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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26
In the District CowtofHe United States,
for the Western District Of Virginia.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter Of

j. p. Birmingham, Bankrupt NO oo'
To the creditors Of J. p. Birmingham Of
Lexington, In the county of Roekbridge,
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that ON the 18th day
Of September, A. d., 1900, the said j. p.
Birmingham was ulyadjudcateda bankrupt
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at my Office in the town of
Lexington on the 9th day Of October A. d.,
1900, at 0 o'clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting
E. NJ. PENDLETON,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26
CAN MR. BRYAN BE ELECTED?

What are his chances While 1t is
true that McKinley's aggregate popular
plurality over Bryan in 1896 exceeded
100000, and his electoral majority 95,
ii is also true that change of 22,078
votes, properly distributed, would have
given Bryan the States Ct California,
Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, North
Dakota, Oregon and West Virginia,
These States were carried by slight
pluralities. The victory of the Re-
publicans in 1896 was not so sweeping
in lis nature as Republican papers
make it appear At least half of the
States named are ordinarily Demo-
cratic, and all are debatable. Most of
the Democrats WAC deserted the party
in 1896, especially those of influence,
are returning, and are disposed to sup
port the ticket of the regular Democ-
rscy this year. The battle of 1900 is
not fought upon one issue alone. In
1896 it was wholly upon the free coin
age Of silver, and the mass of the voters
are now urged to support Mr.. Bryan
Ga purely patriotic grounds. 1t is not
reasonable to suppose that the party
will divide upon the imperlalistic policy
o. Mr., Mckinley, and it is believed
the party will stand for Mr.. Bryan
almost to a unit,
1t is conceded that Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louis
lana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Tennessee. Texas and Utah will
be sure for Bryan, total of 160 cleo
tcral votes. Colorado, Idaho, Kansas,
Montana, South Dakota, Washington
and West Virginia. total of 81 more
it is said, favorable to Mr.. Bryan, and
Mr.. Mckinley so regards them.
Mr.. Mckinley will, certainly carry
the States of Connecticut, Iowa, Maine,
Massachusetts,, Michigan, New Han1p.
shire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania. Rhode Island, Vermont,
Wisconsin and Wyoming, total OF $50
electoral votes. Some estimates give
him New York with its SO votes, which |
would give him fSG votes, but this |
State is in doubt; if he did he would
still be SO votes short and Mr.. Bryan |
but "a, with California, Indiana, Him
OILS, Minnesota and North Dakota |
classed as extremely doubtful, a total |
Of 60 votes. If Mr.. Bryan can carry |
the States of California, and Indiana,
Or Minnesota and Indiana, with the
States accredited to him, or New York
alone, he will be elected.
On the whole the prospect Of Demo
'ratic success is very favorable. Mr..
Bryan has made telling canvass,
ginning votes and friends every where
lie has spoken, and 1t is stated that it
will be no surprise to those acquainted
With public sentiment in the doubtful
states if he is made the successor of |
William Mckinney.
If he should be the next President,
le has Eerculean task to perform.
Tot only are the Augean stables to be {
wept, but he will try and stop the
of our young men IN the /
Philippines by seeing that a stable c
government is given those people, or '
t least QUE as good as the one they
ave in Cuba. When he "turns the
ascals OUT" there will be wailing and Z
MASKING of teeth, for no one doubts $
nat he is resolute, bold man, and he r.
Ill see that all get their deserts. p
Il
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

in her counsel practical assistance.
Mrs. Pinkham's address Is Lynn,
Mass
Mrs. MABEL COOP, Correotionville,
Ia, tells how Mrs. Pinkharn saved
her life. She says;
II cannot thank you enough for
what your medicine hes done for me.
] can recommend 1t as one of the best
medicines on earth for ell women's
Ills. suffered for two years with
last became bedfast. Three Of our
rood so I concluded to try Lydia
Corooood After taking n favy bottl,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

Pe-ru-na is as eff
f1cacious to cure the
winter catarrh Of
New England as the
summer catarrh of
Texas. Pe-ru-na Ia
an absolute panacea
for the climatic dis
eases ofsummer and
winter. 1t is IN Q
safeguard of tn Q
home amid the biz
yards Of Montana,
q nd the ever-pres-
Q n {, never-failing
remedy for the Ills
Observation-Disclosures
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

