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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

Those four very desirable rooms over
y. L. Turner's store on East side Of
Main street For particulars apply at
Office of q. VI. Robson,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

For Rent.-The modern dwelling
with all improvements; water, bath.
room, &c. Possession given May LIST.
Now occupied by DR.. Kearney.
Apply to ID. T. ELAN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

Just Try the fresh bread received daily
from Elite Bakery, Lynchburg, at
ARMISTEAD's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

The famous Queen Quality shoes are
sold exclusively by w. Z. Richardson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27
insurance that InSuTeS.

Insurance that inSurcS
means the best there is
m insurance; it means all
honest losses are paid
promptly 1t means pick
ing from the ashes the
mcc value of your policy.
We have been selling it
satisfied customers for
seventeen years.
~U.ctt q CsxIett.
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Rye and Wheat bread, in Ioaves or
rolls; Plain and fancy cakes and pies.
received fresh daily at,
ARMTSpEA NO
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

special sheet music sale, Gets per
copy at Cridlin Bros.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

E@w.ett & Cau,ett.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-27

W. IS. BEyILL,
General Passenger Agent
Roanoke, Va.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13
Whence Comes Electricity?

At a time when electricity is rapidly
when it has already in great measure
annihilated distance, and bids fair to
abolish darkness for US, it is curious
to notice how completely ignorant "the
plain man" remains as to the later de-
velopments of electrical theory. Some
recent correspondence has led me to
think that vague notion that electric
ity is fluid which in some mysterious
way flows through a telegraph wire
like water through a pipe is about as
far as he has got; and if we add to this
some knowledge of what he calls "elec-
tric Shocks" we would probably ex-
haust his ideas on the subject. Yet
this is not to be wondered at. Eren
the most instructed physicists can do
nothing but guess as to what electric
ity is, and the only point on which
they agree is as to what it is not.
There is, in fact, perfect consensus
of opinion among scientific writer's that
it is not a fluid, j. e., continuous
stream OF ponderable matter, as is
a liquid or a gas; and that it is moi a
form of energy, as is heat. Outside
this limit the scientific Imagination is
at liberty TO roam where it listeth, and
although it has used this liberty to a
considerable extent, no definite result,
has followed up to the present time
The Academy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

usually borrow rabbit burrow, and
are not particular whether its original
owners have done with or not. If they
interfere, or even try to pass. a peck
from the pufiin's great parrot shaped
bill is enough to warn them against
trying to experiment the second time
The auks are birds of the northern
seas, and are perhaps the finest divers
of all the feathered tribes Their short
wings look in fact far more like fins
than wings, and unlike gulls, the auks
catch their prey beneath the water.
The auk's selection of spot to lay her
eggs is very strange. She chooses
bare, broken ledge of hard rock,
overhanging the waves. 1t looks as
though it were a feat to balance eggs
in such place, and the marvel is that
the first gale does not send them roll
ing over the crags. But an auk's
eggs are so shaped as to prevent such
a calamity; they are much larger at
one end than at the other, and so in
stead Of rolling straight ahead like
ball they turn around in a circle when
started and so keep their places upon
the rocks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

The sessions of the tuberculosis
Congress have been beyond precedent
helpful in practical hints suitable TO
the layman's understanding. 1t is well
TO know that consumption is not prop
erly hereditary and not even easily
communicable to persons taking proper
precautions; that its allies are intem-
perance, insufficient clothing, damp
ness, filth, overcrowding, improper
food; that its foes are fresh air, un-
limited sunshine, good food, sanitary
surroundings. These things are for
individual consideration, states the
New York World. The appeal of va
rious speakers for more parks and play
grounds, for better homes for the poor
and for hospitals where light cases
can be cured and hopeless ones pre-
vented from endangeling the commu-
nifty should appeal to lawmakers and
philanthropists.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

