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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
GIVES WHILE He LIVES,
AND IS HAPPY IN GIVING
Noble Example Of One Of EaTih'S
KObiemeR.

DR.. Pearson. of Chicago. in the
ninetieth year OF his age is busy
giving away the property which yet
remains to him after twenty years
of constant and liberal giving on
his part. And the charm about it
is that he is genuinely happy as he
gives. 1t is the JOY Of last days and
makes the evening bright Listen
to him as ne says:
Il am having more fun than any
other millionaire alive" he remarks
with a chucKle. Let other rich men
20 i'm for automobiles and steam
yachts. ] have discovered that Civ
ing is the most exquisite of all mum
dane delights"
And the blamed old abolitionist
as he calls himself. chucNles most
over the fact that ne has helped
1l2 colleges in the southern States
We would love to shake you hand
good man. and express our admira
ton. but as this is denied us w'
must content ourselves with The
hope that an eternity of bliss ma
follow a life OF beaediction an'
beneiactor
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
EOREWARKED IS TO Be FOREARNED.
The Voters Of FarmVlIIe Are Summon
ed to lhe Discharge Of High Civic
Duty.

Editor Herald:-As voter of
.Fmmville beg TO thank you for
lhe aolemn warning you gave as in
last weeks Herald through the
Voice of another as to the mighty is
sues which are involved in the APP
praaching spring election for town
Officers. for the kindly suggestions
as to our duties as voters. how es-
sential it is to know at least two
weeks i'm advance who will consent
TO serve the dear people" who
will promise to be good boys wher
in office. Aspirants take warning
Voters. give good heed, for Farm
VILE expects every one of us to dc
full duty. Again wish to thank
you. Mr.. Editor, for giving ex
preston to the faithful warnings OF
/ faithful watcher on. the watch tow
er Since reading the valuable con
tribution feel renewed confidence
in the future Of Farmville.
Voter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
A FARMVILLE MUSIC COMPOSER
Miss Janet Duyall Writes Sprlghlly
Musical Composition.

Twilight Past Times Barn Dance
is the title of very sprightly musl-
cal composition from the hand OF
Miss Janet Duvall, of Farmville, Va.
Miss Duvall has dedicated Twilight
Past-times" to her friend, Miss Ma
mye Morris Rowe, of this city. Miss
Duvall is an attractive young lady OF
brunette type, an accomplished mu-
sician and quite popular with a large
circle of friends in this community
The young composer is teacher
in the Syms-Eaton Academy at
Hampton. Judges of music here say
the composition is very clever and
and shows marked ability in the
young lady.-Hampton Monitor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Farmers to the Rescue.

Au exchange says, Farmers form
large part of the population, and
in some s.ates are the bone and ST.
new of the Commonwealth. If they
could just peep into Congress
and see ,he few members in the
chamber when the agricultural bill
is being considered. these hardy
sons of toll would sit up and take
notice
But to sit up and take notice
is not all the farmers are called
upon to do. Having noticed the
wrong that is being done them the
thing to do is to stand up in their
might and turn the rascals out
The farmers of the land can clean
out the whole gang and so clean up
politics generally. They know theiI
rights and why not dare maintain
them
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
FEED THE BIRDS.
The, are Friends of the Farmers.

The, are Friends of the Farmers
In some States sleet and snow
have coated the earth for long per
iods. shutting off the birds from
their food supply. In consequence
they have starved and frozen by
thousands and pathological experts
agree that the diminution in their
numbers is a serious menace to ag-
ricultural prosperity. The birds re-
lieve the growing crops OF insect
nests and II the birds freeze and
starye the farmers must suffer And
does this mean that prices will con-
time TO soar? If so flying machines
must get to be common as farm
wagons for the people must soar too
And vet Hill. the railroad magnate
saws the high prices are due to high
living. while another smart Al
eek" says, high prices are due to
plethora of money when nine-tenths
of the people are hard up for the
ready cash. These Solons are get
ting to be all too Ubiquitous.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
FLOWERS NOW, IF YOU PLEASE
Scatter Them Along Lies Way, and
Don't Save all FOR me Bier.

