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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

words taken from the talking wire
we're medicine" Of wonderful tails
manic power.
A couple OF years later an officer with
a detachment OF soldiers. on his way
from an official visit to the Moqui vii
lages. in western Arizona. was visited
in his camp late In the afternoon, by two
Navajo warriors. bringing with them
an Apache prisoner whom they had cap
tured while lurking about their herds
then grazing near by. The Navajos
charged their prisoner with an intent to
steal their horses, and addressing the
officer through an interpreter. informed
him that they would have killed the
Apache on the spot but for the fact that
he had exhibited paper bag contain
ing words from the talking wire" in
tended for a white chief whom he was
seeking.
The Apache promptly produced an
old. once-used, weather-stained enyel-
ope that had been clumsily fastened to-
gether again, and handed Il to the Off
Ger. II bore an official address and con-
tained the rough. penciled draft Of an
official communication that had evil
IDENTIFY been thrown away after a fair
copy had been made. When the officer
opened the envelope and discovered the
deception he called quickly to his SOL
diers standing near by. and directed
them TO place the Apache under guard,
knowing that the Navajos would at
tempt 10 kill him the moment they dis
covered his duplicity.
In the meanwhile the prisoner stood a
little apart from his captors. holding his
horse by a buckskin lariat, and glanc-
ing furtiyely about him like captive
wild beast AS the soldiers approached
he seemed TO comprehend that his paper
bag had proved to be bad medicine.
and suddenly springing upon the back
Of lbs horse. he struck the animal a Sc
we're blow with the rawhide "quirt' that
hung at his wrist, and dashed away from
the camp. The Nayajos instantly dis
charged several arrows at the fugitive
without effect, and then hastily mount
ing galloped after In hot dispute.
A couple of hours later they again ap-
neared riding slowly into camp. They
had been unable to overtake the Apache
and we're on their way back to resume
the care Of their herds. They had come
by way Of the camp to ask for little TO-
bacco. and to exploit the great courage
thew had displayed in Selling messen'
ger carrying a paper bag containing
words from the talking wire"
II r BRINKERHOFF,.
Col L s A., Retired.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
AN INDIAN TALISMAN
HOW THE REDSKINS VIEWED
THE TELEGRAPH LINES.
Ghey Credited the Talking Wire"
with Talismanic Power and
Looked Upon Official Messages
with Considerable Awe.

When the first telegraph line was run
through New Mexico and Arizona,
sometime in the seventies, great curl
osity was awakened among the Indians
concerning its purpose They were Ut
terly at a loss TO understand why bare
poles should be planted al regular inter-
yals across the country. and wire
stretched upon them. They reasoned
among themselves that as there was no
practical purpose apparent the object
was to evoke some supernatural power,
and for a time they watched the line with
much Apprehension
Eventually a trusted interpreter in
formed them that the wire possessed the
quality Of carrying the white mans
words. and was put up on poles simply
to be out Of the way The explanation
scarcely satisfied them, but they grew
less apprehensiye as time passed, and no
evil effects were developed that could be
traced to the wire. Occasionally when
a change occurred In the temperature
Of the air. and the wire In consequence
sang like an Eolian harp in the chang
ing breeze. they nodded their heads
knowingly al each other. and listened
attentlyely to the talking wire" en-
gagged In carrying the white mans
words
II came at length to be known that the
white man who sat before clicking
machine" at each station along the line.
made marks upon piece Of paper while
the wire talked. and when he had put
the paper in a little bag. It was carried
away by a messenger to the nearest mill
tary camp. One day when a message for
the commander Of camp located few
miles away reached a temporary field
station. the messenger was absent, and
the duty Of carrying II 10 It's destination
was finally intrusted to an Apache In
dian The message conveyed some very
welcome information 10 the officer, and
prompted by the emotions OF the mo-
ment. he literally rewarded the Indian
for his services. The details OF the incl
dent quickly spread among the Indians.
and as It went gave rise to the impress
sion that the paper bags containing
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

We had supposed that there was a
little fiction about leap year, but there
Isn't A butcher IN Pennsylvania who
has come into sudden possession Of
$4,000 has had 300 offers OF marriage.
Still, the high price Of meat may have
something TO do with them. The
offers. however. we're not meet or even
well bred.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Alfred Austin. poet laureate. has
been complaining about the declining
literary taste. has he2 What's the
matter? Has he discovered somebody
reading the verses Of the laureate?
Joking aside. ne writes fairly good
verses, and some Of the best prose Of
criticism. reflection and description Of
nature that is penned in England to-
dav
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
NO A.


