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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
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SCOTS Emulsion. Children
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will grow in ordinary SOIL
Others need fertilizers.
The nature of some children
prevents them from thriving
on ordinary food Such chill
dren grow rightif treated right.
All they need is a little fer
tilizcr-a little extra richness.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment.
Fertilizers make thingsgrow.
That's just what SCOTS Emul-
sion does. 1t makes children
grow in flesh, grow in strength,
grow rich blood, grow in mind,
grow happy. That's what we
make it for.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., N. Y.
soc and $500; all druggists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
Virginia Schools Now on Up
Grade.

The Forthcoming report of thu
State Superintendent of Public
instruction will contain much
valuable information and show
gratifying progress in public edu
cation in Virginia.
The total school population, in,
Guiding persons between the ages
of and 81, is G91, 1912 of whom
1876, 054 are white and 265, 258 are
colored.
During the year 1891 6,637
white schools and 2,311 cOlored
schools were open.
There were enrolled in these
schools 25S, 221 white pupils and
1913, 800 colored pupils, making a
grand total of 3Sl SOL.
The average length of the school
session was 81 months.
There were 1856, 472 white pupils
in average daily attendance, and
80, 40 colored.
There were enrolled in public
high schools 1926 white and |,
176 colored pupils.
The percentage of the white
school population enrolled, was
60.6; colored population, 1876. The
percentage of school population in
average dali attendance was 36.7
for white and 2G.l for colored.
The total number of white males
employed in teaching in public
schools was 1000; white females,
1, 900; colored male teachers, sol
colored females, 1898.
The average monthly salary Of
male teachers was $32 .68 and the
average Of females, $26.40.
The whole cost of tuition per
month for each pupil in attendance
was Sill. The entire cost of
public education per month for
each pupil in attendance was $l.30.
The whole number of school
houses in the State is 7,417. Total
number Of volumes in school
libraries, %, 9S1.
The estimated value of school
property owned by districts is
So, COB, G34.03.
The average annual salary Of
county superintendent is 1891 .43.
The average annual salary of city
superintendent, including city
supplement, is $sl5.4o.
The total revenue Of the school
system amounts to $2,0S4, 9Th,
Of which about One-half is raised
by local taxation.
The total cost of public educa-
ton for all purposes amounts t.
81, O12, 359.G4.
The figures show Il distinct
ia every department
Of the school work. There is a
marked increase over previous years
n the percentage Of pupils enrolled |
md in attendance. And in spite
If this, the total cost for education
or each pupil is slightly reduced.
rhe greatest improvement, how
,ver, in the system, is shown in
he decrease in the number of small
'ural schools and IA corresponding
Increase in the number of graded
schools, there being about only 100
schools in the State having an
Iverage attendance Of less than the
whites in the great State of New
York, where there there are more
han 3, 800 such.
Another marked improvement in
he school system is in the in
reased efficiency of the school
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09

Loop Sing, II Chinese laundry
man Of Richmond, dreamed that
he saw his wife and children, whom
he left at home in China, and
became SO homesick that he decided
to return at once. But he had cut
off his queue, and while waiting
for it to grow out again his malady
became so serious that he died on
Wednesday night.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
Sincerely yours,

(Signed) WILLIAM A. STONE.
General Hemphill Of South
Carolina expressed himself in the
following letter of their exemplary
conduct and behavior while in
Charleston. He says:
South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition.
CHARLESTON, s. c., April %. 1902.
Major II. G. Ford. Virginia Military In
s.itute, Lexington, Va
Ny DEAR MAORI shall be
greatly obliged if you will express
to the young gentlemen of your
corps the very high apprecia-
ton Of the Exposition Company
and the people Of Charleston Of
their splendid conduct while they
were at the Exposition.
Their visit will always be one of
the pleasantest memories of the
Exposition. They sustained the
best traditions Of the Virginia
Military institute, and surely no
higher praise than that can be
given. We regret that they could
not remain with Us longer. We
wish it were possible for them to
come back again.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) J. c. HEMpHILL,
Manager Department Promotion
and Publicity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09