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.
tried several doctors aud all the patent
medicines I could hear recommended
for catarrh. spent several hundred
dollars and found no relief. I was grad
ually growing worse and Yas given up
to die. Last September pe-ru-na was
recommended TO me by Q friend and /
began to take 10. fhad no ;aith In any
thing any more, as was not able 10 sit
up, and was mere skeleton. After I
had taken one bottle Of Pe-rn-ns hogan
to improve am now taking the ninth
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26
THE SITUATION rs WE SEE TT

Boss Hanna is frightened about Ohio.
That is the alarming news whispered
in inner Republican circles. That is
why Mr.. Mckinley is now at Canton,
inst cad of being at the White Horse.
Instead of resting, he is comforting
with Ohio Republican leaders, setting
up plans, which he hopes will stop tn
Bryan wave which threatens to sweep
over the State and which has been
rapidly increased by the presence Of
Col Bryan in the State. There is no
doubt that there is a decidedly panicky
feeling among those Republicans who
know the situation, not only as to Ohio,
but as to other States, which a short
time ago were considered absolutely
certain to give their electoral votes to
Mckinley. They recognize that the
Democratic tide is rising, and that if
they cannot stop it, Col. Bryan will be
elected. they are relying mostly upon
money to help them, and, notwith-
standing all the talk about Hanna not
having all the money he wants, it 3
known that he has more money than
he had at this stage of the campaign
four years ago, and that he is making
plans that will call for the expenditure
OF larger sum than was paid out in
the campaign OF 1896. If money can
elect Mr.. Mckinley again, he will win.
The big trusts, the existence of which
is at stake, will see to that. knowing
that if Mr.. Mckinley wins they can
make the consumers of the country pay |
back with big interest all their cam
paign contributions.
Those who attended the conference
of Democratic leaders in New York,
several days ago, say it was the most
important meeting of Democrats held
during the campaign, and that its
effects, already beginning to be felt,
will be far-reachihg. There was no
rainbow chasing. 1t was plain talk by
men who knew the situation in the
States of which they talked, and by
which it was name evident that there
are substantial reasons for expecting
Democratic success this year if there is
hard work enough done to win if, and
that the campaign is to be made as
aggressive as possible from this time &
on,
There is q clash between the ad-
and Minister Conger. The |
latter has dared to telegraph to Wssh-
ington that Mr.. Mckinley allowed t
himself to be gold -bricked when he
ordered the American flag hoisted over
Ii Hung Chang, long known as the
creature of Russia, while he is in Pekin
Tor the purpose Of negotiating terms of '
settlement with the powers. Outside n
VI Russia, this government is the only =
me that has not openly shown its dis "
rust Of Lii Hung Chang from the first, Il
o it is not strange that Minister Con-
Ter should have something to say o.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

Send Ten Cents in silver to Thos. D..
Bailie, Secretary, Buena Vista, Va, and
secure one of hose handsome campaign
buttons. The button is little larger than a
twenty-five cent piece, and has upon it the
portraits Of Bryan, Stevenson and Flood;
the three faces unique and prettily arranged
The 10 cents pays actual cost and mailing.
A discount to Democratic Clubs ordering 90
or more Order quick. aug22 ct
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

now 1 have three
Of the healthiest
boys in the state
of Iowa, which I
attribute TO the
good effect of
your medicine.
Ny wife had a
stomach trouble
which Pe-ru-na
also cured. Alto
g eth err for my
family we
have saved $500
Ln doctor hills. I ]
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

Makes women graceful and willowy.
Keeps one from becoming heavy and
clumsy. That's what Rocky Noun
tain Tea. does. Ask your druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26
POLITICAL NOTES.

