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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Some details regarding the attitude
Of the colleges will give further idea of
the spread Of the conviction that the
one hundredth anniversary should be
publicly concentrated.
Georgetown University, washing
ton, D. Co. writes. "Our faculty had
some time ago decided that we should
do what we could to commemorate the
centennial anniversary of Washington's
death, aud has therefore arranged to
have all the speeches delivered at our
commencement by our graduates Of
this year treat of Washington as a SUBJ
ject The individual subject will be:
Washington as a Citizen" Washing
ton as a General" and Washington as
President"
Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn:
1--WE shall make the 18th Of next De-
cember a holiday with appropriate
commemorative exercises"
University of Denver, University
Park, Col: 1--WE have decided to OBJ
serve the one hundredth anniversary in
some suitable way throughout the uni
yersity."
University Of Wooster, Wooster, o.:
1T is in every way both appropriate
and important. If there is any nation
in the world which has noble antece-
dents worth cherishing, it is ours, and
there is special need, considering our
conglomerate elements, for looking to
the hole Of the pit whence we were
dug and the rock whence we were
hewn.'"
Shaw University, Raleigh, n. c.:
I'VE are heartily in sympathy with the
movement to have December II next
set apart throughout the country as
George Washington memorial day Our
faculty will unanimously agree to OBJ
serve the day and use its influence in
this direction"
University Of Michigan. Ann Arbor,
Mich: The idea of suggesting special
celebrations in honor of the memory of
Washington is very happy one. Sure
ly we cannot too frequently nor too
emphatically commend to our people
the lessons to be drawn from his life."
Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY:
I'VE shall cheerfully do what we can
to help in making this Washington
year" Our American youth can have
no grander study or loftier ideal than
George Washington"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Death Of a Good " oman.

SToDDERT, VA, April 18th, $50.
Mrs. Martha Francis Blanton, be-
loved wife Of Mr.. Thomas W. Blanton,
died at her home in Cumberland coun-
ty on Tuesday, April 10th, from con-
sumption, being SO years old.
Since early childhood she had been a
consistent member Of the Baptist
church, and although greatly attached
to her own denomination, she was ever
ready to aid in all christian endeavor
Of every name and denomination. She
was true aud faithful in every capacity
Of her long and useful life, and was
loved, honored and respected by all
who knew her.
She was the only surviving sister of
Messrs. Thomas and Willie Bruce Of
Sandy River neighborhood, the last
TWO living representatives Of the fam
ily There is something remarkable
about her life; having been born on
the LIST, married on the 18th and dying
on the 10Th day Of the poetic month Of
"smiles and tears" The cad was
calm and peaceful like the restful sleep
of weary child.
She had "done what she could" in
this life aud patiently awaiting the
reward Of the Righteous.
ale giveth His beloved sleep"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Mr.. German Gillian, father Of our
townsman, Mr.. w. p. Gillian, died on
Tuesday morning last, at 3 O'Clock. He
had been in feeble health for many
months and on account Of his extreme
age, being in his 9lst year, there had
not been entertained any idea Of his
improving. His funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon, the iuterment
being made in the family burying
ground. Owing to the sudden illness
Of Mr.. w. p. Gillian, his son, he was
unable to attend the burial.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

The store of Messrs. Hubbard d
Weaver located at Rice, this county,
was totally destroyed by fire last Mon
day morning about o'clock. Every
thing was destroyed, we hear, except
ing few plows. The origin Of the
fire Is unaccounted for, but the i'm
preston is it was set afre by rats. The
loss of the firm over and above the in
surance Of 81 800 is estimated as 5 900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
PRINCE EDWARD DEMOCRATS.
Old Officers Re-nominated - Good
Roads Address-FulI Representation.

