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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
MONACO MUESUM
 BEING HURRIED

Monte Carlo, October 10.-Instruction, have been received by the contractors to press forward the work on the Oceano- graphical Museum, so that the building may be ready for the inauguration, which is to take place next April. This museum will be the worlds headquarters for ey- erything that appertains to the science
 of the deep seas The idea of founding such an institution came from the Prince of Monaco, who is also responsible for the magnificent work that Is now being completed.
 Appropriately enough, the foundations are laid almost in the sea- from which the southern facade towers up 27b feet. the northern facade being two stories above the level of the top of the rock of Monaco. The building thus covers the whole face of the cliff rising from the sea, and as seen from passing boats is most imposing The northern facade is handsomely decorated, having Is futed columns two immense symbolicaI groups and a series of coats of arms. These columns, which with their base and capital measure 12.70 metres, are cut out of one solid piece of rock, and each weighs about % tons. The groups are each 3.5 metres in height, and have been sculptured out of one block, as are also the columns which decorate the principal hall.
 The principal entrance to the building will be from the heights of the Rock of Monaco. From the entrance hall there is a double grand stair case in the same stone as the building but polished and embellished with sculptures. Facing the entrance is the Salon d Honneur, on the right a conference hall. and on the left large exhibition hall On the first floor is another large reception room, which will probably serve for meetings, and two exhibition halls. From this floor the staircase leads on to the roof, which forms large terrace 15o0 metres square. commanding superb view of the coast.
 The lower floor is almost entirely given over to the aquarium, with its large tanks with constantly flowing sea-water, controlled by machinery installed in the basement of the building. There is also a large room which will be reserved for the dissection of fishes and for the mount ing of skeletons and forms of fishes and submarine plants.
 In the principal hall immediately fac ing the entrance, will be placed the mar ble statue of the Prince of Monaco, which was exhibited at the last Salon in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Isn't 1t Odd

Walter Pulitzer, in Success Magazine.
 That 1t is usually the man with nothing to do who can never spare you mo- ment?
 That though love is blind" 1t can "al- ways find the way?"
 That good lover is not good if he's too good to be true?
 That an authors royalties are often far from royal?
 That in the mathematics of matrimony one and one make three?
 That once a fellow wins a girls hand he is under her thumb?
 That the well-to-do man is generally hard to do?
 That heart must be broken several times before it is rendered unbreakable ? That gilt-edged security often is guilt edged?
 That the big responsibilities of mar riage are the little ones?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

to listen to a parental lecture upon the iniquity of her course She listened duti- fully, but mentally determined to keep the tryst made with her lover for that very evening on the lake. Hiding in the heavy shadows, close to the shore they made their plans, and decided that on the next evening they would steal away from their village and seek habitation with a tribe where their love would be regarded in a less cruel aspect.
 Their plans completed, they parted to meet the next evening, little dreaming of what that meeting would be. Before parting they made a solemn pledge that should any fate intervene to separate them they would seek death together in the waters of the lake. There was noth- ing in the relations of the unhappy low CTS save the cousinly tie that was re- pugnant to the superstitions of the for est, yet hear what befell those who pre- ferred to follow the little god Cupid rather than to obey the behest of the great Manitou.
 The Assassin's Arrow.
 Shoon-keek, gliding swiftly across the waters to the island rendezvous, met quick death at the hands of the jealous Nockawando, whose bow sent a treach-
 
 of his victim. Shoon-keek's body, pitch ing from the canoe, sank with strange and startling swiftness. No last breath remained to buoy it for an instant, but the shadowy semblance of the murdered lover remained in the canoe, sitting up- right and the little craft sped on faster than if driven by mortal arms, and passed the island rendezvous.
 Moon-keek, waiting patiently for her lover, discerned it as 1t went, and to her heart-broken cry of Shoon-keek came back the piteous response of Moon-keek, dying away in the distance. Moon-keeks 8 cry pierced even the heart of Nocka- wanda, who was approaching the point upon which she stood. The sight of the canoe of Shoon-keek, driven by his phan- tom arms, and yet guided inexorably by some other power, the sudden appear ance of Nockawando, told the frantic maiden all that had happened. Spring ing into her canoe, she darted 1t swiftly from the shore, singing a p1aintive death song. Nothing remained for her but to fulfill her vow.
 Nockawando followed in swift pursuit, but, as he drew near the song ceased, that, in the terror of a guilty soul, he possible. He drew nearer still-the maiden like her lover. was a shade. What more he saw or heard remained forever a mystery, except that, while still he gazed, the canoe of Moon-keek, without apparent motion, was afar off. When he returned to the village, Mock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
A Woman's Eyes.

