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

Somebody has to march behind; see
that you're not the cnel"
dts just as fair for you to push the
rest back, as it would be for the rest to
push you back"
eff you take the prize, the rest are
no worse off than you'd be if some
other fellow took it,
you'll be shouldered out of your
place if you don't shoulder somebody
else out. Never mind about the other
fellows. The place ahead Of you is
yours, if you can get it."
"You can't stop for questions. Sue
cess-That's what you want. And af-
ter you get that, there won't be any
questions asked"
Phil listened, fascinated; soon he call
ed the talk inspiring; next he found it
convincing. The talk he used 10 hear
from that other comrsde, his father,
was very different, but then-well,
these were new times, and old notions
were out of date. So the loving son
Of an honorsd father took counsel with
the teacher Of new notions, and said
about them at home.
At last one day, after the new recruit
had followed Mark Appleton's flag
pretty far into the swamp, he came to
The forks Of the road.
This was the day for the Frew a.
the bsstens Of the PEAR. The (
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

how they seemed less inspiring that al
first. "Consult yonr father" Well
what would his father say about it?
That question YVES = fashlight, and
all at once he saw the forks Of the ro,d
before him. The way he took now be
would travel in. for better or for worse
Down he went an ong the muddy
weeds ofthe swamp, and CROPPED for
the fallen fnger-bosrd. He found il,
and he read it; then he must choose.
at isn't fair, and I won't do itl''
He had made his choist; he would not
60 back from it; but-"It's pretty
hard to give up such = chance an that.
Would be harder tor the fellow the
chance belongs to, thought" he sighed
then smiled. Il know we'll enough
what father would say-1i you are not
quite sure it's right. ysu may be pretty
sure it's wrong-Tve heard him say it
many !time." He started for Mr..
Blacks Office again.
"He'll laugh at me for being silly.
but I can't help that"
Hello, Philip!" There was Mark
Appleton, with more advice, NO doubt.
"Know what I'm here fors" Mark
asked complacsntly.
'No.'
ITO apply for the Drew assignment.
II you can't reach what you want. ssk
fer it"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
ALL SORTS.

Follow the straight limo in morals
and the curved line in manners.
Anything worth doing at all is worth
doing before you get out OF the nOticn
It will bs hard work just now for
any returned hero 70 get in between
us and Santa Claus.
Man 10 the architect Of bis own for.
tune, but hs eOullA't put. the prslimi'
nary contract in wrisiag.
People who can enjoy only the best
Of everything acquire Q sslf-satisfsd
sir, but they miss lots Of fun!
Cuba now thinks she il well enough
10 that she can receive the absent treat.
ments.
Some day there will be President
Of The United States who vii write
message short enough for somebody to
read,
There's nothing remarkable about Q
lone robbsr holding up southern 81.
press train; this country has seen sRs
man steai whole railroad.
If Mr.. Roberts has become to some
extent Q national figure he can truth.
iully say that whatever Of prominence
be has attained be owes 10 his wives.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Holiday Excursion Tickets 10 Rich.
mond, Va. Washington, D. O.. and al
points on the Norfolk and. Western
Railway. Tickets on sale December
22nd to 25th and December 80 to Janu-
AIRY LIST, good for return passage Janu'
airy 4, 1900. ....
". r. BEyILL.
General Passenger A. gent.
Roanoke, Va,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
TESTIMONIAL FOR ECHLEY.

Some time age Q movement was
started by Washiagtonians, Philadel'
phisus and BaltiuOrssns to purchase
the silver coins whish vsrs found upon
the Spanish ships after !hsy had bssa
sunk Of Santiago on July 3, 1898. The
object Of the gentlemen who succeed
ed in purchasing the coins nom the
United States Government was to have
them nodded into . testimonial to be
presented to Rsar.Adniral Winfield
Scott Schley after no shall have return
cd from his present command en- the
South Atlantic Station.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
THE FORKS u TIE ROAD.
An Episolr IN -, X = J. L. OF 9
Young Man.

