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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
FAITH IN TRIAL.
Some Helpful Thoughts from the
Testing Of Abraham for the
Daily Christian Life.

Nbraham did not live for himself.
ha' for all the ages to come. lie was
;t,ed. and in his faith. his victory and
hi. reward is an example and an as
iurance 10 all who come after him.
lie was ON trial. What particular rea-
son there was for this we do not know.
il may be his son; his only son WAS
becoming am idol in his heart. II may
be some great experience WAS waiting
for him, and his faith required 10 un-
dcrgO the ordeal. We know not. 1t
does not concern us so much 10 know
why God places us ON trial, as 20 ac-
eept Gods word and stand firm in The
day of distress. rs i'm the ease OF
job. Satan may have questioned the
faith of Abraham. How much could
he sacrifice for God? lie has sacri-
feed much. but has the limit been
reached? Whatever the occasion the
voice came to him. How hc was start
led when he heard the command.
Take now Thy son, thine only son.
Isaac, and offer him for burnt offer
ing" Words more terrible could not
be spoken TO him. We're they really
from God? We do not know how he
satisfied himself on this point; we may
be assured that he took pains 20 salts
fy himself that the voice was the voice
of God. Strong arguments were
aaginst il. each one made stronger for
his love for his only son. There was
the promise; how can this voice be
from Him who gave the promise con
cerning Isaac? TO obey is to prevent
the fulhlment of the promise. The
promise is. "ln Isaac" his death is the
death Of hope. Satan's logic is alNays
strong; no one knows better than ne
how to use the promises Of God as
against present duty. lie So assailed
Christ on the pinnacle of the tenn
pie.
Now what is faiths answer? What
did Abraham. ne OF the breaking heart,
say? II had conclusive evidence that
the promise was from God; have con-
elusive evidence that this command is
from God. II is not for me 10 recon
ellie them. It is the Promiscr who
commands: lie will see TO it. and pro-
vide forit; lie is able ( o raise mp Isaac.
Another thought in the temptation.
was: How can you su,-
tain yourself against the terrible
charge that will be laid against YOU
ON your return. and the mother asks:
Where is Isaac" 4 man rccoils al
the thought of his character being de-
fcnselcss. but what is faiths answer?
"My duty is made plain. and ! must
obey; God will see TO il and provide
me "A yindication." If yOn vindicate
yourself by proof of Divine command.
You only impugn the character OF
God. From this we recoil. but the an
swer is still the same: THE Lord will
see to it and provide his own vindica-
ton" "The Lord will provide" said
Abraham; now see the sacrifice. and
Jehovah-Iirch became the memorial
name. So the lesson is handed down:
"In the mount of God it shall be seen:
in the time Of trial the Lord will pro-
vide for those who obey" - United
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
Ei0.2

DIAGRAM OF TRAVELLING MAIL BOX.
inches and extends down the center
Of the post and is held in place by
bolts Oh III. A sash pulley O is
fastened 10 the post, around which
the cord (K) passes. This belt Of
cord. known in the market as No. go
medium laid seine twine. is made
fast TO the mail box at the point l..
II then passes around the pulley O
thence around the groove drive
wheel (m) and fastens again at the
point l..
by revolving the wheel (m) the
box is pulled along the wire;
then by reversing the wheel the
box is moved in the oppo-
site direction. In order 10 in
crease the sTeed the cogged gear
wheel (n) is added. TO the shaft OF
which the crank (O) is attached One
turn Of the crank mo~es the box ten
feet. The iron (F) is used to enable
the mail carrier 10 drive his vehicle
wheel under the box for convenience
in delivering mail. The cord (k)
varies in length considerably IN wet
and dry weather. but not so much as
TO interfere with it's working.
"The matter of cost is a little hard
10 get at accurately, because much
~ the material, including all
the wheels in the driving mech
anism. were drawn from the farm
Junk heap at no cost whatever.
vet would have considerable
value were they required 10 be espe-
cially made. The cash outlay for this
outfit was not over g.. hut it must be
noted that all the work. both wood
and iron. was done ON the farm and
would perhaps ~nount 90 three
times the above figure" james j..
Taggart. in Ohio Farmer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTIANS.
Firmness of Christian Character
Needed rhatIs Acquired ny Habits
OF Discipline and service.

