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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29
tuberculosis Sunday.

Last Sunday was designated by
man as tuberculosis Sunday" and
the preachers of the Nation we're
asked 10 make it the theme upon
which 70 build their sermons. We
are glad to know. however, that the
preachers of Farmville obe!el God
rather than Man. and found subjec1s
for their sermons In the Bible And
large congregations heard them
gladly" The old, old stoiy" will
never lose its charm or its con-
verting power. The Nj. Ds.. will
treat tuberculosis. and the d. D's.,
will be satisfied to tell of Christ
and Him Crucified."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

There viii be a Chi-Namel De-
monstration at our store on May
9Th and 10th. Do not miss the
opportunity to learn in five minutes
how to secure a new hardwood floor
for $3.50, and how to have a Missio
finish dining room, den or sitting
room without the expense of remov-
ing old paint or varnish.
Any old floor, oil cloth or limo
leum made TO look like new
hard wood, any style Of grain. Les
son free by special instructor.
]. +. Walton e. Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29
DEATH OF A FAITHFUL OFFICER.
}. w.FRETwELL DIES SUDDENLY
Valuable Officer Sick at WeStOver
One Week When Oyerta-
ken by Death.

One Week When Overta-
ken by Death.
Mr.. j. w. Fretwell, a valuabl,
member of the police force of Farm
vile was taken suddenly ill while
on duty on Tuesday night of las
week, and was carried at once tC
room in the hotel Westover, where
he died at a m. of last Tuesday
the 2lst.
The body was removed to the
residence of Mr.. w. J. Hillsman
where it remained until Wednesday
morning when it was taken to the
Johns family ~burying ground in
Amelia, the old home of Mrs. Fret
well, (nee Miss Johns), for burial
Rev. w. T. Green, pastor of the
Methodist Church. officiated, and
the following we're the pail bearers:
Mayor w. T. Blanton. Chief of
Po ice Leslie FOCUS, associates on
the force, K. d. Lipscomb. J. n.
Meadow electrician H. X. Bullock
and r. A: Sims.
A large concourse of friends from
town and the country gathered at
the grave and nature mingled its
tears with theirs. From the momen
OF the attack the deceased was
known to be seriously i'll, and it was
never thought prudent to remove
him to his home, but though in a
hotel there was no lack of home
comfort. nor skill, nor loving care.
Pneumonia developed, but was
soon under control. when heart COM
plication came, and that was the
immediate cause of death. a strong
man has fallen out of the ranks of
the living. Farmville loses an eff
cient and faithful guardian of the.
peace. the community a good citi-
zen, and the family a loyal, loving
husband, a fond and affec:iOnate
father.
His popularity with his large cir
Gle of friends was due to his abound .
ing good cheer and broad charity.
He leaves, sadly to mourn and
miss him, an aged mother, (who
has stood by the open graves of a.
husband and nine children), three
sisters. a widow and seven young
six of whom are girls. To
these sorrowing ones the warmest.
.enderest sympathies OF all who
knew. hOnored and loved him, go
out in fullest, freest flow. For
their comfort we repeat what the
who watched aGd minis
tered at his bedside until the strug-
gle ended, said: "He died with a
prayer trembling upon his lips. and
such a prayer as could come only
from repenting and trusting
heart" Let them hope then that
heir loved one entered heaven
With prayer"
From the moment of the attack
his strong man was impressed with
he fact that it meant death, and as
strength failed he was heard to say:
On this spot, though not under
he same roof. my predecessor, En-
net Lyon, died suddenly, and |
Ioon to follow him." and then adj
led, "he had ordered a new uniform
which he never wore, and l too have
,rdered one which will be worn by
mother"
Peace to his ashes.
In the recent past we have buried
he old man. who had been living
n borrowed time. the young child {
those feet had touched the flowers ,
t only a few summers, and more
han one brother-man at the noon
de OF full vigor and high hopes
What's the lesson? BE ye also
5ady for in such an hour as ye v
link not the Son OF Man cometh." b
re you ready, ready for the judg- O
ent day? r
Death Of a Bright Boy. P
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Constipation causes headache, nau
sea, dizziness, languor, heart palpi-
tAtion. Drastic physics grippe, sick
en-, weaken the bowels and don't
cure. Doan's Regulets act gently
and vure constipation. 25 cents
Ask your druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger OF suffer a cut, bruise burn
seald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas
Bclectric Oil instantly relieves tn
yain-quickly cures the wound.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of bladder trouble not be-
yond the reach of medicine. No
medicine can do more. For sale by
all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