Old Officers Re-nominated - Coco
Roads Address-Full Representation,
The Democratic County Convention
was held in the courthouse Tuesday
last. A full delegation from every dis.
trict was present and a pleasanter OF
more harmonious convention never
met Capt. Burton presided and DR..
w. NJ Holiday was elected secretay.
The delegates whore credentials were
found to be correct were as follows:
Farmville- Messrs. A. r. Venable,
Jr., r. d. Miller, J. V. Rice and J. f.
Lyon.
Lockett-Nlessrs. w. A. Bruce and
+. II. Bruce.
Buhalo-Messrs. W II. Walden, r.
Lee Price, 5. n. Cunningham and
Ben Abbitt.
Hampden-Messrs. G. w. Redd, w.
VI. Holiday, VIM. McCraw and E. l..
Dupuy.
Leigh. J. Owen and James T.
owen.
All the old officers Of the county were
renominated excepting Mr.. W. l..
Clark, who recently Withdrew from
the contest. Mr. r. J. Carter, one Of
the county's most intelligent and pop
ular young farmers, was put up to sue
coed Mr. Clark. The rest Of the ticket
is as follows:
For Clerk Of the County and Circuit
Courts-W II. Thackston.
For Commonwealth Attorney-A.
d. Watkins.
For Sheriff.. II. Dickinson.
For Treasurer-W. II. Ewing.
Every nominee present delivered !
short addresses expressing appreciation
Of the confidence reposed in them and |
pledging their best endeayors to merit |
the pleasure and appreciation of all |
good people in the faithful discharge
Of official duty.
The splendid feature Of the conven-
ton was an address by Mr.. II. w. An
derson, Of Richmond, on the subject Of
good roads. lie is an accomplished,
fluent, graceful speaker, and the inn
preston made ON his hearers Tuesday
by his plain, practical, common sense
speech, VIII, we have no doubt, result
In much benefit to those Of our citizens
who are laboring for the betterment
IF Prince Edwards highways. Mr..
Anderson gave illustration after illus
ration Of the benefits to be enjoyed
rom good roads, and informed our peo-
Die of the cost approximately of macad.
lmizing shem. 1t was genuine plea.
ure to listen to this speaker, and We
egret that all our people could not
rear him.
If you go to Feldman's you will 6nd
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Another store BurgIarized.

During Monday night the store for
merry occupied by f. w. Holman
whose stock was recently sold to J. r..
Martin, was broken into and robbed.
The amount Of goods taken is not
definitely known, but is estimated 10
be more than $50. The burglars effect
ed entrance 10y tearing out brick from
beneath back window and crawling
through. They then opened the back
door and carried the stolen goods out.
No arrests have been made up to this
time
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Roll of Honor.

Farmville Graded School, week end
ing April II, 1899:
intermediate Department-Lillian
Walden, Mary Gray, Frank Wootton,
John Overton, Lockett Walton, Bessie.
Noel
Primary Department-Tommie Lii
gon, Arthur jenkins, johnson WOOt-
ton
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

New Goods, attractive stock, low
prices, excellent qualities AT Feldman's.
New Tobacco Warehouse.
The work Of laying the foundation
for a new tobacco warehouse and
storage room has been commenced,
and soon the handsome building will
be completed. This new enterprise
will be known under its charter name
The Star Warehouse and Storage
Company. Its location is on the sites
where the big factories of +. l.. Nor
RS and John II. Martin stood, right
alongside the railroad track and close
to factories. In fact will be most adj
mirably situated for the tobacco buy
er as well as the seller. The large in
crease in the sales of tobacco on this
market the past two years has made
this additional warehouse a necessity,
and a number of our enterprising citi-
zens determined to meet the demand
The new house will be over 5000
h0gsheads capacity, two stories and a
basement, l35 by 90 feet. Speaking Of
this new storage and inspection house
the Southern I'Obacc0nist and Manu-
focturers Record says:
Farmville sells 100000 pounds Of
tobacco, say 5000 hogsheads per an
mum. 1t is planters trade Farmville
handles, with all the profit there, but
the inspection and storage fee.
With only 1900 h0gsheads stored
and inspected there would be $1,000
thus kept in fees and labor, be-
sides saving in drayage in Farmville
hands, which Of course means that
much more cost 10 those compelled
to buy i'm Farmville. paying the
charges. These things predicted have
already come about, and are in the
natural way of live business.
The Farmville Warehouse is being
built 10y the bank and tobacco men
and citizens, and there was no demon
stratiOn or trouble TO raise the money.
If Farmville can afford such ware
house, then Richmond ought to have
a half million invested in warehouses. /
Mems, Boys, Youths and Children s
Clothing Of fine quality and at lowest
prices at Feldman's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
The Nations own Buffalo BiiTs VIA
West-Low Excursion Rates.


The appearance Of Buffalo Bills
Wild West and Congress Of Rough
Riders Of the Worldv at Lynchburg,
Va, April 24'h, will be the occasion Of
am immense outpouring Of people. For
this important event the Norfolk and
Western is making preparations to
handle the crowd and will offer very
low excursion rates, and run a special
train.
The Buffalo Bill Show, always an
instructive and interesting exhibition,
has added many new and thrilling
features for this season 3 tour, the most
noteworthy and timely being a magni-
iicent reproduction Of the Battle Of San
Juan, which will be presented with
great accurateness a. 10 detail, and
participated in 10y hundreds Of actual
survivors of that historic struggle, in
Guiding a number of RJOsevelt's Rough
Riders. With the realistic scenery the
din and roar of the musketry and cam
non, the fierce battle raging all the
while, the spectator will easily imagine
himself at the very scene Of the strug-
gle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Volcanic ErUpiiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of 10y. Bucken's Arnica Salve cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. Boils. Felons, Corns, Warts,
Cuts. Bruises. Burns. Scalds, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 2j cts box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by White & Co., Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Was tue result Of his splendid health.
lndomilable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, LIVER,
Kidneys and bowels are ont of order If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use Dr.. Kings New Life
Pills. They deyelop every power Of
brain aud body. Only 2Jc at White &
Co s drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Excellent Photo Work.

