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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-02-08
Practical Points

Each one of MS is called to go ON
pilgrimage. like Abraham's. from sin
and a worldly life TO ga city which
hath foundations whose builder and
maker is Cod" "a better country,
that is a heavenly" Cleb. 1l:l0. l6).
We know not at first just where we
are going when God calls us from the
world 10 enter into his service. 1t Is
always to the land which be viii show
MS. Life and duty and work will un.
fold themselves 90 MS as we obey the
call
The better country is heaven, the
eternal home Of Gods children.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-02-08

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raham rather. Tea 'Ae Nlsl l'''-' '''i''-
from Jr TO- haran' nearly oV0 lnl'oS
northwest mp the Lupmaies' on 'ne
road toward Palestine.
Get thee out of tiny country anu
from thy kindred. why must He F''
away from these inillcncest because
only I'm new country free from me
restraints of old customs ana ON
friends. could the family and religion
of Abraham best develop. Unto a
land that I will show thee" Here
was another test of bis faith. And
the difficulty was greatly enhanced
by the fact that be did not know
where he was going
W. 81 win make of thee great
nation" Great and good motives are
involved I'm this promise. Personally
fl would COMPENSATE for the loss Of
his own country. This promise was
fulfled I'm the Hebrew race. which
has had a greater relleious influence
than any other. and which stiii exists.
but more completely in the spiritual
sons of Abraham the whole Christian
church (Gal 3:29) So Christ says
of Abraham. "He rcl0lcod TO see lnl
5av. and he saw it. and was glad.
John $3.50. "And ! viii bless thee.
No earthly good can De SO great a7
the blessing of God.
"And make thy name great
Known. honorod. loved through all the
centuries. and by mulutudes of peo
pie. To one who is really worthy OF
&c. it is a great blessing to De inc
hero. the example, the ideal of many
people.
And thou shalt De blessing a
blessing in myself and q source o.
b. blessing To- others il is more blessed
TO give than TO- receive.
v. 8. and I win bless them tha'
s bless thee Abrahams cause was
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-02-08

viii wait at Chester until s.Ss a m f~ = y
L. s25 train from Richmond
Between Bermuda and Chester. 4.
Leave Chester Al $40 a m an~ Iaw
752 a. m. Arrive at Chester at 90 p
Bermuda al 500 D. m. -
F.B. Gnu, CEA
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-02-08

LEAVE FARMvllLs DALI
NORTH AND EAST
80 az. ~ no o. Nel
40 a. m. l0Aia.m. k1,.
SOUTH AND WEST.
No. Is. No. &
1854 a. m. 5s3s D. m. izn
No. l5.-For Roanoke. Bristol Bln.s-,,
bus and principal stafions &c, Clsn.
Bristol and Columbia cepen q
connects AZ East Radford 49,, .e a.
sleepera for New Orleans and n" n1noeek
Dining car ~ Aonpkh
No. 3.-for Roanoke, Fast Radf..a
Parlor car 10 Roanoke. sIeep~, :. ssssial
vile. Pullman sleeper Roarelss 70 lknes.
bus. Bluehed 10 Cincinnati 49, = = col1n-
No. 5.--For Lynchburg Roanoke a. ~.
late stations. intern<t-
No. l6-For Petersburg, Richr,o,a 4,
Pullman sleeper TO Richmond ~. SS',ea
No. 4 For Petersburg. Norfolk. Rieh,.,
intermediate stations. Pulln.sn,, =. snt
No. 6.-Local for Petersburg and Rieh,,,
meets at Petersburg FOR NorsolL' Ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
The Familiar Seouence

laS'-movihs motor car. a "harpin
curve. spill, All inquest These are rho
salient features of the latest fatal motor
accident this time occurring in New I.r.
sey. 1t differentates from its PREDECESSORS
only N the third item. There is aIwavs .
fast-moving car. and always a spill and
almost always an inquest. just whetb.r
the spill occurs at curve or a prada
crossing or over an eHrbankment. or against
tree or pole. or against another car re-
mains for the chronicler of the days TRACE
DIES to set forth In detail The cause Of al
these disasters lies in the hrst-named fac
tor. the speed of the car. The motorists
who so the pace that kills usually kill
themselves or others. They can not expect
to violate the laws of prudence and COM
mon sense and remain immune. They can
not reasonably hope TO steer perfect courses
over crooked and sometimes unfamiliar
roads while driving ahead at rate OF
from twenty to fifty miles an hour. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
The Capital Is Safe.