From the Chicago News
 "This paper" remarked Mrs. Kimberly. tells of a woman in Kansas who has microscopic eyes"
 "I guess most women have them" re- joined her husband. Anyway a mouse looks as big to the average woman as . trolley car does to man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

awando was bereft of reason, and, until his death years after, he murmured only strange sentences. the words, the wise men said, of the phantom maiden.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Felden.

September 0, 1908.
Proiracted meeting commenced ~
Mt Pleasant Church last Monday az
tern0On.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Vernon are Wis
iting at Mr.. :. j. Aliens
Miss Sammie Burke and brother, Of
Greensboro, \. c., who have been
visiting at the home of Mr. j. r.. Allen
have returned home.
Mrs. Fennell Redd aud little son,
spent several days last week with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Creed Ransom.
Mr. Ben Allen, of Norfolk, is spend
ing some time wi,h his sister, Mrs.
Kate Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Digs spent
last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs W. T..
Chappell.
Miss Maude Allen is visiting Mrs.
+. ID. Calhoun, of Roanoke.
Nh Dudley Diggs. Of Lyuchburg,
spent several days last week with his
uncle, Mr.. T. W. Digs
Mrs. Daniel Bailey, of Richmond,
is visiting her sister, Mr. Walter
Barksdale.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
MAKING Corn Grow.

MI. ;. ;. Smith, who came to us
some years ago and bought the farm
near Templeton, is making two ears
of corn grow where only one grew be-
fore.
lie was in town on saturday with
some splendid specimens, each stalk
having two full ears aud crowded
with perfect grains. lie plowed deep
and planted deep, gave breathing
room to the growing corn, three feet
apart the distance allowed.
We have long recognized tobacco ar
our money crop, but we are glad to
know that corn and hay are receiving
more attention, for they too can be
made money crops and at the same
time make our farmers absolutely in
dependent
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
East FaFmVille.

As with nations 30 with towns, the
star of Empire travels westward, but
in Farmville we find that the east
keeps step with the west to the music
Of progress.
During the recent past East Farm
willie has made rapid strides and mark
ed improvements are TO be seen on
its every square. Middle street shines
out in new dress and beauty and this
is especially true from 4th to its
southern limit. Modern and attrac-
tive residences, set IN yards with
growing shade trees and blooming
flowers, are pleasing TO the eye, and
ore of them, that of Mr.. J. y. Phillips,
is yeritable bower Of beauty. The
hand that trains them is moved by a
heart filled and thrilling with love of
flowers
The home Of Mr.. G.. +. Chappell is
one of Famville's best, while the
lawn in front is without a peer in
town. Mr.. w. 4. Doyne is erecting
a commanding residence on the same
street and the music Of saw and ham
mer is heard at other points on this
improving boulevard.
DIR. Millidge has recently bought
cosy cottage home on the west side OF
Middle street, and Mr.. George Butch
er has removed and old fence and Is
substituting modern and handsome
enclosure.
The home Of Mr. II. w. Walker
and that Of Mr.. ; ID. Walton are low
ing links between the past and pres
ent and tell us in striking object les
sons that people knew how TO build
homes in days long gone and before
the architect was a controlling factor
i'm the work Of building.
The city fathers have walked up to
the fact that East Farmville is liy-
ing, active and contributing member
Of the corporate partnership and is
entitled to full share Of public favor.
The granolithic has gone there, the
electric lights and the water.
Let West Farmville look well 10 her
laurels.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
SpOTLESS INDIANA TOWN.
How the Inhabitants Of Hope Cleaned
X Up.

