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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

One'farm Of 300 acres, within four miles OF
Natural Bridge; land in fine condition, and
fences in first rate order; natural blue grass
land; farm divided into fields; house with
8 ..rcoms, garnet and fine cellar; spring
and dairy house; one fish pond barn, 9Ox46;
10 acres in orchard all buildings and orchard
enclosed with good paillng and plank fences;
a tenant house with four rooms,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

One farm of $50 acres, within one-half
nile of Buffalo Forge on n. ". IL. H. !;
about 200 acres in good timber; lOo acres
bottom land; A fields with running water SOL
good and very productive; large brick mousse
with 10 rooms, built in 1865, present eondi,
ton, fair; nice yard, when in order; tenant
HOUSES on the place; barns; stable Tor IL
horses; small orchard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

ne tranSilllg1a-
ton of souls,
ate no animal
food, because
in destroying
even a worm
he might be
destroying the
body occupied
by an ances-
tor. Atraveler
coming upon
the Brahinin
taking his veg
etable meal,
told him il was
impossible TO
avoid destruc-
ton Of animal
(Ife and, to
prove it, TO-
cused Il micro
scope on the
fruit the Brall-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

One farm of 26O acres within two miles OF
East Lexington depot; water in every field;
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
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

We have a large number Of other farms In
Rockbridge, and town properties both ut
Lexington and Buena Vista.
10 lots at Savernak9 cheap for cash
Mineral and agricultural lands In Rock
ridge and b otetOurt counties.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29
RESOURCES Or VIRGINIA.

pho report OF Hon. George W. KOin-
ar Commissioner of Agriculture Will
probably he one o. ,he saosS interest
inc a1arablo publications that have
o,or BETA issued by that department
Ono r.so.e. in which il differs from
any otaa Virginia report is that the
subject hcatod in it5s illustrated with
bAli-tono euts, This not only adds to
fine attracIyeness OF tbe book, but Is a
valuable aid in making clear some OF
the subjects which are included in the
roport
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29
4, 7. BARCLAY & Co.,
Real Estate and
Insurance Agents,
Lexington, Va.

The prices Of farming lands in the valley
Of Virginia arc advancing We have Iaree
number of inquiries from Western parties
and expeet GOOD sales this summer and fall
Now is the time to invest. We offer the
following for your consideration. The four
farms to-day advertised are especially. at
tractive. We have many others Of various
sizes and at various prices. Call and see u.s.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29
~HOICE Vegetables

|Et OlGE VSge DaOle0
~ will always find a ready
market-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use of well
balanced fertilizers. No feftl
izcr for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least 80 Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
q Nassau st., New Yo-k.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

The American people for more than
acsn,ury have demonstrated 10 the
world the wisdom and benefits Of SELF
government It remains 10 be seen
whether the ambition for conquest and
power is 10 lead us away from the prin-
ciples Of the republic,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

- n ~ ~ - Ia r "A.
Bear, tho # The Kind You Haze Always Bou1i
'''e u NMAzzZM
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-29

The Ohio II epublicansreatize as
mover before what load Boss Hanna
g and they would willingly get rid of
him, if they could.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

have all needful Information IN the topics
Of inquiry suggested in the syllaoi az
his fingers end. Mr. Eugene -. Coneer,
Of Michigan is the publisher Of a daily
newspaper and, IKE all newspaper men.
fitted to an any position 10 which he is
called OF course the President could
not overlook former Representative
Thomas w Phillips OF Pennsylvania.
who Is everywhere talked of as the ia
ther Of the bill creating the commission,
in making his selection, and Mr. Phillips
acquaintance with the general field OF
inquiry shows the. choice 10 have been
an unusually wise one. Mr. NJ ID. Ratch-
ford of Indiana, has risen from the
mines 20 O. commanding position in the
mining and labor organizations Of tho
country, and Is looked upon by his fell
Commissioners as the expert II the
commission Ia the treatment OF that
topic. Mr. John l.. Kennedy, the last
OF the appointments made by the Presl-
dent, after Frank Sergeant had de-
clined 10 serve. has for years been con-
nected with the Typographical Union.
and through his labor association is un-
usually well qualified 10 deal with tho
work OF the commission from the labor
standpoint he has the advantage, be-
sides OF the general information on pub
lie questions which years OF devotion 10
newspaper work bring 10 every bright
journalist.
From this review - can easily be seen
that the Industrial Commission has .
great puhlic duty 10 do. and is well
equipped t0 DO IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

