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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
TAFT SCORES BRYAN
Says His Record From Beginning to
End Is One OF Failure.

Cincinnati. Sept. 23.-The real &C.
tivities OF the campaign have begun
for William H. Taft Republican presi-
Dental candidate. Three political ad'
dresses were the demands made on
him during his last day IN Cincinnati
before starting on his western trip
Not since the candidate was Informed
oficially OF his nomination has Gin
cinnati been to thoroughly awake DO
litically as when marching clubs from
Indianapolis. Columbus. Hamilton and
other places lent the blaze Of torch
and the blare OF trumpet as an escort
to the candidate, who was the princi.
pal feature Of the rally OF the National
League u Republican clubs at Music
hall.
Mr.. Taft In his speech declared in
no uncertain language what he thinks
OF William J. Bryan as a statesman
and politician. After reviewing, before
an audience which from the first
showed a decided liking for him. the
record OF the Republican party as one
Of action and future reliability, he de.
picted his idea Of the Democratic pol
icy OF promise" and then devoted
himself TO an analysis Of Mr. Bryan
What Is II we have TO expect from
Mr.. Bryan?" said Mr. Taft Have we
anything TO expect but what he prom
ises? Have we anything 20 expect but
what is based upon his eloquence and
his adroitness as a public critic? Has
he ever given any practical demon.
stration OF his ability TO meet prob
lens and solve them7 Has he ever
done anything but formulate PROPOSE.
tions in his closet OF an utterly i'm.
practicable character, largely with a
view OF attracting votes by their plaus.
ibllity. and very little with view OF
their operation? What IS the history
OF Mr.. Bryan? II is from beginning 10
end record of failures on public
questions.
III he were 20 be elected. unQuestion.
ably because OF his record. however
much now he may seek to pose a. a
nservatlye-becaus of his record,
because OF the failure Of the theories
which he has proposed for the last
twelve years, his election will mean a
paralysis Of business. and we should
have a recurrence Of the disastrous
business conditions Of the last Demo.
cratic administration"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
THIRTEEN KILLED
ON FRENCH WARSHIP
Explosion Of Gun Blows Men
10 Pieces.

Toulon. France, Sept 23.-During
gunnery drill one OF the big turret
guns on the French armored cruiser
Latouche Treyille exploded with ter
rife violence. completely wrecking the
after turret and killing outright the
entire gun crew OF thirteen. A number
OF men were seriously injured, some
Of them probably fatally The drill
had been proceeding for q consider
able time. when without warning the
whole turret seemed 20 blow out. Dis
membered bodies were thrown IN all
directions and several Of them were
hurled into the sea through the great
breach caused by the explosion
The spectacle was horrible. the dead
and wounded together with shattered
arms and legs, littering the decks. A
call TO quarters was sounded. and as
speedily as possible the wounded were
cared for.
The gun that exploded was OF 10
inches bore. Of which the cruiser car
ried two. Happening so soon after the
accident on the Couronne. the expio
sion has caused a sensation IN naval
circles and doubtless VIII lead to
most rigid Investigation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Cave s4.ooo.ooo to Each o. Children.


At the golden wedding supper OF
himself and wife. W II. Singer. an
iron king Of Pittsburg. distributed fl6,-
0OO. 600 among his four children, each
getting s4.000OOO.
Through the filing OF certain papers
in the Allegheny county court house
here this come out and was later ad-
mltted by the Singer family which Is
among the best known and Oldest in
Plttsburg
The iron king simply invited his
children TO the family home In Ale
ghcny 10 assist IN celebrating the
golden wedding date on May a. None
but the children we're invited. and
each found by his OF her plate a small
dinner "favor"-ohecks. bonds and
deeds amounting to S4OOO.OOO each.
The Singer children. who received
each s4.000.0OO are William Henry
Singer. Jr.. landscape painter. now in
Norway: George Singer, iron manu-
facturer Pittsburg; Mrs. William Ross
Proctor wife OF an architect. and Mar
garlte Singer. young daughter still
at home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
FARMvILLE, VA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1908
Eouuht to ,hs pea.n to savs Hu.baud.

