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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
LOEB DIDN'T GET IT.
{. +. Norment to he President OF the
Washington Traction Company.

WASHINGTON. Jan 2l - After a
contest lasting for about four hours
William Loeb. Jr.. secretary 10 the
presldent failed Of election as presi-
dent Of the Washington Railway and
Electric company.
Allan McDermott. president Of the
company. was 20 retire. and as a result
Of Mr.. Loeb's expected election it was
proposed to consolidate the traction
lines Of the city
At a meeting Of the stockholders
Mr.. Loeb was elected a director, and
M the meeting Of the directors those
representing the local stockholders yot-
ed for Mr. Loeb and those represent
ing the foreign stockholders supported
George Truesdell
Neither side being able 20 get a ma
ioritv. Mr.. McDermott was reelected
as a temporary compromise candidate
and Il is understood that Charles /.
Norment. president of the Ciiy Nation
al bank. will eventually become presi-
dent Of the company.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
EAST AFRICA FARMING
1000 SETTLERS AT WORK IN GER
MAN TERRITORY.
colonlsts Not Admitted Until Last
Year-Fertile Lands on Plateaus
Many Feet Above
the Sea.

New York.-It Is about 80 years
since the Germans acquired the vast
region now known as German East
Africa. They had no idea then that
any part Of the colony, which Is only
little south OF the equator could ever
become the home OF white setilers'l
Much to their surprise, they have
found that about a sixth Of the coun
try is so rich in soil and stands sol
high above the sea that white men
may engage in manual labor there thel
year around.
The regions that invite white col.
onlzation are distributed IN large and
small areas among the Usambarai
mountains. near the sea; on the vast
high plain south and west OF Mount
Kilimanjaro: in the mountains ana
rich valleys of Uhohe 20 the south
west: on the high tablelands Of urun-
di and Ruanda near the Congo Free
state and IN other districts. Already
about 1000 peasants from Germany
and the Transyaal have settled there
though II was only last year that Ger
many got ready TO admit colonists.
In some places there are only TWO
or three settlers, while IN other re-
gions there are scores Of families. It
is stlll an untamed wilderness and
Germany holds out no glittering In
ducements.
In the circular Of the colonial gov
vernment last year colonists were told
that they would be accepted only II
they were well. strong and temperate.
They must be prepared to endure
bravely the prlyations inseparable
from pioneer life. There was little
prospect Of acquiring wealth, but the
diligent man could make a home for
himself and his family and become In
dependent.
The great regions Of Urundi and
Ruanda, the most populous parts OF
German East Africa. about 500 miles
from the Indian ocean, are not yet
open to settlement, as orderly rela-
tions with the natives are not yet fully
established. These are the only re-
gions adapted for white occupancy
that are not yet accessible 10 colon
lists.
The government will ultimately sell
the land, but at present It is leased
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
CALL 1T A "PlPE DREAM"
Brnsiiian Police Discover Anarchist
PIot 10 Destroy our Fleet.

brazilian IWiAfc itlNfNNfN hH"ffH'~f
PLOT 10 Destroy our Fleet.
WASHINGTON. Jan 2l-1he navy
d,farumcut has heard of no plot 10
llo,. up or otherwise damage any Of
the batticships under command OF Adj
uim Evans. Captain Wlnslow. I'm
charge of the bureau of navigation.
said. we expect such reports aN the
time the ships are en route. but pay
uo attention 20 them 40 warning has
been sent from Washington One of
nDm stamped the report as q 'pipe
dream"
Rio Jauciro dispatches say that the
Brazilian police have discovered an an-
archistic plot here having as It's ob-
iect the destruction of part of the
American fleet now lying m the har-
bor. The conspiracy. while centering
m Rio Jaueiro and PciropoiIs has rag-
ihcatlouS 200 Sac Pdulo aud Mnas Ge-
racs.
Am Individual named Jean Iedher
who resided iu Petropolis. was the
chief c0nspirator here. although it is
understood that foreign anarchists are
deeply involved m the plot. Fedher is
believed 90 have fed 90 Sac Paulo.
and the police who knew him have
been sent TO that place for The purpose
of apprehending him.
The chief Of police states that four
Of the anarchists have been arrested -
three at Sao Pauio and One 40 Nichthe-
roy.
Dispatches sent 90 the United STATES
last week stated that grave caiasiro-
phe had been threatened the American
fleet through a plot 10 blow up with
torpedo Admiral Evans flagship. the
Connecticut
The sixteen American haiile,hips
have been Joined iu the harDor Of
Rio Jaueiro by the torpedo hotilla.
numbering six vessels and all ride
safely no anchor here.
The chief of police at Rio Janeiro
has issued an official statement which
says
"Some time before the arrival of the
American fleet 40 Rio Janciro the Bra
lillian government received from
Washington and Paris adyices that
anarchists of different natiouaIIties IN.
tended 10 damage one or several of the
ships OF the American fleet
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
AFTER FoRTY-slx DAYS.
Three Miners Rescued From starNn-
tIon and Death at Ely. NeN.