more than his part should not be left IN
It's determination TO- a surmise.
Great economic systems cannot be
founded on anything ST.. hlusory. The
foundation that SHOULD rest on rock IS
too apt t0 be laid in quicksand. III the
estimate be wrong. how haseiess the COM
tenti0n that -cvOive around it,, They are
OF the class OF THAI in which the young
couple in the play engage as 90 VINO OF
them w0ulG be entitled, in the event OF
civorcc. 10 tho custody OF tncir son
when there was no son Tor any divorce.
The exact figure showing tine proper
nons OF each should be- ar.horitauvely
ascertained and made known-shoud be
as scientifically exact as that two and
two make four
There is another feature in manufac-
turing statistics" said Carroll ID. Wright,
the National Labor Commissioner, on this
very point, 20 the Industrial Commits
sion at O. recent hearing. (which throws
almost every calculation out OF equu.-
bruim. anI that is The constant dupic1-
Hon I'm tho statement OF total product.
We say there are so many billion DOL
lars worth Of product mat proouel
comprehonds an N elements or produc-
ton. the cost or the raw material tne
aggregate of wages paid which l5 usuaiiy
"A very exact statement and the mise1l-
ianeous expenses. Now, tho raw ma
terial used I'M many Instances by one
manufacturer IS simply the compie1ed
nroduct OF ano.her manufactures when
has been accounted for IA his product.
which not only shows that TINS lnous-
trial fator is far from known, Dut gives
a hint OF what a world or dIlui,y VIII
he saved 10 economies by its definite as
cortainmCnt.
A,l rrr, srain 10 may be that the
striking Chicago girl was right in her
der,sn5 for more Dr. Harris $50 per
,.sai- estimate IS based on an es innate or
the value OF the product IN all the vary
inp fields OF industry. some INES OF
work are more remuneratiVe IMAM otheis.
,rba forn workers average, for instance.
is only Sc per week Inc m4i Aaho
MORO IN the product OF the industrial
- probably exceeds the combine pro
rate would the young woman protest
rave been justified by a differentiation in
no estimate between the classes OF
workers. And yet even that Is not
known. and IL should be known. of course.
n II IS 10 be made the basis Of con-
one Of the functions Of the United
States Industrial Commission Is TO put
facts on matters of this kind before all
who have occasion 10 use them with the
stamp OF authority.
But the work OF the commission VIII
not be confined to figures alone, essential
as they are to economic relations. lt
will besides. investigate conditions ana
suggest remedies for their Improvement
where they are found 10 be out Of gear
with the progress OF philosophy ana
spirit Of the ase. And In this direction
the ramihcations Of its work seem 10 be
endless. There for instance, are the
frc,ions between skillet and unskihed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

ator James II. Kyle, OF South Dahota'
who is a man OF singularly clear miha'
is the Chairman Of the commission. sen
ator Boies PenrOse. Of Pennsylvania, Is
the second member OF that committee
who Is connected with the commission.
The third Of this Senate commttee'
whose name appears on the list OF the
commissioners. is Senator Lee Mantle
OF Montana. who, besides being connect
ed with the Committee on Education ana
Labor has had active relations WIN the
mining question as a Senate MEMBER OF
the Committee on Mines aud MINING
Senator Stephen r. Mallory, or florid@
the fourth member Of the commission
brings 10 the discharge OF his functions
wealth Of general information that has
aided il greatly in the progress Of It's
work. Senator John w. Daniel, Of Vir-
GINA. the fifth Senatorial member, has
been dealing with financial questions as
a member % the Senate Committee on
Finance, and brings TO the work or the
commission. therefore. an all-around ac-
ouafntance with all the subjects 20 be
considered.
Sneaker Reed. naming the House mem
bers very properly made congressman
John ]. Gardner. OF New Jersey. VINO u
the Chairman Of the House Committee on
Labor and one OF the most Thoroughly
proficient men in the country. one OK MS
selections Representative william LOTT
mer. of Illinois. the second OF the Speah-
ers appointees is also member OF MT
e;arauer's Labor Committee and OF the
House Committee on Agriculture TOO
Rapresentative John c. Bell, or Ccto-
RADIO. and Representative l.. F. LIVING
sion OF Georgia who are members or
the Congressional Joint COMMITTEES on
Labor. Agriculture and Capital. are TWO
others OF Speaker Reeds appoiutecs
The fifth Is Representative Ine"Dod
often. OF Wisconsin. who has had long
exneriepce with general legislation IN
the House.
The other appointees are nine chosen
BY President Mckinley. and he seems
TO have shown unusual discrimination
in picking them out Andrew l.. Harris
of ohio one of them, was Lieutenant
Govanor when President Mckinley was
Governor of Ohio, and he brings an al
most inexhaustible fund OF Information
on agricultural topics 10 the work OF
the commission. 5. y. ID. North. OF
Massachusetts. Is known in statistical
circles all over the country. and Is Sec
rotary Of the Wool Manufacturers Assoc
citation. IL il said he can have the con-
troll Of the National Census Bureau Tor
the asking. Mr.. Ellison a. Sniyth. OF
south Carolina, and Mr. Charles j. Har-
rs~ OF North Carolina. are managers and
nranrietors Of large manufacturing con-
Germs In their States which keep them
IN closest touch with the business m
terests Of the country.
Former Representative John NJ. Farqu-
har. OF New York. has spent so maeh
time in the study Of labor ana otne,
publtc questions. both In the editoriai
chair and in Congress. that he seems 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