When Washington was engaged in
his magnificent struggle. not only
against the power OF Great Britain.
but with the congress and with selfish
politicians. he used the following
words in his protest against the policy
of short enlistments: 81 solemnly de-
clare ] never was witness t0 single
instance that could countenance the
opinion of militia or raw troops being
fit for the real business of fighting.
! have found them useful as light
parties to skirmish in the woods. but
incapable of making or sustaining a
serious attack This frmness is only
acquired by habit Of discipline and
service. We may expect everything
from ours that militia is capable of.
but we must not expect from them
any services for which regulars alone
are fit
Coufessedly something is wrong in
our churches. II is not 10 be set right
bv the enthusiasm of great conven-
iions. or by frequent feliciiaiions
upon our rapid growth in numbers.
Nav not the secret of weakness lie
I'm the fact that. though we have al
ways meant well. we have overlooked
the absolute necessity Of providing
for Our Christian warfare q sufficient
number of seasoned regulars? Wash
mgton declares that ihe battle Of
Camden furnishes q melancholy COM
ment upon the doctrine he enforces.
"rhc militia fed az the first fire and
left the continental troops 10 combat
for safety instead of victory" How
exactly these words describe fhc -itn-
a ion Of some Of our churches to-day,
Let ms never FORGE that "ih's firm
ness is only acquired by habit, OF dis
cipline and service"
4 wonderful example Of This firm
ness IS brought 20 our notice 100 an
e-say by Sidney Lanier. IL was at
the battle Of Maldon where England
was conquered 10y the Dane. The
great English leader was dead. Few
were left 10 prolong the unequal conn
bat. but mp rose Bvrhiwold can ODD
warrior. sturdily hearing mp his shield
and waving his ash and eNhori'ng ihr
few that remained. beautifully cry
ing: soul be fhe scornfuIler. heart DO
the bolder. front be the firmcr. as our
might lessensI
What a spirit FOR Christian soldiers
10 cultivate. How often have Chris
tian soldiers not shown the same mag
nifcent courage. Rev. Edwin T. His
cox. in Baptist Standard.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

larly situated or at a distance from
the road, we wrote to Mr.. raggart
for particulars and he has replied as
follows:
"This mail carrier is designed TO
transport the mail across the Olen-
tangy river, which at this point is
OPS feet wide. 1t is supported by a
No. galvanized wire ca which is
maintained at the proper tension by
means Of a fence ratchet shown al i.
The box is supported on the wires by
two grooved sash pullies. Cd ID. The
strap iron connecting with the box
and pullies, Cd d., extends on both
sides of the wire. making il impos-
sible TO get Off in transit. The post
(E) on opposite side of river has an
iron at the top end bent into the
form shown at F. This iron is @X2A
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
NO. 10.
DCA6s6 6lIR FARM
>5|BTDROV'zlEN7r.
TRAVELLING MAIL BOX.
kimpe Device by Which an Ohio
Farmer Has His Letters Carried
Across River.

We recently received from the
rural delivery bureau at Washington
photograph of travelling mail box
designed and used by Mr. James Tag
CART, Delaware county. o.. TO convey
his mail from his box on the rural
carriers route to his house across
river. Without thi. device he would
be obliged TO go some distance to
the bridge TO cross the river for his
mail. As something like this would
be very convenient for others simi-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
pacon Curing in EngInnd.

Take the whole side, after the ham
and shoulder have been removed, and
rub it with the following mixture:
For each 100 pounds of meat, seven
pounds of salt. one po'vid Of brown
SUGAR and four ounce. of salipcter,
finely powdered and mixed together.
spread this compound on the flesh
side OF the meat only and rub IL in
well. Lay another piece on the first
one. treat IL in ibe same manneE and
so proceed until an The meat is salt
ed. Let it remain IN this compound
for three weeks; it will then be
ready 70 hang up TO dry or 10 smoke,
when IL should be wiped OF.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

Rape is essentially sheep feed.
Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota, who miro
duced rape into this country says
that il is an IDEAL succulent crop for
sheep but does not recommend II for
horses and milch COWS. II horses
will eat it they should not be per
nitted to pasture on it only for
short time each day. We doubt II
they will eat it IL they can get grass
or hay If you have some sheep they
will make good gains on rape and
will eat it with a'idiy. Farmers
Voice.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused BY
n-heau disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed 10 ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by CELL
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and The sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Dr. Kilmer's SwampsROOt the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. It has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in iifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

