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The age-herald., 1900-07-08

Paris, July 7.-Now that the Eiffel tower has been treated to a new coat of paint, the thoughts of Parisians are turning toward the new fabrics which are out this year in the shop windows in such dazzling brilliancy as to attract all who behold.
 The taffetas have disappeared, as being too old Taffeta is name only now, not a substance; for the new taffetas are dis guised under other titles. Take Louisine, soft and insnuatng, coming in all the del- icate colors of the season, a taffeta with almost sheen, yet not quite.
 Silk canvas is another name for that which we might have called taffeta not so very long ago. It is soft. life its relative, very bright, and reminds one of alpaca, save that it Is softer and thinner, delicate and more pliable.
 Diamantine is another taffeta. It is ex-
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
FABRICS FOR
 HOT SUMMER WEATHER

spread over Europe. This year the En- press lace is made in imitation of Aleneon, and can be bought by the yard for the fashioning of fine gowns.
 In the Rue Vivenne. where there are many fine establishments devoted to thS making of elegant garments for women, there is one dressmaking house a shade higher priced than the others, in whose spacious presses there hang. now, at this time of writing. the most exquisite crea- tions in the new fabrics! So elegant are these, so indescribably ethereal, so delicate, so suggestive, so almost senuous, that the eye rests upon them and fingers there' because of the very beauty of the tex turs.
 THINNER FABRICS.
 It is easy in describing these to go far out of the reach of the ordinary purse and we'll into the depths of the heaviest one, vet a faithful fashion chronicler must tell of the things to be seen, even at the risk of courtng extravaganza.
The age-herald., 1900-07-08

The best tonic for family use is Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-07-08

handsome lace fabrics which are called Empress lace. They are in imitation of the famous Alcncon lace, which, in the real article, Is so very dear, but IS easily pro- duced in imitation.
 In 1865 Eugenie wore, at the opening of the French exposition of that year, a gown of Alencon point valued at 75,000 francs. It was exquisite that none attempted to initiate, and it was known "the Empress gown" from that time until the fall of the empire. It's cut was adopted for all elegant occasions, and the fame of Eugenie's dress
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER FECT SUCCESS It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN. CURE WIND COLIC, and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists In every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents Q bottle
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
The Aftermath

From Punch.
 Woman-Well, what do you want?
 Tramp-Last time I was round here you gave me a pie wot yer said yer cooked yerself, lady. Woman-Well? Tramp-Well, I merely called here to known who's goin to compensate me for the time wasted in the hospital?
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
A SUMMER SAIL OVER SMOOTH SEAS
 Low Rate Excursion Tickets

To New York, Boston and the East-over- land in luxurious sleeping cars on the per fectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, thence a delightful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Com pany.
 For more detailed information apply to your nearest railroad agent or to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent 2015 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-15-3m. cod.
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
MORPHINE AND
 WHISKY HABITS

Dr. westmoreland by scientific research has discovered a perfect antidote and in forty-eight hours guarantees to destroy all desire and craving for Morphine, Cocaine, Choral, Whisky and kindred drugs with painless and harmless remedy. The quan- tty the persons uses or the length of time they have used any of them makes no diff ference whatever.
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
BIG RURAL CHURCH
Indiana Catholics Have Made Great
 Sacrifices to Erect It

From the Chicago Record.
 The little city of Jasper, the capital or Duboise County, Indiana, has a church structure which is so large that almost any one of the Indianapolis churches could be placed inside-steeple and all. This inn mense structure, dedicated as St. Josephs has enough stone in its structure to build
The age-herald., 1900-07-08
Disappointment
m the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 "Is this," asked the guest, looking with deep disgust at the mess before him. what you call New England boiled dinner?'
 ''Yes sir' the waiter answered. What did you think New England boiled dinner was?"
 .'I supposed 1t was something boiled in New England rum."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Tragedy Of Four Friends.

