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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
ANTICIPATING A DROUTH.

Lynchburg went dry" on the 9Th,
and we learn from the News that In
anticipation of the great drought
which will set in this week and will
last for 10 these many moons, the pro-
vident housekeeper is laying in a sup
plv of VINE for cooking, and the head
of the house is stocking up with anti
dotes against the calamity OF a snake
crawling to the third story and biting
him while asleep in bed. Such things
might happen, and the foolish man
whose lamp is not provided with OIL
and whose jug is empty would IN
such a case be in bad shape. Judg-
inc. however, from the appearance OF
the interior of many liquor establish
ments few people will be caught with
out a reasonable supply strictly for
medicinal purposes. " 1t IS not an
unusual question nowadays for one
70 ask his neighbor, Have you
bought your booze" while the I'M
sophisticated are inquiring as to
whether Green River can compare
with Three Feathers, " and another
wants to know, Is Paul Jones all
RIGHT 2" Still others would like to
have the meaning of Above Proof, -
In Bond. " Sour Mash" and other
terms explained, as their early educa-
ton in this line had been sadly neg
lected. "
And all this simply means that the
moderate drinkers and the members OF
the churches who buy booze are
the people who make liquor selling
profitable, and if it wasn't profitable
it would die for the want Of breath
The confirmed soaker hasn't none.
to support the traffic, and if other
will quit buying there will be no on
selling,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
TO BOOM SOUTHERN TRADE,

"After the Presidential Inauguration,
party of Southern business men
headed by the Mayor of New Orleans,
will visit the city with view to in
creasing trade between Philadelphia
and the South. A delegation of Phila-
delr hia business men will go to wash
ington TO meet them, and will hold a
big meeting upon their arrival here.
The date of this meeting has not been
set. but the members of the Bourse,
the Trades League, the Commercial
Exchange and similar trade bodies
have agreed to cooperate IN making
il a success. Besides mayor Reyburn
there will be present the Mayors OF
Camden, Wilmington, Chester, Tren-
ton, Burlington and Bristol as well as
Congressman j. Hampton Moore and
a number Of city officials. "-Philadel-
phia Record"
The Philadelphians always vote
against the best interests and highest
good of the Southern people, ou'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
THE FOURTH OF MARCH FOLLY.

Now and then the sun shine glad
dens Washington on that red-letter
dav in its history when a President is
to be inaugurated, but generally it IS
fretted with storm, dark with clouds
and its air ladened with missiles as
deadly as those that make earth's bat
tie fields red with blood. Cleveland
had bis sunshine" when first in
Quoted into office, but when he stood
TO receive the honors for the second
time he faced blizzard biting and
killing. A cloudless sky greeted
McKinley on that evcntful day in his
life. but Grant and Garfield and Har-
rison and others took the oath while
the Storm King ruled and wrought
ruin. The smiling Taft longed for a
sun-lit sky and felt sad at heart when
he was driven to the shelter of the
Senate chamber to take the oath and
deliver his first message to his fellow
countrymen. The Avenue, a blaze OF
artistic glory, was converted into q
picture of gloom, decorations wilted,
seats were left vacant, soldiers fled in
face of the ferocious and resistless foe
while what was made ready as a hOli-
dav assumed the features of an hola-
caust. the cold rather than fire being
the active agent of destruction.
When the man of ordinary good
sense reads the history Of this day he j:
simply amazed at the craftsmanship q
TIT clings madly, recklessly, foolishly
to the fancied idea that the 4th o.
March is the one and only day of the
365 of the year when a President o.
these United States may be indicted
into office.
Away with the nonsense, to The
winds with this wicked halucination
One of the Chicago papers annually
corrects and gives to its readers thu
number of those who have persisted
during the year in railroad wrecks
and the list is always an appalling one,
1t would be interesting and still more
appalling to read over the list of the
victims whose deaths may be direct!
traced to the ravages of the last 4th il
Washington.
Mr.. Taft may have been entirel.
comfortable and perfectly shielded
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