Fought to the Death to Save Husband.
John Roberts and his wife resisted
sheriff and his deputies in a nght
near Prestonia. Mo, one mile south
OF the Arkansas line. when the officers
attempted to arrest Ros.rts for killing
ODE Kessinger. neigsDor As a re-
suit the woman and Sheriff Mooney,
Of Baxter county. Ark, are probably
mortally wounded and Roberts and
two deputies are seriously hurt
Roberts went to Kessinger's house
and called Kessinger 20 the door.
When Kessinger appeared Roberts
fired and killed him, 1t is said. The
cause OF the deed has not been
learned.
Sheriff Mooney. with several depu-
ties. started to arrest Roberts. Mrs.
Roberts from a window told the Off
GERS to keep away. but the sherins
continued 10 advance. and both she
and her husband opened fire.
Mooney was shot by the woman. It
IS said. His fall disconnected the dep
uties for a few minutes. and Roberts
and his wife took advantage OF this to
barricade the house They defended
the buildings for hours under fire.
When the firing from within finally
ceased the door was broken down.
Mrs. Roberts. suffering from fourteen
wounds. was dying. and no attempt
was made TO remove her 70 jail.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
10000 Men FIohtIna Fores, Fires.

New York Sept 2S-Alarm Is felt
In many sections Of the state because
OF the rapid and continual spread OF
the big forest fires that have been
burning for many days In the Adiron-
dacks. New fires are frequently re-
ported. and according to dispatches
dangerous fires are burning in at least
a score of places. and a number OF
small towns and summer resort places
are threatened. There are hundreds OF
small fires that may become danger
Gus. Probably 10000 men are fighting
the fires. but the flames have gotten
30 far beyond control that only a
drenchlng rain will stop them. The
more extensive fires are reported In
Warren. Saratoga and ESSEX coun-
ties. Rivers. creeks. wells and springs
have run dry. which greatly handicaps
the army OF FIRE fighters.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
AIrshlp Falls; wrIaht injured.


After having drawn the attention
OF the world to his aeroplane flights
Mt Fort Myer. near Washington, and
having established new worlds rec
ords for heavier-than-air flying ma
chimes. Orvllle Wright met with
tragical mishap while making a two
man flight. The aeroplanist was ac-
companied by Lieutenant Thomas +.
Selfridge. Of the signal corps OF the
army Lieutenant selfrldge was "a
tally injured and died Mr. Wright was
seriously injured, but IS expected to
recover.
While the machine was encircling
the drill grounds a propeller blade
snapped OF and. hitting some other
part Of the intricate mechanism
caused It to overturn in the air and
fall to the ground. enveloping the two
occupants in the debris.
Soldiers and spectators ran across
the aeld 10 where the aeroplane had
fallen and assisted in lifting Mr.
Wright and Lieutenant Selfridge from
under the tangled mass OF machinery.
ropes. wire and shreds Of muslin. Mr.
Wright was conscious and said: "Oh.
hurry and lift the motor" Lieutenant
Selfridge was unconscious and had ap-
parently struck the ground with great
force. His head was covered with
blood and he was choking when the
soldiers extricated him from under the
machine
Dr. Waters. a New York physician
was one OF the first to reach the spot
and rendered first aid to the injured
men. When their wounds had been
bandaged Mr. Wright and Lieutenant
Selfridge we're taken 10 the Fort
Myer hospital at the other end Of the
field. II was feared that Mr.. Wright
was suffering from internal injuries.
He had lapsed into a state OF semi
consciousness by the time he reached
the hospital. while Lieutenant Sci
fridge. whose skull was fractured, died
without regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Wright Wednesday replaced the
propellers which he had been using
with a longer pair. the blades OF which
we're six inches longer. and many who
have witnessed Mr.. Wrights flights
at Fort Myer believe the change Of
propeIlers caused the accident An ex-
animation Of the broken blade showed
that It had been snapped of at a point
one.fourth of the distance from the
hub A deep indentation Of the broken
piece indicated that It had struck some
other part of the aeroplane.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Coke ovens Suspend.