Washington IS safe from the attack OF
an enemy approaching it from the lower
Potomac After much firing OF blank
cartridges and much flashing of search
lights. and much dashing to and fro of
torpedo boats and running about of
soldiers. that fact has been clearly dem
onstrated. Washington. the capital of the
United States is immune from 4 water
assault.
That is a comforting reflection 1t will
make every resident of the District sleep
better hereafter. II will solace tee on
Gals who are charged with the RESPONSE
bility for the conduct of national affairs
IL viii reassure the Legislators who as
semble here annually to adjust the affairs
OF the nation. They can debate and con-
fer and vote without anxiety as to their
personal safety. as far as the water APP
prOaCh 10 the city is concerned.
or course. the demonstration Is lacking
in some respects Blank cartridges are
not precisely the sort of ammunition that
would be used by the assailanss II q
really truly enemy were moving up
from the bay. But then. searchlights are
rot exactly what the defenders would
employ the sole means of defense.
Furthermore. any fleet that might get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
A Cracker Crack at the Senate.

Some of the Georgia newspapers, in
sympathizing with Senator Bacon because
of the loss he sustained in a recent bank
failure. compliment him on having made
no money out of his Office. The Augusta
Herald says:
Our senior senator presents a shining
exception to the dark rule. With a longer
term of service in the Senate than nearly
all his colleagues. while graft was ram
pant and many enriched themselves by
illegltimate spoils. he remained poor. He
IS an honest man, one of the old school
of southern statesmen, who scorned to
benefit themselves at the cost Of their
people. And Georgians are made to feel
proud of him even while sympathizing
with him in his loss"
This fling at the Senate is wholly un-
deserved. and grossly perverts history
Had the Herald consulted Mr. Bacon ha
would have saved it from such an exhibit
ton Of itself. He knows his colleagues
on both sides OF the chamber. and Is the
sort OF man-frank. honest. and straight
forward-not to relish a compliment at the
expense of associates to whom he gives
his confidence and friendship
''The rule" is not dark. but white. The
Senate compares favorably with any body
In the world for character No present
member of that body has made money by
the prostitution Of his place The ma
jority are only In moderate circumstances
and some are poor. Those who are rich
were rich when elected, and sought office
not for money considerations 1t is Ger
tain indeed that they are out of pocket
as the result Of their venture into politics
This Georgia newspaper speaks reckless
ly. and is uniformed. 1t Is repeating CAB
BILE which has obtained too wide ci-cu-
lation for the good of the country. The
Senate has been maligned in this way until
many thoughtless people have come to re-
gard 1t as refuge for boodlers and
plutocrats. 1t never was so. and never
less so than now. 1t represents high
order of both character and ability and
its services in the framing Of good laws
are notable.
Nor does any section monopolize the
virtue and the merit there displayed When
Georgia offers Mr.. Bacon, Iowa offers Mr..
Allison or Mr.. Dolliver. When Alabama
offered Mr.. Morgan and Mr. Pettus, Massa-
chusetts offered Mr.. Hoar and Mr. Lodge.
Frye of Maine and Culberson of Texas are
of money. Mr.. Daniel of Virginia Is DOOR
and so is Mr.. Beveridge of Indiana
The spirit of refusing to prosper at the
expense Of ones people is not southern
or northern but American. Our public
servants as a rule have always been hon.
est. and those in commission today are as a
rule distinctly SO. Instead therefore, Of
describing Mr.. Bacon white sheep in
flock of blacks, he Is in company which
matches his own color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Heroes.

Heroes? The world is. and has always
been, full of them. Otherwise the little
ball could not have been rolled around so
successfully. Mr.. Fairbanks rescue of a
drowning GIL. and Mr.. Bryan's timely aid
to a woman caught in an automobile acct
dent, Credtahe as both performances are
should not be celebrated by perfervid ad-
mirers at the expense of other presidential
aspirants. We must have square deal
even in guff, Where is the man with soul
so dead. heart so hard. NOODLE so
soft. who dares to take the ound that in
similar circumstances your Uncle Joe Cam
non. or Judge Taft, or William Randolph
Hearst, or Wall streets good southern
man" would not have shown the same high
qualities? All alike are of the heroic mold.
And al! alike banker arter a chance" to
rescue Miss Columbia from her present
peril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

past the lower forts would be fairly well
heralded before rounding the turns below
Forts Washington and Hunt. Somebody
would be on the watch for it. and 1t
would doubtless have an interesting time
before actually coming in sight Of the
two big batteries. So the case stands in
as satisfactory shape as the circum-
stances permit.
Naturally the world at large Is taking
note Of this trial of the forts and Is ad-
tusting its plans accordingly to meet the
situation In a truly military manner when
the occasion arises. 1t Is presumably
selecting good landing places out of the
range of the forts for the launching
of a column against Washington There
may be difficulties about this. granting
the conquest of the supreme difficulty of
getting the force into the bay and the
river at all. There Is little fear of a sue
cessful assault by land from northern
point. granting that the suppositItious
enemy managed to effect a landing in
large numbers on the coast. The tri-
umphant march of the British i'll 1872 is
not to be regarded a criterion. That
force got on shore by way of the Chesa-
peake. the mouth of which was not then
protected 1t now is. 1t was met by a
numerically superior American force. but
the Americans were scattered and I'M
trained and soon fell back 1t is difficult
to conceive 1000 Americans allowing
5000 British troops to beat them nova
days.
Taken altogether. the situation is COM
Portable. There is no reason now for the
timorOus to revive the demand for the
removal of the capital to interior
point, where it will be immune from for
eign assault. 1t is just as safe where 1t
is on the banks of the fort-guarded Po-
tomac. as though it were in the heart of
q Kansas prairie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
New York Police Bravery.