when it comes to dollars, they appre
ciate that Dixie's dollars are just as
good as other dollars. And how they
do work to get them. For this we
have no word Of criticism. We al
mire their hustle, and would catch ON
70 it. New Orleans, Atlanta ana
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS be the great trading
centers for themerchants ofthe South'
but money, like Misses have TO De
wooed to be won, and it remains true
that the "gods help those who help
themselves Did Richmond send a
delegation of business men to Wash
ington, headed by its worthy Mayor
TO interview merchants from the TAI
South gathered in Washington, on
this great day in the history OF the
Nation?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

vbie the battle Of the elements ragged
but what of the soldier boy who went
70 Washington to do him honor VINO
snent the night before in an unturn-
isbed and fireless factory and to fulfill
his mission was required to stand for
hours in face Of the driving storm
and then bear himself as a true sol
der as he passed the reviewing stand
through slush and snow? ,
why not change the day. VIII
some statesman Of sense give one rea-
son for not agreeing to inaugurate
our next President on the 2nd Wed
nesday in May?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
CHANGE THE DAY.

Everybody is now demanding a
chance of Inauguration day. The
child lust out of the fire breads 1t.
of course the change should be made
and let the work begin at once. But
while it is being made let's make it
mean something. Instead OF the last
Wednesday in April designate the
third Wednesday Of May April is
well nigh as treacherous as March and
often its days are as disagreeable'
Earlier date in May might strike
the long season. There is no need
of taking risks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
THE ADDRESS.

To the people who read the news
naners of the day, and with the eX-
cention of the jury now engaged IN
trying the Cooper case, most people
do read the papers, there were only
two surprises to be found in the re-
cent inaugural address Of Mr. TAFT
The first shock when the distinguished
gentleman said: I am absolutely
free from racial preiudices. Il TINS
be true then he is more or less than
human. If the former he scars above
even the HIGH and honorable duties IN
cident to the presidency, and if the
latter it cannot be hoped that he Will
measure up to them. Mr.. TAFT S
blood like that of other mortals must
be thicker than water.
If our president is indeed an I'M
mune as to race prejudice we will not
tolerate the thought that he is also
free from race pride.
Again he well nigh shocks us when
he intimates if he does not plainly
declare that the treaty-making powers
Of the government can be made tC
blot out State lines That Georgi'
"possum" must not rest lightly on ms
capacious stomach.
My policies" are to be maintained
railroads should be relieved Of certain
antitrust restrictions, the excessive
use of bonds by corporations control
ed. tariff revision must mean some
thing. graduated inheritance tax if th'
exioencies of the Government de
mand it. natural resources to be con
served, an army and navy stroni
enough for all emergencies, an elast
currency the establishment Of posta
savings banks, free trade with thu
Philippines, the ship subsidy, thu
canal must be finished, Governmen
liability to employees injured in it
service, iniunctions properly issue0
are essential to tine preservation oil IN
powers of the courts, &c, Sc.
All these things have familiar SCUM
about them, and many of them hav
been worn to a FRAGILE by the ed
itOrs of the land
We wish you well, Mr.. Taft an
our hope is that you will stick to you
promise not to offend Southern dc
cency by appointments to office
One thing is certain and that is thu
none of us who live in the Dix
Land. " and who revere its past an
have hope for its future, have an
tinge of prejudice against you.
As we have often said and now 50
again, you can count on us in peaC
and in war. We are just fellow cit
zens. Tote fair. -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
unenualled as a Cure for Group.

besides being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is unequaled
as a cure for Group" says Harry Will
son. Of Waynetown, Ind. When Civ
en- as soon as the croupy cough APP
pears, this remedy will prevent the
attack. 1t is used successfully IN
many thousands of homes. For sale
by The Winston Drug Co.
The Dutch throne has Al possible
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

"Mr. Taft took the oath OF Office on
the Bible in use for hundred years
for the swearing in of Supreme Cour'
justices. 1t is redolent with associa-
tons that are hallowed to him, and
that make a peculiar appeal in view
of the fact that it is the Bible he Ger
tainly would have taken oath upon
had he followed the line Of his inclina
ton to a place in the highest Judicial
tribunal
Guided by its teachings, and he vii
rule wisely and well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