What the corn heard with its ears
and the potato saw with its eyes,
none will ever know.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

b 'spepsia or indigestion for
t-rse. appetite, and what l did
"a B+,',l me terribly. Burdock
Ska s'ers ss cured me-" J. II.
San0ury, Ohio.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Many a man who is down on his
luck" might easily reach prosperity
by prefacing his luck with a ''p."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Don't forget to smoke the Prince
Edward Sc Cigar-a delightful Ci-
gar made in Farmville. mch25tf.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

Rose Bud and Prince Edward.
the famous sc. cigars. For sale
everywhere and manufactured in
Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

HAVE YOU SMOKED the new
brand Ell CUBA, manufactured by
the Prince Edward Cigar Company,
Inc, If not try them. You will say
it is the best &c Cigar you have ever
smoked. nch25tf.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-04-29

and N. Y. World s1.6O.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Henry Claws Sword,

The diplomatic sword worn by
Henry Clay at the signing OF the
treaty of Client was presented to Miss
Anna Gratz Clay. the commoner's
great-granddaughter Of this city.
The sword was presented by Henry
Clay to Gen. Bodley. famous general
In the war of 1872. who had always
been his friend. and he in turp willed
1t to his son. Charles Bodley, and thus
1t came into the possession OF Mr..
Charles Bodley's daughter, Mrs Flor
ence Davenport of st. Paul. MINI.
Mrs. Davenport came to Lexington
for visit to her uncle, Col William
Pickett She brought the sword with
her, intending to present 1t to the
Kentucky Historical society. After
meeting Miss Clay and finding that
she was Henry Clay's great-grand-
daughter and also a descendant of the
Gratz family. who had always been
great friends of the Bodleys, Mrs. Dav-
export preferred to present the sword
to her. knowing how great value she
would place on such a gift. The
sword is a graceful short sword, the
kind worn on all diplomatic occasions.
Lexington Correspondence Louis
Vile Courier-Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
WAR ON THE '400'
Mrs Taft Leader in Movement for
a" "1,o00."
Death Of Mrs. Astor Gives Opening for
EnIarsino the Smart set-Rank
Will Be Valuable
Asset.

Washington.-Under the name OF
the Assembly Set" the smart set Of
New York. Philadelphia and Washing
ceed thousand families. In this pro-
cess there will be eliminated the now
historic -Four Hundred"
Mrs. William II. Taft Is behind this
movement, which had its inception
shortly after the death Of Mrs. Astor
year ago, and which Is looked upon
favorably by the New Workers. In view
OF the way that divorce and other
causes have played havoc with the orl-
sinal membership.
There is absolutely no intention to
ignore other cities except geographi-
cally. In the opinion of those behind
the mo, ement. every social leader OF
the country maintains a residence In
either Philadelphia. Washington or
New York, and this will be sufficient
qualification for membership.
Membership under the new order OF
things will not be limited to person.
80 far as numerical strength goes. but
to one family. An attempt will be made
whereby an outsider can be made ell
gible through marriage to one of the
members. provided the union is oksuch
character as to make this Advisable.
There are as many men interested
IN this movement as there are women
men who are renowned throughout
the country for what they do in poll
tics ana other fields-and this prom
ises. according to the sponsors of the
movement. total elimination of the
snobbish rich
The first cause that brought about
the consideration OF this step is the
hesitation OF New Yorker. >-,r in
etance. to receive a member of Wash
ingtol's or Boston's or Cincinatti's
smart set as freely as he would one Of
the Four Hundred.
According to the articles Of the new
set. which will be informally ratified
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
PRESIDENT TAFT
GAINING GROUND
REPUBLICANS FAST FALLING IN.
TO LINE TO SUPPORT HIS
PROGRAM.
DISPLAY OF ACTIVITY
IMPORTANT BILLS WILL BE RE.
PORTED AND PUSHED FOR
WARD FOR ACTION.