The story of remarkable coincidence
was told at an informal reunion of Con
federate veterans in Columbia, 5. c.,
says the New York World
In 1853 Bishop Capers, the Rev. DR..
McSwain, the Rev. DR.. Whitford Smith
and the Rev. DIR. Duncan, Of Virginia,
each entered his eldest son at board
ing school at Cokesbury, 5. &.
The four gentlemen were Methodist
diviues and had been lifelong friends.
The boys remained IN the school as
classmates and roOmmates for two
years aud then entered Woliord Col
lege, standing respectively, first, second,
third and fourth in large class.
They continued to be rOOmmates for
four years and until graduation, when
their standing was relatively first,
second, third and fourth.
The young men then entered law
office in Spartanburg, 5. c., and studied
under the same chancellor.
When the war broke out they entered
Captain Walkers company, Jenkins
Rifle Regiment.
They were mess mates, and, being
near the same height, stood together
in battle.
At the second battle of Manassas
shell from Federal battery fell in the
midst of Walkers company and ex-
ploded, killing these four comrades,
but injuring no others in the command.
They were buried on the battlefield
and sleep in the same grave, which is
now marked by a granite cross.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Brutal Attack.

Harry Pickett, colored, made most
brutal attack upon an old negro named
Jim Coy on the night Of the 9th inst.
The attack, it is alleged, was almost
wholly unprovoked The old man was
knocked down and kicked In the eye,
receiving terrible wound. The only
cause Pickett had for striking Coy was
the latter's refusal to give up his own
lunch, which he had already divided
with Pickett
Pickett was before Mayor Blanton
the following morning, after lodging
in Jail over night, and was made to pay
only a fine Of 81 and costs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Parlor Meeting of the "Y,s.v

A parlor meeting Of the "Y's" was
held at the hospilable home of Mrs. w
q. Veuable Thursday night, December
9th. 1t was pleasant to gather together
in the name of the cause which we
represent, and yet to pass the hours in
social intercourse one with another.
The programme for the evening was
opened by the singing Of the "Y Song"
Our hearts were touched with pity by
the selections from "a Singular Life,n
read by Miss Littleton. We under
stood as never before the power which
strong drink may have over person.
Miss Louie Morris's reading-"Wear
the White RibbOu"-reminded the
members of the influence which this
little symbol may have. We all en-
joyed "That Old Sweetheart of Mine,n
rected by Miss Debbie Jeremy. Mrs
Shelburne honored Us with a sweet
solo, for which the girls were very
grateful. A poem, Convict joe" was
read by Miss Maude Gray.
At the close of the programme a
guessing CONTEST took place. The COM
mittee had represented the nations in
a very pulling manner Oh tables, set
in different places about the room.
The prizes for the occasion were simple,
but significant-"white bowsp They
were awarded to Misses Louie Morris
and Ella Burger. These young ladies
were considered very fortunate in win
ming a "bow," as the absence of
"Oeaux" was noticeable feature of the
evening.
The mental strain, occasioned by the
effort to unravel the mysteries on the
tables, was relieved by the appearance
of walters. AS we grouped ourselves
around the tables to partake Of the
refreshments, we realized that our
bodies, as well as our minds, were to
receive the benefit of this meeting.
The resrof the evening passed pleas
antly in games and conversation. We
were sorry when the hour for parting
came, aud each one voiced the senti-
ment that the evening had been thor
oughly enjoyable.
Absent members, we regret that you
could not be with us. We hope that
you will realize what you missed, and
make it a point to be present at the
next meeting.
MAUDE +. GRAY, President.
BLACK DEATH" Insecticide for
Tobacco aud Cabbage Worms, and in
sects that feed on trees or plants.
II. G.. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Brutal Murder Suspected.

The body Of Jacob Miller, colored
was found in the woods near Rec,
Depot last Tuesday. Apparently il
had been there for more than month
lhe remains had been partially de
Voured by vultures, eyes plucked from
thelr sockets, and the only means OF
identification was the dead mans
clothes. Miller was married man.
ana when his wife was questioned con-
ceinlng his fate she replied with more
or less Indifference, saying that her
husband had knocked her into insensi-
Diilty the last time she saw him. Ex-
animation Of the body 10y the acting
coroner revealed gun shot wound,
which broke two ribs and caused.
probably, instant death. 1t appears
lhat Miller was first shot while on
lonely path In the woods and then
short distance to the bushes
The murdered man bore good repu-
tation and the people of both races in
the community are highly incensed at
Tue terrible crime which has been COM
hltIed. Commonwealth Attorney |
watkins spent yesterday in the neigh.
)Orhood investigating.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14