Plies upon top Of piles of people have
the Piles, and DeWitts Witch Hazel
salve cures them. There are many
different kinds Of Piles, but il you get
the genuine and original Witch Hazel
Salye made by + Z. Dewitt * Co., Of
Cnicago, cure iscertain. HI. A. Tis-
dale. Of summertOn, :. c. says. Il had
piles 20 years and DeWitts Sllve cured
me after everything else failed" sold
by The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Mr.. Robert o. Burke. Elnora, n. Y,
writes: Before started 10 use Foley's
Kidney Cure / had TO get up from
twelve to twenty times a night, and |
was all bloated up with dropsy and my
eyesight was so impaired could scarce
~ see one of my family across the
room. ! had given up hope OF living,
when friend recommended Foley
Kidney Cure. One 50 cent bottle
worked wonders and before | had TAX
en- the third bottle the dropsy had gone,
as well as all other symptoms OF
Bright's disease" sold by w. b. Az
new.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for perss-
tent and unmerciful torture has per-
haps never been equaled. Joe Golobick
of Colusa, Calf, writes "For Is years !
endured insuiIerable pain from Rheu-
matism and nothing relieved me though
I tried everything known. ] came across
Electric Bitters and it's the greatest
medicine on earth for that trouble. 4
few bottles Of il completely relieved
and cured me-" Just as good for Liver
and Kidney troubles and general de-
bility. Only SOC. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by White x Co.. Druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
One Lady, Recommendation Sold Fiiiy
Boxes Of Chamberiain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets.

! have. believe, sold fifty boxes Of
Cbamberlain's L Stomach and Liver Tab
let's on the recommendation Of one lady
ere. who first bought box Of them
about q year ago she never tires OF
telling her neighbors and friends about
the good qualities o these Toilets -
+. N SHoae. Drugg G, 30ches.sr, ina.
Inc pleasant purga, e elect OF these
Tablets makes them a fav0rite win
ladies' everywhere FOR rale By TIE
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa, writes:
After uoctoring for two wears with
the best physicians in Magnesium,
and still getting worse, the doctors az
vised me if had any business to at.
tend TO | hel better attend to il at
once, as ! could not possibly live anoth-
er month as there was no cure for me.
Foley's Kidney Cure was recommend
ed to me by a friend. and | immediate
ly sent my son to the store for it ard
after taking three bottles ! began TO
get better and continued to improve
until was entirely well.' Sold by W.
b. Aenew
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

The Grasshopper-What was the
matter with poor Papa Spider! why
did he kill himself?
The Potato Bug-Why, his wife IS
woman OF no tact When he came
home the other night she blurted ou'
that the children all needed new shoes
--prOOklyn Life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Soldiers who married native women
in Porto Rico are Mortified TO learn
that they must stay married, after
they have been recalled to the north.
Other people have been horrifed by
similar circumstances who we're never
ten miles from home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Can you look 100 years into the fu-
ture and see all America living in New
York, in 5O-story houses. and going to
business on moving sidewalks that oc-
cupy both sides Of the street for the
first ten stories Of each house? Some
people would rather do tnat than live
in the country
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Chicago women decide that mems
clubs are all right, only the men who
go to them every night must drink ice
water and not smoke The Chicago
man retaliates by indorsing the
womens clubs. with the proyiso that
the women must never talk.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

wife-You seem 70 find something
very interesting in that paper. What
are you readingl
Husband-The Woman's Page.
We'll. I am glad you have a. last
awakened to the vast importance OF
woman's place in civilization"
Yes, indeed. I've struck some
mighty fine cooking recipes. N T.
Weekly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

II every book the writer's write
Were faultless In all ways.
And II the dramatists wrote none
But fiawiess. perfect plays,
II all tho pictures painters paint
Reached grand perfection. too
II blemshss might ne'er be found,
What would the critics dOl
Chicago Record Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
NoPI Shonh.

For years fate was after me con-
tinuously writes F. a Cu.Iedge, YER
b na, Ala. 81 hal a terrible case OF
Piles causing p tum0ls. 81 hen all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured me.
Equally good for Burns and all aches
and pains Only 25c at White q Cos.
Drug Sore.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness INTO ener'
gy, brain-fag into mental power
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. sold by
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
Weak Hearts

are caused by Indigestion II you eat
a little too much, or IL you are subject
TO attacks of Indigestion, the stomach
exponds-swells, and puils up against
the heart This crowds the heart and
sh0rtens the breath Rapid heart
beats and heart disease is the final re-
suit. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat, takes the strain of the
heart, cures indigestion, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, and contributes n0urishment,
strength aud health 20 every organ Of
the body sold by he Winston Drug
Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Because two burglars failed to steal
anything the lady who shot at them
expresses herself as glad she did not
hit them. She thus conricts herself
OF not having shot on principle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Waters Is trying 10 sell his properly
said the first resident Of Swamphurst
"Of course. he is. " remarked the other
But I mean he's actually advertising
Il in the papers
"The ideal How much does he ask
for II per gallon ?'-Philadelphia Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

