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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
COLONIAL COMMERCE.

England's colonial policy maintains
an "opsn door" IN The byoadsst ana
most liberal meaning OF the term, and
at the = mr. time enjoys IS Per cent Of
the entire sommssee Of her outlying
prosecutions and full tn. ss-quarttrs Of
their ocsan-casrying trade. II the
American industries are willing so' let
the government adopt che sam- open
door policy at hoa.e and in the colonies
merchant ina inc would loon be estab
lishsd thous government aid, but il
would be ths adoption Of shs old Demo
cratic doctrine Of free tr.ds and
sailors right" without even ,he sp.
peannse Of . protective iarif.-Kaasas
City Times. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.
When William wanted an army,
A boss disclaimer was he;
When William got bis army,
Devil q disclaimer was he.

The Democrats in Congress made
Mr.. Mckinley renounse imperialism. il
they didn't do anything else.
We are inclined to think there was
mental reservation attachnen to Mr..
| Nc Kinlsy's disclaimer Of imperialism.
Dr.. John Watson III an Maslarsn" y
is again in this country; gathering tafy
and dollars from his american admirers
Bliss is no longer in the Cabinet, but
tire uble is, with big T, audit will get
worse and worse as we continue our
present policy in the Philippines,
!. If Secretary Alger has the slightest
doubt Of the feeling Of the p lie to-
wards him, he should g. Dome and
announce his candidacy for some cleo
tive Office
1t seems that the Partisan press has
just assei tanned that M. Loxbet, who
succeeded The late President Fame, Is
on the wrong side Of she Drsyfus case.
IfBen Harrison isn't careful, he will
also be accused Of snesring at the Me-
Kinley Philippine policy.
In trying to place the responsibility |
fer an extra session Of Congress on
Democrats Mr.. Mckinley is pleading |
The baby act.
Oh mol Mr.. Mckinley has no i'm
9er:al intentions; he just wants q big
'tanding army to celebrate Fourth of
July and other National holidays,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
THE COST OF IMPERIALISM.

TIE deficit Of $l7O.OOO,0oo next
June. The grsa, war Lean Of $2C0, oO0..
0O0all spent except pslssy $4,000, 900
taxes kept up 10 the sop moth uniil'lSOl
and probably long .4.sr .hss date.
This il the CONDITION in winch Ne
Kinlsyism and i.psrialism has
brought the country after six months
Of war with ,isth.,ass power that vas
not able to hurt us Al ell. II 10 not the
war that pies ths burden spox tAs
posr man. It is imperialism. II 10
he Mckinley mania Of destiny"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
PUBLISHED EVERY WKDwEsD-
TWO DEMOCRATIC LEAF EaS

Perhaps it would be better to de-
scribe them ~ one leader and on hack
number-we refer tu William Bryan
and Grover Cleveland-for the former
is alert, instinct with life and vigor,
trenuous, enthusiast, virile, an the
other reeks with tie dullneSs AMI the
gahxrene of Mugwumpsry. Clesslaud
left his party weaker, more inco e.ont
and more discordant than he toa | t
Bryan took up the dying smber5 Of it,
spirit and famed them into g.ging
flame. He gave his party inspiration,
fevor, hope. He animated and reviyi
fed it. Despite the desertion and the
treacheries wrought by vanity and
svarice in 1896, he develope some
100000 more votes than had rr ben
cast for any Democratic candi ate be.
fore. including Mr.. Cleveland, and he
gave to the country the. spectacle OF an
ardent, unit cd, and. homogeneous party
organ zation. While Mr.. Cleveland,
thriee the nominee Of Democratic
National Convention and indebted to
the party for all HE eminence and
prosperty-wAile Mr.. Cleveland sat
9prt, sullsn conspirator against his
quondam benefactors, encouraging in
fidelity end laudlng party wieksdness.
Bryan famed in the forefront OF the
battle, striking and invigoraiing
figure, the incarnation of youth, and
strength, and ardor. He reht the fires |
of Democratic zeal. He gave the party |
life, put blood into its veins, and set
pulses throbbing. He held thou sands
in the grasp Of his imperious eloquencs
and sent them from him tnrned to
loyalty and heroism. He took the
dead carcass of the Democracy from
the ground upon which his predecessor
had temptuously flung it, and filed i
with the fire and the joy Of youth.
Say what one may as to the sound
ness OF the doctrine Mr.. Bryan preached
there can be no two opinions az 10 his
qualities Of leadership. Mr.. Cleveland
hid himself in the temple of his party.
solemn, owlish, heavy as a ragan idol, |
but Mr., Bryan took the vanguard of
bis army and led i, palpitating and
inspired force, into the red vortex of Ii
the fight. The one was an oracle, hid
away in caves, yelled in misery, Inanl-
testing himself in rumblings and strange |
noises. The other, an impetuous
apostle, with bright sword and fash
ing armor, cleft the way for those that
followed him. No doubt there are do +
ting and infatuated idolaters who still Il
wait another advent Of the Mugwump
lispensation, another revelation of the
Mugwump fetch. But the Democracy
IN the fighting line have done with
ecstasy and superstition. He who j,
eads them next year must be thing s.
+ flesh and blood-a warrior himself. O
editorial Washington Post, l.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
A LAYPLI0HT COMPANION.

