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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13

Why don't Mr.. Roosevelt suggest
Crum as running mate?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
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FARMVILLE, VA.

Farming Implements Hardware and Heavy Goods Of Every Ds,ru.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13

Mr. j. r. Cunningham, of the firm of Cunningham & Co
tobacco buyers, has acquired interest in our firm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

if not aided, the revolt of tho Isthmians. It can hardly be credible that such i9 q fact since President Roosevelt has eX- hibited so much flambuoyant righteous ness as to human rights. civic ideals, etc. Besides. to prove such an unwarranted intervention would at once invert tra- ditional policy of this government. and show us to be wolves in sheeps clothing. Right thinking men would prefer to re- pose more confidence in the dignity of the government at Washington. until 1t can be shown that we have dabbled in ques- tionable international transaction.
 On the other hand, with the revolution an actuality, it is perhaps impossible for the United States to escape certain re- responsibilities with this magically- formed republic and possibly, too. Its final ab- sorptlon. fin the interest of peace" may be the ultimate end As world-powcr, which we have suddenly become. we must show at least that we are capable. of handling all questions on this hemisphere, or else the European powers might want to read us a lesson. From the tone of the dispatches. 1t is manifest, however. that the other powers are perfectly will ing to accord us a free hand in an affair where our national interests are mani- | festly paramount to others.
 There is reason to believe that the re- markable quiet and apparent acquiescence of the Colombian government in inc new | ly- formed republic, is less sensation of awe, than a conviction of the divine right | of the revolt of the Isthmlans IL mas leaked out from Bogota that large ele- ment of tho people, in other States of the republic. are in hearty sympathy with Panama, and this would naturally cause | the government to hesitate in any ex- tremc measures. especially as 1t has just quelled. at enormous cost. bloody in- surrection. Mir. Herran. the Colombian minister at Washington. frankly admits that the Isthmians have not been justly treated, and that he had warned his gov ernment against the consequences
 The people of this new republic are somewhat unlike those of the balance of Colombia. since they are purely com mercial class and by constant contact with the world of trade. are well inform ed and better educated than those of the vast interior of Colombia. Most of those on the coast (where three-fourths of them llvel. are thoroughly familiar with the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
INTERNATIONAL SUNDAYS SCHOOL LESSON
Copyright, Davis ". Clark.) eS=fss

oracular Ahithophel advises immediate pursuit by twelve regiments of picked men. which he offers to command-the object being the dspatching of the king, whose person was the only obstruction in Absolams path. What an incarnation of hlial unnaturalness! The proposed kill ing of his father pleased the son.
 Hand of Providence intervenes. Prayer of David is heard! The counsel of the sage of Giloh, best advice from a merely military standpoint, is made to appear folly. The Archite. spy and traitor, adept at sophistry, succeeds in having the Fa- bian policy adopted, and thus insures Ab- salom's ruin and David's deliverance
 In this darkest hour of his checkered career. the best traits of David's noble character shine resplendent He needs not the regalia of royalty. He is kingly without it. One sees in him "a great man. bending under the judicial vista tions of Providence" While his throne is shattered, his family disrupted, he maintains his self-possessiOn and shows his sagacity. In the black enamel setting of apparently irretrievable misfortune, his piety, submission, generosity, pru- dence shine like lustrous jewels.
 Davids genius for generalshiD now as-
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PUGNACIOUS PANAMA
The Isthmus and Its Contentious With the
 Colombian Republic.

