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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
MAKE THE LAW PLAIN.

"Not only ought the tax laws proper
e. be simplified, but the fee system
ought, as far as possible, to be wipeC
out Both the method Of taxation aud
the collection of taxes should be, and
c'n be, reduced to a business basis that
would enab G a citizen to square vi
with a lump sum- so to speak, and
know when he is through paying and
where he stands. He should not, on
the one hand, be encouraged to give
himself the benefit of doubt, with the
chances Of there being an after clap;'
nsz, on the other hand, should he az we
have known TO be the case, be compell-
si to consult an attorney in order that
ne might be honest to the last silver -
Richmond Dispatch
Not only should tax laws be simpli-
fled, but all statute laws would stand a
little more plain English. We never
could understand why statutes, bills,
answers, indictments, pleas, demurrers,
rebutters, non rebutters and other
members Of the same tribe should be
50 dressed as to be in actual disguise.
Read little and all men agree as to
the meaning, and so with essays, ed
itorials, contributions, compositions,
DC, but all codes are so ambiguous
that it requires philadelphia law
yer" to "catch on" But, then, the
lawyers write codes, and the lawyers
must live.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
In The Country.

Editor Hcrdld,-I have often rea,
ID your paper appeals to tenant farmer,
to become owners Of farms The advice
is admirable and should be Needed
On this subject read recently the
following:
There were two moments in nv life
when l felt carried away with ecstatic
exhllaralion: the first, when / held in
my hand the license to marry the
noblest girl in Georgia: the second. two
years later, when | received possession
of "a warrantee deed to fifty acres of
ground. My wife made a man Of me
and my ground made citizen of me-
There Is here lesson for every man
IN the country.
Let the trees from which YOU gather
fruit or under whose protecting leaves
you rest I'm summer be your trees. the
grass growing in the meadows your
grass, the flowers blooming in the gar
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
GOOD. RIT For WHAT

There are a great many good people
IN the world, but what are they good
for? They do not drink; they do not
swear; they do not gamble; they do not
use tobacco; they keep the Sabbath dav:
yea, they even attend divine worship
regularly, and so we say that they are
good people. But what are they good
for? Their goodness is of the mega i've
kind. While they do not do anything
bad, neither can we say that they do
anything good. They never Join i'm the
song services; they never lift their
voices in thanksgiving or prayer; thev
never 90 forth on missions of love and
mercy; they never give for an noble
purpose; and if they are asked to lend
some assistance in any way, it is "Oh!
l can't do that; get some one else TO do
II for yOu.' While we call them good
people and class them among the bet
ter element Of the community. in our
more sober, thoughtful moments we
are led to ask ourselves the question.
What are they good for?-Rev. c. w.
Davidson.
We know some such folks. None of
the vices and none of the virtues.
They hate no one and love no one.
They hurt nobody and help nobody.
Neither "hot nor cold" The Bible
describes them and then tells what to
do with them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
INCOME TAX.

1t is refreshing to read the following
from Mr.. NJ. f. ingalls,, rich man,
and president of the Big -Four Railroad
al have always believed in an in
come tax and have thought that the
decision of our Supreme Court against
the constitutionality Of such tax was
one Of the most unfortunate occur
rences Of the age. We should have a
tax on all incomes, large or small, ex-
empting a moderate amount, as most
Of the States, except a certain amount
OF property from execution and levy.
This country is so rich, that with a
fair system of taxation and economy in
expenditure, the tax rate will be so low
that it will not be oppressive, and thus
you will encourage and protect your
small property-holders"
No sane man objects to men becom-
ing rich, millionaires, multi-milliOn-
aires, but all just men agree that rich
men should tote fair" that is bear
full share of public burden, and an in
come tax is one way to secure that.
1t will do much towards giving rest
of mind among the masses in this rest
less age when rich men Of their own
free will and accord, simply do public
duty. Mr.. Ingalls, has given noble
example.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

1t is estimated that New Jersey will
receive this year from the trusts domi-
ciled there alone, 81, 100, 600, including
fees paid on filing certificates of trust
interpretations. The costs of the state
government are less than $1,000 600
yearly, so that property of her citizens
may 90 tax free, and yet what a crush
ing burden she is imposing. upon Others
by reason OF giving life to these pound
of-flesh-vultures.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
M..r
This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablet,
the remedy that cures n cold I'm one day
A Testimonial From Old ENGLAND

Il consider Chamberlain Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron.
c.Ihil's, says Mr.. William Savory. Of
Warrington. England 1T has saved nv
wiie's life she haying been martyr TO
bronchitis for over six years. being most
OF the time confined 10 her bed. She is
now quite we'll II is great pleasure
10 the manufacturers Of Chamberlain
cough Remedy TO be able TO publish ties
ilmonials Of this character. They show
that great good is being done. pain and
suffering relieved and valuable lives re.
stored to health and happiness bv this
remedy II is for sale by Anderson Drug
CO.. Shorter, Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

