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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
WHO CAN GIVE THIS INFORNIA.
TION?

EAGLE HARBoB, N. Y, July 9, '99.
Mr.. Barclay.
Dear Sir:-I am directed by O. Bar
gsmin to apply to you for information
in regard to the Rockbridge Battery
Of 1861. desire the address of the
corporal who had horse and three
men killed one afternoon in March,
1862, ct Cedar Greek. When the 26th
New York Infantry visited Staunton
Colonel Brown invited me and I went
with my wife and daughter. At Win
chester or Harper's Ferry. fell in with
a 9Th Virginia soldier and we rode 10
your place in the same seat. When
passing Cedar Greek I said the first
man killed was on that bank, detail
ing the affair. ! know the corporal OF
that gun and will show him to you
The next day we called at The store and
talked the matter over. He gave me
the names Of the killed and wounded,
which I have lost. Will you give me
q short sketch OF the work OF the bat
terry from Winchester to Mt. Jackson
Ny section was six miles ahead oil
Banks column with::thst squad Of cow
ardly cavalry that would have run and
left us had q dozen OF Ashby's men
crossed the creek. This corporal can
give the name Of the man I was with
as they were on social terms. He
wrote his name in my book, as both
did, but it is lost.
The Fifth man was wound by . Par.
rot shot from my gun at ChAnsellorG-
vile. His company (E), we're around
brass gun on the plank road looking
ct it. I shot through the trees and
Knocked him out, he had become
troublesome. The percussion shell
held Are from some cause and explod-
cd near the aforementioned gun, hurt.
ing seven Of Company e. We fired
from near this position Friday evening
and done up four pieces Of Stua't 'S
horse artillery, changed front to ths
rear on right when Jackson broke The
Eleventh Corps the next afternoon
After the 6rst rspulse we moved ten
rods to the north and our left gun was
in trons of the log house Ha npton oc-
cupying our position. Ny battery re
NAMED until 1890 and the Coniedera G
infantry, twenty regiments or more, ad
passed out Of sight. going so ut est
b. yond the hill called Fair View, II
tie hill Sickles deserted and let AL l.
auder occupy with his bat trios.. 1
fred 900 rounds that Sunday IL forming
d blew up the last caisson saw
leave that hill. 4
Now the man /. wish to find il the
Oh p that got so near us and behind
lie only tree on the lot between the leg
house and the plank road. Mr.. Bar
canin says you were wounded Cost an
arm Tthink) on that Sunday. This
man introduced nae to General Jones ct
Harrison5urg, and we had quite chat
about the battle, he accompanied us,
to lexington and the Bridge, at which
place wa, spent the night. I d sire to1
And hin II aliye a. 4 ssnt . package 10
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
VIRGINIA BRvITIEs.

John N. G.. Nofsinger, a prominent
citizen of Botertourt county, died last
week:
A club in the interest of Gov. Tyler :
candidacy for the United States Sen
ate il to be formed at Roanoke
James HcCracken, 8 years old, was
struck by Norfolk and Western train
al Pulaski Friday and instantly killed.
A volunteer military company has
cen organized at Suffolk with 81
members, Mr.. G. II. Caussy ,Jr., was
tl' ctsd captain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

prices OF wheat, cotton and other
things, as whole. will fall ons-half
5 Fifin--Doubls the quantity Of
money in circulation (othsr conditions
remaining unchAnged) and prices Of
the peoples products will double.
Sixth--Double other forms of prop.
sr*y without increasing the quantity Of
money in circulation, and prices Of the
peoples products will fall one-hAlf,
Ssventh-ThsrOis NO such thing in
reality 40 "S0.csnt dollars" 1t is not
the value Of the material 0 dollar is
made Of that controls its value IS
money; il ia the fact that il is q dollar,
and 10 legal tender, that gives it its
value a. money.
Rirhth-Ths men who have no nuch
to say about 5O-csnt dollars are daily
passing them, right now, for 100 cents
--thus:prOving their own statements
untre.
The foregoing elementary principles
81 scOnomy are sanctioned by all the
great writer's on money lenders Of
Today, Anybody can figure from the
abeve eight proportions whether We
should restore silver and have "more
money and less misery" or not.
GHORGE PRENTISS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
Mr.. Z II. BARCLAY FOR THE LEGIS.
LATURE.

