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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

I'D lWN.N NfNNN AffAN 90
The question naturally arises why
such an amount Of debit should accrue
after giving credit for cash received and
lights for public use The purchase of
new machinery amounting TO 81 ,9sj
and Improvements on the line amount
ing to $500 explain this. These figures
| total y. 7Sj and the amount was eX-
pended simply and solely because it
was absolutely necessary. This new
machinery should last for several years,
thus YOU see il is "A real asset and euti-
tied to the credit side of the ledger,
placing it there with a credit of the
machinery lasting only one year, We
have an actual income over eXpendi
lures Of $40 In addition To this We
sold an old engine for $50, which
amount should have been credited in
last years report, but failed to be be-
cause il was uncollected.
When we consider that We now
have an all night service, using both
arc and incandescent lights, and on
account of the new machinery pur-
chased, have every reason to look for
ward to excellent results for another
year, the electric light plant seems to
be in a very good shape. You all know
that in addition to last years receipts,
we have a good round sum coming
this year from the Normal School and
Norfolk and Western depot feel
that we have a right to count upon the
regular income this year from patrons
who secured lights last year, with the
exception Of the saloons.
Now for recapitulation. The actual
cost Of the plant from its purchase To
the present time amounts to $50, s5I75,
while the income and worth 10 us,
counting cost Of public lights, at the
regular price paid FOR them when the
plant belonged to a joint stock COM
pany) will run up to Si2,l99 81, max
ing a deficiency Of 1851 ST., but re-
member no credit is here taken for the
value Of the plant which / certainly
think is worth $4,000.
Had we continued to pay the old
company, our lighting would have
cost Us up to date S2l, 80 and we would
have had no property to show for it,
As it is we have expended in net
amount S33 ,95LS4 and have a plant
worth $4,000, thus you see that since
the purchase Of the plant We have
really expended only S9,2O7.Si more
than we would have had to spend
and we own the plant and have
had the lights, which no doubt have
given a. much satisfaction a. if they
had been furnished 10y the old COM
pany. All things considered there Is
no reason to regret the purchase of the
plant, a. surely it has been run az the
least expense possible unless we cut
out the lights and stop burning coal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Listen 10 the Herald.

EflHOr Herald.-I have wondered
why it Is that the Board Of supervisors,
our county Fathers, Will not listen to
your oft repeated suggestions and be-
gin to take proper care Of our costly
macadam. Ii is going away rapidly
in many places, and unless something
is done and that quickly the luxury
will become a nuisance. "a stitch in
time" is what's needed. Press it upon
their attention, urge ii upOn them and
never let them have rest until they
take hold Of this friend Of Prince Ed
ward that needs constant care, every
day attention.
PENCE EDWARD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

