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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

The song was classic one-"Mignon,"
bv Liszt-and the little sturdy singer
put all her soul into 1t. And the stout
professor, with high Homeric fore
head. seemed well pleased, for the girl
was the best product of his class. and
he had reason to pride himself upon
her. She was just in the most poetic
delineation Of "Mignon" when a few
canine notes. right from the front part
of the audience, disturbed the har-
mony of the classic song and the seren-
ity Of the fair singer. The high
hrowed professor looked a little an
CRY. but he went on with the accom-
paniment He had not proceeded, very
far when a few more canine ejacula-
tions were heard Now everybody in
the audience caught on. Laughter was
depicted on every face, and some Of the
ladies present snickered. But the pro-
fessor and singer went bravely on.
Now came another interruption from
the pet dog in the audience, and the
professor looked somewhat angry.
What was the agreeable surprise Of
performers and audience when, on the
closing notes Of the song, the pet dog
ehimed in again, and, hitting the iden-
tical chord, brought the performance
10 q harmonious close.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
WANTS NO MORE OF THIS.

clerk of the superior court is a sign
that one of the traditions of centuries
among the wanderers has been broken.
The Romany law is that the gypsy hus-
band is always and forever the master
of his wife. 1t Is, moreover, an abso-
lutte mastery.
Toda, bedecked in her queer orna-
ments and wearing the inevitable
shawl over her pretty head, handed
her divorce bill over to William Nc
Carthy, the process clerk, as though
II was an everyday occurrence. She
told Clerk Mccarthy she was tired of
her husband. She did not want to
dance with Bruno any more. Anyway,
she had another man whom she liked
better than Itanco.
These things were related while
Itanco, the discarded spouse, was
standing at Toda's elbow before the
clerks window. If the swarthy gypsy
had any objection TO the assertions OF
woman's rights he did not see fit to
make them known. There were a
number of other gypsy men there, and
they, too, looked on without a word.
Toda concluded the business of for
mally filing the bill by offering to tell
Clerk McCarthy's fortune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

In an article In McClure's Magazine
Mr.. Waldron upsets the time-honored
theory that wheat is themostimportani
crop In the world, and gives the palm
to potatoes. Over 4,000,OO0,000 bush
els OF potatoes are produced each year
TO 2,6OO,OOO,OOO bushels Of corn. while
wheat takes third place with an annual
production Of only $500, 900, 900 bushels
Ireland leads all other countries in po.
tato eating, the annual consumption
there being 1,467 pounds to each person
or over four pounds day. Germany
with an annual per capita consump-
tion OF 1900 pounds, comes next; the
Netherlands coming third, and Italy
bringing up the extreme rear with an
annual per capita consumption Of only
As pounds.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

It took Germany much longer than
France TO comprehend the real
strength and purposes of the United
States in its dealings with Spain, and
II is gratifying to us to learn even at
this late day that there has been de-
cided change in German views toward
us. Much of this new sentiment is due
TO the diplomacy Of Admiral Dewey and
the personal reports to the emperor OF
the German observers of the Santiago
campaign. United States Minister
White has all along insisted that the
official sentiment of Berlin was not an
tagonistic to us; but the German ad'
miral at Manila and the most inhuen'
tial newspapers certainly reflected
different feeling. Now, the press, high
officials and representatives Of vast
commercial interests have entirely
changed their attitude, and are out
spoken In the hope that the United
States will not relinquish the Philip
pine islands, and, above all, will not re
turn them to Spain, under whom the
revolution and commercial troubles
would be prolonged.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
As pounds.

An organization to help the poor OF
Cuba by a system of industrial relief
has been started in Brooklyn. The plan
is to secure a tract of land near each
suffering Cuban city, place an Ameri'
can In charge, and offer employment
TO the able-bodied poor in culiyating
the Land. The proceeds Of the crops
will be turned back into the relief fund.
Individual workers will be assisted 10
return to their old homes as soon as
they can sustain themselves. The re-
building Of destroyed homes and the es-
tablishment OF free schools are among
the objects of this relief movement.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
DOG WAS MUSICAL.
His Bark Chimed HarmonIOusly with
Classic Song Rendered by
Cincinnati Girl.