ELY. Nev.. Jan. 2l-After having
been entombed forty-six days lOO0 feet
below the surface In the Giroux mine
A. ID. Bailey. L. j. Brown and Fred
Mcdonald were rescued during the
night. Whistles all over the camp
blew loudly. while crowds cheered ln
the streets Of Ely to the ringing OF
bells.
"Ahw was the only word Of Bailey.
the first to reach the outer air lie
tottered forward into the arms Of com
rades who in few minutes recuper-
ated him.
rs that you. Arthur queried Fred
Mcdonald as his brother stepped for
ward and embraced him after nearly
seven weeks Of separation.
BY George. 1t certainly seems good
10 be out Of that hole. be said as he
was led away. telling his brother Of his
terrible experience.
Somebody give me chew Of to-
bacco." said Brown, with a laugh. as
he was led from the mine shaft 10 the
change room Of the mine, where the
three men were made comfortable.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
College E,neI. oraee euern.ey.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2l.- Expell-
ed as a student from the Medico-
Chirurgical college because Of his re-
lations with Mrs. Franklin Purdy' wife
OF a wealthy New York insurance bro
ker. Grace Guernsey has left the city.
Still protesting his love for the wo-
man. the student promised future de-
velopments in the story which grew
out OF bis arrest. Guernseys arrest
resulted from his attempt 10 pawn a
diamond brooch belonging TO the New
York insurance brokers' wife. She
had given It TO him and then had IN
formed her husband that she lost II.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

CHICAGO, Jan. 21.-John r. Walsh
presldent Of the defunct Chicago Ma
tional bank. was found guilty oi mis-
approprlatlng the funds Of that nsti-
tuition. The jury. which had been con
sldering the case since Thursday after
noon. reached an agreement shortly
after 2 o'clock I'm the morning, but the
verdict was not announced until after
court reconvened az 10 o'clock. The
penalty under he law for the crime OF
which Walsh vas convicted Is impris
onment for a period Of not less than
five years. II does not permit the sub
stitntion OF a fine for the prison.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
LOVES RED FLAG BETTER.
Rose Pastor stokes Tells Why she
Places "OId Glory" second.

Hose Pastor stokes Tells Why She
Places "OId Glory" second.
NEW YORK. Jam 81 called 10 ac-
count in various letters for Der praises
of the red dag made at the rent strike
mass meeting in Clinton ball. Mrs
Rose Pastor Stokes comes ont with q
statement iuNilyme her speech and
declaring that the red flag is the no
blost 81 ymbol under which AID mankind
can gatler
The words for which she was criti-
cised were as follows:
IL love the stars and stripes ] love
the American flag. but as much as /
love it I love the red flag better. In
deed. / could not love the stars and
stripes as much as l do did ] not love
The grand red flag better"
Mrs Stokes IN her reply said:
I'VE love the red flag while honor
ing the stars and stripes. The red flag
of socialism is a worldwide flag. and
its color signifies the common red blood
which hows in the veins Of an human
fly.
"Those who understand IT'S meaning
love IT, and those who understand So
cialism's message 10 the world throw
their entire being into the movement
that has grown beneath It's folds. The
Socialists stand second 10 none in good
/ citizenship because Of their vigorous
protest against the widespread condi-
tion OF wage slavery existing in our
midst.
we love the red the white the blue
The dear old Yankee flag.
But love we more the single hue
OF one despised rag.
For while the Yankee bunting
Floats DER a single slave
Wen dearer hold the red flag,
The peoples life 10 save.
I'm conclusion Mrs. Stokes declares
that those az the mass meeting who
cheered her sentiments were worthy
/ citizens
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
s.In,,r.cL OF Rre. \. u.

