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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

Escaped II.
what is it? An amateur concert?''
Eyes, but it is to be given by the best
talent in the neighborhood and it's for
charity"
How much are the tickets?"
Fifty cents. You ought to buy q
couple of them and CO."
II think I'd rather buy four of them
and not go. Here's your money
Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
At the Head Of His Glass.

At the Head Of His Glass.
II can tell q lie the minute l heac
It,"
"You can beat that, Liarby. You can
tell one the minute you think of it."
Town Topics.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Hard to Believe.

Bobbie-I wonder If paw really
means 1t, or II he's jest jollyin' me.
Johnny-What did he say?
Bobbie-He says school days 10 the
happiest days Of . feller's life.-N. Y.
Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
He Had seen Tnem.

II think" said the old lady, wise
", that young Mr.. Binks has hold on
Mabel's affections"
Possibly, possibly" replied the old
gentleman, who had just glanced into
the parlor. AT any rate, he has a
hold on her waist."-Chicago Post.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Cause and Eject.

The Right Eye-I hear that the Up
per Lip and the Lower Lip parted to-
day.
The Left Eye-Yes; it was owing to
some words that passed between them.
IN. Y. World.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
On the safe Aile.

On the safe side.
"You know. I'm always nervous when
you 60 sailing" she said.
"Oh, there's no danger" he returned.
Maybe not" she replied with shake
of her head. but I shall feel good deal
more comfortable II you leave your
watch and pocketbook with me."-Chi-
cago Post.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Exceptions.

ut isn't always q sign Of wisdom
when man keeps his mouth shut"
observed the cross roads oracle. His
upper teeth may have = habit of drop
ping down when he talks."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
The Limit.

Thorne-What an awful liar Long
bow is!
Bramble - Monstrous! Why, he
even deceives himself.-N. Y. Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

II remember as well as il it only hap
pened yesterday. that in my younger
days once walked 20 miles at stretch
for the purpose of thrashing . hated
rival"
And did you return on foot?"
mo, they brought me back in IN
smbulance."-Tit-Bit
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

"Why do you waste your money by
giving it to such drinker as Jones?"
my gracious, man! it's not wasted.
You can see the effect Of It every time
give him any."Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
An Autumn Note.

She-How lnerrily the leaves are
dancing over he ground in the breeze!
He-Yes; they're about the only
things that the summer left pretty well
off.-N. Y. World.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

Jack-Maud 10 the greatest talker ]
ever knew.
TOm-What does she talk about?
Jack-About everything, and when
she runs out of a subject she then talks
about talking.-Town Topics.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Youthful Ambition,

"What are you going to be when you
are q man, Tommy"
I'm goin' tc work till get enough
money to buy a candy store, an then
won't do thing!"-Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
He Was Broke.

'Time is money" quoted Miles.
"Yes," said Giles, land l haven't q
moment that can call my own."-Chi-
cago Daily Record.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Businesslike sugyestion.

Head of Firm-What do you mean,
sir, by going to sleep at your desk in
broad daylight?
Clerk beg thousand pardons,
sir; but my baby kept me awake all
last night, and I'm dead tired.
Head of Nem-Oh, we'll, you might
bring the child to business tomorrow,
SO that you may keep awake during the
day as well.-Tit-Bits.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13
Removing q Handicap.

May-If the theory Of transmigration
of souls were true, what would you
rather be reincarnated as?
Maud-A widow.-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

PAW, what's harmony?"
Harmony, Ezry, is a big pile of dry
wood and q snappin' cold spell Of
weather."-Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

Easy and Reliable.
She-What's the easiest way to WOO
fortune?
He-Make love to . rich Rirl.-Town
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-13

