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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
FAILINGS OF CORRESPONDENTS
Letters Folded Wrong and Otherwise
Made Troublesome To Busi-
ness Recipients.

Not one person in ten folds letter
and puts 1t in the envelope right side
up" said the correspondence clerk OF
large New York publishing house. ac-
tording to the Times This firm re-
ceiyes upward Of 1000 letters a day. and
II Is my duty to sort them and send them
to the various heads Of departments.
Each letter must be sent opened fat,
with the envelope attached by a clip.
In almost every instance the letter is
folded and put in the envelope so that |
have to turn II around before can read
IT, / have talked with friends in sim
liar positions to mine, and they tell me
they have the same experience. II seems
a trifing matter to a person who opens
only five or six letters a day, but to me
this loss Of time caused by either the
ignorance or carelessness Of letter writ
ers is considerable.
Fully two-thlrds Of the letters re-
celved by a business house are filed.
Cabinets for this purpose are arranged
so that one must refer to the beginning
OF the letter, on the right-hand side. to
find the date. One-half the persons who
write on matters OF business, partic-
ularly women. put the date at the end
Of the latter and on the left-hand side.
so that we have to lift the whole bunch
TO get at It. These failings Of corre-
are worse than illegible writ
ing and incorrect spelling"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
TOLD BY DOGS TAILS.
Most Striking and InfaIIibIe Index
TO Their Descent from Wolf
or Jacknl.

A writer, In tracing the ancestry oI
the dog to the wolf and jackal. notice:
typical differences in the case of thell
eyes, their body eolors and markings
the habit OF turning around before lying
down. and other interesting peculiari-
ties; but he does not mention the most
striking and infallible way Of distn-
gushing them, namely, by the curious
and distinct fashion In which they carry
their tails.
Wolves have a sneaking way Of carry
ing their tails low. almost dragging on
the ground, while dogs carry their tails
up. and the farther removed they are
from the wolf type the higher they carry
them. Shepherd dogs and collies. which
retain many Of their racial character
istics. carry their tails lowest OF all;
settlers and pointers a degree or two
higher. stifening out straight when
drawing on game; terriers and hounds
elevate their tails to the spinal line; ST.
Bernards and Newfoundlands affect
curve over the back; while pugs actual
ly come to full twist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
LIBRARIES FOR The PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

To the Teachers and CiVdrea Of Nh
Public Schools oCPrirce Ei,rard one
AdjoRiag Counties.
DO you want good library of inter
esting books for your scho0l2 II so
you nave an excellent opportunity &,
get H. The Herald will show the yav
ana all that Is needed 10 win the prize,
Is systematic work for the next few
weeks. Read the following ofIer care.
fully, and then write at once for blank.
and win a prize:
For 40 new annual subscriptions The
Herald will give $50 library.
For 80 new annual subscriptions tie
Herald viii give S2j library.
FOR 30 new annual subscriptions the
Herald Will givea SD library.
FOR - new annual subscriptions the
Herald viii give a $50 library.
For 20 new annual subscriptions the
Herald will give "a $lj library.
FOR 10 new annual subscriptious the
Herald VIII give ASH library.
FOR 10 new annual subscriptions tie
Herald will give "a s. library.
FOR new annual subscriptions tbr
Herald viii glvea s. library.
Blanks viii bee furnished free nauv
school wishing TO win prize. a blank
VIII be needed for each subscriber. and
these blanks must be filled and signed
by the teacher of the school. No subj
scrlpuon Will be counted unless handed
IN ON these blanks Drop POSTAL To-
the Herald stating how many blanks
you think you can Use
Schools may combine and work TO-
gether II they wish. 10 is of course
better for each school to see what it can
DO alone; but in some cases it may helm
both a large school aud weak one t0
combine. For example. one school
might get less than eight subscribers
As the Herald does not offer a prize for
less than this number, school getting
a less number might combine with "a
larger school and thus secure some of
the books, To be divided as the two
schools might decide. II a subscriber
To the Herald wishes TO help you secure
a library, ask him TO send the Herald
TO some of his friends.
Each school winning a prize must /
agree to the following conditions: ItI
must have suitable bookcase in which /
To place the books; and the case must I
have either door or a suitable cover /
ing Of cloth to protect the books from
dust and exposure. Any school can
get a bookcase made and given by some
public spirited citizen of the neighbor-
hood.
Note carefully: This offer closes
February lst 1904.
No subscription will be taken for the
library after that date. All sub.crip-
Hons must be accompanied with the
,ash, and be for subscribers not
already Oh our subscription books.
Address all communications 90 the
FARMvILLE HERALD,
Farmvi.le, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
LOWER ANIMALS HAVE SENSES
This Has Now Come TO lie Admitted
by Nearly All the
Scientists.

