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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-25

attorney which position he filled Tor
tour years. Since surrendering the
duties Of his many offices he has pur-
sued the practice of law which yields
him comfortable support for himself
and those dependent upon him.
have given this sketch Of Mr. Booth in
order to impress our young men thai
no matter on what soil you place old
Virginia stock they generally succeed.
The city of Vicksburg at first glance
did not strike very forcibly. ex-
pected to see many Of the ear marks
Of the siege, but strange to say not
the first one came to view. They
have all been obliterated and are
things of the past The city has a
population of q, $3.50. The elevation
is 200 feet; the mortality rate per l,OOO
is 1914 for whites and cOlored. A
very good record indeed. The city
does not as many suppose, stand on
the immediate banks of the MissiSSip-
ri river During the seige Gen.
Grant attempted to divert the chan
mel and failed, but in after years the
HIGH floods known to that river did
what Grant could not, breaking over
the place of Grants attempt it cut its
way and changed the course of the
river to the Louisiana side, thus leav-
ing an Island between the States OF
Mississippi and Louisiana, the island
belonging to Louisiana.
Some years after this break, as
understand, the government cut a ca
nal through to the Yazoo river, thus
bringing this water into the old chan
mel of the Mississippi river and the
city of Vicksburg now rests on the
banks of the Yazoo wish to say a
few words in regard to this Island.
Mississippi is a dry State, Louisiana is
wet. This Island being on Louisiana
soil is also wet and on it an enter
prising wet man has established a sa-
loon for the sale of whiskey, and
everything else drinkable. He has
two steam tugs and four gasoline
launches, plying between the city of
Vicksburg and the island, with a
schedule of three minute trips, those
going to the island taking over the
empties, those coming back the fills.
| sat on the porch Of a hotel and watch
ed them 90 and come for several
hours and am satisfied if ! but had
the proceeds of the sale of that island
for six months could retire from
business and live in luxury the rest of
my life even if the good Lord would
extend it beyond the usual limit
could tell much more about this city
but fearing may take up too much
of your valuable space | will turn my
face homeward. At 1O:40 p. m. of the
eleventh, Friend Reed and myself re-
turned TO the depot Of the Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley r. r. and boarded
a train for Memphis, where we arriv-
ed at Ia. m. the 18th. Getting break
fast we fastened to the depot Of the
Southern and took train to Chatta-
nOoga, thence to Knoxville, thence to
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-25
Creamery Swing Churn.

TREDwAY, VA, May p, 1909
Messrs. H. f. Barrow d CO.
Swing Chun must is the
sold the hotels town
years experience humng thought
had good pattern though had chum sometimes for two hours and
nothing
to be washed just what nice chur should be- think every mouse
weeks pounds
than did the length Of time
With best wishes,
Your FRIEND
w. A. SOUTHALL.
81 will have this published in the Famvie Herald
think would especially those interested III
dairying.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-25
F u n N D i u n E FAGT

Two large stores devoted to the storage ami
display of she largest stock of Furniture. Piano,
Organs Baby Carriages, Rugs, Curtains and
all the varied novelties usually found in fr,
class establishments of the kind. Don't fail to
inspect our stock before purchasing. Price. a.
low as any and all goods guaranteed to be A,
represented.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-25

Canvassing either takes nerve OF
gets your nerve.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-25
4, 6, 8, 10 and Il Pages

any size newspaper sheet trimming where necessary and dc
iveng the third fourth fold 1t handles the work neatly
satisfactorily and folds the sheets fast the press prints
hem so that we have difficulty in making the mails
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14
TWO MILLIONS FOR
 HUDSON-FULT0N SHOW

New York Sept. 1S.-Probably never before in the history of any city has so much money been lavished on a single civic celebration as will be ex- pended by New York during the final days of this month in it's combined observance of the three hundredth an
 niversary of Hendrick Hudson's dis covery of the river that bears his name and the centennial of Fulton's inven- ton of the statement. Five hundred thousand dollars is being raised by public subscription to pay the expenses of the Hudson-F Fulton Commission which has charge of the general ar engagements. The Hudson monument which is being erected under the aus pices of a committee of prominent men on Spuyten Duyvil hill at the
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14

