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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

DR.. L. Fl. Keller, ear, nose and
throat specialist, will be at the Office of
DIR. j. H. Freeman, in Lexington, on
Saturday, Febru airy 10, 1898.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Cox was troubled with cstarrn of head
and bowels. Six bottles of Pe-ru-na
cured him, after fourteen years of
enforced indleness.
A32-page pamphlet containing sew
eral hundred testimonials, accompanied
by a pen portrait of the writer covering
cures of catarrh in all forms end stages
by Pe-ru-na, will be sent free to any
who desire it, by The Pe-ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Company, Columbus,
Ohio.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to handle our Lubri.
eating Oils on commission in Lexng-
ton and vicinity. Liberal terms. The Euclid
Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio. ct
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Should the difference of opinion be-
tween Mr.. Mckinley aud Gar Reed, on
what the House should do about fnan-
cial legislation, reach the scrspping
sage, the Demo Gratis 10 Congress
should do nothing 10 proven. height
being to finish. We should be dis
posed to shout ego it Bill" 60 it Toni"
DUNN such contest, without caring
a continental which licked.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

1t is economy to profit by the expsr-
ience OF others. Thousands have been
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, why not
GU?
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

The Republicans are SO anxious for
the dear people to know just where
the party ands that they aye afraid
to utilize their half-hundred majority
in the House of Representatives to pass
a financial bill. That's the sort OF a
grand old humbug it is.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

The Republicans of the House, with
single exception, have put themselves
on record for the single gold standard.
Now, if the country re-elects a ma
jority of the House, in the face of that
record, they will have right to claim
that a majority # the voters favor the
gold standard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
Union Teachers Agencies Of America

HLV' D. D. BASS, D, d. MANAGEK.
Pittsburg, Pa Toronto, Canada; New
Orleans, La.j Now York, N. Y;
Washington, d. c., San Fran
cisco, Cal; Chicago. ILL.,;
st. Louis, No.. and
Denver, Col.
There are thousands of positions 10 be
filed within the rext few months.
AID lress all applications to
VNIoN TEACHERS AGEScIEs, Salisbury, Pa
July l41y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
IS He A BIGAMIST, TOO?

Rev. Leslie Cook, the preacher
forger, who rscently escaped from the
Roanoke city jail. was captured in
Washington Friday Feb. 4th. He was
taken back to Roanoke early Monday
morning, was put on trial in the after
noon, plead guilty and was sentenced
to two years in the State penitentiary
the minimum punishment for forge
ry. His wife lives in Washington, and
his desire to see her led to his capture,
1t is now said that he was guilty Of
bigamy as we'll as forgery. Chief Dyer
who secured his arrest at first, and be-
came familiar with his case, is quoted
as saying that the minister's downward
course began more than year ago
while he held a charge at Natural
Bridge. At that time Cook is said to
have sent bis wife to Washington,
where she has since lived and worked
in millinery store. After her depar-
ture Cook is said to have lived with a
young woman at Natural Bridge whom
he afterwards introduced as his wife.
while travelling for W. T. Hood e. Co.,
nurseryman, whose name forged to the
checks which got him into the trouble.
We notice that a feature OF the
National Stock Growers Convention,
iu Denver, Col on February 9th, VII
be barbecue, the menu of which will
consist of eight teeyes, four buffalo,
six elk, ten antelopes. four bear, ten
pigs, forty sheep, two hundred op g.
sums, ten barrels OF pickles, half ton
of cheese, forty barrels of sweet po-
tatoes, three thousand loaves of bread
and four hundre kegs of beer How
many of these fellows viii get "too full
for utteiance," you reckon?
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Republican employees of the Wheel
ing Iron and Steel Co., whose wages
have been cut, were 30 delighted with
their prosperity" that they tore down
and trampled upon a big picture OF
Mckinley which they put up in their
machine shop during the last cam
paign.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

The bill to incorporate the Lexing-
on street railway bias passed the Vir'
K;pia Senate,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

1t isa little difficult 10 understand
what the Republicans Of Pennsylvania
would gain by swapping Boss Quay
for Boss Wanamaker. OF the two
men, Qaay, who wins by skill and
trickery, is, if anything, preferable to
Wanamaker, who buys for cold cash.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
THE MODERN WAY

