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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

"a Tennessee juryman recently told
the presiding judge To- Ego to the
devil" whereupon the judge told the
;nrvman to 20 to Jail. And the pref
~ mart of the story is the juryman
went and the judge didn't."-Wash-
ington Herald"
Let the judge so live that the SEN
tence may never be pronounced by
one able to enforce its execution.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

"Mr. Leslie NJ. Shaw thinks the
japanese might get the best OF us In a
scrimmage. Leslie NJ. talks quite as
interestingly and convinclngiy' al
times, as George Bernard. WASH
ington Herald.
The man who would do aught to
cause war is a bad man, but the man
who imagines that this Government has
ANYTHING to fear in fight with Japar
is a fool.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Read the news from Pittsburg ana
then saw. if you dare, that the men
ace" has all gone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Come on, you gubernatorlai cam
,,oicn Won. Times Dispatch.
Well, hasn't it come on;
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
NOTICE!

Ry virtue of deed of trust dated VI
l>t. 1891, also 2nd deed Of trust ds'
November 23d. 1901 both executed
Dennis Morris and wife aud dul!
corded in Prince Edward Oou.|
Clerks Office, in ID. b. As page
also ID. b ~ page 35S. said Del'
Morris bel z defaulter IN pa. mem
bonds of even date herewith .!
quest Of bondholders, ! will Oh lne
9th DAY OF MARCH, 1902
at II o'clock \. NJ, offer for sas
the premises, at public auction !.
valuable little farm and all imPpl
ments thereon. This farm i loes,l
near public road leading from b,'
Church to Farmville, East OF ro"la
Tavern place, and containing aoOu'
81 ACRES MORE OR LES
conveniently watered, having q y
outlet to public roads. Terms "'
known on day of sale.
WIN. HENDERSON.
Acting Tru,Is.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

No. we were not asked to join the
pretty men of the different States OF
the Union who are to pose at the in
auguration ball. Our photo decided
the contest against us. But then our
worthy brother of the mes-Dispatch
comforts us with the thought that
handsome is as handsome does.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The Times Dispatch says the airy
South will not be satisfied with a
Taft smile
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

We "densely ignorant" people OF
the South made last season l2,OOO' OOo
bales of cotton, worth 5000, 900, OOO'
and vet we are an unrecognized at
tachment of the greatest country the
sun shines on. We verify believe
that the New Englandersl with our
chances for a living would have starved
to death.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

1--WE think the appointment OF Dr.
Crum was an llI-judged act on MT,
RooseveIt's part when he first made
IL i'o If Crum mad rendered any such
conspicuous co party service and had
been a man who possessed any such
eminent qualities as TO MAKE II eS,
pedient to reward MN, MI; ho ''';,,e,s
sSonId have found omeother position
snr him where his appointment would
not have excited any such bitter OPP
position. NTH considerable
;,torest Mr.. Taft's action in this case.
-Harrisonburg Daily Times
No one who has the honor Of
knowing the gifted editor OF the Times
Doubt his Republicanism, nor the cour
age of his convictions. We are al
waiting to hear from Mr.. Taft.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

"president Roosevelt attacks Sena-
,or Tillman for using his frank TO
transmit through the mails matter
not pertinent to the public service, II
the President himself guiltless In TINS
resnect? What right has he more than
Mr. TiIlman to frank a speech through
the mails that has no connection
whatever with his official duties or Or
with government affairs? Why Is II
thst the sauce for the Senatorial goose
is not also sauce for the Presidential
candle? Petersburg Index-Appeal.
But. then, my policies are in
fallible, and to this all thinking
men in Virginia agree, Mr. W. K
Meredith. of Richmond, being Judge
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Hartman owns one-third OF the
railroads Of the country at the present
writing and is reaching out for others
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The great Virginia Railway IS I'M
isbed and Pennsylvania soft coal mines
are closing. Natch DlNio w ''''''
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The Mayor of Staunton declines TO
be beauty man at the pall' manu-
eomelv done and handsome IS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Mr.. Taft will hardly have digested
that New Orleans twenty-five-dollar-a-
Mate dinner when he will be called
nnon TO tackle a Crum which, II he
swallows. won't rest light on his
stomach" or else possum" promises
will have given way to political prelu-
dices and passions. We will see what
we will see.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1909.

