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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
TWO RUSSIAN GIRLS
BURNED AS WITCHES.
Horrible Story Of the Sacrifice Of Twin
sisters-Enraged Father Splits
Head Of Witch Doctor.

Moscow.-A horrible story comes from
the village Of Kasimiroyka. Siberia. In
this village" runs the report. for three
years past all the cattle have died from
the Siberian plague.
"A witch doctor announced that the
village was cursed by the presence Of a
family Of witches. He singled out a
young girl named Soldatenko. The vii
layers seized her and her twin sister.
The sisters were solemnly tried and
condemned to be burned. They were
bound to rude wooden cross. round
which was built a high pile Of fagols
and logs.
"Liefen (the witch doctor) declared
that the most innocent child in the VIII
lage must light the torture fire. and
little girl Of three was given the torch
and told TO thrust il among the fagots.
The flames burst up The wretched
girls screamed frantically, but in vain,
while their frenzled mother tried TO rush
into the fire and rescue them. The VII
layers, convinced that they were at a
pious work, sang hymns and prayed.
"As the girls sank back in the flames
their father, who had been absent from
the village, returned. Hearing the news
he dashed among the crowd with a
hatchet and Glove the witch Doctors
skull to the chin"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
TESTSPATIENCE.
The Most Patient FarmYilIe Citizen
Must Show AnnOyacHe at Tines.

Nothing spoils a good disposition
Nothing taxes mans patience,
Like any itchiness of the skin.
Itching Piles almost drive you crazy
All day II makes you miserable,
All night II keeps you awake.
Itch Itch . Itch with no relief
Just the same with Eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching il.
You would do ~ but you know il
makes il worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing
People are learning they can be
cured.
Learning the merit " Doan's ONT
ment.
Plenty of proof that Doan's ONT
ment will cure Piles, Eczema or any
itchiness of the skin.
Read the testimony Of a Faumyille
citizen.
W. p. Wright, the well-known re-
tired farmer, living near the edge Of
town, who has lived I'm Famyille for
40 years, SAYS: "DOan's Ointment is
without a doubt wonderful remedy
and does all that is claimed for il. For
some time was annoyed with eczema.
which although not a very serious ma
ture, yet IL was a source of great an
nOyance. Seeing DOan's Ointment
recommended for such ailments ! got
box at II. &. Crute q Cos. drug
store. The good effect was noticeable
al once and il only required few ap-
plications TO bring il about. / am too
pleased TO recommend Doan's Oint-
ment 10 my friends and acquaintance
as remedy they can rely upon
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milbun Co., Buffalo,
y. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan 'S4and
take no substitute
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
KILLED TWO WIVES
TO GET INSURANCE.
Second Attempt Of Charles F. Hiatt
to Get $1,000 Proves His
Undoing.

Norfolk, Va.-Word has been received
here that Charles F. Hiatt, alias c. F.
Osborne, has been sentenced to the
Oklahoma territorial prison for 20 years
for the murder Of his wife, Ida, at Still
water, Okla, five years ago.
Hiatt in 1903 lived here as &C. F. Os-
borne" He was a carpenter. His wife
was found dead one night with bullet
hole in her left temple. He said that be
was lying beside her when he was awak-
ened by shot. His cries that some one
had murdered his wife brought neigh
bors.
When It was discovered that Mrs. Os-
borne had been insured for 5000, and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Monkey Rivals o'Leary Cow.

Springfield, Mass.-Fire which de-
stroyed the Springfield city hall
scorched the police station and a de-
partment store and threatened several
business blocks was checked in time TO
keep a pet monkey from a pedestal Of
fame alongside OF Mrs OLeary's COW.
The monkey tipped over a kerosene
lamp on the stage In the assembly hall,
where a food fair was being held. and
almost instantly the curtains and
draperies we're in blaze and the ex-
hibits we're all on fire before the at
tendants escaped. The loss was con-
fined mainly TO the city hall and is es-
tlmated at $4,000. Fifty persons in
the building had TO run for their lives,
and Mayor Dickson and several others
barely escaped.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
LUXURY THAT WAS DREADED.
Clean Bed Linen Brought Shivers
of Horror TO UnHppreciative
SchOOIboys.

