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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
GOSSIP.

The Minneapolis Journal has some in
teresting matter every day on the po-
litical situation. Much of it, of course.
is mere unfounded gossip, and at other
times there is grain of truth to a
bushel Of chaff Here is some Of it's last
chatter:
A well-known mid-road Populist, in talk
ing with me yesterday, tried to throw some
light upon the refusal of State Senator
P. NJ Ringdal to accept the Popuiist
nomination for congress in the Seventh d s
trict this year. Ringdal, it will be borne
in mind, could have the nomina-
ton by acclamation for the
asking, but says he prefers to go back
again to the state senate. there to complete
several matters of legislation which ne
commenced two and four years ago. SAID
the man with whom I was talking:
You must not forget that Ringdal was
chairman of the PoDulist state committee
two years ago. This is at the bottom of his
refusal to run for congress at this tlme
You will remember that as that chairman
he declined to recognize the mid-road ele-
ment in any way either in the making of
motions or on the various standing COM
mttees of the convention. This slight was
commented upon at the time, not by Popu-
lists only, but by Republicans, and the
daily newspapers were full or II. NOW,
the Seventh district Populists, many Oh
whom are mid-roaders, have long memories,
and have not forgotten what Mr.. Ringdal
did And the fact that he does not want 10
run for congress makes me think that ne
realizes that they have not forgotten II.
The opposition Of the mid-roaders, while IT
would not cut a serious figure in the con-
vention. would be formidable at the POLLS
and as I look at it this is what is the mat
ter with Mr. Ringdal. With his known re-
mutation and ability, he could. in my
onip;on sween the district like a whirlwind
for congress were he sure Of the support or
all classes of Populists. He probably knows
better than anybody else that the mo
readers could not warm uD to his candi-
dacy Many Of them, without oo"ot'
ould refuse to vote for him.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
The Fight u ..ace.

From the No, York Sun.
Read cut the names I'd Burke sat
back,
And Kelly dropped his Lead,
While Shea-they call him Scholar
Went down the list Of the dead.
Officers, seamen, gunners, marines,
The crews Of the gig and yawl,
Tho bearded man and the lad in his
teens,
Carpenters, coal passers--all.
Then, knocking the ashes from out his
pipe,
Said Burke in an off-hand way:
We're all in that dead mans list, by
Cripe.
Kelly and Burke and Shea"
well, here's to the Maine, and I'm sorry
for Spain,'
Said Kelly and Burke and Shea.
wherever there's Kelleys there's
trouble" said Burke.
wherever fightin's the game,
Or splco OF danger III grown man
work."
Said Kelly, you'll find my name"
And do we fall Short said Burke get
ting mad,
when it's touch and 90 for life:"
Said Shea, Its thirty-odd years, bedad,
Since l charged to drum and fife
Up Mares Heights, and my old canteen
Stopped a rebel ball on it's way.
There were blossoms OF blood on our
sprgs OF green
Kelly and Burke and Shea
And the dead didn't brag." "Well,
here's to the flag"
Said Kelly and Burke and Shea.
JAS l. c.. CLARK.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13

the new system. Let us return to true
democracy and trust the people by direct
vote to assert their rights and the right
If the people may not be trusted, then
our democratic system is not success.
William Jennings Bryan, in the Omaha
World Herald, Of April 26, 1896 (edi-
tofiaD:
The principle of the initiative and
referendum is democratic. 1t will not be
opposed by any Democrat who indorses
the declaration of jefferson, that the
people are capable Of self government;
nor will it be opposed by any Republican,
who holds to Lincoln's idea that this
should be a government of the people, by
the people and for the people. New
Time.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13

the average" discoses the fact that for
the past twenty years profits have averaged
only 60 per cent of the ordinary rate in the
period preceding.
The position of occupying owners, both
yeomen farming considerable estates and
small freeholders, is On the whole worse
than that of tenant farmers. Such prop
critics, whether inherited or purchased have
a rule become charged with mortgages,
the interest upon which, with declining
prices, now forms an intolcrable burden
Thus in the arabic counties. where diff
Guilty is experienced in effecting any change
in the system of cultivation, the large
farms have suffered less. whereas in locali-
ties where truck and similar farming has
been possible the smaller farms are the
more prosperous.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
MANY Have Been Obliged to Give Up Their
Farms.
From the Yale Review.)

