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The times., 1899-03-23

dustry since the decision in favor of the
payment of the troops. but it is not proba-
BILE that anybody who could make a claim
to a share in the money would allow him
self to be overlooked. The statement that
the rolls would show some forty-two thou
sand names was not credited by the Amer
ican commanders. who have had good
deal to do with the soldiers in the way
of giving employment to them or issuing
rations for their support. 1t was remem-
bered. too that when an army lay in the
trenches before Santiago we were in sore
need of somebody to prevent Spanish re-
endorsements from entering the town.
General Garcia was appealed to and he
used his tired few hundred to the best ad-
vantage, but said he could not drum up
enough Cubans to keep out ten thousand
Spaniards. General Gomez could not have
needed forty thousand men to protect him
self in the hills from the Spaniards in
garrison. The opinion was that either he
had no such army or else he could not
induce the men to make war.
After the evacuation of the island by
the spaniards struggling Cuban soldiers
came into the towns that were in Ameri-
can hands, but at no time did they appear
in impressive numbers. A careful search
and census has been made by the gov
ernors of the different provinces and all
that can be found are thirteen thousand
If there are more, they are concealed in
the remote hills to escape the paymaster.
This number corresponds with the esti-
mates of most observers and with the his
tory of the Cuban war against SPAIN
Whatever the rolls in the hands OF the
Assembly may show, soldiers who do not
eppear in this census will have to prove
their service.
The times., 1899-03-23
A FIGHT ON INSURANCE MEN.
If 1t Is Kept Up Underwriters Mny
Abandon Kentucky.

Louisville. March 22.-The Kenton county
grand jury. at Covington, today returned
indictments against the Home Life Insur-
ance Company, of New York, and two
other life and fire insurance companies for
conspiracy for banding together and fix
ing and maintaining higher rate of prem
ium than would otherwise prevail" The
Indictment is found under the antitrust
laws, and this action of the grand jury
may be followed by the withdrawal of un-
derwriters. The Girard county grand jury
at Lancaster also indicted fourteen COM
panies there against the protest of mer-
chants. who are fearful lest the companies
withdraw and leave them without protec-
tion. The companies have already with
drawn from several counties where they
have been indicted and the situation is
reaching a stage where there is a prospect
that the entire State will be abandoned. II
the companies are indicted in Louisville,
and pressure is being brought to bear to
have this done, there is little doubt but
that all companies will withdraw.
The times., 1899-03-23

All things considered. life is not one
long, wild dream of happiness for Alger.
No sooner does he get ready to betake
himself to the tropical seas, therein to
cruise around until after the lightning of
the putrid beef report has struck, than his
intimate official associate, Attorney Cen
eral Griggs, hits him cruel smite on the
solar plexus. In fact, Griggs decides that
Alger cannot lawfully, and, What is more
to the point must not be allowed to peddle
concessions in Cuba. This is hard, indeed
Dismal howls and blood-curdling impre-
cations will go up from the Algerian gang,
but yesterday counting confidently upon
speedy entrance into promised land, lush
with tramway, telegraph. gas, electric and
waterworks deals. II not steals. All the
negotiations by which these mercies were
to be carved up and handed around TO the
favored few, now prove to have been in
vain. 1t is a cold porridge that Alger and
the boys are doomed to eat-unaccompa-
MED by any cool, luscious salad of long
greens, and favored only with the family
beef. Well, Alger is tough; perhaps be
can stand it. In any event. the country
can
The times., 1899-03-23
Another Moon for Saturn.


The splendid but complex structure OF the great
planet Saturn, with its mighty rings and its many
satellites, gets feature now, by the
discovery Just made at Arequipa, by Prof. Picker
ing. of the Harvard Observatory. that
that old planet has nine moons The newly found
satellite is three and a half times distant from
Saturn Iapetus, the outermost satellite hith-
erto known. The period is about seventeen
months In the clear air Of Peru the Arequipa
station OF the observatory is found to be very
useful for Photographic astronomy. To Harvard
also belongs the credit OF the discovery in lsIs
OF the eighth moon, that was named lapetus In
decd il was the elder Bond, of Harvard Observa-
tory. who also discovered the shadowy inner ring
OF Saturn.
The times., 1899-03-23
A Snnke In Church.
(From the Melbourne Australian.

