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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
SPRINGFIELD.

February 20.
AS our town has not been heard from
fer some time L will write you just to
let you know we have thawed out
enough TO be able to set little wood.
Truly the paw of the ground hog has
been heavy on us poor country folks.
He knocked out the candidates in the
frat round and as they were the bus
lest people 1 have seen for some time
this is ve:y discouraging,
Our people have been in tho best OF
health. during the cold snap with the
exception of the DR.. who was ronfned
to bis room for some days by an at
tack of bronchitis. but at this writing
he las rully recovered.
Rev. G.. A. Long returned home last
week after an absense of some wees in
Bath and Highland counties. He re-
ports tide OF 35 miles across country
on a sled with the mucury at zero as
som ething moi 10 be desired by anyone
Our town is rejoicing in the pros
pect of cannery being erected hero
this seuson. DR.. A. n. Johnston and
I. D. Garst are at the head Of the en-
terprise.
The snow mashed in the roofs OF
quite q number OF buildings about here
The entire roof OF j. A. Miller's barn
ell in but fortunately did not injuIe
any of his stock.
Our pc ople find the telephone quite
a convenience during the bad weather
as it saves a good many trips over our
bad roads.
Snow RAIL
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"SNOWBALL."

The Lexington opera house was ILL.,
e last Friday night to witness the per-
Torrance of the farcial comedy, "Snow-
ball, which was well rendered and re-
Aected great credit upon all the par
ticipan's. The characters we're well
sustained and the presentation was
possibly the best ametuer performance
ever seen in Lexington.
The performance was billed for
tuesday night bat vas postponed on
account of the inclement weather.
The play wSs under Encouragement
of Miss Annie r. White whose well
known ability in this line was a guar
antee for the success of the enterprise.
The proceeds will be applied 10 the
baseball club Ct Washington and Lee
University. 81
A wholesome moral was conveyed by
the play. Just as the SNOWFALL hccu-
mulates and grows large by its revo-
lutions, so the little troubles OF life
will gather until something serious
results
The cast was as follows:
Felix Featherstone, Mr.. F. w. King;
Uncle John, Mr.. ]. D. NJ. Armistead;
Harry Pendergost, Mr.. II. W. Withersi
Saunders, Mr.. E. b. Pancake; Mrs.
Featherstone, Mrs. 5. b. Walker; Ethel
Stranger, Miss Sue Wexford; Penelope
Miss Mary Preston Graham.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
DIED.
Lindsay.

Mrs. Thomas J. Kayton died Mon
day afternoon at her home near Alone,
aged about fifty years. Her husband
came to Lexington that day and she
died before his return. Shortly after
dinner she was attacked with severe
pains in the head and died soon after
wards.
Mrs. Kayton was Miss Armentrout
Of Buffalo. She is survived by her hus-
band, four sons and three daughters.
Her funeral took place today, Rev. Mr..
Shewey officiating, and the interment
was made at Bethany Lutheran ceme-
terry, of Alone.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
NEW HOME FOR FIREMEN.

The Lexington Volun eer Fire De-
partment will soon have a home suited
to their needs, Ever since tleir oygani-
zation th teen years ago their head
Quqlt-r- lave been entirely too mush
cramped. For some years they strug-
gled along without the active coo.
Grafton and support of the communi =,
but tLey always responded promptly
when the alarm of FIRE was given
Since joining the State Fireman's Asso
citation they have reflected great credit
on Lexington, winning prizes in the
State contests at Hampton in 1896 and
at Newport News in 1898. In fact
they won all the first prizes at New
port News,
Realizing that Lexington has vol
unteer fire department second to none
ia the State. the city fathers have
hearkened unto the requests OF the
fremen and have taken steps for per-
manent improvements. A resolution
was adopted by the town council ap-
propriating the large brick building on
Main street, formerly occupied by the
public school, to be remode'ed and fit
ted up in manner suited to the needs
Of The 6Ie department. A committee
composed Of CounciImen j. Med.
Adai,, chairman, j. E. Heck, and G..
W. OAighter, was appointed to take
charge Of the matter and to dispose of
the present engine hcnse and lot and a
lot on Main street belonging to the
town. the proceeds from which to be
used in the above mentioned repairs.
From the plans submitted, estimated to
cost about SLIGO, it Is believed that
the inn royoment can be made with an
actual cost TO the town Of only about
5000, as the property to be sold will
bring at least 5000.
The plans provide for tower nine
feet square, on front lower corner,
lower floor to be lut on street level
partitions to lie removed so as to i'll
crease the size Of the rooms. The first
floor will lie used fer he three reel
and TIE hook AID ladder apparatus; the
secon d floor will contain the town
Offices council chamber, mayors court
room, meeting Eall for the fremcn,
sleeping room, and police headquarters
and repository for town records. The
building IN the rear will be used by
the sup enntendent of water works as
work shop. A fire alarm bell will be
placed in Che tower. The town stables
IRE now on the rear of tie lot,o which
,re also stored the supplies for water
system. Thus the Whole town govern
nent and suppli.s will be concentrated
IN one lot, and centrally located.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
PERSONALS.

