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World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1905-11-09

I'VE power Of that great corrupt
bareAucraiiT auocracy that has !
done so much to blight and retard !
human effort ii lho Oricot.
Poland is auathcr counlrg that 1
has long felt the heavy hand OF
the Great White G2ar To The
man mp the EiiieI tower she does
not appear as worthy or as pre-
pared for ScIt goverrment as
Finland and Aer geographical
situation is not ta7orabe TO re.
volt Russia will not willingly
reIlrgush her richest province
and Germany stands ever ready
TO absorb Poland if Russia shull
be unable to hold her.
The contrast between Helsing.
fors aud st. Petersburg was re-
markabIe The first was II modern
city. lIs streets, public buildings,
hotels and restaurants were as
GOO d as those of Stockholm ~ as
any to be tuund in Europe; st.
Petersburg IS the most disappoint
log Of European Capitals Without
any Of The venerable sple ndor OF
Rome il aas a thtiftess. dirty
/ appearance and even it's tar famed
I Nevsly Prospekt, the widest and
lorgest street n the Capital is
tawdry and unattractlye, lacking
| the soIidlty and cleanliness OF the
cities OF the North such as the
Hague, Copenhagen and Stock
holm. 1t is almost iuconceivahle
that this clty, the population con.
siderably over million and in a
latitude as far Moth as Greenlaud
or Alaska depends entirely on
wood foi fuel The river Neva
which flows through the city is of
great width, spanned by a number
oi bridges and covered with i'm.
ncnse fiat boats moored to the
daais. laden with fire wood,
Moscow Yves however. by far the
most interesting clty visited by us
in Russia. It's immense pile or
system Of buildings called the
Kremin with lis historic asftcia
tions, the number o. its churches,
six bnndred and their inestimuhle
wealth III sAgineg and ikons heav-
ly oiaate ~ith precious stones
and the architecture Of the
churches. oriental and semi bar
barrie create an impression not
easily Forgotten by those accuStom
ed to westeta cities and archltcc
lure. We remained hut few day.
in Warsaw but it was long enough
10 see more Jews and more types
than we bad ever seen 10 all of onl
lives before. Shylock, DsYaeI
Daniel Dorondu. Mr. Isaacs, Dives
and Lazarus, the latter by th,
thousand with his wifo aud pro
geuy that in nun beis would have
appalled, even President Roosevelt
were there In one OF the Jewist
ha2aars we SAW u tight or rather
"" saw u small irademan spring
upon and heat boy who was
) attempting TO steal something oI
lirtllhg value from lhe coulter
The incident was not remarkable
eHcep. from the fact that police
mau not ten feet distant was al
indifferent spectator making not
the shghtes. effort 70 inteyteve
The cay hAs strong Rossiau
garrison and strong offvuses.
use this word because the guns o.
the Notifications are ,urred on
The city Instead Of in the direction
. Of a possible attacking Iorce from
\ wlnaou',
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1905-11-09
AIN OPINION,
r. the Citizens If Wright Coun