As usual Congress came in as a
lamb and went out as a lion. " The
most of its life conspicuous for inca
tive. its last moments crowded with
ill-considered and ill-advised legisla-
ton. The brutal marking its inter
course between the members, and in
the dying hour bouquets flying around
Unfortunately.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

As we remember the Congress that
died at noon on the 9Th of March last,
let us not forget that in its dying
hour it put their stamp Of disappro-
val upon the ship subsidy greed and
grasp. If a government, running in
debt to the tune of $1,000, 900 a
month, has bounties to bestow, let il
find worthier objects for its benefac-
tons than the colossal corporations
which own the ships that 90 down to
the seas. They are no infants In
need Of protection.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The VETS" of Covington, Va,
thought they saw a chance to capture
the town and made the effort, but the
"drys' won out by IS majority. The
women and the children were in the
FIGHT again, and you needn't try to
heat them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

"Mr. Taft's first big stick, gnarl-
ed club about four feet long, arrived
this morning, and is resting behind
the door Of Secretary Carpenters
Office" says current news item.
Fine place for IT. Let 1t rest right
there indefinitely, Mr.. Carpenter.-
Washington Herald.
Rather beat it into a fragile, y
and start the morning fire with it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Lynchburg isn't altogether dry
after all. The Elks are doing bust
ness at the old stand, and as they are
the best of good fellows are not going
TO let their friends suffer and will only
offer them the best, Old booze IS
hard to down.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Mr.. Roosevelt reached home at :
a. m, and Miss Ethel was up to wei
come him. Better than the huzzahs
of the multitude. And no secret SER
vice men as escort. The freedom
ought to be refreshing. But is he
lonesome without the stick"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Rough Riders to the rear, big
sticks to the corner, and let's have
a craftsmanship unmixed with the
strenuous, and unstained with the
spectacular. Life is real, life is
earnest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Baltimore does not enjoy being cut
Off from the rest Oft the world any more
than the rest Of the world enjoys be-
ing cutorfrom Observation-Disclosures
American
But for your business connection
with Dixie grass would grow in your
streets, and yet there is no editor Of
any Baltimore paper that expresses
any political sympathy with the South
Your policies in practice and we would
perish from the earth
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Except November, we have entered
upOn the meaneSt month OF the year.
ONLY while November is damp and
dreary and continually in the blues
March adds buster to its general dis
Observation-Disclosures American
The writer of the above needs
dill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

It was mean and undeserved trick
the weather played on Washington
yesterday Washington Herald.
And who made and sent the wea-
Their? The weather man ?" 0,
no. but the God of the weather, the
God of the weather man, - the God
of Mr.. Taft of individuals and Of ma
tons. and he makes no mistakes.
20, why should the spirit OF NOR
tails be proud?' and rebellious?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Rah for Taft and Sunny Jim. Also
T. R.-Wasnngton Herald.
And for the newspapers that make
bic men of all of them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Mr.. Editor Roosevelt we salute
YOU, and still on the Outlook. y
You will miss the stick but make
your pen mightier. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The Tafts' have scattered to their
respective homes, but the Taft is do
inc business at the old stand W
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

There is a little talk left in the sea
level canal people, but it isn't heard
where it might count.-Cleveland
Leader.
But what are the wild waves saying
on the subject?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

There is more or less sorrow in
the word goodbye, and yet how we
like to hear some people say it. ~ And
Mr. Roosevelt has spoken it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Still leading the strenuous life,
Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt walked three
miles to Church on last Sunday through
snow and slush. Horses and vehicles
at command but we prefer the siren
Gus. " But no longer a big stick "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The wireless" came to the res
cue of the wires during the strenu-
GUS Inauguration times.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Let's have an early primary IN
Virginia, record our verdict as Demo
Gratis, and be done with records. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The extra session Of Congress is to
omen on the 18th, and it is said will
not have its hands tied nor confined
to the work of revising the tariff.
Arizona and New Mexico will still
plead for Statehood.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Those non-reading members OF the
Cooper jury are tired hearing folks
talk
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Where was Mr.. w. r. Meredith, OF
Richmond. at" when Mr.. Taft was
looking for cabinet timber?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The trouble with Mr.. Taft's Cabi-
net is that it is made up in great part
Of Corporation lawyers, with a sprln-
kle of muIti-millionaires. Such folks
are not in touch Of the great body OF
the people.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
heirs.

