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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS.
EPISCOPALIAN.

The Sunday school of the Episcopa
church held their entertainment Satur
day afternoon at o'clock. The pro
gramme consisted of carols and reel
tations A beautiful Christmas tree
delighted the little ones, containing al
it did, many gifts for them.
PRESBYTERIAN.
At the Presbyterian church Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock happy crowd
of Sunday school people gathered foi
the purpose of holding their Christmas
exercises. With beautiful decorations
a large lighted star, and ladder Of
golden deeds, the surroundings were
attractive. The exercises consisted OF
music and re citations, delightfully."- rem
dered. Santa Claus, a distinguished
personage, was present, to the delight
of all, cd and young.
A handsome clock was gwen to Rev.
Thornton Whaling by The Sunday
school, Mr.. NJ. W. Paxton, in fslicit-
Gus speech, making the presentation.
Dr. Whaling responded with appro-
pirate remarks.
METHODIST.
The Methodist church was filed
Tuesday night at 7 o'clock, by men,
bers and friends of the Sunday school
to witness delightfully."- rendered pro-
gramme, The Growing of Christmas. "
The plot was interesting, the various
holidays seeking to lie crowned as the
best. Christmas, represented by Santa
Claus was, by common consent, award
ed the crown, which was placed on bis
head by a lovely little tot.
The exercises were introduced by q
short address of welcome by The pastor,
Rev. Or. ]. r. Wightman.
The decorations were beautiful, con-
sisting of ivy trimmings and an elabo-
rately decorated Christmas tree.
TIE exercises at the various churches
closed with The distribution Of treat
to The members of the school, consist
ing of candy, nuts and oranges.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
Elizabeth Jones, on east Beverly street.

Miss Posue Rowan, who has beer
teaching at 4.arion, Va, spent Ute
holiday rs at her ho.ae near Spottswooo
Va.
MIR. and Mrs. j. q. Cress, OF near
Buzz Vista, spsnt Christmas in Rich
mond and were among the guests that
took Christmas dinner at the Jefferson:
Mrs. Mitt Dunlap, has returned
ibome from Johns Hopkins Hospital,
We are glad 70 say, greatly improved in
health.
| Mr.. R. T.. Owen was one OF the at
Itendants at the Craddock- Easley we'd
ding at South Boston, Halifax county,
on Dec. goth.
Captain Percy Montgomery, Com
mandant of Cadets at Roller Military
Academy is at his home near Golfers
town. for the holidays.
Mrs. hurry Oats, of Arkansas, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. w.
Rowan, Of Spottswood, Augusta
county.
DR.. L, McC Gibbs, OF Columbia, S.
c., is the guest Of his mother, Mrs.
In. j. Gibbs. Lewis always receives
| warm welcome from his best friends
here.
Miss Bessie Quisenberry, who is
student at the Randolph-Macon Wo-
mans College, of Lynchburg, is spend-
ing the holidays with her parents. She
is accompanied by friend, Miss
France. cConnell, of Kentucky.
The marriage If Miss Anna, the
eldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Herndon, of this place, and Mr. WILL
ford LaBrie, of Allegheny county, will
take place tonight at 6 o'clock at
Trinity Methodist church.
One Of the most enjoyable entel tain
ments of the festive season VAS the
german given Monday evening by Miss
Elizabeth Burwell Jones in honor OF
her guest, Miss Rosa Johnston Tucker,
of Lexington Staunton Spectator.
Mrs. Neptune Buckner, left to-day
for her home in Ashev lie, N. g.,
after spending several weeks visiting
her mother, Mrs. r. L. Northern. Sac
was accompanied by her husband, Mr.
Neptune Buckner, who arrived IN Lex
ing ton Sunday.
Hon, Harry st. George Tucker gave
a delightful entertainment to his friends
at bis hospitable home, "Col Alto" on
Saturday night in honor Of the birth
day of h father, the late Hon John
Randolph Tucker. There were about
seventy-fve guests preseut.
Cards are out for the marriage OF
Miss Layinia, daughter Of Prof. and
Mrs. W. H. Beardswortb, to Mr., Gil
mer Pryor, all of Buena Vista. The
ceremony will take place in the Episco-
pal church of that plIce Thursday
morning, Dec .mber 29.h, at IL o'clock.
Governor Tyler has commis stoned
Messrq. Lloyd T. Smith, OF Northum-
berland; E. W. Smith, of Franklin, and
W. T. Shields, of Lexington, as mem
bers of the BOARD of Visitors of the vir-
gina Military Institute, t. serve three
years from january LIST, 1899. Mr..
Smith succeeds Colonel Percy Halves,
of Richmond.
E. A. QuisenberrY received few
days ago letter from bis son, Harry,
who is in the Unltel States Signal
Corp in Cuba. They had just landed
at Havana when the letter was written,
and were still on board the Mobile.
The letter is very interesting, being
descriptive of the voyage and manner
of the r reception.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
DEATHS.
WRIGHT.

