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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
AMERICANS SET FREE
Secretary Roots Message Has
Quick Result.
RUSSIAN POLICE OyERzEALOUS.
william Il. WnIIIng, His Wife and
Sister-in-lnw Were Put In 81.
Petersburg Prison Cell as
RevOlutiOnlsts.


ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 22.-Wll.
liam English Walllng, his wife and his
sister-in-law. Miss Rose Strunsky, who
were arrested here charged with aiding
Finnish rebels IN n plot against the
czar, have been released.
The discharge Of the prisoners fol.
lowed the receipt Of a dispatch from
Secretary Of State Root
The secretary's message was a short
statement Of the appeal upon which
the American embassy was expected
10 act for the relief Of the persons ar
rested 50 far as seemed proper and
was prompted by a telegram dated
indianapolis from William L. English
an uncle Of Mr.. Walllng.
The telegram contained a brief sum-
mary Of the facts concerning the ar
rest as set ont I'm the press dispatches
Attaches Of the embassy visited the
prefecture Of police and the headquar-
ters Of the secret police I'm endeavors
to learn the nature Of the charges
against the American prisoners and to
see whether they We're comfortably
treated.
The police accuse Mr. Walling of
furnishing financial aid TO the reyolu-
tionary movement, but that is not the
charge on which he and the other
members Of the party were arrested.
The police found nothing among the
papers Of the trio 10 warrant detain-
ing them. No conditions are attached
TO the release, but Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ling and Miss Strnnsky intend 70 leave
ST. Petersburg tomorrow. They say
they have practically finished their
work in Russia. All their papers and
manuscripts have been restored to
them.
The officials expressed deep regret at
the arrest, which they say was ordered
upon the report Of an overzealous spy
who had been shadowing the Finnish
revOlutlonists with whom the Ameri-
cans had been associated.
w. English Walllng of indianapolis,
Ind, his wife and his sister-in-law,
Miss Rose StransSy, were arrested IN
this city by n force Of gendarmes be-
cause Of their association with several
members Of the Finnish Progressive
party They were locked mp In the
gendarmerie headquarters. Kellogg
Durland, another American and a
friend Of Mr.. Walllngs, who has been
IN st. Petersburg gathering material
for series Of lectures, also was taken
into custody. but later he was releas-
ed. No evidence upon which TO hold
Mr. Durland was found.
Mr.. Walllng Is a wealthy socialist.
He IS a grandson Of the late William
II. English, who was vice presidential
candidate in 1850 when General Han
cock ran for the American presidency.
For several years past Mr. Walling
has taken an active interest I'm the
Russian struggle, and this is the third
time he has visited Russia
The Firms with whom the Wallings
have been associating also were ar
rested.
Mr.. Walling and his wife, who IS
known to the literary world as Anna
Suansky, and Miss Stransky were
taken to the gendarmerie headquarters
because all prisons are overcrowded.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
CALLS 1T "A Flx-UP."
Counsel Says Mrs. IIartIe Il Worst
Woman In the World.


Woman In the World.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.-J. Scott
Ferguson, counsel for Augustus Hart
je, at the trial here presented authori-
ties as to the power Of the courts and
declared that where injustice had been
done there was never O court that
would not reopen the matter.
Mrs. Hartje's attorney, John NJ.
Freeman, after making a brief argu-
ment against the courts rights TO open
the case, diverted TO the petition for
reopenlng and was not restrained by
the court. He declared that the find
ing Of the letters was "a ix-up" by
the other side. He asked the court
what tribunal would reopen case on
the testimony procured from Nadine.
who at the divorce trial took the stand
In Mrs. Hartie's behalf.
In conclusion Mr.. Freeman said
Hartie comes before the court a dis
credited man and he hands the court
something that was handed him by
some one else and requests the court
TO reopen the case.
In reply counsel for Hartje defended
bis client and declared he was a much
injured man. lie said II the allega-
tons in the petition were true there
never lived a worse woman in the
world than Mrs. Hartje."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
nemnnn. Of Fnrmers, congre-..

