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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-06-19
NEW ENGLAND'S RIVERS AND
MOUNTAINS.

The rivers and mountains of New
England, toward which the romantic
thoughts of many thousands are just
now turning with pleasurable antici-
pations of midsummer communion,
have been taken as the text of two
timely albums just issued by the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad. They are en-
titled s'Rivers of New England" and
mountains of New England" re-
spectively, and make most attractive
and fitting companions to last years
volume, "New England Lakes" The
beautiful Photographic reproductions
of river and mountain scenery with
which the books are filed literally
speak for themselves, for the score or
more of full page pictures are unham-
pered by printed description. These
charming collections, representing the
highest development of Photographic
and topographic art, not only do JUS
tice to the wonderful scenery they de-
pict, but form an artistic brochure
that will adorn any table in any par
lor. A copy of either will be sent on
the receipt of six cents. Intendingva-
cationists should also send at once for
a copy of the B. & M. excursion book,
which gives all essential information
regarding any summer resort in its
great territory, including fares, hotel
and boarding house rates, etc. This
book will be mailed free on request.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-06-19
Drink Grain-O

after you have concluded that you ought not to
drink coffee. It is not medicine but doctors orde
it, because it is healthful, inyigorating and appe
thing. 1t is made from pure grains and has that
rich seal brown color and tastes like the finest
grades of coffee and costs about q much. Child
like it and thrive ii because it is genuine
food drink containing nothing but noursshment
Ask your grocer for. GRAIN-O, the new food drink
Is and Csc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-06-19

Little, neg lected scratches and wounds frequent
ly result in blood-poisoning Better heal them
quickly with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, thor
oughly antiseptic application with record of al
ways curing piles, old ulcers, sores, cuts, wounds
and skin diseases.
I'll Pierce, Barton; III Webster, Barton Land
ng; w Russell, Irasburg; r. French, Glover
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
MOTHERie FRIENn
HISTORIC ESTATES.

Near Colonial Beach, in Westmore.
land county, are two estates, each dis
tinguished as having been the birth
place OF a Presi1en OF the United
States. Oue is Wakefield" where
George Washington was born and
where handsome monument, erected
by the government, marks the spot
where the house stood, and the other
Is the birthplace Of James Monroe, but
nothing remains of..the house that stood
under the spreading branches Of o
large oak tree, and the place is now
owned by q colored man. Lower down
in the same county, near Winthrop, is
ahe handsome estate "Stra' fore" where
General Robert e. Lee was born. The
old mansion, which is splendidly pre-
served, was built of English brick in
1718 and contains Is rooms. 1t is now
owned and occupied by DR.. r, Fl.
Stuart formerly of this city and now
treasurer of the county. A brick wall
surrounds the fine old garden.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
GERMANS TO HELP BOERS.

London, September 1.-The Sand
ard and Diggers' News today received
. cablegram from its johannesburg
office, dated yesterday, s,ying that II
German corps 900 strong had been
formed there to cooperate with tho
Beers in the event VI war with Great
Britain. The dispatch added that the
Beers could mobilize 10000 mel in
three days, while the o ang' Free
State could mus er 10000 m n ia the
same pc Rod.
Pretoria. September 2.-The eply of
the Trsnsvaal government to the nper.
ial governments last dispatch has been
received by Cunnip CHAM Green, the
British agent here. 1t is understood
that this government is willing to meet
the other side in a conference at Cape
Town, as suggested. and to explain the
working Of the new franchise law. The
Ira val gov ,rnment is also willing to
rec ve friendly suggestions OF the
imperIa cove lime t. A more hopeful
feeling prevails b re.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
GENERAL McCAUSLAND VISITS
LEXINGTON.

General John McCAusland, Of. Point
Pleasant, W. Va, was in Lexington
several Gays last week. His business
here was to enter a son at the Virgins
Military Institute. General McCaus-
land will be remembered as the COM
mander of the small force Of Confede-
rates numbering only 1900, who held
in check through the Valley of Virginia
General Hunters army Of $4,000 men.
General McCausland graduated from
the Virginia Military Institute in 1857
and was at one time sub pr fessor
there previous to the civil war.
He was cordially welcomed here by
many of his old friend, among tie
number being some of his : | COM
mand, the Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry.
Lexington's venerable ex-may John
W. Haughawout, better kno mas "Old
Huck", extended a warm greeting to
the distinguished cavalrywan.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
JUNIOR FIRE COMPANIES RACE.