PORTSMOUTH. ~ H., Jan. 2l.-
While beating down the coast In the
teeth OF a strong southerly gale the
big schooner Agnes Manning Of Phila-
delphia. from this port for Brunswick.
Ga. struck on the ledges of Rye. nesf
the Wallis Sands life saving station.
and is hard and fast IN the sands Cap
tain Shepperd and his crew refused TO
abandon the vessel. but the chance Of
saving her is slim.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

Tumbermen in western Montana
have organized TO fight forest fires.
said George McGregor, Of Butte In
past years there never was coopera-
lion on the part Of the big timber
men. with the result that small FIRE
that by concerted effort might have
been extinguished, gained such head
wav as 10 destroy millions upon mill
lions Of feet Of valuable timber. The
plan IS 10 raise a fund Of $4,000 with
which TO buy chemicals. which will
be stationed at all lumber camps and
nearby towns. 20 that in case OF a FIRE
volunteers may have the means TO er-
tinpuish IT before it gains great head
Wav
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Usrn.r stops Search For wife.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-Frederick A.
Werner. the shoe dealer Of Boston ana
London. whose wife disappeared from
the Hotel Belmont last Tuesday. sent
word 10 Henry W. Wack. his lawyer
here. who has been directing the
search for Mrs. Werner TO do nothing
more until he heard further from him
This IS taken to indicate that the fam
nv IS convinced that Mrs. Werner is
we'll and safe somewhere.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
JERSEY JUSTICE.
Wilson Tried, Convicted of Murder
and Sentenced All In Nine Hours


and Sentenced All In Nine Hours.
NEWARK, y. j., Jan. 2l.-Nithin
nine hours from the time be was
brought into court here George Wilson
colored. was tried. convicted and sen
fenced TO death for the murder OF
Frederick r. Romer. an undertaken
who was found dead In his room in o
hotel in Orange. y. J., on Dec. y last
The jury was quickly selected. the
witnesses for the state testified in
rapid succession. and then Wilson took
the stand as the sole witness for the
defense
He admitted causing Romers death
but said he did not attack Romer I'M
III he was discovered IN his room Wi
son did not say what he was doing IN
Romer's room when found.
The jury's consideration Of the case
was brief. and sentence Of death Ia
the electric chair WAS then passed
Justice Ten Eyck fixing the week be-
ginning March for the execution.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
rancntion and Ability.

Prof Felix Adler. founder Of the
Society OF Ethical Culture. and for
merly a member Of the Cornell fac
ulty. not long ago was speaking OF a
position in an educational institution.
II was vacant. and the professor was
to select an incumbent Il am not
ouite sure" he said. whether 20 get
a man of education from New England
or a foan Of ability from Chieego."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
4 shower of Dust at sen.

NEW YORK. Jan. 20. - A strange
phenomena in the gulf Of Mexico Of a
dust shower at sea was reported 10y the
steamer Monterey. which arrived from
Vera cruz. The Monterey's officers de
clare that on jan. II peculiar white
powder like d0ur fell from the skies.
II was not a volcanic dust there be-
ing mo- grit in the composition. The
dust became sticky after falling on the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
List Your farm.

Ifvou want cash for your farm,
at fair price. no fancy price but
what Il Is worth, and want 10 sell
quickly. ] am in the position to handle
il. Am making speciality Of large
estates. have customers for any num-
Der II the prices are right, most Of them
will pav cash. Cost you moth IN
unless / sell. List them with
Wm. W. Jackson,
Member Of y. & ". r. Il. lmmigra-
ton Association. Manager Southside
Virginia Branch Southern Land
AGENCY. Farmyille. Va.
Phone A.. apl. 26-tf.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

s.To enty freedom from chilblains,
writes John Kemp, Fast Otisheld, Me-
81 apply Bucklen's Amica Salye
Have also used IL for salt rheum win
excellent results Guaranteed IA
cure fever. sores, indolent ulcers, piles
burns. wounds, frost bites and skin
diseases. sc at Viii e & Co.'S drul
store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Miner. Dined by Mmionaires.