1uuhb Mhi.
"To succeed, hui for the 6ngsrboard
when you come 10 the forks of the road.
Find it, Study it. Thcn choose your
way"
A wise man said that 10 his sor, and
he remembered it one troubled Gay long
afterwards.
Phil Everett was to been doctor.
like all the Everett men, but after the
accident that made his father helpless
cripple, he gave thet up and went into
the great house Of Byrd & Hull, there
to learn business and make living for
the family, for it was found that there
was little money to the fore.
He faced new life there; he did not
even know the language of The strange
world that he had set out to conquer.
But no matter, Mark Appleton made
friends with him at once, and wisdom
and Mark Appleton travelled together.
Mark knew it all; he had the whole sys-
tenn Of business straight and clear in
his mind. And he ives SO bright and
friendly and altogether captivating
Such friend must be the safest Of al
guides-if he were not the most peril
Gus.
instruction began at once. In his
enthusiasm for work, Phil did something
that another was expected to do. Mark
disapproved OF that.
"Do the work you're paid tor doing,
and let the rest alone, Phil. Oh, yes, !
know, you weren't thinking OF the pay
but that's the only thing to think about
You don't want to earn money for some
other fellow; that isn't business"
Pills ardor for doing the best he
could was little chilled. Another day
he modestly let an older man have an
excellent assignment that he might
have hal himself. He was laughed ai
by the rest, and Mark leetured him
again.
"Here's the first principle of bust
ness, my friend; Get close up to the
band! Never lose chance to get tc
the frontp
That was the substance of Mark Ap'
pleton's business creed; and day by day
Phil heard the details of it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

hold In the sweltering heat Of Florida.
Mrs. Maggie Turner, Holly Springs,
Miss, writes: @About fifteen years ago
was taken with catarrh Of the head. I
tried several doctors and all the patent
medicines I could hear recommended
for cstarrh. I spent several hundred
dollars snd found no relief. / was grad
uAlly growing worse and was given up
TO die, Last September Pe-ru-na was
recommended to me by Q friend and /
began to take IL. ! had no faith in any
thing sny more, as was not able to sit
up, and was o mere skeleton. After I
had taken one bottle Of Pe-ru-na I began
TO improve. I am now taking the ninth
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
SURE CUBE FOR GROUP.
TWENTY-FIVE Years Constant Use
Without n Failure.

The frstindisation OF sroup 10 hoarss'
ness, and in . child sabiset &c that dia.
ease it may be taken ~ sure sign Oh
tie approach Of an attsck. Following
this hosrsensss is q peculiar rough
cough. If Chambsrlsin's Cough
Remedy is given as soon ~ the child
becomes hosrss, CT sven after the
croupy cough appears. it will preVeot
the attack. 1t is used in many thous.
ands OF homes in this broad land and
never disappoints tbs anxious nothsrs'
We hsve yet to learn of single instance
in which it has not proved effectual.
No other remedy can show Sucn re-
cord-twsnty-fve years. constant use
without failure. For sale by b. d.
Gorrsll, Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

Ny son has bean troubled for ysarz
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago
persuaded him to take some of Cham-
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles OF
the 25.cent size no was cured. give
this testimonial, hoping some one simi-
larry afflicted may read it and be bsne-
fted.--Thomas @. Bower, Glencoe, y.
Fer sale By B. II, Gorrsll, Druggist,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

Asa cure for rhsnnatism Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm is gaining q vida
reputation. d. B. Johnston, OF Rich
mond, Ind, has bssa troubled with
that aiment since 1861. In speaking
of it he says: ~ never found any thing
that would rslisvs me until use |
ChambsrlAin's Pain Balm. 1t acts
like magic With me. Ny fsot was
swollen and paining me vary mush.
but one good spplicasisa Of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale By B. Il. Gorrsl.
Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
TIE MODERN MOTHER.

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need Of the laxative
effect Of . gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup Of
Figs. is manufactured BY the Californis
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

Pe-ru-na Is as ef-
fcscious to cure the
winter cstarrh of
New England as the
summer catarrh of
Texas. Pe-ru-na is
an absolute panacea
for the climatic dis
eases ofsummer and
winter. 1t Is tn Q
safeguard of tn Q
home amid the biz
yards Of Montana,
and the ever-pres-
en- t, never-failing
remedy for the Ills
Observation-Disclosures
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
FLAXSEED POULTICE.

