pleasant to feel that our admiral is
not only hero, but a gentleman.