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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
ESSAY ON TEMPERANCE.

A school girl in tie rural districts Of
Georgia was assigned a composition
IN Temperance, an the following is
lLs e.uIt:
"Temperasce is more better than
" hlskey. Whiskev is zen cents drink
and lots of it. Nv pa drink @hisk y.
He has bee full 113 times. One n gut
he came home late aud my ma went out
and cut some hickori'- aid whall ped
bin good. Toen she ducKe his head
in tub Of apsu]s and 'ocked Linn III
in the barn. AID the next morning my
pa said he leck IL he'd swe r eff
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

had all given me up Mr.. W. Draper ,
to die, believing me to be In the las'
stages of consumption. Having bottle
OF Pe-ru-na In the room, I began to take
It, and In few days felt so well that
cot up. I continued it. improving oil
the time, until am now almost SOUND
man. Can do as hard days work "a
almost any man. This happened four
years ago."
Mrs. Rachel A. Magaw, 81 West JEFF
ferson street, Springfield, o., writes;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
arm News and Views
Philadelphia Re cord

One of the most important matter
connected with spring work is pre-
paung the land for corn. Ii The pillow
ing is deep and subsoi' pjcw follow
the turnins pl w me crnp will bette
r ss, drought, ~e BILE to sen he
cots deepe :, and The feeding capacl'
will aso be i creased. Straight rows
wi saw much novance III 6ghtin
zee :, ard 're1le 1t ultivalon shou q
no ciyen II the l,nd is cult waited
,fter eytry rain the~- will be no weed
, consequence to CONF l't'r, and the
'oose top SOIL will prove an admirable
rotectlon against drought. T 9 corn
roots feed close to tie surface and ex-
tend in all directions. 1t is net adj
vantageors to break or cut them with
the cultivator teeth, for which reason
any cultivation given should be shall
low, or only sufficient 10 loosen the
soil and destroy the young weeds, and
and cultivation should be continued a.
long in the season as horse can get
between the rows The proper plow.
ng and preparing Of the ground in
the spring, however, is as important
as tie after. cultivation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

All weeds thrown on the manure
heap will remain to do further dam
pge with their seeds unless heated,
hence they should be placed in the
centre Of the heap, with fresh horse
manure and urine, so as 10 decompose
them. Such weeds as purslain are
diff ult to destroy, and they throw out
mill IONS of seeds. If dec imposed with
the manure they so back to TIE lend
as valuable fertilizer, and are then
desirable.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

For green nanurial purpose two
crops of COW peas may be grown in
the sans year. Plant the seed early,
sowing rbroadc st, if preferred, as SION
as danger OF first is over, and pillow
the vines Under when the pods are SIX
inches long. Then roll the land and
SOW for a sec9nd crop.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
The BEST IN The WORLD.

We belisve Chamberlaio's Cough
Remedy is the best IN the world. A
few we ,ks ago we Suffered with Sc
we're COLI and a troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own aud other papers we pur-
chased a bottle to see if it would effect
US. 1t cured as before the bottle was
more than half used. 1t is the best
me iicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonyille, Ind. For
sale by b. II. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

All cellars should be kept at an even
temperature. To have the tempera-
ture 80 degrees one day and 30 the
next is sure 10 damage the articles
stor ed therein. 1t is best not to dis
turb fruit or vegetables after they are
put away, and the barrels or bins
should not be placed where the sun
will shine, on them portion OF the
day. The cellar should be SO ar
ranged as to permit Of perfect venti-
lation when desired.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

The object should lie to produce
something that is out Of season If pos
BILE. Hotbeds and cold frames Will be
found valuable i put to good use.
Radishes and lettuce grow rapidly with
even cold frame protection, and bring
gcol prices. Early greens, such as
spinach and kale, are in demand every
rear. -: M ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18


scr catarrh. was almost discouraged
with trying all kinds OF medicine,
but my roommate told me that your
medicine was all right, and 80 l
tried it. After taking seven bottles
according to directions, I was cured ana
felt like a new man. recommend IL 70
NIL who are suffering with this dreadiui
disease. 1t is the best medicine tor
c.t.rrh. h owe my health to YOU
Mrs. ]. A. Bashor, Knoxville, Tenn,
writes: sMy health was completely bro
ken down and had been for almost a
wear. could not rest day'or night but
suffered constantly untold misery.
Tried remedy after remedy, bnt found
No relief until Pe-ru-ns was RECON-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