new frame by Congressman John H.
Gardner of New Jersey and went 10 the
stature books with President Mckinley
approval
GUIDANCE or STATESMEN.
In tho fields OF agriculture, In the
shops in the mines. in the counting
houses of the nation, there are scores
Of frictions that can be eased If not
removed. by an understanding OF their
causes and the application Of "a remedy
that is scientifically correct. Those VINO
best know how correlated and how inter
dependent capital and labor are. feel
that there must be somewhere hi,her-
20 undiscovered economic principle that
VIII exactly adjust them TO each other
and make their relation as cordial as
their interests are one
I'm his report urging The creation OF the
commission upon Congress Mr. Gardner
estimated that in the six years between
1850 and 1856 the single item Of strikes
has cost 500 JG6 95S Co employers employees
and their organizations directly
"Tha enormous incidental losses are
not estimated he adds 'Ihey are or
great magnitude The loss caused by
strikes ln Che year 1891 has been esu-
mated by one writer 40 SsO000000 and by
another ut Sl000000l" These stagger-
ing figures are i lesson I'm themselves.
They tell Eow impor tant it is for the
peace and prosperity of the nation that
if thcr is "a common grouned upon Wnlcn
master and servant can safely stand IN
their economic dealings with each other
no time be lost in finding it.
In On article widely published IN NO
Or William u. Harris. chief Of the Ma
donal Bureau OF Education. elaborated
q point illustrative that may be used mere
for purposes. tn lss9 he says, the esu-
mated production OF the UUnitcd states
amounted 90 30 cents per day for each
man. woman. and child Divided among
those following gainfu occupations-ou
tho ftrn. ln tnc mics iu the mills soi
every niud-that would yield 10 each per-
son in tho country as his or her pro rata
of the .o'al product. $3.50 per month"; or
$40 per week of sX days.
A WORKING GIRLS GRlEVANCh
ANA yC,. n course OF lectures before
the schoo. of Applied Ethics, he had heard
Philadelphia clergyman bemOan the
misfortuncs OF @ poor, striking working
girAin Chicago who was rebelhng against
the allowance OF 50 week for her labor
with the $50 per week figure ia his mind.
tho doctor could not help but feel mat
tho protesting Chicago striker was really
Going better than the average, and that
she had unconsciously climbed into the
ranks % the "bloated bondholder' VINO
IS assumed 90 get more than his snare OF
the total product Of the land for the labor
be DestOws upon il.
But then Or. Harris $50 per week
rate is after an nothing more IMAM
mere estimate--a guess And II strikes
and lockouts are 90 he ordered on the
assumption that one side or the other is
greedily exacting more than Its snare OF
me countrys wealth. the vital question
whether either Is really grabbing TOT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