Washington.-Activi such as has
seldom been displayed by completes
so early in the first regular session
of Congress. is now In evidence In
both wings of the capitol. Although
there are practically three parties. the
regular" Republicans, the "insurgent"
Republicans and the Democrats. there
are signs on every hand that Presi-
dent Taft is daily gaining supporters
for his Legislative program.
The skill shown by the President in
avoiding clashes with either Republi-
can faction and the knack he has ex-
hibited in compelling the aid of both
in his fight for the redemption of
party pledges. has noticeably i'm
pressed the Democratic minority. In
the house there are indications that
the threatened fusion of Democrats
and insurgent Republicans on several
legislative questions is now little
feared by the majority
Taft is trying to beat the Demo
Gratis out of any prospect of control
ling the next house." remarked a prom
inent Democratic leader of the senate
yesterday. 'If 1t was not for the way
he is knocking Republican heads to-
gether and making them fall into line
for advanced egislation-Democrat
legislation, II you please-we would
get you fellows, sure" predicted the
minority leader, addressing the Re-
publicans present.
The senator was talking to men
Tho had just agreed upon the princi-
pie of a piece Of western legislation
that, admittedly. few of them favored.
The incident furnishes good illustra-
tion of the present congressional stu
alton.
Committees are now considering
subjects usually postponed until after
the appropriation bills are passed by
the house. The Senate committees,
under pressure from the. White house,
have laid plans to take up administra-
tive measures, while the house has
supply bills under consideration. The
indications are that by the time the
house calendar has been cleared OF
budget bills the Senate will have
ready for the attention of that body u
number of most important Taft bills.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
GENERAL NEWS.

John Goodwin, political lieutenant
1f Il. Coleman Dupont. president of
the Dupont Powder Company and Re-
publican state chairman of Delaware,
must serve two years in Jail for at
tempted election bribery. The state
Supreme Court at Dover has affirmed
the decision of the Newcastle County
Court that pronounced Goodwin guilty.
Relatives of Albert T. Patrick, who
is confined in Sing Sing prison for
the murder of William Marsh Rice,
have obtained promise from Charles
+. Jones, Rice's former valet. who
has appeared at New Orleans after be-
ing missing for three years, that he
will return to New York and give evi-
dence which it is believed may open
up a way for the release of Patrick.
By the closing of the Southbridge
Savings Bank at Southbridge, Mass,
few days since, the sum of $685.
791 was tied up.
The Brussels Gazette says that the
marriage of Princess Clementine, the
youngest daughter of the late King
Leopold. and Prince Victor Napoleon
The stockholders of the Barre,
Mass, Saving Bank have just re-elect-
ed George Howard, who is one hun
dred years of age, to the banks board
of trustees. Howard is thought to be
the Oldest living trustee of any bank.
Fifteen men, three of them Amer
leans. were killed on the 21st inst. by
premature explosion of nitroglycer-
ine in tunnel that is to form part of
the great aqueduct which will carry
water from the Ashokan dam in the
Catskills to New York city.
In the election at Battersea, result
ing in the victory of John Burns,
bands of children paraded with Burns
emblems on their banners. which said
that under protection the father would
have to rob the cat of its meat for
his dinner
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
The council of ministers at st. Pea.

The council OF ministers at st. Pei.
ersburg has decided the United States
proposal for neutralizing the Manchur-
ian railways is not acceptable to the
Russian government at present.
Various estimates of the value Of
the ID. o. Mills estate made in New
York agree approximately on $60,000,-
900. Deducting from this his specific
bequests. would leave more than $685.
100000 to be divided between Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid and Ogden Mills.
After extending rising vote OF
thanks to John d. Rockefeller for his
''munificent and humanitarian" gift of
Sl,000.000 for eradicating the hook
worm disease. a permanent organiza-
tion to be known as the Southern
Health Conference was effected at the
Atlanta conference on the hook worm.
DR.. F. II. Harris of Atlanta was elected
president.
The Turkish palace of Cheragan,
where Parliament sits, was practically
destroyed by fire on the 18th inst. 1t
was built by Sultan Abdul Aziz and
was the finest of the palaces on the
Bosphorus. 1t was constructed Of
marble and the interior was remark
able for the beauty of the sculptured
ornaments in marble and wood. 1t
cost S1G.000,000.
1t is said that Count Zeppelin, whose
aerial flights in dirigible balloons have
attracted worldwide attention, is plan
ming monster airship capable of car
rying 800 persons, and which is pro-
posed to use in passenger service
to be established between Hamburg
and London. The craft will be 9S4 feet
in length and about S5 feet in diam
eter 1t will be driven by eight mo-
tors.
Thomas Taggart, Democratic ma
tional committeeman for Indiana and
chairman of the Democratic national
committee in 1904. was accidentally
shot while hunting with his private
secretary. Harry Horton, near Fay
ette. jefferson county, Miss, a few
days since. Forty-two birdshot struck
Mr.. Taggart in the face, right shoul-
der and chest, and 1t is feared that the
sight Of one eye will be destroyed.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