Morgantown, w. Va. Sept. 23.-On
account OF the scarcity Of water all OF
the coke ovens In Decker's Creek val
ley have suspended, throwing nearly
1000 men out Of work More than 800
ovens are shut down on account oil
the drought. The sabraton plant OF the
American Sheet G. Tin Plate company.
employing s75 men. was forced TO
close several weeks ago and cannot
resume until after heavy rains fall
Forest fires are raging In the Cheat
mountains and are especially disas'
trous in the central part OF the state.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Eath.r se.s Son Cut In Two.

Run down by freight train al Har
rington. Del. and cut IN half before
the eyes Of his father. the seven
year-old son Of Jacob Tibbett was in
stantly killed when he stepped out
Of the way Of the Perryville train and
on the track along which a local
freight train was backing The train
struck the boy. and although the en-
gineer had stopped the train before II
went ten feet. the back wheels OF the
last car passed over the body. cutting
II IN two at the waist The father, who
was running the locomotive Of another
train on a nearby track. saw the acci-
dent and tainted
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
A Paying Investment

Mr.. John White, of3s Highland Ave-
Houlton, Maine, says Have been
troubled with acough every winter and
spring. Last winter tried many ad-
vertised remedies, but the cough con-
tinued until / bought SOC. bottle Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery before
that was half gone, the cough .was
all gone, This winter the same happy
result has followed; a few doses once
more banished the annual cough. /
am now convinced that Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the best Of all cough
and lung remedies Sold under guar
antee at White * Co. drug store. O0c.
and 81 90 Trial bottle free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

Tripping over some obstruction,
Abraham Gulick plunged headfore
most into the mechanism Of a thresh
ing machine near New Brunswick. N.
j.. and was killed. Gulick, who was
a prosperous farmer. had volunteered
10 aid his neighbor, John Mcdonald,
to thresh a crop Of wheat While feed
ing the grain into the machine he
turned 10 look at Mcdonald, took
step forward. tripped and fell head
foremost into the machine. The hor
ror-stricken man working with him
stood helplessly by Slowly Gulick was
drawn into the machine. screaming.
He was crushed and torn beyond
recognition.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Water Famine MenaCes Many
Towns in Several States.
THOUSANDS OF ACRES ABLAzE
Three Farm Houses Destroyed Near
Wilkes -Barre-Flrs Drawing Nearer
to Oil Wells In Western Pennsylva-
nia-1o,ooo Men Fighting Flames In
New York and Farmers Suffering
Heavy Loss-seVeral Villages In
Wisconsin Destroyed BY Fire.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Sept 23.-Two
farm houses are reported destroyed
near Ruggles and one near Loyalyille
by forest fires, while several others
are In danger A large force OF men
is trying to save them and prevent
the fire from spreading BY back.hring
large tracts Of land the fire fighters
prevented the main fire from getting
fuel to feed on in many places and
have managed to keep II from spread
ing rapidly. There is still no indica-
ton Of rain here. and the Susquehanna
river is now far below the previous
lowest water mark recorded since the
valley was settled.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
elo Find In Old Clothes.

D. J. Blankenship. farmer from
Bedford county, Va. purchased here
at the Norfolk & Western Railroad
company's sale OF unclaimed articles
package Of clothing that once belong
ed to a soldier He paid $3.50 for It. On
opening the bundle he found among
other things a pair Of trousers with
500 in gold and two diamond earrings
in the pockets. The diamonds are said
10 be worth a small fortune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
MIsoonsIn VIIIaaes Rurned.

Rhinelander Wis. Sept 2S.-Satuit.
a settlement OF half a dozen homes.
three miles east of Rhinelander was
destroyed by fire. The settlers fed TO
Moens lake. where they are cared for.
No loss Of life has been reported.
Rhinelar 'er is now regarded as safe
and N s have been quieted by
lac k % nd An unyeriied report
from Ashland. Wis. says that the vii
lage of Mason is burning.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

For stealing s.. Edward Jones. Of
1872 East Twenty-third street, New
York city. wah sentenced to twenty
years in prison by Judge Malone In
general sessions. On Aug 26 Jones and
two companions went into a store
kent by Paul Sachs at 522 Sixth ave
nue.. AS Sachs was changing a dollar
bill Jones seized him and took s.
from his pocket. Peter Derringer. a
clerk. came 10 the assistance OF his
employer. and Jones fired shot at
him. whereupon the three robbers fed.
Jones was caught after a short chase,
but the other two men escaped.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
ro,es, eire loss Of 100000

Reports received from Ashtola, near
Johnstown. Pa. where a forest fire has
been raging for several days are to
the effect that the fire Is now under
control. At Ashtola 100000 feet OF
logs were consumed. and at Arrow.
nearby. 5000 900 feet we're destroyed.
The loss is estimated al 100000.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Elrs nrauInn Nearer to on weIIs.

