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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
Old Days in Congress.

Dave" Lane, an old-time Pennsyl-
vania politician was in Washington
the other day watching congress work.
They used to do things better in the
old days in the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture.' he said. Il remember once when
Bob Mackey was boss in Pennsylvania
he walked into the senate chamber
and found one of his henchmen, who
was a SENATOR in the midst of terrific
assault on some bill. The senator was
making mincemeat of the bill. He ad-
vanced argument after argument show
ing why it was iniquitous and should
not be passed.
"Mackey asked of another senator
What bill is that?" When he was told
he exclaimed: Good heavens! That's
my bill Mackey walked down the aisle
and as he passed the speaker he said
to him. in coarse whisper; "Thats
my bill The senator never winked.
He finished his sentence, paused, took
a drink of water, and then resumed:
These, gentlemen. are the arSu-
ments the opponents of this bill will
advance. These are the miserable
subterfuges by which the opposition
will endeavor to stihe the will Of the
people have given them in detail
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22

LITTLE STORIES.
ss.s'4s+.s.+a'i..s.s..ss.s.s.i..s.i.s+s4ai-3s.+t.
Opposed to Modern Methods.

Opposed to Modern Methods.
When civilization reached Pine Hill
City bank was established, and one
of the first customers was old man
Johnson. A few days later he wanted
money, and entered the place with a
gun in his hand
Want some money today?' queried
the president. We'll, it's ready for
you"
Say, don't understand" exclaimed
the old man. as he backed off I'm
here to hold this bank up for 500
But you don't have to. Just sign
this check. and III hand you your
money
And don't yell or shoot?
No
And the sheriff don't come after
me-"
NO. put YOU name to this.
Il can't do it-can't do it, nohOw,'
voice. IF that's the new way of doin'
things I'm out Of it. want my money,
but want it the old way.
well have it the old way
The old man trampled forward to
the cashiers window. rested the muz-
zle of his gun on the ledge and yelled
out
Come down or you're dead man. :
"Certainly. Here's thirty"
"And-and is that all there is to it?'
That's all.
Then I'll be hanged if want it,, he
said. and he threw the money back
and Went outdoors and sat down on a
barrel of sugar and shed tears.-Gal-
weston News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
Newly NJ MarrIed.

She was newly married aud did net
know little Bit about either house
keeping or shopping. and she was civ
ing her very first order. II was a crush
er, but the grocer was a clever man
and was used to all kinds of orders
and could interpret them easily.
I want two pounds of paralyZed
sugar, she began.
.Yes'm. Anything else?n
Two tins of condemned milk.
" es m
He set down pulverized sugar and
condensed milk.
"A bag of fresh salt BE sure il is
fresh"
"Yes'm. What neXt?'
"A pound Of desecrated Goldfish.
He wrote g1ibly, "Dessicated cod. :
Nothing more ma'am? We have
some nice horseradish just in
mo" she said. ut would be of no
use to us; we don't keep a horse
The grocer sat down and famed
himself with a washboard. although
the temprature was freezing.-Home
Companion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
ANSWER II HONESTLY.
''TENl I
Are the Statements OF pine Bluff Citl
lens Not hiore Reliable Their

Those of Utter Strangers.
This Is a vital question:
II is fraught with interest 10 Pine
T. uif
1t permits Of cnly one answer
It cannot be evaded or ignored.
y Pine Bluff citizen speaks here.
Speaks of tic welfare Of Pine Bi4G
4 citizens statement is reliable
An utter strangers doubtful,
home proof is the best proof.
r. y. McGaughy. president of lie
Hardware Co. and C5rcnor
FOR Jefferson county. business address
2ol West Second avenue. residence
So West Sixth avenue, says j had
s, s,mpt0ms Of kidney trouble for some
little time. an dseeing Doan's Kidney
Pills recommended so highly for this
particular complaint, | thouht would
test their merits. | procured a box at
the MannTankersley Drug Co. 20I
West Second avenue, and WAS not dis
with the results, as / re-
ceiyed much benefit from the treat
ment. am pleased to endorse Doan' 5
Kidney Pills as a remedy of merit and
one on which the public can rely
For sale by all dealers: price SO
cents box. Foster Milburn Co, Buf-
falo. n Y, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's s. -and
take no other. 9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22