A young lady friend OF ours. who
has been suffering with a vexatious
attack OF grip OF late. sent us word
the other day. "If you propose say
ing any nice things of me after | am
dead and gone. kindly let me have
sketch of it in advance. Call at the
Herald office i'm the quiet hour Of
evening after the distracting cares
Of the day are all over and lets
talk the matter over. and together
we may be able to construct some
thing worthy the subject. We agree
with you young lady that some
flowers should be scattered along
life's way and not all of them re-
served for the bier Remember that
the Herald's latch string hangs well
ON the outside. Persons sit pat
iently while the artist transfers the
features from face to canvas and
why not contribute to their own cpl
taphs2 Nothing but good OF the
dead is time honorcd MAXIM and
why not make it read also, nothine
but good Of the living?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET.
roy,YERS DEFIED BY THE AAGEATES
.pylhs" Must Rally TO The Call or
Eat Less Neat.

a. Company have sent to
branch house managers. re-
to- the price agitation and th
d demand for meats. the
Please do not make any
.out same whatever bat keep
s right along and sell what
aeep and lambs you have
YOU for every cent it is pos
rs -a obtain. We iully
~ that there viii be improved
next week and improve1
aat 80 with it, And so we
at the mercy Of soulless
Co. No hope for the
Yes. there is hope and
lat the man has who is hissed
.le snake when armed with a
th which he may crush his
1
be holds to the rock and
.ae snake to do the biting he
r. one TO blame but himself
voters of this country have
,~ slaves all too long. Let them
thair sovereignty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
TAKE TIME TO BREATHE.
LET THE RUSH Be FOLLOWED BY REST.
Practical Suggestions For The Sirenll'
GUS Age In Which We Live.

Another has well said of the age
in which we live, 1T is all come and
go. and no stay. The discharges of
power are multiplied out of all pro-
portion to the generators Of power.
The swift succession of events, the
thousand vibrating relationships OF
the age. the incessant teeming OF
business enterprises, political squab-
bles. reviews and books. scatter our
attention and exhaust our energy.
While spread abroad and open, at
the mercy of a disintegrating swarm
of influences, instead of being gath
cred into one available mass of pur-
poses steadily directed to its aim.
Force enough is wasted in the ster-
lie chatter of conceited criticism to
produce much of permanent worth,
if it we're converted into creative
meditation"
And then adds: 1T is fortunate
for us. in this gossiping, headlong
age. that, in each recurrence OF
slumber the soul takes an invigorat-
ing bath Of lonliness; that in the
mysterious alteration of our exist
ence. every night the babbline
streams of society empty into the
oceanic solitude of sleep and dreams
The great soul, apparently dwarfed
to the stature of common men, as
soon as alone dilates again tc
its native majesty and begins to holC
converse with themes of its own
altitude" Why not take time tC
think as we'll as to dream? Can we
not maintain refreshing calm in the
midst of the sweeping current anc
not lose our heads in the swim? Th'
\ immortal Lee was serene in the
thick of the strife and thoughtfu
no matter how the tempest roared
i Thanks for sleep. natures sweet re
storer", but the things worth the
doing are done by workers in the
waking hours.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
= The 6In6 IS DEADI Lu#6
LIVE The KING. "
Swanson Lets GO The SCepler Mann
Lays Hold.

At noon OF last Tuesday Judge
William Hodges Mann took the oath
of office and became Governor of
Virginia The unostentatious cere-
mony took place in the hail of the
House of Delegates and in presence
Of some 500 well gowned women Of
Virginia and well groomed men, The
oath was administered by Judge
Keith. the president OF the Court Of
Appeals The address of the new
Governor was lively. comprehensive
and practical. SO subject of State
wide import was neglected and yet
there was n0 new thought and no
new suggestion. An that a states
man of the day need do is to keep
i'm close touch of the editorial writ
ers Of the passing day and then ar
range Systematically what they have
been writing about and then have
the credit of having written great
message. or of having delivered a
great speech The newspapers are
the abiding and helping friends Of
those who make our laws and those
who are charged with the duty OF
administration opens under favorable
auspices, and our hope is that it will
close In honor to himself and IN
good to the commonwealth whose
citizens he has sworn to serve faith
) fully and well
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Sermon 10 Young Men.