r. the Citizens nf Wright Coun.
ty Missouri
desire 70 say II regurd 10
the New Game Law, that. nave
always been Ia doubt II that Jaw
required Il citizen 70 get llcensu to
hunt ia his own county, and
while ia dou1t wrote to the At
togney General for his construc-
tlon and be gave it to me that he
vas ia doubt whether the coart
wOul0 cOnstue the law MS has Mr..
Rodea, thc Game Warden, but
advised me to take Mr. Rode- op
mon I'LL the Court should rndcr
a decision il The matter, and as
the lay makes il my duty to 20 10
the Attorney General Tor instruc.
tloHs, = J dld, and tod lhe peu-
pie that ! would try to inforce
that law with Mr.. Rodes coustru:
tlon till the Court should, declare
the law Aud few days az
Hon Robert Lamsr, sitting is
special Jadge III Crawford County
declared the law to be that one
does not have to ha License to
llunt 10 his oWu county, And sibce
tAat is my private opinion fess
.at liberty, to say TO the people,
that Is the Iaw; And | shall not
prosecutd any citizen for hunting
in Wright County withou license
until The Goufi Of last resort says
! am wforg. There is however u
doubt il Mr., Rodes, Came War
deu, is correct "a his opinion as to
the law, and il there is a doubt,
then ! thinN the citizens ought tc
have the hndrft of thp d,ubt and
acou;tted And ! am aIvuv.
sNall be-. So far ~ NV oath will
nermif in tuyor Of Wr,cbt
| Coucty peonle noc beinr subject.
ed Is the expressions u = doubt.
Hui law. Therefore | f,el at lib
ierty TO suv there i no INV reouir
| NO a,v Linz4n to cot license t.
! hun, i, his county. II would b,
we'll however MT TO kin any gan
out Of season for as to thai par,
of the law there seems TO be u,
question. Believing that som,
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1905-11-09

that il why am not going TO
write about them. II visitors "a
thrclgh countries would with hold
their lmpFesslonist views and copy
cutycIopaedias and guido books as
experienced Journalists do, we
would have more accurate ru(or.
nation aidtetter literature.
But on that hurried trip, saw
q statue q rather u group nn
iroIze hat has been haunting my
money sll,ce. On the journey by
sea from Stockholm to st. Peters
burg, the boat stopped nboul five
hours at leIsiagtoia, Finland and
re went ashore, got into u carriage
aad hg dult of pantomime (for /
dldn t know word Of the lan.
gua9e) modo the driver under.
stand thal wanted TO see the
town, and . mighty fine town 1t
was One hundred th ousand Dan.
pie, line houses, streets and parks,
and all excellent sea port. H.
drove me through the best streets
and finally through Il park that
surmounts tho highest elevation
Of the city giving beautiful view
OF the harbor and the country
bacl, Of it. The park was as greeu
and luxnrlaut with flowers as can
Z be found anywhere. The nearly
1 twenty hours daylight OF thesc
Northern latitudes appear 10 have
II very stimulating effect Oh vcge.
tation. II was in this park that
saw the 2ronze group. A sailor
heroic III size, lnien. features unC
attitude, stood on 4 wreck. Hi.
wife and one child were covering
Ein terror behind hlm. III on,
arm he held his youngest chi.l
while with hi, uplifted right arn
and voice, he was cnlling for su,
cor Tie sailor and his famil,
We're Finland, the engulfng Sc;
was Russia; the wreck was n,
ruin that an ignorant, repressiv,
Z, and autocrntic government and
grossly superstitious church ha
made Of one OF the iinest people
IN the world,
The papers this morning briu4
| intelligence OF the lrvul, Of FIJI
lnnd ard her declaration Of IN
dependence, Of covering The Rus
sian ilfgS and displaying the EN-
blema Of Finlm.d, | saw nv,
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1905-11-09

Private Detective and Auction
ee, with Thirty wears experience
Terms reasonable, Satisfaction
guaranteed. Address.
4, II Mccall.
Fowlor, Mo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
Darlington Heights Dots.
Darlington Heights, Va, !
Feb. p. 1905. (

+ Gu - A'NDs
4 very sad death occurred in the
neighborhood Sunday morning at Z
O'Clock when Mr.. Wash st. John
breathed his last. On last Tuesday
morning he told his wife he was going
out and take hunt, but was afraid he
would shoot himself. He was walk
ing on the ice when he slipped and fell,
and by some means the gun went of
and shot him in the side. He was
soon taken to his home and three ply
sicians called i'm. 1t was thought
he was improving rapidly until hewas
taken worse. His death was caused
from lock jaw. The remains was tax
en- to Beulah Methodist church, and
laid away Monday at o'clock.
Mr.. st. John leave wife and two
little children to mourn his loss. For
several years he was a member OF
Spring Creek church. lie was always
very attentive to his church. The en-
tire neighborhood extends its sympa'
thy to the bereayed family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gillian were
called to the bed side last week OF
their little son, Ruthard. He had a
very severe attack Of sore throat We
are glad to report he is improving
rapidly.
Rev Mr. Williams preached a very
interesting sermon at Spring Creek
sunday morning. We had very gooo
crowd considering the weather.
Most Of our public schools have beer
closed for several weeks on account
Of bad weather.
February has been typical mont
for sleighing. They have been run
ming for several weeks.
Several of the Darlington Height
crowd expect to take the Inauguration
i'm on the 4th of March. They antici
pate a gorgeous time.
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High Bridge Hearings.