None but the rich can afford -
n RIM for Governor of Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

"Mr. Bryan is having a delightful
time in the South, considering that he
doesn't waltz, play golf or eat pos
sum. Pittsburg Post"
The most remarkable uncrowned
King that ever occupied an undeslg-
mated throne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The News-Leader wants Iillman 10
90 with Roosevelt to Africa Can l
snare him. The Crum matter ism
settled
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Not many weeks of Roosevelt leir
# was never intended that tins nauon
should be ruled by a stick big OF
little
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Ar communications and money should De "D-
dressed 10 THE HERALD. Farmville' va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

"Mr. Knox, as we understand II, LIS
willing to secretariate a while at IS, 900
wear. our secret delegation VIII
wait on Mr.. Taft next week with isl
of those who are willing to serve al
S1.75O. n-Times-Dispatch.
With a guarantee that no Constitu'
tional barrier will intervene.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Entered a. the Postofice at Farmyille as second
class matter.l
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

We learn from the Times-Dispatch
that the Colonies on Governor Swan
sons staff need not be alarmed-he
is not going to apply big stick
methods.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Another Congressional session creeps
IN 10 IFS close and no mention OF pub
lie road improvement has been even
made. Verify our statesmen ~ are
a sorry set.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05

"Slnce you have been here should
have been preparing for several i'm
portant examinations. One Of them
comes off tomorrow morning. Fortu-
nately your father will arrive then
and you will be provided for"
'Why. Alec, you should have told me
this before"
II couldn't
couldn't? Why not?''
give so enjoyed going about with
you.'
"But your examinations"
IF am plucked it will be in good
cause, lovely cause"
"Heaven grant that you may not be"
"Goodby. Before l have got through
with the struggle you will be gone"
There was cousinly kiss, the twen-
-tieth in four days, and he was gone.
About s o'clock the next afternoon
Alec Ayres entered his room after
having passed the last Of his term ex-
aminations. He found Dick Rathvon
filing a pipe from a skull tobacco
holder. Alec threw himself into q
chair.
"Do you think they're gomez" he
asked.
1.-THE only through train went at 3"
"There's day Of reckoning coming
for this"
"In the dim future. Don't borrow
trouble. Take a pipe"
There was a knock on the door.
Alec drew back the latch with a lazy
string, and in walked his uncle and
his cousin.
"Poor Alecw exclaimed Lillian"
going over to Dick and laying her
hand affectionately on his shoulder.
''Don't scold him, papa; he's been SO
nice to me-"
"Hello, Alec, my boy!" said the un-
Gle, grasping Alec's hand.
"Why, papa" interposed Lillian,
"what are you doing? Don't you know
your own nephew? This is Alec"
No hole opened to let the two boys
down into the cellar, where they
would fain have hidden themselves.
So each drew down under his coat
collar and waited for the bolt to strike
him. Mr.. Ayres was not a stupid
man. Indeed, he saw in moment
that some prank had been played.
IF that gentleman is Alec" he said,
II have been grossly imposed upon"
Lillian flushed red and white by
turns.
"It's all up, Dick" said Alec. 1--WE
may as we'll confess. Uncle, Lillian,
have been having a terrible struggle
with my examinations. This is my
chum, Dick Rathvon. He agreed to
take care Of you for me while have
been examining night and day. He did
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05
Telling Electric Currents.

It Is often desirable or interesting to
find out whether the current in an
electric light circuit is continuous or
alternating. The appearance of an in
candescent lamp to the naked eye is
precisely the same in both cases. 1t
may be desired, for instance, to use a
small motor, and those for use with
the two kinds Of currents are Of en-
tirely different construction. If small
magnet be held near lighted incan-
descent lamp the filament, If a contin-
uous current is passing through 1t.
will simply bend slightly as the mag
net nears it. If. on the contrary, the
current is alternating the filament will
begin to vibrate, which will make 1t
look as If 1t were continually changing
in thickness. The magnet used may
be small one, easily carried about in
the pocket.-Chicago Record Herald.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05