on last Sunday evening before
congregation that filled the church
to its limit. the pastor. Rev. W. +.
Hill. preached at the Presbyterian
church the first Of a series of ser
mons addressed specially to young
men. With the space at our COM
mand we can do no more than say
OF the sermon that il was laultess
i'm construction and in delivery.
With the touch and skill OF a gen
uine artist he rapidly reviewed the
history Of past centuries and then
grouping them in one mighty inilu-
ence brought them to bear upon
the present age as clouds in
midsummer collect i'm the heavens
TO enrich the earth with lifeGN.ng
and refreshing showers. Then
turning to the young men. said, with
intense earnestness and tender sym
pathv. for the preacher himself is a
Young man. 81 remind Won of vour
opportunity ana of your resoousi-
bility. Take Christ as your ideal
and then you Will appreciate the one
and meet well and fully the other.
The second of the series will be
delivered on next Sunday evening
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
135lNlATIlN RUN MAD
G11W IT'S way BUT NAY Be CARRIED
T0RTCK. ESS EXTREMES.

U. . .achers i'm his last
j against the
on. Commen
ding ne spirit ot organizatio
tho chmc.e. ot tle day.he was
1. 10 say t might become mad
reckless. To emphasize the fac
ofed from the history of a
church u which the minis
.r lad organized a boys brigade
charged with the duty OF calling
aa,. day at the home Of the preach
er % slow whether or not he had
any notes he wished distributed,
and then went ON to say that If
'hs was effective and useful why
90, organize a band of young will
ing workers who would look TO the
care OF the children of the pastor
home.
This last strikes us as being Of
much more practical value than that
Of note totng. My zeal hath con
slmei me." said David, and JUS
TAa aa meant by it we don't know
but taa. one may be over Jealous
all Nl agree. Labor moved by
oya God-ordained, but labor il
le place of love is dead letter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
The Vote Canvassed.

The Democratic Committee for
the Fourth Congressional District
give out the following figures.
The vote as canvassed by the COM
mittee showed that 6156 ballots
were east at the primary with the
following result: Cooke, S66; Lassi-
ter. l.752; Turnbull, 1906; Watkins
1852. Turnbulps majority over Las
sitter is 154. The action of the
Democratic County Committee OF
Surry county in throwing out the
vote of Claremont precinct on ae-
count of Republicans having voted
in the primary was sustained by
the committee
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Farmyille's Future.

We were recently discussing the
future of Farmville with one of our
fellow-townsmen and was rather sur
prised to hear him say, 81 don't care
that Farmville should grow to be
larger than it already is. We have
now one large and congenial family
circle. we know each other well, love
and respect each otner and are NOV
ing tremendously and happily and
why cloud our skies With tie smoke
of factories, disturb our quiet with
the roar of machinery or Introduce
a population of strangers who viii
not become acclimated and compan-
ionable?' We sympathise, to some
extent with our friend and brother,
for Farmyille is as he says a happy
family circle. but we must remem-
Der that old things are becoming
new. We cannot i'm this progressive
age afford to stand still and see the
world all about US move to the
front. We should have too much
regard for the comfort and happi-
ness of others not to open our gates
and invite them in to share with
MS the pleasures and the privileges
We have so long enjoyed.
As our friends discussed the
subject of Farmville's growth
we were reminded of what occurred
in a sister town down i'm Georgia
not long since. One of the old cit
izens was approached and asked tC
subscribe to new hotel for the
town, when he promptly said."WC
don't need a new hotel. am pre-
pared to entertain at my home eve
ry decent man, woman and child
who may visit us. and we don't wan
any others" Grand old man, that
but he forgot that he was not liy
ing in by-gone and that his tow
could not afford to do as the IA
theirs had been wont to do. Sad
but true, that the country mansion
of the past are falling into deca.
and men are crowding to the ci
tics. And when there they mus
have work and pay-rolls to which II
look for food for themselves and
families. Time will not turn back
ward in its flight and we are born'
on with the sweeping current whe
ther we VIII or not and the question
is shall we sink OF swim? Farmvi!l
cannot stand still. for in this hurri
ed age s.agnation means death. Hav
ing learned TO govern ourselves or
derly ard well. we should and ca'
carry the good thought ard the goo
influence into the larger family cir
e Gle. Those VINO might come t
us would be brought under tn
influence o. our wholesome exampl
s and learn to be law-abiding and la"
d respecting citizens and the large
bocy would be as harmonious i
all its actions as has been the smal
r Ter. We must open our gates an
e compel them to come in
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04

My kitchen stove is kept bright and
clean bv rubbing it briskly after each
meal with old newspapers. This saves
many polishings.
Don't be too much impressed with
what everybody says" Sometimes
this everybody" is nothing more
than some neighborhood gossip.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
lion. c. c. Dickinson Victor.