This 1854 IS does not include
many and varied sundry expense:
which will accrue during the year
however, the above amounts are esti-
mated except those that are absolutely
| fixed, but those estimated are based
upon an experience Of ten years, and
dare say will prove to be conservative
The estimated income from all
sources will not amount to more than
say Sl7 800, therefore you will see that
some extraordinary cutting from the
above expenses will have to be done in
order to come out with any amount of
money to your credit at the end Of the
present fiscal year. However, you have
the facts before you and trust that
my report may prove Of service.
Very specially,
:. W. PAULETT, JR.,
Treasurer.
p. S.-Since the Council has deci-
ded to publish this report, have, for
the benefit Of the public, concluded to
give the following additional infor.
nation.
Referring to my annual report you
will find the charge $40 shortage
s., 59l IS" At the end Of the last fis-
cal year there were outstanding notes
due boy the town amounting to 5000,
aud there was balance in the treasury
Of 81 4Oj 81, thus you see that we were
in debt s., 59l.4 IS.
The notes amounting to 5000 are
yet unpaid, but the Council is making
strenuous efforts to recall these notes
in December, 1903, and will 30 doubt
take up the greater amount Of this in.
debtedness, in fact could hquidate the
entire debt il the interest upon the
f. 4 p. and electric light bonds did
not fall due in October.
BY referring to the annual report you
will find the credit Of S3,63S.63 on ac-
count Of the sale of bonds. You no
doubt remember that we have had en-
gagged $4,000 new per cent. bonds
These bonds are intended to take up an
equal amount Of old bonds paying 6
per cent. which are past due. So far
we have been unable to sell more than
s., 900 worth Of the new bonds, and
this amount has been invested for pay
ment Of like amount Of old bonds.
The SIS. $50 represents the amount Of
interest accrued upon the new bonds
from date Of issue, consequently the
purchaser simply paid the earned in
terest looking forward to REIMBURSE
ment upon presentation Of the coupons
attached to the new bonds.
For the year l9O3.Ol our assets and
liabilities are as follows:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Alta meeting Wednesday the South
side Telephone Company was iDcorpo-
rated, with the following directors and
officers: p. Winston President, and
Treasurer. J. ID. Egglestou, Jr., Vice
President and general manager +. W.
Venable, Secretary; X. T. Cralle, W.
NJ. Holiday.
The company will build telephone
lines in Prince Edward and adjoining
counties.
Just 80 pairs ladies slippers made by
Ziegler Bros, To be sold at manufac-
turer's cost for cash at Fleming q
Clark's Sizes y to Is.
Where strong men have wills weak
ones have wishes.
Small ideas and big words make
painful combination.
A man seldom begins to show his
temper until he loses IT,
No man can be happy unless he IL
on good terms with his stomach.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
.sWaitinr for A Quorum. :"

Editor Her0ld:-I heard n busy man
say once al have spent half Of my life
waiting for a quorum, and the remark
came to me with fresh force on recent
prayer meeting night in Farmville,
when nine-tenths OF the congregation
which kept waiting for long half
hour for the other tenth. Some Of the
great majority grew so restless that
they had to go home to get relief. Eight
O'Clock ought to mean S O'Clock and
not $50 VICTIM.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
'tal $5o,s571

ANAdi FpNior 90 fi'f''H 'i
Deducting the net income from the
total cost will show an expenditure Of
So, 951Sl At first sight this appears
to be an enormous cost for lighting our
city; however, the above figures include
the purchase price Of the entire plant
and its continuance for period Of
eleven years and three months. De-
Quoting the cost Of the plant aud omit
ting the income for the first three
months, we make "a comparison for the
past eleven years "a follows: Average
yearly expense for operating the plant
to be S3.j5s, while the average annual
income proves to be u ,5l6 81, this
makes an apparent cost Of S2,Oil 80 an
nually. Yet this is misleading, for no
credit has been given for either are OF
ncandescent lights used for che pub
lie at large from which mo- cash amount
is received
A review Of our last years proceed
ings, coupled with the foregoing fig
ures, will give a very correct account OF
the exact status Of the plant During
the last fiscal year our expenditure
were $685. 80 while the income IN
dollars aud cents amounted toSl sl45i,
making an apparent debit Of s., ISL 49,
However, the true debts and credits
"a 20 q, tt.ft.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
County Court Day.

