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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The Baltimore Sun is Boosting of the
entertainments being given in that
city to Southern merchants who are
there buying fall goods, and the same
Sun recently covered itself all over
with "spots" by abandoning Democ-
racy for Republicanism, " lille know
ing that Repubicanism in its practical
operation means death to 90 per cent.
OF the merchants who contribute to
BaltimOre's wealth.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The national banks Of oklahoma
are giving up their national charte r.
so as 10 take advantage Of the State
protection to depositors. Sensible to
the last. And let it not be forgotten
that upon this question in which the
people Of the nation have lively i'm
terest Mr. Bryan is essentially right
and Mr.. Taft essentially wrong. Upon
this issue alone the one should win
and the other 90 down in disastrous
defeat.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The friends of Mayor-Elect Rich
ardson are preparing for notable re-
ception on his return to the city from
his summer outing but he telegraphs
his disapproval, saying he preferred
the well done after the service had
been rendered. Modest and sensible
in all things. Richmond honored her
self in honoring such a man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

Contributions to the Democratic CAIN
ndlan Fund.

The Haald acknowledges the follow
lug amounts so far contributed for the
National Democratic fund, and eX-
presses the hope that the list of com
trioutors viii grow rapidly. "Shall
the people rule 90 is the battle cry
sounded by the peerless leader. Let
the people give back tine laundering
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28
And again:

Our good brother of the Petersburg
lndex-Appeal certainly did not intend
to encourage our young men to drink
whiskey, play cards and use "cussn
words and yet the reading Of a recent
editorial rather pointed that way.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

Some one has asked where the four
thousand people who went to Hot
Springs To hear Taft came from Well,
we don't know the exact number of
post offices, first, second, third and
fourth class or the exact number of
holders of federal jobs of various kinds
in the state bat we don't think we are
far wrong when we say that there are
about that number in Virginia who
owe their bread to federal patronage.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

That tariff speach Of Bryan's might
have come from the lips Of Grover
Cleveland, the greatest champion of a
tariff for revenue only that this coun-
try has ever seen. The Republican
press is hardly behind the Democratic
press in commentator. If Mr.. Bryan
can keep this clear, conservative,
thoughtful and vigorous line of talk in
the rest Of his speeches, the White
House doors will be open TO him like
magic
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The speech of acceptance Of Mr..
Bryan has proved veritable piece Of
adamant to the Republican editorial
axe. The blows have failed to leave
any impression on that document and
the axes have recoiled with edges bent
and hlnnled
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

"Mr. Bryan should beware OF
Greeks bearing gourd 5. '-Norfolk
Landmark. "AlsO of Democratic
newspapers whose Democracy balks at
supporting the party's platform and
nominees. columbia Is. Co. state
Dem.
Mighty well said.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

Mr. W. r.. Meredith has written a
lengthy letter to Mr. Tucker declining
to meet him in joint discussion in the
leading cities Of the State, and giving
as reason that he, Meredith, is "pri-
vate citizen" while Mr.. Tucker is a
candidate for public Office Poor dodge.
He should have been complimented
that man with a star on his collar
should be willing 10 cross hands with
a private in the ranks. The Richmond
lawyer was immensely "private" I'M
I'll in an evil hour and by one rash act
has had publicity" IA thing his pres
ent master very much dreads)
"thrust" upon him. The gentleman
should have some reason for the faith
that's in him, and shouldn't be afraid
or ashamed to make il known espec-
tally as his friends say he is glib Of
tongue. speech" however, sis sill
yer and silence golden" and Mr..
Meredith never knew that in facing
Virginia audience composed of white
people they would he opposed to him
at least "lG 10 ~ "Discretion is the
better part Of valOr.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28
...Star Warehouse. .
To the Public:

will the Star Warehouse September 1905
Primngs October will
dark and bright and shall give attention
sold this house There will
where advances
sion account We will have all the buyers
to attend sale You will find that have the
FamviIe the changes have We
basement which tobacco sold offered
be kept in good order until offered We the
handling Famyie composed
T. w. BRUCE Bookkeepcr and Paym1stcr.
l.. X. GILLIAN Floor Manager and Solicitor
{. 7. CHICK Auctioneer and Solicitor
CLYDE CARTER, Assistant Bookkcepcr
w H. HUBBARD * son, Projectors
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