Between now and Spring hps there WI 30
many opportunities OF an svenins 70 read W
up on the different portions Of Ne Great
Northwest.
To this end the Chicago, Nilvsutes B
Sc. Paul Railway Co. has printed tor me-
distribution to Eastern farmers . number ~
illustrated instructive pamphlets regarding
the various Stases t<eysrssd By isa lice,
In sending your address TO W. x. Powell
General Immigration Agent, Old Ceiony
BUILDING, Chicago H.. please say Y ysw
DR. sfessacs 70 for Information about WbseA.
ain, lowe. Minnesota, Northern Michigan or
North Dakota
No charge for pamphlets or for replying -
all inquiries about any section Of the Great
Weat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

A dis, atch from Winchester says 4
N r hern company, representing Q
capital Of 100000, hiss obtained
options II nearly all tie lands in north
Frederic 90 mtg for the poTposs Of
DIV 10 ing shs rich deposits Of coal
ond mineral thsrson Tho deposits Of
cssl, mineral and timber are rich. but
owing 10 lack OF railroad facilities the
resi IN vas never developed A rail-
road he section will be built The
company will lease the land, paying
/ Q owners Ave cents per ton eYo,s for
bituninous, coal. sir cents for semi
bituminoua and ten cents for anthrss-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
1T BEATS TIE BAND.

The newest anu mcst inspiring piece
Of .hest musie. arranged for piano, d
The Pioneer Limited March," COM
posed by Capt. Frederick Phinnsy.
Bsndmastsr United States Band, pub
lishsd by s. Brnnard's Sons Co.,
Chicago. H.; distributed onl, BY the
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Rail
way. Enclose Fifty (5o) cents and ad-
dress, Gee. Il. HssHord, General Pas
ssngsr Agent. ts6 Old Colony Build
ing, Chicago, Ill.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
SCOTS
EMULSION

of Cod.Liver Oil with Hypo.
phosphites. Although that
was nearly twenty-five years
ago. yet it stands alone to-
day the one great remedy
for all affections Of the throat
and lungs.
The bad taste and odor have been
taken away. the oil itself has been
partly disested, and the most sen.
sitive stomach object, to 1t rarely.
Not one in ten can take and digest
the plain oil. Nine out Of ten can
take SCOTS EMULSION and di.
gest II. That's why 1t cures so
many cases Of early consumption.
Even in advanced cases il brings
comfort and greatly prolonSs life.
soc. and 81 90, all druggists
SCOTT x BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

There never was q River and HaY.
Dor bill that contained more unnssss-
sary appropriations than the present
one. Few men are able to Withstand
the debauc'iry OF elt1svagant public
appropriations.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
ISM YOUR
DOCTOR!

Ask your physician this ques.
ton, "What is the one great
remedy for consumption 2"
He will answer, "Cod.liver
OIL" Nine out Of ten will
answer the same way.
Yet when persons have
consumption they Ioathe all
fatty foods. yet fat is neces.
sary for their recovery and
they cannot take plain cod
liver oil. The plain oil dis
turbs the stomach and takes
away the appetite. The dis.
agreeable fishy odor and
taste make it almost unen-
durable. What is to be done ?
This question was ans.
wered when we first made
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