doubt the directors viii do a much
when t'.ey understand
The mtvasa secretary smiled quietly.
"I-thoU4A luIscl rai.5s omga1ll.~ =
he replis... .-to,a go 10 amy t9aetfzs ~
satisfy lis ANGER. -.WgJ." saia Tho
secretary. "a Vflfuf man will have his
own way, dct I'm slat 10 know my
shares ar omethine mare Han
waste paper noN."
~Naat's The ma'er With se4or~.
ljF6res to3a> .-E93 Il braEor of =
@,'lag0o en- tho Exchange tFat same
aftefnooa @rheetHet is iuns#uy I.&e
bIa2os
"%ha,, haven't yaa bearI2~ replied
his tY5e#j.- "I: acS- is an oygr the
piece eaile: haS boH4hta controlling
inter- in tie line and talks of con
ycrtin4 il INTO an electric system. mod
"rnizine and improving the carriages.
reducing the far and so on Take
my rip and buy sewers. If zol get
the cuance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
Drew It Too Stronc.

The Maine papers are telling a story
of a young minister who on his first
charge was called upon to preach a
funeral sermon over a woman. 1t was
his first funeral sermon and he laid
himself out to make an impression.
and. succeeded. The woman had hat
her faults, but the minister forgot
them. This was to be expected, but
he eXtolled her SO highly that the poor
bereaved husband, sitting there list
ening, couldn't recognize her by the
description. Finally. in glowing per
Grafton he pictured God and the arch
angels and the angels and all the hosts
of the redeemed joyously forming a
parade to welcome to heaven this one
Of the very best of all women" The
husband could stand it no longer, and
leaping up, interrupted him with beck
oning hand. gasping out: No, no elder
not quite that She was only 'bou
midlin.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
"a S. sxs 80 Tx Z a.
,,aors tba a lie Kind You Have Always oulsa'
Signature !" l&>zz,Hfzz7sXzz<m
IJnuaIlant Men.

For The 6rst time since women were
admitted TO Wesleyan University a,
Middleton. Conn, in 1872, the girls
who are members of the graduating
class did not sit on class day With tho
young men. The men voted to do
away entirely with the platform ard
returned TO the old custom of string
on the ground crosslegged, InGia.
fashion. They built the amphitaeater
Tor the guests around the inclcsuro
where they sat. Th- men invited the
,nung women to sit vita the other
guests, as, of course. they could MT
be expected to sit on the ground
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-22
+ + +

Told Only The Facts.
Speaking of the Missouri river, and
it's habit of changing its course re,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Winsome Miss Rachel Lewis.

