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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
WHAT A HAND MAY MEAN.
nHelen Keller. IN The centuryl

I'm all my experiences and thoughts
/ am conscious Of "A hand. Whatever
touches me, whatever thrills me, is 8
hand that touches me in the dark, and
that touch is a reality. You might a.
well say that a sight which makes you
glad, or blow which brings the sting
ing tears 10 your eyes, is unreal as to
say that those impressions are unreal
which | have accumulated by means
Of touch. The delicate tremble OF a
butterhy's wings in my hand, the soft
petals of violets curling in the cool
folds Of their leaves or lifting sweetly
out of the meadow grass, the clear,
firm outline Of face and limb, the
smooth arch of horses neck, and the
yelvety touch Of nOse-all these, and
a thousand resultant combinations,
which take shape in my mind, consti-
tute my world.
Here is a fellow-mortal who with
but the one sense, that Of touch has
more Of the beautiful than
many Of us who can see and hear as
well as touch. How patient must
have been the teacher, and how pur-
suing must have been the scholar To |
have accomplished such results. How |
those Of u, who hesitate in presence Of |
obstacles should blush when we read |
the history Of Helen Keller.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Q, 1895.
"sAFER AND BETTER. &"

For the second time the court OF APP
peals affirms the action Of the lower
court In the McCue case, and in doing
so gives its opinion in full in which 1t
deals with the long array perceptions
rendered by counsel for the unfortu-
nate man, and in summary manner
dispOses Of each Of them.
1t would be egotism intensified If
not insolence itself should We under
take to give the law ofthiS OF any other
case 10 this court Of last resort in Viz
GINA and composed Of men learned in
the law and as honest as they are cap
able, aud yet when dealing with the
fact that the jurors were allowed &C
cess to newspapers with certain re-
strictions, gave IS their opinion that
the safest and better course is not TO
allow juries to read the newspapers
Of the day. True they added that
McCue lawyers did not object at the
blulc the Juukc alioNSu AhiS hbSAsyf
and yet they say the safer and better
would have been not to have allowed
this privilege, and this being SO the
question arises, is not every accused
person, especially those accused Of the
highest crime known TO the law, en-
titled to the safest and best" pro
cedure from the beginning to the end
Of the trial? No matter how guilty
the accused may be, and we have yet
10 meet with the first person who en-
tertained any doubt as TO the guilt Of
this poor man, still he is as much en-
titled to all the safe guards with which |
the trial should be invested as is any |
other.
We do not look for perfection in our
lower or higher courts, but we have /
the unquestiOned rights Of expecting /
from them the very "best' Of which
they are capable.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
DISAPPOINTED

Another has said Of that great Ger.
man, Bismarck, Before Bismarck
appeared Germany was a geograph
Zeal dream. He made II a fact. He
put Prussia in the saddle, instigated
three victorious wars, turned a people
Into a Nation, Matched the Kaiser egg,
erected an empire, gave it peace and
died disappointed man."
To another he once said that che
lid not know what happiness was,
hat In ais life he had had but "A hours
Of IT," And this is what the world
calls great and 30 mans envy. But
with Bismarck might made right, and
no man with such life-motto was ever
9 happy man.
Was ever irony more cruel than this?
When France had suffered humilia-
ting defeat and the question OF ransom
was being discussed some one sug-
gested and a few hundred millions
were offered for Paris, the man Of
iron lsughingly said, 81 won't have
Paris Inundated by sum 80 shabby
as that. She is too great a lady. Make
the amount billion at least.p
He had the strength Of a giant and
was cruel enough TO use it as such. or
course such life was a disappoint-
ment. He conquered cities but could
not rule his own spirit.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

President nOUseveIt was the guest
OF honor Of the Union League Club, OF
Philadelphia, last Monday evening,
and in his address confined himself to
the rebate" situation now one Of the
live questions Of the hour. His appeal
is TO evolution" rather than ''revolu-
ton" and to the good sense OF rich
men as well as that Of poor men with
the confident assurance that all vexed
questions Of general concern can be
settled amicably and justly. Mr..
Roosevelt is an optimist, strenuous"
In this and in all things and draws an
ideal governmental picture. Our hope
is that his day-dreams may be realized.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
IN A BAD WAY.
Many a ParmVille Rea eT Will Feel
Grateful For This Information.