What's the secret Of happy, vigorous
health Simply Keeping lhe bowels,
the stomach, the liver and Kidneys
strong ana actiYe. Burdock Blood
Bitters does it,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

In the midst Of his other troubles #
should be remembered that the unfor-
tunate emperor OF Korea has 100 wives
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

when either fools or wise men
Buy something nice they show IL
But when tiny buy experience,
They don't want folks 70 know IL
-Cinclnnau Erouuer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Rings Dyspepsia Tablets instantly
relieve the stomach and aid digestion.
They are as pleasant as loaf sugar and
cure dyspepsia, sour risings' catarih OF
the stomach and Indigestion. Sold by
Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

The first year m "a IS NAMED he IS
looking for hspp ness the second for
content, the third he is satisfied to
keep out Of rows.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Many a mol fury believes that
marriage is Synonymous th Shor-
mans definition o. wa
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
NOTICLI

Ifletters of inquiry mean anything
we ought % sell scores Of Virginia
f,rms in the near future. Consult Us
N YOU are interested iu the subject.
Farmyile Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

The oxygenized strength Of the heal,
ing pines. combined with other well
known kidney and bladder remedies, Is
p.esented in Pineules. This new dis
c0very gives immediate relief and per-
manently cures all kidney and bladder
troubles. sold 10y Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Pinesalve acts like a poultice. There
is no sore. boil or abrasion Of the skin
Pinesalve will not cure. PineSalye
draws the fire out of burn instantly
and heals without leaving a scar. sold
by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

a girl can't help thinking what a
nice shirt waist tennis Iet would
make run through with ribbons
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

II doesn't pay to be too socisble
with a loafer or ne will stop you and
take up your time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Man Zan is certainly a specific for
Piles. This new discovery is put up
in a collapsible tube, with nozzle, so 1t
may be- applied where most needed.
stops the pain instantly and cures.
Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
There's q lot Of money lost every day
trying to find l.lte.
The PHI that viii. Win the bad,
Without Qfipe-
10 cles l-e the iiyeS without culver,

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
small, easy 10 take, easy and gentle in
effect, yet theya so certain in results
that no one who uses them Is disap-
pointment. For quick relief from bill
liousness sick headache, torpid liver,
jauniice, dizziness and all troubles
arising from an inactive, sluggish liver,
Early Risers are unequalled Sold by
The Winston Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Somehow minister never hears a
call to another church that pays a
sms er salary.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

There Is no promise Of pardon for
confessing the sins cl Others.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

II there is anything a man detests
more than another il is a speaking por'
trai. of his wife's mother
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15
Cured Of Chronic Dlgirhcal After Ten
Years Of Suffering

81 wish TO say few words in praise
Of lamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diaihoea Remedy, says Mrs. Matte
Burge, Of Martinsvilie, Va. "i suffered
from chronic diarrh0ea for tan years
and dm ng that time triel various
medicines without obtaining any per-
manent relief Last summer one Of
my children was taken withf cholera
morbus, and procured a bottle Of this
remedy. Only two doses were requir-
ed to give her entire relief. then de-
cided 10 try the medicine myself, and
did not use ell of one bottle before |
was well and have never since been
troubled with that complaint. One
cannot saY too much in favor Of that
wonderful medicine This remedy is
for sale by The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

When bilious take Chamh'riail g
stomach and Liver Tablets. For 50 e
by The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Hope is pretty poor life-preserver to
fall into trouble with.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Every year ofa woman's age con-
taius from eighteen 70 twenty months.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

We are agents for the famous little
liver pills recently discovered by the
venerable DR.. Dade of Chicago. Per
sons who have used Dade's pills will
have mo- other. They cure constipation.
Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

A man thinks long and speaks short.
a woman tbiuks short and speaks long.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

It's the girl who writes graduating
essay on 'he higher l.e who spends the
rest Of it tyfg O. lnd a sure cure for
collie in cl den.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

Go-Carts are "all the go" for going
babies. Doyne can please you in price
md sfVle
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

A woman has the same ambition u
get into society that a man has to get
into Office
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-07-15

A dollar saved is 4 dollar made and a
dollar made is one that isn't invested
in get-ricb-quick scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-21
A BANQUET
Will Be Given by Local
Board of Trade.
Members Believe in Promoting
Good Fellowship.
No Use for Alleged Promoters Who
Want an Opening.