For Mr.. ID. ;. Lewis, the courteous
gentleman and able editor of the Har-
risonburg Times, we entertain pro-
found respect, but confess to simple
amazement on reading an editorial in
his paper Of the 10th, having reference
10 the Springfield riots, in which the
whites are severely arraigned on ac-
count OF trace prejudice" and not one
word of the fiendish crimes which is
the prolific cause Of it. Here is the
closing sentence Of the remarkable ed
itorial. ''Ihe Jews IN Russia are more
obnoxious To their nelghbors than the
negroes in this country are to theirs
and yet We know that there are no
better or more law abiding citizens
than these Jews And does this
mean that there care no better or
more law abiding citizens" than are
the negroes of this country? aud that
like the Jews of Russia they are being
unjustly dealt with? and all because
Of race prejudice? Booker Washing
ton, in a recent speech, boosted that
among the people Of his race there
were no anarchists" and no might
riders, ~ forgetting TO add that they en-
dyed monopoly Of the most iiendish
crimes known to mortalS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

We are told that one-cent-mile rates
were given the Republicans who at
tended the Taft meeting AT the Hot
Springs ON the 2lst. The same cour-
tesy was extended when Mr.. TAFT was
formally notified Of his nomination at
Cincinnati, though refused to the
friends of Mr.. Bryan who went Ia
Denver on the same duty. We are
also advised that since the adoption
of the two-cent rate this corporation
has refused any concession TO religi-
Gus or other bodies Why this excep-
ton? There can bee but one answer
ii il not afraid of the "big stick even
ma other hands The same old cry:
"Nou tickle me aud I'm tickle you,
and that in the face of solemn enact
mcut which says no corporation shall
contribute To the campaign fund of
either party. surely this is iagrant
violation Of the spirit if MT the letter
of the law. The people had as well
make zap their minds that In this cam
paign they are called upon 10 fight
the "world, the flesh and the devil, -
and that nothing less than manly
courage and a desperate determination
To win will secure the victory
Mr. Taft made the opening speech
Of the canvass to large gathering Of
party friends, and no doubt many who
are opposed 10 "my policies at the
Hot Springs on Friday Of last week.
AS was to be expected he gloriiied the
G.. o. r., warred against untried De
mocracy, tossed a bouquet at labor,
made promises for the future, and ac-
.ually had the boldness 10 say in the
open face of day that the people of this
country DO rule and have been ruling
Turing the forty and more years Of
misrule. IL takes rare |
courage 10 make statements like that |
a the presence of intelligent people. |
He invoked the shades of Jefferson
md made him stranger in the fam
~ Of present-day Democrats, but for
got 10 open the gates Of Springfield for
he return Of MI Lincoln. And we
IN hardly think Mr.. Taft just and
.Omest i'm recommending Republican,
SIN for the South. Better undo the
york of medical science aud restore
he rayagcs Of yellow fever 1t was a
ala day, however, for the Virginia
oilice-holders, and we are
lad TO know that Mr.. and Mrs. Taft
njoyed IT, They 90 from Virginia
nth pleasant memories of a pleasant
ummer spent in the mountains Of
'irginia
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The sheath skirt is the old Mother
Hubbard sailing close hauled under
tight reefs.-Ihe Newhurg Herald.
We have yet TO see one of them
anoat in Faunville though the Mother
Hubbard is an Old, familiar and very
dear friend.
We would emphasize the fact that
Mr.. Slemp, the recogn lied leader Of
Republicanism in Virginia, at the
Taft ratification meeting at the Hot
Springs, in substance demanded a re-
turn 10 reconstruction days in the
South. Let the white men of Dixie
who agree with him vote for Taft, and
DO away with Jim Crow regulations
and destroy all hope of prosperity and
peace between the races south Of the
Potomac. There is no mi ddle ground.
II 90 per cent. of the negroes have been
lisfranchised and old reconstruction
are to be restored pandemo-
mum follows and the very devil is let
Dose.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