labor. and tlc .ted surroundings IN
which trade u s should probably
be set. Was for "ommissioner Stump
right. on the D.r lic. when he urged
before the Indl Commission the
other day that ,.. rough work or the
land needs AN th nlutored foreigners
who can De temp. .I 1ur ports of entry
or was Schmte,s Contention that there
are so many OF thcm here already as 20
crowd even the Intelligent citizens Of the
country into the poor hOuses2 There is
a difference OF view that goes not only TO
tho question of the educational require
ments that should be exacted OF immi-
grants. but 10 the very foundations of
safe labor legislation. And when II
comes 20 the other topic OF the relations
OF the employer 10 the employed, snouli
tho trade-uniOns be brought 20 a proper
sense OF their responsibility as factors IN
the labor world by being forced TO incor-
porate? Shouldn't they be held TO a cor
porats responsibility. whether they de-
sire I'll or not. FOR ;heir part in projecting
and fostering strikes and doing the other
THINGS which faI within tleir ine2 That
Is only an Illustrative question. II does
not begin 90 cover an une directions In
which trade uni0Gism is likely 90 be in
vest.gated by the commission. What on
the other side OF the euactments, absolv-
ing the employer from liability for the In
expertnoss ana careiessness Of his own
servants when q fellow servant is the
victim. that an but prohibit the recovery
Of damage for accident among such
workers.
PRINCIPLE or ARBITRATION.
And then. now can the principle CT ar
duration be effectively applied 70 the
settlement Of Industrial differences Is
compulsory arbitration possible, as some
saw isn't. and advisable, even II II De
nos-i%e2 How can the store order sys-
Ten. which robs the illy-paid mine hands
for instance. at the o,her end or the line.
he modified. II not wiped out? Shoulc
fha frfunction be eliminated as an inier-
f-..,c. io the settlement OF labor amer
co.e.q What has machinery done for me
Industrial classes2 Has it helped them
moo hv bringing new comforts WITHIN
their coach than il has hurt them By cos
Inc old fields Of activity 10 them? Ut Is
the trend the other way
and then. beyond, are the subjects GA
vvonou's prevalence IN the Industrial heids
and the employment OF children 10 cheap
~ ,,aoes ana that all-absorbing topic OF
convict labor. II the prisoner must mo-
ho condemned to maddening idleness in
his cell. how can i-c " q" s''s =" - ,.
r,i,e tho harm Of his competition with
a., tohorg What, too OF the overshad-
ou-,re. trusts Are they crUwiing the
srooIier factors out or business. and Is
re- loss compensated for in the re-
T,,c,fcn of the prices OF the staples
thev provide? These questions
- mat concerning trusts-go
,o,s,aiv into the economies OF farm pro-
1,,ct,on as well as into that OF manufac-
,,-ing There are corners in wheat as
thcre are In sugar. and bonanza farm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

ing" in the West, that IS to the agricul-
tural what the department store - 70 the
mercantile community.
When one comes 20 look over the 'rans-
portation service, what an enormous va
rloty Of other topics IS discoverable there
for investigation. That one Of the dis
elimination OF freight rates that goes into
the economies OF all productive energy
is alone sufficient TO engage the closest
attention Of the keenest minds.
Secretary MOseley, OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission, told the commits
sion ehe other day OF system OF free
masonry among the railroads by Whlch
tbe,- mako known to each other, even IN
a letter of recommendation, that the man
who bears IT is blacklisted and Is TO be
denied tho occupation he seeks IL is
sometimes z mere word in the letter;
other times It Is the general form OF the
letter itself that cautions the other com
many AGAINST giving employment 70 the
appiicant. How is this insitious method
az nreveutiug men from earning their
living 10 DO met?
There too. is the obligation Of railroads
10 employ the most trustworthy or satety
appliances for the protection OF the ne
and limb OF their workers. what also,
can be done to minimize the damage II
the great trunk line strikes that are
uron. from time to time TO paralyZe the
trade Of the nation Secretary Moseiey
has told the Industrial Commission or an
instance in which railroad strike re-
suited IN the actual starvation ana deaVh
OF a thousand people in an Isolated COM
munity.
An these topics arc in the three syllabi
which the Industrial Commission Is now
snreading through tho land-the sylla-
ous on agriculture, on manufactures, and
an TRANSFORMATION. These references DO
not begin 10 recount all the topics that
are 10 engage the commission. They are
merely Illustrative Of the general charac-
ter and scope of its work. 1t Is impossi-
bile in the scope of an average newspaper
article 10 reflect the microscopic scrutiny
10 which the commission Is to subject
every nhase of industrial life, energy and
movement. They are just enough 70 snow
what broad fields the commission Is WORK
ing in and how surely every economic
interest everywhere is destined IN the
end TO be interested in its labors.
PERSONNEL OF THE COMMISSION.
President Mckinley ce-freslueh'
Hobart. and Speaker Reed. who have
~ rheir turns helped TO constitute the
commission. have been careful, because
of the delicacy and Importance OF us
mission. to select men expert In their
various lines and recognized for their
general capacity. In choosing the nve
senators who are a part OF the commits
atom the Vice President took three mem
hers OF the Senate Committee on Educa-
tom and Labor. whose opportunities Tor
the study of the topics TO be considered
hv the commission have. because Of their
past Official relations TO them. been the
very best in the land.
The Chairman Of that committee, Sem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
WIDE RANGE
OF INQUIRY.
Scooe Of the Work Which Has Been
PIaanedby industrial Commission
FORATHOROUGH INVESTIGATION
Empovcred 10y Congress 70 Force the
Revelation of Facts. the Cohmis-
sion i. Destined to Arouse keen
Interest in the Land.