4
my fate was sealed when I had gon'
about mile and saw high Jefferson
fence directl, acr SIS my palh. Blu
my de II old friend, who had carried
me cut of many difficu ties, seemed t.
ga her new strength, an inspiration
born OF despair, as he got closer to tn
obstruction, and when at 1t, 10 my sur
prise and lief, he lesped over likr !
deer, never touching rail or stacking
his gait, and sped on with the swiftne'i
of the wind until yoorefeld ~a'
r, ached.
! danced back to 500 what had be-
come cf my .pnrsuerr, but they never
got over the fence In few minutes
on the southern eide of tho town q
number of our command had collected,
de- erminej to hold the Yankees in
check, but they never came in any
force farther than or camp. I lest my
saddle and bride and a snail ham OF
m at that had kept as a reserve when
nothing else coull be had.
This campletes the st. ry of the burn
ing Ct Uhanbersburg, and is written
entire y from pelsonsl recollection
Others may have seen it differently, but
I Lave ajven the truth Us / saw it.Noth
ing, so far as 1 know, Las been written
by Confederate On the subject, and
yet i! was one Of the most daring and
reckless undertakings of the war.
WANTS NO NEW eRAvE-KEXpERs.
What can say CT those daring rid.
ere, and, in general, Of tie Confederate
soldier He stands alone! Scorniua
a pension, too proud to beg, TOO hon.
orabie to steal and perjurs himself by
swearing that his poverty cane from
being in the srmyl What . contrast
to those who opposed him-9e3, 900 Of
them living as government paupers. and
$40, 100000 wrung ost Of the South to
help pay these mendieants. And yet
the Confederate is more loyal TO the
United State3 Government than these
'rmorants at the public crib. mol
loubt there are many deserving pen
ionera, who ought to be recognized by
he government in the shape of an an
III ty, who actually received wounds
nd had their health undermined by
he war. The Confederate says, cheer
ully, pay him.
This is time Of "gush," but you
Till never get Confederate wha stood
n the "6sry fringe of battle TO say
hst he wants pension. We are able
nd willing to work, and make living,
nd If NO cart sbe State and local
nthorities will see that we do moi
arve, As for oui gives and sems-
ries being attended 10 by olher than
Irselves We demur. We nave kept ,
lem green for forty years, Why not !
rty years loDgerf They need la are ,
,cspt such as can be rendered by our \
ir daughters. The memory of tie q
'ad will always be precious to us. for ;,
IS there ever such an army that had b
ch dauntlsss courage, such unwaver- .
g fidelity, and made 20 many hereto >
J. SCOTT MOORE, ~
Fourteenth ve. Cavalry, q. s. 4. =
,ayin ofnn Va "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
SUCKLiN'S ARNICA SALvE,

The Best Sslve in tie world fos
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, J GERS, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corus, and anjSkn
Eruptions, and po ltn, ly cures Plas
or no pay re IN red 1t is guaranteed
70 give perfect s.t.sfaction Or mon =
refuaLd. Pr.cs 26 ssnts per bzo-
Or ale by McCrum Dug c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
NO TRUTH IN THE REPORT THAT
DEWEY FIRED ON GERMAN
VESSEL.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-It IL said ct the
War and Navy Department that thsre 10 no
truth In rumor set aiost that Dewey he'd
hred on German vessel.
The War Department ssys Philippine 81.
fairs are rsassuriDg and the Navy Depart.
ment says there 10 no probability that sd-
ditional ships will be Ordsrtd to reinforce
Dewey.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

A Manila eablegram denies reports
that Admiral Dewey has has had
collision with the German naval COM
mander there.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01
Wood
Wanted!

Those Of cur mhsaribsrs whs pay
th sir Subscriptions IN wood viii soafss
> favor upon Us by delivering Tie same
ONCE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

Mrs. J. z. B. Stuart, widow Of the great
cavslryman, has Just rendered her resigna-
ton Of the position Of principal Of the VIZ
ginis Female Institute. at 6tauntep, the
diocesan school Of the two Virginia tiocsses
Mrs. stuart has occupied this position fer
ma ny years. She will conduct the school
for the remainder ofthe session.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

General Otis has sent troops 10 acct
py the Island Of Csbu, whore the
American flag has bsen raised.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

A dispatch received at Madrid states
that foreign warshipa are landing troops
at Manila.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-01

