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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

the past ten years YOU will find that
excepting the year 1875 the eXpeudi-
lures were more than the receipts and
II became necessary tD use the balance
brought over from the year 1872 Ia take
care of the dctil side.
\ The beginning Of your admiuistfa.
ton YOU had s2.ll97- io begin bu-i-
ness with and for the year 1901 YOU
collected sl5.i9s 53 aud expended
sl7s25 -. leaving balance IN the
treasury Of s7g3 n, AT the end # that
fiscal year.
For this year you have collected
SIS 5000 and have paid out sli .3Oj 90
leaving balance 900 your treasury If
J.. l5, - which is made possible by
taking credit for s7s5,jl brought over
from last year.
Now. where your administration shows
favorable and even better than that OF
pIiDr councils D. proven by the fact
that ten years ago the council had a
balance n s6.Oul % with which tO be-.
gin. These councils wound up al the
beginning OF your administration with
only -. lly ~ to their credit aud 900
permanent improvements made iu our
city eXc.p 20 the driveway on TAd
street between Main aud North streets.
while you now have t0 your credit
SIS, 81 aud have expended for im-
proVemeni- a- follows: Macadam road,
II. 6,OU 900; iur improvements ou side.
walk- and driveway % Cumberland
bridge. %. 19j L., and ex ended $500 OO
o. enlarge power of the electric light
plant, making a total of $3.50. u,
which amount, a. every one knows,
has teen expended judiciou-ly, e-Ie-
cia.ly the Improvements in the side
walks, because you have obtained them
al just one-haif of Tie actual cost, oW-
ing tO Oh fact that the owners OF the
buildings paid the other half This
would give you credit Of al least
$4,000 more. teside- the city indebt-
edue>- has been reduced $50 % on
account Of roieeming Atwood bonds.
/ think, with the present taxation,
you should be able 10 create sinking
fund Of al least 81 .OOOOO a year and
still make permanent Improvements.
/ beg iD remain,
Yours very respectfully,
:. W. PAULETr, JR.,
Treasurer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
ra.hlnn Hint. For Summer.

The Gibson effects remain popu-
lar aud are particularly well suited u
pique. linen, duck aud madras.
The vogue Of hand embroidery. which
has entered s0 largely into the decort-
ton Of handsome silk and cloth gowns
for spring. continues, aud many OF the
new blou-e- and ~hiri-wai-ts show these
embellishments
y special feature vi an the new COLI
0I- this season i- the s0ft tint made by
blending ole with auOthcr-gray with
greens and blues. brown with red, etc.
FouIards showing polka dot designs
in both black and white and dark blue
and white are especially well liked =
shirt waist costumes.
White hati-tes m he fascinating
toiietle- when associated with em0r0id-
cred bati-te or with all-oyer lace such
dre-se, are made uAlined and are in
tended 90 bee worn over cDi0red I'll
foundations.
some of The most charming Of the
summer gowns are made of IueXpen-
-ive dimitie, aud lawns.
Shirt-wai-i suits of chambr4y or cot
ton chevi0t are an important item iu
the summer girls wardrobe.
Blacs Chautiliy j. one Of the most
popular iace- OF the season aud j. EN-
plOycd ou uct, mDus-eiiue. chiffon and
thin silk
since many of the summer gowns
have elbow -leeve-, bracelets will be
popular, and they are shown in variety.
Para-O.- to match the gown are a
new style the Dolly Warden" j. quite
the latest iu the chiffon variety and i-
made. a. the maine implies. OF lowered
material, decorated with ruches.
While hats are large they are light
in weight. Neap0litan aud Tuscan
-traws are much employed. and COM
bined with tulie or chiffon produce
very airy creations. Hats are inyaria-
ble broad aud hat. with "a little droop
at the back and trimming ends that
fall over on the hair.-The July Deiin-
Gator.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.

