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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-03-05
4 GOOD USE FOR MONEY
After Doing Its Work for irrigation to be Re-
turned to Government.

+. H. Newell, of the United
States geological survey, in charge
of the reclamation service in the
arid west, in recent paper in the
National Geographic Magazine,
gives some interesting data of the
work.
The reclamation fund now
amounts to about SI5,ooo,ooo and
is increasing rapidly. The fund
is accumulated under the pro-
visions of the reclamation law,
which set apart the proceeds from
the sale of public lands in thir
teen western States and three
Territories for the construction of
irrigation works.
The land sales in 1901 started
the fund with S3,ooo,ooo; in 1902
the sum of 100000 was added,
and 1903 about SS,ooo,ooo. The
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-03-05
Drying preparations simply devel-

Drying prcparIOIOIiS bIInPly uoVeI-
op dry catarrL; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serious trouble than
.he ordinary ior:a of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuas
and use thit which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Elys Cream Balm is such a remedy
and Will ca.o catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
Sc size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St, NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-03-05

lection. All l can say in futher-
ance of this petition would be lit
tie in view of the great importance
of the subject matter"
Taft replied that he would dc
all he could to secure action by
Congress for the purpose of get
ting what they asked.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15
"OUR OWN DAY.

Tn Herald's motto reads. "Honol
Tor the past, help for the present. hope
for the future" In that prominence is
given to the Lying, breathing moving
present while less regard is paid TO the
eternitles on either side.
President Wilson, Of Princeton, has
this 70 say Of the present. I'VE are
doomed 20 be creatures Of our own day,
and it's a dull day. It's all hurry, AN
hustle and no reireshment, q day Of
cold steel and hard fact. We are in
such a hurry that we no longer haye
time 20 sit down and dream dreams,
and no people make intellectual adj
vance unless they do dream Dreams
How strange this sounds coming
from the great scholar. This a "dull
day?n and ono refreshments ?' and
We must "sit down and dream" I'm or-
der TO make progress?
To what age can be point when there
was less Of dullness and more Of re-
fuemeut than now? Surely this
gifted sou Of Virginia and noble Amer
lean must for the time being have fall
en- into a deep sleep and been dream |
ing dreams Princeton University, /
over which he presides with signal /
ability, is better than ever before in its /
illustrious history, and the world is
getting better too, for the Lord reigns
and the earth is rejoicing in the fact.
Cheer up, Mr.. President, and encourage
your boys 10 do things rather than
dream dreams, to drive away dull care
as they fashion the cold steel into new
shapes and new beauty and while deal
ing with the hard facts Of every day
life TO find sweet refreshments for soul
and bodv
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

The Car OF Russia has just given
from his private purse 100000 600
20 the war fund, but when IL Is remem-
bered that bis income Is practically
without limit the gin is not princely
on even generous.
Our people are beginning to protest
against the perquisites, especially those
of the pleasure sort, which are attach
ing 10 the presidential office, and
couldn't submit 10 the Russian exac-
uons for day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Earth listens 10 no sweeter music
than that made by the ringing of the
wedding bells. To some ears, however.
there is always an undertone Of sad.
ness. Yielding up the daughter to the
care and love Of another is no holiday
pasttime
Death leaves a vacant chair and so
does marriage. And yet heavens ben
edietion rests on every real union Of
hearts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Hearst is pluming himself over the
victory won over the coal trust in the
supreme Court at Washington. He
ala lnaugurate the fight and we are
willing to say "well DONE" but as to
CHASING him with presidential posi-
oilities even we will not. "All things
come to him who waits" but he must
De certain to wait until memory Of the
man has all been blotted out before he
can reasonably hope to be first man in
America.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH

PRESIDENT Roosevelt has recently said
ID apublic address: ave have a very
large Held for working against evil
mere at home. When we have made
lnlngs all as they should be in nation
STATE ana municipality here at home.
'nen we can talk about reforming the
rest OF mankind; but meanwhile LET us
begin at home"
Sensible to the last, Mr.. President
ana why don't you act il out Ouit
your Phillipine-Porto- Rica- Canal pro.
Ject and devote American muscle and
american money to the improvement
of American roads.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15
PRESIDENT H. W. McKNIonr, D. D..