McCrum Drug Co
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13

degree to nearly every crowned head in Europe. He had served a period in the army and navy, mani. festing brilliant talents, and had a genial and generous disposition that made him general favorite. He was possessed of great wealth and talents, was a favorite throughout the royal courts of Europe, and it vas nos thought that he would accept what afterwards proved to be the fatal call of the so- called Mexican Assembly. But he was led to believe that it was the spontaneous and voluntary act of the people of Mexico, and he accept ed. He arrived and was formally crowned Emperor of Mexico on April 10, 1864. Maximilian soon learned that he had been duped by the Preach generals and the Mexi- can clergy. The practices of these became so corrupt under his admin istratlon that he dismissed the lead CTS from his service and organized cabinet composed of many of the Liberals who had held office under Juarez. But he attempted to restore the property of the church, where upon the Liberals resigned from his cabinet and again placed themselves iu opposition to the government. To preserve order Maximilian issued proclamation to punish all who offered resistance to the govern ment. This proclamation was used
 by the clerical party for the perse- cution of political enemies and it soon resulted in rebellion.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
The First Post Office.

The fact that there is q regular mail
 route through Alaska, and that even remote towns in Africa are not with out postal facilities, is in these progress siye times accepted quite as a matter of course. Yet this wonderful system, which has reached out until it includes every country on the face of the earth, had it's beginning in the mind of an in- genious Frenchman who lived less than two hundred and fifty years ago.
 Ill 1858, early in the reign of Louis XIV NJ. de Velayer established a pri- yate penny post, says the writer Tn Harper's Round Table. Boxes were set up at the street corners for the recep- ton of letters. Offices were opened in various quarters of Paris; collections were made once a day from the street boxes, followed many hours later by single delivery, and thus the first Post Office in the world was established.
 NJ. de Valayer was so greatly encour- aged by the success of his enterprise that, in order to develop it still further, he printed certain forms of billets or notes which were intended to cover all the ordinary requirements of business in great towns. These forms contained blanks which were intended to be. filled Up by the pen with such special matter as might be necessary to com. plete the writer's object. The idea at once became popular, and the printedl forms accompanied the expansion of the postal service throughout the. larger cities of France, and 1t wasl many years before they fell into dis use
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
General Summary for ths Week
 Ending Monday, May 8.

Little Rock, May 9, 1899-CU. S. Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau, Arkansas Section for the week ending Monday, May 1, 1899. ]
 Corn is coming up and is being cultivated in many localities. In some nections the stand is good, in others it IS roor. Some is being replanted, on account of damage by cuU-worms. Cotton IS still being p.auted in some localities; the early planted is coming up, and generally the stand is good; some sections re- port the stand fair, others as being poor; some is being plowed up and corn planted instead. Cut-worms are doing damage 10 both corn and cotton. Potato-bugs are injuring potatoes, and chinch-bugs have an- peared in some localities in the northwest section and are damaging the wheat. Wheat and oats, gen erally, are doing well, although the reports vary in the same sections. Early wheat heading out in the northwest section.
 REPORTS BY COUNTIES. New Edinburp, Cleveladd Co.,, ;: W. D. Attwood-Corn planting al most completed, and coming up tt fair stand; cotton planting still ID progress; early planting being plowed up and replanted; stand not good; Irish potatoes looking well aud being cultivated for the last time; oats and wheat are needing rain; all fruit promising. except peaches and pears.
 Phenix, Lincoln Go c. s. Sneed -Weather fair aud warm; corn ard cotton planting still in progress rain needed.
 Belfast, Grant Co.,: P. Sheppard- All crops improved; on account ot bad stand some cotton is being plowed up and corn is being planted instead; some damage to potatoes by bugs.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
PITTSBURG AND GULF
Fordycs and Withers Now Receivers
 of the Entire System.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 9.-The authority of s. w. Fordyce and Webster Withers, receivers of the Kansas LClty, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad, now extends over the en- tire system from Kansas City to the Gulf of Mexico. The receivers and thelr attorneys returned yesterday from trip to Texas and Louisiana in the interest of tte receivership. On the trip the Federal courts of those States changed the former re ceiyers they had named and appoint ed Mr. Fordyce and Wr. Withers in their stead. United States Judge John F. Phillips accompa1ied the party. The receivers, who inspect ed the road and also the ship canal at Port Arthur, express themselves as satisfied at the present condition of the property and it's business.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
Snakes Do Swallow Their Young.

