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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
SCIENCE sIFTINGs.

The great bulk OF chalk is com
posed Of eight different species OF
tiny shells.
A shaving OF wood curls up owing
to contraction on one side and ex-
pansion on the other This expansion
is accelerated by what is known as
the back iron" or cap iron" which
is used In most planes.
A scientist says that a caterpillar
cannot see more than two-nfths OF an
inch ahead The hairs on the body
are believed to be OF as much use as
its eyes IN letting It know what is
going on around II.
A successful method OF making
wood proof against both fire and de-
cay is being introduced In Germany.
The cells OF the timber are emptled OF
air in a vacuum and filled with sui
phate and borAte OF ammonia.
The fact that day birds become noe
turnal at migration times, uttering
notes used on no other occasion In the
year; that they fly at a speed beyond
their ordinary powers and at heights
beyond their ordinary haunts, leads
DIR. Catke to believe that they possess
in their powers OF flight and soaring
some principle not employed on any
other occasion and hitherto not taken
into account by naturalists.
II has been observed that imme-
diately preceding storms an unusual
amount OF scum appears on the sur
face Of ponds, and in a recent Issue
OF London Nature a plausible eKplana.
tion OF this phenomenon attributes II
to change in barometrio pressure. II
is suggested that the scum formation
is due 10 the rise OF marsh grass from
the Ooze at the bottom OF ponds fol
lowing q sudden fall in the barometer,
weather change, the gas
along with II some OF the
solid matter Of the ooze. thus forming
the scum.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
THE LAND OF TOMORROW.
Little Regard for Time in Japan I'm
der Ordinary Conditions-Great
Change in Time of War.

In the countries over which Spain
held rule the favOrite word Of the peo.
pie is "manana," meaning tomorrow
and in those countries tomorrow an
swers Just as well as to-day. But even
in these countries there is nothing
which compares with the japanese dis
regard for time.
The Bible says, yet a little more
sleep, yet a little more slumber, yet
little more folding of the hands in
rest" In Japan the traveller finds the
phrase. "a little more tea, one more
smoke and the folding Of the legs TO
sit"
Japan is, under ordinary conditions.
the Land OF Tomorrow. says the New
York World When the time comes to
act quickly. she is the Land OF Instant
Movement. She strikes quickly. and.
as an American naval officer said the
other day. that is why Japan has
made It understood that she is going
to carry on this war as mistress Of the
eastern seas"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
JAPANESE PIONEERING BEANS
A Novel Climbing Plant That Has Re-
Gently Become Popular-Come in
a Variety Of Tintings.

One scarcely knows whether 10 call
the novel climber that has recently
become so popular a dwarf wistaria OF
a giant Swansonia The name "how-
ering bean, by which It promises TO be-
come generally known, scarcely seems
appropriate, but II seems to cling to Il
since its introduction from Japan. as Il
come to this country known as the Jap
anese wistria bean" and was found to
be such a profuse bloomer that IL was
Immediately dubbed Towering bean. A"
The white variety is especially lux
uriant In It's towering and It very close
ly resembles the white wistaria in its
manner Of producing the immense now-
er clusters, and the form OF its lndividu-
al flowers The sweet pea form OF its
blooms and its fragrance also gives II
striking resemblance TO the white
SwansOnia. The pink and scarlet varie-
ties OF Towering beans also closely re-
semble the sweet peas. or their friend
the SwansOnia; but In these all re-
semblance to the wistarla is lost. as there
is no trace Of the blue tintings so COM
mon In these thrifty climbers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09

preacher Bangs Skinned mp one and
Miss Swanzer proved her agility by
climbing another, assisted by the
preacher, who gave her a lift be-
fore he sought safety IN still another
tree.
The infurlated animal ran around
and around the trees. never stopping.
Thinking this an excellent time to
reconcile the pair. the minister began.
His work was done. however, almost
before he had begun.
The couple desired to be married
then and there, thinking they were TO
meet a tragic death, and the minister
married them The Texas steer bel
lowed the wedding march When he
had concluded. Farmer Osterhaut and
his two sons drove up with a load Of
furniture from Bnghamton An ex-
planation was hastily spoken, the brida
and bridegroom and minister were
transferred to the wagon, and the joy
ful party drove to Mr. Bangs home,
where there was merrymaking
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
ALASKA A GAME COUNTRY.
Territory n Paradise for Hunters
Abounds in Big Fish and
Animals.