Alvin Mann also sold his dairy herd, his COWS selling from $50 to s75. John Nelson sold some cattle and his driving horse. James English pur- chased the horse. Rogers and Me Mruty were the auctiOneers. There was a large crowd present to which a free lunch at noon was served.
 Dick Shiflet was out from Phoenix to attend the sale. MT Flannel was down from Glendale and others were present from a distance.
 Evelyn Gardner of Cartwright was the guest Monday of Tina and Hen rietta Brooks.
 Miss Maymie Fields of Phoenix was guest Thursday night of Misses Goldia and Josie Sapp.
 Mrs. Willis is the possessor of a new piano which was delivered from Phoenix Monday. On the return trip the dray men took back to town, a piano from Mrs. Conger's which is to be exchanged for another one.
 Ed Campbell spent the day Thurs day with Mrs. Hill.
 Dick Taylor made a flying trip out from Phoenix to his ranchh southwest of the school house Friday morning
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14
Toe Exceptional
 Equipmenf

of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the scientific attainments of its chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of its excellence, by obtaining the pure medic inal principles of plants known to act most benefcially and combining them most skillfully, in the right proportions, with its wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs.
 As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the gen. uine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the genuine to get its beneficial effects.
 A knowledge of the above facts enables one to decline limitations or to return them if, upon viewing the package, the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found printed on the front thereof.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14

and returned before business hours
 NIT. Faulkner and Elizabeth were Phoenix visitors Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Kay and family were guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. H Smith at the parsonage We'd nesday.
 Miss Fannie Brooks of Cartwright was the guest of Miss Mamie Brooks Wednesday.
 Mir bills marketed some fat hogs Thursday that he had sold to MT. Tipton.
 Frank Bell who has been working for J. A. Higgins met with another accident Sunday. He was riding horse back when the colt his brother was on kicked at his horse hitting Frank on the leg and cutting quite a gash. He was unable to work this week so went down home Wednesday morning.
 Mrs. Bright returned Sunday from her California trip.
 Mrs. J. A. Higgins visited Mrs. J. H. Smith Thursday afternoon.
 The Cartwright Home Mission So- ciety held one of the most successful meetings of its entire existence Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vinson. That particular society became a quiet. hard working, pros porous one. The members from this neighborhood who attended were Mrs. Bruce Brooks and Mrs. J. A. Higgins. Mrs. Hill although not a member was present as Mrs. VinsOn's guest.
 Our people are still doing all they can to help the revival at Cartwright. Many have attended regularly and as sisted in every way possible, although often times their particular denomina- ton has come in for its share of from the evangelist. This shows a fine Christian spirit among the people when they are able to rise above denominationalism and work for the glory of the Lord. .quieshrdlu for the glory of God Sunday night will be the last service of the big revival rWild Bill'- can go away knowing that he succeeded in doing what he started out to dO-set us to thinking seriously on many religious points that we had all grown so in different over.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14

point where the great explorer had his first encounter with the Indians will outlay for private decorations and ap- propriations made for various purposes will amount to a quarter of a million and the official Hudson Fulton dinner, which is to be given on Sept. 29 at the Hotel Astor, will represent an ex- penditure of between fifty and sixty thousand dollars additional. Three thousand guests are expected to as-
 semble at this dinner and five thOus-
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14

and dollars is being expended to pre- pare the decorations for the banquet room, including mural paintings by well known artists especially done for this occasion Altogether New York will spend over a million dollars on and other plans for honoring the mem ory of two of the most famous men connected with her history. Apparent ly every imaginable contingency has been provided for except the matter of taking care of of the vast throngs of spectators.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14
and Rev. wm. Evans the evangelist.

and. Rev Vim. Evans the evangelist.
 Alvin and Earnest Mann sold at public auction Thursday at the home ranch, cattle, horses and farming im- plements belonging to their mother Mrs. Wm. Mann. The cows were mostly young and sold at from s25 to $50 John Phelps of Cartwright who is preparing to go back to Illinois to live brought cattle down to the sale He also sold some chickens.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14

