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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
OUR COWS.
Written for The GAzETTE,)


The mead is musical with bells,-
The mead, made up OF dewy dells,
And now the sounds, like witchin z
spells,
Charm us with many sinks aud swells.
A gentle clink, louder clank,
Divided by noteless blank,
Ring out from shadows deep ana dank,
And hurries down thebrooklet's banl'
At times. the bells so distant seem,
So far off up the mountain stream,
The notes are very much, we deem,
Like echoes fem an olden dream.
The kline in clover all the day.
Oh Rose and Bess, and Nell and
May
When eve puts on her robe of gray,
Turn slowly down the guttered way
List to the homeward-coming cowsl
The sound of bells, and moos, and
ows,
With every step and second grows,
And eech one, stated, pants and blows
They keep the pace by clank and clink;
When at the pool, they stop and
drink,
Wading far inward from the brink,
And with each drought their brown
eyes wink.
Again with merry ringle they
Come plodding at the close of day,
AS clink and clank the clappers play,
I'LL at tie bars across the way.
How sleek they are, and satisfied!
Their limbs are with the daisies died,
And from within each. heaving side
There breathes fragrance, honeyfed.
And now the milkmaid HES along
With tripping feet and artless song,
With rudy face and muscles strong,
And pals the COWS by-dingle-dong.
Who would not live upon farm?
At least, where rural landscapes
charm?
Where there is little to alarm,
And fewest things to do us harm.
r.. Nj. FUTILE.
Collierstown, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The very latest thing in door locks
is the night key.
A smile through angry tears is a
womans rainbow of peace.
Babies are coupons of interest at
tached to the bonds of matrlmony.
No woman objects to embarking in
a courtship.
Sweeping chimnoysis a business that
scots any man.
The poor man who is going down
hill needs : substantial check.
Better one enemy that you are sure
of than dozen doubtful friends.
Any business IS better than loahng;
but it seems that lots of men arc un-
auIc ~ appreciate tnls Iacr.
If some people were not in debt they
would nave nothing to worry about.
A young man IN love resembles
map OF the world; he embraces good
deal.
Lawyers would undoubtedly make
rood soldiers. Their charges woul 1
discourage the enemy.
Don't be ashamed to begin life VITA
a small show; you may eventually be-
come the owner of a throe-ring circus.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
COLD STEEL. OR DEATH.

"There is but one small chance to
save your lie and that is through an
operation" was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of a frightful case OF sto-
mach trouble and yellow Jaundlce. He
didn't count on the marvellous power OF
Electric Bitters to care Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard OF ii,
took seven bott es, WAS wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles AMI never
lisappoints. Price soc Mt all drug
yists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Pension Con- missioner Evars says
though the pension list of the war be-
tween the States, which closed thirty
five years ago, now contains about q
million names, it still seems to be in
creasing and will be heightened con-
sidere bly, by the Spanish, Filipino and
Chinese wars. OF course it will As
the people keep the treasury vaul is
heaping full of money, by paging taxes
on their necessaries, the Republican
majority in Congress are sure to spend
it, and naturally suppose they place it
where it will do the most good, where
they make more votes for their party.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Hon. Myron II. McCord, Ex-Governor
Of New Mexico, in letter to DIR. Hart
man, from Washington, D. c., says:
Dear Sir-At the suggestion OF friend
Twas advised to use Pe-ru-na for catarrh,
and after using one bottle L began to
feel better in every way. 1t helped me
in many respects. was troubled with
colds, coughs, sore throat, etc, but as
soon as had taken your medicine 1
began to improve and soon got well. 1
take pleasure in recommending your
great remedy to all who are afflicted
with catarrh.-M. IL. McCord.
The spring presents much moro
favorable opportunity for the perma-
nent cure Of chronic catarrh, especially
old, stubborn cases. Now is the time to
begin treatment. Insist upon having
Pe-ru-na. There are no successful sub
stitutes for this remedy. Send to DR..
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for q tree'cs-
tarrh book.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
Farm News and Views
Philadelphia Record

New varieties arc not always The re-
suit Of selection, some being "srorts."
The Concord rape vine was a dis, ov-
cry, and many Of our best grains may
b. said to have been found by acct
dent. Pot toes have teen known to
"spoit," some varieties now in use be-
ing found in the fields when harvesting.
Only a single TUDOR may be found, but
1t can be made the foundation Of new
variety. 1t has been claimed that new
varieties of potatoes must come from
the seed bOlls, which are fertiliZed for
that purpose, but potato growers VIII o
may find potato differing from the
variety planted should give it a test
another year. One Of the best varieties
OF Strawberries, was found in mn out.
of-the-way location, it being mystery
how it got there, but from it a great
many other varieties have come. Every
farmer and fruit grower can give at.
tention to new varieties. There may
be many failures, but the discovery OF
something meritolious will often give
q handsome profit.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
CHINESE MAXIMS.

