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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
THIS ORlOlE WAS CLEVER.
When Taken Out Into the Garden She
Would Enjoy a Plight and
Then Return % Cage.

cone day q friend brought ln TO nay
sister. who was known 90 be very
successful in her treatment Of birds "a
young female oriole with long blue
legs. and brownish yellow plumage.
writes Mary T Sill. in Animal World.
I'VE put her into a cage and hung II
out of the second-st0ry window. !
do NOT know how 10 happened. but
down fel cage and bird into tho area
below. The ori0.e was not injured
no wings or legs broken. but it bad
tainted away from ineht. and was
quite unconscious We brought her 'o
with few drops Of wine on sporea
cake. but the shock 90 her nervous
system was SO great that on two
subsequent occasions she relapsed
into unconsciousness. once when She
vas 10 my sisters lap. Perhaps she
was shamming for in these attacks
she was always revived with sponge
cake and vine which she became so
fond of that she would lot touch
sponge cake unless 90 had wine on it
We had This bird only sho-, time
when nay sister would cut long
flexible switch. and. setting The bird
on 81. would pass 30 along The face of
the garden terrace SD That the oriole
could pick bugs and other insects out
OF the grass. if necessary. she would
hang by one lee head downwards in
order 20 reach an especially tempting
hug or miller Then She would hy
up into a tree. from which she would
return 90 the switch 81 held out to
hcr. or finally into her cage lr all
our experience with birds never
knew of any other that could De taken
out into the open garden and allowed
to fy. and then return 90 the cage
again She was better than any fly
paper. for. II taken 20 the window. she
would soon clear it OF flies. Some
times she was absent for several
hours. and then the housemaid work
ing by the open window. 0r my father
reading his paper on the piazza. would
hear loud Announcing chirrup. as u
t0 say. Here / am. and there She
was. AZ his elbow OF ON the window
seat Once she disappeared fDr two
whole days ard We had about given
up expecting 20 see her arain. when
back She came but with her little
breast an covered with stains ~ red
on. We cried. some one has shot
her. or thrown a stone az her. SEQ
the bloodu But 10 was not blood at
ali. but raspberry juice The little
rogue had been picnicking in a black
raspberry patch. and had come hom,
an stained with the Juice just as
|utue cirl might get jam or jelly or
her apron. At last she did not come
back. suspect she met a handsome
young fellow in a hne orange and
black coat who invited her 90 90 and
help him build a nest and De his ittI'
mate
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
THE LEGEND OF THE CROW.
HIS Once White Feathers Were
Turned Black Because He
Had a Black Heart.

Way back 10 TIE beginning. lcaric.
when che earth was fresh and beasts
and birds had tho best % it the crow
was very different from what De now is.
la che arst place his feathers were as
White az snow Hls voice TOO was one
of the most beautiful .n the bird king
dom
But something happened From
somewhere no ono knew exactly how
0r when. stranc, stories were whispered
about Crow which set all the birds nod-
ding their heads and cAiUine 90 each
otteT lu mysterious tones
Queer things were happening Crow
Who had always been one Of the best
beloved birds in the forest stole away
frUm his companions 90 Doe hy himself
0rantimes. when Lark or Robin sur
rr.sod him as Dc pcrched upon the l!mt
of a tree. or walked stealthily through
the grass. De appeared frightened and
Gew away O. The thickest part o. th'
thick forest
Tho birds could not understand Grow
Honest and truthful themselves the'
were far too innocent to mistrust eFi
OF one of their number But things he.
gan to look funny
one day tho Fairy Queen. who Wa.
scry friendly with tho birds and Cow
ars disguised herself as an old. lame
sparrow Just az dusk she came 20 Grow
and begged % share his nest for the
night Crow closed one eye and looked
her over critically
share my nest2 herepeated. There
is uo room for such as you"
but I am old and lame, and very
very feeble pray you take me in.
"Pshaw." snapped Grow Dom
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
NEW FORM OF WRESTLING
After a Little Practice, Boys Fond Of
Athletic Exercise WIN
Enjoy the Sport

