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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

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was bachelor, and there was no one
to restrain his benevolence. They had
supper and talked together. The dea-
con found Bill intelligent and fairly
we'll educ ted aud offered him employ
ment. He was builder in the neigh
borhood, he explained, and had q
vacancy in the works. Bill gratefully
accepted the Offer and began his new
career on the following Monday.
months passed. Bill had changed
wonderfully. He had forgotten his
old habits aud learned new ones. The
deacon was delighted. Not only was
Bill the best OF his workmen, but he
was the most regular attendant at the
chapel.
"Bill lonRed for the jewels, and he
woi ked hard because he knew that
money would help him to gel them.
He attended the chapel because while
there he was near the jewels, the seat
be had taken being Just 20 steps due
north from the tree. At first he had
meditated digging down through the
floor one night; but the chances OF
detection were great and he had given
up the idea.
Years passed, The deacon had be-
come an invalid, and Bill practically
managed his business. He was an
important man at the chapel, too, and
was often intrusted with a collection
box. One day the deacon died. Soon
sfterward it WAS known that having no
near relatives he had lef. his property
to bis friend William Jones"
II see," 1 exclaimed. "BilP-
Blanco Watson shook his head.
"Bill was Bill no longer" he said.
"He had become man OF wealth.
At the next election OF deacons he was
one OF the successful candidates: In
the future we must refer to him as MIR.
Jones and not as Bill
"Mr. Jones was . most energetic
deacon. He introduced new members,
and he persuad d old ones to attend
more regularly. H started young
mem literary c,ety and a series OF
Saturday emit. rtsinments. He made
the chapel the mos popular in the dis
triet, and then. at q New Years bust
ness meeting, he struck boldly for the
jewels.
1.-THE chapel was too small. ne said
in the course Of an eloquent speech.
They must erect another on larger
site. There was but one such site in
the neighborhood' They must secure
il before others did. He himself would
undertake The building operations,
charging only what they cost him.
He would also purchase the old chapel
The net expenditure need not bsyery
great.
4
"The proposal was we'll received,a
9 committee, with Mr.. Jones as chair
mau, was appointed to consider the de-
tails. Their report was very tavora o,
and at another business meeting itkSas
decided to carry out the proposal.
"The necessary funds were subscrib-
ed or guaranteed. Contracts were
made with Mr. Jones. In the spring
Of that year the building operations
we're commenced, and by the autumn
they were finished. The congregation
removed to the new chapel. Mr..
Jone, purchased the old one at high
price and entered into possession.
"And then;' l said, Il suppose he
get the iewels'"
Blanco Watson laughed.
"No," he said; she did not. He
br oke up the floor himself, counted the
steps due north from the tree and dug,
but he did not find the jewels. He
nonnted the atens again and dug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
HE WANTED TO KNOW.

The Employer (coldly)--Why are
you SO late'
The Suburbsnite (guiltily)-There
were two wrecks on the track tins
morning, and
The Employer (testil, Who WAS
the other onep--New York Journal.
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CHAMPION SHOT OF THE WORLD.

Miss Annie Oakley writes Myself and
many Of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have
given ALIENS FooT- EASE, the powder &c
shake into the shoes, a most thorough trial
and it does all II not more than you claim. y
1t instantly takes the sting out OF Corns and
BunioDs. Aliens Foot Easeis a certain cure
for hot, aching, nervous or sweating feet.
Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c
Sample sent FLEE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted LIE Roy N y
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The Spanish Peace Commissioners
should make q note of thslaunch OF the
battlsship Illinois. No mere convinc-
ing argument could be adduced in
favor OF peace with the United States.
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Shoes.

We are ready for the Fall and Winter trad'
with orr Boots and ShOes-a fuller line %
Children's School Shoes and Women's Winter
Shoes than ever before. In fact, we have
most everything in the Shoe line; - -,
ES-Ask to see our $1.O0 Childs Shoe, IL
"corker."
Our 81. 20 Women's Heavy Winter Shoe
in both lace and button, cannot be equaled
We have the kind that wears and keeps youl
feet dry
We have also full line for Men and Boys,
from the course heavy everyday boot and
shoe, to the most stylish, perfect-httine
Dress Shoe
II you want a shoe for style, comfort and
durability, try pair of our
WALK EASY" SHOES,
the newest and best comfort giving shoe on
the market.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12
Winter Wraps

Weare daily expecting our Winter Wraps.
1t is a well known fact that we carry the best
line Of Winter Wraps ever shown or sold in
this town, and we will soon be ready to offer
you Jackets and Capes Of all the newest
shapes and effects, also Shawls Of all sizes
and weights.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

TOCUREA COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t falls to cure
25c. The genuine has L, 3. Q. on each tablet
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

Binks-Just heard of tho stingiest
man in town.--makes his whole family
use The same porus plaster.
Jicks-That's nothing. Squeezem
across the way. has taught all his girls
to write small hand to save ink. So f,~,.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

TRANK T. GLASGOW,
l. Attorney Law,
LEXINGTON. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-12

all Fall and Winter Goods
respective lines
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EorCn.

