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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

On With the battle. The Old Reliable
Furniture" House dciics competition in
lrices' of similar goods. Post Yourself
ard th"n see j. a. BUXTON & 60.
10-G-2t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

An elegant line OF warm Underwear
just received
lO-4f WOODWARD & WOMBLE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
The following letter shows how it does
the work:

the work:
Indianapolis, Ind. April &c, 1899.
Lily & Stalnaker, State Agent, City.
MISUNDERSTANDING to the Man
haitian Typewriter we have used for the
Fast few months, we take pleasure in
stating that it has met our every re-
auircmcnt in a highly satisfactory man
llCr.
Our telegraphers like the machine on
account OF its noiscless action ana
specd capacity, and we are sure our
work, that Of copying the abbreviated
Morse is as heavy as any done in
the building.
Wishing you q continuation OF the
business your writer merits.
Very truly yours,
&. H.. JOHNSON & co. #
Catalogues free. Address,
II. =. SHEPHERD s. co.
Gen. Agents for Va. and NJ c.,
9G3 East Main Street.
Richmond. Va.
WI. COOKE, Local Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
WANT TO INVEST?

We have large list Of improved and
unimproved real estate for sale, includ-
ing properties which yield from ten to
twenty per cent. net on the purchase
price. We especially recommend 10 in
vestors and spectators several tracts
Of land which we have for sale between
Newport News and Hampton, which
can be cut into lots and sold to good
advantage.
IRWIN TUCKER & Co,
Washington avenue and Twenty eighth
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
INDIGESTION
Cured BY johnson. : pvspens;o Gu.

suffered over two years with Indigestion and
Nervous Dyspepsia. unable to cat or sleep I
tried several phrsic!aI, and different remedies
but they, only Helped for short time A
friend advised me to take Johnson's Dyspepsia
cn;e. have taken three boxes. aud am now
good appetite, sleep well aud have none of tho
symptoms OF Indigestion Dyspepsia. while
couple of months. lam taking pleasure In re.
commencing Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure where
evcT san. aud several Of my friends arc taking
Il WIN marked results. ~. a. Arnold CHM
Large Box 10 cts. By mail or five e-ccnt stamps
mnd> 6. THE JOHNSON LABORATORIES. Inc.
PHILADELPHIA
A. F. g. KI.OR. Druggist
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

The Second Baptist church corgrcgl-
ton is still Without the services of !,
rastor, there being no change for the
letter in the condition of Rev. Mr..
MacAay. the shepherd of the flock.
The fever which has stricken him
down appears to be Of a peculiarly OBJ
stnate type. The esteem in which,
MI. Mackay is held by his consrcga-
ton has been very much in evidence
since his illness.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

Another event which was Of more
than routine Importance. was the re
opening of the Union Gospel Mission
after a suspension of :rief period the
unavoidable result of the tearing down
Of the mission building at the corner
nf Twcnty-cighth street ana Washing
ton avcniic. The mission is; row
quite rs desrably located aud is open
Tor business With superintendent Red
ding at the helm. The do>ision of the
management not 10 build at the prcs-
"nt vas the rcSul; Of conditions which
could not be overcome. That the mis-
sion Will. however, at no distant date
own Il home of its own. is inevitable
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

Following are some OF the announce
irents that have been handed in for
sunday services:
The Episcopal congregation Will wCr-
ship tomrrow in the hall over the Cit
liens and Marine Bank. in which place
i: will continue to hoil their services
until other arrangements are made.
The regular Sunday services will be
held.
Services for the congregation Of the
First Presbyterian church will be held
4, the casino as usual, the regular
hours being observed.
Rapid progress is being made on the
| new church, the walls in some places
being UP tc the Windows. a place has
been left III one Of the walls for the
cornerstone, which will be laid Friday
Two weeks hence.
Wesley NJ. +. Chapel tThirty fourtl
street and Lafayette aEenue)-Rev. w
f. sheppard. pastor. --io:SG =. NJ, song
and testimony: II O'clock, sermon by
the pastol-''Bapiism With the Holy
The Holy Ghost; 2:30 T. NJ. Sunda y
sc f2ol: ! =. NJ. Holiness Workers
praise service; 7:30 r. NJ. song ser
vice; $ p. NJ, evangclistic services.
The Jewish Sunday school has
+ and will resume work Cor the next SEES
sion on sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The mems meeting at the y. NJ =.
\ AT ! o'clock in the afternoon viii
hc an interesting one. The $50 o'cl ok
boys meeting will De resumed III a
short time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