How the Inhabitants Of Hope Cleaned
Il Up.
Hope. Ind, observed a cleanup day
a short time ago, aud an enteprisIng
poet was moved TO write the following
Let u.s. then. be up and doing
Each one with bar OF soap.
suu achieving. stnl pursuing
Make "a sp0tiess town of Hope.
And that's what they did The resi-
dents Of the place certainly made Hope
a spotess town. and there Is q reward
OF s. in gold for the smallest piece of
dirt 10 be found inside the corporate
limits.
The town board decided that June II
should be cleanup day. Notices were
posted the town marshal went around
and notified everybody, the board Of
health got busy. and when the sun
arose on a Thursday morning brigadea
Of cleaners were at work. 10 became
the duty Of every person 10 clean up
his own premises and 10 pile the gar
bage and trash in the street 10 front
OF his house. The town furnished
wagons 20 make the rounds and hau.
the trash away. Other men were en-
pioved to clean the streets. and By
evening everything was spick and
span Now the people Of Hope Intend
10 keen their town that way.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
Foot Bail Schedule.

The following schedule Of games to
be played by Hampden-Sidney has
just been given out by Mr.. II. Bischoil,
manager of the 1905 foot ball team
Oct. 3. V. =. !. at Blacksburg.
oct. 10. V. VI. /. at Lexington.
oct. Il. Medical College Of Virginia
at Hampden-Sidney.
oct. a. Roanoke College at Hamp-
den-Sidney.
oct. 81. William and Mary at
Petersburg.
Nov. Z. Richmond College at Hamp-
den-Sidney.
Nov. 10. Fredericksburg College at
Hampden-Sidney.
Nov. y. Randolph-Macon College
at Petersburg.
Nov. 20. William and Mary College
at Newport News
Mr. l.. Bowden has been elected
captain in place Of Carl Fleming, who
did not return to college. Mr. l. W.
Riegg, Of Swathmore, is coaching the
team.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
Unrest In Buckingham.

The citizens in and about Arvonia,
buckingham county, have been labor
ing under intense excitement for the
past week, which began with the
shooting from ambush of one Of the
prominent citizens Of the community,
Mr. y. NJ. Gregory. Since the "black
hand letters have been received, one
Of them by Rev. Plummer Jones, who
was persuaded not to go to regular
preaching appointment on last sun
day, a. the road leading to the Church
would have taken him through what
is known as "enemy's territory. '
Two desperate white men seem to be
leaders Of the gang and have associa-
ted with them several negroes Of bad
reputation. Many or few they should
be hunted down and promptly and
properly dealt with.
We, as a people, are too busy to be
wasting time on the lawless, and p'o-
pie who love and pursue peace should
not be made targets for desperadoes.
The wonder is that the citizens Of all
our counties don't realize the necessity
Of an organized military company at
the most important business center in
each county. The young men can be
found to take pride in such an organ
ization, and if properly encouraged
will keep it in high state OF efficiency.
Such a body of men well armed and
equipped, would in one day relieve
the situation IN our sister county, re-
store peace, sense of security and
maintain them. To make such or
CARNATIONS as effective a. they should
be they should be generously and
gratefully sustained by popular con-
tributiOns.
We look upon the Farmville Guard
as the strong arm upon which we lean,
our best shield and surest protection.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Red HOu.e.

Sept -, 'oS.
Meeting commenced at the Baptist
Church, at this place, Sunday eve
ming conducted 10y the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Hubben.
The Methodist meeting at Whites
Chapel also commenced Sunday eve
ming. Services by Rev Mr.. purden.
Two sermons i'm the evening
The farmers are almost through
cutting tobacco, and are now busy
saving feed
Mr.. Hamlet Deanor has returned To-
his home in West Va, after spending
some time with friends and relatives
here
Mr.. Julian Adams visited in the
neighborhood Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. J. A. Paisley, Of Pampliu, was
visiting old friends in the neighbor-
hood last Monday.
We are sorry to report that Mrs +.
4. Hill continues on the sick list.
Mrs Hamlet Deaner's little daugh-
ter, Ruth, is also on the sick list
The Misses Wingield left Sunday
for Lynchburg TO attend the fair this
week.
Mr. sam rhackstou spent Tuesday
evening en- the new town Of Phenix
on business.
Mr. Josh Harvey, Of near this
place, who has been I'D with fever, we
are glad TO say is improving
Mrs. Marcia Hunter and daughter
Miss Addie, are spending a while
with her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Han
cock, Of Bluelield, w. Va.
Misses Rosa and Annie Cooke have
returned TO their home in Glenjean,
w Va, after spending some time
with their sister, Mrs. Kate Cooke Of
Rough Creek
Mr.. Jasper Harvey, Of Blueheld,
West Va, has been spending a while
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Harvey, of near this place
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
In The GlrculL COnrl.