Many scientists. until quite recently
have been reluctant TO admit that a
number Of the lower animals possibly
possess other senses than ours. SO much
new and undeniably afirmatory eyi-
dence is, 4oweyer. now being offered on
this point that there can be no longer
any substantial reason for doubling
that the five senses man imperfectly ex-
ercises are by no means all that are Dos
sible to sentent creatures.
One such sense not possessed by the
human beings, but to a greater or less
degree almost universally present IN
mammals, birds. reptiles, fish and in
sects, is what. perhaps. may be called
the sense Of localizaton. II enables It's
possessor. apparently by its sole use.
to find a desired spot. Il is evidently
closely connected with an Instructive
and perfect memory Of distance and d.
rection. That the homing pigeon exer-
cises It 10 some extent though undoubt-
edly aided by the landmarks It recog-
nizes, is indisputable; that the honey
bee has It in its fullness and perfection
cannot. after the careful experiments Of
Albrecht Bethe, in Germany, be doubt
cd
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

A New York policeman found q crowd
Of boys teasing a dog one hot day not
long ago. They had driven It to the
steps Of vacant house. and had excited
It until II seemed mad. The policeman,
who knew something about dogs. took
the animal in charge. gave It a cool bath
in nearby back yard, and sent II, calm
and in its right mind, to the society
which cares for stray animals. II there
were more policemen ike this one the
nervous and excitable dogs would fare
better in the hot weather In the large
cities.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

the more the better. Construct a
wide ditch, from 10. TO 70 feet. so II
will easily admit a team to work with
scraper down at bottom Of il. Make
it from two to four feet deep, as the
natural condition Of ground will ad-
NIT. IL must be constructed in such
way that IL will have natural drain
age at lower side, otherwise it would
fill with water after very heavy rains
and be OF no practical use.
A plank bridge is built across the
opening and the sides planked. 1t
should be made 5h to feet high to
admit the passage of all kinds Of
stock or even horses below. The earth
taken out in digging is used In con-
structing the grade on each side Of
bridge. The bridge, as well as grade
or dump, must be made as wide as
required by law. The deeper # Is
practical to make the ditch, the less
it will be necessary TO dump upon the
grade. A tight fence must be con-
structed from the pasture on each
side of the passageway close up to
the bridge. / have seen such n pass
ageway constructed on the level
prairie. but in such a case is only
practical In very dry seasons, because
in a rainy one the ditch will fill up
with water.-Lewis Olsen, in Farm
and Home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
STATE AID IS POPULAR.
New York 10 spend FIny Million Dol
lars In the Creation Of n Good
Roads system.

