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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
rTEsnAN- sELEDrInN

Virginia did her duty. Here and
there a malcoutent "got boz, but there
are so few of Gem" that they Viii be
lonesome and wish they were at home
OF course they VIII draw mileage and
pay, and there their public services
will end. Senator Martin viii succeed
himself ana Governor Tyler viii serve
out his full term unless death interfere,
prevent That clone" independently
Richmond was Scratched" to iguo.
minious death. Alis well in The old
commonwealth.
Notwithstanding the bitter oppose
ton Of the "Sun paper for years past
and its feeble support of late, "Mary-
land, my Maryland, " has swung into
the Democratic line there 90 remain.
as we believe. Some say McComas
did it. but no, an outraged and crushed
people did it. Let the good work 20
on the country over.
Ohio is Republican IL was folly to-
have thought otherwise. FusiOnists
win in Nebraska. Republicans gain
in New York, and lose votes in Penn
sylvania. GOebel seems 90 be "gob |
bled up in Kentucky. Democrats |
did it. Judge Mann Will go TO the /
Senate, and Mr.. Buford will remain at /
home. Best place for most folks, and /
if we will but do our duty these coudi-
tons will improve regardless of poll
ticians
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

"Ihe Honest Money League" is a
plarisee of pharisees. Who asks for a
dishonest dollar? The League is dis
honest in intimating that such demand
Is made 10y anybody. This pestiferous
animal, not satisfied with hurting the
people asking for relief in national
election, has been putting its claws and
MS tusks into State affairs. The malice
OF the effort is deliberate and devilish.
VIII the people not yet get ''realp mad
and crush the monster? Patience has
long since ceased to be virtue. Ven
geance belongs to God, but self-preser-
walton is natures first law. Get the
guns ready for 1900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and
Don't Know it.

There is a disease prevailing in thi.
country most dangerous because so dccep
i've. Many sudden deaths are caused by
H. heart disease, pneumonia, heart fail
ufe or apoplcXy are often the result of
kidney disease. If kidney trouble is al
lowed TO advance the kidney poison in
the blood is liable to attack the vital
organs, or the kidneys themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell Then
The richness of the bloOd-the albumeh-
leaks out and the sufferer has Brights
Disease, The worst form of kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble can be detected although
II be slow and deceptive First. by
analysis Of the urine; second, by the
simple test of setting the urine aside in a
glass or battle for twenty four hours.
when cloudy or brick dust settling in
dictates it,
II was for just such troubles that in
Ills Infinite power and goodness the Great
Physician caused Swamp Root to grow
Tor The benefit OF suffering mankind. leav.
ing II for His servant. DR.. Kilmer. the
great kidney and bladder specialist
discover IL and make it known to the
world It's wonderful efficacy in prompt.
ly curing the most distressing cases is
uuly marvellous. You may have a sam
pie bottle of DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root
The great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy, by mail free.
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bingham
.on' y. \. When writing mention this
paper.
Druggists in fifiy-cent or dollar sizes
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
August Flower.

ut Is surprising fact" SAYS Prof
Houton, that in my travels in ali
parts Of the world, for the last ten
years l have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia. deranged
liver and siom lch, and for constina.
Ion. find for tourists and statesmen
or Tor persons filling office positions
where headaches and general bad feel
lngs from irregular habits exist hot
uIeeh : August Flower is grand
remedy. 1t does not injure the system
oy frequent use, and Is excellent for
sour sionlachs and Indigestion Sam
PIE bottles free at II c. Crute's.
sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries. 'V'"-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Mr. Mckinley is personally esteem
ed Christian gentleman, an old.time
Methodist. BY the by, a bad man
dare not be named for the greatest
office. Mr. Bryan leads a pure life
no party can hope of success with a
candidate of evil habits. There is pro-
gress in this regard .-Richmond
christina Adrocote."
Dr. Laherty is right. Democrat or
Republican, he must be clean man
or can never be President of this coun-
try. This is not due, however, to poll
iticians, and we do not underrate their
Influence, as to the people. Hanna
may assist largely in making a Pres
dent, but he dare not offer to be can.
iidate.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

When Gen. Fitzhugh Lee returned
TO service in the United States army,
he did not hesitate to don the "blue. -
and no one has condemned him for
so doing BY the same rule it appears
% us that the friends and admirers of
his immortal uncle ought to be salts
lied with the same uniform if he is to
appear in the West Point gallery of
superintendents. The institution will
he more honored than the man. but
the proprieties demand the "blueu
rather than the gray
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
WASHINGTON LETTER.
our Regular Correspondent.

