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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

And so Kris Kringle did not visit the
ranch that night, and Little Hank had to
wait for his rihe-but not, as it CHANGED SO
very long, after all. Arriving without
farther incident at his destination, Wells
first care was to visit the different gunstores
of San Antonio upon an errand the nature Of
which can be easily guessed. On New Years
Eve the McKavett stage halted at Grimm's
ranch to deliver package, and few min
utes later the heart Of the younger Hank
was beating high with elation. Snugly
packed in a neat box lay two guns-a tiny
winchester and a light breech-loading shot
gun. 1t was a present fit for king, and a
costlier one than Jack Wells slim purse
could have stood unaided; but his employ
ers had been told how their thousands were
saved and graciously donated two per cent.
of the entire amount towards rewarding the
principal actor in that Christmas Eve trag
edy at the Two Boot ranch"
s. d. BARNES.
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VOL n.
CITY DIRECTORY.

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p ol..s'' 'Honse-W. r. Anderson, +. l..
Vl.ii'.srt and A. r. Cruiic.
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s,~son and ID r. Wall.
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Aywassitrr"E. T.. Erambert II. L. Wall and
'ssf. 'sss,fs.is-i. i'--i b. Farrlr II +. Wall and w. Z.
vl',s''' l,,s" CLERKS. J. Whitehead
et., rreasurer-Ioh ohm \. Scott
w, n,-'i..iontr OF ReNcnue-ilerOCrt Rice.
,.,., Sere,ant-R. ID. Miller.
e,Tce-I. 81 Beal and r. ]. orange
in,'t Electric plant-O. t. Wicker
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Now doth the callow youth prepare
To show he madiy loves.
By sending 20 his lady fair
A Christmas box Of gloves.
But an. relentless. cruel fate.
The maiden ls not smitten,
And, az she must reciprocate,
She gives that youth the mitten.
Il A. ". Bulletir.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

My.drar Miss Bonds your eyes pray u
Of this don't win her am lostD
And dclgn to view my humble gift;
u hate to think about IT'S costD
May 81 find favor In your sight.
(And bring about the end I seekD
Although It's value Is but slight.
0li have to fast a issst weekD
y. Y World
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Tommy-What are al the men trying to
get to the north pole for.
Willie lscornfullyl yl-What, don't you
know. goosey. Why Santa Claus lives
there Brooklyn Life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
That l. All.

what is the use Of this article?" asked a
shopper.
Il really don't know" replied the c'erS;
81 think it is intended to be sold for
Christmas present. Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
All would Hold.

Dog Faced Boy-Did yer get yer stockin'
full o. good things Christmas.
Living Skeleton-Yes, indeed.
Dog Faced Boy-What'd yer get!
Living Skeleton-A cigarette. - Town
Topics.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Saymold Storey-What are you going to
give your wife for a Christmas present!
Tudder Mann-l'm trying to find out
which she would rather have-a tender
young turkey or a new set Of seeth.-Chicsgo
Tribune
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
EnxIIy Ansxyered.

lIoack-I often see the Christmas goose
mentioned IN Christmas stories. What Is
the Christmas goose.
Tomdik-The Christmas goose is the man
who spends more money for presents than
he can sdord.-Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Prince EDWARD COUHTY DIRECTORY
.orricF AT FAaNvIrIEJ

-TT|TTT n TF"-' T--'--''-
Hon Geo. J. Hundley, Judge tircait Court
NJ N. Crute. Judge e. uut Court
noo no' a. ID. Watkins. COmmonwealt All v.
NJ n. Thackston, Clerk Circuit ANA county
r'f 'H"l'lhn Whitehead. Deputy Clerk Circuit and
sSae., Oo"nis isors r. NJ. Burton, F.. L. Dupuy,
A. Hubbard. a. a. haskins. q. W.
% carter. Commissioner OF Revenue.
"a n Ewing Treasurer.
T "A Dickinson, sheriff.
u 4 6arvey. lr, Deputy sheriff.
Thomas J. Garden. superintendent ochoois'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
a CHRISTIANS COMEDY.
Rather Exciting, But All Concerned
Are Expected to Recover.