When Col Brownlow. of Tennessee
introduced a bill in congress appro
priating S2O,OOO,OOO as a fund for ma
tional aid to road improvement in the
United States a good many people
were startled at the size Of the fig
ures. The amount, however. seems
very small compared with the sum
that a single state now proposes to
raise and spend. The New York legis-
lature has adopted a constitutional
amendment proposing 10 raise and
spend Sj,OOO,OO0 annually for ten
years. or S5OoOO,OOO in all. This
amendment must pass the legislature
again in 1905, and then it will 90 be
lore the people for ratification or re-
Jection. II can reasonably be expected
that the measure will meet with
popular favor. The people Of New
York have given the principle Of state
aid thorough trial and the results
have been highly satisfactory.
One Of the objections most loudly
urged against both state and national
aid Is that il will encourage local
communities to neglect the improve
ment Of their roads and depend on
the state and the federal government
to do the work for them. But this
objection has proven TO be purely
imaginary. In no place where state
aid has been tried, has any such re-
suit appeared. On the contrary aid
from the state treasury only stimu-
lates local self help. II arouses warm
competition among the counties and
townships TO secure share Of the
state aid funds. Instead Of sitting
down and folding their hands. as pre-
dicted, the local communities are
raising great deal more money I'M
der the stimulus Of state aid than |
they did before.
A very important advantage that |
comes from state aid Is intelligent |
supervision in laying out roads. Sc
lecting materials and IN methods Of |
This may mean all the
difference between success and fail
ure. Every year millions Of the peo-
pies hard-earned dollars are wasted.
thrown away, in fruitless
attempts to patch up bad roads. TO fill
mud holes and TO improve roads with
unnecessary steep grades all because
there IS no one in charge with the
knowledge, Judgment and authority
10 do the work as Il ought TO be
lone.
What Is said of the advantages Of
tate aid applies all the more forcibly
% national aid It's effect will be far
'eaching. It viii quicken the pulse
If the whole nation. II win arouse
activity. "Good Roads"
viii become the peoples watchword
throughout the length and breadth
# the land. A quarter Of a century
Z work under national and state aid
hould give the United States the
est system of roads in the world in
tead Of almost the worst as at pres
Mt.
1t looks now as II national aid is
ound 10 come IN the near future. AL
eady the state legislatures Of Ala
anna. Tennessee, Wisconsin, New
Iexico. Missouri and Minnesota !
ave put themselves on record in its I
iyor. :
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Cured After Suffering 10 Years.

u. +. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle &
Mfg. Co. Middletown, o. suffered for
zen years with dyspepsia. lie spent
hundreds OF dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving auy
permanent benefit. He says, "One
night while feeling exceptionally bad
was about to throw down the evening
paper when ! saw an item in the paper
regarding the merits Of Kodol Dyspep-
sla Cure. | concluded to try il and
while ] had no faith in it felt better
after the second dose. After using two
bottles / am stronger and better than
have been in years, and | recommend
hodol Dyspepsia Cure to my friends
and acquaintances suffering from
stomach trouble" Sold by The Win
ston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

Mrs. w. II. Layha 1901 Agnes Ave-,
Kansas City, Mo-. has for several years
been troubled with severe hoarseness
and at times hard cough, which she
says, Would keep me in doors for days.
| was prescribed for by physicians with
no noticeable results. A friend gave
me part Of bottle Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy with instructions to
closely follow the directions and l wish
to state that after the first day could
notice decided change for the better,
and at this time after using it for two
weeks, have no hesitation in saying
realize that | am entirely cured" This
remedy is for sale by The Winston
Drug 90.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
FARMVILLE VA, FRIDAY, JANUARY s, 1904

A story Of Juvenile determination Of
the heroic sort has come to light at Phil
Don't N. Afr,ta adelphia, and in
.o .o evitably recalls a
10 Ask Questions certain essay wide
ly circulated few years ago which
taught the doctrine OF unQuestionIng
obedience. A family by the name OF
ROBERTS moved from Doylestown TO
Philadelphia, and on the first morning
MIS- Roberts said to her four-year-old
daughter Marie: Get me a cake Of
SOAP 1t was not Marie's to make re-
Ply nor to reason why, and she walked
out OF the front door, clutching the
nickel which was to pay for the soap.
Froi. James recounts how his youthful
son called the first unbroken egg in his
experience a potato" the potatoes 10
which he was accustomed being ovoid
white objects. while the eggs we're
broken on toast. Similarly, says the
New York Post, in Marie's childish
mind there was knowledge OF but one
source OF soap. That was the family
grocery store-in Doylestown. She did
not Know, and. when one considers. II
Is hard to see why she should have
known. that soap was a commodity OBJ
tainable In Philadelphia as well. She
rudged along for about three hours in
the direction where she believed Doyles-
Town most likely to lie. and not till to-
wards noon was she discouraged. Then
the thought came over her that after
reaching the still remote Doylestown |
she would have to walk home again. II
was 100 much for her. and she wept A
hind policeman found her, and. suppos-
Ing she was going to some nearby
point onered to carry her. I'm going
TO Doylestown to buy a cake Of soap."
she sobbed. Then things began to look
brighter. The policeman kindly initlat-
ed the little girl into the mysteries Of
soap buying In Philadelphia, and at last
lad her taken home It is a simple
story but 1t shows anew how important
[ Is that an employe or messenger
should never ask questions OF seek ex-
plantations about his task.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