Annapolis Capitol-March 2O)
Miss Rachel Lewis, the piquant and
talented little actress, with her excel
lent company, opened three nights
engagement at the Opera House last
night to a large aud well pleased audi
ence Of representative Annapolitians.
The play presented was "IngOmar,'
the famous classic drama in four acts.
Although "Ingomar, the Barbarian"
was rather strong, deep, classical play,
yet its manner Of presentation won the
audience from the start, and held its
attention aud admiration to the finish.
Miss Lewis, who is petite, dainty,
winsome and charming, was enthusi-
astically received. Her character OF
Parthenia was a pleasing one, and gave
full scope for emotional acting, Of
which she took every advantage.
Miss Lewis speaks at all times with
distinctness, yet her voice is soft, gen.
tie and low-"an excellent thing in
woman" and in some lines it IS like
sweetest music.
Miss Lewis support is excellent, in
the main. As "Ingomar," Mr.. John
+. Richmond isan actor Of rare ability.
He has the good fortune to possess a
magnificent stage presence, deep, me-
lodious voice. Mr.. Richmond is grace
full and easy in his movements, and his
acting is characterized by a certain
finish and technique that at once stamps
him a familiar figure before the foot
lights and an artist in his particular
line.
As "Polydor," Mr.. Fred Reynolds
was an excellent character. Miss Law
renee as Myron's wife, was good. In
the character Of "Theano" Mrs. J. G..
Wolfe was easy, graceful and true to
nature. Although the part was small
one. Mrs. Wolfe made the most of it,
her grace and beauty enhancing the
character she impersonated. Mrs.
Wolfe is the wife Of Mr.. J. &. Wolfe,
treasurer and manager of the company.
Indeed, TO summarize, the personnel
of the company it is far superior to the
average. They are ladies and gentle
men of birth and education. Three OF
the men in the company are graduates
of Princeton, and one is Harvard al
umnus. Miss Lewis, the star of the
company, is an artist. She is possessed
of personal magnetism in a marked
degree. and the finesse Of her work in
creased the pleasure and enthusiasm
of her audience as the production OF
/ the Dlay progressed.
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Adele Account.
ADELE, Pr. ED. Co., VA. !
March Is, 1908 (

h%ANh ~ '"''
Rev. J. II. Couch has resigned his
pastorate Of Spring Creek Baptist
church, and expected to preach his
last sermon on last Sunday. He has
done a great deal Of good since he has
been pastor Of that church, and his
many friends are sorry to give him up.
Mr.. Willie Booker left for Lynch
burg yesterday, where he will accept a
position with Ding and Bros. in the
Crescent candy works.
We are very sorry to report that Mrs.
George Hunt has been very sick, but
she is now thought to be improving
slowly.
Mrs. George Booker returned to her
home on Saturday, 2lst, after a very
pleasant visit to relatives and friends
in Lynchburg.
The wheat is looking we'll and seems
TO be unusually good.
The spring exodus Of the colored
population has already begun, aud the
majority Of them have either gone
North or to the mines, and labor is
very scarce.
The peach trees are in full blossom,
mother earth has thrown aside her
grave winter dress aud has donned her
gay spring robe, and truly we can say
that "the spirit Of beauty is every
WHERE
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
How lie Stands On the Dispensary Dues
fiOn.

Editor Herdid:-I was greatly CEN
sured for having signed petition ask
ing for the repeal Of law passed by
our Legislature some two years ago.
Now. first, am made to appear incon-
sistent on this question, but will ex-
plain. was handed a petition by a
citizen some twelve months or more ago
asking the Legislature TO give Us Dis
pensary; signed it, and in less than
fifteen minutes / called at the same
citizens Office, found him out and
urged his clerk TO inform him upon
his return to erase my name from the
petition. l supposed this had been
done until a member Of the Legislature
told me that my name was on the petit
ton. am under the impression that
the clerk told me that he informed his
employer Of my request to remove my
name from the petition, and by his
failure to comply with my request !
was thereby misrepresented.
1t appears to me that one who pro-
fesses to be a Christian would never be
willing to become a partner in the
dealing out Of whiskey to his fellow
man or by asking for such a law. BY
doing this, we become partners in the
traffic and money is kept in the pockets
Of all the property owners and tax pay
ers. When too, the town has to invest
i'm stock Of liquors, rent house, en-
ploy one or more agents and take all
the risk and then pay to the state and
district about two-thirds OF the am
cunt Of net gains on this traffic. Now,
il is an unfair law and ought 70 be re-
pealed on this ground. five have IN
our town, persons who are willing 70
run a saloon after having been licensed
by the State and Judge Of the county
then the responsibility is with them
and am relieved Of any. i am no"
doing the same a. when some few
years ago was called upon TO rent
store house that was then unoccupied
/ FOR a bar-room. / refused, preferrinl
/ il TO remain idle when could have got
ten more rent Now, Others may b
willing 10 run a Dispensary and MAKE
some money, and they eau d, so, but
am not in IL.
/ would add that the negroes ma.
drink less, but a. ST. Paul said, "shai
we do evil that good may come"
w. q. VENABLE.
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aSsg;Sg o4SESA
Pamplin Paragraphs.
PAMPLrN, Va, March "a, 'O3.

