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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-01

Kansas city. April 1-Cattle-Rcceipts
900. market strong 10 i0c higher. Ma
tive steers. 5.O0r6.66; native COWS and
heifere. 3.O0U 500; st0ckers and feeders.
0Qu5.60: bulls, 3.O0d 40. calves. 3.6J a.
go. western steers. 4.Sas50i western
COWS. 3.G65.%.
Hogs-Reoelpts. 1000; market &c. high
100. packers and butchers. 6.16d6 49,
lights. 6.0Om6.S; pigs, 5.01n6 %.
shpep-Receipts 1000; market strong.
Muttons 5.2506 .: lambs. 6.60QS. %:
range wethers. AJ0G7.25; fed ewes, 5.dOR
6.lO
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
LONG Out OF the Sea.

Mr.. Gaynor, an Irishman celebrated
for his good humOr. was dining one
Friday with a friend, and fish was the
only meat served. Gaynor was par
ticularly fond of paddock and seated
himself near fine specimen. His
olfactory nerves, however, soon made
him aware that the fish was not too
fresh. He first lowered his mouth to-
ward the head OF the fish and then his
ear. as If conversing with it. The wo-
man OF the house, perceiving his pc
culiar motions. asked him whether he
wished anything.
Nothing" replied Gaynor. 'nothii Z
at all, madam. was merely asking
this paddock whether he could give me
any news Of my friend. Captain Muir
ply, who was drowned last Monday.
but he tells me that he knows nothing
Of the matter. for he himself hasn't
been to sea these three weeks"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Farmville, Va, oct. y,
\ our, very llu y
G. l.. BALTIMORE.

Farmville, Va, oct. -, vs.
Mr.. +. Il. laBaume, ~
A. and /. Agent, Roanoke va.
Dear -ir:-Nour favor of the zSln j,
before me. In reply beg to advise 'iial
7 purchased 20 acres of land near the
civ of Farmville about two years
AGO. / now have 80 acres in grass 90
acres in wheat, 10 acres IN frult trees
which cannot be surpassed ior 'hei'
age. set out fourteen months ago l.
mis- wear, produced from these same
trees both pears and peaches, some OF
the pears weighing one pound.
| am very well pleased WIN my new
home. and believe that ! will Toe aoie
10 make my farm show up win ianus
any where. believe that | can snow
lust as good corn, potatoes, sweet po-
tatoes and wheat az most any section
of West Virginia or Ohio, in addition
10 which we have fine climate and
the best of water.
With best wishes, l am
Yours very truly,
GEO. NJ. SERPELL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Worsham. Va, Jan. ;. 1909.

Worsham, Va, Jan. ., 1909.
Mr.. +. Ii. LaBaume,
A. and /. Agent, Roanoke, va.
Dear Sir:-Replying TO yours OF re-
cent date, | will say we are delighted
with Old Virginia. For twenty years
have been travelling through the
West, have lived in many Western
states and at present own a ranch on
the western slope of Colorado, but |
realize one can buy more advantages
in Old Virginia for SlOO than in the
West for $1,000.
The soil responds quickly 20 intelli-
gent farming and the climate Is un-
surpassed. ! have suffered with ca
tarrh for twenty-five years, kidney
trouble for eight years. My wife has
been afflicted with rheumatism and
indigestion for ten years and her con
dition became so critical i'm Colorado
that our family physician advised Us
TO leave as soon as possible. Within
one month we were in Virginia,
bought a farm at W0rsham, and the
water from a spring on the farm has
cured my ailments, and my wife at
this writing is i'm perfect health.
No money consideration could i'll
duce u- To leave Old Virginia.
Yours truly.
G. b. PICKETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
When She lauohed.

A somewhat self satisfied. vainglori
Gus and grumpy English actor com
planned that the noted actress Ellen
Terry continually laughed In one Of
his most important scenes. He had
not the courage to tell her his objec
lions, so he wrote her letter OF heart
broken complaint. in which he said:
81 am extremely sorry to tell you that
It is impossible for me TO make any
effect in such and such a scene IL you
persist in laughing at me on the stage
and so spelling the situation. May
ask you to change your attitude, as the
scene is most trying oneY
Miss Terry's answer was very direct
and to the point, for she wrote: You
are quite mistaken. l never laugh at
you on the stage. l walt till l get
home"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
cleaning Up Day.