Virginia's new organic law will 20
into effect at noon Of the 10th day Of
July. and instead of "draplng the
capital in mourning" as one Mr. Blair,
OF Wythe, suggested, we would deck
it in fairest flowers, and have all the
bells Of the state ring out their gladest
notes that the work ofalians has been
superseded by that Of Nirgiuia's noblest
and best men. Virginia put on mourn
ing when Jackson fell, aud the son
who would have suggested rejoicing in
that sad home, would have been sadly
out Of his memory with the heartbeat
Of the old mother. And so now the
son Of Virginia, who il sad that the
work Of an Underwood has been un-
done is sadly out Of tune with the glad
outthrows Of praise which 20 up from
the true hearts Of Virginia that deliver
ence has come. One sad Nirginian in
the midst Of host Of rejoicing ones.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
SANE TILE PARIN.

II Mr.. Glass "jumps on the record
Of Mr.. Clayton As lac did at Charlotte
Courthouse. and Mr.. Lawless goes
for" Mr.. Maynard a he has been doing
there will bee volcanic disturbances III
the Democratic circles of the sixth ana
Second Districts. IL would be right
hard for Republican 20 pick more
flaws i'm records than these brother
Democrats are doing, aud this man
ner of fighting following 80 close on the
heels If the bitter debates of the Con-
vention. are not contributing TO that
harmony which would toe desirable As
a feature of the National fight for 1901.
Ii may develop that the primary Is
medicine to this undesirable condition
of party affairs, and if 50 the authori-
ties ought TO apply the remedy at earli-
e,t possible moment.
We do not just understand the ne
cessity Of this dirty-linen-washing-
process i'm presence Of the public, and
would respectfully urge its prompt dis
continuance. We have been informed
by more than one Of those who wit
messed the Clayton. Glass tilt at Char
lotte. that the former led of with an
attack on the record Of Mr.. Glass, which
to them seemed unnecessary and out
Of harmony with the occasion, but hav-
been attacked there was nothing left
10 the latter but to strike back, and
they do say, that this breath Of fresh
air politic-.n became st once a violent
hurricane, dealing death and destruc-
ton in its entire sweep. OF course the
crowd enjoyed it, and yelled to the
point Of hoarseness, but while the
hurrah was at lis height, Democracy
was receiving serious hurt.
And when Mr.. Lawless is going
through the Second District, with the
avowed purpose Of "going through"
the record Of Mr.. Maynard, he, too, is
engaged in work which can mean no
good TO the Democracy Of that district.
These gentlemen have the unquestiOn-
ed right 20 enter the race. and win, if
possible. but they have no right to
create family discussion to gain per-
sOnal victory. Peace. brother
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
4 SUGGESTION.

The coronation Of King Edward j.
the absorbing subject in England just
now The program is being arranged
On the most magnificent and gorgeous
plan and no doubt the occasion will
be record-breaker Americans will
invest largely i'm the ceremOnials and
our regret il that the money isn't all
given 20 the good roads fund Of Ameri-
ca. BY the way, why don't Mr.. Car
negie and other milliOnaires make a
pet Of roads ? Here is a field big and
broad and which ought to be inviting
Mr.. Millionaire, who is unwilling to
die rich, might say To State: will
give S2,OO0OO0 to the betterment Of
your roads, provided you will give a
like sum. And then the State can say
to the counties: will give so much
if you will chip in like sum. And so
the good work might 60 on until the
multi-milliOnaire would become a null
ti-benefactor.
We will forward a marked copy Of
the Herald with this suggestion to one
or more leading millionaires, with the
hope Of starting the bali, and 30 inn
prove our roads aud save at least ohe
fellow-man from the disgrace Of dying
Tich.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Up TO the present time the city Ser
geant has collected and turned in to the
treasurer the sum Of SIS, $40 o., and e.
timating on the collections for the rest
Of the fiscal year a. compared with the
same time last year, he will not collect
less than 81, 5000.
This means an increase Of S2.0Ol -
more than has eyer been collected IN
any one year in the history of Farm
vile.
Estimating ON basis Of expenditures
for the rest of the fiscal year a. per the
the same period from this time to the
end Of the fiscal year for 1901. We should
have balance Of about u, 10000 IN the
treasury AT the end Of the year.
OF course the excessive collections for
the past two years are largely due 10
the extra levy, but much more money
has been collected from other sources
than ever before, chiefly among these
Is all Increase income on account Of
licenses.
Now think the present admins
tration has just cause REORGANIZATION
on account Of its management for
the past two years. some Of our citi-
zens seem 10 think that you have been
very extravagant in the expenditure
of money, yet If you will look back
at the receipts and expenditures for
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