PAMPLIN, NA.i March -, 'O5.
Mr.. James Beale, Of Catsyille Penn.
is visiting his uncle, Mr.. Robert Beale
at this place.
The Virginia Carolina Chemical com
pany have completed their storage
house here. They look forward to large
sales here this season.
Mr.. Aubury Shorter, Of Urewe, Va.
is visiting relatives near here.
Mrs. J. II. Payne is visiting hel
parents at Darlington Heights thi;
week.
Most Of the public schools will be
out in a few days. and then for long
holiday for the young ones.
Mr.. Lawrence Gillian will open up
a feed store here in a few days. He
has our best wishes.
Mr.. John Elan continues very in.
Mr.. w. II. Lyon has started a tele-
phone line from Hixburg to Pamplin.
Mrs. NJ. Mason has had new ratings
put around her hotel yard. 1t Is quite
an improvement.
Mrs. Charlie Mason is visiting friends
and relatives at Brookneal, Va, this
week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
TIT I.iI.l r + # ElfI4lyJl
Death of Mrs. F. W. Price.

Died at Missoula, Montana, March
12th. 1903. Mrs. f. w. Price, relict OF
Cant Richard W. Price, Of Prince Ed
ward county. Virginia, and daughter o.
the late Mr Branch j. Worsham, who
for many years was the efficient
clerk of this county. Educated in the
best schools of her day, she easily won
for herself 10y her quick perception and
ready wit the admiration Of all who
came IN contact with her.
Her talent foy music, in which she
excelled, made her conspicuous among
the old or new school performers. Al
the age Of 45 she united with the APP
pomattox Presbyterian Church, under
tbe ministry Of the Rev. Dir. J. NJ. p
Atkinson. After the death Of her nus
hand she and several of her children
moved TO Missouri, from there they
moved TO Montana. where she died
and at her own request was buried il
this far away home.
She left many loyal, devoted friend;
in Virginia, and her love for them wa'
sublime.
Asa mother, too much cannot be
said, forgetting self, she was ever ready
TO sacrifice her comfort for the welfar,
Of her children.
Misfortunes came to her, these she
bore with heroic fortitude, always re-
living upon the wisdom Of Providence
to guide her in all that she did.
She has left an impress for good upOr
all who knew her, ard the world hai
been made better by her having LIVED
in ID
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Prospect PickIngs.
PROSPECT, Va, March "a, 1908.

PROSPECT, Va, March q, 1908.
Among those who have been i'll and
are improving are DR.. Alsop and Mes
dance Frances Davis and p. b. Bell.
Mr.. William Garden spent Wednes-
night in the Hill CITY.
Mary Byrd, youngest daughter Of r.
W. Brightwell, left here last Friday for
Paint Creek, w. Va, where she will
take a nurses, course in "The Shelter
ing Arms Hospital"
Next Monday evening, Prospect
High School will hold its closing ex-
ercises, after which the ladies Of the
Methodist church will sell refreshments
for the benefit Of their parsonage
Doors open at 7:3O and all are invited
to attend.
Mrs. Mary Booker, Of Action, is
visiting Mrs. J +. Harris, Sr.
Rev. Mr.. w. II. Robertson, who ha;
been wlntering at Ashville, is expected
home this week, much improved II
health, we trust.
Mrs. James S. Nunnelee is at hel
fathers home, Rose Hill, for a few
DAYS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Cures Cancer and Blood Poison.