,,.,,tr,,--ToN ID c.. Jan. 28-Three
~, ...,f,,., ,r Topical
OF is -FOUR pi'i''''' ..,..,.,
PLANS or laQuiry already lo'
and given to Che public. foieshaao" inc
,.... ~ the range as well as the
.............,.. Of the mvestiga-
iAf-i'" ''''5 e....,- r,d,,s-
lions on which tne Dilleu 9.''''
Trial Commission is now prepared 20 CIT
a, -r...,.f pfnu OF Inquiry. 10 may
'' -......, Gown, napD.nc
10 explained i7 '"o -... I'M
out che endless famlic'lio"a o'
missions inquiries. IL suggests, toploaliy'
.,.... ..,t,re at which .he COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
ncxinus nennlfins.

Temporal good thing TO keep unds-
played.
Trdertaker-The end man In lies msn-
strel show.
Perquisiie-A steal authorized by Tia
powers that be.
Centur.on-The cyclist who succeeds IN
making q century run.
Adversity-The proper balance In which
to weigh your friends.
S0litude-S1neth .ne That MAKES CRACKS
81 many thoughtful people.
srfnsak perpetual-nOil0n arrangcment
for making yesterdays Of to.morrovs.
I.rjde-Something that makes poll
tlcian buy the office Instead or permitting
hla opponent 10 accept II AT the hancs OF
the peopie.-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

A clergyman one day visiting ar old TO
rishioner inquired OF her n she regularly
read her b.bie. go which the cid lady rs-
Piled IN the affirmative.
Soon after. as the minister was about
10 depart. he suggested reading the even
ing chapter. 10 which he would add his
blessing After q little delay the Bible
was presented 10 the minister. who look.
ed at It's dusty covers with establishment:
bat the old lady. murmuring something
about dusty morning" wiped the book
with the end or her apron.
The minister taking the book up. IL fell
open where pair Of spcctacles had been
left an it. The Old lady. sudden'y per-
ceiving the specs started up. and cdled.
BLESS me- there h my specs which
lost year ago. spare moments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
Parliamentary Sale OF
Mems Wear.

o- dozen Mems Laundcrcd Percale
Shirts. su0 bosom. one PAIR separate
link ours. patent neck band cut ana
made like SiW Shirt Pre-ln- 2SC
vcul0rl price ...+.........'.'''''
Mems AI-sHk Tock Tics and Four
in-Hand-. ai new patterns. -1c. FOC
value pre-luFentOry price,.
Mems AlLsuk string Ties and Band
Bows. great assortment ail deslI-
able patterns. every one worth nc
.5c. Pre-lnveuory price .......
Mems Four-Ply Linen cuffs. round
inc OPP SQUARE corners Pre-ln- gOC
Veutory price per pair..---..-..
cbud4 silk Windsor Bow Ties. with
euk elastic bands 12'2c. value &C
Pre- Inventory price ........'..-.-' -
Mems Pure Linen Icmsutched
U4ndkcrchicfs. fun size l.c. T1iC
value pre-luyeut0ry price,
Wade and Butcher Razor, every
razor stamped Wade and huleNe''
each in separate case. 4lc. , &C
yaluc. pre-nVeutory price,.
e.ruIne Horse Hide Swing STOP
tbr Same kind used boy btrneia'
rae1lar price 50c. Pre-lnVen- EOC
tofr price ...........'..'.'' -'''''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
Pre-IhventOry Sale Of
Ladies' Suits.

Ladies' Black and Blue Serge Suits
t i6yJ g wfrs $3.50. .l S4.O0
$1,000. Pre-Iuventory price. %V'"O
Solid Blue and Mixed Cheviot Suits.
Venetian cloth suits. Plaid Mans
Cloth Suits, some lined adj through,
with silk that were $3.50 and
S22 80 Prc-Inventory sale ST1. AZ
price ...... ....---.-... ...--'
our High Grade Man-Taiiored Suits
in both black and c0lored, that sold
at SIS 5-, ond $780, Pre- |.''- SI7.4S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
UnderskirtS.

Black and Red Plaid Satin Under
skirts with wide rufie, worth &c
75c.. Pre-lnventory price,. @tOS
Black Satin Undersklrts. with two
wide ruhlcs. fuIl width worth SEC
N.15. Prc.lnvontory price........ ~
Metallic Undcrskirts in Fancy and
black and white stripes, double
runic and corded. worth 500 CT %
Pre-Invont0ry price ........ ~i'OE
Black and Colored italian Cloth
Skirts. with accordion pleats am
trimmed with velvet ribbon. q OO
worth s.. Pre-lnyentOry price ~O'NN