Last Monday in response to the call
of the mayor was observed in Farm
vile as general cleaning up day.
Householders were busy during the
day, in back yards as well as front
yards sweeping up the unsighty,
gathering up the unSanitary and on
Tuesday the drays were busy remov-
ing the debris out of sight and out Of
smell so that the sun of Wednesday
morning rose on a clean and comfort
able little city.
And the good work Will not end
here, but as with the prudent house
keepers so with Farmville as house
keeper the broom will be kept on
duty and the stain of unclear'iness
will not be allowed to rest upon us
even for a day. AS a people we
have agreed that cleanliness is next
to Goodness" and we will maintain
the reputation of the town. Back
yards will be as well cared for as
are front yards, and we will not
step from smooth walkways upon
unsanitary and unsightly private
premises.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Cautious.

"Sir." she said excitedly, approaching
the tellers window in the bank, Il am
informed that a check | sent out the
other day has been returned marked
NO funds. What does that meanY
1T simply means. madam" responds
the courteors teller that we couldn't
pay the check. There are no funds
to pay IT, You already have an over
draft Of SEQ"
"And you can't pay the check"
''No. maam AS I say, you have an
overdraft of SEQ, and We
"Well, young man. I'll say this for
you: At least you are honest, and It
is very kind Of you to tell me Of the
condition Of the bank. will take my
cverdraft and put the 500 on deposit
elsewhere"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16


A few years ago Miss Ethel Barry
more, the actress, was beseiged by q
number Of artists who begged the
privilege Of making sketches Of her
pretty face Too gracious to refuse
she freely granted permission in every
case. Among those for whom Miss
Barrymore posed was young artist
Of the impressionlst school. who, after
considerable labor. produced a CHASTITY
yellow and green portrait which was
supposed by the budding artist, at
least. to be a likeness Of the actress.
When It was finished the painter
bravely took it TO Miss Barrymore and
asked her 10 SIGN it and write some
thing or other-some little sentiment
above her signature
Miss Barrymore gasped as she looked
at the wrctched portrait and then
quickly pulling herself together, smiled
and wrote
This is not a sunset; it is Ethel
Barrymore
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16

.ec,ion suits me better than any DINER
~ n have been in, a. the crops are
a. a., GOOD as any section and the lana ana
"a" 90 he worked and gotten upin a Shor'
time 50 that il will produce as mucn
a. can be raised on any place ID 'ne
bav and tobacco. Last y ear my crop Oh u,
twenty iiSS acres of corn was 81 bushels 10 10
,he acre Wheat after tobacco was -
bushels. and after corn - ousnel-'
bav Iuns around TWO tons TO the acre acre
a~i tobacco twelve TO fourteen nun
dred TO the acre. My farm Is about
TWO and one-halfmiles from farmNil,,e5
ON the Cumberland road and woulu
he pleased to have you come ana see
Inc crops growing.
Yours very truly. ,.
G.. l.. BALTIMORE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Did What He Could.

The distinction between the parish
rector and the curate in the old days
in England is illustrated by story Of
an old rector Returning to his parish
after his autumn holiday and NOTICING
a woman at her cottage door with her
baby in her arms. he asked, HAS that
child been baptized!
"Wel, sir replied the courtesying
mother, 81 shouldn't like TO say as
much as that, but your young man
came and did what he could"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
- The -
Scrap Book


They had been married just month
when he lost his position, and during
the next eighteen months he jumped
rapidly from one thing TO another
without being at all successful at any
thing BY this time, Of course, her
trousseau was getting frayed around
the bottom and rusty around the top,
and the hope which she had been en-
tertainlng that she would some day be
the possessor Of some new gowns had
become a sort Of permanent hope, as
far as she could see, or, in, fact, as far
as they both could see together
Elizabeth" he said one day, "do
you think marriage is failure|
"Failurew she said scornfully. ITS
a panicw-LippincOtt's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and | i've Stock

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR firm;
winter low grades, s. n 5.25, winter
clear. s575M6.25; city mills. fancy
s7Q725. -
RYE FLOUR steady, at s47OgASO
per barrel
WHEAT firm; new, No. red.
S119.
CORN firm; No. 2 white, local, 80
n S2i2c
OATS firm: No white. clipped
6Od61c.: lower grades 5Sl2c.
HAY firm; timothy, large bales, per
ton. $3.50
POULTRY: Live steady: hens. 1872
0l7c.; old roOsters. 10i2c. Dressed
steady; choice fowls, &c., old roost
ers, 11i2c
BUTTER steady; extra creamery,
Csc. per lb.
EGGS steady; selected. 26 q CSC;
nearby. 23lac., western, 23l2c.
POTATOES steady; new, per bar
rel, S142.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
BLACKSBURG. VA