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. oct. 21.-
The Farmers national congress adopt
ed resolutions advocating a national
law requiring all market dealings to be
for actual value and with actual COM
moditles Three recommendations were
made regarding the government postal
service. One calls for a parcels post,
another FOR the postal telegraph and
the third for o system Of postal saw
inqs hanks
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
FARMvILLE, VA. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1907
FISH CLAIMS VICTORY.
forces OF Hartman, He says, Routed
In Proxies Battle.


CHICAGO, oct. 22.-Stuyvesant Fish
has won the first skirmish I'm his bat
tie with Edward II. Hartman for the
control Of the Illinois Central railroad.
Harrlman's defeat is conceded by his
lieutenants when the proxy committee
met to proceed with its CONT Of the
votes. Attorney William Nelson Crom.
we'll Of New York, chief OF the Harri'
man forces, went TO ex-Judge Farrar,
leading attorney Of the Fish faction,
and told him that the Hartman people
were satisfied that Afr. Fish was far
IN the lead in his proxy holdings and
that the further count might az well
be suspended. Mr.. Cromwell suggest
ed that all further action be suspend
ed pending the decision Of the court as
TO the legality Of voting the 2S6OO0
shares OF Illinois Central stock held
by the Hartman faction in the names
Of the Union Pacific railroad and the
Mutual Life Insurance company.
In Judge Balls temporary injunction
restraining the counting Of these 2S6.-
600 votes for Hartman IT was agreed
by both sides that in case the casting
Of this vote should change the result
Of the ballotlng the present election
should be declared null and void pend
Ing the courts final decision MS 10 the
disputed proxies. and Dec. IS was the
date set for q new election 10y the
stockholders.
Stuyvesnnt Fish gave out the follow
ing statement:
"Our victory IS gratifying and real
The best we could have hoped for un-
der Judge Balls modified order was To
prevent an election Of directors at this
time. This has not only been accom-
pllshed, but we have also secured a
definite adjournment until Dec. Is.
From now on l shall pursue my
quest for proxies with greater vlgor
and far better information than ever
before, feeling sure Of the support Of
the investing public who are interested
in preserving the independence Of the
Illinois Central railroad"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. oct. %
Charles II. Rogers who was put on
trial today at Goshen for the murder
of the Olney brothers and Alice Inger-
lck. their domestic, laughs at the idea
that he IS insane and appears confident
If acQuittal. The prisoner has been
examined and declared insane by three
allenists. An extra panel Of 100 jurors
will be on hand when the case IS called.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Child Lover. Keep Suicide Pact.

ASHLAND, Ky. oct 2i-Reared on
adjoining farms near York, Greenup
county, Tommy Bales and Isabelle
Zetron were deeply attached 70 each
other. They recently run away from
home and attempted 10 get married
at the county seat, but were refused
on account Of their youth, neither be-
ing sixteen. They then resolved to
leave the world together by the car
bolic acid route and died In each 9th
nr's arms
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Frnncis Joseph BETTER.

VIENNA, oct 22.-For the first time
since the 1st Of October, when EN-
peror Francis Joseph was taken with
his present Illness, the information OBJ
tained from all sources unites I'm de
clarlng that the patient IS remarkably
better. The catarrh and the dry cough
Ing still remain unchanged. but the
general condition Of the emperor Is
more favorable. lie has no fever,
there is less pain in the chest, his
strength Is fairly satisfactory and
there are fewer symptoms Of fatigue
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
No Saturday or sunday Weddings.

PITTsBURG, oct 22.-Bishop Regis
Canevin has placed ban on Saturday
and Sunday marriages Of Roman Cath
oics in the Pittsburg diocese. Here
after marriages may be celebrated on
the two interdlcted days only by the
special permission Of the bishop. This
order IS the result Of the many scenes
Of disorder, often ending in bloodshed,
at the weddings Of foreigners.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Learn Teleqraphy.