For painful infamations of all kin DIS
poultice of faxsssd is useful. 1t is
made as follows: Take of ground flax
seed one part; barley meal one part,
and water enough to make poultice
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

now I have three
Of the healthiest
boys in the state
Of Iowa, which L
attribute to the
good effect Of
your medicine.
My wife had o
stomach trouble
which Pe-ru-na
also cured. Alto
geth err for my
whole family we
have saved $500
1~-k1.LHIn 2
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
HOLIDAY RATES.
BALTIMORE & OHIO Err.

bAL11MVN& % VHIU NJ Ne
On account of the Christmas and
New Year holidays the Baltimore &
Ohio r. r. will sell excursion tickets al
greatly Reduced Rates to and from
points on it's line between Harrison
burg and Lexington, and intermediate
points, good going December %, 20,
"a, 25, 80 and 81, 1899, and January
l, 1900, valid for return until January
4, 1900 inclusive.
Splendid Royal Blue Train service,
Pullman Palace Cars and B b o. Din-
isg ON esag arvssa TMiak -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
We Want Your Name

for PASTIME," the brightest and best
youths and family illustrated story and
numerous paper out New and interesting
features for all. Special department Of valI.
able information for shrewd money makers
and money savers. Is large pages, only SOC
a year. on trial six months for 10c. in stamps
Gold Watches, Guns, Bicycles, Sewing Ma
chimes, Kodaks, Graphophones, Musical In
struments, etc., free for little work that
any one can do. Address liz YAsTIMr Co.,
Louisville. Nv. -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
FOR EAR-ACHE.

Make good sized linseed poultioe
very hot, with eight or ten drops OF
laudanum in the middle. This will
usually cure the most severe ear-ache.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13

"Pardon me. but yea look very musi
like . man I tnow." "1hat may be.
but you must excuse me. for you look
exactly like . man I don't want to
know."-Wsst End.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
New York Life Insurance Company.
LEXINGTON, VA.
J. W. McCLUNG, Agent,


Of premiums made end second
death ssIsu all forms Of policies including Ordinary % ~
w. Agent
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Three Car Loads Daily.

bottle and believe myself to be perma'
nently cured. have discharged all my
help, am doing my homework alone, and
weigh 155 pounds. Although am Al
years old l feel as we'll as did at 49,"
Contractor Roberts in recent letter
to DR.. Hartman as to the merits of Pc
ru-na says:
"Your remedy Pe-ru-na has cured my
bows entirely Of catarrhal troubles and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
- a - ~ % Ia z a.
Beam u. znIa kAi y. a.s lisgs sSta
1'..'''' AxHNzZss

al "a mot familiar With the geography
Of the Philippines" observed UAsls Al
len Sparks. "but frsm what ] read in
the papers I Judge shs pnnsipsl stream
in Lsson u Aguinaldos Rua,"-CAi-
cses HkANaA
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-12-13
has
it

necessary that great many Of The
farmers sell their hay coop to laist
the money to meet outstanding
debts.
Now we are going to suggest a
scheme that will save you money
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s. s. 8. FOR THE BLOOD

freef from
and chemicals whatever
Scrofua Eczema Rheumatism
letter Open Sores blood
Swift Specific Atlanta Ga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
CHINESE AND GERMANS FIGHTING
A NUMBER OF THE FORMER KILLED-FEAR
OF FORMIDABLE oPERATIoNs-FEEI.-
INC; AGAINST EUROPEANS

Victoria B. c.. April 22.-The steamer Athenian.
which has reached this port with mail advices
to April J. has news Of attack by Chinese
on a party of Germans. who were proceeding to
I-Chau-Fu. IN March 20. fight ensued in
which several OF the Cinnamon were killed and
wounded The Germans suffered loss and
returned to the fort at Kiao-Chau. A German
naval patrol consisting of an officer and six
men then started 10 investigate. and after adj
vancirg a short distance met a detachment OF
Chinese. who fired upon rhem. The German
party returned the fire killing several Chinese.
The Germans at once landed stronger force
whereupon the Chinese decamped
The presence Of nearly the whole German fleet
at kiao-Chau is taken by the Chinese press to
indicate the possibility Of extensive operations
and the Chinese are seriously alarmed. With
desire to remove causes OF friction with Ger
many the Tsung-li-Yamen has voluntarily dis
missed three mandarins. for whose disgrace
Baron Won Heyking. the German representative
at Picking has pressed for some time Last.
The Athenian has advces to the effect that a
serious agitation against Europeans prevails
throughout the whole Of China The Ministers
If the Powers at Pe;ng have discussed the
question OF again asking their respective gov
ernments for detachmcnts Of troops from the
warshps to guard their legations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
RAILWAYS AND STEAMBOATS, FOR SALE.