On Republican rally day at the Hot
Springs the bar-room was closed, aud
unless there was a back door entrance
some of our G.. o. 7. was distressingly
dry.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

The New York World is almost il
not altogether Democratic this time
How could il be otherwise when it ex-
presses Itself in this vein?
"Regardless Of Mr.. Taft's great aLil-
ity, Wide experience and engaging
personality, he cannot escape from his
political environment. His party Is
still the party Of Protection, Privilege
and PlutOcracy. Practically every
trust promoter in the country is a Re
publican; practically every railroad
president is a Republicans; practically
every ruthless malefactor' is Re
publican
And again:
"Neyer in the lifetime OF the Repub-
lie has there been greater need of a
virlle, aggressive, uncOmpromising
opposition To the party in power-to
RoOseveltism, militarism, jingoism,
Capitalization, personal government
and panic. The American people need
peace, they need prosperity, they need
re-emplOyment-they need bread
So believing it would stultify itself
not to support Mr.. Bryan.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

We agree with our contemporaries
who are urging the Virginia subscribers
Of the Baltimore Sun TO Withdraw
their subscriptions now that the paper
has gone back on its best friends. If
1t Is necessary to read some paper which
is published north of the Potomac let
them select the Washington Herald, a
better edited paper than Is the sun and
equally as newsy and reliable. We of
the South can't afford to be linking
hands that are constantly fighting us.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

Now that the Times-DIspatch has
taken the advice of the Herald and
gotten in close with Democratic com
rades it il in very truth "Supreme in
Virginia, " and there is no need longer
TO 90 North Of the Potomac in search
Of a daily To cover the whole field Of
up-to-date journalism.
The Iimes-Dispatch is a better news
paper than is the Baltimore Sun, and
now that that paper has gone back on
its friends we would urge all subscrl-
bers to withdraw their support and
look to the supreme in Virginia" for
the news and for political preaching
such as the South can only safely and
sanely follow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

Rev. DR.. Hawthorne, one of the
leading divines Of the Baptist Church
of the state, if not Of the nation, has
Just returned from visit TO the New
England States and brings back the
good news that Mr.. Bryan is gaining
strength even in that hitherto I'M
mensely strong Republican territory.
The good doctor deprecates the intro
duction Of religion into the canvass,
as being at variance with the spirit of
our Institutions if not the very letter
of our law, but frankly adds that he
could not couscientiously vote for any
one who denies the divinity of Christ.
And i'm this he is not alone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

To the earnest and thinking Repub-
lican, Mr.. Taft's address To the Virgin
ians Of his POLITICAL persuasion at Hot
Spings must cause not only disappoint-
ment but modification. II was i'm the
main adjudication OF the Republican
party of the usual band-wagon variety
neither striking in thought nor diction.
Its theme was that the Republican par
~ can do no wrong. But what str ikes
us with the greatest surprise is this
argument used 10y the candidate for
president namely that the Democratic
party has no experience of late years
in the management Of the government
and therefore is unfit for the task now
This attacks the very roots Of our gov
ernmental structure and carried To It's
logical conclusion says in effect that
one party should rule always. In fact,
on the same line, in a. much as Mr.. |
TAN has had no experience in the Office
Of president, he is not fit for the job
now. a few more speeches of this
kind and so far from winning indie
pendent Democratic votes Mr.. Taft will
be losing those Of old line Republicans.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28
democracy stands for.

Democracy stands for:
Election of senators by the people.
Publicity Of campaign funds before
election.
Guaranteed bank deposits.
Physical valuation Of railroads
Trial by jury for contempt committed
outside the court.
Relief from the burden ofan iniqui-
tous tariff, while Republicanism
stands against all these most desirable
things. Under which banner will you
light "lOu cannot serve God and
Mammon." Not to "gather" with the
people this time is to "scatter abroad
and in time to reap the whrlwmd.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-28

a phenomenan is "a man who loses a
bunch Of keys.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09

and than either plunge it into a cold
preservative bath or elso run out the
hot liquid from the treating tank and fill
1t up again with liquid of lower tenn
perature. This requires only the sim
plest kind of machinery. and the cost of
operation is so slight that even cheap
timbers, such as fence post and shingles.
can be treated by the average farmer
Ofismall means.
In order to demonstrate beyond any
doubt that the process is adapted to
commercial treatment the service has
arrangedsto erect small treating plants,
semi-commercial in size, on several of
the national forests. Three such plants
will be erected next spring and it is ex-
pected that they will be in successful
operation by early summer. According
to the present plans will be erected at
some locality on or near the Black Hills
National Forest, South Dakota; another
on the Holy Cross National Forest, in
Colorado, and the third on the Henry's
Lake National Forest, near st. An
thony, Idaho
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
PLAIN Mr.. TAFT.