Despite general raadjustment of rent
ais, occupiers have suffered hardly less than
owners from the continuous fall in prohts
and the accompanying depreciation IN the
value Of farm stock and dminution OF ag-
ricultural profits In the eastern and some
Of the southern counties of England the
position Of tenant farmers must, with few
exceptions, be described as critical one
Many have been obliged % give up their
farms in spite of considerable reductions
Of rents. while most of those who have
Gathered the storm have been left with Il
heavy burden of debt or with insufficient
capital for the management of their farms
A compilation Of the 100 farm accounts col
lected by the assistant commissioners, rep
resenting condition more favorable than
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
PODuIism Means Prosperity.

a Kansas paper says Ever since
the Populist party gained foothold in
Kansas the interest on state bonds has
gradually decreased until now, when the
state is entirely in control of the Popu-
lists, it never was so low and the rank
of the state never so high. There
is more patriotism and sound, solid sense
in the management of Kansas affairs to-
day than in any state in the Union"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13

The Rings steal hundreds Of mill
ions annually from the People. One
tenth Of the plunder is used to con-
troll the daily press and buy up the
leaders Of the two old parties, to
darken intelligence and make the
voters poor, blind and incapable OF
self-defense. Strike before it Is too
late.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13

Read "Bond and Industrial Slavery
and in direct legislation you will lind
all reforms.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!
The Minnesota Farmers Hail In
surance Co.. of Minneapolis, Minn.,
leads all others. Paid a greater per
cent of gross receipts in 1897 for losses
than any company in the state.

btWe
State of Mime o Insuran
hninary issued
Farmers
UNPAID december
Minnes
H.
iOner
Of Minnesota, Departme Of Insurance
rel tn.
of
beg reply:
First @.
their
Yes on
A.
the receipts, compa companies?
red stand head foot of
to
Very
obusnes in Minnesota ardo
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13

Kindly mention The Representative
when writing to advertisers and II you
do not receive prompt attention please
let us know.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-04-13
DOING ITS WORK.

Tho gold standard is getting in its
body blows all over the world. head tue
following:
AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION IN ENG
LAND.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
TUCKER MEMORIAL HALL.

Professor Harry st. G.. Tucker re-
ceived letter last Friday from Mrs.
Lucretia r. Garfield, widow of the late
President James A. Garfield, inclosing
a check for $500 as donation from her
and her family to the John Randolph
Tucker Memorial Hall to be erected at
Washington and Lee University. Mrs.
Garfield expressed regret at their in
ability to do more as an expression of
good will to the memory of Mr., Tucker,
and referred to the friendship between
him and General Garfield in the follow
ing terms
General GarAeld's friendship and
love for your father, the affectionate
gratitude of the children for his inter-
est in them, and my own admiration and
high regard for him, all combine to
give us the desire to make contribu-
ton to the memorial fand worthy of
him."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
A PRETTY BAD CROWD.

The Lexington correspondent in the
Richmond Dispatch says: A caravan
sary struck here from b storic Araold's
Valley last week and brought = large
number of pilgrims to lodge with our
county jailer. They Lad been directed
to make the journey across the hills by
Justice John Il. Overton. Of Natural
Bridge District. The party had nine
in it, besides several escorts. Five OF
the party were lodged in the Jail and
the other four had como along ~ COM
pany. Justice Over.on sat in court ct
Glenwood and heard the various cases.
William Mcdaniel and Sallis Johnson
were fined 500 each for nisdemeanor,
and in default Of payment were commit
ted. George Beer, Ann Beer, and
Emma Thompson we're sent 10 the
grand jury on a charge OF felony
false swearing in the first case. 4 writ
Of habeas corpus to be discharged
from custody on the ground Of their
cases being misdemeauor instead Of
felony was secured, and they were dis.
charged, on the grounds Of same being
proved satisfactorily to the court.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTS
OFFICERS.

The annual meeting of the Lexington
Fire Department was held Gu Monday
night. There was large attendance
OF members, and after the transaction
OF usual routine business the election of
officers for the ensuing year was gone
into and resulted as follows: Chief,
Charles Pole; Assistant Chief, ]. Ed.
Beaver; General Foreman, r, S. Ander-
son; Assistant General Foreman, NJ. L.
Hildebrand; Secretary. A. N. Myers;
Treasurer, j. Will Moore; Foreman
Hose Company No. 1, w. G. White;
Foreman Hose Company No. 2, A. B.
Beckwith; Foreman Hose Company No.
3, H. G. Bowyer; Foreman Hook and
Ladder Company, NJ. J, Hess,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
A SURPRISE Party.