Man never dies. tt is because men
see only their bodies that they haze
death.
Fear not poverty bat fear missing
the truth.
Things being Investigated, kao"-'
edge became complete.
Religions are many and diloront' but
reason is one.
Tie wise man ayon4os injuries 5j
benefits.
Peace is the highest a.u o. the SUI
perior man.
Begin to rolulato b.a. order
comes.
Have only such ino i'll adj
vance you in piety and y,.ae.
Friends should give oac. 9.-er good
counsel, and stimulate each other to
the love f goodness.
Use the light within to guide YOU
To develop tie principles of our
higher nature Is to know heaven.
When you have learned how to live
you will know how to die well.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
not be dragged through the orc ard.

The merchant considers the future
and plans accordingly. The farmer
should do the same. When planting
q crop he should know something Of
the markets and endeavor to anticipate
the kind of articles that will be most in
demand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

A Western jury recently brou hit IN
the following verdict. ave find the
prisoner guilty as charged, but we do
not believe he is the right man"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

convincing PROOF tnat the kidneys anu plau-
der are out Of order,
= What to Do.
| There Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfllls every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-ROOt Is soon
realized. It stands the highest for Its won
derful cures Of the most Distressing cases.
fyou need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Ecll@s-
and book that tells Mal
more aboutit, both sent ~
absolutely free by mail, i@A:sszFS58s1@@
address Or. Kilmer & Homo Of swanpNoOt
Co.. Binghamton, N. 7. When writing men
on reading this generous offer In this paper
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Good fortune sometimes comes to
see us in very shabby looking car
riage.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Fowls that arc having fir range cat
more than supply their wants, as they
subsist on grass, insects, worms and
seeds. 1t is waste CT grain to feed
fowls that come up at night with full
crops. What is necessary, however, j.
an abundance of water, which fowls al e
unable to procure on some farms.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

SSOltllCllb VI SSf
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if 1t stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire 10
pass It or pain in
the back Is also
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

This is the time t. select the seed
corn, as the growth OF stalks, number
OF ears on stalk and other advantages
can be noticed. Every farmer should
grow his seed corn in rows separate
from the regular crop, and from select
ed seed, so as to improve. If this IS
not done the seed corn should be
marked in the field by tying strips of
muslin to the stalks, so as to harvest
it when il is matured.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

The best prices for grain and hay
are Obtained by feeding those articles
on tie farm. Meat, milk and butter
sell for cash al all seasons, and the
farmer can save largo portion of his
crop in the manure. Much of the ex-
peuse of labor is incurred during the
winter season, when field work cannot
be done. To save loss of time in
winter the farm should be well equip
ped with live stock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

1t is not too soon to begin lookout
for the fall crop of lorers that infest
leach trees. The fall season is the
best also for detecting the "yellows,"
which is evidenced by premature fall ..
ing of fruit. which is colored and
spotted; premature unfolding of winter
buds, sickly looking shoots, etc. Such
trees should at once be dug up and
burnt where they are, as they should
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
How 30 Find Out.

How TO Find Out.
Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let il stand twcnty-four hours;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

@ n. g ~ X - T.. -
a,ov-4ho <,iae As3 100 h2ys leeve lMra
STRUCTURE ss TxI5Z2TT-T-:-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

August is ponal1ese1 wet mouth
that is, ii is not usually dry at this
season, as rains are more frequent than
in July. 1t is an excellent month for
sowing oats for hay. When grown for
that purpose the oats are cut when the
heads are in the milky stage and the
stalks somewhat green. The crop is
cured the same as other hay, and the
cattle and horses will eat the heads
and straw with relish. If cut up with
a feed cutter and sprink,ed with bran
and cornmeal there is no food that is
more tempting to live stock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Farmers who keep cattle On the
PASTURES until tue ANIMALS are com.
pelle d to search for food and thereby
force them to trample over the field
and iniure the grass. Grass can be
killed by keeping it too close. the same
as other plants. Pasture fields should
be allowed to renew the grass, and if
the growth is slow fertilizers should be
applied. In place of the grass feed
the cattle on young fodder corn, which
may be cut and carried to them, con-
fning them in the barnyard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

For some reason young tree or
vine does not seem to thrive where an
older tree or vine of the same kind has
been removed. II pear tree has died
put cherry or peach tree in its place.
If this is not desirable it will be of ad-
vantage to remove as much of the dirt
as possible and fill in with soil from
some other location.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

Linseed zeal is a valuable addition
to the food of all kinds OF stock, not
excepting poultry. 1t serves to regu-
late the system, loosens the hide and
also to balance the ration, q it is rich
in mineral matter. 1t is wholesome
food and is never injurious. which can
not be said Of ootton seed meal when
fed to swine and young animals.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-15

If q field contains Canada thistles
cut them down and then turn a flock
Of sheep into the field. The sheep
will eat the young shoots as fast as
they appear, which will cause the
thistles to die. If little salt is sprin-
kled OF the thistles the sheep will soon
learn to prefer them 10 other foods.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
Proposition No. 3.