NICARAGUA NEGOTIATING WITH THE BRITISH
CONSUL At MANAGUA.
Managua Nicaragua. April 1.-THE Govern
ment is negotiating the sale OF all It's railroads
and steamboat lines with their workshops, TO
c. r. Nicoll. the British Consul here. The pro-
posed transfer carries with II the privilege OF
extending the railroad TO Rivas. and also or
connecting Managua with La Paz The consid-
Grafton is stated to be S6j0OOOO in silver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
NIcARAGrA's MOUNTAIN CAPITAL

Mansgua. Nicaragua April q. Via Galveston.
Tex President Ielaya and his Cabinet have tenn
porarily moved the Government offices to Jlnotepe
In the mountains southeast OF Managua.
United States Minister William T.. Merry has ar
rived at Grcytown on his way 10 Bluenelds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
Tgr DELAGOA BAY ARBITRATION.

Berne Switzerland April n.-The president OF the
Delagoa Railroad Arbitration has announced that
the case will DO closed May !, and that Judgment
will be pronounced In Angus; or September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
g ~
COLDS
DR.. Humphreys Specifics
Life Insurance.
Shock from Rejection.
Shock from Rejection.

The shock caused by the refusal Of Life In
surance to the applicant is often the first cause
t. Of decline In health.
Most OF these reflections are on account Of
Kidney disease-often slight-but whether slight
or serious. IL soon yields to the use Of Specifies
No. ~ or 80. and the risk is gladly accepted by
the best companies.
For other Specifies consult DR.. Humphreys
Manual; at drug stores, or sent free
A. druggists or sent prepaid; DC, 500.
Hsmphreys Medicine Co. Cor. William John Sta.
meW York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
PARIS.
LITTLE CREDENCE PLACED IN AEON.
CILLO's' GOOD NEWS FROM .LUZON.
FRENCH OFFICERS ADVOCATE THE USE OF
NATIVE TROOPS BY THE AMERICANS
DRAMA AND SOCIETY

NJ CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.
Paris. April 22-Agoncillo. the most rrecon-
cilable OF Aguinsldo's mysterious representa-
dives In Europe. is convalescent from a recent
sAvere attack OF Influenza. but Is still very de-
sponden.. IN spite Of the alleged good news
which the Filipino Junta says 1t has received
from Hong Kong. according TO which the situa-
:ion OF the United States forces operating in
Luzon Is described as rapidly becoming des-
perate. When pressed for explicit information
Agoncillo declined either to affirm or to deny
that he had received any kilograms as alleged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

SPiIy'S DELEGATE TO THE HAGUE
Madrid April 22The Duke Of Tetuan fcrme,
Minister az Foreign Affairs has been appoin'e'
SPANS delegate to the International Peace .vh s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

the French lobster factories on the treaty sno''
arc lcSal,zed and the superintendence OF lobster
nacr,ng onerations IL placed under charge OF the
can,a,ns ~ the French and British warshlps.
The Colonial Legislature. II Is expected VIII pa"
similar act at the coming session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

MODUS rTvENDT on THE TREATY SHORE.
St Johns. n f.. April 22-The British Govern
ment telegra phed the Colonial Cabinet to-day that
the Imperial Parliament had passed an act re-
newing for this year the modus vvend. by which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

THEATRICAL-The theatres are busy though
there are novelties. The Gay Lord Quex."
which has been vigorously denounced in ecclesi-
astical circles. The Tyranny OF Tears and
"Robespierre" crowding their respective houses
The booking the Lyceum is so large that there
IL an absolute certainty OF packed houses for the
rext hundred nights Even "Carnac Sahib'' is par
ticpating in the boom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