A very amusing incident occurred
the other night at the commencement
of a musical college at Cincinnati, O..
The hall was crowded almost 10 suffo-
cation with the friends and admirers
of the graduates and those who were
TO receive certificates and other hon
ors. The programme had already pro-
cressed pretty well, and the attention
of the audience was on the qui vive.
Now came to the front q singer-a
beautiful young girl, Of solid build,
still dressed in short clothes. and with
the innocent look of childhood on her
face. She walked demurely to the pi-
ano. where her teacher had seated
himself to play the accompaniment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
sympnthy.

whats the matter with Freddie2-
asked the boys father.
Hes worried over his studies. He
has an example that says If he has $40
and pays so cents for some potatoes and
rs cents for a steak and various sums
for other things, how much will he have
left?"
"Well, tell him not TO bother. I'm
not going 10 have the careless inno-
cence Of childhood disturbed by any
such useless trouble. tn be time
enough for him to face the awful prob
lens Of life when he grows up and has
grocery bills of his own."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
NO. 81.
Afraid OF American Control.

The professional bull fighters in
Havana recently held a meeting In
that city and decided TO draft petition
10 President Mckinley praying that
after the Spanish evacuation and the
beginning of American control, that
there may be 10 legal steps taken TO
prevent them from carrying on their
amusement. The bull fighters declare
that their livelihood depends upon their
ability 10 continue their chosen profes-
sion, and that II would be gross inius-
tice to them TO be deprived of the right,
beside q sore disappointment 10 the
people of Havana If their chief source
Of amusement and entertainment were
forbidden. The gladiators will state
in their petition that Gen. Lee, during
his residence In Cuba, never missed an
opportunity TO witness fight and was
always TO be seen at the arena and was
very fond of the sport. They also state
that all Americans who have witnessed
a bull fight are greatly pleased with
the performance, and will also point TO
the fact that visiting Americans never
fail to attend one of these performances
when they are in Havana. They believe
that when their case is fully set forth
that their business will not be inter
fered with.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
She Wa. Thinking OF II.

Mrs. Elverson-Oh, Mrs. Downsleigh.
hear that your daughter Mabel is
engaged to Fred Waddington.
Mrs. DownsIeigh-Yes; they expect
TO be married some time during the
winter. Why, what makes you look
so funny? DO you know anything
about him?
Mrs. Elverson-Oh, no; nothing
much. was only thinking. Once
wien he was a boy heard our minis.
ter say ne expected him to come to q
bad end.-Chicago Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
An Indistinct Impression.

81 dunno's exactly agree wifi dat
speakuh," remarked Mr.. Erastus Pink.
ley, as he was walking home from the
lecture with Miss Miami Brown.
AT what point does yoh comprehen.
siveness get stalled?"
"Well, ef he says he fayors de policy
of expansion, dunno's un'stan's i'm.
But eff he fayors de expansion o policy.
rs right wifi i'm. Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
WANTS A DIVORCE.
A Gypsy Princess, while In Chicago,
Violates One Of the Trodi-
tions of Her Race.

Tosa Uwaniwitch has applied for
9iyorce from her gypsy husband, Itan-
co, for the reason that he frequently
compels her to dance while chained TO
a bear. Toda is the queen of the
Romany camp at Forty-seyenth street
and Western avenue, Chicago. The
beautiful prophecies is enjoying the
proud distinction of being the only
gypsy woman who ever dared 70 as
sert her rights and brave her hus-
bands wrath.
The little divorce bill which now lies
among the papers in the Office of the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

II Is said the board of directors OF
the Maryland bureau Of immigration
has instructed its secretary to go 70
Holland for the purpose Of obtaining
a number Of immigrants with whom
to settle a colony in Maryland. II
seems the Dutch have taken Maryland
as well as Holland.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

One Of the unique features OF the late
campaign in Pennsylvania was the use
Of the phonograph in the judicial fight
in Allegheny county. John S. Robb. the
independent republican candidate, de-
hyered addresses one night at Mount
Washington and Millyale, and while he
was speaking at these places a phono-
graph was reeling off his address 10 a
large audience at Bridgeyille.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Owing TO the wound he received at
Fort Fisher, Capt. Bob" Evans was re-
tired from the navy's active list and
was only restored after much pleading
by joint resolution Of congress, which
exempted him forever from physical
examination as to disability. lie is the
only officer In the service who has been
so hOnored
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

A report from San Francisco says
that after a litigation lasting II years
the will disposing Of an estate in that
city once worth $4,000 has just been
sustained and litigation suspended, be-
cause the estate has been exhausted In
yaying legal fees. The lawyers gave
up when the sack was emptied.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

ut is claimed by the complainant
that you assaulted him." said the
magistrate.
"He lies, your worship. l never
touched him. Bobson and Ti6bi
picked him up and carried him to the
pump. All did was to work the pump
handle. e."-Tit-Bits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
His Rich Trail.