Public schools in England so years
ago were not adapted to luxury. OF
even to daily comfort, says Youths
Companion. One "old boy" who writes
about Uppingham. which was founded
in the time Of Queen Elizabeth. and
had risen into celebrity under the
mastership Of Edward Thring. says
that the dormitories there had con-
crete floors and were delightfully."- cool
in summer. In winter, however. they
were Of an arctic temperature. for there
were no fires.
One event Of the week was sure to
rouse in the boys a wave Of indignant
horror. This was the appearance Of
clean sheets, which, being Of linen, al
ways felt like fee.
No one who was at Uppingham at
that period can ever have forgotten
the accents with which the first boy to
get into bed would announce, "Clean
sheets."
"Oh, I say. you fellows" he was
more likely TO call, Took at this!"
why, what's up?"
"Clean straw, by all that's horrible.
o myl How cold II isl"
"Clean straw You don't mean IT,"
'It IS, though"
"Ughl'
There was nothing 10 do but for
each boy TO sit on his pillow. wrap his
feet carefully in the tail Of his night
shirt. and so, curled up like an am
monte. TO slip down gradually under
the clothes. Then. drawing them over
his head he would soon be heard puff
ing and blowing long. warm breaths
To raise the femnerafure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Dying of Famine

Is, in its torments, like dying Of con-
sumption. The progress Of consumD-
ton, from the beginning to the very
end, is a long torture, both to victim
and friends. "When had consump-
ton in its first stage" writes VIM
Myers, of Cearfoss, Md, "after trying
different medicines and good doctor,
In vain, at last took DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which quickly and perfectly
cured me-" Prompt relief and sure
cure for coughs, colds, sore throat,
bronchitis, etc. Positively prevents
pneumonia. Guaranteed at White d
Co.'S, drug store, price SOC and Sl.OO a
bottle. Trial bottle free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

that her husband was a striking carpen-
ter without means, the man was arrest
ed. Public opinion forced bis acquittal
because his story was so we'll told.
But Osborne was at once rearrested
by officers from Saltwater, Okla The
publication Of the news Of hls arrest here
led to his Identification as an Oklahoma
murderer, and when he was taken
thither It was ascertained that Mrs.
Hiatt had been killed in exactly the same
manner as the Norfolk wife, and had
also s., 1000 insurance on her life, her hus-
band being the beneficiary. The hus-
band collected the money and disap-
peared and was not heard Of again until
after the murder Of his Norfolk wife.
Even after his arrest as Hiatt be sued
an insurance company as Osborne for
the 5000 policy on the life Of Mrs Os-
borne. The courts held that either the
insurance company must prove that
Mrs. Osborne was murdered or had COM
mitted suicide or pay the loss. The COM
pany paid II.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
FARMvILLE, VA, FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1905

though, Let's see who I've got" He
ran HIS eye down the list and ticked
of two or three names. What do you
say TO Miss Vanning. But don't think
know her quite well enough to sug-
gest It. There's Enid Stafford, Of
course. I think love her very much.
Isn't she a charming girl?"
Yes" said Eva.
do you happen to know he said.
anxiously, whether she has nice out
look?'
Eva did not reply; she was still fan
ming herself
ITS worse than choosing a motor
car" he sighed. Why cant one hire
an expert TO choose a wife? And yet
/ must. must"
why in such a hurry?" asked Eva
u should take a day or two to look
round"
But it's so uncomfortable to feel
oneself hanging about loose and liable
10 be snapped up at any moment.
Other men, when they meet some sud
den and terrible disaster. fly to drink.
Drink is so vulgar; l fly to matri-
mony."
and have you had a disaster?" she
asked with sisterly interest, still fan
ming herself
"Disaster!" he said. dolefully. LIS
ten. For three months had been en-
gagged 20 the perfectest, beautifulest,
sweetest darling In the whole world
er-you don't mind my confiding TO
you my personal affairs like this?"
Did she die?" asked Eva. with SYM
pathy. please don't brush my nose
with the feathers?"
NO. she didn't exactly die She
drew herself erect. with a flashing
eye. looking magnifcent-pardon an
unhappy mans "reminiscences. won't
you?-and she said, Go! Out into
blank. dismal. dreary darkness Now,
why? Because I was a murderer? Not
a bit Of II. Because I was unkind to
my aged parents? No. Because / was
al tdNF maj llfA 4NUL even NlltL 1 ON
won't believe IT, but it was simply and
solely because there was something
gone groggy in my outl-"
Il think ] hear the next dance be-
ginning" said Eva, rising.
Yes? BY the way. just put this
ring on. will you? I shall lose it II
keep # in my pocket"
So she put it on.
This is our dancer said BERTHE.
Il think so" she replied.
and all the rest?"
IF you Ike"
Including extras?'
Including the extras. And I hope"
she added. that I've taught you a les
son. dear"
you've taught me a lesson?" ne
said. puzzled. And then, repentantly.
'Ah, o. Yes, Of course. ! am very
sorry-I will never do It again.
London Sketch.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
M9Mary Dmmick