D. / tt'iA our regular CORES pOndauf
WASHINGTON, Nov, 8. 1899
Imperialism is now bidding for
Southern support, by holding out in
ducements, which it is hoped will
catch the cotton growers and manu-
tacturers. 1t is now semi.officiallv
stated that the administration. which
Claims to have secured verbal promises
from European governments which
nave been grabbing Chinese territory.
that American commerce should eniov
equal privileges with their own. in ALI
the Chinese territory controlled bv
them, has demanded of those govern
ments formal written agreements. 70
accord with the verbal promises and
intends If the demand is not acquiesced
10, TO back it up with force. This il
SAID to have been the real reason for
The recent material strengthening Of
me American Naval force at Manila
The same statement adroitlv points
OUT the material advantages TO the
south, the Chinese trade will give. be-
cause Of the increased demand, and. Of
course, increased prices for all kinds of
cotton goods The men who are mani
pulatIng imperialism are very sly in
putting out this lid for Southern sun.
port. They know that the cotton
iaisers Of the South have had hard
ines of late, and hope that this promise
'I better times will create an imperia-
list sentiment among them.
The administration has Matched nm
scheme to commit the country ire.
.ocaoly tolmperialism. Ithas already
'es'h the work Of securing promises
rom Senators and Representatives TO E
ole for Joint resolution, to be offered Z
soon as Congress meets, declaring &
be intention Of this Government 70 q
eimanenty retain the Philippine y
lands. Nothing could more strongly 3
10" The steady growth Of imperialis- 3
e ideas IN administration circles
niy short time ago, Mr.. Mckinley &
'd That he intended and had always &
Tended that Congress should decide B
neither we should keep the Philip-
mes Now he will say to Congress
effect, 81 have decided to keep the II
iippnes- and / demand that Won
'li ratify my decision" The reason
mus change is obvious. Mr.. McKin.
fears that if Congress takes up this
''uon aud thoroughly discusses if
many good reasons will be presented
INST our going into the colonization L
mess to the extent Of keeping the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

President Mckinley has been saying
some handsome things about Gen.
Lee. 1t would have been handsome
aud altogether right to have put him
DO command of Cuba. No one has
taken i'm the situation there so well.
lie knows the conditions as Others do
not, and has the courage and good
common sense to apply the remedies.
10 isn't too late for the president to do
The proper lining.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

| Philippines, that Congress might de
| cide against their retention. There
fore, he will endeavor To head of any
thIng like free discussion, by sayinl
81 To Congress that il is necessary 10 en-,
the war in the Philippines. that thi
JOINT resolution should be adopted
knowing that if he succeeds. any future
discussion of the matter i'm Cougre~.
Will be without effect i'm determining
the policy of the government. He will
nave no serious trouble in getting his
scheme through the House. but the
anli-imperialists of The senate VIII
have something Ia say before it can be
put through that body
Senator Chauncey Depew has found
out that Boss Plat, who made him
Senator, isn't the whole thing i'm
Washington, and he doesn't rejoice
over the knowledge. Patt compelled
Depew TO join him in making fight
upon The acceptance 10y the Treasury
Department Of plans for the New York
Custom House, chosen i'm open COM
petition by Committee Of Architects
and endorsed 10y the New York and
Philadelphia branches of the American
Institute Of Architects, not because he
knew of any defects in the plans. but
because the successful competitor was
Mr.. Cass Gilbert Of Chicago. and not a
New York machine politician. Secre-
tary Gage, TO his credit be it recorded.
refused to be Influenced by political |
pressure and decided in favor of the |
report of the Committee Of Architects
This was Mr. Depews first taste of
humble pie, and if he could control
ms own actions il might be his last
but having agreed before being elected
Senator, to do everything in political
way that Plat asked him to. it prob
ably will not be.
II prominent men from the eastern
section Of the L. :, who come 70
Washington, know the sentiment of
their people, the ant-imperialist spirit
Is rapidly growing in that section
said one Of them-Mr. f. :. Beach
d the Boston bar: Senator Hoar il
'oiclng the better sentiment and
believe that sooner or later, the country
viii appreciate his efforts to keen orr
government in the safe path justified
~ all the years Of our national exis-
ence. There are great many good
ma influential men IN New England
Who are saying little, but who have
Irmly resolved that if imperialism is
be fixed policy Of the Republican
artyi they will cease TO be Republi-
ans. Aside from the moral question
involved in keeping up this war upon
people who regard themselves *
ghting for thoir liberty. American
tizens want TO know what is to he
AIMED by carrying on the conflict. Is
worth while to have saddled upon
a large standing army, an immense
'deOtedness, increased taxation and
le loss Of hundreds Of gallant young
en-, IN exchange for these islands?
ndidly believe that the mass Of our
'ople are against this departure from
If established policy Of non.inter. -
renee in foreign lands. Back Of the
hole business is the spirit Of CONNER
'lism aud mercenary greed. The
ilippines are rich. That is all the
sument needed with certain class
men who care nothing for principle
here are dollars to be acquired VI
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