I met with curious incident somel years ago while hunting snakes in the| swamps at Melrose. I came across al male and female striped, with numer-| ous young ones. The parents were near| each other, the family crawling oyer| and around them. I was going for| them, when, on second thought, 1 con1 cluded to watch them. They did nou appear to be frightened, but went on| gamboling about for some time I we9d a little nearer when both snakes turned toward me, making a faint noise, and placed their heads flat on| the ground. It was curious sight toI see these snakes, not long born, somd| of them a foot or two away, turn at the noise, and instantly seek refuge inl their parents wide-open mouths. I and certain it was a note of warning o4 danger. I caught both snakes and put them in separate bags. The female had ten young and the male had swal{ lowed five. This is the first instance of any notice of a male snake perform{ ing this affectionate duty for itS young. I placed the whole family in q
 box, where they lived peaceably q long time. From Forest and Stream
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
The rxnsrrlter,s snrend.

There are probably few even among those who use the typewriter who havS any proper conception of the varietJ and uniyersality of the ingenious sub stitute for the pen.
 Although only in its very earlJ youth, it has already penetrated intl every corner of the earth. It has gonl with invading armies and explorers ir| to the very heart of Africa. Lieutenant Peary has introduced 1t to polar icl and 1t has travelled thousands of milel over Siberian snows. It travels wltl every army and feet, and 1t was onl of the first things rescued from thl sunken Maine.
 Two of the most costly typewriter| belong to the Queen and the Czar o| Russia. They are exquisite machine of white enamel and gold, with keyI of livery. The Queen Regent of Spail uses one for her correspondence, thI Khedive possesses one, and, in fact there is scarcely court in Europl where the typewriter has not a placd
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
,NsEvENT INITS HISTORY ELABORATELY CELE-
 BRATED.
DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH
Something About Mexico's History Life and Tragedy of
 Maximilian.

necial Correspondence of the Graphic:
 El Paso, May e.-YesttrI ay, the 5.b. was festival day in Old Mexi- 70. It commemorated the victory of the Mexicans over the French at PuebIa, May 5, 1862. The event was elaborately celebrated in Ciudad Juarez, ,ythe Mexican city just across i he Rio Grande river rom Ell Paso. The buildings aud rark were elab- orately decorated, and a varied program of music, parades, etc, was carried out. Last night lthe adobe city was aglow with life nd light, and even the old church, said to be over 300 years old, was all ablaze with colored lanterns and ights of various shades and hues. The plaza, tpark), short distance from the old church, was elaborately decorated, and there was another program of music, fire works, etc., followed by a grand ball last night. Many Americans went over and assisted the Mexicans in their patriotic celebration.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-05-13
MAKING PEARLS TO ORDER.
ussel and Oyster Being Domesticated and
 Taught the Jewelry Business.

Taught the Jewelry Business.
 Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sap phires have all been produced in the laboratory and 1t is now the turn of the pearl The chemist, however, is not himself the maker of the new Grti- ficial pearls; he is only the collaborator. It is true that false pearl are made from mother-of-pearI, but their lustre is not up to the mark. The Chinese have long introduced grains of sand and little knots of wire into the shell of the pearl oyster in order that the animal, to relieve itself from the irri- tation so caused, may coat the foreign substance with pearl. If this matter be inserted between the shell and the mantle the oyster can eject it by con fractions of his body. To prevent this NJ. Boutan, French experlmenter, has trepanned the shell and introduced a small bead of nacre, which might, how ever, be a true pearl of q small size, through the hole, and fixed 1t by means of cement to the shell. This bean was in course of time covered with naere by the oyster, and a fine large pearl was the result. Dealers cannot distin- guish it from an Oriental pearl. The question of making pearls in this way was recently discussed at meeting of the Acedamies des Sciences, Paris, and BI Berthelot, the famous chemist, ob- served that such pearl could only be considered true pearl if 1t had at least a hundred layers of the peaft naere; otherwise it would only be foreign substance covered with nacre. Of course, if the foreign matter is pearl itself this objection disappears, and we have the means of producing pearls at will According to NJ. La cage Duthier, some two years would be required for hallotide to produce big pearl The artificial pearl of the trade, fabricated from nacre, could also be coated in the same way. Evi- dently the pearl mussel and oyster are about to be domesticated for the prod uction of pearls, as the spider for silk. Pearl divers may become legend of the past.