MIS-. Susan g. Wright, wife Ct ". q.
Wright, of this place, died Monday
night shortly after midnight. Her
death was cansed by paraly sis, being
stricken early Monday mtrI ing. Her
age was within few days of &C years.
The declared was Miss Moore, Of
Augusta county. She marie her first
husband, Mr.. John Golladay, and lived
in that county. They af' etwards moved
to Lexington where Mr.. Golladny died
IN 1857. She and Mr.. Wright were
married in April, 1867, since which
timo they have lived in L exlngton. She
was a member OF the Presbyterian
church. Size is survived by h'r hus'
band AMI one child, William Golladay,
Of Marshall, Nc.
Mrs. Wright was a woman OF at ract-
i've disposition and had epdeared her.
self to o wide circle OF friends.
The funeral took place from the
Presbyterian church this afternoon 1T
3 o'clock.
Miss Susan Beard, of Brownsburg,
aged about 65 years, died MOI day
night Of heart trouble. She was pre-
pairing 10 retire and knelt by the bed
side in prayer and died while in that
position. Deceased was a lovely
Christian character, q consistent mem
Der of New Providence PI esbyt eriar
church, and devoted to the church Of
her choico.
Miss Beard was the daughter 81
James Beard, deceased, who was at one
time resident of Lexington. She is
survived by one sister, Miss Sa!lit
Beard, of B,ownsburg. She vas one
Of seven, ali those dead dying suddenly
Her home was made with her brother.
in law, Mr.. e. B. Bosworth, ever since
his residence in Brownsburg.
The funeral took place to-day ant
interment was made in New Providence
cemetery. The services were conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. G. A. wilson.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
DIED.

Mrs. Eliza A. Neff died December
10th, 1898, at jamestown, G., aged
about seventy years. She was sister
Of Miss Lucinda Hughes, Of this place
went to Ohio with her husband, Joseph
Neff, about ten years ago, Mr.. Nefl
died November 3, 1898, from the
effects OF fall. His vile never en-
trsly recovered from the shock OF his.
death. They are survived BY eight
eh,ldren.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
BONDED DEBT PAID.

We understand from are)iable source
that The whole of the bonded debt of
the Virginia Military Institute has
been paid. This is gratifying to every
friend OF our State Military School.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
BARN BURNED.

The barn of Mr.. Tate Ser. ett, at
Bells Valley, this county, cyntainine
600 bushels Of wheat was destroyed by
fire ct o'clock Monday morning. The
origin OF the FIRE is unknown.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o
We. the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transs0-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Traux, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, u.
Walden. Kinnan & Marvin, Druggiste,
Toledo, O.
Halls CstaIrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon - blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free.
Sold By druggists. 7Se.
IA ne Z satlS aslA ass the beat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
.ThOs. s. White
e. Son.

P.S. Don't forget our contract for the
entire production OF Xmas goodies from the
Hawaiian, Porto Rico and Philippine Islands,
provided Mac does the clean thing a. to the
Annexation OF the latter. We have also made
a deal VIA Hsilasd and Switzerland for
Edam and other mot profane) cheeses:
T. 3, w. 4 Son.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
THIRST NATIONAL BANK >,uoN

LEXINGTON. VA, December 10, 1895,
The regular annual meeting OF the STOCK
holders Of this Bank for the election ol
directors will be held at its banking mouse
on TUESDAY, January 10th, 1879, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ. ,ou.N r..,,.s
asclatdsn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
Commissioners Sale.
JACOB MILLER. ]

JACOB MILLER.)
By virtue Of decree OF the Icuit ourt
for Rockbridge county, Va, rendered sept.
Is. 1877, In the chancery cause OF Beekncr
vs. Miller will sell at public auction, on
the premises, FRIDAY. Dc. 3orx. 1879. all
that tract Of land belonging to Jacob Miller.
situated near Goshen. and containing about
$50 acres, being the same lssd sold to the
said Miller by the late Judge WPemcLaush'
lin.
TERMS ash sufficient n pay costs q
sui, and sale, and the residue upon credit
of ak, twelve and eighteen months, In equal
nayments, taking therefor bonds bearing
interest from day Of sale with good personal
security, and retaining the title as ultimate
security. oo
JOHN II. MOORE.
decTtds Commissionsr.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
Does this
Interest
You?