A Stranded Statesman.
I found him on a park settee,
His clothes were worn and seedy;
Such plans for getting wealth had he,
He never could be needy.
He told Just how to run a land
Like this In peace and warfare:
He filled me up to beat the band
And struck me for q car-fare.
-EQliott's Magazine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
REGULATIONS Of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the members Of the L. >. o.
Club at a meeting held on the 3rd day
Of April 1899:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty
to take from our midst and our club
our deceased brother, Hewlett b. Cox,
therefore be it resolved,
1st. That we deplore the loss Of our
friend aud brother, and shall surely
miss him from our gatherings and as
sOciatiOns.
2nd. That we deeply sympathize
with the family of our deceased brother
in their bereavement.
Bird. That we bow with humble sub
mission to the dispensaton of the
Divine Providence that has removed
him from us.
4th. That a copy Of these resolutions
be published i'm the HERALD and a
copy be sent to the family II our de-
ceased brother.
+ LOUIS PAULETr, Pres.
ELLIOTT h. BOOKER, See. d Treas.
ARCHER Y. WADE,
CLARENCE VI. CUNNINGHAM,
W. CLYDE DUvALL,
VERNON Z. PAULETr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
The Second Trial of Price.

The second trial Of Thos. w. Price
will come off next week in the county
court. BY some it is thought that
there will be such difficulty in obtain
ing a jury in Prince Edward as that
it will be necessary for the Court to
send to another county for them.
There are others who think differently
and say jury will be procured easily,
if not from the first venlre. The trial
will not, it is believed, consume near so
much time as it did before, as it is not
expected that Mrs. Price, the wife Of
the prisoner, will be brought into court
to testify.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
CUMBERLAND CONVENTION.
Democrats Name Their Candidates for
County Offices.

The Democratic convention Of Cum.
berand county was held at Cumber.
land courthouse, April 9Th, 1899. The
county chairman, a. b. Armstrong,
called the convention to order and ex
planned the object 10 be the selection of
candidates for the several county Of.
iicers. f. b. Reynolds stated that the
convention was represented by fifteen
delegates, so there was no possibility of
a tie vote. Col. b. w. l.. Blanton was
elected permanent chairman. On TAX
ing the chair Col Blanton stated that
this action by the convention was
great surprise, in rs much as he was
not delegate, but he appreciated the
honor all the more. On motion Mr..
JnO. +. Foster was selected secretary.
On motion the chair appointed "a
committee Of three upon credentials,
namely: +. b. Reynolds, A. J. Smith
and II. d. g. Woodson. The commit
mittee reported that the credentials
from the several districts were correct,
and the report was adopted. The fol-
towing were the delegates:
Randolph District-E b. Hughes, J.
NJ. Wilson, G. NJ. Smith, G. T. Agee |
and a. j. Smith.
Madison Di-trict-Donald b. McRae,
w. l.. Guthrie, II. d. G. Woodson, G.
c. Corson and J. NJ. Perkins.
Hamilton District-C. w. Dickinson,
r. J. Harrison, Flaving Bagby, f. b.
Reynold and w. T. Haines.
Strong resolutions were passed re-
curing every member Of the conven-
ton to give the ticket his most cordial
support. The following gentlemen
were nominated:
For Clerk-A. b. Armstrong.
For Treasurer-C. w. Sanderson.
For Commonwealth Attorney-Wm.
NJ. Smith.
For Sheriil-H X. Adams.
For Commissioner Of Revenue, Upper
A. Davis.
For Commissioner Of Revenue, Low
n Dstrict-Geo. Adams.
The candidates nominated and those
defeated came into the convention and
pledged their warmest support to the
icket
The Richmond Dispatch and Farm y
lille HERALD were requested to pub !,
Ish the proceedings Of the meeting. !.
b. w. l.. BLANTON,
Chairman
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Beds of streams FILLING 10.