The ire. s to large degree from in
sscts. Those who have been most
successful do not give the fowls a large
range, but rather plant the trees in the
poultry yard, thereby using them to
proy' de shade for the fowls in summer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

c continual sufere
from that dreadful
disease, c hronicW
catarrh. 1 gave Y
up hopes Of ever
being relieved. I
tried every remedy
my friends recon-
mended, but all In
vain. Finally I took
my bed. Ny friends
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18


orth Its weight In
old. I feel like q
ew woman. 1 can't
raise it enough. I
Idspent q greatdeal
II OF money on doc
tors, but nothing
ever did me any
good until / sent
p to you and tried
your Pe-ru-na. l
now feel well OF
W the catarrh, but
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

three years, and
tried aim stI
every cstsSrh
m ediciae i.
heard Of. INVENT
down to Della
ware, o., 70 at
tend collie g Q,
where / got one
Of your Alma
macs, and o . "
another remedy
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

1t has been foun1 that when fowls
are enclosed on small aroas in plum or
peach orchards they serve to protect
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Gluten meal Is that portion OF the
corn left over after the starch has been
removed, and it is therefore q very
heterogeneous food. 1t should be fed in
connection with other articles. When
middlings are ussdit's best to mix such
foods with cut hay that. has been
sprinkled, as the una 1ulterated mid
dlings are liable to cause indigestion :.
Bran aad linssed meal form an ex-
csllent combination ut all seasons.
Cows will always appreciate a variety,
and it promotes digestion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
MD AMI MRS. !. o. ATKINSON, INDEPENDENCE, MO-

mended to me by friend. have taken
one and a half bottles and am 10 ay
we'll and hearty. shall always praise
Pe-ru-na, for feel it saved my life"
Mr.. J. w. Draper, Gainsboro, Tenn.'
writes: "For many years had been
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
Z KzaSzg!aI|q1a;|[7'slEz1::Y
M. Tyres nS. E s,ss " 4. US s tos Use
eel 10 time. Sold By drueBists. III
I Observation-Disclosures

De .,Tsnqus--"why does Guzzler
ahut his eyes who's he takes drink 7
O'soaqus-"Hs PROMISED his wife he'd
never Ok at the accursed stuff again. :"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

The man who sits down and WAITS
to have greatness thrust upon him
must expect to become pretty good
waiter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

The world can always aud burden
for q weak back.
Many man gains reputation for
popularity by keeping his troubles 10
himself.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Time is the canvas on which we are
to paint good svil at our option. The
objectionable sin is to leave it blank
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Gspes is q disease that destroys
large numbers OF CHICKS, and there is
ne certain remedy therefor, though
good results are sometimes obtained
by drawing the gapevorms from the
windpipe. Gapes usually exist on old
farms, where fowls have been on the
same ground year after year. 1t rarel y
occurs on new ground. As a prevent
i've plough the grouad and broadcast
s air slaked lime freely once or t1ice in
the spring AMI summer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

The great en- envy OF the grower OF
plums is the u'calio. II the ravagas
OF this dspredator can be preve lted,
or even lessened. plums will become
very profitable. Oae OF the remedies
tested a1d suggested by grower is
to dust the trees with all -slaked lime.
This is done by attaching to lon g
pole that will reach to the top Of the
tree a fine sieve, fill 1t with fine, dry
freshly Stacked lime, and dust it ever
the tree just al the blossoms begin to
fall, cor tinuing the process at intervals
Of ten days. About six applications, OF
after every rain, will be sufficient and
it req res but few minutes for each
tree il proper arrangements are made
for doing the work. The lime should
be applied when the due is on th'
trees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Tobacco is profitable crop, pro-
vided the grower does not allow his
land TO become impoverished. While
the majority of growers seldom max =
mistakes in it's cultivation. yet when il
comes to selling the crop they are 10 +
az careful as may be repaired. Higher
prices would be obtained il the tobacco
is assorted, taking the short from the
long, the light fro the dark AID the
imperfect FROM the good. as every
grade varies from the other IN plice
The buyer of tobacco usually makes a
clore examination, and il the tobacco
is we'll assort t. d inspection ia facilitated
and the grower makes a reputation that
will assist him In securing better prices
in the future.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

