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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
POPPlES AND STARS.
Two Sights for Which Southern
California Is Famous.
Flaming Fields Of Glowing Flowers
Astoni~h Touri-tS-A visit to the
Great Lick Obsrr,a-
furN.

lsp.cial Los Angeles CCaD Letter.l
4 T. this season. when ihe scenery
n Of California is at iis BEST il
would be hard 10 select amy one
feature of tine landscape as that which,
par excellence. added more 10 the gen
cral beauty than any other, but il is
certain that nothing contributes more
pleasure 60 greater number Of peo-
pie than the fields of golden-hued
poppies which hold all the glories oi
the wonderful California sunshine
condensed in their satin depths. The
,noW-topped grandeur of the purple
mountains. inspires awe and aomira-
tion as they slope down 90 the foot
hills covered with gray green Olive
grove, aud rich. dark, myrIle-green
orange aud lemon orchards 90 the
mile, OF glowing peoples nesting be-
low. but the latter add something
warm and personal to ones enjoy
mcnt; they are something TO be gath
cred. CO. be taken away, TO become one 5
DM ls Ill a iifhnNl e. ~ iiAht h''f 't' '''t '''N
children who reyel among them 10 the
grandparents who select a few choice
blossoms. love these little flowers
which decorate the earth with such
lavish generosity more than any other
of the thousands of varieties which.
favored by this equable climate, find
home Oh the Pacific slope.
So many people who visit the south
rrn portion of this state fail to take
advantage Of an opportunity which,
once improved, may never be forgot
lru. and which, in an IFS attractions,
/ furnishes the most interesting cNpe-
r.cucc of any trip which may be taken
m California, viz, visit To Lick oh-
-cr,atory. After reaching San Jose.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
what killed Him.

Wife with newspaper, 10 hushano)
Here is another forciblc temper
ance lecture: (Reads) Young Spl-
lers got into a boat and showed out
into the river, and as he was intoNi-
Gated he upset the boat. fell into the
river and was drowned" Now, SIR
addressing her husband), If he had
not drunk whisky he would not have
lost his life.
Uusband-Ict me see. lie fell into
the river, didn't he?
Wife-Of course he did.
Didn't die until he fell in?'
James, You are positively silly
or course. he didn't die until he was
drowned" go,
"Then it was the water that kiiieu
him. STRAY Stories.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
No Claims.

The proprietors Of Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise this rs sure cure
for consumption" They do not claim
twill cure this dread complaint in adj
vanced cases, but do positively assert
chat it will cure I'm the earlier stages
and never fails to give comfort and re-
lief In the worst cases. foley's Honey
and Tar is without doubt the greatest
throat and lung remedy. Refuse sub
.Iilulns.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
HANK Held Responsible.

Samuel Kurlak, a Philadelphia mer-
chant. had $500 in his bank and drew
apainst his deposit four checks aggre-
rating less than 500. a bookkeeper's
plunder caused clerk to return the
checks marked "No Funds The mer-
chant sued and recovered 1000 against
the bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Two Secrets of Success

The success Of The Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of
New York is due:
FVSt-To its selection of
risks:
II writes no insurance in uuhealthful
regions or on vicious or sub standard lives
SeeORa-To the investment
Of its funds:
Send for "A Bankers WILL" which
tells how the greatest accumulation Of
trust funds IN the world is invested.
Good health and good in
vestments will 60 a long way
toward making anyone rich.
This Company ranks
Fvsf-ln Asseu.
F,yIf-In Amount Paid Policy holden
FrA-In Age.
TUE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK
RlcHASD A. MecvKDY. President.
FRANK ADAMS. MGR.
RICHMOND, VA.
W. P. VENABLE. District Agt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
rhe Conclusion lie Reached.