81 will risk my political reputation"
says Chairman Ellyson, ION the pre-
diction that Virginia will elect ten
democratic Congressman at the coming
election"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

bottle and believe myself TO be perma,
neHtly cured. 1 have discharged all my
help, am doing my homework alone, and
weigh 155 pounds. Although I am II
years old feel as we'll as did at &c."
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
boys entirely Of catarrhal troubles and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

f-NsiHE Ills of women ovcrshedow their whole lives.
Some women are constantly getting medical treat
Il ent and are WE'LL "a woman best understands
unn1en Ills and the women who consult Mrs Pnlham find
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

David b. Hill made call upon Sen
ator Jones and Governor Stone IN New
York last week and afterward dropped
in at the State headquarters to have a
talk with Frank Campbell and Senator
McCawen. Harmany now, it is under
stood, is an accomplished fact. The
ex-Senator's call was male for the pur-
pose of offering his services as cam
paign speaker in Bryan's cause. His
offer was accepted, and his itinerary
will be made up later.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

HUSTLING YOUNG MAN can make
l. i $50 per month and expenses. Per
manert position. Experience unnecessary
Vito quick for particulars. Clark e. Co
4th and Locust Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
aug29 d&w 6m
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

TIME Is MONEY. Is 1t not the part OF
l. wisdom to insure against loss Of timo
from Sickness or Accident? See what
Samuel b. Walker, Jr, has to offer In
This line. and in line OF Life Insurance
July Tiff
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

Richard Croker and Chairman Jones,
o. the National Democratic Committee,
had conference recently regarding
SIR. Bryan's visit to New York city.
Mr.. Croker promised that 100000 peo-
pie woull come and welcome Bryan at
the Madison Square meeting. Mr.
Croker said ttat Bryan's reception
would DO the greatest ever rendered a
q presidential candidate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

evening and recommended Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound saying that she knew that would cure Then
sent your medicine and after taking five bottles of Twas
entirely cured cannot praise It enough"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

MRs. DOLE STANLEY,
c a m b e llsburg, Ind,
writes: DEAR Mrs.
PINKHAM-I was troubled
with sick headache and
was so weak and nervous.
could hardly 60. A
friend called upon me one
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26

Richard Croker was in consultation,
at the Hoffman House, in New York,
recently, with ex-Senators German and
Muphy. When asked about report
that TIE Repub ican national chairman
might need S3O,OOO,OOO to elect Nc
Kinley Mr.. Croker said: "He'll ned
lots moro than that. The Republicans
cannot get enough money in this coun-
try to defeat Bryan. He'll be elected
as sure as the sun rises daily"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-26
PRACTICAL
MEK.P FOR
@EgEFEREhsG
WOEfEW

able to do all my house
work. l know that your
medicine raised me from
a bed of sickness and
perhaps death, and am
very thankful for what it
has done for me. Ihope
tn at every suffering
woman may be Per-
led to try your medicine"
ct Mrs. Pinkham's advice
soon as you begin to be
lied. The sick headaches
dragging sensation como
Il a durable cause. Write
help as soon as they APP
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
GIlIner GleaninSs.
LPathfnder.l

[Pathfnder.l
Mr. Sigsbee, an oil man, was here
last week prospecting, and succeeded
in leasing quite all area near Glenville.
He left Sunday saying he would be
back in week or two with a force
o. men to put down a we'll either on
the Ruddell farm or the poor farm on
Sycamore, short distance northwest
of town.
We have it upon seemingly good
authority that the South Penn will
build an electric railway from Burns.
vile to Sand Fork, distance of ten
miles, and it will be done in the near
future.
There is quite scramble for the
position Of circuit clerk of this coun.
", which has been made vacant by
the death of Thos J. Hartman. Ap.
Plications are being made to Judge
Miller by both Republicans and
Democrats in different portions of
the county, Chenille leading in the
number Of candidates. The Demo
Gratis arguing that the Office belongs
toa Democrat by right OF election,
and the Republicans maintaining
that, as a Republican, Judge Miller
may possibly bestow the honor upon
one of his own faith, since it is now
an appointive Office.
The Glenville Stranger says, that
Hays Haymaker. Of Arnoldsburp
who is at Chenille attending school,
Ind quite serious runaway with
horse and buggy last week Tha
buggy was completely demolished and
the horse hurt some Hays escaped
with slight injury, although it was a
close call.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27

