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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
Don't Cough.

There Is no better way 10 get rid OF vour
temper than BY keeping IT," says an ex-
change. some people seem TO think that
ihey can GET rid of bad cough In the same
way. Keep your cough and you will soon
nnt ~ necessary TO keep something worse.
better invest a quarter In IA bottle OF David
cough Syrup-the remedy that cures when
others fail.-tOr saleby Winston a Gray.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
Small House For Sale.

We have a small dwelling house for
sale i'm the town of Farmville. Price
only S275, on easy terms Of payment.
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
10 Cnre a Cold Ia One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
An druggists refund the money II 1t
fails TO cure. f. w. Groves signature
on every box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
Roll Of Honor.

Farmville Graded School. Primary
Department-Thornhill Rice, Basil
Jackson, Tommie Lyon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

One.third of your time is spent in
bed. Let that be comfortable. You
can make it so by buying one OF
DOyne's Felt Mattresses.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

We can sell you tooth brush guar
anteed not to shed the bristles for 35c.
II. &. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

Remember the meeting Tuesday az
ternOon at four o'clock, at the Y. NJ
&. A.. Subject-"How to Make Pro
hibition Prohibit"
GLEANINGs.
Six nurses composed the graduating
class this year, from the National
Temperance Hospital.
In the Union Signal for March LIST,
Miss Cora w. Larimore, National Y
Custodian Of the Hospital Fund, urges
the US to contribute to this fund before
April the 10th.
Are we ready to do our share?
The endowment of the Y bed is $3.50
year
Mrs. +. b. Cook, the president Of the
Hospital asks of the Union, "Have
you local superintendent for the de-
partment?
In how many meetings has the sub
ject been discussed?
How many original papers have
been read?
How many members never know
ingly take alcohol as a medicine?
How many physicians seldom pre-
scribe it?
VIII every union give five cents
member?
While some should give small sums
others should foster and improve this
work by donations of hundreds and
thousands of dollars.
In the "still hours" let us all ask,
"Lord, what wilt thou have me to do
todayW
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
Attention Ladies'.

We are showing pretty line Of
Plaids for Skirts, come and take look
at them. FLEMING * CLARK.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

Where did you get that tie? Why
at Fleming 4 Clark's, they are the
leaders In neckwear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
Resolutions.

At a meeting Of the Petersburg DEM
ocratic City Central Committee held
March 8th, 1900. the following resolu-
tons were adopted:
Whereas, BY the death Of the Hon.
Sydney p. Epes, a vacancy has been
caused in the House of Representatives
Of the United States from the Fourth
Congressional District of Virginia, and
a special election Will now be held to
fill the same:
BE it resolved by the City Central
Committee Of the city Of Petersburg,
Virginia,
First. That we heartily endorse the
candidacy Of our talented and distin-
guished tOwnsman, Major Francis
Rlves Lassiter, for the Democratic
nomination for Congress from this
District.
Secondly. That we recognize and APP
preciate the valuable services by him
rendered to the Democratic party in
this city, district and State and cor
daily invite all Democrats throughout
the district to join us in pledging him
our warmest support for the honor to
which he aspires.
Thirdly. That a copy Of these resOlu-
tons be published in the newspapers
Of the cities of Petersburg and Rich
mond, and in every newspaper
throughout the Fourth Congressional
District Of Virginia.
G.. b. GILL, Secretary.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

May the year nineteen hundred
prove a good one for you. Please re-
member we sell insurance that insures.
PAULETT d PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

At mass meeting Of the citizens of
Prince George held at the Courthouse,
on court day, the Sth of March, 1900,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, A vacancy has been oc-
casioned in the House of Representa-
tives of the United States from the
Fourth Congressional District of Viz
ginia, by the death of Hon. Sydney p.
Epes; and
Whereas, A special election is soon
to be held to fill said vacancy;
Resolved, by the Democracy of the
county of Prince George, in mass meet
ing assembled, that we hail with de-
light the announced purpose of our
distinguished fellOw-citize Major
Francis Rives Lassiter, of the city of
Petersburg, to become candidate for
the nomination at the hands of his
party.
Resolved, second, that we put upon
record our sense Of appreciation OF his
services TO the party in the State at
large and in this Congressional District
i'm particular, by pledging him our
earnest support to procure that recog-
milton he so well deserves.
Resolved, third, that we invite our
party associates throughout the Fourth
Congressional district to unite with us
in our support Of this sterling Demo-
crat and accomplished gentleman, and
thus tender him unanimous noml-
nation by united and determined
Democracy.
Resolved, fourth, that copy Of these
resolutions be sent for publication TO
every newspaper published in the
Fourth Congressional district and to
the newspapers published in the city
of Richmond.
JOHN J. COOKE,
Chairman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