This more than Napoleon of finance
now proposes to chaperone a dry coed:
trust, which, no doubt, contempIates
the ownership Of all dry goods con
Germs in Farmville as well as New
York, just as the Standard Oil Co. con.
trois the output and sale of ali Of the
oil
Does it mean that the people Of this
country are ready to become serfs? and
to iraw water and hew wood for few
me mates the remainder Of their days {?
hX-Attorney- General Griggs said
their was no remedy. His successor
may say so, too, but what say the peo-
pie?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

The Newport News Herald, in dis
cussing qualifications for membership
In the Constitutional Convention, per-
tlnently asks: "Why not accept a
juror who is relative or an employee
Of the accused? Why not try case
before Judge who has been an attor-
ney in the case?n
BY this test the conclusion is that
the Corporation Attorney must be told
to "stand aside.p
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Senator Martin, as viewed by the
South Boston Ne,os. Comment is not
needed. The Senator is in his native
element, plotting with the representa-.
yves OF corporations against the cham.
pion OF the people. He came into DO
li'ical life out Of the womb of corpora.
tons, nursed at the breasts of combines
played upon the fields of monopoly,
wHh the rights and liberties of the peo-
pie for toys, and his maturity does
credit to his political genesis-e. z. his
own election in 1895"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Free silver dead" is the cry, but
how about this worse than fifty-cents-
In the-dollar fraud? The Boston Post
says and says truly: "Our trusts are
capitalized not on values but on expec-
tation. The public, the consumers of
trusts products,d not pay profit upon
capital INVESTED in industry, but upon
what the trust owners expects to make
out of their trade. Can more rotton
basis be imagined?" or course not.
1t puts to the blush the craziest Of all
the "crazy" fifty-cents.in-the-dol
fellows.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

The late Mr.. Armour once pointed to
an humble clerk in his employment
and said: "that man has better appe-
tite than |, sleeps better and enjoys
life more" Just so. If we poor folks
could only appreciate our everyday
blessings and stop trying to do as rich
folks do we would be the happiest peo-
pie in the world. We are not so sure
but that we are anyhow. Still poverty
is nothing to brag about, and many of
US are poor who ought not to be so.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.


All who use Chamberlains Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick rel eff from pain which II affords
When speaking of this Mr.. d. n. Sinks.
OF Troy, Ohio, says: "Some time ago I
had severe attack Of rheumatism in nv
arm and shoulder tried numerous
remedies but got no relief until | was re-
commended by Messrs. Geo. f. Parsons
y Co.. druggists Of this place. TO try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They recon-.
mended 1t so highly that bought bot
Tie. J. 'oas soon relieved Of an pain. I
nave since recommended this liniment 10
many of my friends. who agree with me
mat 1t is the best remedy for muscular
rheumatism in the market" For sale
oy Anderson Drug Co.; Shorter, Darling
ton Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Let's let the Democratic platform for
1904 alone for at least three years. We
are busy with our crops and convention
just now, and don't want TO be divert
ed. The American people are great on
rush, but one thing at time is bet
ter rushed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
GAME OF POLITICS.

"There il nothing lovely about the
game Of politics, no matter how II is
viewed. L is selfish aud tresche-
rous game at which it is difficult to
play without becoming selfish and
trescherous 1t is a game without
fixed principles 1t is far removed
from statecraft and its dignity is doubt
full, rare and fleeting "
That's what our brother, Of the New
port News Daily Press says of politics,
and if this be true and politicians are
ruling the country which way are we
going?
It's good hour for the people to AS
sumo charge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Japan is so much indebted to Com.
modore Perry for forcing her to quit
the life of hermit, as the Atlanta
constitution says, that she will erect a
Monument to his memory. We are
under heavy obligations to those men
who wake us up anyhow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

There is an old woman in New York
who is engaged in the rabbit foot busi.
ness and has always a supply on hand
whether she gets them from the grave
yard and always the left fore one. is
not said. but fools enough are found
to buy literally.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Major Daniel will be in the conven-
ZION, and he knows the wants Of Vir-
ginis, aud knowing will dare maintain
them. And he will have as his ASSOC
clates many another "honest aud cana.
BILE" Virgiuian, so we Of the ranks NAV
just pursue the even tenor of our way
and feel that all is well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Gov. Tyler complains that so few
farmers are being sent to the Conven.
ton. June is busy month with the
farmers, and if the work Of the law
yers don't please them, they will sim.
ply undo it and go in person next time
and do it right
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