When your back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching'
When urinary troubles set In,
Your kidneys are ''in bad way"
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Here is local evidence 10 prove IL:
Thomas j. Booker, cooper, of 9l7
Taylor street, Lynchburg, says: "For
fifteen years | have had attacks Of
weakness I'm the small Of the back and
pain Just around the kidneys. When
In the violent stage | was lame during
the day and in severe pain at night;
i'm fact | have been so sore across the
hips that il was difficult TO stOop and
| was totally unable TO lift anything
without mourning severe twinges of
pain which were followed by dull ach-
ing for an hour or so. The condition
OF the kidney SecretiOns told me plain
ly that my kidneys were at fault but
until Mrs Booker happened to read
something about Doan'S Kidney Pills
In a newspaper which influenced her
TO go for the remedy. met with very
little success in my endeayors 10 cure
myself. Doan's Kidney Pills were
advertised as an effective remedy in
my case; they were just the medicine
| required. Slowly but surely the
pain and lameness lessened until il
| am 50 greatly benefit
ted by the use Of Doan's Kidney Pill.
that consider there Is no remedy 10
equal them"
Just such emphatic endorsement
can be had right here in Farmville
Dron into II 4 ernie a Co.'S drup
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents per box. FoSter-Milbum CO.,
Buffalo, y. Y. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan's and |
take no substitute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The suggestion that the McCue case
would be taken TO the Supreme Court
Of the United States was idle. That
he must die on the gallows one week
from today seems absolutely certain.
Friends who are allowed to see him
say he is resigned to his fate. Petit
tons are being sent to Governor Mon
tague asking for a Communication OF sem
tence, but these will all prove vain.
Governor Montague knows full well
that he was not made Governor to re-
verse the verdicts Of juries, or the de-
cisions Of courts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
The Good Roads Convention.

The first Of series of good road
convention to be held at various point
In Virginia took place at Danvill,
Tuesday under the auspices Of tn,
Danville Commercial Association
Several hundred delegates were pre-
sent.
The following resolutions wer.
adopted:
Resolved, /. That the convention
elect, upon the recommendation OF the
members present, atemporsry bureau
composed Of ten members, one from
each congressional district, which bu.
reau shall select its own chairman,
The duties of the bureau shall be
"A. To superiDtend and direct the or
ganization of good roads" clubs and
associations in each county, city and
town OF the Commonwealth. b. To
make known the present road laws of
the commonwealth, 10 suggest amend
ments necessary thereto, TO compile
and publish all possible information
a to road building and the costs there
OF, and to devise ways and means of
putting our present road laws into i'm
mediate effect, pending the enactment
OF better laws. G.. To call, at such
time and place as it may deem expe-
dlent, convention composed OF dele
gates from good roads, clubs and as
Soclatlons now existing, or such as
may hereafter be organized, for the
purpose OF forming permanent State
good roads, association. ID. To col
lect and disburse funds TO carry out
the object Of this bureau.
:. That we favor Federal and State
ana IN the construction Of permanent
good roads.
.. That we advocate the working of
both jails and penitentiary convicts in
permanent bodybuilding in the State
and believe that the State should fur
nish food, clothes and guard them free
Of cost TO the county.
i. That we appeal especially to the
farmers and all associations of farmers
IN Virginia, who are peculiarly depen-
dent upon good roads for transporta-
ton and communication, TO give their
support TO this move; we request the
press Of the State to lend its aid and
influence, and we ask all labor Organi-
cations, chambers ofc0mmerce, boards
Of trade, business mems associations.
the Travellers Protective Association. |
the Virginia Real Estate Agency, ali
good roads associations and the coun-
ties, cities and towns OF the Common
wealth to cooperate with us i'm form
ing and perfecting an organization ca
pable, II wisely directed, Of comforting
the highest benefit upon the State and |
lis people.
o. lhat we request the State board ,
Df agriculture Of Virginia. i'm its seve-
raj district institutes, 10 devote one
lecture at each institute to the good /
roads cause.
.. That copies OF these resoluti ons be
sent TO every newspaper In the State.
ana that they be requested to publish
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