Pratps Horse, Cattle and Poultry
Food ls still the leader. For sale by
II. {. CRUTE Ag't for FarmvilIe.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

President-MIss RUBrE NENABLE.
Corresponding secretary-MIss LOUIt
NORRIS.
Recording secretary-MIss PEARL VEN
ABLE.
Treasurer-MRs W. p. RICHARDSON.
Obj ECr.
"TO plan and carry forward measures
which, with the blessing Of God, will result
IN the promotion OF total abstinence, and
the extinction Of the liquor traflic7
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

Landreths Garden seed. Fresh stock.
Fl. 9. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
The treasurer's report was as follows

Balance on hand last report............S ,52s II
Received from sergeant ................... 352 -
Sl,SsO 30
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
Too sncred For Cameras.

Though European illustrated Jour-
nails have frequently published alleged
portraits of the emperor of China, and
they have been reproduced from time
to time in this country. they hardly
deserve TO be designated as other than
'impressiouist'' views. 1t probable
that no photograph Of the emperor OF
China has ever aaen taken.
When Charles DENLY was minister
to China. g publisher wrote to him for
"a photograph Of the emperor OF China.
In reply Mr.. DENLY said:
at would afford me great pleasure TO
send you a photograph of the emperor
If one could be procured. Afte. max
ing inquiries find that his photograph
has never been taken. The Son OF
Heaven is not visible to any foreign
eye except when foreign ministers are
received In audience. 1t is customary
on such occasions to stipulate that no
kodak shall be used by any foreigner.
when the emperor goes out in his
sedan chair, all the cross streets are
barricaded with mats, and every door
and window by which he passes Is
closed. Should any one be caught spy
ing. death follows The emperor has
the appearance Of a very young and
frail man"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
What They Think of Our Copper Prospects

The Dillon Brothers, who own prom
Using copper mine in Vernon county
were in the city and left fer the scene
of their operations. The product taken
out by them is II per cent copper and
assays $l1 to the ton. A ar-load of the
ore weighing 81, 900 pounds will be sent
to Chicago smelter and after all expenses
are deducted from the receipts own
ers will have from $500 to 5000 Tor divi-
sion between them. So far as they have
progressed the Dillon Brothers say they
have every reason to believe that for
tune awaits them Owing to the con-
dItions which confront them they are
handicapped in working steadily, and
consequently the exact nature of the
lead is indefinite.
The. Dillon Brothers have been pros
pecting in Vernon county for years.
They struck the present lead over a
year ago and when it became known
the country for miles around was set
agog. People focked into the county
in large number but like Nome and
Klon ike, history repeated itself. J.
n. McNulty, who is at the head of the
local mining company owning a mine
in Montana, is in the city and reports
everything in fine shape La Crosse
Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
Tobacco conditions and Speculation.