The board Of directors of the st.
Louis fair approve of postpOn-
ment of that fair bill to 1901.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
and the Civil War. 1861
1868.

anu tnC NlNl war loOl-
1865.
Il was the first and most desirable
point OF vantage coveted by both the
Federal and Confederate armies. In
May 1861, the four Federal advance
columns concentrated at Parkersburg
w. Va; Wheeling, w. Va; Harper's
Ferry, W. Va, and at Washington. To
retain the advantage, the Federal gov.
eminent established block houses along
the rail Dad from the Monocacy to the
Ohio river, esides forts at Winchester,
lIaipers Ferry, Cumberland, Piedmont
and New Creek (Keyser) The b. 0.
wes the base Of operations for the Federal
army for nearly four years and from which
the government could not take advance
line EARLIER than November, 1864 The
b. & q. was the means OF communication
between the West and the Army OF the
Potomac, and was consequently in con-
tinual state Of siege. Harper's Ferry, the
key to the Shenandoah Valley, first
famed through the fanatical attempt Of
John Brown, in defying the laws and
customs of his country, was captured or
recaptured eight times in three years.
The Government Arsenal and armories
which were located there, were destroyed
by the government to prevent their
capture. One hundred and seventy-nine
battles OF greater or less Importance
were fought on or adjacent to the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad, not taking into
consideration the innumerabe skirmishes.
All Through Trains from St. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati, Chicago, Columbus,
Cleveland, Wheeling and Pittsburg to the
East, Run via Washington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
What Governor Stone of Penn
sy1vania Thinks of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
Cadets.

ginia Military Institute.
Cadets.
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania,
has sent the following communica-
ton to the Virginia Military Insti-
tute relative to his appreciation of
the cadet corps of theVirginia Mill
try Institute while attending the
Charleston Exposition on Pennsyl-
vania and Virginia day, and where
he reviewed this body of Southern
youths, which had six boys in it
from his native State.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, }
Executive Chamber,
Harrisburg, April 26, 1902.
Major II. G. Ford, Commandment Corps of
Cadets, Virginia Military Institute,
Lexington, Va.
My DEAR SIR, II was much in
terested in reviewing the corps of
cadets of the Virginia Military
Institute at Charleston last week.
have never seen a finer body of
young soldiers. Erect, proud,
fearless IN every look and action,
they recalled to my mind the
ataunch and steady columns which
marched under General Lee forty
years ago. The Southern army as
we'll as the Norther2 army were
filled with boys who upheld the
examples Of their sires, and the
corps of cadets Of the Virginia
Military Institute very wei. reflect
the love for the Union which now
prevails in the North and in the
South. We have become great
nation and are recognized as such
by all the powers Of the world
and the North and the South do
not love the Union less to-day be
cause it was the bone Of contention
forty years ago. | think the time
has come when we should only
remember that we fought bravely,
heroically and stubbornly upon
both sides, while f.rgetting what
we fought about. The right or
the wrong Of that great issue will
never be decided to the satisfaction
of the whole country, and further
discussion of it is needless. What
made the struggle so desperate,
what kept it up so long was the
patriotism and loyalty of beth |
sides from the lights that were
seen. A man is patriotic soldier
only when he fights from heart
and on each side the
conviction had grown for years
from environments surrounding
them.
The prosperity of the North and
the South depends upon fraternal
depends upon neighborly
relations, depends upon that good
feeling which is necessary to com
mercial success and local develop
ment. | think the South Carolina
is the finest demon
stration of the South struggling
for place in the commerce Of the
country that could be made. Con-
sidering the impoverished con
dition, it is great success. |
personally feel and have always
felt great interest and great
friendship for the South. There
is charm in its hospitality, there
IS charm in its devotion to its
loyalty; and I do earnestly hope
that in the near future it may
greatly increase in prosperity and
wealth.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) WILLIAM A. STONE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09