A number Of big Chicago business
concerns have set aside a fund from
which employees il need can burrow
Heretofore these people often in press.
ing need Of few dollars, have been
compelled to resort TO The money shark
or the pawn broker. The innovation
appears to have considered merit.
The man on a salary is sometimes in
financial distress, and his opportunit-
les for a short accommodation are
very small.--Ex.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27

ence an uncertain status, with its ac-
compartments of intrigue, loss of con.
fidence and aggressiveness. Teach
the boy properly, and the political
evolutions from that state into man.
hood: will be perfect.
Girls also should be instructed in
the science which is to rule their lives
as well as those of their brothers, and
it is well for them to comprehend the
true meaning of politics, together with
the laws required for proper govern.
ment and wise extension. Educs ton
in all lines is essential to progress,
why not in the political world-Bal
timore Telegram.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27

The following from the Pittsbure
Times will give our readers some idea
Of how our little Mountain State is
looked upon by the outside world
West Virginia is destined to be.
come one Of the foremost coal produ.
GERS of the world The present pro.
duction, while attaining the hand.
some total Of nearly 100000 tons
or about 10 per cent Of The entire
soft coal production Of the country. IL
small compared with what the yield
be few years later.
In fact the State may be taken a.
a whole, and the natural wealth is
simply marvellous. The singular
hing about the whole matter Is that
It is only within a few years, all this
las been understood IL has not
been over q decade, since West Vir.
ginia was a sort ofsn object Of ridi-
cule, the people here being supposed
TO be practically semi-barbaraDs.
~ this has lately changed It|
world are
r.,...
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
Nc Clay County Stnr savs.

Bribery was practiced by both
parties more extensively than ever
he fore in Clay county this year, and
with shocking bolduess."
This is a strong assertion, and will
not tend to build up the good name
of that cou nty, if sucn is the desire Of
the Star. Although Calhoun county
IS said to be in the back woods, and
has a pretty bad name, generally, no
such charge can be brought against
her. We had fair and impartial
election and fair count, and each
individual voter had his say without
being coerced or bribed by either par.
ty. The people Of Clay county are
governed by the same laws that we
are, and if the charges male by the
Star are correct, then il is the duty
Of that paper, as we'll as all other law
and order loving citizens to 90 after
the bribeTs and teach them a lesson
that will serve to make their elections
purer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
English, as She ISIS Spoken by
CreOles.

The intelligent struggles of the Gu.
ban teachers with English have fur
nished us with a good many pretty
stories. One day not long ago the
teachers were invited to some sort of
an evening function at the Longfellow
house ON Brattle Street. 1t happen
ed that shortly before the hour for the
assembly some ladies who were in
front of that house were politely APP
preached by group of Cuban teach
ers, who, with their hats in their
hands, stood bowling.
"If you please, dear madams," said
their spokesman, 1--WE are invited at
this house tonight. We wish to at.
tend. We were been on an excursion
to the distance, and have not the time
TO go to our hause. So that we wear,
as you see, or day dress. Perhaps
you can tell us if it would be permit.
ted to us to 60 to the reception in our
day dress? If it would not, then
certainly shall we take the time 10 go
to our house and put ON our night
dress!"
The ladies assured them that they
would do much better to 60 as they
were than to put on their night dress,
and they bowed gravely and CRATE
fully and Boston Post.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27

This Office wants to do the iot
printing for all the lodges in the State.
We are thoroughly equipped tor VOL k
Of that kind, and We will do it as
cheap as it can be done anywhere. ia
your lodge in need Of letter heads,
envelopes, orders on treasurer, re.
ceipts, blank petitions or any other
printed supplies? Tit IL, give us
your order and guarantee satisfac-
ton. Are any Of your members
needing job printing! If 50, please
call their attention 20 COR Office.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses hav
been issued by clerk Trippett sine
Oct lst.:
VIM. Right, %.
Lille McCray,t22
Elijah. Shartiger, 21.
Nettie Siers, 10.
Truman l.. Swagger, 80.
Della Terrell, 10.
John G. johnson, 10.
Bessie Cain, %.
Frank Bell, 81.
Mary Basnett, 81.
G.. w. Flenner, %.
Kate Westiall, %.
Pearl Wilson, 10.
Lilly NJ. Elliott, 1T.
VIM. 1. Starcher, %,
Rosa l.. Dawson, 70.
Harry Cain, SO,
Rose Nutter, %.
Waitman T. Polling, %,
Ella G. Keener, IL.
Sylvester Maxwell, 81,
Permelia e. Bennett, Sc.
Oscar N. Myers, %,
Dolly j. Schoolcraft, Is.
j. N. Walbrown, "a,
Osey Parsons, II.
John p Arnold, %,
Sarah G. King, 81.
w. J, Murphy, q,
Ida Runion, 16.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
Education in Politics.

