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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Clean Out The Rivers and Small
Streams.

Editor Herald-All who own land
through which the rivers and small
streams now run well know that the
lands have become almost OF no
value. and this is due largely if not
entirely to the fact that for many years
the land owners along the rivers and
streams have allowed the hammockS
to remain in the bed of the streams
so long that in some cases the sands
from the hills have filled the channel
and the waters flow in all directions
rendering the lands Of no value.
At first glance the owner OF these
lands may think it very expensive to
clean out these streams, but l
have had practical experience along
this. The Board of Supervisors ap-
pointed me once to have the work
done of cleaning out about seven
miles of Sandy river. beginning at the
point where Sandy river emphes INTO
Bush river. have ept an accurate
account of all money exp nded IN
labor and the amount a1owei for su-
perintending the work. Tie cost per
mile is about s. 5. Th cost per
acre is 9 cents.
When you take into consideration
the fact that the lands along these
streams are fast becoming Of no value
TO the owner because Of the neglect to
attend to the cleaning out OF the
river and the increased value OF the
lands when properly cleaned, the cost
is very small. or you may say nothing
? All who own lands on these stream:
- can remember the splendid crops o.
corn we once harvested from our bot
tom lands. There is no reason VIII.
we should not redeem these lands an'
make them just as valuable now as II
the past
I think we who own lands along TN
streams and rivers should combin
and take the matter up in earnest ge
the owners interested, ask our repre-
sentatves i'm the Legislature and Con
eress to get busy and see if we can
get relief Too much is involved
remain idle We must do something
S. 5. Price
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Must Read The Herald.

One af the most gifted OF the lady
.a- If the Normal faculty. when
s. alton never forgets to ad-
.r. Herald of her change OF ad-
s.... sri She always does it in time
as mo-. TO miss an issue OF the pa
OF course this is gratifying to
AMI wa mention the fact to show
alton Of the compliment.
And r interest doesn't end with
but embraces all OF Farm
,a nply wishes to keep IN
ue place and the people.
AdmM striking contrast this Is
wh some others who make their
bread a-3 neat in Farmvtle and yet
given. sloression Of interest in It's
welfare Some Of them turn up then
l-en.,es. and contemptuously say
. there is nothing worth reading II
f..e sheet. And how we de
and defy their sneers when w
the approval Of genuine great
nd OF refined tastes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
|! PRACTICAL CREAMERY TALK.
rsr TEST FOR BUTTER FAT is ACCURATE
Take Care Of the Cows.

n F. Button. Director OF the
-,ral High School, Manassas,
small audience in the
-..,,se ON Saturday afternoon OF
.sat with dairying as his subject
.e others who have studied the
aa the professor emphasized the
me dairy business Is OF es-
. .-nor,ance to the landowners
section of Virginia as well as
.arons of the country, and
weu selected and then well
ways made good returns
.e.tnent. Poor lands poorly
newer pay, and the same IS
D., poor cows poorly cared
t.le Creamery properly
NI prove the most impor-
which has been estab-
s section of Virginia for
md more The product OF
raa COWS should be delivered
.H. door each coming ana gong
and we would as people re-
ether at the splendid results
u follow.
,,s the farmer should remember
....t.s milk is worth so much not IN
.nttv but in butterfat, and this is
matter Of guess. The test is an
.rrs-a one and each man gets just
a.-wmch belongs to him. But with
the cows tire machinery Will not
Get them and let's make
-ngs um
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
The Burying Of Our Dead.

We are advised that in the future
the "clods Of the valley" will not be
allowed to fall upon our dead while
family and friends stand about the
crave The religious service ended
the flowers placed on a temporary
resting place and those who have met
10 do honor to the memory OF the
dead retire while the keeper OF the
cemetery fills the grave and finishes
the sacred work. The change strikes
MS as a good one, though it is no sug
eestlOn Of ours.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Examine The Piano.

The piano to be voted for in the
II raid contest is on exhibition at the
Anderson Drug Store, corner Mainand
Third streets. Examine it for your
self and if not willing to trust your
own judgment get an expert to test it
for YOU. II will bear closest scrutiny.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
.SJitRINTENDEATS IN SESSION.
FARNYILLE H0NORED BY The PRESENCE
OF LEADING EDUCATORS.
A Conference Rather Than COnYen-
iiOn.