Degree courses IN Agriculture, Horti-
cul ure. Applied Chemistry, Applied &C.
ology, Civil. Mining. Mechanical ana
Electrical Engineering. Mettallurgy and
Metallooraphy, and Preparatory Ve,er-
mary ledioine. Sixty-iour instructors.
thoroughly equipped Shops, Laborato-
riss and Barns. Steam heating and Flee
ific lights in dormitories. Library 1900
volumes. Farm Of LOO acres.
SCHOOL or AGRICULTURAL APPRENTICES.
le Year Course for Young FamesJ
ai ..-. of sess.onof nine months. Including
..l other fees. board. washing. uniforms.
n ndance. etc Sl76.60 Cost go Vlr-
dents S226 60.
~, re- .e.t session opens hednesda'. September
PAUL 3D. BARRiNcER NJ. ID. Ii. d..
President.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
live Stock Markets.

pITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards
CATTLE lower: choice, s6.GOQ6S5;
prime S6.25N650.
SHEEP higher: lambs. steady
prime wethers. S51005.25; culls and
common. Si5003; lambs. s5QS; veal
calves SS50G9
HOGS higher. prime heavies. SS.45;
mediums Sa300S35: heavy Workers,
SS.250 S.25. light Workers $3.50 895;
pigs $500 L45; rOughs, S6QI25.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
One Plain Rule of Life.

There is only one plain rule Of life
eternally binding. It is this: Try thy
self unweariedly TIL thou fndest the
highest thing thou art capable Of do
ing, and then do it.-Mill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Life, Love and Death.

a little dreaming by the way.
A little toilng by the day.
A little pain a little strife.
A little joy-and that is life.
short lived. feeting summers morn,
When happiness seems newly born,
When one days sky is blue above
And one bird sings-and that is love.
A little wearing Of the years,
The tribute Of few hot tears.
Two folded hands. the fainting breath
And peace at last-and that Is death.
Just dreaming, loving. dying. so
The actors in the drama go
A fitting picture on the wall.
Love. death. the themesl But is that all!
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY.

Pursuant TO authority ses,ed in us by decree
of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward. in the
chancery cause styled Duvall and ais VS.. lhaeh-
sion and ais. rendered at the May term. l"9. ne
under signed will sell at public auction ON the
premises on the
18th DAY OF JULY. 1909.
at II o'clock A. NJ. hefollowine property First
That Iof with "a stable thereon situated on me
East side of Nenahe street, formerly owned 10y
". II. Thackston. Second That desirable
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
on High street. formerly owned by W. II. Thaek-
ston.
This is a frst-class location and a most desira-
bic home with ,od dwelling and all the modern
nprov, uents therein. containing seven rooms.
There are the necessary outbuidings on the lot
TERMS: One-thiu cash. balance boo two equal
instamant Of sis and twelve months with inter
est from the day of sale a. TO the deferred pay
ments. secured hy notes and title retained until
al Of the purchase money s fully paid.
j.. NJ. CRUTE.
a. ID. WATKINS
Commissioners.
c. II. Bliss. Auc't.
In the Clerk 5 Office of the Circuit Court Of the
county of Prince Edward: ,..~
S. f. Duyall, ct aintlils
against
Thackston et als..................... Defendants
l. Horace Adams Clerk of the said Court. do
certify that the bond required Of the special COM
missioner by the decree rendered In said cause on
the 18th day day Of June. 1909. has been duly
given.
Given under my hand as Clerk Of the said
Court, this 22nd day Of June, 1903.
HORACE ADAMS. Clerk.
iune Of
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16

Everyone would be benefited by
taking Foley's OrinO Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habi-
tual constipation. 1t swetens the
stomach and breath, gently stimuli ate
the liver and regulates the bowels, ans
Is much superior to pills and ordin ard
Laxatives. Why not try Foley's Oriy
no Laxative today? Sold by all drug
gists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
Lost Certificate Of Stock.

Certificate No. i32 for twenty two shares Of
81 ock In the Planters Bank Of Farmville. Farm
Vile. Va. dated July -. 1876. in the name Of
Charles Harper. has been lost. will apply to
said bank for a duplicate certificate
A. L. HARPER.
Administrators.
Apex, N C. June'22 1909. June 25-4t.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16

We are prepared to furnish at short
notice and at lowest Iprices, all mate
rial that 90 into a house from the sills
to the ridge pole, and. will be glad to
furnish estimates on any job, large or
small, upon application.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16
DISSOLUTION.