| beg to respectfully submit 10 biz
Honor, the Mayor, ana gentlemen OF
The Council Of the Town Of Farmville.
Va, the following report, which be-
lieve will be Of some interest aud sur
prise to you.
In making this report | thought that
II would be more acceptable by max
ing comparison Of our bonded in-
debtedness and corporate taxation with
other cities, and going back Tor period
Of ten years aad comparing receipts,
disbursements and balances year by
year up 10 the present time. Ia this
way you can get an accurate idea Of
the towns financial condition Tor this
period. ! give now comparison Of
Farmville with other cities and towns
OF the State a. TO bonded Indebtedness
and corporation tax:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The people OF Chicago have been lit
orally feeding on blood. The slaughter
houses run with IL and the streets are
made red with 1t In the effort 10 deliv.
er the meat Of slain animals. They
tell US that trusts, organized to effect
the prices Of things upon which men
feed are not conducive 10 unrest in so
ciety, that on the contrary they are
helpful. The daily reports from coal
fields and meat centres give back
laundering denials
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Inc receipts, disbursements and bal
ances for the past ten years have been
very regular with the exception Of the
years 1894, 1901 and the present year
up 10 date.
The increase in receipts for 1894 was
on account Of collections Of delinquent
taxes Of the b. ;. Hooper property, aud
for the past two years on account OF ex-
ira levy for macadam and other im-
prOvemeuts.
Receipts, disbursements and bal
ances are a. follows:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap.

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right. but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe and
dangerous results Of throat and lung
troubles What shall YOU dos Go % q
warmer and move regular climate. Yes.
IL possible 10 rot possible for vol then
in either case take ihe oNIY remedy that
has been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "B0schee's German
syrup II not only heals and siimu-
laies The tissues 20 destroy the germ dis
ease. but a'l SIS Inflammation. causes easy
expectoration. gives "a good nights rest
aud cures the patient. Try ONE bottle.
Recommended many years 10y all drug
cisi- 10 the world. You can get DR.. c.
G. Green's reliable remedies al. Anderson
Drug Co, Farmviie, Va Get Green's
special Almanac
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Its said Of Mr.. Jefferson, that he
rode TO Washington from Monticello,
on the family mare, tied her to the
rack and with his saddle bags on his
shoulder went into the White House
10 take the oath Of Office as president.
That was all right then, but it would
not be considered rational just now.
So with farmville and the inter-coun-
~ telephone system. We could have
done with0u. it in the long ago, when
none of our competitors had the con-
yenience. but We can no longer deny
ourselves this aid To business without
actual loss.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The Newport News TimesHerald
has covered itself all over with glory"
in the issue Of its extra edition. Bet
ter and better. The newspapers are af-
ter all the great prosperity and pro-
gres- makers Of the age. "The pen is
mightier than the sword"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The legislature, at its extra session,
will elect the circuit judges We have
heard Of no opposition 10 Judge Humid
ley. The number Of judges having
been reduced will in no wise interfere
with litigation to all those who love
the luxury.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The Indiana Democrats didn't
strengthen their chances fir victory 10y
Juggling in the name Of Mr. Bryan into
the night. The first thing they should
give attention 10 is to see that the
Governor Of that State j. brought TO
punishment for such full and fragrant
violation Of law.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Suppose We dismiss our fears and
indulge the hope that registrars in
Virginia will do their duty. We don't
know that it is just to condemn them
as criminals before fair trial has been
had. They are all our fellow citizens
and as honest as the rest Of Us.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

We welcome our friend, Mr. J =
Mcllwaine, to the noble brotherhood
he has just entered rs editor and pro-
prietor Of the Southside Examiner.
He will find the work pleasant, and
our hope Is that it may be profitable.
Our brother Edwards has simply gone
up higher, and our best wishes go with
him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Beers and Britans are rejoicing to-
gether over return Of peace. Why did
they so obstinately aud desperately
postpone? They might at any time
have had it for the asking.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Mr. Roosevelt has done gone and
got mad There were no symptoms OF
the frghtful malady during bis stay
In Charleston. Those whom the gods
wish TO destroy, they first make mad J"
He invokes bloody-shirt canvass, and
that means that Democrats will quit
their nonsense and "get together"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