Pinkhsm, Of Lynn. Mass, Is fully quail
fiedto give helpful advice 20 sick women
Read Mrs. Dimmicks letters
Her first letter:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
81 / have been q sufferer for the past eighi
years with a trouble which hrst originated
from painful menstruation-ths pains wenl
e1cruciating, with Inflammation and glcsra
tion Of the womb. The doctor says I musi
have an operation or cannot live. / do not
want 20 submit 70 an operation II can posi-
bly, avoid t. Please help ms.H-Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, Washington, ID. c.
Her second l. ter;
Dear Mrs Pinkham -
You Will remember nay condition when
last wrote you, and that the doctor said
must have an operation or / could not i've.
] received your kind letter and followed your
advice very carefully and am now entirely
well As my case was 70 seriOus Il seams A
miracle that I am cured. l know that owe
not only my health but my life 70 Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and 10 your
advice can walk miles without an ache or
q pain, and / wish every suffering woman
would read this letter and realize what you
can DO for them. Mrs. Mary Dimmick, 9Th
and East Capitol Strests, Washington, D. G.
How easy Il was for Mrs. Dimmick 10
write 70 Mrs. Pinkham az Lynn. Msss
and how little Il cost hsr-a two-cent
stamp. Yet how valuable was the replyl
As Mrs. Dimmick says-its saved her hfe.
Mrs. Pinkham has on file thousands
of iust such letters as the above, and
efsrs siling women helpful advice.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
CITY DIRECTORY.

MAYOR w. r.. Bilnfon.
pNf-lnYNr uF UNCli-h. p. Barrow.
lows DurNClI.-Bv Committees.
Finance 90 D. MmlW a. Glllam, W. r.
ordinance -H E. WALL walker Scott,
~. st. uuvaII.
Cemetery W.. Gillian. F.. l.. Erambert.
"ie6i ~. 81. pu,aI, $. W. Watkins, W.
-,rsc, IS. W. watkins. ". f.. Anderson,
b. DE- Ertnh.It.
.rar.c, b. B.. Emmbert W. =. Gillian
o. o. Barrow. 49,
pa-rt Housc ~. g. Anderson, r. l..
grIuHrrf. ~ o. noyne.
FIrr W. I uoNne. walker Scotj :. ".
foo- -E. O.. Er,mhert, ". 3. Anderson,
Wat,r q. f.. Barrow, w.P Gillian, Il. f
o. o. Wall
-'er, Walker ~cotL r. l.. Erambert
W. 81. lufuII.
.F.,tr CLERK k-ID-. D. Garland.
,.ft Treasurer -. ". paulett, Jr.
Commissioner of NcVeuue-P. Ii. &. kice
I.ft Sergeant k. %. Miller.
Police e~IIe togus and j. ID. Gillian.
lHIuf fire ntuIrfment-tf. VI. kOoeson.
Street Comm ~>Ioucr-J. =. hari
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

The difference between Kennedy'i
Laxative Honey and Tar and all othel
Cough Syrups is that IL moves Tn,
bowels, thus expelllng a cold from the
system. This relaxes the Derye-tis
sues and 10y its healing and soothing
effect on the throat and lungs the
cough is relieyed-cured entirely. Ken
nedy's is the original Laxative Honey
and Tar. II contains no 0piates. Good
alike for young and old. Sold by
W. b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
REVOLVING Stage Claims victim

LOndon.-At the Coliseum, the
largest music hall in London, where a
representative Of the Derby Is pro-
duced by a revolving stage. Jockey
Dent, riding the outside horse, was
killed. He had attempted 10 pull
across. His horse stumbled on the
iron work surrounding the revolving
platform and rolled over the pros
cenium into the orchestra beneath.
Dent was thrown on his head and
taken 70 a hospital unconscious. and
never revived. Another fatal accident
occurred at the Coliseum during the
rehearsal prior to the opening Of the
house.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
AFTER WE LEAVE.