The dog had been chasing his own
tail for a quarter Of am hour ,
"Papa." quoth Willie, what kinu
Of dog is thatY
~ watch dog, my son, respohueu
the parent.
Willie pondered moment
"Weu." he finally observed IRON
the length of time it takes HIM 70
wind himself up think he must be q
waterbury watch dog."-Iown and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

When You are suffering from rheuma-
tism, the kidneys must be attehueu Io
at once so that they will eliminate me
uric acid,from the blood Foley s Md
new Cure is the most effective remedy
for this purpose. R. 4. Hopkins, OF
Polar. Wis, says, After unsucCessiully
doctoring three years for rheumatism
with the best doctors, tried Foley s
kidney Cure and it cured me. / can
not speak too highly Of this great
medicine" sold by II. &. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails Instant relief, permanent cure
AT any drug store, 80 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Foleys Kidney Cure puriiies the
blood by straining out impurities and
tones up the whole system. Cures
kidney and bladder troubles. sold by
n. G.. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Typewriter For Sale.

One second hand Remington in as per-
feet condition a. new and offered at low
price. Sold for cash or on easy terms.
hnnlv to w. Z. Nenable.
Farmville. Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
vonUno,, What you Are Taking

When YOU take Groves TasteleSS Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
nTinted on every bottle showing that 1t
is simply Iron and Quinine IN taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. Soc
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

In the 10 city churcbes administered
by the Glasgow Corporation 1913 sit
drg- out Of @ $50 are unlet
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

The fiscal year Of the United States
government closed July 3, with a surp-
lu- of S53.OO0, 900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

scllilcUl or SCI
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; II IT, stains
your linen It IS
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire TO
pass II or pain in
the back Is also
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Stop TliatCough

hrflro 30 Stops Won. Dr. Dayld's Cough syrup
will cure 30, a. numbers Viii testify. II ls the
best on earth Large bottles y cents al
White s. Co and winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

a glass Of hot water before break
fast is laxative aud cures indiges tion.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

The site for the Pennsylvania Build
ing at the Worlds Fair, 81. Louis. has
been allotted on the plateau OF states.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Cures Blood Poison Cancers, Ulcers,
Eczema. Carbnncles, Etc. Medicine
Free,

II you have offensive pimples or
eruptions. ulcer on any part OF the
body, aching bones or joints, falling
hair, mucous patches, swollen joints,
falling hair. swollen glands.
skin itches and burns, sore lips or
gums, eating, fostering sores, sharp,
gnawing pains, then you suffer from
serious blood poison or the beginnings
Of the deadly cancer. Take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. b. b. 10 kills the
poison in the blood, thereby giving
a healthy blood supply TO the Affected
parts, heals every sore or ulcer, even
deadly cancer stops al aches and pains
and reduces all swellings. Botanic
Blood Balm cures all malignant blood
troubles, such as eczema, scabs ana
scales. pimples, running sores, car
buncles. scrofula, rheumatism, catarrh,
ctc. Especially advised for all obstl-
nate eases. Improves the digestion,
strengthens weak kidneys. Druggists.
sI 10 prove IL cures, sample Of Blood
Balm sent free and prepaid 10y writ
ing Blood Balm co.., Atlanta, Ga. De-
scribe trouble and tree medical advice
sent in sealed letter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Sound Kidneys are safeguards OF liie.
Make the Kidneys healthy with foley's
Kidney cure. Sold by ii. G. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

A little life may be sacrificed to an
bour's DELAY. Cholera infantum, dysen-
terry. diarrhoea come suddenly. only
sofe plan is to have DR.. Fowler
Extract Of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation, billi0usness and liver
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers
are different from o.her pills. They
do not gripe and break down tie
mucous membranes Of the stomach.
liver and bowels, bIs cure by gently
.nrou,ing the secreti0ns and giving
strength to these organs. Sold by The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Thomas a. Edison, the inventor will
exhibit some of his latest 1use?.ons at
the Worlds Fair, St Louis.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Insi Ahont Bedlime

Sunshine, fresh air aud exercise are
good cures for insomnia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and lei it stand tweniy-four hours
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