There Is little to say on the subject Of
tobacco that is new. A few carloads
of bundle goods have been shipped to
outside packing points, and McGiffin
will receive and ship four loads today.
The local warehouses are receiving each
day in limited quantities. 1t is plain
that they do not intend to be 'swamped'
before they have their houses well equip
ped for the deluge Not until after the
holidays will tbs large deliveries be
made. Soldiers Grove has one of it's
packing houses in running order. We
are experiencing another season of case
weather, which is liable to bring down
from the poles q good portion of the re-
manning crops.
Of the size of the state crop and causes
therefor, the last issue of the Edgerton
Tobacco Reporter comments: The deliv-
cries of the new crop have proceeded far
enough to indicate that the yield will
be considerably below the early estimates
of the crop. The average weight Of
crops so far received range from 1900 to
1900 pounds per acre SO that instead of
yielding FIVE cases not over four cases
per acre will be packed up of the present
crop. These figures show there must
be revision of the early estimates Of
the size of the 1900 Wisconsin crop
This comes from the fact that the leaf
is thinner and lighter than was antcipa-
Ell, despite its showing of large and
leafy growth on the field. Another
reason for the shrinkage in yield is be-
cause good deal of tobacco was thrown
out at stripping Of damaged character
which amounts to nearly one quarter of
the crop. After all deductions are made
it is quite probable that the present crop
will scarcely reach 100, 600 cases of wrap
per and binder goods when it Is all
packed in cases. And it is an uncertain
quantity how much of these can be
offered the trade year hence of choice
leaf in sound condition. Doubtless not
much more than was given tt3 market
| of the 1899 CROP
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
children's Holiday fesents.

Christmas is more specially the chill
dren's festival. Al. of the stores are gay
with things to give joy to the childish
heart 1t takes no little self control to
look and not then and there empty the
purse and fill the pockets and arms. 1t
il wei. to hold ourselves in check. Too
many gifts make a child unappreciative
and dissatisfied. The more expensive
gift child has the less easily they are
pleased Things soon come to have
no value to the child who has too much.
Parents love their children and have a
wish to crafty their desires. 1t is their
happiness we wish. When too much
given them it ceases to bring happiness.
To train child to be happy with a few
things and moderate outlay will tell
in his future life
When a child begins to find fault with
what it has and bee 4use it has not more
and better, it is acquiring traits of char
aeter that stand in the WAY of happiness
ever after When child begins to say.
What good ls that old thing, or Why
C uld not have had something nicer?'
i5 is sure they have too much. Their
surplus would far better have been given
5n the children of those parents whose
toll can only reach the necessities of
life One of those scorned gifts would
make happiness for man a day for the
child whose only gift ityis. The tastes,
wishes, and ability of a child should be
considered and gratified when it can BE-
reasonably done. II is foolish and false
pride which leads parents to give things
to their children that they may tell their
friends and neighbors how much they
have done. Gifts should not be chosen
in regard to what some one else is doing
but according to ones own circum-
stances and the character of ones own
children.
Children should be taught also the
beauty and happiness of doing for others
which after all is p+er happiness
than receiving. True aspl ness consists
in making happy. h INST lives who
who lives for others. The hand that
gives gathers "A gif ith kind
word is double gift l., IS give as
abundantly as we can, but :. .eh discre-
ton Milwaukee Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19

From almost the beginning of A.neri-
can stage history there were negroes of
the minstrel variety unprecedented on
the stage. though II was not until about
1910 that they were organized into
bands. Some of the greatest actors Of
later days had their experience as min
strels, among them Joe Jefferson and
Edwin Forrest.
Forrest was given negro song and
dance" act to do when he was very
young. and after he had studied 1t up
he asked where was the odd negro
Lady" that was to act his assistant In
the piece. The management tried sew
erai of the women who were members
of the company. but none of them
would consent to blaokan NJ. and. In
fact. they were very indignant over the
proposition. The actor, however, was
not easily discouraged. and on the
night of the first performance he black
ened up and went around the corner to
an old negro woman who did his wash
ing.
Hello, Dinah," he said on entering.
'How yo' be er feelln dis berry fine
ebeninT'
Hello. yo'," replied the African lady.
"Pears to me yo' am er berry fresh nig-
ger"
"I'ze no niger" answered Forrest.
and then, time being rather short, he
assumed his natural voice and told d.
nah. much TO her surprise. that he was
Forrest. the actor, and that he wanted
her to go on the stage with him that
night and laugh loudly at frequent In
teryals. which was all the female part
called for. The two made great hit
and were kept on for some time. which
goes to show that Forrest might have
been good minstrel bad he been of an
ambitious Enthusiastically Evening
Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
CASHTalN-