ELL, how did Christ
mas 90 of at your
housey" Alrs. Talk.
much asked, after
she had told Mrs
Spilkins exactly how
much each Of her
own gifts had cost
and what she had ex.
changed them Tor
afterwards.
An. ....aa.. I'LL
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

the Menardvlle road extncated itself from
the scattered jacais Of Fort Mckavet, and
headed out for the open prairie IL va'
cary morning of the oath Of December 1895
Wells had freshly risen from an unappelz
ing aud indigestibie breakfast OF grea-e-sod
den tortl.as and rancid bacon had quar-
relied with the hotel keeper over his extor
tionate charges for the last nights lodging.
was hungry angry with the sharp -leei that
came drifting against his face from the
northeast; angry with the internal luck
that doomed him to wander over the wild
prairies Of southwestern Texas while the
rest of mankind were happily preparing iof
the holiday festivities; angry at the abomin-
able cabbage-leaf cigar which refused TO
yield him solace from bis " oes angry with
the world at large and-just at that moment
with the disreputable looking "Greaser'
before him in particular.
1.-TWO gold pieces OF $50 he growlod.
where are they? Are they counterfeit.
How did you come by them|
The Mexican gravely he'd them forth in
his dirty palm for inspection.
They are gold, senof They were given
me by the American, Senor Black-who
sends the meat Of goats across the seas IN
cans The money Is the price Of 40 goats
that drove from the Rio Concho.'
Wells regarded the Mexican with a search
ing gaze Of suspicion.
Il know COL Bill Back, and his god is
good. Bat ! think know YOU, too. Nou
were in the hotel just now when / paid my
bin. and | think | saw you last night at tine
store where bought those cursed cigars. /
beiiey, yoa want to learn if / have money!
so you can relieve me OF it farther ont on the
plains
The object Of Wells distrust threw his
arms a.oft in humble depreciation.
"Ihe Sacred Mother knows
Never mind that nonsense, exclaimed
Wells. roughly I'm no baby, and III take
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

The question comes on each Christina
morn
To interrupt mems gentier mirth;
How can the blowing OF horn
Assist in bringing peace to earthy'
Washington Star
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
The nncheIor.

lie admits with a smile that IS mocklng,
That Christmas no longer consoles;
lie hasn't single stocking
That isn't fun Of holes.
-Iudga
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

She sung a Christmas carol
A lovely thlng-lt said;
meet me under the misiletoe
When papa's safe IN bed.
Chicago Record.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

the very day which was to have seen me his
bride. To be sure, left note saying that
! felt could never have nude him perfect
ly happy. Had he been a magnanimous
person, he would have been satisfied with
such handsome apology-but he was not"
Not az all, sighed her husband, "he was
most inconsiderate He"
However, a woman's tact has bridged the
difficulty, as usual. fatter myself that
did clever and original thing in naming
one Of the twins for him. Who would be so
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

He-I understand Miss Goodgirl, the
Sundays school teacher, is dead What was
the troubleg
she-Suicide She ate some Of the candy
that was hung on the Christmas tree.-St
LouIs Globe Democart.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Whats your little brother cryin for"
"lle hung up bis stockn' last night ana
Sanity Claus brought hm little brother,
but he wanted a druml'-Ladies' Home
Journal
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NO. a..
A CHRISTIANS SURPRISE.
How q Rejected Suitor Got Even
with His Successful Rival.

o MY cousin Robert
bas written that he
is sending us a little
Christmas surprise, "
said Mrs. Meekmild,
for the tenth time.
Il felt sure that if
he could once be in
duced to visit our
happy little home he
would forget that l
-ah-treated him
rather unkindly in
elOping with You on
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
SECRETS OF SUCCESS.

GOOD ADVICE 70 business boys by nearly 100
Of the most successful business men.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
A Conversational SubterfuGo.