HosTERY-We offer o-day twenty five dozen
Mems Heavy Half Hose at sc.
Also fifty dozen Misses Fast Black Hose
at 1Oc. Worth 15c. in the regular way.
Twenty-Five dozen Boys Heavy Bicycle
Hose at 15c.; worth zoe.
One hundred dozen Ladies' Fast Black
Hose at Csc, as good as as any merchant
in any city sells for Csc; and better than
most OF them sell for this money.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

Oal Oil, and we can prove 'hio '"0"
CHRISTMAS Is near, and the question O., OF
" the day Is: What shall give---F
Let us offer a few suggestions.
japanese Ware
In beautiful gold and floral decorations:
Only a small lot; but every piece a tning Oh
beauty. These things always touch the
heart OF housekeeper1
Gl0res.
Nothing more useful or appropriate as
gift than good pair OF Gloves. A nice as,
sortment OF entemeri's and other good
makes. Also large line OF Jersey ana
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves and Mitts, 1or
ladies, for children and for men.
POcketb0oks and Purses.
All kinds-for little people and for big;
for little money and for more. Bleck' tan;
green, alligator. Also nice lot OF Lauies
hatelaine Bag q.
Handkerchiefs
We cannot do justice to this beautiful
stock consisting as 1t does OF everything
from the flmy lace handkerchief Tor the
We mention specially:
Pretty embroidered, imitation hemstitch
handkerchiefs at DC.
All pure linen, hsmstitched, Toe.
Pure linen. embroidered and hemstitched,
15c. ,.,.o.o,
Pure linen. embroidered and hemstitched
| finer, 90 and 25c. ~.
Pure linen, lace insertion aud edge, ooc'
and so on, up to 800 each.
Gents pure silk initial, 5Oc ...
Gents "JapoDette" initial, lOc' Inc
prettiest thing on the market Tor the price,
Table Corers, Rugs, Etc.
A handsome lot Of Table Covers, in che
lille and tapestry, Portiers, Rugs, Blankets'
omforts, Bedspreads, etc.
Redaced Prices in Dress Goods.
large lot. some were 30, some 80, 37t
| 40 AK and zoe. all 90 now at Poe. per yard.
| A rore onnortunity to secure genuine bar
cain 10 a nice dress pattern at small COST.
pr Colarettes and Feather B0ds and
Collars, Fdscinators and HOODS.
Knit skirts and Woven Skirts. In the
latter. We have a full sized, half-wool skirt
Mt Soc; a rare thing.
GROCERIES,.
II YOU want nice fresh eroceries give us
trial We guarantee the quality OF every
article, and you will find our stock embraces
everything seasonable.
Raisins Plum Pudding,
nrronts. Preserved Ginger,
itron Mince Meat,
Nnts Olives and Olive OIL
andes, ocoanuts,
Figs, ranoelries,
Malaga Grapes, Edam heese
Oranges, Pineapple heese, Lemons
etc, etc., etc.
The finest New Orleans Molasses we eve
had. rr,,,r C,oooo
IRWIN e. co
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

Until you have seen the assortment OF
Jewelry and novelties we are offering this
season you cannot appreciate their value
The unusual Is the usual here. We either
sell average goods at low price or extra fine
goods at an average price. This time we 90
better. We offer extra fine, beautiful and
exquisitely finished articles at an extremely
low nrica y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

Misunderstanding to- day over 200 Um-
brsllas for ladies and men for the Holiday
trade. Nice goods and not expensive.
Among them novelties. They are now
made with interchangeable handles. IL
you don't like one handle we can, in
moment, remove 1t and give you another.
Have them self-lowering, too. All you
have to do is to touch spring In the han
die and down they come.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

Hoops-Nice Hoods and Fascinators for
ladies and misses for 25 and 5Os These
come in pinks, blues, reds, and blacks.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

GLovEs-Men's Sheep Skin Gloves for hsr
wear at 25s.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

CLoAKs AND DRESS GooDs-The season is
getting late on Cloaks and Dress doods.
Ii has been our good fortune to do well on
them. We have some left, however, ana
will give bargains to wind up.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

CANDIES, NUTS, ETc.-You will have to
humor the children on little Christmas
candy. We have about 1OOOpounds, from
6 to 25e., apound. We carry the finest
line Of Box Candies In town. Wewerethe
first here to sell Lowneys' t-pound boxes
at 25. a box-others get 3oc. Try us Oh
your Candies, Figs, Nuts, Raisins, Cur
rants, Citron and oil Fancy Groceries.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
@A0@Mg.