A methodist preacher in Brooklyn,
n. Y, says the mothers are keeping
their daughters out Of the churches, as
only dancing daughters" are sought
for in marriage. We repeat this
preacher lives in Brooklyn, and not n
Farmvile.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Yes, the benefactions Of such men a.
Carnegie and Rockefeller are indeed
princely, but the generous giving Of
the age has been on the part Of the
Southern States in the interest of ne
gro education.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

You never saw left-handed boy
who couldn't shoot marble with ac-
curacy or throw stone straight to the
mark. 1t was so in 14O6 b. G..
Among all this people there were
seven hundren chosen men left-handed;
every one could sling stones at an hair
breadth, and not miss.u
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

The Postmaster General will issue an
order allowing postal employees 70 20
without coats during the hot months
OF summer. We hope he may issue
another as winter approac hes in which
warm overcoats are provided for he
unfortunsles who carry country mails
during The cold Of winter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

The suggestion Of the Newport News
Herald is at least an inviting one. 1t
would indeed be an ideal place for a
June meeting, but would it not be too
busy for business.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Macaulay went to India, as he says,
Ito save my family" and while endur-
ing the Punishment from home, wrote
to "my dear sisters" 1--WE shall be
again together in a comfortable, though
modest home. certain of a good fire, a
good joint Of meat, and a good glass Of
wine, without owing obligations to
anybody, and perfectly Indifferent, at
least as far as our pecuniary interest is
concerned, to the changes Of the polit-
zeal world"
How stimulating such picture must
have been. Most men would become
lazy but for some such inspiration.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

we admire the pluck of little Japan
In standing boldly in front of big Rus
sia' but what can little nation or a
little man expect in the days Of colossal
combines?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Some silly writer has suggested the
name Of Gen. Miles as the Democrat
to lead the forces in the next National
fight. We know nothing of his past
party affiliations but this we do know,
he is too full Of himself to be a repre-
sentative Democrat.
Democracy is derived from two
Greek words, one meaning the people,
the other strength, and this cox comb
OF soldier has none Of the elements
about him to make up a strong peoples
man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

"a New York woman left $4,000 10
provide for her pet dog, but some one
Will he sure 10 contest the will."-
Washington Post.
Another dog.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

y THE CLERKS OFFICE or THE CIR.
L CUT COURT OF the County Of Buckine.
ham, on the Ord day Of March. 1901:
John +. Walton, who sues for the benefit
OF himself and all other creditors who
VIII contribute their prOportionale share
VI 'oo liant m
against
Lewis Boiling, Committee OF Allen Fppos
ana the said Allen Eppes, ~...... Defendants,
The object Of this suit is 10 force "a settle
ment OF the Committee OF a Hen Eppes and
10 subject Allen Eppes estate in Buckin0.
nam county 10 paving the following judg-
ments IN favor Of John r. Walton. t0.wif.
one Judgment for SaJO with interest from
the 5Oih october, ls,s, TN paid. and SD cents
cost, ana another judgment for Sl5S D. with
interest from lst day OF January. IslQ nm
paid. and 500 costs. Homestead waived ON
both judgments
And an affidavit having been made and
Med that the defendant, Allen Eppes. is NOT
q resident OF the state OF Virginia. II h or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen
DAYS after due publication hereof and do
what may be necessary TO protect his inter.
esi IN this suit And 10 Is further ordered
that copy hereof be published once a week
for four successive weeks In the Farmvilie
Herald, and that a copy be posted al Tho
'front.' door Of the courthouse OF this countv
on the FIRST day Of the next term of the coun-
~ court.
A copy-Teste:
E. W. Hubbard, p. q. inch 2e@it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

American meat has been shut out Of
England. If our bread stufIs are mt
upon the prohibited list, too, there will
De suffering among the subjects Of
King Edward.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

"The world is like a piece of music
full of sharps and flats ~ Chicago
Nous.
And the sharper generally fall fat.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19
TOBACCO SPIT
NNbN and M0KE
-H------....-@. Your lie ANAL

You car be cured Of any form oftobacco usis0
new life and vigor by taxing An IN, 1I1
.hat makes weak men strong. MSnv gsi5
zen zen pounds IN ten days. over 500. OO0
l., ~ All AZ druggists. Cure guaranteed Book
p t,, auI aoEice FREE. Address STERLING
A1'AADf CO., Chicago or New York. 45I
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-19

Richmond is being tried "ds by fire. -
May she come out Of the furnace with
out smell Of even smoke on her gar
ments.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
GROUT"S STAND ON BONDING
NON-POIITICAL SURETY COMPANIES OR
INDIVIDUALS WILL BE AC-
CEPTABLE TO HIM.