Editor County News:
Believing that the time has come when we
should send man to represent US In the next
Legislature who is Democrat, and who has
proved his faith by his works, and who is in
hearty sympathy with his party, and II nomi
mated and elected will without fear, favor or
Partially work and vote In the Legislature
for the best interests Of the masses Of the
people and not In the interest OF favored
few; We believe We have found man who
will Ill the bill, Q man who has never g. O
support his party or her nominees both with
pen and voice for the past thirty years, u
man as true In peace to HE native Stat. rs
he was in war, his empty sleeve is mute
testin onial OF his gallantry on the as If
battle. Let rs now show our appre,..t II
Of brave and gallant soldier and l.. mo.
erat, In whom there IL no guile; that II on ia
z. Fl. Barclay, the EDITOR Of that sterling
Democratic paper, the Lexington Gazette,
and we call upon him to announce himself
candidate for the House Of Delegates fer
this county NJ Ny VoTERs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
WAS 1T MAN OR MONKEY

Chicago, July 16.-A dispatch to thu
Tribune from BonStel, 8. d., says
Upon the question whether his victim
was brute or human depends Archie
Brewers guilt or innocence Of th'
crime of murder.
Brewer was one of the owners Of {
small tent show which came here FOL
exhibition. Among their attraction
was creature Of Seemingly higher
form Of animal life than monksy and
lower than o man. Brewer called thu
animal the Missing Link aud laid
great stress on the alleged fact that
no one was able to say whether it be.
longed to the human or the brute
creation. Brewer now AYERS that the
freak was a monkey.
ain acufle with il the Snowman
became angry, and Selling q heavy
club, dealt his antagonist hard blow
over the ar,::from the effects Of which
t died within q few hours. ~
"The local authorities placed Brewer
under arrest on a charge of murder.
At the preliminary hearing his lawyers
set up the defense that their client did
not take the life Of human bsing,but
the magistrate bound him over to the
grand jury" o. Ff
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
STAMPS ON CHECKS.
The Banks Cannot Relieve Their
Customers,

Customers.
Commissioner Wilson Of The Internal
Revenue Bureau, has issued a circular
absolutely prohibiting banks from affix-
ing stamps to checks urstamped when
presented, and requiring them to re-
turn the same to the drawers.
In his circular to collectors the com.
missioner says:
"You are directed to notify the banks
that are guilty of stamping unstampe !
checks if the practice ia not immediate
ly discontinued, they will be reported
TO the United States District Attorney
for prosecution.
"The instruction contained in Treas
ury decision No. 1906, under date Of
Juue 20, 1898, to the effect that there
was no objection to the aHixing by the
bank Of the requisite stamps to an un-
stamped check presented for payment
is hereby revoked,
This instruction was given to meet
an emergency immediately preceding
the taking effect OF the stamp act of
July I, 1898, in order to obviate the
necessity Of returning by the banks
thousands OF unstamped cheeks issued
by drawers in ignorance of the law.
The law being nov generally under
stood there is no further need Of such
permission"
This action was taken upon informa-
lion that certain banks had adopted
the practice Of not requiring stamps,
as an advertisement to secure patron
age as against rival banks.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
TRUST SLAVES.

1 the trust evil i. the alb
ment of the labor under
bbine control. The New
has made 9 compilation
that 116 trusts. covering
} Of life, represent IT.
duals in American fami-
upon them for rate Of
other regulations. The
number 9.42O. 900. OF
Ian 900. 600 are engaged
hing articles OF food and
b are engaged in the max
& and furniture; a round
ducs and prepare pro-
earth in mines and min
number are engaged in
and communication:
b in machinery and metal
no will deny that The
other conditions Of this
|th OF the total Of such
United States are 90 much
OF the gigantic cOmbina- /
ID o. ever the blacks Of
70 by their white mastsrsf /
.e truntsl Down with The
Republican authorities |
the amount it cost the
to elect Mckinley, the
! all the way from. ST.
900, Hanna publicly /
ymsnt, Of 100000 for
ed Legitimate expenses
ns and speakers. John
that he understood it
100. "Old Nan Of the
lor puts ii at $lSSOeOr
res that it will cost $25,-I
elect Mckinley, and bel
card. But whstevsr the
rom the trusts. combines
,wer in, general, which
re Give tho benefits Of
lsgss, % il hss. ThisY
s now going to plsdgsl
lsxt platform it writes
? :, to destroy the truth
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