Cory Pa. Sept 2S-The situation
In the 6re-swept districts OF north
western Pennsylvania is daily growing
worse In Warren county. between
Seihirk and Grand Valley, near the
Duuklrk. Allegheny Valley and Pitts
burg track. in one spot more than 400
acres OF brush and timberland are In
flames. and gradually this fire Is draw
ing nearer to oil wells Should It gain
a foothold among the oil wells moth
ing could stay its progress.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
New York Farmers Suffer Heavy Loss

Utica. ~ Y, Sept 23.-ln the grip
Of the worst water famine In years,
the agricultural interests Of central
and northern New York are facing
desperate situation. For more than
two months little or no rain has fallen.
The farmers have already sustained
tremendous losses, and these will be
greatly increased unless heavy rain
comes soon. The output Of the dairy
industry Will be considerably decreas'
ed. Pastures are dry and prched, and
wells and streams in many sections
are exhausted The potato and corn
yield Will be less than half a crop.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Admits Starting Forest FIre.

William Harrison Of Ruggles. near
Wilkes Barre. Pa. has been placed un-
der arrest by. the state police. and
at a hearing was held IN $500 bail for
starting a forest fire. The prisoner adj
mitted his guilt. but said he built the
fire TO burn weeds on his farm The
fire started by Harrison has already
caused a loss Of thousands Of dollars
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

Norfolk. Va. Sept PA live sea
COW or manatee. weighing 1900 pounds
was hauled ashore at Ocean View In
a seine. The fishermen succeeded In
getting II alive into pen. whore II Is
being kept rs a curiosity. II IS said TO
be Of the species found OF the coast
OF Florida
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Gcod For Billiousness.

81 took two Of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets last night, and
feel fifty per cent better than have
for weeks, says J. j. Firestone, Of Al
legan, Mich. "They are certainly q fine
article for biliousness. For sale by
Winston Drug Co. Samples free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
mu,llated Body Found On Railroad.

MutWdECu D0uJ FVV"V Ut 'F'''' WITT
The mutilated body Of young man.
supposed to be a Slav, was found in
the Altoona. Pa. railroad yards He had
evidently been struck by a passenger
train while walking along the tracks.
In his pocket was found a paper bear
ing the name OF Andy Oberle and q
pay check issued by the Snyder Steel
company and payable at a Pittsburs
bank The man was about twenty
four years Of age
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
How to Get Strong

P.J. DAILY, Of l547 w. Congress It.
Chicago, ,tells ofa way TO become strong,
He saws. "My mother, who is oldand d
was very feeble, is deriving so much
benefit from Electric BItters, that ! feel
it's my duty TO tell those who need a
tonic andstrengthening medicine about
IL. In my mothers case a marked gain
in flesh has resulted, insomnia has been
overcome, and she is steadily growing
stronger Electric Bitters quickly
remedy stomach liver and kidney
complaints. Sold under guarantee at
While x Co Is drug store. 5Ocents.'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
They Take The Kinks Out.

"I have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They axe the kinks out
Of stomach, liverand bowels, without
fuss or friction, says \. II. Brown, Of
Pittsfield, VT. Guaranteed satisfactory
at White < Co.'S drug store. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
A sure-enough Knoeker

JC. Goodwin, Of Reidsyille, y. G..
saws "Bucklen's Amica Salye isa sure
enough knocker for ulcers. a bad one
came on my leg lastsummer, but thal
wonderful salve knocked tout in n few
rounds. Not even a scar lfemained'
Guaranteed for sores, burns, piles etc'
2jc. al White q Co.'S drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Elre / loss 81. .ooo. 600 a Day.