There Is comfort IN the knowledge so
often expressed. that Dr.. Kilmers Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfiis every
wish IN curing rheumatism, pain IN the
back, kidneys. liver bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. Il couects inability
10 hold water and scaIding pain IN passing
H., or bad effects following use Of liquor
wine or beer, and oyercomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 10 90 often
during the day. and 10 get up many times
during The night The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-R0Ot Is soon
realized. ], stands the highest for It's won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
n you need a medicine you should have the
best Sold ty druggists IN SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery ESL,--
and a book that tells 6f ~ a ..s.'f....s:ls
more abouti both sent ..,..y,l .,-..,-
absolutely free bymail, '-''is - y
address DR.. Kllmer g. Home of suampRoot.
Co.. Binghamion 70. 7. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer In this paper.
Don't makc amy mistake, but remember
ffe name. SWamr-liOof. Dr. kllmer p
-uamn. Root and fhc address, binHhamp-
fru n S. ON every bottle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Alcohol is one Of the best cosmetic
remedies
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Everyone needs a good blood purifier
in the spring Rheumacide is recog-
nized rs the best wherever known.
Refuse AN substitutes. Does not inJure
the digestive organs. 4 superb laXa-
tive and tonic. AZ druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

Wall Paper in greatest variety, both
i'm prices and styles Of print, at Doyne's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

A person can now go from New York
10 Seattle. ON Puget Sound, in four days.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

The M st powerful automobile ever
built is the Gobron- -Briile racing ear,
having l20 horsepower
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

convincing proof hat Inc Kidneys and bad
der are out Of order.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24

"Let me thank you, sir" he began
"for the rescue Of my niece from the
unhappy thralldom in which she was
so unfortunately placed. And now.
my dear sir, it is past midnight and
YOU must not think OF returning to
your home" "Car, uncle" she inter-
posed. ayes your car, thank YOU
your car tonight"
l insisted that must, and thanAei
him for his thoughtfulness and gen
erous kindness; but my friend wouiu
expect me and would doubtless
arouse the police II I did not return
"Oh, don't 60" she begged i am
afraid that cruel man will Kill you
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-24
Treat Your Kidneys for Rhcumatl,m.

EDWARD JrI.IAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

the PROFITS resulting from the combined
laborers increase the influence and signia-
canoe of n strike. which is one OF their
weapons in carrying on what is called the
conflict between LABOR and capital. become
greater, The summer Of last year we stood
face to face with one OF immense magni-
tude, one Affecting the business OF the ma
ton as none other has yet done. How
shall these strikes be avoided? A man can
scarcely count the suggestions which have
been and are being made with a view OF
averting them in the future. The coal
strike has precipitated more schemes Of
legislation, more suggestions OF the extent
Of Legislative and executive as well as
coded II. All legislative bodies, state and
national. will be confronted with PROPOSE
tions TO prevent or regulate struggles be-
tween labor and capital. Is it not reason
ably certain that out Of these conflicts and
out OF the Legislation which may be enacted
by congress or the several state legisla-
lures there will arise a multitude OF ques-
tions, many of which will finally reach the
supreme court OF the United States?
.
May | add In closing hat II Is of the ut
most Importance that such a tribunal
should be independent, free from partisan
bias or political influence. Its members
should, II not by constitutional amendment
at least by the common action OF all. be de-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
Dignity of Federal Supreme Court

habeas corpus for a discharge from that
detention and the case in due time came to
the supreme court. The court was divided
in opinion, but the majority held that the
detention was justiiable and that the de-
serter should be surrendered TO the Russia-
authorities. The Interpretation of that
treaty and the defining OF the obligations OF
our government to Russia were judicial
questions and the supreme court prescribed
the measure of this nations duty. The
recent Spanish war brought 10 the court
many questions of prize in which the duties
and obligations OF n~eutrals were defined.
Not merely in the construction CT tre-t'es,
in matters of eXtraditiOn and prize, will the
work of the court be seen, but in ell tho
variety of questions which will grow out of
facts that our people are travelling through
ali countries of the world, our merchants
trading in every city, our ships traversing
every ocean and visiting every port.
Labor organizations are as much the
natural outgrowth of the economic Cop-
ditions of the day as combinations Of cap
ital. We thus have, on the one hand. a
few possessing or controlling immense
amounts OF capital and large industries.
and, on the other hand, multitudes of labor
ers banded into organizations for self
protection. Self-interest Il will not call 1t
selfshness) has operated to develop a great
antagonism between these two factors
in industry; each is seeking a
greater control, q larger share of
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
Justice David ]. Brewer
in Scribner's Magazine