"No, sir" said the man with heavy
mustache and a slouch hat. Il don't
ever associate with a man who
swears; that is, II can help It,"
But / thought you We're an old
ranchman," said the young man to
whom he was talking.
80 \ am. But amt one Of the
kind YOU read about. I'm too busy
raisin' cattle to spend my time think.
in up curious and amusin' things to
say"
But I thought there was always
great deal Of profanity on ranch
Not necessarily. You'll only find It
when some special people is talkin'.
An, as I said, l never hang around
where It's goin' on
"Wel there is no doubt about the
propriety of discouraging 1t. Pro-
family is unqucstionably very demoral-
Ring."
Yes. An the meanness Of it Is
what hurts my feelin's. 1t doesn't
give the other feller fair shake in
the conversation The one that uses
1t always wants to do all the talkin'.
An there's no use In tryin' to buck
against him. If he happens to run
out of ideas he doesn't give you a
chance. He goes ahead and swears a
few while he thinks up some more and
then starts in where he left off with
out lettin' you say a word"
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
MOST REMARKABLE LAKE.
A Strange Black Fluid That Rears No Re;
semblanoe to Water.

ecAAoAuhoO w "SooAs
The most remarkable body Of water
in the world lies In the Vicinity OF the
Colorado river. in Southern California.
In this region of ugly volcanoes, DESC
late wastes and slimy swamps, the
strangest phenomenon Of all is what
the naturalists call lake OF ink" No
other description fits SO well.
The strange, black fluid that forms
the lake bears no resemblance to wa
ter.
The pool of ink is situated about half
q mile from volcano. 1t is about an
acre in area. The surface Is coated
with gray ashes from the volcanoes to
the thickness Of about six inches, thus
concealing it's real nature.
Experiment has proved that the
black fluid of the lake is not poisonous
1t acts as dye, ard cotton goods soak
ed in it keep their color for months.
even when exposed to the sun. They
also acquire stiffness similar to that
produced by weak starch. The fluid has
been analyzed, but it's component parts
have not been made known. AS to the
source of the supply OF the lake, moth
ing definite has been ascertained. 1t
is undoubtedly of volcanic origin, but
nothing more definite Is known.
This is a bad land that has never
been traversed. Human beings have
tried it, but they never return to tell
Of their experience Of their discoveries.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
Measuring an Earthquake.

Some interesting computations and
investigations have been made on the
earthquake which disturbed Calcutta
year ago. This earthquake was regis
tered at nineteen observatories in Eu-
rope (the most distant Of which was
Edinburg, 1870 kilometres from the
epicenter. Tho seismographs and mag
netographs made records Of the distur-
hance, and the average Of the results
obtained indicates that the mean sur
face velocity of the first vibrations
was either nine or eleven kilometres
per second, according to the time ta-
ken for Calcutta. These first vibra-
tions, which lasted for twenty-three
minutes, were followed by large, long
periodic oscillations whose velocity
was either 2.61 or 276 kiloU etres per
second. Crossing Italy the complete
wave must have been 81 kilometres in
length, and the height Of its crest
about halt a metre.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
Need of Covering During Sleep.

The reason that 1T Is necessary to be
we'll covered while sleeping is that
when the body lies down it is the in
tention of nature that 1t should rest,
and the heart especially should be re-
lieved of its regular work temporarily,
So that organ makes ten strokes min
ute less than when the body Is in an
upright posture This means 600
stokes in sixty minutes. Therefore, in
the eight hours that man usually
spends in taking his nights rest, the
heart Is saved nearly five thousand
strokes. AS it pumps six ounces OF
blood with each stroke, it lifts 10000
OUNCES less Of blood in this nights ses-
sion than It Would during the day,
When a man Is usually in an upright
position. Now, the body is dependent
for its warmth on the vigor of the cir
culation, and as the blood flows so
much more slowly through the veins
when one is lying down, the warmth
lost In the reduced circulation must be
supplied by extra coverings..- Even
ins Wisconsin"
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
Patents

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and Copyrights registered; Opinions given as
to validity and infringement of patents; as
sisnments, Contracts, etc, prepared and recor-
ded, and all business in the Patent Office in
the UNITED STATES and all FOREIGN
COUNTRIES promptly and carefully pros
ecuted. Upon receipt of model or sketch or
photograph of invention with description, |
will advise as to patentability free Of charge
Main offices directly across from the q. s
Patent Office and attention is specially called
to my perfect and long established facilities
for the most vigorous and successful prose,
cution of applications for patent and for
tending to all business entrusted to my care
in the shortest possible time. Rejected cases
specialty.-FEEs MODERATE and exclu-
sive attention given to patent business. Book
of information and advice, and special refer
ences, sent without charge upon request.
j. r. LlTTELL,
attorney and Counse.lor in Patent Causes,
Washington, d. G.,
Opposite U. s. Patent Office
Mention this Papcr.l
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
No 28
GLADSTONE'S READY WlT.
A Few Instances In Which He Downsd
the Opposition.