Young Men and Ladies with ambi-
ton should learn Telegfaphy. Under
the new S-hour law, which goes into
effect next March, over 1900 addi-
tional Telegraphers are required by
the railroads in the United States.
Positions pay from $50 to $50 per month
to beginners. You can qualify IN or
4 months time. For full details write
to the National Telegraph Institute,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Oct. lo-o-ts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
1,oneuortb 10 succeed Towerf

LONDON, Oct. 2l.-The Berlin cor
respondent Of the Observer says that
there is a persistent report in the
American colony that President Roose-
velts daughter, Mrs. Longworth, will
shortly be sent to Germany to preside
over the United States embassy-that
Is. that her husband, Congressman
Nicholas Longworth, VIII succeed Mr..
Charlemagne Tower. who recently re-
signed as the American ambassador
to Germany.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Many Miles Of Ieeberas.

While It is difficult to estimate ac-
curately. the lineal front Of the Green
land ice fields IS probably 25O miles
Roughly speaking, there are about
/ 900 square miles Of icebergs set
afoat each year I'm the north water.
Taking the original area of each of
the bergs as a quarter Of a square
mile. this supply provides a feet Of
4 1000 bergs each year
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days OF grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the pros
perous Kansas Of to-day; although a
citizen Of Codell, Earl Shamburg, has
not vet forgotten a bard time he en-
countered. He says: 81 was worn out
and discouraged by coughingnightand
day, and could find no relief till tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery. II took
less than one bottle 10 completely cure
me.n The safest and most reliable
cough and cold cure and lung and
throat healer ever discovered. Guaran-
teed by White 4 Cos. drug store SOC
and 500 Trial bottle free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
rrI.co wor.t cItr In AmerIcn.

PHILADELPHIA. oct. 21. 90 San
Francisco. politically and morally, has
sunk to a lower depth than any other
city I'm the country, and Christian
America is responsible for it, accord
ing TO statement made by the Rev.
Or. John b. Thomas Of that city TO
the synod Of Pennsylvania Of the Pres
byterian church here I'm appealing for
funds for the churches Of that city.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Pnr-on Dismissed For Reading bible.

STAMFORD. COnn., oct p. = Be
cause he read from the pulpit the
thlrty-ninth chapter Of Genesis, which
tells Of how Joseph resisted tempta-
ton. Rev. Samuel Durham has been
dismissed from the pastorate Of the
Congregational church Of North Stam-
ford. The majority Of the congrega-
don referred TO the sermon as shock
ing and declared that no such texts
should be read I'm the presence Of their
sons and daughters.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
nu,h nnnnn a set,Iement worl.er.

CHICAGO, oct 22.-Mrs. Medlll Me-
Cormlck, formerly Ruth Hanna, has
grown tired Of the ways OF society and
has turned her sympathles and energy
In the direction Of the "upllft" She
has temporarily abandoned her luxuri-
Gus home on the Lake Shore drive ana
with a few household goods settled In
lowly Gross avenue IN the Chicago uni
yersity settlement IN the stockyards.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
SETTING GATE POSTS.
Use Of Stones In Soft Ground VIII
Make Them Firm.

The matter Of setting gate posts is
one that should interest every one
who has a gate to hang. for no mat
ter how strong the post may be and
how carefully It may be braced It is
bound to sag sooner or later so that
the gate catches on the ground. II is
often desirous TO set a gate post I'm
soft ground, such as around the barn
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
AFFLICTED with Sore Eyes for 88 Years.

have bee afflicted with sore eyes for
thirty-three years. Thirteen years ago
/ became totally blind and was blind
for six years. My eyes were badly in-
famed. One Of my neighbors insisted
upon my trying Chamberlain's Salve
and gave me half a box Of it. To my
surprise it healed my eyes and my
sight came back to me.-P. G. Carls,
Cynthiana, Ky. Chamberlains Salve
is for sale by Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
R.pubIIcan national Convention.