/ The two junior fire con psmes Of
| Lexington, composed Of boz from s
to Is years Of age, had an exc.ti 6 race
4 on South Main street yesttrdaj even
ing. The company known as he 30 'wn
\ Town" company, under command OF
Captain Harry Culin, were the winners.
The run was 100 yards, Law hose,
a tach to hydrant and throw water,
which was accomplished IN 274 econds.
The winning team was composed Of the
following boys: Harry Culin (captain),
Paul Brown, Cleud Brow5 Leslie
Young, Robert Tolley, Lester Hutton,
Marion Beeton, John Ruley, Punch
Ruley, Wortbey Davidson, Carroll Chit
tum. The banner-carriers were, Leo
Sheridan, Guy Quisenberry and Willard
Hutton.
The Cup Town" company, under the
command of Captain ]. T. McCrum,
was composed Of the following boys:
w. r. Shields, Herbert McCown, Hugh
Ohittum, Tom Poague, Henry Poague,
Charlie Glasgow, Ben Smith, Larew
McCown, Paxton Barclay, Llewellcn
Rhodes. The time OF this company
was 344 seconds. Mr.. f. G. Lindsay
was judge and timekeeper.
Last night some ladies gave the COM
panies party at The residence OF Mr..
F. L. Young, which was highly enjoyed
by al! present.
We are glad TO see this friendly
rivalry among our boys. 1t is manly
sport and should be encouraged, as
before many years they will take the
places of the noble band Of men who
now handle our reels.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
BETTER MAIL SERVICE NEEDED

BY a little systematic work and con-
cert Of action on the part of Licking
tons business men better mail service
over the Baltimore and Ohio might be
secured. At present Staunton IS the
only point between Lexington and Har-
risonburg with local service except on
the northbound train leaving here at
4:15 o'clock in the morning and the
southbound train arriving here at 5:26
in the evening. The train leaving here
at 11:40 q. M. carries mail through TO
Staunton and Harusonburg and serves
local Offices between these towns on the
evening train as it returns.
From the foregoing statements it
will be seen that it is impossible to get
an answer the same day from letter
sent from Lexington to any poict in
valley between Lexington and Harris
onburg except Staunton unless sent out
on the early morning train. And that
necessitates the mailing OF the letter
before 9 o'clock the previous night.
If a postal clerk were put on the
train arriving here at 1892 a. m, and
leaving at 11:40 a. m. all intermediate
points would enjoy double daily ser
vice. Letters received here at $3.50
could be answered on the 11:40 mail
and those sent out at 11:40 could be
replied to on the evening train. An
other great improvement would be the
increased facilities in the registra ion
department. We can now send regis
tered letters only on the early morning
train which have to be mailed before 5 |
o'clock the previous evening. Regis |
tered mail arriving on the the evening |
rain is not delivered until the f,llow-
ng morning.
To remedy this state OF affairs the
proper steps to be taken would be to
get up pstition signed by the bust
less men of the community AMI have it
orwarded 10 the superintendent Of the
ailway nail service through our Con-
FRESHMAN. We have no doubt but that
9th Staunton and Harrisonburg would
elp us by endorsing the steps taken,
8 their service also would be improved.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
".H0S. s. WHITE & SON,
We Want Your Name

for Up ASTIME," the brightest and best
youths and family illustrated story and
Numerous paper out. New and interesting
features for all. Special department Of val1.
able information for shrewd money makers
and money savers. 10 largo pages, only soc.
year. on trial six months for 10c In sta ps.
Gold Watches, Guns, Bicycles, Sewing Ma
chimes, Kodsks, Grsphophones. Musical In
struments, ETC., free for little work that
any one can do. Address TIVE PAsTIix Co.,
Lousyille XIV
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
TENNESSEE MORMON RIOTS.

Six Mormon elders were conducting
Ia meeting in schoolhouse at Pine
Bluffs. Stewart county, Tenn, Wednes-
day night, when The buildingwas storm.
ed by mob Of over 600 men. Stones
were thrown through the windows and
those present fed 10 save their lives.
AS bullets began to strike the buldi g
thick and fast, Elders Hiram Olsen aud
81. G. Petty tried to escape, Miss May
Harden, popular young woman, walk
Ing between them with the view to
checking the mob. AS the trio passed
down the road shots were fired from
ambush. The woman was hit and al
most ins tantly killed. Miss Harden's
brothers vowed vengeance, and secured
bloodhounds and placed them on the
trail OF the assassins.
Baston Winson, young farmer and
OF a Sunday school, was
lying in wait for the elders, and on
Thursday became convinced that he
had fred the shot that killed his neigh.
boris daughter. He wrote out con-
fession stating that it was an acc dent
Shortly after The confession was made
bloodhouhds appeared at his houe
Winson picked up knife AMI cut his
own throa', almost at the s,me instant
sending bullet through his brain.
There is intense feelings against The
Aformons in Stewut county, and furth-
or serious troub is expecte J. The ell
1ers have been waruei repeatedly to
cave the county, but they go tight on
holding meetings.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
THE VISIT TO LEXINGTON.