He who pray- in Christ's name must
pray Christ's prayer-"Not my will.
but Thine be ne."-AleXander Mac
iar,n.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

The bat is a harmless animal and
shorld be protected because it hills
dies aud bugs
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
The High School

81. intended 10 prepare our boys and girls for
College and University, or for life, and the
trustees ufe q that 10 shall be- so conducted
gas fo be "a credit 90 the district and a great
saving Of expense To- those that avail them
selves of its Advantages. AS it is "a part Of
ihe public school system, the tuition fee
..Hr "a
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06

THE trustees are proud of the record of this
school in the past. and desire 10 develop 10
still more 10 is continued in an grades for
frD lifiI session of months.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-12-06
THE GAMBLING EVIL
DR.. Talmage Arraigns the Spirit o.
vii Speculation.
lie Gives Some Account of the Finan.
cial Ruin of other Days-MOney
Golden Breasted
Bird.

lCopyrisht, 1901, by Louis Klopsch. y. "
Washington. June g.
Evening star., 1901-10-31

-Misdrected zeal is woeful waste of energy
- -unprohtable-useless. You know as well as
we do and as well as those over-zealous would-be
competitors OF ours, that CREDIT here is credit
without extra charge-that you can buy here for
as little, and take advantage of credit system,
as you can for cash-and for less money than
any of those so-caled competitors are in position
to quote you under any circumstances.
Evening star., 1901-10-31

Americans would, we trust, have hesitated
before repudiating ii without regard 10
our feelings in the matter But we i'm
agine that not few Englshmen will be
startled to learn that we have abandoned
our rights under the Clayton-Bulwe treaty
and surrendered every disputed point
without any compensation"
The new treaty is another instance of
Lord Salisbury's placid indifference and
Lord Lansdowne's impulsive generosity.
Tpey have given up everything, and have
not stopped, as many a practical states
man would have done. to make something
out OF their surrender. President Roosevelt
Is said TO be entirely favorable TO the pro-
posed settlement OF the canal question It
Is ADDED that he will recommend the SEN
ate TO adopt the treaty as Il stands without
delay on the ground that I: gives his coun-
try all that II wants. We shall doubtless
agree to 1t on this side of the water, though
1t gives nothing at all. Il will We need
hardly say. be an advantage 10 this coun-
try to get rid OF all outstanding grievances
between ourselves and the American peo-
pie. There is perhaps no existing question
on which we should do wisely to put down
our foot and assume an intractabie attt-
tude, as Lord Salisbury did In the earlier
stages of the Venezuelan question. But.
on the other hand. II IL to be hoped hat
Lord Lansdowne will not plume himself too
much on the skill with which he is able
to secure his diplomatic ends by gracefully
surrendering every point in the game.
Evening star., 1901-10-31
AS VIEWED IN ENGLAND.
A Liberal Journals Comment on Pro-
posed Canal Treaty.

"A L1bcral Journals Comment on Pro-
posed Canal Treaty.
From the London Chronicle, October 8.
We publish this morning the substance of
new provisional treaty between Great
Britain and the United States on the sub
ject of the isthmian canal. Tho history of
this question will be fresh In the minds of
our readers. The Clayton-Bulwer treaty
Of fifty years ago gave US certain rights
and claims in connection with the building
OF ship canal across the neck chat unites
North and South America. We have main
tained those claims more or less languidly
and have probably never been in the mood
to assert them aggressively. Americans
have never liked a treaty which prospec-
lively gave to a foreign nation a new and
important foothold in Central America. An
attempt was made last year in the Hay
Pauncefote treaty to arrive at a geod un-
derstanding on the subject os the canal.
but the United States Senate were not sat-
isfied with the framing of the neutrality
clauses, and they introduced an amendment
which gave the American government a
virtual power OF closing the canal when
they felt II essential to their interests to 10
SO. THIS treaty consequently fell through:
and 1t was apparent that the American
people would never be entirely satisfied 80
long as the Clayton-Bulwer treaty remained
In force. Sentiment spart. We had very
httle good reason for desiring to maintair.
the aforementioned treaty. But & was sa-
cred e. an International Instrument. and
Evening star., 1901-10-31