PRESIDENT II. w. MCkNIGHT. ID. d.
LII. d., Of Pennsylvania College.
Nineteen years Of service as a col
lege president have given me abundant
opportunity TO observe the good result
ing from the wise use Of the bicycle.
| regard it as one Of the best forms of
exercise. 1t is preserver as well a.
restorer Of health. 1t affords mental
diversion as well as physical exercise,
giving relief from care and worry while
developing the body into healthful
vigor."
Gettysburg Pa, July 9, 1903
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Mr.. Roosevelt is coming in for good
share Of attention at the hands Of Con-
gressmen just now. And this is not
10 be wondered at since he has spread
himself out so as to embrace at least
two branches Of government, legisla-
tive and executive at one and the same
time, no pent up.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

The negro teamsters in Richmond
refused to work with a white man.
That's right; stick to your colors and
refuse to ride on the same cars with
him, OF eat at the same table or stop
at the same hotel And when this
has been done mark the first white
man who protests. The Herald would
encourage in the negro people degree
Of race pride.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Norfolk Democrats are rather dis
posed to look too much TO outside aid
in the settlement Of their differences
To be self reliant is to be strong. The
gods help those who help Themselves.
Let the good work Of correcting evils
begin at home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

The new road law for the State may
be a very good law bat until nation,
State, county and municipality unite I'm
earnest and well directed efforts TO inn
prove our public highways, We need
not expect satisfactory results.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

We paint houses, signs, carriages
and paper your houses artistically. See
cur wall paper patterns in new window
at DR.. NiustOn's old stand. Prompt
attention will bee given your orders.
FARRAR * PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Painting beauties your home, 1t
adds to its financial worth and is al
together enjoyed Allow US TO give
you bids. select your colors and do the
work. Our chief aim is 10 please you.
FARRAR d PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

hlchmond's mayoralty contest is
getting to be altogether too tame. If
the people Of that goodly city only had
a. NJ Kelley back from Egypt TO do
the honors on State occasions. if
wouldn't make very much difference
VINO did the rest Of work as Command
er-ln-Chief Of the city forces How
'hey did miss just such man the dav
On winch the keys Of the city were de-
i ;, INTO the keeping Of the late
President Mckinley. "'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15
READ TESTIMONIALS
To WHOM II MAY CONCERN:

TO " HVM II NAY VONlEKN.
l cheerfully recommend TO all tobac-
co growers the use Of Swifrs Special
Tobacco Manure. Having used it along
with other brands, am better salts
fled with the results obtained than
from any Of the rest used.
Respectfully,
&. :. HAMLET.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

Reciprocity is the art Of exchanging
something you don't want for some
thlng Won do.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

farm LILLE, VA, March y, 'W.
This Is TO certify that We used swift's
Tobacco Grower on our tobacco crop
last season and we are highly pleased
with 1t, and consider it one Of the best
fertilizers we ever used. The tobacco
cured nicely and had fine color and
sold well. VIII use it again.
ANDERSON & BONDURANT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

II. J. BoLDT, NJ. d., Surgeon, St
Marks Hospital.
81 know Of recreation more ben
eiicial than bicycling, If not carried to
excess, and il the rider does not race
or sit bent like a bow over the handle
bars.n
New York, July 8, 1903.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15
CYCLING
HAS HELPED OTHERS
WHY NOT
YOU?