Before Sim Skies left porkinstown
lie used 10 run the cold burg down.
But after he had moved away
Pie praised his native place. they say.
he liked the climate that So had.
Though once he'd thought that 30 was
bad.
He Dragged about the people there.
The splendid men" and women fair"
Though once he had desplsed them AN
And called them slow and cold and small
We think the worlds a poor old place
And call 10 hard names 90 its face,
But, like Sim Skies we may some day
Look back from far and far away.
And think more kindly OF the sphere
We rail az so while we are here.
5. r. Kiser. ia Chicago Record-Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
4 Gnaranieed Cnre For PIIes.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, or Pro
truding Piles. Druggists refund money
if PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, No matter Of how long standing,
in 8 to II days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. II your druggist
hasn't IL send soc in stamps and il will
ne forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co.. 81. Louis Mo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Quality vs. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do
not depend on the quantity Of food you
eat, but on its peafect digestion and
proper assimilation. When you take
KOdol Dyspepsia Cure your system gets
all the nourishment out Of all the food
you eat. IL digests what you eat re-
gardless Of the condition ofthe stomach
and conveys the nutrient properties to
the blood and tissues. This builds up
and strengthens the entire system.
KOdol cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
BelcbiDg, Sour Stomach, Weak Heart,
etc. Sold by w. b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

II was a huge task, TO undertake the
cure Of such a bad case Of kidney d.
sease, a. that Of G. f. Collier, Of Chero-
kee, Ia, but Electric Bitters did ii.
He writes: any kidneys were so far
gone, ! could not sit on a chair without
a cushion; and suffered from dreadful
backache, headache, and depression.
In Electric Bitters, however, / found
a cure, aud by them was restored to
perfect health. recommend this
great tonic medicine TO all with weak
kidneys, liver or stomach. Guaranteed
by White & Co., druggists, price SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

judge of Circuit Court-Hon. George j
uund.eN. ,... T. ,
Whitehead. ,.,-..,.
nepuir Clerk OF County and Circuit
Courts d. D.. Garland
Tre4~urer-W a. Ewing.
C,mrni->.outr OF Revenue -R. J. Carter.
ShsrIf-T "a. Dickinson.
Comnouwcalth's AttOrney-A. ID. Wat
.p.srf OF SuperVi sors-farmville District
ID Ner,cr. Buffalo District K. Lee Price
fi.mpitu District. r.. l.. Dupuy. Chairman
forkttf District, ". a. Hubbard; Leigh DIS
frIef. A. A. HHskius.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Ten Times Easier.

Ii is ten times easier 10 cure coughs,
Group, whooping-cough and all lung
and bronchial affections when the
bowels are open. Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar is the original Laxative
Cough Syrup. Gently moves the
bowels, and expels all cold from the
system, cuts the phlegm cures all
coughs and strengthens weak lungs,
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
contains no opiates, is pleasant to the
taste and is the test and safest for child
or adult Sold by W. b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

Fin kind Of bilious mood,
You wish an aid 10 digest food,
No other pill is half so good
As DeWitts Little Early Risers.
The Famous Little Pills EARLY
RISERS cure Constipation, Sick Head
ache, Billiousness, etc. They never
gripe or sicken, but impart early rising
energy. Good for children or adults
Sold by w. b. Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
The Children, Fayoriie.

For Coughs, Group, " hopping
Cough, etc. one Minute Cough Cure
is the children's fay0rite This is be-
cause IL contains no opiaie, is perfectly
harmless, tastes good and cures Sold
by w. B Agnew.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
After the QunrreI

she-There Is Just one little bit Of
millinery that I desire most.
He (crossly)-You needn't say any
more. won't buy II for you.
Don't be afraid. You'll never get
the bill for IT, It's a widows bonnet"
-LondOn Tit-Bits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
TWO OPEN LETTERS
IMPORTANT TO MARRIED WOVEN
Mrs. Mary Dimmick Of Washington tells
How Lydia E. Pinkhsms Vegetable
Compound Made Her Well.