"Dawson's an awfully extravagant
chap"
"Yes, he is"
HAS he got much money back OF
him?"
I'm afraid he has-more, in fact,
than he has ahead of him."-Harper's
Bazaar.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Boiled water Is leading topic Of in-
terest in Chicago, and the health COM
missioner says the boiling, to be ef'
fective, must continue half an hour.
After the water has cooled and the sedi-
ment settled 1t is poured of and bot
tied. Having completed the bottling,
the citizen feels at liberty to take an
antidote for breathing the yapor Of ths
Chicarn rirer-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Book Agent-What kind of mar is
your neighbor, Mr.. Puffedup?
Farmer Hornbeak-Wa-al, ! cacker-
late he imagines that there won't be
any more wet weather this season un-
less he withdraws his objection
Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
A Woman's Aim.

Bride-If you ever fiirt with any 9th
er woman, Harry, will shoot you'll
Harry-What! Could you aim gun
at your own husband?
Bride-Yes, | could ard would.
Harry (relieved)-Well, then,
should be perfectly safe.-Harlem
Life
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
Poetry and Realty.

Held go through fire and water for
you, dear.
She-Never mind that. Would you
agree to go through the operation Of
making fire for me?-Yonkers States
man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
Not Such n big Fool.

Emily--I am so unhappy. begin to
see that Arthur married me for my
money.
Her Dearest Friend-Well. you have
the comfort of knowing that he is not
50 simple us he looks.-Tt-Bits
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
The Wnr In Win.

81 do wish the United States would
get possession Of the Canary islands"
"Why?"
Because It would make good singers
cheap, wouldn't it?"-N. Y. Truth.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
In the Big Race.

The race Is not in every case
Unto she swift. they say,
And by that self-same token he
That leads the fastest hfe may be
Passed by the man who pegs away"
-Ghicago Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Mrs. Benham-I wonder why our boy
hasn't written lately.
Benham-He's probably having good
luck at poker.-Town Topics.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Clerk-What kind Of gloves, madam
gloyes2
Miss Wayb lck-Mercy sakes, mol
Ion't wear g,cyes on my feet.-Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
often Done.

"What is an investigation, Uncle Rod
ney"
Investigation? Why, it's hunting
up a lot Of blame and putting it on
somebody else. Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
A Club Of One.

"How do you keep so young, Mrs.
Lighthead?"
"Well, l never worry about my age
Detroit Free Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10

Whate'er betide. o murmur not
Waste no good breath upon your lot;
Lol while you grumble. fileth time.
Which. we'll put In, might earn a dime.
-Defrot Free Press
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
OH. THE DIFFERENCE.

What a wretchedly dark hole this
is, nowl"
"Do you think so? Before We were
married, you always said 1t was the
most delightful in Brighton-so few
mps."-Ally Sloper.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-10
VOL. IN.
CITY DIRECTORY.

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
The Gar Takes to Tricyeiing.

The ear has from his boyhood been
a keen cyclist, and the czarina. when
her health permitted, has occasionally
shown her skill as a wheelwoman. But
lately his majesty appears to have given
up pedaling, and he has just had made
for himself in Paris petroleum tri-
cycle of FURNISHED steel. fitted with all
the latest improvements. The machine
is wholly devoid of ornament except in
the form of a silver escutcheon attached
to the left steering bar, on which is en-
blazoned the imperial arms. In speed
it is said to be a record breaker. a lit
tie chariot of wicker work is being con.
structed in ST. Petersburg for the use of
the czarina, who will thus be towed be-
hind her august consort in comfort and,
let us hope, in safety. 1t is understood
that these two vehicles are to accom-
pany the young sovereigns in the Wis
its which they propose TO pay later in
the year to various European COURTS
London Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
oh. Death. Where Is Thy Stingg

The boycotting of the luckless Mex
lean ambassador by representatives of
the other powers at Washington recalls
an anecdote of a recently deceased club
man. He was present one evening at
a little musical gathering when an as
pirant for honors as a pianist began
playing one of the national airs of Mex
leo, LA Paloma" His execution was
deadly, and he banged and thumped
the instrument until it was q fit sub
iect for the interference of the Humane
society. Finally he whirled around on
the stool and said: did you notice the
air was playing? Well, when they led
Macmillan out to be shot, they asked
him what tune he would like to be shot
by, and he selected La Paloma.' Do
you know why?"
Yes" replied the clubman, as he
glared at the eXecutioner of the tune,
II suppose it robbed death of half its
teTrors. louisville Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
WHERE THEY CARRY MONEY.
Men of Each Nationality Have IL Pee
cuIiar style of Purse or
Pocket.

