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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

California lion, which had been at
tracted by the noise. IN front OF him.
He was between the two animals, and
concluded It would be wiser not 10
shoot the lion. Putting the spurs 10
his horse, he rode at the lion, trusting
he could scare him into the brush. But
the lion was not to be bluned and
made a grab for him as he rode past,
fastening his claws in the horse 5
flank. The frightened horse gave a
great bound and Bergman hit the lion
over the face with a rope lariat which
he had In his hand. and succeeded in
breaking the beasts hold.
AS he did 50 he put more cartridges
into his revolver. and then commenced
race such as he would not care to
run again. He was SO far ahead of
the bear that Il could not catch him.
but the lion still kept on the run,
forcing Bergman to fire. His dogs,
hearing the noise, came running out
and engaged the wounded animal In a
fight The Hon got one dog by the
throat, killing It. The other dog was
badly torn, but will not die
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

partly closed and her lips moved in
audlbly. As she neared the altar rail
she raised her voice, repeating in
measured tones: 81 come with a mes
sage to you from Christ"
Awed by the apparition, the congre-
CATION, numbering upward Of 300, sat
speechless. None knew what to do and
the silence was like a pail and in
another moment as the girl stood help
less before them women wept and
prayed.
Assisted by other men and some Of
the women whose nerves had been
ralmed Prof. Foster persuaded the girl
to 20 home with him.
She was taken to her home by a fam
lly OF the name Of Hyde. She ap-
peared 10 be rational upon all subjects
other than religion. Later she did not
recall going to the church, in which
she was an active worker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

States as minister in a foreign coun-
Try. This man was native Of Ken
lucky, It was added but had spent
nearly all his life In the capital. where
he attained prominence.
The young woman remained at the
Amarolia house several weeks until
child, Lewis Alexander, was born, as
shown by the records Of the district
health department When able to
leave the place she returned TO her
friends, the infant being left in the
hands OF the negro woman.
Mary Almarolia was a crafty woman
and decided upon programme, which
she carried out to the letter. She no
tilted the parents Of the little one
within a month after its birth that 1t
had died OF hamilton.
The father, without making an In
vestigation, gave the woman money
for tho supposed burial Of his offspring,
and told her to have a suitable tomb
stone placed over the little grave. A
coffin was purchased, into which was
placed a dummy corpse. Those who
claim to know say a remarkably life
like doll baby Of large size figured as
the tiny corpse. This was placed in a
carriage. and, accompanied by Mary
Almarolia, was taken to local ceme-
terry and inferred, whether with or
without religious rites is not known.
A return Of the bogus death and
burial was made to the health Office IN
some manner not yet revealed. and
Lewis Alexander Is dead so far as the
health records are concerned. The
father. who was reported to be quite
wealthy, and the mother are both dead,
and the fathers property went to his
nearest Of kin. who are said to be
hephews and nieces.
When asked what steps he would
take in the matter, Lewis Alexander
said to a Chicago Tribune correspond
ent:
"They seem to be afraid I will adopt
my fathers name, but I have no pres
ent intention OF doing so. ! am, how
ever. certainly entitled to some OF his
wealth. He was responsible for my
birth and | am his son, for know
that he married my mother a few
weeks before my birth. although he de-
serted her afterward. secured a divorce
quietly, and married again. AS to the
names OF my father and mother, have
taken a solemn oath never TO reveal
them save In self-defense. intend 10
fight for my rights. and n the other
secrets come out It will not be my
fault"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
Won the connnest over SO.

There is a modern story Of a merchant
who was devoted TO high purposes in
life. who was determined to be a man
free from bondage TO the lower things
One day a ship Of bis which was coming
homeward was delayed. He became
anxious. and the next day was yet more
troubled, and the third day still more.
Then he came 70 himself, aWaking 10
the true condition Of bondage TO earthly
things, and said: Is it possible that
have come % love money for itself. and
not for It's nobler usos?' Taking the
value Of the ship and its cargo. be gave
II 10 charities. not because be wished
10 be rid Of the money, but because only
thus could be get the conquest over him
self
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
BERNHARDT LIVES IN FORT.
Great French Actress Spends Strenu-
GUS Vacation on Bare and Rocky
Brittany Isle.

