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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07
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WHERE THE MONEY
HAD TO COME FROM

At one time the aer0plane expert
ments of the Wright brothers seemed
doomed to failure because of a lack
of funds. After having made many ex-
periments on a small scale a stage was
reached when money was absolutely
necessary for their continuance. But
how to obtain it was the problem. The
Wrights father is retired minister,
who lived then on a farm. The boys
took him into their confidence and ex-
planned the exact state of affairs. I'm
hesitatingly he sold his farm. which
was his only means OF support, and
gave the money 1t brought to his sons
for use in their undertakings.
If the machine on which the brothers
were then working proved failure it
meant ruin for the aged clergyman and
his family. But the boys laid out their
funds well and were enabled to start
modelling on a larger and more practic
able scale. Even at this juncture the
aviators were not clear Of difficulties.
More money was wanted. This time
it was their sister, Miss Katherine
Wright. who came 10 the rescue. With
out demur she handed over to her
brothers. amid the protests and plying
commiseration Of her friends, all the
laboriousIy boarded money she had
earned as a school teacher.-Chieago
News
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07

1t IN thirteen minutes and looked to
have safe lead to win the prize, but
on the way back his motor, naturally
not the finished kind of device that is
now used, got into trouble, and the
whole contrivance came down in the
gardens Of the Baron Rothschild.
But though the trip had not resulted
N complete success it had demonstrat-
ed TO the world one thing, that the
science of navigating the air had taken
a great forward step, that a balloon
could be steered.
Then the inventor related a descrip-
, tion of his machine, he traced She Steps,
| he told how the first balloon he had
ever had was known as the ''BraZil,
and that it was so absurdly small that
after returning from a fight he could
wrap the balloon up and carry it under
| his arm. But it never satisfied him be-
cause it was entirely under control of
the wind; itr was nothing more than
| the oldfashioned gasbag of century
ago. Then he tried new experiment,
one which was important because it was
the first step in a mighty progress. He
| put the engine of his automobile into
the balloon. This is the first time on
record that gasoline was applied as the
motive power of an airship.
The whole world marveled at the feat
of sailing around the Eiffel Tower, and
inventors all over the world seeing the
possibilities, began their experiments.
Santos Dumont was not content to
stand still The dirigible airship had
been demonstrated success. He had
! built about ten of them. He had steer
ed and controlled them before the peo-
pie of half dozen nations
Next he would take up the aeroplane.
This was in 1906, and one of his first
flights was over the field Of Bagatelle.
Prey What it accomplished has of
His craft was called 1.-THE Bird of
Prey What it accomplished has of
course been surpassed by the perform
ances of those who have come later,
but it is undeniable that they owe him
lot for their ideas
The BIRD of Prey few into the
air under perfect control, the aeronaut
steered it deity, quickly and surely as
he would have done his automobile, He
sailed it against the four winds, he
showed that it was superior to any
breeze that might blow. Down long
lanes of people Santos-Dumont steered
his wonderful airship, perfectly bal
anced and as steady as q verltable bird.
Unlike many inventors, Santos-Du-
mont has made no secret of any of
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07

While Governor Wilson Of Kentucky
was housebound last winter, owing to
a strained tendon in his leg, he was
attended by "Jim, who had been
general faetorum 10 many governors.
and who was source Of much fun
among the State House attaches. The
lame leg caused the governor to move
his once temporarily TO the mansion,
where he received many delegations.
On one occasion Mrs. Wilson had wait
ed luncheon for thirty minutes, and
she told HIS Excellency that he must
come down and eat with her. MY
dear" said Mr.. Wilson, -'iust as soon
as l see that delegation Of men down
stairs. III be with YOU" Mrs. VIII
son was determined. and said: "Jim.
YOU 90 down and tell them 70 wait.
'sJim, = frowned the governor, as that
worthy started off to obey the mistress
of the MANSION Jim. you know who
is governor. don vou:'' ''Yas, sui"
grinned Jim. with seeming innocence,
s.vas. sub. I'll 90 down and tell the
gemmen % wait. sur. = -.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07

his various airships Fullest details
about them have been at the disposal
of any who might inquire. Nor has he
ever patented a single one of his dis
coveries He is interested in navigating
the air purely as fad, and has no
desire to make money out of anything
he may discover With ample wealth
at his command, there is nothing to
prevent him from indulging in his fad.
Now he is working on a combined mo.
tor ear and aeroplane which will run
along the ground or fly at the will of
the operator. It is said that he has
gone so far ahead with his invention
that it viii soon be shown.
It is a curious contradiction that from
the coffee fields of Brazil rather than
from the capitals of Europe should come
the man who is really the inspiration
of the last few years wonderful ad-
vance in conquering the air.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07