English and Spanish language. and the children of. many. of the wealthier fami- lies have been educated in the United States. As class. they are frugal and temperate in their habits. strictly up- right fin their business dealings, hospita- ble and law-abiding at all times. During residence of many days on the Isth- mus. I did not observe . single case of lawlessness and was told that there were few criminals in the Jaiis at any time.
 The trade of the new Republic is car- ried on principally at Colon and Panama. though there are two or three other places along the coast, where fair harbor- age Is afforded for the fruit schooners of twelve or fifteen feet draught. Pam anna has a good harbor. somewhat shal- low. on Pacific side, and is beautifully located on @ small sandy cape, or tongue of land. upon which are many handsome buildings. including cathedral. con- vents. churches. schools. government buildings. etc. It has a population of 20.0O0 people. To the northeast of the city are heap Of ruins. representing the old city destroyed by the Corsairs in the six teenth century. Colon (formeriy Aspin- walD is built over the marshes on the
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that thriving and beautiful appearance that rich green color-so characteristic of health. belonging to them in their nat ural home
 To the zoologist. Panama offers a wide range of study from the huge river-horse to the tiny kangaroo-mouse. To the or nithologist, 1t presents an innumerable display of specimens. from the great king vulture and condor to the pygmy creepers and hummers. To the entomologist, 1t is the elysium of all tho great tropical world, with countless species of those strange creatures that engage his atten- tion. To the antiquary geologist and sci enlist. the relics of by-gone civilizations and the general physical aspects of the country. with Its mountains, volcanoes and caverns, it Is an inexhaustible mine of study and observation. And to the general traveller. in the interior, 1t un- folds a rich and ever-changing beauty of landscape-a picture of luxurious vegeta- ton and rugged mountain grandeur-un- surpassed in any other part of the world.
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publi cstarts out under tho most favor able auspices. and, if 1t succeeds in estlb- fishing a stable government, will be well comed into the family of nations. If, on the other hand. the Colombian Govern ment should violently contest the right of secession of Panama, and bloodshed and anarchy should follow, the United States may feel compelled to step In and call halt ''in the interests of peace" and the Panama Canal. Senator Morgan thinks Colombia will make a desperate resistance" and intimates that we will have soon series of complications on our hands, Let us hope that he Is in er- TOT and that the outcome will bo bless ing to the whole world.
 To tho historian, Panama has always held deep interest, from the time when Balboa. on the site of the present city planted the Spanish standard in the sand In 15ls, and declared the Pacific the ex. elusive property of Spain. down to the time when modern engineers undertook tC move away the Andes. to connect the | two great oceans. sOn the spot where Colon now stands. Almagro and Cordova | debated q division of spells; here also Balboa quarreled with Nicursa and sent him helplessly adrift; here also Columbus touched upon his last voyage, to hear | the evil reports which his slanderers were | S4iIuIaaiuB dl uoHlo, anu nero unAlly PlZ- arro marshnllod his adventurers for their blighting assault upon Peru. Indeed Panama opens. through the dusty pages of old Spanish writers, innumcrable deeds | Of murder. chivalry and heroism lona forgotten. and Is still a prolific field for | the modern historian.
 To the botanist 1t Is impossible to de. scribe satisfactorily tho rich profusIon oi pant hte' which bedecks every part oi Fanama' during the glorious reign of the ihVierno, or wet season. The roadsides
 mountain slopes and palisades are one gorgeous garden of beauty, while the air IS laden with the perfume of countless aromatic plants. This marvellous luxuri- ance and growth is beyond anything we can conceive in the temperate zone
 which is naturally due to the brirhteI sunshine of the tropics and the quantity or nourlshment of the carbonlc acid oi the atmosphere, One may place the same plants in the hot houses and conservato. rles of the North, where they will grow, by tender care. but thev never exhibit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
By Andrew '. Miller.