Sarah Bernhard has taken her vaca-
ton at her fort on Belle Isle, in Brit
tany. She went to this island on
little excursion with friend ten years
ago. and before she left had made terms
with the proprietor to buy the old cas-
Tie there, now called Ponlains
Nothing could be barer and rocker
than the surroundings Of the fort then,
but Bernhardt's magic will has made
fruit trees and flowers grow, though
her friends and the inhabitants said she
never would. She also has cultivated
melons and vegetables, all under her
supervision. Her days are spent in the
open air and hunting, fishing and ath-
letc games.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
DRUNKARDs' SONS.
Bad Showing for the Offspring Of
Those Who Are Addicted
to Strong Drink.

OF the 42O boys committed to the in
iustrial school at Lancaster, o., during
the past year, 120, OF nearly one-third
Of the whole, had Incorporate fathers;
i've had Incorporate mothers. OF the
boys without either father or mother,
there were 81, and Of those with father
dead there were SO, while 50 had lost a
mother, and 10 knew nothing Of either
parent. There IS food for abundant re-
1ectlon In these cases cited. There is
10 single cause, It appears, which sends
4 boy to the bad quicker than an intem-
perate father. This sort Of parent Is
worse than none at all, according to the
statistics.
The record Of the hospitals. asylums
prisons, reformatories, all show that the
nan who INDUCES in liquor is unfit TO
be a father. The drinkers children are
cursed with parental taints, which crop
out in insanity, imbecility, vice and
crime. Even though a line Of good an
,estry and the opposing power Of purity
In the mother shield the children OF a
drinking father from the worst OF his
traits, the evil influence Of the drunkard
In the home yet mars the masterpiece.
The boys and girls Of drunken father or
mother go 10 the bad in appallingly large
proportions.
The worst OF the drinking habit Is its
cumulative effect The father may. be-
cause his father and mother were tenn
2erate, be able to drink with impunlty,
apparently. but his son has a greater
,raving and less vitality. The evil that
he drinking man does to his energies
lmpairs the powers Of his offspring. and
they fall easy victims to the liquor habit.
American Issue.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
VOL. XIV
CITY DIRECTORY.

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ID. r. " WS~H'wS,aiker scott f. L. Ersmbert'
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.liVs,~s -r~.asurer-S W. Paulett Jr.
c~,rfssfoner OF keNenue-f' H. T. NiVo'
eitv srreenut-R. ID. Miller ,.,,,.-
poic.-i esiie FOCUS and J. ID 1llllaih.
cbiaf fire Department 90 ". hoOoSO"'
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
FARMvILLE VA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1905.
CHASED BY LION AND BEAR
Traveller in California Is Forced to
Flee Before Two Infuriated
Denizens Of the Woods.

As p. c. Bergman, Of Uhah. CAL,
was on the road between Hopland and
Lakeport he saw a large brown bear
Bergman took a shot at him. The
shot struck the bear in the right fore
paw and he jumped to his feet. ready
to fight.
Bergman then took another shot,
and the bear started for him. growing
as he came. Bergman was on horse
back, and turned his horse quickly.
lodging the infuriated animal and
giving him another shot as he went
past. The gun was Of only 32 caliber.
Bergman was ahead Of the bear
now, but saw. to his dismay. a large
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
blRL cRAZED BY RELIGION.
Pretty Young Woman Startles Con-
gregation by Gliding Into serv-
ice in Spectral Costume.

1 Clad only In undergarments. Miss
Mary Black. a pretty young woman
flnd a distant relative OF ex-Gov Frank
=. Black, Of New York, walked up the
aisle Of the Fortieth Street Methodist
Episcopal church. at Philadelphia, Pa,
nterrupting the Sunday evening serv-
ce and announcing IN solemn tones:
| come with a message to you from
Christ"
1t was just as the pastor, Rev. ~ B.
Masters, concluded a prayer that Miss
Black entered the edihce. She tiptoed
through the vestibule. then with arms
she walked slowly toward
the pulpit
over her shoulders hung loosely the
folds of a silk bodice Her eyes we're
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
How 10 Avoid Pneumonia.