HALEIWA is BECOMING MORE POPULAR EVERY YEAR.
1t of the places all tourists and their trip always
enjoyable The ride by automobile is great-30 miles of
excellence.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07
ART FOR THE ANIMALS.

ANIMALS.
Stubbs1
signs side railroad
ge MiYep; it'll kind the onned lookn at the
pictur's gil u eatin'-Boston Globe
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
Many European Acts

The Great Sells-Floto Shows Con-
solidated viii appear in Farmviile on
Thursday, September 23d.
While the trained wild beasts are a
great feature the regular line Of circus
acts is fully up to high standard.
The wonderful Nelson family are a
great surprise and have no equals in
the circus world. The Riding Rooneys
are among the big acts; the Bertik
Troupe, Flying Lovetta Twins, the
Bronze Troupe OF acrobats have no
peers. The Rhoda Royal menage and
High School horses are seen only with
this show The clowns are funny, the
gymnasts clever; the elephants num-
erous and the menagerie is large and
the Armour Prize Team a great feat
ure.
A free street parade will be given,
which will leave the grounds at ten
o clock on the day Of the performance.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
DeIiqllIuI Dance.

An occasion long TO be remembered
was the delightful dance given at the
Farmville Lithia Springs, Tuesday
evening, August 3lst.
The night was ideal. moonlight
soft voices and laughter; a cogenial
party, the Tilt Of the music the rhythm
Of the dance, all combined to make
the evening perfect
Among those present We're: Misses
Kathleen Baldwin, Minnie and Martha
Blanton, Hattie Paulett Hattie Cox.
Carrie Kyle, Hattie Bugg Bessie and
Julia Paulett, Bessie Price, Misses
Enright, Of Danville, Alice Robinson.
of Blackstone, Mrs. V. p. Paulett
Mrs. X. L. Freear, Miss Rawlings
Miss Ann Richardson; Messrs. j. W.
Hubbard. Brooks Bliss, A. C.. Ogburn.
w. w. Barrow Frank Wootten, John
son Wootten, V. p. Pauett, II. L.
Freear, Paul Barrow Winston
Fowlkes, Of Sunny Side, George Rich
ardsOn, Horace Adams, Burton Blan-
ton, Clyde Bliss, John DOyne, John
Dyer, w. c. Branton, of Greenville,
Miss. Mr.. X. L. Freear led the ger
man, and the chaperones were Mrs.
Y. p. Paulett and Mrs. r. L. Freear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
EFdmbeFt- Harvey.

Mr.. f. /. Erambert and Miss Mary
Harvey were married at the Baptist
parsonage in this place on Wednes-
day evening last at 7 O'Clock, the Rev.
II. NJ. Fugatei officiating Owing to
the illess of the brides mother the
ceremony was a quiet one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erambert will contin-
ne to make their home in Farmville
They would not be happy elsewhere
Their legion Of friends send congratu-
lations and good wishes. Happy the
bride that the sun shines on and
may no cloud ever obscure the bright
ness of life's sky.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
&. S. Wing-Candldaie For The Senate.

After a careful and painstaking con-
siderati0n OF the matter, have decid-
ed upon the advice and council of nv
friends, to be "A candidate for the Viz
ginia Senate from the District comnris-
ing the counties of Prince EIpad,
Cumberland, Lunenbuig, Nottoway,
and Amelia, and herebyannOdnce my
candidacy for the Democratic Nomi-
nation.
] confidently expect the earnest sup
poI' " ny friends, whose kindly in
leresl has bf0ught me 20 this decision.
and should ! be the choice of my par
tv, shall be most grateful for The
honor, and pledge MY best efforts i'm
justifying their selection.
Respectfully.
G.. =. WING
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
Resolutions,