High Bridge, Va, Feb. u, 1905.
We endorse Mr. Eggleston on the
book question, and think all our
school trustees would do well to look
after the matter in all our districts. Ii
is quite an item where there are many
children in a family. / think from all
Mr.. Eggleston's writing ! have seen
that he ought to be the man for our
next Superintendent. He seems strong
on all points Of education.
Mr.. II. y. Madison visited his son
at the old home place last week. Mr..
Lenis Lyon left for his home in
Amelia last Thursday
We are sorry to report Mrs. Louis
Crawley sick, but glad to know she is
better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. w. Madison and
little Charles visited Mr.. Crawley Sun
day.
Messrs. d. b. and Il. \. Ligon and
sisters visited Dr. Stewards Sunday
evening.
We hear Mr.. c. G.. Crawley has sold
his home and will move in fall.
We miss the familiar face Of john
the mail rider between Stony Point
and Famville. He was at all times
obliging, polite and trusty, and we
were very sorry to give him up.
Ifany one has Angora goats for sale
please let it be known in the Herald
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
To Our Patrons.

The Herald's Trade Edition will be
made up Of the best thought OF those
who best know this section Of Virginia.
With that end i'm view we are going to
ask the cooperation Of our farmers,
mechanics, merchants and profession
al men. We respectfully ask for brief
and vet comprehensive articles on the
subject Of most interest to this repre-
sentation we have named, and we are
particularly anxious to hear from oui
housekeepers as to the Servant girl
problem" and other details Of every
day life.
We repeat that the things that mos
concern us are those that most con
Germ home and friends and neighbors
Kindly remember that the invitation
now given is addressed to all, anC
while we cannot hope to publish al
that may be sent in we promise to us'
our best judgment in making Sc
lection. And don't wait for a persona
visitation but begin now the prepare
ton of your articles and send them II
at earliest practical moment.
We will take time to make ready 10
the printing Of such paper as we ar
ambitious to publish and we wish 4
begin in full time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
.SgySgge4sESa
BnrkeYille Budget.

Burkeylle, Va, Feb. -. 1905.
We have been having real "old
time" grounding weather, snow hay
ing been on the ground for nearly a
month and so hard frozen that It is
with difficulty pedestrians get along;
the ice is being softened by a steady
rain, and from present appearances
we will soon see the earth again.
Notwithstanding the weather quite
a good congregation assembled yester-
day at the Baptist church, il being
the regular appointment for services
with that denomination. I'm the alb
sence Of the pastor, ION account Of
sickness in his family Rev. q. c..
Campbell preached forceful sermon.
During the offertory solo was beau
tfully rendered by Miss Young, Of
Dunn, y. c., who is visiting in the
home Of her brother, DR.. J. II. Young
Mr.. J. Forest Boswell has returned
with his bride from South Carolina,
and they are residing at Mr.. j. IL.
Boswel's on Queen street, where they
are "at home" to their friends.
Again Mr. j. l.. Bradshaw has suf-
fered the misfortunes Of fire, having
had a saw mill burned few nights
ago syeral miles in the country. This
is the second plant Mr.. Bradshaw has
lost by fire in the past month; origin
unknown. Mr.. b., when seen by
your correspondent, said he had no
reason at all for suspecting incendi-
aryism and could not account for the
fires; only partially covered by in
surance.
Misses Mary and Helen Leath have
returned from a visit to Mrs. b. w.
Young, Of Blackstone. We are al
ways glad to welcome our young peo-
pie home, a. they are very much miss
ed when away.
Mr.. G.. b. Robertson, Of Richmond,
spent Sunday with his family here.
Miss Annie Ward, Of Crewe, is visit
ing the Misses Hurt.
Mr.. Percy Bostick, popular trav-
cling salesman, is spending a day or
two with his family.
Under present conditions, can we
not expect full crop Of fruit this sum-
mer? Something we have missed for
several years.
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Picked al Putney's.
Putney's, Va, Jan. 20, 'O5.