A large majority OF the county SUI
perintendents of schools in Virginia
met for conference at the Normal
buildings on Tuesday morning were
welcomed by State Superintendent
Eggleston. who took occasion to say
that he stood before the most accom-
plished as well as best looking body
of superintendents South Of the Poto-
mae if not of the entire country and
that with such assistants he felt SUI
preme confidence as he faced the ed
ucational work of the future in the
old Commonwealth. The commenda-
ton of the commander gave new thrill
10 the comrades and from this hour
to the closing Of the sessions all went
merry as q wedding bell. And
when the superintendent tossed his
bouquet at the superintendent they
in turn threw back one to him, talr
and fragrant
The following morning conference
which was led by Secretary Stearnes,
who discussed with the superinten-
dents the work which they would be
called upon to do. The relation Of
the superintendents to the district
boards. and the electoral board and
the county boards was fully brought
out, many of those present joining IN
y, the discussion which followed.
At the afternoon session the re-
ports required of division superinten-
dents we're explained by Secretary
Stearnes and fully discussed in round
y table conferences.
At the evening hour the men1
:, of the body were guests Of the Farm
vile Board of Trade at an impromptu
and informal reception and banquet at
which beauty and chivalry, eloquence
and wit met and mingled in happy
unison, making the hours fly by in
e such quick succession as though
l. Father Time had become a boy
y again
'r DR.. W. E. Anderson presided, and
d acted as POSTMASTER. Mayor Blanton
.e made a snort address of welcome,
n which was responded to by Superin-
ie tendent P. T. Atkinson Of Prince
" Edward. j. Taylor Thompson spoke
2 to the toast Our Guests, " Rev.
Of S C. Hatcher, to The State Fe-
N male Normal School, - and State Su-
* perintendent Eggleston to Virginia
r Schools.
is A number of short addresses were
made by some of the visitors, includ-
inc DR.. Garvin Rawles, of Isle Of
Wight: Frank West, of Louisa; Will:
A. Jenkins, of Newport News, and X
20 c. Stearnes, secretary OF the State
he Board of Education.
1e During the forenoon OF Wednesda.
,e heart to heart talks were had on TN
"A subjects that will most engage tn
r, thought and time and energies OF thes
,et Virginia educators, after which tn
he leave taking, as the members had t
he hurry to their respective homes
los discharge on the next day, electio
.os day. another sacred civic duty
No. There may be many similar gathel
ings of this body to follow but nev'
will it meet under conditions MOI
delightful or more ideal FarmyiI
must become a great convention cit
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Supervisors Meeting.

The supervisors Of Prince Edward
met last Wednesday with the follow
inc members present:
j. l.. Hart, Chairman; A. A. Has
kins. r. H. Walton, r. w. Fuqua.
The following accounts were allow
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06

matter how long you have -ui-
fered Folev's Kidney Remedy Will
help YOU. Ms. =. l.. Bowen, OF
Wavne. W. Va. writes: ~ was "a sui-
ferer from kidney disease. 30 that al
times could not get out of bed, ana
when did ! could not stand straight
took Folcy's Kidney Remedy. one
dollar bottle and part Of the second
cured me entirely 1t will cure you
Sold 10y all druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06

The worst night riders are calomei,
croton oil or aloes pills. They raid
vour bed to rob you of rest. Not 80
;rith Dr. Kings New Life Pills. lney
never distress or Inconvenience but
always cleanse the system, curing
Colds. Headache, Constipation Ma
laria. 25c. at White n Cos.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Prince Edwards Vote.

The Democratic primary in Prince
Edward yesterday gave the county 10
Mann for Governor by majority o.
II For the Legislature W. Il. hw.
inc was nominated over X. X. Brock
by a majority of l2i Below we give
the vote for Governor and Legislator
bY nrecincts:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
Death Of Dr.. SOulhall.

DR.. j. W. Southall died at his home
in the county OF Amelia on Monday
last in the 18th year Of his age after a
brief illness. A gentleman OF the
old school.
VIII the new improve upon the
nrndnct.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
ABILENE PRECINCT.