Rev. E. a. Shenk. pastor Of Trinity
Lutheran church, is receiving consrat-
ulations on all Sides on his approaching
marriage to Miss Pifer. in Frederick
county. on the 18th inst. The an
nuuncement of the coming nuptials
Came in the nature of a surprise
though all who nave known Mr.. Shcnk
have wondered how it happened that
such good-loohing parson could 50
long escape the arrows Of the Expert
Archer. In the comparatively brief
time that he has been in the city, Mr.
Shenk has not only won the love or
his corgrega ton but has earned and
obtained the warm friendship Of all
with whom ne has come in contact, re-
sardless OF creed. These wish him all
the happiness and JOY which are sure
Il, be his
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
DRESS FRONTS.

On most Of the redingots dresses
and many of the princess gowns for
dressy afternoon functions the familiar
straight fronts are avoided, and the
dyes cut in long curving scallops-
thus, when the length Of an ordinary
coat Is reached curve is made and
the material cut away in the space of
three-eights Of hard or more. When
two thirds of a yard Of the skirt-length
is traversed another backward scallop
is made as before, terminating at the
skirt edge. The bodice portion is
usually open-fronted and low cut above
a gimp of shirTed silk muslin over silk
or satin, gathere3 into beaded band
around the neck. at Q public enter
tainme mt of fashionable hotel recently !
a gown exactly after the style described
was worn. A narrow line of ottor fur
the edges OF skirt and waist.
the gown was of gray, repped silk and |
wool, and the gimp Of pink. CRIMSON |
and green matelasse on q deep cream |
ground.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

WGkin8 tue ftoof.
When business man gets to the point
% shattered of nerve that il is torture 10
even remain In his bed, and he has to gst
up and pace the hoor--it Is time for that
man to bring himself up with round turn.
If he does not, II nsans nervous prostration
and mental, IL not physical, death.
For a man who gets into this condition
there 10 q remedy that will brace him I'D.
put him on hia4eet and make man of hin
again. It 10 d.. Piercs's Golden Medical
Discovery. II goes b the bottom Of things.
1t searches out the Arst cause. When q
man is in this condition you can put your
finger on one Of two spots aud hit that fret
cause - the stomach or the liver or both.
This great medicine acts directly on these
spots. promptly transforms weak stom.
ach into healthy one. II facilitates the
flow OF digestive Juices and makes diges-
ton and assimilation perfect. 1t gives a
man an appetite like boys. II invigor.
ates the liver. II hlls the blood with the
life-giving elements Of the food and makes
il pure, rich, red and plentiful. The blood
Is the life current, and when II is filled with
the elements that build new and healthy
t. YES. II does not take long to make man
we'll and strong. 1t builds arm, muscular
flesh tissues and strong and steady nerve
hbers. II puts new life, vigor and vitality
into every atom and organ Of the body. II
cures nervous exhaustion and prostration.
\. hing just as good" can be found at
ptediCiTe stoTas.
- had suffered about eleven years with pain
Ia the back Of my head and back" writes Mr
Robert Hubbard, Of Warner, Lincoln Co.. Ark
II s"fsred for eleven years and spent great
deal 0; money for doctors and medicine, but did
not get relief Then tried four bottles Of tho
'Goii.n Medical Discovery, and improved great.
~. sent for Ave more and now am glad 70 tel
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
WASHINGTON AS A BUSINESS
MAN,

At the time Of his death he was sup.
posed 10 be the largest landholder II
country, being possessed of 51,395
acres. exclusively of the Mount Vernon
estate, his town properties, and the
real estate Of his wife. The value OF
his property at his death, again ex..
GLIDING the Mount Vernon estate and
the properties Of bis wife, was estimst-
ed at $4,000. The estate at Mount
Vernon included 5000 acres. In
Ford's Washington" an account is
given of the stock on the Mog2tt Yer.
ION property.
1t appears that in 1898 Washington
had "a 'draught horses on the estate,
a17 head of cattle, 6s4 sheep end
"many" hogs The live stock was
valued at his death at $500 In ad-
dition to the draueht horses already
mentioned, he had in 1899 1.-Two fine
jacks and three young ones, 10 she
asses, "a working mules and Al young
er ones" Mount Nernon was 9 COM
mupity in itself, including some S0OI
persons. Washington had his own
blacksmith shop, his own brickmaker
and masons. his carpenters, shoemaker
and weavers. We can readily under
stand how it Was that while he was
President he was continually thinkingI
OF Mount Vernon From Self Culture.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
$4,000 GIVN AWAY.