Editor Herdld:-I wish now to write
upon my plan TO make labor better, as
"A whole. There has been some criti-
cism Of this plan, and shall now show
that every item in my plan has been
in use in different sections of the
country, and has proved to be good.
We will take the first item, that Of only
Hiring labor by the year We had that
system in Virginia from my earliest
recollection until sixty-five. We had
public hiring days or day. The first
day Of The year was hiring day and no
one hired hands for a less time than
the whole year, and when we hired
hand, we had the right then under our
laws to say whether the hand that we
had hired should take day of when
he wanted to do so or not. In other
words we had the right under laws
then to control the labor that we hired,
and we will have to have the rlgh
under law again to control labor before
il is worth having.
The second item is i'm regard to how
we shall pay labor That is not ma
terial, as each one can make such ar
rangement as suits him best. The
third item treats Of the regulation OF
crops to suit the hands that we have
secured for the year, that was the old
system in Virginia before sixty-five.
No one ever thought Of putting in a
crop when he did not have the labor
secured to work it, aud the result was
that crops were worked then. They
are now planted and in many cases
not worked at all, and IN no case are
all the crops planted worked as well as
they should be.
This item also states how we should
hire on condition upon which we will
hire. The condition in this item is
the same that has been in use in most
Of the Northern States for the last hun
bred years. 1t is to require the party
that wants to hire TO bring with him
statement from the last party he
worked for, stating what he can do and
what sort of character he has Such a
system enables the party wanting la
Dor to get the kind Of hand he wants.
Fourth item states that labor should
be graded and paid according to what
it is worth. That plan is in use in all
well regulated businesses.
The last item IN this plan recon-
mends that we petition the legislature
to pass a law giving the employer of
labor the power TO control the labor
that he hires. North Carolina has !
such a law, and it has been IN opera
ton for twenty five years or more, and |
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Pretty Church Wedding.
FELDEN. VA Dec. II.

FELDEN, VA Dec. II, 1900.
Douglas church was the scene of a
lovely marriage on Thursday 9Th inst,
Rev. Mr. Elder officiating, when Miss
Florence Allen became the happy
bride % Mr.. Allie Lipscomb. The bride
was handsomely attired in a brown
cloth SUIT, hat aud gloves to match
The groom wore the conventional
black. Promptly at 1880 O'Clock the
bridal party entered the church as the
sort strains Of Memberships wedding
march was beautifully rendered by
Mrs. Ransom. They entered as follows:
Misses Ellen Cunningham and May
Anderson proceeded up one aisle,
while Messrs. Arthur Allen and Frank
Bell proceeded up the other. Next
came Misses Stell Chappell and Mamie
Rice, Messrs Goodrich OyertOn and
Richard Bell, Misses Maude Allen and
Annie T.. Allen and Messrs. Joe Bell
and Emmett Lipscomb. The bride
came in with her maid Of honor, Miss
Gladys Allen, and the groom by his
best man, Mr.. Hamlet Allen. The
little couple, Bert Walker Allen and
Letitia Rice, were the flower bearers
The church was beautifully decora-
ted in running cedar. A reception was
given the bridal party Thursday night
by Mr.. A. G. Allen, Of Tredway, broth
er of the bride.
Miss Estelle Chsppell left Sunday for
Smithville.
Mrs. Mamie Redd and Miss Kate
Redd will return to their home on the
18th inst. ZERO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Two Good Farm Mules
For sale-cheap for cash. Apply to
CAPT. 5. w. PAULETT.
Minutes Of Spring Greek Llterar,
Society.
DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA, !

DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA,
Dec. 10, 1900. I
when lamps were lighted in parlor and hall
The members OF Spring Creek Literary
Society answered 10 call
And to the hospltable homo OF Mrs. Terry
repaired,
To enjoy an entertainment in which many
shared.
Our, President, Mr. Gillian, who presIdes
with much ease,
First asked Mr.. Terry whose pieces we
thought would all please.
Right amusingly he read how the liners
wife tried
To be rid OF the Jiner by the knot being
united.
AS we called on Nora next for a recitation.
We found that she had chosen for her sub
ject compensation"
The Hermit, by Goldsmith, Bells sweet
voice spoke,
Which was very much enjoyed by all lite
rary folk
Mollie next the society entertained,
BY some very funny jokes from Mark
Twain.
rhe music, you know, was surprisingly
good,
When we tell you 1t was rendered by
Messrs. Norvell and Wood.
While thus by literary entertainments our
time we beguiled,
All too soon the hour for adjournment
arrived,
But all look forward with pleasure on Dec.
9TH, to come
BY invitation OF Miss Lilly, to Mr.. Wnker-
sons home.
Miss Ella Booker, of Farmville, was
up to see her parents on the 8th. She
speaks in high terms Of the Normal.
Mrs. A. +. Harris is very i'll at her
home near here.
Our friends and neighbors are busy
killing hogs and pigs. Very little fall
blowing has been done yet. A large |
part Of the tobacco is hanging in the |
barns, as we have not had good sea-
son for striking it.
Mrs. Willis Foster had commenced |
to walk about on crutches from her
sprained ankle, when she lost her bal
ance and fell, spraining her arm very
badly.
1t is time for our boys and girls who
are off at school, to commence to count
the days before they can come home.
We have already commenced counting.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14

has worked well. North Carolina ad
Justed her laws TO suit the changed
conditions and has prospered far NOR,
than Virginia, that has been afraid :,
make any changes that effected IN.
new voting population.
Now, if Mr.. Hebditch or any one
Else can see anything idealistic or Wis
lonary in this plan, he will perform a
good service to his county aud State to
give us a better plan that is not ideal.
lstlc or visionary. Criticism is chean
but 1t takes brains to formulate good
plans to conduct business successfully
upon.
l am not welded to the plan that
l nave given, have only grouped the
Items that have long been in
use into a plan. All of the items have
been tested and proven to be good
w. A. BARROW.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Pneumonia Prevented.

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy for colds and la grippe during the
past few years, to our knowledge, not a
single case has resulted in pneumonia.
ThOs. Whitfield d Co, 240 Wabash
avenue, Chicago one of the most prom
inent retail druggists i'm that city, in
speaking of this, says: 1--WE recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for la grippe in many cases, a. it not
only gives prompt and complete re-
covery, but also counteracts any ten
dency Of la grippe TO result in pneu-
monia" For sale by Shorter d Terry,
Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Steger-LigOn.

On Wednesday afternoon a pretty
marriage was solemnized in the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Ligon, their
daughter Miss Mamie and Mr.. Hunter
Il. SIeger being the contracting parties.
Inc ceremony was performed at 5
O'Clock in the beautifully decorated
parlor, by Rev. :. II. Thompson, and
Immediately after the closing prayer
MIR. and Mrs. Steger repaired to the
Norfolk and Western depot where they
boarded the east going ain for an ex-
tended wedding tour. The marriage
was an exceedingly quiet one, there
being present only the intimate friends
OF the family. Mr. II. w. Walker, a
close friend Of the groom acted as best
man. and Miss Fannie Lyon, sister Of
The bride as maid Of honor. Prof. w.
Is. Cridlin played the wedding march.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
Farmville Graded and High School.

Roll Of honor for the week ending
December I. High school: Anderson.
Adams, Farrar, Whitehead, White
side, Winston, Alice Paulett.
Grades:-(S) Dundee Martin, Madeline
Rich, Oscar Wicker, a. Mary David
son, Grace Walton, (6) Lizzie Davis,
Hugh Garland, Ethel Lyon, Marjorie
Lockett Walton, Willie Webster, (5)
Ben Riyes Hooper, a. Louise Gray,
~ Paul Barrow, Basil Jackson, Tom
ME Ligon, Bette Smith, % Henry
Martin, Emmett Webster.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
The Best Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm aud bound
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
1t trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which il affords. Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism. one application gives re-
lief, Far sale by Shorter q Terry, OAR
IingtOn Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this Is not attended
TO. disorders Of the stomach arise, bill
business, headache dyspepsia and piles
ION follow. Ifyou wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They
are so easy to take and mild aud gentle
in effect. For sale by Shorter * Terry,
Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
RICHMOND. VA.