I'm the last ruDernatoual primary
four wears aco there were east n The
county only $40 votes for governor
ae AGAINST 5G3 ON yesterday. ln the
urinary four years ago Mann carried
the county by majority of IA over
his two opposing candidates.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
- NotIes

All persons are recommended 10 take
rolev's Kidney Remedy for backache,
rheumatism. aud kidney and bladder
tronble. 10 viii quickly correct uri-
nary Irregularities, which, If neglected,
NAV develop into a serious illness. Ii
viii restore health and strength. Do
not neglect signs Of kidney or bladder
trouble and risk Bright's disease or
diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06

Zakris Topeiius. "the most popular
noet Finland has ever known" was
lover Of his native land above all else.
once SAYS Paul Waiueman 10 CA sum-
ner Tour Do Finland be wrote as
follows to n little Finnish boy who
was a+ the time residing in England
for his schooling:
"You are n great and rich coun-
trv but never forget that you are only
on exile. II Queen Victoria herself
shor.d write and offer you post I'm
her kingdom. remember that you must
answer q cannot. because j haye a
cottage waiting for me when ! am
grown un. 1t has a roof higher than
the loftiest hall In Windsor castle
That roof is the blue sky Of my own
land"
so vou are all ready to 60 to house
keeping
ooh yes" replied Mrs. Younglove.
"Cbarley's friends at the Office have
made him q present Of a beautiful
alarm clock. and 1 have a splendid
nickel plated chafng dish."-Chicago
Record Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06
MANN "THE MAN."
MAJORITY NOT LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND.
williams Next Acknowledgement KOne Holds on to HIS JOD-tSO
leuenant.GOyenOF Again by Sweeping Majority

While the returns State have been slow coming in owing
~ storm of the late the results as given are approx
aev correct OF later information may alter them IN MINOR re-
m not change general The has been light one
- o Of the cities Noolk's majority Mann gem
nine surprise being M Abemarle Tucker small majority and this
wasu uneXpeced
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-06

On motion Messrs. Hart and tuqua
were authorized to have the road
leading from Farmviiie across Buffalo
bridge widened sufficiently to permit
the passing of vehicles.
Upon request Of the Treasurer he
was riven until the next meeting Tor
filing of his annual report.
ON motion it was ordered that the
chairman and clerk be authorized TO
issue warrant to a. c. Allen & Son
for S597 81 for widening Bufialobrd
provided the same be approved by
the committee heretofore authorized
To have the work done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22

ster, s. D. Seems to me. Washington passed her claim on to the New fork club. and l should not be surprised 1T reserve list just to prevent other clubs
 '.Homer Hiilebrand. q brother of the Princeton kthlete. was with Los An geies. and | suppose 1t was his inhu- ence that had something to do with getting the Doc to join our team. Ho- mer was a catcher, q left-hander al sha and .nt gh'y, s0sd fe club, and in addition to catching. did some work in the box. I guess the Pa cihc coast cities are the. only ones that duly organized professional league They certainly enjoyed a treat.
 T''IIe was six-f0oter and would weigh close to 200 pounds. He had 1t, and his control was almost perfect But it was his curve ball that always caught my fancy. Itswould come sell ing pp s sH the Sn eehtsF se head asd then ud denly change Its mind anu sweep into working right it was all on with the well pack up and hike for the hotel. He had them tagged and put away In their pigeonh oles>
 "I remember one, day m Iacoma: when Hillebrand was pitching 1 had hurt my thumb and was on the bench. The umpire did not show up and Twas finally forced to do the work. It was a close game and the bases were full with two, out. The count was three two on the batter. When lille let the next ball go I thought 1t was going over the head of the club manager, but when 1t got near the plate it. suddenly took a break and swung down and across the rubber as pretty as any thing I ever saw. I called the man out.
 'The crowd behind the catcher didn't know whether to applaud or Kick. They saw the curve and 1t had them guessing The Tacoma players thought for a moment, they had got the worst of it. but the batter knew l was right and things Quieted down.
 ''It takes nerve to curve a ball over the plate with the sacks bulging and the count three and two, but lille brand could do it~most any time he tried. When he refused to join the Washington club the game lost one or It's greatest pitchers and the king pin curve artist of them all"
 Hillebrand enjoys the distinction of having been the captain of both base hail and football teams at Princeton. He led the baseball aggregation in 1900 and the football eleven in 1898. He played tackle on the football team from 1898 to 1899 inclusive. He has coached both in football and. baseball nearly every year since he was grad mated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
FIERCE PROPOSITION
NICE, CHAMBERS AND KAVAN-
 ANGH UP AGAINST TT.
Schedule for Coming SOuthern League Season far from CompletiOn.-
 Will be Submitted at League Meeting Next MOMth.