At the recent State Convention Of
Virginia Photographers Mr.. II. II.
Hunt received 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 10y him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Terrier. saIt-Rbeum aud rc,.o,.

The intense itching and smarting
incident TO these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlainis
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many vecy
bad cases have been permanently cured
by it. 1t Is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chopped 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, 1899-04-21

Every street is Easy Street with the
man on woman that wears J. b. Lewis
Co.'S Wear-Resisters. They combine
comfort, service. style and wear The
best boots that money and skill can
produce. Get pair at A. E. Cradles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food bat
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package For sale by Cum
ningham d Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Mr.. w g. Huntington will sell his
Dwelling and Lot, situated southside
High ST., for a reasonable price and on
liberal terms Apply to
> w. Paulett. Jr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

What are you, individually, doing to
create public opinion in this matter?
Public opinion is the play of the word,
thought and deed Of neighbor upon
neighbor- 1t is neither far-away thing
nor mysterious. Try your own power
in creating enthusiasm about Wash
ington and thus honor the honored
dead.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Insurance that Insures means a great
deal. Just wait until you have fire
loss, aud you will know what treas
ure you have in our policies. Of course
yOu must hare one. Paulett x Paulett.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

These encouraging details are merely
partial echoes of what is going on for
when public opinion approves a plan it
progresses by leaps and by bounds and
waits for no hand to record it. The
strength Of this movement is that it is
based upon sentiment When senti-
ment and dreams and visions shall fade
out Of national life, it will be a sad day
for US. These three are they that cause
discomfort with mere living, and m axe
us lay hold on the past and forestall
the future as a means of thrilling our
hearts with ennobling ideas of ma tional
purpose progress and destiny.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

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 a bad cough in the same
way. Keep your cough and you will soon
Ind i necessary to keep something worse.
Better invest "a quarter in bottle of David
Cough Syrup-the remedy that cures when
others fail-FOr saleby Winston & Gray.
No-To-B ac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. Ali druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

The meeting of the Board of Super
vi>ors was held last Friday, the lIth.
The members present were K NJ. Bur
presiding; j. NJ. Nenable, 4. A. Has
kins ana G. W. Scott. Bills To the
amount of S226Ol were ordered TO be
paid.
1t is ordered that the order hereto.
fore entered, whereby ii was considered
that ali main highways leading out
from farmville, should be first worked,
TO the county line, be rescinded, and
in lieu thereof, il is ordered that the
main thoroughiareS be worked for a
distance Of ten miles in each district,
starting from Farmville.
Il. NJ. Burton was appointed a COM
mittee TO inspect the macadam roads
around Charlotte, y. g., ascertain the
cost and mode of building same and
report TO the board.
G.. w Scott and h. NJ. Burton were
appointed committee to examine
Pieces bridge and determine necessary
repairs, cost, DC.
Mr.. a A. Stokes consented that the
private road running through the land |
Of Col. Henry Stokes could be used by |
public, and it was ordered that the !
road uperintendent do work said road |
with his machine when working the
public roads ia that section.
r NJ. Burton was authorized to
contract with Mr.. \. NJ Elan, his
Did having been accepted, for building
4 bridge across Buffalo river, near
Jaikins, according to specifications, at
lie price Of 500.
r. NJ. Burton was appointed COM
nittee to have suitable foot bridge
,uilt across Little Buffalo, near the
own of Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Union Theological Seminary. New
York; We are in sympathy with the
proposition, and believe that careful
ana reyerent study Of so great SUBJ
Ject must make for ethical advance
and higher ideals Of citizenship and
patriotism"
West Virginia University, Morgan
town, W. Va; "We shall do what we
can this year to call the attention of
our students to the life and work of
Washington"
Zoe College, Cedar Rapids, Ia: "Our
faculty has briefly discussed the wis
dom OF a special observance Of Deem
Der II, and we are confident that not
only in Iowa but in the whole country
there will be an observance Of the
day and suspension of ordinary BUSH
ness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

Prattis Horse, Cattle and Poultry
Food is still the leader. For sale by
II. G. CRUTE. Ag't for Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

The new management Of our Lithia
Springs should be, and is, literally
patronized. Our young men appreciate
encouragement. Always lend them a
helping hand
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
In ISIS nv wife went East and was

In 1883 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without il. We
find it gives instant relief in cases Of
burns and scalds and is never falling
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains
ID. G. BRANT, Santa Ynez, Cal. For
sale by Cunningham Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21
Don't Cough.