II never pays to 60 the pace that kills.
This is what many business man IN tho
Too Hiab boPr,o. big cities are doing
every day, but they
are In the stream,
and they can't help It schwab has been
compelled to resign from the presidency
OF the steel trust because his vital en-
ergy has been used up, and now he will
have to go to dry dock for repairs. It is
a question whether or not ell the doctors
In the land can fix him up again as he
was before he tackled the steeI propo-
sition and let It steal away his physical
strength. There is a limit to what hu-
man endurance can stand. and the strain
on a man who is an active official in a
big corporation Is worth all he gets out
Of It, no matter If It is millions. Many
a rich man has discovered, when # is too
late. that It is impossible to buy back
health and strength when It has once
gone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
GOOD IN CHANGE OF AIR.
Too Close Confinement TO Any At
mosDhere Il Injurious TO
the Health.

The quasi-miraculous benefits which
are associated with change OF air in
the popular belief are in reality de-
rived when they accrue from change
OF environments. or change Of habits
OF life, says the Medical Review. In
great many instances the measure
OF benefit obtainable would be as ef-
feotually secured and at much less ex-
pense by mere change Of habits. with
out the fatigue and inconvenience OF
change Of domicile. The overwrouRht
city clerk might advantageously take
to driving a cab. while the cabman
would find It a relief to discharge for
time the functions Of caretaker OF a
desterted house Many an overworked
physician would experience a distinct
improvement were he to qualify as
chauffeur with no other object in
view than TO cover space. and there
are few domestic servants whose
health would not be senslbly modified
by a brief experience as milkmald or
cleaner. should the season lend itself
to that pursuit The literary gent.
whose brain is sterile Of new ideas.
might recuperate his energies by
usurping the role OF a sick man and
remaining in bed for a week or two.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

One provision Of the new automobile
law in New York must have been mod
eled on the old-fashioned methods Of
school discipline. When Johnnie abused
HIS recess privileges, he was deprived Of
his recess for awhile. The New York
law forbIds the running Of an auto
car faster than eight miles an hour in
cities, and Furnishes an offender by pro-
hibiung him from running any car for a
certain period after his conviction. This
provision should be more effective than
a fine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Congratulations.

Mr.. John II. Cullom, Editor of the
Garland, Texas, Ncus, has written !
letter Of congratulations to the manu-
lecturers of Chamberlain's Cough Re-
medy as follows; sixteen years ago
i, Wnen our hrst child was baby he was
subject to croupy spells and we wouId
be very uneasy about him. We began
using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
in 1887, and finding il such a reliable
remedy for colds aud Group, we have
never been without it in the house since
that time. We have five children and
have given it to all Of them with good
results. One good feature Of this reme-
dy IS that II is not dissgreeable to take
and our babies really like it. Another
is that it is not dangerous. and there is
no risk from giving an overdose. !
congratulate you upon the success of
your remedy" For sale by The Win
ston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
SaYed From terrible Death.

The family Of Mrs NJ L. Bobbtt, Of
Bargerton, Tenn saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned despair
into JOY. The first bottle brought i'm
mediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed Bot
ties SOC and Sl00. Trial Bottles Free
at White and Cos. Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
kodOI Dyspepsia Cure
Dlgests what you eat.

Herald and N. Y. World, sl.eO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
CITY DIRECTORY.