An enjoyable entertainment was held
on Friday night last at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. j. V, Grinstead, the oc-
casion being a surprise party given their
daughter, Mrs. j. Lloyd Teaford, of
Columbus, Ohio, by the Daughters of
Rebeka, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. About Twenty-Five members
OF the order were present and an en-
Joyable evening was spent, Refresh.
ments were served, A speech of well
come was made by Mr.. j. V. Grinstead
and response by Mr.. Thomas H.
Deaver.
Mrs. Teaford, who is member Of the
'Rebekas, has been visiting here for some
time and expects to return to her home
in Columbus the last of this week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
H. Med. AD.AIR.
BRIGHT YOUNG SUFFOLKIANS

1t was specially gratifying to the
senior editor Of tie Herald, while on a
tour OF inspection Of the State institu-
tions Of learning in the capacity of
chairman Of the committee, to hear
such good reports of two of Suffclk's
young men now attending our best
schools. Mr.. Robert w. Withers, q
law student at Washington and Lee
University, Lexington, is credited with
being one of the best, brightest and
most studious young men of that insti-
tuition, and Professor Tucker saws bis
examination papers would do credit to
experienced minds of the best class.
The other is Cadet James Twitty, of
the Virginia Military ms itute, who is
a'so considered by the professors of
that school most excellent young
nan, with fine prospects Of bright
car, er.-J, E. Booker in Suffolk Her.
aid,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
MARRIED IN BOTETOURT.

Miss Ora Barger, formerly of this
place, but who, for the past twelve
months had made her home near Hol-
Inns, WAS united in marriage at that
place January 2f to Mr.. Ed Camper, of
Rockbridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Camper
came down to Lithia, where they were
met and conveyed to the home of Mrs.
Falls at this place. There they re-
ceived many congratulations from a
number of friends. Mrs. Falls served
a most excellent supper in honor of the
bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Camper
proceeded to Rockbridge on the Goth,
and will make their home there. We
wish them long, prosperous and hap
Ply life.-Waskey Mills correspondence
in Buchanan Banner,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
GILMORE GATHERINGS.
GAZETTE CORRESPONDENCE

Gilmore's Mill, Va, Feo. IA, 49,
We are changeable up here. We were
hugging the stoves about ten days age
to keep warm. Now we are hugginp
an icicle to keep cool.
Capt. W. II. Ch,les lost one of bis
horses last week. He thinks il died
from the effects of fall on the ice
week before last.
Quite number of our citizens at
tended the dedication of the new
Methodist church at Glasgow Sunday.
Among the number we noticed Mes.
danes W. H. Chiles and J. W. Gilmore.
Misses Virgie Barger, Mabel Hatcher
and Kate Thompson, and Messrs.
Oscar Hatcher and Will Hatcher.
MIR. II. L. Kennedy, of Lexington,
was the guest Of his sister, Mrs. M. W.
Barger, o few days the first of the
week.
Mrs. W. R. Hatcher spent Suoday
with her daughter, Mrs. w. B. Nc
MAR, Of Greenlee.
Miss Kate Thompson and Miss Lola
Scale were the guests of Miss Mabel
Hatcher Saturday.
Our friend Joe Thompson has pur-
chased himself a "wheel' and he is get
ing along finely. The hump has COM
nenced to grow.
From some reason unknown, Rev.
Or. Long did not preach here Sunday
s announced.
"JAKEY."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
A QUIET HOME MARRIAGE.
HENRY--DONkLD.

The hospitable home Of Mrs. NJ. Ewing
Donald Of Donaldsburg, presented an interes
ting appearance yesterday, the occasion being
the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lula
Bird Donald to Mr.. James McGuffln Henry,
the impressive ceremony being performed by
Rev. j. II. Davis, Jr., pastor Of the Fairfield
Presbyterian church.
The bride, popular and attractive young
lady, was attired In handsome and most
becoming suit Of dark green tailor.made
broadcloth. The groom is a son of Mr..
Horace Henry Of near Fairfield, and is a
deservedly popular young man In the com.
munity.
Immediately after the ceremony an elegant
repast was served to the numerous relatives
and friends Of the contracting parties. The
tables were beautifully decorated with Cali
fornia flowers, sent by relatives in that State.
The bride Is sister Of Mrs. c. w. Irvine
OF this place, who, with some members OF her
family, was present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
COURT OF INQUIRY AT THE
Y. NJ. I.