Rev. J. NJ. w. Elder preached quite
an able and impressive sermon at
Bethlehem last Sunday toan attentive
congregation.
Mrs. y. \. Bell has returned from a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Roberts, OF
Charlottesville, Va.
Mrs. Albert Block, Of Tazewell, IS
the delightful guest Of her sister, Mrs
4. r. Anderson.
Miss Mary Lizzie Anderson left last
Saturday to take charge Of her school
near Briery. She will be greatly
missed.
Miss May Cunningham, Of Adele
was the charming guest Of her cousin
Mrs. Tom Anderson lastweek.
Mr.. y. A. Bell visited his son Mr.
Richard Bell, of Hampden-Sidney
college last Friday night. We were
glad to hear that Richard was again
able to be out.
Mr.. II. L. Womack visited his faith
er and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
Bush River BrieiIets.


Farmylle. Va, Feb. p, 1905.
Miss Bessie Stokes spent several
days at home last week. She was
quite sick with cold.
We are glad 10 report that Mr.. Billy
McNutt has almost entirely recovered
from the effects Of his operation. lie
visited at "Ingle,iden Sunday after
noon.
Miss Carrie Xix was the guest of
Miss Susie Watkins several days last
week.
Miss Sallie Madison Stokes was
the charming guest Of Mrs. a. ID.
Watkins Sunday.
Misses Carrie Xix and Susie Wat
kins and Messrs Watson Bass, Chas
Watkins and Sam Bruce were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs Lindsay Satur-
day night.
Miss Martha Oyerton is at home
quite sick with a cold. We hope she
may soon recover.
Miss Sallie Stokes spent sunday
night with her aunt Mrs. Colin Stokes.
Mr.. Watson Bass was the guest at
"Ingleside Saturday night and sun
day.
Mr.. Sam McNutt visited at Jingle
side" Sunday afternoon.
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MelIerrIn Mention.
Meherrin, Va, Feb. p

Meherrin, Va, Feb. u, 1900.
A very pretty marriage took place
at Meherrin Baptist church on We'd
nesday, February 18th. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. Joe Ben Waddle
and Miss Sallie Clark; the ushers were
Messrs. Howard Holt and Vert Wal
lace, Waverly Lash and IL. Y. Davis.
The bride, who was becomingly
gowned in brown with hat and gloves
to match, came in leaning on the arm
Of the groom. Rev. Mr. Ruefiin per
formed the ceremony and the wedding
march was beautifully rendered by
Mrs. +. l.. Belts.
Mrs. b. c. Jones and Miss Mamie
Fowlkes were the guests Of Mrs. ;. d.
Pulley Saturday night.
Mr.. Eddie owen had the misfortune
to lose valuable horse last Thursday
Mr.. George Holt, Of Canada, is Wis
iting his parents near Waldo.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Ridick and Eliz.
abeth visited in the home Of Mr.. ID. J.
HALEY Sunday.
Mrs. c. p. Caps returned from the
hospital in Richmond Friday much
| improved.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24