We have never heard Of a single in
stance Of cold resulting in Pneumonia
or other lung trouble when Foley's
Honey and Tar has been taken. II not
only stops the cough, but heals and
strengthens the lungs. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any substi-
tute offered. DR.. G. ]. Bishop, Of Az
new, Mich, writes: 81 have used Fo-
Lewis Honey and Tar in three very So
we're cases Of pneumonia with good re-
suits in every rase.n w. b. Acnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
Tonic 10 the SYstem.

For liver troubles and constipation
there Is nothing better than Dewitts
Little Early Risers, the famous little
Pills. They do not weaken the stom-
ach. Their action upon the system is
mild, pleasant and harmless. Bob
Moore. Of Lafayette, Ind. says. mo
use talking, DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers do their work. All other pills /
have used gripe and make me sick in
the stomach and never cured me. De-
Wits Little Early Risers proved 70
be the long sought relief They are
simply perfect.p Persons travelling
find Little Early Risers the most re-
liable remedy to carry with them.
Sold by Winston Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

1nsge OF Circuit Court-Hon. George j.
Il tis1S 9eq,eS Of County and Circuit Courts-E- j.
" ,as,tv ll.sl.s' clerk OF County and Circuit
F., Garland.
sT,r,.easurer-W. IA. Ewing ,..-..
sherif-T. n Dickinson. vra.
Commonwealth's Attorney-A' H. ""'
,uo.,-5 of supervisors- district.
Verser: Buffalo District, K lee frlce.
n u iiis,,r5en district, r. l.. Dupuy, lChalt man
I ioctstf District, ". "A. Hubbardi Lelgh us
frict. A. A. Haskins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Bouttown-This women's emanclpa
Ton movement isn't such a bad thing
after all. I've been keeping compan,
with Miss Strongsoul lately, and
rather like II.
Upton-In what way, particularly?
Bouttown-Well, for one thing, she
Insist on paying her own expenses
n. Y. Weekly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

St Peter-I hardly know whether to
let you In or not.
Mrs. Veragood-You don't? never
missed a church service, no matter what
the weather.
St Peter-Yes; and your husband
worked himself TO death paying doc
tors bills. Wait, and III see if be wants
you.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
Another Good Man Gone Wrong.

He neglected to take Foley's Kidney
Cure at the first signs Of Kidney trou-
BILE, hoping it would wear away, and
he was soon a victim Of Bughts di-
sease. There is danger in delay, but
If Foley's Kidney Cure is taken at once
the symptoms will disappear, the Kid
neys are strengthened aud you are soon
sound and well. A. r. Bass, Of Nor
gantowD, Ind, had to get up ten or
twelve times in the night, and had a
severe backache and pains in the kid
neys and was cured by Foley's Kidney
Cure. w. b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar is an
improvement over Cough, Lung ana
Bronchial remedies IL acts on the
howels-driyes the cold out OF the sys-
tenn, cures Group, Whooping Cough,
wards of Pneumonia and strengthens
the lungs. Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar is the best Cough Syrup for child
ren. Tastes good. Sold by Anderson
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
No Outward Indications.

you told me he was a multimillion.
aire."
That's what I've always under.
Stood"
well, he isn't. I've seen him eat
He has the stomach Of an ostrich, and
he gives dollar tips."-Chicago Tri-
huuo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
NO. Is
IN Plain Lnncnnee.

Colons inspecting the hospitaD-
What's wrong with this man?
surgeon-Phthisls. sir
What IL the worlds that?"
Consumption. SIR"
why can't you say so without any O
your confounded medical terms? b.
the way, surgeon, I'm not feeling yer.
ht myself this morning. Can you tel
me what's the matter?"
Surgeon tAfter a brief investigation,
brandy, SIR"
"What?"
WHAT"
Wei, yousoe, sir, YOU want Il In plair
language, don't you?'-Tit-Bits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
his Interpretation.