Alaska is big country and It has BIG
possibilities. says Field and Stream. II
has the biggest bear, the biggest moose,
the biggest mountain sheep and the big
gest salmon and grayling in the world.
All Of these are plentiful and can be TAX
en- under United States regulations.
Time was when Alaska and Siberia were
thought by many az synonymous, and
without any idea OF Just what was meant
by either name. That has all changed in
the last few years. and now Alaska is not
80 very far away from Seattle More
over. II has been found 10 be anything
but an inhabited and unlnhabitable
country. tits without doubt the greatest
game country on tho globe to-day. be-
cause II is the newest, and the conditions
are right for the maintenance Of game
animals and birds.
The biggest mountain on the North
American continent Is In Alaska and IL
well named Mckinley. By the way. you
always thought that Alaska was away
up north" didn't you? Look on your
map and you will find that vessels leav-
Ing Seattle for Dutch Harbor sail al
most due west-only slightly north OF
west-so that in reality the west end Of
Alaska Is not much north Of the latitude
Of Japan.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
MEDICAL BREvITIEs.

A japanese physician announces thai
serum from the blood of goats will cur,
rattlesnake bite.
White bread supplies more available
nutrients TO the body than bread made
from graham. entire wheat. OF any other
kind Of flour milled at tho present time
A Russian medical journal pays high
tribute to the skill OF the Japanese ply
sieians. whom It declares 10 be almost
Invariably well educated and conscien-
tious.
Prince D'Arenberg, president OF the
Suez Canal company. has informed the
French Academy Of Medicine that Palu-
dal fever, popularity known as marsh
fever. has disappeared from the canal
strip as a result OF the crusade waged
against mosquitoes by his officials.
In the Canadian house OF commons
last month, II. G. Macpherson, speaking
about cigarettes and the growing use Of
morphine, cocaine and other drugs, said.
Il wish to tell the house that we have
on the market patent nostrum for the
cure OF catarrh which contains Ave per
cent. Of cocaine. The rest Of the com
pound is boracio acid. have known
women ad men 10 become useless, to
lose their positions and to lose their
minds as the result OF the use OF nos
trums Of this kind"
In speaking Of the danger from librar-
les, DR.. Garfield, Librarian Of Columbia
university, says: Many persons, even
among those who give their attention
only to good books, read too much.
There is vast amount Of mental dys-
pepsia in the land. particularly among
women, who constitute by far the larger
part Of the reading public. They should
read less and think more. Education
and the great increase in the number OF
public libraries are responsible for the
present tendency toward an oyerindulg
ence In the reading habit"
A startling pOsslbillty-we may 90 so
far as to say probabillty-is put forward
by a Washington scientist as a conclu-
sion from his laboratory work. An
angry thought. he says. a thought Of
crime, a bad thought Of any kind. breaks
down living cell. Grief and worri-
ment also break down the cells. while a
bright, happy thought builds them up.
New cells can thus be created. Modern
science is tending in this direction-the
power Of mind over matter. The theory
is a benefcent one In the tendency Of its
Influence.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

Isaac Townsend Smith, Slams cOnsu
general at New York, is an active man
although 81 years old.
Capt Bernier, who will seek the north
pole on behalf OF the Canadian govern.
ment on the Gauss. has high hopes OF
success.
Prof. F. York-Powell, regius professor
Of modern history at oxford, lately de-
ceased, was one Of the ablest historians
Of the age.
Col. Coelho. prince Of the royal blood
Of Hawaii. will furnish the money to
erect handsome temple in Cincinnati
for the colored Knights OF Pythias.
Senator Mitchell, OF Oregon, is the
only man in all the history OF the SEN
ate whose service has included three dis
tinct terms separated by periods OF DO
lltical retirement
Mrs. Hill. an artist OF Tacoma. Wash,
has been commissioned by one OF the
western railroads To execute for the
Louisiana Purchase exposition several
canvases illustrative OF the scenery Of
Washington state
Lieut. L. II. Chandler, U. s. N, ma
neuvered the torpedo fotilla 30 cleyerly
in southern waters lately that Secretary
Moody has sent him to the orient 10 OBJ
serve the movements OF the mikados
destrOyers-lf permitted so TO do.
Commissioner Hugh J. Lee, who two
years ago went to Wales, Alaska. for
the United States government to look
after the reindeer and the natives. has
established a temperance camp there,
and has dealt so fairly but firmly las a
Justice OF the peace) with the lawless
and drunken set he found there that In
a year there has been but one case OF
drunkenness
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
BEANS AND BEAN REFUSE.
They Can Be Disposed OF to Most
Profitable Advantage in the
Poultry Yard.