Werner Charges, who is appearing in "The Third Degree" at the Hudson theater. in New York, has been ap- preached by the management of the New theater to become member of that organization.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-14
RURAL ROUTE NO. 4
FOWLER

Fowler. Sept. 10.-Tuesday Bruce Brooks and wife entertained at dinner the following guests: Rev and Mrs. P. D. Gardner and daughter Evelyn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
MARRIED AIT TIL (
SAVOY

William J. owens, manager and
treasurer % the Pacific Drug COM
pany. and Mrs Anna James Boggs
Of San Francisco, were quietly mar
ried al the Savoy hotel last evening
Rev. y, J. Van Horn, Of the Ply
mouth Congregational church. Off
eiating only a few OF the friends
of the couple were present. Mr.
and Mra. owens viii make their
homo az i6p 18Th av.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
100000
PEOPLE TO
VISIT FAIR
RAILROAD PLAN TO
HANDLE THIS
CROWD.
Figures Filed by Passenger
Agents With A.-Y.-P.
Management.

Railroad traffic officials estimate
that more than 2.sQo 0o0 people
will visit The Pacific coast thls
summer More than 600 goo win
pass throeRh 81 Paul over the
GREAT Northern. Northern Pacific,
Chicago. Milwaukee 4 81 Paul and
the 500 line
The Alaska Yukon Pacific expo
si,iou IL the drawing card. together
with the thousands OF attractions
and scenic beauties Of the North
xeHt In general and Puget sound
and California In particular
Officials Of tho Hartman lines
assert the Southern Pacific. Union
Pacific and the Oregon Short line
will handle 900 600 people this
summer. From Toronto. Canadian
Pacific officials have sent word
they viii handle felly 500 900 PEG
pie this summer bound for Pacific
coast poia Il.
The attendance At the exposition
this summer will be far greater
than Seattle people In general arc
looking forward 70. and shortly
after June 1 there viii be thou.
sands ~ strangers here every day
until the fair closes The expoai.
ton II we'll known every where. IN
fact Il ~ said 20 be the best ed.
versssed international exhibition
ever held
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
ATTEMPTED MERGER
OF FRISCO BANKS

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2s.-It
"a said here today that the issue
raised By the attempted merger
OF the Union State Bank and the
National Bank Of the Pacific viii
be referred to the comptroller Of
currency Tor settlement, The
Union State bank IL alleged TO
have gained control OF the National
Pacific By quietly purchasing small
blocks OF stock. and to have plan.
ned 20 consolidate the two lnstitu.
tons.
According 10 statement by
President zoeth Eldredge OF the
National Bank of the Pacific. such
a connection will not be permitted
without contest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
JOHN D. is THE
REAL CHAMP

not SPRINGS. Va. April 20 -
On the verge Of three score years
and ten. John u Rockefeller today
IL resting after an erertinn that
would have taxed the strength of
man half bis age Tho million.
alre. while mountain climbing yes
tsrday. carried his little KrAnddRgEh
Ter. MRihildn Mccormick. IN hts
arms and on bis shoulders for two
mllra W the rngredeas part Of the
Warm mountains trail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
SHUBERTS SECURE
THEATRE IN DENVER

DENVER Colo April 1s--Thc
shuberia have secured the audi.
tnfium. In which the laai national
democratic convection VAS held
and their attraction all appear
there when The season u started
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29

The costumes worn by Miss
Hatcher and her charming guests.
fDr. ~ course. 40 gentlemen rrrc!v.
"a Invitations. wefo just palamAn.
riikcn and satin. ~ marvellous
huca and shades. and cuf Ia The
monf enhancing modes
Miss Leah stutt. WbN assisted
Mlaa Hatcher 20 entertain. IL en-.
thusiaasic about palamaa az a Enrb
"paiamaa are 80 much more com.
Portable than parry gowns. she
said. and they are really just aa
becoming n soine 81 these minis
tefa could only see GOT themselves
how becoming they really are J am
sure they wouid Withdraw their Oh
iectlona
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29