1t all out Of kindness to me-
mo such thing" fired Dick. Il did
it because I liked it."
Lillian stood petrified.
"Boys." said Mr.. Ayres, "when l
was in college I was scapegrace. l
return to find that scapegraces still in
habit college halls. We have in the
community three divisions-men, wo-
men and students. The student is a
class Of himself-a genus, species
Just as the monkey is. He has always
been so and will always be so.
don't know what this bit of rascality
you have been practicing is. came
here to invite my nephew to dine with
US this evening. but since have two
nephews I invite you both.'
Miss Lillian swept out Of the room
with her nose in the air. But she felt
better about It by dinner time.
A. B. SEARLE.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE GENUS
COLLEGE BOY.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

copyright, 1909. by American Press Asso-
ciation]
"a bad business"
whats the matter, Alec?"
"My uncle writes me that my Cous-
in Lillian is coming to town for week
to do some shopping. He asks me to
meet her at the station and show her
some attention. I'm under great obli
cations to my uncle. Indeed, he is
helping me through college. But what
the dickens am l to do? have three
examinations coming on at the end Of
the week and know nothing about any
one Of the subjects. The only possible
way for me to get through is to bone
day and night. How can do that
and dance attendance upon grip
"Is your cousin pretty?'
II haven't seen her since she was q
kid"
"How will you know herr"
''She will carry a bunch Of violets in
her left hand"
"Well, 1 will do the honors in your
place II you like"
''Dick Rathvon, shake! You are q
Joy forever"
When Miss Lillian Ayres alightet
from the train the next afternoon she
was met by a tall, imposing looking
young man, who, seeing the signal VIC
let's, approached her and without the
slightest hesitation saluted her with 8
cousinly kiss.
'Why, how you have grown!' she
exclaimed. you're the only big one OF
the family"
"And how you have improved! re
piled the young man. II never would
have supposed you would bloom into
such rare flower"
Several days passed, during which
the young man gave me undivided at
tention to the girl, cutting lectures
chapel and any other college duty thai
stood in the way of his doing so. Blu
one morning when his friend had beer
up all night examining under the slim
ulant Of strong coffee Rathvon ap
peared at his room and said:
"Alec, we're in hole"
"For heavens sake, what Is it?'
Her fathers coming 10 take lie
home"
"Great Scott! What are we going t
do?"
"Leave It to me-"
The next day Mr.. Rathvon upol
leaving Miss Ayres said:
II have confession to make"
"What Is it,,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05
Growth Of Pity.

No one formerly looked on with any
pity or even horror at punishments
which are now found too dreadful for
description. Men were broken on the
wheel, were burned at the stake, were
racked. were cut up alive. No one
seems to have felt any pity for their
agonies. Men were put into noisome
prisons, where, with bad air and in
sufficient food, they died unnoticed
and unpitied. 1t is very different now.
Human hearts are more tender.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-11-05

Honors Easy.
"He acts so stuck up"
"What is It all about?"
"He had brother in the legislature
once"
"Huh! had a brother in jail"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
AGAIN THAT PRAYER CHAIN.
Bishop Lawrence Finds It a Mighty
Hard Thing to Break.
ITO Be Continued.)

Bishop Lawrence Finds It a Mighty
Hard Thing to Break.
The prayer chain which somebody
started and hitched onto poor inno-
cent Bishop Lawrence bids fair to be
as endless as its promoters planned.
The bishop has been driven to another
denial of any connection with it. This
time he writes to the Independent:
That prayer chain has been rum
ming for two years and a half. 1
have disowned any connection with
it through the press twice, have
answered every inquiry in the mega
tive-and sometimes l have had half
a dozen inquiries in a day-and have
done everything in my power to stop
it and disclaim any responsibility for
it.
But IS long as people are super
stitious or foolish enough to keep
passing the absurd thing along it will
continue, for it is of course impossible
to trace it to it's source and it multi
plies Of its W weight. l have re-
ceived inquiries from Australia to
Russia. 1t is surprising to me how
many excellent and intelligent people
would rather multiply the nuisance
than destroy the letter."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
9~r~~0r>s~~0Nss~s0H~G
s THE STORY OF
BROTHER LUCAS {
By ELLIOT WALKER
~ ~W~~N~~~N~~~Nr1
By ELLIOT WALKER
~N~~NN~~~N~-~Nr{
Copyright, by Ford Pub. Coz

