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vip<.)i mi nti<?n of so many and we a. d with the fact that as the old. tl .oung ming!" together in the world li ."i o' .1 Old Titi/ n. Mi familiarly kn< ui a- "BUSb" Shepherd, died 0 x "k a' Rha hom- Overly. Hi was eccentric, but I. industrious and had the ? .,11 who knee bim. Th.- tamil] afflh ? D BOt long sim ? him to tl I ''i1''-, OW ill with typhoid [ether I loss of a band hy FUN ON THE " HiMJ'DtA - SID.XK1 IN M'KIN . UKI HS. Tb.- Yoong I oik* hove "Plew Tim." Au.1 Due ing Ualore. "Mn bj the Bead." From Friday evening until dan gerousl] near the midnight hour of Saturday young hearts heat in hap? py unison and joy was unconfined at Hampden-Sldnej Nimble fee never kept more perfect time to perfect music than when those gallant knights of the old and hou? sehold led those fair daugh? ters of Virginia through the BMUeS of the dan." When weary ol the whirl, (but be it remembered that bo girl aver ye* tired of the dal al COU ? ran high and the momenta" went flying by on steady but swift wings. The doors of the hospitable HUI" w.i. thrown wide open io from many sections of Virginia and or gra Th. function of th< spring, ami ii ? autlful it all H s the flow hal bright dens, or tin row ns out tu? on Of tin ed thi Misses Kal hs Wheat. Elisabeth Bently, R Valentine. Mary Saunders and Lob R Elisabeth rlalrston, Kathai in. Doge and Bennett, of Roanoke, Em ma Staples, and Carrie i the Normal, and Elisabeth Richard Mabel OT. rial. Mildred n, Carrie Kyi... Frankie Mc Kimi.?> an Farm Ville "Dead Heeil**" The little folks of the Norma gave an Interesting entertainment it the Auditorium on v noon, and though a crowded houet "d them, and the 10 ami .". ..nt-, they com plat i that the receipts only amount some five dolla There must have been "dea< heads" to burn Our little lighters deserved and should havi Uer treatment. duttons of Respect. (iod In His providence has take! from US our beloved friend and co worker in the Ladies' Aid and Mis sionar) Bocleties, Mrs. Lelia li White W. hat her loss is in estimable For more than y.ai been a working mem ber of each ol willing to aid in good work, not only with her moani but her advice she will be sadl and in th church to Whcb si, votedl bed Therefore be ;t resolved That we the members of the La Aid and Missioner) Sodetle ?f the Fannville Presbyterla Church have lost a faithful and val uable member for which we ar deeply grieved, and be it resolved That we bow in humble submit alon to ii ?, win, that wini ari . a ?.mg purpose In tak ing her from ? ',, now H His own glory. it resolved that thi Dons be printed in the Farmvill '.ii and a copy sent to the faa i-'j. Also to he placed on the r? cords . Mrs F F Fitzgerald. Wm R. !'? -"Hely ? le Moiton. Mrs Emil will sell at pi; '\ Ml Jud Herald and N. Y. World $1.60. ALDRIDGE BEATEN FOR CONGRESS Havens, rsmccrat, Elected in Rociiesiar, N, Y., District. TURN OF 16,000 VOTES Republican Candidate Waa Charged With Bossism and Accused In In? surance Investigation \ V . \pril 20. ? The p is on without the Plight || tbs result of tbs ampalgn In I i n tor representative in the Thi i. between James S. Havens, Democrat and George W. Aldridge, Republican, ls sn Indli ? Mr. Hs defeated Mr. Aldridge by a plurali Inasmuch as tbs la:.- i: ' publl the result ahowa a change of . rotes. Mr Hi- i ths ?: bj :<7 *?.. when in ir, Perkins carried it bj which records a change ol' 9:i.'l votes. The result ta' t to a dot with that In the fourteenth Massaehu ere at I recent spe? cial rieetion Bugene N Poss, ;' .