If You Want
Good Bread
USE
Monitor Flour
The only pulverized flour on
the market.
Stokes B Davidson.
TO LOUIS SlEGEL:

You are hereby notified that tract
Of land standing on the Land Books
in the name Of j. a. ShackletOn and
W. p. Faris, containing 1856 acres in
Hampden District, Prince Edward
county, Virginia, was sold on the 18th
day OF December, 1902, for delinquent
taxes, levies, interest and costs TO the
Commonwealth Of Virginia, and APP
plicati0n for the purchase thereof has
been fled in this office and it appear
ing from the records in this office that
you are interested in said land, you
are further notified 10 appear in four
months from the date OF this notice,
and do what may be necessary TO pro-
tect your interests.
Given under my hand this 2ith day
of January 1905.
T.. j. WHITEHEAD,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Prince
Edward County, Virginia.
Jan. 274t.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Ex-President Cleveland addressed a
Y. NJ. G. A. meeting last Sunday az
ternOOn, and gave some excellent adj
vice TO the young men who heard him.
We had been told that he was a Pres
byterian in faith, but he alludes to the
"backsliding Of States" in such man
ner as to convince us that he is an old
time Methodist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

1--WE told you So, and yet we con-
TESS that the whiskey war has warmed
up a little earlier in the campaign than
we thought would be the case. The
Index-Appeal, Times-Dispatch and
News Leader are at it in good shape.
Remember, brother, that the "great-
est OF these is charity"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Before the canvass is a month older
Messrs. Willard and Swanson are go
ing 20 be fighting mad, and their
friends will share in the mental dis
turbance. The Democrats have the
happy faculty OF not getting to-
pether"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The seat in the United States Sen
ate once occupied by the late NJ. S.
Quay, and soon to be filled by EX-
Attorney General Knox, Is said TO
have cost at its last sale S5OO,OOO, but
it is not given out as TO who paid the
price. And yet Mr. Roosevelt insists
on il that in this country the poor man
stands as good chance as the rich man.
No doubt the President would have it
SO. but that it is ~ no sane man will
contend.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Governor Montague is the first pres
idential suggestion for 1908, and il has
been made by representative rail-
road man who heard his eXcellency in
an address which was made in pre-
sence Of railroad men gathered at old
Point last October. He must have
been profoundly impressed with the
speech and the speaker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The jamestown bill hangs fire I'm
Congress. We very much fear that
the Government will do no more than
contribute TO naval display in con-
nection with the celebration, and as
all the big brothers who have taken
part in exposition projects were forced
TO rely in great part upon Government
aid we don't know how the little menu
Der Of the family circle can get on
without it. And it should be the plea
sure Of the Government to help the
weaker
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Employees liability blll7 has been
thrown as bomb among Gubernator-
ial aspirants. No matter as to records
they are all for il now, and what a
man is today is Of more Importance
than what he was yesterday. AS
long as the light holds out to burn
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The ladies Of Roanoke tlocked to the
Fishburn trial The pace has been set
and the dear sisters are keeping step
TO the music. Is the golden age be-
hind or before us? All Of us are hop
ing for better things, and our sincere
wish is that we may not be diSap-
pOinted
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The January thaw has caught cold.
Washington Post.
That was emphatically true the day
on which 1t was written, Thursday Of
last week. The mercury fell with a
deep heavy thud, the blizzard came
suddenly and violently and all nature
snivered at the Icy touch. Even the
iAnd OF sunshine and Of flowers grew
cOld and the whole country suffered
s1gether: AS usual We Of this God
s oneSsed Southside enjoyed exemption
sucn as others were strangers TO. This
Is the nome for man II he would live
comfortably and serenity.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The no-track-trOlley seems to be in
sight IN Virginia. Thatought to mean
rapid transit" to Hsmpden-Sidney
and then the venerable school will
ever remain part Of Prince Edward
life, its Joys and pride.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Mr.. Ellyson has wisely concluded
not to stand for the second place on
the ticket No man in all the state is
more entitled to first place, and may
be it will yet come to him if he waits
and at the same time continues his
good work.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Politicians would do well to remem-
Der That the judicious use OF printers
INK would be as profitable TO them as
II Is TO merchants. And no law pro-
hioi's the use Of money in any such
altogether right and legitimate way.
Keep your cause before the public, and
II you cant speak to as many as you
wish to address put your words in
print and send them broad cast
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