The canniest hen woman know has
fed beans to her flock all winter She
claims an increased egg yield from
their use Taking into account the
fact that the hens were not particular
ly we'll housed. and that their other
rations consisted OF corn, oats and
buckwheat. | am inclined 10 Join her
In this opinion Beans are rich In
proteids and carbohydrates. In this
Instance they helped to furnish the
constituents for eggs, for when every
Dody's hens were loahng this flock
were attending strictly to their du-
ties. l may say that the blddies took
up the bean habit" themselves. In
the fall the beans were cooked twice a
week for the pigs. The hens would
crowd about the receptacle in which
the beans were placed and eat to re-
pletion when they could get an abun-
dance OF other food BY the time they
went into winter quarters they were
laying well. and they continued TO do
so all winter A percentage OF the
bean crop is unmarketable from being
broken and stained II simple cook
Ing Will convert this waste into
valuable food for the poultry shall we
not go and do likewise2
There is another product OF the bean
thrasher for which | wish to speak a
word OF praise; that is the dry fine
dirt which comes from the rollers.
bushels and bushels Of II. One IS
often too much hurried I'm the busy
season to secure an adequate supply OF
dry earth for winter use. The bean
thrasher will do this for you and de-
posit 1t upon the barn floor. all ready
TO be shoveled into barrels. Not a
pound shall be wasted on our prem
lses SO long as we keep hens. The
iowls love to scratch and dust them
selves In IT, one member OF the family
even declares they eat It, this I'm addi-
tion to its advantages as an absorb
ent. Save the bean dust and your
fowls Will be healthier and happier
Rural New Yorker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
LATEST OF FISHING YARNS.
Truthful Sportsman Tells How Bears
on the Maine Lakes Get Their
Favorite Food.

A correspondent Of Maine Woods
seeing in that paper some wonderful
fish and bear stories, says: must con-
fess some Of them do smell little flshy,
and for a change l will give you one
founded on facts. You see. It was this
way: We were fishing on one OF the
Keswick lakes in the spring Of 1893, and
our catch had been enormous. About
three o'clock In the afternoon we heard
a peculiar noise on the bank Of the lake,
like tearing Of roots. SO we went 10 in
vestigate, and on nearing the shore we're
surprised TO find large black bear dig
ging up the ground to beat nine OF a
kind.
We lay low to watch. and what DO you
think he was doing? Why. he was Dig
ging worms, and after putting nice fat
angle worms on each Of his forepaws
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Eight Days On Ills Back

snd cured with two applications Of Dixie
Nerve ana Bone LinimenL % will cure you.
owens g. Minor Drug TO-,
Richmond, Virginia.
Htntlemcu.-l have been using your Nerve
ana Bone Liuimcnt on my back and find ID
tcis Ike "A charm. For eight days I had
ncen on my back and could not move and
aicr two applications / am now out and "a
business.
Very truly yours,
4. g.. OGHURN, North View, Va.
Hold hy White q co. and Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09

FiNr SIGNS on GtAss. WOOD ASo METAL
LArrsr NEW YoRK srYtCs
sAT,srAcrloH GUAsAsrcEo or NO CHARGES
-MAoE
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
MARRIED IN THE TREE TOP.
Lovers and Minister Sought Refuge
There from the Onslaught of
q Ferocious Steer.