Last Monday was the regular coun
" court day for Prince Edward.
Five more aud the curtain falls on
the county court system Of Virginia
Our people ought to meet together
at least once a month, TO know each
other better, and, let US hope to love
each other more. What substitute fol
court day shall be provided? The Her
aid, always in advance with suggestions
has offered one. Let the farmers or
ganize into county institutes, aud meet
at their respective county seats on the
old-time county court days. II you
have a better trot it out.
The crowd in attendance was small
court docket light, but there was some
political talk on the "green" and more
than one aspiring politician was shak-
ing hands with registered voters.
In case of Commonwealth vs. ;. T.
Williams for felony, prosequi was en-
tered; against the same for misdemea-
nor the judgment Of the justice was az
firmed, imposing fine Of $50.
r. n. Jones was appointed constable
for Hampden district. J. 7. Philips
registrar for Lockett vice b. II. Lyon,
deceased.
Susan II. Price qualified as guardian
Of Susan b. Price.
5. 5. Price was appointed overseer of
poor for Sandy River.
Thirty two deeds and other records
have.been admitted to record during
the past month.
If you wish to be comfortable during
the warm weather invest in some of
these soft aud light weight negligee
shirts at Fleming * Clark's.
Divorce at leisure and marry again
i'm haste.
A woman's best enjoyment OF both a
wedding and theater is when she
can have a good cry at them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Bonded Indebtedness of Other Towns
and cities Of Virginia.


stand as we'll as any Of the places, 50
far a. bonded Indebtedness and corpor-
alton tax are concerned.
EXPENDITURES FOR l902-O3.
The expenditures for the past fiscal
year have been heavy principally on
account Of unusually large amounts
paid out for street aud electric light
accounts. however. a. before mentioned
this could not possibly have been avoid
ed. The other expenditures are almost
absolutely fixed aud Of course cannot
be prevented.
Year before last the Sergeant collect
ed upwards Of Sl7,5OO. This was the
largest collection during the history Of
our town. During last year he collect
ed Sl6.3l7.66, and yet in his license ac-
count there was falling of Of $500
on account Of the discontinuance Of the
saloons. But for this his collections
would have reached in round figures,
the sum Of SIS, $50, which would have
placed us at the close of the year with
a balance Of 81, 90j 81 on hand, which
amount would have paid our entire
note Indebtedness with the exception
Of $9i. IS. Again the saloons paid a
tobacco license tax Of So aud for cleo
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

/ tu
We are glad to report the recovery OF
little Henry Cary.
There was a storm party at Mr.. II.
l.. Womack's last Friday night, July
18th.
Several Of the families near Putneys
have telephones in their homes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

ff'f'f" ~
Ofcourse, | cannot enumerate every
little item under this charge, spac,
will not permit il, however, the book.
are wide open aud any one at any time
may look them over at their own free
will.
This additional information lotheI
than my regular report to the Council
has been made with the view Of giving
to our citizens the entire status Of our
financial affairs, and for the purpose
Of quieting any fears or discords that
may have arisen on account Of rumors
to the effect that our town was in a
very bad financial condition.
! trust that the best Of friendship
may prevail and that we will all work
together in harmony aud accord.
Very respectfully your servant,
;. w. PAULET-r, Treas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Bronchitis Fer Twenty Years.

Mrs. Minerva Smith, Of DanYille, ILL.,
writes: IL had bronchitis for twenty
years and never got relief until ! used
Foley's Honey and Tar which il a sure
cure" Sold by II. G. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Each candidate is to give 20 days no
lce Of his intention and accompany
such notice with the amount assessed
against said office.
1t was decided that il only one notice
for any Office be given within the time
required then that one shall be declar-
cd the regular nominee Of the party.
Chairman Of the various districts are
authorized to appoint the judges Of
election IN their respective precincts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Tn Anne a Add In One DAN.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. h. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Doc.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Locked-out knitting girls at Dover,
n. j., have organized cooperative
knitting mill company.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

'ric lights 1924 per year This addi'
tional income would have given ~ at
the end Of the last fiscal year S2jl'j2 to
our credit with every dollar Of local
loan paid.
Now looking forward towards an
other year our financial status is about
a. follows:
~. . t... u. A ~ -....... 800 80 .uf A..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

lahoriug under a mistake is the
most Improbable Of al employment-.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

See the bargain counter at Fleming
a Clark's. Ii will pay you.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Some first editions Of Dickens works
were sold for s3j at Messrs Sotheby's
recently.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Wash goods at low figures for cash at
Fleming x Clark's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