A beautiful marriage was sOlemnized
in Olive Branch NJ. f. church Thurs
day evening, February 18th, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Herman Is.
Phillips and Miss Susie V. Moore.
The following walters came in single
file. and crossed over before the alter
Mr.. Jack Glenn and Miss Maud Jen-
kins: Mr.. Robt. Reynolds and Miss
Mamie Anderson; Mr.. Willie Elan
and Miss Lizzie Reynolds; Mr.. Morton
Elan and Miss Lizzie Binford. The
bride. accompanied by Miss Ella
Moore. entered the church TO the soil
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding
march rendered by Mrs. j. ID. Carter
while Mr.. Ernest Phillips was bes'
man. The bride carried a beautiful
bououet of maiden-hair ferns and
white hyacinths. The church was
prettily decorated with evergreens ano
lighted with candles.
After the ceremony the walters anc
immediate friends Of the family were
invited to the home Of the bride where
sumptuous supper was served. The
happy couple were recipients OF many
handsome and useful presents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
Crewe Clippings.

Editor Herald,-I have spentSeveral
DAYS Of late i'm the young, but progress
i've town of Crewe, and have been
pleased with the place and the people.
There are not many paving stones
laid as yet, nor an elaborate system OF
side walks, but the soil is sandy, and
the walking generally good. Many Of
the stores are large, commanding IN
appearance and well stocked with
goods. wares and merchandise. There
are no electric lights, but there are so
many "head lights" in evidence that
even a stranger need not stumble in
the dark.
A most excellent restaurant was
opened to the delight Of the travelling
men and the railroad employers who
are arriving at odd hours.
The Crewe bank building isan orna-
ment to the town, and it is positive
Measure to do business with itscourte-
Gus and most obliging officials.
meet with a familiar figure now
and then in these stores, and on these
streets. My venerable, yet young
friend Daniel W. ellis still dispense
drugs and cordial greetings at the old
stand: T. NJ. Farrar, still looks like a
part of Farmville, while Walter Coz
seems out Of place outside the Herald
office.
A truce has been declared in ligh'
for the post Office, and Mr.. G. T.. vii
son looks satisfied.
The farmers will have a rally here IN
the near future, and the occasion Is
looked forward to with keen interest
saw a typical home made sleigh on
the streets today. drawn by two wei
kept mules, and occupied by two wei
satisfied looking brothers.
Mr.. Saml. Nicholson, who won hi
early spurs as railroad man i'm Farm
Vile, a. well as the partner Of his JOY
and sorrows, now holds most honor
able and responsible position here as
train master Of the Norfolk a Western
and is the very busiest man know OF
He is in charge Of all the trains, an'
all those who command them runnnI
= between Roanoke and Crewe, and NJ
matter where interruption occurs, no
9 cause. he must be on hand at earlies
possible moment TO start the wheels d
motion again. Failure to catch a mai
bag. the slightest detention of train
all things small and great are his I
look after, and that in double quic
time. ! do not know more respon
sible position on the road, nor do
know a more competent or eilicien
official in the employment Of any con
pany.
Capt. G. :. Smithson, an old Farm
10 Vile boy. is now one Of the veteransi
! the employment Of the company
though he insists that he is tn
youngest man Of his age in America.
l know more Of Crewe than ! eve
did before, and the more ] know
Il her and her people. the better liR
them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
Burkeville Chicken

There has been a rumor abroad i'm
the land 90 theehectthat "Burkeville
and "Gordon~yille' chickens which
were offered 90 the travelling public
were thing, 90 be summed rather than
sought after
As 20 the G0rdousyille contingent
We are not prepared 20 peak but as to
the Burkeyille recent experience justi-
iies us i'm sounding praises.
The specimen we refer 10 was tested
on last Saturday, aud we found it ten
der. well Drowned well battered and
not altogether neck.
Candor compels o., To- say, however
that the chickens from which the one
referred o. was selected, were bought
i'm the Famville market, and that
meant a good start, and the first steI
boz an undertakings is am important
one. Any how the Burkeville chicken
was tender and "toothsome,' and il
gives o., great pleasure TO say so.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
lnder the towns regulating ordinance

