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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
DIR. WIGHTMAN'S LECTURE.
The Ring-tum Phi.

In the absence of President WI Lon
at Yale University, it was a pleasure to
the students to have Professor More
land announce on Wednesday morning
that at Tie invitation of the faculty DIR.
Wieh man would address them.
Whenever Dr.. Wightman addresses
them they feel that thoughts WORTHY of
attention Will be couched in the most
chaste and appropriate English. Nor
were they to be disappointed ON We'd
Iesday morning when the Doc'o spoke
of the "Christian influence upon the
Constitution of the Uni, ed States"
As the loftiness of the theme was
reached bursts Of eloquence showed
the deep feeling to which the speaker
was giving uttelan
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

DR.. Jas. Lewis Howe conducted SER
vices Sunday evening at Bocchenbrook,
continuing s ries Of lectures on the
Kingdom of Heaven"
Rev. R e. Hutton occupied the pull
pit of the Stanton Methodist church
Sunday evening in the absence Of Rev.
F. ]. Prettyman, who was in attendance
upon the General Conference in Balti-
more.
Rev. II A. Viii e, d. D., preacte /
Sunday morning at The Baptist chulch,
the pasto, Rev. 7. A. johnson, not
having returned from tue Southern
Baptist Convention re nifty held, il
Norfolk. There were no scryic il
the evening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
TO-DAY'S EVENTS.

Port Au Pince, Hayti, May 1S.-lhe
commandment of the island of Tortuga,
which is off the north coast of Hayti,
reported further heavy firing to the
eastward of Tortuga. Dense fogs
prevented seeing She exact location of
engagement
Washington, May 1S.-The flying
squadron, under command Of Commo-
dor Schley, has reached Havana The
Secretary of War has ordered troops to
invade Cuba. The supposition is that
their landing on the island will pro-
tected by the flying squadron.
Madrid, May 1S.-Premier Sagesta
has selected a new cabinet and they
are all in favor of prosecuting the war
with the United States.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
TO SERVE WITH VIRGINIA
REGIMENTS.

Governor Tyler sent a telegram yes
terday TO the War Department asking
that Lieutenants Price and Shanks be
commissioned majors and ass gned to
duty with the Virginia Volunteers.
lie received reply last night from
Adjutant- General Corbin, saying the
President had given his approval, and
commissions would be issued at once.
1t is thought Major Price will be
ssiened TO the Secoad and Major
Shanks to the Fo r,h Regiment.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
PERSONALS.

Mrs. ]. D. Rodgers, Of Stanton, Is the
guest OF relatives here.
Mrs. John Z. Laird Is the guest OF friends
at Falling Springs church.
Mrs. Howard Jones. OF New York, Is visit
ting her parents. Colonel and Mrs. ThOs. N
Semmes.
Stanton Argus: Chas. W. Irvine, Esq,
a prominent business man Of Lexington was
In the city Saturday.
Miss Maggie cClung, Of this county, 10
the guest OF Mrs. b. +. McClung near Green
Vile.
Miss Sadie Leitch. daughter OF Mrs. J.
lewis Leitch, OF Collierstown, has returned
to her home after an extended visit TO her
brothers family in West Virginia.
The wife Of Rev. A. c. McNeer, pastor Of
the Methodist church near Rockbridge Baths,
whose illness was mentioned In last weeks
Baths ,tter, died at Glen Wilton, Va,
Sunday, May 9Th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
TO FIGHT IN CUBAN WATERS.

The Administration believes that the Span
ish Admiral will dodge fight as long as pos
slble. He must fight sooner or later, how.
ever, and it is believed he must go to Cuba,
and that the battle Of the fleets must take
place In Cuban waters, although ills realized
that he may evade our squadrons flor some
time. While he avoided an immediate en-
gagement with Admiral SIMPSONS feet by
going to Curacao rather than to Porto Rico
or its vicinity, Admiral Cervers made 1t easier
for Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley
to get into Cuban waters before he could ar
rive there.
THE sPASIARDs CANNOT GET NORTH.
There Is practically no danger that Admiral
Cervera can even temporarily break the
blockade Of Havana or any Of the other
principal ports on the northern coast for
either Admiral Sampson or Commodore
Schley could now get to the north coast be-
fore Admiral Cervera.
He knows this, doubtless. through the
Spanish and French cable advices, which he
received at Curacao and thereforeis regarded
as likely to keep away from the north coast
and make for Santiago de Cuba or Cienfue-
goes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
IhonaSS. White & Son.