Harrington Emerson, writing in the
Engineering Magazine, is authority for
the statement that of the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans the Pacific is destined
to become the greater trade ocean of the
two. Not only do the most dense and
industrious populations of the world
line the western shores of the great
ocean, but the western coast of North
America in natural wealth far sur
passes the eastern coast, with the en-
ception of coal; yet if the Crows Nest
coal mines of British Columbia, lying
on the west slope of the Rocky Mount
aims and but 800 miles from the Pacific
be included in Pacific coast resources,
then in coal also the West surpasses the
East for these measures, many hun
dred miles in area contain, in fifteen
veins, $50 feet of solid coal some of il
gas coal, some anthracite, and the soft
varieties of super-eXcellent coking coal. u
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

My Dear Polly-Do you know that
the bluebirds are here ever so much
earlier than usual this year? Patty
and 1 saw them this morning, and l
must tell you what they did.
1 heard their sweet little song before
I caught a glimpse of their gorgeous
blue coats. And then what did the
father bird do but just fit down from
the bough of the old maple tree right
in the grass at my feet.
He didn't seem the least bit afraid
Of me; in fact, he almost ignored my
presence and called to his little mate
so cheerily that she at once flew to his
side.
They are a handsome pair. The fe-
male is little smaller in size and her
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

Making wills is serious business in
short work of the foolish ones. on the
theory that when a man is dead he is
dead, and his crotchets and notions die
with him. There will be no lack of
sympathy with the court in the latest
instance, at any rate. A man named
Scott, living in Minnesota, grew up to
hate his relatives as he waXed older,
and he made a will leaving his prop
erty, all in Government bonds to the
county, to help out the taxpayers. But
as he advanced in years his hatreds
grew more and more far-reaching.
From confning them merely TO his
relatives he began to hate his neigh
bors, and finally all the people who
were associated with him in any way.
Then he hit upon a scheme. He tore
I'D his first will and constructed an
other. directing that the bonds be
burned. thus causing the value of them
TO remain for ever in the United States
Treasury. If he had lived long enough
this scheme, too, would doubtless have
seemed unsatisfactory but he died
soon after. The court quickly disposed
of the will, and now the immediate
heirs are enjoying the property.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

another, all the time uttering angry
peeps and chirps which told only too
well of the jealousy which wrangled
in his little heart. He was not the least
of faint heart" sort, for he never
stopped until he had driven the intru-
der out of the meadow, scolding as
hard as he could.
And what do you think the little
mate was doing all this time? she
tilted up and down on a twig, singing
a low, sweet little song. and watched
the affair with mere ordinary interest.
But very soon back came Master
Bluebird with triumph in his flight
and love in his eyes, to begin again his
story of devotion to his beloved mate.
Such a glad and joyous strain as it
was, Polly. Do you like any other
birds song as well? 1 don't. The little
wife was so contented to hear it, and
she answered him back in her quiet
little twitter, which told in very plain
language that she was quite suited
with his song and wanted nothing bet
ter.
And so were we suited, and we never
expect to find anything more charm
ing. AS we left the meadow the little
song we used to sing in the third grade
came to me. Do you remember it,
Polly, dear?
"a mist of green on the willows,
A fash of blue mid the rain;
And a futed song tells the heart be
strong.
The darkest days will wane,
For the bluebirds, the bluebirds,
Have come to us again."
Ned gave me such a fine field glass
for use in my study of birds. How I
shall enjoy it. We are to begin our
field work tomorrow, which means
that we must breakfast at 5, for you
know the birds are very early risers.
So, goodnight, my dear, and pleasant
dreams. Yours, with love, Susan Dale
Chicago Record-Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

1t has come at last. Messrs. Fleury
and Fere, two French scientists. have
just issued book seriously asserting
that love is caused by microbes. Near
ly everyone catches the affection, soon
er or later-usually sooner-and some
have 1t more than once. The French
professors think that an antitoxin can
be found which will neutralize the mis-
chievous little germs, so that anyone
after being properly inoculated can
hang round in the moonlight and do
other things equally imprudent without
becoming the victim of the contaglon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13
Where is James?