LABOR TROUBLEs.-The position Of the Lanca-
shire mills is becoming extremely serious The
weavers In the northeast are demanding 10 per
cent Increase in their wages. and the capitalists
are organizing their forces for effective oppos-
tim The employers contend that 10 per cent
Increase is impossible. but they say they are will
ing TO make small increase In order 10 avert A
strike The question will be discussed a. Joint
conference TO be held at Manchester next Tuesday.
TESTIMONIAL FOR sLACKBURNE.--The lead
ing British chess clubs are fathering an appeal Is
sued for national testimonial 10 J. ~. Black
burne whose brilliant victory In the recent trans
atlantic match is pointed TO In the appeal
STRIKE IN BELGIUM.-A big strike Of miners
has begun in Belgium for increase OF wages.
About forty thousand men are now ont. number
of factories are closing for lack Of coal the brick
makers and masons are Joining In the movement
ar important element among the strikers.
PROVIDING WIVES FOR COLONIsTs-In con-
sequence Of the complaints OF French coonists that
IT IL Impossible for them to find French wives un-
lees they return home. the Ministry Of the Colonies
intends to install central emigration Office for
women in Paris with branches In the country.
Approved maidens who are considered suitable for
ding outfit costing SEQ with $40 pocket-mone and
with free passage to the colony selected The
hrst experiments will he made In Madagascar.
THE SOCIAL sEAsON.-The season generally
bids fair to be a nasco The society news
papers are bemoaning the utter absence Of
smart" functions Therefore. the Rosebery
wedding was n godsend. But the only other big
AFFAIR In view il the Charing Cross Charity Bazaar
colony here can claim TO have contributed an i'm
Horiant quota Usually at ms t me Of the year
20 the present few dances and only one big ball
have been announced. The latter will be given by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

EMPEROR TO VISIT uRvILLE.-E Emperor
William will visit Urve on May 5. where the En-
press has preceded him. His Majesty will stay
there for "A week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

lean energy and pluck will soon restore complete
order in the new colonies
rNpERoR ORDERS A SHAM BATTLE.-Em-
neror William this week INDUCED in his favorite
nastime OF alarming the Berlin garrison a process
compelling every man and officer no matter now
engaged to hurry I'm full field equipment to the
Field t The5e sns of His Maes
With remarkable speed and exactness Inc Wnoe
t tSnp nnrnose OF sham battle In His Majestys
suite were number OF French officers who are
now stopping i'm Berlin. 10 whom he showed much
courtesy and invited them to luncheon.
WORLDS LABOR DAY.-The approach OF May
: again brings up the question Of Labor Day. Inc
..vorvaerts' strongly favors the celebration OF
what # calls the Worlds Labor Holiday" bu;
.bstains from openly advocating a cessation OF
work The other Socialist organs boldly insist upon
holiday and number OF Gm2og STna na 70 ~, he
favora bic position Of industry ana the laoor mar
ket this year
To R1-IJp HAMBU RG- AMERICAN LINERS
II is reported in commercial circles here that the
Hamburg American Line has awarded Pni M eo
phia hrm contract io' '"e -
OF it's new liners
PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION-ln long
American correspondence printed In the "Tage-
hiatt, ON the subject Of the Philadelphia Export
Exnosition and the large German cooperation
foreshad owed. editorially the "Tageblat SAYS:
THE Americans are quite convinced tnat IN "s s
IN nav the leading role IN tho world they must nist
conutier the lions share OF the worlds marketS'
and the way thereto seems to run by way OF r"''-
adelphia
NO NEW RECIPROCITY TREATY.-It has been
learned from the best source that while the State
Depa rtment at Washington has from time TO time
instructed the United States Embassy to present
the American view OF the differences which have
arisen on the subject OF the most favored nation
clause" In the commercial treaties. formal instruc-
tions have not been received at the Berlin Embassy
looking to the negotiation OF an entirely new rect
procity treaty.
EMPEROR TO VISIT uRvILLE.-E Emperor
William will visit Urvllle on May 5. where the En-
press has preceded him Ills Majesty will stay
there for a week
MODJS rTvENDT on THE TREATY SHORE.
St Johns n e. April 22-The British Govern
ment telegra phed the Colonial Cabinet to-day that
the Imperial Parliament had passed an act re-
newing for this year the modus vivend by which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

IN PARLIAMENT-The proceedings in the Brit
ish Parliament this week were mainly OF domestic
interest The Marquis of Salisbury, who has re-
turned to London from the South Of France, reap
peared in the House OF Lords on Friday evening.
His holiday the Riviera has resulted In great
improvement in his health. Much amusement was
caused by the fact that he has had his usually long
hair closely cropped with the result, as one paper
says OF transferring him from Cavalier into
Roundhead."