Farmers complain that the beds of
the streams have been rapidly filling
up. Many hundred cubic yards of
earth are carried from our dirt roads
into the creek beds yearly. If the
roads were rock this evil would be
much abated. Then the roads would
cause an increase of immigration and
an extension Of the cultivation Of bot
tom lands, and in this way with OBJ
structions removed from the creeks,
they would scour and deepen channels
and the freshets would be less disas-
trous. Wherever there are two or
three contiguous farms that have both
sides of the creeks cultivated the upper
acres are rarely hurt by freshets.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

There are hundreds Of cords Of wood
burned in piles on cleared ground
yearly in this county that is entirely
wasted. Farmville needs this wood
and should get it cheaply. Good
macadam roads would allow two
horse team to carry from one TO two
cords Of wood at load easily. Haul
ing and marketing this wood cheaply
at any time Of the year would bring
down the price Of all fuel, a great item
Of expense in every town. Farmyille
would profit doubly by this, the farm
er getting a return for his labor in
clearing land that is now thrown away,
could cultivate more land, would buy
and sell more in Farmville and num-
Der of the Inhabitants of the town
would have their fuel bills reduced.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Two CenIs Hend.

FARMvILLE, VA, April 1, '99.
Editor Heraid;-In the last 40 years
Farmville has built one square Of street
at cost of 81 200; that is Farmvile
has spent the large amount Of $50 per
year on road extension. viii the peo-
pie of Farmvile just think of i'll 800
inhabitants twice 800 is 3,0O0-they
have recently been guilty Of the wild
extravaganza Of spending the price Of
two sticks Of chewing gum per capita
per annum an street expansion. No
where else in a town 50 large can such
wild extravaganza be shOwn-two cents
a head. With such an enormous ex-
pendture she could well say to the
county free us from tax and we will
keep our corporate road in order. And
they have done so. Let any one who
doubts try to drive to Cox's livery
stable. Two CENTS a HEAD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Rheumatism Cured.

Ny wife has used Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for rheumatism with great
relief, and / can recommend 1t a. a
splendid liniment for rheumatism and
other household use for which we have
found il valuable.-W J. CUYLER, Red
Creek, n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one Of the leading
Merchants Of this village and one Of
the most prominent men in this yicin-
ity.-W. G.. PHIPPIN, Editor Red Creek
Herald For sale by Cunningham
Drug %.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Prince Edward Clay.

Viteriiied brick is made not Of clay
but from shale. There il a good many
Of different varieties Of shale in Prince
Edward. Does any one know if they
would make good brick Has any one
ever experimental with any white
clays to make the cream brick that is
so ornamental and 50 much used Il?
Such clay is shipped from Keysville
for brick making.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Commencement Exercises Of school No
5-Miss Louise WOotton, Teacher.

commencement Exercises Of school No.
5-Miss Louise " cotton, Teacher.
The customary relaxation from the
tedious tasks Of the current session of
school No. came on Saturday, April
sth, and as is their wont, the aspiring
pupils hailed the advent Of the final
day with merry hearts.
The exercises Of the day were opened
with an interesting and instructive
address by Mr.. f. G. McDanald, a
gentleman of high standing in the
senior class Of Hampden-Sidney college,
and an ardent supporter Of the Ciceron-
ian art.
Then followed the Rotations and
readings by the pupils, who likewise
displayed great talent in their various
performances. The programme termi-
mated with a witty selection which
was read by Miss Wootton in her
characteristic charming manner.
Quite a number Of patrons and visi-
tors were present and lent attentive
ears to the brilliant efforts Of the sons
and daughters, in whom, the patrons
may feel a just pride. At the con-
clusion Of the exercises most delectable
refreshments were served, feature
not the least prominent in the enter
tainment. After participating in the
festivities to a considerable extent, the
time came to say farewell and teacher
and pupils reluctantly parted for the
vacation. One could not but notice
the dlsinclination with which the
patrons took leave Of the one who had
devoted all Of her exertiOns to the pro-
motion of the welfare Of the youthful
minds intrusted to her keeping.
The manner in which the scholars
acquitted themselves, and the many
lofty encomiums showered upon Miss
Wootton by the patrons join in attesta-
ton of the fact that she is a merito-
riOus instructress, ana peculiarly hueu
to instill the minds Of youth with use
ful knowledge.
We desire TO express our gratitude
for the cordial welcome which we re-
ceived at the hands of teacher and
pupils alike, and we hope that, after a
vacation pleasantly spent, they may
return with renewed vigor to grapple
in the contest for intellectual advance
ment. a. VISITOR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Each generation of men interprets
God anew. The Interpretation must Of
necessity be an advancing one or fail to
keep up with humanity-itself an ever
advancing thing. We who are still
young can remember the old emphasis
placed upon individual saIvation-how
the important fact that each had a soul
was so insisted upon that the getting
of that soul saved and securing for it
eternal rest" in some remote heaven
was made to appear the only worthy
object of man, woman and child. But
now? Less Of that sort of emphasis and
more of belief-a belief growing out of
the revelation of science-that human
ity is one and indivisible, that the gain
of one is the gain Of all, that the loss Of
one is the loss of all, that the sanctified
soul living to itself and for itself is an
enemy to humanity rather than a friend
to grace, that the burden of humanity
is not thing whose blame is to be lazy
and idly shifted off upon the Prince of
the Power Of the Air, but one whose de-
mands for attention and help are made,
and made properly upon the weakest of
US who are able to feel interest in
others.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