EDWARD J. WHEELER, A. NJ, Editor
"The Literary Digesw Author.
"Give me good wheel, good road
and good weather, and need nothing
more to clear my heart Of all envy, my
brain Of all cobwebs and my shoulders
of all burdens"
New York, May 26, 1908.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

The Norfolk virginian.Pilot saws.
Hon VIM. Randolph Hearst may vet
De compelled to erect a couple Of hotels
at d. Louis as well as start a few
!, ,. before he is through with
~ And when he is Through with
u let US by common consent agree
never again to associate his name with
lhe presidential possible class. some
'nlngs are decent, and others are NOT
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

we admire the spirit Of the negro
preachers Of Richmond who say thew
are willing to ride with members If
. .,'., own race and do not care to ride
WIN others. Now let this spirit spread
anu there will be no more comnlsint
seiarate cars, separate rooms at
uep'ls or separate apartments on steam.
80 80 'nan there is as to separate
'''oo's' churches aud homes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-15

rEntered az the postofce "a, sarmvine as
second class matterl
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

seasonable material and is quite as
well adapted to the odd waist as to
the frock. The waist and sleeves are
both gathered at their upper edges
and Joined to the band, which closes
with the waist at the center front.
while the yoke is closed at the left
shoulder seam. The collar is one of
the new ones, of the turnover sort.
and can be slashed and worn with a
tie, as illustrated, or left plain as pre-
fcrred.
The waist consists of the fitted lin
ing. which is optional; fronts. back.
sleeves. yoke and trimming band.
When the lining is used the sleeves
are faced on indicated lines to form
cuffs. but when it is omitted cuffs OF
the required depth ar. made separate
and Joined to the lower edges OF the
sleeves. The waist is gathered at its
lower edge. made to blouse slightly at
back as well as front. and is closed in
visibly by means of buttons and loops.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 3A yards 81
inches wide. 3ss yards % inches wide.
or Is yards A inches wide. with *
yards of all-over lace for yoke and
cuffs, and x yards of silk for trim
ming band.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

An ingenious girl lately introduced
popular novelty in the way of enter
tainment, upon being called upon to
take part in a charity bazaar likely to
attract many children, says the Phila-
delphia Inquirer. She conceived the
brilliant notion-it proved even more
brilliant than was eXpected-of turn
ing her powers of story telling and
her remarkable memory to account
for the good of the cause" Her So
ciety had always been in demand
among children. and, when she set
aside a prettily decorated corner plac-
arded Fairy stories told here. cents
each" the circle of campstools ar
ranged about her own chair was filled
as soon as each tale ended. There
were always little ones waiting for
admittance-and sometimes an older
listener appeared.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12
WoAD GROWN IN BOSTON.
Dye Boadicea Used Still Raised in
Some Parts Of England.

II Is not generally known that woad,
which impressed our earliest years
with envy when we learn that the
ancient Britons stained themselves
bright blue with It at a moments no.
tice, is still grown in Lincolnshire
as a dye.
The neighborhood of Boston and of
Wisbech in Lincolnshire are the
places where the industry survives.
The seed is sown early in April. on
little entertainments. and the plants
grow from three feet to four feet
high. The cultivation is laborious, as
the ground has to be weeded con-
stantly. and to do this men and wom-
en- work on their hands and knees.
The harvest goes on from August
til, November. the plants being pull
ed in a green state as they come to
their full hight. To insure their com
ing on in relays the sowings are very
intermittent.
The juice is crushed out by heavy
wheels working in n trough. and is
peculiarly poisonous to other plant
life. The finest and most lasting blue
dye for cloth is obtained in this way.
Country Life.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

The gorilla is the largest and home
Hest of the monkey race. He is not
handsome. but he is strong. A gorilla
is match for five or six men. but If
was Jim Jeffries l would not be afraid
to meet him in single combat. This is
because Jim Jeffries has more sci
ence. If you were travelling in Africa
and should meet gorilla your only
hope would be to seek safety in flight,
unless you had gun. There are sew
eral gorillas in captivity but they are
all stuffed. When you see a stuffed
gorilla in glass case you wonder
why the Lord made him, but some
thing inside of you seems to tell you.
in soft and gentle accents, that it is
none of your business. If had a GO
rilla would trade him for a pony,
which is much more gentle, and will
eat sugar out of your hand.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