PITTSBURG. Jan. 2o.-ln the ban
met hau Of the Union club. the ultra
exclusive social organization Of Pitts
burg founded 10y H. G. Frick and fire.
ouented by none except millionalres'
Iohn II. Jones. president of the PITTS
burg Buffalo Coal company. gave din
ner TO the men employed in his mines.
There were 100 of them. 100 of whom
were coal diggers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Cured OF Lung Trouble.

Otis now eleven years since had a
narrow escape from consumption
writes G.. O. Floyd, "a leading business
man of Kershaw, $. G.. "l had run
down i'm weight TO l35 pounds, and
coughing was constant, both 10y day
and hv night Finally ! began taking
DIR. Kings New Discovery ana con
nnled this for about six monihs,W Wheu
mn cough and lung trouble wereenllre'
lv gone and / was restored 20 my nor
mai weight. 40 pounds Thousands
of per.ons are healed every year. Guar
aoieed al White * Co.'S drug Store
Soc md sl.OO. Trial bottle free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

ALBANY. y y. Jan 2l-Ihe ma
tional guard reorganization BILL de-
signed 10 conform the organization OF
the state militia TO that OF the regular
army passed the senate unanimously
last night. IL had already passed the
assembly ana now goes TO Governor
Hughes for approval. Of which there
8. supposed to Dee no doubt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
c.,,,c,.e. naree canal Contract.

ALBANY. y. Y. Jan. 2O.-A new
state canal sensation was LEI loose
here today when the report OF +. G.
stevens. state superintendent Of pub
lie works. was sent TO the legislature
lie severely critlcises the manage
inent OF barge canal affairs In the adj
u,inistratlon Of the late Governor Hig-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

NEW YORK. Jan. 20.-William ID.
Haywood addressed meetings OF labor
men here and announced that he would
accept the Socialist nomination for
presldent II It was offered 10 him. He
was rece1tly acquitted Of the assassl-
nation Of ex Governor Steunenberg at
pofsp Ida
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Morrnn manned bod. AId.

TORONTO. Jan. 2l.-The immediate
cause of the suspension Of the Sover-
eign bank was the refusal Of Mr.. j.
Pierpont Morgan. acting for himself
and the Dresdner bank. 20 make any
further advances The sum Of S5OO,OOO
would have enabled the bank 10 wealth
or the yale.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
The Right Name

Mr.. August Sherpe, the popular
oyerseer Of the poor, at Fort Madison
Ia. says: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills,
are rightly named; they act moreagree-
ably, do more good and make one feel
better than any other laxative Guar
anteed 20 cure biliousuess and consti-
nation. 25c at White * Cos drug
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Nerro Not L,nehed Enough.

MONTGOMERY, Ala Jan. 2l-A
negro who was strung up on tree al
Dothan. Ala. during the night by "a
masked mob Of 200 men and into
whose body several shots were fired
was cut down by the sheriff early IN
the morning and found TO be still alive.
Physicians say he will recover
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

BOSTON. Jan. 2l-The four men
who were arrested at an Athletic club
here while engaged IN a boxing bout
together with the referee Of the con-
test. were fined SO each IN the Chel-
sea municipal court. All appealed to
the superior court.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
senate Rejects Roosevelt. Nominee

WASHINGTON. Jan 2l.-Ihe sen
ate ln executive session rejected the
nomination OF Charles Fairbanks TO
be United States pension agent at Con
cord. y. II. The committee on pen
slons had acted unfavorably upon the
nomination. which was some time ago
sent in by the president.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

NEW YORK. Jan. 20.-Alfred +.
Dleterich has sued for divorce. HIS
wife. who eloped with Alfred G. Van
derbnrs horse trainer Harry Brench-
lev. II Is said. will marry him as soon
a. free
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
nemocrntIc rally AZ New York

NEW YORK. Jan. 2O.-Leading con
seryative Democrats VIII hold con
ference i'm the Waldorf-Astora next
Thursday I'm am attempt to shape the
policy of the party in the coming cam
u.fnu
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

SANTIAGO. Chile. Jan. 20.-A great
fire at Temuco. fourishing ciiy III
the south OF Chile. has destroyed TWEEN
tv blocks of buildings. The loss Is
x.UnUiu
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
eerman Posl 45O me InIand.