plumage is not nearly so brilliant. But
she has a motherly air and looks with
pride at her handsome lord and master,
anxiously waiting for him to decide
what their next move shall be.
They sat quietly in the grass for a
few moments twittering and cooling in
n soft little way, as though they were
making the most interesting kind of
plans. And, oh, what a bright spot
they did make on the brown grasses of
the meadow.
Finally it seemed to be settled that
they would depart for the old elm tree
at the other side of the meadow. Away
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13
To Boil an Egg without Fire.

open raw egg little on both ends
to allow some of the white to run out.
Take first-class alcohol of high per.
centage and pour it in the openings.
Close the two openings with your
fingers as shown in the illustration, or
with little pieces of wax; shake the
egg WELL so the alcohol can penetrate
every particle of it. After three or
Tour minutes the contents of the egg
VIII apparently be hard, so that the
egg can be opened and pressed as hard
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

Pinnikin and Ponnikin.
Pinnikin and Ponnikin
Went frolicking together, :
When winters winds had sunk to rest /
And it was pleasant weather. :.
And oh! the funny things they. did
That long, long pleasant day!
1t seemed they must be very tired
When they had finished play.
Pinnilzin was very quick,
Most always led the fun,
But Ponnikin was never slow
When things had been begun.
And both of them could dance about
Like little streaks of light,
And neither one was ever still sAg
From early morn till night #9,
And who were they? You'd never gless--
Although tits very, plain
Not even if you all should try
Again, and yet again.
So now we'll whisper in your ears
Till each child understands:
Why! Pinnikin and Ponnikin
Are just the baby's hands! >,
Chicago Record-Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

The making of bogus antiquities has
become so common and so successful
that even experts have to be constant
ly on their guard not to be fooled. Out
of shipment of twenty-one mummies
from Egypt recently nineteen were
found to be frauds, but nothing but
modern skeletons treated so as to very
closely initiate the genuine in every
detail. The idol business in Mexico is
now so overdone that scientific men
recommend tourists not to buy any
such pretended relics, as in ninety-nine
cases out of 100 they are not genuine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

1t is not too much to say that the
modern development of advertising
was made possible by electricity. With
out the telephone and the telegraph
publicity would be far less profitable,
and therefore it could not have reached
its present high stage of development,
saws Profitable Advertising.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

DR.. Gatling, who invented the gun
known by his name, has invented a
plow operated by gasoline. which will
do the work of thirty men and eight
horses at an expense of little more
than 50 day. The farmer may now
look forward TO life of luxurious ease.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13
Birds Are Careless Builders.

Nearly all sea birds are far more
careless in their nesting than their
cousins who live inland. The terms,
the skua, the puffins, the blackthroated
diver and the guillemot really make
no nests at air. The puffins, however,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

"A statistician has discovered that the
steel output for year would make a
column 1000 feet through and a mile
and third high. But such column
would not be of the slightest use to
ANYBODY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-13

they flew until they reached the lower
branches of the elm tree, and there the
little minstrel began to pour forth his
tale of love until it seemed as though
his little throat would burst with mel
ody.
But all at once his sweet song ceased,
for up on branch just a little way
from his chosen bride sat a rival, with
coat just as blue, eyes just as bright
and altogether quite as attractive look
ing az himself.
1t did not take our lover long to de-
eide what course he should pursue.
For as soon as the newcomer began his
song our valiant knight pursued the in
Tuder. driving him from one place to
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01

days Ia bed with intense pain and suf-
3ering. I was under the physicians
care for over year without any relief,
when my attention was called to Lydia
E. PiRkham's Vegetable Compound by
several Of our Mormon women who
had been cured through its use.
began it's systematic use and i'm
proved gradually in health, and after
the use Of SIX bottles my health was
completely restored, and for over two
years have had neither ache or pain.
You have truly wonderful remedy for
women. Very sincerely yours, MRS.
hyIDA JAKTNAN, Salt Lake City, Utah. {"
$1,000 fOrfst If above Testimonial Is not genuine
Just as surely Is Mrs. jake
man was cured Just SO surely will
Lgtda T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound euro every woman
suffering from any form Of fe-
male ills.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wo-
N0e0 fFoe. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
NEWS OF
LOUISIANA
Cream of Late News Cleaned
From Specials.
MOFROE MATTERS
The New Paper Mill on the
Lower Coast Finisl3ed---Ap-
pOintments by Governor.
NEW RICE MILL A SUCCESS.