1T is rather amusing. remarked the
head of the biggest bureau de change
III London to the writer, ito notice the
various methods in which men Of diff
ferent nationalities carry their worldly
wealth.
The Englishman carries his all loose
in his right-hand trousers pocket-gold
silver and copper all mixed up together.
He pulls a handful of the mixture out
of his pocket in large opulent way.
ard selects the coins he has need of.
The American carries his 'Wad OF
bills in peculiar long, narrow pocket
book, i'm which the greenbaclls lie nat:
the Frenchman makes use of leather
purse with no distinguishing character
istics, while the German uses one gayly
embroidered in silks by the fair hands
of some Lottchen or Nina.
THE half civilized capitalist from
some torrid South American city carries
his dollars in belt. with cunningly
devised pockets to battle the gentlemen
with light fingers. Some of these belts
are very expensive.
THE Italian of the poorer classes
ties up his little fortune in a gayly
colored handkerchief secured with
many knots, which he secrets in some
mysterious manner about his clothes.
"A similar course has charms for the
Spaniard. while the lower class Rus.
sian exhibits a preference for his boots
or the lining of his clothes as hiding
place for his savings. STRAY Stories
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15

He was the new pastor and found il
somewhat difficult to get acquainted
with his flock
On his way home after his sermon he
overlook comedy young woman whom
he recognized as one of his congrega.
ton.
She greeted him with a smile and he
felt emboldened to talk to her seriously
81 was glad, he said. "to see you in
church. 1t always gratifes me greatly
to observe young person voluntarily
seeking the one true haven"
Excuse me-" interrupted the girl
with a slight blush, you haven't got
the name quite right. It's Ravens, Jim
Ravens. He passes one of the plates"
Then the pastor changed the subject
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
ANNOYING ROynIfy

Prominence brings with it all kinds of
trouble, the biggest of which is the an
noyance from cranks. During Vic
toria's long reign she has been pursued
by these Missionaries. The most roted
crank who ever bothered England's
queen was man, or boy, named Jones.
lie stuck at nothing to find out as mucs
as possible about her majesty. He was
always appearing in the most unex-
pected places, and managed to slip into
the palace times without number. Once
he was discovered under tie table in a
sitting room, and ignominiously eject
ed. Four times was he talle5. - Jail be.
fore he disappeared for oCa.--Cinciir-
matt Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
water in the Eucalyptus Tree.

A death from thi' 1t was recently re.
ported in one of the Sydney papers.
The following dGy a correspondent
wrote pointing out that in the eucalyp-
tus forests of Australia no one should
die of thirst, as all the young trees
contain, even in the hottest and driest
seasons, never-failing supply of very
drinkable waters. This can be obtained
by cutting them into convenient
lengths, say, IL feet to IS feet, and
standing them perpendicularly with
the small ends down, a vessel being
placed underneath to catch the water.
From quarter to half pint may be
got in this way in Is minutes from a
sapling or young tree of three inches
or four inches in diameter.-Westmin
ster Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
Marked Down Dollars.

The proprietor of a Woodward avenue
grocery store arranged big oak frame in his
window around board covered with some
black cloth. On the board he pinned lot OF
new dollar bills. Above he hung placard
reading: 'Bookmarks, Only 9S Cents"
And, though hundreds of persons stopped
before the window and looked at tine
strange array and stranger sign, but one
ventured inside to buy. ut was either one
ing of the advertising scheme. 'either the
people thought they were bills of 'called-in'
series or were bogus or else they were too
lazy to come in and save two cents. Least
ways, didn't sell a single bill-Detroit
Free Prose
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15
To Wash Brushes.

Dissolve a piece of soda in some hot
water with a few drops of cloudy ann
thoroughly combing out the hair from
the brushes dip them bristles down
ward into the water and out again,
keeping the backs and handles away
from the water as much as possible.
Repeat this until the bristles look
clean, then rinse the bristles in cold
water; shake them well, but do not
wipe them, as this makes them soft. Put
the brushes to dry in the sun or by the
fire.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-15

In a recent civil service examination
one of the questions asked was:
What apparatus is required in a
wei equipped electric lighting plant of
of 500 sixteen candle power lamps ca
pacity?"
None" was the answer of the can
didate who won the examination.-Elec
trical Review.