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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
The "Cabbage Snakeu Scare.

The sensational stories with regarC
10 the so-called cabbage snake" anC
the scare which seems to have peryad
ed all this section Of the State hav,
caused many enquiries TO be sent in e
the Virginia Experiment Station, TO
gether with many specimens Of worms
with the request for information. i
has, therefore, seemed timely TO Civ,
through the papers Of the State greater
publicity to the truth, to set publ,
minds at ease and to prevent the grow
ing prejudice to cabbage, which threat
ems the loss of an important crop.
OF the various specimens Of worms
which have been sent into US, one OF
two were young earth worms, but the
greater number seemed to be a species
Of NematOde worm, belonging TO the
family Mermithidae, and known a.
Mermis ablicans. These are genuine
worms and not snakes at all, and
though allied TO the Trichina. Filaria,
and other worms parasitic on man, are
either found in vegetable matter or in
the bodies Of insects, from whence they
escape into the damp earth where they
attain sexual maturity. This family
is also closely allied to the Anguiluli.
dae or "Horse- hairn worms, often er
roneously called "horse- hair snakes. -
These Nematode worms are free living
in earth or water, though some speci
mems are parasitic In plants; Others
live in fermenting matter. OF this lat
ter group is the Anguillu'a acct,
known a. the Vinegar Worm. Some
species live in Mildweed wheat grains,
some in heads OF thistles, on roots Of
moss and grass; Others are constant in
habitants Of the beet root, also # cab
bage, barley, wheat, &c. 1t seems al
most needless to say that none possess
any poisonous qualities whatever.
Since the recent scare, chemical analy.
sis carefully conducted, has failed to
reveal any toxic qualities. Cabbage
cooked in certain ways is apt to pro
duce acute indigestion in some; or it
is possible that in some cases Paris |
green, or "Black-death" may have
been ignorantly and carelessly sprink- |
led on the young cabbages to kill the |
or the cabbage butterfly. |
These both contain arsenic, and if any
trace remained, illness or even death .
would ensue from eating such cabbage.
Some one discovering one Of these
worms in the dish OF cabbage which
produced the evil effects, has erron-
eously jumped at conclusions aud inn
'gined a new thing, not knowing
hat the worm mot snake has long
'een known to naturalists, aud is
harmless, and so the tale has grown
md magnifed, and a profitable and
crop has almost been thrown
ut Of the market in some sections
through this absurd scare which has
10 real foundation in fact whatever.
ELLISON A. SMYTH,
Biologist {
FtNfr mi D
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN.

With the above as caption, the
Times Dispatch gave its readers an in.
teresting editorial in recent issue.
"Both are regarded as extremists, "
says our brother, and continuing adds,
However wrong they may be on eco
nOmic questions, on questions Of govern.
ment policy each is a conscientious
champion of civic righteousness y
That's high praise. Ifthey believe in
right doing they are not going far
wrong. OF course they may think
wrong and do wrong, but il they are
to do the right their tendencies
will be in that direction, and they are
not likely to lose the way.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Hon. h. G. SOuthall is Of opinion
that Virginia made serious mistake in
yielding her interests in the railroads
Of the State, and adds that il she will
hold on to her present interest in the
fredericksburg road and apply it to 8
sinking fund, within 90 years it will
pay of the State debt That strikes US
as simple proposition and why not
press 1t TO a conclusion?
The only trouble about il is found in
the fact that in affairs Of State and
Government business men fail to apply
business principles. No business man
given the power OF Government would
allow the public roads to run into ruts
and ruin. No business man would be-
come so interested in affairs of his
neighbOr as to neglect his own. No
business man would deal with his own
concern in any partizsn or sectional
spirit.
1t does look as though when private
citizen becomes a public servant be
loses his identity.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

We return thanks to Mr.. Evan r.
Chesterman, of the News-Leader. for 8
copy Of the "HistorY of the McCue
Case" 1t gives complete history in
detail Of the most remarkable murder
trial that has occurred in Virginia for
many years. The work is illustrated
and gives the circumstances OF the
henious crime as well as the entire tes-
timony Of all witnesses at the trial
The fact that the book is from the pen
Of the gifted Chesterman, and Mr.. J.
f. Geisinger is sufficient guarantee of
its accuracy in detailing the case and
well worth the price asked-25 cents
at book stores or 30 cents by mail. II
not to be found at your book store, en-.
close 80 cents in stamps to Evan r.
Chesterman, News-Leader, Richmond.
Va, and copy will be mailed to you
post paid.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
The DOCTOR
SENT MIR. HAYLAND TO COLORADO
FOR HIS HEALTH.
Says His Life Was Saved by VInOI.