Near Red Rock, Pa, lived Miss Emma
SWanzer and her accepted suitor,
Charles Bangs Recently they went to
Great Bend to attend the wedding Of
one Of their friends and quarreled.
When II came time to 20 home Rev.
Mr. Hunter. Of Gray's Corners, Joined
them.
In a field adjoining the road was a
ferocious Texas steer. the property OF
Farmer Osterhaut AT the farther end
of the field there is a set of bars. and
the trio reached the opposite side Of
the exit, ignorant Of their impending
danger, a second or so ahead Of the
steer.
Bangs gave the cry Of alarm and ran
FOR some trees few feet ahead, close
ly followed by Miss Swanzer and the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
A TREAcHERoUs ANIMAL.
The Black Panther of Africa More
Ferocious Than the Bengal Tiger
Feared by Trainers.

OF all the big, dangerous cats, none ia
more unapproachable and more treach-
erous than the black panther. says Nc
Clure's Magazine. Haillng from the
heart Of the deepest African Jungle.
1.-THE and supple Of body. alert and nery-
Gus. this stealth marauder exceeds I'm fe-
rocity even a Bengal tiger He is the
only big feline that the lion trainer does
not venture 10 train. and he IS the only
cat so absolutely distrustful that he
shuns even the light Of day. OFTEN he
viii lie all day long In a dusky corner Of
his cage, his yellow slit eyes shifting and
cleaning restlessly Even the feeding
hour, when pandemonium breaks loose
among the big cages. when hungry roars
and squeals mingle with impatient snarls
and impacts Of heavy bodies against steel
bars, is apt to have no effect on him.
He may lie eyeing his chunk Of raw beef
suspiciously. and not venture forth until
day has waned and the last visitor has
left; 10 tear meat from bones with his
long. white fangs In fact. so ugly and
vicious is this beast. that. frequently. he
turns on his own kind. and in many in
stances II is impossible to cage him.
even with mate
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
LOSS IN CROSS BREEDING.
Poultrymen Who Want 10 Make
Money Should Stick to the
Standard Varieties.

By cross breeding we mean the mat
ing Of two distinct breeds with the OBJ
ject OF producing something better
than the breeder can find in the es-
tablished breeds. We will at the out
set say that we do not advise any
farmer to do this II he is looking for
profit from the results. II a man
wishes to play with nature to see
what the result win be, there can be
no objection TO his cross breeding.
The man that cross breeds with the
Idea OF establishing a new and popu-
lar breed Is almost certain to be dis
appointed. II IS altogether unlikely
that he will be able to produce any,
thing superior to the breeds now ex-
isting. II he did 1t would be about i'm
possible to make anyone else think so
and IL would cost a good deal OF money
TO advertise the new breed. Then the
sale Of a few birds would virtually
throw the breeding open to the world
with little hope OF financial profit 20
the originator OF the breed. IL takes
at least ten years 20 produce a new
breed by crossing. This was the case
with the Orpingtons. Cross after cross
had TO be made to get shape and color.
and then several more years had 10 be
spent In fixing the qualities 40 thar
tho offspring would be fairly true 10
type The man that tries to make a
fortune out OF the creation OF a new
breed is In the same category as the
farmer who tries TO produce a race
horse that will become worth a for
tune. In either case the prizes are
so Few as to be not worth considering
For practical purposes II is far better
TO stick to the established breeds and
Improve them than TO attempt m
create new breeds by crossIng.-Farm-
ers' Review
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Emergency Medicines

1t is n great convenience To have at
hand reliable remedies for use in cases
Of accident and for slight injuries and
ailments. A good liniment and one
that is fast becoming a favorite il not
a household,necessity is Chamberlan's
Pain Balm. BY applying it promptly
to a cut. bruise or burn il allays the
pain and causes the injury to heal in
about One-third the time usually re-
quired, and as it is an antiseptic it
prevents any danger Of blood poison
ing. When Pain Balm is kept at hand
sprain may be treated before infam-
nation sets in, which insures a quick
recovery. For sale by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
snnkes as Rat Catchara.

Snakes are not infrequently employed
as rat catchers in the Philippines.
Nearly all Of the older bungalows in Ma
Mia possess what are called house
snakes-huge reptiles that reside per-
manently up in the roof and live on rats
These big creatures are harmless, and
rarely, If ever. leave their abodes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Green Pnstnre fnr naaaa

Geese are "grassers." and will DO well
on green pasture. II they have access
to creek or lake 20 much the better,
but they can esuccessfully grown with
out water to swim in. In fattening they
need some good sound grain every day,
Geese are good for their feathers, good
to sell and good on the home dinner
table. But the cook must know how to
cook them or they will have the charac-
teristic goose flavor. which ls generally
very distasteful to American palates.--
Midland Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Special Personally Conducted Tour 10
~. Louis. Mo. via Southern Rail
way, Sept. Goth, 1904.