-rat. overturned a Republican plural Dd won b) making a cbs . vetse. This *pe?ial election marked the culmination of the liveliest .-ampalgn jove] wagei In Monro" < ounty This I district elected lt* last Democratic | congressman In 1890 Mr Haven? ls for tariff reform, while Mdrld| I 'on the tariff |>olieles of the Republican 1 national administration. What gave the campaign Its fCVCf he/it however, was what ttl" ?? "moral issue," the and of th? per l sonal fit ii ? Windee to sit In louse of rfpres' .' Tbe evidence thai Mr. Aldridge re? ceived a chees for 11000 from a rep ative of the Insurance compan? ies for I purpose et lnflu I legialatlon was an ari: " his op] , ?? the people ? In the form of s photograpl heck. mail.-il to every I .n tbs dis 1 nnwn all along ? to ac ? 1 Clothiers*association that he put him iction < of th< hedule, In - he stood by tho principles of his party . Th.-n. too, Mt Aldti ' letters, most of them begging "Where do you stood on Cannonlsm?'' Others Mr iMrtdge "declare ".Immediately against Cannonlsm or - Mr. Aldridge heeded the htters no than 'ie did the demands of the allon. Betting o to J on Aid rid The Socialists and the Prohll I, but 1 this vote dbi not have much bearing ' on the result. SAFE WASHED TO SEA Strong Box Worth $50,000 Found In Gulf of Mexico, ('?alveston Tex.. April M.- A safe 'I containing diamonds, jewelry and mon "|ey estimated at more than 160,000 has been found In the gulf in twent] feet of water burled deep in the san.I. The safe has been Identified as the property of ?'. Williams, a Jeweller, which was washed away from the his? toric seaport of lndianola when that J town was destroyed by a gulf hurri? cane and giant wave in tl The story of the safe is told by sur ] vlving relatives who assisted Williams - in packing it Williams and his daugb f ter were drowned in the storm and the -j building containing the safe was wash Bumlaed the f t safe and find it intact. ArrangomOBtS ;- are being made to lift the treasure and ^',tak? it ashore For many years there * was a standing reward of 110.000 for - any one locating the safe It was found ' | nearlv a mile from ? the site of the J building. PRICE OF HOGS SLUMP Decline of $1 in Two Daye Due to Big Shipments. Chicago. April 20 ?Recent beary ar r rivals of hogs are reflected tn a do > cline in prices of |1 in tbe last two i-l dayR. A few weeks ago hogs sold at e the highest stace the civil War. tbaa -t attmctlng heavy shipments In rlew of - which the present reaction ls not con? sidered remarkable Salt pork on the board of trade re Costly underwent a decline of about 1.1. but the market steadied on buying by packers, who were able to pur chase the cured product on a basis ol : pared wltti 9 cents for the live article Enlarge Loaves of Bread. e bak M of their loarej of bread, ""hay ad : thre? loaf Bread which for td merly sold at pounds .ns thi io thi I poor. Rh: ia the cost of flo.: ause. Mr. Consumer n asking for a 5c. Cigar upon getting the best Buck Grand Order Royal Robe and La Vana Rica YOUR Future Success the habit- Thc boy or girl who acquires the habit of thrift early wil! amount to something. The Savings Account is the best means offered to help you - We will furnish you with a small savings hank The Peoples National Bank 1 ARMVILLE, VA. *55S K HILLMAN'S April Specials THE month just closed was the best March in the history of our busi? ness. Wishing April to equal it, we offer one of the most up-to-date stock of goods getween Lynchburg and Petersburg at less than manufacturers' pricer. Ctlow we give a few quotations 121/: h. 10c 15c real LonedeJe emiline. 