CASHToN, December 1S Last week
John Cremer moved his stock of general
merchandise into his new store. !. A A
Dumez bought the brick store of John
Cremer, which he has just vacated
Consideration. $4,000. He has moved
his drugs and notions into it. s.. w
Perkins hrs moved with his family to
Cashton from Clinton, and occupies part
of his son Arthur's house. He will
work with his son in the blacksmith
shop. #. Ferguson, agent of McLaugh-
lin Bros. of Columbus, Ohio is here
with fiIe Pereheron stallion for sale
"A. G. Goodrich and wife returned from
Yuba, where they had been called to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Goodrich's
father. who was killed by falling off a
hog-rack. The horses kicked him, then
the wagon ran over him breaking his
legs and arms. Tick Berns, Jess Green
and Lucy Green are confined to their
beds with typhoid fever IT. FL. Brown
of Viroqus, did business in town, Sat
urday. . j. III. Sherick transacted bust
ness at Sparta, yesterday Mrs. Lord
Williams and daughter of Sparta. were
here last week visiting friends Miss
Mae Dolen of Rising Sun, was called
here last week. on account of the sick
ness of her brothers W ife, Mrs. p. Dolen.
nF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
Congregational Notes.

Mid-week services on Thursday eve
ring at 7:30 o'clock subject The Star
in the East Matt. 2 lilo.
Subject of the Christmas sermon next
Sunday morning is Christ among us in
Flesh. q" In the evening the pastor will
give an original Christmas story on The
Face of Christ This with appropriate
music will make for us good Christ
mas tide
On Monday evening the Sunday school
will have their Christmas tree at the
church to which we especially invite the
friends of the scholars aud the parents
OF our boys and girls. Santa Claus. a
large tree and suitable presents for each
boy and girl will be pa It's of the evening;
also songs and few class recitations by
the school.
The ladies of the Aid Society did very
well, last week, clearing sos. co.
The pastor wishes to remind the con.
gregstion again about the matter OF
subscribing for one of our church papers
for 1901
BY special request the pastor will re.
peat his Thanksgiving sermon on Jesus
Christ and Social Progress" the last Sun
day evening of the old century.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19

supported his charges 91d finds little
sympathy among other lovers OF the
sport in England. Is he is looked upon
as unreliable lad theatrical. The sue
eessi.c Victories Of the Reiff boys
Johnny and Lester-Tod Sloane and
other American riders have soured his
lordship, who has backed the mounts
of the English jockeys. The great
string Of victories achieved by Johnny
Reiff has been especially aggrayating
to the gentleman, who shows that he
is lacking in the chief essential OF the
true sportsman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19

Lord Methuen has Partially for
President Kruger ana all because Of
the Paul they bear in common for their
Christian names. This Partially of the
Methuens for the aame of Paul Is
matter of hereIity. Lord Methus ms
father bore the name. SO did his grand
father, so does his brother, and 50 do
his own three sons, the eldest owning
1t as his first name. the two younger
as their second names.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
President Mckinley a. an Editor.

One of the department heads at
Washington recently wrote an article
for magazine which required the
presidents approval for publication.
The president asked that the article
be given to lin. At the end of week
the manuscript came back, edited in
way which completely won editorial
admiration. The president was APP
Iarently thoroughly conversant with
all the marks which editors use In
making corrections. Every erasure and
inteTlineation had its proper sign. AL
each was in the presidents own hand
writing.-Omaha Bee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
FOREST

VALLEY. Dec 17-Miss Alma East
man is employed at the Valley House. =.
Miss Msyme Mewlun spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents at the Val
ley House. The dance here Saturday
was we'll attended and all enjoyed the
evening very much . . .Elihu Marshall
who has been in Klondike for some time,
has returned. :. Mrs. Rose of Burr,
preached here last Sunday afternoon. :.
There will be Christmas tree and ex-
ercises at the Valley church Christmas
eve, and pleasant time is expected. :.
Mrs. Nettie Jordan is on the sick list.
E Ward Is slowly inl rowing under the
skillful treatment Of DIR Hansberry, of
Rillsboro. Mr.. AMI Mrs. John Clark
visited with the latter's parents, Edgar
Euo's. Sunday Mr.. Berley Moore,
who is teaching near Westby, will be
home to spend two weeks vacation
during the holidays. The gold mine
on c. J Eastman's farm is booming
A full line of Christmas toys has been
received by A. Z. Curry. Call ON B. F.
Sherman, our hardware dealer, for jew
elry. KY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
OUR COUNTY GLEANINdS.
From the Brain md Pens OF the Censors
Live County and village Writers
plIHTOs.