to settlers FOR a few cents an acre. AS
soon as the settler has onetenth OF his
holding under cultivation or otherwise
devoted to useful purposes, he Is en-
titled to purchase twice as much
land as he has improved at about 10
or 20 cents an acre.
The government requires all settlers
to bring at least $500 into the conn-
try. They must paddle their own
canoe in a financial way.
Itisa little different, however with
the German Poles. who are as yet
the chief German immigrants. For
each family a little cabin and two
outhouses are constructed, a few cat
tie and some farming implements are
provided and the government Is roim-
bursed IN small regular payments.
All the settlers live IN small cabins
built Of wood. stone or tiles. Many OF
them give most attention 10 the rails
ing OF cattle. sheep and goats, and
produce only sufficient crops 10 feed
their families
The Germans have been greatly
surprised to find how large a variety
Of European farm crops can be grown
on these wide spreading lands from
4 900 TO 1000 feet above the sea. Some
settlers are actually raising wheat as
fine as any land produces.
Wheat IS destined 10 be a great
crop. 500 miles inland, ia the region
of the central African lakes The first
crop sown on the second plowlng Of
the land yielded about 40 bushels to
the acre. the only trouble being that
It rlpened IN patches. so that a whole
field could not Dee cut at once.
European vegetables grow finely.
small fruits do well and cotton and
tobacco are an assured success. Mil
lions OF coffee trees have been planted,
tobacco and sugar cane thrive and
sisal hemp introduced from Yucatan
on the government experimental
farms several years ls already an im.
portant export
The white settlers an over German
East Africa are loudly protesting
against the tardy development Of the
railroad system. planned several years
ago. Letters from coionists on Vic.
torla Nyanza say It IS a disgrace 10
the German flag that they have 10
send their products 10 the sea By the
British steamers and railroad.
These protests are producing some
effect and there are signs that rail.
road building win soon be- pushed
with some degree Of yigor
The finest Coffee. Substitute ever
made. has,recently been protucei ~
Dr. Shoopo of Racine. Wis. You don
have % boil it twenty or thirty min-
utes. "Made in a minute says tne
doctor "Health COGee" is really the
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro-
duced. Not q grain OF real Coffee in i'
either. Health Coffee Imitation d
made from pure toasted cereals OF
grains. with malt, nuts, etc. Really i'
would fool an expert were be t0 I'M
/ knowingly drink it for Coiiee. oha7'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

"sunered day and night the torment
Of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until I used DOan's Ointment. IL
cured me permanently. Hon. John
r. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
nistnrbsdthe conarsgalion.

The person who disturbed the con
gregation last Sunday By continually
coughing is requested 20 buy a bottle
Of Foley's Honey and Tar The WIN
stOn Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24

President ROOsevelts declaration
that the turning over OF the govern
ment 10 the new Cuban president and
congress must occur not later than
Feb. I. 1909. WAS given out at the pal
ace at Havana.
The London Tribune says that the
missing Irish regalia is held intact
for a large ransom and a guarantee
of immunity from punishment. II
learns also that the mystery Of the dis
appearance can. however only be solv-
ed by a public inquiry which would
reveal amazing and romantic features.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
Thursday, Jan. 10.

At Bangkok. Siam. Edward Henry
Srobel. general adviser Of the govern
ment OF Siam. died after a long IT.
ness. The death Of Mr.. Strobel, an
American. is considered a great loss TO
siam. He died from the bite Of poi
sonous insect.
That the fire which nearly destroyed
the Second Congregational church IN
Dorchester and caused loss Of 500
900 was the work Of an incendlary Is
the opinion Of the Boston authorities.
The principal loss was the new organ.
which cost $4,000.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
NotabIe Events OF the Week Briefly
ChronicIed.

Admiral Evans in a dispatch 10 the
navy department from Rio Janeiro sug-
gests that the torpedo boat destroyer
fotilla visit Buenos Ayres as a matter
Of policy.
Following a public hearing, chiefly
farcical IN character. on the proposed
ordinance Of Alderman Timothy =. Sui
Ivan Of New York prohibiting women
from smoking cigarettes in public IN
restaurants or hotels. the committee on
laws and legislation. before whom the
hearing was held, met and voted unan-
lmously in favor Of the immediate EN-
actunent Of the measure.