Separate B-e.a-u-t-i-f-u-l Flo v.e-r.s and
use the letters to form as many words az you
can, usirg the letters backwards or forward
but don't use any letter in the same word
more times than 1t appears In Beautiful
| Flowers'' 1t Is SAID forty email English
| words can be spelled correctly from these
sixteen letters, For exampls-tea, feet. at.
etc The Hamil Seed Company will pay
Two Hundred Dollars In cash to the person
sending them forty words formed as above.
II you are good at word making ana can
form forty words write your name and ad
dress plainly on your list and inclose the
same with fifteen two cent stamps for ten
packets Of Beautiful Flower Seeds OF ten
popular and different varieties
Our object in giving this Two Hundred
Dollars is TO attract attention to and intro
duce our seeds in The U. :. This offer will
DC carefully and conscient'ou,ly carried out
and 1t should not be clnss,d with catch
penny affairs. We will spend ltig amount
OF money to start our trade ind want your
trial order; you will Give the greatest
value In seeds ever offered. Ii two or more
persons succeed IN form ing, forty wor,,s the
SS0O will be divided pro rata Many extra
special prizes OF value will te awarded to
persons sending twenty five words or more
who will assist in introducing om seeds and
specialties.
Satisfaction is absolutely qua aLtred or |
your money promptly refunded forthe asking /
send your list as early MS possible. Address |
Hamil Seed Co.. 9S5 Warren We, (I!c,G.
w anted' Reliable statesmen to sell the
w best specially ever placed on the mark ct
staple article and ready seller afrording q
arge profit There Is q steady and Incl easiug
lemand for II In all sections No samples re
uired
Address Manufacturer. Cleveland Ohio
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
MARRIAGE CHANCES.

Between Is and 10 only one girl on
OF rs marries. Marriages used to b.
much earlier, and Miss Austen's de-
ightful Marion Eastwood maintained
that after "a q woman could no longe
expect 10 be loved f r herself. In the
old novels 10 was ahou the extreme
limit OF age for heroLe.
@3etwsen 40 and "a one grl out OF
13 mar'ies, but the most marrying age
for spinsters, ne in eight i, between
rs and 20. After 25 young ladies
were GALE d 18th IN backs" by the much
marrying Peri ans Ct New England,
who p eferred widows.
Widows throughout life have a
greater chance of remarrying than
girls have of marrying, The elder Mr..
Weller has prophesied in vain. "a
little widow is dangerous thing,
probably because it il easier to glide
into condolences with lady who has
known affiiction. Widows from 81 10
81 arc especially ted for what, from
Ihs point Of view OF girl, is mere
poaching.
A widower remarries more than
bachelors marry A widower from %
g 81 belongs TO the most marrying
yroup in existence, except perhaps
utors OF colleges New York World.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
T. CONFEDERATE REUNION.

Charleston, s. G. March 21.-Char
lesion will open her homes as well a
her boarding houses and hotels for thu
comfortable and pleasant accomodia
tion Of all the visitors who will attend
tbs Confederate reunion, May 10 to /;
next The following information as to
rates Of board and lodging is officially
given out: l.
Private BONES, board and lodging SO
eents to 81 day; single ais Is to so
cents: board and lodging 81 TO 81.
,HoIels, board and lodging, 81 and
upwards.
Restaurants, meals 26 cents and up.
wards.
Dormitories for ladies. so cents and
also restaurants under the
control OF Kings Daughters, Daughters
Of the Conisderacy and Revolution, and
church societies Of all denominations
Hill be established.
Dormitories for men, with abundant
ice ommodishons, will be operated at
30 cents.
Visitors ale urged to make all ar
'angements for beard and lodging in ]
'dvance, and al information can be OBJ
aimed and quarters engaged by adj
lressing Mr.. Robert P. Evans, chair
aan Conmitteeon Information, Char.
'ston. s.. G.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. r p. IOWA, OF Barcelona, Spain
spends his winters at Aiken, ). G.
Weak nerves had caused sesere pains
in the back of his head, On using
Electric Bitttrs, Americas greatest
Blood and Nerve Reuedy, all pain
soon left HIM. He says this grand
medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures LIVER
and kidney troubles, puri6es the blood
t, mes up the stomach. strengthens the
nerves. puts vim, sigor and new life in
to every muscle. nerve md organ oil
the body. If weak, t., Fed or ailing you
need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
80 cents. Sold by McCrrm Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
AN EN- rERPRISING FIRM.