Complete Course in Shorthand, Type.
writing, Bookkeeping, and any Other
subject the pupil may select, $50. CFhis
will entitle a person to instruction, day
or evening, until proficient and position
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
The Grnv-Hnired woman.

One Of the most picturesque types
of the gray-halred individual is she
who is prematurely gray and has blue
eyes ami n fine complexion. Pale rose
pink and black, blue and white are
her best colors, though she can wear
purple and also green, if she handles
them judiciously Can you imagine a
prettier picture than such a one would
be in an evening dress Of blue, COW
cred with silver gauze and trimmed
with pale pink roses, with some in the
hair?
Elderly people. as a rule, should
weav plenty Of lace. In fact it is said
by those who make dress study to
be essential to the gowning Of wom-
an over forty Then, too, as a woman
grows old the dress materials should
increase in richness. Handsome bro
cades, soft, elegant silks, wooden tex
lures and velvets are most appropriate
and becoming.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
CYCLING NOTES.

Proper care will save many a repair
ing bill.
There have not been many records
broken this season.
Cycling is a beneficial exercise IL
INDUCED in moderately.
The wheel should be cleaned before
being put away for the winter.
The output Of bicycles has been less
this season than for many years past
A knowledge of the various parts Of
the machine will be found very useful
in case of an accident far from home
Many beginners. take too long rides
and exhaust themselves. They then
wonder why their enthusiasm oozes
out.
Nothing better testifies to the decline
of cycling than the extremely low
price of wheels which formerly sold
tor from $50 to S1O0
A tricycle. with a petroleum motor
and one with a steam engine attach
ment, both made in the COS nre on
exhibition at the Paris Exposition.
The professional cyclists have not
done ut all well this year II they
have made their expenses they have
been fortunate under the crcumstan
cea
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
white Leads For Eveninp Gowns.

White will take the lead for evening
gowns. with much ieweled net and
passementerie for trimming. Green
spangles will be much in evidence on
white Next to white in favor and
gaining rapidly, are the various smart
combinations of black and white,
which are adaptable to women of all
ages. In the pastel shades for young
womens evening gowns the lavenders,
blues, apple and Nile greens, pinks
and mauves will be most sought after
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
The sohooIrlrl,. Al:nwrr nee.

Shoes and gloves are important items
to every schoolgirl, not to mention rib
bons. THY may be made to cost n
good deal Of money, but If care Is
taken in choosing them there is no rea-
son why they should he so expensive.
1t is nevc, too soon for a girl 90 know
how to manage her own spending
money. One OF the best things is to
have her begin with an allowance for
these same articles. In wearing rib
bons around the throat and waist, as
is now the fashion, Of course good
deal Of material can be done away
with, especially II a girl is at all care
less, but II she has to buy her own rib
bons she will soon learn to be a little
more careful and to buy judiciously.
Five dollars a month is n liberal allow
ance for gloves and ribbons, and even
shoes can, with economy, be bought
out of this, although shoes are now eN-
pensive It is not necessary TO buy
shoes every month, so some months
there will be left s. for gloves and
ribbons alone. Half that sum has
been found possible for girl to get
along with and look very well, and at
the same tine she is learning habits
Of economy.
The gloves for school wear should
be of the heavy gray Suede or cha
mois, or castor kid. The latter is
stronger than the former, and there
are wooden gloves that look quite
smart enough, unless a girl lives in a
city where she is required to dress
more deliberately. Wearing white kid
gloves with dark suits is an absurd
fashion for any girl, and ought not to
be attempted by one who has to be at
all economical -Harpers Bazaar
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13