Last Wednesday after a public SER
vice of twenty-one years William H.
Taft became a private citizen. He re-
signed the post Of Secretary of War to
free himself from official cares and re-
sponsibilities while making his canvass
for election to the presidency Mr..
Taft has richly earned a breathing spell,
and the comparative rest he will enjoy
in the next eight months will fortifv
him for the eXhausting duties which he
will be called upon to perform after
March 1, 1863
Mr.. Taft quits public office with
record Of exceptionally varied and use
full achievement. He has been a Judge
both on the Ohio bench and on the fed
eral bench, and was for time one of
the leading officers in the federal De
partment of Justice. He has been a
pioneer in adjusting the relations of this
country to its dependencies. He intro
duced stable government in the Philip
pines and helped to bring order out of
confusion in the Isthmian Canal Zone.
He restored tranquility in Cuba and has
acted in many difficult situations as
negotiator and pacificator. His expert
ence in President Roosevelt's Cabinet
has extended far beyond the mere adj
ministration Of the army. He has been
intrusted with MANY tasks, and in none
of them has he failed to comprehend the
situation or to master all its difficulties.
In the prime of life, instructed in all
the details of federal administration and
IN touch with all the policies, domestic
and foreign. which the nation is now so
successfully pursuing, Mr.. Taft does
not have to ask the voters to take on
trust his qualifications for Chief Magis-
tracy. He has proved his fitness by the
most eXactng tests from his official
labors while the country makes its
choice between him and his opponent.
between the progressive and capable
party which he leads and the divided and
incapable Democracy. By a decisive
vote next November the nation will call
Mr.. Taft back to its service. Mean
while, it wishes him pleasant and
cheerful vacation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
FRIENDSVILLE.

Mrs. Geo. B. Frazee and daughter, Of
Somertield, Pa, spent Sunday with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stotler and family and
Miss Iva Mccullough are spending the
week in Johnstown, Pa with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Corbett, of Car
negie, Pa, spent Sunday with DR.. Ma
son and family
Mrs. Walter Savage is visiting friends
in Mt. Lake Park.
Master Carl Schultz. who has been
quite i'll for couple of weeks. is much
improved.
Quite number of our townspeople
spent the 4th of July at Addison, Pa,
where they report having a good time.
Accident was also visited by quite a
large number of our people.
Mr.. Nelson Alsip took the excursion
to Cumberland Sunday morning return
ing Tuesday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. McCandlish gave
a house party on July 4th among the
guests being Mr.. c. w. Martin, super
intendent of the Washington Terminal,
who arrived in Friendsville in private
car, accompanied by Mrs Martin and
their daughter Margaret; Mr.. William
Johnson superintendent of the United
States Express Company at Washing
ton; Mr.. Robert Farham, chief engineer
of the Washington Terminal; Misses
Margaret and Jennie Moore, of Fairfax.
Va. Miss Emma Martin, of Brunswick,
Mr.. and Mrs. U. b. McCandlish and
daughter Ruth, of Westernport. On
Friday the car in which the party arriv-
ed was taken with its occupants to Ken
dali and from that point, by courtesy of
the kenda Lumber Company, a car and
engine on the narrow gauge railway
took the party up the river where they
tished for bass. On Saturday Mr.. and
Mrs. McCandlish gave their guests a
hay ride to Hoyes where they were en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. M. Mat
tingly, returning to Friendsville the
same evening when a magnificent dis
play of fire works, brought from Wash
ton by Mr.. johnson, occurred.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
CAL OF THE WILD.