DELL. Dec, 10 Well as we have not
been represented in your valuable paper
by Uncle Fuller for some time, Thought
/ would jot down some leading, events.
Our school is progressing ninety under
the management of Charley Couey; -.
Mrs. Edith Mandon, who has been visit
ing with her aunt, Mrs |. '. HILL,
will return home soon. Edgar d Ward
will start mp saving within two weeks.
Simeon Collins will do their head saving
II H. Hill is finishing the wood shed,
he has been building for the last six
months. Will Pierce and wife passed
through our valley, today, enroute to
La Fargo. Grandma Collins, who has
been visiting in Barron county for the
past few weeks, will return home soon
Joseph Wolf who got kicked by a
horse some two weeks ago, is improving.
We are all very & ad, for 5ce is a good
boy and we all like him. Rev. Srender
visited at l. V. Hills one day this week
War has been declared on Webster
between two of our young men. Re-
sult: Two black eyes and bloody nose
Dell Kimberly and wife are visiting
in Hillsboro. . . Jessie Perkins can sing
Bye baby bye Oh. !" 1t is boy. -.
Grandpa T. J. Perkins walks with a
cane now Big meetings will begin at
Dell soon. We win expect an outpour-
ing of Spirit to be manifested in the
good work. We saw Uncle Fuller
headed towards Rockton not long since
1t would not be surprising II Uncle
wonld take unto himself u wife. Good
for him!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19

While crowd of sports were recent
ly discussing the question as to who
was the wealthiest fighter Sam Harris.
manager of Terry McGovern. spoke up
and said; well, l can't say who has
the most money, but l know one thing.
McGoyern can sit right down at this
present moment and write out his
check for $4,000. l don't think there
are many OF them who can do that"
And McGovern has made this amount
iu less than three wears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGvILLE, Dec. 1S.-The children
and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. P.
Miller gathered at their farm home last
Saturday to commemorate the tlftieth
anniversary of their marriage. Substan-
tial gifts were presented, and merry
time enjoyed by young and old. For
about thirty nine years ~. and Mrs.
Miller have lived where til = still reside.
Though Mr.. Miller is stricken with
blindness, his general health is good.
May they enjoy many other annlver-
saries of their union. Members or the
local w. G. L. u. had a very pleasant
gathering with Mrs. J. FL. McLees. Mrs.
Jos Honaker was presented with bam'
boo stand appropriately decorated with
the emblem of the order. Mrs. Honaker
has long been secretary of the order
They next meet with Mesdames Mary
and George Heron, the first Wednes-
day In January Columbus Graham
has moved to Avalanche where he Is
employed in the mill. Mrs Graham
fell upon the ice, fr ,cturing An ankle
bone. which prevented her leaving when
the family departed . Mrs. J L. Cor
man was delegate at the Advent con
ference at Baraboo, last week Reg
ular quarterly meeting will be- held at
the NJ. E. church next Saturday after
noon and evening. Our schools close
on Friday for two weeks vacation. -.
Mrs. Frank Smith has been i'll but Is up
again. Born, Dec. 10, TO Mr.. and Mrs
W. G. Miller, daughter.
ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
Father of Waters Closed.

The river is practically closed. Re-
ports from Stoddard say that a great
Ice gorge h., formed near there, and
that the river is closed at that point. At
La Crosse the river is rising. showing
the effect of the gorge at Stoddard. On
the east side of the Mississippi river
draw bridge the ice has stopped run
ming, but on the W 4st side it was still
going down slowly On Monday. A cold
night will be sure to close tia Crosse
Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19

ienburg- Schwerin. { Wilhelmina
is 20 years OF age, anu her future hus.
band is "a. He is handsome man OF
military bearing and is lieutenant In
the Prussian guard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-19
Or. n. McEiWee.
DIED.
MARRIED.

At the residence of her mother In DE Soto
hy Rev. James Ford, Miss GRACE LowRIE TO
Mfr. John SHARP of Csstlewood, south DAk
nresenra ~ a large company Of relatives and
friends. A pleasant time and enJeyaeie
gathering.