Never shall I forget my husbands
facial contortions when he read that
telegram. Wilton has an expressive
c~ountenance.
"Threatened with assassination"
asked.
"Worse!" he grunted. Brother Lu-
cas-"
l had heard of but had never seer
this family black sheep. He received
no invitation to our wedding; that l
remember.
mot coming here?" l gasped.
Read it," said Wilton, sinking back
helplessly.
Reaching for the dispatch, I present
ly glanced at his pithy and poetic
message:
BE with you, dear Wilton, tonight.
There is more JOY, etc. Brother
1t struck me humorously. laugh
easily.
He might have paid the charges" I
complained. biting my lip. 1--WE had
very little money"
"He pays anything" groaned
Wilton. Except visits was his
mournful addition.
1T is five years since he has pes
tered me-" he went on. The last l
learned, he wrote to mother from
some place in New Mexico. We fond
ly hoped he would stay there-even
mother. Dear me! Angelina, this is
dreadful"
rs he so very objectionable"
MY dear, he's awful"
stopped smiling.
But, after ALL Wilton's refined,
critical face %softened, "one can't help
liking Lucas. He's funny. Too bad.
Too bad! So much ability, and a
really fine education. Well, the west
ern express will land him here about
sever o'clock, | suppose. We will wait
supper. He used to be fond of
scrambled eggs. His appetite is enor
NOUS
sighed. Eggs were high, and my
farmers bill a growing nightmare.
At five minutes after seven Brother
Lucas arrived. Had he owned the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
CHAPTER XVI. (continued.)
K.

Clement looked at his watch every
few minutes, then consulted the dining
room clock. Watch and clock ap-
peared to be keeping very we'll to,
gether. and yet he never remembered
time to move so slowly.
Bice arrived at half past nine. 81
don't know If you services will be
required or net Clement said to him,
alphabetically. But / think it is
more than probable that Miss West
will desire a res oonsible solicitor at
her elbow"
Il shall be delighted to take serv-
Ice for her." Mr.. Bicesaid, with effu-
sion, rubbing his thin hands as he
did SO. Delighted
1T is possible there will be neither
money o kudos in the business"
Clement ventured. I'm fact, it ap-
pears to me almost certain-that is,
Judging by what she has told us-that
she has no property whatever"
Il shall be glad to serve her all the
same" Mr.. Bice replied; and he
smiled kindly.
{ is good of you. and l am sure
she will be grateful and Clement
pulled out his watch again and heaved
a little sigh.
AT last he judged that the motor car
would be fairly on it's way back, and
he crossed the hall and stood on the
doorstep. Fifteen minutes at the
outside would be all the time needed
to cover the distance. 1t took Sam
my Granite with his ramshackle horse
and cart a full hour, and Sammy rath-
er plumed himself on the achievement.
h morning was fine, and the air
keen and frosty; sounds carried a
long distance. He could hear the
boom of the waves on the Beetles
quite distinctly. His heart gave a
sudden bound. Away in the distance
was the ''toot-toot!" of the motors
horn. He ran to the gate and looked
up the road.
"~Toot-toQt!" 1t was coming nearer.
I'D better not let her see ME till
she gets into the house." he reflected,
and he returned hhrriedly to the
house.
BY the time he reached the dor step
he heard the whir and noise of the
wheels. She was tearing down the
nil at express speed. Clement crossed
the hall rapidly and entered the libra
ry. He was in a greater state of ex-
element than he ever remembered
being in before.
Here they come" Wilkins ejacu-
lated. softly. and he rushed to the door
JUS as the motor curved round and
came to a standstill.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01