We mentioned some time since
-a' Hon c. c. Dickinson, a son
N Prince Edward, had been nomi-
.e.'t i'm a Democratic convention
80 Missouri for Congress on the
"''a ballot. The election took
Sa.e on Tuesday last and he won by
'''' ,iority. Accept the congrat-
-ons Of your Virginia friends,
'.- i.mcmler that the eyss of the
other are upon you.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
The Whip pOOF-Will.

ri. s-. on the hearth is cracking,
Aids. SO calm. so still,
Sser the nearby woods the plainuye
c.nof the Whip-poor-Wil.
Wtom calrst thou lone bird so loudly
Ars late hour Of night?
Doe. thy love too keep thee wakeful,
Or mournest thou her fight?
Lola dear one. too, am thinking,
0feres So sweet, so deep !
And what we to each other promised
boma.h alas to keep.
Tn. fire is no longer burning,
The dark woods now are still;
Nhnss thatI still hear the plaintive
0sIo' the Whip-poor-Will.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Notice.

lle Farmville Board OF Trade will
Meet al the court house Friday eve
ding business of supreme i'm
olia1ee will be brought before the
-ee'llg, aud all citizens are urgent
V requested TO be present Refresh
-enis viii be served.
S. W. PAULETT, JR.. Sec'ty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Happy With the Piano

Miss Badgett. who won the piano.
is happy in the possession OF the
prize. and begs through the columns
of the Herald to thank the many
friends who so kindly and generous
" supported her in the contest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
The Young Man Himself.

The second in the series OF SER
mons to young men will be deliver
ed by Rev. w. E. Hill at the Presoy-
terian Church on next Sunday ev-
ming. "The Young Man Himself
will be the subject of the sermon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04

When bathing a baby or invalid It
is well to have the towels heated
Trey dry the skin more quickly wltt7
out the moist, sticky feeling that
sometimes follows a bath.
When folks are sick. an old-fash-
ioned candle is a nice thing to have in
the room It gives a nice, soft light,
and will not smoke as a lamp does
when turned down.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04

The Herald joins with her large
circle of Farmville friends in sendin
congratulations to Miss Janet in her
home of triumph, but none Of them
are surprised at the announcement
of her newborn honor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
DH. KERLIN TO LEAVE.
VIII Accept Position Offered Him
az \. VI. /.

We very much regret TO know
'-s lr Kerlin will leave the Nor
-a aal 20 to the Y. NJ. /.
l-s is distinct loss TO the social,
educational and religious circles OF
fa'nvlo. but we are glad to know
la' our loss is the Doctors gain.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04

Be wide awake, hustle, and make
tracks. but do not, on any pretext
make muddy ones on your wife's best
carpot.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
TOWN TICKET FOR 1876.

And No One of Those Voted for NO"
Living.
Conservative Ticket.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04

It does not necessarily follow that
the one who can indite the most SEN
timental valentine viii make the best
mate.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-02-04
Election May 25. 1876.
For Treasurer
n. E VENABLE.
For Commissioner Of Revenue
E.T.RICE.

For Councilmen
H. G. RICHARDSON.
B. L. ANDERSON.
EDWARD WILTSE.
JOHN r. WILSON.
c. c. READ.
G. B. WRIGHT.
f. T. RICE.
H. z. WARREN.
r. NJ. BURTON.
Dead but not forgotten.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28
Gator

Gator.
The list of books by Mr.. Griffis in
the Fargo library is as follows
Dux Christus, an outline study of
Japan, 1904. Omitted study of mis-
siofis) Contains a historical sketch Of
Japan, an account of its religions and
a history of its christian missions
The Mikado's Empire, 1895. Com
tents History of Japan, $50 b. c.
1872 A. D.-Personal experiences, OBJ
servations and studies In Japan 1870
IA.
Brown, Samuel Robbins-Griffis,
William Elliot, maker Of the new
orient; Samuel Robbins Brown, pio-
neer educator in China, America and
Japan; the story of his life and work,
1902. Samuel r. Brown 1s10-sO) was
missionary to China and later to
Japan. His great work was trans
lation Of the Bible into japanese.
Harris, Townsend - Griffis, William
Elliot. Townsend Harris, first Ameri-
can envoy in Japan, 1895. BY a per-
sonal friend familiar with Japanese
history and affairs. Based on Mr.
Harris journals and letters.
Perry, Matthew Calbraith, commo-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28