What is home without Clocky Pretty
slow sometimes and likely to be behind time.
With the assortment we carry for you to Sc
lect from, at prices that will not materially
flatten your purse, every home should be
nroyided with a lock. New designs In
mantle, onyx, dresden, art and alarm clocks.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

"KLoNDYKE SLIPPER" have just re-
ceived 200 more pairs Of "Klondyke Slip
pers." These are by far the most desirable
ones we have had. They are for ladies and
men; and intended for house-wear only
Made Of black and navy blue Corduroy,
with Brussels carpet bottoms; tough, YET
soft as down on the feet. Young ladies, II
your fellow hasn't pair, he will want
them, and II he has one pair he will want
another. Price only soc. You can give
pair to each Of your fellows and moi
spend much.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
@MR1gYMAS @lKYg

Make glad the hearts and homes OF your
friends by remembering them at the Chrlst'
mas tide. What more suitable than selec,
ton from the novelties OF Silyerware ana
Jewelry at our store?
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

HAYDKERcHIRFs-It seems impossible tC
make such Handkerchief for the money
as are now sold. You can buy very nice
one for Sc. OF course 1t Is cheaper ant
more economical and sensible to buy bet
ter ones. We have great varietyfo for you
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
lrwiin&Co.

trial will convince you. We are the UNI 1
dealers Gin lexington in genuine White " "
oal Oil, and we can prove this fact
CHRISTMAS Is near, and the question s oi
" the day Isl What shall give--'
Let us offer few suggestions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

TRAY COVERS AND THE Ikea nice line OF
Tray Covers, Splashers, and those things
that you put on the backs OF chairs tha'
men abominate and women adore TIDES
believe they call them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

GtOreS.
Nothing more useful or appropriate as
gift than good pair OF Gloves. a nice as,
sortment of entemeris ana other goou
makes. Also large line OF Jersey ana
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves ana MUS lor
ladies, for children and for men.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28

japanese Ware
In beautiful gold and floral decorations
Only a small lot; but every piece tning
beauty. These things always touch III
heart OF a housekeeperd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-12-28
POcketb0Oks and Purses.

All kinds-for little people and Tor
for little money and for more. Black,
green alligator. Also nice lot OF Lac
hatelaine Bag e.
The herald., 1898-03-20
IORDkELvIN, PHYSICIST
HOW HE ACHIEVED HIS BRIL-
LIANT REPUTATION
THE DISSIPATION OF ENERGY
Announces That the Atmosphere Is
Parting With Its
Oxygen

II the question were asked, "Who is the
most eminent living physician?" that dis
tinction would unhesitatinply be accorded
to Lord Kelvin, who, prior to the year 1892,
had achieved his great fame as scientific
Investigator under the more familiar title
of Sir William Thomson. And we'll has he
earned that fame by his successful labors
In many departments Of scientific inquiry,
but especially by his useful work in re-
ducing to simple mathematical formulae
the relations between heat, electricity ana
magnetism on the one hand and the me-
chanical work they are capable of per-
forming on the other.
The published results of his laborious
Investigations In this department OF SCI
ence have been of great service to the me-
chanic arts, as precise data were thus
furnished for the development of electric
power and its perfect control for practical
use. Lord Kelvin has also made remark
able discoveries in the mathematical theo-
ries of elasticity, vortex motion, capillary
attraction and molecular energy.
KELVIN'S SPLENDID PHYSIQUE
Though William Thomson was born in
1924, nearly three-quarters of century
ago. he is still a man of great vigor, both
physically and mentally, as his visit to
The herald., 1898-03-20