This proposition of framing up g schedule is a pretty fierce game and seem to be up against the real thing.
 Althoug President Chambers wrote to pr. Inge and Judge Kavanaugh days ago hs has +b not MoS,,s TR to Sass Hass or the chief executive of the league in Little Rock. These three gentle men will compare notes when they the schedule that, they. vall submit to the league at the meeting In Mobile next month. Figuring out the route to be far from simple. the main dim- culty beipg that every holiday. this year falls on Sunday with the solitary exception of Labor Day next septems per; The last of the contracts for the 1909 Climbers were sent out yester- day, but as the players have , until re- they will be in no hurry about II.
 A few days ago in Cleveland Presf. dent Harry Pullman of the National Brooklyn, and Barney Dreyfuss, Of PittsburR, representing the National League. and President Ban Johnson. and Secretary E9Sertr McEoy rsssi reDgs. ed over the schedule problem for the coming season. After the Joint com. mittees had been iR session for sev. presented to the league maKnates at their meeting in Chicago.
 It was given out that the American the Nationals season will start on April IA. The Highlanders ~iil open the season in Washington, and Boston in Philadelphia, on April.12. In the National League Brooklyn will play in New York on April 14. Philadei- phia will open at Boston, Pittsburg at Cincinnati. and St. LouisN-at Chi-
 
 in the American Cleveland will play in St. Louis an April IA. and Chicago at Detroit.
 les were mot made public, itNwas an- nounced that there will be fewer con- fiicting dates in New York than in any previous season. The same ap- plies to other cities where National and American League teams are locat- ed It is understood that the holiday plums of the two organizations win
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
THE RACES
Results nt Savannah.


 Savannah, Ga, Jan. 21.--First race, purse s15O, for four year olds and up. six furlongs-Baby Willie, 10S (Mc- Cabe) to 10. won: Lady Fitzherbert 108 (Burnsl to 1, second; Euripides, 110. co: White) 5 to 2 third. Time 1:17 2-5. Only three starers.
 Second race, purse S150. for three year oids and up. about seven fur: 1ongs-Miss Mafjorie, 10S (Murphy) 9 to 5, won; Spring Frog, 102 (Dunlapl 3 to l, second: St. Abe, 93 U.each) 5 to l, third. Time 1:29 1-5. Miss K. TRird race. purse s15O. for four year olds and, up, one mile-Galilo. ton, 135 (,Musante) g to ,. second; Charles G. Gates, f32 (Stack) to I, third. Time l;47 2-5. Flimnap, Be- nora. W. G. W1f4fams also ran.
 Fourth race, purse $150, for three year olds and up. selling, five furlongs --Catherine Cardwell, 92 (Griffin) 8 to 55, won; Soiree. 103 (Murphy) to 1, second: Canada. 1O3 (Brannon) to 1. third. Time, 1:o5 1-5. St. Noel, Rog-
 Fifth race, purse s15o, for four less, 107 (Burns) 4 to I. won; Bird slayer. 109 (Murphy) to 2. second SaIvelati. 107 (Mahon) 1 to 5, third. Time 1:04 2-5. Ora Sudduth, Clifton Forge, Foxy Grandma ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
Result. at New orleans.