Dear Sirs.-AbOut a year ago, having
orraneed 10 90 on hunting trip, l found
myself unable 20 raise my arm, having an
attack Ofrheumatism, went into your store
md asked ii you could help me out, as l did
moi want 10 be disappointed. You sold me a
bcftle of your "DiXie Nerve and Bone Lini-
menfr which ! used freely, rubbing vigOr-
onslv with 10 that night, and 1 was most
sgreeably surprised when getting up the
rexf morning. 20 find the rheumatism en-
fi-elv cured and my arm perfectly well. ]
am glad 10 say I have Lad no return OF
rheumatism since
Itold the above to a friend suffering the
same way. and he tried your "DiNie Nerve
and Rome Liniment' and was as speedily
cgred. Very truly,
j. THOMPSON BROWN.
Large bottle % cents; small bottle Is cents
Al Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
The FarmriIIe and PoMhatan.

Application has been made in the
Law and Equity Court, Of Richmond,
for decree to sell the Farmville and
Powhatan railroad. The application
was made last Monday and the court
set December Dist for the hearing. The
decree will be strongly resisted by some
of the bond holders.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14

Mr. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. Y, says: "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy il the best
medicine | have ever used. 1t is a fine
children's remedy for Group aud never
fails to cure" When given as soon a.
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, it will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and a bottle Of the Cough
Remedy kept at hand ready for instant
use AS soon as these symptoms appear.
F'r sale by Shorter q Terry, Darling
ton Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-14
"What May Happen In the Next Hun.
dred Years."

4""! happen III the Next HUI
dred Years."
The Older readers of the HERArt
VIII remember The late DIR. Frank Bel
watkins, who lived on College Hill a
the beginning Of the war between In
States, and who was actively engaged
IN the practice Of his profession. A
grandson OF his, John Elfreth Wat
hlns, Jr., has asked the "wisest and
most careful men in our greatest insti.
'utlons OF science and learning" for
answer TO the above query, and in the
L"dteS' Home journal for December.
has collected the answers. These
we propose to give to our readers
IN condensed form There will be
ooO'OOO,OOO in America. The American
VIII be taller from one to two inches.
Spelling by sound will have been
I adopted, and the English language
more spoken than any other. Russia
VIII rank second. Hot and cold air
VIII be turned on from spigots. by
which the temperature Of houses will
be regulated.
Mosquitoes, house-flies aud reaches
viii be practically exterminated.
Ready-cooked meals will be bought
from establishments and served
through pneumatic tubes, hot or cold,
to the homes OF the people.
No foods will be exposed to dust and |
impure air, but will be kept in liquid
air refrigerators.
All traffic In cities will be below or
hid above ground, and automobile We.
hlcles Will furnish transportations for
folks and freight.
Photographs will be telegraphed
from any distance, and will be made
TO reproduce all Of natures oolors.
Trains will run $50 miles an hour
and be free from smoke and cinders.
Automobiles will be cheaper than
horses are today, and farmers will use
automobile plows, harrows, wagons, &c.
The man or woman who cannot
walk ten miles at stretch will be con.
'idered weakling.
Electric ships will go from New York
o Liverpool in two days. In storms
hey will dive below the water and
here await fair weather.
There will be air ships, but they will
'e principally used as war vessels. 7
Giant guns will shoot twenty five
niles and scatter death and destruc-
ion in wide range.
There will be no wild animals ex-
ept in menageries. Rats and mice
will have been exterminated. The r
orse will have become practically ex-
met.
Cattle and sheep will have no horns.
Ian will see around the world. Grand "
pera will be telephoned to private
ONES.
A university education will be free Bl
every man and woman.
Pneumatic tubes will deliver store
ackages to homes. Vegetables will
grown by electricity. The fruits Of -.
le tropics will be grown in this lati- ~
Ide. =
Strawberries will be as large as APP !.
es. Melons, cherries, grapes, plums,
)ples, pears, peaches and all berries, +;
I'll be seedless.
Soil will be enriched by plants which -
Ike their nutrition from the air and r.
We fertility to the earth. =
There Will be black, green and blue
se'. a pansy will be as large in 70
ameter as a sun flower, and violets 80
III grow to the size of orchids.
Few drugs will be followed, and only So
hen the stomach is the seat Of disease.
ne living body Will to all medical -.
rpOses be transparent. -,