On Tuesday OF this week the Sunday schools
OF Centenary and the Methodist Protestant
church went to Lexington on their annual pic.
mic. The rain on Monday and the clouds Tues
day morning caused many to decide not to 90
but six coaches were filled and the number
OF excursionists was four hundred.
After two hours run up the beautiful
James and North river, Lexington was reach
ed and the day was spent on the grounds of
Washington and Lee University and the v.
NJ, l. The clouds of the morning soon dis.
persed, and the day proved to be an ideal one
for an outing. Thetwo institutions were open
to the visitors, and this courtesy on the Lart
OF the authorities added much to the DAVIS
e2joyms ant. The University chaple, contain
ing the Office tomb and recumbent statue ~
General Lee, wasthe point OF special interest
and both young and old felt the sa,redneas
and awe Of the place, Many Of the excursion.
lists visited also the cemetery to see the fine
bronze statue OF General jackson and m
stand for O while In thoughtful silence bv his
grave, The statue Of Washington on the v.
NJ / grounds was also subject OF interest
1t was taken from Lexington during the
Civil war, on the occasion OF the Hunter raid.
but wasreturned by command OF the authori.
ties at Washington The geological hall with
It's specimens Of birds and animals and rem.
tiles came In for its share OF interest. and
was enjoyed greatly by the children. Many
OF the visitors were warmly greeted by their
flien Is In Lexington, and it deserves 10 be
mentioned that the NJ. z. church was omen
as place Of welcome to all.
Beautiful grounds, courtesies 80 marked
and such historic associations made the dav
delightful and instructive, and all agreed
that there is nc better place for days out
ing in reach Of Lynchburg Lyme hburg
Nnas. sept, 1st.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
DIPLOMAS FOR CADETS.

An order was published Friday after
noon at the Virginia Military Institute
announcing the names of the graduates
Of the class Of '99, who, it will be re-
membered, were not allowed to publicly
graduate last June at commencement
on account OF their escapade last New
Years. Out of the class of thirty six
there were twenty.nine who received
diplomas.
The degree of Bachelor of Science
was conferred on James X. Payne, of
Virginia; Morris E. Locke, of Chic, and
Daniel B. Shaver, of Virginia. The
First Jackson.Hope medal was award
ed Morris E. Locke and the Second
Jackson-Hope medal was awarded
James K. Payne.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
DEATHS.

JARvIs.-Mr. W liam II. Jarvis, who
lives on the Shewey place, nea" the
Baths, dropped dead Monday NOR ing
while loading hay. Mr.. Jarvis was a
member of Company II, Twenty-flth
Infa TRY, and was q gallant soldier of
the Lost Cause.
SHELTMAN.-At the home of their
parents, near Cedar Grove, this ounty,
Hobert Mathews and James Robert,
infant sons OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Sheltmau. The former died August
q, and the latter September 1. May
God comfort and sustain these afflicted
parents in the loss Of their twin child
rem, and may they remember that He
said, "Sufer little children to come
unto me, for of such is the kingdom of
heaven.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
v. M. I. OPENING.

The Virginia Military Institute has
opened this year under most favorable
circumstances. On Saturday there had
reported seyenty-fve new cadets. The
prospects are bright for an increased
attendance over lest year, which was
about 260. Of those who have re
ported at present there are eighteen
States represented, thirty-three from
Virginia. Among the cadets of dis
tinguished ancestry represented at the
institute this year are one son of Gen
eral John McCaus!and of Point Pleas.
ant, W. Va; one grandson of General
Bradley T, Johnston OF Richmond,
Va; one grandson of the late General
William Malone of Petersburg, Va;
two sons Of Judge S. G.. Whittle OF
Martinsburg, Va; one son OF Evsnge-
listJ. E. Scheduled of Dauyi.le, Va !;
and one con each Of two members Of
the Board Ct Visitors: Hon. Lloyd
I. Smith of Heathsville, Va. and VIM.
L. Shields, Esq, OF Lexington, Va.
The parade ground presents lively
appearance these days. The time is
devoted to drilling the new cadets, o
Gratis, as they are fami iarly called.
A few Of the cadet officers reptr ed
here by the first of September in order
to begin the drills at once. They have
three d'ills daily, at Ga. M, III a. NJ,
and at 5 p. In. Much amusement is
afforded spectators by the awkward
appearance oil the new men. 1t will
not take them long however IT, get
used to that sort ofwork. This is but
the groundwork foi TIE splen liz
specimens OF soldiers sent ont from
this noted military school,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
GENERAL NEWS.