Some people are so pulled up with patriot
ism that they want the average man to die
for his country while they bring on and
whoop up the fight from Congressional bomb
proof quarters. Bailey, Mason Co., where
ale these bully pstriotsi They should be
stepping to the music, and diving Into their
haversacks for picked pork and hard tack.
From Mason's picture we should judge that
be has more talent and taste for popping
champagne bottles than he has for grinding
hardtack. Nuff SADIE, though, till the war IL
over. Now for business Our sales for last
April exceeded those for April 1895 over
seven hundred dollars. Why is II that ow
business is increasing? Is It because we
keep an inferior lot Of goods. or is 1t because
We charge more than other merchants
Hardly, quite hardly! II We had not extra
value we couldn't increase business. II otner
people had Al cent ginghams we would not
have sold over 5000 yards in three weeks.
| The same can be said OF five cent, yard Sloe
bleached cotton entirely free OF dressing,
and ladies' collars and cuffs at 8 cents each
| or six for rs cents. Plant bed cloth good
quality at % cents yard; Mems handsome
we'll finished shoes lat $1.O0 pair;
ladies' stylish shoes at 800 pail very
| large lace curtains at 90 cents each. Fifteen
bolts of handsome curtain material at 10. ~,
l is. 30 and 25 cents yard and curtain serim
at s cents, ell Of these curtain goocs are
white and some Of them show handsome
embroidery. cents shirts ct %, 90, 70 cents
l and 81. 90. Our so cent negligee shirts are
worth 70 cents In any store. Come ana
inspect them, and when here ask TO see
our hats socks. collars and cuffs. hsnd-
| kerchiefs, drawers, cravsts etc. etc. ALSO
l S, 10 and Is cent vests and undershirts-
| We are now selling all wool dress goods at
the price that cotton and wool Will BE- worth
next fall. We have some especially good
bargains In dress goods, woolens, satins, silks,
grenadines etc. Have Just received three(D
bolts OF black China and figured silk rom
45 to rs cent yard, and We have beauufui
line of fancy silk for waists from 20 cents TO
81 90 yard. We are still selling real gooa
eofYes. green or roasted, at 10 cents pound:
It is conceded, we believe, that We sell
twice as many groceries as any store In tovn.
Thisis because we pay especial attention 70
this department and carry an Immense stock
Of the most choice goods We can get.
| We now have the Royal hams at l2s cents;
1.-The Westphslia at l24 cents. the Monumental
At 12s cents, the +. A. Ferris 4 Go. At 10
| cents. the Country hams at different prices.
Country and choice western millet seea q.
ISIS and 81 90. Six thousand dollars worm Oh
shoes In store right now. II can't SUIT you
then buy ticket for Boston, the SHOE center
Of the world.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
DEWEY CAPTURES A SPANISH GUN
BOAT WHICH HAD NOT HEARD
OF WAR,

HoNG KoYG, May IS The small Spanish
gunboat Callao, which has been cruising In
the Caroline Islands and the outlying Philip
pines for sixteen months, entered Manila bay
last Wednesday and was greatly surprised
when received by shots from dozen Ameri-
can guns One shot cut long hole In her
awning, and the Calao then hauled down her
colors.
The Callao is an iron Gunboat OF 2OS tons,
and equipped with four modern guns.
The American flag was promptly hoisted
on the Callao, and she was added to Admiral
Devev's fleet
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
CIENFUEGOES SHELLED,

The United States cruiser Marblehead, the
gunboat Nashville and the auxiliary cruiser
Window steamed up to the harbor Of Cicnfue
goes on the south side OF Cuba. early on Wed.
nesday morning with orders to cut the cable
connecting Havana with Santiago de Cuba
This task was accomplished, but only after
q terrific fight between our warships and
several thousand Spanish troops which lined
the shore and lay concealed behind improvis-
ed breastworks.
The Spanish loss is estimated at 400 dead
and'many wounded. The Americans had one
man killed and several badly wounded. The
lighthouse was demolished, 1t is reported,
the arsenal destroyed and the batteries on
shore silenced. The town was set on fire by
shells from the American feet,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
HAD TYPHOID.