Recently gentleman entered a
prominent bank in Berlin and said to
the cashier:
Il understand that you take charge
of title deeds. jewelry and other treas
ures, and, as | am about to start for
America and will be absent for some
time. wish to place in your hands
something very valuable and which,
If lost, could not be replaced"
"All right. sir" was the reply.
Bring it here whenever you please"
And will you take the creates:
possible care of it," asked the gen.
tleman.
''In our hands 1t will be perfectly
SAFE" answered the cashier. for it
will be placed in a box in our vault,
which no burglar can enter"
'Oh, that wouldn't do at ALL" ex-
claimed the gentleman. for it would
die without fresh air.
Fresh air?' cried the astonished
cashier, then, recovering his usual
self.possession, he asked: What is
the treasure which you intend to
place in our charger"
My wife" replied the gentleman,
with a smile.-New York Herald.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12
Green Corn Soup.

Crate and scrape the corn from
enough ears to make one pint of pulp.
Break the cobs in halves. put them
In a kettle with enough cold water to
cover them; cover the kettle. and boil
the ears briskly for half an hour. Then
strain this water into another sauce
pan and let it boil down to less than a
pint.
When reduced TO the proper quaint.
ty. add to the corn water the corn pulp
and let it simmer five minutes; then
season with salt, n little sugar and a
dash of pepper. Add one pint of hot
cream, one tablespoonful of butter and
a hcaping tablespoonful of flour dis.
solved in little milk. Let the whole
just boil up after the -four is in.
Put tablespoonful of finely
chopped parsley in soup tureen. pour
in the soup, and serve.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

A decided novelty in The way OF
trimming for some of the new nun s
yelling waists are the turnover collar
and cuffs made of soft leather An
example of this is pale blue waist
trimmed with collar and cuffs Of SOFT
tan leather. In shape somewhat similar
10 the embroidered and lace collar and
cuff sets SO much in demand during
the spring and summer season.
Leather trimmings are being used TO
some extent on the new tailored suits
and ralncoats, so that this novelty may
meet with quite as much Of a success
az waist trimming as in the other
lines of ready made garments.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

1t is astonishing to what an extent
the idea of trimming taffeta toilettes
with fiounces. frillings or bouillonpes
of white batiste has taken. When
they were first started the batiste EN-
ployed was plain and simply edged by
very narrow hem, but though these
still exist, many variations on the idea
have been introduced.
Thus we frequently see dotted or
even sprigged muslins employed for
the same purpose. and, in the aase oil
founoes. the same showing quite eiab
crate embroidered designs is brought
into use.
1t is a pretty fashion. and will Ger
tainly be continued for evening wear
among fall styles. There Is In most
cases a sash of the same description
draped in folds around the waist and
tied in knot or bow with very long
and broad ends rounded OF st their
extremities.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

AS the season advances green and
blue separately and again combined
my be said to be the colors of the
moment Pongees and raw silks are
popular fabrics. A model of dark
blue pongee. with a raised stripe run
ming through it. has a skirt with very
little gorlng, and it is tucked horizon
tally all the way around the hip. hav-
ting a box plat down the center of
the front and back. These tucks are
stitched about six or eight inches in
depth and then allowed to flare with
four deep tucks running vertically
round the bottom, each of these tucks
headed by balf-inch wide row Of entire
doux. The skirt is cut straight
around. and the bodice, which is
tucked In half-inch tucks, blouses
slightly over the belt. A beautiful
white Irish lace yoke and the collar
complete the neck. and the sleeves are
gathered into the yoke quite full and
fall to the line of the elbow. Here
again is puff and below is tight
cited sleeve of Irish crochet.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