IvAEr every MAJ 40 vesaas = &c Unisso
,ta,ss iuI.sssssi v No Opien 90 wAekf
isbln y hsvs sas q NJ hAeb - eAses ~
s.ss. 20, 49,. ~ n 49, - z. H 49,
The Press., 1898-12-29
Answered According to His Folly.

Court attaches of Campbell county
who have seen several years of service
tell many anecdotes in which the late
Judge Boyd figured as principal, says
the Cincinnati Enquirer, One of the
best is that concerning the manner in
which he disposed of an unruly drunken
man who once interrupted his court
proceedings.
The scene was at Alexandria, where
the Judge was holding court. The court
house there is representative country
temple of justice, the doors opening up
on a center aisle, which leads directly
to the bench On the particular morn
ing in question shortly after the court
had convened both swinging doors
were suddenly opened wide and man
with a very unsteady gait came reeling
down the aisle. When he had reached
point directly in front of his honor, he
paused, struck an attitude, and shout
ed, "By Cd, judge, I'm hoss >
The judge, without moving muscle
in his placid countenance, turned to the
sheriff and said quietly, "Mr. Sheriff,
take this boss to his stable for four
| dayS -
The Press., 1898-12-29
A very Queer Dresser.

A very queer man i'll the matter of
dress was the late Duke of Portland.
His eccentric grace always, it appears,
ordered three frock coats to every suit.
When the weather was hot, he wore
one only, when it was little less hot
two, aud when it was cool all three
Besides these, he always kept three
greatcoats in wear, SO that when win
ter came on he wore three frook coats
and one greatooat, as it advanced three
frock coats and two greatcoats, while,
when there was a real frost, he turned
out in all the six London Correspond
nnna
The Press., 1898-12-29

: lc clock, unheeded. peals the midnight hour
he house is mute. the light is waxing dim.
nose is the wand and whence the magic
power
That these has smitten with enchantment
grim?
The pygmy figures on the painted squares,
Silent as clustered friars on their knees
Whom death transmutes to marble at their
prayers
Seem not more stiff and statuelike than these
Withshearts of champions charging in the lists,
Whose lances cIumble as they crash and fall
With nerves of boxers pounding with their
fists:
There Is no movement. 1t is semblance all
Save that at intervals hand outstretched
Reckons a charge signals retreat
Or from the depths whence plots malign are
fetched,
Issues the interdict that seals defeat.
The mimic battle has been lost and won,
The spacious night has shrunkep to span
The world is lifted from oblivion,
And each automaton becomes a man.
Edward N. Pomeroy in Youth s Companion
The Press., 1898-12-29
1t Made Her Blue.

The bride was showing her wedding
presents with great delight, but when
her visitor paused before fine etching
of "The AngeIus" her face fell.
"How beautiful!" was the exclama-
Iion
"Yes, the bride responded, "but it
is SO sad If it hadn't been given to
Henry by his favorite uncle, should
propose having it taken out and some
thing else put into the frame. The
frame is lovely! But it makes me blue
every time l look at the picture. There
that poor young couple have just bur
led their little baby-their firstborn,
lIikely-oh, | can't bear to see it!
And the bride wiped away tear. -
Brooklyn Life
The Press., 1898-12-29
Manv People Cannot Drink

Coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a
top. For Gratn-O does not stimulate: it nour-
ishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes
like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get package from your
The Press., 1898-12-29
Linens.

The tremendous holiday
selling has left us with soiled
stocks Of linens, including
soiled towels,
soiled doylies,
soiled table sets,
remnants of table damask.
These will be piled on the
counters and let go at little
money to cause rush.
The Press., 1898-12-29
One 81 tire Evils Of Slang.

Little Ruth-Mr Thmith, who did
you kill for thithta's diamond ring?
Mr.. Smith Nobody, dear. What
makes you ask such question?
Little Ruth Why, Tom, he thaid
she'd "a ney or got it if you hadn't hung
thomebody up for it. Jewellers Week
Iv
The Press., 1898-12-29
Christmas Goods.