II is stated that Hon. VIM. J. Bryan
will probably stump Ohio with John r
Mclean.
Aguinsldo has issued an order as.
|sembling Spanish civil prison ers and
sick soldiers at certain ports for repair
triation.
An excited mob in New York city
Sunday night, made determined at
tempt to lynch q man who Rad shot
and severely wounded policeman.
Soldiers on the transport Senator,
en- route for Manila, mutinei when OF
fered embalned beef, and insisted that
it be thrown overheard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06

We have about dozen pairs Of Mems
Small sizes) lambs wool lightweight
Drawers that cost 75c and 81 pair we are
sacrificing at SOC. pair. These are beautI
full goods, and actually cost us In market
$500 and $1,000 a dozen pair.
We are not paying much attention to what
Hats and Caps cost us except the finest
goods. Our idea is TO sell them at any old
price.
A big box full Of Velvet Ribbons, the
prettiest trimming In the world, at half price.
Silk and Worsted Braids, for trimming, at
less than half cost for some.
Good Stockings at &c. pair.
Good Socks at &c. pair.
Shawls at old.time cost price, which means
a big saving for you.
We have many styles Of Mems, Ladies'
and Chlldren's Shoes that we are selling at
one hah what they cost US.
A few solid pink and blue 25c. OrgandIes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
CALL Or DEMOCRATIC
PRECINCT MEETINGS.

II meeting OF the Democratic Executive
Committee OF Rockbrldge county, held in
Lexington at the ONCE OF g. ID. Letcher,
chairman, August 7th, 1899, 1t was ordered
that precinct meetings be held at sbe various
precincts In the county on Saturday, SEPT.
9TH, to elect delegates toa county con-
ventlon to be held In the court house In Lex
ington, Saturday, September, 10th, at IL NJ.
county In the next House Of Delegates.
The following is the apportlonment on .
basis Of one delegate 10 every twenty-five
votes cast at the last gubenatorial elections;
Lexington, at Court House, at 4 p. m. ana
elect 16 delegates.
Buena Vista ct Court House, Sp. m, Q
delegates.
Hartsooks Shop, 3 p. m, 3 delegates
Oak Bank, 3 p. M, 2 delegates.
Broad Creek, 3 p. m, delegates.
Natural Bridge, 3 p. m. 4 delegates.
Glasgow, 3p. m, 2 delegates.
Glenwood, 3 p. M, 2 delegates.
b Hsmilton's y. H., Sp. m, 3 delegates.
Collierstown, p. m, 2 d. legates.
Montgomery 3p. m, 2 delegates.
Big Spring, 3 p. M, 4 delegates.
Smiths MIL. p. M delegate
Rockbridge Baths, s p. m. 2 delegates.
Brownsburg, 8 p. M, 4 delegates.
Goshen, 3 p. m, 4 delegates.
Flumen, 3 p. m, 2 delegates.
Kennedy's MIL, 3 p. m, 2 delegates.
Fairfield Sp. M, 4 delegates.
Riverside, 8p. M, delegate.
Timber Ridge, Sp. m, Q delegates.
Raphine 3p. m, delegates.
Campbell's Mil, 3 p. m, delegate.
Under the plan Of organization heretofore |
adopted, each precinct meeting will select 1
County Executive Committeeman to DO o
member thereof until the Legislative Con
vention OF 1901, except Lexington precinct.
which will select two. and the Convention
will elect the Chairmsn>' Roc bridge County
Executive Committee who will hold Office
until the next Legislative Convention In
1901.
FRANK M0ORE,l CD LETCHER,
Secretary CheIima
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price Use. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
TRAIN CREW HELD UP.