Replying TO the above call msde upon mt
in the Rockbridge County News, respect
fully announce myself candidate 10 repre-
sent this county as ono Of her delegates in
the next Legislature e. and solicit the supp orr
Of my countymen IN the primaries snd coun.
ty conve tion when held. IL nominated and
elected pledge myself to use my best on.
deayors to serve my people to the best Of
my ability. But should the delegates as
sembiod IN convention, think the best inter
ests Of the people can best be served by some
one else, will cheerfnlly acquiesce, and do
all In my power to elect the nominees,
X specially,
Iune II Il II. BARCLAY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
ROLLING LAWS IN POLL
TICAL ECONOMY

the Editor.-Frst.--Thsre 10 no
thing az. intrinsic value. There
& one kind Of value in economics,
purchasing power
bcond--All money, including gold,
hat. money. AL money Is created
.Aw, sdict, ''hat" government.
third--DemAnd and supply make
control all values
|ousth--Cus down the qu.nt'ty tf
boy in circulation One-haJ' (O'l' r
ditions remaining unchangOd) md
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
.,rRy ALIENS FooT.EAsE,

Anowder TO be Prinkied into the shoes.
At this season your feet are swollen, nervous
and hot and get tired easily. lfyou have
amarting feet or tight shoes, Try Aliens
Fool. Rase. It coOls the feet and makes
calling easy Relieves coras and bunions
Of Ali main and gives rest and comfort. Try
Il to-day. Sold by all druggists, srocers,
shoe stores and general storskeepcrs every:
where. Price 26c. Trial package EhEEs
Address Allen s. 0lmsted, lie Roy, n. Z, /.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
BATTLE ON TRUSTS,

WIS who are trying to shift
Of the Democratic party on
question have undertaken q
htract. So fer as We know,
I'll number Of prominent
have taken chances to iden-
Dives with the movement.
very soon learn that the
the Democratic party are
10 people and not by the
It is proposed to have the
national committee, at it,
hg, take some action with @
hriAg the way for the anti.
battle that o few pinheadsd
want US to fight nsxt year.
|onocrAtic national cemmittes
/ gone mad, and cannot be
Ito such folly.
,yA Democrat knows that q
10 trusts without offering q
such as free coinage
/ 16 to i, and the abolition
banks OF issue, would be a
fraud on the people.
,ple know thst the sham cry
with the trustsl" means ab-
aothiag. They know that
rust mAgnates would nos OBJ
The people do know that
sition to restore free coinage
t 16 to ! and the abolition OF
snks Of issue--in short. a
Ion Of The financial plank Of
what The trust magnates fear.
' % soon ~ such lsgislation
o operation the. death knsll
rust that curses the country
been sounded. Nearly every
Iow in existence has beer
,ca the free coinage Of silver
lously suspended in 1873
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.

At the urgent solicitation OF many of tn,
citizens Of different sections Of the county
an constrained to announce myself candl
date for re election to the House OF Delegates
of Virginia. Having served the people Of
the county two terms as one of their repre-
sentstives, l refer to my past record simply
as pledge Of future faithfulness, earnest
ness and fidelity. / submit my claims 70
the nominating convention Of the Democratic
party. Yours respectfully,
une J. s. CRAIG.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
GA - II q II Ia.
Bears the HIhs KING You Have Always Bought
'''' IF &1AzzzM
INVENTORS BAFFLED.

At the beginning of every summer
the wonder is renewed and increased
that, with all our modern improvements,
some one does not invent prac icable
SCENE for regulating he temp erature
OF our houses as effectively in the hot
months as in winter.-Providence
Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION

The Eleventh Annual session of the
Virginia Pie ss Association was held al
the Rockbridgs Alum Springs on July
18th and 18th. President Lewis g IL d
the mon ing session to erler al IL
o'clock on July 11th. r v. DR.. Brose-
ley following with prayer. T''n pr s.
dent then delivered his an~dal al
dress, in which he review Il the work
Of the year, complimentsd ihrse to
whom the sessions Of this me,ling was
due. and concluded by offeringa num-
Der Of valuable suggestions in reference
70 the conduct Of the annual conven-
lions and their work. After which
twenty new members were received
into the Association.
The COMMITTEE on Rules reported in
favor Of adopting the same rules pre-
vailinE 81 the last convention.
Chairman A. P. Rowe. Jr., OF the
committee appointed at the last con-
vsntion to select . distinguishing emb-
lem to be worn by the members, sub.
mittsd . silver pin design, consisting
Of q white enamellsd quill, from which
is suspended a scroll with green enam-
elled centre, bearing the initials Of the
association and the year OF its Organi.
ISAtion, 1889. This design was adopt
cd. and the pins will be ordered al
once.
Miss Bertha Robinson, of Orange
county, She historian, read an interest
ing and ably-writted paper. which was
loudly app!auded.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
THAT THRoBBlNG HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, If you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous head
Achss. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take. Try them. Only 26
cents. Monsy back il not cured. Sold
yMeCrum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR rllE HOUSE
OF DELEGATES.