he could.
1t naturally made him little sore
when he recalled how he had been
duped by a stranger, who had given
her address as General Delivery" only.
and therefore in a city the size of Min
neapolis could not very well be located
and made to dig UP the money she had
thus acquired unlawfully.
The sleek manner in which she
worked him satisfied Mr. White that
she was an old hand at the swindling
business, and he placed the matter in
the hands of u. s. Atty. Chas Haupt
of st. Paul who i'm turn referred IL to
p. o. Inspector r. V. Postle of Minot.
Time wore on and nothing more was
heard from the case until Monday
evening Of this week. when Mr.. White
received a postoffiCe money order from
the inspector in full payment of the
amount he had been defrauded of
through the mails.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28

Last big horse sale for this year at
N. p. stockyards, Fargo. Do not miss
ii. Mark & Hunt. Nov and 5.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28

Afternoon tea at Bijou Candy Mart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28
Will EXCLUDE
XMAS STAMPS
FOREIGN MAILS BAR HOLIDAY
POSTAGE RESEMBLING oRDlN-
ARY STAMPS THIS YEAR -
] THREE COUNTRIES ABSOLUTE
w PROHIBIT THEIR USE.

The death knell of the special
Christmas postage, introduced and
made popular in recent years by the
Red Cross and other international
charitable societies, has been sounded
by the action of the postoffice depart
ments of many Of the foreign govern
ments,. which have henceforth pro-
hibited their use. The postoffice de-
partment at Washington has just is
sued to all branch offices in this coun-
try through the departments daily
bulletin, an announcement Of the legis-
lation enacted by the various foreign
governments during the last three
months which does away with the spe-
cial holiday stamp. Word was just
received at the local postoffice this
morning.
Three nations have taken a firm and
direct stand In regard to the Christ
mas stamp In absolutely prohibiting
its use, and notice has been served on
all the countries in the world to this
effect. These three countries are
Guatemala, Uruguay, both South
American governments and Portugal.
Each of their postoffice departments
have sent word to the pcstoffice de-
partment Of the United States that all
letters, packages or mail received at
their postoffice, which may bear spe-
cial Christmas postage, will be return
ed to the writer, If return address
is given at the top, or to the fourth
assistant postmaster general at WASH
ington, without delivery
The other countries that attempt to
bar the use of the holiday stamp,
make certain conditions under which
its use will be tolerated in their mails.
Provided that the Christmas stamp
is not placed on the side of the pack
age or letter that bears the address.
they can be used In British East Afri-
ca Ugandi, Antigua. Barbados, Ber-
muda, British North Borneo, Caymans
Islands, Cyprus, Gold Coast, Dominica.
Falkland Islands, Gambia, Gibralter,
British Honduras. Jamaica, Mauritius
and dependencies. Nevis, Southern
Nigeria, st. Christopher, St Lucia, st.
Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
British Somaliland Trinidad, Turks
and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islards,
Germany, Austria, Great Britain.
Southern Rhodesia and Transvaal
Miss Mabel Boardman, the present
secretary Of the Red Cross. is one Of
the chief originators Of the special
Christmas stamp for the use of the
Red Cross society Many thousands
have been sold in the last five years.
which has substantially increased the
annual revenue of the society. No
legislative action in the United States
has been enacted or agitated SO that
their use will continue in the domestic
mails.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-28
BEFORE INSANITY BOARD.
Olsen Girl Taken Before County
Board of insanity this Afternoon,

1t was decided at noon today to take
Carolina Olsen before the county board
of insanity in Judge Hanson's court
The hearing is set for 8 O'Clock this
afternoon.
1t took considerable strategy and
persuasion on the part of the police
station officials to get the young WON
an to leave the city jail, and all were
compelled to take a hand in urging
her to get on her wraps, as she de-
cided she wanted to stay. Several were
required in getting her into a cab
which took her to the courthouse this
noon, as she rebelled quite persistantly
Carolina Is is years old and states she
has no home.