Washington. Sept 23.-Dr W. j.
McGee Of the geological survey, who
has returned TO this city after visit
to the Adlrondacks. states that con
servatlve estimate Of the damage be-
lna done in that section by forest fires
Is $1,000, 600 a day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
Steamer Wrecked; 40 Drowned.

Seattle. Wash. Sept pa cable
dispatch TO the army signal corps con
firms the total loss Of the Star OF
Bengal on Coronation island Twenty
seven we're saved and ll0 drowned,
including nine whites.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
A Bargain.

Desirable country property near
Hampden-Sidney. Excellent build
ings and land in high state Of cult
vation. Apply at Herald Office or adj
dress y. care Of Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

KodoI will, without doubt make the
stomach strong and will almost instant
~ relieve you of all the symptoms OF
indigestion Get a bottle Of II today. II
il sold here by The Anderson Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

Can't look WI. eat we'll or feel well
with IMPURE blood feeding your BODY.
Keep the blood pure with Bufdochs
Blood Biiters Eat simply, take eXer-
cise keep clean aud you willhaye long
life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
small pills, easy TO take, gentle and
sure. Sold by The Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

Thresher-Oets twenty years ro'
Stealing IS.
-Four persons out Of party Of seven
in a launch were drowned In Long
Island sound of Stratford point, Conn.
The three survivors were rescued az
ter having been in the water nearly
two hours.
The dead are: Frederick L. Roswell,
Mrs. Roswell. his vie; Edward. a son.
aged nine and May, a daughter. aged
seven.
The other members Of the party
were Miss Gertrude Adams. William
Gerbith and Mrs c. Wesley Parkes.
The party left this city for a sail up
the Housanonlc river. aiM we're home
ward bound during the evening. when
the launch ran upon the breakwater
of Stratford point and began TO pound
to pieces.
Roswell put his wife and two chill
dren in the launch tender, together
with Mrs. Parks, while Miss Adams
and Gerbith were instructed to cling
10 the stern of the little boat He then
took his place In the boat and started
TO row. as he thought, for the shore.
He evidently lost his bearings and
rowed out into the sound. RosN ell
rowed until exhausted. and then, in.
tending 10 let Gerbith take a turn at
the oars. called 70 him TO 20 around
10 the bow OF the boat and to Miss
Adams to get into the craft At that
moment a heavy wave struck the 1t
I've boat and capsized It. The little
Roswell boy sank at once, but the 9th
ers managed to get a hold on the boat.
Then another heavy roller struck
them and washed away the little girl
and Mrs. Roswell Soon Mr RoswelPs
strength gave out and he gradually
slipped from the boat and went under
The others kept up their cries for help.
As they drifted nearer the shore their
cries we're heard and a rescue party
brought them ashore.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

In a collision Of Erie freight trains
near Horseheads. four miles north Of
Elmira. n. Y. two men were killed and
two were seriously injured.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

,.a-, Of Circuit Court Hon George J HIND
fS.-t Of County and Circuit Courts Hor-
sre Adams. ~-.. ...f f,...,,. f,,.,-.s-
n b Warmer a.. ,,,..t...
..,...-..is,ioner Of Revenue p. l.. Dupuy.
stsrif-T. II. Dickinson
s,,~-'ronwealth's Attorney A. d. Watkins.
cs-oner- Dr. J. r.. spencer
.ei - s,nergi.1rs- Flrmvlc District. j l..
a.. ch,i~nan. Buffalo District. r. ". fuqua.
ini..,,3eo District. Dr. ~. M holaday Lockoti
n''l-,~t RI Walton. LeEh District. A. A.
Has yIns
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25

Dewiii's Carholized Witch Hazel sal
We is the best thing TO use for pilse d.
Sold By The Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-25
FAMILY OF
-FOUR DROWN
Man, wife and Two Children
Perish in Launch Disaster.
THREE OF PARTY SAVED

Alrshlp Falls, Orville Wright Injured
and Army officer Killed-oave a.
100000 10 Each Of His Children.
Father Sees His Son Cut In Two.
FOUGHT TO the Death 10 Save Her
Husband-Falls Head First Into a
Thresher-Gets Twenty Years For
Stealing s5.