the bearing down. l recommended it
to some friends and two of them have
been greatly benefited by it. Mrs.
MAE MCKNIGHT, Oronogo. Mo.
Another Grateful Woman.
st. Louis, MOI was bothered
terribly with female weakness and
had backache, bearing down pains and
pains in lower parts. began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound regularly and used the Sanative
Wash and now have no more troubles
that way."-Mrs. AL. HERzoG, 5722
Prescott Ave-, st. Louis, Mo.
Because your case is difficult one,
doctors having done you no good,
do not continue to suffer without
giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial. ltsurely has cured
many cases of female ills, such as in
flammation, liberation, displacements.
fibroid tumors, Irregularities, periodic
pains, backache, that bearing-down
feeling, indigestion, dizziness. and ner-
vous prostration. 1t costs but trifie
to try it, and the result is worth mil
lions to many suffering women.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Fight over Meat Prices.

Chicago.-"Revolutio have been
started by less than the American peo-
pie are suffering now," says Senator
Joseph l.. Brisfow of Kansas. Meat
foots up to quarter of the averag.
household expenses, and II ought to be
cheaper today instead OF dearer than
it was twenty-five years ago. because
of the greater economy in its prepare
ton and sale. When I was boy twen-
ty-five per cent. of the carcass went
to waste. Now nothing goes to waste
not even the blood"
Senator Bristow's words crystalline
the sentiment of protest in all parts of
the country against the higher cost of
living. Thus far the movement, which
first took form in an actual boycott at
Cleveland. has met with most success
in the West. The East has been slow
er to follow. influenced. perhaps, by a
widespread feeling among small deal
ers and in the labor unions that uni
versal boycott. though effective as a
protest. would actually play into the
hands of the packers who, with their
control of cold storage houses and re-
frigerator lines. could carry their pro-
duct through prolonged boycott.
though thirty days cessation Of
trade would put the small indepen-
dents out of business.
Against public clamor the packers
reply that high prices for meats are
attributable to the high prices of corn.
and advocate that the poor be edu-
Gated to eat cheaper cuts.
Actual consumption of meat is re-
ported by retail dealers everywhere to
have dropped sharply.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

by the White House and the exclusive
leaders OF those cities. a person recog-
nized by the assembly will be eligible
to all the honors and courtesies. no
matter what city he visits. provided
there is member of the assembly at
such place.
Rank. birth and wealth will be but
relative qualifications for membership.
Rank will be more valuable than birth.
according to the promoters of the
movement. They include birth as a
categorical qualification in wealth to
justify their coming under these head
ings.
Wealth alone will not be considered.
That money, nevertheless. is not an
unnecessary item, is made plain by the
drain OF expenses that membership in
this set will demand.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
ASSOCIATION TO
AID PRISONERS
COLORADO STATE ORGANIZATION
EXTENDS HELPING HAND TO
MANY UNFoRTUNATEs.
ASSISTED
FOOD, LoDGING AND CLOTHING
FURNISHED AND WORK FOUND
FOR Ex-PRIsoNERs.

Denver.-Interesting figures show.
Ing the work done by the Colorado
Prison Association during the year
1909 are contained in the annual re-
port of that association just issued.
A large number of prisoners and ex-
prisoners have been assisted, by gifts
of meals. lodging. clothing and trans
portation, and there are six prisoners
who are being assisted by correspond
ence school courses on various sub
jects. All the institutions have been
visited three or four times each and
though the association wound up with
a deficit of $2153 in the fund, the
members are satisfied that 1t has been
successful year. The report in de-
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
soars Like Great Bird.