Abbeville. Last week the subscrip.
ton list of the new rice mill was cir.
culated by Mr.. D. L. MCPHERSON and
NJ. E. Shanks. FGrty-tive thousand
dollars, the total amount, has already
been subscribed. In q few days the
company will organize, and contracts
for the buildings and machinery will
be let. The building site has not yet
been selected, but 1t is probable that
the location will be on the property
of Mr.. Gus Godchaux, near his lum
Der yard.
The other addition of the Arcadia
and Vermillon Telegraph Company
has been announced, with domioile in
Crowley. The capital stock is to be
slOo,O 900. This company has purchased
the Kaplan Telephone line to Guey-
dan, and will Immediately put on
telegraph lines, extending them to
Abbeville.
A. Kaplan, of Crowley, is presi-
dent, l. N. LichenAein Of New Or
leans, vice president; A. S. Kennedy |
Of Gueydan, secretary and treasurer. |
Abbeville has no direct wire to
Crowley, but the line will be doubt
less obtained later.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01

as Judge Of the Supre me court OF
Illinois. He was a cont emporary OF
President Lincoln, ancI praotieed
with him in the courts, for many
years. He is hale and hearty mar
at eighty-seyen years and is enjo y
ing life and counts his visit to Lovlis-
lana as great pleasure.
Mr. Chaffa is also q lawyer of many
years experience, and IS also man
of large affairs and many enter prlses.
He may decide to mike a 'nand in
some Of the many enterprises that are
going on here.
They are accompanied by their
wives and are at the Commercial
Hotel, where they entert aimed their
old friends, Mr.. and Mrs. H. @. Rob-
ertson, at supper Friday ,Aight. Sat-
urday morning was spent in looking
over the city and the mill and they
departed for New Orleans on the /: 57
train, we'll pleased with What they
had seen here.
1t is thought that the ne W Guey.
dan and Abbebville branch of the
Southern Paeifo will be in operation
within about thirty days. The track
laying has begun, the bridge over
Vermillon Bayou has been finished,
Ind all that remains to be done is to
and complete the grading.
The company is erecting a new depot
1t Midland, the junction Of the main
inc and the Southern branch. 1t is
lot known as yet just how, the OPEN
ng of this new branch will effect the
passenger schedule at this place, but {
is thought, however, that it will &
lot interfere with the regular traffic :
etween New Orleans and Houston |
nd the only change will be of tho Il
ocal Gueydan schedule. t
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
WORK OF GRAND Jury

: Lake Providence. The grand iury
OF this parish adjourned Friday night
after having been four days in ses-
sion. They examined fifty-two cases
and reported twenty-six true bills.
For violating labor contract, one ::
shooting with intent to kill, one; car
rying concealed weapons, three; lar.
oeny, nine; robbery, six; assault
with dangerous weapon, two; Grim.
lnaI assault, two; manslaughter, one.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01

A representative of the Bankers
Trust Company of St. Louis called On
Secretary Gage today and intimstes
to the secretary that the cempanv
would like to make him a preposi
ton to accept position at the head
OF it. Mr.. Gage informed his visitor
that when he turned over his offaos To
his successor he would locate either
in Chicago or New York and that be-
could not entertain a proposition
from any other source. The prob.
abilities are that after taking a rest
Of about two months in Florida he
will make his permanent home In
Chicago at the hsad Of o Leading trust
company Of that city.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
TWO RESIDENCES Br7RNrn