Rockbridge Baths, Va, May IL
J, A. Conner, Jr.. Of this place states
that he suffered an attack Of typhoid
fever, and his system was very muen
run down. He began taking Hoods
Ssrssparilla. and the EJECT was most
invigorating. 1t gave him a new lease
of life, and he has enjoyed good heal, b
ever since that time, and has been able
{, follow his usual occupation without
any interruption.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications as they cannOtreach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies Deaf is caused by
an innamed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have rumbling sound orimper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirdly closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inllama-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored
toits normal condition, hearing will be de
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inlamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for any
case Of deafness Caused by catalrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars; free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold bv druggists Zoe
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

Confederate Memorial services will
he held here Saturday afternoon, May
2Sth. An address will be delivered in
TIE chapel of Washington and Lee Uni
versity at 4:30 p, m., after which the
graves of the Confederate soldiers will
be decorated. All old soldiers are in
vited to be present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
LEE WILL COMMAND THE SEVENTH
CORPS AT CHICKAMAUGA.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-As result Of a
conference between the President, Secretary
Alger and Adjutant- General Corbin this after.
noon, the selection Of officers TO command
the seven corps into which the army Is to
be divided was made.
The First Corps, which Is to be modified
near Falls Church, Va, will be commanded
by Major General NJ. w. Graham, now COM
manding the Department Of the Gulf, with
headquarters at Atlanta, Ga.
Maj General Joseph II. Wilson will have
command Of the Sixth Corps, at Chlcka'
manga, Tenn.
Major. General FltEhugh Lee will command
the Seventh Corps, also at Chica manga.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
EATING HORsEFLESH IN MANILA.

HoSe KoNe, May 15.-The dispatch boat
McColloch. which left Manila last Friday,
arrived here to-day Admiral newey's squad
ron remains In Manila hlookading the city,
which begins TO suffer through the lack OF
sufficient food. Meat brings u, so pound.
The poor soldiers are killing horses for
food already.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
OUR UNION WITH BRITAIN.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Great Britains
friendlness for the United States, shown In
so many ways, will not lead to new treaty
or formal offensive and defensive alliance, but
it has already brought about perfect under
standing between our Government and that
Of Great Britain, which guarantees us from
European Interference until We have finished
the war To our own satisfaction and from any
serious attempt there to deprive us OF any
OF its fruits.
In return, our Government will surely con-
slider Great Britain's interest In all our move
ments in the East. and especially In the dis
position made Of tho Philippines.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Charles Iankersley is Tue S"ss'
of friends in Timberville, Va
Miss Gertrude Wakenight, OF Har-
risonburs, is visiting the Misses Fuller
Mir. A. p, Moore, formerly of Kerr's
Gre *, but now of Richmond, is here
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. Jno. p. Ackerley has leea con-
frmed by the Senate as postmaster at
Lexington.
Miss Carrie Craig, after weeks visit
to Mrs. John p. Rhodes, has returned
to her home in Craigsyille.
Mrs. c. 3. Moore and sister, Miss
Rasbury, Of Admission, Ala, are the
guests of Major John W. Moore.
Mr.. G. B. Bell, of Roanoke, was the
quest this week of his brother, Mr.. b.
y. Bell.
Mr.. E. J. Leyburn, wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs. 9. II. Gilkerson, are the
guests of Prof. S. L. Moreland.
Mrs. j, P. Moore has as her guest
Mrs. W. g. Gilmore. of Augusta
county.
Mrs. ]. Rice NcNutt, of Bluefeld,
W. Va, is visiting Mrs. ]. F. McClung,
at Ruena Vista.
Mr.. James D. Anderson has return
ed from visit of some days to Prof.
Edgar Dawson, at New Providence.
Judge John G. McCluer, of Parkers-
burg, W. Va. former resi- lent of this
county, is here on visit to relatives.
DR.. James A, Quarles prea ched Sun
day mcroing at Oxford and in the
afternoon at Wocdside, in the absence
f the pastor, Rev. W. L. Bailey
Mr. Henry McCorkle, of New York,
vas at home for few days this week
visiting his mother, Mrs. W illam II.
McCorkle, near town.
Mr. Robert McBfyde, son of DR.. II.
J. McBryde, has accepted position as
reporter on the staff of the Courier
journal of Louisville, Ky.
President Vim. L. Wils,n, Of Wash
inoton and Lee University, has return
ed from New Haven, Conr., where he
deliver ed SERIES of lectures before the
Law school of Yale University.
Mr. Charles Hartman of Clifton Forge,
was here this week getting up volun
teers to join a company low being or
gained at Clifton FORGE. Mr.. Harmau
is an ex-cadet and is son of Captain
Lewis Hartman of Staunton.
Rev. James A. Quarles, n. D.. Of
Washington and Lee University will
deliver an address Wednesday night
June l, at Luray, the occasion being
the commencement ex ercises Of Luray
College.
Rev. Henry Alexander White, D. D.,
OF Washington and Lee Univers ty, will
prelch the baccallureate sermon this
year at the commenc am nt of the Mary
Baldwin Seminary, Stauntor, Va.
Mr.. Ben Tinsley, Of West Salem,
who has been attending the V.M.I., at
Licking ton, left Roanoke Tuesday morn
ing with the Jeff Davis Rifles. He
was en- his way home when he met the
company, AMI joined them.-Salem
Times-Register.
Rev. Thoraton Win aling, d. D., and
Prof. VS.. Currell, attended the meet
ing of the Lexington Presbytery held
at Loeb Willow church in Augusta
county, as the representatives OF tie
Presbyterian church of Loxlnet n. DR.
]. A. Qu,rles and Rev. ID. A. Pcnicl
were also in attendance
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
TROOPS ORDERED TO MANILA.