The little soft cotton dish mops
make excellent busters.
faded cotton dress can be made
white by boiling in cream of tartar
water.
A little soap mixed with stove black
irg will produce better and more last.
ing lustre than without
For sponging ont bureau drawers or
sidebOards use tepid water containing
. small quantity of thymolin.
The wax from dripping candles can
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

can be cut with the square outline. OF
In v shape. or left high as may be pre-
ferred and all materials in vogue for
underwear are appropriate. In the
case of the model the trimming Is
embroidery. but here again a choice
" allowed as washable laces are much
liked and frills of the material also
are in vogue.
The garment is made with front.
backs. side backs. under arm cores
and back portion of skirt. The front
III fitted by means of double darts. so
making the garment absolutely
smooth fitting and the necessary full
ness at the back is provided by the
skirt, which is gathered at its upper
edge and Joined TO the body portion.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 8 yards SO
inches wide. with 3is yards of wide
embroidery. 3 yards of narrow. 2A
yards of insertion and Yards of
beading to trim as illustrated.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

Some handsome examples of lace
waists In SNOWFALL design are to be
found. the more elaborate being
marked at $25. In these more elaho-
rate styles of waists the handmade
yoke is n Distinguishing feature. The
general idea for this yoke is to take
medallions of lace and fasten them
together by means of hand wrought
stitches of embroidery silk.
On the net waists the yoke effect is
sometimes supplied by the stitched
tailor bands of silk or satin. Net
waists are mostly of the figured net,
some of the patterns showing rather
large conventional design. Black net
waists are particularly well thought of
for the coming season.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

Short circular capes are all the
fashion right now Those most in
vogue for early autumn weather are
OF coarse lace: any lace like Cluny.
BRUCE or point Venise is in favor. The
capes vary in length. Sometimes they
fall just to the shoulders, others reach
to the bust line. and still others
touch the waist. In ecru or dyed to
match the color of the gown they Will
be the most fashionable during the
early fall. The smart girl is sure to
contrive many novel ways of adding
to the charm of her cape. She may
fasten it down the front with big.
artistic-looking buttons. or 1t may
have the effect of being tied together
With many smart-looking little black
satin bows. II she wishes to more
decidedly change its effect, she will
slip satin messaline or velvet ribbons
through the meshes of the lace at
either side of the front. At the neck
the ribbons are tied in rosettes. and
men again bit further down.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12
HER CAUSE FOR ANGER.
Fianee's Proposition Reflection She
Would Not Endure.


A young West Philadelphia man.
who was engaged to be married last
fail. but whose wedding appears to
have been indefinitely postponed, has
coniided to one or two intimate
friends all that he knows of the
Cause of the wreck of his hopes and
is asking them to explain, II they can,
what it means. says an exchange. He
went to the Adirondacks last year
with hunting party. and along with
the tender and even fearful adieus of
his fiancee he took commission to
bring back to her some deer skin
suitable for making a pair of mecca
sins to be worn in her boudoir. He
IVES lucky enough to get deer soon
after his arrival at the hunting
grounds and in a burst of love and
enthusiasm he sat down and wrote
to the girl of his heart.
Il toid her." he says. that had
killed a deer all right and had not
forgotten her order and that just as
soon as 1 got another I would have
the moccasins made myself and bring
them to her She never answered
the letter, though she had plenty of
time, and when got home and call
ed on her, she told me without com
ing beyond the threshold of the par
lor and in the most icy tones that our
engagement was at an end. No ex-
plantations were offered. nor could
get any. Now, what do you make out
OF that?''
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1904-10-12

mere. with trimming of embroidered
handing edged with black, and Is both
effective and durable, but all the ma
tcrial in vogue for little girls dresses
are equally appropriate
The dress is made with front and
backs and is laid in a box piait at
center front and back with outward
turning tucks at each side. the closing
teing made invisibly at the back be-
neath the box plat The long sleeves
a." in bishop style, gathered into
straight Guns, while the outer ones are
f., half length and in bell shape. The
shicid is quite separate and. when de-
sized. is arranged under the dress
closing at the center back.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is years, is J%
yards % inches wide, yards 80
inches wide or yards A inches wide.
with Az yards OF banding 10 trim as
illustrated.