The British have recently suffered
heavy losses in South Africa. Forty
three officers and 1000 men were cap
tared at Ladysmith. They were pick.
ed regiments and fought desperately
against large odds Gen. White COM
mends their courage and assumes the
blame of defeat. That's noble, and Of
. itself a great victory.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

A Republican politician in Maryland
SAID the other day that "auyfhing
'n'Ch strengthens the Democratic
} y menaces the prosperity OF The
county; an Tthing that weakens it is "a
new guarantee of ST bilitv.f
This Is terrible arraignment of the
Democratic party, and the worst part
of it is that it is true.-RichuOnd
Times.
fan enemy had said this, then we
could have appreciated it, bat from
brotheri!i
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

The Blackstone Courier has passed
IFS ninth mile post Our congratula-
tions, neighbor and brother. We en-
JOY your weekly visits and only re
sret that we are not permitted to wei
come you oftener. May your dead
heads all die from your list, and your
prompt paying patrons multiply as
many fold as YOU desire.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
Trustees Sale of House and Lot.


by virtue OF a certain deed of trusf hearf,,
HHaie on the lst day Of August lSa5 from
~, N"nn p, -. Mckinney and r. J. McKinnev-
10 j., l.. fitzgerald, Trustee, recorded In ~
Jerk Office OF Prince Edward comfy In
ueeu DOok ~ page 273, the undersigned nav.
III Deen appointed substituted rustee nv an
oIueI OF me County Court Of Prince Edward
,sn udhty' entered on the 10Th day OF October
lo'' ana default having been made I'm tbe
ptymeni OF the debt therein secured. and he
lns CURED so do by the beneficiary there
unueI' VIII sell at public auction on the
premises on the vi inc
10Th DAY OF NOVEMBER. lsoo
M ~. NJ: that certain house and lot I'm tho
tO"n OF farmville, situated at the corner Of
'cecn ana Garden streets. and known an
fray new map Of Farmville as Lot "a
itkMS:-Cash as 10 so much of me nro
retus rs may be necessary TO defrav the eN.
lensee OF executing this trust and sq,3 ~
WIN incest thereon az per cent per an,
nun rom the LIST day Of August lSQ5 I'm
pau ana tne balance az such time and man
NJ u, ~ ~ me sald =. ID. Mckinney and X. J.
n lg,hlnney shall direct or In case OF their |
aIiure 10 give such direction as the said
rusiee shall think III. 'N
oct. 2O-it. - trustee
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

MY line of Boots and Shoes is une-
Pualed In every respect. Ifyou expect
10 wear boots or shoes this winter YOU
can't afford not to give me trial. AS
nave bought very largely and am
going to sell them VERY Low. The
man or woman who fails to give me
trial viii certainly lose money.
have few dozen pairs OF boots. g.
and ; that / will sell at cost, the best
KIP stock, at only 800. also have A
drive in Women's Shoes, 3 to a.. reg.
ular prices sl2j and sL5O, now only
so and 75c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

The Richmond Times pretends to
have proficient admiration for indie
pendence, but an oppressed farmer
asks fora little of it so far as money
is concerned, and the same Times be-
gins 10 shout calamity howler."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