The Circuit Court of Prince Edward
which began its September term on
the 22nd ulto., has not yet adjourned.
Judge Hundley. however, in order 10
begin the fall term Of Appomattox
Court, suspended from Wednesday
afternoon until this morning. When
the court opens this morning argu-
ment will be made in the case Of Mrs.
Martha W. Taliaferro against the town
Of Farmvle for alleged damage to her
property by reason Of street work.
In addition to the cases published
last week the following have been
disposed Of.
Commonwealth W. G.. +. Boze,
charged with unlawful shooting.
On motion OF the prisoner this case
was continued TO the November term
and bail granted in the penalty of
$3.50.
The caseof b. 4. Rosser against John
w. Coleman aud Taylor Gleaves, was
tried by jury and verdict rendered
for the plaintiff for $1,000 and costs.
This suit was to recover damages for
a mill dam which broke. The
case was conducted by Messrs. Wat
kins and kirkpatrick for the plaintiff
and j. Taylor Thompson for the de
PENDANTS.
The court allowed the following pen
sions: Rebecca :. Price and Sarah
Catharue Marker.
Mrs. :. W. Farrar vs.. :. G.. Davis
d CO., judgment for plaintiff for S237.6i
and costs.
j. d. Harris vs. j. +. Walton and &.
;. Hamlet, verdict for plaintiff for $50
and costs expended.
The case which attracted most at
tention was that of the Commonwealth
vs.. John, William and Courtney
Womack, charged with assault. John
Womack was first put upon trial and
the jury failing TO agree the three cases
were continued to the November
term. Bail was allowed in the sum OF
$3.50 each. 1t is understood that the
jury stood ten for conviction against
two for acquittal.
p. A. Hall vs.. Orient Insurance Co.
This case was on motion Of the defen-
dant continued.
Observation-Disclosures Co. vs.. }. {.
Thompson, continued.
J. +. Gillian vs.. Geo. Fears, con-
tinued.
The Mccall Co. rs. Ri. Carter, con-
tinued.
JOS NJ. Rice vs.. j. W., William and
Courtney Womack, continued.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
Letter to W. 7. Blanton.

TnfWtNti IT,
Dear Sir. Experience teaches some
people sometimes; it teaches Few
some things: its mighty slow school
though, that same experience.
Lots of people paint ead-and-oll
paint once in three years, aud think
them selves 5wise; they lare wasting
half their money and fuss. They re
so sure they are wise, they die as they
live. paint-fOOlish. Experience teach
Is them nothing
There's another set, who buy paint
bv the gallon, and 20 by the price OF
one gallon. They think one price Is
high and another is low, and they
nav about middling; why don they
pay low? They know that milk isn't
dear or cheap by the price Of a quart
that the milk has something to DO
with it. They don't buy cheap
milk: but they buy "cheap' paint and
pay double Experience teaches them
nothing.
There's another set They painted
wears ago lead-and-oil; exhausted
that. Then tried something else; II
was better or worse. Then Deyoe; II
cost about half and wore twice As
long. That's how experience teaches
some Of us
Yours truly
"a +. W. DevOe q Co.
P.S. J. +. Walton x Co., sell our
paint
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
Party Near Abilene.

The young people Of Douglas neigh
borhood enjoyed a delightful enter
tainment at the hospitable home OF
Miss Matte Womack, Wednesday
evening, September 23rd, given by
Miss Matte and her brother in honor
of their niece, Miss Minnie Womack,
of South Carolina, who is visiting
them. The color scheme for the Ia
BILE. gold aud blue, was beautifully
carried out, and the supper was
bountiful and delicious.
Music and games were enjoyed un-
iii midnight, at which hour the hap
py guests returned to their several
homes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02