Morgan City.-A fire broke ort ~
'ne residence Of Mr.. sicklinger in this
city Saturday morning at 2 O'Clock,
wnloh resulted in the complete de.
S',o. Of that and the adjacent
building. The two buildings vors
a "alued at 50, 500, with an insurance Of
800. 1t is thought that the fire.
might have originated from a spark
from a passing CINE on the soutb.
ern Pacific Raj, oad. The timely ar
rival OF the Morgan City fire GONNA.
ny prevented a greater fire. The new
engine worked most satisfaotori1 "
and proved its efficiency.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
WHY De preferred 1Ynrnor

who is your fayorite composer?'
inquired the visitor. 81 s'pose you
mean classical?" responded Mr.. Cum.
rocks. Certainly" Wagner" was
the answer. Gimme Wagner. Some
Of these other music writer's start in
with a tune, but as soon as you get
your foot going steady in time to It
they break off in a way that pretty
near sprains your ankle. But Wag.
ner never fools you. He plays fair
You know from the beginning that
you amt going to find anything, and
you might as well go to sleep or read
the advertisements in the program"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR

Baton Rouge. Governor Heard has
appointed Charles E. Everett, com.
missioner of deeds at Cincinnati, O.
b. II. Phillips, police juror of the
sixth ward, Grant parish, vice NJ. L,
Spikes, deceased.
The following charters have been
filed in the office of the secretary of
state: Bank Of st. Joseph, st. Joseph
In. capital $a5, 900, banking business.
Jennings Oil Company, Jennings,
La capital stock $4,000 oil, etc.
Jennings Haywood Oil Syndicate,
Jennings, La, capital $4,000, oil,
etc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

CrowIey.-Judge Anthony Thorn
ton and Judge George D. Chaffe O.
Shelbyyille, ILL.,, and their wives
who are travelling through the soutt
for recreation and pleasure, arrived
here last week.
Judge Thornton enjoys the reputa.
ton OF being the oldest LAWYER in the
state of Illinois, having been in con-
tlnuoua practice of his profession
there in shelbyville since 1884, ex-
oeptlng three years, when he served
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COMPLETION OF PAPER MILL,
Diamond.-Fhe building of the new
paper mill, which is an annex of the
henllWorth central sugar factory, on
Orange Grove plantation, has inst
been completed and the machinery ia
being put in as rapidly as possible
The plant, when completed, will cost
$1,000 600 or more and is the property
OF the United Railway and Trading
Company Of London England, who
own twelve sugar plantations, and the
Southern Railway on the lower coast,
The cane bagasse from these places
will be made into a heavy grade of
wrapping paper, that commands q
good price.
+. Soils, a well-known farmer of
his place, was quietly married to |
Hiss Regaud, q charming young lady
Il Grand Island. The couple will
make their home here,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01

The hearings before the house rive,
ana harbor committee which ha,
been IN progress for the past three
weeks came to a close today when
representatives of the interests of
several minor river and harbor works
IN the country were heard. Begin.
ming next week the committee will
go to work TO frame the river and
harbor bill.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
TROUBLE BETWEEN OFFICIALS.

Alexandria. The board of alder.
men held a special session Friday
night, which was very heated. The
city hall was filed with spectators
who had assembled to witness the
proceedings. The board, by vote Of
6 to 8, repudiated the action of Mayor
Welsh in having Alderman Patterson
searched and subsequently, fning him
800 for carrying concealed weapons
by remitting the fine After tho &C.
ton of the board the mayor gave no.
tioe that he would veto it. Alderman
Geiger, who offered the resolution to
remit the fine, retorted by saying:
IF you do we will have you i'm.
peached.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
APPROPRIATION SUIT

Ndaia,-In the appropriation suit
aled by the Texas Pacific Railway
Company vs.. MoCarley, before a jury
IN the Conoordia Parish District
Court McCarley was awarded $50 an
acre. and $3.50 damages. Only . 10
acres were involved. A similar sn;t
oy the Texas and Pacific against Ben.
'amln Newcars, involving 50 acres.
Will be concluded this week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01

Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice
Roosevelt will attend the state ban.
quet given by the president in homo,
OF Prince Henry. Heretofore it had
been decided that there would be no
ladies present.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1902-02-01
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION

Lafayette. Chief Of Police Peck Of
this town caused John Tillrasn to be
arrested at New Iberia on suspicion
OF being implicated in robberies re-