II Is with great pleasure we publish
the following letters, as they conyinc-
inglv prove the claim we have 50 many
times made in our columns that Mrs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

'Tisn't safe 10 be a day without Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house.
Never can tell what moment an acci-
dent is going TO happen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itehiness Of the skin in
any part Of the body; Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, so cents
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs ofdyspepsia No need
to. BuIdock Blood Bitters cures. AT
any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09
Sinn COngh

before 10 stops you. Dr. Davld's Cough syrup
will cure 10, as numbers viii testify. 10 is the
best on earth Large bottles p cents az
White Co. and winston Drug 60.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

Bad blood and indigestion are dead
" enemies to good health. Burdock
Blood Bitters destroys them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

Herald and n. Y. World, sl.SO
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-06-09

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye pene-
trates the pores Of the skin, autiseptic,
rubifocient and healing influence IL
subdues Inflammation and cures Boils,
Burns, Cuts, Eczema, letter, Ring
Worm aud all skin diseases. A specific
for blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding Piles. The original and genu-
inc Witch Hazel Salve is made by +.
G., Dewitt & Co., and sold by w. b.
Agnew.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-11-04
IDAHO NEWS.

John Rathbone, IL years old, wh0
lives with his parents At Harrison, IL
lost in the big cedar swamp between
his home and St Maries
After 80 hours wandering alone or
with only = dog for a companion
through forest. jungle and swamp.
John Rathbone, the young man who
was lost Saturday afternoon, returned
home.
The Pacific States Telephone COM
pany is TO have a new brick home in
Lewiston.
Henry Snyder, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Snyder Of Ten Mile, died in q hos
pital at Boise recently as 3 result Of
two accidents. He was riding a horse
in a cattle roundup near his home. A
chase after a coyote occurred, in
which he teOk part His horse eOllid-
ed with another. and the boy was
thrown. alighting on his head. He was
picked up In an unconscious condition.
with blood flowing from his nostrils
and ears, As he did not regain con-
sciousness he was placed on a wagon
TO be brought to town. The team ran
away, throwing the occupants out
The patient was severely injured
again. the hemorrhages recurring.
When he finally reached the hospital.
he was placed on the operating table.
but before anything could be done for
him he died.
David Delaney. aged rs years. diea
suddenly at Occur d'Alene City. His
death was due to blood poisoning from
erysipelAs-
John V. Gideon was found guilty Of
highway robbery at Moscow. The on
~ sentence possible Is life imprison-
ment.
Harry ShissleE. slayer Of B. W. VIII
liams, who broke out Of Jail NJ Grange
vile, has not Jet been captured.
r. E. Emerson Of Boise. who has
been elected grand patriarch Of the
grand encampment Of Odd Fellows for
Idaho. has been for So years a mem
Der Of the order.
Il has been decided by Judge Stew
are that the japanese can not be nat
uralixed. The point was raised before
him in an application for naturalist
ton by c. Tanako, an educated Japar
nese who has studied Law in this
country.
President spofEord Of the Lewiston
q Southeastern Electric railway, has
announced that funds are now avail
able to build the line as soon as title
TO terminals AZ Lewiston has been 80
cured. The money win be supplied
by e. Cowperthwaite 4 Co. q San
Francisco. and Il Ia expected termin-
ais win be secured within the NEXT
few days.
The steamer Mountain Gem met
with an accident az Pine Tree rapids.
Thirty miles below Lewiston. and y
tied up there temporarily for repairs
She has q hole 10 her a. the re99lt
lnf stirling rock.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-11-04
oREoor ITEMS.

Machinery II being installed at Free.
water for the manufacture Of brooms
and q il expected viii be In operation
within the next week.
A huge cougar recently set men. wo-
men and children OF South Portland
wild. II cavorted through the streets
in broad daylight and was seen by
scores Of people.
The Weston roller mills. which we're
recently purchased by j. J. Morton and
have been undergoing q thorough
overhauiing amounting 10 q practical
rebuilding. we're started up this week
and are turning out 60 barrels of Gour
daily.
Rivalry In the Junk business in Port,
land became 30 active that Wolf Fox,
who conducts q second hand goods
store, Il is alleged. hired ell the chill.
dren in the neighborhood TO steal bot
tles from his rival. and - a result
rs boys and two girls were before the
juvenile court recently for larceny.