all the energy of tho universe converted
into uniformly -diffused heat, 1t woulS
cease to be available for producing me-
-hanical effects, since for that purpose we
must have a hot source and cooler con-
denser. This gradual degeneration OF en-
ergy is perpetually going on; and sooner
or later, unless there be some restorative
power, of which we at present have no
knowledge whatever. the present state of
things must come to an end"
These accepted conclusions of science
open up some exceedingly interesting prob
lens for speculation. We cannot refrain
from projecting our mental vision into
the future and inquiring: What will be
the condition of the universe after all the
energy has been dissipated and diffused?
VIII the molecules stop vibrating? If so
what becomes Of the doctrine of inherent
energy? Will the planets and sidereal
worlds cease to rotate and revolve? Will
matter be gathered in vast aggregations or
diffused through space in ultimate atoms ?
These are questions with which the INTEL
llect of man may yet successfully grapple.
OVER ER-MASTERING MYSTERY OF LIFE
| But Lord Kelvin is not a materialist.
Life is still, to him, the great and over
mastering mystery. In his paper on the
dissipation of energy he explains that his
theory had special reference to mechanical
energy, "for," he remarked, at seems to
me most probable that the animal body
does not act as a thermo-dynamic engine
in converting heat produced by the combl-
nation of food with the oxygen of the in
hailed air, but that 1t acts in a measure
more nearly analogous to that of an cleo
trio motor working in virtue Of energy
supplied to 1t by voltaic battery"
RESUSITATED ATLANTIC CABLE
In 1866 Sir William Thomson was knight
ed for his invaluable services in discov-
ering the causes of the failure OF the At
lantlc cable. laid in 1858, to successfully
transmit messages. and for devising
scientific and mechanical appliances which
renderer the construction and laying of
the cable of 1865, both scientific and COM
mercial success.
Kelvins researches in geology, terres-
The herald., 1898-03-20

the total supply. II, then, there were no
provision for replenishing this vital ele-
ment it would entirely disappear in about
100000 years, or, rather, long before that
period Of time should elapse all creatures
drawing the breath Of life would perish
from the earth.
PLANTS AS OXYGEN MAKERS
Happily this fearful loss of oxygen is be-
Ing measurably restored from a natural
and constant source of supply. Every tree
and shrub and tiny blade of grass is an
oxygen maker, for the oxygen which is in
hailed by living beings is exhaled as car
bonic acid, and the carbonic acid Is alb
sorbed by the world plant, the leaves ap-
propriating the carbon and restoring the
oxygen to the atmosphere. But the an
nual production of oxygen from this source
is much less than 1t was in the past, ow-
Ing to the immense destruction of forests
incident to the spread of civilization, con-
sequently Lord Kelvin believes that the
earths atmosphere is undergoing steady
loss of oxygen.
In the course Of ages. as the human fam
lily increases, doubtless the number of wild
animals will be greatly reduced, but will
not these be measurably replaced by an
increase In the human family and of do
nestle aniamls for the use of man? The
only adequate remedy, according to Kel-
win, for the threatened evil of excessive
oxygen consumption, is the general plant
ing Of new forests of oxygen makers and
encouraging the growth of vegetation
wherever available. A field had better
grow weeds than remain barren.
KELVIN'S IMAGINATION
Like all great scientists. Lord Kelvin Is
richly endowed with the faculty, IL 1t may
be SO called, of Imagination, consequently
his statements are often tinged with poetic
fancy. He not only sees with his own men-
tai vision, but his language is so graphic
that he makes his intelligent reader per-
ceive with equal clearness a molecule, for
instance, the one hundred millionth of a
centimetre in diameter, colliding with Its
fellows 5,000O00,00 time sa second, for OBJ
served phenomena, coupled with irresisti-
BILE logic demonstrate the existence and in
cessant motion Of these infiniteesimal par
ticles of matter and the trained imaGtna-
ton pictures what the mind predicates.
Therefore, although. his voluminous
scientific papers deal with abstruse sub
jects, intangible materials. occult forces
and intricate mathematical furmulae, he
commands such lucid and even engaging
style that his works can be read with
pleasure by any person whose tastes lie In
that direction.
These qualities have also made Lord Kel-
vim favorite lecturer and he has ad-
dressed many distinguished assemblies on
1.-THE Kinetic Theory of Cases." 1.-The
Functions of the Six Senses" Zone more
than the traditional number), 1.-The Nature
Of Electrical Phenomena" "The Marvels
Of Capillary Attraction" and other like
formidable themes.
VIM. H. KNIGHT.