At the urgent solicitation OF many citizens
OF Rockbridge Of different sections, respect
fully announce myself candidate for the
House Of Delegates Of Virginia l submit
my claims to Democratic county conven-
ton, and II fail OF nomination will take
my place In the ranks and work cheerfully
for the choice Of the convention. will not
annoy my friends by persistent solicitation
or enter into any questionable method to
secure the nomination, but simply submit
my candidacy 10 the Democrats Of the
county for epdorsation, large proportion,
OF whom know personally.
Respectfully,
June 81 ]. SCOTT MOORE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
AFTERNOON SESSION..

The association adjourned at o.
clock for dinner, aud reconTsnsd at
$40. Vice-President Lee presided in
place Of Mr.. Lewis. who was india
posed. he returned later. The Fl.
nance Committee reported favorable
.xami aticn oil the books Of Secretary
Ha and Treasurer Robinson. The
treAsurer's report showed the treA-
sury to be In healthy condition.
A resolution Was passed extending
the thanks Of the association for cour.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

The Democrats Of No,fok county
have rsnominated n. B. NswbernS for
the Nouss Of Delegates and adopted
resolutions endorsing United States
Senator Martin for reelection. re
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
rhA Wert Tork River q clarksburg

W. Va, is sonplsss'y drisd up. A
few days ago the hood-satss Of the
dam at the Point Mills, which have
ceased operations, were removed ana
.hs water was entirely run out OF the
bed Of the river, % ving il dry as
tiadsr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

Poetic justice has been dealt to .
British sportsman, who died Of "iood
poison ng brought about by the &C atch
OF MID rabbit he vas letting loose
toS she hOunda in 9 cosssing match
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

Governor Roosevelt, Of New York,
had consultation with President Nc
Kinley in regard to the situation in
the Philippines,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

The Catholic Archbish Fps at their
October meeting NAV decide whether
any action shall be taken in regard to
assembling q plenary council in 1909.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

tssies shown by the railroads and the
managers Of the Roekbridge Alum
Springs hotels.
Mr.. A. L. ViskerS, Of Lebanon, read
memoirs of the late 8. NJ. Withers, Of
Albemarle. and Conway Smith Of
Pulaski.
The association devoted an hour 10
the consideration Of questions bearing
on newspaper management. which
were propounded by members.
The matter OF visiting the Philadel.
phia Commercial Exposition in body
next October was placsd in the hands
Of tie Executive Committee, which will
make all necessary arrangements, il
being decided that this body should
adjourn to meet agaiu at some central
point before proceeding to Phila-
delphia.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were then ele ct
ed: President, W. Mcdonald Lee, Of the
Irvington (ya.) Citizen; Yice-Presi-
dent, ]. q. Lindsay. OF the Charlotses
vile ProgI esG; Secretary, ]. L. Hart. OF
the Farmvillt Herald; Treasurer, R. N.
Robinson, of the Orange Observer;
HisIor IN, Miss Bertha Robinson OF
the Orange Observer; Executive Com
mittee-:A. P Rove. Jr, OF the Fred
er'cksburg FREE lance; Il. p. Barham,
OF the Pet. rsbrrg Inlsx-Appeal; G. e.
Thu. her, OF the Newport News Daily
Press; j. H. Lindsay, Of the Charlottes
vile Progress, and r. Crawford, Of the
Bristol News.
The following delegates to the
National Editorial Association were
eit cted: r. P. Barham, E. 81. Barclay,
r. E. Freeman, and D. =. Lewis. They
will select their own alternates.
The convention reeonsideied it's &C.
ton Of laAt summer, raising the initia-
ton fee from 81 to IS after The 1899,
sessions, and the present fee will pre-
vail.
The convention then adjourned.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19
A FRIaHTFUL BLUNDGa

Will often cause h,rrib.e Burn,
Scald. Cut or Bruise. Bucklens Alnica
SalVe, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felcns, Cons, all Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. Only rs cts
box. Cure guaranteed. SOLD BY
McCrum Drug Go.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-07-19

The Board Of Directors Of the West
Virginia Reform School for Boys re-
moved Superintendent Shaw, Q Demo-
or t, and Major j. @. Gluck,of Auburn
W elected as his succesGoY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
Court Notes.