The boys down east have new sport
Wrestling has always been fine eA-
ercise. needing all the strength and agili-
tv that a boy can have Il also needs
a good deal Of thinking as those vhc
have wresued know. There are good
many kinds of wrestling. too. but foot
wrestling seems 90 De- really something
new.
Two boys stand facing each other
Each stands Oh one foot With Che other
foot each boy locks heels with the other
boy. From then Oh u is a test Of skill
I'm balancing and OF which boy SIS The
better thinker Strength has not so
much 20 DO with this sort Of wrestling
and often a small and clever boy can
make a big rival SIT all over the ground
There is bound 90 De a good deal Of sit-
ting down 70 this game You may not
think so. but Try IL once You viii be
surprised az the suddenness oi your ste
tings
You can stand on either icg and wres-
lie with theother Some prefer The right
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

come around here disturbing honest
binds with your pleadings."
The sparrow brushed away tear with
her wing Unwilling TO believe that
Crow was wholly bad. she continued:
i am faint and hungry; viii you not
give me some Of the food concealed in
your Dest?'
no. mol" replied Crow. 1T Is mine,
Why should ! feed a stranger? ] shall
need this myself in the morning '
What" exclaimed the Fairy. as she
reconed shudderlngly from Crow
Where did you eet that little robin?
DO YOU rob yourfriends Of their young2'
No" spluttered Crow In confusion.
trying 10 hide the dead bird with his
wing. T-I-found t. Yes. found H."
In an instant the lame sparrow dis
appeared. and the Fairy Queen in all
her dazzling beauty stood before him
Crow opened his mouth TO explain but
the Queen mouoned for him % De silent
Then she called softly 20 the other birds
From all over the forest they came and
aliehted or the bushes and trees around
her uu there was no room for another
one
Crow hung his head guiitily. The
Queen. with tears of sorrow in her eyes,
turned 20 the assembled birds
1T uieves me % learn that Grow.
whom all have loved and trusted, has a
bad heart Disguised as a lame spar
Tow. I asked 20 share his nest but De
refused"
"Ohl" moaned the birds
Hungry. / begged for food. Although
be- had plenty. be gave not morseL'
"shockinel" chirped the birds open
Inc and closing their wings silently
q found a dead robin in his nest.
and"
Terrible" shr.eked the birds in
/ chorus
My friends he-he-stole it, and De
denied IT,"
The birds bowed their heads In grief
while Grow tremhled so badly that two
blue Jays were Obliged 20 hold him on
I the limb.
"He must suffer the consequences.
continued the Fairy looking lovingly al
/ the birds Listen. this shall be bis
punishment
Because DC has a black heart his
feathers shall no longer be white. but
black as iet As be refused one whom
/ Dc supposed 800 and hungry he shall De
forced % steal his food for the remainder
Of his days Farmers shall make war
against him. and shoot him as he pulls
Up their corn.
Because he used his voice IN telling
an untruth. he shall never more De
counted among the song birds. The
only noise be shall make will be a hoarse
cav And 10 shall ever De thus. for sd
the Fairy Queen has willed it,
$50 be- it" echoed the birds d.sap-
pearinc in the thick forcst-Isadore c
/ Harvey in Chicago Record-Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

Qt Is the Equal of Anything 90 use OF iLe
Railroads in This Coantry)
new and untrled. was passing through
an adjustment period In addition.
congress was from the beginning be-
siered by an army desiring conces-
sions presenting petitions, and hand
ling the questions here brought Tor
ward required no little Of frmnoss and
diplomacy
OF paramount importance was the
claim OF the Cuban liberaung army
and towards meeting the government
Obligation TO the army. one Of the first
laws nassed authorized the president
to raise a loan Of S35.000000 an but
5000 900 Of which should be for ihe
navmert Of the army. Next in order
of need ~ attention was the encour-
aeement of agriculture The prosperi-
~ of the government being so closely
connected with the prosperity OK the
SUGAR industry. steps were early taken
toward the relief of the planter. who
felt that because o. inadequate prices.
ne would have % give up his cane
fields unless aid was given him speedi-
liz. Although a satisfactory reciprocity
treaty with the United States was slow
In being Effected the Cubans continued
20 show faith that Uncle sam would
eventually do the right thing by them
Under reciprocity IN the past the
sugar output reached as high as a
million tons per year After the ter
ninati0n OF reciprocity privileges, the
luandty greatly decreased. and then
anne the disastrous war times. when
.ho output went down 20 225000 tons.
However. the vitality of the sugar in-
iusfry I'M Cuba is shown by the fact
hat n was the first of an the indus
.rles 90 recover after the war. in 1903
The output rising 20 something over
400 600 tons But the business has not
been generally profitable. and there has
been too much hazard 90 allow of OK
tensive opening Of new plantations.
Now that a fair measure of reciprocity
has been obtained. and the Cuban rail-
way has been completed. the sugar in
dustry viii undoubtedly be greatly
stimulated And tho country needs The
stimulus. for there is stil a desperate
poverty among the people. wages are
/ low. houses IN ruins. trades in need
/ OF announcement
Under the republic railroads have
been developed and there has been
much increase 90 railroad traffic The
railway begun during military 0coupa-
tion. connecting Havana and the east.
ernmost portion n tho island. is noN
completed and in operation, through
sleepers are now run between Havana
and Santiago. This railroad passes
through lands of the richest descnp-
ton. some rich in minerals. some OF
the greatest fertility, and The compile
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