When a woman starts TO tell a racy
story she looks a. sure Of herself a.
boy when he prepares TO take his first
dive of a springboard.
Poverty may be all right as a theory,
but practically it's all wrong.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Rice Depot Dots.

hlNh A. July - l'Vo.
Miss Mamie Yancey, Of South Bos-
ton, is the guest Of Miss Bernice Brad
shaw.
Mr.. John Sears aud family. Of West
Appomattox, visited friends here last
Saturday and sunday.
Mr. Willie Shipman, Of Richmond,
visited his parents Sunday.
Miss E-sie Wilson visited friends at
Rice Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Pauline Hubbard, who has been
quite sick for several weeks, is much
improved.
Mr. Willie Wells spent last night
with relatives near Rice.
Miss Lizzie Hurt has returned to her
home in Burkeville, after pleasant
visit to Mrs. J. y. Phillips.
Little Newton Pleasant, who has
been quite sick is improving.
Mrs. George Frank and daughter,
Miss Mary, spent Tuesday with Mrs.
Willie Davis.
Mrs. b. II. Carter, Mrs J. y. Phil :
lips and Dr. X. +. Bass went on the eX-
cursion to Norfolk yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. 5. NJ. Hughes spent
Saturday night at "Ayondole."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Democratic Committee.

Alta meeting Of the Democratic Coun-
'y Committee held last Monday In this
place the following members were
present. II NJ Burton, chairman.
Messrs J Y. Phillips, f. l.. Dupuy,
w. II. Walden, :. n. Cunningham and
DR. ". T.. Anderson.
Dr Anderson was elected secretary
1t was decided to hold primary cleo
ton on the 18th day Of September, 1903,
10 select candidates for county officers
including the member Of the House and
senator
IL was also resolved that each Of the
candidates pay over to the clerk Of the
committee the amount opposite the
name Of the office for which he may be-
candidate TO defray the expense Of
flta t.Vf,.t....
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

What's the secret Of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood
Bitters does il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Whca Other Medicines have Failed
Take Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t has
C lred when everything else has dis
Sold by II. G.. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Orris root imparts delicate frag-
rance to the breath and may be bought
in small sticks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

GRAPES are healthful and fattening,
as they contain a large amount OF
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

PRINCE EDWARD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

The estimated assets for the city art
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

If you wish to be comfortable during
the warm weather invest in some of
these soft aud light weight negligee
shirts at Fleming a. Clark's.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05
RAILROAD NOTES.

The highest passenger officials of some
or the leading Western roads have con-
about conference of all the roads in
terested with a view to a settlement Of
the many questions which now disturb
the rate situation. These questions
the Chlcago-St. Paul rates. inter-
changeable mileage ticket compIica-
tions, division immigration business the
issue of clergymen half-fare permits, par
ty rates, and naval business. The Rock
Island has signified its Willingness to CO.
operate with the committee. 1t is the
opinion that the final outcome of these
efforts will be a reorganization Of the
Western Passenger association and prob
ably the consolidation of the Western and
Transcontinental Passenger associations.
conference of prominent members Of
the Miller Federation of the United States
and the Southeastern Miller association is
in session at Nashville. Tenn. The meet
ing was called to take some action rela-
tive to the present differential rate be-
tween flour and wheat intended for eX-
port. The discussion was on liberal and
progressive lines and will probably result
in the formula ton of an address to be
presented to the railroads through the
millers federation.
The construction of the Coos Bay. Rose
burg & Salt Lake railroad from Coos Bay,
Or. TO Salt Lake City, Utah, is to be
resumed. according to an announce
ment made by l.. b. Kinney, the protector
of the road who has just returned from
New York. where he went to raise more
capital The road has been surveyed the
whole distance to Salt Lake City, where
it is stated ii is the plan to connect with
the Gould system.
A. E. Welby for many years general
superintendent of the Rio Grande 81
Western road, has just returned from
Peru, where he has been engaged for a
year past in the construction of seventy
five miles of railroad. Mr.. Welby says
the road. which has just been completed.
is a wonderful piece of work. 1t starts at
Lima, 1900 feet above the sea level and
climbs to an altitude of 1900 in seven
ty-five miles.
A conference of freight and traffic Of
ficials of the Gould lines was held at Chi
cago yesterday at the Office of Vice Presi-
dent A. G. Bird. Plans for the betterment
of the freight and passenger services over
all the Gould lines was discussed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05