the Opposition.
Mr.. Gladstone was once the victim
of reporters curious error, either in
reporting or telegraphing, which was
that where in celebrated speech he
declared, I'VE have burned our boats
and destroyed our bridges" he must
have been Mortified to read, I'VE have
burned our boots and destroyed our
breeches." The noted phrase "Tine is
on our side" was rendered in one re-
port as Tim is on our side
1--WE are very proud of our trees" \
said Mr.. Gladstone once to a party Of
excursionists from Lancashire, "and
are therefore getting anxious, as tho
beech has already shown symptoms Of
decay. We set great store by our
trees" why, then" roared Lam
cashire lad, do you cut 'em down as
you do?" I'VE cut down that we may
improve. We remove rottenness that
we may restore health by letting in air
and light. AS a good Liberal, you
ought to understand that" Lancashire
set up roar Of delight, and the dis
comforted nterrogator came in for
many feer from his companions.
Mr.. Gladstone dearly loved joke,
even at his own expense, and he pos
sessed considerable mimetic powers,
He was once guilty Of an amusing bull
in a debate on the question of disestab-
lishment Dilating on the hold held
on the affections OF the people by the
Church Of England, he said: When
an Englishman wants to get married.
to whom does he go? To the parish
tized, to whom does he go? TO the
parish priest. When he wants to get
buried, to whom does he go?" The
House answered with a roar of laugh
ter, in which Mr. Gladstone hims2lF
joined, adding, as | was contrasting
the English Church with the Irish, a
bull is perhaps cXcusabIe.
On one occasion two gentlemen, IN
vited as guests at table where Mr..
Gladstone was expected made a wager
that they would start a ConFefSaLiOH
on subject about which even Mr..
Gladstone would know nothing. To
accomplish this end they read up an
ancient magazine article on some unfa-
miliar subject connected with Chinese
manufactures. When the favorable
opportunity came the topic was started,
and the two consprators watched with
amusement the growing interest in the
subject which Mr.. G,adstone's face be-
trayed. Finally he Joined in the con-
versation, and their amusement was
turned into gnashing Of teeth--to speak
figuratively-w when Mr.. Gladstone said.
ALI gentlemen, | perceive you have
been reading an article | wrote in tho
Magazine some thirty or forty
years ago. p.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
Novel Philanthrophy,

Toronto is the scene of novel form
OF philanthropy. 1t is the care OF the
teeth Of children whose parents are too
poor to employ a dentist. A local ply
sician conceived the idea and sought
the ala of the churches. He was ready
to bear the financial burden alone, but
he desired the church people to assist
him in finding objects for his charity.
His notion was ridiculed, but he per-
sisted in it without assistance, expend-
ed much money in dtting up his dis
pensary and in employing assistants.
and last year he cared for the teeth
Of nearly two thou5aud children. He
seeks no aid from any quarter, but
finds 1t necessary occasionally to APP
peal to the citizens to furnish him with
the names of people who cannot afford
to spend money on their childrens
teeth
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
A GREAT INDUSTRY.
EMPLOYS ovsR ONE MILLION PER-
SONS IN THE U llTED STATES.