heirs.
Winnipeg is building municipal
power plant.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The Times-Dispatch accuses the In
dex-Appeal Of cutting antics ~ The
idea of Bro" Barham, in the ante
role. Roosevelt serious rather than
strenuous" is more likely.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

For quick and disastrous work up
on persons and property, the recent
Fourth, " at Washington breaks all
records. Parties returning to their
homes died on board cars, and the
numbers who had died at their homes,
and are yet to die by reason Of the
exposure will never be known. Deaths
on battle fields are reasonably to be
expected, but should not be conspi-
cuous on purely ceremonial occasions.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

What is a "liberal education?' Pres
ident Eliot, of Harvard, defines it as
"a knowledge of past and current
events in the worlds progress, power
of expression, an intimate acqualnt-
ance with some part Of the store OF
human knowledge, clear conviction
of how TO discover the truth and a
development of the imagination.
Which is another way of saying that
few men have ''liberal education. -
Raleigh News and Observer.
Nav be the standard is too high, but
if not. then the few" get to be few
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The ruling passion Of breaking
precedents was strongly manifested
in Mr.. Roosevelt's dying out OF Office
It may be smart. but not altogether
decent
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
ACQUAINTED WITH THE METHODS

H. was a bright Young lawyer. but very
pdShiul IN the affairs OF love. though he
N'H dccplY IN love with a Young woman vh,
W"N celebrated among her friends Tor her re-
P'rtee- The only obstacle in the way of the
a4urs man was ms exceeding ShvncsS: for
WnIIe always IN perfect command Of himself IN
sn0 SQUIRT room, he became almost spcrchlcss
III tAe presence OF his 1dored one rs one
method OF showing hiS affection. il was his Gus
tom I" shower her with presents.
~ SIC Ht'tHer OF the young woman was not NJ
=" S'l@hr" with the status of the ease. and
SPoEG, To her daughter about the matter
- Wy dear, she said 'vou have let Mr.
Hu'"IlSht Pr1ctIoally monopolze Your society
t, oi = year 1nI now YOU have scarcely anv other
tI t''','a. i3S ne ever given YOU to understand
th.t has intentions are seriousa"
~, Nv, ne mas not said anything. mama; but
How can You know it. child when he bas
sad nothing" '''''
The the girl smiled self satisfied "Weu
ul''in.'' she replied, "vou know he is a Lawyrr
anu LAWYERS ALWAYS begin Z. eontract MN
NhoW all men hy these presents d"
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12