The other day a man shot and killed a
woman In the door OF New York store in
a crowded portion of the city and then
made his escape. Pursued by a squad of
policemen into a building he held them at
bay with his revolver and managed to elude
them while they were hesitating at the foot
OF stairway. He then went down town
and two hours later killed an old friend
whom he asked for loan. Now the po-
lice commissioner is investigating the con-
duct of the policemen who lacked the nerve
to arrest the murderer before he had taken
q second life. their behavior being in strk-
Ing contrast with that of a truckman. who
grappied with the slayer after the second
shooting and felled him with bale hook
Yesterday in New York a police detective
standing in a pawnshOp overheard two men
bargaining for the sale of a typewriter they
had brought In and as they were leaving
called on them TO wait. They ran. how
ever. and the detective pursued them. Over
taking one he drew a revolver and com
PEELED him to run with him after the man
ahead. threatening to kill the fellow if he
did not obey. few moments later lie got
within range os the first fugitive and com
manded him to halt. firing twice al him
when he refused. The street was filed with
women and children. but fortunately the
shots hit no one. Finally the pursuit was
successful, the fugitive being badly beaten.
This second case of police bravery might
be considered in connection with the other
matter. There was no lack of courage on
the part of the policeman who had a gun
and who was chasing two men who We're
unarmed. But half dozen policemen were
too timid TO grapple with armed muir
derer. and the result was the sacrifice OF
another life. There is evidently something
wrong with the New York police standard
of personal intrepidity when a slayer is
permitted to escape and couple of type
writer thieves are overhauled at the risk
OF wounding or killing innocent bystanders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
The States and the Railroads.

No apologies are necessary for calling
Senator Daniel into the railroad controversy
in Virginia. 1t was the proper step on
the part of the state authorities. A great
question is involved. and the best counsel
should be sought by both sides. Mr.. Dan
lei as lawyer grades with the best. and
the confidence felt in him by his constitu-
ents could not be more complete.
This example. too should be generally
followed. In every state where this rail-
road question exists. or may arise the
highest legal talent should be employed.
At last we are I'm for something practical
In the way of state rights, and the con-
troversy has aroused the nation. Again
"a condition and not a theory" confronts
us. State laws are on the books for execu-
ton. and a decision that decides must be
obtained as to their value. If they are
good. well and good. II they are no good.
they will. of course, have to go.
Meanwhile there Will be no excuse for
hysteria The clash Is not that of arms,
but of tongues and pens. II may take a
little time to settle the matter, but we can
all afford patience. The states will re-
main and the Union hold together. and
when the final word Is said by the final au-
thority all will accept and obey it.
II may De tiidl the pO4lI.CldHS VIII get
into the game. and attempt to make capital
for themselves out OF the excitement Gre
ated But let them. They will not be able
to do much harm. What Is involved will
not lend Itself easily to their schemes In
the last analysis the question is one be-
yond their legitimate reach. and when they
attempt to bend it to their purposes they
will fail
The report that Gov. Swanson is ready to
go to Jail in defense of his position in
the premises as the chief executive of Vir
gnia Is a little too warm, even for mid
summer. 1t might he lucky for him as a
politician to have the key turned on him.
But no sensible opponent would with the
opportunity make martyr of him, and no
friend will be able to do so.
Jail sentences for governors are not on
the program. Personal guards for federal
judges or for state judges are not in con-
temptation. The President is at his sum-
mer home taking his vacation Attorney
General Bonaparte talks like man whose
brow Is famed by cool breezes. So that.
all things considered we are not in a very
bad way. and should not as yet despair of
the republic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Personalities.

A statesmans life is very strange,
We do not ask his views;
But scan the way his fancies range,
In neckties, hats or shoes.
From speeches which with care he frames
We lightly turn away:
And read with interest of the games,
That he prefers to play.
IT'S true some listeners will turn out,
To hear what he may think:
But mostly we're concerned about
The things he likes to drink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

can not place their faith implicitly In the
reliability Of brakes or clutches or tires.
With a long list of fatalities due to bad
steering. breakages and excessive speed,
they continue to take chances such as q
few years ago would never have been ven-
tured. And they are paying the penalty for
their rashness. The most melancholy fact
Of the whole case Is that In placing theiE
own lives in jeopardy they are usually risk
ing others,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Hard to Arrange.