G. - . ~ OR la.
sss,, the 1Ihs klpdYuu Have slssys ssuea
'''. ut ExH2Zzzm
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Train so connects with Southern K. X. at
Strasburg Junction for Harrisonburg ana
points on Valley Railroad
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

Plant let's. parsuips and carrots
early, and for a succession Of table
beets pllnt for q second crop later.
Pillow the ground to the depth OF twelve
inches and harrow fine. With hand
seed drill such crops are now easily
put in, as the seed may be planted and
covered at one operation and the next
row marked. With the wheel hoe the
crops are easily worked. There is
every thing TO gain By planting such
crops, as they afford variety for the
table and for live stock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-04-18

uUt dealt with US ask your neighbor ABOUT g WITT -
H., r,fhshcr Of this paper Metropolitan National
ronk or Germ Exchange Nat Bank Chicagoj or Germs
company u Chicago We have saplts Of ever sfoo, oe
Csaso and employ nearly 1900 people In our own bui
AVID mat q. ,strument catalogue. Address.
EEAR - .OEEuck T. CO. inc-). Fulton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
CHANCES OF THE POST.

People do not always sufficiently consider the
chances of the post in arranging for their guests
So many things may delay the reception of let
ter-absence from the place addressed. tardy de-
livery forgetfulness the part of the person to
whom 1t is intrusted etc.-so that every letter
written may be said to have one chance In ten
against its prompt delivery.
s'I wish that Just because lived In London for
a few years I would not have letters Of introduce
ton sent me by every travelling English person.
exclaimed Mrs. A. paintively, to friend who was
visiting her. IT received yesterday a letter from
an acquaintance introducing Lady Mary Trump
who sent me the introduction, together with note
from herself saying that, if convenient. she would
spend to-day with The globe trotting women
always fancy they do anything they choose in
America! Fancy inviting herself in that way!
wrote at once, saying that l regretted so very
much that l would be away from home to-day,
but that would do myself the pleasure of calling
upon her, as 1 simply could not stand the inf1ic-
ton of an English in this heat bent on
making copy out of my home and family for
hear she intends writing a book of travels.
'What is that coming up the avenue?" she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD.
SHAKING OFF THE DEPRESSION OF A
RAINY SEASON IN THE COUNTRY.

At certain seasons and in some places rainy
day Is rather pleasant than otherwise giving time
and opportunity for many interesting occupations
which are difficult to bring in at other times But
in full summer tide at watering place Where All
ones amusements are connected with outdoor hte'
a downpour of rain is always more or less depress-
ing and when as is sometimes the case, a three
days storm puts an end 20 the ordinary methou
of spending time pleasantly, the situation grows
desperate Not long ago at a certain summer re-
sort long continuous easterly gale had rendered
the pleasure loving inhabitants of cottages and
boarding houses nearly wild with the ennui or
forced inaction. few venturesome spirits
struggled out against the wind and rain. but soon
returned more dspirited than ever. and the usually
gay little place looked fororn as If the season
were over and all the summer inhabitants de-
parted One day Mrs. Sport who was nothing II
not original hit upon a device for waking the
town up.
This is insupportabIer' she exclaimed when the
third dav seemed likely be dreary as us
predecessors II am just going to start a rainy
dav procession make every one take a good stirring
up walk and bring them all back here Tor s'ahu
nm luncheon and in the afternoon we can play
games" So DOMINIC their mackintoshes she ara
8 friend who was stopping with her. 50 iDed 1orth
into the storm They stopped at the nearest COZ
tage collected all whom they could persuaoe 10
venture forth went on the next, where thu : re-
heated the invitation, and proceeded with each new
accession until they had collected representa- ives
FROM esch house the procession growing longer
anS lonper with each new addition. A those who
Consented to dare the elements became very JoIy
over the novel expedition the universal FEELING OF
the Community entirely vanished and n rollic1ing
marty gathered together in Mrs Sports hospi'SDie
went home declaring that they had spent one OF
the most enjoyable days of the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
BOoKG FOR SOLDIERS.
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN MANILA
CROWDS OF READERs-APPRo-
PRIATION FROM THE
,-1 rr-, 4t,1MENT
WAR DEPARTMENT.