A court of inquiry was held at tn
Virginia Military Institute last weeE
extending through several days, investi
} eating the charges against the characte
and standing Of Cadet Captain G.. Perc,
Halves, of Richmond.
| The utmost secrecy was observed a
the trial, consequently only few facts
in the case could be learned. 1t is al.
legged that Cadet Halves betrayed the
confidence placed in him by his class
mases, which is the graduating class,
with reference TO jollifcation fixed for
New Years eve. 1t is claimed that he
was present at the secret meeting in
which plans were aran ged for the elbow
out, and that he afterwards reported
the matter to the authorities.
On the night in question he was on
duty as officer of the day when he was
set upon by number of his classmates
who seized and bound him, leaving him,
as they supposed, in a helpless condition.
The young officer, however, managed to
release himself and frustrated the de-
signs OF his classmates.
On the other hand it is claimed that |
Captain Halves Independently informed |
one of the professors of the plan,
who released the prisoner after he was
'oupd. The sub-professor in question
lenied the allegation that he had been
by Cadet Halves of the jollif-
,ation.
1t is understood that the court Of in.
JURY was held at the request of Cadet
dawes, who lisa son Of Colonel G, Percy
1awes, of Richmond, a member Of the
Board of Visitors of the V. MI.
On account of the illness Of General
'cott Ship the result of the investiga-
ion will not be made known for some
avs Meanwhile Cadet Halves has
cen granted leave of absence and has
one to his home in Richmond,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
THE FENCE QUESTION SETTLED

A full meet 6 Ct the Board of Su:
orvsor was he'd here yesterday in the
court house, as previously adv, rtised, to
consider the question as to whether or
not boundary lines Of lots or tracts Of
land in Rockbridge or any magi .terial
district shall be lawful fence as to
horses and mules, according to the
provisions of Section 2O4S of the Code
OF Virginia. There were present J. P.
Welsh, chairman, of the Lexington
District; bWm. Jennings, Natural
Bridge District; j. A. Wilkinson, Buff
falo District; J. II. Harper, Kerr's
Creek District; r. II. Buchanan, Wal
ker's Creek District; and George A. |
Brown, South River District.
A number Of persons from various
parts OF the county met with the Board
for the purpose of giving their views
on the proposed change of law. After
q full discus sion Of the question tie
vote was taken which resulted in the
adoption. unanimously, of the change.
The vote was taken by districts and
very Supervisor voted to prohibit the
at large Of horses and mules.
This law becomes operative six m onths
fter its adoption, that, is on August
5, 1898.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

There was no preaching at the Pres
byterian church Sunday night on &C.
count of the indisposition of DR.. Thorn
ton Whaling
DIR. j. T. Wightman, of Trinity
Methodist church, conducted services
in Jackson Chapel at the Virginia Mill
rary Institute Sunday night. In con-
sequence there was no preaching at the
Methodist church.
A congregational meeting of the
members Of Emmanuel Presbyterian
church at lack, on Walkers Greek, was
held on January 31st. J. P. Wiseman
and j. I. Reed were elected elders of
the church, and Jacob Swisher and r.
0. Cox were elected deacons.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
DEATH OF MRS. CARRIE DAY.

Mrs. Carrie Day died on Friday, Feb
ruary 18th, 1898. at the home of hei
father. Mr.. Lucas P, Thompson, on
Buffalo, aged about 25 years. For sew
eral years the deceased had been a suf-
ferer from consumption, which resulted
in her death,
The funeral services were conducted
on Saturday afternoon at Oxford Pres
byterian church by DR.. J. I. Wightman,
In the absence Of Rev. w. l.. Bailey
lnterment was made in the cemetery of
that church.
Mrs. Day was the widow of Mr.. Wal
ter Day, who died here last fall, and a
sister of Mrs. Nee. Smith of this place.
She leaves one child, a boy of two years
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
DEATH OF &, w, BRAGG.