Dy AnuFeW J. mllteT.
 The State of Panama, which has just declared Its independence of Colombia. Is that narrow strip of land, formerly known as the Isthmus of Darien. which connects the two great American conti- nents. The territory embraced within the new republic Is possibly 2,5oO square miles the State having tortuous length of about Is to S5 miles. and a varying width of 2 to % miles. The population is about 2Is.00o. with sprinkling of many nation- aiities. but mostly Mestizos. or descend ants of Spaniards and Indians.
 The underlying incentive to the present revolution. contrary to general opinion, do not belong entirely to the present or the questions involved in the rejection of the Hay-Herran treaty. This latter act of the Colombian Congress may have been the straw which broke the camels back. but the real bone of contention oc- cured in 1885, when a new constitution was promulgated, which abolished the States and made them amenable solely to the President, through Governors. of his appointment. This took away home rule and all states rights. def1ected their revenues to favored localities of the Pres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Atlantic side, and has the disadvantage of a rather insalubrious climate. It is connected by rail with Panama. dist ance of forty-eight miles, and has always been an important commercial center.
 The commerce of this section is some what varied A considerable business is still carried on in pearls found in the vicinity of Panama, besides some gold and other minerals found in the adjacent mountains. Many valuable medicinal plants, dye woods and other valuable pro- ducts are found here, besides hides and other skins from the interior mountain slopes. Colon has always been an i'm portant forwarding point for large area of Northern Colombia, as far as the delta of Magdalena. As headquarters for the old Canal Company 1t enjoyed unprece- dented prosperity, but that glory largely departed with the sensational collapse of DeLesseps scheme. There are many magnificent banana farms along the northern shores and that industry has rapidly developed in the last few years. especially between Colon and Bocas del Toro.
 With this state of facts, the new Re-
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Now. some timo ago l stayed with an aur Of this same lazy boy. but from her I got very different tale. Such a nice boy! Al ways willing to do anything"
 Very conflicting opinions, aren't they? An probably both true. And why, do you think We'll will tell you what noticed. At hoTn the mother, who Is busy with the househol cares of big family. usually orders Johnn to do this that, as the case may be- an very often forgets when 1t is done to than him or give him any words of praise. Ns turally the rest of the family take their GU from her.
 Now. the aunt has habit of always hearth acknowledging any favor done her and a nit little way of making encouraging remarks ths somehow makes one feel anything done fc her is a pleasure.
 l dare say the boy himself couldn't tell 70 why he treats them differently, but I aI sure you will agree with that it is prot ably due entirely to the different treatment | receives from them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
In the Electrical World

Recent German experiments show the possibility of dangerous electrical cur rent passing down the stream from a fire engine.
 Experiments show that the greatest amount of danger caused to trees by all ternation and direct currents Is by local burnings.
 The smashing point" of incandcscent lamps is reached when the light dimin- ishes with service until a point is reach. ed where the current consumption per candlepower produced Is so large as to justify the destruction of the lamp as a matter of economy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

ident. and made them subject to Cover nor's sent from other and remote de- partments.
 Naturally, this was most displeasing to most Of the States. but, like most people subject to oligarchies and dictatorships. they had to bear 1t. It was especially ob- jectionable to Panama. whose two impor- tant ports-Panama and Colon-yielded a large revenue. which was ever afterward systematically def1ected to railway and other enterprises, In remote parts of the republic, while not a small proportion of 1t no doubt found it's way into individual hands. As time rolled by, the Panama people continued to chafe under this in- justice and the seeds of revolution were being sown that awaited some final quickening impulse, like the recent de- feat of the canal treaty, in which the commercial hopes of these people were SC vitally interested. 'tf
 It Is perhaps. unfortunate that the rev olution should have occurred at a time when the United States was chagrined at the action or the Colombian Congress because it will be difficult for us to es. cape the charge of having connived at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Fourth Quarter. Lesson VI. Samuel xviii, 24-33. November
 8, 1903.
David's Grie- Over Absalom.

David'S Gr1e- OVer ADSaIom.
 The fate of the Hebrew monarchy trem- bles in the balance. Once more, now in his old age, David is a fugitive. The graphic narrative describes his small 9,<r:e as hungry, weary, thirsty" On the other hand, the conspiracy is strong" and the rebel army increases continually "Humanly speaking the for tunes of the aged monarch are past re- trieving. But stand still, and see a sal vatIon conspicuously providential.
 The gilded youth. never so dazzling in the charms of his person, enters triumph antly the capital his father has just evac- uated with weeping. He proceeds at once to the abominable thing common among Oriental victors-the commission of that unpardonable crime which fixed the char acter of the war as one of extermina- ton.
 A council of war is now called. The
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RAIsINs AND FIGS. Will receive a car load Monday
 Jos. Mahegold & Co.