Mrs. E. W. jenkins is visiting re-
latives in Winchester.
Miss Minnie Crawford left this morn
ing to visit friends in Roanoke
J. Herbert Charlton who has been
living in Pittsburg Tor the past year,
is at home on visit.
Miss Meta Berry is visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Berry,
Raphine.
Hon. A. F. Withrow, of Bath county, is
at the Lexington Hotel. Arch was warmly
greete by his host of friends here.
WA. Irvine was called TO Cbarlottes-
vile Yesterday by the serious illness OF
his father, G. w. Irvine. His wife ac-
co mpanied him.
Mrs. Frank P. Rhodes will leave In
the morning for Baltimore where she
will visit her daughter, Mrs. d. A.
X ern.
Mrs. Harry Gilbert, of Philadelphia,
is in Lexington, having been summon
ed here by the death Of her mother,
Mrs. John A. Charlton.
Mayor Thomas E. McCorLle, who
was stricken last Thursday morning
with paralysis in his left side, is I'M
proving slowly and hopes are entertain
ed for his recovery.
John w. Davis, former assistant
professor of law at Washington and Lee,
is now a member of the West Virginia
legislature. He is chairman OF the
Judiciary Committee.
James TuIpin, son OF Richard Z.
Turpin, deceased, of this place, died at
his home in Steelton, Pa, on the 7th
instant. He was brother OF Mrs. ~
G. Bowyer, Mrs. G. r. Dcaverand Mis-
Alice Turpip, all Of Lexington
Cards are cut announcing tie mar
rage of Miss Laura Tucker Carmichael,
daughter of Mrs. John Carmichael, to
Mr.. Oliver Perry Afford, Jr., of Lex
ington, KY, Oh Tuesday evening Feb
ruary 9th, at $3.50 O'Clock, in Glace
Memorial Episcopal church.
"Our Dropping Flag, is the subject
of an interesting poem by Rev. DR..
James A. Quar.es, published in Sun
days Richmond Times. In srone
words and truehe laments our duplielty
IN the war with Spain, and halls Agui
naldo as the Washington OF the East.
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gotal 3(etus.

At meeting OF tie dire ctors of the
West Enderly Land Company held
Lers yesterday, dividend OF 2 per
cent. was declared the stockholders Of
the company.
The ninth annual convention Of The
Virginia State Sunday School AssOcia-
ton OF all Protestant denominations
will he held in Richmond, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, March Sth, 9th
and 10rb.
Rick 1-1G OF the Ancient Order Of
Haymakers here donated the funds in
their treasure for the benefit Of the
poor Of Lexington. They turned over
to Overseer of the Poor John L. Hen
dersou, the sum Uf S13, which was ys,y
much needed.
The reports of the two banks doing
business in Lexington show that there
were $314,367.55 On deposit by indi-
vidual depositors. OF tbs omout $685.
2700S was on deposit at the Bank Of
Rockbridge and S131,O97.47 was in
the First National Bank.
Today being Washington's birthday
academic duties were suspended al
Washington and Lee University and at
tie Virginia Military Institute. The
banks were closed, Tut the postofice
remained open. The public schools
did not suspend.
The Safe Convention Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union, OF Viz ginia,
which was to have been held il Char
lottesyille yesterday and today, has
been )'ystponed until March 18th and
10Th. The pOstponement is due to the
effects of the snowstorm.
H. G. Davidson, a Confederate vet
eran who resided at Buena Vista, died
at an advanced aged, on Wednesday
morning at the residence Of his daugh-
ter. He was member of Company II,
Forty ninth VIr4in'a Infantry, and at
the time of his death was member Of
Blue Ridge Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams.
The decision in the Supreme Court
of Appeals on the Sth that counties had
no right 70 tax capital invested by
merchants as assessed by the commits
sioners Of The revenue will effect the
taxes Of this county by SL,17723, the
amount levied in the six dis rcts of
Rockbridge county. The amount Of
capital assessed of merchants is 1884,
AGO, of which $191 500 comes from The
Lexington District and Lexington, and
the tax on this amounts to $S29.40
and in the other five disiric the capt.
tai assessed is S53, $50, and The tax Is
$34763.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
DEATH OF MRS. NJ. E. CHARLTON.