WASHINGTON, oct 22.-The Re
publican national committee VIII meet
in this city Dec. g and for the pur-
pose Of deciding upon the place aud
time for holding the next Republican
national convention. Formal announce
ment 10 this effect was made by Harry
s New. acting chairman O. the Repub-
lican national committee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

KINGSTON. y. Y. Oct. 22.-Heavy
snowfalls were reported from several
places I'm the Catskill mountains. The
snow was six inches deep at Pine Hill
md four inches nc Big Indian. The
minimum temperature at Oneonta was
70 degrees above zero. All the trains
arriving here from the Catskill region
were covered with snow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

Henry r. Jones, Of Tampa, Fla,
writes: 81 can thank God for my
present health, due to Foley's Kidney
Cure. / tried doctors and all kinds
of kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till took Foley's Kidney
Pure. Four bottles cured me, and I
have no more pain IN my back and
shoulders. / am 81 years old, and
suffered long, but thanks to Foley's
Kidney Cure | am well and can walk
and enjoy myself 1t is pleasure to
recommend il to those needing kid
ney medicine. Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

NORFOLK. Va. oct. 22.-Floral day
lt the jamestown exposition, with
bright. ideal fall weather, brought out
thousands Of people 10 see the magnln-
cent floral parade on the Lee parade
grounds and n Venetian fete" I'm the
John Smith basin at the government
nfcr
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Italians Shot Game Warden.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. oct. u. -
Game Warden David Edwards Of Bea-
con Falls was very seriously If not IA
tally wounded by a shotgun In the
hands Of one Of two men. apparently
Italians. whom he was trying 10 ar
rest for hunting game in the woods at
Beacon valley.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
ACrlmlnaI Atiaek

on an inodensive citizen is frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the appendix" It's gem
orally the result ofprotracted constipa-
ton. following liver t0rpOr DR., King
New Life Pills regulate the liver, pre-
vent appendicitis, and establish regu-
lar habits Of the bowels. AZ White q
Co.'S, drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Dr. Shoop Family Medicine Co. Racine,
Wisconsin.

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by Dr.
Shoop. Racine, Wisconsin, penny's
cost-the great value Of this scientific
prescription known TO druggists ey-
erywhere as Dr. Shoop's Catarrh REM
edy. Sold by all dealers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Mott. chief Of state Banks. Resigns.

ALBANY. y. Y. oct. 22.-Luther W.
Mott Of Oswego. the newly appointed
state superintendent Of banks, has re-
signed. his resignation taking effect at
once. His letter TO Governor Hughes
states that I'm accepting the appoint
rsent re cverestlpated the condition Of
his health.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

CANTON, y. y, oct. 2l-Ailstaken
as deer, Martin and Edward Clohossy'
father and son. Of Cotton were occi-
dentally shot and killed IN a hunting
field IN the southern part Of 81. Law
renee county. eight miles from the VII
lage OF South Cotton, by James Crow
lev
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
General Frost's Son Held For Trial.

General frosts son hciu f"f ifihi'
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn, oct 2L
Russell Frost. Jr.. the minor son Of
General Russell Frost, was held IN S3,-
600 bond for trial IN the higher court
on the charge OF manslaughter I'm run
ming over Martin Kellogg street com
missioner, in Norwalk IN August.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Not an old Mans Came Now.

Twentieth century golf is a strenu-
Gus business. not to be lightly taken
up by elderly people unless they are
absolutely sound in wind and limb
Colhng
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

NEW YORK. Oct. 22.-Justice Sea-
bury decided that there can he no jury
trial in the suit brought by Mae G.
Wood against Senator Platt. who. she
alleges. married her and from whom
she seeks a divorce.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
,,,n,.r Accidentally KILLED.

sACKET HARBOR. y. Y, oct. 21.-
Carl Wheeler Of Holley, y. Y. was
accidentally killed while hunting ducks
I'm the harbor With two companions
he was In n boat when a shotgun was
uuintentionally discharged.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures theemost obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sellit.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

CINCINNATI. oct. %. - Regarding
the statement that he viii be appoint
ed ambassador 10 Berlin. Congressman
Nicholas Longworth. the presidents
son IN law. said. There Is nothing in
-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
plrIe Nerve and Bone LInlment

best on earth for rheumatism. strains. sprains
and an pains Uneduallcd for both man and
beast. Large bottle . cents. at White & Co. and
Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

You will find the most artistic foot
wear for men women and children at
Fleming & Clark's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

TTAVE YOUR PRINTING DONE
l 4 AT THE HERALD JOB OF
FICE. YARMVILLE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
Things That You
Should Know.