"rhere is not an hour. day or evening. when the
rooms of the American Library IN Mania are OPeh
that thew are not crowded with men who are read
ing or playing games recently wrote MIS- Green
leaf wife of Colonel Charles R. Greeneaf, from
the Philippine Islands
The library at present numbers ten thousand
books and twenty thousand magazines nominal
charge OF Is cents month is made for the privilege
Of taking out books There are three huhuieu
members. Many hooks which have been received
in a condition too unsubstantial for library wear
have been sent to the hospitals and outlying posts
The organization of the library is the fulniment
NJ the pInn OF the late Lleutenant-Colonel James D.
Miley OF the United States Volunteers and It's sue
cess is due largely to the energetic work of the
women who undertook to forward and maintain IT,
Before Mrs Greenleaf left San Francisco Tor Ma
Mia she promised TO take UP the work which Colo
mel Miley had planned. She called several meet
ings at her rooms and a committee was formed the
executive place being held by Miss Anna Beaver
The San Francisco Red Cross assumed the
responsibility of handling and shipping all books
collected for the purpose. The library is in charge
of Mrs Fgbcrt widow of Colonel Egbert. of the
United States Volunteers. Mrs. L Lowenbtirs is
chairman OF the Library Committee and has charge
of the Office in San Francisco. The headquarters
of the orga nization IS in Manila. The trustees are
General Macarthur General Bates. Admiral Wat
son, Judge Norris Judge Arreleanno and Mr.. Car
men The members of the Executive Committee
are Mrs. c. r. Greenleaf director; Mrs. f r. LIS
cum, first director: Mrs. j. H. Page. second d.
rector; Mrs. F. r. Day, corresponding secretary;
Mrs Sherman. associate secretary; DR.. z. w Pink
ham, recording secretary. and Captain Ahern d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
MME. LEMAIRE AT HoHE.

The work % Nine Madeline Lemai-c portrait
painter end illustrator. Is 50 well known on this
side OF the Atlantic that 20 note some OF her per-
sonal characteristics may De Of interest
Mime. Lematrc Is kcenly interested in all sub
iects OF the day. ana well informed political -
well as artistic and literary questions
Her home Ia situated In the Rue MOnceau. Paris.
where there is a chacminsly picturesque though
womanlike atelier In which is hung in the place
OF honor facing the windows the hfelike portrait o.
her only daughter.
Nine. Lemaire is an indefatgabe worker, both a.
a professor OF painting and artist. but sn-
nnds time for the cultivation OF her mind IN al
directions, and has wide circulation Of acQuaint
ances ana friends. whom she frequently enter
talns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09

NJ Carmen, Mrs. a L, Potter and Mrs. F. o. John
Packages OF books. magazines or money from
this city can be sent to Major Putnam Bradee
Strong. in care OF the International Express Com
pany, which will forward them direct to Manila
1t Is probable that all books collected through
Major Strongs influence will be made the NIiiey
memorial collection, Major Strong and Lieu
tenant-Colonel Mlley were close personal friends
Other memorial books already In place, among
which books given by Mrs Guy Howard in
memory OF her husband. and number OF valuable
ones for the history section by Mrs EgbeTt, In the
name of her husband.
All that has been accomplished far Is due TO
personal work and public notices ana circulars
which have stimulated voluntary contributions
Professor Moses. of the Philippine Commission
goes even further than Colonel Mlley, who con-
tended that the soldiers IN the Philippines need
nothing much plenty OF good reading matter
and Il place meet. Professor Moses believes
that the library should be considered part OF the
work OF the commission.
A step toward making the library part OF the
Government machinery was the recent action OF
the Secretary of War In ordering an appropriation
OF 5000 for the library from the revenue OF the
islands
Current numbers OF newspapers direct from the
various publication offices are particularly desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
ROOM AMERICAN LIBRARY MANILA