We can sell you 81 acres NJ land on
Sandy River, three miles south Of Rice,
Prince Edward county, at reasonable
figures. Good dwelling with four
rooms. siX good barns, stable, corn
house Sc 100 acres II cleared land,
balance in wood and timber. 40 acres
.ow grounds. Apply 90 the
FaImville FarmAgeucy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

We hope Mr.. Roosevelt will visit
the University OF Virginia, and that
the welcome will be so generous that
he will repent in sack cloth and ashe-
that he ever made that Memorial day
address.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The Philippine bill has been passed,
and now those far.ofi folks will no
doubt be impressed with the fact that
this is indeed and in truth "the best
Government the sun shines on"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

The coal strike is assuming larger
scope. The Virginia fields are now i'll
VOWED. What pity that there isn't
head enough or heart enough in .he
land to control this public enemy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Brother Lewis, the able editor Of the
Spirit Of the Valley, il too excellent in
all that 20 To make up the good citizen
to fluid fault with the new Constitution
in contrast with the Underwood vari-
afy
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
Woods Seeds.
Late Potatoes.

Our system Of keeping Late Seed pota-
toes unspr0utei and in vigorous. ready
t0-grow condition when planted enables
them 10 stand the dryest or hottest
spells Of summer weather. making SPLEEN
did crops during the fan. ready % die
just before winter comes on. Crop
results the past three seasons. from these
potatoes planted in June and July. have
been most satisfactory.
Our stock in cold storage is limited. so
that it is advisable to place orders early
to avoid being disappointed in securing
your seed potatoes when ready t0 plant.
Circular giving prices and full inf0ma-
ton mailed on request.
7, ", WOOD & SONS, SeadSmer,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

We are taking orders daily for men =
spring aud summer suits. Look at our
samples before buying.
Fleming & Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Why pay s. f'r a shoe when g 80
Will buy one Just as good az Fleming
a. clark-. Blstonlan and Bion are
our brands
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Wall Paper in greatest variety, both
in prices and styles Of print, at Doyne'-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Go-Cart- are call the go" FOR going
babies. Doyne can please you iu price
and style
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Just try the fresh bread received daily
from Elite Bakery, Lynchburg, at
ARMIsTEAD's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

4 Model Farm.
II you want a model farm We have
one 10 suit YOU It is located in the
county OF Cumbesland We will take
pleasure ia showing il 10 you
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
FARMVlLLE MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY
CHAS. BUGG & SON,
Family GrOcers aud Dealers in Hard.
ware, WOOdenware, &c.

" AAaf " NNAA4 ~ GA . W.
FARvyfLLE. VA. June j., 1902.
IrGs- $500 fo 200.
SuOHT--i 0N tu $500.
luNs-s- .0u Co $500.
EACuN-liHms. Doe.
sides. lIc.
shoulders. i-c.
tuFFEF-kio. lN fu Doe.
IaruFra. H. t1 iic.
frOrH-Iafeut Family. $50 f0 sf.tl-
straight family. .iV t0 si.-i.
Extra, si-i to $3.50.
COEN->lc.
SCsAE-IrOWn. Be-
6ranuIafed. q to 5i.c.
rulVerIzel, "a 10 sc.
IAHn-iZ Co I.e.
NAIfs-By rhe keg. g. % go 500.
Retail. 20.
P0rtr0r~-.l I'D t0 80 ODD per- hu-lll.
OS1ONs-sl.lU 90 slll.
LINES ON per Darrell
~tLr--ul ln-.. sl.ou.
RICE-5 Co 1c.
PFACuE.-Ur.cd i0 fO DE.
BEE-wAX-l5 90 1Oc.
OAIs-~prIu-. rl.
" Winter ti 20 --e.
ApPLEs-Drled, 90 So.
EGGs-ln demand 40 i5e. and lsc. per do.
BUrrER--uc. 20 Dc.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13
Premium Club
has no superior.
Horse for sale.