Mr.. g. w, Bragg. the well-known
musician of Middletown, Va, died Sun
day, February 9th, at his residence in
that place, aftera brief illness of typhoid
fever. He was widely and favorably
known throughout the Valley counties.
He was well known in Lexington. hav-
ing frequently visited friends here,
He leaves widow, who is daughter
of DR.. shy der, cf Strasburg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
Wash Goods.

Eoerythingpoints hisseason TO a create,
sale Of Wash Goods than eucr before. The
perfection Of style, the .fastness Of color,
The cheapness, and The demand Of fashion
all combine to bring them into universal
use. Now isMetime 10 buythem, securing
tocety StyleS-the ch0icc-and make them up
before the trying heather of spring and
Z I1nlnIr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
SPOTTSWOOD SPECIALS,
GAZETTE correspondence

GAZETTE Correspondence,
Spottswood, Va, Feb, I5,-We are CHAD to
note that Mr.. r. 7. Wallace, son of Mr.. J.
W, Wallace, who for the past three weeks
has been III with scarlet fever, Is rapidly i'm
proving.
Mesars. G. @. and s. M. Berry, s. F. Nc.
Clure and w. E. Tribbett were in Lexington
Court Day.
Mr.. +. b. Teaford, a student OF the Valley
High School, left for his home lew days
ago.
Mrs, M. +, Mcclure is visiting relatives In
Staunton.
Mrs, ID. c. Hanger Is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Rusmlselle Of Waynesboro.
Mrs. Essie Brubeck Of Greenville, is spend
ing short time with Mrs John A. Spencer.
Mr.. John d. Ballew Is visiting Mr.. Stuart
Lofts at Barterbrook,
Misses Nellie Irvine and Matte White OF
Lexington, spent few days Of last week with
Mrs. Edgar Dawson,
We farmers are glad to see ouch Aetty
weather, Most of us will get through plough.
ing in few days.
UCv
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
COOL UNDER FIRE.

While in Clifton Forge few days
ago we had pleasant chat with Capt.
Moody. Among other things he said
that the coolest man under fire he
ever saw was Col. W. 7. Poague. that
no matter how thick the shells, grape
and canister came he was as cool a if
on the march, that he never lost his
head. Capt Moody was a member Of
Poasue's Battalion of Artillery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16
VdSs0r Checks.

| A"'o 10 utSo gerry UeSHUOte NINA. Jus
a ute more sheer than Toile du Nord, 5u,
cery beautiful. II is good aoidth, good
style, and only 10 cents per- gard.
There are so many other pretty things
out L can't mention them all, such as Or
CANDIES, Zephyrs, Dotted Suiss, Muus,
Lappet Cloths, Madras Ginghams, Seer
suckers, Corded Novelties, Jaconet Duchess
dc.
E0erything made Of cotton is CHEAP at
present. We now sell best Indigo Calico at
&C.; best light Calico at i! and &c.; good
Bro,on Cotton at sc. Bteached Muslins
and Sheetings are also Gerry cheap. Manu-
ladies are buying them now and beginning
their spring ,cOrk Handbags are lovelv
and neUer better or cheaper. We haze a
new one ,cih a draw-string Mrouqh it. |
which makes ii rery Convenient.
We nou take all kinds Of country pro-
duce. Bring as yomr Eggs, Butter, |
dc.
Try a bag Of Our fine, full-weigM Chest
'rfeld Salt at 800. Nothing better on |
he market.
II you rant the best Cotte in tovn for
he money, ask as TO Show you Chase and
Sanb0rnS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

Stop drugging yourself WIN quick nos
trums or cures" Get we'll known pbar-
maceutlcal remedy that will do the work,
Catarrh and Cold in the head will not cause
suffering II Ely's Cream Balm Is nsed. Drug
gist will supply Loo. trial size or SOC. full
size, We mail it.
ELY BROS. SO Warren St., N. Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., OF Grea Falls. Mont.
recommended Ely's Cream BAIT 10 me. /
can emphasize his statement, 'It is posi-
tive cure for catarrh Y used as directed" -
Rev. Francis W, Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church. Helena. Mont.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-16

The State \. N, e, A. Convention
w'll meet in Lynchburg tomorrow and
will continue four days. The follow
ing students will represent the Wash
lngton and Lee Association. Messrs
Granville Cawpben, Ran Shields, q. R.
Blatn' ". r. Davis. Preston Allen. W.
f. Mcolung and Robert Glasgow.