People Of Farmvile will be interest.
ed in the recovery Of Mr.. Hayland, a.
so many ofour friends are continually
being sent to one health resort or an.
other as the only means Of recovery.
In writing Of his cure from Denver,
Colo, Mr.. Hayland says: 81 believe
that Ninol, the new cod liver oil pre-
paratiOn, has saved my life, and wish
TO mention my case. as IL may be OF
value 10 others similarly affected.
81 was sent to Colorado with what
my doctor said would develop into
tuberculosis, and was so weak | was
unable to work at my profession. Since
taking VlnoI my appetite has returned
| sleep well, feel very much stronger
and am sure | shall soon be restored 10
perfect health. | cannot recommend
Ninol too strongly, as il has done so
much for me when all other medicines
had failed.n
Our well known druggists, Messrs.
II. &. Crute IL Co., say: "The reason
Ninol accomplishes such remarkable re-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

suits when all other tonics and emul.
sions Of cod liver oil fail il because II
contains in a concentrated form all OF
the healing, curative elements Of cod
liver oil, actually taken from fresh Gods
livers, but without oil or grease, aud il
does not upset the weakest stomach. "
Mr. Crute also freely offers to return
money paid him for VinOl ia every case
where il fails To cure chronic coughs,
colds, bronchial troubles, incipient con.
sumption, TO make rich, red blood, i'm
crease the appetite, cure stomach trou-
bles, give strength and renewed vitali-
ty to the aged, build up the run down,
tired and debilitated, and make the
weak strong
Surely any person in Farnvile who
is in need Of such a remedy should try
Vinol, as it is a simple preparation
with remarkable curative powers and
won't cost You a cent if it does you no
good. II. G. Crute q Co., druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Mr.. Roosevelt's victory was indeed
a sweeping" one, and yet general
apathy was in evidence during the re-
cent campaigns. The increase in popu-
lation since 1900 justified the opinion
that 100000 more votes would be cast
IN 1904 than were in that year. aud yet
the fact is there was falling off from
the popular vote Of 100000. There
could not, then, have been any very
popular men or popular measures be-
fore the people for their consideration.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

With the return Of cold weather dis
tress calls are heard the country oyer.
Would that they were all promptly
and generously responded to. We be-
beve there is enough Of fuel, food and
clothing in the land for everybody in
the land and yet want is widespread.
Here is work for our best thinkers and
most practical men Of affairs. How to
reach the many in want and not at the
same time encourage idleness and
thriftlessness. In our opinion there is
no more important question Of the age
I'm which we live.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Our worthy brother, the able and
gifted editor Of the Stanton Spectator,
is in the depths because the treasury Of
the country is empty and Roosevelt is
President Cheer up comrade, and
let's get together, stay together and
win next time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Pineules is the name Of new dis
coyery put up in new way. A GER
tain cure for all Kidney, Blood and
Bladder diseases. and every form OF
Rheumatism. Pineules relieve Back.
ache and Kidney pains permanently.
If you need such a remedy let US show
you the wonderful Pineules. Sold by
Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Why is il that Col. Watterson, who
has been visiting Democratic platforms
for so many years should go abroad to
find teachers for his children ? 1t is
bad enough for silly daughters Of
millionaires to be Investing so largely
in foreign markets, but this gifted Am
erican should have known better and
have been his pleasure to set for his
fellow cOuntrymen better example.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Newport News is to be congratulated
on securing the contracts to build two
more cruisers at the cost Of something
like SS,OOO,OOO. That good amount to
be scattered in city of the population
Of Newport News and hustling as its
people have been, they will be more so
now. Our congratulations and good
wishes
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Government control Of Insurance.
The business has so grown that well
nigh every man, woman and child In
the country haye direct interest In
the management and too many nor
too strong safe guards can be thrown
about IL. That man Lawson has been
building wiser than even he thought.
He may yet 20 down to history along
side the twO-blade grassman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Mr.. Roosevelt seems to be in earnest
IN his efforts to control the railroad
charges Of the country but Congress
doesn't seem to be agreeing with him.
Is he not strenuous enough to do as
he did with pensions, and go it alone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
OF Interest 10 Mnfhers.