A daring train hold-up and robbery
was committed Friday night on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, west OF
Gladstone. Seven tramps, white aud
eolored, some OF whom we're heavily
armed, boarded an eastbound freight
train, and without any ceremony de-
manded that the train crew and several
passengers give up their money and
valuables. The engineer, fireman and
front brakeman were not among thuse
held up, as they could not be reached
while the train was in motion The
conductor. the Aagman and rear brake
man, as also the passengers, surrend-
cred what money and valuables they
had, the tramps even demanding and
receiving some of their clothing.
The engineer in some way heard Of
the robbery, AMI putting on more
steam, ran at a rapid rate into the
yards at Gladstone. AS soon as the
train began to slow up at Gladstone,
the t,amps jumped off and three OF
them effected their escape in the dark
ness. -Four Of them, Of whom three
were negroes, were captured before
they could get to the woods. They were
put in charge Of Cons able Cay Jordan
and two assistant, who conducted them
to Low ngston, more than twenty miles
distance, in wagon,
They reached Lovingston early yes
tetday norm g aud were locked up in
the Nelson couny Jail. Their arrival
caused much excitement in the village,
and a large concorse Of people visited
them In jul yesterday. Gladstone is
Just one mile fro m the Amherst Nelson
line, and the robbery having been COM
mitted In the former county, the
prisoners will be taken t, that county
for trial.
A rigid search is being made for
those who escaped, two Of hem, it is
said, being ring.lesdels in the robbery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
Here Is O.......
..ChGnce to N0re..
..........M Omey

In order to close out the balance of
MEMS COLORED SHIRTS / cut the
prices oil to pieces. made two lots Of
them. Those sold at so and 90 cents,
made 30 cents; those sold at 70 cents and
one dollar, l made so cents. These
goods are not offered on account of any
defect, but simply because l bought too
many and must close them out now. 1t
10 chance that comes occasionally to
the public-magnlhcent values converted
into delightful bargains for your immedi.
ate acceptance-so do not swelser in
heat In starched up, stiff white shirt
but come and get nice colored one, for
they combine comfort, appearance and
economy.
am not unmindful of the ladies comfort
and economy, either. cut thu prices
ell to pieces on all SUMMER DRESS
GOODS. Fancy Orgsndies and Piques
that sold at 30 cents, made 10 cents.
Dress Goods that sold at so cents, /
made 26 cents. There Is still, and will
ever be, ell over my store, many other
good bargains. This Is especially true
at present OF ell Ladies' and Mems Shoes.
Am selling them out at about one third OF
| am only sorry that my country patti Ons
do not come fol- these bargains more
promptly. They would benefit them
and be an advertisement for me.
am doing every thing can TO make Lex.
ington an attractive and most desirable
place for all Rockbridge people to patron
ize In every line. Why should Stanton
or Lynchburg &c eny better for youthan
we cant II we can do az well for you
as New York, even, why should you
give them the preferenceS Our interests
are Identical, and we should stand TO-
gether as far as profitable TO do 80.
am now receiving many winter goods
such as Canton Flannels, Outings, Kor.
seys, and Dress Goods. This month
will bring In Carpets, Art Squares,
Cloaks, Capes. and Underwear. Those
In town fixing for boarders can still buy
from me Pillow and Bolster Cases at
old prices.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06

DR.. Jno. H. Hartman announces to
the public of Lexington and Rockbridge
County, that he has opened his Dental
Office on Washington Street, in the
office of the late DR.. ]. L. Wilson, and
respectfully tenders his professional
services. He was formerly Assistant
Dem onstrator Of Prosthetic Dentistry,
University College of Medicine. De-
monstrator Of Operative Dentistry.
Medical College of Virginia, and Den
tai Surgeon to Virginia Home for In
curables, Richmond, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
MOVING IN A CIRCLE.

Mr. Tate Sssrrett who has had the
John d. Sterrst! farm near Bells VAL
ley Is d for the last three years has
s3turnsd to his own farm Gear Lexing.
ton: Mr.. Stuart Thompson has leased
the John d. Stsrrsti farm and has 70.
moved there. Mr.. Mao Stsrrstt hes
moved from the Tate SteYrstt farm 10
the Stuart Thompson farm.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-06
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

MIR. Bernard Northern, son OF Mrs.
Lou Northern, of this place, while rid
ing colt near Bells Valley last Thur. =
day night met with peculiar adyen-
ture. he was near pre- ipice one
hundred feet high when tie colt took
fright and leaped over the embankment.
Mr.. Northern jumped from the an imsl
aud saved himself. The colt receive |
only slight injuries