SAN Francisco, May 15.-General James
A Smith. commanding the First Regiment
California Volunteers, has received orders to
leave San Francisco with his regiment Tor
Manila. ON the steamer City OF Pekin, on
Monday night. .,t
1t is doubtful, however. II the regiment
can start at the time ordered. owing to It's
insufficient equipment In arms and general
feld eouipment.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
WILL FRANCE AND ENGLAND FIGHT

LONDON. May IA member Of the Cabi-
net this afternoon prophesled there would be
war between England and France within
month. Precautionary assurances are being
issued against war within six months.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
DIFFERENCES IN TIME.
Thare WINS a sharp naval skirmish of II

There was sharp naval skirmish on Hs-
van. barbor Saturday evening when the
Spanish cruiser AIphonso XII and gunboat
ran out with the apparent purpose OF decoy..
inc our ships within range Of the big guns OF
Santa Clara batteries. Thirteen shots were
Aired from the 1s-inch Krupp guns ashore,
hut the aim was wretehed, and none came
near the American vessels.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

The New York Worlds staff correspondent
with Admiral Dewey cables that the latest
figures give 1921 Spaniards killed and 700
wounded at the battle Of Cavite. An expla-
nation Of the magnitude OF the casualties is
to be found In the fact that Spaniards had
double crews on their ships so a. to have prize
crews ready for the Amerie&n vessels they
had confidently expected to capture.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
GOLD ORE.

A large lump of ore was found in t {
yard OF Mr.. Sallie Hazelwood on lowe
Main street near VIII re well bad cen
dug. The lump Of ore has been tested
and is rich with gold and copper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
APPOINTED CONMiSSARY.

Among other nominations sent to sne Sem
ate on May the 18th, By the President ioI
confirmation was that Of John Csrmicnsei,ot
Virginia, to be Commisssry OF suhshtencs
with the rauk Of Captain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

Hon. Meade T, White, common
wealth's attorney for Augusta county,
died at hrs home in Staunt' n, Friday
afternoon, after a serious illness OF
sever al days, eyed fifty-three years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

Three ira MS of thitteen cars each
passed over the Norfolk and Western
railroad this moraing carrying troops
s)u,h.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

The Virginia Dialectic Literary Society OF
the V. M. /. will hold its annual medal con-
test ON Saturday night, May 9lst, at $50.
All are invited to be present,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

Cascarets stimulate liver kidneys ant
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

se,o and Wear yourself out
making Ladies' Under~ear
,chen you can buy 1t in muslin
and cambria from me at about
the price you scould pay some
Others for the materials.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

,r't pay$1.50 and $500 for apair
'AA Y of ladies' high or lo,o cut
Shoes when you can get a nice
pair from, me at SI.25.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
A FeaC
"Up-to- DIT"
DON'TS.

Don't put of buying grain bags until
DoH you hare to pay 10 or gOc.,
,chen you can buy them Of me
nOw ut 15c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
Office, CITY Building.
BENWOOD.