The Southern Railway begs to an
n0unce they will on September 10th,
1904, operate a special train to st.
Louis, consisting Of latest design Pull
mans and day coaches, going through
without change. The train will be in
charge Of "A representative Of the Pass
enger Department, and the route will
be through Asheville. Land OF the
sky" Knoxville, Lexington, Louis
vile, etc, at which points stop-overs
will be allowed If desired.
For full information apply to your
ticket agent or address,
&. w. WEsTBURY, ID. z. A.,
Richmond, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09

A new theory that is proving success
ful in the cure OF Coughs, Lung and
Bronchial affections is offered in Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy
cuts the mucus, heals the membranous
lining Of the throat, lungs and brOnch.
ial tubes wards Off Pneumonia and
strengthens the system generally.
Group and WhoOping Cough disappear
before its use as snow before the sun
shine Of Spring. It's pleasant. Sold
by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Sick Headache.

"For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headache OF very severe charac-
ter. She doctOred with several emi
nent physicians and at a great expense
only To grow worse until she was un-
able TO do any kind of work. About
a year ago she began taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
today weighs more than she ever did
before and is real we'll" says Mr. Geo.
+ Wright. Of New London, New York.
For sale by The Winston Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Bucklen's Arnica SalVe.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
tion, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chap
ped Hands, skin Eruptions; infallible
for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only %
cents at White 4 Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Including All

Il suppose" said the newspaper clerk.
who was fixing up the death notice.
You'll want the regular form: Rela-
tlves and friends are respectfully in-
vited, etc.'?"
"Lemme see," replied the widower.
"mebbe you'd better say: Relatives and
friends, also the neighbors.' '"-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09

That awful grinding, stabbing pain
in the back is from the kidneys. a dose
OF Pineules will cure il over night.
Pineules is a new discovery put up in
new way. A delightful remedy and
specific for all Kidney and Bladder
troubles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
Has Sold a Pile Of Chamberlain's COugh
Remedy.

/ have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years
and il has given entire satisfaction. i
have sold pile Of it and can recon-
mend it highly.-JosEPH McELmNEY,
Linton, Iowa. You will find this
remedy AZ good friend when troubled
with a cough or cold. It always affords
quick relief and is pleasant to take.
For sale by The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
His Programme Arranged.

"I know what you've come here for"
said little Willie. You're going to ast
my sister to be your wife,"
"Ohl Why do you think sol"
Cause | heard her tellin' ma she
was going to git you in a corner to-
night and make you say it"-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09

Jas. Taylor, OF Kendallville, Ind.
was seriously diseased with kidney
and bladder trouble for 20 years. lie
tested every known remedy without
much benefit, until he used Pineules.
This new discovery cured him, and Mr..
Taylor advises all persons suffering
fron kidney or bladder trouble to get
a bottle Of Pineules at once.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
NO. so.
Expansion.

80 you have quit selling gold bricks
and conducting bunco games" said the
old-time pal.
Yes" answered Mr.. Come. IN Is
foolish TO run around the streets picking
up a thousand here or there. The thing
to DO now Is to open an Office and have
people senc you the money by mall
Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
f mex mex
HOME FOR BRoopY HENS

poles extend out for handles. and also
AFFORD a roosting place for the hens.
The sloping roof sheds water, and hens
are kept dry in wet weather. Half OF
the back is covered with woven wire 10
give light and ventilation. BY keeping
this side 70 the south, the hens have
plenty Of sunlight. II has no floor. II
ought to be made Of light wood and not
too large TO be easily wheeled. We used
old carriage wheels.-E. Bohrer. in
Prairie Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-09-09
His Excuse.

How dare you. sirl" exclaimed the
Indignant girl.
Il couldn't help It, Maud" pleaded
the now penltont young man. You
we're 30 maddsnIngiy kissable!"
stlll. It was fully ten seconds before
she quite forsave him.-Chicago Tri-
bune