Later when he followed YOU from the room 70
search for the diamond, the end Of Your blue
ribbon was sticking from his pocket. I knew
1t was the same ribbon, because YOU still wore
all the others. That he had taken the terrapin
was clear enough; but he must have wanted It
pretty badly when he would steal it from YOU,
after having given 1t to you at your request.
IT was interrupted by the entrance of Lessing,
IL bearing the terrapIn. He handed it 10 Miss
Marshall, and without a word bowed and lett
Miss Marshall" Carleton continued 1
want YOU please 70 take that terrapIn out TO
the kitchen and have the chef Kill It-and look
inside Then bring me whatever YOU find
there
Eleanor's eyes opened in wide amazement.
4Ou-you mean the diamond she gaspeL.
Carleton nodded
In the terrapins'' cried the girl. why,
how
Who was near enough to Mrs Mason 70 get
that level, Carleton interrupted LessIng.
And he alone had the opportunity, They We're
standing by the tank. What easier trick than
for HIM 10 snap the stone of with his teeth
when he-when he bent over her. He NAV
even have had some kind of steel instrument
fitted IN back of his teeth to aid HIM Oh it
could be done easily enough. The stem of the
setting IS very thin and the gold very fine and
pure 1t Is a mistake to set such valuable gems
IN twenty-two-carat gold, it's too soft Then.
who suggested the scarf figure: LeSSing. SO
that the theft of the stone would remain undis-
covered until he had time TO get away with the
terrapIn. Who suggested the aquarium figure
LeSSing. If that stone IS found
Wait here interrupted the girl breath
lessly. IN be right back" She caught UP
the basket in which she had replaced the terra
pm and daTted away. In few minutes She
was back again her face pale, her lips trembling
on were right, Oh, YOU We're right" She
SAID IN a voice that was almost a sob. The
diamond has been fOundl l have given it 70
Laura and told them all that YOU suspected
that she might have dropped it into the water
when She was leaning over the tank. They
will never know
Never know?" cried Carleton. his face
flushing. Il am going now to tell the Major
what sort OF man he has been entertaining
Oh, I've been waiting for thisi" he went on
with flashing ewes. I've been waiting and
watching my time to get LeSSing where
wanted him, and now I've succeeded! Come"
He made as II to go back to the ballroom
Stop! The girls hand was on his arm.
"Well,' he said
You know YOU can't tell. - she said in a low
tone.
Cant tell, Why?" AuCarleton's jealousy.
all his distrust Of Lessing, flared up.
Because of Laura" said the girl simply
q" Do You want To spoil her life3 You know
what Pinckney IS. Ii he so much as suspected
that Lesslng was near enough TO Laura to get
that diamond, IN that way, he would make Il
terrible scene. There'd be a scandal oh.
know him' He's madly jealous OF every man
that looks at her. She means no wrong. but
She VIII tiIrt- Mr.. LesSIng took an unfair adj
vantage when he-When We You saw how
she turned on him. Promise me YOU won't
teIl''
For moment Carleton was silent. Was
q,
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12

An advertisement can't trl the whole story But, u
you ami women who nghtlns hopeless. up hill
battle viii send our names see that YOU get good
hard about this of opportunities by the
thousands enough to so round and to
II have idea that southern British Columbia Is
far waste cold and untnvitng,
more mistaken IN your life
There is more delightful country to live In any
Where. Let send the fact-.
We atSfy that enjoy life and
In Southern British Columbia.
Then up here and buy 100 farm for 62i5
"a ac and 62is IA year ami the
over Us own line Of railway.
I'm the coupon nowYou'll get the facts bv return
mail and you then know how to X yourself cOmfot taby
for life.
: DENNIS British Columbia Land Commissioner,
-
J. 8 DENNIS, British Columbia Land Commissioner
Dept b, Canadian Pacific Railway,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
want t'formatoE about Southern british Columbia
and oar t2 cents per acre per year land
me .-...-.'..' .'.-
gown T.. State
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12

Fox moment Carleton was silent Was
Francis LesSIng again 10 escape from the.
net he had so carefully drawn around hin ;
as something always to Intervene Must he
give up hlS idea of removing this man from the
high position IN society where he was capable
OF dong so much evil, and of sending him To- the
cell where he belonged by right-or wronga
No, surely not for the sake OF saving a siII,
illrtatIous woman 4 sColding from her husband
NO ne would go TO the MAJOR and tell him the
whole Storvl ''''
\ httle hand fell on his own y soft pleading
Promise me-" And then verv. very softI,
For my sakel' There were tears in the biq
ewes. Wv 0'9
-, OnGonSciously Carleton repeated the words
that Lesslng had spoken a few hours before
for YOU" ''''''' '''''
And TO gether they went back to the ballroom.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
120,112 lbs. of Vegetables
From 10 Acres

Mr.. y. =. Gellatley aud Sons shipped from
tirIlh lc, British Columbia, over one hundred
and tNenty thousand pounds OF mixed vegeta-
b - IA one year-tll raised on ten acres OF what
was lst such land as You can buy for 35cents
Per
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
S5.O3Oin Fruit from 6 Acres

MT T. ". StlTIlng Of kel0wnh, BrI tish Columbia,
I'D the fruit picked In one season from acres
for g. .O30U0.