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartc. l0c or 25c.
IL Z. {. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

We invite inspection Of our stock
before purchases are made elsewhere.
NJ. :. FELDMAN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-04-21

We also call attention to our
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-03
MANY WERE LOST.
Hundreds We're Killed and Wounded 1t
Modder River.
|METHUEN'S ADVANCE DELAYED
But This Allows His Men . Needful
Rest.
DEVELOPMENTS ARE DAILY EXPECTED,
As General Hllyard's Advance Guard Is 10
Close Touch with Beers.
METHUENS WOUND IS SAID TO BE SLIGHT
METHuErs WOUND IS SAID TO BE SLIGHT
Phenomenal Sale or Publications HIS
Caused Newspaper Famine - Ca
madam Contingent Arrived.

| London, December AIS surmIsed the
British dead and wounded at tho hard
fought battle of Modder river number
hundreds From General Forestcrs dis
patch It is proved that all reports Of
General Methucn's advance after the bat
| tie OF Modder river were premature,
| though with the railroad working no
should not he long In constructing a tenn
potary bridge His enforced delay doubt
less will be of considerable service IN
giving his hard pushed column needfnl
rost aud allowing the arrival Of reinforce
ments OF which he must be sorely 10
need after three such fights placing hcrs
du combat upwards OF thousand men out
of less than 1000. General Forester Walk
ers announcement that the Canadian
marksmen and other reinforcemonts have
been pushed forward 10 the neighbor-
hood of the Orange river to protect Gem
eral Methuen's line of communication has
relieved much anxiety here where 1t was
fully expected the l,oers would attempt
TO attack tho vulnerable points OF the
line OF communications. The latest news
from Natal indicates that the bulk of
the Iadysnith force has arrived n, Frere,
though there Is considerable conjecture
y,
whose movements have not been chroni-
cled recently. 1t Is surnised In some
quarters that ne may reappear In a totally
| unexpected Qnerter on tne hank ur rear
| OF General Jouberts force, which is sup
| posed to be concentrated at Grobelaars-
kloof north OF tho Tugeia river AS Gem
| aral Hilyard,a advance guard was in
| touch with the Beers ms long ago AZ Tues
| day last. developments should not be
| iong delayed.
| Dundonald's force November rs, accom-
panied by four guns, went in pursuit OF
| a body OF Doors returning to Coenso.
! They followed the Beers to within two
| and a half miles OF Coienso. when the
Beers replied to the British shells with
| long range guns. There were no casual
ties Coienso bridge, 1t is added, was
afterwards blown up.
Another detachment OF 1000 British
troops sailed for South Africa today.
OWING to the phenomenal sale of the
newspapers consequent upon the war
paper famine iD threatening. II is re-
ported that the American supplies baye
faEed temporarily.
London, December 2.--The war office
has received the following from General
Forester Walker: Capetown. Friday, De-
cember t.--Gonaral Gateaere reports no
change In the situation. General French
has made reconnaissance from Naauw
poort to Rossnead The troops returned
today General Methuens flesh wound
Is slight He Is remaining at Modder
river for tho reconstruction OF the bridge.
Am reinforcing him with Highlanders
nd n cavalry corpa. Horse artillery, tho
Canadian regiment. Australian contin-
gents and three bsttalions OF infantry
moved up TO tho Deaar and Belmon1 line.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-03

conclusion, he said he hoped each menu
her would he ready 10 give him tho Co
operation no would have been glad to give
to another had tho result OF tho caucus
been different
The following candidates for house ON
GERS were then selected, Clerk, James
Kerr, PENNSYLVANIA; sergeant- arms. eN-
Representative Brookshre, Indiana; door
keeper Henry Moloy. Illinois, and post
master. George l.. Browning, Virglnn'
The caucus also selected the following
democrats to I'LL the four special posi-
lions allowed the minority In the house;
Special employe. Colonel Isaac II. Hlll.
Ohio; special messengers, Ewing 7. Bland.
Missouri, son of the late Represen alive
Bland of Missouri, and Fellon b. Knight,
Georgia; special page, James English,
California.
resolution was adopted on melton of
Mr.. Bailey of Texas instructing Mr., Rich
ardspn to confer with Speaker Henderson
and request larger democratic represen-
tation on the committees. IN the last cen
gresg tho minority were allowed six men
on each committee. They now desire
seven.
Mr. Roberts of Utah was present and
participated In the caucus. He voted for
MIR. Richardson for speaker.