barred from political office. so thai no
temptation OF Office or popular applause
shall ever swerve from the simple path
of Justice and the constitution. In these
days Of newspaper reputation and ofttimes
swiftly changing popularity Il Is well to
have some tribunal of stability, one whose
judgments do not vary with the varying
opinions of the passing hours and do not.
as MIR. Dooley says, simply follow the
election returns" The life tenure OF its
members does not make II an undemocratic
factor in the life of the republic. 1t does
not govern the nation. The people are al
ways the rulers. More than once have they
reversed It's judgments; but by reason of
It's stability aud independence Il has ever
stood a check upon all hasty action; a
brake on the swiftly moving wheels OF
popular passion, and holding ever the re-
public close to the ways prescribed by the
fathers in the constitution. As Il has been,
so may II be. Each member of that
tribunal should be minated by a noble am
constitution, no matter what may be tcm-
porary criticisms. He should appropriate
In his life the spirit OF the memorable
words OF Lord Mansfield. uttered in the
presence of Il mob demanding a particular
decision: Il wish popularity, but 1t Is that
popularity which follows. not that which
is run after. 1t Is that popularity which
sooner or later never fails to do justice TO
the pursuit Of noble ends by noble means"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
lgs From the Story Tellers' Pack

about children's diet as we'll as about more
profound subjects.
Don't eat any more until your mother
comes back, my little girl" kindly
prompted the great dignitary of the church.
Now, see here!" was Miss Precocity's
reply, as she slowed another olive in each
cheek until her small mouth was distendod
so that she could scarcely speak. don't
you get gay; for II you get gay, my
motherll do you up!"
A spontaneous shout OF laughter was the
greeting from all sides, and the archbish-
ops was the merriest OF all.
Matthew J. Donohue, a Tammany district
leader, tells in the New York Times this
story OF an Englishman and an freshman
who were discussing the old race question:
when England wants a really good man
she's got to go to Ireland to get him." said
the Irishman. Look at Roberts. Look at
Kitchener, Both Irish"
81 suppose you think Wellington was an
%Irishman," said the Englishman.
Sure"
IAN Nelson
Sure"
Il guess you'd claim Caesar il you had a
chance"
Sure. All good hghtin' men are Irish"
clincher, "tO go back further, what would
you do with Baiaam."
"Oh, that's all right" retorted the Irish
man. "Balaam was Irish, but the ass was
English"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

Latimer, which amused his hearers Inn
mensely.
ga young Teller had been a-co'ting.' said
he. and wanted 10 ak the girl to marry
him. He went to see her and sot and sot
and sot closer and closer to her.
MARY" he axed her. will yer hev
me?"
Yes she told him.
"'"Why don't you say sOmethin' ?" she
finally ventured.
"'"Wall, nuf's been said."'"
.
Apropos Of the recent adoption in YER
mont of the high-license law, Representa-
tive Foster OF that state tells an anecdOte
about an old farmer who never had AN ache
or a pain, but who, nevertheless, thought
he ought to have a doctor, because he had
never had one.
The interview was TO the point. the farmer
asserting that he could eat as far as he
could see on both sides of the table, and
that he slept so we'll he didn't get up till
it was time to do the milking.
You are in perfect health" said the doc
tor to the farmer, after making a physical
examination, "but you are in the decline
of life and perhaps you ought to take a
tonic, something like a little rye whisky
"Oh," said the farmer, 81 could never do
"a 4 nave SUI ahu ludl NOulu never 10.
who is your barber?" queried the doc
tor.
II shave myself" replied the farmer.
We'll" rejoined the doctor, couldn't you
have a bottle in your room and take the
tonic whenever you shaver"
This was agreed to. and IL was some time
before the doctor one day met the farmers
son and inquired about the patient.
HE is getting along very nicely" said
the young man. II is more active than
ever, but he is losing his mind"
Losing his mind!" exclaimed the doctor,
In surprise. "What is the evidence Of it?"
We'll" said the young man, "he insists
on shaving himself six times a day."
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