The Norfolk Ledger has been bought
by the Newport New Times-Herald.
The sale was a surprise to US but we
are glad 70 know that the old friend
has fallen into good hands.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Mrs. Chadwick is said TO be bank
rupt. Given another chance and she
will become millionaire within ten
days time. Her methods may be
"frenzied," but they are far reaching
and fOrceful.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

In the interstate cotton convention
which was recently held in the city of
New Orleans, It was gravely resolved
TO "get rid Of the middle man. When
we boys played marbles the kid who
got the middle man won the game.
We presume it still holds true.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Chicago has new daily paper run
by women. As no woman can keep
a secret Of course their writers will
give TO their readers all they know
and that means a newsy newspaper.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
Special Rates via Southern Rail W az
TO Washington, u. E.. and Return,
Account Presidential Inaugu-
ratiOn

Southern Railway announces on ac-
count Of Inauguration Of President
Roosevelt, Washington, March 4th, it
will sell from all stations on its lines
tickets 20 Washington, ID. c., March
2nd and Bird and for trains scheduled
to arrive Washington before ! p. NJ.
March 4th, at rate of one fare for the
round trip plus p cents. minimum
rate 80 cents Final limit March Sth.
with privilege Of extension to March
18th on deposit Of ticket and payment
OF fee Of Sl.0O. Special low rates will
apply for movement Of military COM
panies travelling i'm uniform in parties
OF 20 or more. For information apply
to Ticket Agents. feb. 3-3i.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Missouri ought not TO have gone Re
publican, but when her legislature
proposes 10 put fine Of $500 on the
man or men who "up the walters
she is exactly right.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
C0BB'S ADMINISTRATOR
VS..
A. N. {. CHURCH.

Pursuant TO decree OF the Circuit Court or
Prince Edward county rendered al rs Nov.
ember term, 1904, the unders igned special
commissioner will sell at public auctl on, on
the premises. 40 o'clock on
2nd or MARCH, 1905,
that valuable property on Main street. OF
Farmvlle, Va, known a.
THEA. VI. T.. CHURCH.
10 the highest bidder upon the following
terms. to-wit: For cash enough 10 discharge
the liens OF CObbs Administrator and OF
trute & Noel Bros. ". said church, and the
balance on one, two and three years rom
date Of sale or SAID balance TO be upon such
terms As II. A. Stokes and the trustees OF
said church may agree upon and make
known on day or sale.
W. LANCASTER,
Special Com mis- ,ioner.
In the Clerks Onice Of the Circuit Court OF
the county Of Prince Edward:
CODb's Admir-, Plaintiff vs.. A. NJ. +.
Church, Defendant.
!, h. J. Whitehead. Clerk Of the said Court,
do certify that the bond required OF the spec
ial Commissioner BY the decree rendered IN
said cause on the 18th day OF November, 1901
has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk OF the said
Court, this 18th day OF January, 1896.
feb. S-4t. T.. j. WHITEHEAD, Clerk.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03
Has Stood The Test - Years.

The old. original Groves Ta~teless
Chill Tonic You know what Won are
taking II i iron aud qninlre in "A
tasleless form. M cure, no pay So.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-02-03