II you have blood poison producing
eruptions, pimples, ulcers, swollen
glands, pumps and risings, burning
itching skin, copper-colored spots OF
rash on the skin. mucous patches In
mouth or throat. falling hair, bone
pains. old rheumatism or foul catarrhr
take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. IL
kills the poison m the blood soon all
sores, eruptions heal, hard swellings
subside, aches and pains stop and a
perfect cure is made Of the worst cases
Of Blood Poison.
For cancer, tumOrs, swellings, eating
sores, ugly ulcers persistent pimples Of
all kin l., take b. b. b. Itdestroys the
cancer poison in the blood, heals cancer
OF all kinds, cures the worst humors or
suppurating swellings. Thousands
cureed by b. b. b. after all else fails
b. b. b. composed ofpure botanic in-
gradients. Improves the digestion
makes the blood pure and rich, stops
the awful itching and al sharp, shoot
ing pains. Thoroughly tested fol
thirty years. Druggists, 81 per large
bottle, with complete directions f0l
home cure. ample free sand prepaid
by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta
Ca. Describe trouble and free medica
advice also sent in sealed letter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27

Mrs. G W. Redd, near Brlery. An
other Of Mrs. Redd's sisters, Miss Jane
Dupuy, recently spent several weeks al
her hospitable home, but returned on
Friday last TO Worsham.
Mrs. VIM. &. Mckay, we are sorry
to say, continues quite sick.
Mr.. W.T.. Womack, who has been
in Richmond for some time, came
home last week quite sick. We are
glad.to hear helis improving.
Mr.. w. d. Redd, Of Farmville, spent
several days this week with his parents
near here.
Mrs. w. +. Chapel and little child
rem returned last week from a visit Ia
her mother at BrieTy View.
Mr.. r. w. Priddy recently lost a
valuable bird dog.
Messrs. Foster and Newc0urt will
leave this week for New jersey.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Closed Saloons.

Under the legislative act authorizing
a dispensary for the town Of Farmville'
and prohibiting all persons aud con-
Germs other than the town from selling
ardent spirits, the saloon keepers closed
their doors to the public Saturday
night, and since that time no whiskey
has been sold 50 far as is known.
The dispensary board which is COM
posed Of three members, ones term
having expired, and anOther's to ex-
pire April 18TH next, expected to open
their place Of business last Wednesday
with &. G. Jackson as the whiskey
salesman, and @. II. Bliss old stand a.
the place, but doubt arising as to the
legality Of an incomplete board trans
acting business has caused delay.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Death Of Miss Bette KIsh Spencer.

After an Illness Of about four weeks.
Bette Kish Spencer, oldest daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Spencer, of
Rival, Buckingham county, died OF
consumption on March 2lst, 1908, in
the 10Th year Of her age. The funeral
services and interment took place at
Salem Methodist church.
She was an unusually bright and at
tractive young lady, and by her gentle
manners and unselfish disposition won
the esteem and affection Of all whom
she came in contact. Early in life she
made profession Of Christ, and joined
Salem church, Of which she was a
consistent member to the time of
her death. She was conscious almost
to the last, and called for her Bible and
requested that some Of her favorite
hymns be sung to her, after which she
fell quietly and peacefully asleep in
Jesus.
A beautiful close TO a beautiful life.
$50 He giveth his beloved sleep. psalm 1872
ole sees when their footsteps faltor, when
their hearts grow weak and faint
lie marks when their strength is falling.
and listens 90 each complaint;
He bids them rest for a season, for the
pathway has grown too steep;
And folded in fair green pasture, He giveth
his loved ones sleep.
He giveth II, oh so gently, as mother will
hush to rest,
The babe that she softly pillows, so tender
ly on her breast;
Forgotten are now the trials and sorrows
that made them weep;
For with many soothing promise he
glveth his loved ones sleep.
Weep not that their tolls are over, weep
not that their race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly when
our work like theirs is done
Till then we would yield with gladness our
treasures to him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance-He
glveth his loved ones sleep.
l. &
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27