(From the Melbourne Australian-)
The Rev Mr. Dawson had awkward expe-
rience OF bush life the other Sunday. During
divine service at Runnymede Victoria, voice
in solemn tones pealed forth: DO not move.
Mr.. Dawson; there's snake at your elbow "
The minister glanced around and shuddered, for
quite close was large tiger snake, quietly
coiled up. One OF the congregation seized a
walking stick and, after some confusion among
those present, succeeded in dispatching the rep
81.
The times., 1899-03-23
Chinn's Depth of Disgrace.
lErnm the Mexican uernldl

The latest reported barbarities of the Chinese,
who tortured in shocking and abominably
cruel manner a Catholic missionary, prove how
degraded are the lower classes OF that rotten
old hulk of an empire; the European idea Of
pity is unknown there Devils incarnate could
not invent more horrible tortures than those
which Father Victorien had to endure. 1t is n
waste of good and women to send mission
aries into that land of practical diabolism. A
nation STEPPED in materialism comes 10 be fend-
ishly cruel; the advocates OF aboishing religion
might ponder ON the social conditions OF the Chi
The times., 1899-03-23
THREE MORE BODIES FOUND.
Horrors of the Windsor Fire Con,
tinue to Accumulate.

New York, March 22.-Three bodies were
found in the Windsor Hotel ruins today.
making eighteen in all that are now posi-
lively known to have perished in the fire.
Miss J. N. Kneeland. of 255 West Forty
fifth Street. reported that Nellie Mahoney.
employed as attendant in the Turkish bath
is missing. Her address is not known.
George Schlosser, ice cream man. and Mag
gle Farrell. an ironer at the hotel both oi
whom had been included in the list of
missing, were reported as safe today.
The times., 1899-03-23
As England Does.
CFrom the Boston Journal.)


The spectacle afforded by Ambassador Choate
auar,ercd in shotel in London and laboriously
house-hunting Tor suitable abiding place. en-
phasizes strikingly Mark Twain's observations on
diplomacy and clothes in THE Forum" Ii would
be wise economy for the United States to pro-
vide its Ambassadors and Ministers with official
rcsi,lences in the European capitals.
The times., 1899-03-23
Overcrowding the rrofes-ions.
From the Omaha Bee.)

1t is perhaps TO little purpose y moralize on
this matter, but it is that merits the serious
consideration OF the youth OF the country who
are planning for the future and Of parents who
desire that their sons shall be successful in life
Every young should examine himself well
to the bent Of his talents before launching
his bark the uncertain waters OF the profes-
sions. A professional life has its ailurements,
but its prizes are few, and they to be won
only by patient industry and indefatigablc ef-
fort
The times., 1899-03-23

Aguinaldo has shown how he maintains
his supremacy and inspires the Filipinos
with patriotism. General Lagarda was one
of his best officers, and when he saw that
mere suicide and hideous wrong to the
people. he conyersed with Aguinaldo on
the subject. The result was that his head
was amputated as a warning to all who
might find their fealty wavering. This is
an example of dealing with an offender that
General Otis should follow when Aguinaldo
falls into his hands
The times., 1899-03-23

Hereafter it will be considered an az
front for anybody to wear 'whiskers" in
the presence OF the Commissary Depart
ment. Such an act will be properly resent
ed as an impolte reference TO the green
mold on the refrigerated beef issued to the
army, and popularity known by that hir-
suite name among the starved and poisoned
soldiers. 1t is singular coincidence that
something like green mold" is suspected
to have accumulated on certain bankbooks
at the same time it displayed itself on the
putrid contract meat
The times., 1899-03-23

pecially paupers. the percentage of cen
tenarians is high He WIS led to conclude
that education and prosperity are fatal to
long living. There is no doubt that the
census returns support his assertions, but
long ago Professor owen explained that
the ignorant and the poor are inaccurate
as 10 their statement OF age, partly be-
cause they do not know how old they are,
and partly because they enjoy the noto-
riety and profit of being regarded as CEN
tenarians. When We compare the ages of
students at their death with those of an
equal number of men in other pursuits, we
find that their average of life is much high
er. In spite of thescensus returns, which
merely report the claims of persons with
out an attempt at verifcation, it can be
shown that education is conducive to long
life
That acute and chronic diseases shorten
the lives OF most people is beyond doubt.
and with the eradication of many causes
of fatal ailments a greater proportion of
mankind will reach old sSe. But it is not
clear that the limit of human life will be
much extended. Those who escape disease
and who succumb at last through feeble
ness, and those who do, in fact, die of old
age, have never reached the age which the
Hundred Year Club hopes for. 1t is rea-
sonable to think that in the most favor
able circumstances the chief effect of care
full living viii be to increase the proportion
of those who reach seventy or eighty or a
hundred years. This is well worth the
struggle, provided one is not required to
sacrifice all the pleasures of life merely
to reach q dry and profitless old age.
The effort to prescribe exact rules of liy-
ing that shall apply TO all alike does not
promise much, and it is noteworthy that
the suggestions of the club do not include
the cultivation of a cheerful spirit. 1t is
conceivable that person may become SO
| eager about long living as to kill himself
with worry. The cheerful man has every
advantage In the world and reasonable
hope of living long to enjoy it.
The times., 1899-03-23
yoN POpuii.
(From the Harrisburg Patr