iree nowing gemmed girdled and rich robe
IN Which the wealthy maid or matron of
Athens received her guests at dinner or
entertained her household In moments of
complete domestic intimacy
american women are frankly accepting the
hiinoho Tor ease, convenience and beauty.
II Is TOO loose robe for formal occasions.
put Its principle Is that the body shall be
warm or cool according to the season with
OUT rigor, without pressure. Our climate
would forbid its public display If conyen-
tionality did not unless in midwinter 1t
were thickly lined. which would detract
from It's stately fuency. It's principle lath-
er tnan its strict patterns is to be COM
mended, and in time right reason will force
its principle into limited conventional adop-
tion.
There is less sanity In western women
VINO torture their waists out OF natural
lines than in the torture of their feet by
Chinese women. The women of Japan are
the most graceful walkers and posturers
among moderns because the entire body is
free from artificial restraint.
Evening star., 1901-10-31

Large Solid Oak Chfoniers with draw
sssss ssss a.as,is rs's .oIs ssa 'ss $3.85
Evening star., 1901-10-31
DRINKING IN IsEnAANY.
$75O,OOO,OOO Said to Be fuent YEARLY
for SptrituOus Beyerarea


LONDON. October 31-A dispatch to the
Times from Berlin says. the Society for
Combating the Abuse of Spirituous
Liquors has begun conference at Bres-
lau. -
Baron Won Diergardto said at yester-
days meeting he beliefed that alcohol
would one day be universally regarded as
an enemy of civilization but at present n
was only possible to recommend modera-
tion in its use. Seven hundred and fifty
millions OF dollars was yearly spent In
estimated that the average German con.
sumed the equivalent Of five glasses of
spirits a day.
Baron Won Dtergardt added that one DIFF
ficulty in the campaign was that the state
itself was interested. in alcohol deriving.
as it did. revenue of s41,000,0OO from
spirits and s25.ooeo0O from beer. one
third of the German exports to Togoland
and one-seventh of those To East Africa
consisted Of alcohol
Evening star., 1901-10-31

Bayards time. and Miss Roosevelt pre-
sided over the hospitable home of her rela-
tive, Mr.. j. r. Roosevelt then first secre-
tary of embassy. Miss Roosevelt was one
of the most popular ladies ever connected
with the embassy, and this was due to a
shrewd tact which was hidden beneath a
manner of absolute simplicity. Caring lit
tie for fashionable life, she had no ambi-
tfons of her own to fulfill; and there was
thus greater freedom for graceful adjust
ment of the sometimes eXigent demands of
her fellow countrywomen-who are not all
as free as she was from aspirations to be
stars of the first magnitude
Evening star., 1901-10-31
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Gossip of the English Capital Con-
cerning the Presidents Family.

From the London Chronicle, October 8.
An unusual interest will center in the
social life of the White House after the
coming winter, and when the period of
mourning shall have passed. For the first
time in it's history the Executive Mansion"
will shelter a family of society people
which contains a debutante- Miss Alice
Roosevelt, daughter of the President by
his first wife, is eighteen years of age. and
Of tastes and inclinations which are ex-
pected to make her home center of youth
full brightness. Washington society, APP
parently so free and cordially open, has its
aristocracy, as has that of London, Servia
or Samoa, and to this class the Roosevelts
belong. The democratic views and abrupt
genuineness of the President will, however,
probably save him from the penalties OF
having been born an aristocrat in re-
public; but he and his family will live in
the beams of searchlight, and Mrs.
Roosevelt will have occasion for the use
of all her tact.
Mr. J. r. Roosevelt cousin of the Presi-
dent, who was first secretary Of embassy
here during Mr.. Cleveland's second term,
was married to a lady of the Astor family,
expected that their official residence here
would be period of social brilliancy In
accord with Mrs. Koosevets tastes tall
ents and wealth, but she died after short
illness before her husband had assumed his
office Mr.. Roosevelt Is democrat. Hence,
under the seversly partisan rules that gov
ern foreign appointments in the United
States he Is rot likely to re-enter the dip
lomatic service, Notwithstanding his fra
ternal Intimacy with ead relationship to
the President. In any evnsit ne world not
come to London: for Mr. Henry White.
who precedsd-and succseded--Mr. Roose-
welt as first secretary, is. We are glad to
know. a fixture, SO long as he shall care to
be-
Commander Cowles and his wife, the sis
ter OF President Roosevelt are we'll known
in London. They were. in fact married
here. The commander was naval attache
at the United States embassy during Mr..
Evening star., 1901-10-31
Decay of Populfsm.
From the INDIANAPOLIS Joprna,