On the 2nd Of October money rose to
30 per cent. in New York re r.st
looks like money famine az ihe Yer,
head centre or supply. And sim ron
traction Of the currency goes on. and
the people outside Of cities are money.
les. -NOrfOik YirQini1n- plat
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Jeiiries and Sharkey fought25 nard.
hard and well. The former wa. de-
ciared the winner, but without such
decision the world Of readers and lie
legion Of lockers on would never bad
known it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Fighting Joe Wheeler writes from
the Philippines that ne will return
and resume his seat as member of
congress. He has simply learned that
the far-oi country isn't worth fighting
for
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Hon. John sherman is old. but
hasn't yet lost his senses. He says that
President Mckinley's foreign policy
cannot be sustained in morals" and
that while Judge Nash is "a good fell
low he is weighed down with Hanna
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
Underwear.

MY stock OF these goods is very large
ana complete ranging I'm prices from
tue very cheapest to the BEST brought
70 lhls market. Now the man that
mas anything to buy in underwear
VIII certainly 90 against his interest
II ne does not give me a trial on these
goods as they must be sold.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

1t is said that Mrs. jefferson Davi.
will make her permanent home i'm
New Orleans. That's just right The
widow Of Jefferson Davis should live
and die under Southern skies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

The disaster to British arms has
been traced to the mules and not men.
"kickers' are getting into di-repute
the world over.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

"Jack, the kisser, " has been abroad I'm
Richmond, but John. the catcher. is
there too, and the kisser must quit or
submit.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

A universal dearth of diamonds is
threatened. We are fortunate in hay
ing on hand life's supply.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

The election is over and now let pol.
ltieIans and bummers as well as other
folks, go to work.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

we watch the standing Of insurance
companies generally. There is such a
d dug a. insurance seemingly which
u ,'o' "ot insure. Better insure with
your local agents. Paulett q Paulett
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
settlement.

The Phoenix Insurance Company
mas allowed Mr. h. |. Orange tie fuil
amount of his policy. No discount.
PAULETT d PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
All Wool Kersevs

FOR Pants and Suits Every man
wants good pair all wool pants for
winter that will last two seasons and
NJ the same time keep him warm AZ
bug In "a rug. You need not wear
cotton any longer ifyou Will give me
a trial. as have "A large lot of these
goods and they, like the rest. MUST
BE SOLD. Call and Will save you
money on them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Go to Doyne's for Furniture and YOU
VIII save yourself money.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
Outings.

l have beyond dispute the handsom.
est line IN town, from the cheapest to
the best made, and Will be sold very
low.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

How Are Your KIdnev.s
Die free 4Sd Ses,Tagus PMS cure all kidney Ills Sam
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10
"All Men Think All
Men Mortal But
Themselves"

Ihere's your neighbor Jones:-He
mas fine dry goods business. and is
making money so they say. Yet he
commenced with borrowed money.
and owes part 1T yet-owes more
still for stock and other things. lie
VIII soon get out OF debt, though
II HE LIVES. He has a charming wife
and three lovely children. what
would become Of them If anything
happened to him? There would be
Such shrinkage in his estate that if
would scarcely net anything for them.
lie ought TO make an assn ance COM
pany carry this risk instead of his
FAMILY. You don't need a policy Of
course, but JOKES ought 10 take one
at once
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-10

Ac'uai cost Of loan loniy 81 per cent si5o0
smaller or larger amounts loaned ON same
a,,2elSt discounts VIII be allowed on AN adNar
Sand M ,, ,Snt wien ,he same amount win buy
"hu ~ per cent when you can YET In fDr 6
0''"'c, tne company stock. and other subsfai.
Audfess an communications 10 the-~ecref.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
COAL VALLEY CULLINGs.

Coal Valley. Feb. Miss Eta
Barton, of Cable. is visiting friends.
Charles Engle is reported no better
at this writing.
\ public sale will be held at e.. Nc
Elvain's on the 9th.
James Spargo spent Monday and
Tuesday in Rock Island.
Linnie Lindsay, who has come from
Chicago, is visiting friends.
\ dancing party was held at An
drew Parks Friday evening.
Mrs. Jessie Currants, who has been
quite sick, is able to be around again.
Mrs. Lena Glenn returned from Mo-
line. where she has been visiting rela-
tives.
Thomas Woolley moved his family
to Cable Thursday, where lie has Sc
cured work.
y number of young people spent
Wednesday evening at John Bryce 5
playing crokinole.
Mrs. Emma Craig, who has been
cutie sick with pneumonia and the
grip, i able to sit up again.
A crowd of people surprised John
Lees Tuesday, reminding him of his
birthday. An enjoyable time was had
by all.
joint installation Friday night After
installing their new officers they spent
the evening in playing crokinole.
The home OF Fred Risto was burned
down Monday. The fire started from
defective chimney. The place wa:
owned by Mansill. Batterbsy & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