suddenly exclaimed. 1T is surely of the sta
ton traps: who could have arrived?" and then as
a tall, bony woman emerged from the crazy old
carriage and proceeded to pay the driver sudden
suspicion occurred to her, which quickly veri-
hed' 1t was Lady Mary, who had not received
heI note. put who would find il on her return and
m spite OF her eccentricity, a very interesting
companion, Mrs. A. regretted more and more her
uIucky note and the embarrassing situation for
Doth when Lady Mary should find 1t on her re-
turn 10 her hotel. An explanation seemed i'm
Perja n1y but how should she make IT? Was it best
70 invent reason for being at home. which would
be obviously trumped up for the occasion? or
should she frankly confess her white lie and ask
loI forgiveness while making II flatteringly APP
parent how she had really enjoyed the visit? Her
sooa sense hnally decided upon the latter course.
II-''uy MARY was sufficiently woman OF the world
20 understand and laugh over the occurrence and
ine TWO parted the best of friends. Now |
h NOV ! shail he made copy of In her book" ex-
e Ga poor MIS- A. Il could In her eye that
We SITUATION appealed 10 her sense of humoT, and
that she would make use of III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
IN HER f09TH YEAR.
A WOMAN WHO is PROBABLY QUEEN VIC
TORIAs OLDEST SUBJECT.

WOMAN WHO is PROBABLY QUEEN VIC
TORIA's OLDEST SUBJECT.
On the island of Guernsey. in the English Chan
mel, there IS beautiful estate where dwells Queen
Fictoria's Oldest subject Mrs. Margaret Anne
Neve, born May IS. 1872
member of The Tribune staff was received by
Mrs Nevc on August 20 in the most cordial man.
ner and found her to be a really wonderful ex-
ample Of happy ola Her sight is so strong
that she seldom needs to wear sDectacles. her
memory is surprisingly good. and although her
hearing is defective. she converses most intelli-
gently on topics Of general interest Her voice
is clear and her enumeration remarkably distinct
An amusing incident that occurred in Mrs Neve 9
1880 year illustrates her wonderful activity She
was missed from the house. and the niece who
lives with her instituted anxious search. Final
ly she was discovered IN the barn on the topmost
ruhg Of ladder placed against the loft where
she had climbed 10 inspect the potatoes that were
laid there for seed purposes. She smiled at the
disrnay Of her family and descended safely.
Mrs. Neve has heavy brass belt buckle with
the letter in the centre which she found on
the field of Waterloo not long after the battle She
shows with equal pride the birth certificate that
enables her TO claim to be the oldest subject Of
Her Majesty" and is delighted to see callers On
her 10Sth birthday, last May, she received" for
several hours continuously, without apparent
fatigue Her autograph is clear. although the
characters show the RIGHTEOUSNESS of age
One receives some idea Of the length of time that
has elapsed since Mrs. Neve's girlhood by learning
that she educated in the seminary of the
Misses Gottle, who friends of Hannah More
whom she often saw. She was the daughter of
John Harvey and married John Neve in 1928 becom-
Bg a widow In lsi9, after which she occupied her
lime for number Of years In travelling With
her sister Mrs Neve visited Italy Spain and nearly
,S~>ery other European country. and even made an
excursion into Aigiers which a less ordinary
Journey then than now.
Her plan of travel was good TO follow as
the winter preceding every trip spent in read
Ing the history and studying the language or the
country TO be visited the following summer As a
result of this preparation and her keen powers OF
observation, Mrs. Neve still Interestingly
and brightly upon the countries she has Visited
The last journey OF the sisters was TO Poland in
1879. In 1884 Miss Harvey died In her nnetieth
year Since that time Mrs. NeVe has remained on
! her estate OF Rouge Hubs In cheerful activity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-09
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home There was less letter writing then than
now. and his relatives We're unknown to him be
yond his fathers name. Here came IN the ere
nent of chance of which I have spoken saw
an inquiry in daily papers geneaogicai coiu1i IN
for the descendants of Stephen Gates. L wrote IL
answer, and found that the inquirer had traced
all the branches of his family down to my sreat-
essnry connections and since then we have traced
the line back to its English origin and nave the
coat of arms. - a.. it,
AFTER that friends who wished to JOIN +b tne
'Dauehtere' asked to trace the me. ana tneH
their friends until now We have our time pretty