Just try 10c box Of Cascarets the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever known.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
ACLOUD OF WITNESSES.
Catarrh Can Be Permanently Cured

Catarrh Can Be Permanently Cured
G. w. Kramer, of Sheldon, Ia, was
troubled with catarrh for over two
years SO that he could only work a few
days at a time; tried various doctors
without relief. Pe-ru-na cured him
permanently. Mrs. Thomas Walz, New
Brighton, Pa, suffered with aggravated
sore throat which the doctor could not
cure. Thre bottles of Pe-ru-na cured
her. Bernard King, National Military
Home, Leavenworth, Kas., neglected a
severe cold which developed chronic
catarrh. Tried everything he saw
TO no avail. Pe-ru-ua not
only cured the catarrh, but an old case
of bronchitis. A. f. Carlson, Lindstrom,
Mimi, took course of treatment with
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Pe-ru-na for catarrh Of
the head and was cured
He delayed reporting
for several months in
order to see if cure was
permanent; no symp-
toms reappearing, he
has concluded that the
cure is permanent, H.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
FARMERS

remember we are headquarters for Clover,
Timothy, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue
Grass, English Blue Grass and genuine Ger
man Millet Seeds. We have very large
stock Of these and will meet, and Unnecessary,
beat all competition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Ay,. p:tt- are t,e fayor.te family
AAVVS > 1aaS c;.tlsrt~s Price 80
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Housekeepers wanting Baled Hay have
only to notify W and We can furnish either
Timothy or Clover in 100 h bales, or by the
vagon-load.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

dacy Of Mr. Coburn, and waited for him
to say the word. All other ambitious
were held in check until he spoke. The
same was true in Miami county, where
the candidacy Of Major Remington for
State Treasurer was held back Ito see
what COburn would do" After having
considered the matter fully with his fam
lily and his friends he took public occa-
sion to announce that he was not and
would not under any circumstances be
candidate for Governor. He was taken at
his word Major Remington became .
candidate for Treasurer. This county
decided to present a candidate for Con-
gress, and later Mr.. Smith became a
candidate for Associate Justice. Now,
without a single delegate being in
structed for him, or any apparent rea-
SON that did not exist at that time. hs
mas seen fit to take such action as has
caused the public prints to put him In
the list OF candidates. We do not accuse
Mr.. Coburn Of bad faith, we know him
too well for that, but we do feel that
so far as this county is concerned, and
we think we know the sentiment of a
very large majority of the delegation.
he has sinned away his day of grace and
Is not entitled to and will not receive
any consideration. In this matter we re-
peat, Mr. Coburn has simply been made
the victim Of lot of fool friends"
who have written him letters and told
MIN what they could do, when, in fact,
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06
Rapid Writing,

A rapid penman can write thirty words
in minute. To do this he must draw
his quill through the space of rod
sixteen and one-half feet In forty min
utes his pen travels furlong, and in
five hours and third a mile We make
on an average sixteen curves of the pen
in writing each word; writing thirty
words in a minute we must make 4SS
to each second; in an hour, 28,SO0; in
day Of only five hours, $4,000, and in
year Of 800 days, 4S,2OO,OOO. The man
who made 100000 strokes with pen in
month was not at all remarkable.
Many men make 100000. Here we have
in the aggregate mark 800 miles long,
to be traced on paper by each writer in
the year. In making each letter of the
alphabet we must make from three to
seven strokes of the pen-on an aver
age three and one-half to four.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06
The Case of rlr. cOburn.
KAnSas City Tribune (RepJ.