FARNvILLE, VA, April l., 80.
Edt)r Heraid:-The whole county
has prayed for cash to build roads and
were in profound ignorance that it was
theirs for the asking, but they will
have TO ask hard. 1t is in this way:
Members of the state legislature were
aud are so afraid Of being allowed to
remain at home that they try not to
antagonize any voter. So that in
obedience to this graceful policy, they
passed dog law. They so framed it
hat the boads Of supervisors should
determine the amount of tax aud the
odium Of the law would fall not on our
sOlOns but on our lesser and more inn
portant officers. They have followed
the example Of the legislators in 50
commendable manner that they have
never settled on the amount oftax. A
dog tax Of 30 cents per eur would get
the county out Of debt. Tax the dog. !
When the dog pays taxes he quits
multiplying, just like any other over
axed business. This reduces the tax
IN sheep and they multiply aud soon
Jay more tax than do the dogs. The
AK Of 80 cents per dog will give some
g, 900 per annum. This will buy Us
he first year - ton per hour capacity
ock crusher, a road roller aud engine
o run the crusher and build us a mile
( road, and after that two miles of
Dad yearly. Verify let the supervisors
b all counties tax the dog.
GOOD ROADS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

SHEPPARDs, VA, April - '99.
EditOr Hcrdid.-Your Gardenia cor
respondent last week got his state.
ment in reference to Venable's bridge
a little mixed. 1t was Mr.. r. T. Nor
gan, aud not Mr.. j. b. Gary, who
went down with the bridge, and incl
dentally with "A load Of guano, yoke
Of oxen, dc.
Mr.. Morgan himself escaped without
injury, but one Of the oxen was drown
ed and the guano lost.
Now, not being posted in poetry and
"sich like" | am not prepared to crit
icise the boy who stood on the burning
deck. But Watkins, my son, make a
note Of his:" If all your neghbors and
kinsfolk are candidates for Office, and
you hobnob with them much, you are
liable to see visions Of burning decks,
floating iron bridges, and ghosts Of
Mrs Hemans" most any old time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Town ConncII Me.tIng.

The Town Council met last Tuesday
night at O'Clock. The mayor was alb
sent on account of sudden illness, and
in his place Mr.. Charles Bugg, presi-
dent Of the Council, presided. The
members present were Messrs. j. b..
Farrar w. +. Davidson, II f. Wall,
+. L. Erambert, w. p. Gillian, A. r.
Cralle and DR.. Anderson.
The Sergeants report was read as
follows:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

The New Lent.-The impression NAV
possibly be mistaken one. but it Ger.
tainly seems to me that there is less
attention paid to Lent than formerly.
The forty days when the flesh is to be
denied this thing or that-when the sad
mien is the mien Of propriety-when the
JOY Of life is to be starved out that the
life hereafter shall be made more GER
tain-when trihing priyations are sup
posed to please the one who has the in
terests of great universe TO watch over
that sort Of Lent is passing away. |
believe.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Farmville Graded School, week end
ing April Z, 1899:
intermediate Department-Holman
Cardwell, Oscar Wicker, Mary Gray.
Lillian Walden, Howard Whitehead,
Mary Davidson, Grace Walton, John
OvertOn.
Primary Department-Susie Lyon,
Tommie Lyon, Annie Wilkerson, Ben
Rives Hooper.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
JNo. f. FOSTER, Secretary.
High Compliment to the Clerk of Our
County Court.