ControlIer-elect Edward NJ. Grout said yesterday:
| wish TO say that 1 have arranged for my otnclaI
bond which IS required to be in the sum OF sap,VO
and that II will be given by surety company
which is entirely political. Naturally, nave
had applications from great many companies / /
sneak OF this this time TO make IL puOlic!y
known that all bonds given to the city OF New
York on and after January next, either by en-
subject to my approval, be placed with What-
ever responsible surety company the person giElns
tho houd chooses II be preferred. sufficient ind-
viduaI sureties be given, instead OF a surety
coupany No bond will be accepted or rejected pc
cause one surety rather than another Is ofered put
each surety will tested entirely according 10 MS
or IT'S resDonsibility The field Will be free 10 all
responsible sureties, and there Will be no monop-
oily so 8 1 concerned
Mr.. Grout refused to say who his Deputy Con-
troller will be to take place of Edgar j. Levey
He said that he consult with Controller CQler
before the latter makes the appointment. on De-
cernber l. announced.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22

turiity to examine them and satisfy myself that
they We're for the best interests or the CITY
Thomas L. Feitner. the president OF the lax
Department, made similar statement
Controller Coler said:
While believe in improving the appioaSte.ss -
present bridge in order to relieve cong H.
/ think Il would be disastrous at THIS kls -
tunnels prospects enter, into an eIapoi ~ -
costly undertaking for an elevated system is "a
the Manhattan side o. the bridge. Whlch @ MOutu
have the effect of creating only further colses
ton on the bridge which has on II an Ina IL
can stand both in the way Of weight and traIllGI
money needed for such a big under IahaiIs ms
should be appropriated the present time no oii
how long the underground EXTENSION snu "TuIu
be delayed. and believe chance shoulo oe lahe @
for such interference, the most lTnportdht Ioe q
ton before the people Of this city by an @ ouaS
that of supplying more complete connection pc
the boroughs and quicker transit IaCLliI IaiL -
a system is fmperatiyely required as oIl.S IA
way the values be sufficiently IlcI d
relieve the burden Of taxation IN Ne"-lth 80
at the same time provide money ror carrying o
other great public improvements. ,. chic
Rapid transit is the one vital question before tns
administration now, and 1 will oppose any tIili9
which delay prevent It's coTnpIe @
People look this thing in broaq St 49,
When / leave office intend TO keep up my Lii'e
in this matter and other important prooiehls'
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
MIR WOODRUFF DENIES A REPORT.
HE SAYS HE DID NOT THREATEN THE
PRESIDENT WITH REGARD TO
APPOINTMENTS

Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, who is living
in Manhattan spent the day in Brooklyn yester
day receiving politicians and listening appeals
from those who places either for themselves
others. The Lieutenant Governor seemed to
think that he presented such strong to Pres
ident Roosevelt in favor Of the appointment OF
George H. Roberts, jr., postmaster to succeed
Francis H Wilson and .(aVal officer Sharkey to
succeed himself that the appointments were GER
tain
Mr. Woodruff said that he misquoted in n
Washington dispatch saying: IF the President
declines to take the orgaaization candidates for
these two places he will regret it He said he
did not make threat. the dispatch would
to indicate. did he issue any ultimatum
All that he meant convey in his remarks the
President that the men in question so
well indorsed and well qualified that Presi-
dent could not do better than take the organiza-
ton candidates.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22

REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE TAKES NO
ACTION ON MIR. KNIGHTS SUCCESSOR.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUNE-I
Buffalo Nov. 2.-A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Republican County Committee was
held this afternoon, but beyond a definite deter
mination to have candidate from Erie County to
succeed Erastus c. knight as State Controller. no
conclusions reached. William c. Warren. the
local Republican leader. said this evening that
there was discussion of any candidates whose
names have been mentioned for the place. He said.
however. that a decision would be reached in day
or two Robert r. Heffords is gaining prominence.
and is said to have preference over ex-Mayor Ed
gar B. Jewett. Mr.. Warren. course, will not
discuss candidates for publica ton before decision
is made. Regarding the general situation. he said
The impression seems to prevail in the eastern
part of the State that the Erie County organizat ton
Is anxious to place Erie County Re-
publican In Controller knights shoes. The i'm
preston is erroneous We hope to retain
the position In this county but there Is no great
reason for haste in the matter
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
NICHOLAS MULLER RESIGNS
Ill HEALTH PROMPTS THE CONGRESS-
MAN TO GIVE UP HIS SEAT.

Representative Nicholas Muller of the With
District has rendered his resignation as member
of Congress Mr.. Muller, who is the Democratic
leader in Richmond Borough and was defeated
for the office of President of the Borough of
Richmond at the last election says his step is
the result of Ill health Although not connneo
to his home, he has for some time felt nlmselI
no longer able to perform his duties In Con
eress and therefore resigns. The result OF the
election he says, had nothing to do with MS
resipnatioD as he would have resigned no mat
ter how the election went.
A special election will have to be held TO choose
his successor Had he resigned before electoh
his successor might have been chosen on NO
yenher >