AAnsas City Tribune (Rep).
Nearly two months ago the Tribune
suggested that what Mr. Coburn most
OF all needed was to be delivered from
MS fool friends" If there was any
doubt In anybody's mind as to the accu-
racy Of the observation such doubt has
doubtless been dispelled by subsequent
events. The Tribune is a great admirer
OF Mr.. Coburn, personally and officially.
We believe him a high-minded, honor
able, Christian gentleman, and regard
MIN as the best man we ever saw for
such a position as he now holds. or as
an immigration advertiser. He is a close
observer OF cause and effect in agricul
tural matters, and possesses a wonderful
fund Of useful information. Such was
the case with Il. N. Morrill,, than whom
there Is not better Christian, more
honorable gentleman or clear-headed
business man In the State, and yet his
lack OF executive ability rendered his ad-
ministrati0n disappointment to him
self and the party, and we confess the
action Of Mr.. Coburn in pulling out OF
the gubernatorial race, and then "eraw-
fishing" in again, gives signs of the vacil-
lating that was so distressing during the
Morrill, administration. But we did not
start out to discuss the qualifications of
Mr. Coburn, but the mistaken course he
has pursued, Two months ago this
county was ready to support the candi-
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

try There is every reason to believe
that this offering will bring together the
best breeders and authorities on cattle
In the country. These animals are re-
tanned for the annual sale and are never
offered privately, thus giving all prob
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

Wanted.-A few wide-awake, energetic
and reliable men for a position they can
fill and be at home every night. Work
light and occupation commendable and
pay good. Address Lock Box 9S8, Nc
PhersOn, Kas.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

able purchasers an equal opportunity.
The Herefords offered at this sale are
as fine as breeders could possibly desire,
and their distribution means improve
ment in the grade of the cattle among
which they are introduced.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

they couldn't do anything. 1t is too bad;
ne is too good man to be put in such
a position.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

been among the best authorities on Here
ford breeding. A choice lot Of animals
will be offered at the annual sale April
1S, 1898. This sale will result in the
distribution of some of the very best of
this popular breed throughout the coun-
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-06

'Sir Bredwelp is sample Of the stock
bred at Weavergrace farm, Chillicothe,
MO-, by T. f. b. Sotham, the pioneer
Importer and breeder Of Herefords. The
Sotham herd was originally founded in
1889, and since that time the owners have
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
Austin and the Inter Mountain.

don't know what sort OF a
Mountain took TO wash down
its turkey yesterday. but whatever II
was IL warmed the cookies OF that
newspapers heart: and II must have
been a warm thing to do that. The
editorial page OF the Inter Mountain
was n grand. sweet son last night.
Arma virumque canebat. Its W
Pierian spring gushed with limpid nu-
ency. and anon II sang the songs OF
other bards. bestowing with unerring
Judgment the proper need OF praise or
censure. 1t applauded Mr.. A. X.
Yerkes' eloquent Thanksgiving pas
toral. and with equal Justice 1t took a
brief but spirited course of pedestrian
ism all over Poet Laureate Austin's
latest lay Pax Britannica" The In
ter Mountain is right onto Austin's lay.
the concluding stanza OF which has just
been imported to this country by he
associated press. As the goods were
delivered In Butte. they invoice as fol-
lows:
But say those who watch
From where the west wind blows.
Since great themselves.
Proud that their kith are great.
Said: See what comes,
When England with her foes,
Speaks at the gate"
We suspect that there was consider
able wire trouble while the stanza
was being cabled over. and that the
receiving operator didn't take anything
straight, with the probable exception OF
whiskey. Perhaps the context might
make sense put of the lines; but we
don't know: anybody who runs into
them is In hard lines, and II is not n
theme OF wonder hat they stirred the
poetic soul of the Inter Mountain TO
wrath. with critical acumen that au-
thority concludes:
The conclusion OF the stanza is some
what enigmatical. He does not specih-
cally. define the gate at which England Is
to do her talking with her foes. and he
gives no hint at what Ii coming further
thar to suggest that we see what
comes The Inference Is that when Eng
land gets into trouble she will "watch
from where the west wind blows to "see
what comes With friendly feelings ex-
listing between the two countries. II II
really too bad for a poet laureate to stir
up discord by remarking so soon after
election that the west wind originates In
this country.
landed on Mr.. Austin's wind.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25