FARMvILLE, Va, June 3, 1909.
The partnership heretofore existing
between c. j. Jehne, G. f. Warner
and G. A. Hunt, and doing business
under the firm name of The FARM
ERs SUPPLY Co., Of FarmVlle, Va.
has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent, G. j. Jehne and G. A. Hunt
retiring. &. f. Warner taking over
The business and assuming all liabili-
lies.
G.. j. JFHNE,
june Ut &. AHuNT.
a new and fresh line Of mems negli-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-16

a new and fresh line of men negli-
gee shirts now on sale.
Fleming d Clark.
The bee., 1909-11-18
FINDS "HE" is A WOMAN
Marriage of Frisco Tax Collectors
Daughter Secret Till She
Asks Divorce.

San Francisco, Nov 16-Dr. Alice
Bush of Oakland, well-known
physician and daughter Of Tax Col.
lector Bush of San Francisco, was
granted a divorce Monday on an IN
usual plea OF fraud in marriage con-
tract.
In plain words Dr. Bush found that
she had married woman and pro-
ceeded to be legally free by applying
for annulment Of the marriage con.
tract, which was granted.
The husband was r. X. Morgan, a
fne-looking young medical student Of
23, who came here from New York
He was not quite over half DR.. Bushs
age, but the two were constantly to-
gether. They were married I'm 1905.
DIR. Bush never changed her name
ana most of her friends were unaware
of the marriage
The bee., 1909-11-18
Did This poa Reasona

We brought from Scotland a collie
about six months old. says a CORE
sponent OF the London Spectator. He
was allowed, to be with us at the
breakfast table, but never 10 be
fed in the dining-room. This rule
was strictly enforced by my daughter.
I was the only member of the family
who ever broke over the rule. And
often when 1 offered him tempting
bone he would glance across the Ia
BILE, and If he caught the forbidding
eye he would resist the temptation.
But one morning she left the table
abruptly. Rab followed her into the
hall and watched her till she had
closed the door of her study. Then he
scampered back, nudged my elbow, as
II to say: Now is our time!" He
seized the bone, and was soon crunch
ing it with the greatest satisfaction.
The bee., 1909-11-18

Cooks or chefs are seldom generous
IN giving away recipes for special
dishes, and II is Q we'll understood
trick that the measuring of ingredi-
ents will be changed in order to bring
disaster to the edible which has
aroused desire. "oh, do tsE me how
this cake or that sauce is nader Is
frequently heard among housekeepers,
but the chances arc the replica"
turns out very differently from the
original. Occasionally one falls on n
Trustworthy and willing sharer OF spe-
cial cookery. Il seems a Russian chef
Of eminence has actually sent over
to the chef at a famous New York
hostelry his formula for making a GER
tain famous dish. The compliment
will be appreciated by all Russian pa
irons OF the house. The politeness of
these kings Of the kitchen might well
be initiated in humber circles, and
American palates must begin at once
to cultivate taste for Russian food.
prepared by artists.
The bee., 1909-11-18
CHURCH FAMED IN HISTORY
Editiee Of st. Nicholas at Great Var
mouth Said to BE the Largest
in England.

The Church of st. Nicholas at Great
Yarmouth is said to be the largest
parish church in England. It is GER
tainly larger than some Of the cath
edrals, and It is broader than York
Minister. It possesses a remarkable
curiosity in the shape of a revolving
reading desk, but, apart from this. the
interior is not particularly interesting
though It would have been had the
church wardens of the past been as
appreciative of art as of business We
hear of a splendid altar tomb being
demolished to make room for a door
way, of the beautiful sepuchral brasses
being sent to London and cast into
weights for the use of the town" Il
Certainly, we cannot blame Crom-
well and his troops for all the de-
structlon worked in famous churches.
It was in st. Nicholas church that
Lord Nelson, accompanied by Sir VIII
lam and Lady Hamilton, returned
thanks to God, in November, 1900, for
the successes of the British feet.
Even the largest parish church in
England could scarce contain the
mighty congregation.
The bee., 1909-11-18
DISCUSS CITY PROBLEMS
National Municipal League and Amer
lean Civic Association Are in
Convention in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Nov. 1G.-Two great bod
les of men who devote much Of their
time And effort to the task Of lettering
the conduct of public affairs IN, this
country are in session in Cincipnau
These organizations The National Mu-
nicipal league and The American Civic
association-began their annual con-
ventions with joint session last
night in the Hoscl Sinton. Walter H.
Fisher Of Chicago, fourth yice-presi-
dent of the league, was in the chair
and the gathering OF distinguished
men was welcomed by Mayor John
Calvin and Elliott H. Pendleton,
Horace T.. Demng of New York re-
sponded for the league aud Clinton
Rogers Woodruff Of Philadelphia for
the association.
]. Horace Mcfarland Of Harrisburg,
Pa, president of the American Civic
association, then took the floor and
delivered his annual address, taxing
for his subject The Intimate Side
OF Conservation. he treated of the
relation of the individual TO the great
movement for the conservation Of the
nations natural resources, natural
scenery and civic efforts.
The bee., 1909-11-18
HER HAPPIEsr TIME OF LIFE
When the Dutch Housewife Sees life
with Her own Instead Of Hus-
bands Eyes.