There a., f,w men moro wide awake
and enterp'isiDg thDn McCrum Drug
Co., who Il are no p ms to secure the
best CT everythingin their line for their
many custeme 8. Thy now lave the
Agency for Hr Kings New Discovery
which surely cures Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. THIS j. the won
derful remedy that is now rodnc ne
so much excite ment all owe, he country
by its many stan ting Gu, s all
solutely cures Asthma, j ,ncLii,s,
Naus ca land all affections Of the I ros.
Chest and Lungs. You can test i be-
fore buying, by calling at the above
Drug Store and get o trial Bottle Free
or Regular size for soc and $1.O0.
to cure, or price refunded
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
AT SUNDAY DINNER.

Hev. Proliz-l thought you told me,
Mrs. ProliI. that we were to have
fresh eggs for dinner.
Mrs. ProliI-.They were fresht
when I told you, but you must remem.
Der that during the interval you have
given US one Of yosr regulation SER
mons.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
A LANPLIGHT COMPANION.

Between now and Spring tame there will bs
many opportunities Of an evening TO read up
up on the different portions Of the Greet
Northwest.
Po this end the Chicago, Milwaukee 4
st. Paul Railway Co. has printed tor free
distribution to Eastern farmers o number Of
illustrated instructive pamphlets regarding
the various States traversed by Its lines.
In sending your address to W. E. Powell.
General Immigration Agent, Old Colony
Building, Chicago, ILL.,, please say II your
preference is for information about Wiscon-
sin, Iowa, Minnesota, Northern Michigan or
North Dakota.
No charge for pamphlets or for replying TO
all inquiries about any section OF the Great
West
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
Nor 4 SOFT JOB.

Wost people think that because {
bank opens at ten and close at iol r
the clerks who by the way are usually
i'll raid and who did as mach ID al
re ponsib wora as men who receive
four five tines their salary ONE
and go at those hours.
Bank clerks are con deck" promptly
at nine O'Clock. There is lois to do be-
fore the first clearing of bills and
checks, which commences usu y from
. quarter to half-past ten o'cl OK. And
no sooner is the town cleafing finished
than the country begins They t Ike it
in turns to go out to lunch but by
hrlf-past two all are back n at the
desk, tor the second clearing CON - n
ces at about that hour.
Theamouat of work performed by
the ordinary clerk is very considerable
AS class they are the most persist
emily overtasked body in the kingdom,
Those who are in any sapaci y at the
counter are frequently subject to num-
berless petty annoyanees al tie hands
Of thoughtless or illtempered Gus.
toners of the bank, to whom they
must he, and most usually are, polite.
Think of the temptations Of life, too
And yet IT is comparatively rarely that
in this country bank clerk is discov-
cred ,obblng his employers. ..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
1T BEATS THE BAND.

The newest and most inspiring piece
of sheet music, arranged for piano, il
1.-THE Pioneer Limited March," com
posed by Capt. Frederick Phinney
Bendmaster United States Band, pub
lished by s. Brainard's Sons Co.,
Chicago. ILL.,; distributed only by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way. Enclose fifty (50) cents and ad-
dress, Geo. Fl. Heafford, General Pas
seAger Agent, 555 Old Colony Build:
ing, Chicago, Ill,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

lie NE see," said the editor to
new acquisition, graduate of the Co..
lege of Journalism, ri Lardly know
what to put you at" "Until you de-
eide" replied The man. I'll lit down
and write fea leading editorials.
Life
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
PERSONAL ARRANGEMENT,

she-May I expect call from yor
tomorrow evening!
Hs-Well, no; not tomorrow eve.
ming. I am sorry to say l have an en-.
gagement.
she-Indeedt II the spirit OF med
ern enterprise inspired the young men
of to-day I have no doubt I would have
an engagement before that time my
self.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
A FRIGHTFl L BLUNDER