Recent investigation shows that the once
peWeriai e sb popullst party is almost a thing
Oh the past In Kansas. Under the new alec
tion law, In order to decide the location of
the tickets on the official ballot. If he.
canae necessary to separate and tabulate
lhe fusion vote of last year. The result
shows that the democrats cast a ~, vo.ns
and the 'populists s0.425. This gives The
democrats majority of $50, which mea ne
TWO election officers and the second p,ace ~,
the ballot. while the populists get only one
election officer and third place on the hal
let As the popuiists have been contendinp
that they had five times as many votes in
Kansas as the democrats the result of
the investigation is great surprise to
them. -
Evening star., 1901-10-31
JAPANESE woMEN,s DRESS.
Little Likelihood That the Kim0nO
VIII Be Abandoned.

Eroul the Chicago Chronicle.
Marquis Ito, Japan's greatest statesman,
says that European dress is most conven-
tent for all civilized men and that it is to
become the national style IN his country
But that there is no garment which he
comes woman so much as a kimono," and
that, therefore, the women Of Japan will
Cling 10 it--even it clings to them. 1.-The
women OF Japan look prettier in the native
dress.' which Is conclusive as to its con-
tinuity.
For the people of Japan are innateiy ar
tistic and are furnishing to the costem-
porary fashion world styles as hsaltafui,
decorative, comfortable and graceful as oi
DIG the Greeks devised. indeed the kilnonc
N Japan Ia manifestly designed upon the
Evening star., 1901-10-31
Twenty Years Of Vile Catarrh.-

chns. o. Brown. journalist. Of Duluth. NInn..
writes: 81 have been Q sufferer from throat and
nasal catsrrh for over twenty years. during which
tion truly miserable. Within hfteen minutes after
using DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder i obtainsa
rsiief. Three bottles have almost. IL not entirsly
cured me-" Sold by +. S. WILLIAMS. 9th ana n
ste.; EDNoNDs & WILLIAMS. Sd and Ia sye. r
Evening star., 1901-10-31
sued for Infrin.enent.

suit was started in the United States
circuit court at New York last Tuesday
by F. M. Peters against biscuit manufac-
turers for infringement of paper boxes for
crackers. The package In dispute is one
used by the National Biscuit Company for
It's Uneeda and In-er-seal goods An in
junction and heavy damages are asked for.
Evening star., 1901-10-31

From the Los Angeles Express. Il
Connecticut Is the latest to take up the
question Of reforestation. Many states have
awakened to this fact, but the damage al
ready has been done. and IL will be hard
matter to find a remedy.
Evening star., 1901-10-31

1t matters little what it Is that. you want
whether situation or servant
want" ad. in The Star will reach the per-
son who can I'LL your need.
The bee., 1901-05-23
News from Nebo.

Nothing new, startling, or strange
has occurred in this locality, and
who need expecta very interesting
letter from such place? Not
failure, but low aim is crime"
Rev. King, of Blackford, preached
Saturday afternoon, Sunday morn
ing and evening at the G. p. Church
in the absence of the regular pastor.
Mrs. w. j. Lamb, of Madisonville,
visited the family of w. S. Ruther-
ford Sunday.
Misses Dalcye Tilford and Goldie
Chandler returned home Saturday
from q trip to the Mammoth Cave.
Messrs. Clarence Clinton and
James Morgan, of Providence, were
in Nebo Sunday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Day gave a social
Saturday evening in honor of her
sixteenth birthday.
Mrs. w. S. Rutherford is visiting
in Darlington this week,
The Manitou choir furnished
music for the service at the G. p.
Church Sunday morning and upon
Icing requested renamed and sang
in the afternoon much to the enjoy
ment of all who heard.
Mr.. Hancock who was to lecture
on Temperance Saturday evening at
the M. E. Church failed to do so on
account of the bad weather.
r. p. Hill and J. b. Peyton went
to Providence today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. S. Hill are visit
ing friends near StanhOpe.