A vacation for pleasure is one thing:
a vacati1n tc' rest and recuperation is
another. TIE man who is bent on pleas
ure may be TT to his own devices. but
the man to whom vacation time is an
opportunity 10 recuperate from killing
toll should us discretion. Rest is what
he needs, but this rest should not be
absolute II action. Change is a great
factor in taxation and rest. There is
an instructive longing for some hing
wnlcn Inc daily life does not furnish. In
making this change it often is not wise
to choose the strenuo s, yet there
should be enough Of the unusual to take
the mind far from the troubles that are
left at home. What is the change that
appeals most is known to each man him
self, but certain it is that a change of
some kind is within the reach of most
of US. And in deciding let US remem-
Der that the right kind of vacation is
a godsend, and the wrong kind often
worse that none.
Let US also remember that on our par
are certain obligations that obtain 70
less in the wild than in the midst of
civilization. We must give the fish and
the game fair chance for life. else we
sink to the level of the market hunter.
We must kill no more than we need.
else we become butchers rather than
sportsmen. We must set no forest
fires, else we become guilty of the crime
unspeakable. Finally, let US remember
that the spiritual men needs natures
cure often quite as much as the phvsi-
cal man. In the Silent Places there is
opportunity profitable communion with
self and casting up of accounts. The
solitude and the open air and the sun
shine teach many lesson that the city
has scant time to listen to; ofttimes
the Call of the Wild is a call to higher
and better things.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
RULES The CONVENTION.

Denver is in heyday of delight. 1t
has ideal weather, with snow in the
streets, transported from the mountains
for the pleasure of the guests of the CITY.
1t ha crowds; it has enthusiasm. All
these things are accessories to the
Democratic convention. The first DAYS
session found the machinery all greas-
ed for the workings of the body and
the militant factions with their war
paint on. The Marylanders- those of
the delegation opposed to Bryan-seem
to to have the faulty of fighting against
the wind. But there are indications
that when the Bryan breeze develops
cyclonic proportions the recalcitrants
will climb nimbly down from their in
dependence perches.
An assumption of independence or
kicking by some people is the one
guarantee of getting noticed at all. No
one would, of course, suspect Maryland
ers of kicking simply to raise the dust:
but the fact is that thereby some Of the
Baltimore leaders have figured in the
first days dispatches bit more promi-
nently than they are likely to when the
currying process goes a step or two
further.
The convention has ginger, and like
wise there will be some snappish times,
judging from the 'ominous portents.
But Bryan is blissful. He is in the sad
die and riding bareback over the Denver
course to the deIrious delight of his fol-
lowers. Parker has trailed his banner
in the dust, and others are preparing TO
do likewise So the cowboy band PLAYS
merrily, the trained claquers are drilling
their yells for the hour-long acclaim to
the man who eXemplifies Democracy in
his person. RX-President Cleveland has
been given fitting tribute according to
the Nebraska idea, rather than that of
New York. They who think the world
Is all sunshine because a ray strays INTO
their lattice window are fully persuaded
that harmony is rampant in the con
vention. 1t was beautiful day at Den
Yer and the convention was arraved sim
ply in a smile-the expansive smile of
William jennings Bryan.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
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BITTINGER.
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The juvenile picnic held in Elithorp S
grove on the Fourth, under the manage
ment of Mrs. T. B. Wiley, was an
occasion Of much pleasure for the little
folks.
Miss Myrtle Wiley, of Cumberland,
is spending few days at her home
near this place.
A very refreshing and much needed
rain fell in this section last Monday
afternoon.
Amos H. Reckner and family drove
over to Confluence, Pa. to celebrate
the Fourth and spent few days with
relatives in that section.
The teachers who attended the pre-
paratory at Oakland are home again and
seem glad of it.
Asa Bittinger purchased a handsome
buggy last week and now all the young
ladies have an eye on Jimmy"
The Lutheran congregation at this
place is arranging to have grand pic
mic at the usual place on Saturday, Aug.
Sth, and the installation of Rev. Alvin
Yugle will occur on Sunday, Avg. 9th.
Clever Brenneman is spending a few
days with his parents at this place.
The first automobiles seen in this sec
ton this season passed through this
village last week.