Mrs. Mary E. Charlton, wife of Mr.:
John A. Charlton, died early Sunday
morning of consumption, after an i'll
ness of some months. She was in her
fifty-fifth year.
Mrs. Charlton was a daughter Of Mr..
G. S. Breedlove, deceased, Of this place.
She was twice married, her first hus-
band being Mr.. William Kahle, who
was killed during the war. She is sur
vived by her husband and five children
Seabourn, Of Newport News; Walter, OF
Washington; Mrs. Sallie Gilbert, of
/ hiladelphia; Hugh and Miss Mossie
Charlton, of Lexington; and W. Q.
Kahle of Lexington, by her first hus-
band; also by one brother, Mr.. j. ".
Breedlove, of Lexington.
Her funeral took place Tuesday after
noon at 3 o'clock from her late resi-
dence, the services being conducted by
Rev. Dr.J. Z. Wightman Of the Metho-
dist church, Of which church size was a
member She was buried in the Lex
ington cemetery. The following acted
as pallbearers: Messrs. J. L. Heck, G.
w. Offiighter, j. b. Holmes, T. j.
Elford W. s. Hileman, and f. G.
lin dsay
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
BRYAN ON THE MANILA CRISIS.

Colonel William Jennings Bryan
made an address on imperialism"
Saturday night at the University Of
Michigan in Ann Arbor. He said in
part:
"The President in his Boston speech
has declared that the future of the
Philippines is in the hands Ct the
American people. This IS all that has
been contended for by the opponents
of the colonial policy outlined by those
who have demanded the forcible and
permanent annexation of The Philippine
Islands. II the matter is in the hand IS
of the American people, then it is a
subject for discussion by the American
people, AMI the ony question to be
considered is whether the permanent
retention Of the Philippine Islands is
de irable. AM in considering what is
d sirable we must cons der what's best
fer the people Of TIE United States and
what is best for the Filipinos. Those
who oppose the colonial policy deny
that the a ADOPTION Of such policy by
this nation would be beneficial either 10
the United States or the alien race over
which our sovereignty would be ex-
tended. 1 deny that the Senators who
opposed ratification were in any way
responsible for "the commencement Of
hostiIlties. The responsibility rests
net upon these who oppose the treaty
but upon those Who refused to disclose
the nations purpose and left the f Ill
pinos to believe that their fight against
Spain instead of bringing them indie
pendence had only brought them a
change of masters"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
LOUISE BREHANY CONCERT.

For the benefit of the Athletic Asso-
cation of Washington and Lee Uni
yoreity, the Louise Brehany Concert
Company will give an entertainment
N the Lexington opera house Thurs
day evening, March 2nd. This is one
of the best companies of its kind and
is composed of musicians of recognized
ability. Two of the members were
in the Remenyi concerts at the time Of
his death.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
THERE Is MORE CATARRH

in this section of the country than all Other
diseases put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be ineurable. FOR
great many years doctors pronounced it
local disease. and prescribed local remadles'
and by constantly failing to cure with loca
treatment, pronounced it incurable Science
has proven catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease, and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufact
ured by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure Oh the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
O a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any cast
it fails to cure. Send for circulars and ties
timonials. Address,
FL. CHENEY & co. Toledo, o,
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
WASHINGTON SOCIETY CELEBRATION

The Washington Literary Society OF Wash
illgton and Lee University will celebrate
their eighty seventh anniversary tonight in
the Lee Memorial chapel. Following are the
officers President, w. G. Perrow, Va;
vicepiesident, T. d. Sloan, W. Va, secre-
tarv, w. &. Moore, Va.
The orators are. ID. OFT Va, subject,
"Virginia's Past," j. Powell Royal, va,
sabject, Some Evils that Threaten our
Country" Debaters: Affirmative ~ H.
Senft, Va; G. $. McNusty, va; negative; +.
W. Goshon, w. Va; J. McC. Seig, va
Subject fol debate, Resolved, That the
average young man Of to day has better
opportunity to mako financial success than
his forefathers o.. -
Music for the occasion will be furnished
by the.virginla Military Institute Post Band
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Gollntp 4letus.
GILNORE'S MILL.
February 20.