Lum Washington. colored, tried
at this term of Court for the mur-
der of his wife some time last year,
closed yesterday, and the jury re-
turned a verdict of guilty of MUIR
der in the second degree. This is
Imprisonment in the penitentiary
for not less than five nor more than
eighteen years. Sentence has not
yet been passed.
WIN. johnson, alias Bill Patsey,
indicted for felony in entering
Bryan & Young's store and steal
ing revolver, confessed, and the
Judge sentenced him to two years
in the penitentiary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15

free ride to Moundsville for a
torn of years. 1t may seem to
them a little matter to steal a few
chickens, but they should know
thatthere are now very many per-
sons doing time in the Pen for
g me offences. These boys are
ting very bold, so much so, they
3 eal chickens in the day time, as
one did in front of the lower Elk
the other day, and as anoth-
81 did close by Thomas shop.
They were both seen in the act and
both are well known. Respect for
heir parents only prevented their
az ests. But if they repeat it they
wall suffer the penalty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
A Compliment.

We find the following compli-
mentary notice of Hon. Jas. B.
Menager, in the Pomeroy Democrat
of Wednesday:
"The bitter cold weather of last
Wednesday night kept the attend
ance at the lecture by Hon. j. b.
Menager before the East End Lit.
erory Society down to moro hand.
full, bui those who braved the ele-
monts were richly repaid for their
trouble. Mr.. Menager is ono of
the most pleasing speakers it has
ever been our pleasure to listen to
and the lecture that he had pre-
pared for the occasion, Teunyson's
"In Momoriam" was beautiful in.
deed. The House should bave
been packed"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
DESTRUCTIVE ICE
Towboat Fred Wilson Cut Down
Thousands or Dollars Dam.
age Wrought by Heavy
Floating Ice.

Point Pleasant, February 10th
Ohio river ITO; falling.
The Mount Glare has laid up be.
hind Padsnss laland
The Joseph Walton stuck her
whole feet on Marietta bar.
Tho Sam Brown and John Moren
passed down by here yester-
day afternoon with tows.
The government Thermometer, at
the local weather Observers office,
registered 26 degrees below zero
last night.
A little more of this zero blizzard,
and instead of getting out of it's
banks we may look for the river to
freeze plumb to the bottom.
The river and harbor bill carry
ing slightly more than $3O,O0O,000
passed the House February End,
by vote of 160 to Z.
The Stella Moren, b. ID. Wood
uihi OOoh SOOh VIII b0 hoAS ShA6
morning from above, to harbor in
the mouth of Kenawha.
The Fallie coming down the
Ohio with four model barges load
ed with railroad iron, stuck them
on Grow Island.
The Fred Wilson, on her way
up, was out down by the ice Thurs
day morning, and sunk almost to
her boiler deck on Old Town Is
land, below Ravenswood.
The Kapawha, on her way down
ran onto a sunken barge in making
a landing at Georgetown, knocking
a hole in her hull, which took them
all night TO repair. The hole was
stuffed with blenkets until the pilot
took her across the river and run
her head upon sand bar, and
there repaired the damage.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-02-15
TY-sEYENTH YEAR.
PERSONALS.

from Wednesdays Daily.
Mr.. Chas. Sterrett, from up Ka.
nawha is in town visiting friends
Mr.. Geo. w. Long, of South
Side, was n business visitor in town
yesterday.
Mr. Willard Spencer, of Cincin-
natl, who was called to Henderson,
on account of the sickness of his
mother, Mrs. Mary Perry, and who
is now much improved, returned
to his home today.
Mr.. @. r. Maupin, of Silver
Lake, Kansas, was caller at this
office yesterday. He is son of
Mr.. @. w. Maupin, and has been
away for fourteen years, and is now
on visit home.
Col. FL. E. Spilman and Mr.. NJ.
G. Tyler, of Spilman, were business
visitors in town yesterday. Col.
SpiIman informed us, that owing
to bad weather, no work had been
done at the oil well, but as soon as
the weather let up, work would be
resumed.
Mr.. Geo. P. Gardner, of Maggie,
was pleasant caller at this office
yesterday afternoon, and renewed
his subscription to the Daily Reg
lister and also to the Weekly Reg
lister, and paid years subscrip-
ton to the Weekly Register for Mr..
David McMaster, at Brama, Okla
homa.