Pineules is the name of new dir
coyery put up in new way A GER
tain cure for all Kidney. Blood and
Bladder diseases. and every form "
rheumatism. Pineules relieve Back
ache and Kidney pains perm unentlv.
II you need such a remedy let u- .hnw
you the wonderful Pineules Sold hy
Anderson Drug Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-28
MONEY ALREADY ACCEP1 Ted


that the balance viii sbe refused:
tlleb board was informed that
Mr. Rock eller had placed a. their
disposal 100000. At was at once ac-
,cepted, and an order for s41,500 of
the amsunt was ct once made out
said Dr.. Bart to-day .s-That money
Is In our regular treasury nov, and
the que stion is, shall II be setaineds"
s The Eru. Genital committee CT the
board VIII hold q meeting at two;
O'clock this afternoon. III this meet
Ing the protests Of the ministers o..
the church lield a mass meeting az
the Tws1 1t,eths Century Club and drew
up a memorial, VIII be considered.
and probably final action will be.
taken, The memorial viii be referred
to- q suo;committee consisting Of
President Samuel eapon, Of thel
board Professor Edward O. Moore,
of Harvard. and John Il. Dennison.
This committee has Formulated a re-l
port whic viii be presented to the
entire committee dis afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-28
CRY o. I|Ill

was! heard all through the building
and IN am instant the stairs, which
are only about two feet wide, were.
packed with a struggling mass Of ih,,,
manity, The girls, the greater part
Of whom are either Italians OF Jew.
esses, fought with each sothe to gain
the entrance. They hit and scratch,
tedjandSkicked, all the while screaming
at the5top Of their voice. II Il
Patrolman Charles F. Fuchs. OF the
Leonard street station. who happened
to be nearby, heard the pandemonhln
and upon reaching the building took
| |in$the situation at a glance.s H q saw
that. he wouldShe tpowerless IN such d
panic stricken mob, SO he rushed to
the nearest fire alarm box aud sent in
a call for flremen and also for ambu.
lances. When the, tlremen arrived
they edged their way through the
struggling, fighting mass and finally
got all out of the building. Upon
reaching the street several of the girls
were found suffering from hysteria
and these and the injured the physl
clans gave their attention. After al
had been treated they were sent Il
their homes. sI5si.; 5!45S .;i:s Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-28
DECISION WAS! i MADE ON THE
QUESTION: Last NIGHT IN Y
II BALTIMORE. s

- V y d
Messrs. A. l.. Heffner and j. M;
Garyey returned to-day from Balti:
more where they attended a meeting
Of Ia committee relative to a banquet
toSbe given about the middle Of May
in honor Of General Manager Of the
B. and Q. Thomas Fitzgerald. A
strong play was made to have the
banquet pulled OF here, as was pre-.
dicted in the West virginian on Sat.
urday, and Fairmont won, thanks to
the good presentation ofsour! claims
by Messrs. Heffner and Garyey.
This banquet will be quite an elab.
crate affair. Many distinguished peo-
pie will be here. President Oscar G.
Murray, Of the baltimore and Ohio,
Governor Warfeld. J. Of Maryland, and
many Others. Judge Cor Of sclarks;
burg will I be given i special invita-.
| ltion. Baltimore viii send d large
Y delegation and other cities viii DE
lrepre ressnted by large numbers. This
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-28
CONES MAY 10Th AN . N soTti--
PREPARATIONS 70 THE
EVENT HAVE Be UN. 4.

IS Plans are already being made for
The apnlial@ commencement of the
Fairmont High School which takes
place on, the 29th5and s0th5 OF May.
Monday night the 2sth. will be
given overto the junior! class who will
present the usual Junior programme.
promises TO be unusually interesting
The class Is already busy with their
preparations, and the programme.
On Tuesday night the thirtiethsthe
graduation exercises proper will be
Eeld at the Grand Opera House. The
graduating class Is composed Of sew,
en- members, namely: Effie ! Hender:
| SON Maggie Doheny, Florence Jack;
Timms and Claud Layman. The class
will consist Of oratlons, essays u and
recitations I *.
Miss Nellie Cox has been absent
from school for the past two months
owing to her illness ofstyphoid fever
She will have little difficulty; how
ever, in making up the4lost time as
her work was flnished3up to the time
of her Illness. 5ii;i &
&The completing classes Of &:the
grammar school is now finishing ul
the various branches of,study and tax
Ing the final examinations prepare
tory to the close OF the department
on the second Of MAJ, when public
exercises will5beS held and certificate
OF completion willtbe, given which vii
admit them to the first year sth,
i High School course. ii Y :i4's
The class is composed of ! fifty.nin,