February 20.
For a week the James has be frozen
over ct this point. But Sunday night
ii e left and tbcli or fe about five
feet.
Our eli zens ale Lappy now, plenty of
ice for the summer.
j. L. Ddnlay, Of Swoope, is night
operator here now vice T. b. Young,
transferred.
II. NJ. Swartz, Of Rocky Point, spent
Sunday with his parents.
Messrs. Odgen and Markham, of Red
Mills, were IN our city Sunday.
JAKEY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND
OFFERING OF TwENTY-sEvEN MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS.

The movement was begun in Eng
land last year by proposition of a
member Of the British Parliament, him
self an ardent Methodist, that in graft
tude to God for the wonderful g,owtb
of the church there, and in preparation
for enlarged work for the new century,
the Wesleyans of England should bring
q thank offering of one million guineas,
($5, 250,000). Action was at once taken
and a large part Of The money has al
ready been secured.
Canadian Methodists seconded the
motion with a proposition TO raise
100000, and the Southern Metho-
dlsts in their General Conference in
Baltimore last May decided TO make
cir offering $1,5OO,OOO. The more
numerous and wealthy Northern Metho.
dist have settled on $20,000,000 as
their mark, and have gone to work to
raise it with characteristics energy.
1t is expected to raise about $780,
90 IN Virginia, and the management
inspires success.
The Methodists OF the United States
are a great people, grown from $4,000
in 800 to 5 100000 now, and they
have a right to be grateful for then
wonderful success in tie nineteenth
century and duty to be greatly usetu
to the world in the appro aching cen
fury Of enlarged opportunity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22

Tie Baltimore Confer renee, Aetho-
dist EpiscoI al Church, South wi meei
in Mt. Vernon Place church, Washing
ton, D. c., this year insteid of at AL
exandra. The change of place was
made necessary on account of the pre-
valence Of smallpox at Alexandra.
Conference has been postponed two
weeks and will convene the first week
in April,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22

am Offering some unusual values in
Hamburg Edges. Something you will
not find in many stores. bought sew
eral thousand yards to sell at 5, and
10 cents per yard They are the best
values I ever saw for the money. If
you can come and see them, write for
samples.
j, Med. ADAIs,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
THE MODERN WAY.

C mmends itself to the well-informed,
to do Pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner d disagreeably as well. 10
cleanse The system and break up coldf,
headaches, and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects. use the delightful
LIQUID laxative remedy, Syrup OF Figs,
Made by California Fig Syrap Go.
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IRWIN & co.
Wood


Those of our subscribers who pay
their subscriptions in wood will confer
favor upon us by delivering the same
AT ONCE
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Irwin

w o. lust as good, but
trial will convince you. We are the ONLY
dealers Cin lexington in genuine White &C.
al Oil, and we can prove this fact.
CHRISTIANS is near, and the question OF
" the day is. What shall / giye--Y
Let us offer few suggestions.
japanese Ware
In beautiful gold and floral decorations.
Only small lot; but every piece thing OF
beauty. These things always touchi the
heart of housekeepeF
Chores.
Nothing more useful or appropriate as
gift than good pair OF Gloves. A nice as.
sortment OF Centemeris and other good
makes. Also a large line OF Jersey and
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves and Mitts for
ladies' for children and for men.
PockaJOOks and Purses.
All kinds-for little people and for big;
for little money and for more. Black, tan.
green, alligator Also nice lot Of Ladies'
hatelaine Bag g.
Handkerchief.
We cannot do justice to this beautiful
stock, consisting az it does. OF everything,
from the filmy lace handkerchief Tor the
daintiest miss, to the heavy cotton bandana.
We mention specially:
Pretty embroidered. imitation hemstitsh
handkerchiefs at Sc.
All pure linen hsmstitchsd, Zoe.
Pure linen. embroidered and hemstitched,
l5c.
Pure lnen embroidered and hemstitehed,
finer, 20 and 25c.
Pure linen, lace insertion and edge. Soc.
and SO on, up to e1.O0 each.
Gents pure silk initial, 5Oc.
Gents "Japonette" initial, lOc. The
prettlest thing on the market for the prize.
Table COuevs, Rugs, Etc.
A handsome lot Of Table Covers. in che.
lille and tapestry. Portiers, Rugs, Blankets,
omforts, Bedspreads, etc.
Reduced Prices in Dress Goods.
A large lot, some were 80, some SO, 37f,
40, As and SOC; all go now at 20c' per yard.
A rare opportunity to secure genuine bar
gain In nice dress pattern at small cost.
Fur CoUarettes and Feather Bods and
Collars, FascindtOrs and Hoods.
Knit Skirts and Woven Skirts. In the
latter, we have full sized, half-wool skirt
at Soc; a rare thing
GROCERIES.
II you want nice fresh Groceries give US g
trial. We guarantee the quality OF every
article, and you will find our stock embraces
everything seasonable:
RaIsins Plum Pudding,
Currsnts. Preserved Ginger,
Cltron. Mnce Meat,
Nuts Olives and Olive on,
Candies, cocoanuts,
Figs. Cranbeiries,
Malaga Grapes, Edam hesse,
Oranges, Pineapple Cheese Lemons
ETC., etc, etc.
The finest New Orleans Molasses we ever
had. 1913
Try one can of our White House Coffee
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trial VIII CONVINCE you. We are Tue O-NLI
dealers Qn lexington in genuine White &c
o al Oil, and we can prove this fact.
CHRISTMAS is near, and the question OF
" the day is: What shall giye--f
Let us offer few suggestions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
JdpGneSe Ware

In beautiful gold and floral decorations.
Only a small lot; but every piece thing OF
beauty. These things always touch! the
heart Of housekeeperf
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GDUes.

Nothing more useful or appropriate as
gift than good pair OF Gloves. A Dice as:
sortment OF Centemeri's and other good
makes. Also large line Of Jersey and
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves and Blitts, for
ladies. for children and for men.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-22
P0ckH6OOks and Purses.

All kinds-for little people and for big;
for little money and for more. Black, tan,
green, alligator. Also nice lot OF Ladies'
hatelaine Bag G.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-05-17
WILL THE GOVERNMENT Dor.
ROWE
baltimore SUM-

Washington officials connected with
the treasury are said to expect to have
to borrow money for the governments
expenses during the calendar year ow-
ing to excess Of expenditure over reve-
nue.. No bonds will be issued, but adj
vantage will be taken of the provision
of the new war revenue act which au-
thorizes the issue Of treasury certi6-
Gates to limited amount. The certi6-
cate is supposed to bspreferable to She
bond, from the treasury's point Of view,
because redeemable after o short inter-
val. II has the additional advantage,
from the political point of view, that
'thers is as yet no current popular OUT
cry against the issue Of government
certificates in time OF peace, % there 10
against the issue Of bonds.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-05-17
THE OWEN HARDW ARE COMPANY i.
A CHAIR FOR CLEVELAND.

A dispatch from New York says
Princeton alumni and friends OF the
university who are conversant with its
affairs. have not waited for the trustees
to meet and act upon the recent anony-
nous gift of 100000 to endow pro-
fessorsLip Of general politics in the
institution, but have settled upon form
er Pr sident Grover Cleveland as the
occupant of the chair. 1t is said that
the donor of the fund had Mr.. Cleve-
land in mind, and that the place has
been Gle. tea in order that he may be
formally attached to The university in
which LIE has shown such lively in
terest since he last left the White
House.
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S. 8. s. FOR THE BLOOD
81 have Offended YOU" he said con-

81 have offeIctd you, re SAID con
tritely,.
"No. no. Lillian answered.
ooh, but I have. b. cried in distress
ain my delight 81 .e+ins you have
overstepped the loud. OF politenesS
l have been rude. g.
"You do not understand. I zee no
child" she said hurrie1ly, and she
turned to go.
A Flower fell from her hair He
stepped and picked it up. k-
rKeep it," she whispered moving
away.
He took the hDower, and with It her
hand, as if in that moment he had di'
vined the truth. 5 Er.
"At one time" he said, in tones that
trembled, 81 I could Lave had Q flower
from your hair my happiness would
have been complete. Now my hap
piness will not be complete without the
.giysr. My I have hei?' he whispered
"say yes" he pleaded.
Who could resist the tender voicsi
Not Lillian, who loved him with al her
heart. Her answer was low, but he
must have heard it, for he kissed the
flower. .,.- vq1
"Ths paragonl" Lillian said, few
minutes later, suddenly remembering
her aunt's commission.
Filled with emotion she approached
that lady, who smiled beningly upon
her.
c awhy, you have been talking to him
all the evening"" exelnin ed her aunt.
"James, your paiagt nj" exclaimed
Lillian, in rstonishment. ,r1'eq soJes
He and 1 are old friends, aunt. /
met Linn three years ago, " hen Was
at the mountains with papa. B, sides"
demurely, che is to be ny husband
And Mrs. Hudson always declared
she made the match.