"Would there he SD many marriage
wrecks if tine secret Of generosity were
learned" asks Lille Hamilton French
aptlv in the July Del.neai0r. Tbs
author. who. of course, writes her
thoughtful articles on "Ihe JOY OF L'v-
ing from ihe woman standpoint,
.,oe- ON to tell of two women who found
their husbands exacting, and of the
happy results brought about hy the
generous yielding Of the wife iu one Of
these cases. The writer conclude.
" 'But the generous are Away impn--
ca upon. They end hy being rohhcd,
the little soul cXcIaIm-. People dram
u- when We give too much, snd then
when they have al they want they
throw u- over The little soul can
never understand that the generous
soul b. never robbed. 10 i- like the -un
u-elf-it udiate- its business l- On
add to life the joy of it- cheer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

A STEEL HkllIHL ON ] liE. III ~ Ai-fA t.
illustrating the Modern Methods of con-
s.ructi0n That Have Been Jsel)
badly needed. something about sani-
tary methods. and to-day the learners
have in their capital. Havana, per
haps the cleanest city in the world
The sanitary service was reorganized
according TO the decree issued just
three days before the termination OF
the military occupation, and the Work
so wisely planned has been carried out
faithfully. Visitors 90 Cuba to-day
find not only Havana. but the cities
everywhere on the island. clean and
well governed, the people tranquil and
industrious; affairs. national, munich
pal and provincial, well Administered.
Education. once as neglected IN Cuba
as sanitation. now receives special at
ton. President Palma has been ably
seconded by congress IN this matter
and the department OF education IS
successfully carrying on the reforms
started by the government OF inter
yonton.
The rural guard. the regular army Of
Cuba. has been increased. and Il now
has an organization similar % that Of
modern armies; but the idea Of the
army Is the preservation Of peace and
order rather than a step toward mill
tarianism. An extended diplomatic
and consular service has been organ
lied. legations established IN the chiel
foreign capitals, and oonsulates opened
in many shipping centers IN th'
United States and Europe.
The three strong political factions
ia Cuba are the naii0nalists, demo
Gratis and republicans. the former th'
most radical party. During this year,
elections IN Cuba, there have been caf'
controversies over political differences
but the country at large has neyei
been disrupted In January. 1904. IN
/ Cuban house OF representatives ap
proved the Cuban lottery bill. AM
there was a strong attempt in the sen
ate % pass the bill over Presiden
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

ton Of the railroad IS probably the
most important event in the history OF
the republic thus far; one writer goes
so far as 70 say: In the case OF Gu
ba. railway enterprise Is likely 70 con-
fer upon the island far greater bene-
ft than any amount u political diplo-
macy and negotiation can accomplish.
with the opening Of the new railroad
she is about 20 enter upon an era Of
industrial development which must
tend 10 ameliorate her present poliu-
cal and economic condition and diffi-
culties. enhance the commercial pros
perity OF the country and consequently
conduce % the betterment Of the in
habitants far more effectively than the
wisest Of legislative enactmeuts or the
most reasonable of treaties"
The military government as IS well
known. taught the Cubans a lesson
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
Was Wasting away.

Some men carry their courage around
ia q uoeket flask.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

The startling announcement that a
preventiyeof suicide had been discover
ed viii interest many s run down sys-
tenn. ordespondency invariably precede
suicide and something bias been found
that viii prevent that condition which
makes suicide likely. SO the first
Thought of self destruction take Flee
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build up the system. It's also great
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
A LITTLE DREAM.
By wICKLTFFE GRAY.

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

WO years Cuba's ship Of
state has safely sailed the
seas. and on The whole
prosperous'y We can do
20 better than repeat the
words uttered a year ago by
Can't Matthew = Hanna,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

AID nations are euIeavorinr tH rlcrA
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DO not risk your health hy taking some
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
It's easy enough to love your reigh-
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Violent Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and Perhaps
A Life Saved.

"A short time ago ! was taken with
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leading citizen of Patton, Ala. a
friend recommended Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
bought a twenty-five cent bottle and
after taking three doses of it was en-
tirely cured. consider it the best
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
DeWiiti>the Name.