No. not even for the Tartics would !
care to be Dutchwoman, unless
from the very beginning, could be an
cldorly Dutch widow with a fortune.
One day ! went to lunch with such
n lady, and I think when I myself am
very old, and memories Of earth are
growing hszy IN the sunset which
lights the way TO that other land be.
yond I still shall see that tiny old
Dutch Mevrouw standing in one OF the
rooms of her large old merchant man
sion. her dress OF fine black cloth. her
little apron of silk with hounce OF
rare old lace, her eyes bright and
merry as a girls, her face eager with
the Joy of living, her voice laughing
out her welcome.
These old Dutch ladies make one
marvel. They are like pears kept
close that they may mellow when
brought to the light. When their
men, as they call their husbands, are
too old OF too wise with years to
bother over everything as they do in
their youth, or are gone to a country
where for once their "ja's' and
"neens" are second, these ladies seem
10 develop and expand, and their I'M
derstanding to blossom. They are
then very spontaneous. They laugh
much, they chuckle over stories they
could not have even whispered In
their youth. they talk most entertain
ingiy in many Languages and often
play the piano With skill and lively en-
jCyment The dust-rags have ceased
70 interest them, the pSrambulAtors
are empty, and they seem 10 be taking
. Joyful inspection OF the world and
its life which they have heretofore
seen only through the eyes Of q hus-
bsnd.-Harper's Weekly.
The bee., 1909-11-18
MADE IT PERFECTLY PLAIN
Lawyer AbundantIy Satisfied With En-
PLANTATION Made by Voiuhle
e Witness.

The lawyer eyed the woman Ia the
witnessbox in patient despair. Then.
on the authority o. writer in the
Detroit News. he rallied visibIy:
You say. madam" he began that
the defendant is a sort of relation of
yours. VIII you please explain what
you mean by that-just how you are
related to the defedant?"
We'll. it's like this" replied the
witness, beaming upon the court.
His first wife's cousin and my secoad
cousins first wife's aunt married
hrothfs named Jones, and they were
eousits to my mothers aunt. Then
"a, his grandfather on his mother s
and my grandfather on my
~ hers, side were s9cond cousins,
= IL ateppother m}rried my hus-
bands >stepfathel. after his father and
my mother died. and his brother Joe
and my husbands brother Harry mar
ried twin sisters. aiilt ever figgered
out just how close related we are, but
I've always looked on him as sort Of
eousin.9
quite right" asaented the lawyer
feebly Youths Companion
The bee., 1909-11-18
TwAIN's EULooY OF AAwLEY
one Speech Humorlst Was Known TO
Make Certainly a Gem IN
It's Way.

II is said that Mark Twain has made
only one public appearance as a polit.
ical speaker, which was during a
presidential campaign some years ago.
While visiting in Elmira. ~ T.. m
the fall Of that year. he made a short
speech, introducing Gen. Havley Of
Connecticut TO a Republican meeting
Among other things he said.
Gen Hawley is a member of ny
church in Hartford and the author Of
Beautiful Snow Maybe he will deny
that; but am here only to give him
n character from his last place. As
pure citizen I respect him; as a
personal friend OF years. | have the
varmest regard for him; as a neigh
Dor whose vegetable garden intimate
~ adioins mine, why-why 1 watch
him.
AS the author of Beautiful Snow,
he added a new pang to winter. He
is q square, true man in honest poll
tcs-and | must say that he occupies
a mighty lonesome position. so broad.
80 bountiful is his character, that he
never turned a tramp empty handed
from the door-but always gave him .
letter Of introduction TO me-
Pure, honest incorrpptible. thAt ID
Joe Hawley. Such a man In politics
Is like bottle Of perfumery in .
glue factory; II may moderate the
stencil: but It can't eliminate H.
In conclusion let me say that I
haven't said any more OF him than
/ would OF myself. Ladies and gentle
men, this is Gen. Haviey. ~-Ths
Sunday Magazine.