ana teachers associations.
In every respect the forthcom-
ing report will show Il distinct
advance over former years.
A Drug at 1000 a Pound.
One of the newest, most i'm
portant and most expensive drugs
on earth is adrenalin. Those who
are not physicians will be first in
terested in learning that adrenalin
costs 81 u grain-that is $1,000 a
pound.
Now, the gold that is coined into
beautiful yellow eagles is valued
only at about $215 a pound. So
adrenalin, is worth at least 80 times
it's weight in double-eagles. A
solution of adrenalin, one part to
a thousand of the solvent, sells for
81 a fluid ounce. A fluid ounce is
two tablespoonfuls; so, if you do
not really need adrenalin you can
buy with the money it costs the
best wine that ever graced the
table of 4 Lucullus.
SO much for the sOrdid value in
money of this new and dear drug.
Much more important is the claim
made for it that it's properties
render it valuable to humanity
beyond all price. Indeed, it is
confidently asserted that this drug
is an equal boon to mankind with
ether or quinine. The discoverer
of adrenalin declares that by its
use minor surgical operations can
be performed without the loss by
the patient of drop of blood.
Adrenalin's discoverer is a
japanese by birth, an American
by adoption and marriage, DR..
Jakichi Takamine. DR.. Takamine
claims that adrenalin is the most
powerful astringent, hemostatic
and heart tonic known. If you do
not know what an astringent is,
bite an unripe pomegranate. It's
astringent effect will pucker up
your mouth.
Just so adrenalin Fuckers up
the walls of the smaller blood
vessels 50 that the blood cannot
flow from them even if their ends
are severed. That is what "hemo-
static" is, another of the wise
doctors big Latin words.
In surgical cases where chloro-
form must be used it is of the
greatest possible value to know
that adrenalin can be injected
into vein and prevent such heart
failure as an overdose of chloro-
form often causes. This action of |
adrenalin it is claimed, has been
proved by many experiments.
There is a peculiar disease
named after the man who first |
named it, "Addison's disease" 1t |
is accompanied by and ascribed |
TO changes in the suprarenal
capsule, and is characterized by
the patients sudden and fast
growing weakness. Besides, his
body becomes notified with spots
which range in color from light
yellow to slaty blue-black. The
strange thing is that adrenalin
las been found most useful in the
treatment of the obscure Addison's
disease. And even the learned
loctors don't know why.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
and the Civil War. 1861
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09

teachers, as exhibited in their
annual examinations and in the
formation of local reading circles
and teachers associations.
In every respect the forthcom-
ing report will show Il distinct
advance over former years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-05-09
MexiCan rltistat.g Eminent

don't the surface through the and
tissues to the bone and ard Inflammation
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-30

These prices are for two Gays only. II
yoa BUY one and are not entirely satisfied ss- "a
il nack 10 us ane We will refund your money.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-30
Flannel (pecials

Special values in the Linen aisle Monday, Goods
that are wanted now at saving prices
86-inch Wool Bsby FIsrneI-crsarn white six ernbrod-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-12
VINCENNEs Is GROWING.
Mayor George f. Greene Talks of HIS
Home Town.

"Our beautiful little city is just now in the
midst of a wonderful growth, the result of
growing pains with which she became ar-
fiicted about five years ago." said Mayor
George E. Greene, of Vincennes, who was
at the Grand Hotel. Last year witnessed
the completion of hundreds of dwelling
houses. among them quite number of
modern costly residences, and this year an
equal number are in contemplation of cree
ton. OF late we have also acquired a num-
Der of manufacturing establishments, and
every day we are in receipt of applica-
tions from the promoters Of laudable enter
prises seeking desirable locations in many
instances making bonuses of secondary
consideration. Manufacturers doing bust
ness in the gas belt region are evidently
much agitated over the prospective deple-
ton of the gas supply, otherwise they
would not be knocking so persistently at
our door for admission. AS a matter OF
fact Vincennes is a most desirable ship
ping point. Besides having a navigable
river her railroads are the main arteries
that feed all Of the great trunk lines. Manu-
facturers are just now awakening to
realization of this fact, with the result no
doubt that the future will find us a great
manufacturing city. A company was re-
Gently organized among the citizens to sink
wells and bore for oil, gas and minerals
on all sides of the town, and the requisite
sum of money to carry on the work was
ton lists were opened. We are on the
verge of a very substantial boom.
Yes, Maurice ThOmpsons Alice of Old
Vincennes' has probably done more towards
advertising the town than any other
agency. This charming and delightful story
has in q sense made Vincennes the Mecca
for visits of lovers of romance and history
from all parts of the country. Every day
we encounter pilgrims hailing from the
north, south, east and west, attracted
thither thereby. But the visitors as a rule
are more charmed with the present sur
roundings and the future possibilities of the
place rather than with the few remaining
landmarks and the halo of historical glory
which shall ever cling to us. Nearly all
of them are surprised at the air of our up
-to-datcness seen on all sides and the de-
STABILITY of the town a place of resi-
dence from many points of view. The re-
suit has been that quite number attracted
to Vincennes through curiosity have found
the place such desirable one in which TO
live that they have taken up their abode
there permanently"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-12
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Audubon Society DepIores Death of
Prof. Il. j. McAvOy.