San Diego. calif.I1Two flights. which
exceeded in fantastic interest any
thing seen at Los Angeles last week
were made here Sunday by Charles
K. Hamilton in the large eight-cylin-
der Curtiss aeroplane. Mr.. Hamilton
made a new worlds record for soar
ing to the ground from great alti-
tude. In his flight. which was made
Just at sunset. the daring young avi-
ator caused 10000 people to hold their
breath when he shut off the motor at
a height of 800 feet and came to the
ground in long. graceful glide, light.
ing as softly as feather.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Neither PARTY in control.

London.-Never in the recollection
of the Oldest politicians have the Brit
ish parties been in such perplexing
position as they are today. So evenly
divided will be the membership of the
next House of Commons and so close
is the popular vote. that the result Of
the elections for all practical purposes
may be considered tie.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
FIood peyastates Paris.

Paris.-The floods here exceeded all
records and are fast assuming the pro-
portions of a national disaster In the
north. east and west, hundreds are
homeless and ruined. Although 1t Is
impossible to estimate the damage. 1t
will be very great. The rise in the
waters continued all day Sunday. At
Paris the Seine. which registered GAS
meters. had reached 7.40 at noon. The
normal height of the river at this sea.
son is 248. The torrent almost touched
the arches of the beautiful bridges,
threatening their destruction.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Meat eoycott Voted Down.

st. Louis.-The anti-meat crusade In
the city suffered its first setback Sun
day when the Federated Trades and
Labor Council. representing $4,000 un-
ion men. voted down resolution to
eschew meat for thirty days. 1t was
claimed that such action would accom-
plish nothing and cause much real suf-
fering
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
TO CURE RHEUMATISM
Prescription that Cured Hundreds
Since Published Here.

"One ounce syrup of Sarsaparilla
compound; one ounce Toris com.
pound; Add these to a half pint Of good
whiskey: Take a tablespoonful be-
fore each meal and at bed time;
Shake the bottle well each time"
Any druggist has these ingredients
in stock or will quickly get them from
his wholesale house. Good results are
felt from this treatment after the first
few doses but it should be continued
until cured. This also acts as a system
builder. eventually restoring strength
and vitality.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Still the Same.

81 met Dunkey to-day for the first
time in years. He hasn't changed
much"
"Oh, he hasn't changed at all, but
ne doesn't seem to realize it."
'How do you mean?"
"Oh! he's forever talking about
what fool he used to be'"-Cath-
Ollie Standard and Times.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
AND TOMMY GOT BIFF.

Tommy say. sis. Mr.. Gotsplosh
wanted to know what you had in your
stocking this morning.
Sis-Indeed; and what did you say?
TOMMY said the usual things,
you know.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
No Violence Necessary.

II submitted some humorous
sketches here the other day." said
Jokeley- "They haven't appeared yet.
Did you kill them?"
II passed upon them" replied the
editor. but didn't kill them"
MOI"
NO They Just died naturally OF
old age."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

Cno nOOr WlGnOu w
my heart fluttering
and l could not even
receive a letter.
Every month 1 had
such a bearing down
sensation, as if the
lower parts would
fall out. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound has
done my nerves a
great deal of good
and has alSOrelieyed
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Well Posted.

as he well-posted MANI"
81 should say so. He knows exactly
what all this trouble with Nicaragua
is about Detroit Free Press.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
Wisdom of a Cook.


Mr.. Honeyman looked hopefully at
the pleasant. rosy-faced Norwegian
girl with whom the manager of the
employment bureau had accorded him
an interview. Can you wash and
iron?" he asked.
"Yaas, l do dose." responded the
cheerful Minna.
And you can wait on the table,
mean will you-and answer the door
bell?" Mr.. Honeyman faltered. "My
wife is quite determined on these
points,"
"Yaas, do Dose" and Minna con-
tinued to beam benevolently.
"And you can cook, of course" said
Mr.. Honeyman.
"Yaas," said Minna for the third
time. Il do dat fine ven You keep her
busy so she do not help me."-Youth's
Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

Many mans morality doesn't be-
gin to work until he discovers that he
is being shadowed by a detective.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28
MORE
PlNKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Oronogo, MOI was simply ner-
vous wreck. I could not walk across
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

DR.. Pfcrce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and inviz-
crate stomach liver and bowels. Sugar-coatSd,
uny granules, easy to take. Do not grippe.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-28

A poor excuse is better than none
II it works.