When you go to huy Witch Hazel
~alvo look forthe DEWITT on every
box. The pure. unadulterated Witch
Hazel is used in making DeMitts
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saive in the world Tor cuts. burns,
Ibrgi.es. hOils. eczema and piles. The
popularity of DeWitts Witch Hazel
~siva. due to its many cures, has caus-
ed numerous worthless counterieiis to
boz placed on the market. The genuine
bears the name T.. G.. Dewitt a Co,
/ Chicago. sold boy The Winston Drug
/ Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

Il had been troubled with kidney
disease Tor the last five years, writes
Robert Z. Watts. o. Salem, Mo }
Lost flesh and never felt well and doc,
tored with leading physicians ana
tried all remedies suggested Hlth"ul
relief Finally tried foley's Kidney
Cnre and less than two bottles com
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irregnlsrities are often caused by eK-
eessive drinking or being ofefneat.u.
Attend % the Kidneys al once by usiHk
Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

This disease has lost its terr0rs since
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoe Remedy came into general
use. The uniform success which at
tends the use Of this remedy in all
cases Of bowel complaints in children
has made it a fayorite wherever its
value has become known. For sale by
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

Palma's veto. but congress adjourned
without this being accomplished.
The first year Of Cuban independence
showed a good financial state. and the
Cuban budget for 1904 showed re-
CENTS estimated at sls. .sss 300. expen-
dltures al sl792f0l3. President Pal
ma reported IN his message finances
in treasury November 1. 1903. s5.si5.-
000 Expenditure have been made with
great caution. economy held In much
esteem. Apropos of Cuba's manage
ment Of finances. the New York Even
lng Post says: THE finances were
supposed 10 be the rock on which he
president Palma) would make ship
wreck. yet &c is precisely on the fnan-
cIal side that the Cuban government
makes IL strongest showing"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

.NNA state has safely sailed the
E~Kt.l seas. and on The whole
HE Y prosDerously. We can do
g ~ 20 better than repeat the
~ words uttered a year ago 10y
q" Capt Matthew = Hanna,
military attache ~ the American lega-
ton AZ Havana. "As a nation the Gu
bans have shown 20 O. surprising de-
gree the elements that constitute
stable seif-e0vemmcnt'
Cuba vas especially fortunate 10 the
selection of her first president Mr.
Palma. a man Tot emhroiled ia poll
tics. widely known having the respect
and love of q most impressionahle peo-
pie. Immediately upon assuming the
duties Of chief executive. President
Palma showed himself ruler that de-
sired harmony aDove everything.
choosing hls cabinet from 81 political
classes. refusing 90 make Giance with
any particular one. His patience and
conservatism have held in check the
radical element in Cuba. and have been
Of such influence that but few revo.u-
tionary laws have marked So FAR the
Cuban administration 0f affairs.
Although the first year of the Cuban
congress had laid 20 its charge certain
mistakes and excesees. yet the prophe-
sled fraud and corruption were decid-
edly not a feature Of that year; on the
contrary. ~ the f6 laws passed many
were noticeably wise ones. evidence
was shown that the work begun by
the military government was 90 DE
pretty closely followed The world
has heard from time 10 time in The
last two years. Of friction in the Gu
ban legislature. 0f arguments therein
Of typical southern hot-hsadeiness,
but such was to have been expected
and the wonder is that affairs have
| moved with the harmony and dignity
| that they have. Cubas success Ga self
government has been remarkable In
that the Cuhans had had so little train
ing 90 On them 20 govern themselves,
the SpanIaris faing f0 furnish the
islanders experience in THIS line. And
as Mr Hanna says. the machinery
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

"For several years my wife was trou
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headache of a very severe character.
She dOctored with several eminent
physicians and at q great expense, on
ly to grow worse until she was unable
to do any kind Of work. About a year
ago she began taking Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets and today
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Wright. of New London. New York.
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26

A little thing sometimes results DO
death. Thus a mere scratch, insight
fcant cuts or puny boils have paid The
death penalty. 10 is wise 20 have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. lt s
the best Salye on earth and will pre-
vent fatality. when Burns, Sores, i leers
and Piles threaten. Only Dc, At White
* Co.'S Drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-26
.G. Il. Burhans te>iines AFTER four
Years.

O. b Burhans. OF Carlisle Center, ~.
s.. writes "Ab0ut four years ago ]
wrote Won stating that bad been en-
tirely cured by q severe kidney trouble
by taking less than two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Cure. tentirely stop
ped the brick dust sediment. and pain
and symptoms Of kidney disease dlsap-
peared. ann glad to Say that j have
never had % return 90 any of those symp-
toms during the four years that have
elap-ed and am evidently cured io
stay cured. and heartily recommend
Foiey's Kidney Cure to any one s1iier-
ing from kidney or bladder trouble.
sold by W. B. Agnew.