New Orleans. La, Jan. 21.-Track conditions were much improved today and the racing at Suburban Park as a consequence was exceptionally good. Ehe feature event went to La Sale the good Burttschell gelding, who scored his third victory since Saturday.
 First race. for 4-year-olds and up. i've furlongs, seIling-Alanie. 161 tEsraInkliR). 5 to ] won; Padrons, 1os i82 (PIoss)> 12 to l. third. Time, 1s07 s-5. Belknap: Pearl Hopkins. Lld- rrina and Kettle Miller ran.
 5Second race. three fourths mile. for swear odds and up. selling, six Sur 1ongs-L. NJ. Eekert. 107 (Battiste), 3 to 1. won; My Love, l0s (Strang), 4 to 1. second; Mir. Knapp. 1o4 q. Reid), , Pegasus and Allinda ran.
 Third race, for 4-year- -olds and up. five furlongs, selling-Kate Carney. 103 {Pickens). to- 2. won; Alamo. 1O7 Reid), 8 to 5. third. Time, 1:O6 4-6 Pity, Blue Ban, Virginia Beach. Billy Strong and Mackerel ran.
 Fourth race. purse for 3-year-o i've furlonssmGuS Cr[inot: llC 6. T2i! Gen 1sfrang), s to 1. third. Time i:67 s-5. Clear Rock. Spelght. Lady Psyche and
 Fifth race, handicap for 3-year-olds and up. six furlongs-La salle. 1O4 lis tstrang]. $ to 5. second; March 9g mgonet 9S lSs CT RHTns2 etIEna2,st te T. third
 Sixth race. for s-year1olds and up, (P1oss). 10 to l. woni yCe Levy, III .<Pickens). to l. second; Dick Redd, 1.51 2-5. Goldspink. R. NJ Mcleod and Helen Virginia also ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
MUCHNTEREST HERE PARRELII-AMERICU WRESTLING BOUT COMES OFF TONIGHT. Ameraeus is SDark Horse" and EvIdeut- ly Thinka We'll of Himself for
 He Throws Deh at
 Frank Catch.

Such a bunch ofzgold bricks have been sold the sport lovers of this coun- try in regard to the wrestling game within the last few months that the old saying that the American people love to be humbugged" has become Ob- solete.
 There will be a wrestling bout down in New Orleans tonight. however, that looks as If 1t will be far different from inc many fake affairs that lovers of this class of sport have had to stand for within the last few months The bout will be a catch tch can ahair between Sig. John Parrelli, the famous Italian wrestler, and Americus, an un- known youngster. The latter is a col- iege graduate, and Is said by the wise ones to be a dark horse that will put the kibosh to the distinguished gent from sunny Italy. Americus evidently thinks pretty well of himself for to his def he challenges any wrestler in the world Gotch, the present champion or "The Terrible Turk" preferred. The result of the bout in New Orleans to- night will tell the tale.
 Sunday night down in New Orleans the fight between Young Corbett and Harry Ferns will come off and it is arousing a good deal of interest Young Corbett knocked out Terry Me Govern in eleven rounds In Frisco in 1903. and in 1906 went six rounds to a draw with McGovern In Philadelphia. Ferns will have a tough proposition Sunday night if Corbett Is in shape
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
 TOBE STARTED THIS MORNING
Most Important Event in Field Trials World
 Watched With Keen Interest.

Muskegon. Mich, and handled by J.
 lchit-chat, setter Nowned by. pr. H. s. Atkins of St. Louis. and handled by W. H.. Beazell. with Red Wing. pointer, owned by M. P. Estes, of Nashville. and handled by J; T.. Jones
 Tonapaush, setter. owned by Charles W. Tway, of Union Springs. Ala, and handled by Jake Bishop. with Pride of Whitestone, setter. owned byt H. R. Edwards. Of Cleveland. and handled by J. A. Gude.
 ' Prince Wholesome, setter, owned and handled by T. T. Pace, of Jelico, Tenn, with Odessa, setter. owned by Gibraltar kennels, Detroit, and ham dled by w. H. Beazeil
 Danfield,S setter. owned by .Avent and Duryear kennels, Hickory Valley. Tenn, and handled by J. M. 'Avent. with Masterpiece. pointer. owned by A: H. Ball, of New York, and handled by Edward D. Carr.
 Manitoba Rap. pointer. owned by Thomas Johnson, of Winnipeg. Mani toba, and handled by c. H. Babcock. with Affords John, pointer owned by R. R. Dickey, Jr., of Dayton. Ohio, and handled by '. T. Jones.