It is reported that emeralds ere steadily di appearing. In the nfties and sixties emeraIC were the favorite jewels and were worn strur on thread like pearls. Now emeralds are I longer polished into round form, but a, polished like diamonds
 Faultless stones of q deep color have aiwa, been as valuable as diamonds. The reason the scarcity of emeralds is the decrease production In Siberia. London jewellers belieI that the emerald will soon become one of il most valuable of stones, and people who pol sess emeralds should keep them. therefor with the utmost care, as their price Is e5 tremely likely to rise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Which Opinion Was Rightp

The visiting lady writes: A few days agc I was staying at a home where the boys and girls are growing up to manhood and woman hood and one of them--a lad of l5-hBs the reputation at home of being very lazy and dlsohliging boy. never willing to do anything he Is asked to do at all events without c great deal of grumblIng and growing. and tho mother Iaments loudly that Johnny doesn'l seem to cafe to help anybody"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
ALEX RICE & SON,
Oh! Busy November.

good beginning will bring good ending We are starting the month with push and vim. Price and quality will strengthen our endeavors You will actually be surprised at the handsome line of fine goods we carrv in every department
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
l0c Yard

For Plaid Suitings-all cot. ton, but looks like wool-
 just the thing for children.
 worth double the price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

A bottle of Prickly Ash Bltters kept in the house and used occasionally means good health to the whole household.
 adV-Wed- fri-su
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7c Yard

For smooth faced Flannel l. cites, really nice at roc yard.
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Save for my daily range Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ I might despair. -Ienhysoh'
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I0c Yard

For Woolen Dress Goods of different Weaves and col- ors-a general clearance of our 35c and 4oc fabrics.
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Eiderdown Sacques.
in every department.

Now is the time-not when they are all gone, to procure an EiderdoWn DRESSING I.SACQUE, at the following cut prices:
 7sc Sacques with crotchet edge ............ 59c $l.2s Sacques with silk frogs 89c $i.5o Sacques, sailor col- lars s.................00c $i.75 Sacques, silk bound. Sf.l9 S2.25 Sacques, appliqued AOItdl ME. &S%
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Towels.

Nice linen finish towels 5c 2oc Pure Linen Huck
 Towels. ........ .l2 l-2c sox 20 inch Pure Linen
 Towels, regular 4oc ones
 tor z5c 35c Turkey red or White
 Table Damask for .. ..25c 6oc Table Damask. 39c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Shirt Waists 69e.

We have a large lot of lined Flannel Shirt Waists nicely made in the latest fashion, all colors, worth $1.5o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
39c Yard

For Cream or White Vest |ings for Waists that are even (eheap at o5c yard.
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ANNIVERSARIES.

Several interesting Weddings and Anniversa
 ries are scheduled to come off this Fal an
 for these offer suggestions: : : :: For the 15th (CrystaD offer Hawkes. Cut Glass ant Rock Crystab and Tiffany Favrile Glass. For the 2oh (Chna) offer Ravenwood Hand painted China.
 For the z5th (Silver) offer Gorham Sver the fines sold anywhere.
 LeBrOn JeWelry Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Isc yard for satin or taffeta ribbons that always bring 2sc. They are No. 40, nice neck and sash ribbons in all colors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Absalom's revolt Is type of the sinL ner's revolt against God. In both in stances 1t is deliberate, unreasonable. di- rected against paternal goodness. If per- sisted in, there will be the same outcome shame and death,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Absalom's burial was like that of ; common malefactor. He had reared fol himself an imperial mausoleum, where ht expected to be laid with royal obseouies but his disnonored corpse was tossed into @ ditch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Boys

Let us fit you up in a suit, pants, hat or cap. We can do it readily from our very full line in our
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Sharper than a serpent's tooth Is 6 thankless son. The fang fastened in Da vid's very heart. Other insults, treach cries and losses were small affairs witt thiS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