house he could not have marched in
with more composure. l stood in the
hall behind my husband, listening to
the words of reunion.
wilt, old boy! Give me both
hands" l heard a heartier,
more affectionate voice.
"Confound you, Lucas! You make
me glad to get you back
Cant help it, Wilt. l had to come.
Five years, you know. Where's my
dear little sister. Oh! l heard. All"
This last exclamation was to me as
l stepped forward.
Brother Lucas was the biggest.
broadcast, heartiest, rosiest man you
can imagine, and not at all evil look
ing. His high arched eyebrows over
the shrewd, hazel eyes, gave him a
look of constant surprise; his clean
shaven lips possessed a comical twist,
his chin was round and be%lligerently
prominent. 1t was a face of humor
and good-natured defiance. He might
be bad as tie world reckons; careless,
reckless, but never mean. l trusted
him at sight and liked him.
The appetite of Lucas made me
tremble, although did not begrudge
him a mouthful. He was very merry,
and talked like a lecturer. His easy
confidence, his manners, his wonderful
command of language, impressed me
deeply. Could this man have been a
criminal, a Jail bird? l would not be-.
lieve 1t.
Shortly after eight came the trunk
of Brother Lucas, a hard looking af-
fair with a rope about it.
PAY the expressman, Wilt" said
my brother-in-law jovially. I'll make
it right by and BY"
Poor Wilton! 1t was only a quarter,
but he produced the coin with a wry
face. Evidently our guest hadn't a
penny.
Lucas retired early. He was singing
"Angeline" to the baby at six in the
morning. His delightful baritone sent
me to sleep again with Kathleen Ma
vourneen." While dressing, l heard
conversation in the road.
Ramsgate had arrived. The social
Lucas was holding forth beside his
wagon. l hurried and went down. In
stalked the farmer, all smiles.
How many eggs can you spare?" I
put the question nervously.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
CHAPTER XVII.
TIE Contents Of the Rox.

~ IVA
Clement Mawgan looked at Marion
for a moment through a chink of the
library door. The swift drive through
the morning air had brought the color
back to her pale cheeks. and her eyes
were aglow with excitement. She was
very simply and ~inexpensively dressed
and yet she could not have looked
lovelier in his eyes had she been
adorned with Worth's most expensive
creations. Mrs. Mawgan was shaking
hands with her in a very gracious If
stately way, and Mr.. Jackson stood a
little way back smiling at the scene.
Clement pulled open the door sud
denly and came forward. Marion lift
ed her eyes with a start of surprise,
and her flushed cheeks paled a little,
and yet in spite of herself a pleased
smile spread itself over her face which
he was quick to note.
Il did not know you were in Corn
WALL she said, advancing to meet
him, and there was just a touch of
shyness or reserve in her manner.
II zane down nearly a fortnight
ago." he answered, taking her out
stretched hand in his and holding it
Just for a moment.
Il am glad your friend, Mr.. Grayton,
ls recovering. l have read the papers
very diligently every day. But how
did you find the box?"
Clement gave her a brief recital Of
what had happened the previous day,
and then led the way into the library.
"Oh, there is the old thing!" Ma.
rion exclaimed: as she caught sight OF
the box on the table. But what q
condition it's In" i
TT can be easily cleaned" Clement
answered. with q smile: but we
thought Il best to leave It exactly as
It was found"
'But what am l to do now 2"
That is for you to decide. II you
wish us all to retire while you exam
Inc the contents we will do So"
"Oh, no; please don't she an
swered, hastily. THE more the bet
ter. am beginning to wonder wheth-
q there can be anything Of real i'm
portance or value In the box. But we
shall need . blacksmith to open it."
Il have thought Of that" Clement
answered, land SO ! asked Mr.. Lobb
Ia come along. He understands OPEN
ing lockets and watches and caskets
and all that kind Of thing"
.Please ask him In" Marion said, ex-
cttedly. Il am on tenterhooks with
curiosity"
And as there may be legal docu-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01

The department of legislative refer
nece, which was provided for by the
last Legislative session, is a busy de-
partment just at present, as many Of
the members-elect are sending in
quiries in regard to proposed bills,
which they expect to introduce.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
Merry.

Il wanted some lump sugar." OK.
claimed the angry customer. ~ he
looked over the packages. what does
that grocer mean by sending me soft
sugar."
WELL" laughed the grocers boy,
as he moved nearer the door. he said
II you didn't like It you could lump It"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01
North Carolina Turkey Drove.

A drove OF turkeys literally driven
a distance Of fifty miles or more from
Watauga county was IN interesting
sight on the streets here last Tues
day. The drove numbered 215 when
it left the mountains, but fifty had
been sold before reaching Hickory,
where the remainder were disposed of.
Charlotte Observer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01

Every one should like his kin, but
every one does not.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-01-01

Alonzo Buck, fifty years and single.
hanged himself in a coal shed at VOL
sey. He was a butcher and operated
a shop in washington, from which
place he went to Wolsey on Sunday,
leaving unpaid debts. He was taken
into custody by the city marshal at
Wolsey, and, being left in the hotel
there, stepped out, gathered up a
handful of cords and banana crates
and twisted them into a rope with
which he hanged himself in a coal
shed.