A few days ago the inspector and
examiner Of all the clerks offices in
Virginia, in behalf of the revenue de-
partment Of the Federal Government,
came to Farmvile to examine the
books and records Of the Prince Edward
office, and after making a careful and
thorough inspection this Federal OIL
Ger stated to several Of our citizens that
he found not one single error or in
accuracy To correct, and that it was
more than he could say Of any other
clerks office in Virginia that he had
examined. In all the other offices he
had found errors and inaccuracies, but
that the Prince Edward books and
records were perfect. Our clerk, Mr..
w. II. Thackston, and his efficient
deputy, Mr. +. J. Whitehead, should
feel proud Of this testimonial to their
fidelity and skill, from Government
expert in his line of work.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousand.
of sufferers have proved their matches.
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerve.
and build up your health. Easy TO take
Try them. Only % cents. Money back
if not cured Sold by White & Co., Drug
gists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Indian oak, one of the hardest of
woods, will sink in water.
The eggs Of the silkworm are about
the size Of mustard seed
There are $4,000 Garlic-speaking
Highlanders in the city Of Glasgow.
Holland is the only country in Eu-
rope that admits coffee free Of duty.
In Hungary there are thousands Of
villages aud hundreds Of small towns
without doctor within ten miles.
A bridge is to be built across the
lower Danube, between Turn SEVERN,
on the Roumania side, and Klodowa,
on the Servian bank, at cost Of S4,-
600, 900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
A FriahifmIB Immder

Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklens AInica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill the
pain and promptly heal it, Cures Olu
Sores. Ulcers. Boils, Felons, Corns, all
Skin Eruplions Best Pile cure on earth
Only % els box Cure guaranteed.
Sold by White & Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Francisco District, School No. 2
Buckingham county-Miss Fanny 5
Walker, Teacher
Mamie Baldwin, Allen Johns, Sarah
Johns, India Motley, Edith Pollard
Marie Selden, Dannie Baldwin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Don't COugh.

"There is no better way TO get rid OF your
temper than by keeping IT," says an ex-
change. Some people seem to think that
they can get rid OF bad cough In the same
way. Keep your cough and you will soon
lind 10 necessary to keep something worse.
Better invest "a quarter in bottle Of David 5
Cough Syrup-the remedy that cures when
others fail.-For sale BY Winston q GRAY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
Excellent Photo Work.

AT the recent State Convention Of
Virginia Photographers Mr.. II. IL.
Hunt received a diploma and also was
awarded one Of the first prizes for the
excellence of his work. Call at his
gallery and see how artistic and hand
some is all work done by him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

In 1883 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlains Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without it. We
find it gives instant relief in cases OF
burns and scalds and is never failing
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains.
d. G.. BRANT. Santa Hnez Cal. For
sale by Cunningham Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14
u.m,I,a,,ne BLOOD Diseases.

Humiliating blood diseases can DC cured.
This Is not theory, IL H. = fact. Cures are
being made every day, though they are not
made Ina day. The reason why so many
sufier without hope is because they have
been 20 often induced to try impossible rem
edies. The man who says that blood dis
ease can be cured by "a local application or
operation h. a fraud There Is but one way
done the disease disappears. The best puri-
fer is Davlds Sasaparilla. 10 does the work
when Others fail. For sale By Winston
GRAY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-14

Get some information from us before
YOU take out ire or life insurance.
There are some people who have re-
GREETED not doing SO.
PAULETr d PAULETT.