Little Amzi (who has an inquiring
mind)-Uncle Tim, saw the word in
the newspaper-what is the "curricu-
lum" Of a college.
Uncle Timrod (promptly)-Curricu-
lum. eh. Why, that's what them ere
mop-headed college students comb
their hair with.-Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
Coughs and Colds.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary
complaints that are durable are quickly
cared by One Minute Cough Cure.
Clears the phlegm, draws out iniiam-
nation and heals and soothes the az
fected parts, strengthens the lungs,
wards of pneumonia. Harmless and
pleasant to take. Sold by Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
AYeryiCIoseiCali.

81 stuck to my engine, although
every Joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes &. W. Bel
lamy. locomotive fireman, Of Burling-
ton, Iowa. II was weak and pale,
without any appetite and all run down.
As [ was about 10 give up, got a bot
lie Of Electric Bitters, and after taking
IL. I felt rs we'll as | ever did in my
life" Weak, sickly, run down peo-
pie always gain new life, strength and
vigor from their use Try them
Satisfaction guaranteed by White q
Co. Price 80 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
The Ear of Faith.

During a severe thunder shower, lit
tie Frederick was very much fright
ened. and began to cry. His three
year-old sister Edith, woman-like, at
tempted TO console him.
Don't cry. brother" she said.
That's only God mailing up the rain
bow. Little Chronicle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

"sick at your stomach. eh?" said the
boys mother. What made you thai
way"
u guess" said the boy reproachful-
ly, IL was that bread you made me
eat AZ lunch time"
Indeed? Where have you been ali
afternoonY
"Oyer in Old Man Peters apple
orchard. ."-philadelphia Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Doctor-You owe me bill Of $50.
slowpay-Well, II I had Job might
pay you. Can't you give me Job?
Doctor-What kind Of a Job could
give your
slowpay-Well, you might give me
the Job Of collecting the bill.-Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Ter marry Dinah now or Chloe
All amt decided quite.
All doan' t'ink chloe would evah blow
Ne up, but Dinah might.
-pfIalolufla Ledger
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Husband-My dear. there's burglar
IN the room. and I have no revolver"
Wlfe-Then look daggers at him
Tft-Blts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

"stlu," said the wife Of the ossined
man, 'there IS such a thing as having
a husband with too much backbone
Chicago Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
A Dehcient Education.

A brilliant young woman named Nudge,
The child OF a talented Judge,
on a desert Isle cast
Had plainly to fast.
For she could make nothing but fudge.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Here's a man who got $4,000 from a
man who alionated hls wife's affections"
"Geel that was a case Of double-bar-
relied luck, wasn't it?'-Houston Post
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
The Wav II Happened.

She-Archibald was always trying 10
avoid the girls. Where did he meet
the one he afterward married?
He-He didln'tmeet her She overlook
hlm.-Smart Set.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

"Littie Colds" negleoted-thousands
Of lives sacrificed every year. Df.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big colds too, down to the
very verge Of consumption.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

When you need pill it is always
to buy the best Dade's Little Liver
Pills are the best. Try them. They
have a way Of their own. For sale Dy
Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

Clarence-I am very sorry, old boy.
that can't bet on the boat race, but my
governor forbids me taking chances on
a shell game.-Cornell Widow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13
Nunnerv for Colored Women.