The feverish political atmosphere in
which we breathed for several months
past was more nerve wrecking than
wholesome and invigorating, and it
was relief when the skies cleared
and the strain was over.
In reviewing the science of politics
nhaiyticaily and seriously, from a
neutral standpoint, we find that the
intelligent study of it has been
strangely neglected. 1t is of sporadic
rather than substantial growth, be-
cause basic principles have been re.
jected and politicians have builded
upon the materials Of selfishness. love
of greed and ignoble ambition for
political position.
1t is doubtful whether one Demo.
crat or Republican out Of many has a
definate knowledge of the original ten.
cts of his adopted party, being ruled
entirely by the issues of the day, nc
cording to their effect upon his par
ucular business interests. The terms
Democrat and Republican signify
nothing in the present era as far as
the principles upon which they were
founded are concerned, and any other
would do as we'll, probably better.
They are but names to "conjure with"
and otherwise useless.
1t has beer said, too, that moral
advancement in politics has been slow,
as there has been but little consider.
alton given to the ethical department
of the science. This may be true in a
general way, but not individually.
for there are men Of integrity who al.
low their deep sense Of morality TO
extend even into politics.
These are exceptions, however, and
it is indeed a fact that past years, 30
rich in other products, has not given
birth to any great developments, Ell
ther intellectually or morally, in the
political realm. From an ethical
point of view 1t is especially barren.
and its methods are so crude and OBJ.
jectionable that tie most obtuse mind
conld not fail to comprehend the sci.
hshness of motive, the debasement of
intrigue.
This is all because Of want of ed.
ncation in politics; and considering
the immense importance Of the theme
in its relation to life, it is singular
that IT has received such a paucity Of
attention
In almost everything else a child
must begin at the alphabet, gradually
advancing from primarily unto 6nali.
ty, and there are tbs most convincing
reasons Why political science should
alse form a composits part Of the cir.
T.culum Of an institution Of learning
II is sometimes given in a periunotory
manner, but it should be taught from
the earliest period Of child's life IN a
thorough, systematic, coDscisntious
way, and moral culture in this branch
is ofsuch supreme importance that.
IL ought 10 receive especial regard
When . boy reaches the proper age
he is expected to leap ~ = bound into
the intricacies Of an arens g. which
be has given buta sparse amount oil
intellectual thought lie often adopts
the opinion Of his ancestors, Without
trying b. discover whether he has one .
Doc accepts tradition without in.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
GA - n q RIA.
Bears the The lind Yog Han lisays Bought
"'' = &4H2zzGx

A wicked editor-perhaps bache
lor-give' vent to the following:
"Ihe more a man has cared for a
woman, the more bitter he is against
her when he finds her out"
Bnt what about the reprobate If a
man the woman has found out?" a
whole volume nigh. be filled with
bitterness the woman sometimes
quietly endurcs after she finds him
Out-Ex.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27

According to Representative Hop.
pins, of Illinois, who is Chairman OF
the House Census committee, West
Virginia, will not be allowed but
four representatives. in Congress, as she
now has. 1t is argued by some. that
our State is entitled "a
five, but the ratio of representativ
e vii be charged fr m one
to every ia, 900 popuIa
ton to one to every 10000
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-11-27
LEVI j. DUIIN,
Co. r. 18th Inf'y.

An intricate case in court was draw.
ing its dreary length along before the
late Judge InglIs. The Clerk of
Court, who had been idly occupied
for several hours, got drowsy, and at
last went of into pleasant sleep.
The Judge desired to consult him and
leaning over the bench he whispered.
Brown" There was no response.
brown" repeated the judge; but
still the clerk slumbered. Reaching
over and touching the drowsy official
ON the shoulder the distinguished law
yer once more said Brown" Turn.
ing his head lazily TO one side, Brown
remarked, "Well, dear: what is it?"