Down in Anderson county, in Senator
Lstimer's domain, there resides a notable
character. known to public life OF the Pal
mettO state as Josh w. Ashley, relates the
Washington Pest. Some years ago Josh, H.
literate in speech. but possessed Of much
good sense, broke into the legislature. and
his campaign tours have been replete with
hOmely anecdotes.
Il once heard Josh tell a story" says Mr..
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

Two new reporters were sent by the edi-
tor OF a newspaper to a suburb to write
up" the burning Of an orphan asylum.
Late that night, when the news editor
was wondering why no copy" about the
fire was coming by wire, a telegraph mes
senger rushed in and handed him a mes
sage.
He opened 1t and read:
1--WE are here. What shall we do?"
1t was signed by the names OF the two
mel sent to write up" the FIRE.
The news editor made 2 few strong re-
marks, then he wrote on a telegraph form
this brief message:
Find out where the fire is hottest and
jump I'M"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

POSTMASTER GENERA l.
Charles Emory Smith tells this
incident of an all-day cabinet
session on the Philippine ques-
ton. Secretary Wilson, who is
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

~N aAANSNNA "hAAN NatAS 10 u
suffusion- OF blood to the brain and a conse-
quent cephalic congestion, was the prompt
answer.
81 thought hanging killed because the
rope was always too short to let the feet
touch the ground" said Mr.. Vreeland.
-
A New York City employe tells the story
OF an oficeholder who was one Of a party
that attended the funeral of a Chinaman
on a recent Sunday. He took a great deal
Of interest in the queer service at the
grave, and noticed that, among other
things, a roasted duck was left there by
the departing mourners.
Calling one of the "Chinks' aside, he
asked:
why do you leave that duck on the
grave? Do you think the dead man will
come out and eat IT,"
"Yeppee," replied the Boxer sympathizer:
"allee samee as lie whitee deadee man will
outee and smellee iowers!"
Archbishop Ireland, who dearly enjoys a
Joke, became the object Of one in the dining
car enroute from Chicago to New York, re-
lates the New York Times. On the train
was a woman with her precocious little
daughter, who was not more than 4 years
Of age. The mother of the child was we'll
known to the archbishop, and 1t so. hap
pencd that as they went into the dining car
they were seated at the same table. The
churchman is always genial and kindly and
not at all a man to inspire fear. certainly
not in a little child. The mother Of the
latter, having evidently forgotten some
thing which demanded her return to the
parlor car, she admonished her offspring to
be a good little girl and to sit very still
while she was gone. During the absence
of the mother. however, the child, who was
evidently very hungry, proceeded to de-
YOUR olives and sugar quite to the horror
Of the good archbishop, who had ideas
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

an ardent expansionist, had stated his views
fully and with fervor. When he had nm
ished President Mckinley said without
moving a muscle:
''Your remarks, Mr.. Secretary, are just
what should have expected of you. You
Scotch Presbyterians believe in keeping the
Sabbath and everything else you can get a
lien on"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

H. H. Vreeland Of the Metropolitan Trac-
tion company, New York, rose from the
lowest rung of the street railway business
and will occasionally unbend enough to
crack a Joke with a subordinate.
There is an aged New York conductor,
whom Mr.. Vreeland likes particularly well,
q Boston man, with a great deal Of learning
stored in his gray head. About this learn
ing MIR. Vreeland likes to banter the old
fellow.
why does hanging kill?" he said 10 this
conductor one day.
Because the Inspiration is checked and
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

men, the world over,
have not been lacking in praise
of our constitution and system Of
government. AS the years go by
IL hecnmes more apnarent that