From the Harrisburg Patriot.)
as there no way to suppress trusts! Is now
the political question most frequently asked. OF
course, there is way; Get the people inter
ested, At present the people are indifferent, and
the trusts own legislatures, courts, and Congress
The times., 1899-03-23
A Gentie Reminder.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Bulictin.)
..Remember," says the G. A. II. to the legis-
lator, that there is but one Grand Army. :"
Well, yes; but there other-soldiers.
The times., 1899-03-23

AS the King of Korea and Eugene v.
Debs have both donned the apparel of civ
ilization the millennium may be consider
ed as about ready for listing among next
seasons attractions, and we shall expect
the theatrical syndicate to acquire the
rights early and book it.
The times., 1899-03-23

In view of the sickening evidence before
the Beef Enquiry Court it is not consider
ed probable that this years vintage of
babies will be named Dodge. DENLY. Beay-
er, or McCook to any alarming extent
The times., 1899-03-23
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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The times., 1899-03-23

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The times., 1899-03-23

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for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23

Our soldiers in the Philippines ATE
having "A rough time of it. Sun and
shower and shell unite to make item
uncomfortable. \ few die in the fight,
many more on the march aud i'm the
hospitals. War is no pastime, we all
know, and brave men would not con-
plain Of its hardships if only the end in
view justified the means. We do not
believe our soldiers in the front have
any enthusiasm in this struggle. True
they know nothing Of what the Con-
federate soldiers endured, but OH, what
an ocean of difference between the mo-
tives moving the two armies TO battle.
at is sweet to die for ones country"
but there cannot be any glow about the
thought Of dying to take from Others
their native land. "If this be treason
make the most Of it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and
Don't Know it.

There is disease prevailing IN this
country most dangerous because So decep
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
10. heart disease. pneumonia. heart fail
uie or apOplcxy are often the result of
kidney disease If kidney trouble is al
lowed 10 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 albumeI-
leaks out and the sufferer has Brighi's
Disease the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble can be detected although
IL be slow and deceptive. First. by
analysis Of the urine; second, by the
simple test of setting the urine aside In
glass or bottle for twenty four hours,
when a cloudy or brick dust settling in
dicates ii.
1t was for Just such troubles that in
His infinite power and goodness the Great
Physician caused Swamp Root to grow
for the benefit Of suffering mankind, leav-
ing il for His servant, DR.. kilmer. the
great kidney and bladder specialist to
discover il and make il known TO the
world Its wonderful efficacy in prompt
ly curing the most distressing cases is
truly marvellous. You may have sam
pie bottle Of DR.. Kilmer's swamp Root
The great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy, by mail free.
Address Dr. Kilmer & Co, Bingham
ton. y. \. When writing mention this
paper.
Druggists, in ffty-cent or dollar sizes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
LOYAL THEN, DEvILIsH NOW

During the four years Of civil war
the negroes of the South had undispu-
ted sway from the Potomac to the
Gulf. There were not white men
enough in any neighbOrhOOd to con-
troll any outbreak that might have
occurred. Women and children were
powerless To resist any attack that
might have been made upon them,
and yet no violence was offered them,
but on the contrary they rested secure
~ with the black man on guard. How
changed all this since the boom of
freedom has been given. Liberty
stands for license and citizenship for
brutality. What influences have been
at work to produce such hOrrid results?
A "little learning" may be the dan
gerous thing" and school houses the
arsenals from which the demons have
gone out to destroy. Grady was in his
happiest moods when he was describ-
ing the loyalty Of his "old nanny
and nat Of his fathers "bOdy servant"
Nor was he extravagant in any glow
ing aud graphic description Of that 10y
atty. Are the demons Of the present
descendants Of such as those were
Let the disease be properly diagnosed
and the remedy heroically and prompt
ly applied.
The existing condition cannot con-
tinue. 1t must end. Hanging and
burning are not remedial. They will
be employed until something more ef
fective is suggested. We confess that
we have been hoping that the religious
bodies Of the negroes would exercise
controlling and correcting influence in |
this regard, but in this our disappOint- |
ment has been great. When Bishops |
have spoken on the subject it has been
generally TO aggravate and intensity
the evil. Booker Washington has
talked sensibly on this line but as we
have more than once said, he is no
leader Of his people and a man with
out influence.
The question is one of supreme i'm
pOrtance. Let our wisest and best give
earnest and powerful consideration
to it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23

John l.. Sullivan no doubt congratu-
lstes himself that bis prayers had
much to do with the restoration Of the
"belt" to America. We have no conf
dence in the fairness Of the ring. Fitz
may have won 100000 on the results
1t is folly to talk Of such brutes, so big
and so strong beating anybody with
out inficting fearful punishment
Turn them lose on the court green. -
and let them be mad enough to fight.
and somebody is going to get hurt.
There will be loss Of eye, tooth, finger
and bones broken. Most any of US
would take beating for a fortune.
Corbett didn't punish Sullivan. and
Fitz didn't punish Cosbett, and Jeffries
hasn't punished Fitz. And vet We
will all read about it as though it was
8 real fight Of real giants.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
FRIGHT OR WRONG, MY COUNTRY.