OAKLAND. Cal. April - ~ you
would BE- rFht down to the minute
socially palama party ia your one
beat bet
Yea, a pAJafia party IL all that
itH name implies just paiamaa u
Il the very latest IN social stunts
Il was introduced 10 the smart
set Of this citY a fee evenings ago
By Miss Efne Hatcher. one 81 Oak.
lands most beautiful and promiaeut
social leaders Her innovation has
created a real sensation here. and
two clofgymeh have expressed
themselves a. not At All Ia favor
~ such a decided departure from
tho noafun path.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
THE MARKETS

Tie foIlsstaa sFs the average
prices euotsa ~ the tscai " hole
~atsr. ga teest produce. naeats and
feed. Prices In all essrs are sab
fcrs Go Nnfisffnm. a~rosGta& to
fresbae.s sad general excellence.
bot thrsT Effers. ualsHM otherwise
Indicated. are for strictly urst
grades.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-29
Mask Ball Tonight

Big Prize Masquerade and Con
festi Battle nc Dreamland tonight
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
THE COUNTYS INSANE

the OF the county
direction
subject well enough
and need definition.
need by
inquire if the insane
the insane hospitals
portion OF
He may ash situation
who hope
privately This led the filling
descrbably
like appropriations which easily deferred commits
a
trustw s to be carried out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
TALK OF FESTIVAL
May Musical Event Discussed
BY the Commercial
Club Directors.
TO HAVE IMMENSE CHORUS

The May Musical festival was the
chief topic of discussion at the meet
ing of directors CT the Commercial
club last evening. A chorus of about
go voices will very likely be chosen
Chairman Nettleton Neff, of the festi-
val committee. stated that several hun
bred notices had been sent out to To-
cal singers. soliciting their support for
:he festival. 1t is though. no diff
Guilty will be experienced in making
the affair great success.
The report of the committee on fire
rejection was not heard, in view OF
the fact that S. E. SWayne, chairman
of that committee was absent from. the
meeting last evening. The matter is
very important one and it is probable
that special meeting will be called
soon in order that the report may be
heard There probably will be no
regular meeting of the club next week
in view of it being the holiday season
and all of the merchants will be ex-
tremely busy, just at that time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
GENERAL PERRY

It should be a matter of pride to
Wayne county and Of congratulation to
Brigadier General Perry that he has
filled his post so well as adiutant gen.
eral of the state OF Indiana. The Of
flee is one which is often. far too often,
made a perfunctory one-a political
job. in which efficiency counts only as
a thing noticed by its absence.
Some months ago we called attention
to the labors Of General Perry in con-
piling the records Of soldiers in the
Mexican war. 1t was pointed out at
that time that it was not only a mon
umental piece OF historical research.
hot. indeed. removed the cloud which
had been falsely placed on the honor
and bravery of Indiana soldiers in that
campaign.
II General Perry had done nothing
else 1t would still have marked hin, rs
man who had labored well for the
state ii time when there was little
active work to be done But 1t was
conspicuous Of General Perry that he
actively advanced the status Of the Ma
tional Guard in lndiapa and co-operat-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07

ever forgiven Chairman Payne of the
Ways and Means committee for his at
titude in favor of 4 downward revis-
ion of the tariff. Ever since Mr..
Payne became the party leader it has
been his recognized privilege to move
the appointment of a committee to
wait on the president and notify him
that congress was ready to transact
business and he has invariably been
made chairman of the house branch of
that committee.
Today the speaker turned down
Payne and recognized Representative
Dalzell, the high priest of standpatters,
to make the motion and Dalzell. in
stead of Payne, will head the house
wing of the joint committee.
Another incident which is taken In
indicate that Cannon is making free
use Of his Christening rod. was the APP
pointment of Representative Bennett
of New York. as member of that com
mittee. That recognition of Bennett is
considered left-handed slap at Rep
resentative Herbert Parsons of New
York. who has been threatening an in
vestigation of the speakers alleged
deal with Tammany Hall last spring
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
The Moon.