When buying gown u woman
should have in mind the use for which
it is intended. If a handsome street
costume is planned one which may be
worn to a matinee an afternoon recep-
ton, to any informal social affair be-
fore dinner by all means go to the
best tailor or the best dressmaker you
can afford. True economy dictates
purchasing a single elegant dress,
rather than frittering The cost Of that
on two or three costumes, not one Of
which will give satisfaction. A silk
lined gown is not, indeed indlspensa.
BILE, since silk Innings are perishable,
and there are on the market several
excellent substitutes which have com.
mended themselves by their wearing
qualities. But the lining Of a gown is
as important rs its outside. Whatever
is chosen must be soft, plant, and sure
to hang well, not to sag after few
weeks of use, nor to crack, nor shrink
The way a gown hangs is so often
overlooked that one constantly meets
richly clothed women whose skirts are
too short In front, or too long over the
hips, or shorter on one side than on the
other, or scant in the back, utterly
fnarring the effect Of the dress The
best dressmakers.have in their employ
experts whose sole department Is the
making and fitting of skirts, I'm whose
hands the dumpy woman acquires
grace and the bean-pole woman puts
on plumpness.
The gown, when bought, must be
regarded IS relative to the remainder
Of the outfit to be worn with it. A
bonnet or hat to matchbox at least to
chord with it in tone, and of n style
appropriate to that toilet - shoes.
gloves, ties and wrap should be in
cluded in the outlay The soldier on
dress parade is complete an entity,
from the crown of his head to the
points of his shining toes, every item
in good order and immaculate. The
well-dressed woman may copy him
in this attention to detail; let her have
one outfit which Is harmonious from
beginning TO end Shabby gloves and
shoes. a sorry-looking hat, a solIed
and crumplCd tie, n half-worn belt,
will ruin the effect Of the most beauti-
full gown, IL is better to save on the
gown itself. TO be contented With
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
R q SEE "a

Among the new capes appears
"Taignon. Golf capes are seen in
finer grades and longer lengths.
skirts continue to show the ripple
bottom, and among the latest separate
skirts sold in the shops the adjustable
belt is noticeable.
A popular trimming is made by lay
ing silk, With an irregular outline,
upon cloth, and embroidering it to the
goods in self shades,
Boleros in all materials will be the
height Of fashion throughout the win
ter. The newest fasten in front with
long scarfs tied in loose bows.
Real laces are being used to a re-
markable extent, Cluny Arabian.
point d. Alencon, Irish point, point de
Flandrcs and Renaissance taking the
lead.
One of the most stylish gloves for
wear with light gowns is old-fashioned
looking, and Of soft thin kid, with no
stitching on the back and only one
pearl button.
The large loose waves so essential
to the low, fluffy, half-parted pompa-
dour style of hair dressing can be
made by wetting the hair and tying
broad bands of tape around it.
silk applique on net, and velvet APP
plique on net or silk, are trimmings as
popular as lace, and stunning little
coats are made Of black velvet ap-
pliuue on coarse net and lined with
wnIte.
Unpublished pearls are widely used
for hat pins, the favorite effect is that
produced by the pear-shaped pearls,
with brownish tint mt the thick end.
These are set as the petals of pansies,
with diamond spark in the centre,
In costumes on the tailor-made order
very small checks will he much ia
yored. These will appear in two
shades G the same color and n pecu-
llarity Of them is chat the check fire.
quently crosses the fabric in slant
ing manner, while in striped materials
the same idea is seen In the stripes
The new season brings with it the
idea of combining two or more colors
in u single gown. The skirt must he
in one color only, but in the bolero or
Elton many combinations are allow
able, and in fact, to have the jacket
ultra-lasnionable, 1t must contrast
somewhat with the skirt, usually in
the collar, revers and lower part Of
the "'eevesj
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
Proposition No. 9.
WOODS COMMERCIAL Co1LEGl

WOODS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Gentlemen:
am indeed glad that took the course
in Stenography and Typewrting in your
institution After having attended five
months, could write one hundred words
per minute.
think all who conscientiously pursue
their studies under your guidance will,
in n short while, become thoroughly
equipped stenographers.
can certainly recommend Woods
Commercial College.
Very sincerely,
JANE II. ETHERIDGE.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 10, 1899.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
To whom it may concern:

To whom it may concern:
advise all persons who have any idea
of attending business college to take u
5ourse Mt Woods Commercial College,
on accOdnt of its quick and easy systems
in shorthand and type-writing and also
its experienced teachers. ] was a pupil
Of this College for five months in the
Shorthand Department, when was
offered a situation as Court Reporter in
West Virginia, and it was through this
College that | was successful in my
work. / think that any student ought to
complete a course at this College in fiv,
or six months, and with great deal OF
study and effort in much less time. The
Professor is very successful in obtaining
positions for his students and often gets
the best places a stcnographer can bold
also consider it the best business col
lege in Washington and one Of the best
in the United States, if not the best
JoHN WALKER FENToN.
June 1, 1899.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13

something less expensive than one
would like than to have the elegance
of that contrast with ill-ftting gloves
and shoes approaching decay. - Col
Ier's Weekly.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-13
Woods Commercial College,
3II EAST CAPITOL STREET,
Washington D. c.
Established 1888 and heartily endorsed
Dy It's students.
SUMMER SESSION.

Now is a good time to commence. New
GLASSES formed every monday