much III. Even the convert. 30 called.
r. an arrant fraud. and II there II n
Chinese above another undeserving OF
confidence Il is the one who pretends
to have become a Christian. for he
never reaches a stag beyond that OF
making love to his Sunday school
teacher. and when a fantan game Is
raIded. there he Is. ~proclaiming himself
a regenerated and saved specimen OF
the race"
The conclusions of the Chronicle writ
er cannot be denied. The Chinese defy
the police. the courts. the laws of de-
cency. The better ones among Them
are murdered. and all the rest will
swear to an aiibi. II Is notorious that
the oath Of a Chinese is worthless. and
yet it must be accepted in court. There
Is no way to control the Chinese. They
are as far beyond the reach of statute
as IS the sewer rat. They cannot be-
come a part Of civilization. They do
not wish to do so. Civilization. having
respect for itself, does not wish them
to do so. They constitute a problem
beyond solution" Yet what a any
body do about II? The Chinese ques-
ton as yet is a small n compared
with the negro problem. but its serious
ness Is cumulative.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
Porto Rican Commerce.

- merchant who a just return-
n ed from an investigation OF the
business possibilities OF Porto
Rico gives the result Of his experience
in a manner that conveys a better idea
OF the mercantile conditions OF Porto
REQ than any statement that has yet
appeared. He says the Porto Riesns
have been buying English. Spanish and
French goods Of a different character
from our own. Certain goods they will
use quite freely. UGH as carriage and
transportation goods and all goods per-
tanning to the horse. There Is an enor-
nous market for hardware. The
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
GERMAN sLuMseR SONG.

TRANSLATED from the German of Theo-
dore Korner.)
siumber sweet-for mothers love caress-
ing
Folds thee close and clasps thee to her
heart.
Safely kept by tender prayers of bless
Sheltered fondiy from earth's harm and
smart.
All, But sweet are the dreamings Of thy
sleeping.
Child so richly lowered with mothers
love,
Night and day her constant watch is
keeping.
As thy guardian angels watch above.
Thrice. one dares. IN loves arms gently
leaning.
Trusting. feel himself among the blest:
Thrice. believes he finds LIES highest
meaning.
Thrice. enjoys Loves gift of peace and
rest;
First. Love greets him when his mother
holds him.
Giving k-isses-solace for his tears.
Little recks he when her arms enfold
him
OF the sorrows that must come with
years.
| Next. when spirit fails and heart Ii laden.
when the love OF youth Ii steep and
dim.
| cometh Love I'm guise OF gentle maiden.
Given to walk life's upward path with
him.
Last. when ruthless storm winds break
the roses. rn
And with grief the strong mans heart
II torn.
Love. as Angel OF the Dead. discloses
Radiant way that leads to heavenly
morn.
L. ID. smith in Boston Commonwealth.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER rs. 1898.
TWELVE PAGES.
No Contest

~~HE Butte-Anaconda game y~ester-
day was a fascinating exhibition
of football in every respect but
une-at lacked q brilliant finish. The
spectators themselves were TO blame
for the unsatisfactory ending. a GER
ain rubbernecking portion OF the spec
tators, that is. When the GROVE rushed
into the arena, they put their feet into
q In more respects than one. The Nc
vey act never pays in pugilism, In
football or in anything else.
The rubberneckers lost yesterdays
game. and it's a pity for both teams
had displayed splendid abilities, and the
question OF supremacy was just on the
point of being definitely settled. Under
the circumstances Referee Morley
doubtless did the right thing in declar-
ing the game no game. He acted on
she principle When in doubt, don't give
either side the advantage.
In the future It is to be hoped that
the police will be out in SUFFICIENT num-
bers to make the over-zealous specta-
tors keep their seats. Every spectator
ought 70 know enough TO do that any
way; but rubbernecking in some people
ss an Irresistible passion. The rubber
uecker Is as i~ncorrlgible an animal as a
mad bull.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
n lLITARY men are still finding
W. fruitful fields OF discussion In
tho late war. They saw thai one