Will otter cause q horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers,
BoiDs, Felons, Corns, all Skin Erup-
tions, Best Pile cure on earth. Only
rs cts. q box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by McCrum Drug Co. d.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

In a car small boy was observed TO
be suddenly agitated. but rsgained h,s
self-consrol after few moments. Soon
after the conductor appeared and
asked tor fares. When he stood b
fore the small boy there was q sli,bt.
pause, and the passengers wer. sur
prissd to hear The following: "Plea.he
charge it to my para; I've thxallowed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

Father" confessed the cal ow youth
81 have married her. We arc two souls
with bnt single thought" well,
you've gained something. A single
thought ISM so many, hut it is one
more than ever knew you to have be-
ora -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

Artist-Now, give me your ndid
opinion Of this picture. Critic-It Is
utterly worthless. Artist-Yes,I know
your opinion is worthless, but l ana
curious to hear it, nevertheless.-Nsw
York Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
CO-EDUCATION IN ALABAMA

The report Of the trustees OF the I'm
versity Of Alabama shows that in 1895.
1875 the attendance of students was
1885, There were present at COM
msneement, June, 1897, 1873, and at
commencement, June, 1897, 151. The
enrolment for this term is 209, as
against 1876 the year before, and is
steadily increasing. The law school
has twenty.thrse students; one year
ago it had but nine, four OF whom re-
signed during the term. The co-edu-
cation system is making progress in
the good opinion of al. Last term
fifteen women were enrolled as stu.
dents. This terw the number is twenty
six. 1t is the opinion OF every men,
Der OF the faculty and OF The presidsn!
OF the universIty, that the presence Of
these young women in the various
class-rooms has fine effect in every
way upon the young men who compose
the great body Of the students. Their
presence stimulates the young men to |
greater diligence in their studies and |
to q higher degree Of deeorum in the
classro Mobile Register. |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, il you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thous
ands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them
Only rs cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by McOTum Druo.Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
CATARRH
COLD N HEAD

Allays Inflammation. Heals and Protapts
the Membrane. Restores the Senses OF Taste
and Smell No Cocaine. No Mercury No
Injurious drug. Full Size 50c; Trial Size
10 cents at Druggists or bv mail
ELY BROTHERS, SO Warren Street, New
York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

WANTED-A Fire Insurance Man Of good
RECORD can secure permanent field POSI-
ton In Virginia State BUSINESS experience
and send references, Addres AMOS u.
BLA1oHYoRD General Agent Indianapolis,
" d. teb2 2wd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

"Have you a superior typewriter
girlii
Yes; she doesn't speak to me when
1 meet he On the street" -Chicago
Record.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
UNEXPECTED ENDORSEMENT

Wife-By the way. John, have be.
come quite interested of late in spirit
rappings, do you know anything about
them7
Husband-Oh, yes. I fatter my.
self know quite little about them.
Son (Inopportnnely): That re-
minds me. pa. While I was at your
Office this morning those two demi.
johns you ordered from Blbbe,'s ar
rived.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
New York Life Insurance COMPANY.
j. w. McCLUNG, Agent,
VA.


given payment Of premiums goan:
living death sssues all forms policies
tbecomes by death 5Be ssprg call
you samplepO j.. w Apnt
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

She-I hear he has more money tia.
brains.
He Well, he needs it in his bust.
ness.
She--What's his business?
He--Looking for a wife.-Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
A LOCAL

DISEASE
- A CLIMATIC
AFFECTION
Nothing bnt q local
remedy or change OF
climate will cure 1t.
Get a well-known
spRoIFIo,
ELY's CREAM BALM
1t is qcicklyabsorbed
Gives relief at once.
ems and cleanses the
OpNasal Passages.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
FEMAI, HELP WANTED

'f,rilby-the great foot remedy Good sci
+ler. Pamphlet free Lady agents wanted
everywhere, Chinese Foot Company, Cincin
natl, Ohio