Thousands OF little ones die every
year Of Group. Most of them could
have been saYed by few doses Foley's
Honey and Tar, and every family with
children should keep it in the house.
1t contains no opiates and is safe and
sure. Mrs. George II. Picket, San
Francisco, Cal, writes: "MY baby had
a dangerous attack Of Group and we
thought she would choke to death, but
one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar re-
lieved her at once after other remedies
had failed. We are never n minute
without it in the house" Sold by w.
b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Accidents are occurring with startling
frequency on our battle ships. Some
times it is the result Of careless firing.
then of escaping steam, &c. 1t looks
TO US that all such mishaps could be
guarded against
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

What to do with Vardaman on the
4th Of March is giving the Washington
management some concern. 1t need mt
to. He will simply write a letter
declining any position that may be
assigned him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Mr. Roosevelt Is still urging James
town Exposition worthy the historical
event it will be called on to celebrate.
Why any citizen proud Of the history
Of the country should oppose this ven-
ture is mystery TO US.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The papers are crowded with the
Chadwick, Nan Patterson, Lawson
Green sensations, and only because the
readers demand it. Queer taste, and
yet as general as queer.
mans" testimony before the Jury
threw into total eclipse the latest novel.
Mrs. Chadwick's entrance into court was
watched with more interest than ever
the return Of heroes from battle crown
ed with victory while the prospective
night, on Boston Commons, between
Lawson and Green for the time being
hushed the roar Of battle sounding out
from Port Arthur.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Mrs. Hettie Green, the richest wom-
an in America, says the big lawyers
and bankers got the bulk of Mrs.
Chadwick's money. And why should
she be working so earnestly for such
peOple?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Strange that no one has interviewed
Mrs. Chsdwick's maid. AS no man is
hero in the estimation of his valet, so
no woman may be queen, her maid
servant being Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The Addick's "bar'W Is said to be ex-
hausted, and the Abdicks power has
gone from Delaware, and they do say
there is mourning in the land. Sad
but true.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
THE FARMERS ARE GIN IT. y

The farmers Of the United States are
our greatest benefactOrs. In 1904. fol
example, our farm products were worth
in the aggregate a, $780, OO,O 900. an in
crease of 81 2 per cent over 1899. This
sum is three times the gross earnings
Of all our railways and six times the
amount Of the capital stock Of all the
national banks. The corn crop would
pay the national debt. Next to corn
comes cotton, worth this year $500. OOO.-
900, while hay and wheat together
about equal the value Of corn. The
rice crop reaches nearly billion pounds.
being 3OO,OOO,OOO pounds more than
ever before. The Secretary Of Agricul-
ture becomes impressive, however.
when he tells us that the patriotic hens
OF this country in one month lay eggs
enough to pay years interest on the
public debt The farmer is said 10 be
prospecting this year beyond the record.
10 prove this the Secretary shows that
IN the three distinctively agricultural
States OF Iowa, Kansas and Mississippi
the deposits in all kinds of banks in
creased in the eight years from June
30, 1896, to Oct. 81, 1904, by respective
ly, l64, 2l9 and 3Oi per cent. During
the same period the deposits 10 ali |
banks Of the United States as a whole
increased by 81 per cent. Such facts
probably have bearing on politics.
leading voters in many States to think
ibis year that II is wise to let well
enough alone.-BaltimOre Sun.
And yet these are the people without
political influence, without VOICE in
affairs governmental. Your fault,
brother farmer, and the strange thing
'bout 1T is that you don't realize it and
proceed at once to correct IL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The Times-Dispatch Of recent date
had an excellent editorial on the subject
OF "hlthy jails" and concludes with the
suggestion for the appointment of a
State Board Of Charities to look into
THIS matter. We cannot agree that
there is necessity for any such extra
Official body. The county officials
should promptly remedy this crying
evil and We believe will do so. We
nave salaned men enough, but are in
pressing need Of practical workers
among those already drawing pay
from the peoples pocket book. Men
with s.ars on their collars abound but
We need more with guns on their
shoulders.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Some better than-thOu" church
members up in Pennsylvania have de.
termined to disabuse the minds of the
children who come under their care, Of
the realty OF Santa Claus. Better far
look out for folks in need, and aid them
Santa hasn't hurt any young life, or
polluted any young mind. An in
nocent, jolly, cheerful, generous old
fellow, who drives the fleet footed deer,
cfawls down chlmneys, brightens
homes, blesses child-life and does harm
TO no one. Let him be and encourage
hun IN his rounds Of pleasure-giving.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

GovernOr-elect Doug lass keeps on
advertising just as tho be was still
nothing but the private citizen and a
seller Of shoes. He knows full well
that the Governors. term is a brief one,
that there is no money in it aud that
he must keep on making and living at
$3.50 a. pair. A "palr" doesn't often
win but many pairs have made him
rich. Honors haven't made a fool Of
this practical man Of affairs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