under the towns regulating ordinance.
Mrs. W. r. Anderson will leave
Monday for Washington on short
visit
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Hank went TO
Norfolk on visit Of two weeks to
their children.
Mrs. f. b. Glenn and SON Of Lynch
burg, have been spending the week at
the old Farmville home.
Mrs. J. II. Martin left Tuesday for
Washington where she will be under
treatment Of DIR. G.. r. Vaughan.
Judge Watkins was in Richmond
on last Monday looking after the order
Of sale in the Farmville and Powhatan
case.
Mrs. w. G.. Nenable left for Suffolk
Tuesday, where she will spend several
weeks with her sister, Mrs Wander
slice.
Miss Rubie Nenable expects to go
TO Washington Monday to spend sew
eral months with her sister. Mrs. g..
T. Vaughan.
The hope is generally entertained
that we are to have good fruit year,
and our hope is that the hope will be
realized in fruition.
We are more and more impressed
with the fact that the crowds that
gather about our depot ought to be
broken up. Cigarette smoke taints
the air and cursing shocks the ear.
Charlie Forbes still remains in
Prince Edward Jail awaiting trial, no
bail having been thus far allowed him.
The trial comes of in March at the
regular term which begins on the 10Th.
The Farmville Guard at a called
meeting decided to attend the inaugu-
raj ceremonies next Saturday in
Washington. The company will leave
on the midday train Friday, the 3rd.
No, the streets and sidewalks of our
town are not so bad but they do re-
quire constant and thoughtful atten-
ton. No better use can be made of
our surplus than to put them in the
very best of order and keep them so.
When the Farmvlle and Powhatan
gets into new hands we hope to have
a train come into Farmville at a reas-
enable hour of the morning and go out
i'm the afternoon and so give our cOun-
try friends the opportunity of doing at
least some of their shopping with US.
1t is no unusual thing to notice cans
of cream at different depots in this
section ready for shipment to city GUS
toners, and this means that our farm
ers are not all absorbed in the cultiya-
ton of tobacco. We hope yet TO see
the day when stock farms are dotted
all over our counties.
The baggage master at the Norfolk
Il Western depot is a colored man who
is said to be one Of the most efficient
i'm that capacity of any in the service
of the company. lie is also an expert
musician and plays well on a number
of instruments. He is specially good
on the cornet, and is said to have one
or the finest made
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-24
Normal School Notes.

Miss Frances Wolfe, a former stu
dent Of the Normal school has been
teaching this winter, hut is with Us
again. She returns with the hope OF
completing her work for graduation in
June.
Miss Mary Price and few Of hel
friends were the guests of Mrs. r. b.
Cralle, Sunday, February 10.
Miss Louise Cox entertained someo OF
her friends from the Normal school
and from Hampden-Sidney college
Friday evening, February H. at the
home of Mrs. j. l.. Richardson. The
evening was very much enjoyed by all
Miss Carrie Withers has returned &c
school after many weeks Of sickness at
her home in Roanoke, Va.
The members of the Annual staff
have just been elected, and the pros
pect for an excellent Annual this veal
Is very bright.
Miss Calya Watson accompanied by
her friend, Miss Martha Edmunds
spent from Friday until Monday al
her home in Jennings Ordinary, Va
The Argus Literary society had an
interesting debate Thursday afternoon
February -. The subject for debate
was: Resolved, that the Normal school
is doing more good in the State of Nir-
gnia than the University. After
warm discussion the affirmative side
won the debate. The judges were
Mrs. Edgar Nenable, Miss Minnie
Rice, and the Rev. Mr.. Vim.
On Wednesday afternoon the Gun
ningham Society celebrated the birth
day Of Washington by an excellent
special programme. consisting Of pa
pers and anecdotes concerning the
great general, statesman andpresident
Patriotic songs and poems added tC
the interest of the programme. by
the end of the week the organization Of
the different classes will be complete
with each class in the hand, Of an eff
ficient corps Of officers.