In New Orleans IS a nunnery, all the
inmates Of which are colored. At pres
snt GS nuns are sheltered there.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-13

your feelings"
I laughed
''No. Tell me-"
THAT awkward. plain-looking man.
who is going about as II he thought
all the women were In love with
him?'"
/ roared.
Did she think that out loud?"
asked. Il believe can guess who the
girl was"
'No, you can't guess" she said,
GROSSLY, because / shant let you.
Naturally. when | saw the impression
New-York tribune., 1905-07-08
CL0UDBURST[N BALTIMORE
ANOTHER BIG STORM.
Record RmmfaU-Damage By Light
Cellars Flooded.
Isr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1puNr.l


Baltimore, July This city for two days has
been flood and storm centre. A dozen or more
severe storms have swept over it. flooding the
low lying districts and driving residents from
their homes. All precipitation records here were
broken to-day, 2.61 inches of rain falling in two
hours. Telegraph and telephone poles were
splintered by lightning.
Joseph Rose. colored, was struck while at work
in the National Can Company's factory. His
right arm was badly burned from the wrist to
the elbow and several others felt the shock The
bolt entered through a wooden elevator and
struck the man as he was working on one Of
TIE presses.
cIoudburst over the northwestern section
flooded the cellars and first floors of 200 houses
in Biddle, Chase. Eager, Barner and McDopogh
SITS. and in Broadway and Hopkins-ave. The
storm water sewers could not carry off the
deluge and in some places streets were turned
into rivers, washing out corner stores and doing
other damage. Jones Falls, too. behaved in its
characteristic fashion, and flooded Harrison-st.
where all of the trouble originated Wednesday
night. The scene presented in Harrison-st. was
similar to that of Wednesday night, when the
residents Of Little Russia" finally realized what
confronted them. Children and women took to
doors, and then flooded into the stores. The
neighborhood became generally alarmed, and
heroic measures about to be adopted to
save property from further injury when the
doWnpour ceased. Fire engines tonight
pumping the water out of hundreds of cellars.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-08
POLICEMANS MUD BATH
Sinks to Armpits in Lake Caused By
Water Main.

Patrolrnan StuhI. of the West 125th-st. sta
tion had narrow escape from death last even
ing He was caught in lake of mud on 18th
ST. near Riverside Drive. caused by the bursting
of an 1S-inch water main.
The discovery that the pipe was broken was
made about o'clock when stream of water
burst through the pavement, rising about thirty
feet in the air. Several persons who saw 1t ran
for the police and on Riverside Drive found
Patrolmen Stuhl and Heidenreick. who hurried
to the place indicated.
When the patrolmen arrived at the place the
water was flowing over the pavement and down
the cutters. Stuhl went too close, and suddenly
the ground beneath his feet caved in and he
began sinking into the earth, which had been
softened by the water until its consistency was
that of mud.
Heidenreick tried to pull him out. but was
unable The unfortunate was sinking
deeper and deeper The mud had almost reached
his armpits, when his brother officer obtained
board and standing on this. assisted by several
citizens he succeeded in drawing Stuhl from
his muddy bath.
Covered with mud, his uniform ruined, Stuhl
was taken to the station house and from there
sent to his home. Later the water was shut OFF
and repairs were made.
The ground is filed in at this point. and II is
believed that small leak caused IL 10 sink, the
strain breaking open joint In the main
New-York tribune., 1905-07-08
LAYS CURE TO PRAYERS.
W0man Leaves House for First
Time IN Tzcenty-three Years.

Mrs Jennie snedeker, wife of we'll known
lawyer Of Hampstead, left her house yesterday
for the first time in twentythree years, in which
time she and her friends have been praying
that she might recover from a severe illness.
She lays her recovery to these prayers.
Twenty-three years ago Mrs. Snedeker was
stricken with a disease which reduced her
weight almost to that of child. She was con-
stantly confined to her bed, and numerous
physicians who examined her said that her life
could be only of short duration.
Mrs Snedeker, however. did not lose hope. She
was constant in her prayers and devotions and
asked her friends TO pray for her recovery. Nu-
merous prayers were offered in the Presbyterian
Church of Hampstead, of which Mrs. Snedeker
is a member and to these petitions alone she
attributes her recovery.
Yesterday she was able to leave her home and
take a long drive through Hampstead. and 10
visit the place at Unondale, where she was born
ffty-ive years ago She has lately gained in
weight and some of her youthful color has re-
turned to her cheeks Physicians now say that
there is likelihood of her complete recovery.