Gen. Wheeler has recently given
emphasis to this sentiment. All true
patriots agree with him, that is if my
country" is really doing the right or
the wrong, but if it so happens that
my man. Hanna is debating an I'M
necessary and unhOly war in the name
of my country" then it becomes the
part Of good citizenship to "cry aloud
and spare not" The people Of these
United States are not in sympathy
with the object and aims Of the present
war. They do not want the new lands
for they cannot live on them, nor the
new fellow countrymen as they can
not be made good citizens. Gen.
Wheeler has seen enough of this peo-
pie 10 know that "my country isn't
ain it, this time. And again "my
country" may be so wrong as to drive
the best and brayest Of the citizens into
revolution.
R. f. Lee knew his country was
wrong to such extent that he felt justi-
fled u fighting its flag. Washington
before him would not submit to the
dogma that the King could do no
wrong, and we as successors to these
and other worthy and immOrtals
among Americans will not fail to pro-
test against even national mistakes and
wrongs of country.
And this protest will increase in
power just so far as we understand
that our soldiers are dying and our
debt increasing only to promote the
selfish ends Of grasping milliOnaires.
Sustain the soldiers, feed them, pay
them, provide for their every comfort,
but in the meantime We will endeavor
to make an unnecessary war so OdiOus
that the powers that be will command
a halt. Aguinaldo may be impudent,
but if his people prefer his impudence
to our interference they are entitled to
it. To keep 100000 Of such people
in subsection will require more men
and more millions than we have for
the venture. 1t isn't my country"
but if it were we would still cry "Hold,
enough" 1t is high proof Of loyalty
when one can tell friend his faults,
and what is true Of friendship is just
as true of patriotism.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
Terrier. saIt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident 10 these diseases, is instantly
allayed 10y applying Chamberlain
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
had cases have been permanently cured
by it. 1t Is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, chilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts
per box. For sale by Cunningham &
Co, Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
High Grade
Bicycle
For $I7.40.

The term "High Grade" Is very
much abused. Did you ever stop 10
think what makes a Bicycle high
grade? II is not high list price-a
manufacturer Of cheap wheels often
lists them at a high rice. IL is not
the finest material-fine material is
often spoilt by bad workmanship. IL
is not the best workmanship alone
good workman cannot make "a good
bicycle out OF poor material No
piece Of machinery is any stronger
than its weakest point. A Bicycle TO
be "High rade" must be made from
the finest material, each part OF which
is specially made for the place IL is
intended to nj into, put together by
the most skillful mechanic, under
the direction ola reliable foreman OF
experience in that particular line Of
work, in "A factory built for making
bicycles and fitted with the very latest
machinery for the purpose. such are
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
Illuminating BLOOD Diseases.

Humilating blood diseases can De cured.
This is not theory, 10 is a fact. Cures are
being made every day, though they are not
made In day. The reason why 80 many
suffer without hope is because they have
been so often induced 10 try impossible rem
edies. The man who says that blood dis
ease can be cured by local application or
operation Is "A fraud There Is but one way:
the blood must be purified. When that is
done the disease disappears. The best puri-
fer Is Davld's Sasapariila. 10 does the work
when Others fail. For sale by Winston &
GRAY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package For sale by Cum
bingham q Co.. Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
Mr.. p. Ketcham of Pike Citv "a

Mr. p. Ketcham Of Pike City, Cal.
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was the only
remedy that gave him any relief. y
Many others have testified to the
prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords. For sale by Cum
nlngham Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23

I Vas Seriously aIIllcted Win a cough
for several years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before.
| have used many remedies without
receiving much relief, and being re-
commended TO try a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, by a friend,
who, knowing me to be a poor widow
gave it to me, | tried it and with the
most gratifying results. The first bot
tie relieved me very much and the Sc
cond bottle has absolutely cured me.
| have not had a. good health for TWEEN
~ years. / give this certificate with
out solicitation, simply in appreciation
Of the gratitude felt for the cure effect
ed.-Respectfully, Mrs. MARY A.
BEARD, Claremore, Ark. For sale by
Cunningham Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-23
Farm For Rent.

Will rent my farm Of 225 acres, with
good dwelling and outhOuses, farming
implements and pair Of mules, on rea-
sonable terms. Possession given Au-
gust lst. Apply to T. l.. MORTON,
Nav -. 'y9. Farmville. Va.