"Do you think that the government ought
to step in and regulate the railways?"
It's little hard to arrange" answered
Mr.. Dustin Stax: you see, a man who has
been running railways all his life somehow
feels perfectly confident about stepping in
and running a government. whereas a man
who has been devoting himself to govern
ment work Is likely to feel certain con-
scientious diffidence about undertaking to
boss railways"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
A Patriot Convfnced

$50 you came back to America thor
oughly convinced that it is the best place to
live?"
Yes. indeed" answered Mrs. Cumrox;
things cost enough here to make 1t worth
while being rich. Over there living Is so
inexpensive that you are at times almost
forced to live economically"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Metaphor Mixed, But Logic Sound.

From the Boston Traveller.
The suggestion Of the City Club Of New
York that a gardener should be appointed
to care for the parks moves the Times to
say that il this is not checked at once We
will have manufacturers and importers
drafting a tariff. and the chamber of COM
merce and American Bankers Association
amending the currency laws, while the
President Is busy with the nature takers
and the mothers meetings. The thin edge
of the wedge should be nipped in the bud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers of The Star may have The Even
Ing and Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part Of the country at the rate Of Coo
per month, or The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
frequently as desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
A Great Benefit.

Surprising you discover the north pole. I"
remarked the tnquisitive person, what
direct benefit to humanity will result?'
I'VE will have the assurance" answered
the traveller. that there Is one spot on
earth where nobody asks. IS 1t hot enough
for your"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

Nothing that can happen to the moneyed
interests of the country is likely to compel
Mr.. Hartman to economize in having his
white clothes laundered or cause Mr.. Rookie
Teller anxiety about the expense represented
by lost golf balls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Above and Below the Boundaries.
Eronn the Worcester Evening Gazetta.

With Secretary Taft above the st. Law
renee and Secretary Root below the Rio
Grande, the administration will have two
able workers engaged. Mexican President
Diaz and Canadian Secretary of State Scott
will not put up all the stakes and rails,
when it comes to mending the fences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Undecided.

He is politician. isn't her.
I'm not sure" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. whether he is a regular politician
or merely a man with summer presi-
Dental boom"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Good Shot !!
From the Boston Transcript.

I
One of the most thrilling Of the fish sto-
RES Is that of an officer of a German
steamer which arrived in New York yes
terday, who was knocked insensiDle while
shaving by flying fish that winged its
way through one OF the PORTFOLIOS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Not Prescribed.

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
The newspaper jokers have heap to
say about the bathing suit: but there Is
nothing in the unwrtten law defining the
dimensions Of a bathing suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

New York roof gardens have not been
doing much for the managers. but as they
have not made much business for the courts
the season may be regarded thus far as a
success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

There was time when 1t looked as IL
David B. Hill might be tempted to make
some ringing declaration that would show
how the principles of democracy and gov
eminent ownership could blend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Tho 0pfiupiSf

I'm happy. spite of those who give
Me such discouraging advice:
Each year 1t costs me more to live,
And each seems worth the raise in price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

After all, there may be some doubt
whether it is worth while going into details
about a campaign fund so comparatively
small as that of District Attorney Jerome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Man and Mars.

From the Duluth News Tribune.
Having decided that Mars is inhabited by
human beings it Is now important to settle
il We go to Mars after We die here or wee
versa. This would give line the sort
OF folks who live there and the climate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Bound to Be Found.
From the Providence Evening Bulletin.

From the Providence Evening BuIetfu.
The bones Of focahontas have been dis
covered in England after nearly 800 years
1t is difficult to how the bones of Adam
are much longer To escape the Unsuitable
explorer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

Hereaft.-, when Millionaire gives big
donation to college there should be some
stipu alton that he shall be respectfully
treated in the songs and college yells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

Between the opera singers and the in,m!-
grant laborers all classes of society in this
country are likely to find themselves largely
dependent on Italy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
In Training.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The President Is reported to be study
ing birds with an opera glass prepara-
tory to the fall nature campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

Despite Harry Orchards protests Of ref
ormation. II would be wise not TO leave any
explosive materials about TO tempt his dan
gerous ingenuity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27

Despite their activities neither courts nor
lecturers have been able 10 materially dis
courage the proht-taking proclivities Of
multi millionaires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-27
Wearying w ork.
From the Buffalo Commercial.

From the Buffalo Commercial
The mayor of New York has started on
long vacation. Dodging the effort to have
a fair count of the vote whereby he claims
TO have been elected has been very IA
tiguing.