The moons mean distance from the
earth is $4,000 miles. When it is at
the perigee-nearest point-it is 225, 900
miles and when at the apogee-far-
thest point-more than 251.OOO miles
from the earth. The actual diameter
Is estimated at 2.153 miles. or a little
less than three-elevenths Of the earth's
diameter. The moons volume is
therefore about one forty-ninth that
Of the earth. and its mass is one
eighty-eighth Of the earth; consequent
ly the force of gravity is so much less
at its surface than it is at the earth's
surface that body weighing 1000
pounds here would weigh ON the moon
only 163 pounds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
FOWLER

Although one may agree perfectly
and take great JOY in the things which
Mr.. Fowler Is saying about Mr.. Can.
non, it is not SO convincing as it might
be. Mr.. Fowler. unfortunately. did
not begin his operations against Mr..
Cannon until Mr.. Cannon had thrown
him out Of a job or two. This robs
the words. which are true enough, OF
their force. Mr.. Fowler now sticks
himself forward as sorehead. It is
conceivable that he would have been
as ardent on the side of Mr.. Cannon il
the job had been given him. as he is
now. that he stands deposed from the
favor Of Uncle Joe.
The main lesson of Mr.. Fowler is
that 1t Is sure proof of the power of Mr.
Cannon in distributing patronage
where 1t will do the most good, but We
knew that already.
Mr.. Fowler's arguments are alright
ON the Tariff Commission business anS
the example OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission is sound and appli
cable. but Mr.. Fowler. himself. has dis
played his temperament and it has no.
appealed to those who are not SO muci
interested in Mr.. Fowler as in the prin
ciples which he is now busy defending
Fowler. having really been thrown
down stairs and had his head bumped
severely. is not to be classed wit.
those who have made war from the be
ginning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07

TO SOOTHE INSURGENTS
MANY OF THE REPRESENTA-
TIvES PRAYING FOR STATE
MENT FROM SPEAKER THAT HE
WILL NOT MAKE RACE AGAIN.

Washington. De-. 7.--Eormer Repre-
sentative James E. Watson. ersrwnile
whip of the House." may serve as 60
between in negotiations between con-
gresham of insurgent proclivities and
Speaker Cannon. Word reached
Washington that Watson is coming 10
tf@ capital and is dye to arrive here
not later than next Monday
The report spread through the capt.
tai that he is to be the intermediary
who is 10 smooth OUT the t-oubleso.a .
situation that faces Uncle joe" 1t
is surmised that he IS coming at the
speakers request. although definite in
formation on that point is lacking. No
man in the country is closer 10 the
speaker or ON more confidential rela-
tons with large nrmoe' of The III ut
bers of the house.
The report was circulated among
members of congress that Watson in a
speech recently at Hammond, Ind.
said that Speaker Ca4non will not lie a
candidate for anothe: term as speaker
1t is known that Watson gave a SINH
lar assurance last spring when Can
non was facing a hard fight for re-elec-
ton and by SO doing helped to break
down the formidable opposition which
threatened the speaker at that time.
Want Statement Right Away.
Timid congressman from close or
doubtful districts are banking great
deal on Watson's coming visit. They
will ask Watson to use his influence
with the speaker to induce him to
make known at once in a public way
| his decision not to permit his name
! to be used again in connection with the
speakership.
They say that if Watson can do this
! he will be hailed as one of the greatest
peacemakers of the age. for he will
thus end the fight on Cannon and
bring peace to the minds of many con-
gressmen who are now on the anxious
seat.
A good many republican congress
men fear that if they have to go
through the campaign next year handi-
capped by the presumption that they
, will vote for Cannon for speaker. if
elected. they will have a heavier load
than they can carry. On the other
hand. if it is known from Cannon's
own lips that he will not ask the speak
ership again these men will have an
excellent show to succeed themselves
Undoubtedly good deal of pressure
will be used to obtain this declaration
from the speaker, but he is not in a
conciliatory mood and it is doubtful
whether the effort succeeds.
Members of the house who belong to
neither the "reactionary' nor the in
surgent" camp. but who want the ever
lasting quarreling to cease in order
that the party's chances for carrying
the next house may be improved. say
there is a great chance for Watson re
distinguish himself if he will serve in
the role of mediator
Payne Not Vet Forgiven.
A peculiar circumstance today Great
ed doubt as to whether the speaker has
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-07
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

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