Horse for sale.
a good driving horse for sale AZ low
price. Perfectly gentle and will work
any where. Guaranteed i'm every IT,
spect. Apply to:-E. " NENABLE,
Hampden-,idney va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Special sheet music sale, 6cts yer
copy al Cridlin Bros
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Entered At the posiorrce at Farmyille as
second class matter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-06-13

Farmville FarmAgeucy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

as a boy and where he t~9 -~ov~~- r.
manhood. He stood in trout of a gray
stone churcn- tie mao Wo4s..4Ip sses- 49,.
with his father and mother and-Bob.
Something stole over James GraySon at
the sight of the old church. If 1 could
only pray" he grOaned- He had nok
seen the inside of a church for more
than twelve years, but something moved
him and he went in. Fate and the
usher led him to the old pew. He was
late. A cherub faced choir boy was
singing a SOLO Was it fate again2 The
boy with a voice like that of the her
nit thrush, was singing:
20 Thou, by whom we come to God,
The life the truth, the way,
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod;
Lord. teach US how to pray
James Grayson felt something come in
to his throat. The boy sang;
Prayer is the contrite sinners voice.
Returning from his ways;
While angels in their songs rejoice,
And cry, Behold, he praysY"
Was it the voice itself or was it the
words? James Grayson was on his knees
After the service Grayson waited for the
appearance of the boy singer. The Choir
lister came out. His clothes were neat,
but patched and threadbare. Grayson
went to the little fellow and said, "You
did something for me today-take this
and he slipped a $40 bill into the boys
hand.
The little fellow looked at it, then flush
ed and smiled, Papa will get we'll now.
He can have what the doctors ORDER
rs your father sick2' asked Grayson-
Yes" said the boy simply.
Take me to him Grayson's heart was,
warm that morning, though it was the
first bitter cold day of the year.
The lad led him west to Market street
and up some dark stairs into rear room.
man wan and thin lay upon a bed in
the corner A little woman stood near.
James Grayson looked and staggered
back A light came into the eyes of the
sick man and a smile into his face. Jim,
he cried and held out a thin hand
'sBob l am here, thank God, and not too
late to save you.
And James Grayson was at the bedside
and on his knees for the second time that
day in prayer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11
A PRISON TRAGEDY.
IBy NJ. Ouad.l


One of the many prisoners receive1
at the Alton Denitentiary when L wac
deputy warden was a man named Hor-
ton. He was editor and proprietor of
a weekly paper. He was pretty strong
writer and made many enemies. The
article which led to its authors i'm
.Irisonrent was a five line soUib ridi~
culing a local doctor. The doctor called
to demand a retraction. a fight ensued.
and the editor had the misfortune TO
kill his man. He was sentenced to be
hanged, but the governor committed it
to Imprisonment for life. When Horton
reached the prison he was in such bad
state of health that he had to go to the
hospital, but after few weeks he was
made librarian to the prison library.
After a year or so Horizons wife ger
divorce. his friends ceased to car.
and he was virtually dead to the world.
AS far as could Judge. the man sub
mitted to the inevitable without muir =
muir. and~it has ever since been a sor-
thought with me that I made such E
mistake in sizing him up. Subsequent
events proved that he began plotting
from the very first, and we were TO
learn that he was a man willing TO
take the most desperate chances to 70
gain his liberty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-11

There was living in the town in which
the prison was situated a young lady
named Calhoun. She, used to come ic
every Saturday afternoon at 2 O'clock
with papers or other things for the pris
oners, and sometimes she had company
and sometimes not Saturday afternoon
was a holiday with the prisoners-that
is, all were locked up in their cells after
the monday meal and could read, write
or sleep. This order did not include the
librarian and certain other TRUSTEES
One Saturday afternoon Miss Cal
houn was an hour late. 1t was in April.
and the day was dark and foggy. Tine
order was to pass her in and out with
out question. At O'Clock in the even
ing some of her friends called al the
prison to say that she had not returned
home. At midnight, after a search of
friends returned to the prison. Horton
she had come in late. bringing two books
and some tracts. The books were LETT
in the library. but he went with her to
the west corridor to distribute the
tracts. We verified his statement by co.
ing to the corridor
The country around the prison was
searched all night long, and soon after
daylight the mystery was solved. The
dead body of the girl was found in the
prison yard. On the second floor of a
store house lay the half naked body,
while hat dress. skirts and wrap were
in q heap beside it.
In spite of my good opinion of Horton
suspected him of this awful deed.
There were nine other TRUSTEES who
might possibly have had opportunity,