The members Of the WaterV!lle
Board of Trade held an interesting
meeting, Thursday evening. in which
several matters of Importance were
introduced, commented freely upon.
and as nearly as was feasible. settled.
The meeting was called to order by the
president. George F. Terry, and after
the record of the previous meeting was
read and accepted. the board voted
upon and discussed the questions which
were brought before ii.
The question Of a Board Of Trade
banquet first received attention. Har-
vey -. Eaton being called upon for Il
discussion. expressed the selItin"n,
! that the chief reason why a banque,
Of this kind was practicable was that
it served to foster the general good
feeling among the business men of the
community. and that. as the coHmu-
nifty properly cOnsiSte ed of the business
men of the surrounding towns who il
| some ways contributed to the municf-
pal advantages. as we'll as the circle
of men in the city proper. a banquer
| of this sort would have such an effect.
I He spoke of the banquet of that ma
! ture previously held. saying that its
! success was due to the feeling of fet-
| lowsEip which il promoted.
p. 5. Heald made the motion that a
committee of five members be appoint
| ed to arrange the details of it's prepa-
ration. The names of George f. Ter
ry. nr J. +. Hill. +. G. Wardwell, John
Nelson and +. :. Head were presented
AMI accepted.
.llSn CHI
! the banquet room i'll the Elks building
be finished within a reasonable length
of time that it would be most desir-
able place.
a letter from the New York CONNER
cial WAS then read by Sec. Salisbury in
which inducing offers of advertise
ments We're set forth whereby the in
dustrial advantages of the community
| should come within range of New York
capitalists and an impetus be thus
| given to the growth Ofour industries.
1t was suggested that the city had no
particular advantages which she was
rot competent to improve and the let
ter was laid on the table for posi-
BILE further consideration.
A discussion next arose concerning
the obligations OF the merchants and
business men of the city to ratrenize
the inc"ssant offers of advertising
space. such as is being filled in the col
lege paper and various programs of
fairs etc. one merchant of the city
made the startling statement that after
keeping record OF one year of these
charitable favors. he found that the
firm had spent 5000
Secretary Salisbury made motion
that committee of three be appoint
ed to confer with the various business
men of the city. that an agreement
might be r"ached whereby a line should
he drawn, excluding certain publica-
tons. etc, which the merchants felt
under the least obligations to patron
iZa.
a committee of The following men
was chosen: J.. G. Salisbury. r. c.
Wardwell and Frank Rcdington.
No other matters Of inheritance he.
ing suggested. the meeting was ad.
|. journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-21
THREE HORSES BURNED.
Fire Destroys Stable Of J. Palmer Mer
riii-Loss About $4,000.

The large barn near the head Of Co.
burn avenue. near the residence of
Frank w. Bucknam, and owned by j.
Palmer Merrill, was totally destroyed
by fire. shortly before two o'clock.
Thursday morning. OF four horses
stabbed in the building, one was burned
to death in his stall, and two others
were so severely burned before they
were rescued that they have been shot
since.
The building was used as store
house by the owner, and rented for
stabling purposes. The horses in the
barn at the time were the property Of
F. w. Buchanan, A. r. Smiley and
Abel Patten, Mr.. Bucknam's being the
only one resuced, and Mr.. Smiley los
ing two. From ten to twelve tons of
hay. a pile of boards on the north side
of the barn, a quantity of farming inn
plements. and several harnesses we're
destroyed. The only insurance was a
small policy of $500 carried by MIR.
Merrill on the building. The oris gin
of the fire is a mystery, though it is lat
tributed to tramps. The stable doprs
were not locked.
it was discovered that the department
were unable to do anything to savelthe
barn when they arrived. Fortunately
for the residences in the vicinity. the
wind carried the sparks toward the
open Space IN the northeast. y slight
detection to the south would h$ve en-
dangered the " hole ncighborhbOd OH
Coburn avenue and Summer I street
The blaze lighted up the entiiie north
side of the river. and was visible for
miles around.
The losses to the owners lof the
building and its contents are/ roughly
estimated as follows:
]. Palmer Merrill. b,ildingt lumber.
hay etc. $4,000; A. r. Smiley. two
horses and harnesses. 5000; Abel H.
Patten. horse and harness, $3.50: paul
Ronllard, farm implements. s75: j.. W.
Eucknaic, harness, $35.