The Various Uses to Which Electricity 10
Applied-Telegraph and Telephone Give
Work to Hundreds of fThOusands-From
Railroad Car to q Fan Now Run by 1t.
More than 1000, 900 persons in the
United States, it Is now computed, get
their livelihood through employments
dependent upon or connected with the
use Of electricity, and compared with
the United States the number Of per-
sons so employed in other countries is
practically Insignificant. The rapid
increase Of the electric business Of this
country Is shown by the fact that at
the time Of taking the last national
census, that 1890, no serious effort was
made to give figures showing the ex-
tent of the use Of electricity.
There are in the United States near.
ly million miles OF telegraph wire,
and there are $4,000 telegraph Offices,
exclusive Of those maintained by the
railroad companies for the conduct and
regulation Of their trains. Taking into
account telegraph operators, telegraph
company employees, and those in the
telegraph service of the railroads, there
are 150,0 900 persons connected with the
transmission Of telegraphic messages
in the United States There are now
10000 miles OF telephone wire In the
United States, more than 1000 ex-
changes, and an equal number OF tele-
phone branch offices, exclusive, OF
course, OF pay stations. The number
Of employees Of the telephone COM
panies OF the United States Is $4,000,
exclusive Of those engaged In construc-
ton and repair work for the compan-
les.
The gradual substitution OF the cleo
trio current for horse power on surface
railroads has added largely to the num-
Der 3f employees Of electric railroads
There are now in the United States
$4,000 miles Of electric or trolley roads,
and these roads give employment, 1t Ia
computed, to 100000 persons as motor
men, conductors, clerks, inspectors,
and electricians. Then there Is the
item of electric lighting which Is one
Of the most important branches OF the
development OF electric service, but
likewise one the figures Of which are
most fragmentary. Nearly every i'm
portant city of the United States, and
many unimportant cities, too, are light
ed by electricity, as we'll as private
houses, stores, public buildings, tunnels.
bridges, caves, mines and parks. and
the use of the electric current in man
ufacturing Is constantly on the In
crease. Machines are run by electrici-
ty, many manufacturing operations are
performed by 1t, elevators are run by
electricity, fans for cooking purposes
are run by electricity and as these uses
are extended the number OF persons
employed is steadily being increased.
There are still to be added to the
figures Of another branch Of the busi-
ness, one Of the most important, the
manufacture Of electric appliances,
which, it is computed gives employ
ment to more than ESQ, 900 persons
Taking all the figures together, 1t Is
probably not far from the truth to say
that there are 100000 persons in the
United States dependent upon electric
ity for a livelihood.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
Gave Her Husband for CuhR.

A touching little story is told Of Mrs
Waldeck, wife Of Captain William A.
H. Waldeck of the Seventh United
States Volunteer Regiment OF I'm
munes. Captain Waldeck pas for
eighteen years with Hollands army In
the East Indies. Eight years ago he
was given leave Of absence by his gov
ernment, and he spent some Of his play
time in a trip through America. AT
Detroit he met Miss Amelia Theresa
Cousins, who subsequently became his
wife. Before accepting him Miss Cous-
ins made it a condition of their mar
riage that he should leave the army.
He complied with the condition, and
became an American. When the war
with Spain broke out the desire to
return to his old profession of war
and to serve his adopted country be-
came very strong, and his wife did
not oppose his wishes.
Mrs. Waldeek accompanied her hus-
band to Washington to procure his
commission. On meeting Colonel E.
A, Goodwin, of the Seventh Volunteers,
there, she held his hand in both OF
hers and, looking earnestly at the
colonel, said: Colonel Goodwin, was
the Gauss of my husband leaving the
regiment in which he served eighteen
wears, and | feel that it is my duty,
now that my country is at war with
spain. to give him back his promise
and let him follow his old profession
as a soldier. l only hope that | shall
see him in life again"
Catoctin clarion., 1899-10-19
A PECULIAR ISLAND.
MONEY HAS NO VALUE IN LONELY
TRISTAN c'ACUNHA.

Its Quoer Old Governor and the Rerssn Of
His Being There--A Happy and C"ntented
People Who Know Nothing of the Out
side World.
Did you ever hear of place where
money was useless? Well, there Is such
g. place. 1t is the island Of Tristan
d'Acunha, in the South Atlantic, about
midway between the Cape Of Good
Hepe and the South American coast.
But you mustn't jump to the conclusion
that money has no value there because
the island is uninhabited. 1t has a
population of sixty-four. and Is the
tiniest OF Great Blitain's many small
colonies.
Once year the British government
sends off a ship to the island. Just
why this should be done is not quite
clear. A yearly mail service Is quite
unnecessary, for although the sixty
four inhabitants are British subjects
they never receive any mail. They
lead a solitary existence, knowing
nothing of the great world beyond their
shores and caring less.
Some time ago, for some reason OF
other, the King of Italy sent donation
of two hundred dollars for distribution
among the inhabitants. A gentleman
named Cane, who had visited the is
land, commenting on this fact. wrote