David's lament for his son is a pathetic dirge. But perhaps if he had lived more for the boy. he would not have needed to wish to die for him. Absorbed in the pleasures of his palace and in the affairs of State. in foreign war and in plans for building a temple, there was precious lit tie time left for a son at the very period when he desperately needed attention and discipline. The sting of 1t, too. was that the fathers example had not always been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

Yet the sting of 1t was that Ahithophel was Justified in his desertion of David. It Is enough to say that Bathsheba was his granddaughter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

But the killing of Absalom was a mili- tary necessity. It was a legal execution. The rebel prince had four times over for feited his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

What more could David have done, that he did not do, to save Absalom's life? He expressly commanded the captains. in hearing of the army. to spare his son. The soldier who discovered Absalom's S sorry plight. showed a tender regard for the kings request. At the same time he had an eye to his own interest; for, as he intimated, had he dispatched Absaiom. Joab would have made a scapegoat of him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-12
Wisdom in
Family Life.

The Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York is constantly
demonstrating its ability and ex-
perience in advising business men
concerning money matters in the
home. For instance,
The late Archibald Warehouse ofPhadephia who died
suddenly last Friday held policies amounting $50 900 in The
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York Inc forms Of
insurance under which these policies issued
ected that his widow will receive eco COO in cash and
at the end Of that period she will receive cash maxi
ing the total amount reserved under these t40 900
Which the premiums paid Mr. waterhouse amounted only
From the PHILADELPHIA Record. NOv %, 10os)
In writing for terms on similar
policies. state what you would
like to receive in cash at the end of
limited payment period, amount
you would like your beneficiary to
receive in event of your death,
and give your age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
COMPANY OF NEW YORK
RICHARD A. MccuRDv, President.
GEORGE B. RAYMOND, Manager,
No. 1877 Market St., Newark, N. J.
STEPHEN G. GRIFFITH, JR.,
Morristown, N. J.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-12

spending the summer there, they will
return to the metropolis, where they
expect to make their home. They will,
however, be frequent visitors in Nor
riStown.
Mrs. Robert f. Ballantine is giving
luncheon and bridge whist party
to-day at her home, Linden Neuk, .
on Madison avenue. There are two
tables of players. Mrs. Robert Du-
mont Foote has a small luncheon at
her home this afternoon. Mrs. Robert
William Cumming entertained at
luncheon at the Golf Club Thursday.
Mrs. William S. Letchford gave
dinner party for twenty-four young
people at the golf club last Saturday
night in honor of her daughter, Miss
Letchford. Mr.. and Mrs. Cumming
have taken the Howell place at Nor
mandy Heights instead of going to
the Plains for the summer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brinley have arrived
from New York and are now stopping
with her mother, Mrs. George F.
Cornell, on South street. Miss Elsie
Whitney, who has been visiting on
Long Island for several weeks past,
is expected home in few days. Miss
May E. Brooks is now at home with
her mother, Mrs. A. Henry X. Nor
gan, of the Miller road.
CHARLOTTE.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-12

The Morris Academy team defeated
the Webb Academy team in New York
on Wednesday by score Of q to IL.
At the regular meeting of the Ex-
else Board held on Wednesday night
the saloon license of Harry P. Piper
was granted.
There will be an adjourned meeting
of the Morristown Camp of the Modern
Woodmen of America at the office of
the clerk, w. E. Collins, on Monday
evening next, at eight O'Clock.
At a meeting of the Morris District
Medical Society, held in the alder
manic chambers Tuesday night, DR..
Mallon, of the State Hospital, read a
valuable paper on "The General Par
alysis of the Insane"
At the Church of the Assumption
yesterday morning eighty-two children
took communion for the first time.
There were forty one boys and forty
one girls. Rev. t. M. Donovan and
Rev. James Mulhall of Newton made
short addresses.
Pride of Principle Council, No.
143, Daughters of Liberty, held its
second anniversary of organization last
Wednesday evening. A program con-
sisting of recitations and music was
rendered and an enjoyable evening
spent. The committee of arrange
ments were Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. George
Carpenter, Mrs. S. d. Clark and Miss
Grace Merrell.