s &. !::'; e, n a: %i' q. :; s.' a i: ;:s' q; sss as :
GRITTY of machine guns over the ordinary
rapid-ire type. "A rapid-fire hail of
small shot, says a writer In the De-
troit Tribune. possesses a decided ad-
vantage over interrupted discharges
OF heavier ordnance, even when the
fighting Is between armored ships; on
the open field the advantage Is still
greater" General Wheeler. in his re-
port OF the San Juan fight. cites the
work Of a section of the 18th United
States infantry. Lieut.. J. II. Parker
was in command Of four Calling guns,
which used the ordinary service cart
ridge OF the Krag-Jorgensen rife. These
400 a minute. and they were opposed
to a 6-inch r~apid-fre gun at a range
OF 1900 yards. While a single shell from
the larger gun could. II properly di-
rected. produce disastrous results In the
American ranks. the shots are delivered
at intervals. A few may be discharged
with considerable rapidity n then the
gun becomes overheated and must be
allowed 10 cooi. The Calling gun can
go on indefinitely. because II possesses
within itself a cooling apparatus. The
result I'm this single case was h a the
American gunner sent about a thou
sand shots a minute at their opponents,
while they received perhaps two or
three In return. The Spaniards were
compelled to abandon their gun and NY
for their lives. leaving the last charge
ready TO be fired. They afterward
stated hat they lost fifty men in trying
10 fire that last shot.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25
wo Of the most important bills
that will come before congress

- VIC Of the most important bills
that will come before congress
at its approaching session d.
rectly concern the proposed increases
In Inc army and the navy. The Measure
60 increase the peace footing of the
army from 5000 to 100. 900 men is al
ready In course Of preparation. The
rough draft has received the approval
Of the secretary OF war and Is now in
the hands OF Representative Hull.
chairman Of the military committee
Of the house. II is simple in Its pro-
visions and 10 Endorsed by President
Mckinley and General Miles. The in
crease In the naval establishment has
not progressed 70 far. Secretary Long
in his forthcoming report will recon-
mend the construction of three battle
ships and twelve cruisers: in all. fifteen
waruh1ps OF modern and important
types. That his suggestions win be act
ed upon at once and that bills embody-
sng his ideas will be presented and
passed by congress. is a ~foregone con-
clusion. The victories of Dewey and
Of Schley have fixed the standing Of
ehe navy In the hearts OF the people.
and congress will indorse the popular
verdict.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-25

sugar planters in the interior
are buying the heavy American
castiron stove. and using IL
with considerable satisfaction. In 9TH
er parts Of the island. II properly in
troduced. oil stoves would be an enor-
nous feature. There should be a great
demand for agricultural implements.
While the island Is very mountainous
there is a border OF low land running
all the way from two to four miles
wide surrounding the island. almost
completely used for growing sugar
cane. while coffee is chiefly grown on
the hills and mountain sides. On the
plateaus a very small amount OF to-
bacco Is grown.
or the people OF the island the mer-
chant says that while in the merchant
class there are many very well-to-do.
the peasant class are very poor and
their wants are very limited. their larg-
est expenditure. perhaps. being for rum.
The planter class. whether for sugar or
coffee. require considerable capital In
their business. The bulk Of the peas
ants farm a little and raise enough
stun for their W use. and work for
the planters. or the population. p
proximateiy soo.o 900. only about ten per
cent. are fairly well-to-do. There are
only two classes In the island. that is.
the merchant or planter class and he
farm laborer or peasant class: there il
no well defined middle class.
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The Chinese Don't Go.

- OCCASIONALLY a Francisco
~ and other Pacific coast cities
renew the cry 'the Chinese
must TO-" but that's all the good It
does. The Chinese don't go. On the
contrary. the Chinese continue secret
~ to come. The yellow population CT
the country increases and multlplies.
and according TO certain coast ~sociolo-
gists. II Is only a question OF time be-
bore Il shall become a nuisance OF huge
propositions A writer IN the San Fran
cisco Chronicle has just been calling at
tention afresh TO the Chinese evil. He
says that TO Judge the Chinese race by
che r:n-raf In San Francisco would
clearly be wrong. But what the Chin
zee race may be matters nothing to San
Franciscans who have 10 deal with it's
o6-scourings. its criminals and thugs.
Chinatown. picturesque. made almost
fascinating by Its oddities. is a sore. In
its secret recesses are the germs OF
death. In its dens contamination turks.
There cannot be a sharp dividing line.
The malisn influence OF Chinatown
passes any imaginary bound which may
be nxed- A deadly fight among
the tongs. so long as the Ratchet men
shoot straight. IL not lamentable Let
ehen kili each other as freely As they
IKE. The real calamity IL that ohey
fern . source Of corruption and dis
ease. The presence of the Chinese has
been productive Of no good. but OF