The funeral of John Nolan, OF Ben
wood Junction, who was killed last
Thursday at Glenwood near Pittsburg,
occurred Yesterday afternoon. The re-
mains were brought to Wheeling and
taken from there to Mt Calvary GEM
etery for interment The deceased
married Miss Annie Dolan, who has
relatives in Benwood. He was run
over by a train at Glenwood just after
returning from a trip down the river
to Louisville His body, which was
badly mangled, was taken to the NOR
que and lay there for several days I'M
til a brother in-law, who lives in Pitts
burg. saw the remains and thought
they looked like those of Nolan. He
was rot sure, however, and Monday
night Timothy Dolan, OF Benwood
Junction went to Pittsburg, and yes
terday morning telegraphed to Ben
wood that he had identified the body
as Nolan's.
Mayor Shepard has appointed the fol-
lowing new standing Council COM
mittees: Finance-Charles Holder
man, VIM. Seabright, NJ. Dolan. John
Cusick, Luke Sauers; Health and SAM
tary-John Cusick, Jos. Mahood. Luke
Sauers. August Hepe. Chas, Holder
man; Streets. Alleys and Grades-Wm.
Seabright. Chas. Holderman. M. Dolan.
Luke Sauers. James E. Barrett; Water
and Light-M Dolan, John Cusick,
Chas Holderman, August Hepe. James
Z. Barrett; Ordinance and Rules-Jos.
Mahood. August Hepe, NJ. Dolan, James
Z. Barrett, Chas. Holderman; City
Officers and Property-James F. Bar
rett NJ. Dolan, VIM. Seabright, August
Hepe. Luke Sauers; Police-James E.
Barrett, NJ. Dolan. August Hepe.
Marshal Furbee took charge Of his
Office yesterday, and ex-Marshal Porter
field retired. Porterfield goes out of
Office with the record of being one of
the most efficient and conscientious
Marshals that Benwood has had It-is
a part Of the Marshals duties to col
lect the taxes. and as collector and
careful accountant of this department
Mr.. Porterfield has never been excelled.
Benwood people are very much in
terested in tn war situation. but there
has been no movement started here yet
to enlist in the army service. When
the call comes. however, there is no
doubt that Benwood will be fully rep
resented
Mrs. A. Fox is visiting in New Mat
amoras.
Council held regular meeting last
night.
Council last night approved the
bonds of the new city officers installed
at the last meeting. The marshal gave
$4,000 bond the treasurer $1,000 and
the assessor 81 GOO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20

The interest in the war bulletins
which were displayed in the Register
windows, was greater yesterday
than on any previous day
They were surrounded by crowds
throughout the entire Gay and
evening, and each fresh bulletin
augmented the crowds until at times
the sidewalk was impossible Those
who were unable to leave their homes
or places OF business, sought the latest
information by the use OF the tele-
phone; and the calls were SO frequent
at times during the early evening that
a man was kept busy answering tele-
phone inquiries.
There was but one sentiment ex-
pressed among those who read the bull
letins. ii was hearty approval Of
any action which shall mean speedy
termination of the condition Of affairs
in Cuba, and the avenging OF the muir
der of the sailors OF the Maine. More
power to them was the significant
comment Of workingman who car
ried dinner pail early in the morn
ing.
There can be no mistake about the
great prepOnderance Of sentiment
among the Wheeling people 1t is for
an immediate declaration Of war
against Spain, or its equivalent. Those
who hold to this view are impatient at
the dilatory methods of the admins
tration, and outspoken in their denun-
citation of Mckinley and the peace
at-any- price" Senators and Represent
atives.
The temper of the people in this re-
spect has been manifested nightly at
the Grand Opera House. The compa-
ny which is filling an engagement
there presents a series Of cartoons
from prominent papers touching upon
the Cuban question, and also present
ing excellent stereOpticon portraits OF
Fitzhugh Lee and Mckinley. The for
mer invariably brings out tumultuous
applause, while the latter is greeted
with mingled Kisses and cheers, the
former oftentimes drowning the lat
ter
An old line life insurance man stat
ed yesterday that he would not be sur
prised that when the war breaks out
that some Of the old companies would
quit issuing policies during the progress
of hostilities Whether any of the com
panies take this action or not there are
other companies which are making an
unusual effort on account OF the war
scare to insure those who have enlisted
4 1i-f A q nj
eastern company is making hustle
among war recruits TO secure subscrlb-
ers. and will doubtless do big busl-
ness
There will be meeting at Odd Eel
lows Hall this evening for the purpose
of perfecting a company OF the Ma
tional Guard, and all persons interested
are invited to attend.