All the dolls, toys, fancy
novelties, Christmas cards,
toilet sets, ETC., remaining will
be raked together and let GO
at little prices.
The Press., 1898-12-29

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And Stock-taking Time
Is Here.

The first of the year we
turn over a new business leaf.
That means Bargains-Genu-
inc bargains in all parts of
the store. The prices will be
put down on what ever goods
we think it advisable to let 90
quick.
Good time to shop.
The Press., 1898-12-29
Lots of Little BSnanzas
This Week.
Handkerchief Sale.

The mussed and soiled
handkerchiefs from the holi-
day trade are now ready for
you.
The Press., 1898-12-29
Number 80.
when Hungry In China.

There was painful lack of variety
in our food. Men dying of thirst spend
their last hour in thinking of iced
champagne, sherry Llers, cocktails
and drafts of beer, whiskies and sodas,
dead horses heads or whatever their
particular beverage may be. We gas
Economically fooled ourselves to the top
of our bent 81 think, " one would say,
"when we get to the Hotel de Paris to-
night We'll have nice little French
dinner of six courses, with coffee and
green chartreuse to wind up with. I"
"Well, another would remark, II
should be content with some soup, a
little fish, slice of beef and some tart.
"Chops and tomato sauce for me, /" muir
INJURED third, oblivious of the fact
that befell Mr.. Pickwick, who had a
similar desire.
Then we would reach Shiny, be-
grimed village creep into smelling
hut and make our dinner of pork and
rice, or rice and pork when we desired
to vary the menu. But one night at a
spot called TAPPING -pu, when we called
for the perennial pork we were inform
ed we could not be supplied, "No
pork, we exclaimed, "'no pork in
China! Why, Cinnamon are three parts
pork. I" Then we were told we were in
Mussulman village, where swine were
an abomination but we could have salt
beef. We jumped joyfully at the salt
beef, SO called, though we knew per-
fectly well it was nothing else but stale,
Improbable, sinewy wild goat.-Travel.
The first permanent military force in
England was the kings guard of yeo-
men. established il. l496
COnsumpt' on, the Snake.
Consumption is the serpent of diseases
1T creeps upon its victims and fastens
its deadly fangs without warning. "0nly a
cold" is hurrying millions to the grave
to-day. Don't neglect that cold of yours
Cleveland's Lung Healer will cure it with
out fail. If it doesn't, you can have your
money back, 1t is the most successful
remedy in the world to-day. w. D..
Heald, Stafford Springs, and g. L. Phil
lips, South Coventry, Druggists, will give
you trial bottle free. Large bottles, 20
cents. 9
An Impression.
The friends of a local art oonnoisseur
are telling tiny but fairly good joke
at his expense 1t seems that he was
passing up Baronne street the other day
with lady who had asked him to ex-
plain the meaning of the term "impres-
sionist, and he halted before an unfln-
ished building to illustrate his remarks
1.-THE impressionist school, - he said
ideals with effects in mass. Now, when
| look at that wall over there l don't
see the separate bricks. l merely
Just then careless mason on the upper
scaffolding dropped a fragment from his
pile of material and smushed in the top
of the gentleman S new silk hat. He re-
moved the shattered tile and gazed pen
sively at the wreck Il merely get an
impression of brick, he added, with
dignity New Orleans Times Demo.
crat .M".
BIsMARK's Iron NERVE was the result
Of his splendid health. IndomltabIe will
and tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bow
els are out of order. If you want these
qualities, and the success they bring, use
Dr.. Kings New life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only 25c
Sold by A. q. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1898-12-29
Forbes b alsaIIarr ]

springfield, December, 1898.
elimination
of the
Heaviest Holiday Trade
i'm SpringfieId's History
at this store.
The Press., 1898-12-29
Springfield Republican
WEEKLY
SUNDAY.
DAILY

Established in 1924 by Samuel BowIes
The Press., 1898-12-29

LNARM FOR SALE OR RENT-Tho
place known as the Cunningham Farm
situated at stafford Village, containing about
lOS acres, suitably divided Into moving. pasture
good repair Inquire OF MRS. GEO. GINH6I.D,
Hydeville. 34-4ts
The Press., 1898-12-29

The first permanent military force in
England was the kings guard of yeo-
men. established il. 1885
The Press., 1898-12-29
Es*rts SS';'Ss
" ABSOLUTELY PUFE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
THE CHESS PLAYERS.

aovAL BAKING POWDER eo, Nsw WORK.
The Press., 1898-12-29

UrM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
w Tailor, Room /, Warren's Block, STAFFORD
Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1898-12-29
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

m I'll. REED, Attorney at Law, ofice
. . In stanford National Bank Building, East
MaIn-st.
The Press., 1898-12-29

B1sMARK's Iron NERVE was the result
OF his splendid health. Indomitable will
and tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bow.
els are out of order. If you want these
qualities, and the success they bring, use
Dr.. Kings New life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only 25c.
Sold by A. Q. Eaton. Druggist.
The Press., 1898-12-29

N T. PRESTON, Counsellor at
W Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent,
wilmington, Conn.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-05-25

In France more than a third Of the
popula alton (S4..76 per cent live in cities.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-05-25
Wooden Clogs In Japan.