1274c 15c 4(1 in. lawn. nerican and simpson cai; s. B. orting calicos, good quality.. 10c talcum powder. Colgates Violet Cashmere and DectvUS Morie ariticeptic 2 for 25c Medic "iitod for infants. . |5c 7cCapron check. ron check, the best. Tc Ask to see our fancy lawns at 10c. . oett'ear BeptrtocBl lor LC.,., I good one. ft fl.(ki waist, special \ 1.50 waist, good value. 1.11 0 silk waist. Ladies wash suits, all colors. Lade ita, better quality 4 '*i Look at our worsted suits . r>(i do/, ladies \<st. while they last, 5ceaefa "/. ladies reeta, tape ann and neck, lue value. Veech 1 lot boys hose. Uland Inc quality 7 only. YlVz mens hose, best on market IO- pr Try our l.i mi Loop the Loop hose.YlVic p OUR MOTTO: Quick sales and small profits, and same goods for less money, better goods for same money. $1.25 LACE CURTAINS, 3 yds. long, 36 inches wide, 89c pair 24 50c corsets and girdles to go at 10 doz. towels, 18 X :?; inches . :>c each ti'.H- umbrellas, big lot.50c each 1.25 " ".98c eaah 1.25 quality suit cases.98c each 2.50 '.1.89 each Leather suit cases.3.50 each Men's and Boys' Clothing Our men's clothing is up-to-date ia style and workmanship. From $4.50 to 122.00 the suit. Boya1 suits from $1.50 to $10.00. Ask to see them, thev will please. Guaranteed as represented or your mou? es back. COME IN, YOU ARE WELCOME SHOES 1 case children s shoes, $1.50. sizes 9 to 12'/j.$1.10 pr. $2.00 strap pat. pumps for ladies 1.75 $2.50 kind " " 1.98 " $1.50 brogans for men. 1.21 $1.75. 1.50 " $2.25 whole stock brogans togo. 1.75 $2.50 raw hide?good, soft shoe 1.98 OUR LINE of Regal Shoes for Men and Women cannot be excelled. We ask that you inspect them. "The Shoe that Proves." Best line f>9c fancy shirts on the market only. 50c We thank the public for their liberal patronage in the past, and will do our best to merit a continu? ance of same. Yours truly, R. N. HILLSMAN & CO. LYNCHBURG, VA. W. J. HILLSMAN & CO. FARMVILLE, VA. L.VIERY And Sales Stables. $ r'rlVER^TA^: FRANK EPES! >iu. ? HARDAWA1 | AT ALL HOI g - and vehlejas u --mable prk - teaUoatfveu all ardern aud ^ service ?uarantet?<l. '? solicit your pat Fourth St., Phone iii. T. W. VAUGHAN, Mander A Bold and Libed OFFER. Pickett Water Is sold under a posi? tive guarantee to im? prove your condition when everything else fails. $100 will be paid for any case of stomach or kidney trouble Pickett water fails to relieve $100 will be paid any per? son who can drink Pickett water accord? ing to my instruction** without being benefltr ted. I will deposit an amount equivalent to your R. R. fare and hotel bill for 60 days, same to be torteited if Pickett water don't do that which it is guar? anteed to do. Come to Farmville and try a course of Pickett wa? ter. CHAS. B. PICKETT. T. Frwmin Eoe*. AMan Ed?? Louu b E*? EPES & EPES, ?ATTORNKY- Al ' OFFICES: Farmville and Biackttor* " Prac ? amt Soprani " ainim and United States C.. i ? Fannville office in Richard ~ Henry 1 J. TAYwaTaoaiaoa Crewe. Va. Farm* Lee & Thompson Attorneys at Law Farmvu.lk and Chi ll CocaTs-Prinee" Edward. Nottowsy and a* joining- counties. PrornptVi'- " Collections made and promptly remitted. WATKINS & BKOCK, -ATTORHEYS AT LAW,?? FARMVIU.K. VA. Practice in Court* of Prince Edward. I J and. Buckingham. Nottoway and Awi* "? United State* Court at Richmond. ? Eapecial attention paid to eases in banaraaw \y C. FRANKLIN ATTOKNKY-AT-LAW, PAMPL1N CITY. VA. Practlcaa in Appomattox. Tnnce Edwirdjv* Charlotte counties. Supreme Court of ?'" and U. S. Court*? I 1 S. WI NC. ATTOKNKY AT LAW Green Bij, Prince Edward CoanlJ, ft. alar Cot.'kts:?State And