At a meeting of the Indianapolis Audi
bon Society held in Shortridge Hall last
night resolutions were passed dep1oring the
death of Prof Thomas ]. McAvoy, presi-
dent Of the society. State Geologist Batch
ley delivered a talk on The Warblers and
the Blue Gnat Catchers."
Mr. BIatcheys talk was one of the most
interesting Of the series OF bird lectures.
He also rave some interesting information
concery. K his discovery of the wing of
an aux in Florida.
The society passed the following resolu-
tons on the death of Professor McAvOy:
Whereas, To-day death has taken from
us our beloved president, Thomas j. Nc
Avoy; and,
Whereas, In him the birds and all ma
ture' have lost a most ardent lover and
protector; and,
Whereas, In him we have recognized
the unselfish citizen who devoted every
~ and the uplifting of the community in
which he lived; and.
Whereas, In him we have found one
who was the head Of a household full of
good cheer and delightful life; therefore.
Resolved That the Indianapolis Audu-
bon Society regrets the death of its presi-
dent, Thomas j. McAvoy, and sorrows
with his bereaved family in their great
loss.
Resolved. That as a token of such sor-
row this society will send, to be placed
upon his coffin. wreath of roses, the flow
ers he so much loved.
tions be transmitted 10 the widow of the
deceased"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-12
CONVENTION PRESS TICKETS.
Passes for Outside Editors in the
Hands of Editorial Association.

F. I. Singleton, of Martinsville, president
of the Indiana Republican Editorial Asso-
citation, speaking in the interests of the
press at the coming Republican State con-
vention, said: THE State committee has
requested the executive committee of the
Republican Editorial Association to take
charge of the press tickets for the coming
convention. The executive committee has
gladly agreed to assist in this matter and
will have charge of all tickets for admis-
sion of representatives of the Indiana press
to the convention. The limited space af-
forded for those entitled to admission to
the convention makes it mandatory that
the State committee be very careful in isSu-
ing tickets But they have granted us all
the tickets we asked. and we asked all that
the usual demand indicates would be neces-
sary.
Press tickets will not be given out ex-
cept upon demand of publishers actually
in attendance at the convention. Hereto
fore they have, at times. been sent by mail
to the newspapers and this has often re-
taking up the accommodations provided for
publishers. OF course, an editors wife or
daughter will be entitled TO any courtesy
that may be claimed by the publisher but
in all cases application for these tickets
must be made by the applicant in person.
Il think the arrangements for the ac-
commodation OF newspaper men will be
better at this convention than has ever
been known. and the country publishers
will be so provided for that they can send
convention news TO their publications with
out walking to the Belt crossing TO do so
"A number of publishers have written
the State committee and their inquire :
have been turned over TO me. All they will
need 10 do will be to come to the conven-
identity as publishers and they will be fur
nished the desired tickets OF admission
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-12
HOTEL LOBBY GLEANINGS
GEORGE TOWNSEND TELLS OF THE
SHELBYvILLE ELECTRIC LINE.
Track Laying Begun in Earnest
Mayor Greene, of Nincennes, in
Town-At the Hotels.