Mr.. j. J. Gillian is the son Of one d
the best and most successful farmers
ever known IN this section Of Virginia
and for number Of years after he
coming the worker Of his own farm
he stuck close 10 The methods Of the
fathers. Tobacco, corn, wheat and
oats with some red top clover. But
some years since he became convinced
that diversified farming was the hope
Of this section and that all the time
and labor of the farmer should not be
expended in killing grass but instead
much Of it in causing two blades TO
grow where only one grew before.
During a recent visit 10 his farm we
were satisfied that he has made 10
mistake in making the change. He
has made a reasonable crop Of tobacco
this season and has made il good, but
his best strength has been spent on
corn and grass.
Mr.. Gillian expects an average OF
30 bushels Of corn 10 the acre, his
barns are crowded with excellent hay
while his silos are filed 10 the bri.n.
The hay barn with room for horses
and vehicles on the lower floor is a
model of convenience and comfort, and
the owner, while we wee together
examining it, said "that he never
knew how to raise hay until he had
built a good home for the hay
Make ready for the welcome guest
and he will be sure 10 come. Nor is
the hay being raised for market,
though town prices can be had at the
barn door, but he proposes to convert
it into rich cream, worth from SOC to
SOC a gallon, by feeding it to his own
cows.
BY this process money is brought
to the farm and but little is taken
from the farm.
Not having large crop Of tobacco
to work, and it is said that il requires
fourteen months Of hard work to make
a crop, on this farm there seems 10 be
time enough TO look well 10 the COM
forts Of man and beast. Water il
brought to the yard, will soon be in
troduced into the dwelling and fur
nished TO stable and feed room
Horses, mules and cattle are well
housed, well fed and Of course look
well, while the pigs wait for the milk
and though the cream has been taken
from ii they fatteu on it. While these
things are true at store, barn and in
the fields, sweet content aud the more
than the "bessed enough rule and
reign with the home. ON the day Of
our visit we reached that home just al
the dinner hour and memory still
fingers about that perfect squirrel stew,
the vegetables of the season, that mann
moth and peerless sweet "iater' pud-
ding with the rich and sparkling ci-
der just three days old and a drink
gift for the gods.n God gave man a
garden for his home and the first city
was built by murderer, and the won
der is that all Of as don't prefer the
sunklssed and God blessed open places
Of the country.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
PICTURE LECTURE BOOMS.
How Some Towns Advertise Their
Beauties to Other Towns.

How Some Towns Advertise Their
Beauties to Other Towns.
There are many methods Of getting
the attractions and advantages Of a
town before the outside public II the
townspeople only care enough about
the matter to do something active and
actual I'm that line. One Of the most mp
10 date methods Of town booming Is 10
have a good talker go from town TO
town delivering a picture lecture
about the place which IS 10 be doomed.
The first thing. Of course, is TO have
about fifty or sixty lantern s4les made
from photographs OF places n Interest
IN aud around the town. Tho slides
may be colorod or left in black and
white. C0lored ones naturally add 10
the beauty Of the scenes IN cases where
coloring IS indicated.
The lecturer, who should be person
ally acquainted with each building
bridge. stream, park, landscape or per
son represented, devotes a minutes
talk to each subject as the picture Is
thrown on the screen. Half q hundred
pictures VIII make an evenings enter
talnment Of an hour TO nm hour and o
half, sure to be enjoyed By the people
Of the towns visited.
The outfit for a picture lecture costs
so little that the expense Is scarcely TO
be considered when a whole commum
~ IS interested I'm the project
There are towns I'm southern Callfor'
mia which maintain regular booming
Offices in Los Angeles, the metropolis
OF the district. At certain intervals pic
ture lectures are given, the dates being
advertised I'm the local press. The adj
mission IS free Thousands Of tourists
from an parts Of the country are at.
racted 10 the hall where the show
takes place. Many Of these are attract
ed TO the town which is the subject OF
the show. Some Of them buy lots
start IN business. build homes there.
The California idea can De applied
TO any town elsewhere Put your pie
ture lecture man In suitable hall 10
the nearest city Of considerable Size
and Il is reasonably certain that before
very long Inquiries WIN begin 20 come
and people will begin 20 follow the 10
0ulries. This IS a suggestion easy e
work out anywhere. III nobody doe
nothin'. nothin' win De done"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
Death of a Little Child.

Elizabeth, the four year old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. i. l.. Digger,
died at the nome Of her parents on the
evening OF the 10Th Of September, az
ter brief lness Of membranous
Group.
The funeral took place from the
house Oh Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
and was conducted by Revs Hatcher
and Fugate Those Of Us who have
not been called upon to sit in the
shadow of such sorrow know not just
how dark it is. The grave is short
one. but the shadow is as long as life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-02
A Warming.

Our city fathers will do well TO look
after the man trap on the north Of the
sidewalk leading from II. George
street to the residence Of Mrs. Mchin-
ney. A misstep there might mean a
broken neck or broken limb, and
then Farmyille would have a law suit
on hand Of first magnitude. a strong
railing would protect citizens end cor
,,,rafion