From the census we learn that there
are 81 boys to every 40 girls in this
country. Hurry up young ladies and
select your partner before the close Of
leap year.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The health and fragrance and strength
Of the great pine forests are condensed
in Pineules-a new discovery put up in
a new way. cure for all Kidney,
Blood and Bladder diseases Backache,
Lumbago and every form Of Rheuma-
tism. Pineules rid the system Of i'm
purities Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

1t was said OF the COnfederates that
they were all officers and no privates.
The feeling still prevails in Texas
where priyates work for captains pay.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

When girl and a man come into a
room with her hair all mussed up it /
a sign she isn't going TO tell anyl cd y
how II happened.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The next Of kin Of the Gar to the
extent Of . in number are paid $780,
900 year by the Russian Government
for Just being kin folks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Governor Odell was good enough to
say that no one had spoken evil of
Senator Depew, whereupon the New
York Herald adds: "Nil nisi mortuis
bOnum.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE
Tablets: All druggists refund the
money II II fails to cure. +. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

We verify believe that there is enough
Of unused hotel room in the land to
shelter the shelterless and house the
homeless.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

NlRGiNiA-In the Clerks Omce Of the
Circuit Court OF the county OF Cum
berland, on the 18th day Of December, 1901.
Della Heath, ................'. . PLAINTIFF
against
hItef healn' Defendant.
The object Of this suit is for the plaintiff
70 obtain divorce uincuiO m0frimOnH from
he defendant
An affidavit having been made and filed
thht the defendant, Carter n cath, ls not a
resident ~ the state Of Virginia, 10 Is ordered
mai ne DO appear here within fifteen DAYS
illeF que publication hereof and do what
is necessary TO protect his Interest i'm This
suit A copy, Teste:
j. b. FLIPPEN, Clerk.
H. Lancaster pa. dec. BIT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
FRIDAY, DECEMBER %, 1904

That Gridiron Club at Washington
is the best entertainer in all the land.
1t is composed Of newspaper men.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Speaker Cannon says there shall be
no revision Of the tariff at this session
Of congress and that ends it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

A nice thing about cold weather il
the way il makes you feel ashamed Of
yourself for having growled so much
in the summer over the heat
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

best on earth for rheumatism, strains
srrains and all pains. Unequalled for both
man and beast Large bottle Is cents, at
" hite \ Co. and Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
4 Guaranteed Cure for Pills.

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money il
PAZO OINTMENT fails TO cure any case,
no matter Of how long standing, in
to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. II your druggist
HASN'T it send Doc in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

John Wise says the North. South,
East and West have gone back on the
negro. Another OF Johns mistakes.
The South is still his best friend.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

The sideshow barker is worse than
his bite.
The village barber is sometimes also
the village cut-up.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Air, water, fire aud woman are among
our best friends until they get mad,
and then you may look out for squalls
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
La Crime COuph

cured with DIR. Davids Cough Syrup OF pure
flne, Tar, Horehound and Wild Cherry. Resi-
on earth for coughs colds, cramp. consume
uon Bronchitis and all throat and lung tror.
oles. Large bottle Is cents at White q Co.
and Winston Drug Co '
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

one OF the most important and alto
ge'her significant bills so far offered
~ congress Is that having as its object
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

a man is wasting his time to reason
with women when there are babies he
can do 10 with.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

IL is better to have a dollar bill in
your pocket Than lot Of them on mar
gins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Sion That COnph

before 10 stops You. Dr. David's Cough syrup
VIII cure 10, as numbers will testify. IL Is the
best on earth. Large bottles Is cents at
White & Co. and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Larger and Smaller Amounts Loaned on Same Plan.

On account m the money the Comtanv has decided n
ecee united amount Of money de per cent
All me assets OF the of
Estate Mortgages and the Stock
POs,ors thereby making your money alb ouey secure
For further addr 1870
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
THE FARNYaIE BUILDING AND TRUST co.. FarmvIIIe, Va.

Ut Jas H. White President H. Wall President r. Martin
and Treasurer scott Martin Asst Treas Watkins Watkins
Sounsel r. 'ale H. f. Barrow, r. NJ Crue
appraiser Drectorgas L. White H. +. Crae H. C. Crute
r. L. Erambert + w. Paulett Sr. NC ' " ~ ''
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
FARMVILLE HERALD,

All communications and money should be
|. idressed to The HERALD, Farmville. Va.
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BY paying The rental none and little more TO the
Fsrmvile Building and Trust Company.

Deduct the rental value ST.. 50 Der no NTH
Estimated cost only