Ten days ago track laying began from
Falkland toward Shelbyville. and yesterday
the track was completed from that point TO
the city limits of Shelbyville. being a dis
lance Of eight miles," remarked George
Townsend, of the firm of Townsend, Reed
& Co, the contractors who are building the
Shelbyville line. The road is to be op-
Grated under the name of the Indianapolis,
SheIbyville q Southeastern Traction Com
pany. Mr.. Townsend says that on next
Monday the track gang will begin track
laying from Falkland toward Indianapolis,
and will lay about one mile of track day.
He says they began grading for this road
in November of last year, and the grading
is now finished from Shelbyville to a mile
and half west of Acton. leaving but the
light grading to do upon the Michigan road,
which grading he says can easily be COM
pleted by May 10.
Continuing, Mr.. Townsend said: 1.-THE
track-laying will be completed from the
public square in Shelbyville to the city linn
its of Indianapolis, at which point the track
will connect with the indianapolis Street
railway Company's line, by May 15 We
now have a force of los teams and $50 men
at work and are ballasting the track as
fast as the rails are laid, and can, beyond
question, have our road in operation from
Shelbyville to Acton by June !, and our
cars will be running from Washington
street in Indianapolis to the public square
in Shelbyville by June Is. Our power house
building is completed, the boilers, heater
and condenser are all erected, and will
start to place the engines and generators
upon their foundations next week. We have
constructed eleven electric interurban rail-
ways prior to this one, but this is our rec
ord for rapid construction. considering the
heavy grading we have had 10 do here and
the fact that we have had to put in ma
Sonry foundations and erect thereon twen-
ty-SiX bridges There is not curve upon
the road between the city limits of Indian
apolis and the city limits of Shelbyville at
a greater radius than 20 degrees, in conse-
Quence of which our cars can maintain
track, and we can easily make the run from
terminal to terminal in one hour, as our
cars each have four sixty horsepower mo-
tors and are geared up to speed of fifty
two miles an hour
Regarding the summer attra actions on this
line, Mr.. Townsend says that, in addition
TO the Acton camp grounds, which has for
many years been visited every season by
thousands of people, there is now being laid
out one mile east of Acton picnic grounds
of forty acres. This tract of land has many
natural advantages, being rolling land,
partly covered with heavy timber and
partly with shrubbery, and bordering on
the banks of Buck creek, which stream, at
this point, is deep enough to provide boat
ing for a distance of a quarter of mile.
1t is the intention of the owner of this land
to erect a large pavilion here for shelter
and also build a summer theater and beau
tify the grounds extensively.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-12
CITY NEWS NOTES.

j. II. Taught, who has been i'll for some
time, left the city last Tuesday for the
West in hope of regaining his health.
An extensive programme has been ar
ranged for the vocal and piano recital to
be given next Tuesday evening at Bald
wins music rooms by Mrs. Kate NJ. Collins,
assisted by Mr.. Edward Harmon and Mr..
Chris. A. O'Connor
The Rev. ]. Perry Ratzell will tomorrow
morning begin a course of four sermons on
THE Working Man. in the Peoples Con-
gregational Church. corner Blackford and
Michigan streets. The subject of the first
sermon will be THE Working Man and His
Employer"
At the Central-avenue NJ. Z. Church to-
morrow evening the Rev. II. w Kellogg
will preach a sermon on Paul as a Work.
err" As prelude to the sermon DR.. Kel-
lOgg will briefly refer to the Chinese ex-
clusion act now before Congress. Having
resided on the Pacific coast for several
years DR.. kellogg is well qualified to dis
cuss this important question
The various committees OF the peace
demonstration met on Thursday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. May Wright Sew
all. Partial reports were made by the COM
mittees on place. finance. clergy, press and
programme. 1t was decided TO have the
demonstration on Tuesday, May IA, al
though in all other cities it will be on May
10. The change was made in order not to
conflict with the dedication of the monu-
ment. Much interest was manifested and
literature distributed.