Wherein. John j. owen. of Prince
Edward county. has served this coun-
ty in the State legislatuis 'ar num-
ber of years, and always e,reu his
active, intelligent and effective aap-
port TO every worthy measure, having
Is its objects the welfare of the state
al large, while cheerfully guarding the
Interests of bis immediate constitu-
tents. as evidenced 10y his successful
efforts in behalf of the pu0lic schools,
his support Of the good rOods move
ment, his active, able and fearless
fight for the meritOriOus measures i'm
The interest Of the farmers of the state,
and The iucalculable good be accom-
pliShed for Virginia in placing our
present Pure Food Law on statute
books and further recognizing the
value of the experienced tried legisla-
tor holding the respect and confidence
of his fellow members, and commend
ing his record 90 the thoughtful con-
sideratiOu OF the people, therefore be
il resolved by the citizens Of Prince
Edward in Leigh District IN mass
meeting assembled:
lst. We do Earnestly endorse John
j. Owen, of Prince Edward county,
TO represent the counties of Prince I'd
ward, Nottoway, Amelia, Lunenburg.
and Cumberland i'm the State senate in.
the next General Assembly 10 succeed
the Hon w. II. Mann nominated i'm
The Democratic primary for, and TO
be electedl Governor Of Virginia.
2nd We earnestly recommend John
J. Owen To the voters Of the 18th ~ena-
orial District, and promise him our
'osdial support, believing his selection
i- the Democratic standard bearer
sill insure the return of of a Demo
rat in ,he general election and
give full measure OF assurance and
TO large majority of the
leople Of this district.
G.. HAsK1Ns, Secretary
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
RETAIL MERCHANTS MEET.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ADOPTED.
The Association Now In Working
Order.

The Retail Merchants Association of
Farmyille met on last Monday night
in special session, Mr.. S. d. Walton,
vice-president presiding.
The meeting opened with a resolu-
ton which was offered by DR.. Win
ston, expressive of the esteem in
which Mr. John Booker is held by
the members of the Association, and
their sorrow on account of his sudden
and serious illness. And this was
followed by another from Mr.. Jas.
Lancaster rendering the sympathy Of
the body to the farmers who had sus-
tanned heavy damage on account Of
the hail.
The meeting was devoted to the
adoption of a constitution and bylaws
for the government of the body.
These were considered section by
section as the committee offered
them, and with slight alterations were
and adopted The general
public is only concerned with one of
the rules of the association and should
take notice that these retail merchants
have banded together for mutual pro-
lection, and one of their rules require
that when a customer perSistently
fails to pay his bill to one Of the mem
bers, after timely notice the name
shall be given to the members Of the
association for mutual protection. The
is to be confined to the
body and not to be given to the gem
eral public, and no right thinking per-
son can complain of this We have
nigh hopes OF the good to come out of
his organization for it remains ever
astingly true that in union there is
strength.
The regular meetings Of the asso-
.iahon will be held on the 2nd Thurs
lay evening of each month.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
StPiCkened Suddenly.

On Thursday morning Of last
week, Mr.. John A. Booker, assistant
cashier Of the First National Bank
was taken suddenly and seriously III
with appendicitis In charge Of Dir.
Gills he was taken to Richmond where
he was operated uDon Friday morning.
His condition since has been regarded
as extremely critical. Yesterday at
noon the following telegram was re-
ceived: Mr.. Booker's condition is as
favorable as could be expected, az
though it is still serious. Indications
point 10 recovery
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
HAIL AND HIND
DESTRUCTION FOLLOWS IN THEIR WAKE
Some Farmers Suffer Total Loss, While
Many We're Seriously Damaged.