vt,nR-W. r. H.anton.
,..r.rnrNr nF lnT NCfL-W. r.. Anderson
gS torNclf-R committees.
s~.nr,-W. r. Gillian, y. k Davidson
ami f, D.. Morris. ~, ,,,
orHnanCc-I. f. W Nll' \. p. taNlusol
..f = D. Eramncri.
H.,if4r,-W. F. Anderson, 4. r. Crall'
"a \. b. Davidson.
".-.frr, Wv. D.. Gillian. A. r Cralle and
E hI,iI-.l.-N. + b. na,i i.on, r. l.. Morris and
=, h,s-,sa-i. y, B. Martin, E. T.. Morris and W,
p. s,ie M .e. IS. o.. Erambert w. Il. Gillian
'9s @oSd. ID di.-i.E. WALL &c. wutse and W.
3, ,..s Ion.s-W. D.. Anderson, L. l..
r~,rehe-f .iII A. o.. Crallc.
"fr.-E Il d. WUl~c, ". h. Anderson and
i' 'e,'S,,-'t. e, y g.. Ermbert. A. r.. Crallo and ".
d 'w'e.i-r-N.C C. CaIc. B.. l.. Erambert and
., ,s','si,-el. = Morris. E.C Wiitse and n.
D. Davidson.
'...r,,| ,|ers-1o>. D. Garland.
... r-...urer -~. ~. pauIetL Jr.
, missioner OF NeNenue-P. IA. e.. Rice.
..tt sergeant ID. Miller.
p.,.r.- Leslie FOCUS and j. ID. GILLIAN.
I..I.f rIre peuarfmtut-G. NJ. kObesOn.
.frref Comm >iontr-I. :. Hart.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

isdee OF Circuit Cour-Hon. George D.
Hnndcy No.. Al r-....
Gers of County and circuit Nourls-E. d.
neonfv Clerk of County and Circuit
corrt>-l. r.. Garun
rressrrar-W. "a. Ewing.
Commls~ioutr OF kcNeuuc-k. j. Garter.
Sher.f-T. d Dickinson.
remmonwealth'S AttOrncy-A. ID. Wat
Roirl OF Suuerv isor. -FnrmNiue District,
l. II Verser: Blfuo District, k. lee Price;
Hampden District D. /. nnpuN, "a halr man 3
ma. A. A. HaskIu,.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
A Pertinent Inquiry.

Do you know that for a little more
than II costs to take your family to the
theatre once, you can haye a GRAPHIC
phone, which is equal to dozen theat-
rlcal performances rolled into one. for
with 1t you can reproduce all the songs
speeches and musical selections that
you wish to hear? You get combina-
ton Of an orchestra, theatre, concert
and no end Of novel and delightful en-
tertainments. Nothing is truer than
the assertion that the Grapbophone en-.
tertains everybody everywhere. Those
who are not familiar with this wonder
ful instrument have much to learn that
will add to their pleasure.
The Columbia Phonograph Co., 10
+. B1ltImore St., Baltimore, head
quarters for graphophones and talking
supplies Of every kind, will
send you catalogues on application.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Found a Cure for Indigestion.

l use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets for Indigestion and find
that they suit my case better than any
dyspepsia remedy have ever tried and
! have used many different remedies.
! am nearly tifty-one years Of age and
have suffered a great deal from indi-
gestion. l can eat almost anything l
want to now GEO. w. Emory. Rock
Mills, Ala. For sale by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Very Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine, although every
Joint ached and every nerve was rack
ed with pain" writes G. w. Bellamy, a
locomotive fireman, Of Burlington,
Iowa. 81 was weak and pale, without
any appetite and all run down. As
was about to give up, l got a bottle
Of Electric Bitters, and after taking it,
1 felt as we'll as | ever did in my life"
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them. Satisfaction
guaranteed by White q Co., druggists.
Price 30 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in oneIminute, because it kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws
out the Inflammation and heals and
soothes the affected parts. One Minu-
te Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards of pneumonia and is a harmless
and never failing cure in all curable
cases Of Coughs, Colds and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take, harmless and good alike for young
and old. Sold by The Winston Drug
Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Eight Days On His Back

and cured with two applications OF Dixi,
owens & Minor Drug Co.,
Richmond, Virginia,
Gentlemen:-I have been using your Nerve
ana Bone Liniment on my back and find II
acts IKE Charm. For eight days I had
been on my back and could not move and
after two applications am now out and 10
business. ~
Very truly yours,
r. q. OGBURN, North View, Va.
Sold by White Co. and Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

The discussion concerning the food
value Of alcohol continues. butitneednot
enviously disturb anyone who wants a
little nourishment There can be no
question about the nutriuye qualities Of
bread and butter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work on Stomach and LIVER
troubles. They not only relieve you,
but cure. 25c, at White & Co.'S. Drug
Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

History, personal or national. may
be read in advertisements. as In the fol-
lowing from a Pretoria paperi ITO Let
-Ex-President Krugers late residence;
few nicely furnished bedrooms. with
board, ETC."