1.-THE Little Japanese at Home is
the title of an article by Miss Ida Tigner
Hodnett in St. Nicholas. Miss Hodnett
says:
Tabi (tah-bee), socks of blue or white
cotton cloth, are worn on the little feet.
They are made like mittens, with q
place for the great toe separate from
the others, SO as to allow the strap
which fastens on the clogs to pass be-
tween. The clogs are made of wood and
have two little wooden pegs under the
soles, high or low, according to the
taste of the wearer, but in either case
capable Of making a great clatter on
wood, stone or pebbles. Fortunately it
is not the custom to wear any footgear
besides the socks in the house. The sin
gle strap divides into two parts, which
pass on each side of the foot and fasten
to the clog. These straps, or thongs, on
little girls clogs are sometimes gayly
colored. With but one fastening, it is
an easy matter to take off the clogs
when entering house and leave them
on the veranda, and the custom is GER
tainly conducive to tidiness. It is a
necessary custom, for the clogs would be
ruinous to the fine soft mats covering
the floor.
Complexion isanother important and
interesting point to the Japanese girl as
we'll as to her American and European
sisters.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-05-25
Economics.

Frantz Posing could not understand
why. he should not be allowed to leave
the barge office. His card bore the in
scription, mot money enough but he
thought he had something as good as
money besides the cash he had shown.
He was a healthy young German, his
accent fresh from Unter den Linden,
his suit and his boots spick and span,
his manner full OF dignity and method.
.'They say I have not money enough. z
he argued, "but I have a brand new
suit in my trunk, for which / paid 81
marks, and have not worn it more
than four or five times. You wish to
see y? Well, any how, it is worth at
least 55 marks now assure you it is
as good as new. Then I have lot Of
new books, for which paid 30 marks.
They are all about business, and one is
entitled The Merchant on the Height
OF His Success, and How to Follow
Him. I bought all. these books before
leaving because i had made up my
mind to 60 into business il this coun-
try and ! wanted to prepare for Il So,
You see, / have. 80 marks worth OF
books and q suit Of clothes worth 90.
marks This makes together 1O5 marks,
and yet they say have not money
.enough - ew York Commercial Ad1-
Yertiser. IS
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-05-25
NO GROG I'M OUR NAVY.
Nevertheless Uncle Sans Seamen Are u
Match For Any Nation.

Nevertheless Uncle Sans Seamen Are u
Match For Any Nation.
The practice Of serving out ration
Of grog daily to United States man-of-
wars men was discontinued many years
ago. It was found to be bad scheme.
While most of the men were able to use
the rum in moderation, it was found
that there were many Of the bluejackets
in whom the service of ration of liquor
only served to stimulate an appetite
for more, and who, after imbibing the
ships grog, would chit the beach, ;" en-
bark upon sizeable sprees and get into
scrapes both ashore and aboard ship
when they returned to duty more or
less shaky. When these facts were sat-
isfactorily proved, the serving out Of
grog to United States man-of-war' s men
was discontinued. Sailors in all of the
others of the worlds great navies still
receive their daily grog.
The fact probably does not prove any
thing, but the writer, who has seen
man-of-war's men of all nations on tu-
multuous shore liberty in quite a few
ports of the world, has yet to see a
French, italian. or Spanish bluejacket
thrash British man of-war's man in a
fair stand up fight, such as heavy
weather men Of the navy are bound to
mix up in when engaged in hitting the
beach. The reason why the fact prob
ably proves nothing is that the Ameri-
can man of-war's man, who gets no grog
at all aboard his fighting packet also
invariably contrives to chew up his
Latin antagonist in naval uniform.
The only thing that the average old
time American bluejacket likes better
in a port on the China station, say, than
a fight with a French, Italian or Span
ish nlan-ofwar's man, is a fight with
three or four of 'em put together The
Latin sailors may scratch him up bit
with their finger nails-their methods
Of fighting may be Judged from this fact
but when the cops, otherwise the
gendarmes, appear on the scene-to get
mauled around heap themselves in
many cases-they generally have few
laid out south European deep water men
to sort out Of the dust. Exchange.