The excessive heat Of the forenoon
Of last Sunday was followed in the
afternoon by a severe storm. or rather
a series of storms. The clouds were
unusually black, the lightning vivid.
the voice of the thunder harsh and
hoarse The winds were let loose
from their caves and the hail came
from somewhere, God only knows.
Beginning with II mpden- Sidney
and rushing in resistless and circuitous
course towards the high bridge, the
one force beat and the other blew
pteously upon the growing crops of
many farmers. The wind tore down
a primeyal and princely tree in the
yard of Mr.. j. D. Eggleston, Jr., at
Worsham, and the hail, 50 far as we
are advised, began is work OF des:
Tuction on the tobacco fields of two
colored men, Anderson and Bigger,
then stuck off on its wanderinG
course for the farms Of the Gillian
brothers, leaving that of Mr.. II. A.
Stokes with but slight injury from
the wind. Mr.. Thweat Anderson then
suffered severely Nat West, the
Bush river farm of Mr.. Barrows
Messrs. Foster, Overton, w. D. NJ
and Colin Stokes, Judge Watkins,
Jno. Clark, w. Drumeler and perhaps
others whose names we have not been
able to get. Great damage was done
on the farm of Mr.. w q. Dunnington.
while Mr. Barrow suffered much from
the wind on his Dover farm. Messrs.
II. +. and E. A. Richardson seem to
have been protected by the woods
that formed friendly barrier.
From the human viewpoint this
reads calamity without explanation.
md we are made to exclaim: God
moves in a mysterious way his Won
lers to perform.
From Buckingham we hear reports
% the effect that much damage was
lone in the Enonville neghborhood,
hough we have not been able to get
Now that our friends
md neighbors have been made to suf-
er so seriously we very much re-
yret that they were not protected bya
strong and well managed hail insur-
lnce company. It has been our con-
'irmed opinion that such protection
an be furnished our farmers with
profit to those in charge Of the organ
zation But the horse is out of the
stable this time and it is too late to
0ck the door We are glad to re-
port. however that many Of the
armers who have suffered so severely
are cheerfully saying: We will come
again. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
Wore About Wheat.

Editor iieiald:-l notice in the issue
OF your paper Of August 20 where
my brother farmer on Bush River re-
strlcted his yield Of wheat to one acre
on one bushel sown, and did say, as
! understand it that he made his bio
yield only on one acre. He claims
ne sowed one bushel and a peck to
one acre, and | seeded seven and one
half bushels to six acres, and made
ll8R bushels, or "A 3-4 bushels to the
acre, so hope TO hear from my broth
er again in regard to wheat raising
Respectfully,
- -, -. MORE
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
The HeDiaSODhS.

District Deputy Supreme Archon, OF
the Order Of Heptasophs, Laurence p.
Pool. of Manchester visited The local
order on Tuesday last, and at 500 D..
M Of that day had an informal talk
with some Of the members in the
council chamber.
Major Martin was chosen as dele
gate to a district conference to meet
in Richmond on the oath of this
month, with j. /. Hart as alternate.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
The Wright Case.

There was a great crowd in attend
ance upon the opening day of the
circuit court OF Buckingham on last
Monday drawn there by the expecta-
ton that the case against Dallas
Wright charged with completely in the
murder Of the Stewart brothers, would
be tried.
On motion of the defence it was
postponed until yesterday. The pris-
oner is being defended by a strong
array of the leading criminal lawyers,
and the trial viii be a battle of the
giants,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03

Editor Herald:-I beg permission Of
you for space in your valuable paper
which permit me to say in passing inn
proves with its every issue, to ask
whether or not we Of Farmville are
justified in having two hot meals on
Sunday?
In G,any Of our homes the Sunday
meals are the best OF the week, and
this means that the cooks have more
of kitchen work on that day than on
any other day of the week. That
they are luxuries no Virginian viii
deny, but that they are necessary no
one will seriously contend for.
have long thought that the only cook
ing that should be done on Sunday is
the making Of a pot Of coffee for
breakfast, and that should be made on
an oil stoye and the cook stove allow
ed to remain without fire during the
entire day
] don c pretend to be better than
other people on the contrary l am
constantly uttering the prayer Of the
Publican, God be merciful to me a
sinner but am fully persuaded in
my mind that we could get on COM
.ortably with cold meals on the Sab
path day and allow the cooks the
blessed privilege Of going to Sunday
school and the church services.
/ am not going to discuss the ques-
ion further, but content myself by
hrowing out the suggestion and leave
o the housewives Of Farmyille to do
With it as they think best.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
Let Us Have Peace.

The Herald would thrill with intec-
est to some of its readers should the
spiritual and secular controversies
continue, which are characterized by
so much Of force and fervor, but now
that each side has had a say, the
discussion must end so far as the col
umns of the Herald are concerned
unless parties wishing 20 prolong the
struggle are willing to pay regular
advertising rates.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
LOST IDEALS.