h To settlers and home seekers, via
Seaboard Air Line Ry. Tuesd ",
March oath, and every Tuesday thee
after in March aud April, The Seaboa d
Air Line Ry., will sell settlers aud
home seekers tickets TO Manatee,
Braldentown, and Ellenton, IN Mana
tee County, Florida, for SIS, IS one way,
and so 80 round trip from Richmond
and for $3.50 one way, and S2I.1o
round trip, from Petersburg. Manatee
county is the most fertile section Of
Florida. It's on the west coast, well
below the frost line, and thousands OF
acres Of the best uuOccupied lands sell
from $500 TO $4,000. They will pay
Tor themselves many times the first
year. Ia 1907 one acre Melted 81 ,52S 20
M early vegetables. Thirly-three acres
OF celery brought $50, 10000. This
county is the healthiest m Florida and
me climate delightful. The Iarpon
Fishing Oh this coast, in Sarasota Bay,
u The hnest in the world.
ror further Information apply %
q. Is. RYAN, Il. i. SMITH,
q. p. A. ID. 4. A.
Portsmouth, Va. Richmond. Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Lunenburg Letter.
LUNENBURG G. H., Va,
March n, 1903. I

LUNENBURG G. H., VA,
March "a, 1903. I
On last Wednesday evening at Will
liams' Methodist church, in the extreme
lower end Of the county Of Lunenburg,
Miss Lizzie Lee Hawthorn, Of Bruins
wick county, was married to Mr.. John
II. Featherston, Of Lunenburg. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. Bascom Dey. Some four or five
hundred people were present at the
marriage.
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. Sue f Robertson,
of Amelia county, Miss Susie Holmes
Robertson will be married to Mr.. Rasin
Epes Bragg, Of Lunenburg county.
Mr.. William ]. Bragg, Jr., and Miss
Minnie Tabb Bragg left this morning
to attend the reception to be given at
Mrs. Sue Robertsons Tuesday night
before the marriage. Their future
home will be in Lunenburg.
Mr., Charlie Allen is very sick at his
home in tins vicinity. He has had
the grip which affected his lungs very
seriously.
Mr.. Austin Folkes' little son Wins
ton, is still sick from the effects ofgrp
pneumonia and improves very slowly.
The growing crops are looking adj
mirably well and the farmers are hope
full Of heavy harvest. The last rainy
spell has impeded the progress Of plow-
ing for the corn crop but will make the
tobacco plants aud grass grow which
is some consolation TO the farmers. We
should be thankful for all blessings
and resigned to what we have no pow
er to avert. The birds sing and the
flowers bloom and we should strive TO
be as happy as any of Gods creatures.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27
Felden Facts.


FELDEN, VA, March 25, 1908.
The farmers Of this neighborhood
have finished selling tobacco and are
so displeased with prices that they sre
very uncertain about planting any this
year. II they do the crop will be very
small.
We have had a quantity Of rain in
the last week. Brery was higher than
for two years.
Mrs. John b. Allen is very much In
disposed.
Mrs. W. T. Digs, who has been on
the sick list, II convalescent
One Of our Felden boys who left to
seek bis fortune elsewhere, says there
is no place like home, though he will
try 10 tough IL out.
Owing to high water there was nc
mail yesterday. Guess some Of the
young people were very much disap-
pointed.
Last week Mr.. ). j. Chappell's horse
was playing in the fields and ran int
a wire fence cutting him very badly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-27

TRAVIS, VA, March, q, 1903.
Mrs. II. w. Barbee and children, OF
Richmond, are the guests Of their aunt,
Mrs. John w. Foster.
Mr. Frank Gillian visited friends
near Rice Saturday night.
Miss Maud Anderson, Of Farmyille,
is the guest Of her aunt, Miss Mamie
Anderson.
Mrs. Fannie Anderson is visiting re-
latives in Farmville.
Mr.. J. Hugh Gillian came home
from Richmond last week. We are
glad to welcome him back to the neigh
borhOod.
Miss Maude Bruce is much improved
since my last writing