We have opened up astove store
i'm connection with our present
one.
We have the largest line Of
Stoves, Steel Ranges, Heating and
oil Stoves ever shown in the city.
We are the agents for the cele-
hrated Coles and Wilson Original
Hot Blast Stoves.
They are the best and most eco
nomical heating stoves on the
market Every one guaranteed.
IL is TO your interest to come M
and look over our stock before pur-
chasing.
S. w. pauIett & Son
THE STOVE KlNGs.)
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

Pile hay high with power fork,
there's always room at the TOP.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25
JAMES LYONS

AIrOHNEl-AI-LAW
Notary Public with Seal for the
counties Of AppomattoX, Bucking-
ham Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax and
Prince Edward
viii give special attention O. damage
suits against Railroads i'm the above
named Counties.
Law Onice and Residence, Red liill,
Virginia.
Post Office Brookneal, Virginia
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-25

,,....., r r.. D TAYLOR THOMSON.
r y- Fameiile. Va
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-25
HOTEL ROOMS ROBBED.
Two Waiting Girls at the Gilmer Ho
tel Had Their Rooms Robbed
Early This Morning-Parties
Under Suspicion.

Alice Winslow and Blanche Sheldon.
two Mattresses at the Gilmer hotel
sustained a loss this morning which
means a great deal to them. The two
girls room together at room No. 30
in that hotel. This morning they left
their room as usual at an early hour
to serve breakfast They locked the
the door, but when they returned at
about $3.50 o'clock they found the door
open and their clothes and belongings
thrown in a promiscuous manner over
the floor. They Immediately surmised
that something was wrong, and upon
investigation discovered that all their
valuable belonging had been stolen.
Miss WinslOw has lost $3.50 in mon
ey which she had just drawn, and
Miss Sheldon has lost a small sum Of
money a watch, bracelet, and other
valuable articles. The police were i'm.
mediately notified and Chief Of Police
Garrett and Assistant Chief Shaw
were called into consultation regarding
the matter. A search was instituted but
up to this afternoon the police have
been unable to discover the stolen
articles.
The young ladies are Of the opinion
that the goods were stolen by persons
intimate with the surroundings. The
police have a suspicion who the gull
ty parties are but are unprepared at
present to make an arrest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-25
DISTRICT COURT SESSIONS.
Miner Matters Receiving Attention.
Grand Jury Expected to Make
Final Report Saturday
Morning.

Almost the entire day was taken up
in hearing motions aud dpmurrcrs in
Judge Townsend's district court today.
Court was called at 10 o'clock this
morning and held all day During the
session V. c. Hodges was admitted to
the bar, O. c. johnson of Petersburg.
Arthur Adams and Homer Adams Of
Ardmore were appointed notarics pub
lie.
The petition in bankruptcy of Gus
Culwel Of Burneyvillc was filed, af-
ter which Gus Culwcll was adIudged
bankrupt and allowed ten days to
amend schedule. c. a. Bcaler was ap-
pointed receiver of the Culwell stock
and placed under $1,000 bond
The case VI Thomas Williams VS.. II.
r. Melville ct al, suit for ejectment,
a judgment by default for plaintiff
J. d. Kerby VS.. ]. d. Coleman, con
test case, an order filed instructng
G. w. Mcmillan to sell in minors in.
terests.
Ed Byrd ct al VS.. II c. Murty, de-
murrer withdrawn and case referred
to master in chancery.
NJ. A. Smith VS.. II. Fink ct al, un-
lawful detainer, judgment by default
. for possession of property and plain
tiff waving damages.
II is expected the grand jury will
make their final report Saturday morn
ing at which time they will be dis
missed for the term.
II is a noticeable fact, and has been
mentioned by lawyers, that the term
of the setting of the grand jury which
is about at an end has been the long
est a grand jury has been in session
in this city since the installation o
a court here. Heretofore It has been
the custom Of the jury to complete
its labors In about two weeks. The
present grand jury has been in ses
sion something over three weeks. The
jury has reported a number of origi
nal cases in that time. The number o.
true bills found by them, however, II
not as great as those found by othel
iuries. despite the length OF time the!
have been in session.