How our IDEALS fade away,
T. en vanish Ike the dew,
As down the shady side Of life
The gliding act we do
The Things that once we looked upon
AS aii ine cake and pie.
The only objects worth our while,
No longer catch our eye.
How earnestly we longed 10 be
IN chldhood's happy day
The man who stood outside the tent
And took our change away!
But greater still had been our Joy,
Our pleasure more profound.
Could Wo have been the man inside
Who pushed the freaks around.
Then. growing older and a bit
DiscernIus in our likes.
Our hero was the pitcher then
Who pat out men on strikes.
But quite above him I'm a class
Resi-. .enleut. an alone,
The pusI.sl who held the belt
Like some bright planet shone.
And then the cashier in the bank
Who turned our checks 10 cash
Ana naAl the one in high finance
Who seemed 10 cut q dash.
The congressman. the governor,
Then f0f time held sway.
But now in sliding down the hill
We watch them fade away.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY.
VIRGINIA HOSPITALITY "KAS NOT
BORN To DE-"
"G0d Made The Country and Man Made
The Town.

In company of congenial friends It
was our privilege to spend Friday Of
last week in the hosptabie country
home Of Judge Watkins. II is some.
times said that the old time Viroinia
spirit of hospitality is falling into de-
cadence, and while it may not be as
generous as in days Of yora, il shines
out here and there with old day glory
and glow. The fact is when the
carriage comes into town from the
country home to carry out the town
guests, it would seem that the cour-
tesy Of the fathers had taken on new
charm, and that the spirit of enter
tanning had grown n liberality.
We admire the country home with
the spacious hall, adorned With family
portraits and furnished with easy
chairs. We enjoy a dinner party bur.
dened with none of the restrictions
oiSmodern day functions, a gathering
over which a delightful freedom OF
action holds sway rather than foolish
ness, a cat nap" on the lounge in
the parlor after the midday meal is
ended, a walk to the home of the
COWS, out into the orchard where the
apples hang in clusters ripening and
reddening for the gathering time, to
the buckwheat maturing for the buzz
and bite of the bees, 10 the grazing
place Of the sheep, one family born in
January, the other in July, to the
hogs grundng in the shade, to the
trees where the turkeys spend their
nights, to the grass growing for the
5ilo, and then when the shadows be-
yin to fall just to take up our feet
Tor the homeward spin distancing the
.amily manse in the race.
Yes it was a pleasant day, and while
we have q warm welcome for the
Judge and his family when they come
% occupy the town home, the anxious
hought comes forcing upon us what
S to become of the old home in
he country. .
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
MUSIC BY THE BAND"
n OUR BAND, BY MOONLIGHT.
., Presence Of a Large and Delighted
Audience.

Friday evening between the
$50 and 10 will live in the
- Farmville, marked as it
ne maiden outdoor concert
.a organized Farmville Silver
stage selected for the perfor-
had been erected with the blue
Hess summer night all il
i and radiant with the clear
of the full moon Of August as
that architectural triumph,
aor- of the Methodist Church as
s ground, the Normal build
.ow with electric glory to
-e carpet Of living green, the
sentinel standing on the imposing
continental pile as adOrnment, the
r Sitting by as a meteor playing on
.a of night, and Farmville's
u and chivalry gathered there. ~
Whom the members Of the band had
ted and the music racks To-
e the director arose, the drum
., na.i and then the brightness
fa. ,ano was kindled into new
rM tna strains Of sweet music,
opening note to closing all
nerv asa wedding bell"
Tie programme as given in last
M Herald was carefully and
rendered and the applause
followed the close Of each
n emphasized the commenda-
apareciative audience.
W lr Davidson, and your
associates. who during
~e- onings have labored so
tat they might contribute
he pleasure of others.
t H tae Farmville Silver
one al this for Farmville,
Fmvno do for it in re-
a Herald is always ready
n and this time would
ESTIMATE another evening,
-ht for the band, have
a.e m the Opera House
admission fee, enjoy the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-03
Voting INTEREST CONTINUES.
0ne New Contestant With Many Votes.

I'm the Piano Voting Contest the bal
lot box gave no surprises. 1t was to
be expected from the good work be-
ing done by Miss Badgett and her
friends that she would still remain at
the head Of the list Her number Of
votes increased during the week from
1892 to 1879, while a new contestant,
Miss Irma Rice, comes suddenly to
second place with ljO) Below is the
full list with the vote for each: