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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
AT THE LITERARY.

At so called "literary" in Georgia
settlement a sturdy old farmer obtained
the floor and spoke for one hour on
corn raising, fodder pulling and cotton
picking.
The local preacher was present, and
arose to point Of order.
81 do not see," said he, "what a lit
erary meeting has 10 do with corn ra's-
ing and fodder pulling"
"Wer," replied the old farmer, otis
got jest this to do with it; Ell it warn't
fer core, cotton, an bacon an green's
there wouldn't be literary man in the
whole blame country !"-Atlanta Con-
stitui on.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
SMALL SINS.

There are three crimes which, no
matter what may be the degree OF their
venality, are regarded by the world as
tenal. They are lying at poker, smug-
Cling, and undertaking the age Of q
4-year- old child. Where breathes the
mother who will not fudgea little when
it comes to The question OF payining 5
cents for her boy or stealing for him a
free ride? If the boy be large for his
years, her period of mendacity lasts
but short time, but if he be under
sized her equivocation extends far in
to the seventh year, Such mother
never hands more than nickel to the
conductor when she and Tommy travel
together; he might keep dime for the
two, or take change out of o quarter.
The railroad companies are beaten out
OF many thousands of dollars by the
darling mothers who cannot see more
than four years when paying fares
New York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
A THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie E. Springer, of 1125, Howard
st., Philadelphia, Pa. when she found
that DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured
her of a hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden; All
other RENE dies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal
Oure-"it soon removed the pnin In
my chest and I can now sleep sOundly,
something I can scarcely remember
doing before. I feel like sounding l it,
praise througout the Universe" Sc
will every one who tries DIR: Kings
New Discovery for any trouble Of the
Throat Chest or Lungs. Price 60c'
and $1.OO. Trial bottles free at Nc
Crun Drug Go, Every bottle guaran'
teed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
FREE BLOOD CURE.
An off, ,roviding faith to Sufferers
from Blood and Skin Troubles.

An off, lroviding faith to Sufferers
from Blood and Skin Troubles
Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Pain
full Swellipgs. Effects OF Blood Poison,
Persistent Eruptiens, that refuse to
heal under ordinary treatment are
quickly cured by B. B. B. Botanic
Blood Balm), The mcst wonderful Blood
Purifier of the age, made especially to
cure all terrible, obstinate, p.seated
Blood and Skin troubles. Is your
blood thina Are you pale? All run
down? Have you Eczema? Pimples!
Blotches and Bumps9 Skin OF Scalp
Humors? Boils? Eruptionsi Skin
Itches and Swollen? Aching Bones?
Rheumatism? Scrofula? Catarrh9 Then
you need B. B. B. Botanic Blood
Balm), because it drains from the blood
and entire system all the poisons and
humors which cause all Of these troubles
and the cause being removed, a per-
manent cure follows. B. B. b.
thoroughly tested for thirty years, and
thousands cured after doctors and
patent medicines failed. For sale by
druggists at 81 per large bottle, or e
large bottles (iull treatment) So. To
prove our faith in B. B. B. we will
send Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
to sufferers, so they may test the
remedy at our expense. Address
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Write to-day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

We live in a country OF which the
principal scourge is stomach-trouble.
1t 10 more widespread than any 9TH
er disease, and, very nearly, more
dangerous.
One thing that makes it so dangerous
is that it is 80 little understood.
If it were better understood, 1t
would be more feared, more easily
cured, less universal than it is now.
So, those who wish to be cured, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial, because it
goes to the root Of the trouble as no
other medicine does. The pure, harm
less, curative herbs and plants, of which
it is composed, are what render it so
certain and, at the same time, 80 gentle
q cure.
1t helps and strengthens the stom-
ach, purifes and tones up the system.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
$1,00 per bottle.
"Did tpat bottle Of medicine do
your aunt any goodi"
mo; as soon az she read the wrap
r she got three new diseases"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
A. BARCLAY & CO,
Real Estate aud
Insurance Agents,
Lexington, Va.

The nrices OF farming lands IN the valley
-, Vir,ifria ore advancing. We have large
number Of inquiries from Western parug9
and expect good sales this summer ana la,I
Now fs the time to invest. We oler the
following for your consideration. Inc Iouf
farms today advertised are especially at
tractiye. We have many others OF VARIOUS
sizes and at various prices. Call anu see u.s.
One farm of 230 acres, divided into eigh
fields: well fenced; running water In every
field; very productive. lmprovements-Ons
frame house, six rooms, with kitchen ana
three rooms attached; two tenant houses
Nog); one large hay barn; one tank parl'
7Ox40 feet; out houses; granary; ice mousse
apple barn; tool house; corn crib; stable ioo
horses; bath house; an orchard 81 loV
trees-25 or 30 pear trees. F1rst-class larln,
within one mile Of East Lexington depot
One farm OF 260 acres, within two miles OF
East Lexington depot; water in every held
200 acres of cleared land balance in good
timber; land very productive and In good
order: especially adapted to wheat and grass
Dwelling house in fair order.
One farm OF $50 acres, within one-half
mile OF Buffalo Forge, on n. d ". IL. H.;
about 200 acres in good timber; 100 acres
bottom land; fields with running water; soil
| good and very productive; large brick house
with 10 rooms, built in 1866, present eondl,
ton. fair; nice yard, when In order; tenant
HOUSES on the place; barns; stable for L
horses; small orchard.
One'farm Of 300 acres, within four miles o.
Natural Bridge; land in fine CONDITION, ano
fences in first rate order; natural blue grass
Land. farm divided into 8 fields; house with
s rooms, garnet and fine cellar; spring
and dairy house; one fish pond; barn. 9G14o
10 acres in orchard; all buildings and orchard
enclosed with good pailing and plank FENCES
a tenant house with four rooms.
We have a large number OF other farms II
Rockbridge, and town properties DOM a.
Lexington and Buena Vista.
10 lots at Savernak9 cheap for cash,
Mineral and agricultural lands in ROCK
L otetOurt counties.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
WHO KNEW BEST?

The following story goes to show
that even medical men can err: AS a
husband and wife were crossing Lon
don thoroughfare the man was knocked
down. His injuries being serious, nc
was placed on a shutter and borne to a
neighboriDg hospital. At the door stood
a surgeon. "Ab, poor fellow" said he
"he's dead" emo, I'm not, " replied the
man. "Be quiet, George" broke in his
wife. the doctor knows best"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
NEEDED MORE CHALK.
Willie Relates HIS Strange Dream
to His Father.
(Eror, Tito

from Lie.
Papa lat the breakfast table)-Willie
my boy, why are you looking 80
thoughtful? Are you not feeling well!
Willie very seriously)-Yes, papa;
but had strange dream this morn
ing.
Papa-Indeed? what was it?
Willie-I dreamed, papa, that 1 died
aud went to heaven; and when 81.
Peter met me at the gate, instead OF
showing me the way to the golden
streets, as L expected, he took me out
into large field, and in the middle OF
the field there was q ladder reaching
away up into the sky and out OF sight.
Then st. Peter told ne that HEAVIER was
at the top, and that in order to get
there must take the big piece OF chalk
he gave me and slowly climb the lad
der, writing on each rung some sin 1
had committed.
Papa, laying down his newspaper
And did you finally reach heaven my
son?
Willie-No, papa, for just as I was
trying to think of something to write
on the second rung, I looked up into
the sky and saw you coming down.
Papa-And what was 1 coming
down for, pray?
Willie-That's just what I asked
you, papa, and you told me you were
going for more chalk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
WORTH KNOWING.

The first ifeboat was launched in
1900,
Australia is capable Of supporting at
least 100000 inhabitants.
A physician declares that people who
sleep with their moath shut live long
est.
A dealer in artificial limbs estimates
that 10000 Britons have lost one or
both legs.
1t is estimated that about 1000, 000.-
900 BICYCLES have been made in Europe
and America.
Cork, if sunk 200 feet in the ocean,
will not rise, on account Of the pressure
of the water.
In Vienna the municipal authorities
are constructing system of bicycle
paths for cyclists only.
A large paper house with 16 rooms
has been erected bya Russian noble
man on bis country estate in Padolia.
It was constructed by an American
engineer and cost $4,000 rubiss. Its
architect declares thatit will last long
or than a stone building. To make
the trump for rpaper more emphatic
the owner has resolved that al the
furniture shAl be u The vales natslial
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
BABY RUTH'S DOLL.

Mas. Grover Cleveland has given to
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Fair, at Princeton, beautiful doll
which was once the idol of little Miss
Ruth Cleveland. The person guessing
the dolls correct name will be given
the doll, and the proceeds of the con-
taet will 90 TO ST. Paul's Church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
BAD ENOUGH.

did you shout and cheer for ex-
pansion at the banquet
Eyes, guess whooped 'er up az
lively as any one there. But had a
great object lesson in my head nex'
morning. No more expansion for me-
please. "-Detroit Free Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
E#sa~
PASSION PLAY"
Leads List Of Mammoth Productions
with 700 Speaking Parts.

Leads List OF Mammoth Productons
with 700 Speaking PArts.
The passion Play" as performed
every tonth year since 1888 at Oberam-
mergau, which is intended to present a
lifelike picture of the last days of our
Savior upon earth, heads the list OF
mammoth dramas in the number OF
speaking parts. Seven hundred actors
are required, ranging from the chief
actor, Joseph May r, who has on three
occasions played the part of Christ, to
the little boys and girls who are group
cd in the Scriptural tableaux. The
play takes place in a large opsn-air
theater capable of accommodating g.
600 spectators. The villagers OF
Oberammergau regard the "Pa sion
Play" as a solemn act of religious wor-
ship, and the performances are charac
terzed by the greatest reverence. The
proceeds are devoted to the good OF
the community, after betrayal OF the
cost of producing the play, including a
moderate remuneration of the actors.
The principal Parts are usually heredi-
tary in certain families, and are assigned
with regard to moral character as well
as dramatic ability, and the part OF
Christ is looked upon as one of the
highest honors attainable. The perform
ance, which lasts nine hours, is attend
ed by many thousands of European and
American visitors.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

A large Chinese ship arrived in New
York two two days ago with an enor-
nous cargo Of oriental stuff, the big
gest item being 100000 pounds Of
tea. This is said to be the largest
cargo of tea ever landed in New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

ton. It is positive cure loi allio'l az
disorders of these organs, and cures also
such diseases of the heart, blood, liver
and other organs, as have their cause IN
a weak or diseased condition OF the
stomach.
There is no alcohol or other 1ntoxi,
cant contained in Golden Medical
Discovery" IL.
Substitutions are limitations. limits
ton money is worthless. So are imita-
lions of DR.. Pierce's Discovery" Get
the genuine.
Mr.. John L. coughenour OF Clensavage
Somerset Co. Pa, writes: ~ had been doctor
inc for about year and half, being unable 70
work most Of the time. The doctor SAID haa
heart disease and indigestion. My appetite was
unusually poor, was weak and nervous, ano
nv heart kept throbbing continually, and was
short of breath. Finally wrote to you iof
advice. I did not think your diagnosis was right,
but I ordered six bottles OF Golden; MedicaI
Discovery and beganits use. amer using tnres
bottles began to improve slowly ana soon went
70 work and have been working ever since
Free. Doctor Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser, 1908 pages, 100 illustra-
tons, is sent free on receipt OF stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Send AZ
one-cent stamps for the paper bound
edition, or 81 stamps for the cloth. Adj
dress DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. x.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
Co mmisslGo2ner's Sale
REAL ESTATE.

Nav 1851 ana Jne zVlu uoJ VI ar
1898 in the ChaLcery Cause OF A. II, NC
Corkle for &C., vs. George S. Armentrout
Admir-. &C., the undersigned Special C0ni'
missioners, Twill offer for sale at fuOiic
Auction on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 1900
in front of the Court House Of Rockbridgee
Ccunty In Lexington, Va, the tract OF lana
in the proceedings OF the aforesaid cause
mentioned the same being the land OF which
George 8. Armentrout died seized and pos
seesed consisting of about 200 acres more
or Ieoa situated on the Brownsburg Road
about "a Of a mile south oil CEDAR "roFe III
the County of Rockbridge. ,.,.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash sufficient 70 delray
the costs of suit and sale and heresldue on
a credit Of 1, 2, and years, In equal IN,
stallments bearing interest from the oay OF
sale the purchaser executing bonds therefor
with good personal security, and the Iilie
being retained as ultimate security.
PAIL e D. M FENCE PENiGK} Special Comm
In the Circuit Court Of the Comfy oil
Rockbridge.
A. L. McCorkle for &c. rl"in'iiis
vs..
George s. Armentrout Admir-.
Us Defendants.
IR, Witt. Clerk Of the said Court do
certify that the Bond required OF the Oom'
missioners In the above cause, has been duly
given by G., D. Letcher. ,,,,rr,
N A. OlOTk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25
l11annaoirHsar8r
A Fine Horse.

Quite all acquisition to, and I'M
provement in the equine property
of this section Is offered by Col r.
G. Lurty, who has brought to the
consideration of all lovers of FIRST
class stock, the great stallion,
patrolman II, sired Ivy Inspector
b. dam Baby. g. 4, Dairy Maid the
dam of Mcndowthorpe. Patrolman
lis bred in tic purple and has
shown himself worthy Of his roy?
lineage, having run a mile in l.4a.
He is not only bred from those wEo
have proven themselves bread win
dcrs aud crackcr-jacks, but he has
no, failed to prove himself a horse
Of tho first magnitude. Patrolmal
II can bc seen ut the store of MIR
Bennett |. Barrow in the Sth ward
where any and all information con
'cerning him can be obtained
Farmers and other lovers OF stocI
. should see this fine th0roughbre'
before breeding elsewhere,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

Mrs. A. M. Burton, proprietor o {
the Burton House Ia very i'll. DR..
II. $. Cocram, President Of the
State Board Of Medical Examiners,
came up Saturday in consultation
upon her Case -,
Rev w. 7. Douglas and his sis
ters have the sympathy Of MI in the
bereavement they suffer in the
death of their maternal uncle MIR,
Pc. Tucker of West Baton Rouge
Ho died in New Orleans Tuesday
morning after ~ lingering illness.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25
ChaD,berlnin's COtagh Remedy

ChaDlberlNiRss COaagh Remedy
This remedy is ineenaed especial
" for coughs, colds, Group, whoop,
ing cough and influenza 1t has
become famous for its cures of
these diseases, over large part OF
the civilized world. The most fat
tering testimonials have been re-
ceived, giving accounts Of it's good
works; Of the aggravating and per
sistent coughs it has oured;ofsevere
colds that have yielded promptly to
its soothing effects, and OF the
dangerous attacks of Group it has
cured, often saving the life OF tue
child, The extensive use Of it fo'
wboonIng cough has shown that i
robs tlIat disease Of oil dangerous
consequences, For sale by kil
bourne 8 Forester, St. Francis
Vile, villerst 3 Allan, Bayou
Sara, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

Loud lamentations are going up,
l,eaaaae 60 many persons are find'
ing that their fig trees are dead
killed by The unprecedented cold in
the, middle Of February. Only
those trees that were in sheltered
localities have escaped. This is a
great loss, as this fruit is usually
an unfailing crop, and one general
ly much enjoyed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

=, The ctr Cleou was chartered to
nraksthe trip to Como, Wsdnes-
daase, convey the groom,the clergy
nnsu and certale of the guests TO Ase
Wood, Brandon wedding. The
groom's relatives from Port Gibsoli,
Miss Elisha Stocking and Dir. Sap,
Garter were of this party. They
returned. the same night after thu
reception. Mr.. aud atrs. Wsod
took the train, Friday at Baihes
station for visit. to Port Glib
son: On their return the!
will board at Mrs. N. Lacy's com
. fo~t.Dlc home.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

:. The doctor may be n good old
man, but even 30, medical examina,
:tions and the 'local applications"
treatment arc al,horrent to every
modest woman. They are embarras.
singleton useless. They should,
not bo submitted to. until every
thing ease has been tried. In nine
cases out of ten, there'is no reason
for them. Tn nine cases out of ten,
the doctor in general practice isn't
competent to treat female diseases.
They make a branch Of medicine
by themselves. They can be prop:
| erly understood and treated only by
one who has had years of actual
practice and experience in this par,
ticular line. This is true of DR.. r.
V. Pierce, chief consulting phySi'
elan of the Invalids Hotel and Sur
| gical Institute, at Buffalo, n. Y.
DR.. Picrce's Favorite Prescription,
remedy for all arrangements of
the reproductive organs Of women,
I.has been in actual uscf for morcthast
thirty yems. 1t cures every form
of. "fcmale weakneAs. ~; :: :
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25
u Batch of T"Stim on!alS.
Laurel Hill, La, Feb 1890.

Laurel lllll, La, fco 1000.
This is to certify that | regard
Vigilant thess;allion owned by W.
Ii. Richardson as the most yalua-
bic acquisition in the horse line that
West Fcliciana has ever acquired
without exception. With a superb
silt.elge pedigree he stands near
the head of valuable families of
speed horses in the United States,
without any Of the faults of nerv-
ousness and restlcSSness so common
in his class, and his great value ~
Il sire is in the transmission Of the
traits of gentleness and general use
fitness and excellent constitution
to his offspring.
J. Burrllss McGelee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25
MARRIED

WOOD-BRAEDON-At the
Brandon family residence, "Como"
plantation, West Felicisna parish,
La, Wednesday evening, March 22,
1899, the Rev VIM. Taylor Douglas
officiating, Mr.. James Davenport
Wood Jr and Miss Mary Ryland
Brandon, daughter Of Capt Lane
Brandon. -
The ceremony was witnessed on.
ly by the immediate relatives and a
very few friends. This fact. con.
tributed all the more to the solemn.
ty with which the .monlentous
vows were breathed.
The drawing.room of the attrac.
tive country home Was tastefully
decorated with evergrcens and white
aowers,-as in fact, the entire
scheme of decoration throughout
the house was in tones Of green and
white. Garlsnds were suspended
from the four corners of the psrlOr
and were caught to the ceiling in
the centre of the room by two hearts
Of white flowers. Under these, the
bride paused, as she came in, one
hand resting lightly upon her faith
er's arm. and her movements softly
timed to the harmonious strains Of
that sweetest of all Wedding march
lsOhn's--played by Miss
Elisha Stocking.
The brides gown MAS OF white
taffcta. silk. The bodice and sleeves
we're daintily shirred, while silk
gauze and natural flowers were othcl
accessories of the costume. A vel
Of illusion cuveloped her tall grace
full figure, making all in all, a love
lly picture, of fair young woman
hood. H.. ".'.. =
The groom, looking particular.
elegant, handsome and self possess
ed, met his bride, under the unite'
hearts, and they went through! th
rite that made them one.
! Family greetings were harll
: over before guests began to srriv
y for the reception, which filed, III
hours from nine to eleven. Thsr
d VAS a large numberpresent, aud a
a, the occasion was full drtsS
!. caused tho haudsc nlo evening 90
~ tunes Of rich silks and bright o
gaudies to form q lovely setting Il
the spotless robe Of the bride,
~ An elegant supper was serve
u Oh tote o tete tSbIes, each of whit
! was ornamented with q white star
~ of maldcn-hair: ferns. The emit
," houpe presented festive scene wi
its decorations, cleaning tapers az
'g huppy faces. While MeFrimc
er increased as the evening wore
ne and the champagne flowed.
The brides cake WAS out wi
-. due ceremony, and it was f"u
. that Miss Sue LcSassier, haA t
y. ~ ring, Miss +. Hollingsworth, t
49, coin, and to prove that the best
D., anguries fail at times, Mrs. ID.
~ Buchanan the thimble. go. -.
There WAS a beautiful array
rye gifts, and these spoke eloquont'y
"g the popularity Of ut. Wood and
ay fair, sweet bride. But even Mi
ar friends far and near aTo wi
are INK them, prosperity and happin
together, and
IN That all theirlife be honey'm
ext And their pathway one OF ro'
will
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25
We Hear.

A prophetic ringing as Of mar
rage bells, which are to peal forth
this spring and early summer. Be-
sides the two mentioned, last week.
as to occur in the upper part of the
parish, there are to be three III
town, it is said, before q great while
Nov c,,ess. !: y0G l0N't know.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

Ladies' desiring eontented and
happy old age should use Simmons
squaw Vine Wine Or Tablets, com
mencing at 40 years old and COIL
tinuc during "change Of life"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

The curative properties, strength
and. effect of DIR. NJ. Al. Simmons
Liver Medicine arc always the
same. II cannot be eQualleih
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

Constipation of the bowels may
he easily cured by a few doses of
DR.. N. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-03-25

Rob childbirth Of its tcrrots and
minimize the pain and dangers Of
labor by using Summons sqnsw
Vine Wine or Tablets. "