in that territory are threatened with
lawsuits aggregating millions of dol
lars by merchants and other shippers
Who claim that property of various
kinds was destroyed in transit.
The situation has become so serious
that it is probable the roads most in
terested will take joint action in op-
posing these claims.
The claim departments of the vari-
Gus lines entering st. Louis and Kan
sas City are being besieged by ship
pers, who claim the railroads are re-
SponSible for the safe delivery of
freight after it has been receipted for
by their employees. The conditions
printed on the backs of freight receipts
stating that the companies are not re-
sponsible for the ravages of the ele-
ments have been pointed out by the
railroad people, but these do not sat-
isfy the shippers. The latter admit
they should stand a part of the loss,
but insist the railroads should bear a
portion of the burden.
The merchants claim their goods
were either destroyed or damaged by
reason of the action of the railroad en-
ployes In attempting to remove the
shipments to places of safety after the
floods had become general.
The shippers set up the claim that
the railroads removed their merchant
disc from the point of destination with
out authority and for that reason the
companies cannot, with reason, set up
a claim that the destruction or dam
age of the property was due to the ele-
ments. Had the goods been permitted
TO remain in the warehouses or freight
cars and then damaged by the foods
the shippers claim, they would have
no recourse in law, but, inasmuch as
the roads sought to protect themselves
by taking the shipments to other
points. the roads should be made to
stand at least a portion of the loss.
st. Paul officials of roads entering
st. Louis and Kansas City were ret
icent regarding the threatened suits,
but intimated that any action brought
would be contested to the limit. They
insist they were trying to protect he
shippers as well as their own interests
when they removed the freight from
the path of the flood.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-05
MAJOR DEL MARFAST
Worlds Trotting Record for
GeIdings Is Lowered.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. 4.-The
worlds trotting record for geldings, held
by The Abbott,-at 2:03A since 1900, was
today lowered by the bay gelding Major
Delmar to 2:021s in a trial exhibition
against his own record of 2:04, and the
fourth day of the grand circuit meeting
here was further made memorable by Dan
R, who paced the first heat of the free
for-all in 2:01Z.
Dan r went to the quarter in 30A sec
ons, the half in 1:01H, and at the three
quarters post his time was 1:301k. The
heat from the start to this point was a
magnificent struggle for supremacy with
Darrell. AT the first turn Mcdonald sue
~essfully captured the pole position from
Dan R, and for the next half mile both
horses Travelled as a team When within
200 yards of the wire Dan, r scarcely led
by nose, but by supreme effort at the
last minute increased that distance to
half length. When the time was an
nounced both horse and driver were
cheered repeatedly. The most sensational
work of the day was done in the second
heat Prince Alert, the favorite, who
finished fourth in the first heat because
of a poor start, rushed into first position
at the three quarter pole by a break by
Dan R. Harold S, followed by Darrell, in
a fine burst of speed headed the leader,
and although they finished in that order
all three came under the wire so closely
together that their relative positions were
in doubt until the decision had been an
nounced.
The third heat found Prince Alert a
strong leader and he won easily in 2:0315,
the Slowest time made during the race.
Major Delmar. between two runners.
started out to beat his own record of 2:04.
He went to break in the first trial, but
his second attempt found him steady,
and he forced the runners time after time
to increase their speed. He went to the
quarter in :30A, to the half in :59%, and
he reached the three quarter pole in
1907, finishing strong in 2:02h.