or Bedding. challenge sale &C.
Black canvas facings 123c. chal-
lenge &c per yard
Dress binding, for roll, challenge,
&c.
KNIT UNDERWEAR.
Children's fieeced lined Jersey rib
bed vests, challenge sale price 4c-
Bows and girls gray knit under
wear. all sizes, worth 25c, cha lenge
sale price 15c-
Odd lot of mems under shirts,
fleeced wool and cotton, up 10 CSC,
challenge sale price 39c.
Mems blue and gray wool socks Sc.
Mems merino socks. gray. 15c, at &c.
Mems fancy bosom white-body
shirts. 75c. challenge sale price 45c.
Mems fancy percale laundried
shirts. 2 collars and pair cuffs de-
tached. worth 81, challenge sale
price 75c.
Other bargains in plenty. Be quick.
YOUNG 81 MCCoMBs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
CITY CHAT.

Hot soda at Bahnsen's.
For real estate, Z. j. Burns.
Piano boxes 80 cents at Eberhart's-
Homes on installment plan, Reidy
Bros.
The Rock Island Club meets tonight
at $50.
Plenty of dressed ducks at Hess
Bros. this evening.
Dressed chickens at Hess Bros. this
evening. Phone 1881.
Attend the opening of Eberhart's
new piano store tonight, $50, Twen-
tieth street.
Dancing school at Turner's hall Sat
urday evening. Admission % cents.
Ladies free.
Attend the dance at Roche's hall
tonight given by the Hallelujah club.
Tickets % cents.
Seven different makes of pianos to
select from at the old reliable music
house of ID. Roy Bowlby.
Some great bargains in secondhand
pianos and organs. some nearly
new; 81 per week will pay for one at
Bowlby's bargain house.
George w. Eckert telegraphed to-
day to Sheriff Cralle from Albion.
Neb.. that the man under arrest there
is not Tom c. Duffy. as supposed.
William Ellinwood, of this city,
was severely burned at the Sechler
Carriage works, Moline, today, by the
igniting of pail of naptha, which he
was carrying.
John Doonan, the tonsorial artist,
is the proud owner of a curling iron
of late design. presented to him by
Aid. II. ID. Elwell, who purchased it
in New York.
The chess match by long distance
telephone between the Davenport and
Iowa City clubs resulted in the win
ming of one game by the former aud
three by the latter.
McCabe's store will he closed Mon
day until noon. arranging and mark
ing down goods preparation. to the
great reducing sale which begins
promptly at the throwing open of the
doors at l o'clock. They haze agreed
that their stock shall be reduced fully
$50, 600, when the new firm takes
pOssessiOn March /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
COUNTY TEMPLE.

Feb. 2.-Thomas s. Johnston to
John W. McAfee, NJ mel and mel ngI
35, Il. Wv, 81, 500.
3.-R. II. Savage to Henry G. First
W 80 feet lot Z, block 9, Woods Third
add, Moline, 81, 700
Clark Corbin to Joseph W. Donad,
n e. swl >, Il, lie, $1,000.
Frederick Osborn to Alfred Nelson,
tract by metes and bounds IS, 10, 2e,
SIS.
Ellen Roche to Nora ST. Clair, lot
10. Ellen Roche's add, Rock Island.
800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Camp 1850, NJ. w. A., Attention.

Notice is hereby given that n special
meeting of c. w. Halves camp 1850
will be held in the hall Saturday
evening, Feb. 4, for the purpose of
taking action regarding Rock Island s
interests AZ the coming state camp.
Meeting TO be called to order at s
O'Clock sharp and full attendance is
desired. J. +. MUNGER, V. &.
II. ID. CoRKEN. Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Hard Coal Market.

Anthrac e coal, all sizes, delivered
ST $500 per ton, for immediate de-
every. E. G. FRAZER.